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[Update] MLG Winter Championships Event Details: Columbus

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MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
March 08 2012 22:11 GMT
#1
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2012 Winter Championship!


This tournament is open to everybody! The Player who wins the Championship Bracket will be crowned the 2012 Winter Champion.


Spectator Passes for MLG Columbus are now available for purchase in the MLG Store

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Waiting list for SC2 Player Passes can be found here: http://forums.majorleaguegaming.com/topic/266864-columbus-winter-championship-starcraft-ii-1v1-player-pass-waiting-list

The MLG Columbus event will take place March 23-25 (The Full StarCraft 2 Schedule has not yet been released.)

Please try to purchase your pass as soon as they go on sell and come to Columbus 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.


Venue:
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Venue/Tournament Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center: 400 N. High Street; Columbus, OH 43215

Hotel Locations:
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Westin Columbus
  • Reservations: 614-228-3800
  • Hotel Rate: 129 + $16.75 tax s/d
  • Reservation deadline: March 9, 2012
  • Distance to venue: 7 blocks
  • Parking: $20 per night


Red Roof Columbus Downtown
  • Reservations: 800-733-7663
  • Hotel Rate: $115+ 16.75% tax s/d/t/q for 2 beds
  • Reservation deadline: March 9, 2012
  • Distance to venue: 1 block


Residence Inn Columbus Downtown
  • Reservations: 800-331-3131
  • Hotel Rate: $139+ 16.75% tax s/d/t/q
  • Reservation deadline: March 7, 2012
  • Distance to venue: 4 blocks


Sheraton On Capitol Square (formally Hyatt)
  • Reservations: 800-331-3131
  • Hotel Rate: $139+ 16.75% tax s/d/t/q
  • Reservation deadline: March 7, 2012
  • Distance to venue: 4 blocks


It is not mandatory to stay in these hotels. If you'd like to do a price comparison to find the cheapest hotel, I would suggest to use Google Search, using the address of the Greater Columbus Convention Center which is 400 N. High Street; Columbus, OH 43215 to find the hotels closest to the venue.

Transportation:
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Transportation:

Airport:
  • Port of Columbus Airport (CMH)


Transportation Cost from Airport:
  • ARCH TRANSPORTATION (614-252-2277) runs 7am-midnight daily. Airport: $17.00 per person each way. Individual pickup times can be scheduled by calling them directly, reservations recommended.
  • Cab fare is $20-25 each way.

Pass Breakdown and Competition Format:
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  • 256 total players
  • Read here for additional information

Prizes ($76,000 in prize money]):
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  • 1st Place: $25,000
  • 2nd Place: $15,000
  • 3rd Place: $9,000
  • 4th Place: $5,500
  • 5th/6th Place: $3,500 each
  • 7th/8th Place: $2,250 each
  • 9th- 12th Place: $1,500 each
  • 13th-16th Place: $1,000 each

Event Schedule
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Friday
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM Problem Check-In / Registration
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Check-In
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM Warm-Up
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Welcome
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Open Winners Round 1
5:30 PM - 11:45 PM Pool Play
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM Open Winners Round 2
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM Open Winners Round 3
11:30 PM - 12:30 AM Open Winners Round 4

Saturday
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Warm-Up
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Open Losers Round 1
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Open Winners Round 5 / Losers Round 2
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Open Winners Round 6 / Losers Round 3
2:30 PM - 9:15 PM Pool Play
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Open Losers Round 4
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Open Losers Round 5
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Open Losers Round 6
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Open Losers Round 7
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Open Losers Round 8
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Open Losers Round 9
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Championship Losers Round 1
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Championship Losers Round 2

Sunday
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Warm-Up
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Championship Losers Round 3
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Championship Losers Round 4
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Championship Winners Semifinals A / Losers Round 5
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Championship Winners Semifinals B / Losers Round 6
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Championship Winners Finals / Losers Round 7
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Championship Losers Round 8
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Championship Losers Round 9
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Championship Losers Finals
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Championship Finals

*All times are subject to change based upon the number of registered Players.

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MLG Antiga Shipyard - Cross Spawns Only
MLG Dual Sight
MLG Daybreak
MLG Entombed Valley - All Spawns Allowed
MLG Metalopolis - No Close by Ground Spawns
MLG Shakuras Plateau - No Close by Ground Spawns
MLG Tal’darim Altar - All Spawns Allowed


2012 Map Updates
- All Rich Mineral Fields have been replaced with Normal Mineral Fields.
- On Entombed Valley, a Neutral Supply Depot has been added to the bottom of each Main Base Ramp

Settings
1. Category = Melee
2. Mode = 1v1
3. Game Speed = Faster



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MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-31 17:48:19
January 31 2012 17:36 GMT
#2
Winter Season Structure

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Xoronius
Profile Joined July 2011
Germany6362 Posts
January 31 2012 17:44 GMT
#3
76k. That is quite a lot. I really like the prize-pool-destribution, paying the top 16 will hopefully pull more europeans to MLG-Events.
VirgilSC2
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States6151 Posts
January 31 2012 17:45 GMT
#4
Absolutely stoked for this. Probably going to be my first LAN event with my new team, very exciting stuff.
Clarity Gaming #1 Fan | Avid MTG Grinder | @VirgilSC2
Cantro
Profile Joined June 2011
Canada117 Posts
January 31 2012 17:53 GMT
#5
Yay MLG!
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Champloo
Profile Joined August 2011
Germany1850 Posts
January 31 2012 17:55 GMT
#6
Prizepool destribution really is good.

Hope the top europeans will still go to this even though they can't attend Winter Arena and get expenses paid.

MCDayC
Profile Joined March 2011
United Kingdom14464 Posts
January 31 2012 17:59 GMT
#7
AWWWEEEEESSOOOMEEE!!! I'm super hyped for this, it should be incredible.
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Bagration
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
United States18282 Posts
January 31 2012 18:01 GMT
#8
Hype it up! Good to see prize money has increased. This should help justify the costs of travel for a lot of players. Brace yourselves, the Koreans are coming.
Team Slayers, Axiom-Acer and Vile forever
TheDougler
Profile Joined April 2010
Canada8302 Posts
January 31 2012 18:20 GMT
#9
Fantastic prize pool! Great to see MLG always stepping it up.
I root for Euro Zergs, NA Protoss* and Korean Terrans. (Any North American who has beat a Korean Pro as Protoss counts as NA Toss)
MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
February 01 2012 11:14 GMT
#10
Spectator passes are now available for the 2012 MLG Winter Championship in Columbus. Please see the first post for more details.
Muffinman53
Profile Joined November 2010
571 Posts
February 01 2012 15:51 GMT
#11
Just purchased my spectator pass. SO FREAKING EXCITED!!!
LuckyFool
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
United States9015 Posts
February 01 2012 15:56 GMT
#12
Woo!! I'll be there. can't wait.
IndridCold
Profile Joined August 2010
United States385 Posts
February 01 2012 16:04 GMT
#13
what other games are there this season, ive seen nothing about anything but sc2?
Evil Geniuses needs a LoL team.... Pobelter/Altec fan
jarf1337
Profile Joined July 2010
United States146 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-01 16:07:37
February 01 2012 16:05 GMT
#14
How am I supposed to get a gold membership if the shop doesn't work? :/

