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MAL presents: The Beginning

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Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37095 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-02-05 21:46:38
January 15 2015 23:08 GMT
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MAL presents: The Beginning is an online tournament organized by MAL, aka James the Translator from WCS 2013 S3 Finals, 2014’s S2 and S3, all circuits of Red Bull Battle Grounds, and IEM Toronto, and sponsored by DSP-Design and 2LD.
With the end of Starcraft 2014 season, MAL, interested in pursuing in content-creating opportunities, has recently gone active online with his first bi-weekly event called, MAxeLtoss. This time, with the help of ROOT.Hydra and DSP-Design, MAL presents a new twist to online tournament scene.
Online tournament sometimes lacks the live atmosphere. It also has difficulty reaching out to the players to hear their thoughts. The tournament will feature all players’ webcams and microphones to see reactions in the midst of a battle and to hear more from the players during the map vetoes and pre/post game interviews.
Have you ever wondered if a player is close with his/her opponent? Were you ever curious why map vetoes happened in the fashion that it did? Have you cursed or screamed out of joy in middle of a game and wondered if the players did too? This is the tournament that will educate you on all your wonders, or at least attempt to.



Saturday, Jan 24 6:00am GMT (GMT+00:00)
Sunday, Jan 25 6:00am GMT (GMT+00:00)



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Group A
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(P)HerO vs (T)jjakji vs (Z)Hydra vs (P)PartinG

Group B
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(Z)Soulkey vs (T)Polt vs (P)Oz vs (Z)DongRaeGu



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Based Lorning
ModeratorPeople ask me, "Seeker, what are you seeking?" My answer? "Sleep, damn it! Always sleep!"
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The_Templar
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
your Country52798 Posts
January 15 2015 23:13 GMT
#2
SeeKeR LR thread, new tournament, ongoing view of the players? This is super hype.

Of course it's at the worst possible time for NA
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Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37095 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-01-15 23:15:27
January 15 2015 23:15 GMT
#3
On January 16 2015 08:13 The_Templar wrote:
SeeKeR LR thread, new tournament, ongoing view of the players? This is super hype.

Of course it's at the worst possible time for NA

That's only for Group A. All other days are on excellent times for NA.
ModeratorPeople ask me, "Seeker, what are you seeking?" My answer? "Sleep, damn it! Always sleep!"
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The_Templar
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
your Country52798 Posts
January 15 2015 23:18 GMT
#4
On January 16 2015 08:15 Seeker wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 16 2015 08:13 The_Templar wrote:
SeeKeR LR thread, new tournament, ongoing view of the players? This is super hype.

Of course it's at the worst possible time for NA

That's only for Group A. All other days are on excellent times for NA.

And on glorious weekends! Impressive.
ModeratorI am still alive, somehow
TL+ Member
Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37095 Posts
January 15 2015 23:22 GMT
#5
On January 16 2015 08:18 The_Templar wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 16 2015 08:15 Seeker wrote:
On January 16 2015 08:13 The_Templar wrote:
SeeKeR LR thread, new tournament, ongoing view of the players? This is super hype.

Of course it's at the worst possible time for NA

That's only for Group A. All other days are on excellent times for NA.

And on glorious weekends! Impressive.

Hoping to co-cast this with Mal
He hasn't gotten the okay from the sponsor yet though
ModeratorPeople ask me, "Seeker, what are you seeking?" My answer? "Sleep, damn it! Always sleep!"
TL+ Member
SetGuitarsToKill
Profile Blog Joined December 2013
Canada28396 Posts
January 15 2015 23:25 GMT
#6
Well, this is interesting.
Community News"As long as you have a warp prism you can't be bad at harassment" - Maru | @SetGuitars2Kill
KingofdaHipHop
Profile Blog Joined October 2013
United States25602 Posts
January 15 2015 23:26 GMT
#7
Wow, this sounds awesome! I always love seeing a little bit of life on the pros, and this seems like a really cool and fun way to do it!
Rain | herO | sOs | Dear | Neeb | ByuN | INnoVation | Dream | ForGG | Maru | ByuL | Golden | Solar | Soulkey | Scarlett!!!
iamMal
Profile Joined November 2014
Canada25 Posts
January 15 2015 23:29 GMT
#8
actually group A is tmrw 9pm PST. so NA u win. and also other days its on weekends and at 7am PST. so aint too bad i think?

and thank you all so much for the hypes!
I am Mal aka James the Translator. I do have an ID that I go by, Just saying. XD
muHb
Profile Joined August 2010
United States75 Posts
January 15 2015 23:33 GMT
#9
cant wait for this!
May the optimism of tomorrow be your foundation for today.
SuperHofmann
Profile Joined September 2013
Italy1741 Posts
January 15 2015 23:43 GMT
#10
Sick, awesome job by Mal!
Vasacast always in my <3
Pontius Pirate
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
United States1557 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-01-15 23:45:13
January 15 2015 23:44 GMT
#11
This is the fucking best! But you should probably have some people help you out with the production, if you haven't hosted your own event before. I really want you to succeed, but don't be afraid to ask around for help.

