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[Cancelled] Ultimate Barcraft: Details!
October 13th, 2011 17:28 GMT
Ultimate BarCraft Cancelled
As you may know, TL was one of the sponsors of the Ultimate BarCraft event this weekend at Blizzcon. Unfortunately, today the organizers informed us that due to sponsor and venue complications, Ultimate BarCraft will be cancelled and they will be refunding all donations.
Our apologies to everyone who was looking forward to the event. We are as disappointed as you at the news of its cancellation but it appears nothing can be done at this point to save it.
For those still looking to meet up, there is a GSL Finals viewing party followed by a Live On Three episode at the "Friday Night BarCraft" event on Friday night (8:30 pm) at the Hilton. We'd encourage anyone who isn't attending the final live to head over there.
+ Show Spoiler [Old Announcement] +Going to Blizzcon this year? Join us on Saturday October 22nd starting at 8pm (PT) for a massive community event – Ultimate Barcraft! Not going to Blizzcon? Join us on the live stream! In previous years, Teamliquid has run community meet ups that have rapidly grown in size, leading up to last years event which was visited by over 2500 people. This year, we go bigger! Teamliquid is proud to sponsor the Barcraft movement and to announce new details for the 2011 event. Location: Mariott Hotel - Platinum Ballroom (directly opposite Anaheim Convention Center) Map: + Show Spoiler +Bar: 3 cash bars and VIP area/bar (21+) 2000 PDT: Doors Open as Blizzcon wraps up 2200 PDT: Broadcast Begins Emcee: Zach "Diggity" Smitth
Special Guests/Player Signings
Joseph 'Liquid`Ret' de Kroon
Tyler "Liquid`Tyler" Wasieleski
Shawn 'Liquid`Sheth' Simon
Park 'coL.MVPDongRaeGu' Soo Ho
Johan 'coL.NaNiwa' Lucchesi
Lim 'IM.NesTea' Jae Duk
Jung 'IM.MVP' Jong Hyun
Aleksey 'TT.White-Ra' Krupnyk
Ryoo 'dignitas.SeleCT' Kyung Hyun
Steven 'QxG.Destiny' Bonnell II
and more!
Live Panels
“Leaders of the Industry”
Moderated by: James "Kennigit" Lampkin
A discussion with some of Starcraft 2 progaming's most experienced leaders. Topics include their experience in the past year, lessons learned, and the future of their organizations.
Confirmed Panel:
Michal “Carmac” Blicharz - Director of Progaming, Electronic Sports League (ESL)
David Ting – General Manager, IGN Proleague
Russell Pfister – CEO, North American Starleague (NASL)
Ken “HotBid” Chen – COO, Teamliquid.net
Duncan Donovan – VP of Marketing, Curse Gaming
We are currently talking to MLG and GomTV about representation on the panel
“The Teams Speak”
Moderated by: Andre "Gretorp" Hengchua
This panel will give fans a chance to find out what is happening with their favorite teams. There will be Q&A taken from teamliquid.net forums, reddit, and the audience. Look forward to some major announcements!
Confirmed Panel:
Victor “Nazgul” Goossens – Founder & CEO - Liquid` and Teamliquid.net
Jason “1” Lake – Founder & CEO - Complexity Gaming
Michael “Odee” O'Dell – Managing Director/Team Manager, Team Dignitas
Mark “Cinergy” Ferraz – Founder, Quantic Gaming
Kang Dong-hoon - Founder & Manager, Incredible Miracle
“Player Panel”
Will feature top players from all over the world for a Q&A session.
We are very excited to bring such an amazing group of people together to celebrate the industry we all love. Please help us spread the word across the internet - all are welcome to attend! If you are looking for a great place to spend your final hours in Anaheim after Blizzcon, make sure it's at Ultimate Barcraft! If you are a member of the press or gaming organization who would like to join us for this fantastic event, please contact events@teamliquid.net
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This is amazing!
gunna tune into the stream for sure
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Wow. Those panels. Cannot wait to tune in.
Thats 10 pm est though? Don't think the time converter is used.
In that case, I hope there'll be vods.
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Sounds great, hope VODs are swift!