Edit: I am asking because I want to buy one so I can get in early this year! :D
wut kan i dew
red4ce
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States7313 Posts
February 01 2012 16:13 GMT
#15
I love the increased prize pool. $15,000 for 2nd place is more than the whole prizepool for an entire MLG last year. It's still pretty top heavy though. The $20,000 between 1st and 4th place is an awful lot for 3 BoX series.
MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
February 01 2012 16:50 GMT
#16
On February 02 2012 01:05 jarf1337 wrote:
How am I supposed to get a gold membership if the shop doesn't work? :/

Edit: I am asking because I want to buy one so I can get in early this year! :D

MLG is currently in the process of revamping our membership products. During this time, we have removed all membership passes from our online store. If you would like to purchase a membership in the meantime, Gold Membership cards can be purchased at your local GameStop (US only) and Toys R Us (US only). So if you have one near by, I'd suggest to go to the store to see if they have any MLG League Membership Cards.

On February 02 2012 01:04 IndridCold wrote:
what other games are there this season, ive seen nothing about anything but sc2?


That announcement will be made in the coming days/weeks.
jarf1337
Profile Joined July 2010
United States146 Posts
February 01 2012 17:37 GMT
#17
On February 02 2012 01:50 MLG Deimos wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 02 2012 01:05 jarf1337 wrote:
How am I supposed to get a gold membership if the shop doesn't work? :/

Edit: I am asking because I want to buy one so I can get in early this year! :D

MLG is currently in the process of revamping our membership products. During this time, we have removed all membership passes from our online store. If you would like to purchase a membership in the meantime, Gold Membership cards can be purchased at your local GameStop (US only) and Toys R Us (US only). So if you have one near by, I'd suggest to go to the store to see if they have any MLG League Membership Cards.


Is it safe to assume that the early entry will still apply to Gold Membership? I plan on going to GameStop as soon as I am out of work today. I'd rather not buy one to find out there's a new Platinum Membership package that has the cool event perks. Thanks for the quick reply!
wut kan i dew
rawb
Profile Joined September 2010
United States252 Posts
February 01 2012 18:19 GMT
#18
Just booked at the Red Roof and bought my spec pass.
Crowne Plaza (where I stayed last year, across the street) was saying that one bed rooms were booked for the weekend already, here's to some ridiculous conventions being there alongside MLG. Last year was haunted house operators.

:D:D:D:D HYPE
Brosy
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States254 Posts
February 01 2012 18:31 GMT
#19
Buying my pass Friday, when I get paid :D
MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-01 21:35:26
February 01 2012 18:35 GMT
#20
On February 02 2012 02:37 jarf1337 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 02 2012 01:50 MLG Deimos wrote:
On February 02 2012 01:05 jarf1337 wrote:
How am I supposed to get a gold membership if the shop doesn't work? :/

Edit: I am asking because I want to buy one so I can get in early this year! :D

MLG is currently in the process of revamping our membership products. During this time, we have removed all membership passes from our online store. If you would like to purchase a membership in the meantime, Gold Membership cards can be purchased at your local GameStop (US only) and Toys R Us (US only). So if you have one near by, I'd suggest to go to the store to see if they have any MLG League Membership Cards.


Is it safe to assume that the early entry will still apply to Gold Membership? I plan on going to GameStop as soon as I am out of work today. I'd rather not buy one to find out there's a new Platinum Membership package that has the cool event perks. Thanks for the quick reply!

I'm unable to say how the membership products will look once they are revamped.

Update - Gold members will have early entry
Nighthawks28
Profile Joined June 2011
United States232 Posts
February 01 2012 18:44 GMT
#21
spectator passes increased
it's now $35 oh well
keyStorm
Profile Joined August 2010
Canada316 Posts
February 02 2012 00:20 GMT
#22
where can we find the online tournament bracket (NA) for winter?

SwampyNZ
Profile Joined September 2011
New Zealand47 Posts
February 02 2012 00:51 GMT
#23
http://i.imgur.com/eNjW8.jpg
s3rp
Profile Joined May 2011
Germany3192 Posts
February 02 2012 01:04 GMT
#24
Who randomly put Goody in the Korean Bracket out of nowhere ?^^
(Mist)
Profile Joined January 2011
Canada72 Posts
February 02 2012 01:14 GMT
#25
Whats with all the byes?
Kluey
Profile Joined April 2011
Canada1197 Posts
February 02 2012 01:49 GMT
#26
There's a lot of Byes... :S
Toshirotl
Profile Joined January 2012
Portugal128 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-02 10:27:46
February 02 2012 10:19 GMT
#27
Shouldnt the EU qualifier end today? Havent seen any info about it
feanor1
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States1899 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-02 10:21:55
February 02 2012 10:21 GMT
#28
On February 02 2012 19:19 Toshirotl wrote:
Shouldnt the EU qualifier end today? Havent said any info about it

I imagine that they are trying to keep results on the DL as they flew JP up to New York to cast all the qualifiers
Starting tonight BTW
Frankon
Profile Joined May 2010
3054 Posts
February 02 2012 10:25 GMT
#29
On February 02 2012 10:04 s3rp wrote:
Who randomly put Goody in the Korean Bracket out of nowhere ?^^

I think they fixed that....
Still Goody vs Cloud in first round.... This has to be casted ^^
garbodor
Profile Joined October 2011
269 Posts
February 02 2012 10:26 GMT
#30
22 byes in the ro64
why not do random open tournaments or something to fill in those spots?
kind of insane than 30% of the first round won't be played :<
Toshirotl
Profile Joined January 2012
Portugal128 Posts
February 02 2012 10:28 GMT
#31
On February 02 2012 19:21 feanor1 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 02 2012 19:19 Toshirotl wrote:
Shouldnt the EU qualifier end today? Havent said any info about it

I imagine that they are trying to keep results on the DL as they flew JP up to New York to cast all the qualifiers
Starting tonight BTW


Ok that makes sense, cheers!
Kiyo.
Profile Joined November 2010
United States2284 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-02 10:43:46
February 02 2012 10:40 GMT
#32
On February 02 2012 19:19 Toshirotl wrote:
Shouldnt the EU qualifier end today? Havent seen any info about it


The first 2 rounds(3 according to MLG) have already been played and updated on Liquipedia and TLPD

edit: for people who don't understand, there will obviously be spoilers as MLG hasn't aired the games yet.
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MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-02 11:03:38
February 02 2012 11:03 GMT
#33
On February 02 2012 19:19 Toshirotl wrote:
Shouldnt the EU qualifier end today? Havent seen any info about it


Please view here for the broadcast dates: http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/news/broadcast-dates-for-the-winter-starcraft-2-online-qualifiers/

