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After seeing so many threads dedicated to new maps on the Team Liquid forums we thought it was time iCCupTV threw their hat into the ring and tried to help promote some of these awesome new maps. I am happy to announce iCCupTV’s Map Series
IMS 4
Bliss(P) vs HasHe(T)
TBA vs TBA
TBA vs TBA
TBA vs TBA
The Event
iCCup TV has contacted some of the best map makers out there and is looking to host their creations in a series of show matches featuring top players. Once a week we will take three new maps and have high ITC and ITL level players be the first to spill blood on the shiny new terrain. Each week will have four BO3 series featuring new and exciting maps.
The maps will be rotated during the event so all maps are played. The order they are posted in the thread might not always be the order they are played.
The Map Makers
Supplying us with all the awesome maps are some of the best map makers SC2 has to offer. Be sure to check all their threads for information on some of the best maps the galaxy editor has ever spit out.
ProdiG's Map Thread
Konicki's Map Thread
SUPEROUMAN's Map Thread
The Maps
Saw a map that you just had to play on? All the maps will be displayed here as well as information on how to play them on Bnet. All you need to do is search "iCCup" to find these maps!
Week 4 Maps:
Ground Xero by ProdiG
![[image loading]](http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/9477/groundxerov10.jpg)
Triforce by SUPEROUMAN
![[image loading]](http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/307/triforce.jpg)
River Point by Konicki
![[image loading]](http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/25/iccupriverpoint21.jpg)
Week 3 VODS:
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Week 3 Maps:
+ Show Spoiler +Sanshorn Sands by Konicki![[image loading]](http://i37.tinypic.com/5lw6td.jpg) Poll: Did you like iCCup Sanshorn Sands?Yes! :) (16) 50% No! :( (16) 50% 32 total votes Your vote: Did you like iCCup Sanshorn Sands? (Vote): Yes! :)
(Vote): No! :(
Devotion by ProdiG![[image loading]](http://i37.tinypic.com/6giu4h.jpg) Poll: Did you like iCCup DevotionYes! :) (28) 85% No! :( (5) 15% 33 total votes Your vote: Did you like iCCup Devotion (Vote): Yes! :)
(Vote): No! :(
Princess Fortress by SUPEROUMAN![[image loading]](http://i33.tinypic.com/25k7vd3.jpg) Poll: Did you like iCCup Princess FortressYes! :) (34) 94% No! :( (2) 6% 36 total votes Your vote: Did you like iCCup Princess Fortress (Vote): Yes! :)
(Vote): No! :(
Week 2 VODS:
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Week 2 Maps:
+ Show Spoiler +Crop Circles by SUPEROUMAN![[image loading]](http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/1825/cropcircles.jpg) Poll: Do you like Crop Circles?Yes! :) (48) 72% No! :( (19) 28% 67 total votes Your vote: Do you like Crop Circles? (Vote): Yes! :)
(Vote): No! :(
Orbital Divide by Konicki![[image loading]](http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/6826/orbitaldivide.jpg) Poll: Do you like Orbital Divide?Yes! :) (59) 87% No! :( (9) 13% 68 total votes Your vote: Do you like Orbital Divide? (Vote): Yes! :)
(Vote): No! :(
Starchild by ProdiG![[image loading]](http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/20/starchild1.jpg) Starchild's Map Thread. (Go here for more on the map)Poll: Do you like Starchild?Yes! :) (39) 66% No! :( (20) 34% 59 total votes Your vote: Do you like Starchild? (Vote): Yes! :)
(Vote): No! :(
Week 1 VODs:
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Week 1 Maps:
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The Players
All players will be high level iCCup TV Challenge and iCCup TV League competitors or any other skilled opponents we think are worthy of being some of the first to battle on these maps. Each week will have 4 BO3s and 8 players. Please don't use the thread to ask to play.
Questions or comments? Feel free to post them!
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Oh.... Awesome. I love iCCup TV Tournaments, and I love these maps, they look really awesome. I'd love to sign up if possible.
ID : iDTelecoM
Rank : top diamond
Race : Zerg
comment : I Loved playing in the KOTH last night ! was alot of fun. Hope that I can get in on this as well. If not then i'll just watch because you guys host excellent tournaments. GL HF GG.
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sanshorn looks lovely, thanks alot alou :D
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On July 29 2010 14:49 NB wrote:
sanshorn looks lovely, thanks alot alou :D
Thank the map makers. They do the real work. I just make the shiny posts. It's like adding the little umbrellas into the drinks.
