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UPDATE #5: On September 24 2010 02:17 MLG Deimos wrote:Seeding for Washington DC will be done in the following manner:Players will be seeded using SC2 Pro Circuit Rank Points. Ties will be broken randomly. Players with no SC2 Rank Points will be seeded randomly. No Players will have SC2 Rank Points until the Washington D.C. Competition. The top 32 players from the Raleigh event will have Pro Rank Points based on their final placing in Raleigh. So, the top 32 will be seeded according to the amount of Pro Rank Points they have. The other 32 players will be seeded randomly. Rank Points: http://pro-circuit.mlgpro.com/pro-circuit/2010/washington-dc/starcraft-2-1v1/rank-points
UPDATE(S) #4: Players must bring their own mouse, keyboard, headsets, and mouse pad. Players must use the PC and Monitor provided by MLG.
On September 23 2010 20:50 MLG Deimos wrote:
We were able to talk to the hotel to get you more time and they have extended the deadline by a week.
The deadline for booking a room at MLG's discounted rate is September 29: only a week away. Space is limited and we will not be able to extend the deadline. Be sure to book yourself a room now, before they are gone, and we'll see you in DC!
Hotel Info
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, MD 20745
Rate: $189 + $15 Resort Fee per night.
(One night's deposit will be charged by the hotel at the time of reservation.)
Deadline: September 29th 2010
Reservation phone: 301-965-4000 and say you are with Major League Gaming
Your headset has to meet the following criteria:
Headsets must utilize a standard 3.5mm stereo headset jack with a separate 3.5mm microphone jack. Players may not use USB headsets.
UPDATE #3:On September 21 2010 19:29 MLG Deimos wrote:TO EVERYBODY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING RULES REGARDING EQUIPMENT: - Players must bring their own mouse, keyboard, headsets, and mouse pad. Players must use the PC and Monitor provided by MLG.
- Headsets must utilize a standard 3.5mm stereo headset jack with a separate 3.5mm microphone jack. Players may not use USB headsets.
- Mice and keyboards must utilize standard USB interfaces. Players may not use PS2 interface equipment.
- All Players must submit their mouse, keyboard, and headset driver requirements by 11:59 PM ET on Monday, October 11th. No drivers, that have not been previously submitted, will be installed at the Washington D.C. Competition.
- All Player equipment is subject to approval.
- Players may not use 3rd party Add-ons.
Keyboards and mice must have USB inputs. PS2s are NOT allowed. PS2>USB adapters are NOT permitted. NO EXCEPTIONS
UPDATE #2: We have single digit spots we are unable to fill by invites so we are opening them up to PM submission here on TeamLiquid. If you are interested in attending MLG DC, please PM me the following:
Subject: MLG DC Invite
Name:
Handle:
Bnet ID and Character Code:
E-mail:
MLGPro Username:
Race:
ELO:
Accomplishments:
If your PM does not match the prior criteria (both format, subject, and information) I WILL NOT OPEN IT. Thanks!
UPDATE: Earlier tonight an error on the MLGPro website occurred that was unable to be known about beforehand. The passes went on sale and they sold out so fast that by the time the problem was found, the passes were already "sold out," but we were supposed to have sold 15 more.
To be fair to everyone that was attempting to buy a pass, the last 15 passes were not added afterwards. The rest of these 15 passes are going to be sold tomorrow at 23:00 GMT (+00:00) (Wednesday) for $60. Nothing is changing with the tournament structure.
Just a reminder to the TeamLiquid.net community: MLG D.C. Passes will be going on sale September 14, 2010, (this upcoming Tuesday) at 23:00 GMT (+00:00).
Thirty-two (32) passes will be available for purchase ($60 per pass for one player) so if you're wanting to show your stuff at MLG in Washington DC on October 15-17th and battle it out for part of that $7000 prize pool, make sure to buy your pass ASAP because these will go very fast. It should be noted that the Top 16 teams from MLG Raleigh will receive reserved passes for this Competition.
