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Event is over. Final SC2 brackets for those interested: http://challonge.com/slpsc2 (final piece didn't get updated. Lizzuma beat Entity in grand finals.
Congratulations to the winners, and thanks for coming everyone!
EDIT: EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT If you haven't already prepaid then you can't get in.
This event will be streamed live from Iccup TV: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/iccup-tv (most likely starting between 10 and 11 AM EST).
http://event.spartylanparty.com/
http://www.facebook.com/spartylanparty
Michigan State University's local LAN group will be hosting a 120-seat LAN that includes tournaments in Starcraft 2, COD4, TF2 6v6, UT2k4 instagib, and more.
DATE: September 25-26, 2010 9AM Saturday - 10 AM Sunday
PLACE: Biomedical Physical Sciences Atrium, MSU Campus with the SLP Console Cafe in the adjacent room 1400
COST: Pre-Paid SLP-Members :: $12 | Pre-Paid Non SLP-Members :: $15 | At the door price (non pre-paid) $20
PROVIDED: FOOD, POWER, NETWORK
BRING: Yourself, your computer, your peripherals, your network cable, your power cords
WHATS REQUIRED: Register for event on event site when registration opens.
Minors attending this event must have the event waiver signed by a parent or guardian. You can print and fill out the waiver ahead of time using this link: http://www.spartylanparty.com/files/waiver/slp-xixwaiver.pdf
You can find pre-registration/location/parking/scheduling/seating map etc... on the event site at http://event.spartylanparty.com/ Because it is a home football day, it is very important that you follow parking instructions 
If you prepay with Paypal make sure to click the link back to the event site when you are done. If you don't prepay you should still register on the site.
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Map Pool:
Lost Temple
Steppes of War
Blistering Sands
Metalopolis
Scrap Station
Kulas Ravine
Desert Oasis
Format: Double Elimination BO1. Time constraints could force a change, but that is very unlikely.
Prizes:
1st: CoolerMaster CM Storm Scout Case as well as a Silverstone SST-FP52
2nd: Silverstone 2.5” external storage enclosure with 3.5” docking bay
Top 5: ZowieGear Pro mousepads
Time: Doors open at 9:00 AM. Tournament will be starting as soon as possible in anticipation of a large turnout. Competitors should aim to arrive when the doors open.
Iccup TV will be broadcasting LIVE at the eventOn September 14 2010 03:03 iCCup.Diamond wrote:
Uh oh, looks like this shit just got epic! iCCup TV will be LIVE at the event with the legend himself, Raelcun casting!!!! I will be there too to celebrate my birthday in the best way possible, playing SC2!!!!
We are going to arrange to have a special viewing area where spectators can come in and watch the live commentary while keeping the live event atmosphere.
Come hang out with me on my birthday yo, meet Raelcun, and watch/play some SC2!!! I'M SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SLP details via e-mail
+ Show Spoiler +Greetings everyone! We are happy to be sending out the arrival info because that means we are less than TWO WEEKS away from LAN TIME! This lan is truly shaping up to be the most epic lan in SpartyLANParty history, but I digress, read on for more! Please read this in detail as there is a lot of important info that will make your arrival smooth! Most importantly, up to the minute important info and updates will be posted on the event site at http://event.spartylanparty.com so be sure to check there frequently over the next week and a half. Also be sure to fan SLP on Facebook or follow us on twitter, http://www.facebook.com/spartylanpartySTARCRAFT 2 UPDATES: First and foremost I want to announce to everyone that Patrick Soulliere, CEO of iCCup TV (http://www.iccup.com) will be celebrating his birthday on Saturday with us at the event and will be bringing in his lead SC2 caster Raelcun to cast the SLP SC2 tournament rounds on the iCCup TV Ustream channel! That means that thousands of people around the WORLD will be watching YOU play, all that much more reason to practice up before the LAN! We are planning on having a live feed of the SC2 casted matches to be playing in the adjacent room for people to spectate! Prizes for Starcraft 2 will be as follows: 1st place will receive a CoolerMaster CM Storm Scout Case as well as a Silverstone SST-FP52 “The most intelligent thermal controller in the world” to go with it! 2nd place will also win a prize, that prize being a Silverstone 2.5” external storage enclosure with 3.5” docking bay. And even further, the top 5 will receive ZowieGear Pro mousepads! (assuming they arrive in time). IF YOU ARE PLAYING IN THE STARCRAFT 2 TOURNAMENT YOU SHOULD ARRIVE TO THE LAN WHEN THE DOORS OPEN AT 9AM!!!!! IF YOU ARE NOT THERE AND READY TO PLAY YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE TOURNAMENT LATE!! We will be starting the SC2 tournament as soon as possible, probably having the players meeting at around 10:30AM and starting at 11am with the first round of matches so that we can have as much time as possible. We are planning on this being double elimination unless we have a ridiculous and unfeasible amount of players to make that possible so come ready. When we have the players meeting at around 10:30 we will go over the rules and other important info and everyone will come through and give us their RealID or bnet nickname (whichever you want to use) and we will create the bracket using chalonge.com right then. That way when you have a match you can easily add the person to your list if necessary to find each other. ANTEC - TEAM FORTRESS 2 UPDATES: We posted on our website a couple of weeks ago a minor change in TF2 rules, that being class limit of 1 for Demo and Medic. The rules will follow CEVO rules nearly exactly. ANTEC has sponsored this tournament and all 6 individuals on the winning team will receive a Antec DF-35 case for first place. They arrived recently and they are SWEET! ARRIVAL, UNLOADING AND PARKING: As you all are aware I am sure, Saturday of the LAN is also a home MSU football game which complicates things a bit for arrival and parking. However we have worked all of the details out and if you know ahead of time what to do you should not have a problem! For reference please see the arrival map that we have posted on our event site or use this direct link: http://www.spartylanparty.com/files/eventmap2.png. This image shows all adjacent streets, the unloading area off of South Shaw Lane directly behind the BPS (Biomed-Physical Sciences) Building as well as the parking ramp in between North and South Shaw Lane (you can enter from either side). When you arrive at the unloading area you will find it staffed with MSU Parking Staff. In the morning we are planning on having a SLP staff person out there to expedite your entry into the unloading area and give you the necessary unloading pass. When you arrive pull in and specify that you are here to unload for the SpartyLANParty event