The NAC4 Tournament Brings Me the Most Enjoyment in a Year
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I have been following Aoe2 tournaments since 2016, and this recent one has been the most enjoyable I have experienced in at least a year. Three main factors contribute to this:
1) The classic Aoe2 gameplay is fantastic, with mixed maps and a high level of play.
2) The LAN atmosphere is informal and friendly, with lots of banter between players and casters.
3) The production is top-notch, with excellent casting and just the right amount of memes and jokes to keep things lively. Overall, this tournament has been the most fun I’ve had since NAC3, although other events have also been enjoyable in the meantime.
I agree with you in general about it being hugely fun, but on your first point it is a 9-vill start with a data mod to adjust vision/starting res, so it’s definitely a ‘special mode’.
9 vill start isn’t peak aoe2, but I do like the tourney
No Memb no fun
100% agree, although I find TTL on the same level regarding casting and quality of play.
And Mario Ovalle has been spectacular. Sí o no, parceros?
This whole tourney so far has been a banger. The production level and just overall level of entertainment has been awesome. Some things I’ve loved:
a) That Hera + Liereyy cast when Nicov played ACCM was entertaining as hell. Just boys being boys, light trolling, hilarious reactions, the Where’s Waldo was entertaining as hell too. They even managed to get Nicov all riled up in the postgame interview.
b) The minigames in between matches were just right, not too long, just the right amount of time to be entertaining.
c) Loved that they switched up the casters for each match and they had players casting too. I like that Nili is taking mostly a backseat and letting the talent showcase themselves (both the players and the casters). He’s making this tourney more about the players and Age of Empires than himself.
d) Love that all donations are going to players and Nili said he’s just looking to break even. You don’t do this unless you love Age of Empires. If he doesn’t break even I hope all players can chip in a part of the donations’ portion to Nili.
This has been the best tournament of a game I’ve seen, so chill and good competition
Needs more onsite memb
This is a great event. Production quality is great, casters are great, and while I love RB, this is just as fun with the great activity breaks and the players interacting etc. awesome event and I hope Nili can keep it going on the future
Fantastic games, casting, vibes and hype! If I must critique, I would love to see less water in the map pool.
100% agreed on all the points.
RBW was incredible but this one has got a more down to the ground flair which feels so much relaxed and the players seem to be having a lot more fun too.
Definetly a pleasure to watch, the improvised new casting duos are so fun !
Where would one watch replays of these?
Best event since NAC3.
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