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Nictron
30-08-2009, 08:52 AM
DEMIGOD 3vs3 - OPEN LAN Competition @ RAGE 2009

**IMPORTANT**A LAN COPY OF DEMIGOD WILL BE SUPPLIED AT THE EVENT! :)


1) Type of competition?

- The DEMIGOD 3vs3 - OPEN LAN Competition @ RAGE 2009 will be a Swiss style 3vs3
competition.
- The Swiss style competition will consist of 7 rounds, after which there will be play outs for
First, Second and Third spots.
- This means that you are more likely to play players of your same skill level as you progress
through the rounds.

2) Where will the competition be held?

- The competition will be held at the OPEN LAN @ Rage 2009, in the strategy @ Rage section, up
the escalators first block to your left.

3) What is the cost?

- Well of course you need access to the Rage OPEN LAN so you will need a LAN ticket. A R20 fee
will be levied to all contestants entering the DEMIGOD - 2vs2 Competition @ RAGE 2009 Open
LAN, this money will go into the final pot for the winners.

4) Where in the OPEN LAN will you find me?

- Considering that we are in the minority I would suggest that we sit in the allocated Strategy
@ RAGE section, up the escalators and left of the chill area, that way we will be quite close
together and easy to find. Those of you that register for the two events, Demigod 3vs3 and Red
Alert 3 - 2vs2 Competition, can contact me on 082 901 2691 or nico.fourie@gmail.com I will
formally register you into the competition and reserve your seats close to my table. I need to
know your FULL NAME, GAMING NAME, PARTNER’S NAME, contact number and the competitions you are
entering, DEMIGOD 2vs2 and/or Demigod 3vs3.
There will be many posters and directions guiding you towards the registration table and the
preferred seating for the strategy section. VC and I can in no way guarantee that your seat
will stay reserved but I will try and accommodate you and your partner as much as possible.

VC and I will not take responsibility if some individual who thinks he is the King of Scotland
goes and ignores all reserved guidelines.

5) When does the DEMIGOD 3vs3 - OPEN LAN Competition @ RAGE 2009 start?

- The DEMIGOD 3vs3 - OPEN LAN Competition @ RAGE 2009 will start at 17:00 on Saturday 3
October and continue trough to Sunday.
- Note that you will be able to enter the OPEN LAN from 10am on the 2nd October. Please be
there early if you plan to get good seats. Be there very early if you want to make sure that
you are in early. Last year VC already had more than a 1000 gamers in the dome by 12. So it is
guaranteed to be busy, you have been warned!

6) When does registration for the DEMIGOD 3vs3 - OPEN LAN Competition @ RAGE 2009
open?

- Registration for the competition will open immediately and you will have time until 18:30
Friday the 3rd of October to register for the competition, if there are any tournament seats
available. I will have various posters up to indicate the preferred seating area and also where
I will be seated. I should be easy to find. Go up the escalator and to your left past the chill
area in the first LAN Block, clearly marked with posters. You could e-mail me at
nico.fourie@gmail.com or call me on 082 901 2691 for more information. There will
be a set limit of seats available due to the Swiss style competition, so please let me know
before RAGE if you intend to enter the competition so that you are guaranteed a position.

7) What do you need to attend the DEMIGOD 3vs3 - OPEN LAN Competition @ RAGE 2009?


- R20 entrance fee per contestant that will be allocated to the winning pot.
- A capable PC to run DEMIGOD, a LAN copy of the game will be supplied.
- The latest patch for DEMIGOD. At this time it is Demigod v1.10 (1.10.122 on Impulse)
- The supplied copy will be fully patched to the latest version and supplied at the LAN.
- Please Uninstall DEMIGOD after the LAN is completed or you can support Stardock and buy the game.

- You must be available for the scheduled gaming times of the competition. If you can’t make it
in time and you communicate with me beforehand, then we could accommodate you as much as
possible.