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WOW These maps look EPIC!
I would love to participate in this if possible, Let me know and thanks ICCUP!!
ID: Spirans
Character Code: 467
Rank: Top Diamond
Race: Protoss
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On July 29 2010 14:51 Alou wrote:Thank the map makers. They do the real work. I just make the shiny posts. It's like adding the little umbrellas into the drinks.
<3 alou 
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Hi i will be happy be in this!! Gratz!! :p
Can i sign up plz? :p
ID : MoMaN
(i will give you the caracter this afternoon
Ranik : top Diamond
Race : Zerg
Thx 
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4 great players signed up for the event! Going to be awesome once I find some more. Can't wait to see all the blood! :D
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teaCherWISH . 860
Diamond
Terran
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same
ID: Iggnite
Character Code: 623
Rank: Top Diamond
Race: Protoss
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ID: Trucifer
Character Code: 337
Rank: Top Diamond
Race: Zerg
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Please don't use this thread to ask to play.
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sign up Capoch, top level diamond, protoss user
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One more player has been added. Going to be a great event!
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awesome to see such high level players willing to try some new maps!
I look forward to hearing everyone's thoughts
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hah iDTelecom I played you yesterday
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Im assuming this is not open?
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No it is not open. Sorry. Players can express interest and perhaps get invited, but it isn't an open event.
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Looking sexy! Ryan vs. MoMan! iCCup TV staff ftw!!!
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Will try to have both of the last two spots filled by tomorrow/later today. Can't wait for this.
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One more person added. Going to go find me a Zerg player for the last match up.
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This is going to be fun want to see more maps coming into the community.
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All maps are on the NA server of Bnet and 8 players are ready to fight it out on them on Tuesday. Be sure to watch all the action on iCCupTV's stream!
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Post feedback on the maps either here or in the iCCup Map Pool thread! We'd love to hear your thoughts on our maps
All maps are published on US, search "iCCup" to play
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<-- Was a total baller and published one of the maps for one of the map authors. Seriously, these maps are awesome. Check them out!!
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Maps are pretty baller, when will you do these games?
will there be vods?
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man these maps are really awesome
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Will have to use my roommate's laptop for this since mine died on me, but I should be good to go =)
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On August 03 2010 04:46 Alou wrote:
<-- Was a total baller and published one of the maps for one of the map authors. Seriously, these maps are awesome. Check them out!!
Alou for el prezidante~
On August 03 2010 14:52 Madkipz wrote:
Maps are pretty baller, when will you do these games?
will there be vods?
I hope so :O
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definitely interested in this, awesome maps
Dhalism.433, high diamond zerg.
promise to keep my banelinging urges in check!
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This is starting in two hours! Keep an eye out for some great players on some great new iCCup maps! Raelcun and myself will be casting. =)
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Starting in one hour and 10 minutes. Going to be great! Be sure to tune in to our stream!
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Hyrule19193 Posts
Quick, delay it an hour so I can see the start!
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Super excited for this, i hate the current mappool and i want to see different maps played. I played zerg in beta but switched to terran because zerg became super stale and annoying (especially ZvT, my worst MU) because the maps all seem like they are T favored.
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Ah this will sure be awesome! Gl every one! these new maps looks so awesome, hope they will be published in EU soon:/
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gg gl guys, thanks for having me on to play!
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Destiny (Steven Bonnell Streamer) will be replacing MoMaN who sadly couldn't make it. Going to be a great event still!
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Bubba (ROOT Gaming) is replacing Telecom who seems to have disappeared for a bit. Had to get the event going. Enjoy guys
We're live. iCCup Stream in top right under the calendar.
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the mist map looks very pretty! i love it.
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Great map indeed. I loved playing on it earlier in the week. All the maps are pretty awesome. Whiplash is filling in last minute for Sinatra. Thanks go to him for coming in last minute.
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Last game is live now. QXC vs Antimage!! It's going very well! Remember to try the maps yourself by searching "iCCup" in Custom Games.
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So what does everyone think of the maps?
