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MLG Dallas Passes will be on sale at 7 PM ET on March 1st
The MLG Dallas event will take place April 1st - 3rd (The StarCraft 2 Schedule has not yet been released)
Please try to purchase your pass as soon as they go on sell and come to Dallas and show your support for MLG and the North American SC2 scene!
As always, please feel free to ask any questions regarding the event, and I'll try to answer them to the best of my ability. Please keep in mind that there are still details to be released, so if the information is not below, it's likely not available yet.
The link to purchase the pass can be found HERE.
Venue:
+ Show Spoiler +Venue/Tournament Location: Dallas Convention Center. THE ALOFT HOTEL- 1033 Young Street, Dallas
- Rate: $139/night + 15% tax
Reservations: 214-761-0000, mention booking code "MLG" for discount.
- Reservation deadline: March 15
CROWNE PLAZA DALLAS- 1015 Elm Street, Dallas
- Rate: $115/night + 15% tax
- Reservations: 214-742-5678
- Reservation deadline: March 11
The two Airports closest to the venue:
+ Show Spoiler + - DFW (Dallas Fort Worth International),
- DAL (Dallas Love Field)
The hotel is 17 miles from Dallas Fort Worth and 7 miles from the Dallas Love Field International Airport.
Transportation from Airport:
+ Show Spoiler +- Super Shuttle services all three airports. Rates and more are available at Super Shuttle - 25$ each way from DFW, and 15$ each way from DAL
Pass Breakdown:
+ Show Spoiler +- 256 total players
- Additional details to come
Prizes ($14,000 in prize money is now up for grabs):
+ Show Spoiler +- 1st Place: $5,000
- 2nd Place: $3,000
- 3rd Place: $2,000
- 4th Place: $1,400
- 5th Place: $1,000
- 6th Place: $700
- 7th Place: $500
- 8th Place: $400
Event Schedule
+ Show Spoiler +The event will begin on Friday at 5:30 PM Local Time, and end anywhere from 7:30 PM-9 PM Local Time on Sunday, depending on the length of the matches.
A more detailed schedule will be announced soon
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Cool, looking forward to watch it from sweden.
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Can't wait for MLG to be back! This is gonna be siiiiiiiiiiiiiick, can't wait to watch. You might wanna mention the date somewhere in your post though, not everyone is omniscient like me and knows that it's the 1st weekend of April =P
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Any word on soundproof booths?
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Really excited to see this go down!
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why do they always pick so expensive venues: 3 days cost roughly 500 Dollars? If you include travel expenses you have to make it to the 5th place to be split even. For european clans this is a rather limiting source if they want to send more than one player.
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On February 15 2011 00:40 Irrational_Animal wrote:
why do they always pick so expensive venues: 3 days cost roughly 500 Dollars? If you include travel expenses you have to make it to the 5th place to be split even. For european clans this is a rather limiting source if they want to send more than one player.
You don't have to stay there...I'm sure you can find much cheaper hotels close by and just commute to the venue each day.
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On February 15 2011 00:36 Antoine wrote:
You might wanna mention the date somewhere in your post though, not everyone is omniscient like me and knows that it's the 1st weekend of April =P
Thanks 
On February 15 2011 00:37 Thunderflesh wrote:
Any word on soundproof booths?
Not yet. More details will be released in the coming weeks.
On February 15 2011 00:40 Irrational_Animal wrote:
why do they always pick so expensive venues: 3 days cost roughly 500 Dollars? If you include travel expenses you have to make it to the 5th place to be split even. For european clans this is a rather limiting source if they want to send more than one player.
Just because we offer those two hotels with a special rate, you do not have to choose to stay in them. Feel free to search around the venue to find cheaper hotel rooms.
I would suggest to get in touch with 3 other people, and split the cost of the hotel room, and it will be just under 100$ total for Friday - Sunday, or around 120 if you come in Thursday. Most of the players split the room with 3 other people, so if your pressed for money, I would definitely suggest looking into that.
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Best way to do these type of events if to find out who else is going and split on room/transport.
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I'm sooooo looking forward to this! MLG was a blast last year and I expect it even better this year.
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On February 15 2011 01:02 Lz wrote:
I'm sooooo looking forward to this! MLG was a blast last year and I expect it even better this year.
Definitely!
StarCraft 2 will have their own main stage now which will feature many more seats as well for all the spectators!
Many more exciting details to come as well.
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Nice!
I wonder if there will be some "sponsored players" (as announced by Sundance) at this event. Would be interesting to see who they pick!
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wow can't wait for this! so many awesome tournaments in the near future =]
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its just ridiculous that u have to promote overpriced hotels.
were talking about sc2 people, not businessmen
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Wish I could make it but due to school I'll have to wait until its back in DC (or near DC) for me to be able to go *sigh*
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Are. Customized hotkeys allowed?
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On February 15 2011 01:20 W2 wrote:
Are. Customized hotkeys allowed?
You'll have to wait until the Rules are released.
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On February 15 2011 01:11 TopOgi wrote:
its just ridiculous that u have to promote overpriced hotels.
were talking about sc2 people, not businessmen
As Deimos said, you're welcome to book elsewhere or room share.
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Awesome news. I am looking forward to another exciting season of MLG. If only I was good enough to justify spending money to fly down and have some fun as a player. I will enjoy it from my living room though.
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hmm would have expeted to for 1st place to get more - 
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On February 15 2011 01:38 Special Endrey wrote:hmm would have expeted to for 1st place to get more -
Prizes are pretty much doubled compared to what they were last year, and the championships first place is 50,000$. So this is definitely much more than what the prizes were last year.
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This is great news, nice job MLG.
Edit: Can we expect anything up here in Canada this year?
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MLG, you've delivered on all accounts so far, here is to crossing fingers for the rest of the fine details (booths/rules). The prize money is great, and will only get better in time as the crowd/sponsorship grows. The rules are a very big part, and im talking about everything else that is not the big elephant in the room (initialed E.S.), the simple rules etc, that make sc2 sc2, and not halo.
