Connections (Part 1)

pre-FAQ 1: Why is the match named Connections (Part 1)? Is there a part 2?

The name of DM11 is Connections (Part 2)

The game board for both games is as follows, though the rules - and winning mechanic - is completely different

1. Each player begins the match with 60 . Based on garnet count, Jkitty begins with the first tiebreaker (denoted 0.3) and Prcsmath with the second tiebreaker (denoted 0.1)
2. In each round, players bid their coins and a tile to place a piece on - you may place your own piece or an opposing piece.. All bids are revealed, and the winning bid places a piece on the board. The coins are paid out 75% to the second place bid and 25% to the third place bid (rounded in favor of the third place bid without equaling or exceeding the second place bid).
3. A player wins the MM by making a line of four consecutive pieces of their color along any direction.
4. A player instantly loses the MM if they create a line of three consecutive pieces of their own color - an opponent placing their piece for them cannot cause a player to lose via this condition.
5. If a player places their own piece on a spot that would have caused either opponent to instantly lose, they steal 10 from that player.
6. All rounds use the mechanic; bids can be resolved whenever all players have locked in their bid for a round.
7. If bids are tied, they will be resolved in favor of the player holding the stronger tiebreaker, swapping possession of the tiebreaking chips.
8. If a player bids all their coins and loses the round of bidding anyway, they gain 5 from outside the game.

The winner of MM11 receives 27

FAQ 2: If a player instantly loses, do they continue bidding?

No, they are removed from the match

FAQ 3: Can we get a more clear example of the stealing rule?

If Usernam3 has pieces on C5 and C6, Usernam3 would instantly lose by placing a piece on D4 or B7. As a result, if Space places a piece on D4, Space steals 10 from Usernam3.

FAQ 4: What happens if the whole board becomes filled and no one makes 4 in a row?

The player with the most pieces of their color wins the match. If there is a tie, the player who reached that number of pieces first wins.