Summer Nostalgia Series 2023 |: HALO 3
We welcome to you the premiere of our brand-new gaming event series, opening with our "Summer Nostalgia Series". To begin we dive into the heart of gaming history, launching with a game that defined a generation, HALO. The groundbreaking game that started a cultural revolution in the early 2000s, forever altering the landscape of gaming and crafting a new breed of enthusiastic gamers across the globe.
Our Summer Nostalgia Series 2023 or "SNS 2023" transports you back to the carefree spirit of the 90's pickup games, where spontaneity ruled and love for the game was paramount. These were the times when you'd simply show up and immerse yourself in the play - sometimes for a wager, but most times merely for the sheer joy of the sport. But regardless of the game's stakes, the pursuit of respect and community credibility always kept the adrenaline flowing. This series celebrates that raw and unfiltered passion, paying tribute to the days where every match was a potential battleground for glory.
RULES |: Summer Nostalgia Series (SNS) 2023
Tournament Guidelines:
Comprising of 7 adrenaline-fueled matches, this tournament promises not just a battle, but an epic saga. Seven chances to ascend or descend, where every move could make or break a champion.
This isn't simply a team event - it's an exciting, unpredictable adventure unfolding with every step. Individuals sign up for the event as solo contenders, only to be swept each match into a random 4v4 Halo 3 team, meticulously crafted by cutting-edge AI. Echoing the exhilarating unpredictability of the '90s and the golden epoch of impromptu matches, this pioneering method introduces an invigorating new spin on traditional gameplay. It's a bewitching fusion of amusement and uncertainty, expertly crafted to maintain a palpable sense of engagement, keeping every player on their toes, eyes wide with anticipation, perpetually speculating about what lies just beyond the next pixelated turn.
But remember, it's not just about winning matches—it's about earning points. Our unique scoring system is designed to reward strategy, skill, and determination over simply the "best" player with the most kills. The one to amass the highest point total throughout the 7 games will hold the champion title! So gear up and get ready for a challenging and engaging competition where every point counts and everyone has a shot at the crown.
Tournament RULES:
Scoring System:
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Victory: +50 points
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Defeat: +30 points
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Kill: +1 point
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Assist: +1 point
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Ball/Hill Time: +1 point for each instance
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Flag Capture: +12 points
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Death: -0.5 point/s
Seeding:
Seeding has be optimized randomly using AI and matches will be played according to seed as below:
1235 vs 4678
1458 vs 2367
1347 vs 2568
1278 vs 3456
1368 vs 2457
1246 vs 3578
1567 vs 2348
Game types:
Game 1 - Multi Flag: Heretic
Game 2 - Team Slayer: AMP'd
Game 3 - Multi Flag: Narrows
Game 4 - Oddball: Guardian
Game 5 - Multi Flag: The Pit
Game 6 - Team King: Construct
Game 7 - Multi Flag: ONi
BRACKET |: Summer Nostalgia Series (SNS) 2023
Final Results
PRIZES |: Summer Nostalgia Series (SNS) 2023
Tournament Prizes:
Embrace a golden opportunity to claim over $300 in cash rewards and exclusive merchandise! Discover curated, limited-edition collections by Kurvana. Prizes for the SNS2023 Top 4 winners. Ignite your competitive spirit and secure your prize today.
Why HALO?
Halo's groundbreaking impact stems from its innovative emphasis on strategic team dynamics within the confines of 4v4 skirmishes, fostering an environment that champions coordination, nuanced communication, and deep, immersive gameplay. A departure from the sprawling landscapes commonly associated with many shooters, the franchise's hallmark arena-style maps effectively catalyze intense face-offs and meticulous tactical positioning.
At the heart of Halo's combat system is the "Golden Triangle" — a triad of guns, grenades, and melee — that brings equilibrium to the battlefield, ensuring that individual skill and strategy outshine equipment superiority. The consistent resurgence of power weapons and power-ups injects an additional strategic dimension into the game, fostering a vibrant atmosphere of competition and intricate gameplay.
Under the propulsion of these distinctive elements, Halo birthed a unique culture of custom games (Private Matches). This phenomenon sees a gathering of eight random players engaging in exhilarating 4v4 matches, forging a community where participants emerge with new alliances or rivalries. This harmonious and emergent order self-regulates. The mere threat of ostracization serves as a potent deterrent for those who contemplate contravening this spontaneously evolved set of rules. This implicit social contract ensures that any individual with the desire to participate will wholeheartedly adhere to these norms. In essence, the system fosters an environment with zero tolerance for cheating, promoting integrity and fair play above all else. In this way, Halo serves as not only a platform for strategic gameplay, but also as a catalyst for cultivating a team atmosphere and a vibrant gaming culture.