First broadcast of the EU Online Qualifier will be today.
00Visor
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
4337 Posts
February 02 2012 14:32 GMT
#34
On February 02 2012 19:25 Frankon wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 02 2012 10:04 s3rp wrote:
Who randomly put Goody in the Korean Bracket out of nowhere ?^^

I think they fixed that....
Still Goody vs Cloud in first round.... This has to be casted ^^

This really has to be casted. MLG, please .
adiga
Profile Joined July 2011
495 Posts
February 02 2012 14:50 GMT
#35
So how much will the HD passes cost?
Also will there be especial membership for the people who only want to watch the tournament and not the rest of the MLG stuff?
My point is that I don't want to pay for 3 months(if thats the shorts time to buy for example) and only watch 4 days of MLG.
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.
will925
Profile Joined September 2010
United States4 Posts
February 02 2012 17:01 GMT
#36
This will be my first MLG and I'm so pumped to go. I can't wait. I was wondering if anyone who was at Columbus last year had any advice for a smooth experience? Does the convention center charge for parking? Does it fill up pretty quickly? Any recommendations on how early we should show up? Any advice is much appreciated!
MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
February 02 2012 17:01 GMT
#37
On February 02 2012 23:50 adiga wrote:
So how much will the HD passes cost?
Also will there be especial membership for the people who only want to watch the tournament and not the rest of the MLG stuff?
My point is that I don't want to pay for 3 months(if thats the shorts time to buy for example) and only watch 4 days of MLG.

This information and more will be announced soon. We are currently in the process of revamping our membership products.
DarkPlasmaBall
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States44136 Posts
February 02 2012 18:02 GMT
#38
This is awesome :D Thank you MLG for coming out with this information so efficiently!
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MBH
Profile Joined January 2011
Ireland796 Posts
February 02 2012 18:05 GMT
#39
On February 02 2012 19:25 Frankon wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 02 2012 10:04 s3rp wrote:
Who randomly put Goody in the Korean Bracket out of nowhere ?^^

I think they fixed that....
Still Goody vs Cloud in first round.... This has to be casted ^^


No because everybody knows how Goody vs Cloud will end haha...
Xorphene
Profile Joined January 2011
United Kingdom492 Posts
February 02 2012 18:17 GMT
#40
On February 03 2012 02:01 MLG Deimos wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 02 2012 23:50 adiga wrote:
So how much will the HD passes cost?
Also will there be especial membership for the people who only want to watch the tournament and not the rest of the MLG stuff?
My point is that I don't want to pay for 3 months(if thats the shorts time to buy for example) and only watch 4 days of MLG.

This information and more will be announced soon. We are currently in the process of revamping our membership products.


Will these products be available before the Feb 24th event?

Europeans have no access to gold membership cards before the new products launch...
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Slakkoo
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Sweden1119 Posts
February 02 2012 18:23 GMT
#41
From 5k win to 25k, I like it!
MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
February 02 2012 20:14 GMT
#42
On February 03 2012 03:17 Xorphene wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 03 2012 02:01 MLG Deimos wrote:
On February 02 2012 23:50 adiga wrote:
So how much will the HD passes cost?
Also will there be especial membership for the people who only want to watch the tournament and not the rest of the MLG stuff?
My point is that I don't want to pay for 3 months(if thats the shorts time to buy for example) and only watch 4 days of MLG.

This information and more will be announced soon. We are currently in the process of revamping our membership products.


Will these products be available before the Feb 24th event?

Europeans have no access to gold membership cards before the new products launch...

There will be products available to view the arena in the MLG Store.
Hodgyy
Profile Joined January 2012
138 Posts
February 02 2012 22:11 GMT
#43
No open bracket? Hate to see Halo lose the flagship spot but the game has gone to shit.

Starcraft can easily hold up MLG, I see MLG/GSL working more closely in the future.
Syntechi!
MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
February 03 2012 00:25 GMT
#44
On February 03 2012 07:11 Hodgyy wrote:
No open bracket? Hate to see Halo lose the flagship spot but the game has gone to shit.

Starcraft can easily hold up MLG, I see MLG/GSL working more closely in the future.

The Winter Championship does have an open bracket (please see OP for details.)
SaleSarma
Profile Joined July 2010
Croatia8 Posts
February 03 2012 00:31 GMT
#45
Any bracket for this(european) qualifier?
Joss2k
Profile Joined March 2011
Norway195 Posts
February 03 2012 00:33 GMT
#46
http://s3.majorleaguegaming.com/2012-winter-europe-regionalonlinequalifier-starcraft2-64.html
x
CaM27
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Belgium392 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-03 00:58:10
February 03 2012 00:34 GMT
#47
mod edit

User was temp banned for this post.
Badfatpanda
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States9719 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-03 00:58:16
February 03 2012 00:35 GMT
#48
I'd put a spoiler on that, the results haven't been casted yet, those were leaked from reps...
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CaM27
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Belgium392 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-03 00:59:18
February 03 2012 00:37 GMT
#49
On February 03 2012 09:35 Badfatpanda wrote:


I'd put a spoiler on that, the results haven't been casted yet, those were leaked from reps...


Well that's my prediction. I should have stated it below!
Nosferatos
Profile Joined April 2010
Norway783 Posts
February 03 2012 00:38 GMT
#50
Say is this the live stream report? Cause no1 is talking about the games.
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McFeser
Profile Joined July 2011
United States2458 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-03 00:43:21
February 03 2012 00:42 GMT
#51
Edit: Gogo Thorzain !
Promethelax still hasn't changed his quote
Kmonx
Profile Joined October 2011
United States102 Posts
February 03 2012 00:45 GMT
#52
I might have to get a spectator pass for a good friend of mine's birthday in the area.
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Dexington
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Canada7276 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-03 00:59:28
February 03 2012 00:50 GMT
#53
On February 03 2012 09:37 CaM27 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 03 2012 09:35 Badfatpanda wrote:


I'd put a spoiler on that, the results haven't been casted yet, those were leaked from reps...


Well that's my prediction. I should have stated it below!


LOL right.
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tarakas
Profile Joined November 2011
29 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-03 03:47:57
February 03 2012 00:54 GMT
#54
why not invite 4 more players for the eu qualifier if there was space ?
Lyter
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United Kingdom2145 Posts
February 03 2012 03:10 GMT
#55
So I got an email today saying my silver membership is now void as a result of the changes to the membership and instead I've been given some gamebattles thing which gives me nothing that I wanted when I signed up for the silver membership(cough HD stream cough). I'll just copy and paste the email:
Attention all MLG Silver Members,

As the start of the 2012 Season approaches, we are in the process of refining our premium product offering in order to bring you the best experience possible. As part of this reorganization, we have decided to remove Silver Membership from our product offering.

On Tuesday, February 7th, all MLG Silver Members will be transitioned into our newest product, GameBattles Premium Access. The product features are as follows:
Premium Ladder Support
Premium Avatar Skin
Access to a Premium Online Tournament each Month
Access to the Members-only Forum
Customization Option - Save Match Settings
First priority to Beta Tests
Season Prizing for Premium Ladders
Premium Trophies and Badges
The 3 month recurring price of this new product is $12.99.