and they will direct you to where you need to go to unload. If asked for your name give the name that you registered for the event as on the event site, they may have a list of registered attendees. This is the process you should follow to get in and out as quickly as possible… 1) When you arrive to unload you should unload your items and bring them in to your seat as quickly as possible (without setting up your stuff) 2) Visit the Check-In desk to check in to the event, pay if you have not already pre-paid and receive your PARKING PERMIT that you will need to park in the parking ramp. 3) Immediately go out and park your vehicle to clear space for others to unload 4) Come back in and set up your equipment MONSTER ENERGY: Monster Energy will be visiting our event to hand out free MONSTER! So come thirsty! REGISTRATION AND PRE-PAYMENT: If you want to guarantee yourself a seat we highly suggest that you register early at http://event.spartylanparty.com and prepay and then reserve your seat via the website. We are seeing record registration and pre-payment for this event so be sure you secure your seat! SCHEDULE: A tentative LAN schedule will be posted the week before the lan on the event site, the times you need to know right now are that the doors open at 9am, and if you plan on playing in the SC2 tournament you should be there asap as we plan on having the players meeting at 10:30 and starting around 11am. Lunch will be around 1pm and dinner will be around 7pm. The TF2 tournament will be in the later afternoon/evening. Raffle will be between 12midnight and 1am and the UT2004 tournament will be after the raffle. FOOD: With your paid admission you will get TWO full meals of Little Caesars Pizza on Saturday and free drinks all day/night long! RAFFLE TICKETS: Every attendee will receive one free raffle entry with paid admission, so everyone has at least one shot! Anyone who wishes, may purchase up to 5 additional raffle tickets at $1 each to improve your chances. We are also including a cash prize from your friends at SLP of $50! The Cash prize will be drawn first so that everyone has a chance at it. In the past we have done a 50/50 drawing, however those that purchased 50/50 tickets were only eligible for that drawing, one shot. This way some of the revenues generated in ticket sales will make up the $50 cash prize, the rest will go to help and support SLP in our continuing efforts to expand and provide reliable LAN infrastructure. So when you purchase additional tickets you are not only helping yourself to have a better chance at winning the sweet prizes below, you are helping SLP. Remember that SLP is a not for profit gaming group, so no one on our staff or anyone associated with SLP makes a dime off of our events, all revenue (if any) goes toward expenses of the next event. We do our best to offer a fun and affordable LAN event, and we think we are the best value around! A full listing of raffle and tournament prizes will be listed on the event site the week before the LAN. We look forward to seeing everyone on the 25th! /The SLP Admin Team
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I've been to four of these in the past and they've all gone exceptionally well. I expect a strong SC2 turnout
Additionally, there are "bring a buddy" discounts if you are new and go with someone else who has been to an SLP LAN in the past (try contacting TLiquidians who have gone before). The discount goes to the person who brings someone new, but they might split it with you
If any of you are planning to go and/or have gone in the past let us know! (I know at least Zerksys/kek/soul should be lurking here )
Just a friendly reminder for the helpful carpoolers This is technically an overnight LAN, but it's mostly free play from 3am to 10am. Drivers/passengers should keep in mind how late they plan to stay. Also keep in mind space-wise that each passenger is probably bringing a computer.
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OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG, I WANNA GOTO THIS SO BAD...  (( i dont think my parents would let me -.- i should try though
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If I had a car, I would totally come. I'm in Ann Arbor right now
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On September 02 2010 04:18 allowicious wrote:If I had a car, I would totally come. I'm in Ann Arbor right now I've seen organized carpooling for TL meet-ups in the past. I imagine it's possible here as well. There are quite a few TLers around UofM last I knew.
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Yeah Im seriously going to ask my parents to see if I can go :D this is going to be awesome! Im from Swartz Creek ( like 1 hour to 1 1/2 hour drive i think
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Hm I'm in Grand Rapids. I wonder if there's any prize.
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On September 02 2010 04:18 allowicious wrote:If I had a car, I would totally come. I'm in Ann Arbor right now
I'm probably down to go and I'd drive you (I'm afj).
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lol a tournament not to far from me on my birthday... interesting...
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All tournaments are free. The LAN as a whole is the only cost and includes pizza+pop for the day.
So there isn't a "pool," but there will definitely be an item prize, probably along the lines of computer case/ipod or comparable hardware.
I'll update as soon as I know the prize, but I wanted to post this early because it's a full-day live event and I wanted to make sure people have plenty of time to check their schedule/arrange carpools.
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im playing this for sure anyone want to do the "bring a buddy" discount thing? :D
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I'm from the Fremont/Newaygo area, about 2 hours away.
I'm thinking about making the trip, but not entirely sure. If I can find a buddy who will go with me, I'd most definitely be there.
Also, if anyone around the area would be interested in carpooling me up, that'd be awesome.
Also x2, What's the SC2 competition skill level looking like? I've got a friend who might be interested in going, but he's probably a mid-high plat player, and doesn't wanna just go get blown out of the water.
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well im a diamond player that may attend idk about others
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On September 02 2010 07:28 Mikilatov wrote:Also x2, What's the SC2 competition skill level looking like? I've got a friend who might be interested in going, but he's probably a mid-high plat player, and doesn't wanna just go get blown out of the water. Very wide range as far as I can tell so far. I know of a few diamond players, and I know of a few bronze/silver/gold players. I think mid-high platinum should do fine depending on random seeding, and double elim guarantees more games in case of a bad seed.
