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TeamSpeak TL SC2 Open #11
January 26th, 2011 23:18 GMT
Registration: Thursday, Jan 27 7:00pm GMT (GMT+00:00)
Check-In & Late Reg: Saturday, Jan 29 1:30pm GMT (GMT+00:00)
Tournament Start: Saturday, Jan 29 2:00pm GMT (GMT+00:00)
Prizes
| 1st | $100 | + Qualify for TSL3 | | 2nd | $50 | + 100 TSL3 qualifier points | | 3rd-4th | $25 | + 51 TSL3 qualifier points | | 5th-8th | | + 26 TSL3 qualifier points | | 9th-16th | | + 14 TSL3 qualifier points | |
Casters
Semis and finals from replays on TeamLiquid's official stream.
Early Registration
We will be opening registration early for professional players. Please only register if you plan on attending. If you feel you qualify for early registration, PM me your race, country, Bnet ID and code # and you will be added. As a general rule, if you are not prominently listed in the SC2 International TLPD, you will not qualify for early registration. Click here for a list of registered players.
General Registration Requirements
1. You must have access to a European Battle.net StarCraft 2 account.
2. You must not live in a country assigned to the Korea or Taiwan Battle.net Server.
3. You must be be registered and logged into your TL account to register and play.
4. You must fill in your EU account details in your TL profile.
Past TL Open winners include Select, AhhBoxxah, Nerchio, Drewbie, Insolence, Kas, Naniwa, and CrunCher. If you missed some of those matches, check out TL's YouTube Channel for the previous casts.
Tournament Size
The bracket will be 1024 players.
Maps and Rules
Map pool is Shakuras Plateau, Metalopolis, Xel'Naga Caverns, Lost Temple, and Scrap Station. Please note that Blistering Sands, Desert Oasis, Jungle Basin, Delta Quadrant, Steppes of War, and Kulas Ravine are removed from the map pool. Detailed rules will be released when registration opens.
Round of 32 Best-of-3
The Round of 32 for this tournament and future TL SC2 Opens will now be best-of-3. The last best-of-1 round will be the Round of 64.
About Our Sponsor
The TeamLiquid SC2 Open is proudly sponsored by TeamSpeak Systems GmbH, developers of popular TeamSpeak voice chat software for online gamers and now, with their latest TeamSpeak 3 SDK product, virtual worlds and integrated solutions. TeamSpeak enables groups of people to speak with one another over the Internet using their Windows, Mac, or Linux based computer, much like a telephone conference call. A TeamSpeak user will typically wear a headset with an integrated microphone and connect to his guild or clan's TeamSpeak server to chat with fellow team mates, discuss strategy in real-time, or facilitate online events.
TeamSpeak 3 features include: a global web server list, tabbed multi-server connectivity, tabbed text chatting, firewall friendly file transfer, user avatars, friends lists, and a fully customizable client UI supporting skins, sound packs, and plugins. TeamSpeak Systems GmbH is currently sponsoring a TeamSpeak 3 Addons Contest and giving away over $7,000 in cash and prizes, so go check it out! TeamSpeak is FREE to use for non-commercial entities.
If you are interested in sponsoring a TeamLiquid Open or one of our other events, please see our advertising / sponsorship page.
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Braavos36374 Posts
PokerStrategy.com is the sponsor of the TeamLiquid Starleague 3. For more about our sponsor, check out their Question & Answer Thread.
PokerStrategy.com TSL3 Qualifier #4 Details
Who can play?
Anyone with an EU account who does not live in a country assigned to the Korea or Taiwan server can participate. More specifically, players living in Korea, Taiwan, or China cannot participate. Players living in the SEA countries can participate.
How do I register?
Registering for TSL3 Qualifiers is the same as registering for the TeamSpeak TL SC2 Open. You will be able to register with your TL account on Friday, Jan 14 1:00am GMT (GMT+00:00). You will need to fill in your NA Battle.net account information to tie it to your TL account.
How do I qualify?
There are 16 EU/NA qualifier spots. Winning a TL SC2 Open tournament (1st place) ensures that you qualify for the TSL3. Placing second to sixteenth earns you qualifier points. There are eight TL SC2 opens. Each of the eight winners will earn a TSL3 spot. Eight more players who have the most qualifier points will also qualify.
How many of the eight TL SC2 Opens can I play?
If you meet the registration requirements, you can play all eight tournaments. You will need access to an EU and NA account to play all eight. It is fine if you borrow a friend's account, but there will be no account sharing during tournaments, as this causes unacceptable delays.
Example:
Player A borrows Player B's EU account to play in TSL3 Qualifier #1. Player B cannot play in TSL3 Qualifier #1 unless he has access to a different account. This is to ensure that the tournament does not have delays. Two players cannot play on the same account for the tournament.