If you have any questions regarding anything about the event feel free to post in this thread and I'll do my best to answer it. Please do not turn this thread into a 'invite-only vs. open registration' thread. If it gets that way I will ask TL.net to close it.
The link to purchase the pass can be found HERE.
The venue for the event will be the: Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center . Rates begin at $189 + $15 Resort Fee per night and the deadline is September 22nd 2010. The reservation phone number is 301-965-4000. If the Gaylord fills up a secondary hotel should be opened.
The three Airports closest to the venue: - BWI (Baltimore),
- IAD (Dulles),
- Reagan (DCA)
The hotel is a 15-minute drive from Reagan National Airport and within a 45-minute drive from both Dulles and Baltimore Washington International Airports.
Transportation from Airport:
- Super Shuttle services all three airports. Rates and more are available here.
Parking- $5.00 for first hour
- $12.00 for 0-3 hours self parking
- $19.00 per day self parking/overnight
- $17.00 for 0-3 hours valet parking
- $28.00 per day valet parking/overnight
If you simply wish to come and see the event for yourself, spectator passes are FREE. Sorry for the confusion.
Thanks everyone!
On September 15 2010 18:32 MLG Deimos wrote:
So since my thread was closed, just wanted to post this here since this was a popular question for those needing to make travel arrangements to DC.
StarCraft 2 will be played on Friday and Saturday in DC. There will not be play on Sunday.
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Why not host this event at the many LAN centers all around DC area? And is there going to be a spectator area and how much will that cost?
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ii'm sooo excited to try again!
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Any reason passes were downgraded to 32 again? If anything, I thought it would increase from last time.
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What is the deal for spectators? Will they be required to purchase tickets?
Really hope I get a job soon so I can afford to go see this--only live an hour away 
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On September 11 2010 05:08 maka.albarn wrote:
Why not host this event at the many LAN centers all around DC area? And is there going to be a spectator area and how much will that cost?
have you ever seen an mlg? they run multiple tournaments for several games...
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On September 11 2010 05:12 theqat wrote:What is the deal for spectators? Will they be required to purchase tickets? Really hope I get a job soon so I can afford to go see this--only live an hour away
$25 for spectator passes.
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On September 11 2010 05:15 itmeJP wrote:Show nested quote +On September 11 2010 05:12 theqat wrote:What is the deal for spectators? Will they be required to purchase tickets? Really hope I get a job soon so I can afford to go see this--only live an hour away $25 for spectator passes.
I assume they won't be on sale in the same time-frame since I see no mention of it on the site you linked--any idea when they will be on sale?
Edit: nevermind, found it! https://secure.mlgpro.com/store/category.php?action=view&cid=19 but it's blank right now
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On September 11 2010 05:05 itmeJP wrote:
Just a reminder to the TeamLiquid.net community: MLG D.C. Passes will be going on sale September 14, 2009, (this upcoming Tuesday) at 00:00 GMT (+00:00).
2010?
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I wonder if I should buy a ticket even though I'm half bad?!
Would be cool to play either way.
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On September 11 2010 05:18 King K. Rool wrote:Show nested quote +On September 11 2010 05:05 itmeJP wrote:
Just a reminder to the TeamLiquid.net community: MLG D.C. Passes will be going on sale September 14, 2009, (this upcoming Tuesday) at 00:00 GMT (+00:00).
2010?
What would I do without the TL.net community  ty
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On September 11 2010 05:17 theqat wrote:Show nested quote +On September 11 2010 05:15 itmeJP wrote:On September 11 2010 05:12 theqat wrote:What is the deal for spectators? Will they be required to purchase tickets? Really hope I get a job soon so I can afford to go see this--only live an hour away $25 for spectator passes. I assume they won't be on sale in the same time-frame since I see no mention of it on the site you linked--any idea when they will be on sale? Edit: nevermind, found it! https://secure.mlgpro.com/store/category.php?action=view&cid=19 but it's blank right now
Pretty much the same time-frame. The passes never sell out though so don't have to worry about that too much. You can buy at the door as well.