And of course there are a bunch of other tournaments if your friend plays anything else
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SEE YOU THERE BRO
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Expect me to win the COD4/TF2/UT2004 tourneys
As for SC2, it's random as hell, who knows who will win, probably some easy-mode terran
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Yo Broz! i cant wait to go to this xD i think ive got the TF2/UT2K4 Stuff down pat
Cant wait for the rape train to be brought xD
Sorry, it doesnt have any brakes.
xD just kidding cant wait for it guys, i already got the ok on going there
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Bah, I transfer to MSU in january, hopefully there will be something like this going on 2nd semester
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On September 02 2010 11:12 Pobearo wrote:Bah, I transfer to MSU in january, hopefully there will be something like this going on 2nd semester This is the 19th main SLP LAN, and there is usually one every semester. I imagine SC2 will still be popular in a few months
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I'm in AA also and would love to attend if someone could give a ride
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Ah dang, just moved out of the Lansing area to Ann Arbor for school. Sounds like a good time though!
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Man, I'm so hyped for this ^^ first lan ever! gunna be fun for sure! I watched a few videos of the lan on youtube and it looks like a good crowd of people each time!
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Hmm I think this is what I'm going to be doing for my birthday.
Is there more info (like exact schedule and stuff) yet?
Edit: To be more clear, is this running all night from Sat to Sun? I really don't wan to have to drive to Lansing twice.
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Well, I suck hard at SC2 but I kind of want to attend a LAN before i'm too old. :p I have no idea how to sign up though.
This, of course, if all dependent on whether my car will last an hour of continuous driving.
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How do we pre-register?
I'm coming and will probably be bringin some ppl.
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On September 02 2010 06:49 AcrossFiveJulys wrote:Show nested quote +On September 02 2010 04:18 allowicious wrote:If I had a car, I would totally come. I'm in Ann Arbor right now I'm probably down to go and I'd drive you (I'm afj).
Ohh, cool. I'll have to wait till time gets closer to check if I'm free for the day. I think nubster may be interested in going as well, and I see a few other people from AA posting in this thread as well :D
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I think I'm going to come to this, possibly with a friend. Will be driving from Ann Arbor.
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You can pre-register and find the schedule at http://event.spartylanparty.com. Register for an accout on the top left of the site.
The schedule (top middle link) won't be available until closer to the event, but expect SC2 to start relatively early.
Once you've pre-paid there is also a seating map for you to reserve seats if you want to sit by friends.
There will also be parking information available before the event. I recommend people understand it before traveling because this LAN is taking place on a home football day. You don't want to park in the wrong spot.
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On September 02 2010 23:30 allowicious wrote:Show nested quote +On September 02 2010 06:49 AcrossFiveJulys wrote:On September 02 2010 04:18 allowicious wrote:If I had a car, I would totally come. I'm in Ann Arbor right now I'm probably down to go and I'd drive you (I'm afj). Ohh, cool. I'll have to wait till time gets closer to check if I'm free for the day. I think nubster may be interested in going as well, and I see a few other people from AA posting in this thread as well :D
Yeah I can drive up to 5 people. If you are from AA and want a ride to this, PM me at some point w/ your email and I'll start an email with those involved. Thank god this isn't happening in the winter so I don't have to navigate snowy/icy freeways :D
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http://www.facebook.com/spartylanparty
Just in case other people care about the other tournaments as well: The COD4 tournament has been tentatively canceled to allow extra time for the TF2 and SC2 tournaments that are appearing overwhelmingly popular.
Starcraft 2 will have item prizes for first and second place.
A COD4 tournament will be hosted towards the end of the LAN if time still allows.On September 03 2010 04:03 AcrossFiveJulys wrote:Show nested quote +On September 02 2010 23:30 allowicious wrote:On September 02 2010 06:49 AcrossFiveJulys wrote:On September 02 2010 04:18 allowicious wrote:If I had a car, I would totally come. I'm in Ann Arbor right now I'm probably down to go and I'd drive you (I'm afj). Ohh, cool. I'll have to wait till time gets closer to check if I'm free for the day. I think nubster may be interested in going as well, and I see a few other people from AA posting in this thread as well :D Yeah I can drive up to 5 people. If you are from AA and want a ride to this, PM me at some point w/ your email and I'll start an email with those involved. Thank god this isn't happening in the winter so I don't have to navigate snowy/icy freeways :D Just a friendly reminder for the helpful carpoolers This is technically an overnight LAN, but it's mostly free play from 3am to 10am. Drivers/passengers should keep in mind how late they plan to stay.
Edit: Also keep in mind space-wise that each passenger is probably bringing a computer.
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On September 03 2010 04:24 Tsagacity wrote:http://www.facebook.com/spartylanpartyJust in case other people care about the other tournaments as well: The COD4 tournament has been tentatively canceled to allow extra time for the TF2 and SC2 tournaments that are appearing overwhelmingly popular. Starcraft 2 will have item prizes for first and second place. A COD4 tournament will be hosted towards the end of the LAN if time still allows. Show nested quote +On September 03 2010 04:03 AcrossFiveJulys wrote:On September 02 2010 23:30 allowicious wrote:On September 02 2010 06:49 AcrossFiveJulys wrote:On September 02 2010 04:18 allowicious wrote:If I had a car, I would totally come. I'm in Ann Arbor right now I'm probably down to go and I'd drive you (I'm afj). Ohh, cool. I'll have to wait till time gets closer to check if I'm free for the day. I think nubster may be interested in going as well, and I see a few other people from AA posting in this thread as well :D Yeah I can drive up to 5 people. If you are from AA and want a ride to this, PM me at some point w/ your email and I'll start an email with those involved. Thank god this isn't happening in the winter so I don't have to navigate snowy/icy freeways :D Just a friendly reminder for the helpful carpoolers This is technically an overnight LAN, but it's mostly free play from 3am to 10am. Drivers/passengers should keep in mind how late they plan to stay.
Just the only thing I'm confused about, is the SC2 tournament running non stop or will it be split over 2 days forcing me to drive there twice?
