I asked for Lost Temple. Dewalt's not sure about it, Bonyth said the crowd would love it. We'll see.

Other maps that have been discussed and tentatively considered/approved include:

Older maps
eclipse, sylphid, shakuras temple, circuit breakers, polypoid, fighting spirit, tau cross, python, overwatch, destination, gladiator, match point

Two island maps
beehive meta. and estrella

New maps from our map contest
GOOD NIGHT, wavelet, sanctuary

KwarK

United States42255 Posts

August 14 2021 20:20 GMT

#23

With mirror match there’s no balance issues, only positional issues, which should increase the number of viable maps. Blood bath, for example.

M3t4PhYzX

Poland4165 Posts

August 14 2021 21:43 GMT

#24

Make them play stuff like Lemon, Terraform, Tundra, Revolver or some old stuff like Neo Silent Vortex, Demon's Forest, Deser Fox or something

no balance issues in a mirror matchup after all, and ppl paid a lot of money, too

would be great to watch

TeamThinkQuick

200 Posts

August 14 2021 22:09 GMT

#25

I don't like to impose any maps on players in any of my events my friend. Unless it's a map test showmatch or tournament but even in that case players are welcome to not participate. I have a discussion with players about the map pool and make sure they accept and are comfortable with most if not all maps selected. Maps are important to players in many ways. Players have to be familiar with the maps in order to be able to adapt to them and perform well on them, especially when reputations and money are on the line. The quality of a game depends sometimes on the map as well. Short and wonky games are more likely to happen on maps players are not comfortable with or outright dislike.

Also players should always have a say in how events are organized and ran. Generally speaking, catering to players, financially supporting them and showcasing their skills via live broadcasts and VODs have always outweighed other considerations for me.

I asked the individuals who donated substantial amounts of money whether they were keen on any particular maps being included in the map pool. They did not have any recommendations (PurePat and CRVT actually prefer standard maps!). I will ask anyone else the same question if they were to donate enough money to the event

M3t4PhYzX

Poland4165 Posts

August 15 2021 08:32 GMT

#26

*yawn*

ox.tQ

794 Posts

August 15 2021 16:10 GMT

#27

Come on man, we got a map [GOOD NIGHT] into ASL S12! What more do you want. Are you not entertained!? As ZZZero likes to say xD

Please believe, this will be the greatest foreign showmatch of all time! The equivalent of Ali and Frazier in Manila.

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Let's get that prize to $2200 and make history baby.

y2kid

92 Posts

August 16 2021 09:04 GMT

#28

$20 on bonyth

M3t4PhYzX

Poland4165 Posts

August 16 2021 17:10 GMT

#29

On August 16 2021 01:10 ox.tQ wrote:
Come on man, we got a map [GOOD NIGHT] into ASL S12! What more do you want. Are you not entertained!? As ZZZero likes to say xD

Please believe, this will be the greatest foreign showmatch of all time! The equivalent of Ali and Frazier in Manila.

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Let's get that prize to $2200 and make history baby.

We will see, brother.. we will see.. :3

Freakling

Germany1526 Posts

August 17 2021 14:03 GMT

#30

You should add maps like Andromeda, Electric Circuit, Medusa or Heartbeat to the pool, for some more interesting expansion options in PvP. Even God's Garden, Crossing Fields or Ringing Bloom could add some variety.

ox.tQ

794 Posts

August 17 2021 15:46 GMT

#31

Thanks for the suggestions Freakling and M3t4PhYzX. I will mention them to Bonyth and Dewalt as potential maps to include in the pool. Ultimately, it's up to them.

IvaNioX2

96 Posts

August 17 2021 18:32 GMT

#32

On August 12 2021 02:32 TeamThinkQuick wrote:
I have a special announcement folks, Koget is accepting Rus_Brain's challenge and has put up a stack of cash in the amount of $500.00 USD on the gambling table, in favour of Bonyth.

He didn't want to seem like he's "flexing" by posting this information here. However, all bets need to be confirmed inside this thread so I am declaring this bet for Koget after obtaining his explicit permission.

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M3t4PhYzX

Poland4165 Posts

August 17 2021 19:19 GMT

#33

On August 18 2021 00:46 ox.tQ wrote:
Thanks for the suggestions Freakling and M3t4PhYzX. I will mention them to Bonyth and Dewalt as potential maps to include in the pool. Ultimately, it's up to them.

SOFT

Brainojack

Canada195 Posts

August 18 2021 17:07 GMT

#34

all matches at one time or bo5bo5?

ox.tQ

794 Posts

August 19 2021 03:15 GMT

#35

At least 19 live consecutive games have been "purchased" and must be played during the scheduled event.

Up to 25 games are possible so please consider pitching in a few bucks to help us achieve the final stretch goal! This historic battle will be a celebration of the game that we all love and dedicated to the wonderful array of community members who have kept it alive after all these years.

axtQttv

56 Posts

August 26 2021 19:44 GMT

#36

The prize pool for this event is currently at $1600, which "buys" 19 live consecutive games.

We're almost at the 25 live consecutive game stretch goal! Help us achieve it folks, pitch in a few dollars please <3

Dewalt has also accepted to play on Lost Temple

mIsUZu

New Zealand528 Posts

September 02 2021 06:34 GMT

#37

Can't wait!

EGMachine

United States1643 Posts

September 02 2021 23:01 GMT

#38

This is really going to be something epic! Best of luck to both.

TeamThinkQuick

200 Posts

September 03 2021 15:54 GMT

#39

Are you ready!?

LET'S GET THAT PRIZE POOL UP FOLKS

https://matcherino.com/tournaments/55093/

TeamThinkQuick

200 Posts

September 03 2021 17:15 GMT

#40

The following individuals bet on Bonyth winning the entire series against Rus_Brain's bet on Dewalt doing the same.

Koget $500 (discord message)
Sorandomok $20 #15 (TL post in this thread)
Disconnect92 $50 #17
masoka82 $50 #18
Kwark $50 #20
y2kid $20 #28

Bets are now closed. Good luck everyone.