Your next scheduled renewal will be for GameBattles Premium Access and you will be charged $12.99.

If you do not wish to be billed for GameBattles Premium Access on your next billing cycle, you must cancel your membership before your next scheduled renewal. You may do so on your profile page after logging into your account:
https://accounts.majorleaguegaming.com/account/membership

GameBattles Premium Access does not include any access to HD video. For those of you who are also interested in watching MLG Pro Circuit Championships in HD online, we recommend you check out the MLG Gold Membership Card, which is available at GameStop and Toys "R" Us stores nationwide. For $30, you'll get access to an entire year of Pro Circuit Championship livestreams in HD and an entire year of GameBattles Premium Access.

Thank you for your continued support of Major League Gaming. We are very excited to get GameBattles Premium Access in your hands next week! If you have any questions about GameBattles Premium Access, Silver Membership, or how this affects your account, please send us an e-mail at membership@mlgpro.com

Sincerely,
The MLG Product Team
MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
February 03 2012 12:57 GMT
#56
@Lyter

For those of you who are less than excited by this change, as you renewed recently with the understanding that you would be able to watch our Columbus Championship Event in HD, please submit an e-mail through https://support.majorleaguegaming.com/customer/portal/emails/new with your MLG Username and we will happily refund your $9.99 as long as it was set to expire after our Columbus Championship Event (meaning your last renewal must have been on or after December 23rd).


There is currently a thread for discussion for that: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=308446
Cartel
Profile Joined September 2010
Canada255 Posts
February 06 2012 17:07 GMT
#57
Question for those who have attended past events. Which hotel did the sc2 players stay at? Do they stay at the closest hotel to the event as stated on MLG's recommended hotels? Or do they get their own seperate location?
Meser87
Profile Joined April 2011
United States476 Posts
February 06 2012 17:26 GMT
#58
On February 07 2012 02:07 Cartel wrote:
Question for those who have attended past events. Which hotel did the sc2 players stay at? Do they stay at the closest hotel to the event as stated on MLG's recommended hotels? Or do they get their own seperate location?


Depends on the player, regardless there is ample time to meet/talk to all the players during the actual event. Not sure where they are staying should really make a difference to anyone...
MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-13 21:36:36
February 13 2012 16:43 GMT
#59
SC2 Player Passes go on sale next week, February 20th, at 7 PM ET for those with Gold Membership.

For those without a Gold Membership, you can purchase the Player Passes February 21st at 7 PM ET.

http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/news/buy-mlg-columbus-winter-championship-competitor-passes-discounts-for-gold-members/
BossPlaya
Profile Joined September 2010
United States141 Posts
February 13 2012 19:36 GMT
#60
Is there a limited number of player passes available? Like, should I be at my computer at 7pm tomorrow or does it not matter?
Paid tha cost to be The Boss.
MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
February 13 2012 21:43 GMT
#61
On February 14 2012 04:36 BossPlaya wrote:
Is there a limited number of player passes available? Like, should I be at my computer at 7pm tomorrow or does it not matter?

Yes, there is a limit. I would suggest to purchase the passes right away. The longer you wait, the higher likelihood is that you won't get a player pass due to it selling out.

Please note the change in pass sales. Player Passes will be available for purchase Monday, February 20th at 7 PM ET for Gold Members, and Tuesday, February 21st at 7 PM ET for everybody else.
KiF1rE
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
United States964 Posts
February 14 2012 22:59 GMT
#62
On February 14 2012 06:43 MLG Deimos wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 14 2012 04:36 BossPlaya wrote:
Is there a limited number of player passes available? Like, should I be at my computer at 7pm tomorrow or does it not matter?

Yes, there is a limit. I would suggest to purchase the passes right away. The longer you wait, the higher likelihood is that you won't get a player pass due to it selling out.

Please note the change in pass sales. Player Passes will be available for purchase Monday, February 20th at 7 PM ET for Gold Members, and Tuesday, February 21st at 7 PM ET for everybody else.


hmm this change should probably be more public, as ive been looking around on where to buy them when they were originally supposed to go live in an hour. As i dont quite remember how it worked last year.
MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
February 15 2012 19:46 GMT
#63
As we have done last year, I am looking for a few people to act as a brand ambassador for the upcoming Winter Championship in Columbus. If you attend a college or university close to Columbus, and you'd be interested in devoting some time promoting the upcoming event on your campus, please PM me. Thanks!
MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
February 16 2012 16:01 GMT
#64
On February 16 2012 04:46 MLG Deimos wrote:
As we have done last year, I am looking for a few people to act as a brand ambassador for the upcoming Winter Championship in Columbus. If you attend a college or university close to Columbus, and you'd be interested in devoting some time promoting the upcoming event on your campus, please PM me. Thanks!

Nobody's interested? I'm sure if you talk to some of the people that did it last year, they'd tell you they had a great time!
vileChAnCe
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Canada525 Posts
February 24 2012 19:50 GMT
#65
the Competitor passes are sold out is there any other way to go about getting them.. I remember the previous MLG's some of the spots were saved for previous competitors is this not the case anymore?
Day[9] i've broken 6 mice, 5 keyboards, 3 pairs of headphones, and a mousepad, all from raging after starcraft losing streaks
Beta2k
Profile Joined November 2011
Austria218 Posts
February 27 2012 18:46 GMT
#66
any info on when the streaming will commence on the 24th of march (saturday)? we are from austria and want to make a barcraft and need to know when it will start approximately. we want to announce it asap, so many people will know....
Bagration
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
United States18282 Posts
February 27 2012 18:50 GMT
#67
Definitely looking forward to this. What really makes these events special over the GSL, NASL or Dreamhack formats is the possibility of a complete darkhorse to come out of the open brackets and go deep in the tournament.
Team Slayers, Axiom-Acer and Vile forever
SniXSniPe
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States1938 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-27 19:04:23
February 27 2012 19:03 GMT
#68
Wtf... player passes are sold out this fast?

Is this real life.jpg?

Is it still a 256 man bracket?
Zren89
Profile Joined February 2011
United States131 Posts
February 27 2012 19:17 GMT
#69
Hey guys, I really need some help I went to buy a competitor pass today, and it says that they are ALL sold out! I already have a hotel booked and everything I just didn't have a credit card for a few days so I was unable to purchase my competitor pass until today. Idk what to do?!?! I really want to compete but if they are sold out how do I do that?

Is there anyone that has a pass they aren't going to use, or bought an extra one or ANYTHING really? I just need a pass, I have been waiting the last two months for these to go on sale and now it looks like I'm not even going to be able to play my heart is breaking and all I can hope is that someone sees this and PM's me telling me they bought an extra or something. I need help!