8) DEMIGOD 3vs3 - OPEN LAN Competition @ RAGE 2009 rules?

- The latest patch for DEMIGOD. At this time it is Demigod v1.10 (1.19.130 on Impulse)
- A LAN copy will be supplied at the event, fully patched, so no need for Impulse, This copy is for LAN use only and must be uninstalled after the event, or you can support Stardock and buy the game after the event.
- No trainers or cheats will be allowed, cheaters will be disqualified with immediate effect.
- No FAVOR points allowed. Disable FAVOR points.
- If you are late for your scheduled match you will be disqualified and the win will be given
to your opponent, unless you have organized with the organizer that you might be late.
- Please make sure that the organizer knows where you are seated so that it is easy for him to
get hold of you.
- I would prefer if all strategy gamers try and sit in the upstairs STRATEGY LAN area. Of
course some of you are committed to other competitions and friends and you might sit elsewhere
and that is fine by me, just inform me where you are seated so that I can accommodate people
looking for you.
- A schedule will be setup for the DEMIGOD 3vs3 - OPEN LAN Competition @ RAGE 2009, please
comply with the schedule!

Official maps:

- Exile
- Cataract
- Leviathan
- Prison

- Fog of War = ON
- Timeouts = Three
- Game Speed = Normal
- Favor Items = Not Allowed
- Spawn Rate = Normal
- War Rank Starting Level = Rank 1
- Death Penalty = Normal
- Tower Strength = Normal
- Grunt Strength = Normal
- Experience Rate = Normal
- Starting Level = Level 1
- Gold Income = Normal
- Starting Gold = Normal
- War Score Rate = Normal
- Game time limit will be 50 minutes real-time.
- Please save all game replays in case of any disputes.
- Standard Game type

9) What does the prize pool consist of?

- Most of my time goes into contacting various companies for sponsorship and I have been very
successful every year to supply an abundance of quality prizes, so you can be sure that there
will be plenty prizes to go around.

1st Prize: Each of the winners will get a Quad Core Processor + Intel Motherboard (R12 000)
2nd Prize: Each Player will receive a certificate entitling them to a copy of Windows 7 Ultimate when released, plus each player will get a copy of AION the new MMO. (R11 500)
3rd Prize: Each Player will receive a certificate entitling them a copy of the new Modern Warfare PC Game, plus R500 for each team member (R3000)
4th Prize: Each player will get a copy of AION the new MMO. (R1000)

Thank you to our confirmed sponsors INTEL and MICROSOFT and MEGAROM.

*Prize structure might change leading up to the event!


10) Confirmed Entries:

Team 1: Reforged, Byakuya & Maginini
Team 2: Cranzy, BattleMoose & Midian
Team 3: Vexo, Oblix & Infidel
Team 4: Nictron, DragonJer & GenZaroff
Team 5: SNE3KSHOT, Shadow_Hunt3r, Rusty
Team 6: Jfreak, Viper and Cyclode
Entry 7:
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Best of luck and I am looking forward to meet all of you. There will be fun to be had, due to
the nature of the schedule you should have a good time playing players of the same skill as
yourself, this should ensure maximum enjoyment. Also don't worry about the prizes too much as I
have been able to organize lots in the past so even if you come in a little lower there might
be something for you.

Your organizer and fellow gamer.

Nico (Nictron) Fourie

E-Mail: nico.fourie@gmail.com
Contact: 082 901 2691

Nictron
31-08-2009, 09:28 AM
Team 1: Reforged, Byakuya and Maginini reserved.

Nictron
31-08-2009, 02:34 PM
Teams reserved:

Team 2: Cranzy, BattleMoose & Midian
Team 3: Vexo, Oblix & Infidel
Team 4: Nictron, DragonJer & GenZaroff

ShadowStalker
31-08-2009, 03:47 PM
Well, Im curious about seeing you guys play this. Unfortanetly, most of the guys going with me don't like DOTA, so doubt they will play with me in a team. But I'l deffinetly watch you guys play.

