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Tournament Roundup - Mar 1-14 2011
March 22nd, 2011 02:03 GMT
![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/staff/Hot_Bid/TourRound/tr_banner.png) Results for March 1 – March 14, 2011
Greetings and welcome to International Tournament Roundup! Sick of wading through countless threads, posts, and articles looking for recent SC2 tournament results? The TeamLiquid International Tournament Roundup is the one-stop shop for all of your tournament result needs, and it's coming to you twice each and every month.
It's never been a better time to be an international SC fan. Don't be fooled, the GSL is great, but there's a massive amount of talent outside of Korea. Foreign juggernauts are battling it out in epic games, and in epic tournaments, on a daily basis. After all, our boys have more than proven that they can compete.
Who's the current top dog outside of Korea?
Featured Events
(Mar. 4) Hazard LAN #32 Grand Tournament
This massive LAN event featured insane amounts of prize money, heaps of talented players, and hardly ANY coverage whatsoever.
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 5) IEM Season V World Championship
The Koreans are coming! Can the non-Korean players prove themselves against the Korean monsters for the World Championship, or will they have to wait for TSL3?
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 6) sc2tv.ru and FXOpen Invite Tourny #1
sc2tv.ru and FXOpen once again put on a great show with great players and prizes.
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 12) WTR1BE Tournament of Champions
This Michigan-based LAN featured an amazing prize pool, and subsequently attracted some monstrous players (and myself, who lost quite handily in the RO16 =P).
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 13) PAX East 2011 Showmatch Series
This epic event featured 4 of Liquid's very own participating in a mini-tournament.
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
Individual Events
(Mar. 4) Hyper Crew Masters Cup Invitational Qualifier #4
The final Hyper Crew Master's Cup qualifier.
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 5) Team Pure Invitational
This exciting little invitational slipped under the radar while attracting several top players.
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 6) CraftCup EU King of the Month: February
The February CraftCup winners converge to battle over the right to be called 'King'.
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 8) ESL US GO4SC2 Monthly Final #5
The NA server version of the GO4SC2 cup crowns its monthly champion for February.
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 10) ESL EU GO4SC2 Monthly Final #10
Europe's most lucrative regular cup puts on its always-competitive monthly final. Who was February's champ?
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 11) 4pl.de Close Combat Cup Final Tournament #23
After several Close Combat cups, a final tournament decides who snatches the crown, as well as nice a pile of cash.
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 11) Hyper Crew Masters Cup Invitational
The qualifications are over, who's taking home the final tournament?
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 13) SC2SEA Master's Cup
A fantastic cup specifically for those ranked very high on the SEA server.
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
Team Events
No major team events concluded during this period.
Showmatches
(Mar. 1-12) ROOTDestiny Showmatch Series
Team ROOT's new blood takes on several players in a set of $50 showmatches.
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 2) Hyper Crew Showmatch
Can the SC1 beast   KawaiiRice take out the SC2 beast in  Sheth?
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 4) Complexity's "The V" - Week 7
As the current champ  SjoW is at IEM,  CrunCher and PainUser attempt to clinch the right to challenge him upon his return.
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 10) Hyper Crew Showmatch
ROOT star  Drewbie takes on RaNgeD from NrS!
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 10) Ragequit.tv Showmatch
An amazing clash of Swedish giants. Top Zerg and strategic dynamo MorroW takes on the always-beastly NaNiwa!
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 11) Complexity's "The V" - Week 8
Back from IEM, the current champ SjoW has to face the hungry rising star from week 7's interim brawl.
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
Recurrent Cups
(Mar. 2) ESL EU GO4SC2 Cup #86
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 3) 4pl.de Close Combat Cup #21
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 4) Craft Cup EU #33
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 5) Dogsi's SEA Monthly Open #7
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 6) VG's Weekly #9
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 6) Vision Cup #8
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 6) ESL US GO4SC2 Cup #36
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 6) Zotac Cup #46
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 7) Gamecreds Cup #4
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 7) Competo Cup #30
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 8) NVGZone Weekly Cup
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 11) Craft Cup EU #34
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 13) Zotac Cup #47
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 13) ESL US GO4SC2 Cup #38
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 13) ESL EU GO4SC2 Cup #88
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 14) Competo Cup #31
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
(Mar. 14) Gamecreds Cup #5
+ Show Spoiler [Results] +
Total Prizemoney: ~43,880 USD (+ Prizes!)
