Cadet Matt	Rozz World Championship	11/3/05 2:22 PM
Assuming that we’re going to hold a Rozz World Championship at some point after we have the tournament play working, what are people’s thoughts on the format? My inclination has been a round-robin format on the Jousting Ground to determine the champion. That’s one thing to consider. Another thing, after a champion has been determined, is the method for retaining the title. Do you think the champion should be determined each year (or whenever) by a championship tournament? Or, should a challengers’ tournament be played to determine a rightful challenger, who then plays the reigning champion in a match? These considerations are exactly the sort of thing plaguing the chess world right now, where chess has a long history of match championships that cannot be ignored. Anyway, we’re welcoming any ideas on the topic. Last edited by RozzManager, 11/29/12 10:43 PM
	Cadet krom 12/3/05 9:32 PM I’d vote for a championship tournament each year to determine the new champion. If you went the other route, maybe the champion could be required to answer and win at least one challenge per month (or quarter) from a high ranking player to maintain his/her title until the yearly tournament? Last edited by RozzManager, 11/29/12 10:43 PM Cadet Matt 12/4/05 5:27 AM I’m leaning toward the championship tournament also. There’s no match history to acquiesce to, after all, and Rozz does have more of a social element in that things get more intriguing the more players you have in a game. So, let’s suppose we’re going with an annual championship tournament, unless someone can make a good case for match championships. Now, in that case, I’m thinking the tournament should be comprised of individual one-on-one games, rather than multi-player games, to reduce the possibility of cheating. Any thoughts in that regard? Last edited by RozzManager, 11/29/12 10:44 PM Cadet krom 12/9/05 11:25 PM One on one, definitely. There are too many variables that can swing a multi-player game against someone’s favor. For example, if one player makes a mistake and leaves himself/herself open, the nearest player on the board might be able to take advantage of that situation before anyone else. Also, one player might be fending off multiple attackers, while another with free hands could overtake a single enemy and win the game. It’s possible that a lesser player could win a game due in that instance. Last edited by RozzManager, 11/29/12 10:44 PM Private Matt 12/14/05 4:49 AM Agreed.