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On September 03 2010 04:29 iCCup.Diamond wrote:Show nested quote +On September 03 2010 04:24 Tsagacity wrote:http://www.facebook.com/spartylanpartyJust in case other people care about the other tournaments as well: The COD4 tournament has been tentatively canceled to allow extra time for the TF2 and SC2 tournaments that are appearing overwhelmingly popular. Starcraft 2 will have item prizes for first and second place. A COD4 tournament will be hosted towards the end of the LAN if time still allows. On September 03 2010 04:03 AcrossFiveJulys wrote:On September 02 2010 23:30 allowicious wrote:On September 02 2010 06:49 AcrossFiveJulys wrote:On September 02 2010 04:18 allowicious wrote:If I had a car, I would totally come. I'm in Ann Arbor right now I'm probably down to go and I'd drive you (I'm afj). Ohh, cool. I'll have to wait till time gets closer to check if I'm free for the day. I think nubster may be interested in going as well, and I see a few other people from AA posting in this thread as well :D Yeah I can drive up to 5 people. If you are from AA and want a ride to this, PM me at some point w/ your email and I'll start an email with those involved. Thank god this isn't happening in the winter so I don't have to navigate snowy/icy freeways :D Just a friendly reminder for the helpful carpoolers This is technically an overnight LAN, but it's mostly free play from 3am to 10am. Drivers/passengers should keep in mind how late they plan to stay. Just the only thing I'm confused about, is the SC2 tournament running non stop or will it be split over 2 days forcing me to drive there twice? Think of the LAN as one long event really, 24 hours straight. In my past experience every competitive/sponsored tournament was over by midnight (ut2k4 is later). Starcraft 2 is tentatively scheduled to start first, so it should have plenty of time.
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Anyone in the Oakland County area? I might take the days off work or something.
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I'll probably be there... MSU kids add me: FleX.277
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I will be there if i can get out of work. Should be a great time.
Edit: Should we arrange for sleeping arrangements around Lansing? I dont mind making the drive up/down, but if its quite late afterwards then should we arrange for a place to stay?
2nd Edit: I live around the oakland county area, i PM'd another in this thread about setting up a carpool, i can fit 3 additional people with computers comfortably in my car (Can bring my smaller car or a trailblazer if room is needed).
Or if someone is looking to drive up there i wouldnt mind being a passenger either. Hit me up through a PM on this forum please if you are driving/want to ride in my car.
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On September 03 2010 05:09 grrr.ark wrote:
Anyone in the Oakland County area? I might take the days off work or something.
I live in Walled Lake.
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I will most likely be there. From what they've said about the SC2 tournament so far it seems like it's all going to happen Saturday. They mentioned that they are probably going to start the tournament early due to lots of interest. I don't think there is any prize pool (cash) but looks like prizes might be computer hardware for 1st and 2nd place winners.
I'm not amazing at SC2 by any means (low/mid diamond) but I've never done a LAN event/tournament and I live an hour away in Grand Rapids. Should be FUN at the very least.
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Updated the op with a map pool, a few more prize details (still not final), and a tentative time.
Map Pool:
Lost Temple
Steppes of War
Blistering Sands
Metalopolis
Scrap Station
Kulas Ravine
Desert Oasis
Format: Double Elimination
Prizes: Item prizes for 1st and 2nd place. Exact items have been not been decided, but it will be in the range of a coolermaster case, or an Inwin case, or crucial memory.
Time: Doors open at 9:00 AM. Tournament will be starting as soon as possible in anticipation of a large turnout. Competitors should aim to arrive when the doors open.
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Ewwwwwww DO. Jk, good map pool, should be a good time. Bo1 double elimination?
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On September 09 2010 05:15 justinsroy wrote:Bo1 double elimination? Correct
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On September 09 2010 03:42 Tsagacity wrote:
Time: Doors open at 9:00 AM. Tournament will be starting as soon as possible in anticipation of a large turnout. Competitors should aim to arrive when the doors open.
FUCK!
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Wow been a student at MSU for 3 years and didn't realize there is a big SC assembly here :p
anyone that wants to practice / play elefnot.710
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I'm not too far from Lansing, but I don't feel anywhere near confident enough in my Starcraft skills to enter tournaments. xD
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ill be there for sure. cant wait.
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WAY TO PICK THE WEEKEND I'M OUT OF TOWN
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Uh oh, looks like this shit just got epic! iCCup TV will be LIVE at the event with the legend himself, Raelcun casting!!!! I will be there too to celebrate my birthday in the best way possible, playing SC2!!!!
We are going to arrange to have a special viewing area where spectators can come in and watch the live commentary while keeping the live event atmosphere.
Come hang out with me on my birthday yo, meet Raelcun, and watch/play some SC2!!! I'M SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Well that sucks, I have work =(
It's cool to see these in MI though. (I'd rather see one in GR though)
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On September 14 2010 03:03 iCCup.Diamond wrote:
Uh oh, looks like this shit just got epic! iCCup TV will be LIVE at the event with the legend himself, Raelcun casting!!!! I will be there too to celebrate my birthday in the best way possible, playing SC2!!!!
We are going to arrange to have a special viewing area where spectators can come in and watch the live commentary while keeping the live event atmosphere.
Come hang out with me on my birthday yo, meet Raelcun, and watch/play some SC2!!! I'M SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome :D I'm glad you guys got that worked out. Updated the OP with the news.
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That makes me want to practice really hard and come out to play.
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YAAAAAAAAAA IM GOING CANT WAIT!!!! GONNA BE SOOOOO FUN!!!!!
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I live in Ann Arbor, have a car that seats 5 and plan on attending. If anyone in the AA area wants to go and can throw a few dollars in for gas, please PM me or email me at go_brew59@yahoo.com
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On September 14 2010 07:12 Ferrose wrote:
That makes me want to practice really hard and come out to play.
Come out and play even if you don't win. I'm going to be playing despite having a -248% chance of winning. Come hang out with me on my birthday
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On September 15 2010 02:37 iCCup.Diamond wrote:Show nested quote +On September 14 2010 07:12 Ferrose wrote:
That makes me want to practice really hard and come out to play. Come out and play even if you don't win. I'm going to be playing despite having a -248% chance of winning. Come hang out with me on my birthday
I'm gonna try to come. And practice nonstop until then. I want to at least win one game.
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On September 15 2010 02:43 Ferrose wrote:Show nested quote +On September 15 2010 02:37 iCCup.Diamond wrote:On September 14 2010 07:12 Ferrose wrote:
That makes me want to practice really hard and come out to play. Come out and play even if you don't win. I'm going to be playing despite having a -248% chance of winning. Come hang out with me on my birthday I'm gonna try to come. And practice nonstop until then. I want to at least win one game.