Top Dog
There's a ton of powerhouses outside of Korea, but who's this edition's top dog? Let's take a look at which players have posted the most impressive results over the past 2 weeks.
Note: This isn't a prize-money or medals ranking, but instead based upon overall player performance.
+ Show Spoiler [Honorable Mentions] +![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/players/1753.jpg)  iNSoLeNCE !! Perhaps one of the most overlooked Protoss players around, iNSoLeNCE has shown excellent activity, and posted excellent results, in the past month or two. Additionally, he has taken down 1 gold and 3 silvers in the past two weeks. Mark my words, this player is one to keep your eye on. Total Prizewinnings: ~$2,050 USD ![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/players/1566.jpg)  DieStar !! This lesser known player proved himself in these past couple weeks by taking a Close Combat Cup, as well as earning the runner-up slot in 3 additional tournaments against very strong opponents. Total Prizewinnings: ~$100 USD ![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/players/1602.jpg)  mOOnGLaDe !! Despite his international inactivity due to his current stint in Korea, mOOnGLaDe managed to represent himself well by nearly defeating the Korean players at IEM, taking down 4th place, and the honor of best-performing non-Korean at the event. Total Prizewinnings: ~$2,500 USD
![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/common/bronze.png) Third
+ Show Spoiler [Third] +![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/players/1609.jpg) LaLuSh !! This player took down two HUGE golds in these past two weeks. First winning the massive Hazard LAN 1st place prize, he followed up with a solid Close Combat Final Tournament victory over impressive opponents in fellow contenders iNSoLeNCE and GoOdy. Total Prizewinnings: ~$2,950
![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/common/silver.png) Runner-Up
+ Show Spoiler [Runner-Up] +![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/players/1693.jpg)  Kas !! He's everywhere. Since his TSL3 qualification, his name has become more and more common around the international scene, and for good reason. This past two weeks he managed to become the GO4SC2 February champion, snag 2nd at CraftCup #33, 1st at CraftCup #34, 2nd at Gamecreds Cup #5, and 3rd at the sc2tv.ru/FXOpen Invite Tourny. With such activity and results, Kas is certainly gearing up for an insanely epic clash with HayprO in TSL3's opening round. Total Prizewinnings: ~$900
![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/common/gold.png) Top Dog
+ Show Spoiler [The Top Dog] +![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/players/1221.jpg) GoOdy !! The epitome of an active player. Every week his name is constantly strewn about as he participates in tons of cups and tournaments. While he isn't often regarded as the best of the best, he certainly turned a few heads with his recent performances. This past two weeks, he has taken down an amazing 5 medals, 3 of which are shining gold. CraftCup February Champion, Gamecreds Cup #5 winner, GO4SC2 Cup #88 winner, sc2tv.ru/FXOpen Invite Tourny Runner-up, and 3rd place winner at the Close Combat Final Tournament are all titles this man has earned in just 2 weeks time. Through this myriad of awesome finishes, beating out players like Kas and DIMAGA, GoOdy has earned the honor of being deemed this edition's top dog! Watch out ![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/images/flags2/kr.png) NesTea, you might just drop a game in the opening round of TSL3. Total Prizewinnings: ~$970
Medal Podium
Note: only players with multiple podium appearances are included.
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So much money just for E-Sports.
Yay for spreading influences.
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Goody Fighting!
He is a nice guy and has got a lot of improvements he can do in his game. This is just the beginning of the "Panzer General"
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I'm a big fan of Goody's style and it's good that he's doing so well in tournaments! Keep up the good work!
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This is an awesome write up... Europe is really making moves with a constant stream of high quality big prize tournies.... Lalush seems to be beasting right now
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Thanks a ton for these recaps! I'm glad to see Lalush is doing good.
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No team events? GCPL ... SGL ... wut
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On March 22 2011 11:16 Xeris wrote:
No team events? GCPL ... SGL ... wut
Did they conclude in the time period? Will probably be in the next one.
Nice round up 
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On March 22 2011 11:16 Xeris wrote:
No team events? GCPL ... SGL ... wut
both of those concluded after 14th.
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Wow this must've taken a ton of work. Much appreciated!
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Hope goody makes the NASL so we can see even more of his prolific play
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Never paid much to these write-ups and it looks like I've been missing out. Will definitely not make that mistake anymore, this is too amazing to skip.
Great work! Thanks!
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The king sitting at 1st place - exactly where he belongs
awesome write up. Its always nice to read those and catch up with all the tourneys i could not watch
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Awesome!! The community is so active!