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Looks like there might be invites again. And also could you possibly announce the list of players sooner compare this time compare to Raleigh.
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So its a 64 man tournament again, with
16 slots for the top 16 of Raleigh
16 invite slots
32 sold passes
Is this correct?
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GAYLORD HARHARHARHAR
jk looking forward to this im 99% going ^^;
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HuK, teach me how to be good at starcraft and you can stay at my house for the weekend instead of buying a hotel room in D.C.
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are there any cheaper hotels within a reasonable distance? 189 per night is insane.
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There are a TON of hotels in DC, I'm sure there are cheaper options. Make sure to get a hotel within close walking distance, normally don't want to be walking around DC for too long at night, and cabs are not cheap.
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Yes, top 16 get passes, 16 other invite spots, 32 open spots. I just got my email today (for TT1) lul.
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Fast fingers please deliver!
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On September 11 2010 06:17 SunDevil wrote:
There are a TON of hotels in DC, I'm sure there are cheaper options. Make sure to get a hotel within close walking distance, normally don't want to be walking around DC for too long at night, and cabs are not cheap.
That's going to be tough. This place is a bit out of the way. However, it's not in a bad area at all.
http://tinyurl.com/2w8ejzh You can see it on Google Maps. It's technically not even in DC
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Oh cool. I stayed over at that resort this summer. It's a pretty posh place. Jealous of all the people who are going to be attending. >_<
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The Hamptons and Residence Inn are close by and much cheaper. According to tripadvisor <- link - you have the Hampton Inn, Residence Inn, Gaylord National Resort, aloft and the Westin near the National Harbor. But if you plan on going I suggest sharing room with someone who's willing to split the cost unless you have the money to stay by yourself.
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it contradicts itself twice . . . first it says "get a spectator pass" then "open to the public free" then "buy a pass and see for yourself"
I'm gonna assume it's $25 for now since JP said that, haha
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It probably is 25$ but well worth it.
Does anyone know if they are going to have a MLG anaheim?
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On September 11 2010 05:35 Nakmal wrote:
HuK, teach me how to be good at starcraft and you can stay at my house for the weekend instead of buying a hotel room in D.C.
i'm actually thinking that players like huk and socke will probably go to korea and try their luck in the gsl after seeing the level of players over there.
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On September 11 2010 07:42 Aegeis wrote:It probably is 25$ but well worth it. Does anyone know if they are going to have a MLG anaheim?
There's only one more event currently scheduled after DC, and that's Dallas. Hope for next year I guess
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the Gaylord Resort there on National Harbor is an amazing place. Can't wait for this!
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wonder how many of the top 16 wont go because they are going to korea
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Being able to scrape up enough cash to go to D.C. is quite different from being able to get enough to go to Korea!
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The last MLG Anaheim was the last west coast event MLG had and should be the last, Sundance was very upset with the turnout and the sales, despite me attending every event they've had on the west coast they pretty much said they aren't coming back... where there were tons of unsold passes for the anaheim event, they have no problem selling 256 passes on the east coast... Also the number of spectators is a lot higher on east coast
The bottom line is the west coast is more spread out, the population is not as dense(see travel distances and costs), and In general I don't believe the gaming communities to be as strong...
It especially sucks cause that was based off of the halo 3 turnout and crowd, and now that it's SC 2 .... Idk what the numbers say, but if SC2> Halo 3 as far as viewers/attendance then they should re-consider visiting the west coast at least once a year like before.
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hey JP, are there any viewership figures from MLG Raleigh? I think most of us are really curious how successful it was
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I live in the DC area so I would appreciate it if my fellow TL'ers would hold off on buying their tickets until after I have. Awesome, thanks! =]
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God thats depressing....theres essentially 16ish spots open for sale, The DC community is already enormous on team liquid, let alone the hundreds of people who would make that drive for this event. T.T hope I can get signed up in time ugh...