Thanks to everyone in advance and I look forward to hearing from somebody, anybody with some good news!!
you can't get mad at basketball cause you think kobe bryant is a horrible person. you don't see basketball forums with "kobe bryant is killing basketball!". it doesn't work like that, how the SC2 community made that connection is beyond me. ~Yoduh
GertHeart
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States631 Posts
February 27 2012 19:20 GMT
#70
I like the pool distribution, a lot of players out there are pretty confidant of placing top 8, so it means in the end their stay would be paid for at the least. And you guys are by far the fastest to pay out to players.
He who conquers the past rules the future, He who conquers the future rules the past. - C&C Red Alert
jarf1337
Profile Joined July 2010
United States146 Posts
February 27 2012 19:24 GMT
#71
On February 28 2012 04:17 Zren89 wrote:
Hey guys, I really need some help I went to buy a competitor pass today, and it says that they are ALL sold out! I already have a hotel booked and everything I just didn't have a credit card for a few days so I was unable to purchase my competitor pass until today. Idk what to do?!?! I really want to compete but if they are sold out how do I do that?

Is there anyone that has a pass they aren't going to use, or bought an extra one or ANYTHING really? I just need a pass, I have been waiting the last two months for these to go on sale and now it looks like I'm not even going to be able to play my heart is breaking and all I can hope is that someone sees this and PM's me telling me they bought an extra or something. I need help!

Thanks to everyone in advance and I look forward to hearing from somebody, anybody with some good news!!


Afaik, the competitor passes are linked to MLG IDs, so you would have to play with someone else's ID if they sold it to you. Also, I believe they want you to show a proof of ID (driver license) at the door, so that may complicate things...
wut kan i dew
MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-27 20:13:03
February 27 2012 20:11 GMT
#72
On February 28 2012 03:46 Beta2k wrote:
any info on when the streaming will commence on the 24th of march (saturday)? we are from austria and want to make a barcraft and need to know when it will start approximately. we want to announce it asap, so many people will know....

Schedule has not yet been released. This information will be released as soon as possible.

On February 28 2012 04:03 SniXSniPe wrote:
Wtf... player passes are sold out this fast?

Is this real life.jpg?

Is it still a 256 man bracket?


Currently, passes are sold out. If more become available, we'll make an announcement. It is a 256 team bracket.

On February 28 2012 04:24 jarf1337 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 28 2012 04:17 Zren89 wrote:
Hey guys, I really need some help I went to buy a competitor pass today, and it says that they are ALL sold out! I already have a hotel booked and everything I just didn't have a credit card for a few days so I was unable to purchase my competitor pass until today. Idk what to do?!?! I really want to compete but if they are sold out how do I do that?

Is there anyone that has a pass they aren't going to use, or bought an extra one or ANYTHING really? I just need a pass, I have been waiting the last two months for these to go on sale and now it looks like I'm not even going to be able to play my heart is breaking and all I can hope is that someone sees this and PM's me telling me they bought an extra or something. I need help!

Thanks to everyone in advance and I look forward to hearing from somebody, anybody with some good news!!


Afaik, the competitor passes are linked to MLG IDs, so you would have to play with someone else's ID if they sold it to you. Also, I believe they want you to show a proof of ID (driver license) at the door, so that may complicate things...


That's not true. If a person can't go, and they'd like to sell it, they can email the commissioner to have it transferred over to the other username. Please PM me for further details.
smwatkin
Profile Joined May 2010
Canada399 Posts
February 27 2012 21:07 GMT
#73
is there a limit on spectator passes?
JaegerSC
Profile Joined January 2011
United States7 Posts
February 27 2012 21:11 GMT
#74
Just wanted to say, that if anyone else ends up not being able to attend the event, and had bought a competitor pass, I'd be willing to buy it from you! I was waiting to see this thread pop up, but I must of missed it and never realized they went on sale till Sundance tweeted they were all gone. Thanks a lot!
MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-27 23:24:52
February 27 2012 23:24 GMT
#75
On February 28 2012 06:07 smwatkin wrote:
is there a limit on spectator passes?

Technically there is; however, spectator passes have never sold out. I would still suggest to purchase online though so you don't have to risk waiting in a longer line.
MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
March 02 2012 17:44 GMT
#76
An additional hotel with special MLG Rates have been added:

Westin Columbus
  • Reservations: 614-228-3800
  • Hotel Rate: 129 + $16.75 tax s/d
  • Reservation deadline: March 9, 2012
  • Distance to venue: 7 blocks
  • Parking: $20 per night
MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
March 05 2012 21:24 GMT
#77
There is now a waiting list for the SC2 Player Passes: http://forums.majorleaguegaming.com/topic/266864-columbus-winter-championship-starcraft-ii-1v1-player-pass-waiting-list/
triforks
Profile Joined November 2010
United States370 Posts
March 06 2012 19:58 GMT
#78
hey im wondering approx. what time on friday the event will kick off? i know the schedule hasn't been released yet but do you have any idea?
jarf1337
Profile Joined July 2010
United States146 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-06 20:30:23
March 06 2012 20:19 GMT
#79
They usually start @5:30 and games begin @6PM. Since it's in Columbus, it's probably safe to assume sometime between 6 and 7PM EST.

Edit: Also, would like to know when groups will be announced. It was exciting to have the group announcement show for Winter Arena. I'd also like to see Nestea do well, so if you could give him time to prepare for his group that would be sweet.
wut kan i dew
MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-08 17:20:05
March 08 2012 17:17 GMT
#80
On March 07 2012 05:19 jarf1337 wrote:
They usually start @5:30 and games begin @6PM. Since it's in Columbus, it's probably safe to assume sometime between 6 and 7PM EST.

Edit: Also, would like to know when groups will be announced. It was exciting to have the group announcement show for Winter Arena. I'd also like to see Nestea do well, so if you could give him time to prepare for his group that would be sweet.

This is not correct.

The welcome speech is usually at 5 PM local time (EST in this case) and the games begin at 5:30 PM local time (EST in this case.

Matches are started right on time, and if late by more than 15 minutes, you would forfeit your match.

So I would get there by 5 PM ET (no later) because you need to first check-in and receive your player wristband.

**The above times are based on previous year schedules, and thus subject to change for the 2012 Winter Championship**

As for the groups, they will be announced as soon as possible.
Mementoss
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Canada2595 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-08 17:23:33
March 08 2012 17:21 GMT
#81
If I lived anywheres close to Colombus I would be there in a second! 35$ for a weekend pass is a steal and it will be a great time! Someday I would like to make the road trip

Edit* FUUUUUUUUU 24 hour drive QQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uu96xMwFVXw
MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
March 08 2012 19:12 GMT
#82
The Competition Format, Full Schedule, and maps have been released: http://pro.majorleaguegaming.com/competitions/30#event_85_competition-format
IMNasty
Profile Joined February 2012
663 Posts
March 08 2012 19:33 GMT
#83
On March 09 2012 04:12 MLG Deimos wrote:
The Competition Format, Full Schedule, and maps have been released: http://pro.majorleaguegaming.com/competitions/30#event_85_competition-format


interesting new Bo9...
SupeR z
Profile Joined February 2012
United States73 Posts
March 08 2012 21:38 GMT
#84
what time does the open bracket generally start ? first time coming to play
Tppz!
Profile Joined October 2010
Germany1449 Posts
March 08 2012 22:14 GMT
#85
I think MLG should think about the mappool. Having Dual Sight in an major tournament is just bad. Metalopolis aint great either. MLG should be more flexible in those things
JustPassingBy
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
10776 Posts
March 08 2012 22:14 GMT
#86
Wtf, exactly on my business trip! F**k my life!
MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
March 08 2012 22:17 GMT
#87
On March 09 2012 06:38 SupeR z wrote:
what time does the open bracket generally start ? first time coming to play

Please view the schedule here: http://pro.majorleaguegaming.com/competitions/30#event_85_event-schedule

WR1 starts at 5:30 PM local time. You have until 5 PM local time to check-in and pick up your player wrist band.

