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Thanks to everyone who participated! KawaiiRice won this tournament, and I will update this thread like crazy when I get back from visiting family. See you all next week!
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Hello, TeamLiquid ! I'm going to be hosting the third Open Wolf Cup on 1 August 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 will 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 game is launched, 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.
IF YOU SIGN UP FOR THIS TOURNAMENT, PLEASE SHOW UP
I have a list of all noshows from the first two OWCs and will continue to keep a list. If a player does not show up three times, they will never be allowed to participate in my tournaments again. So, before contacting me to be put on the list, PLEASE check your schedule and also check the tournament procedures.
This tournament will take place on the US Servers on Sunday 1 August,
at 3:00 PM, EDT (GMT -4).
Prize Pool: $75, thanks Ipp and SirazTV!
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.
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Current Player List:
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Backup Player List:
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1. Nufo![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon_small.png)
2. Doriboi![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Ticon_small.png)
3. bakasan
4. MugiwaraMark
5. Walker![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Zicon_small.png)
6. Artifice
7. HezzerBoy
8. PanDoRa
9. SpartanV
10. Kelvin
11. kruul
12. Xss
13. mithriL
14. Fitz
15. Looky
16. DCrodrigo
17. SiguR
18. Jonoman92
19. Anfere
20. Dusk
21. Shuffle
22. Sad
23. Lovedrop
24. Kerrdezzy
25. Chan
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1. Alou
2. Valor
3. avilo![[image loading]](http://www.greenstarbuilders.net/i/icon-star-tiny.png)
4. Mudang
5. ThisIsJimmy
6. PoorBilly
7. FnaticMSIFenix
8. FnaticMSIKawaiiRice
9. FnaticMSITTOne
10. FnaticMSIGretorp
11. Sinatra
12. HuK (Former Second-place Winner)
13. BlackMetal![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Ricon_small.png)
14. bigbadbeaver
15. Shifft
16. Whitewolf
17. TorcH
18. Iggnite
19. DevoKe
20. Hardway
21. Stalife
22. johngalt
23. monitor
24. Omni
25. TheEvilBob
26. Cammalleri
27. LeafBlower
28. Hova
29. PePsi
30. Capoch
31. Goblin
32. Maelstrom
33. teaCherWISH
34. shutuporeles
35. Powster
36. MoMaN
37. Waffles
38. youngminii
39. LagLovah
40. Centrin
41. Newport
42. Wilko
43. CauthonLuck
44. MorroW (Former Winner)
45. Sworn
46. Sheth
47. PuLsE
48. ItsSoFLUFFY
49. sKYzERO
50. Vhalin
51. CHeeSY
52. Feremuntrus
53. WolfKnight
54. SpoR
55. Freater
56. iEchoic (Former Second-place Winner)
57. Ryan
58. Zelniq
59. CatZ
60. Antimage
61. Pheylon
62. nEAnS (Former Winner)
63. JUNK
64. iNcontrol
2. Valor
3. avilo
4. Mudang
5. ThisIsJimmy
6. PoorBilly
7. FnaticMSIFenix
8. FnaticMSIKawaiiRice
9. FnaticMSITTOne
10. FnaticMSIGretorp
11. Sinatra
12. HuK
(Former Second-place Winner)13. BlackMetal
14. bigbadbeaver
15. Shifft
16. Whitewolf
17. TorcH
18. Iggnite
19. DevoKe
20. Hardway
21. Stalife
22. johngalt
23. monitor
24. Omni
25. TheEvilBob
26. Cammalleri
27. LeafBlower
28. Hova
29. PePsi
30. Capoch
31. Goblin
32. Maelstrom
33. teaCherWISH
34. shutuporeles
35. Powster
36. MoMaN
37. Waffles
38. youngminii
39. LagLovah
40. Centrin
41. Newport
42. Wilko
43. CauthonLuck
44. MorroW
(Former Winner)45. Sworn
46. Sheth
47. PuLsE
48. ItsSoFLUFFY
49. sKYzERO
50. Vhalin
51. CHeeSY
52. Feremuntrus
53. WolfKnight
54. SpoR
55. Freater
56. iEchoic
(Former Second-place Winner)57. Ryan
58. Zelniq
59. CatZ
60. Antimage
61. Pheylon
62. nEAnS
(Former Winner)63. JUNK
64. iNcontrol
Backup Player List:
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1. Nufo
2. Doriboi
3. bakasan
4. MugiwaraMark
5. Walker
6. Artifice
7. HezzerBoy
8. PanDoRa
9. SpartanV
10. Kelvin
11. kruul
12. Xss
13. mithriL
14. Fitz
15. Looky
16. DCrodrigo
17. SiguR
18. Jonoman92
19. Anfere
20. Dusk
21. Shuffle
22. Sad
23. Lovedrop
24. Kerrdezzy
25. Chan
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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. The higher-ranked player eliminates first. 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.
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. The higher-ranked player eliminates first. 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.
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Essentially, at 2:30 PM EST, ALL players MUST 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. Casters will begin casting some of these games. 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.
After I announce in IRC to begin, all 32 parties will play their first game. Casters will begin casting some of these games. 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.
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As of now:
ScienceRob- Following MorroW
Ipp- Following Avilo
SirazTV- Semifinals/Finals dual with ThePassingShadow
ThePassingShadow- Semifinals/Finals dual with SirazTV
ProdiG/ragequit.tv - Fenix v Antimage
Pull- Not yet decided
FaZe- Following HuK
GosuGamers- Have not contacted me yet, but will probably help cover
ScienceRob- Following MorroW
Ipp- Following Avilo
SirazTV- Semifinals/Finals dual with ThePassingShadow
ThePassingShadow- Semifinals/Finals dual with SirazTV
ProdiG/ragequit.tv - Fenix v Antimage
Pull- Not yet decided
FaZe- Following HuK
GosuGamers- Have not contacted me yet, but will probably help cover
If you are interested in casting a preliminary round, contact me via email or PM and let me know. Once brackets are posted, we'll get into better detail of which games you will be able to cast.
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