If I earn points with different Battle.net accounts, are they added together?
Yes. Qualifier points are credited to the TL user, not the Battle.net account. As long as you fill in your Battle.net account information correctly, you will be awarded the points.
Can I play in more TSL3 Qualifiers after I win one?
No. Once you win a TSL3 Qualifier you cannot play in any more. If we discover that a player was secretly playing in TSL3 Qualifier tournaments after winning one, that player will forfeit his TSL3 spot and be disqualified.
Can I smurf or help my friend qualify by playing on his account?
No. Playing for another player is cheating. Two players cannot combine their results -- all qualifier points must be solely earned by one player. If we discover that a player was posing as someone else, both players will be disqualified.
This TSL is sponsored by PokerStrategy.com, the world's largest poker school and community. With hundreds of Poker VODs and an assortment of learning material in 18 different languages, PokerStrategy.com offers the chance for aspiring Poker players to learn from a beginner to a professional level. Sign up using TL's referral link.
By signing up, you also enter the TSL3 Raffle, where you can win a 5-night trip to South Korea for 2 people to watch StarCraft live in person and tour the oGs-Liquid house.
Discuss with other fans in the TSL3 Forum.
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Love that these are now a weekly thing, good luck to all who enter.
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White-ra + TLO, this is already great 
Also, I´d like to know why there is a 1024 players bracket in EU instead of the 2048 players bracket in US? just curious.
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Braavos36374 Posts
On January 27 2011 08:33 Hirnfrost wrote:White-ra + TLO, this is already great Also, I´d like to know why there is a 1024 players bracket in EU instead of the 2048 players bracket in US? just curious.
Traditionally the EU bracket fills much smaller than the NA, and we likely aren't going to hit 1024 check-ins for this one so it's set at 1024.
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Sadly I'm NA, not EU, but should make for some good games.
I still think SC2 would benefit from at least SOME entry-fee based tournies a la poker. This is a 1024-man tourny with a $100 top prize (ok, also qualifying for a big money tourny, so this is an imperfect example, but this is similar to many tournies).
A small fee, like $10, would scare away the lower level "fun" players, but those games don't really get broadcast or watched heavily anyways because they're mostly ROFL-stomps. Why not host a few tight-field (say 128 man) $10 entry fee tournies? You immediately have a $1+k prize pool making you one of the bigger tournies out there.
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On January 27 2011 08:49 staxringold wrote:
Sadly I'm NA, not EU, but should make for some good games.
I still think SC2 would benefit from at least SOME entry-fee based tournies a la poker. This is a 1024-man tourny with a $100 top prize (ok, also qualifying for a big money tourny, so this is an imperfect example, but this is similar to many tournies).
A small fee, like $10, would scare away the lower level "fun" players, but those games don't really get broadcast or watched heavily anyways because they're mostly ROFL-stomps. Why not host a few tight-field (say 128 man) $10 entry fee tournies? You immediately have a $1+k prize pool making you one of the bigger tournies out there.
I believe Blizzard doesn't allow buy-in tournaments.
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On January 27 2011 08:59 Orome wrote:Show nested quote +On January 27 2011 08:49 staxringold wrote:
Sadly I'm NA, not EU, but should make for some good games.
I still think SC2 would benefit from at least SOME entry-fee based tournies a la poker. This is a 1024-man tourny with a $100 top prize (ok, also qualifying for a big money tourny, so this is an imperfect example, but this is similar to many tournies).
A small fee, like $10, would scare away the lower level "fun" players, but those games don't really get broadcast or watched heavily anyways because they're mostly ROFL-stomps. Why not host a few tight-field (say 128 man) $10 entry fee tournies? You immediately have a $1+k prize pool making you one of the bigger tournies out there. I believe Blizzard doesn't allow buy-in tournaments.
They do, you just have to have them OK it.
EDIT: which seems difficult
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I'm excited and will tune in. Hope an unknown manages to make it far. Love seeing new faces.
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On January 27 2011 08:49 staxringold wrote:
Sadly I'm NA, not EU, but should make for some good games.
I still think SC2 would benefit from at least SOME entry-fee based tournies a la poker. This is a 1024-man tourny with a $100 top prize (ok, also qualifying for a big money tourny, so this is an imperfect example, but this is similar to many tournies).
A small fee, like $10, would scare away the lower level "fun" players, but those games don't really get broadcast or watched heavily anyways because they're mostly ROFL-stomps. Why not host a few tight-field (say 128 man) $10 entry fee tournies? You immediately have a $1+k prize pool making you one of the bigger tournies out there.