On March 09 2012 07:14 Tppz! wrote:
I think MLG should think about the mappool. Having Dual Sight in an major tournament is just bad. Metalopolis aint great either. MLG should be more flexible in those things

We wanted the seasons to be consistent (this map pool is the same we used for the Winter Arena.) There will be changes for the spring season.
ReturnStroke
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States801 Posts
March 08 2012 22:25 GMT
#88
Really nice prize distribution. $1000 for 16th? Thank you very much! ^_^ Kinda wanted to see Cloud Kingdom though. Either way, this tourney will be amazing if everything go as planned!
GenesisX
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Canada4267 Posts
March 08 2012 22:28 GMT
#89
Nice, big prize pool
Wish it wasn't pay-to-view though :p
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Tppz!
Profile Joined October 2010
Germany1449 Posts
March 08 2012 22:32 GMT
#90
On March 09 2012 07:17 MLG Deimos wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 09 2012 07:14 Tppz! wrote:
I think MLG should think about the mappool. Having Dual Sight in an major tournament is just bad. Metalopolis aint great either. MLG should be more flexible in those things

We wanted the seasons to be consistent (this map pool is the same we used for the Winter Arena.) There will be changes for the spring season.


Well that sounds reasonable.
RazerSC2
Profile Joined May 2011
Netherlands17 Posts
March 08 2012 22:42 GMT
#91
This better be free to watch T_T.................................
Dodgin
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Canada39254 Posts
March 08 2012 22:52 GMT
#92
Interesting rule with the bo9 in the finals, hope it works out well.
Nazeron
Profile Joined September 2010
Canada1046 Posts
March 08 2012 22:55 GMT
#93
Awesome, cant wait, going to be so great!
(╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Kazeyonoma
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States2912 Posts
March 08 2012 23:03 GMT
#94
siiiick. can't wait till Anaheim (hoping!)
I now have autographs of both BoxeR and NaDa. I can die happy. Lim Yo Hwan and Lee Yun Yeol FIGHTING forever!
Dissonance23
Profile Joined September 2010
United States259 Posts
March 08 2012 23:05 GMT
#95
Oh I didn't even know competitor passes were on sale, guess I should pay more attention! Hope enough people drop out that I can play. :p
Ruscour
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
5233 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-08 23:07:44
March 08 2012 23:07 GMT
#96
I wish MLG would get rid of their 2011 map pool...it feels incredibly outdated.

EDIT: Why are people saying this is PPV? Championship events aren't...
TheAngelofDeath
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States2033 Posts
March 08 2012 23:35 GMT
#97
Really...you allow close spawns on Entombed valley? That's a horrible decision. It's a terrible map for Zerg, I'm curious as to what the thinking was with allowing horizontal spawns.
"Infestors are the suck" - LzGamer
xuanzue
Profile Joined October 2010
Colombia1747 Posts
March 08 2012 23:35 GMT
#98
not sure it's repost but..

Winter is coming!
Dominions 4: "Thrones of Ascension".
Wanderville
Profile Joined April 2011
Honduras12 Posts
March 09 2012 00:29 GMT
#99
Didn't pay 20 bucks last time, won't pay 35 this time.

User was warned for this post
TheTurk
Profile Joined January 2011
United States732 Posts
March 09 2012 00:39 GMT
#100
I might actually be able to make this event.
It's my first LAN, I'm really really pumped. :D:D:D
Starcraft is a lifestyle.
Kharnage
Profile Joined September 2011
Australia920 Posts
March 09 2012 00:54 GMT
#101
Spectator pass is to attend in person, not watch the stream.
hillman
Profile Joined February 2012
United States162 Posts
March 09 2012 01:34 GMT
#102
nice to see them step up the prize pool this year...should be an epic tourney!!
Testuser
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
6469 Posts
March 09 2012 02:07 GMT
#103
Wowowowoowowowoowowowowow!!!

And I'm even in NY at the time (I'm from Denmark, but traveling with my school)! Maybe I'll be able to attend an American Barcraft!!!
https://soundcloud.com/papercranesdk
doss
Profile Joined July 2010
Canada137 Posts
March 09 2012 02:26 GMT
#104
I would like to see dualsite removed, and replaced with cloud kingdom
https://sites.google.com/site/starcraft2doss/home/home/
Versailles
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Canada108 Posts
March 09 2012 02:44 GMT
#105
MLG has secured its spot as the major SC2 tournament with the worst map pool. Using Metalopolis is mind boggling.
Azzur
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Australia6259 Posts
March 09 2012 03:32 GMT
#106
Looks like they've expanded their finals to a bo9 extended series format! Going to be a marathon event!

1) If the players met before, the match will be bo9 on whatever the score was before.

2) If the players did not meet, an initial bo5 will be held. If the WB wins, the event is over. Else, the match will resume at whatever the score is to a bo9.
Azzur
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Australia6259 Posts
March 09 2012 03:34 GMT
#107
Looking at the maps - not sure why they didn't include Cloud Kingdom.
Elem
Profile Joined April 2011
Sweden4717 Posts
March 09 2012 04:40 GMT
#108
Horizontal spawns to eachother possible on Entombed Valley...? Seriously? That's ridiculous, a hundred times worse than keeping Dual Sight in the map pool. It's basically Xel'Naga Caverns all over again for Zerg on those spawns... :/

#freeshauni
farvacola
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States18822 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-09 04:47:39
March 09 2012 04:47 GMT
#109
I urge MLG to consider a few map pool changes, the stuffy and outdated feel of the maps available does not become the awesome community progression that MLG continually brings on all other fronts.
"when the Dead Kennedys found out they had skinhead fans, they literally wrote a song titled 'Nazi Punks Fuck Off'"
Torenhire
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States11681 Posts
March 09 2012 05:24 GMT
#110
I will be there, along with Tits Gaming!

See you all there :D
SirJolt: Well maybe if you weren't so big and stupid, it wouldn't have hit you.
Potthead
Profile Joined December 2010
Australia121 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-09 05:47:58
March 09 2012 05:47 GMT
#111
Hope to see Invidia dudes there :D

Sumadin
Profile Joined August 2011
Denmark588 Posts
March 09 2012 08:25 GMT
#112
That mappool really shocked me. They only use as many tournement maps as ladder currently does. Some would call the fixed spawns and no golds good but at this point it just becomes so dull. There is no courage, no creativity. It is a new year it should be time for new ideas. I would love if they were like "Alright mules are nerfed, we will try out golds again, and that is why we use mostly ladder maps." But not even this is the case as they simply removed all of those. This mappool is just stupid.
The basic key to beating a priest is playing a deck that is terrible.
ScaringKids
Profile Joined November 2010
Portugal819 Posts
March 09 2012 10:00 GMT
#113
Very nice prize money distribution.

