TheOfficialTourney 2025 – Round 2 (Orbital Objectives Victory!)#
This was Round 2, Game 1 of TheOfficialTourney — and what a ride.
70% Domination. Orbital Objectives. Unstable portals. Progressive cards. Every decision counted.
And spoiler? I won. 🏆
Final Result#
| Round | Map | Placement | Result | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 2 – Game 1 | Orbital Objectives | 1st Place | 18 Points | Watch |
Watch the Full Match#
Game Recap#
I had never played Orbital Objectives before this match, but the layout clicked quickly. I got a clean start with early access to a +3 bonus and a nearby +2 — perfect for early tempo and board presence.
Once I had control of that region, I picked up the first elimination, giving me a bonus card trade and some much-needed momentum.
Then came the key decision: I skipped a card turn. The goal was to delay a trade so I could cash in for a bigger army later — and it worked. The trade I lined up helped set up my final push.
Toward the end of the match, Purple made a play that looked like an elimination run on White — or maybe just an attempt to take more territories and become less of a target. Either way, it didn’t land. White was left vulnerable but still standing.
That was my window.
On the next turn, I finished off White, redeemed their cards, and pushed through unstable portals to clean up the remaining territories needed for 70% domination.
Match Settings#
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Map | Orbital Objectives |
| Game Type | 70% Domination (36 territories) |
| Card Bonus | Progressive |
| Blizzards | On |
| Fog of War | Off |
| Portals | Unstable |
| Placement | Auto |
| Turn Timer | 45 sec (Dynamic) |
| Alliances | On |
| Bots | None |
| AI Difficulty | Expert |
| Dice | Balanced Blitz |
Key Takeaways#
- Early map control gave me time to plan
- First kill gave me cards and tournament points
- Skipped a card turn to stack up for a bigger trade
- Used unstable portals effectively in the final push
- Capitalized on a failed opponent move at the perfect time
What’s Next#
This win puts me in a strong position heading into Game 2 of Round 2. Let’s see if I can make it a clean sweep.