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Re: World Cup of Carcassonne Central 2015
« Reply #150 on: October 01, 2015, 11:14:22 AM »
Any decision on the expansions for the next round?
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Re: World Cup of Carcassonne Central 2015
« Reply #151 on: October 04, 2015, 02:21:34 AM »
Following groups have finished all their 10 games in the world cup 2015:
1. Group G - finished 06 09 2015
2. Group B - finished 12 09 2015
3. Group E - finished 14 09 2015
4. Group H - finished 01 10 2015
5. Group D - finished 03 10 2015
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Groups A and F have 1 game left to play.
Group C has 2 games left to play.
In total round 1 has still 4 games open.
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Here comes the update for the list "CarcC - Round2".
There are 4 places for players open, because round 1 is still not finished.

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Re: World Cup of Carcassonne Central 2015
« Reply #152 on: October 04, 2015, 02:28:06 AM »

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Groups A and F have 1 game left to play.
Group C has 2 games left to play.
In total round 1 has still 4 games open.
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Which group is the 4th game?

Edit: counting is a problem on Sunday mornings!

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Re: World Cup of Carcassonne Central 2015
« Reply #153 on: October 05, 2015, 10:31:40 AM »
Bump - Any decision?

Any decision on the expansions for the next round?


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Re: World Cup of Carcassonne Central 2015
« Reply #154 on: October 06, 2015, 03:17:30 AM »
Apologies to everyone who has asked about this for the delay in announcing it here, and thank you for your patience... O:-)

My aim was to set up a series of games that build towards the final in terms of size and excitement, but I also wanted things to be balanced and fun for everyone and there has been a certain amount of discussion over which expansions should be included at what stage, and how well they interact with each other.

So, without further ado, here it is: :)



Round 1 (1/8F):
Inns & Cathedrals + Abbey & Mayor + Mage & Witch = 110 tiles

Round 2 (QF):
Traders & Builders + The Tower + The Fliers + The German Monasteries + The Phantom = 128 122 tiles (cloisters from base game removed)

Round 3 (SF):
Traders & Builders + Bridges, Castles & Bazaars + Goldmines + River 2 + The Phantom = 127 tiles (1 removed as start tile is replaced by River)

Round 4 (F):
Inns & Cathedrals + Princess & Dragon + The Tower + Abbey & Mayor + Mage & Witch + Festival + The Besiegers + The Phantom = 174 tiles

With 3 games left to play before the knock-out stage can begin, there should still be plenty of time for those unfamiliar with any of these expansions to get used to them in JCloisterZone (and there's usually someone available for a bit of "friendly" competition in the chat room). :(y)
« Last Edit: October 31, 2017, 06:53:49 AM by danisthirty »

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Re: World Cup of Carcassonne Central 2015
« Reply #155 on: October 06, 2015, 03:55:39 AM »
Apologies to everyone who has asked about this for the delay in announcing it here, and thank you for your patience... O:-)
Thank you.

Round 2 (QF):
Traders & Builders + The Tower + The Fliers + The German Monasteries + The Phantom = 128 tiles
A question - when playing with the German Monasteries, one has the option to "Keep basic cloisters in game".  Will that option be checked?

A comment - some of these can not be used when playing against the AI.  A good way to learn how a new expansion works is to play a few games against the AI, but this will not be possible with some of the expansions listed.

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Re: World Cup of Carcassonne Central 2015
« Reply #156 on: October 06, 2015, 04:00:04 AM »
A question - when playing with the German Monasteries, one has the option to "Keep basic cloisters in game".  Will that option be checked?

An answer: yes! No.

A comment - some of these can not be used when playing against the AI.  A good way to learn how a new expansion works is to play a few games against the AI, but this will not be possible with some of the expansions listed.

Very true. But there's nothing to stop people from playing against other people here or even playing a solo game (without opponents).
« Last Edit: October 06, 2015, 09:12:42 AM by danisthirty »

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Re: World Cup of Carcassonne Central 2015
« Reply #157 on: October 06, 2015, 04:54:23 AM »
Thanks for publishing. :(y) 

Need to get learning these expansions now before our match Dan!!

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World Cup of Carcassonne Central 2015
« Reply #158 on: October 06, 2015, 05:13:03 AM »
Not the biggest fan of Mage & Witch but I will make sure Farin hates it even more after our game :)

EDIT:  Though, it will be the first time I try it in a 1vs1 match so my opinion could change.
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Re: World Cup of Carcassonne Central 2015
« Reply #159 on: October 06, 2015, 05:18:10 AM »
Not the biggest fan of Mage & Witch but I will make sure Farin hates it even more after our game :)

EDIT:  Though, it will be the first time I try it in a 1vs1 match so my opinion could change.

I'm quite fond of it. But I certainly admire your confidence! :)

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Re: World Cup of Carcassonne Central 2015
« Reply #160 on: October 06, 2015, 07:32:07 AM »
A question - when playing with the German Monasteries, one has the option to "Keep basic cloisters in game".  Will that option be checked?

An answer: yes!

Correct answer: no. I hadn't realised that removing the cloisters from the basic game was the recommended way to play. So no, the basic cloisters will not be kept in the game - do not check this option!

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Re: World Cup of Carcassonne Central 2015
« Reply #161 on: October 06, 2015, 08:49:04 AM »
Apologies to everyone who has asked about this for the delay in announcing it here, and thank you for your patience... O:-)

My aim was to set up a series of games that build towards the final in terms of size and excitement, but I also wanted things to be balanced and fun for everyone and there has been a certain amount of discussion over which expansions should be included at what stage, and how well they interact with each other.

So, without further ado, here it is: :)



Round 1 (1/8F):
Inns & Cathedrals + Abbey & Mayor + Mage & Witch = 110 tiles

Round 2 (QF):
Traders & Builders + The Tower + The Fliers + The German Monasteries + The Phantom = 128 122 tiles (cloisters from base game removed)

Round 3 (SF):
Traders & Builders + Bridges, Castles & Bazaars + Goldmines + River 2 + The Phantom = 127 tiles (1 removed as start tile is replaced by River)

Round 4 (F):
Inns & Cathedrals + Princess & Dragon + The Tower + Abbey & Mayor + Mage & Witch + Festival + The Besiegers + The Phantom = 174 tiles

With 3 games left to play before the knock-out stage can begin, there should still be plenty of time for those unfamiliar with any of these expansions to get used to them in JCloisterZone (and there's usually someone available for a bit of "friendly" competition in the chat room). :(y)

So, do we use the phantom in Round 2? I assume not, as it's easier to change the text than the picture. Could you confirm?
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Re: World Cup of Carcassonne Central 2015
« Reply #162 on: October 06, 2015, 08:55:36 AM »
Nope. No phantom in Round 2. I've also taken the time to update the picture to avoid confusion as much as possible!

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Re: World Cup of Carcassonne Central 2015
« Reply #163 on: October 07, 2015, 01:57:24 AM »
So, another recap of where we are with 3 games left to play:



13 of the 16 qualifiers have been identified, so the outstanding games will be critical in identifying who the final 3 will be...

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« Last Edit: October 31, 2017, 06:54:38 AM by danisthirty »

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Re: World Cup of Carcassonne Central 2015
« Reply #164 on: October 07, 2015, 12:22:53 PM »
I see many well-known players from League. There will be no easy match at all.


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