So pumped for this
MC | NesTea | Jaedong | PartinG | Liquid'HerO | MvP | Flash | White-Ra | Polt | Squirtle |
kAelle_sc
Profile Joined April 2011
287 Posts
March 09 2012 10:47 GMT
#114
is it PPV?
It's all about the journey, not the outcome.
MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
March 09 2012 10:56 GMT
#115
On March 09 2012 19:47 c_kAelle wrote:
is it PPV?

Streaming details will be released soon.
Jerkil
Profile Joined February 2012
Algeria24 Posts
March 09 2012 11:04 GMT
#116
its always 20 dollar to watch stream ?
<3 SK.BET.Sweet , SK.MadFrog , 4K^Fov, MYM]GOSTOP
IamPryda
Profile Joined April 2011
United States1186 Posts
March 09 2012 12:22 GMT
#117
Does mlg plan on adding more maps to there pool at some point either one of the tlmc maps or Gsl metropolis. it seems they always lag behind in changing the maps i think they are the only one still using metal as a map and were also the last major tournment to axe xelnaga from its pool
Moar banelings less qq
ArhK
Profile Joined July 2007
France287 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-09 13:26:51
March 09 2012 13:26 GMT
#118
As a Gold Member (purchased last november), will have I full access to watch the tournament or do I have to not watch this tournament also because it is "not the regular event, another winter £¨$£¨^ùm$ type of tournament which requires you to pay" ?
MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
March 09 2012 16:03 GMT
#119
On March 09 2012 20:04 Jerkil wrote:
its always 20 dollar to watch stream ?

No, that was for the Winter Arena. The streaming details for the Winter Championship have not yet been released.

On March 09 2012 21:22 IamPryda wrote:
Does mlg plan on adding more maps to there pool at some point either one of the tlmc maps or Gsl metropolis. it seems they always lag behind in changing the maps i think they are the only one still using metal as a map and were also the last major tournment to axe xelnaga from its pool

Changes will be made for the Spring Season.

On March 09 2012 22:26 ArhK wrote:
As a Gold Member (purchased last november), will have I full access to watch the tournament or do I have to not watch this tournament also because it is "not the regular event, another winter £¨$£¨^ùm$ type of tournament which requires you to pay" ?


Yes, as advertised, you get the HQ Streaming for all 2012 Championship events as a gold member.
ArhK
Profile Joined July 2007
France287 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-09 17:19:49
March 09 2012 17:18 GMT
#120
On March 09 2012 22:26 ArhK wrote:
As a Gold Member (purchased last november), will have I full access to watch the tournament or do I have to not watch this tournament also because it is "not the regular event, another winter £¨$£¨^ùm$ type of tournament which requires you to pay" ?


On March 10 2012 01:03 MLG Deimos wrote:
Yes, as advertised, you get the HQ Streaming for all 2012 Championship events as a gold member.


Ok, thanks for the clarification.
Vandalman
Profile Joined May 2011
United States66 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-09 21:01:50
March 09 2012 21:00 GMT
#121
Is this $35 for the mlg season or $35 for the 3 days?

edit; nvm it for the venue pass
MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
March 09 2012 22:05 GMT
#122
On March 10 2012 06:00 Vandalman wrote:
Is this $35 for the mlg season or $35 for the 3 days?

edit; nvm it for the venue pass

Correct, the $35 is for the Spectator Pass to actually attend the event. The spectator pass is good for all 3 days.
TheRealNanMan
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States1471 Posts
March 09 2012 23:59 GMT
#123
I'm so pumped I bought a gold membership for this year just so i can get a discount on passes! I'm defiantly going to try and attend as many East coast events as possible!
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curlfry
Profile Joined January 2011
Australia103 Posts
March 10 2012 02:00 GMT
#124
SO pumped for more MLG

But i do have concerns about the map pool.
Why the hell is TalDarim still in the pool when we know i is broken?
And where is cloud Kingdom?
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MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
March 10 2012 12:58 GMT
#125
On March 10 2012 08:59 TheRealNanMan wrote:
I'm so pumped I bought a gold membership for this year just so i can get a discount on passes! I'm defiantly going to try and attend as many East coast events as possible!

I'd suggest to make sure to purchase your pass online so all you have to do is give your name/ID and pick up your pass.
Pokebunny
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
United States10654 Posts
March 11 2012 17:13 GMT
#126
On March 10 2012 11:00 curlfry wrote:
SO pumped for more MLG

But i do have concerns about the map pool.
Why the hell is TalDarim still in the pool when we know i is broken?
And where is cloud Kingdom?

Taldarim is broken....??? since when?
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SupeR z
Profile Joined February 2012
United States73 Posts
March 11 2012 18:50 GMT
#127
On March 12 2012 02:13 Pokebunny wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 10 2012 11:00 curlfry wrote:
SO pumped for more MLG

But i do have concerns about the map pool.
Why the hell is TalDarim still in the pool when we know i is broken?
And where is cloud Kingdom?

Taldarim is broken....??? since when?


its pretty darn broken for PvP and ZvZ

regular matchups its a great map
Pokebunny
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
United States10654 Posts
March 11 2012 19:47 GMT
#128
On March 12 2012 03:50 SupeR z wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 12 2012 02:13 Pokebunny wrote:
On March 10 2012 11:00 curlfry wrote:
SO pumped for more MLG

But i do have concerns about the map pool.
Why the hell is TalDarim still in the pool when we know i is broken?
And where is cloud Kingdom?

Taldarim is broken....??? since when?


its pretty darn broken for PvP and ZvZ

regular matchups its a great map

It's somewhat stupid, but I wouldn't call it broken.
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Lysergic
Profile Joined December 2010
United States355 Posts
March 12 2012 00:27 GMT
#129
Please update MLG Dual Sight to the latest version, there's no reason to use outdated versions of GSL maps.
LF9
Profile Joined November 2009
United States537 Posts
March 12 2012 08:58 GMT
#130
Tal'darim is also broken for ZvP (bc of muta obviously). MLG really needs to drop this map, and event using it automatically loses a lot of legitimacy.
maulla
Profile Joined August 2010
United States17 Posts
March 15 2012 02:11 GMT
#131
Any idea when casters will be announced?
holycrapitsTony
Profile Joined October 2010
United States330 Posts
March 15 2012 07:53 GMT
#132
Has anybody found a hotel in the area that does NOT have a check-in age of 21? This late summer birthday is sort of a pain.
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opterown *
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Australia54784 Posts
March 15 2012 23:36 GMT
#133
Is it just me, or are MVP, Losira and PartinG not attending?
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desRow
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Canada2654 Posts
March 16 2012 23:12 GMT
#134
any idea when casters will be announced ?
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MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
March 18 2012 12:51 GMT
#135
On March 17 2012 08:12 desRow wrote:
any idea when casters will be announced ?
Soon
Blackhawk13
Profile Joined April 2010
United States442 Posts
March 18 2012 19:27 GMT
#136
Was planning on going for one day maybe but $35 seems a bit steep for that >< theres no one day pass at the door or anything right?
arQ
Profile Joined October 2010
1033 Posts
March 19 2012 10:48 GMT
#137
Any info on when Open bracket signups will be revealed?
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feanor1
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States1899 Posts
March 19 2012 14:14 GMT
#138
On March 19 2012 19:48 arQ wrote:
Any info on when Open bracket signups will be revealed?

