VASSAL OP Autumn League

 

Announcing "2021 Autumn League," a new VASSAL Organized Play event!

Format

6 rounds vs random opponents (NOT Swiss)

The default is a new list for every round but you're also free to play the same list if that's your thing.

Schedule

2 weeks per round

• Round 1 starts Monday, 9th August.
• Round 6 ends Sunday, 31st October.

Listbuilding restrictions/rules tweaks

Custom format docs:

Errata 

Ships (points & upgrade slots)

Squads (points)

Upgrades (points)

Some key changes you should be aware of:

- All 4 factions have access to non-flotilla Fleet Support slots (Arq for Imps, Neb for Rebs).

- All 4 factions have a large-base ship with a Fleet Command option.

- Rebel Pelta has no fleet command slot (but the PH title adds it). Rebels also have better access to FC from other cards (Phoenix Nest & Liberator).

- Expect to see players experiment with SSDs. They are cheaper and can bring a defensive retro.

- Expect to see SHs, maybe even non-Agate ones. The SH1 can run ET, the SH2 can have Def retro.

- The Onager has been points-nerfed. That hurts the Onager (duh) but also opens some possibilities for slower ships. I hope.

- Rebels can bring Quasars if they take the Phoenix Nest title.

The astute observer can't fail to notice CW factions haven't been touched much. That's deliberate. They have less stuff, it's not yet played to death, and overall what they do have is pretty decent. If you want to play with more nimble Clams, Asajj Ventress, or LAAT/i squadrons, head over to the Fantasy Series!

Builder support

You can use any builder you want as long as you comply with the custom format.

This Warlords clone has support for the format: https://vassalwarlords.twilightpeaks.net/

Signup

Signup deadline: Sunday, 8th August

Signup form: https://forms.gle/o4pA26CpzS1bsX1u7

Fleet submission

Fleets are to be submitted PRIOR TO EACH AND EVERY GAME using this form: https://forms.gle/dwe9BaPH85NVAakMA

If you do not submit your fleet BEFORE your opponent spawns his fleet you will have forfeited the match. So don't.

Battle reporting

Use this form: https://forms.gle/H7HwyDsBojUDMjrW8

Discord channel

There is a dedicated Discord channel for the event.

Use it to chat and ask questions, but keep it related to the event. 

Tournament software

We're using TTT to track players, scores, and matchups. You can find the event here.

Vassal module

Use this version of the Vassal module to ensure you see new/updated cards: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AmLOw84tw_3Yhox7LrxhWGdt9yI5bQ?e=V8S23G

Vassal Grand Championship

Read more here. Contribute to the prize pool here.

• Points for this tournament:
• Entry: 1
• Completion: 1
• Top 8: 1
• Runner-up: 1
• Winner: 2
• Special challenges: 1 point each (2 max)
• A New Hope (Rebel challenge): Only play with the Republic faction & use each commander only once (one must be Leia). Post-Endor cards banned, including the SH, E-wings, and Agate (ask if you're uncertain).
• Going Commando (Unaligned challenge): Running only squadless fleets across all 6 games.
• Heart of the Swarm (Separatist challenge): Only play with the Separatist faction & use each commander only once.
• Objectively the Best (Unaligned challenge): Only use each objective card once across all 6 fleets.
• Republic Reinforcements (Republic challenge): Only play with the Republic faction & use each commander only once.
• There Can Be Only One (Unaligned challenge): Only use each unique card once across all 6 fleets.
• The Empire Strikes Back (Empire challenge): Only play with the Empire faction & use each commander only once (one must be Vader). Post-Endor cards banned, including the Onager, Romodi, and Sloane (ask if you're uncertain).

Current score.