Oh weird, the Basetrade casters just had this exact conversation after I typed this...
"I had to close the door so my parents wouldn't judge me." - ZombieGrub during the ShitfaceTradeTV stream
joshie0808
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Canada1024 Posts
January 15 2015 23:51 GMT
#12
This sounds amazing! I'd love to tune in. Hearing from the players is one of the best parts of a tournament I think, which I why I enjoy HSC so much.
iamMal
Profile Joined November 2014
Canada25 Posts
January 15 2015 23:53 GMT
#13
Oh weird, the Basetrade casters just had this exact conversation after I typed this...


what did they talk about? O_O
I am Mal aka James the Translator. I do have an ID that I go by, Just saying. XD
Negius
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
Netherlands290 Posts
January 15 2015 23:55 GMT
#14
This seems pretty awesome, I'll try to catch some of the games!
[Terran] mvp | maru | innovation | mma [Protoss] mc | squirtle [Zerg] nestea | soo
Pontius Pirate
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
United States1557 Posts
January 16 2015 00:13 GMT
#15
On January 16 2015 08:53 iamMal wrote:
Show nested quote +
Oh weird, the Basetrade casters just had this exact conversation after I typed this...


what did they talk about? O_O

They said they were happy to hear about it and then "Wait, is Mal doing this all by himself? He's a good caster, and I was glad to have him, but does he know how much work goes on behind the scenes to organize one's own tournament?" and then some other stuff that I don't remember very well. Hopefully it will show up on the VOD and you can hear for yourself. You can probably just ask them yourself though. I'll bet they'd tell you.
"I had to close the door so my parents wouldn't judge me." - ZombieGrub during the ShitfaceTradeTV stream
StarVe
Profile Joined June 2011
Germany13591 Posts
January 16 2015 00:13 GMT
#16
On January 16 2015 08:22 Seeker wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 16 2015 08:18 The_Templar wrote:
On January 16 2015 08:15 Seeker wrote:
On January 16 2015 08:13 The_Templar wrote:
SeeKeR LR thread, new tournament, ongoing view of the players? This is super hype.

Of course it's at the worst possible time for NA

That's only for Group A. All other days are on excellent times for NA.

And on glorious weekends! Impressive.

Hoping to co-cast this with Mal
He hasn't gotten the okay from the sponsor yet though

Difficult issue, I mean, you're Destiny levels of controversial, Seeker.
The_Templar
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
your Country52798 Posts
January 16 2015 00:14 GMT
#17
On January 16 2015 09:13 StarVe wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 16 2015 08:22 Seeker wrote:
On January 16 2015 08:18 The_Templar wrote:
On January 16 2015 08:15 Seeker wrote:
On January 16 2015 08:13 The_Templar wrote:
SeeKeR LR thread, new tournament, ongoing view of the players? This is super hype.

Of course it's at the worst possible time for NA

That's only for Group A. All other days are on excellent times for NA.

And on glorious weekends! Impressive.

Hoping to co-cast this with Mal
He hasn't gotten the okay from the sponsor yet though

Difficult issue, I mean, you're Destiny levels of controversial, Seeker.

He is? o.O
ModeratorI am still alive, somehow
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Darkhorse
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States23455 Posts
January 16 2015 00:16 GMT
#18
Interesting player list! Looking forward to it :D
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stuchiu
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Fiddler's Green42661 Posts
January 16 2015 00:17 GMT
#19
This looks fun
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Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37095 Posts
January 16 2015 00:18 GMT
#20
On January 16 2015 09:13 StarVe wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 16 2015 08:22 Seeker wrote:
On January 16 2015 08:18 The_Templar wrote:
On January 16 2015 08:15 Seeker wrote:
On January 16 2015 08:13 The_Templar wrote:
SeeKeR LR thread, new tournament, ongoing view of the players? This is super hype.

Of course it's at the worst possible time for NA

That's only for Group A. All other days are on excellent times for NA.

And on glorious weekends! Impressive.

Hoping to co-cast this with Mal
He hasn't gotten the okay from the sponsor yet though

Difficult issue, I mean, you're Destiny levels of controversial, Seeker.

More like Destiny needs to get on my level...
ModeratorPeople ask me, "Seeker, what are you seeking?" My answer? "Sleep, damn it! Always sleep!"
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