Nictron
31-08-2009, 04:24 PM
Well, Im curious about seeing you guys play this. Unfortanetly, most of the guys going with me don't like DOTA, so doubt they will play with me in a team. But I'l deffinetly watch you guys play.

You could always join up with someone at the event and play together. 2 years ago two guys who have never played together before Rage won the BFME 2 competition in 2vs2!

Vexo
31-08-2009, 05:18 PM
Well, Im curious about seeing you guys play this. Unfortanetly, most of the guys going with me don't like DOTA, so doubt they will play with me in a team. But I'l deffinetly watch you guys play.

I don't like DOTA either but I love Demigod :)

BattleMoose
31-08-2009, 08:11 PM
You could always join up with someone at the event and play together. 2 years ago two guys who have never played together before Rage won the BFME 2 competition in 2vs2!

I don't think so, 2 years ago the competions were Supcom 2v2 and C&C 2v2 (Kanes wrath I think, I don't really remember, I just remember the pain, slaughter and the lack of strategic zoom) and last year was Supcom 2v2 and BFME 1v1.

Maybe 3 years ago?

Nictron
01-09-2009, 07:09 AM
I don't think so, 2 years ago the competions were Supcom 2v2 and C&C 2v2 (Kanes wrath I think, I don't really remember, I just remember the pain, slaughter and the lack of strategic zoom) and last year was Supcom 2v2 and BFME 1v1.

Maybe 3 years ago?

Yes checked the Rage 2006 logs, that was a BFME tournament, 1vs1 and 2vs2, I lost in the final against Carcinogen 1vs1. Carcinogen and Sniper won the 2vs2 Final against GenZaroff and Myself.

Up until Rage Sniper never even played BFME, very mush like AngryMoose last year in the BFME 2 tournament.

If you are a natural at strategy you will do well.

ShadowStalker
01-09-2009, 09:13 AM
I just dont like playing as a General. Because you get pawned so easily by a Assasin. Because if Rook comes marching on in the beginning all you can do, is run away in terror. So I doubt I can be of much chalange in Demigod..

Infidel100
04-09-2009, 04:02 PM
Hey, glad to see the nice big prizes., but how is the prize pot going to be devided. 50 50 between red alert and demigod, ??

Nictron, Please could you post which prizes go where, or if there is a link please share ^^

Thanks guy..

Reforged
05-09-2009, 09:12 AM
He will announce the exact prizes closer to the final date. He always waits for all the sponsors to let him know what he's working with.

BattleMoose
05-09-2009, 07:05 PM
Hey, glad to see the nice big prizes., but how is the prize pot going to be devided. 50 50 between red alert and demigod, ??

Nictron, Please could you post which prizes go where, or if there is a link please share ^^

Thanks guy..

I'm sure he will let us know exactly when he does.

cooli
07-09-2009, 09:31 AM
Hey nicron, is it posible to register at rage? I dont have a team, gona try get 2 other random ppl to play with me :), and if i dont get teamies :( im not playing.

Nictron
07-09-2009, 01:11 PM
Hey nicron, is it posible to register at rage? I dont have a team, gona try get 2 other random ppl to play with me :), and if i dont get teamies :( im not playing.

If their is space left, yes you could still register at Rage.

ShadowStalker
07-09-2009, 03:02 PM
Well, if you need 1 guy. Then i'l play. Not sure how good I will be.. but i'l try not to feed the other team.

Cranzy
07-09-2009, 03:16 PM
FEED ME :) Haha

Nictron
10-09-2009, 07:57 AM
Those of you playing, please ensure that you have the following version of Demigod:

DG Main 1.10.0164

On Impulse it shows Demigod v1.10 (1.10.122 on Impulse) but this might only be for Internet play.

I am not sure how LAN play will be affected by the versions so please ensure that your version is DG Main 1.10.0164 on the main screen of the game.