Poll: Did you like iCCup Vahalla?Yes (45) 79% No (12) 21% 57 total votes Your vote: Did you like iCCup Vahalla? (Vote): Yes
(Vote): No
Poll: Did you like iCCup Aztec?No (29) 58% Yes (21) 42% 50 total votes Your vote: Did you like iCCup Aztec? (Vote): Yes
(Vote): No
Poll: Did you like iCCup Sanshorn Mists?Yes (46) 85% No (8) 15% 54 total votes Your vote: Did you like iCCup Sanshorn Mists? (Vote): Yes
(Vote): No
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Aztec was kinda experimental, more standard maps are coming from me
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Times Antimage and qxc went 1-1 on iCCup show matches:
2
=)
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Thanks for all the responses everyone. I personally was really happy about the 1600 viewers and to think we actually got to see some really good games!
Be sure to catch us on the 10th! Maps for the following week will be posted shortly and all in jungle tile-set!!!
.. not.
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Hey guys - I've seen the maps for next week. You are going to LOVE them. Be sure to watch on Tuesday.
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When will the thread be uploaded?
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On August 08 2010 07:35 ProTosS4EveR wrote:
When will the thread be uploaded?
When I get the map images from you guys via Skype. Probably later tonight
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Updated with week 2 maps!! Check them out! Going to start contacting players tonight/tomorrow!
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Is it still open?
+ Show Spoiler +If it is :p
ID: SuDo
Character Code: 245
Rank: Top Diamond
Race: Terran
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On August 08 2010 14:15 reg wrote:Is it still open? + Show Spoiler +If it is :p
ID: SuDo
Character Code: 245
Rank: Top Diamond
Race: Terran
This isn't an open thing so no.
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I'll play in the second one as well if I can :o
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2 players added for the showmatches tomorrow Going to be fun!
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I am deffinatly interested , while I know i cannot sign up for it I do believe my current skill level is enough to offer a great commentary on as well as some great gameplay
Muppination
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Terran
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Updated with 2 more players, Stalife and Silver.
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where can i find replays?
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I think Orbital Divide looks pretty neat.
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Hyrule19193 Posts
Guys, IMS is a map testing thing which is cast. For that reason, it's invite only. We want players we know are good on standard maps to play and give their input so the mapping team can refine the maps and make them as good as possible.
Also, ICCup TV events will never have replays released, only VODs.
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Ohhhhh looking forward to SIlver's match!!
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Awesome. This event was a lot of fun last time, let's hope it's jsut as much fun this time!
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Going live in an hour. Going to be a ton of great games on really nice maps!
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Crop Circles will be edited a bit. That hill that makes scv's take a longer route to a gas gesyer will be edited and rocks will most likely be added to the gold. But I'm still a fan of Crop Circles.
Orbital Divide is also really nice.
Great maps this week. Tune in!
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Hey if you like or dislike the maps tell us! Vote in the polls below. They're also in OP
+ Show Spoiler +Poll: Do you like Crop Circles?Yes! :) (48) 72% No! :( (19) 28% 67 total votes Your vote: Do you like Crop Circles? (Vote): Yes! :)
(Vote): No! :(
Poll: Do you like Orbital Divide?Yes! :) (59) 87% No! :( (9) 13% 68 total votes Your vote: Do you like Orbital Divide? (Vote): Yes! :)
(Vote): No! :(
Poll: Do you like Starchild?Yes! :) (39) 66% No! :( (20) 34% 59 total votes Your vote: Do you like Starchild? (Vote): Yes! :)
(Vote): No! :(
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Holy shit that game on orbital divide Antimage vs Silver is definitely game of the month for me so far. Damn that was epic.
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Orbital Divide seems like a pretty fun map. Two nice matches on it so far. The only downside was + Show Spoiler +watching that Zerg player throw away a game he probably should've won.
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Crop Circles is pretty. I like the colors on it lol.
Great games and maps this week. If you didn't tune in to first series, I'll link the VODs later tonight. Well worth the watch.
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I forgot to announce it, but for everyone, we really do think a lot about the balance suggestions that we receive.
All of these maps, though well made and thought out need tweaks and changes so that over time they will become superb versions. I for one, for all the testing I did always destroyed the rocks going to the gold in Orbital Divide and never thought to test pathing around them... to my suprise you could sneak right past them !!! It was a "lul wtf" moment for me personally.
So, the point is we will be having a pro balance thread put up shortly where the players involved in the matchups express their opinions on the maps they played relative to their race, the race of their opponent, or things in general. Then we will show the map-teams response to these suggetions. It is not to say that all suggestions translate to changes as some im-balances are designed to balance maps, however, it is to show that consideration is indeed going into the balance of these maps.
They are already products of many hours work, but that does not make them immune to imbalances or fail rocks in my case for example.