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On September 11 2010 09:48 cava wrote:
I live in the DC area so I would appreciate it if my fellow TL'ers would hold off on buying their tickets until after I have. Awesome, thanks! =]
If you live in the DC area why do you never come to dinner. Priority list should go to us that meet up every weekend ;o
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how did they decide who top 16 were? there were like 8 people or some shiot tied for 17th n such.
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They played consolations afterwards to determine seeding.
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On September 11 2010 10:13 ZlaSHeR wrote:
They played consolations afterwards to determine seeding.
wtf? i was there, did i miss that? lmao? unless it didn't matter for the place i came in, dunno
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^ What are you talking about? Top 16 from MLG Raleigh
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I am SO there as a spectator.
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Well, I asked someone from MLG about why theres only 16 open signups guaranteed and why they haven't expanded to 64/128 since the tickets sold out in seconds last time, and they are bound to again here.
On bnet he told me "its a 64 person tournament again" which confused me since last time it was a 32 person tournament, but at least there were 32 open signups, now there are between 16 and 32, and it'll probably be closer to 16.
So I said "Oh, I thought the 16 were included in that 32, so does that mean there are 48 open signup spots and 16 invite spots" (which totals 64 like he had mentioned). Now this confused me even more because he started telling me that I don't read the threads when it looks like multiple MLG threads are contradicting themselves (as MLG tends to always do, since they update their website seemingly once every 6 months). He links me to an mlgpro.com link which told nothing, but prefaced it by saying "Open Brackets will support as many as 64 Players." as if he had copy&pasted that from somewhere.
So then I asked him, "so what is it. 32 man bracket wtih 16 spots guaranteed to top 16 from raleigh? 32 open signup spots + the top 16 from last time? 48+16? etc.?"
He then says to me "Nothing has changed since Raleigh" at which I pointed out, how can you say nothing has changed if there were 32 open signups last time, and no seeds, and this time nobodies clarified if it is a 32, 48, 64 man bracket and how many of those signups are open to non top-16 players.
Then he tells me to just post in the thread. So here I am confused as hell, hoping to dear god that someone from MLG in the know can clarify. What is the maximum amount of players in the bracket including the top-16 invitees? 64? Then why does this thread say 32. And are the top-16 invitees separate from the open signups or do they just sign up as well and get priority?
Please dear GOD someone answer me with a legitimate number and answer that doesn't contradict everything.
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There are 32 open signup positions. The other 32 are filled by invites and seeds.
This is reflected in JP's OP in this thread, as well as Xeris' post on page 2
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I thought prior to Raleigh they said they weren't going to do invites again lol, guess that changed. But that actually makes sense.
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When will we know about who was invited and how many of the top 16 have elected to go to DC?
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Looking for a room/place to stay, send me a PM if interested in splitting anything. Should have flight finalized in a little.
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This'll be my first LAN event! I can't wait!
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Hope I can f5 that to sign up fast enough. Also, can't wait for the mandatory TL meet-up. Us DC nerds actually eat Korean food together on an almost-weekly basis. Hopefully we can arrange something larger!
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We'll have to tell Il Mee to reserve like 100 spots lol
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Ill Mee is kind of far away, I think, and frankly I imagine a dinner during LAN time is going to have to be earlier than 10PM. We should find somewhere closer before we have to arrange 30 carpools, because everyones likely going to be staying at nearby hotels I imagine.
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I would not recommend an MLG il mee meetup. any MLG meetups or hangouts should absolutely be in Alexandria or around national harbor. majority of people will be in these areas anyway.
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On September 11 2010 10:56 ZlaSHeR wrote:
Well, I asked someone from MLG about why theres only 16 open signups guaranteed and why they haven't expanded to 64/128 since the tickets sold out in seconds last time, and they are bound to again here.
On bnet he told me "its a 64 person tournament again" which confused me since last time it was a 32 person tournament, but at least there were 32 open signups, now there are between 16 and 32, and it'll probably be closer to 16.