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Looking forward for the one in Columbus so I can go to that one but excited for the matches for this one as well.
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I really like the distribution of prizemoney. 1000$ even for 5th place is pretty nice. Unlike GSL where it´s more like:
1. 30k
2. 15k
3. Bubblegum
4. used underwear
...
Can´t wait for MLG. It´s gonna be great.
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It would be interesting to see who will be going after all the top players show up for the final of last year.
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On February 15 2011 01:58 Wizdom_SC2Cast wrote:
I really like the distribution of prizemoney. 1000$ even for 5th place is pretty nice. Unlike GSL where it´s more like:
1. 30k
2. 15k
3. Bubblegum
4. used underwear
...
Can´t wait for MLG. It´s gonna be great.
I think you mean:
1st: 45k
2nd: 18k
semi: 5k
quarter: 2.7k
ro16: 1.8k
ro32 and code a champion: 1.3k
Code a 2nd: Bubblegum
Rest of code a: used underwear
Edit: awesome that its at the beginning of april, hopefully it will fill the void between gsl march and the april event.
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Oh man. This should be a sick tournament with that nice of a prize pool. Unfortunately, my spring break ends right before MLG starts, so it pains me to miss another live e-sports event in my home city. Perhaps they should hold another event in Chicago lol.
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On February 15 2011 02:05 godemperor wrote:Show nested quote +On February 15 2011 01:58 Wizdom_SC2Cast wrote:
I really like the distribution of prizemoney. 1000$ even for 5th place is pretty nice. Unlike GSL where it´s more like:
1. 30k
2. 15k
3. Bubblegum
4. used underwear
...
Can´t wait for MLG. It´s gonna be great. I think you mean: 1st: 45k 2nd: 18k semi: 5k quarter: 2.7k ro16: 1.8k ro32 and code a champion: 1.3k Code a 2nd: Bubblegum Rest of code a: used underwear
Sounds more like a gold rolex to me 
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On February 15 2011 02:13 ptbl wrote:Show nested quote +On February 15 2011 02:05 godemperor wrote:On February 15 2011 01:58 Wizdom_SC2Cast wrote:
I really like the distribution of prizemoney. 1000$ even for 5th place is pretty nice. Unlike GSL where it´s more like:
1. 30k
2. 15k
3. Bubblegum
4. used underwear
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Can´t wait for MLG. It´s gonna be great. I think you mean: 1st: 45k 2nd: 18k semi: 5k quarter: 2.7k ro16: 1.8k ro32 and code a champion: 1.3k Code a 2nd: Bubblegum Rest of code a: used underwear Sounds more like a gold rolex to me
It all depend on who the used underwear belong to lol...
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Everybody that can go should! I would love to go to one. But that means I would have to be lucky and right when I go on holiday to America there would be a MLG event where I go I can hope ^^
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If we can get a good map pool for this circuit I think 2011 is going to be a huge success for MLG and SC2.
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In Dallas last year the event was actually held in the hotel our team stayed in. Is the convention center far from the 2 hotels you guys have listed? It was pretty convenient to not have to commute from hotel to gaming center every morning.
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Yep...it's all going to come down to map pool...seems like they've done very well with everything else.
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Good news, I can't wait.
Americans are famous for their ability to set up great shows, basically they are the kings of entertainment. Hopefully this year's MLG tournaments will provide tons of fun & the experience will be on par with the GSL
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Pardon the question, but what does a pass permit one to do at MLG?
Seriously, this isn't a set-up for Deimos saying, "Well, I'm glad you asked, actually." I actually don't know.
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On February 15 2011 00:34 MLG Deimos wrote:MLG Dallas Passes will be on sell at 7 PM ET on March 1st
Sale not sell right?
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On February 15 2011 02:38 NrG.NeverExpo wrote:
In Dallas last year the event was actually held in the hotel our team stayed in. Is the convention center far from the 2 hotels you guys have listed? It was pretty convenient to not have to commute from hotel to gaming center every morning.
The aloft is about a block away, and the Crowne plaza is about 1/2 mile away, so both are walkable.
I'd suggest to take a look at google maps, or maps.yahoo.com to get the exact distance.
On February 15 2011 02:40 RHMVNovus wrote:
Pardon the question, but what does a pass permit one to do at MLG?
Seriously, this isn't a set-up for Deimos saying, "Well, I'm glad you asked, actually." I actually don't know.
A player pass grants you access as a player for the SC2 tournament, as well as entry into the event for the weekend. (to spectate if you are knocked out)
On February 15 2011 02:43 -Jacob- wrote:Show nested quote +On February 15 2011 00:34 MLG Deimos wrote:MLG Dallas Passes will be on sell at 7 PM ET on March 1st Sale not sell right?
Good Catch
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Sweet, the Convention Center is much larger than the Anatole. I really hope I can make it again, it was a lot of fun last time.
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any info on casters?
i wish Day9/djwheat/jp combo would come back, they did excellent job at previous MLGs
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On February 15 2011 02:56 Lipski wrote:
any info on casters?
i wish Day9/djwheat/jp combo would come back, they did excellent job at previous MLGs
No information yet.
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On February 15 2011 02:59 MLG Deimos wrote:Show nested quote +On February 15 2011 02:56 Lipski wrote:
any info on casters?
i wish Day9/djwheat/jp combo would come back, they did excellent job at previous MLGs No information yet.
Dibs on official backup. <3
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So.. How much does it cost if you wanna just go as a spectator?
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On February 15 2011 03:15 `Zapdos wrote:
So.. How much does it cost if you wanna just go as a spectator?
If you buy a spectator pass online it's around 15. At the door it's 20 dollar, but I might be wrong.
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dallas representing~ looking forward, i'll be participating again this time :> lets hope my reps don't get lost haha.
out of curiousity, any venues in California this year?