That's the spirit! I'm so excited to meet all my fellow TL addicts ! Going to be a hell of a good time!
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Just watch me get Kulas Ravine both games -_-
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On September 15 2010 02:48 Ferrose wrote:
Just watch me get Kulas Ravine both games -_-
Yea I'm counting on getting Desert Oasis my first two rounds... tt...
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Updating with an overall SLP email. Some news is probably redundant already.
Most notably prizes are now official:
Prizes for Starcraft 2 will be as follows: 1st place will receive a CoolerMaster CM Storm Scout Case as well as a Silverstone SST-FP52 “The most intelligent thermal controller in the world” to go with it! 2nd place will also win a prize, that prize being a Silverstone 2.5” external storage enclosure with 3.5” docking bay. And even further, the top 5 will receive ZowieGear Pro mousepads! (assuming they arrive in time).
+ Show Spoiler +Greetings everyone! We are happy to be sending out the arrival info because that means we are less than TWO WEEKS away from LAN TIME! This lan is truly shaping up to be the most epic lan in SpartyLANParty history, but I digress, read on for more! Please read this in detail as there is a lot of important info that will make your arrival smooth! Most importantly, up to the minute important info and updates will be posted on the event site at http://event.spartylanparty.com so be sure to check there frequently over the next week and a half. Also be sure to fan SLP on Facebook or follow us on twitter, http://www.facebook.com/spartylanparty STARCRAFT 2 UPDATES: First and foremost I want to announce to everyone that Patrick Soulliere, CEO of iCCup TV (http://www.iccup.com) will be celebrating his birthday on Saturday with us at the event and will be bringing in his lead SC2 caster Raelcun to cast the SLP SC2 tournament rounds on the iCCup TV Ustream channel! That means that thousands of people around the WORLD will be watching YOU play, all that much more reason to practice up before the LAN! We are planning on having a live feed of the SC2 casted matches to be playing in the adjacent room for people to spectate! Prizes for Starcraft 2 will be as follows: 1st place will receive a CoolerMaster CM Storm Scout Case as well as a Silverstone SST-FP52 “The most intelligent thermal controller in the world” to go with it! 2nd place will also win a prize, that prize being a Silverstone 2.5” external storage enclosure with 3.5” docking bay. And even further, the top 5 will receive ZowieGear Pro mousepads! (assuming they arrive in time). IF YOU ARE PLAYING IN THE STARCRAFT 2 TOURNAMENT YOU SHOULD ARRIVE TO THE LAN WHEN THE DOORS OPEN AT 9AM!!!!! IF YOU ARE NOT THERE AND READY TO PLAY YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE TOURNAMENT LATE!! We will be starting the SC2 tournament as soon as possible, probably having the players meeting at around 10:30AM and starting at 11am with the first round of matches so that we can have as much time as possible. We are planning on this being double elimination unless we have a ridiculous and unfeasible amount of players to make that possible so come ready. When we have the players meeting at around 10:30 we will go over the rules and other important info and everyone will come through and give us their RealID or bnet nickname (whichever you want to use) and we will create the bracket using chalonge.com right then. That way when you have a match you can easily add the person to your list if necessary to find each other. ANTEC - TEAM FORTRESS 2 UPDATES: We posted on our website a couple of weeks ago a minor change in TF2 rules, that being class limit of 1 for Demo and Medic. The rules will follow CEVO rules nearly exactly. ANTEC has sponsored this tournament and all 6 individuals on the winning team will receive a Antec DF-35 case for first place. They arrived recently and they are SWEET! ARRIVAL, UNLOADING AND PARKING: As you all are aware I am sure, Saturday of the LAN is also a home MSU football game which complicates things a bit for arrival and parking. However we have worked all of the details out and if you know ahead of time what to do you should not have a problem! For reference please see the arrival map that we have posted on our event site or use this direct link: http://www.spartylanparty.com/files/eventmap2.png. This image shows all adjacent streets, the unloading area off of South Shaw Lane directly behind the BPS (Biomed-Physical Sciences) Building as well as the parking ramp in between North and South Shaw Lane (you can enter from either side). When you arrive at the unloading area you will find it staffed with MSU Parking Staff. In the morning we are planning on having a SLP staff person out there to expedite your entry into the unloading area and give you the necessary unloading pass. When you arrive pull in and specify that you are here to unload for the SpartyLANParty event and they will direct you to where you need to go to unload. If asked for your name give the name that you registered for the event as on the event site, they may have a list of registered attendees. This is the process you should follow to get in and out as quickly as possible… 1) When you arrive to unload you should unload your items and bring them in to your seat as quickly as possible (without setting up your stuff) 2) Visit the Check-In desk to check in to the event, pay if you have not already pre-paid and receive your PARKING PERMIT that you will need to park in the parking ramp. 3) Immediately go out and park your vehicle to clear space for others to unload 4) Come back in and set up your equipment MONSTER ENERGY: Monster Energy will be visiting our event to hand out free MONSTER! So come thirsty! REGISTRATION AND PRE-PAYMENT: If you want to guarantee yourself a seat we highly suggest that you register early at http://event.spartylanparty.com and prepay and then reserve your seat via the website. We are seeing record registration and pre-payment for this event so be sure you secure your seat! SCHEDULE: A tentative LAN schedule will be posted the week before the lan on the event site, the times you need to know right now are that the doors open at 9am, and if you plan on playing in the SC2 tournament you should be there asap as we plan on having the players meeting at 10:30 and starting around 11am. Lunch will be around 1pm and dinner will be around 7pm. The TF2 tournament will be in the later afternoon/evening. Raffle will be between 12midnight and 1am and the UT2004 tournament will be after the raffle. FOOD: With your paid admission you will get TWO full meals of Little Caesars Pizza on Saturday and free drinks all day/night long! RAFFLE TICKETS: Every attendee will receive one free raffle entry with paid admission, so everyone has at least one shot! Anyone who wishes, may purchase up to 5 additional raffle tickets at $1 each to improve your chances. We are also including a cash prize from your friends at SLP of $50! The Cash prize will be drawn first so that everyone has a chance at it. In the past we have done a 50/50 drawing, however those that purchased 50/50 tickets were only eligible for that drawing, one shot. This way some of the revenues generated in ticket sales will make up the $50 cash prize, the rest will go to help and support SLP in our continuing efforts to expand and provide reliable LAN infrastructure. So when you purchase additional tickets you are not only helping yourself to have a better chance at winning the sweet prizes below, you are helping SLP. Remember that SLP is a not for profit gaming group, so no one on our staff or anyone associated with SLP makes a dime off of our events, all revenue (if any) goes toward expenses of the next event. We do our best to offer a fun and affordable LAN event, and we think we are the best value around! A full listing of raffle and tournament prizes will be listed on the event site the week before the LAN. We look forward to seeing everyone on the 25th! /The SLP Admin Team
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Anyone from CMU going that I could carpool with. I'm not sure if I can go yet or not but I would be willing to help pay for gas obviously. Contact me pm or email, havil1rk.
