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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. | |||
* '''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. | |||
https://balancedannihilation.com/balanced-annihilation.png | https://balancedannihilation.com/balanced-annihilation.png | ||
'''Upcoming | '''Upcoming Balanced Annihilation Crown Cup 3 Tournament, 12th March 2022 2PM GMT''' https://challonge.com/CROWN_CUP_3 | ||
===Links=== | ===Links=== | ||
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* [https://discord.gg/jvFCZHBXTU BA Discord] | * [https://discord.gg/jvFCZHBXTU BA Discord] | ||
* [https://springrts.com/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=44 BA forum] | * [https://springrts.com/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=44 BA forum] | ||
===Tournaments=== | ===Tournaments=== | ||
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. | |||
*Crown Cup 1 https://challonge.com/CROWN_CUP '''1st Cartouche, 2nd PRO_rANDY, 3rd Teddy''' | *Crown Cup 1 https://challonge.com/CROWN_CUP '''1st Cartouche, 2nd PRO_rANDY, 3rd Teddy''' | ||
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===History=== | ===History=== | ||
Balanced Annihilation is a Total Annihilation remake built using the 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. | |||
===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
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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) | ||
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Revision as of 01:00, 20 December 2021
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.
- 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.
Upcoming Balanced Annihilation Crown Cup 3 Tournament, 12th March 2022 2PM GMT https://challonge.com/CROWN_CUP_3
Links
Tournaments
Balanced Annihilation runs competitive 1v1 tournaments that attract many dedicated players. At 42 players the 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.
- Crown Cup 1 https://challonge.com/CROWN_CUP 1st Cartouche, 2nd PRO_rANDY, 3rd Teddy
- Crown Cup 2 https://challonge.com/CROWN_CUP_2 1st Cartouche, 2nd Teddy, 3rd PtaQ
- Crown Cup 3, Upcoming Event 12th March 2022 https://challonge.com/CROWN_CUP_3
History
Balanced Annihilation is a Total Annihilation 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:
- Shox (2017)
- Floris (2016)
- Decay (2016)
- Silentwings (2012-16)
- Beherith (2011-12)
- Niobium (2011)
- TheFatController (2010-11)
- NOiZE. (2006-11)