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woooooooow
this is going to be awesome
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Holy shit this looks great. Wish I could go!
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This sounds pretty epic, I will be tuning in on the stream most likely.
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Time to take pictures again, last year's was already really good looking forward to this one.
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Incredible lineups 
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How will Anaheim so much ESPORTS?!
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if only... 
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On October 14 2011 02:32 Senx wrote:
Wow. Those panels. Cannot wait to tune in.
Thats 10 pm est though? Don't think the time converter is used.
In that case, I hope there'll be vods.
It should be safe to assume that it's Sunday, Oct 23 5:00am GMT (GMT+00:00). The event is being held in that timezone and the other information is in PDT.
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o_o
Congratulations to everyone who can go there :D
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I'll be needing massive ammounts of coffee to handle this + blizzcon, from europe
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oh man, 5 screen setup again here for every stream :s
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Oh wow this is going to be better than all the past TL meet ups I'm so excited!!!
Anaheim knows how do to eSports.
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its Russell Pfister with 2 L 
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sounds incredible. i wish i could go
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Pretty epic!
If at all possible, please somebody upload VODs of this though, 8:00 am is pretty early o.O
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I WANT TO MEET NESTEA AND ASK HIM FOR THE HAXS. damn its on the other side of the country =(
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Omg hotbid's name rhymes =(
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Incredible Miracle coach is going to speak?
OMG
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Holy shit! Most ridiculous barcraft ever. Those panels are simply amazing. Not sure how panels really work in the middle of a barcraft, but I'm sure it'll work out.
Excited to see this on the stream!
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Platinum Ballroom ?? Are you sure it is not Grand Master Ballroom?
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sweet, really hope it is awesome and raises the bar ^^
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OMFG IMNESTEA!!! Too bad I'm under 21 or I would totally go ]:
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will definitely tune into the stream! Looks incredible. Just sucks that there is no way for me to attend in person, since plane tickets from Finland to US are a little costly...
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This sounds amazing, I will be tuning in with beer in hand!
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On October 14 2011 02:58 Flowjo wrote:
OMFG IMNESTEA!!! Too bad I'm under 21 or I would totally go ]:
anyone under 21 can go I think, just the bar area is 21+ (VIP/bar area)
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Damn it, I'm under 21. Why is it both a VIP and bar area .
I'm still really stoked to attend though.
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What happens in the VIP area... ^^
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Aw man, if only I didn't live in the wrong side of the equator ...
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If only I didn't live on the other side of a large body of water, sounds like an insane event.
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Oh god..
Looks like up going to be pullin an all nighter to watch this. Congrats on getting it all running, it promises to be amazing, we'll see how it all turns out :D
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"Hmm, whats this, some sort of mega barcraft.. *click*... Oh lookie here.. lets see.. players?.. Ooh.. Nice.. NesTea... ..... O__O NESTEA?.. FREAKIN NESTEA?!!!" <-- this was me 1 minute ago..
Holy smokes! If I was anywhere in America at ALL I would so freakin go!! This looks soooooo sweeeeet!!
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So going to this. can't believe you got the IM coach to be in the panel, that'll be sick!
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MVP and Nestea forgetting their respectives in Korea ---> being paired up with college chicks(with some help from HotBid ofc)----> worlds best StarCraft II players + swagger= Win/0
Hoping for some sweet moments from the bar :D
Everyone who lives close to this, go!!!!! (for all us europeans </3)
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Nice, loving the live panels and the people that are going to be on them :D
Go Hot_Bid!
iNcontrol has to be on the player panel right!?
Whats the capacity on the venue btw?
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On October 14 2011 03:24 SenorChang wrote:
Nice, loving the live panels and the people that are going to be on them :D
Go Hot_Bid!
iNcontrol has to be on the player panel right!?
Whats the capacity on the venue btw?
The list only reflects who we have confirmed. I hope that other players and teams will be in attendance. As always-- anyone wishing to volunteer, participate, or just seeking further information can email events@teamliquid.net.
I talked to the hotel today and we are taking extra precautions to make sure that we will be able to handle if this party exceeds our expected attendance projections.
