Francassins – Round 2, Game 1 (Too Little, Too Late?)#
Round 2 of the Francassins tournament took us to the iconic Battle of Waterloo map. This was Secret Assassin mode with progressive cards, unstable portals, and blizzards — a chaotic mix that rewards precision and timing. My target? Orange. My start? Decent, but far from ideal.
Final Result#
| Tournament | Map | Placement | Result | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Battle of Waterloo | Not placed | Reactive play cost me | Watch |
Match Settings#
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Map | Battle of Waterloo |
| Mode | Secret Assassin |
| Card Bonus | Progressive |
| Portals | Unstable |
| Blizzards | On |
| Fog of War | Off |
| Alliances | On |
| Turn Timer | 90 seconds |
| Dice | Balanced Blitz |
| Bots | None |
Game Breakdown#
Opening – Missed Opportunities#
I started with a decent position but failed to capitalize on an easy bonus. The dice didn’t help, and I quickly found myself reacting to opponents rather than setting the tempo.
Mid-Game – Scrambling for Survival#
By the mid-game, I had managed to secure a couple of bonuses, but my positioning was poor. My target, Orange, was never within reach, and I spent most of the game trying to stay afloat.
Endgame – Outpaced and Outplayed#
The lobby was tough, with opponents coordinating well. I couldn’t make a meaningful impact and ended up scraping along without threatening or defending effectively.
Key Takeaways#
- 🕰️ Timing is critical. Missing early opportunities set the tone for the rest of the game.
- 🎯 Focus on positioning. Without clear lines to my target, I was stuck in reactive mode.
- 🤝 Tough opponents. Coordination among players made this a challenging match.
📺 Watch the full match here and let me know in the comments how you’d have approached it.