Makes me proud ^^
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The amount of money being pumped into this game just astounds me.
People used to sign up by the dozens for $100 in BW, but now there's so much money it's hard to even keep up...
Amazing ~_~!;;
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United States22883 Posts
Thank you so much for continuing to do these. They make everything so much easier for all of us.
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Wow, this is so convenient! Thank you!
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Hooooly fuck I've been waiting for this kind of post for a long ass time. thank you so much.
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Lalush won maxlan this weekend. I was there how he kicked ass.. +2000euro for him this month
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I love that picture of Jinro holding the huge check, something about the face he's making makes it so memorable.
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wtf how are zergs winning tournaments? I am so confused...
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Man Lalush + Goody are dominating!
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too bad that the cyborg cup isn't able to do a proper history. anyways awesome write up and incredibly good work! Goody seems to so consistent aswell as kas.
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Calgary25980 Posts
I can't even fathom how you kept track of all this stuff. Wow.
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Bravo, Bravo!
This is an amazing idea. I hope you can keep it up!
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Amsing job by the TL staff, keeping track on all of these !
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On March 22 2011 12:35 Chill wrote:
I can't even fathom how you kept track of all this stuff. Wow.
It's not that hard. Everything is on the TL Calendar and if you follow the cups regularly it's easy to remember what day they are all on.
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Wow, i've missed so many tournaments.  Looks like I have some VODS to catch up on.
Goody definitely caught me by surprise. Never heard of him and he seems to be dominating a bunch of these tournaments.
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"Panzer general" is right, Goody the solo mech terran. I loved that game and His play style
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On March 22 2011 12:28 Finrod1 wrote:
too bad that the cyborg cup isn't able to do a proper history.
I'm with you. I've been suggesting to various organizations to keep more specific records and report results more thoroughly (date, winners, prizepool), so hopefully I'll be able to include even more in future editions.
If someone feels that a tournament or cup should have been covered, but it hasn't been, that's likely the culprit. Other reasons include lack of significant prize pool, which varies depending on tournament type.
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On March 22 2011 12:35 Chill wrote:
I can't even fathom how you kept track of all this stuff. Wow.
It's not too bad. It's a combination of the tournaments thread, TLPD, Liquipedia, and the sites that host the events.
That being said, yes it's a beast.
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If I'm not mistaken BratOK won an ESL Sennheiser Cup (100 Euro) last week as well. Well two weeks, on a Saturday.
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People keep saying zerg is underpowered but they have the best tourny results yet again. Seems like the amount of tournaments is steadily increasing. I hope it gets to the point where i can just go to TL whenever and have some high level play to watch.
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On March 22 2011 12:49 GenoZStriker wrote:
If I'm not mistaken BratOK won an ESL Sennheiser Cup (100 Euro) last week as well. Well two weeks, on a Saturday.
Sennheiser Cup will be covered in future editions. There were some results reporting issues that have since been resolved.
Thanks much.
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Looks like a relatively new segment, I missed the first one.
I hope these Tournament Roundups continue, great to read about everything that's happening around the world.
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Lalush looks like such a hunk *Swoon*
... Wait a second.
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Good post to find tournaments to play/watch. Lots of EU tournaments.
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Where might one spend these TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP dollars?  Thanks for the compilation, its cool to see things side by side
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so sick how much money is available
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On March 22 2011 16:36 KOFgokuon wrote:
so sick how much money is available
Yeah it's awesome.
We had a prize winnings leaderboard before Christmas. Is there an updated version somwhere?
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Panzergeneral! Looked into some of his games lately and it seems he upped his mechanics. :D
Btw. TLO/Jinro getting a bronze medal for placing third in a tournament with just 4 people...? <.<
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Nice, it's really hard to keep track of everything since there's so much going on. This gives a good overview.
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there is more and more zerg at the top.
a good sign i guess.
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On March 22 2011 17:26 JustPassingBy wrote:
Panzergeneral! Looked into some of his games lately and it seems he upped his mechanics. :D
Btw. TLO/Jinro getting a bronze medal for placing third in a tournament with just 4 people...? <.<
Medals in showmatches and similar things like that aren't counted toward the final medal count, they're just there to show the participants for informational/organizational purposes.
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Awesome post. I would've liked to have seen Jinro winning more. He's still my inspiration for Terran. And I'm still routing for him. Though if he ever sees this a word of advice: Try growing a Santa Clause beard, it's an incredible source of talent.
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Yay GoOdy! Always in the monthly top3!