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Nestea!
MVP!
DongRaeGu!
I am jealous! Wish I can go!
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Do you need a blizz con ticket to go to the barcraft?
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Really excited that the IM coach is on the panel. He seems like a really intelligent guy. I'm curious if he will reveal some of his plans regarding foreign competion.
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Sounds awesome, but 21+ means that I couldn't go...even if I was there.
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On October 14 2011 03:34 hewley wrote:
Really excited that the IM coach is on the panel. He seems like a really intelligent guy. I'm curious if he will reveal some of his plans regarding foreign competion.
Or maybe he'll reveal his secret strategies for losing the GSTL
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Nobody asked me to be on the team panel T__T so sad ~~
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On October 14 2011 03:36 DystopiaX wrote:
Sounds awesome, but 21+ means that I couldn't go...even if I was there.
All ages to attend. 21+ to drink.
On October 14 2011 03:33 Seki Santoku wrote:
Do you need a blizz con ticket to go to the barcraft?
No-- you only have to be a fan of ESPORTS!
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This is so sick. So sick.
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On October 14 2011 03:39 Xeris wrote:
Nobody asked me to be on the team panel T__T so sad ~~
Someone took your seat on the panel, it seems.
+ Show Spoiler + OHhoohohohoho <3 Xeris...come back to DC sometime, nub
I regret not taking time off to go to Blizzcon, now, the panels look sickkkk
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1)Get nestea drunk
2)Record it
3)Post on youtube
4) Profit
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Are all ages allowed inside? I can u derstand not purchasing but is the ballroom open to anyone?
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On October 14 2011 03:39 Xeris wrote:
Nobody asked me to be on the team panel T__T so sad ~~
This is just the confirmed list of of attendees. Most of the panel stuff was set up months ago at MLG Anaheim, but we have been adding people as they inform us of their desire to participate.
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Holy Check! I should be able to make it at least for part.
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On October 14 2011 03:32 Ibsen wrote:Show nested quote +On October 14 2011 03:24 SenorChang wrote:
Nice, loving the live panels and the people that are going to be on them :D
Go Hot_Bid!
iNcontrol has to be on the player panel right!?
Whats the capacity on the venue btw? The list only reflects who we have confirmed. I hope that other players and teams will be in attendance. As always-- anyone wishing to volunteer, participate, or just seeking further information can email events@teamliquid.net. I talked to the hotel today and we are taking extra precautions to make sure that we will be able to handle if this party exceeds our expected attendance projections.
Thanks for helping with this again Ibsen, you did a great job last year too! ;]
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so.... its cool but will we see players playing sc2? There was no word about that in the thread.
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On October 14 2011 04:01 Corsica wrote:
so.... its cool but will we see players playing sc2? There was no word about that in the thread.
Yes, but if that is all you care about then this event may not be what you are looking for. You get to see top players play Starcraft every day. That is all we usually get to see. This is about us coming together as a community.
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Ultimate Barcraft? More like Ulimate Everything. If you have no desire to be there, you aren't a SC2 fan.
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On October 14 2011 04:40 AnachronisticAnarchy wrote:
Ultimate Barcraft? More like Ulimate Everything. If you have no desire to be there, you aren't a SC2 fan.
I hope this helps answer the question of, "Why would I watch this from home?"
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Is this going to be streamed or is it going to be at least recorded? I want to really watch the part about the teams and industry leaders.
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On October 14 2011 04:53 MonkSEA wrote:
Is this going to be streamed or is it going to be at least recorded? I want to really watch the part about the teams and industry leaders.
Yes this will be streamed. You won't want to miss this 
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i hope the leagues managers talk with blizzard about LAN.
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Shit this is awesome. Will the content released be putup on youtube? (I wanna watch this at school)
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Sure sounds like ultimate barcraft to me; I wish I could go. ESPORTS avalanche incoming
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On October 14 2011 04:59 Bswhunter wrote:
Shit this is awesome. Will the content released be putup on youtube? (I wanna watch this at school)
Great question. We don't have a stream sponsor currently, so we are unsure where this content will be. We just know that there will be content.