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On February 15 2011 03:20 Endorsed wrote:Show nested quote +On February 15 2011 03:15 `Zapdos wrote:
So.. How much does it cost if you wanna just go as a spectator? If you buy a spectator pass online it's around 15. At the door it's 20 dollar, but I might be wrong.
seriously 15 $ just to watch online stream, thats kinda a rip off, GSl is only 10$ and that's for 3 weeks. Wasn't last years only 5$?
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On February 15 2011 03:43 godemperor wrote:Show nested quote +On February 15 2011 03:20 Endorsed wrote:On February 15 2011 03:15 `Zapdos wrote:
So.. How much does it cost if you wanna just go as a spectator? If you buy a spectator pass online it's around 15. At the door it's 20 dollar, but I might be wrong. seriously 15 $ just to watch online stream, thats kinda a rip off, GSl is only 10$ and that's for 3 weeks. Wasn't last years only 5$?
he means $15 gets you into the event to spec. If you pre-order the ticket online its $15, if you buy your ticket at the door its $20.
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On February 15 2011 03:43 godemperor wrote:Show nested quote +On February 15 2011 03:20 Endorsed wrote:On February 15 2011 03:15 `Zapdos wrote:
So.. How much does it cost if you wanna just go as a spectator? If you buy a spectator pass online it's around 15. At the door it's 20 dollar, but I might be wrong. seriously 15 $ just to watch online stream, thats kinda a rip off, GSl is only 10$ and that's for 3 weeks. Wasn't last years only 5$?
The spectator pass gets you into the venue to watch it live, meet the players and casters, get free food and drinks, etc. It's a totally different experience than watching a stream online. You are confused about the difference between buying a spectator pass online and buying the premium stream. I'm sure Deimos will answer you shortly, but I think there will be a free stream and a premium stream that is cheaper than $15.
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It's free to view online. You can pay extra for a higher quality stream.
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On February 15 2011 03:15 `Zapdos wrote:
So.. How much does it cost if you wanna just go as a spectator?
On February 15 2011 03:31 majestouch wrote:
dallas representing~ looking forward, i'll be participating again this time :> lets hope my reps don't get lost haha.
out of curiousity, any venues in California this year?
This information has not yet been released for the 2011 season.
There have only been 2 event locations announced, so there are 4 left, so don't lose hope on CA
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On February 15 2011 03:50 Liquid`Tyler wrote:Show nested quote +On February 15 2011 03:43 godemperor wrote:On February 15 2011 03:20 Endorsed wrote:On February 15 2011 03:15 `Zapdos wrote:
So.. How much does it cost if you wanna just go as a spectator? If you buy a spectator pass online it's around 15. At the door it's 20 dollar, but I might be wrong. seriously 15 $ just to watch online stream, thats kinda a rip off, GSl is only 10$ and that's for 3 weeks. Wasn't last years only 5$? The spectator pass gets you into the venue to watch it live, meet the players and casters, get free food and drinks, etc. It's a totally different experience than watching a stream online. You are confused about the difference between buying a spectator pass online and buying the premium stream. I'm sure Deimos will answer you shortly, but I think there will be a free stream and a premium stream that is cheaper than $15.
oops, my fault, i read "buy online spectator pass" instead of "buy spectator pass online"
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On February 15 2011 03:08 JoshSuth wrote:Show nested quote +On February 15 2011 02:59 MLG Deimos wrote:On February 15 2011 02:56 Lipski wrote:
any info on casters?
i wish Day9/djwheat/jp combo would come back, they did excellent job at previous MLGs No information yet. Dibs on official backup. <3
Dips on backup of backup.
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I cam already feel the hype building! I can't wait to see all my favorite players again. Last year's Dallas event was amazing, and I expect this one to be even better. MLG, never stop coming to Dallas.
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Can't wait! Short drive up from College Station.
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dno if I'll go... madrid is so far away. And the time zones man. Think of the time zones.
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I know the schedule is TBA but I have a question what are the times like for when the event starts on friday? Early morning? afternoon?
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The Dallas Convention Center is an awesome venue, big step up from the Hilton. Luckily I live in Dallas, so it is a short 20 minute drive to get there.
Great to hear that we are going to have our own mainstage this time with some better spectator areas available and double the prize pool. Thanks for making the effort to promote the sc2 division of MLG for it's second go-around. Will there at least be some foldup chairs for us to sit in this time, since we have our own area (or something not metal bleachers) ?
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On February 15 2011 04:56 qxc wrote:
dno if I'll go... madrid is so far away. And the time zones man. Think of the time zones.
...it's only 7 hour difference and only an ocean away!
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So happy for MLG to return, I actually get the most excitement from seeing the number of spectators grow and get loud. When SC2 surpasses other games in popularity it awesome to see. Oh and cant forget people make awesome posters. I also wonder if huk will return from korea
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I'm so excited for this! MLG Dallas was the first live tourney I'd been too and I had an absolute blast. Thanks to everyone at MLG for putting together such a great events. The convention center is such a great step up from the Hilton, this thing is going to be massive!
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I'm going to try and see if I can get some guys from z33k to make the trip! It would be awesome.
I'm like 80% sure I am going to be making the trip out from Southern California.. I just can't pass this up!
The only issue is the cost.. But I'm trying to avoid looking at that. Anyone else going from Southern California?
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE MLG COME TO CALIFORNIA!!
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i hope this isnt a stupid question, but i thought registration for the event to be a player wasnt starting till the first of march? i'm not sure what these passes are, what do i need to buy inorder to play at the event? I wont be traveling out there (from florida) unless i can play, so i was waiting to make sure i was registered etc before making final plans.
do i need to buy these game battle and credit things? i really dont think so but maybe i do? since u say they sell out fast.
thanks for any info
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If I can find a good place to stay, I might go to this.
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On February 15 2011 04:58 SigmaoctanusIV wrote:
I know the schedule is TBA but I have a question what are the times like for when the event starts on friday? Early morning? afternoon?
In the past, the events typically started in the evening. However, since the schedule has not yet been released, and it's a new season, I can not answer when the event will start/end.