I've been reading on the forums about patch 1.2 coming out soon, maybe before RAGE, so we will see :)

Cranzy
10-09-2009, 10:24 AM
Those of you playing, please ensure that you have the following version of Demigod:

DG Main 1.10.0164

On Impulse it shows Demigod v1.10 (1.10.122 on Impulse) but this might only be for Internet play.

I am not sure how LAN play will be affected by the versions so please ensure that your version is DG Main 1.10.0164 on the main screen of the game.

I've been reading on the forums about patch 1.2 coming out soon, maybe before RAGE, so we will see :)

Also been reading about patch 1.2 ... we might see a new demigod introduced (if not both) before Rage ...

Nictron
10-09-2009, 11:15 AM
I found this on the Demigod Forums, looks like Stardock has a great LAN policy and it should not be too difficult to get everyone onto DEMIGOD. :)

I will be testing this to make sure that it actually works well. See below:

Quoting Raspyn,
reply 5
With a digital download version of the game, is there an easy way for me to pass this game around at a LAN? I am hoping that I don't have to log onto my impulse account on everyone's computer, and downlaod the 2+ Gig file from the internet for every occurrence.

Is there a way to take my downloaded copy of Demigod and burn it onto a CD, or is there an install file or something that I can transfer over the LAN?
At a LAN party, players that do not own a license for the game are "transient users". You can install your game on their machines for the duration of the party. They will have to uninstall at the end.

You will need to install Impulse on each machine and use the installation archive. (Make sure to use the "Download and archive" option in Impulse to transer to other operating systems.)

Nictron
10-09-2009, 01:37 PM
I am currently downloading the offline version of Demigod V 1.10.122 with patches already applied. This should help at the LAN, only problem is that if they release 1.2 before RAGE I will have to re-download the whole thing again :(

Infidel100
11-09-2009, 01:01 PM
So does this mean that some ppl dont have to buy the original copy of the game?

Nictron
11-09-2009, 01:35 PM
So does this mean that some ppl dont have to buy the original copy of the game?

Yes it is not needed, if however after the LAN you want to continue using it it would be recommended that you support Stardock and buy the game. If not just please uninstall the game until the next LAN event.

Nictron
11-09-2009, 01:43 PM
I have updated the rules as follows:



7) What do you need to attend the DEMIGOD 3vs3 - OPEN LAN Competition @ RAGE 2009?


- R20 entrance fee per contestant that will be allocated to the winning pot.
- A capable PC to run DEMIGOD, a LAN copy of the game will be supplied.
- The latest patch for DEMIGOD. At this time it is Demigod v1.10 (1.10.122 on Impulse)
- The supplied copy will be fully patched to the latest version and supplied at the LAN.
- Please Uninstall DEMIGOD after the LAN is completed or you can support Stardock and buy the game.

8) DEMIGOD 3vs3 - OPEN LAN Competition @ RAGE 2009 rules?

- The latest patch for DEMIGOD. At this time it is Demigod v1.10 (1.10.122 on Impulse)
- A LAN copy will be supplied at the event, fully patched, so no need for Impulse, This copy is for LAN use only and must be uninstalled after the event, or you can support Stardock and buy the game after the event.

Mercury
12-09-2009, 09:06 AM
Hi Guys , i bought my DEMIGOD at a scaly place in Krugersdrop and i dont have a LAN feature , Do you guys think its pirate or is there something wrong with the CD or the installation

Nictron
12-09-2009, 12:48 PM
Hi Guys , i bought my DEMIGOD at a scaly place in Krugersdrop and i dont have a LAN feature , Do you guys think its pirate or is there something wrong with the CD or the installation

If you suspect it is it possibly is, just use the one I will provide at the LAN then you are set.

If you had an original then you would have an Impulse account with the game registered under your name. If not then and the game works with some kind of .exe replacement or patch then it is most likely a pirate copy.