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I seriously need to consider going to bcon now that it's having all these amazing sc2 events...kicking myself atm. : /
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Omg Nestea is going to be there !!! Sooooooo Jelly
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Man, I'm going to be exausted this year. After a long day at Blizzcon, going to more stuff? Hell yeah.
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Will this be featured on an Blizzcon stream (and therefor i need premium) or will it be a separate, free stream?
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We've come a long way since 2009 
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Should have some sc2 shows after nestea and mvp got drunk..
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Wait... Destiny is officially part of QxG now?
"Steven 'QxG.Destiny' Bonnell II"
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Is there possibility of a blizzard rep from the e-sports department? I saw it said you guys are speaking to reps from MLG and GomTV but what about blizzard?
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OMG, I just came.
DO WANT .. THIS... NAU
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On October 14 2011 05:22 Scereye wrote:
Will this be featured on an Blizzcon stream (and therefor i need premium) or will it be a separate, free stream?
Separate free stream.
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Seriously can't wait to go to this :D
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On October 14 2011 05:42 kellymilkies wrote:
Seriously can't wait to go to this :D
So you are coming? Great!
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The 'TeamSpeak'
I SEE WAT U DID THERE :-j
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Omgosh I want to go so badly but I am not going to Blizzcon =(((((
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Wow sounds too fun ~ gluck have fun to all who go
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So what about a blizzard rep? Don't they have an e-sports dept.?
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Is it wrong that i read "Special Guests/Player Signings" as "special guest players singing?"
Other than that looking forward to the panel, the last one at IPL was awesome.
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On October 14 2011 06:09 mishimaBeef wrote:
So what about a blizzard rep? Don't they have an e-sports dept.?
Yeah, what about that Rob Simpson guy?
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On October 14 2011 06:29 PlosionCornu wrote:Show nested quote +On October 14 2011 06:09 mishimaBeef wrote:
So what about a blizzard rep? Don't they have an e-sports dept.? Yeah, what about that Rob Simpson guy?
I'd take him in a heartbeat.
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Wow, Nestea and MVP will be there! Amazing.
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The amount of high-profile people showing up...that really is Ultimate Barcraft 
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the leaders of the industry panel should be really interesting
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Wow this sounds amazing!
Especially looking forward to the "leaders of the industry"-pannel!
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This sounds mind blowingly good.
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Omg are you serious? Damn.... cant wait to watch!
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This honestly sounds better then blizzcon. TLcon?
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Awwwww Yeahhh Hotbid on a panel
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I'm not even attending Blizzcon but it might be worth the drive down to SoCal for this.
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Holy shit, this is going to be amazing. Hope there are VODs.
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im not gonna be there but for me this looks more exciting than blizzcon
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This is quite amazing. Notably so, in fact.
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Ok, so you're telling me this is pretty much the most awesome thing to grace this earth since Adventure Time?
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Wow! that is one heck of a get together! How legit! Barcraft is such a great thing for esports and I am so happy liquid supports it the way it does.
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how's parking? is it 12 dollars like the convention center?
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Cant wait to take a picture with Nestea :D
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Will the speakers be drunk? That's the only plausible improvement I can suggest for the event.
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I'm going to be there for sure. If anyone in SD needs a ride up maybe we can care pool or something. Send me a PM if you want to.
I can't wait to get some autographs!!!
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Oh the woes of schooling East coast
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kind of confused. Who will be streaming this event? Blizzard? Diggity? TL?
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On October 14 2011 09:27 onedayclose wrote:
kind of confused. Who will be streaming this event? Blizzard? Diggity? TL?
Well because it is not a blizzard event. I'm thinking that it will not be streamed by Blizzard and because Liquid is promoting it so much and all they're players will be there, I think it will be on the liquid streams. Liquid also has the means of capturing the whole thing. (Or I think they do- diggy is only one person.)
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Kennigit
Canada19447 Posts
More details on the stream etc will be released closure to the event.
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Sigh.... Sometimes living in the US doesn't sound that bad.
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On October 14 2011 10:04 Sjokola wrote:
Sigh.... Sometimes living in the US doesn't sound that bad.