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On February 15 2011 05:32 Sid(TB) wrote:
i hope this isnt a stupid question, but i thought registration for the event to be a player wasnt starting till the first of march? i'm not sure what these passes are, what do i need to buy inorder to play at the event? I wont be traveling out there (from florida) unless i can play, so i was waiting to make sure i was registered etc before making final plans.
do i need to buy these game battle and credit things? i really dont think so but maybe i do? since u say they sell out fast.
thanks for any info
It is stated clearly that the tourney registration begins March 1st. There will be 256 players (including the invited players), so when registration starts, try to get a player's pass or whatever its called. If you're lucky enough to get one, you can play in the tournament. They're also selling spectator passes.
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Someone who went to MLG DC told me there is some form of player compensation (transport, etc, ~$100-$200) for SC2 players who register. Is this true? I haven't been able to find a solid answer.
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On February 15 2011 01:38 Special Endrey wrote:hmm would have expeted to for 1st place to get more -
Feel free to go find more sponsors for them. The prize pool is great all things considered. Try to be grateful that MLG is willing to host such an amazing event for the community.
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I think what Endrey means is that they could have spread the money a bit more evenly across the five tournaments to create a more compelling prize pool for each individual event.
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Link to the online stream purchase or is it free?
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On February 15 2011 05:58 jakek95 wrote:
Link to the online stream purchase or is it free?
low quality its free afaik?
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re: different prize pool
Like so: At the moment, it's 5 x $14,000 + 1 x $120,000 = $190,000 total. Which is a fantastic total prize pool, but favours the final tournament too much over the other four, imo.
I'd rather see a 5 x $26,000 + 1 x $60,000 = $190,000 total. Same amount, but a more evenly spread distribution, lending more meaning to the first four tournaments and still making the National Championships the single biggest tournament outside of Korea.
Smaller tournaments:
+ Show Spoiler + * 1st Place: $10,000
* 2nd Place: $6,000
* 3rd Place: $4,000
* 4th Place: $2,000
* 5th Place: $1,500
* 6th Place: $1,000
* 7th Place: $900
* 8th Place: $600
National Championships:
+ Show Spoiler + * 1st Place: $25,000
* 2nd Place: $12,500
* 3rd Place: $7,500
* 4th Place: $5,250
* 5th Place: $3,750
* 6th Place: $2,625
* 7th Place: $1.875
* 8th Place: $1,500
That said, I'm very much looking forward to the biggest NA series making a return, and some amazing moments.
Stick a fork in those buns!
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Is this just for players or do spectators need passes too? The OP is somewhat vague about who the passes are for.
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On February 15 2011 06:04 R1CH wrote:
Is this just for players or do spectators need passes too? The OP is somewhat vague about who the passes are for.
Specatators need passes too. You can buy one online(15 dollar), I don't think there is a limit. You can also buy one at the door(20 dollar)
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I remember in San Diego 08' I originally booked my room (at the venue) for me and 1 teammate. Somehow we ended up with my team (4 players) and 2 other teams that both had coaches all in the same room. Pizza boxes, tvs, and soda everywhere. Was a spectacular weekend.
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On February 15 2011 04:56 qxc wrote:
dno if I'll go... madrid is so far away. And the time zones man. Think of the time zones.
If Socke could do it you can too : )
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On February 15 2011 01:38 Special Endrey wrote:hmm would have expeted to for 1st place to get more -
Let us not forget that this is a 3 day tournament and the prize money is distributed better than most tournaments. Also, the player count (256) and tournament format (double elim) are more forgiving to the players (which I'm sure they appreciate considering it's a LAN and most will have to travel to attend).
Really excited about MLG this year and wish they would hurry up and announce that they're coming to Orlando so I can start planning for it. Now that there's finally a good reason to attend an MLG event (no offense Halo/CoD fans), it'd be a shame if they didn't stop by.
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Ah nice prizepool for MLG Dallas, the Main Event has an even better prizepool, hopefully some good Europeans find this prizepool enticing enough to make the trip
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On February 15 2011 03:51 MLG Deimos wrote:Show nested quote +On February 15 2011 03:15 `Zapdos wrote:
So.. How much does it cost if you wanna just go as a spectator? Show nested quote +On February 15 2011 03:31 majestouch wrote:
dallas representing~ looking forward, i'll be participating again this time :> lets hope my reps don't get lost haha.
out of curiousity, any venues in California this year? This information has not yet been released for the 2011 season. There have only been 2 event locations announced, so there are 4 left, so don't lose hope on CA
In state of the game, sundance said no canada this year D:
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On February 15 2011 06:04 R1CH wrote:
Is this just for players or do spectators need passes too? The OP is somewhat vague about who the passes are for.
Both need passes. Player passes are $60, spectator passes are $? (last year they were $15).
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On February 15 2011 06:18 `Zapdos wrote:Show nested quote +On February 15 2011 03:51 MLG Deimos wrote:On February 15 2011 03:15 `Zapdos wrote:
So.. How much does it cost if you wanna just go as a spectator? On February 15 2011 03:31 majestouch wrote:
dallas representing~ looking forward, i'll be participating again this time :> lets hope my reps don't get lost haha.
out of curiousity, any venues in California this year? This information has not yet been released for the 2011 season. There have only been 2 event locations announced, so there are 4 left, so don't lose hope on CA In state of the game, sundance said no canada this year D:
CA is California dood
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On February 15 2011 01:21 MLG Deimos wrote:You'll have to wait until the Rules are released.
Is this really an issue to set up a specific rule for? Now that SC2 has native support for customizing your hotkeys, would there be a reason to forbid this? I could see why you might want to disallow people using macro's of some sort (like binding a 3-button combination to 1 button), but simply changing 1 hotkey to another would seem like a no-brainer to allow, especially as it is now built-in to the game
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Awesome, about time MLG started up again. I just hope you guys pick a good map pool this time around.
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15% sales tax!? highway robbery!
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wow this makes me want to come back to dallas that weekend and go to MLG!
