AvatarMC Soon™ - Issue 120: March 2024 Bending Tournament

2024-03-17 00:03:40 +0000 UTC by VeerSky and TurboClicks

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After an overstayed hiatus, we're back in full force and ready to reignite the excitement. Welcome back to the long-awaited Gaoling Bending Tournament!

Spring back into action for a chance at the championship bracelet! Come and join the fight!

Event Details and Bending Changes Direct Link

The event will take place on Saturday, March 23 at 19:00 UTC. For those who use Google's search engine, this query will find exactly what time this is in your time zone. World Time Buddy is also a helpful resource.

The Event Server will be opening today so that players can test out new bending changes that might make their way to the main server. The changes are as follows:

Water:

  • Steam Explosion damage has decreased from 12% of a target's health to 10%.

Earth:

  • Pebble Daze and Pebble Gatling Gun now have a projectile hit effect.

Fire:

  • Blue Fire Torch now has a cooldown after being used.
  • Fire Ball starting damage has decreased by 1.
  • Fire Blast Wave damage has decreased by 5.
  • Burnout protection has gone down from -24 to -20.
  • Fire Dodge duration has gone from 3 to 6 seconds.
  • Flame Shot starting damage has decreased by 1.

Air:

  • Air Armor protection points now last 3 seconds rather than 2.
  • Air Burst damage has increased by 5.
  • Air Spear damage has increased by 5.
  • Air Twister now triggers 3 times a second and damages 4 health points per trigger.

Nonbending:

  • Agility can now be toggled for a maximum of 45 seconds, but at the cost of draining bending energy.
  • Brace now gives absorption hearts and has a counter.
  • Concussion Grenade now has a shift version where it explodes sooner.
  • Dash can now go back and forwards.
  • Grappling Hook has a longer range.
  • Weapon Slash has a stronger shift version with 3s cooldown.
  • Proximity Mine base damage has changed from 35 to 20.

Registration Direct Link

To register for the tournament, please join the AvatarMC Discord server, and sign up in #event-signup. You can always sign up at the event, but you may not be paired with someone who best matches your skill level — so sign up as soon as you can!

To sync your Minecraft player name with our Discord, create an AvatarMC account by typing /register while on the Minecraft server. Once you have the account set up, go to discord.avatarmc.com and log in with your newly created credentials. This will link your AvatarMC account to Discord and provide enable Players role.

If you can't make it to the tournament after signing up, please delete your sign up and/or notify a tournament volunteer for day-of cancellations. Failing to do this could result in sanctions.

Tournament FAQs Direct Link

Am I limited to the bending I chose?

No! The tournament will take place off of the main server and is accessible by typing /server event once the event is open for joining. You will be able to select any bending you wish and cab change it at any point before the tournament officially starts. The Event Server will be open 30 minutes before the tournament starts to allow players time to pick.

Will there be elytras?

At the moment, we have decided to not provide elytras for players to use. These can be used to avoid combat completely by Airbenders and serve no purpose in combat since they are disabled after taking damage.

Will we be able to eat to heal during the match?

No. In the past when we've allowed food and healing, matches lasted far longer than anyone felt was enjoyable. Because of that, health restoration from eating will be disabled.

Like previous bending tournaments, there will also be no Professions items permitted during the tournament. [!]

Will there be stats and levels?

Just like on the main server, you will have stat points to allocate by typing /c. You will be automatically set to max level and have all moves available from the moment you select a bending type. You can reset your stats throughout the tournament to change your build based on the bender you will be fighting by speaking to the stat spirit near spawn.

Rewards Direct Link

Everyone who signs up for the tournament and participates in it without missing any matches will receive a participation prize. This will consist of 32 spirit essence and four decorative heads. Winners will receive these as well.

  • First Place: 250,000¥ + Championship Bracelet
  • Second Place: 150,000¥
  • Third Place: 75,000¥
  • Fourth Place: 50,000¥

How the Event Will Function Direct Link

  • The tournament will operate off of a public bracket that will be posted in #event-announcements on Discord and in chat at the beginning of the tournament.
  • For this tournament, the brackets will be semi-randomized. Players will be fighting against other players who may not be of similar skill level but could be disproportionately higher or lower in skill level. Matches can be semi-balanced based on the pairings, but it is no guarantee.
  • Players who lose in the semi-final fights will match against each other to determine 3rd and 4th place.
  • Time will be set to sunrise, so no advantage can be gained for either Waterbenders or Firebenders.
  • This tournament is not only a way for you to earn free money, but also a way for us to gain balancing opinions on the elements. After the tournament, do not be afraid to share your opinions on the server Discord!

If you have any questions regarding the event, you can ask in our Discord or message a team member in-game.

We hope you join the fight on Saturday, March 23 at 19:00 UTC