I hear you.
We never get events like this is Canada.
I wish I could go! I wanna meet so many of those players!
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Holycrap, WILL WATCH THIS SHIT GO DOWN! (with matching drinks here at home)
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This is such a teamliquid thing to do.
I will definitely watch and wish I was there.
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Kennigit! This is awesome
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What if I live in Anaheim but I can't go to blizzcon can i still go to this?
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wut the eff. This is heartbreakingly cool. So damn angry grad school hates me, else wise I would have had to go to Anaheim come hell or high water.
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sc2 is getting more and more awesome. everyday.
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So wish i lived in the US so i could attend this. Will be tuning in on sunday morning to watch on the stream though for sure! Such a cool idea. Big Ups to the community :D
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Australia8532 Posts
Man i am so jealous!
Can someone PLEASE get IMMvp's signature! Scan and upload so i can put it in the fanclub!!! <3
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enough reason to go to california
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TL *respect* honestly guys, you work too hard XD! Now, just waiting on SC2 Team icons!!!
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On October 14 2011 12:29 bkrow wrote:
Man i am so jealous!
Can someone PLEASE get IMMvp's signature! Scan and upload so i can put it in the fanclub!!! <3
I have it. I can scan it and send it to you if you want, but I wrote "MVP" above the signature.
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Don't call it barcraft. Call it drunkcraft. I want the Montreal Barcraft for MLG Orlando to be the biggest barcraft damnit! :D
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Sick... I wish I lived in America
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China3334 Posts
This is truly professional, look at those founders, directors, managers, CEOs and COOs (Hotbid, COO, seriously?)
Unfortunately I will be in NY next weekend, wish I could join you guys next year at Anaheim.
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I'm gonna be there fuck yeahhhhhhhhhhhhh
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I cannot wait for this.
See you guys there!
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Looks very informative, I'll definitely have to tune in for this.
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On October 14 2011 11:13 thisisnotsafe wrote:
What if I live in Anaheim but I can't go to blizzcon can i still go to this?
Yes. Everybody is welcome. No need to show a Blizzcon ticket or something like that.
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sooooo jelly! wish you guys a splendid time!
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film every second of every panel!
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Zurich15355 Posts
I am just remembering the TL Meetup Blizzcon 2008: 20 drunk people crammed into a sticky hotel room with a 15" Laptop and terrible sound playing the OSL finals.
We have come a long way indeed.
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so far away ....
what an amazing event
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Did they spell Diggity's name wrong? Or is Smitth supposed to have two t's?
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Germany332 Posts
Actually I'm wondering why DRG is there, he doesn't play at Blizzcon nor is is he participant of GSL final. Does he stay the week after IEM NY with some complexity guys?
On the other hand, I'm expecting some announcements by Quantic Gaming, seems to be the right time and place to do so...
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On October 14 2011 20:08 zatic wrote:
I am just remembering the TL Meetup Blizzcon 2008: 20 drunk people crammed into a sticky hotel room with a 15" Laptop and terrible sound playing the OSL finals.
We have come a long way indeed.
The year CJ Entus showed up to the 2009 meetup, I think that it couldn't get any bigger.
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I am there. With Stuff. To be SIGNED while nerdgasming uncontrollably.
I also want to buy some drinks. :D
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Awesome panel....................
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It would be so awsome to go to BlizzCon just once in my gaming lifetime, sadly I'm just not made of money.
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This is so cool and all but I really think this ruins what TL is all about. This doesn't include the community at all. This is a fun event now for only people who are 21. The first Tl meetup I went to I had a blast. I met tons of mods and people like CharlieMurphy. This just simply isnt the same thing. This shouldn't replace the meetup, but could suppliment it.
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On October 15 2011 17:30 lightrise wrote:
This is so cool and all but I really think this ruins what TL is all about. This doesn't include the community at all. This is a fun event now for only people who are 21. The first Tl meetup I went to I had a blast. I met tons of mods and people like CharlieMurphy. This just simply isnt the same thing. This shouldn't replace the meetup, but could suppliment it.
It's been posted multiple times already that the event is ALL AGES.