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Any way I could apply as part of your PC staff? Only link I saw for job listings on the MLG page was for the gamebattles.
I usually manage PC's in a corporate environment....but I think a gaming environment would be slightly more kick-ass.
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Where is the link to the T-Shirt shop... for esports.
:p
I wonder when SC2 tournaments will shift to a better prize structure, instead of this lottery approach (one big payout, everything else is kinda dwarved). For example a starting field of 256 would suggest payouts up to #36, round down to #32 so you don't need to play out all those ranks
+ Show Spoiler [MLG Dallas] +1. 26,71% 3739,29
2. 13,36% 1871,09
3. 8,91% 1246,91
4. 5,34% 748,15
5. 4,46% 624,18
6. 3,82% 534,80
7. 3,34% 467,05
8. 2,97% 415,16
9. 1,91% 267,76
10. 1,91% 267,76
11. 1,91% 267,76
12. 1,91% 267,76
13. 1,91% 267,76
14. 1,91% 267,76
15. 1,91% 267,76
16. 1,91% 267,76
17. 0,99% 138,21
18. 0,99% 138,21
19. 0,99% 138,21
20. 0,99% 138,21
21. 0,99% 138,21
22. 0,99% 138,21
23. 0,99% 138,21
24. 0,99% 138,21
25. 0,99% 138,21
26. 0,99% 138,21
27. 0,99% 138,21
28. 0,99% 138,21
29. 0,99% 138,21
30. 0,99% 138,21
31. 0,99% 138,21
32. 0,99% 138,21
Sum 100,00% 14000
GSL prize structure is just retarded :S
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This year is gonna be sick.
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I hope to take as many pictures with as many pros as I can. This is going to be my first LAN/Tourney that I will be going to and am soooooo excited.
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Will definitely be tuning in and buying the HQ livestream!
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how do you compete in mlg tournoments is it a qualifier or invitation or what?
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Janitor and I will be there! Some many good players attending MLG this year.. can't wait!
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you have to buy passes to spectate or to play or both?
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last year it was free to spectate. Tickets to play for starcraft were $60 I believe
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On February 15 2011 01:11 TopOgi wrote:
its just ridiculous that u have to promote overpriced hotels.
were talking about sc2 people, not businessmen
Actually, MLG is a business
QQ more
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On February 15 2011 06:02 Bobster wrote:re: different prize pool Like so: At the moment, it's 5 x $14,000 + 1 x $120,000 = $190,000 total. Which is a fantastic total prize pool, but favours the final tournament too much over the other four, imo. I'd rather see a 5 x $26,000 + 1 x $60,000 = $190,000 total. Same amount, but a more evenly spread distribution, lending more meaning to the first four tournaments and still making the National Championships the single biggest tournament outside of Korea. Smaller tournaments: + Show Spoiler + * 1st Place: $10,000
* 2nd Place: $6,000
* 3rd Place: $4,000
* 4th Place: $2,000
* 5th Place: $1,500
* 6th Place: $1,000
* 7th Place: $900
* 8th Place: $600 National Championships: + Show Spoiler + * 1st Place: $25,000
* 2nd Place: $12,500
* 3rd Place: $7,500
* 4th Place: $5,250
* 5th Place: $3,750
* 6th Place: $2,625
* 7th Place: $1.875
* 8th Place: $1,500 That said, I'm very much looking forward to the biggest NA series making a return, and some amazing moments. Stick a fork in those buns!
I'd have to say that I agree with this balance of prize pools compared to what's currently there. Not that I personally have any shot of winning any of it, but for the players I think it definitely makes more sense with a more even split to justify costs, etc. The National Championship still has that "Holy shit I need to win this" feel because it's essentially double what you could earn elsewhere, which is crazy good.
Having said that though, MLGGGGGGGGGGGG, HYPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.
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Please remove my post , posted on the wrong thread..
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On February 15 2011 07:26 Karthane wrote:
Will definitely be tuning in and buying the HQ livestream!
Lee said it'll be 720p this year, so it will actually be an HD stream.
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On February 15 2011 07:42 Frack wrote:
how much is hq?
Last year it was $10 for the weekend.
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On February 15 2011 07:47 Zyori wrote:
last year it was free to spectate. Tickets to play for starcraft were $60 I believe
It was only free to spectate at DC (because DC was a Doritos Combine event and IIRC, Doritos subsidized the spectator pass revenue...thus free entry). All other MLG stops required a $15 spectator pass.
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On February 15 2011 07:46 TheResidentEvil wrote:
you have to buy passes to spectate or to play or both?
A player pass allows you to play and spectate. So if you're playing, you only need the player pass and you're covered.
A spectator pass just allows you to spectate.
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sorry for the redundancy, but ANYBODY can play?
All you have to do is pay 60 dollars?
seems to good to be true
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MLG, why does a simple show match offer over 1/5th of your FIRST PLACE prize? (1500 for a certain show match, and 5000 for 1st.)
I really don't see MLG starting off this year on the best monetary note.....
Maybe one day we will have a tournament that will rival GSL in terms of prizes, but oh well we still gonna get some seriously epic games out of it all.
Bring it on!
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how much is a spectator pass?
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I'm in Houston, you guys think its worth the drive to come up?
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On February 15 2011 08:17 iseefor wrote:
how much is a spectator pass?
Not announced yet. Last year they were $15 if you got them online in advance.
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On February 15 2011 01:39 Irrelevant wrote:
MLG in Cali please ^ ^
Rumors are Seattle, none in Cali this year though
On February 15 2011 01:43 Masq wrote:
This is great news, nice job MLG.
Edit: Can we expect anything up here in Canada this year?
I think Sundance said on a few shows that not in 2011.
My guess for the venues (pure speculation) is the standard locations as in
Raleigh, Dallas, Orlando, Columbus, then the rumors were Seattle and Providence (Rhode Island). So I'm not entirely sure I can make it to any of them this year but we'll see. Would have loved for them to come back to DC, although being in like Arlington/Alexandria, VA would be a better option than National Harbor in Maryland (cheaper to find food, and metro accessible meaning easier to get into the city for food/places to stay etc.).
