The High Tide Tournament entered a long and quiet phase as 94 different Journeymen all drafted their initial designs according to their ideas.
The various limitations and requirements set by the tournament this time forced them to come up with adaptations to their normal work methods. This was annoying, but also ensured their work remained fresh and unique to this occasion.
Outside, the announcers and knowledgeable mech designers hired as commentators kept the audience interested by narrating the silent decisions made by the contestants.