+ It's going to be streamed
There are also bars there for people 21+ to get drinks.
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On October 14 2011 20:08 zatic wrote:
I am just remembering the TL Meetup Blizzcon 2008: 20 drunk people crammed into a sticky hotel room with a 15" Laptop and terrible sound playing the OSL finals.
We have come a long way indeed.
Hey hey hey, but korean bw pros came... didn't savior make it out to the TL Meetup Blizzcon either 2008 or 2009?
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awesome! Me and my friends will be sure to stop by when blizzcon is over!
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holy shit!!! Whyyyy I can't go to blizzcooooon !!! :'(
Someday I will go to the ultimate barcraft :D.
I hope my friend from the webpage goes to the barcraft :D
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Can't wait!! And yes it's still free right and I don't have to be a Blizzcon attendee?
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Dude, I'm 19 Years Old, can I go in the barcraft without getting alcoholic beverages?
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On October 16 2011 15:02 DemonSwaP wrote:
Dude, I'm 19 Years Old, can I go in the barcraft without getting alcoholic beverages?
yes, the event is all ages. Just read around a bit and you can probably figure it out.
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The only thing I really want out of this is to kick back and have a beer with White-Ra. That would literally make my entire life lol
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I am sooo excited to get riproaring drunk with fellow nerds.
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will so be going to this after i watch the GSL live
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This is not what I was talking about. Im saying some people pre gamed and went to the event just to hang out. It wasnt 4000 people in a room watching panels and stuff. It was having fun and meeting people who loved starcraft. I understand its open to all ages but the event still isnt the same thing. Lots of people will be migrated to the bar to drink and the other half will be watching these panels. It just seems like its very forced. Feels like an extension of blizzcon
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How much does it cost to get in ? Or is it free ?
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On October 17 2011 04:45 -RamPaGe- wrote:
How much does it cost to get in ? Or is it free ?
Its free. Show up and have a great time!
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On October 17 2011 04:55 Anoint wrote:Show nested quote +On October 17 2011 04:45 -RamPaGe- wrote:
How much does it cost to get in ? Or is it free ? Its free. Show up and have a great time!
Open Bar?! lolol
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I thought there was supposed to be an Inside the State of the Game. No?
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I'll be driving up from SD just for this! It's probably the closest thing to Blizzcon I can get this year since I missed out on tickets.
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Imo, EVERYONE in California should go to this!!!!!
I'll be rep'ing a full Horde attire though since I don't have any SC2 clothes
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Baltimore, USA22258 Posts
Lucky west coasters.
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On October 17 2011 14:33 Chargelot wrote:
I thought there was supposed to be an Inside the State of the Game. No?
There was overwhelming demand for more player interaction. Given the importance of some of the announcements, we couldn't pull the industry or team segments. That meant we had to lose the pillars segment to make room.
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On October 17 2011 15:57 xodus88 wrote:Imo, EVERYONE in California should go to this!!!!! I'll be rep'ing a full Horde attire though since I don't have any SC2 clothes
I rep'd a Horde shirt on stage at last year's TL meet up!
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what? O.O
what a guestlist :O
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On October 17 2011 22:29 CuLane wrote:Show nested quote +On October 17 2011 15:57 xodus88 wrote:Imo, EVERYONE in California should go to this!!!!! I'll be rep'ing a full Horde attire though since I don't have any SC2 clothes I rep'd a Horde shirt on stage at last year's TL meet up!
I'm going to be wearing a Horde Shirt, Beanie, and Sweater, plus I have a Horde Wallet heh :D
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thank god for live stream! "The Teams Speak" panel looks godly!
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wondering if wearing my dignitas hoodie will be as awkward as it was at MLG Anaheim... hrm.
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Sounds amazing. I'm gonna blow off work and tune in for sure!
Wonder why no Sir Scoots for EG?
Love hearing Jason Lake interviews tho, that guy is da bomb!
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hopefully all the people can get in no lines or anything .. i am so gonna come here before i go home to the philippines this oct.26 i dont have friends so im gonna go alone
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Really looking forward to this
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cant wait to show up to this after GSL going to be insane!!
