>>>PREMIUM PLAYER TOURNAMENT<<<

Yes there will be same time, but all of the games will be long term. So not as much of a factor.

It's a very nice idea Clarke. It should help to convince more players to became premium member in order to support the site. I can not understand the reasons that could have the players who are playing thousands of games during years for not became premium members.
I'm waiting with enthusiasm the next tournament for premium players 32-64.
Good luck and best regards

I dont get the point of sametime long term games, yeah maybe it gets the game to go faster, but so many cons as well

There is a technique to same time games, even in long term. Deciding to go first or second will be important. Also, I want the tournament to be a variety to test all aspects of game play. So one or two same time games out of 5 aren't going to be a big deal.

I don't like how the player ranks are listed - they aren't in order of points but by chronological order of achieving rank. Like Clarke I know for a fact you are borderline 2nd LT, but it lists you as the last premium CWO. That's not right in my opinion, but I realize you don't have a choice as that player rank is all you can see. 

I like the variety of gameplay in theory. In practice (if I miraculously make chief warrant in the next 8 days) I hate it because I have never played a same time long term game, and the premise to me seems crazy. Haha, but that's good for the tourny since experience will matter.

Another idea you might consider, Clarke, is to use the list of points (not ranks) that Vexer posts every month with the Dominating 12 announcement. That way, people who choose not to buy their top rank are not "punished". Just a thought.

Im sure he thought of that but it is meant to encourage people to rank up and not hide their true points total as well as getting people to buy premium. Just an educated guess

Well it would still require players to have premium. Also, the player ranks page ranks lists the same-ranked players in order of skill level not total points, so that's another factor to consider.

I thank everyone for the feedback and I understand the concerns addressed. When Fendi generously agreed to the prizes I made it clear that this was something I wanted to try on my own. I would do all the work. I did not under any circumstances want to use the D12 staff for any of it because I for one am very appreciative of all the work they already do and didn't want to add even a tiny bit to that workload.

So I picked a criteria to get into the tournament that would be VERY transparent and easily accessible to everyone.

And keep these 2 things in mind as well:

1) Whatever criteria we use, there will be a 33rd person who didn't make it. Someone has to be on the outside. And right now, I am one of the players on the edge of either just making it in or being one of the top guys out. It's just the way it is. If you truly desire to make it into this first tournament, my best advice is: earn points, buy rank, buy premium. Simple as that.

2) There will be a second tournament and #33 will be the #1 seed in that tournament. So fear not, everyone's time will come and nobody will be left out.

I love that folks are actually interested in this and excited about it.

Wouldn't it be a bummer if you were #33 for the first tournament, but moved up to #32 for the second one

Those who play in the first tournament OR decline the invitation to play, will NOT be eligible to play in the second.

Those who are not invited to play in the first tournament will be invited to play in the second even if they achieve a very high rank in the mean time. Unless of course they lose a substantial number of points and fall off the list.

Hope this makes sense. I understand it in my head, just don't know if I explained it clearly...LOL

@life, thanks for pointing out the skill level order on the rank page. I did not know that.

@Clarke, great job juggling all this, it's a pretty sweet idea, and I think you've got a fair grasp on running it. Can't wait to play most likely in the second tourny.

This sounds like a good idea. I can't wait to see how it goes

excellent idea, looking forward for my invitation!

thanks clarke

LESS THAN ONE WEEK TO PURCHASE PREMIUM, GET THOSE POINTS UP, & GET PROMOTED TO THE HIGHEST RANK YOU CAN!!!

Next Tuesday at 7pm Eastern USA Time is the deadline!!!