So I said "Oh, I thought the 16 were included in that 32, so does that mean there are 48 open signup spots and 16 invite spots" (which totals 64 like he had mentioned). Now this confused me even more because he started telling me that I don't read the threads when it looks like multiple MLG threads are contradicting themselves (as MLG tends to always do, since they update their website seemingly once every 6 months). He links me to an mlgpro.com link which told nothing, but prefaced it by saying "Open Brackets will support as many as 64 Players." as if he had copy&pasted that from somewhere.
So then I asked him, "so what is it. 32 man bracket wtih 16 spots guaranteed to top 16 from raleigh? 32 open signup spots + the top 16 from last time? 48+16? etc.?"
He then says to me "Nothing has changed since Raleigh" at which I pointed out, how can you say nothing has changed if there were 32 open signups last time, and no seeds, and this time nobodies clarified if it is a 32, 48, 64 man bracket and how many of those signups are open to non top-16 players.
Then he tells me to just post in the thread. So here I am confused as hell, hoping to dear god that someone from MLG in the know can clarify. What is the maximum amount of players in the bracket including the top-16 invitees? 64? Then why does this thread say 32. And are the top-16 invitees separate from the open signups or do they just sign up as well and get priority?
Please dear GOD someone answer me with a legitimate number and answer that doesn't contradict everything.
At MLG ANAHEIM. There were 32 open slots and 32 invites. 64 people total.
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Are there actually matches on Friday or is it just a registration day? I don't know if I can get out of work to play friday morning type events.
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On September 14 2010 02:54 LuckyFool wrote:
I would not recommend an MLG il mee meetup. any MLG meetups or hangouts should absolutely be in Alexandria or around national harbor. majority of people will be in these areas anyway.
True. I personally don't know the area around the national harbor, but the resort should have something hopefully not too expensive. Might be packed.
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If we got a reservation we'd have to take a whole restaurant lol
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JP: PLEASE invite as many Zerg players as you can!!!
there must be more than 3 good in US, right  ?
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Is the Spectator pass for the 3 days or do you have to buy one for each day?
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On September 14 2010 03:30 GenoZStriker wrote:Show nested quote +On September 14 2010 02:54 LuckyFool wrote:
I would not recommend an MLG il mee meetup. any MLG meetups or hangouts should absolutely be in Alexandria or around national harbor. majority of people will be in these areas anyway. True. I personally don't know the area around the national harbor, but the resort should have something hopefully not too expensive. Might be packed.
the restaurants in the resort are quite expensive. There are a handful of places all around within walking distance. And then a WHOLE bunch of places across the river a couple miles away in Alexandria.
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Can call some places and see if they can give us some deals. I know some bars around the Baltimore convention center often do 2 dollar bottles and stuff when large conventions are in town.
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Someone pleaseeeeeeeeeeee tell me what time stuff starts on friday and if players have to be there friday during the day.
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I've never bothered with mass transit south of DC. Metro go that far or will I have to drive my lazy ass out from Bethesda?
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On September 14 2010 07:04 Corrupt61587 wrote:
I've never bothered with mass transit south of DC. Metro go that far or will I have to drive my lazy ass out from Bethesda?
rail doesn't go to National Harbor, but there is a bus route. i'm not sure on its schedule though.
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I do not think there are bus driving around that area. I think your best bet if you are taking the metro is to stop at Ronald Reagan national airport and take a shuttle or taxi from there.
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Yeah, either find a shuttle from Reagan (metro station, even if you don't fly in from there) or I'd like to say the Green Line Metro Station "Southern Avenue" has a bus route from there to National Harbor. Would have to double check, though.
Being a resort, I would imagine it has paid valet parking or something if you drive there directly.
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Question: will the prize pool for MLG DC be bigger/smaller/the same?
Secondary question for JP: I've PM'd Lee but got no response, can I get the pics/interviews we did with Gretorp and TT1? THANKSYO!
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I'm guessing prize pool is the same, since its still a circuit event, and usually in the past all their non halo events have the same 7k prize pool for circuit events and then the championship blows up.
Although it could change
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Hope to see some familiar faces there!