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I'm kind of glad I'm not going to Blizzcon... With all the awesome after-parties / meet-up's across WoW / SC2 communities, I don't think my liver would survive to retell the tale.
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i may not make it too blizzcon but i won't miss this ;0
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omg that sounds fantastic. Really wish I was in America and lived close by... would be there in a heartbeat!!!
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Im so jealous its insane, why can't i live in the US close to blizzcon T_T; congrats to all people going, will probably be the coolest thing ever
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Don't worry, those of us lucky enough to be able to go will make sure to have fun for all those who aren't able to be there ^.^
I will be taking requests on the different drinks I should have for those who can't go :D
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Do you necessarily need a ticket/pass for Blizzcon to attend this?
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Hope to see you all there, can't wait, two more days! This is my first Blizzcon, is there anything I should expect or be weary of? Cheers all.
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yea looped same thing here, if anybody has been to blizzcon before please give us some tips so we can be prepared
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On October 19 2011 19:37 Draxious wrote:
yea looped same thing here, if anybody has been to blizzcon before please give us some tips so we can be prepared
Use the bathroom before you head there and do your best to make sure you won't need to use it when you're there. Last year there was an incredibly long line for the men's room and... let's just say... it was a disaster when you got in there.
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It says open doors, I’m assuming I can just show up? Is there anything I have to do prior? This sounds sick!!
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Wow, i was looking forward to this so much. I can't believe this isn't happening anymore. I really wanted to meet some people.
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I was looking forward to seeing the pictures from this... The London barcraft looked epic... and if this is ULTIMATE Barcraft... I can't even imagine the awesomeness.
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Aw, sad news. I really enjoyed the TL meetup at Blizzcon last year and was looking forward to this. This must be very frustrating for the people who tried to organize the event.
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that's a bummer.
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"There's something strange at work here. Some evil gives speed to these creatures, sets its will against us."
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"Sponsors complications" ><
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Damn, no TL meet-up sucks last two years TL meet-ups were pretty amazing.
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Still waiting for someone to drop the details bomb....
Cancelling donation-funded event for sponsorship/venue issues. That reasoning wasn't even vetted
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Well i will still be going to blizzcon but i hope to meet some TL people afterwards going be boring if i have to go back to the hotel and have nothing to do
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Damn It Whyyyyyy???? i Was Looking Forward to it 
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Darth Vadar's nnnnnnnoooooooooooooooooooooo says it all
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wow thats too bad. I was hoping this would be the big barcraft revolution
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I was really really looking forward to the panel. Even wish there was something we could vilify so there'd be a place for all this anger.
Some of the sponsors object to the alcohol?
Price go up for the hotel lease / room lease b/c of increased estimates of people?
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On October 14 2011 02:28 Kennigit wrote:Ultimate BarCraft CancelledAs you may know, TL was one of the sponsors of the Ultimate BarCraft event this weekend at Blizzcon. Unfortunately, today the organizers informed us that due to sponsor and venue complications, Ultimate BarCraft will be cancelled and they will be refunding all donations. Our apologies to everyone who was looking forward to the event. We are as disappointed as you at the news of its cancellation but it appears nothing can be done at this point to save it. For those still looking to meet up, there is a GSL Finals viewing party followed by a Live On Three episode at the "Friday Night BarCraft" event on Friday night (8:30 pm) at the Hilton. We'd encourage anyone who isn't attending the final live to head over there. <hr> + Show Spoiler [Old Announcement] +Going to Blizzcon this year? Join us on Saturday October 22nd starting at 8pm (PT) for a massive community event – Ultimate Barcraft! Not going to Blizzcon? Join us on the live stream! In previous years, Teamliquid has run community meet ups that have rapidly grown in size, leading up to last years event which was visited by over 2500 people. This year, we go bigger! Teamliquid is proud to sponsor the Barcraft movement and to announce new details for the 2011 event. Location: Mariott Hotel - Platinum Ballroom (directly opposite Anaheim Convention Center) Map: + Show Spoiler +Bar: 3 cash bars and VIP area/bar (21+) 2000 PDT: Doors Open as Blizzcon wraps up 2200 PDT: Broadcast Begins Emcee: Zach "Diggity" Smitth
<font size=4">Special Guests/Player Signings</font>
Joseph 'Liquid`Ret' de Kroon
Tyler "Liquid`Tyler" Wasieleski
Shawn 'Liquid`Sheth' Simon
Park 'coL.MVPDongRaeGu' Soo Ho
Johan 'coL.NaNiwa' Lucchesi
Lim 'IM.NesTea' Jae Duk
Jung 'IM.MVP' Jong Hyun
Aleksey 'TT.White-Ra' Krupnyk
Ryoo 'dignitas.SeleCT' Kyung Hyun
Steven 'QxG.Destiny' Bonnell II
and more!