I want to say I saw tomorrow on twitter.

They have put out a press release. Among other things its confirms many of the casters.
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (Four Streams): Nick Plott “Tasteless,” Dan Stemkoski “Artosis,” Marcus Graham “DJWheat,” Sean Plott “Day9,” Blizzard's Rob Simpson, and MLG’s JP McDaniel.


Press Release
MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
March 20 2012 12:50 GMT
#139
On March 19 2012 19:48 arQ wrote:
Any info on when Open bracket signups will be revealed?

Online registration ended yesterday, so more than likely very soon
legatus legionis
Profile Joined October 2010
Netherlands559 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 23:44:22
March 20 2012 23:40 GMT
#140
Hey,

I read somewhere I had to get my Gold membership before a certain date or I wouldn't be able to get Gold online.
It doesn't make sense am I mistaken and it only refers to event passes?
http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/competitions/30
at the bottom it says: "Buy Gold Membership online again for a limited time!"
clicking it goes to: http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/membership
and then that seems like the Gold it was last year. It even includes gamebattles premium and stuff. Weren't those gonna get stripped and seperated?

That's my confusion, here is my actual need.
My gold expires end of july. If I take no action will I be able to watch the next MLG in HD?
And if I would get/extend gold now (because the site seems to want to force me to)* it would just extend my time?
So from the end of july it will add 12 more months?
Or will it start a new 12 months, because then the offer of the previous 12 months wasn't legit
If I don't extend it now I won't be able to extend it come july and I will only be able to get silver passes if I want to watch the MLG weekends in HD?

*really dislike putting it like that. the link says limited time but on the /membership page there is no mention that it's indeed limited. this actually makes me furious. seems like some guy who makes the site just typed it like that and it is implicating some incredibly serious things. pretty much all my confusion comes from this i think. because I would just not do anything and refresh in july ... now I'm getting freaked out because it's telling me to freak out :p

I'll come back and see what I'll do based on the response. Thanks for your time.
MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
March 21 2012 00:37 GMT
#141
On March 20 2012 21:50 MLG Deimos wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 19 2012 19:48 arQ wrote:
Any info on when Open bracket signups will be revealed?

Online registration ended yesterday, so more than likely very soon

The full line up can be found here: http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/news/full-starcraft-ii-winter-championship-lineup/
MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
March 21 2012 00:40 GMT
#142
On March 21 2012 08:40 legatus legionis wrote:
Hey,

I read somewhere I had to get my Gold membership before a certain date or I wouldn't be able to get Gold online.
It doesn't make sense am I mistaken and it only refers to event passes?
http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/competitions/30
at the bottom it says: "Buy Gold Membership online again for a limited time!"
clicking it goes to: http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/membership
and then that seems like the Gold it was last year. It even includes gamebattles premium and stuff. Weren't those gonna get stripped and seperated?

That's my confusion, here is my actual need.
My gold expires end of july. If I take no action will I be able to watch the next MLG in HD?
And if I would get/extend gold now (because the site seems to want to force me to)* it would just extend my time?
So from the end of july it will add 12 more months?
Or will it start a new 12 months, because then the offer of the previous 12 months wasn't legit
If I don't extend it now I won't be able to extend it come july and I will only be able to get silver passes if I want to watch the MLG weekends in HD?

*really dislike putting it like that. the link says limited time but on the /membership page there is no mention that it's indeed limited. this actually makes me furious. seems like some guy who makes the site just typed it like that and it is implicating some incredibly serious things. pretty much all my confusion comes from this i think. because I would just not do anything and refresh in july ... now I'm getting freaked out because it's telling me to freak out :p

I'll come back and see what I'll do based on the response. Thanks for your time.


As long as you have the Gold Membership, you will be able to watch the Championship Events with no-ad HQ Streams. As for the limited part, that is referring to it being available for sale in the MLG Store only. The Gold Membership won't just be removed prior to the expiration. If that's not want your referring to, I apologize. Please PM me if you have further questions.
legatus legionis
Profile Joined October 2010
Netherlands559 Posts
March 21 2012 21:57 GMT
#143
On March 21 2012 09:40 MLG Deimos wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 21 2012 08:40 legatus legionis wrote:
Hey,

I read somewhere I had to get my Gold membership before a certain date or I wouldn't be able to get Gold online.
It doesn't make sense am I mistaken and it only refers to event passes?
http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/competitions/30
at the bottom it says: "Buy Gold Membership online again for a limited time!"
clicking it goes to: http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/membership
and then that seems like the Gold it was last year. It even includes gamebattles premium and stuff. Weren't those gonna get stripped and seperated?

That's my confusion, here is my actual need.
My gold expires end of july. If I take no action will I be able to watch the next MLG in HD?
And if I would get/extend gold now (because the site seems to want to force me to)* it would just extend my time?
So from the end of july it will add 12 more months?
Or will it start a new 12 months, because then the offer of the previous 12 months wasn't legit
If I don't extend it now I won't be able to extend it come july and I will only be able to get silver passes if I want to watch the MLG weekends in HD?

*really dislike putting it like that. the link says limited time but on the /membership page there is no mention that it's indeed limited. this actually makes me furious. seems like some guy who makes the site just typed it like that and it is implicating some incredibly serious things. pretty much all my confusion comes from this i think. because I would just not do anything and refresh in july ... now I'm getting freaked out because it's telling me to freak out :p

I'll come back and see what I'll do based on the response. Thanks for your time.


As long as you have the Gold Membership, you will be able to watch the Championship Events with no-ad HQ Streams. As for the limited part, that is referring to it being available for sale in the MLG Store only. The Gold Membership won't just be removed prior to the expiration. If that's not want your referring to, I apologize. Please PM me if you have further questions.


If I'm not mistaken then you are saying that I can watch now and extend the Gold Membership a few months later if I want to.
So I can be content with that. Thank you
solidnibble
Profile Joined January 2011
15 Posts
March 25 2012 00:06 GMT
#144
On March 09 2012 07:11 MLG Deimos wrote:
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.

Could you please answer the one I asked in the topic MLG Winter Championship spoiler-free VODs ? Thanks in advance !
Dewis
Profile Blog Joined April 2007
Finland344 Posts
March 25 2012 01:02 GMT
#145
Just bough the gold membership, really like the good stream quality!
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