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[https://balancedannihilation.com/ Balanced Annihilation] is a Total Annihilation mod remastered with improved graphics and balance. The philosophy of Balanced Annihilation follows three principles: 


*'''Refined Total Annihilation mod:''' BA's lineage traces back to Total Annihilation and the mods that refined its classic graphics and gameplay across decades.


*'''Competitive Gameplay:''' BA has matured through over 15 years of playtesting by veteran players in both casual and tournament settings. Faction and unit choices offer many unique tactical possibilities.
===Overview===
Balanced Annihilation is a TA mod remastered with improved graphics and balance. The philosophy of Balanced Annihilation follows three principles: 


*'''Stable Balance:''' BA is conservatively balanced to favour strategic play. Every unit has a role and few units get truly obsolete as the game progresses.
* '''Refined TA mod:''' BA's lineage traces back to TA and the mods that refined its classic graphics and gameplay across decades.  


==History==
* '''Competitive Gameplay:''' BA has matured through over 15 years of playtesting by veteran players in both casual and tournament settings. Faction and unit choices offer many unique tactical possibilities.
Balanced Annihilation is a Total Annihilation remake built using the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring_Engine Spring engine] whose history traces back to the mod [[Absolute_Annihilation|Absolute Annihilation]] by Caydr (2002-2006). AA was based on [http://bsr.tauniverse.com/faq.html ÜberHack] by Brave Sir Robin (1998-2002). The [https://www.clan-sy.com/frame.html Swedish Yankspankers] work on the TA Demo Recorder (1999-2004) made it possible for AA to be ported to 3D and these efforts led to the creation of Balanced Annihilation in 2006. Zero-K and BAR were both forked from Balanced Annihilation in the past.


==Tournaments==
* '''Stable Balance:''' BA is balanced to favour strategic play. Every unit has a role and few units get truly obsolete as the game progresses.
Balanced Annihilation runs competitive 1v1 tournaments that attract many dedicated players. At 42 players the [https://challonge.com/CROWN_CUP_2 2021 Crown Cup 2 tournament] was the largest tournament in Spring's 16 year history and was commentated by Wingflier. Players battle for the BA crown, a unique in-game item for the commander that can only be aquired by winning the event.
*[https://challonge.com/CROWN_CUP Crown Cup 1]  '''1st Cartouche, 2nd PRO_rANDY, 3rd Teddy'''
*[https://challonge.com/CROWN_CUP_2 Crown Cup 2] '''1st Cartouche, 2nd Teddy, 3rd PtaQ '''
*[https://challonge.com/CROWN_CUP_3 Crown Cup 3], '''Upcoming Event''' 12th March 2022


==Development==
===Tournaments===
The current developer is [https://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=10773 Ares]. The previous maintainers, who shouldn't be forgotten, were:  
Balanced Annihilation runs competitive 1v1 tournaments that attract many dedicated players. Players battle for a place in the Balance Committee and the BA crown, a unique in-game item for the commander that can only be aquired by winning the event.
* [https://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=2568 Shox] (2017)
 
* [https://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=10555 Floris] (2016)
* [https://challonge.com/CROWN_CUP Crown Cup 1] '''1st Cartouche, 2nd PRO_rANDY, 3rd Teddy'''
* [https://challonge.com/CROWN_CUP_2 Crown Cup 2] '''1st Cartouche, 2nd Teddy, 3rd PtaQ'''
* [https://challonge.com/CROWN_CUP_3 Crown Cup 3] '''1st Cartouche, 2nd PtaQ, 3rd Teddy'''
* [https://challonge.com/CROWN_CUP_4 Crown Cup 4] '''1st Cartouche, 2nd Teddy, 3rd PRO_rANDY'''
* [https://challonge.com/CROWN_CUP_5 Crown Cup 5] '''1st PRO_rANDY, 2nd MasterBel, 3rd Teddy'''
* [https://challonge.com/CROWN_CUP_6 Crown Cup 6] '''1st Goopy, 2nd Cartouche, 3rd MasterBel'''
* [https://challonge.com/CROWN_CUP_7 Crown Cup 7] '''1st PRO_rANDY, 2nd Teddy, 3rd Goopy'''
* [https://challonge.com/CROWN_CUP_8 Crown Cup 8] '''1st Goopy, 2nd ZLO, 3rd Yudi'''
* [https://challonge.com/CROWN_CUP_9 Crown Cup 9] '''1st Goopy, 2nd Godde, 3rd ZLO'''
 
===History===
 
Balanced Annihilation is a TA remake built using the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring_Engine Spring engine] whose history traces back to the mod [[Absolute_Annihilation|Absolute Annihilation]] by Caydr (2002-2006). AA was based on [http://bsr.tauniverse.com/faq.html ÜberHack] by Brave Sir Robin (1998-2002). The [https://www.clan-sy.com/ Swedish Yankspankers] work on the TA Demo Recorder (1999-2004) made it possible for AA to be ported to 3D and these efforts led to the creation of Balanced Annihilation in 2006. Zero-K and BAR were both forked from Balanced Annihilation in the past.
 
===Development===
 
The current developer is [https://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=10773 Ares] The previous maintainers, who shouldn't be forgotten, were:  
* [https://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=2568 Shox]
* [https://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=10555 Floris]  
* [https://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=9073 Decay] (2016)
* [https://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=9073 Decay] (2016)
* [https://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=7229 Silentwings] (2012-16)  
* [https://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=7229 Silentwings] (2012-16)  
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* [https://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=4460 TheFatController] (2010-11)
* [https://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=4460 TheFatController] (2010-11)
* [https://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=326 NOiZE]. (2006-11)
* [https://springrts.com/phpbb/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=326 NOiZE]. (2006-11)
==Links==
* [https://balancedannihilation.com/ Balanced Annihilation website]
* [https://discord.gg/jvFCZHBXTU Balanced Annihilation Discord]
* [https://springrts.com/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=44 Balanced Annihilation forum]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring_Engine#Balanced_Annihilation Wikipedia]




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Latest revision as of 11:05, 18 November 2024

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Overview

Balanced Annihilation is a TA mod remastered with improved graphics and balance. The philosophy of Balanced Annihilation follows three principles:

  • Refined TA mod: BA's lineage traces back to TA and the mods that refined its classic graphics and gameplay across decades.
  • Competitive Gameplay: BA has matured through over 15 years of playtesting by veteran players in both casual and tournament settings. Faction and unit choices offer many unique tactical possibilities.
  • Stable Balance: BA is balanced to favour strategic play. Every unit has a role and few units get truly obsolete as the game progresses.

Tournaments

Balanced Annihilation runs competitive 1v1 tournaments that attract many dedicated players. Players battle for a place in the Balance Committee and the BA crown, a unique in-game item for the commander that can only be aquired by winning the event.

History

Balanced Annihilation is a TA remake built using the Spring engine whose history traces back to the mod Absolute Annihilation by Caydr (2002-2006). AA was based on ÜberHack by Brave Sir Robin (1998-2002). The Swedish Yankspankers work on the TA Demo Recorder (1999-2004) made it possible for AA to be ported to 3D and these efforts led to the creation of Balanced Annihilation in 2006. Zero-K and BAR were both forked from Balanced Annihilation in the past.

Development

The current developer is Ares The previous maintainers, who shouldn't be forgotten, were:


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