In this thread you can not only observe changes taking place to the iCCup maps, but leave opinions yourselves.
Thanks to everyone who joined us and to the players who participated. We hit 2000 viewers and were really quite pleased with the games and performances.
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OK we will have an IMS on 8/17 starting at 6PM EST! (Not sure of maps yet). Sorry for the schedule re arrange! Forgot Axslav went P
IMS 3QXC vs. Masq Stalife vs. Axslav Philbird vs. Skyfive Jonoman vs. Zelniq Sanshorn Sands:Princess Fortress:Devotion:
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can someone put the maps on the sea server? or where can I download them?
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Will update original post later. Class now.
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Awesome, I'm really excited for this. I loved the one last week and downloaded all the maps immediately after. prodiG is a great mapmaker
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On August 17 2010 21:20 Santi wrote:
can someone put the maps on the sea server? or where can I download them?
Yes we are sorry about the delay to other servers, please expect news on this before the end of the week.
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Sweet,I played some games with my friends on those maps and I must say,they rock no doubt.
I'll try to tune in
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Unfortunately, I won't be around tonight to catch the games. I'll be sure to check out the VODs tomorrow and I look forward to hearing feedback from the players!
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damn, this starts b4 i get home from work tonight, but i'll definitly watch at 6pm pst if its still on.. 
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Devotion looks awesome. Not too open of a nat, wider spaces in the middle allowing for flanks and other tactical manouvres, only problem I think is the rather close positions of north to south
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On August 18 2010 01:23 Entropic wrote:
Devotion looks awesome. Not too open of a nat, wider spaces in the middle allowing for flanks and other tactical manouvres, only problem I think is the rather close positions of north to south
Quoted from the Devotion map thread
-Mains have close air positions, but the distance by ground is quite long. Here are the times for a probe to make it from one ramp to the other:
11 to 7oclock ramp to ramp = ~25s
11 to 2olcock ramp to ramp = ~32s
11 to 5ocklock ramp to ramp = ~37s
To compare, I believe cross positions on Lost Temple are only somethingl ike 25 to 27sec to get from one ramp to the other. Devotion is intended to be quite a bit larger than other maps, as I've seen this size of map work really well before for me (Fighting Spirit).
I hope it creates some interesting games!
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On August 18 2010 04:28 ProTosS4EveR wrote:
too many terrans rofl ;D
Figured do some Terran flavored testing !
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im rooting for TBA! go go!
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Updated the OP. Going to be one epic night in 2 hours. I'm excited. Thanks to all the iCCup people and map makers who helped run this event as I was insanely busy. Hopefully next week I'll be able to figure everything out.
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Yes, looking forward to the event this evening.
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Ok the event is about to start! Here is the details again:
IMS 3LIVE on iCCup TV!!!QXC ![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Ticon_small.png) vs. Masq Axslav ![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon_small.png) vs. Stalife Philibird vs. Skyfive Zelniq ![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Zicon_small.png) vs. Jonoman The MapsSaw a map that you just had to play on? All the maps will be displayed here as well as information on how to play them on Bnet. All you need to do is search "iCCup" to find these maps! Week 3 Maps: Sanshorn Sands by KonickiDevotion by ProdiGPrincess Fortress by SUPEROUMAN
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Enjoying this week's maps. Best maps so far imo
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Thanks for tuning in everyone, for the 3rd week running we had more viewers than the previous.
We apologize for the stream issues, they are not something we had dealt with in the past and we will do everything we can to prevent them from occurring to the same degree in the future.
Be sure to vote on maps when the voting is available and leave opinions.
Thanks again and be sure to check out our GameReplays.org Staff VS iCCup Staff Custom map Event this Sat at 6pm EST, as always on iCCupTV!
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Be sure to vote on whether you liked or disliked the maps!
Sanshorn Sands by Konicki
Poll: Did you like iCCup Sanshorn Sands?Yes! :) (16) 50% No! :( (16) 50% 32 total votes Your vote: Did you like iCCup Sanshorn Sands? (Vote): Yes! :)
(Vote): No! :(
Devotion by ProdiG
Poll: Did you like iCCup DevotionYes! :) (28) 85% No! :( (5) 15% 33 total votes Your vote: Did you like iCCup Devotion (Vote): Yes! :)
(Vote): No! :(
Princess Fortress by SUPEROUMAN
Poll: Did you like iCCup Princess FortressYes! :) (34) 94% No! :( (2) 6% 36 total votes Your vote: Did you like iCCup Princess Fortress (Vote): Yes! :)
(Vote): No! :(
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ProdiG were you watching today? Apparently the top gas at 9 oclock isnt buildable on Devotion
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these new maps are awesome dude.
