Guild Wars 2

Currently, the way the game works is a team wins primarily by reaching 500 points. Matches end usually around 11 to 12 minutes, rarely does the timer reach zero (if it does, it’s Foefire).

I was thinking of doing a tournament where the win condition is based on the highest score instead of a fixed score. The server would be set up like this:

- 1000 Score Limit
- 10 Minute Time Limit
- 10 Second Respawn (Individual)

With this setup, it would be near impossible for a team to reach 1000 before the time ends (600 seconds * 1.5 = 900; 1.5 represents a three-cap). The objective of this tournament is to have the highest score when the timer reaches zero.

I’ve been watching some games and imagining that it follows this setup. When the matches are equal, it is riveting to watch. When it’s lopsided, it drags, but at least the game ends at a specific time. Also, “gg” can be called by the casters when a reversal is impossible based on the time remaining and the score differential.

The problem with a fixed score win-condition is delay of suspense. At the beginning of the match, it is anyone’s game until a team reaches 250. Boredom sets in until a team reaches 250. Once a team reaches 250, that team’s win chance can be determined as points approach 500. Based on my research, the team who reaches 250 is 87% likely to win the game.

With the time limit, it is anyone’s game before the 5 minute mark, but all caps, decaps and kills before this time is crucial. Cap denial is also important for the lagging team to catch-up and secure a victory. Player kills and NPC kills are also important as it closes the point differential between teams.

It would follow the same setup as real sports. A basketball game won’t end once a team reaches 100 points. I’m curious if tournament organizers would be interested in this game type. I’m planning to do test matches in the future, but it won’t be shoutcasted nor streamed as I do not have the equipment for it (kitteny laptop and no microphone). I also have a server that I can tweak to match this game type.