Although it is called a tournament for the semi-professional community, the AoE ITEL Cup Arena system has, in reality, approached the level of professional AoE tournaments in terms of expertise. The participation of big names in the amateur scene, and even some professional players, has created extremely intense competitions. In this upcoming third tournament, the battles will be even fiercer.
First of all, it must be said that the “domino effect” created by previous seasons has led to the emergence of new teams on the semi-professional AoE map. Among them, the two newest names recognized by the organizers are Ha Dong and Quang Ninh. Thus, as of now, the number of semi-professional teams participating in the tournament is even greater than the number of existing professional teams on the AoE map. To ensure fairness and increase the quality of the tournament, the organizers have decided to hold an additional PlayOff round for teams that ranked low in the previous season along with newly established teams. This means that teams like Ha Dong and Quang Ninh must go through another “selection round”. On the other hand, teams like Kinh Bac and Thai Nguyen, despite having experience from two previous seasons, are also at risk of being eliminated from the PlayOff round. The battle for a spot in the official qualifiers is intense. The competition in the League and Final rounds will certainly be no less fierce, as fans have witnessed in previous tournaments. Overall, the AoE ITEL Cup 3 Season 1 will be one of the most intense tournaments the Vietnamese semi-professional AoE community has ever “witnessed”.
Additionally, it should be mentioned that the competition format for this tournament is 2vs2 Shang. This format not only requires standards (advancing to the next age) but also demands excellent individual skills, strong mental states, and, of course, top-level coordination among players. Because in this format, players cannot rely on luck like in Random games. All strategies and maneuvers must depend on the players’ skill and composure.
In summary, the AoE ITEL Cup Arena 3 – Season 1 will be a true battleground where “warriors” are the players who must compete fiercely to reach the pinnacle of glory. Let’s wait and see which name will step onto the highest podium and receive the most prestigious trophy in this tournament. The answer will be found on the AoE Com Canh Ca fanpage and the Vietnam GameTV YouTube channel. These are also the main broadcasting channels for the tournament. The tournament will officially kick off on July 19.