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On August 18 2010 11:51 iCCup.Raelcun wrote:
ProdiG were you watching today? Apparently the top gas at 9 oclock isnt buildable on Devotion
Fixed, publishing now...
I hate pathing on some of this stuff :/
EDIT: waiting for access to account t.t
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Week 4 Maps Are Announced! Check it out, 6 PM Est - Tomorrow!
Ground Xero by ProdiG
Triforce by SUPEROUMAN
River Point by Konicki
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please not a T for bliss :D
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On August 24 2010 13:09 sYz-Adrenaline wrote:
please not a T for bliss :D
...Oops.
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damn I really miss playing in IMS =( I have such a fun time each time I do these events, and it really sucks to have 2 second delay on the NA server -.- can't even 1v1
I'll definitely check out any recommended games in the latest matches, so plz let us know in the thread Alou! =)
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On August 24 2010 13:24 Antimage wrote:
damn I really miss playing in IMS =( I have such a fun time each time I do these events, and it really sucks to have 2 second delay on the NA server -.- can't even 1v1
I'll definitely check out any recommended games in the latest matches, so plz let us know in the thread Alou! =)
Yeah. Im going to go through uStream channel and update the previous weeks VODs. And I miss you. Come back to NA <3
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v.v *sigh* ill do my best! ill play PvT all day T_T
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Hey guys, map series may be delayed to another day later in the week. iCCup is pretty busy with a bunch of stuff and we realized we stretched ourselves a little to thin for today.
Rather than give you guys a sub par event, we want to make sure both the viewers and players enjoy their time watching or playing on iCCup TV's stream. So the event will be at a later date. I'll keep all the spectators updated on what date when I can get that information and I'll be sure to talk with the players specifically on Bnet. Sorry you won't be able to see the awesome maps tonight. But you will definitely see them at a later date!
Edit - OP has VODs of all the previous IMS's. Could keep you happy for a bit (Especially Stalife vs Telecom from Week 2 btw)
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Alou, you should add polls if people like the maps or not
wow, tri-force looks amazing!!! the first map of prodiG also has potential
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On August 25 2010 05:27 NB wrote:
Alou, you should add polls if people like the maps or not
wow, tri-force looks amazing!!! the first map of prodiG also has potential
I do that during/after the event.
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Too bad it's post-poned. I was looking forward to this again quite a bit.
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alou, do you have some details about the other players?
nevermind i didn't notice your post before
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Sad to see it postponed... Triforce looks fun
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Yeah I'll definitely keep you guys posted on when it is. We definitely want to give these awesome maps the awesome cast they deserve, and we can't do that today sadly. These maps will definitely be played in the future though so keep your eye on the thread for information on exactly when!
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Hey guys,
I won't be running the IMS as I am no longer with iCCupTV. No drama or anything just needed time for myself to play SC2 some and the whole college thing. Thanks for making this event so much fun to run. New thread will probably be posted for next IMS
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On August 25 2010 10:31 Alou wrote:Hey guys, I won't be running the IMS as I am no longer with iCCupTV. No drama or anything just needed time for myself to play SC2 some and the whole college thing. Thanks for making this event so much fun to run. New thread will probably be posted for next IMS
Mr. Alou,
I hope to see you dominating the ladder and flashing your degree in being a baller soon. gg gl hf!
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On August 25 2010 10:41 prodiG wrote:Show nested quote +On August 25 2010 10:31 Alou wrote:Hey guys, I won't be running the IMS as I am no longer with iCCupTV. No drama or anything just needed time for myself to play SC2 some and the whole college thing. Thanks for making this event so much fun to run. New thread will probably be posted for next IMS Mr. Alou, I hope to see you dominating the ladder and flashing your degree in being a baller soon. gg gl hf!
Yeah but Ballerology 101 is so hard. Haha. Hope to get some ladder in. Apparently its fun. Idk.
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so sad, do you know who will be the next administrator?
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Requesting Close. new thread incoming.
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EPT![[image loading]](http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/337/valhalla11lores.jpg)
![[image loading]](http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/6725/sanshornmist.jpg)
![[image loading]](http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/3157/aztecj.jpg)
