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Manifesto7
Profile Blog Joined November 2002
Osaka27143 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-04-01 06:14:31
April 01 2008 05:49 GMT
#1
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In this edition:
  • The News Spreads
  • Gamer count reaching 1000
  • 1.6 billion potential gamers eliminated
  • Early leaders
  • Technical Difficulties
  • Interview with IdrA
  • Replay Contest



Spread the News

Since 700 people refreshed TL at exactly the same time at zero hour, the word has gotten out about the league. Several StarCraft related websites in numerous languages have carried the news across the web. This publicity has caught the attention of some major esport players and there may be some great developments in the weeks ahead.

Check out coverage at these spots:
MYM.com
GG.net
sk-gaming.com
reps.ru
ingame.de
gameriot



Approaching 1000
The TSL admins were busy yesterday, approving more than 900 accounts for the TSL. Each account had to be confirmed manually, through IP and records before acceptance. It was only a registration bug that stemmed the tide of requests, and when registration is fixed on iCCup.com we fully expect a second wave of registrants.

There are a couple players I would like to honour with today's Determination award. They may be at the bottom of the rankings, but they are playing the game to have fun and participate in the TSL. Much respect!

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Sorry China

Due to technical concerns with lag, we have decided that gamers with Chinese IPs will not be able to qualify for the TSL playoffs. You can read the full announcement here.



Early Leaders

Perhaps he got an inside scoop on the plans, but TL's own Chill blasted off to an early lead and a 15-1 record. He has now settled in to 17th place with an 18-1 record and will make up more ground as he continues to play.

At the top of the table a three way race is shaping up in the early going, with a member of each race making the C+ rank in 35 hours. XiaOzI, IdrA, and StaLife have all pulled ahead with impressive records. Obviously the training on TL Attack has helped immensly.

Here is a shot of the current standings at time of writing.

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Technical Difficulties

The iCCup site has had some technical problems regarding registration. If you have been unable to register a new account, please be patient. The problem will be solved shortly.

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IdrA speaks, people listen

IdrA is currently in 3rd place on the qualifying ladder with a 34-3 start. I asked him a few quick questions.

You are kicking ass so far, has anyone given you a tough game?
Well I played through last night while the koreans were on, a few of them where pretty good. As far as other players in TSL Ive had a few close tvps where Ive had to comeback from losing my first army or two. One of those was vs TSL-Valentine, I dont rememer the others.

What is your pick for the ladder top 3?
It's hard to say since I expect alot of retired/inactive players to come back given the amount of money on the line, but they probably wont get back to top 3 right away anyway. I'd say the top 3 will be Draco, if he takes it seriously, Mondragon and myself. Xiaozi and iefnaij could end up there too, maybe a few other players im forgetting as well.

Any dark horses we should look out for?
I dont pay too much attention to up and coming players so im not really sure. One person who will do better than the community expects I think is Artosis, hes been playing a lot lately and I'd say theres a good chance he'll end up top 16.

What do you think about TL banning Chinese IPs?
I can see both sides of it. The lag issues are always annoying and they do decrease the quality of the games, but the chinese are also among (if not the) best players outside Korea and, based on skill, deserve spots in what looks to be the biggest non korean tournament in quite a while. For purely selfish reasons I like the decision because they are very, very good players and I like money.



Week 1 Replay Contest

Played a great game in the TSL? Beat up on a well known foreigner? Get raped silly by SuperiorWolf? Then enter the TSL replay contest. Send one replay to Manifesto7 via PM and explain why you deserve a spot in the weekly top 10. At the end of the first week of games, I will release a top ten list of replays who members will be adored by the community forever. Or at least until week two comes out.



Thats it for now. More updates will come in the days ahead.

Mani
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LonelyMargarita
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
1845 Posts
April 01 2008 05:55 GMT
#2
I knew I should have started playing...i'd have been immortalized in that screenshot with the "determination" award.
I <3 서지훈
HaXxorIzed
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
Australia8434 Posts
April 01 2008 06:01 GMT
#3
Idra's response to the Chinese IP issue made me laugh. This event shall be awesome.
http://steamcommunity.com/id/HaXxorIzed
IntoTheWow
Profile Blog Joined May 2004
is awesome32274 Posts
April 01 2008 06:04 GMT
#4
The replay thing is a great idea!