As for people asking about spectator passes, the only events that are free to spectators have been combine events (like the on in DC last season) the rest all of spectator passes that cost like 20-30 bucks (dunno what it'll be this time but probably in that price range).
If you register with media credentials you get a media pass which is free and gets you a few other perks like access to wireless internet and bottled water (trust me, you want something to wash the copious amounts of sugar from the endless dr. pepper) among other things.
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On February 15 2011 08:10 gogatorsfoster wrote:
sorry for the redundancy, but ANYBODY can play?
All you have to do is pay 60 dollars?
seems to good to be true
Yeah if you can purchase one of the tickets before the hundreds of people that will try to buy them online within the first 25 seconds, then you're in.
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Can't wait to purchase a season pass to get all the content. Really pumped for MLG this year as always! More Day9/JP casting I hope :D and djwheat of course.
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Is the LQ stream free? What about VODs?
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Ah, can't wait for the season to kick off. Been too long^^
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On February 15 2011 08:21 aRyuujin wrote:
I'm in Houston, you guys think its worth the drive to come up?
Hello, fellow Houstonian here. After hearing Sundance on SotG, I wouldn't want to miss a single event. Be glad Dallas isn't that far to us.
Definitely worth it.
Not sure if I'll be dropping the money required to stay at Aloft though. Might hit up a motel to save on cash.
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I live a couple hours away in Austin, but this is probably completely worth the drive for! Hope very much to do to this
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I can't wait to watch this on their stream! I hope the come to DC again this year.
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MLG is back!
I'd go...but the third day is on my birthday D:
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On February 15 2011 06:22 delo wrote:Show nested quote +On February 15 2011 06:04 R1CH wrote:
Is this just for players or do spectators need passes too? The OP is somewhat vague about who the passes are for. Both need passes. Player passes are $60, spectator passes are $? (last year they were $15).
The last MLG I went to spectating was free which is why I'm curious. I guess this announcement is for the player passes.
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On February 15 2011 09:50 R1CH wrote:Show nested quote +On February 15 2011 06:22 delo wrote:On February 15 2011 06:04 R1CH wrote:
Is this just for players or do spectators need passes too? The OP is somewhat vague about who the passes are for. Both need passes. Player passes are $60, spectator passes are $? (last year they were $15). The last MLG I went to spectating was free which is why I'm curious. I guess this announcement is for the player passes.
Ah. That was DC, then, which was both a pro circuit stop and a combine event (the latter being the reason spectating was free - it was part of a deal MLG had with Doritos to make all combine stops free for spectators). The rest of the stops all required spectator passes.
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Do you guys know when you'll be announcing the casters?
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You guys are shooting for 256 in Dallas? I think that's a little bold as I recall you having some issues filling 128 last year. I don't know about Halo but Texas has never been nearly as active as either the East or West coast when it comes to Starcraft.
I wish you the best of luck though.
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Out of curiosity, when will the referees be selected and announced?
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On February 15 2011 06:02 Bobster wrote:re: different prize pool Like so: At the moment, it's 5 x $14,000 + 1 x $120,000 = $190,000 total. Which is a fantastic total prize pool, but favours the final tournament too much over the other four, imo. I'd rather see a 5 x $26,000 + 1 x $60,000 = $190,000 total. Same amount, but a more evenly spread distribution, lending more meaning to the first four tournaments and still making the National Championships the single biggest tournament outside of Korea. Smaller tournaments: + Show Spoiler + * 1st Place: $10,000
* 2nd Place: $6,000
* 3rd Place: $4,000
* 4th Place: $2,000
* 5th Place: $1,500
* 6th Place: $1,000
* 7th Place: $900
* 8th Place: $600 National Championships: + Show Spoiler + * 1st Place: $25,000
* 2nd Place: $12,500
* 3rd Place: $7,500
* 4th Place: $5,250
* 5th Place: $3,750
* 6th Place: $2,625
* 7th Place: $1.875
* 8th Place: $1,500 That said, I'm very much looking forward to the biggest NA series making a return, and some amazing moments. Stick a fork in those buns!
This !
I think that repartition would make a lot of Europeans, even perhaps Koreans go to MLG.
Right now, 5000$ is like 3500€, and a flight+accomodation will be like 700€ (+-1000$).Your suggested prize distribution would be perfect. For instance I'm sure a player like idra would play all MLG with this prizepool.
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Awesome news, although i can't make the treck out to Dallas, I'll definently be following it here.
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Add generic excitement post here. Hoping to see Wheat and Day9 cast this bad boy
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On February 15 2011 00:37 Thunderflesh wrote:
Any word on soundproof booths?
They said they're working on it.
GSL doesn't have soundproof booths either, although they do have booths, which is better, but not great.
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Everyone complaining about the imbalance of prize pools should go listen to the latest State of the Game podcast with the CEO of MLG. It's not as simple of an issue as just allocating money wherever they feel like it.
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Yay MLG! Can't wait for the first event. Hopefully there isn't a clash with the GSL so Idra/Huk/Jinro can all make it out (and maybe even a few Koreans o.O).
Also hi Dan ^.^
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Do actual professional players get a chance to sign up before the public? Would hate pros to lose spots to bronze-diamonds.
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On February 15 2011 13:44 Pokebunny wrote:
Do actual professional players get a chance to sign up before the public? Would hate pros to lose spots to bronze-diamonds.
probably going to be similar to last year with reserved invite slots.
they opened reserved invites to TL as well which was how I got into MLG DC... ^_^
hopefully we get an MLG NYC this year, how epic would THAT be.
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oh. yes. cant freaking WAIT to go!
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When will the schedule be released? I'd really like to know what time on Sunday the event will finish so I can plan my team's flights home/etc !
