This morning's opening ceremony should be regarded as a quite formal cocktail party.
Each of the visiting guests was holding a glass of wine, sitting or standing. After listening to a simple speech by Mr. Rick, the vice president of the Prophets Association, the president of the local association, Addis Stein, announced the 1853
Final rules for the Ayutthaya Players Rhodes Tournament.
Shade stood with his friend Baron Lavender, and beside him was the baron's "old enemy", the somewhat short Baron Rwanda.
"It's finally begun."
Baron Rwanda raised his head and looked very confident, as if he had heard the inside information early. Baron Lavender was holding a champagne glass and tapping the body of the glass with his fingers.
Similar to previous "Big City Players", this competition is also divided into three stages.
The first stage is the preliminary round. The 1,273 players who have obtained the "Numbered Rhodes Cards" as of the end of registration yesterday will start from today, the sixth day of the Harvest Moon. Within the Prophet Association, which has completed the arrangements, in the prediction
Under the supervision of the staff of the home association, compete with other competitors.
Shade heard that not only the rooms on the first to third floors were all used for gambling during this period, but even a Rhodes gambling table was set up on the rooftop.
Each registrant has 10 points, two points will be deducted for a loss, and one point will be earned for a win.
Before next Friday, that is, before 5 pm on the 13th of the Harvest Moon a week later, contestants with 20 points in their hands can participate in the next stage of the rematch.
The preliminary round is a fixed rule for every "big city player", and specially invited players, that is, people like Shade, can skip the cumbersome first stage and directly participate in the semi-finals.
"This year's Phase 2 is different. This is a brand new rule for the city of Tobesk!"
President Stan announced loudly, causing a burst of discussion below. People looked at him expectantly, and even Shade had a smile on his face. He was very happy that in addition to drinks, the association also prepared juice:
"The Prophet Association cooperates with local clubs and shops. The semi-finals are not only held in the Prophet Association. In order to reflect the spirit of 'big city players' as much as possible, let Rhodes players from all over the world enjoy this place.
In the autumn of the city, the association has set up competition venues for the rematch in different districts of Tobesk. Obtain 20 points, or our specially invited card players can go to six venues in the city starting from next Wednesday for multi-player poker games.
Game, the rules of multi-player game are as follows”
The rules of the multiplayer card game he announced were clearly the rules of the card game in which Shade participated in and won the [Origin of Darkness] at the Queen's birthday party. Of course, the Queen provided 10 gold stars at that time, and the association
What is provided is only "Ayutthaya Players 1853 Bronze Commemorative Coins", and these commemorative coins can be kept privately after the game.
It seems that the guesses of the people at the Queen's Banquet were correct, and the Prophet Association has long been preparing to do this at this year's Ayutthaya Players.
"Every player who enters the semi-finals needs to play a multi-player game in six locations. The semi-finals will end at noon next Sunday. At that time, the number of copper coins in each player's hand will be counted, and the top sixteen cards will be counted.
hand and enter the final stage."
“Where are the six locations?”
Baron Lavender beside Shade asked loudly, Vice President Stan gave the answer, while the staff of the Prophet Association carried huge oil paintings and maps of the city to show people the location.
"The residence of Marquis Martinez in the East District. The Marquis also participated in the competition as a special guest player this time; I hope you like the aristocratic architectural style of the northern part of the Old World!
Shadis Cotton Textile Factory in the West District, thanks to the factory owner who owes us a large sum of money; the Rhodes brand may go well with textile machines and steam engines!
On the first floor of the Three Cats Hotel in North District, Mrs. Sangmei generously lent us the venue and hoped that we would help her promote it; experience a common people's hotel and play cards amidst the lute and singing. This is the real fun.
Bureau!
Hall 3, King's Opera House, Delrayon, South District. Thank you to His Majesty the King for your generosity; Rhodes is an elegant game, but don't forget to wear formal attire! Valley
We rented the Tobesk University Assembly Hall in the University District. Thanks to everyone for their registration fees; the University District has a strong academic atmosphere. Playing Rhodes in this kind of venue may give you a different experience!
The third floor of the Prophet's Association on Silver Cross Avenue in the central city, which is the room we have now, I hope you won't hate it here!"
His funny metaphors caused bursts of laughter, and Shade was thinking about what he wanted to do.
In a total of five days from next Wednesday to next Sunday, he needs to participate in six multi-player poker games and try to accumulate as many copper coins as possible in his hand. Although in the end only the top 16 players can enter the finals, according to the proportion of previous years
As well as the information Vice President Mark quietly told him, the number of Rhodes players who can enter the semi-finals should be less than one-tenth of the total number of participants.
Therefore, it is not very difficult to win the top 16 places among 100 people.
"The last is the final! Next Sunday afternoon, the association will draw lots based on the rankings to draw lots for the top 16 players. Next Monday, the 16th of this month, there will be a 16-to-8 game, and on Tuesday, 8-to-4 games will be held.
, four will advance to two on Wednesday, and the final showdown will be on Thursday. In addition to the customary 3,000 pound bonus and the [Big City Player·1853 Tobesk Champion] special rules card, this year’s winner will also receive a prize from the Tobesk branch and
Prizes provided by local Rhodes club.”
President Stan quickly went through the list of prizes, which are physical rewards given by local shops and clubs to promote themselves. For example, the Three Cats Hotel promised to provide the final winning player with a 30% discount on housing and meals for one year.
privilege.
It seems that Mrs. Sangmei is sure that she can make a lot of money during this year's Ayutthaya Players.
Sometimes foreigners really have to lament that people from other worlds actually do not lack business acumen at all. Even if he were asked to host this "Big City Players" competition, he would not be able to do better.
President Stan's high-pitched voice and the exciting competition that was about to begin made the cocktail party on Friday morning even more lively. Reporters from the "Three Penny News" and "Steambird Daily" who were invited to the reception even attended the reception.
Before the end, I interviewed Shade alone.
As the holder of three founding series cards, he is well-known among Rhodes players. Therefore, two newspapers paid a high fee of 3 pounds for an interview, and specially asked Shade to publish his opinions on this year's Big City Players Competition.
Views and opinions.
Of course, Shade was happy to earn this money. He answered the questions seriously and praised Vice President Mark's efforts for this year's competition. But when he was finally asked to take a photo, Shade did not take a frontal photo.
Instead, reporters took a photo of him leaving with other players from behind.
Shade didn't want clear photos of himself to be spread. This was not because he was a criminal who needed to cover up his crimes, but simply because he still went to Coldwater Harbor occasionally.
But at least recently, he will only enjoy the card competition of the Steam Age in this city, in the entire Pearl of the North.
【Are you really not a criminal?】
Shade rejected Baron Lavender's invitation to go out for a drink. On the way home, "she" suddenly asked.
Shade thought about what he had done:
"Indeed not."
【Then why do you still think about it?】
Shade was choked by her, and the pleasant laughter came to his ears again.
While there was nothing else to do this afternoon, Shade visited Priest Augustus again. The priest had received definite notice that he would leave Tobesk City next week and was packing his luggage in the past few days.
Because of his age, Priest Augustus has not been sent on a business trip by the church for almost ten years. This unexpected business trip not only puzzled him, but also Bishop Owen. However, the Holy See never gave a reason for the trip and only said:
A group of elderly devout clergymen were gathered together to hold meetings and training camps in southeastern cities.