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MorroW won the second Open Wolf Cup!
HuK played a very nice second.
See you guys next time.
Replay packs:
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Some of these overlap and I did not list the individual replays because I'm simply too busy right now, but extract them into your replay folder and you can tell just by scrolling over them which games are inside. If someone wants, they can make a more organised pack, but I'm very busy tonight.
Note: If you're a player and wondering where your replay is, try to remember who was casting and go to that pack.
Thanks all,
Wolf
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Hello, everyone! I'm going to be hosting the second Open Wolf Cup on 11 July 2010. This tournament is open to all players, regardless of rank/ladder standing. It will take place on the US servers (sorry EU/Asia, blame Blizzard) and may actually have a prize pool (TBA).
If you are interested in taking part in this open tournament, email verdruss@gmail.com with your character name you will use when the beta returns, race, and realID email. If you don't want to email me, feel free to PM me instead. Alternatively, you could post your information in the thread, but that's harder to keep track of (and you don't want to get misplaced).The tournament will have 64 players, but continue to sign up, as last tournament we had about ten or fifteen backups needed. Keep watching this thread, as it will be updated with important information very regularly.
SIGNUPS ARE CLOSED
However, there is still a possibility that you will be able to play if you show up on time. If you are a selected backup, when you join the IRC, make your nickname with a backup tag (ex: smith_backup). If you want to play, but aren't selected as a backup, make your nickname with an alternate tag (ex: smith_alt). Alternates are less likely to show up than actual tournament participants, so if you really want to play, it can't hurt to show up.
This tournament will take place on the US Servers on Sunday 11 July,
at 3:00 PM, EST (GMT -5).
Prize Pool: $50 (unless I get donations before Sunday)
Thank Ipp for his donation! He's another SC2 caster that you guys should check out.
Bracket is posted! (subject to change):
http://challonge.com/images/brackets/wolfcup2.png
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Current Player List:
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1. Sinatra ![[image loading]](http://www.greenstarbuilders.net/i/icon-star-tiny.png)
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2. ViRo![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Zicon_small.png)
3. Wilko
4. SlaineD
5. ReachTheSky![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Ticon_small.png)
6. Capoch
7. Snowe
8. TriggerThis![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Ricon_small.png)
9. DivinE
10. TheZerGArnC
11. HuK
12. nEAnS (Former Winner)
13. Rastaban
14. RumZ
15. avilo
16. Pown
17. keNn
18. baz
19. JMS31207
20. Alou
21. Iggnite
22. Jquik
23. Kuo
24. PLxDratewka
25. Whiplash
26. bliss
27. Mudang
28. qxc
29. CheAse
30. youngminii
31. Vampire
32. CatZ
33. SLush
34. FaZe
35. Cammalleri
36. Antimage
37. OreoBoi
38. hekifson
39. ThisIsJimmy
40. Pandain
41. Skill
42. Centrin
43. Stalife
44. Dukke
45. Blade
46. Zelniq
47. KawaiiRice
48. Joseki
49. Prophet
50. everytime
51. JUNK
52. Looky
53. MorroW
54. Fitz
55. OpRaider
56. CroOk
57. TheEvilBob
58. Zero
59. iEchoic (aka Xwoa, former second place winner)
60. BSBZerg
61. LAVA
62. Sheth
63. PainUser
64. MoMaN
2. ViRo
3. Wilko
4. SlaineD
5. ReachTheSky
6. Capoch
7. Snowe
8. TriggerThis
9. DivinE
10. TheZerGArnC
11. HuK
12. nEAnS (Former Winner)
13. Rastaban
14. RumZ
15. avilo
16. Pown
17. keNn
18. baz
19. JMS31207
20. Alou
21. Iggnite
22. Jquik
23. Kuo
24. PLxDratewka
25. Whiplash
26. bliss
27. Mudang
28. qxc
29. CheAse
30. youngminii
31. Vampire
32. CatZ
33. SLush
34. FaZe
35. Cammalleri
36. Antimage
37. OreoBoi
38. hekifson
39. ThisIsJimmy
40. Pandain
41. Skill
42. Centrin
43. Stalife
44. Dukke
45. Blade
46. Zelniq
47. KawaiiRice
48. Joseki
49. Prophet
50. everytime
51. JUNK
52. Looky
53. MorroW
54. Fitz
55. OpRaider
56. CroOk
57. TheEvilBob
58. Zero
59. iEchoic (aka Xwoa, former second place winner)
60. BSBZerg
61. LAVA
62. Sheth
63. PainUser
64. MoMaN
Backup Player List:
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2.
