Field of Glory II News

[p]The Field of Glory II World Team Championship 2025 continues to march forward with great momentum![/p][p][/p][p]Round 2 has officially concluded and all 128 games were completed on time. A huge thanks to all participants for their outstanding commitment and sportsmanship![/p][p][/p][p]Because all matches wrapped up ahead of schedule and no adjudications were required, Round 3 has been opened early to allow teams to begin their next battles. However, the official tournament calendar remains unchanged:[/p]

• [p]Round 3 officially starts: 20th October, 00:00 UCT[/p]
• [p]Round 3 ends: 7th November[/p]

[p]You can check the full list of Round 3 pairings and follow ongoing results in the dedicated forum threads:
Round 2 Results Round 3 Matches[/p][p][/p][p]Once again, congratulations to all competitors for the smooth progress so far, your dedication keeps this championship thriving! Let’s see who will rise through the ranks as the tournament moves into its next stage.[/p][p][/p][p]Stay tuned as the WTC heats up![/p]

[p]All 64 games of Round 1 began by September 15th, with 61 already underway by the 12th. Only one substitution was needed, but thanks to a quick reserve draft, every match is now in motion.[/p][p][/p][p]As of today, 17 games have already been completed and reported.[/p][p][/p][p]Follow the ongoing results here: Game Results & Tables
For a summary of current team rankings and commentary, check here: Team Rankings & Updates[/p][p][/p][p]These pages will continue to be updated throughout Round 1, and new threads will be opened for each subsequent round so you can track the progress of your favorite teams.[/p][p][/p][p]Stay tuned as the first battles unfold and the competition heats up![/p]

[p][/p][p]The wait is almost over![/p][p][/p][p]On September 9th at 17:00 CEST, join us live on the official Slitherine Twitch channel for the World Team Championship 2025 team draw.[/p][p] Watch in real-time as the participating teams are drafted and discover who will be facing off in the opening round of this epic tournament.[/p][p][/p][p]Key dates to Remember:[/p]

• [p]August 31st – Last day to register[/p]
• [p]September 3rd – Final team list announced[/p]
• [p]September 9th – Live team draw on Twitch (17:00 CEST)[/p]
• [p]September 10th – Tournament begins[/p]

[p][/p][p]Register now before August 31st: https://forum.slitherine.com/viewtopic.php?t=118187[/p][p][/p][p]Format, Calendar, and Rules are in the dedicated treat here: https://forum.slitherine.com/viewtopic.php?t=118188[/p][p][/p][p]Plus other surprise will be share for the Field of Glory franchise, stay tuned![/p]

[p]Register here:https://forum.slitherine.com/viewtopic.php?t=118187[/p][p]Format, Calendar, and Rules are in the dedicated treat here: https://forum.slitherine.com/viewtopic.php?t=118188[/p][p][/p][p]Entries close on August 31st, so be sure to secure your spot before the deadline. Any questions or clarifications can also be posted in the dedicated forum thread.[/p][p][/p][h3]How to Enter[/h3][p]We welcome entries from:[/p]

• [p]Teams of four players (with or without a reserve) OR from[/p]
• [p]Groups of two or three players who are happy to be placed in a team by the organizers[/p]
• [p]Individual players who wish to be matched with others or join as a reserve
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[p]Geographical affiliation is not required for WTC25. Returning teams are welcome to keep their existing identity, while new teams are free to establish their own.[/p][p]If you are entering as an individual or partial team, please indicate which of the four competition period(s) you’d prefer to play in. You may list multiple preferences to help organizers create new teams.[/p][p][/p][h3]Required DLCs[/h3][p]Please note that specific DLCs are needed due to the format changes in WTC25. To set up challenges with the designated armies, the following are required:[/p]

• [p]Period 1 - Bronze Age: Swifter than Eagles [/p]
• [p]Period 2 - Classical: Immortal Fire[/p]
• [p]Period 3 - Empires Fall: Legions Triumphant and Wolves from the Sea[/p]
• [p]Period 4 - Medieval: Reconquista and Storm of Arrows
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[h3]Prizes[/h3][p]Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams:[/p]

• [p]1st Place Team: $50 Slitherine digital store coupon per team member[/p]
• [p]2nd Place Team: $30 Slitherine digital store coupon per team member[/p]
• [p]3rd Place Team: $20 Slitherine digital store coupon per team member[/p][p][/p]

[p]Additionally, we are introducing two individual awards to boost community engagement:[/p]

• [p]Most Valuable Player (MVP): One standout player not on a prize-winning team[/p]
• [p]Spot Prize: One player (not in a winning team or MVP) who participated in all five rounds[/p][p][/p]

[p]Both individual winners will receive a custom portrait in Field of Glory: Kingdoms style.[/p][p]A huge thank you to Angus and Mike for their continued passion and dedication in making this tournament possible.[/p][p][/p][p]Don’t miss out! Registration closes August 31st. Sign up now: [/p][p]https://forum.slitherine.com/viewtopic.php?t=118187[/p][p][/p][p]
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[p]The tournament will run from September 10th to December 17th and will follow a five round Swiss system format for teams of four players.[/p][p][/p][p]We welcome entries from complete teams of four, with the option of including a fifth reserve player. Individuals, or groups of two or three who would like to participate and are open to being assigned to a team, are also strongly encouraged to join. [/p][p][/p][p]This is a community celebration, and all are welcome![/p][p][/p][p]Tournament Format[/p][p]Each team will assign one player to each of the four historical periods featured in every round:[/p]

• [p]Field of Glory II: Bronze Age, Classical, Fall of Rome[/p]
• [p]Field of Glory II: Medieval: Medieval period[/p]

[p]In Round 1, teams will be paired randomly. From Round 2 onwards, matchups will be determined using the Swiss system combined with a custom scoring model. Importantly, no team will face the same opponent more than once throughout the tournament. [/p][p][/p][p]Each team match will consist of four games, with players facing their counterparts from the opposing team in their assigned periods.[/p][p][/p][p]What’s new in WTC25[/p][p]This year’s edition introduces a new mirror match format. For each round, the army lists and terrain types will be pre-set and shared by both players in each match-up. [/p][p]All army lists will feature historical opponents, with unique pairings for every round. Players will have 18 days to complete each match.[/p][p]Full tournament rules, scoring details, and ongoing updates are available in the dedicated WTC25 thread on the Field of Glory II forum: [/p][p]https://forum.slitherine.com/viewforum.php?f=660[/p][p][/p][p]Important dates to mark[/p]

• [p]August 31st – Entry deadline[/p]
• [p]September 3rd – Final team list announced[/p]
• [p]September 9th – Live team draw on Twitch[/p]
• [p]September 10th – Tournament begins
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[p]Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams:[/p]

• [p]1st Place Team – $50 Slitherine digital store coupons per each team members[/p]
• [p]2nd Place Team – $30 Slitherine digital store coupons per each team members[/p]
• [p]3rd Place Team – $20 Slitherine digital store coupons per each team members[/p]

[p]In addition to the team prizes, we’ll also be awarding individual prizes to further boost engagement within the community:[/p]

• [p]Most Valuable Player (MVP) – One individual not in a prize winning team[/p]
• [p]Spot Prize – One individual (not in a prize winning team or the MVP) who participated in all five rounds[/p]

[p] Each of these players will receive a custom portrait  in Field of Glory: Kingdoms style, a unique way to leave their mark on the game.[/p][p]A special thank you to Angus and Mike for their continued commitment and support in making this tournament possible once again.[/p][p][/p][p]We look forward to seeing the best commanders rise to the challenge![/p][p]
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