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i would go if i can get work off... anyone from columbus, ohio want to carpool xD?
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Only 4 seats are still available for the LAN at the moment. If you are planning to go and haven't signed up yet then now is probably your last chance.
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MSU Junior here, so pumped to attend!
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People in Diamond shouldn't show up to this Unless your name is diamond...I want to win D:
Paid in paypal website says unpaid FFFFFUUUUU
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On September 15 2010 13:32 Tsagacity wrote:
Only 4 seats are still available for the LAN at the moment. If you are planning to go and haven't signed up yet then now is probably your last chance.
I just paypal'd to get in, Do i need to do anything to ensure Im in the sc2 tourny?
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You shouldn't vader. as long as you show up on the attendance list. Btw all 120 seats are full now 0_0
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On September 15 2010 14:30 vaderseven wrote:Show nested quote +On September 15 2010 13:32 Tsagacity wrote:
Only 4 seats are still available for the LAN at the moment. If you are planning to go and haven't signed up yet then now is probably your last chance. I just paypal'd to get in, Do i need to do anything to ensure Im in the sc2 tourny? You have to show up and sign up on time
If you're #121/120 on the signups you may want to make sure you actually have a spot. I'm not sure how they prioritize it.
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w00t i got in last second.
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Nice see you all there! What do you guys think the skill level is going to be for the tourney? What about the turn out? 60 people for sc2 ?
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THE LAN IS NOT FULL! There are 122 people registered at the moment. We have 120 seats however only around 72 are paid! That means there are 50ish seats to be had. Prepaid attendees are guaranteed a seat! The registered number is irrelevant to the number of seats available, the number paid is what counts!
So even if it says 165/120 but only 80 are paid there are still lots of seats available. So head over to http://event.spartylanparty.com register - pay - and then reserve your seat!
See ya there
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On September 15 2010 14:05 iSiN wrote:
People in Diamond shouldn't show up to this Unless your name is diamond...I want to win D:
Dude that should be a deterrent. I'm so badass that I have my own division. I'm just renting space out to all the diamond players out there.... lol
On September 16 2010 00:15 slp-wingnut wrote:THE LAN IS NOT FULL! There are 122 people registered at the moment. We have 120 seats however only around 72 are paid! That means there are 50ish seats to be had. Prepaid attendees are guaranteed a seat! The registered number is irrelevant to the number of seats available, the number paid is what counts! So even if it says 165/120 but only 80 are paid there are still lots of seats available. So head over to http://event.spartylanparty.com register - pay - and then reserve your seat! See ya there
Good times. Paying for my seat tonight !
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On September 16 2010 00:15 slp-wingnut wrote:THE LAN IS NOT FULL! There are 122 people registered at the moment. We have 120 seats however only around 72 are paid! That means there are 50ish seats to be had. Prepaid attendees are guaranteed a seat! The registered number is irrelevant to the number of seats available, the number paid is what counts! So even if it says 165/120 but only 80 are paid there are still lots of seats available. So head over to http://event.spartylanparty.com register - pay - and then reserve your seat! See ya there Added this in bold to the top of the OP. It would obviously be a smart move for anyone traveling to reserve a seat now (http://event.spartylanparty.com/seating.php) as opposed to finding out you lost your spot when you show up in person.
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Thx for keepin up with this, you the man
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OMG this is so epic now. I'm pumped to meet Raelcun and LAN it up.
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On September 16 2010 05:34 eNtitY~ wrote:
OMG this is so epic now. I'm pumped to meet Raelcun and LAN it up.
We will see you there!
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meh byoc? asdfasfasfasfasf i might be there im at mount pleasant now
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I'm signed up and prepaid, along with a buddy of mine. =)
See you guys there.
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You said there will be "Starcraft 2, COD4, TF2 6v6, UT2k4 instagib, and more." as far as games are concerned. Will there be tournaments for any of these? Is Halo Reach a possibility?
Do we need to pay extra to compete in the Smash Bros 64 tourney?
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dear diamond/raelcun,
will there be vods availabe after you guys cast it? could someone in the community record it?
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On September 17 2010 03:40 Chessz wrote:
dear diamond/raelcun,
will there be vods availabe after you guys cast it? could someone in the community record it?
All VOD's are ALWAYS saved on our Ustream page and will also be saved for this event too.
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Stupid question probably already know the answer but asking anyway does provided power include power strips? Figure I should bring mine anyway but double checking is goood.
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GL to all SC2 players competeing in this!! I wish I could have went to meet people that play and have a passion for the same game I play in person. May the best player win! And judging by the sound of how many people signed up for this I think MSU should try to upgrade to some bigger spaces for this
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On September 21 2010 03:12 iCCup.Raelcun wrote:
Stupid question probably already know the answer but asking anyway does provided power include power strips? Figure I should bring mine anyway but double checking is goood.
At the last several SLP events I've been to, they have provided the power strips and network cables. I'm pretty sure you're only allowed to use 2 slots on each strip though (one for monitor and one for your computer). I imagine this is due to fire codes or something.
