Worms Armageddon

Season 5 - Week 3

Submitted by Hextree_

Eligible Systems and Emulators:

‣ PC - N/A

About

"Worms Armageddon" is a turn-based strategy video game developed and published by Team17. It is part of the popular "Worms" series, which features teams of anthropomorphic worms battling each other in a destructible, 2D environment. "Worms Armageddon" was initially released in 1999 and is considered one of the standout titles in the series.

Key features and gameplay elements of "Worms Armageddon" include:

Team-Based Combat: In the game, players control teams of worms, each of which has its own set of weapons and abilities. The objective is to eliminate the opposing teams of worms using various weapons, tactics, and strategy.

Turn-Based Gameplay: "Worms Armageddon" is turn-based, meaning each player takes their turn to move and attack with their worms. The game is known for its humorous and cartoonish violence.

Wide Variety of Weapons: The game offers a vast array of weapons and tools, ranging from standard firearms like rifles and shotguns to bizarre and humorous items like exploding sheep, banana bombs, and Holy Hand Grenades. Each weapon has unique properties and uses.

Destructible Environments: The terrain in "Worms Armageddon" is fully destructible. Players can dig tunnels, create craters, and alter the landscape to gain tactical advantages or eliminate enemies.

Customization: The game allows players to customize their teams of worms, including naming them and selecting their appearances. It also offers options for customizing game rules, such as turn timers and starting equipment.

Single-Player and Multiplayer: "Worms Armageddon" features a single-player campaign with various missions and challenges. However, the game is best known for its local and online multiplayer modes, where players can compete against friends or other players worldwide.

Community and Mods: The game has a dedicated fanbase and a strong modding community. Many player-created maps, weapons, and other content are available for download and use within the game.

Humor and Quirky Presentation: "Worms Armageddon" is known for its humorous and quirky presentation, with worms that speak in comical accents and engage in silly antics.

"Worms Armageddon" received critical acclaim for its engaging and fun multiplayer gameplay, as well as its extensive customization options and sense of humor. It remains a beloved title in the "Worms" series and is often regarded as one of the best entries in the franchise. The game has been re-released on various platforms, ensuring that new generations of players can enjoy its chaotic and entertaining battles.

Intro

For a visual breakdown of the rules and the game manual please check out Pre-3 with Marcman59 and Kylorian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw03i7CRm-s

Rules

Genre: TBS
Platform: PC Version (PS1 is not recommended but is available as an alternative)
The rules: WAR GAMES…AGAIN

It’s time for a DEATHMATCH! Bogart the single player campaign; Deathmatch puts you in a randomised map and gives you a rank based on your W/L record. Winning increases your rank and thus your opponents get stronger too. Losing or quitting lowers it, albeit never lower than your starting rank.

You fight on Create a fresh team and configure names, language, etc. Choose a special weapon (your team will always start with this, can be changed at any time).

You can attempt 'Basic Training' under the Training menu up until you get the Gold medal. Then timer starts when you hit 'Start' on your first Deathmatch with that team.

You could also freely go back and practise the various training modes, custom games, or even campaign if you wish, but timer has to keep rolling.

Progress: Highest rank match beaten (highest possible is Elite) > Time of highest rank beaten

Results

1st) h3oCharles - Highest Rank Beaten: Elite - Time (Furthest Progress): 04:45:58
2nd) Hextree_ - Highest Rank Beaten: Superstar - Time (Furthest Progress): 04:45:17
3rd) Fusha - Highest Rank Beaten: Beat Superstar - Time (Furthest Progress): 04:57:52
4th) ReturnOfCctobot - Highest Rank Beaten: Highly Distinguished - Time (Furthest Progress): 03:47:54
5th) Kythias - Highest Rank Beaten: Highly Distinguished - Time (Furthest Progress): 04:37:45
6th) Stephens Rocket - Highest Rank Beaten: Highly Distinguished - Time (Furthest Progress): 04:46:00
7th) Marcman_59 - Highest Rank Beaten: Highly Distinguished - Time (Furthest Progress): 04:53:01
8th) Garlips - Highest Rank Beaten: Beat Highly Competent - Time (Furthest Progress): 04:42:07
9th) Handsomestrife - Highest Rank Beaten: Competent - Time (Furthest Progress): 04:06:40
10th) Deccyf - Highest Rank Beaten: Competent - Time (Furthest Progress): 04:56:26
11th) Tater84 - Highest Rank Beaten: Above Average - Time (Furthest Progress): 02:45:02
12th) TomTheWizzard - Highest Rank Beaten: Above Average - Time (Furthest Progress): 04:38:52
13th) Quantum_P1 - Highest Rank Beaten: Reasonable - Time (Furthest Progress): 03:19:51
14th) 16bit_hyper_turbo - Highest Rank Beaten: Reasonable - Time (Furthest Progress): 03:24:00
15th) Kylorian - Highest Rank Beaten: Reasonable - Time (Furthest Progress): 04:34:49
16th) Stormfeather - Highest Rank Beaten: Average - Time (Furthest Progress): 03:50:12

Outro

Another huge round of submissions with 16 people testing their wargames on the miniature scale of worms (to be fair, there are also cows that are the same size - are they tiny cows or are these cow sized worms?). I think the biggest progress to note is that unlike last week, the deaths of worms can't be counted in their absolute hundreds upon hundreds like all the poor lemmings that got nuked. RIP.

Our top three finishers, including a stellar debut Wheel entry in 1st place are:

1st - @h3oCharles - Elite defeated in 04:45:58
2nd - @HexTree - Superstar defeated in 04:45:17
3rd - @Fusha - Superstar defeated in 04:57:52

Full results are available at https://www.wheelofstruggle.com/season5/worms-armageddon, and courtesy of Fusha.

The gap between the bars widens yet again, and there has been a huge shakeup at the top of the table - big drops for Marcman (1st -> 3rd), Garlips (2nd -> 6th) and BlinkHazard (5th -> 10th) who also now finds himself in that dreaded wasteland between two bars.

Octobot has claimed 1st place this week, after a last minute effort by Fusha to rally my performance in Worms didn't pay off leaving him in 2nd place by one mere point.

Side note: For fans of unofficial scoring rubrics, if you pop over to the current league table and enable Classic Score and turn off participation points, we would have a three way tie for first between Stephen's Rocket, Garlips and h3oCharles! Marcman would be below both the bars! What a world that would be.

Last Updated: 1 December 2023