Okay, it looks like we got 32. I’ll stop the sign-up here, and anyone that shows interest will be considered an alternate incase someone doesn’t show up for their rd 1 game.
Maybe we can get this thing going this week.
As for the Endgame
The problem with only loser concedes is basically just due to time. That is usually how I play and I never play specifically for VC count, but I don’t think that is feasible for a tourney. There needs to be an “out” prior to judgment since I don’t really want to judge games. Obviously a player can concede at any time, but having a back door VC total needed will help in games where you’ve taken a capital, but to try and take out Japan or the UK to finish the job is going to be a pain. That’s why I’m kind of leaning toward 15, since I’d like people to have to at least take a capital, and with 13 you can alter your game and just play for that. IIRC, I think it is possible for the Allies to get 14 without ever taking Berlin, Rome, or Tokyo.
I don’t think it should be too much of an issue I think the vast majority of games will end with loser concessions.