Edit: I just talked with one of the admins. They provide everyone with 2 slots on a power strip, BUT you need to bring your OWN network cable.
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Err so I can't bring my second monitor for streaming since I"m covering the SC2 tournament portion?
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I'd imagine they'd stretch the rules a bit for you, Raelcun. I do know they have a 'no monitors larger than 24 inches' rule, but I asked around, as mine is 28 inches, and they didn't seem too hardcore about it considering I was on the END of a table and my buddy is sitting next to me.
Not terribly relevant, but I feel there may be a space issue with 2 monitors. I'm sure if you can make them fit, they wouldn't have a huge problem with you taking an additional power slot.
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On September 21 2010 15:57 iCCup.Raelcun wrote:
Err so I can't bring my second monitor for streaming since I"m covering the SC2 tournament portion?
Ugh why do you post this stuff on TL instead of messaging me on Skype and having me email them... we only send like 300 messages a day back and forth on Skype you n00b! :D
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On September 21 2010 21:58 iCCup.Diamond wrote:Show nested quote +On September 21 2010 15:57 iCCup.Raelcun wrote:
Err so I can't bring my second monitor for streaming since I"m covering the SC2 tournament portion? Ugh why do you post this stuff on TL instead of messaging me on Skype and having me email them... we only send like 300 messages a day back and forth on Skype you n00b! :D
YOU WAS AFK NUB LOL xD so I figured I"d see what the guys in the thread or the OP would say 
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On September 21 2010 15:57 iCCup.Raelcun wrote:
Err so I can't bring my second monitor for streaming since I"m covering the SC2 tournament portion? I imagine you'll get whatever you need. They definitely won't limit you to two power outlets
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Yeah you're going to get special treatment most likely Raelcun. The two of you being there is a huge part of why this event is going to be so big! That and tsaga's persistence on the TL forums
I'll be there but I'm not sure if I'll be playing in the SC2 tournament. I'm waaaaay too rusty. I'd probably place gold if I had to do placements right now. But I love watching starcraft more than playing, so expect me to be in the screening room with you guys 
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On September 22 2010 07:13 Cink wrote:Yeah you're going to get special treatment most likely Raelcun. The two of you being there is a huge part of why this event is going to be so big! That and tsaga's persistence on the TL forums I'll be there but I'm not sure if I'll be playing in the SC2 tournament. I'm waaaaay too rusty. I'd probably place gold if I had to do placements right now. But I love watching starcraft more than playing, so expect me to be in the screening room with you guys
Play! The more people the better, regardless of skill! =)
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On September 22 2010 07:58 Mikilatov wrote:
Play! The more people the better, regardless of skill! =)
Well I'm thinking about bringing a ruler, and lining up my keyboard and monitor  Flash style and stuff. You know, anything I can do to look like I'm really good. Then I'll 6 pool and canon rush every match. 
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I will be there I've been training hard and am very excited.
BTW, I'm working on starting to host my own SC2 tourneys in the MI area, hit me up at the tourney with your email if you want updates on the going ons with that. I'm AaronS there.
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On September 23 2010 04:57 GodsGiftToCSS wrote:
I'm ready to rape :D
I've been working on repelling 6 pool because of you lol
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I'm going to so get stomped out ! Haven't even had played SCII in like a week
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Ace / GodsGift you guys want to run customs today?
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So Im thinking the tournament probably wont last the entire time I might try to play my first casters cast themselves game from the lan kekekek
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It sounds like we have a lot of people who play craft at UMich, we shoudl get something going here sometime ^^
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I was playing earlier, and I might get on again in a while. Add me and if we're both on we'll play :
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On September 24 2010 01:39 AceAces wrote:I've been working on repelling 6 pool because of you lol
It's funny because i've only 6pooled you once.
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man i live in Illinois but if i had a car id make the drive there anyway just because its Starcraft II
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I just got back from setup a little while ago. Diamond and Raelcun are there all setup and everything else is ready to go guys. See you all in the morning!
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Set up and ready to roll! I'm SOOOOOOOOOOO excited.
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Nice man see you there cant wait!
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On September 25 2010 11:43 iCCup.Diamond wrote:
Set up and ready to roll! I'm SOOOOOOOOOOO excited.
They got the webs working now? Excelleeent
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On September 25 2010 11:44 Cink wrote:Show nested quote +On September 25 2010 11:43 iCCup.Diamond wrote:
Set up and ready to roll! I'm SOOOOOOOOOOO excited. They got the webs working now? Excelleeent
Yep we are at 100%. Raelcun is playing some stupid non-sc2 game and I'm going to see which pros I can rope into playing with me!
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On September 25 2010 11:59 iCCup.Diamond wrote:Show nested quote +On September 25 2010 11:44 Cink wrote:On September 25 2010 11:43 iCCup.Diamond wrote:
Set up and ready to roll! I'm SOOOOOOOOOOO excited. They got the webs working now? Excelleeent Yep we are at 100%. Raelcun is playing some stupid non-sc2 game and I'm going to see which pros I can rope into playing with me!
Is it OSU! ? Because if it is you're a dick for calling it stupid 
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On September 25 2010 12:34 Cink wrote:Show nested quote +On September 25 2010 11:59 iCCup.Diamond wrote:On September 25 2010 11:44 Cink wrote:On September 25 2010 11:43 iCCup.Diamond wrote:
Set up and ready to roll! I'm SOOOOOOOOOOO excited. They got the webs working now? Excelleeent Yep we are at 100%. Raelcun is playing some stupid non-sc2 game and I'm going to see which pros I can rope into playing with me! Is it OSU! ? Because if it is you're a dick for calling it stupid
No Vindictus.
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Awesome, glad to see things are looking very prepared!
Good luck everybody!
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Too bad you couldn't be here Tsaga. You practically MADE this lan with this thread
And Vindictus looks baller Diamond don't be hatin'!
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are the brackets up somewhere?
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On September 25 2010 13:35 Tsagacity wrote:Awesome, glad to see things are looking very prepared! Good luck everybody!
, I thought you would make it, tt!
On September 25 2010 20:28 SwampZero wrote:
are the brackets up somewhere?