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can ANYONE help me out and please tell me what the GAME Credits are for if you are going to have to buy a spectator pass and players pass anyways what will the GAME Credits do? I am planning on playing at MLG do I need to buy these credits now so it will allow me to get a players mass march 1st? if anyone can show me some enlightenment it will be much appreciated! Thanks!
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MLG sc2 scene is gonna be awesome this year
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There are a TON of hotels in the Dallas area, however, travel without a car is difficult. I suggest finding a hotel near the DART light rail, along US-75 generally up into Richardson/Plano. Luckily for me, I live in Dallas and im only 20 minutes from the convention center, SC2 tournament here I come!
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On February 15 2011 06:37 OPman wrote:
Any way I could apply as part of your PC staff? Only link I saw for job listings on the MLG page was for the gamebattles.
I usually manage PC's in a corporate environment....but I think a gaming environment would be slightly more kick-ass.
We were accepting applications for MLG Referee positions a couple of weeks ago. The applications are now closed. However, if they re-open, the threads are located in the MLG General Discussion forum, on the MLG website.
On February 15 2011 07:35 gogatorsfoster wrote:
how do you compete in mlg tournoments is it a qualifier or invitation or what?
They are open to everybody. There is an entry fee though. When passes go on sale, you'll go to the MLG Online Store, and purchase your player pass for the event, then you'll come to the event and compete.
If you don't have one already, you'll need a MLGid to buy a pass, so before passes go on sale, make sure you go and register an account (which is free.)
On February 15 2011 07:46 TheResidentEvil wrote:
you have to buy passes to spectate or to play or both?
On February 15 2011 15:35 TGsImyt wrote:
can ANYONE help me out and please tell me what the GAME Credits are for if you are going to have to buy a spectator pass and players pass anyways what will the GAME Credits do? I am planning on playing at MLG do I need to buy these credits now so it will allow me to get a players mass march 1st? if anyone can show me some enlightenment it will be much appreciated! Thanks!
You have to buy either a player pass, or a spectator pass. A player pass gets you into the event, all the spectator activities, as well as being registered to compete in the tournament.
A spectator pass gets you into the event, allows you to partake in the spectator activities, and of course allows you to watch the tournament.
The prices for the 2 passes have not yet been announced.
Additionally, I believe you are referring to MLG/Gamebattles Credits. Those are only for Online Tournaments, on Gamebattles.com, so no, you would not buy credits, to buy a pass for the Dallas event.
On February 15 2011 10:03 BluePabs wrote:
Do you guys know when you'll be announcing the casters?
Once more details about the event are announced, I'm sure the casters would be announced soon after.
On February 15 2011 10:49 Zyori wrote:
Out of curiosity, when will the referees be selected and announced?
We got MANY applications, and the applications were for Starcraft2, Halo, and Cod, so you can imagine how many we got. We are still sifting through them, but hopefully we can get back to people whose applications we liked, within the next couple of weeks.
On February 15 2011 15:11 Xeris wrote:
When will the schedule be released? I'd really like to know what time on Sunday the event will finish so I can plan my team's flights home/etc !
Hopefully within the next few weeks. I have no ETA. I'll try to find out for you, but no promises.
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On February 15 2011 08:10 gogatorsfoster wrote:
sorry for the redundancy, but ANYBODY can play?
All you have to do is pay 60 dollars?
seems to good to be true
Yes, anybody can play.
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I used to live literally 2minutes from DFW =(
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Any advice for spectators? Do we need to pay to get in or anything?
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On February 15 2011 23:47 dere wrote:
Any advice for spectators? Do we need to pay to get in or anything?
There is a spectator entry fee for the event. The amount isn't announced yet.
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To those asking when the event will start/end:
The event will begin on Friday at 5:30 PM Local Time, and end anywhere from 7:30 PM-9 PM Local Time on Sunday, depending on the length of the matches.
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On February 15 2011 20:48 Endorsed wrote:Show nested quote +On February 15 2011 08:10 gogatorsfoster wrote:
sorry for the redundancy, but ANYBODY can play?
All you have to do is pay 60 dollars?
seems to good to be true Yes, anybody can play. What about the 256 player limit? Will there be additional preliminaries/qualifiers played in the event of more registrants?
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On February 16 2011 01:56 Bobster wrote:Show nested quote +On February 15 2011 20:48 Endorsed wrote:On February 15 2011 08:10 gogatorsfoster wrote:
sorry for the redundancy, but ANYBODY can play?
All you have to do is pay 60 dollars?
seems to good to be true Yes, anybody can play. What about the 256 player limit? Will there be additional preliminaries/qualifiers played in the event of more registrants?
No, the cap is 256. Passes are purchased online, prior to the event, so you will know whether you are playing or not before the event starts. There will not be more than 256 players registered for the event.
We expect to reach the cap very quickly, so I would suggest to be on your computer on March 1st at 7 PM ET, ready to purchase your pass.
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I am just wondering can anyone join? or is there certain requirements to participate?
Nevermind :D
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Nice, hopefully there will be stream available and VOD's afterwards.
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Hey Deimos,
I'm a member of media looking to cover MLG Dallas in April, I've already sent an e-mail to the PR email address, but have not heard back. Anyway you can double check my e-mail was recieved or can I speak with you about this? I want to cover this event. Send me a PM when you get a chance please.
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On February 16 2011 13:27 Cubano wrote:
Hey Deimos,
I'm a member of media looking to cover MLG Dallas in April, I've already sent an e-mail to the PR email address, but have not heard back. Anyway you can double check my e-mail was recieved or can I speak with you about this? I want to cover this event. Send me a PM when you get a chance please.
Not sure if it's possible to publicly detail the question but it would probably be more helpful if you simply told Deimos what you want instead of having him send you a PM or looking through an e-mail inbox trying to figure out what your question is.
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Hey deimos, did you guys remove the prize money announcement (the one with pucket video) because of the IMG partnership? If true, does that mean the prizes are going to be increased?
