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The Tournament system in Sipher Odyssey provides an exciting competitive experience where the top Arena players can showcase their vessels in automated AI battles while all players can participate through betting mechanics.
Tournament Structure
The tournament follows a standard elimination bracket format:
- Qualification: Top 64 players by Arena combat power qualify automatically
- Elimination Rounds:
- Round of 64: 32 matches, winners advance to Round of 32
- Round of 32: 16 matches, winners advance to Round of 16
- Round of 16: 8 matches, winners advance to Quarter-finals
- Final Rounds:
- Quarter-finals (Round of 8): 4 matches
- Semi-finals (Round of 4): 2 matches
- Finals: 1 match to determine the champion
Participation Mechanics
For Qualified Players
- Players receive notification when selected for tournament
- Formation is initially auto-selected based on Arena setup
- Players can modify their team composition up to 30 minutes before the tournament begins
- Teams fight automatically through AI control
- Tournament formations are separate from main game formations
For All Players
- Everyone can view tournament progress
- All players can participate through the betting system
- Watch replays of completed matches
- View the Hall of Champions after tournament conclusion
Betting System
The betting feature allows all players to engage with the tournament:
Betting Mechanics
- Players can bet on any match outcome once per match
- Betting uses RAM (premium currency)
- Bet amounts vary by round, increasing as the tournament progresses
- All bets form a prize pool for each match
Rewards Calculation
- Rewards are calculated based on betting ratios
- Winners receive their bet back plus a percentage of the losing side's bets (minus 5% fee)
- If betting is heavily skewed (95%+ on one side), winners still receive a minimum 5% return
- Losers may receive a consolation prize (e.g., Glimmering Keys)
Betting UI
- Select from upcoming matches
- View match details and participant information
- See current betting percentages for each participant
- Choose bet amount (preset increments: 100, 200, 300 RAM, etc.)
- Countdown timer shows remaining time to place bets
Rewards
Players receive rewards based on performance:
- Tournament participants earn rewards based on how far they advance
- Higher placements offer increasingly valuable prizes
- All rewards are delivered via in-game mail
- Betting winners receive RAM payouts based on betting pool and odds
Tournament Schedule
- Tournaments occur monthly
- Qualification is determined by Arena rankings at the end of each month
- Specific tournament dates are announced in advance
Tournament Interface
The tournament interface includes:
- Bracket visualization showing all matches and progression
- Player details (avatar, name, power score)
- Timing information for each stage
- Access to betting system, replays, and team information
- Hall of Champions featuring the top 8 players
The Tournament system adds an exciting competitive layer to Sipher Odyssey that rewards both skilled players and strategic bettors. Whether you're fighting for glory or betting on matches, there are rewards to be earned