No because people have not even checked in yet or anything.
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Sooooo many people rolling in! This will be epic!
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Gah, I will be checking back into this after the football game out here in Ann Arbor! Good luck to all involved and I hope to see some great play from this local LAN! I vote A2 for the next one 
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On September 25 2010 22:42 imPERSONater wrote:Gah, I will be checking back into this after the football game out here in Ann Arbor! Good luck to all involved and I hope to see some great play from this local LAN! I vote A2 for the next one
Except that it's the Sparty LAN Party and it would never, ever occur in ann arbor
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Can someone post the bracket please?
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On September 26 2010 00:00 Khaymus wrote:
Can someone post the bracket please?
If image is not loading correct here is the link: http://challonge.com/slpsc2
![[image loading]](http://challonge.com/images/brackets/slpsc2.png)
Map Pool:
Lost Temple
Steppes of War
Blistering Sands
Metalopolis
Scrap Station
Kulas Ravine
Desert Oasis
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Webcam overlay is annoying and distracting. Fail++
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The webcam is not the problem. But after watching GSL and many other high-level tournaments, these games are hurting in my eyes! No micro, no macro, no plans, no excitement!
If I want something like this, I play for myself
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On September 26 2010 01:26 Geisterkarle wrote:The webcam is not the problem. But after watching GSL and many other high-level tournaments, these games are hurting in my eyes! No micro, no macro, no plans, no excitement! If I want something like this, I play for myself
So bm.
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On September 26 2010 01:26 Geisterkarle wrote:The webcam is not the problem. But after watching GSL and many other high-level tournaments, these games are hurting in my eyes! No micro, no macro, no plans, no excitement! If I want something like this, I play for myself I hope you weren't expecting Tester to show up to this
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On September 26 2010 01:26 Geisterkarle wrote:The webcam is not the problem. But after watching GSL and many other high-level tournaments, these games are hurting in my eyes! No micro, no macro, no plans, no excitement! If I want something like this, I play for myself
i'm sure the later stages of the tourney will be more entertaining.
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On September 26 2010 02:16 eNtitY~ wrote:Show nested quote +On September 26 2010 01:26 Geisterkarle wrote:The webcam is not the problem. But after watching GSL and many other high-level tournaments, these games are hurting in my eyes! No micro, no macro, no plans, no excitement! If I want something like this, I play for myself i'm sure the later stages of the tourney will be more entertaining.
Yep. For sure!
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Ech, I lost a macro game to a terran in the 3rd round, then got cheesed in the losing bracket
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Wish I was there :-( I'll have to attend the next on for sure. Stupid work.
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On September 26 2010 02:19 GodsGiftToCSS wrote:Ech, I lost a macro game to a terran in the 3rd round, then got cheesed in the losing bracket Who were you on the bracket? Everyone has a bunch of different names >.< (this is HasHasu from SLP)
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Lol i didn't realize how nerve wracking it is to be casted
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On September 26 2010 02:47 SeeDLiNg wrote:
Lol i didn't realize how nerve wracking it is to be casted
Try losing to Nony in front of four thousand people while being made fun of by inc and Chill. You got it easy
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way to busy to attend this. Hope I can make the next one.
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There are plenty of good players here, wait for the later rounds and it's gonna get exciting.
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I really depressed that I couldn't go to this. I think future events should avoid home-games during the fall because I was forced to work. Hope everything goes well though!
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On September 26 2010 03:01 Dental Floss wrote:
I really depressed that I couldn't go to this. I think future events should avoid home-games during the fall because I was forced to work. Hope everything goes well though! What do you work? I used to have to work every home game
I can say with 99% confidence that they tried their best to avoid a home-game day. I think they have to book the location WAYYY in advance and schedule around a lot of other things. They probably just got unlucky this year.
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Games are starting to pick up! Been a hell of an event !
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On September 26 2010 04:42 iCCup.Diamond wrote:Games are starting to pick up! Been a hell of an event ! Painful to watch wambast or w/e walk right past the unprotected gold expo against Lizzuma >.<
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Diamond and the rest of the staff have done really well running this so far, it's going so smooth and honestly is more organized and less chaotic than MLG Raleigh. Well done guys.
Haven't really met Raelcun yet but Diamond is awesome.
Wish me luck in Semis ^_^
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Ack. Stupid Blizzard with the drops
You had that won when you moved out with 2 templars and a crap load of zealots. His base was empty
You had him on the ropes at several times, but things were pretty even at the disc.
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GOGO Blizz and B.net 0.2!!!
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On September 25 2010 23:24 Chessz wrote:Show nested quote +On September 25 2010 22:42 imPERSONater wrote:Gah, I will be checking back into this after the football game out here in Ann Arbor! Good luck to all involved and I hope to see some great play from this local LAN! I vote A2 for the next one Except that it's the Sparty LAN Party and it would never, ever occur in ann arbor
haha, touche! One can wish though!
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Yay CatZ is co casting! That sexy Peruvian!
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On September 26 2010 06:56 imPERSONater wrote:Show nested quote +On September 25 2010 23:24 Chessz wrote:On September 25 2010 22:42 imPERSONater wrote:Gah, I will be checking back into this after the football game out here in Ann Arbor! Good luck to all involved and I hope to see some great play from this local LAN! I vote A2 for the next one Except that it's the Sparty LAN Party and it would never, ever occur in ann arbor haha, touche! One can wish though!
Yeahhh... if I made it to the semi's, it's not that high level of a LAN
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Ok they are reviewing the rules and the Grand Finals are about to GO LIVE on iCCup TV!!!
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Great lan! I didnt go but my 2 friends did and they said it was really insane and awesome! If you guys do one in the future ill defiantly go )
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We do a big one like that with tournaments and such once a semester. So keep an eye out on spartylanparty.com for the next one. February Frag Fest should be fun!
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I'll def try to come up from Ann Arbor for the next one. I'm not that good (high plat/low diamond Zerg) but it sounds fun!
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heheh
i just looked up lizzuma on sc2ranks.com looks like he's #1 in his division, although as terran so you know, IMBA.. jk.
how did you get raelcun to cast, is he from the area?
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