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For the Dogsi's SEA Monthly, Jesse's info is: ![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/tsld/images/flags/au.png)  aLtKinGJessE
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On March 22 2011 12:00 ruiyang wrote:
Lalush won maxlan this weekend. I was there how he kicked ass.. +2000euro for him this month
Ye Lalush would have been #1 if Maxlan was on this list aswell. Maxlan had a pretty nice prizepool:
1. LaLush - €2 000 + Hardware
2. Stephano - €1 000 + Hardware
3. DieStar - €500 + Hardware
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i love those recaps. they help sooo much. keep them coming.
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On March 22 2011 11:42 KawaiiRice wrote:
The amount of money being pumped into this game just astounds me.
People used to sign up by the dozens for $100 in BW, but now there's so much money it's hard to even keep up...
Amazing ~_~!;;
Yeah, lots of tournements and even more prizemoney involved. But what amazes even more is that not only players can really start earning money by playing starcraft; in our days it's also possible for casters, eventmanagers and other people to make money with SC 2.
Last fall german caster HomerJ announced that he will try make a business out of his passion and at first I couldn't believe it. And... seems to work out even in country like Germany.
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Dominican Republic913 Posts
thank for this is very usefull
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Just want to give big kudos to the guys putting all this info together and making it easy to sort through. Awesome job! Keep it up!
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GOGOOODY!!! go 3-0 nestea :D:D
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lol cruncher beat sjow T_T
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I just happened to catch goody on a tournament stream a few days and boy has he gotten better. He actually looked incredibly scary as opposed to somewhat gimmicky (not sure if it's the right word) before.
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Aweseome idea.
This makes it easier to follow all this events and also easier to follow the development of the foreign scene.
Thumbs up TL
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Crazy amount of information. I tried to do something similar a few years ago and I know how much time it takes. Huge props and thanks to you for doing this.
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goody's mech is incredible, he is one terran who isnt scared to play outside of the box no matter what that takes
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Incredible work, thanks
I have a feeling that Goody will defend his first place for the next roundup winning Sennheiser Cup+Zotac Cup this weekend :D
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On March 22 2011 11:42 KawaiiRice wrote:
The amount of money being pumped into this game just astounds me.
People used to sign up by the dozens for $100 in BW, but now there's so much money it's hard to even keep up...
Amazing ~_~!;;
Seriously.
Giving out $44,000 in 2 weeks time that did not have any of the true heavy hitters... damn. SC2 just continues to grow and grow!
So awesome to watch and be right in the middle of it here on TL. :D
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Always looking forward to this write-up. Great stuff. Thanks
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hmm there are obviously so much more events, but very nice roundup 
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This writeup is crazy, seriously. Some ESPN quality right there!
I love the quote about goody, though i dont remember 100% how it went.
"Goody never attacks, he just keeps on taking bases. The opponent will go crazy while he is perfectly comfortable playing two hour games"
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For what its worth there was also a PAX tourney with Pokebunny beating ThisIsJimmy in the final (casted by Day9+husky+sotg crew) but I don't think there's VoDs or anything. He won a bunch of computer components but no one even knew there was a prize until later.
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On March 22 2011 22:52 nam nam wrote:
I just happened to catch goody on a tournament stream a few days and boy has he gotten better. He actually looked incredibly scary as opposed to somewhat gimmicky (not sure if it's the right word) before.
He actually is and was the epitome of nongimmickyness .
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Anyone else looking at the bottom of their TSL3 Ro32 bracket and starting to worry a little bit? I have NesTea going for a couple rounds, but I would kind of rather see GoOdy hulk smash. . .
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On March 23 2011 05:26 PantsB wrote:
For what its worth there was also a PAX tourney with Pokebunny beating ThisIsJimmy in the final (casted by Day9+husky+sotg crew) but I don't think there's VoDs or anything. He won a bunch of computer components but no one even knew there was a prize until later.
On March 23 2011 03:23 m0s1n0 wrote:hmm there are obviously so much more events, but very nice roundup
Unfortunately, I can't cover tournaments in which the tournament organizers themselves don't cover. There are many cups and tournaments which fail to report results, dates, or prizemoney distribution. Events not included were either improperly managed, failed to report results, or didn't have a significant prize pool (This varies dependant on tournament type). If you feel I've genuinely missed something, go ahead and shoot me a PM, but chances are it wasn't included for one of the reasons I just listed.
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Thank you for this. I've been wanting these kind of news posts and now it seems like you are going to update them on a regular basis. Thank you, thank you.
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