I know where you are coming from, but what I love about TL Open is that it is OPEN to everyone. It's all about playing a tourney here yourself.
http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=186759
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Calgary25974 Posts
On January 27 2011 08:49 staxringold wrote:
Sadly I'm NA, not EU, but should make for some good games.
I still think SC2 would benefit from at least SOME entry-fee based tournies a la poker. This is a 1024-man tourny with a $100 top prize (ok, also qualifying for a big money tourny, so this is an imperfect example, but this is similar to many tournies).
A small fee, like $10, would scare away the lower level "fun" players, but those games don't really get broadcast or watched heavily anyways because they're mostly ROFL-stomps. Why not host a few tight-field (say 128 man) $10 entry fee tournies? You immediately have a $1+k prize pool making you one of the bigger tournies out there.
The real prize here is the TSL qualification. $100 is just a nice bonus.
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I agree with Chill, the amount of reputation earned through the qualification alone, that should be sufficient incentive to try and win.
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On January 28 2011 01:39 Chill wrote:Show nested quote +On January 27 2011 08:49 staxringold wrote:
Sadly I'm NA, not EU, but should make for some good games.
I still think SC2 would benefit from at least SOME entry-fee based tournies a la poker. This is a 1024-man tourny with a $100 top prize (ok, also qualifying for a big money tourny, so this is an imperfect example, but this is similar to many tournies).
A small fee, like $10, would scare away the lower level "fun" players, but those games don't really get broadcast or watched heavily anyways because they're mostly ROFL-stomps. Why not host a few tight-field (say 128 man) $10 entry fee tournies? You immediately have a $1+k prize pool making you one of the bigger tournies out there. The real prize here is the TSL qualification. $100 is just a nice bonus.
Also its great for the communtiy to be able to at least get a chance to play top level gamers, ive entered every TL Open(on NA server) just for the chance of losing to a gosu player. Theres no way in hell i would pay to get roflstomped. The bracket would be much smaller and the tournament would end much faster, i completely disagree with what u said kind sir
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Definitely agree regarding the prestige. It's what makes OSL so much better than MSL despite them being basically the same thing.
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On January 27 2011 08:33 Hirnfrost wrote:White-ra + TLO, this is already great Also, I´d like to know why there is a 1024 players bracket in EU instead of the 2048 players bracket in US? just curious.
and if they place high enough they have good changes of being in TSL3 they already have som nice points(TLO especialy)
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Go Predy, go Beastyqt..
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I have to say I'm very confused why some great players haven't even entered to tournament. I mean players like BratOK and Dimaga, There is others too but those two came to mind. I don't think they have ever entered the tournament after it went as TSL qualifier.
I'm sure there are a lot of people who have told them that this tournament is the only way to get in TSL so I'm just wondering why haven't they even tried. I'm sure they would love to have that TSL prize money / fame.
Also it's not like they are push overs, if they would get in TSL they have a real chance to win it.
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On January 29 2011 21:28 Piski wrote:
I have to say I'm very confused why some great players haven't even entered to tournament. I mean players like BratOK and Dimaga, There is others too but those two came to mind. I don't think they have ever entered the tournament after it went as TSL qualifier.
I'm sure there are a lot of people who have told them that this tournament is the only way to get in TSL so I'm just wondering why haven't they even tried. I'm sure they would love to have that TSL prize money / fame.
Also it's not like they are push overs, if they would get in TSL they have a real chance to win it.
Dimaga isn't allowed to participate in Teamliquid tournaments and Brat_OK registered for today's TLOpen.
But you are right, some top players are missing (like Demuslim and Morrow).
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On January 29 2011 21:59 vdale wrote:Show nested quote +On January 29 2011 21:28 Piski wrote:
I have to say I'm very confused why some great players haven't even entered to tournament. I mean players like BratOK and Dimaga, There is others too but those two came to mind. I don't think they have ever entered the tournament after it went as TSL qualifier.
I'm sure there are a lot of people who have told them that this tournament is the only way to get in TSL so I'm just wondering why haven't they even tried. I'm sure they would love to have that TSL prize money / fame.
Also it's not like they are push overs, if they would get in TSL they have a real chance to win it. Dimaga isn't allowed to participate in Teamliquid tournaments and Brat_OK registered for today's TLOpen. But you are right, some top players are missing (like Demuslim and Morrow).
Oh yea. I don't know how I forgot that. I even remember when it happened :D Now I even remember that Dimaga said he is looking forward to the next TSL as he can enter it.
Didn't notice BratOK. But I think it's his first TL and the point is still valid. A lot of good players not really even trying to get in TSL and not even just EU. I don't think IdrA have ever even tried to get in but then again I don't know if he is considered korean so he could be one of the invited.
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Only 5 zergs left to watch right now in the RO32 
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