<font size=4">Live Panels</font>
“Leaders of the Industry”
Moderated by: James "Kennigit" Lampkin
A discussion with some of Starcraft 2 progaming's most experienced leaders. Topics include their experience in the past year, lessons learned, and the future of their organizations.
Confirmed Panel:
Michal “Carmac” Blicharz - Director of Progaming, Electronic Sports League (ESL)
David Ting – General Manager, IGN Proleague
Russell Pfister – CEO, North American Starleague (NASL)
Ken “HotBid” Chen – COO, Teamliquid.net
Duncan Donovan – VP of Marketing, Curse Gaming
We are currently talking to MLG and GomTV about representation on the panel
“The Teams Speak”
Moderated by: Andre "Gretorp" Hengchua
This panel will give fans a chance to find out what is happening with their favorite teams. There will be Q&A taken from teamliquid.net forums, reddit, and the audience. Look forward to some major announcements!
Confirmed Panel:
Victor “Nazgul” Goossens – Founder & CEO - Liquid` and Teamliquid.net
Jason “1” Lake – Founder & CEO - Complexity Gaming
Michael “Odee” O'Dell – Managing Director/Team Manager, Team Dignitas
Mark “Cinergy” Ferraz – Founder, Quantic Gaming
Kang Dong-hoon - Founder & Manager, Incredible Miracle
“Player Panel”
Will feature top players from all over the world for a Q&A session.
We are very excited to bring such an amazing group of people together to celebrate the industry we all love. Please help us spread the word across the internet - all are welcome to attend! If you are looking for a great place to spend your final hours in Anaheim after Blizzcon, make sure it's at Ultimate Barcraft! If you are a member of the press or gaming organization who would like to join us for this fantastic event, please contact <a href="mailto:"events@teamliquid.net">events@teamliquid.net</a></div>
Which hilton? Also is there going to be any other attempt at a TL meetup in 2011?
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Wait? Friday Night Barcraft for GSL Finals at Hilton for only Blizzcon attendees or just small TL meetup? I have to work until early evening. I wanna watch MVP vs MMA!!
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Is the Hilton meetup basically Blizzcon attendees?
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On October 20 2011 17:12 gamecrazy wrote:
Is the Hilton meetup basically Blizzcon attendees?
Usually the hilton is packed Saturday night, as this is where the after party is.
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I wouldn't have been able to attend, but it still makes me sad to hear it is canclled.
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Is the TL meetup cancelled as well? I was able to participate in meeting new community members about 3 years ago despite not actually attending blizzcon since the TL meeup was open to everyone. It'd be a shame if such an event didn't exist this year for at least one evening.
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nice of them to send me an email letting me know that it was cancelled after I volunteered. I didn't even know and I was planning on showing up to do my assigned work. wtf seriously
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I blame EG.
As soon as I read it was now "EG's Barcraft" I thought "wow Scott and Alex at it again."
No. I don't have proof. Just my thoughts.
Ultimate Barcraft had some really cool stuff set up, too bad they had "funding" problems. I figured the donations were to help cover the costs that had already been paid. Which seems like you would pay all in advance for a big event like this anyways. Venues usually require that and I know the people organizing this are smarter then to count their chickens before they hatch. Which makes me think foul play was involved.
The hastily constructed EG barcraft was really terrible and the show afterwards wasn't as top quality as past shows but I suppose it's because they didn't have an announcement of the announcement that they were going to do it.
=p
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