Forum:Series 7 League - Discussion

Now, when was the last time that a league format was used in an Arena tournament? Robot Wars World Cup? Regardless, this is the first time on the Arena Forums where me and several others will get to decide battle outcomes with this format, which I think will be exciting. Who knows, if this tournament is a success, perhaps similar to Audited and Tag Team Series, the league format could be utilised on other series. But let's not get ahead of ourselves, as there is quite a bit of discussion to crack on with. SpaceManiac888  (Talk)  12:32, December 29, 2018 (UTC)

Judges
Currently, the Judges are Toast, CrashBash and Diotoir. I would first like to ask if any of them wish to stay on. Should any of the trio decide to step down, feel free to nominate yourself or someone else as their replacement.

Format
OK, so although a league format is to be utilised, we still need to decide how it will be structured. There are several options to choose from.


 * 1) Option 1: Heat containing two groups of four, where the two winners battle out to gain a spot in the Semi-Final leagues. The winner of each Semi-Final group will battle it out in a Grand Final group, to determine who will become champion.
 * 2) Option 2: 32 groups containing four robots each. The 32 winners are then placed into eight groups of four. The eight winners are then split into two groups of four, with the two winners battling it out to become champion.
 * 3) Option 3: 24 groups of five, whereby eight robots will be binned before the tournament starts. The 24 winners are split into eight groups of three. The eight winners are then placed into two groups of four, with the two winners fighting to become the champion.
 * 4) Option 4: Something completely different.

Option 1 (Heats with two groups of four)

 * 1) My pick, for being the most faithful (and most interesting) idea suggested by George Francis/CrashBash. SpaceManiac888   (Talk)  12:32, December 29, 2018 (UTC)

Seeds
Another issue involves seeds, as not all league formats may function properly with (or without) seeded machines. Therefore, some suggestions include:


 * 1) Option 1: Keep the original Series 7 seeds. Note that Terrorhurtz will compete under its Extreme 2 specifications.
 * 2) Option 2: Add eight or sixteen more seeds, depending on the format chosen above.
 * 3) Option 3: Randomised chaos, or no seeds at all.
 * 4) Option 4: Something completely different.

Option 3 (Randomised chaos, or no seeds at all)

 * 1) I like this one, considering that I prefer we generally keep seeds in Audited tournaments only. Similar to Tag Team Series tournaments, League championships work when rules and regulations are relaxed. SpaceManiac888   (Talk)  12:32, December 29, 2018 (UTC)

Points scheme
Finally, we need to decide how points will be awarded. Suggestions include:


 * 1) Option 1: Series 8/9 format. Three points for a knockout victory, two for a judges' decision victory, none for a loss.
 * 2) Option 2: International League Championship format. Three points for a knockout, one point each for a battle that ends without a knockout (draw), none for a knockout loss.
 * 3) Option 3: Robot Wars World Cup format. Three points for a victory, one point for a judges' decision loss, none for a knockout loss.
 * 4) Option 4: Something completely different.

Option 2 (International League Championship format)

 * 1) Think I know which points scheme will win, ha ha. Nonetheless, I actually like the International League Championship format, for challenging roboteers to win by knockout or lose at least two points in the process. Creates tension, in my opinion. SpaceManiac888   (Talk)  12:32, December 29, 2018 (UTC)