Mercury
12-09-2009, 08:04 PM
It hasn't got any replacement files (otherwise it would be a pirate) , but it didnt ask me to register or anything to do with impulse , and the print on the CD is so bad its actually funny , so I suspect its pirate :/

Infidel100
13-09-2009, 09:07 AM
SWEET!!!! Now i can buy food at rage :D haha, can I bring a house fan as cooling, coz my pc overheats, or do you think there will be pci fans or something to keep my card cool?? that I can buy with my demigod game money :P

Nictron
13-09-2009, 10:11 AM
SWEET!!!! Now i can buy food at rage :D haha, can I bring a house fan as cooling, coz my pc overheats, or do you think there will be pci fans or something to keep my card cool?? that I can buy with my demigod game money :P

Try using something like RivaTuner ( http://downloads.guru3d.com/RivaTuner-v2.24c-download-163.html ) to improve your PC's fan speeds, also check the bios to increase CPU fan speeds.

There probably will be some shops that sell all kinds of fans at RAGE.

ShadowStalker
14-09-2009, 12:37 PM
Well, Ive still got my original Demigod, but I havent used the key yet to activate it.
So if someone realy wants to, then you can have my key to register it online.?

I wasnt realy intrested to play this online, as my MMO's already eats my cap.

Mercury
14-09-2009, 02:13 PM
ShadowStalker , will you keep the key for me till rAge , ill pay you R150 (since its only the key), or make me an offer

Cranzy
14-09-2009, 05:21 PM
It depends on how many players in the game ... but i usually play a couple of 2v2 or 3v3 games and i play the whole night and it doesn't even use 100mb

ShadowStalker
15-09-2009, 09:30 AM
@Mercury
You don't need to pay for the thing. Im not using it at all. You'l atleast use it.

@Cranzy
Ya, but i'l rather play DOTA, and have like a whole nights gaming for a fraction of that cap use.

But i'l play Demigod for a bit of fun.

Infidel100
15-09-2009, 09:17 PM
Try using something like RivaTuner ( http://downloads.guru3d.com/RivaTuner-v2.24c-download-163.html ) to improve your PC's fan speeds, also check the bios to increase CPU fan speeds.

There probably will be some shops that sell all kinds of fans at RAGE.


Thanks for that, I will definitely check it out, and will have to buy some fans,, dont know why the heat is such a problem this year as i have made no upgrades apart from power supply...

Nictron
16-09-2009, 10:03 AM
Team 5: SNE3KSHOT, Shadow_Hunt3r, Rusty reserved.

Nictron
16-09-2009, 02:54 PM
Confirmed prizes updated :)

Vexo
16-09-2009, 05:58 PM
nice good job

Mercury
16-09-2009, 06:36 PM
Thanks Shadow , ill see you at rAge (PS : I love kind hearted people :D )

ShadowStalker
17-09-2009, 09:07 AM
Uhm.. Ok...

You liking kind hearted people would have been beter.... X)
But will actualy give you the Demigod in it orginal package, as I'l get the game at the Lan to play it a bit. then delete it afterwards..

Nictron
18-09-2009, 09:56 AM
Team 6: Jfreak, Viper and Cyclode reserved.

Jfr3ak
20-09-2009, 03:24 PM
Good stuff looking forward to competing against you guys

Infidel100
20-09-2009, 08:44 PM
Sweet prizes :) how many of you guys play online?

@ nictron, will there be seats reserved upstairs for the strategy gamers, I remember in the past that there were seats reserved. ?

Reforged
21-09-2009, 07:24 AM
He already said that in his posts. Yes just like always. He always plans it out :)

Jfr3ak
21-09-2009, 07:35 PM
Hi Does anyone know here i can get the demigod 1.10 patch would like to practise beforehand

Infidel100
21-09-2009, 08:09 PM
He already said that in his posts. Yes just like always. He always plans it out :)

I remember now :P down stairs sux.

Cranzy
21-09-2009, 09:22 PM
Hi Does anyone know here i can get the demigod 1.10 patch would like to practise beforehand

If you have the original game ... just update it through impulse .. there is no stand alone patches that im aware of.

