Top Tank Platoon 2016
The Top Tank Platoon 2016 tournament began on 6 JAN 2016. The tournament ended on 21 FEB 2016.
Tournament Rules
This is an iteration of the Top Tank Platoon, and as such it utilizes the standard the standard Top Tank Platoon tournament rules.
Map Selection
Map selection for all matches are RANDOMLY GENERATED height and terrain maps. Each map is generated just before it is posted/announced. The theme may vary, but will mostly be summer woodland.
Tank Selection / KE Ammunition Type
- Leopard 2A5: KEW (630 RHA)
- M1A1(HA): M829A1 (700 RHA)
- Challenger 2: L28A1 (630 RHA)
- This matchup is based on the 1990s era "fair matchup". Note that the Leopard 2A5 is the DE version, not the DK version.
Participant and Score List (current)
Platoon name: The Depleted Uranium Justice
Tank type: Leopard 2A5
Wins-Losses: 6-0
Platoon score (average): 868.8
Kills: 21
Deaths: 5
Kill/Death ratio: 4.2 : 1
Status: CHAMPIONS
| Tank commander | Gunnery score (avg.) | Kills |
|---|---|---|
| Assassin8 | 606.2 | 10 |
| Colebrook | 419.3 | 7 |
| Cavgunner | 347.5 | 4 |
| Renders | 205.9 | 1 |
Platoon name: Cats of Battle
Tank type: Leopard 2A5
Wins-Losses: 2-4
Platoon score (average): 412.5
Kills: 12
Deaths: 16
Kill/Death ratio: 0.75 : 1
Status: ELIMINATED
| Tank commander | Gunnery score (avg.) | Kills |
|---|---|---|
| Dark | 37.5 | - |
| Vaquero | 439.1 | 6 |
| Tankhunter | 169.2 | 1 |
| Ashdivay | 301.2 | 3 |
Platoon name: The 4 Musketeers
Tank type: Leopard 2A5
Wins-Losses: 2-2
Platoon score (average): 456.3
Kills: 6
Deaths: 10
Kill/Death ratio: 0.6 : 1
Status: ELIMINATED
| Tank commander | Gunnery score (avg.) | Kills |
|---|---|---|
| Duke | 245.5 | 1 |
| Gladiator | 408.5 | 2 |
| Tom83 | 27.8 | - |
| Tacbat | 300.0 | 3 |
Platoon name: RA
Tank type: Leopard 2A5
Wins-Losses: 0-2
Platoon score (average): 218.8
Kills: 2
Deaths: 5
Kill/Death ratio: 0.4 : 1
Status: ELIMINATED
| Tank commander | Gunnery score (avg.) | Kills |
|---|---|---|
| Oleg | 233.0 | 1 |
| Goga | 0.0 | - |
| Yoprst | 18.0 | - |
| LAN | 350.0 | 1 |
Platoon name: UK Armour
Tank type: Leopard 2A5
Wins-Losses: 0-2
Platoon score (average): 0.0
Kills: 0
Deaths: 3
Kill/Death ratio: 0.0 : 1
Status: ELIMINATED
| Tank commander | Gunnery score (avg.) | Kills |
|---|---|---|
| Tjay | 0.0 | - |
| Crusty | 0.0 | - |
| 12Alfa | 0.0 | - |
| Tango29 | 0.0 | - |
Platoon name: Team America II
Tank type: Challenger 2
Wins-Losses: 1-2
Platoon score (average): 450.0
Kills: 5
Deaths: 7
Kill/Death ratio: 0.7 : 1
Status: ELIMINATED
| Tank commander | Gunnery score (avg.) | Kills |
|---|---|---|
| Volcano | 368.7 | 2 |
| Sean | 325.3 | 1 |
| Brun | 299.3 | 1 |
| Mogwa | 233.3 | 1 |
Tank Aces
For fun, the record of all the "tank aces" is kept track of here. A "tank ace" is someone who has achieved at least 5 kills during the tournament. The following list is sorted by number of kills over 5:
- 1. Assassin8 [10 kills]
- 2. Colebrook [7 kills]
- 3. Vaquero [6 kills]
- 1. Assassin8 [10 kills]
Champion / Winner Determination
In this particular iteration (2016), a DOUBLE elimination format is used. That is, once one team suffers TWO losses, it is eliminated from the tournament. Once there are only two teams remaining, those two teams will be paired in the final best of FIVE game championship match.
Tournament Tree
The format for displaying Mission Score and User Score in the tournament tree is:
name (W-L), S
where:
name = platoon's name
W = number of wins
L = number of losses
S = score from the game in that round (not an average score)
The letter codes which appear in the tournament tree are (in place of, or in addition to S):
F = Forfeit loss
B = Bye
n/a = Score not available, match has not been played yet
Tournament Score Sheet
Top Tank Platoon 2016 updated score sheet (made in Microsoft Excel 2007)
After Action Results
Here are the AAR files to be opened in Steel Beasts Pro PE's AAR section. Use these to review the action and/or to study your opponent:
Game 1 AAR file
Game 2 AAR (N/A)
Game 3 AAR file
Game 4 AAR file
Game 5 AAR file
Game 6 AAR file
Game 7 AAR file
Game 8 AAR file
Game 9 AAR file
Championship Game 1 AAR file
Championship Game 2 AAR file
Championship Game 3 AAR file
Result (winners)
21 FEB 2016
Top Tank Platoon
Platoon name: The Depleted Uranium Justice
Tank type: Leopard 2A5
Wins-Losses: 6-0
Platoon score (average): 868.8
| Tank commander | Gunnery score (avg.) | Kills |
|---|---|---|
| Assassin8 | 606.2 | 10 |
| Colebrook | 419.3 | 7 |
| Cavgunner | 347.5 | 4 |
| Renders | 205.9 | 1 |
Top Gun
User name: Assassin8
Gunnery score (average): 606.2
Awards
The following awards were made so that individuals can display them in their forum signatures if they so desire. They are simply for fun, for a bit of nostalgia in remembering the tournament. The only requirement is that you abide by the forum rules on signature sizes (400 x 60 maximum), and that you are honest to those that participated when choosing to display them.
Participation Award
All those who participated in the Top Tank Platoon 2016 tournament may display the following ribbon in their signature if they so desire.
Top Tank Platoon Award
All four members who have won the Top Tank Platoon 2016 tournament may display the following award in their signature if they so desire.
Top Gun Award
At the end of the tournament, the one member that is announced to have been the "Top Gun" may display the following award in their signature if they so desire.