3.
4. Murmur
5. Valor
6. kool
7. SalsaSawu
8. Happy
9. bigbadbeaver
10. Arovien
11. Alternity
12. StimPack
13. Silent
14. Waffles
15. Vhalin
16. Aberu
17. silent12ill
18. Powster
19. m3funkyb
20. AvOiD
21. Jaso
22. Maelstrom
23. JnShox
24. CliveTFD
25. Ripsoul
Casting:
So far (round one):
Ipp casting KawaiiRice v Prophet
SirazTV casting HuK v MoMaN
Pull casting CheAse v Zelniq
Rules:
Until the semifinals, this tournament will be played in single-elimination rounds. At the semifinals, a best-of-three will be played, and the finals will be a best-of-five set. Many players will probably disagree with this, but it's for the sake of time. Unfortunately this tournament would be FAR too long if the sets were longer for elimination. If a player fails to show up for his match, he will lose by default (as of now). Future tournaments will be structured differently, especially invitationals.
In the single-elimination rounds, the maps available will be Lost Temple, Steppes of War, and Blistering Sands. Both players can eliminate one map, and the remaining map will be played. As for the semifinals and finals, the maps available will be Lost Temple, Steppes of War, Scrap Station, Metalopolis, and Kulas Ravine. Both players can eliminate two maps from that list. Every time a player loses, they will be able to pick the next map to be played.
This tournament will be race-restricting, so once you pick a race, you cannot swap during the tournament. However, if you'd like to change races before the tournament begins, contact me and let me know.
Tournament Procedure:
Essentially, at 2:30 PM EST, I would like ALL players to join my IRC channel (see http://thepassingshadow.com/IRC_Chat.html ). Players will use their exact character name as their nickname in IRC (put an underscore afterwards if there are problems with the nick being taken, which can sometimes happen with connection errors). The bracket will be posted so that players can see who their first opponents are. Once in IRC, players should find their opponents and PM them (/msg <username> <message> ) and start sending realID information so that they can add each other as friends. After that, the players should enter a party with one another, do map eliminations to decide which map they will be playing on (see map rules below), and then wait for me to tell everyone to begin their first match (will happen around 3 PM EST). What happens if your opponent does not show up ? PM me in IRC letting me know, and I will either replace your opponent with someone on the waiting list or let you know that you will receive a lucky free win (bye) and will wait for the second round to begin.
After I announce in IRC to begin, all 32 parties will play their first game. Whenever someone finishes their first game, the WINNER will PM me on IRC, specifying both who won and who lost. Once all groups of players have sent me the winners and losers, and EVERY game of the first round is finished, the second bracket will be posted and players will once again PM each other with realIDs and join parties. Once everyone appears to be set up, the second round will begin, and once again, the WINNER will PM me on IRC with both the winner and the loser. This will repeat until the semifinals.
The first two players I choose to commentate will play first, and I will add them as realID friends, and invite them to my party. In party chat, map will be decided, and the first game will begin, and I will commentate. The round will be a best out of three with counter-picks for maps, and then the next players will play. After that, the two finalists will choose maps again, and the same procedure will take place with me commentating, except with a best of five. Afterwards, the winner will be announced and everyone will be free to ask for rematches, etcetera etcetera, ask me questions in chat.
What happens in a dispute over who won the match ? I will add one of the players' realIDs, and look at match history. If there is a further dispute, I will ask for the replay file.
Its very confusing to have so many tournaments on the board that get flipped around everywhere... ^.^