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On February 16 2011 13:27 Cubano wrote:
Hey Deimos,
I'm a member of media looking to cover MLG Dallas in April, I've already sent an e-mail to the PR email address, but have not heard back. Anyway you can double check my e-mail was recieved or can I speak with you about this? I want to cover this event. Send me a PM when you get a chance please.
Check your PM
On February 16 2011 16:48 Dantaro wrote:
Hey deimos, did you guys remove the prize money announcement (the one with pucket video) because of the IMG partnership? If true, does that mean the prizes are going to be increased?
Not sure where the video went, but the prizes are still listed here: http://pro.majorleaguegaming.com/competitions/16#event_33_prizes
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If any of you attend a college in Texas, and you want to volunteer to be a Brand Ambassador, hit me up with a PM, and include the school you attend.
I'm looking for people that can just do stuff around their campus to increase awareness of the MLG Dallas event. Thanks!
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Anyone in Southern California planning on making the trip?
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How much are the passes going for (approximately)?
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On February 17 2011 08:36 ox.tQ wrote:
How much are the passes going for (approximately)?
This wasn't announced yet, so I can't even tell you approximately yet.
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I know that some of you applied to be a referee for the MLG Pro Circuit. I just wanted to let you know that all referee hires have been finalized. If you were accepted, you were emailed.
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Hey Deimos,
Sorry if this was already asked but I was a bit confused by this. The event information on www.majorleaguegaming.com says 272 Players - Is this because there are 256 passes for sale and the top 16 seeds from 2010 are there as well?
Thanks, looking forward to another awesome season!
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On February 23 2011 20:55 Solid Jake wrote:Hey Deimos, Sorry if this was already asked but I was a bit confused by this. The event information on www.majorleaguegaming.com says 272 Players - Is this because there are 256 passes for sale and the top 16 seeds from 2010 are there as well? Thanks, looking forward to another awesome season!
The bracket will be 272 players. There are no pro players for StarCraft 2 yet.
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Please someone tell me if you are planning on making the trip and want to share a room with me and another guy from z33k.com.
We're both coming from So Cal..
We both want to go but we need people to split the cost of the rooms and such with.
PM me!
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Any chance that the spectators won't get kicked out this time when matches are still going on "because it's late?" Was pretty lame last year at MLG Dallas when we paid to see the event but didn't even get to see the last matches each evening because security was kicking us out.
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Also, so everybody knows, this 20$ spectator pass is only available for purchase until March 10th. After that date, the price of spectator passes will be 25$, so make sure to purchase your pass now!
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On February 24 2011 06:53 LovE-z33k wrote:
Please someone tell me if you are planning on making the trip and want to share a room with me and another guy from z33k.com.
We're both coming from So Cal..
We both want to go but we need people to split the cost of the rooms and such with.
PM me!
Just to add to this, preferably 21+ ;D
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Registration for the Dallas Online Qualifier is open now!
The Dallas Online Qualifier will earn the top 64 people Rank Points that will be used for seeding at the Dallas Event. Registration is just 7$, and the credits can be purchased at the MLG Store
The Online Qualifier will be ran on Gamebattles.com in a Ladder format. Play will begin on March 4th at 5 PM ET.
The Online Qualifier will be ran by myself, and Ryan (aka DMRyu) (Head Official at MLG Events for SC2).
To register, go here: http://gamebattles.com/pc/starcraft-ii-wings-of-liberty/pro-circuit/2011-mlg-pcoq-dallas/standings/
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I know the name is misleading; however, it is very important that after you purchase your player pass, you go to Team Builder to complete your pass. If you have not done so already, please do so now. It will take you no more than 1 minute to fill everything out.
https://team-builder.majorleaguegaming.com
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The event starts at 5:30pm on Friday. Will Sc2 games be played on Friday evening?? Just checking... for my flight timing
Thanks
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On March 09 2011 13:26 Sterling wrote:
The event starts at 5:30pm on Friday. Will Sc2 games be played on Friday evening?? Just checking... for my flight timing
Thanks
Yes, there will be SC2 games played on Friday. The SC2 Schedule can be found HERE.
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Yeah 530 PM should be the opening ceremony and the bracket will begin immediately after.
Edit: Refreshing page that was sitting open for an hour is sometimes beneficial -_- Deimos way ahead of me
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I have an important question - Are we able to bring our own booze to the convention center? Or do we have to get trashed before hand?
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On March 15 2011 04:47 Mindflow wrote:
I have an important question - Are we able to bring our own booze to the convention center? Or do we have to get trashed before hand?
Pretty certain you cannot bring alcohol into the venue.
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Edit: Nevermind, I figured it out on my own.
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Bought our passes. Gosu Crew will see yall in Dallas!
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On March 18 2011 04:46 rakura wrote:
Bought our passes. Gosu Crew will see yall in Dallas!
Awesome! I look forward to meeting a bunch of you. I'll be the guy in the BIC FFA Stand
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Does anyone know if there is a list of what we are/are not allowed to bring into the convention? Specifically I want to know if I can bring a digital SLR camera. I was at an event recently where I had to walk back to my car and hide it under the seat for hours, don't want a repeat.... Would rather take epic pictures of your pretty faces :D
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On March 24 2011 14:24 nocodazole wrote:
Does anyone know if there is a list of what we are/are not allowed to bring into the convention? Specifically I want to know if I can bring a digital SLR camera. I was at an event recently where I had to walk back to my car and hide it under the seat for hours, don't want a repeat.... Would rather take epic pictures of your pretty faces :D
I'll try and find out for you. UPDATE - You can bring that camera as long as you do not disrupt any players.
HQ LIVE Stream passes are now on sale! Get yours here: http://store.majorleaguegaming.com/products/mlg-dallas-hq-pass
Read here for more information regarding the LIVE Stream: http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/news/mlg-dallas-full-broadcast-schedule
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Does anyone know if you can buy tickets at the door the day of the event? If you can answer can you please just PM me so I don't have to search for my post. THANKS
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you could last year PWNTAR
anyone know if they releasing the Open player list like they did last year before evenT?
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