looking good so far :D
Moderator<:3-/-<
littlechava
Profile Blog Joined March 2004
United States7218 Posts
April 01 2008 06:14 GMT
#5
wow, the replay thing is just icing on the cake

awesome
Entusman #12
EvilTeletubby
Profile Blog Joined January 2004
Baltimore, USA22253 Posts
April 01 2008 06:22 GMT
#6
Awesomeness.
Moderatorhttp://carbonleaf.yuku.com/topic/408/t/So-I-proposed-at-a-Carbon-Leaf-concert.html ***** RIP Geoff
Hot_Bid
Profile Blog Joined October 2003
Braavos36374 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-04-01 06:36:29
April 01 2008 06:26 GMT
#7
Interview with ToT)XiaoZi(

[02:04] Hot_Bid: hey
[02:04] Hot_Bid: can i ask you a question for interview
[02:07] XiaoZi: ya?
[02:07] Hot_Bid: what sound does an overlord make
[02:24] XiaoZi: :S
[02:24] XiaoZi: aww?

edit: XiaoZi just hit B-, 45-9 6095
@Hot_Bid on Twitter - ESPORTS life since 2010 - http://i.imgur.com/U2psw.png
useLess
Profile Blog Joined January 2004
United States4781 Posts
April 01 2008 06:33 GMT
#8
excellent interview
Moonlight Shadow
IntoTheWow
Profile Blog Joined May 2004
is awesome32274 Posts
April 01 2008 06:34 GMT
#9
On April 01 2008 15:33 useLess wrote:
excellent interview

Moderator<:3-/-<
Hurricane
Profile Blog Joined October 2006
United States3939 Posts
April 01 2008 06:36 GMT
#10
It doesn't go grawwwgghh?!?

This is looking to be awesome. I love you guys.
RIP CHARLIEMURPHY 11/25/10 NEVER FORGET | Hurricane#1183 @ B.net
Artosis *
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
United States2140 Posts
April 01 2008 06:40 GMT
#11
On April 01 2008 15:26 Hot_Bid wrote:
Interview with ToT)XiaoZi(

[02:04] Hot_Bid: hey
[02:04] Hot_Bid: can i ask you a question for interview
[02:07] XiaoZi: ya?
[02:07] Hot_Bid: what sound does an overlord make
[02:24] XiaoZi: :S
[02:24] XiaoZi: aww?

edit: XiaoZi just hit B-, 45-9 6095


ROFLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
Commentatorhttp://twitter.com/Artosis
iNcontroL *
Profile Blog Joined July 2004
USA29055 Posts
April 01 2008 06:47 GMT
#12
i will gogo!
FuJi
Profile Joined January 2008
United States104 Posts
April 01 2008 06:47 GMT
#13
On April 01 2008 15:26 Hot_Bid wrote:
Interview with ToT)XiaoZi(

[02:04] Hot_Bid: hey
[02:04] Hot_Bid: can i ask you a question for interview
[02:07] XiaoZi: ya?
[02:07] Hot_Bid: what sound does an overlord make
[02:24] XiaoZi: :S
[02:24] XiaoZi: aww?

edit: XiaoZi just hit B-, 45-9 6095

what about the cc!!
"The basic problem with RTS is that you can build units in real-time."
NarutO
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
Germany18839 Posts
April 01 2008 06:54 GMT
#14
Xiaozi's pace is huge.. -_- I've to do play play play....-,- but I've to work work work..
CommentatorPolt | MMA | Jjakji | BoxeR | NaDa | MVP | MKP ... truly inspiring.
littlechava
Profile Blog Joined March 2004
United States7218 Posts
April 01 2008 06:59 GMT
#15
54 games already..incredible
p.s. most excellent interview i've ever seen
Entusman #12
MoRe_mInErAls
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
Canada1210 Posts
April 01 2008 07:03 GMT
#16
I'm cheering for Xiaozi, he's got the Savior
Alur
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Denmark3900 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-04-01 07:06:01
April 01 2008 07:05 GMT
#17
hmm.. wonder if i can make any interesting 5pool replays
AKA No can Dazzle | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlTpX7z3Pok
TL+ Member
ZergZoul
Profile Joined April 2007
Mexico408 Posts
April 01 2008 07:15 GMT
#18
Holy shit what's wrong with XiaoZi??? dont forget to eat and sleep man.
TheFoReveRwaR
Profile Blog Joined May 2006
United States10657 Posts
April 01 2008 07:40 GMT
#19
Is Idra still going to korea? Isn't it about a month past when he was supposed to go?
Being healthy, it has been said, really consists of having the same disease as everybody else.
NarutO
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
Germany18839 Posts
April 01 2008 07:59 GMT
#20
WE ARE ONLINE AGAIN
CommentatorPolt | MMA | Jjakji | BoxeR | NaDa | MVP | MKP ... truly inspiring.
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