Cranzy
23-09-2009, 10:22 AM
MAJOR UPDATE DUE TODAY:

Gas Powered Games has revealed details of the v1.19 patch for the fast-paced online RTS Demigod. The patch will be released in two parts, the first adding replay support, tweaking prices of certain magical items, and introducing an assortment of gameplay tweaks and bug fixes; improved minion pathing, the removal of multi-player skirmish, and so forth.

The second part of the v1.19 update is promised for next Tuesday, which will add player stats to the lobby connection dialog box, so you can actually see what kind of a bloodbath you’ll be wading into.

Other updates are still on the cards, including two more playable Demigods, modding support, and more play balance updates.

These additions are still in internal beta, however, and no release date has even been hinted at

Cranzy
23-09-2009, 10:37 AM
Demigod v1.19 (1.19.130 on Impulse)
--------------------------------

Added replay support
Replays can be :
Chosen from Front end
Deleted from Front end
Created at end of multiplayer or singleplayer skirmish game
Slider added to adjust game speed during replays
Skills, inventory, HUD, and citadel upgrades visible while in replay
Added version matching for replays, will only display valid replays
Added observer as a replay choice to remove shroud

Balance changes for Artifacts:
[Enhanced Health Potion] 1000->800g
[Enhanced Mana Potion] 1000->600g
[Revitalization Elixir] 1000->900g
[Supreme Health Potion] 1500->1200g
[Supreme Mana Potion] 1500->900g
[Supreme Revitalization Elixir] 1500->1350g
[Wand of Speed] 1250g->1750g
[Warlord's Punisher] 1.5->1s cast time
[Twig of Life] 33%->50% heal, 100->150 minion life
[Gauntlets of Despair] 100->200 mana drain

Additional updates:
Multiplayer Skirmish button removed to focus on Custom and Pantheon (single player Skirmish still present)
Decreased turn speed on minions
Tweaked flight variables for angels to increase hit frequency, also dropped damage to compensate.
Significant pathing improvements for minions and angels especially, but reinforcements in general.
Adjusted long distance repulsion
Minions ignore 50% of the repulsion from buildings and land units.
Blueprint loading enabled only when corresponding mod has been enabled.
Fixed unable to join dialog/tooltip.
Fix for active cooldowns adjusting when a cooldown buff/debuff fades.
Fixes for potential threading crashes.
Fixed the Valor Flag buff/debuff bug.
Fixed the underlying system supporting Ring of Might, Hex Scroll, Horn of Battle. Those items reactivated.
Login screen now sets password field to blank after logging in.
Prepend timestamp on error logging
Fix for active cooldowns adjusting when a cooldown fades.
Mod-triggered desynch handling

Nictron
24-09-2009, 09:21 PM
I have downloaded the new Impulse Anywhere version, so we should not have any issues at the LAN.

Only 7 more nights to go!

Nictron
25-09-2009, 07:23 PM
Hi Guys, we are playing online. on normal custom matches. Online as Nictron.

Nictron
28-09-2009, 10:13 AM
Prizes added.

Thank you to MEGAROM for sponsoring 3 copies of the new Modern Warfare PC Game + 6x copies of AION.

Cranzy
09-10-2009, 09:47 AM
Where is the pictures ?

kolle_hond
09-10-2009, 03:31 PM
I just want to say thanks to Nictron for all his hard work and dedication on the comps, even though we didn't get very far it was well organised and very fun to play. I look forward to next year.

Vexo
10-10-2009, 03:09 AM
Also want to thank Nictron for everything was awesome !

Jfr3ak
13-10-2009, 06:46 AM
Yup from our side, well organised nictron. Looking forward to competing again next year

ShadowOrphan
13-10-2009, 09:12 AM
As always, it has been a pleasure. Your dedication is truly scarce and it is appreciated. Thanks.