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I can't believe MLG named their event after network problems. Ugh, bnet2 fail, who would buy tickets to watch disconnects?!? =)
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On September 14 2010 13:15 Xeris wrote:
Question: will the prize pool for MLG DC be bigger/smaller/the same?
Secondary question for JP: I've PM'd Lee but got no response, can I get the pics/interviews we did with Gretorp and TT1? THANKSYO!
I'm not sure what we're doing with those. I'd say wait for Lee's response or ask him in D.C. ;x
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On September 11 2010 09:35 BraveGhost wrote:
The last MLG Anaheim was the last west coast event MLG had and should be the last, Sundance was very upset with the turnout and the sales, despite me attending every event they've had on the west coast they pretty much said they aren't coming back... where there were tons of unsold passes for the anaheim event, they have no problem selling 256 passes on the east coast... Also the number of spectators is a lot higher on east coast
The bottom line is the west coast is more spread out, the population is not as dense(see travel distances and costs), and In general I don't believe the gaming communities to be as strong...
It especially sucks cause that was based off of the halo 3 turnout and crowd, and now that it's SC 2 .... Idk what the numbers say, but if SC2> Halo 3 as far as viewers/attendance then they should re-consider visiting the west coast at least once a year like before.
the West Coast definitely has a strong PC gaming presence, just doesn't have a strong console scene outside of Smash Bros, SSF4/Tekken & Madden.
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On September 14 2010 06:43 Nakmal wrote:
Someone pleaseeeeeeeeeeee tell me what time stuff starts on friday and if players have to be there friday during the day.
I think it starts at 10 AM.
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On September 14 2010 19:28 Endorsed wrote:Show nested quote +On September 14 2010 06:43 Nakmal wrote:
Someone pleaseeeeeeeeeeee tell me what time stuff starts on friday and if players have to be there friday during the day. I think it starts at 10 AM.
The schedule for D.C. has not been released yet. Last event though we started at 5 p.m. EST. Players had check-in at 1 p.m. and practice time till tournament start time. I expect similar times.
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Do we purchase a guest pass online or when you get there?
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I expected it to be bigger Do we really need to wait for 2011 for sc2 become big in MLG?
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A 64 man, double elimination tournament is a TON of matches. If it was any bigger it'd take 3 days at least.
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On September 11 2010 05:35 Nakmal wrote:
HuK, teach me how to be good at starcraft and you can stay at my house for the weekend instead of buying a hotel room in D.C.
I can't do that (you are beyond saving), but I can teach you how ta' doguie!
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2 hours till tickets go on sale!
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god im so pumped
getting my refresh finger all warmed up
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i'm so scared of NOT having a ticket
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i know me too
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On September 15 2010 02:58 riz wrote:
Do we purchase a guest pass online or when you get there?
Spectator passes for DC are free IIRC
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1 PM check-in on Friday for players?
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im going to buy them all up that way i can play myself for the majority of the tournament and increase my odds
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On September 15 2010 07:19 HuK wrote:
im going to buy them all up that way i can play myself for the majority of the tournament and increase my odds
that would work if u had gotten any of ur tournament money yet lolzolzolzolz
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On September 15 2010 07:21 Fayth wrote:Show nested quote +On September 15 2010 07:19 HuK wrote:
im going to buy them all up that way i can play myself for the majority of the tournament and increase my odds that would work if u had gotten any of ur tournament money yet lolzolzolzolz
luckily for me i got poker friends in high places willing to ship me the money ahead of time for a small fee...
hevad
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:O damn this are looking exciting already.
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Pretty stoked about this, been to the gaylord for a few things because of work and that place is really really nice. I'm glad I live just across the river and its gonna be cheap for me to get there =)
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im like nervous and 15 min left! not getting a ticket would suckkkkk... you know they gonna sell out within a minute
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wait what, 20:00 EDT? Doesn't the site say 1900 though >_>. Or is the ET on the site not EDT... ~_~
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Arghggh sold out. I hit "add to cart" and all was fine, but it must have been gone by the time I finished putting in my credit card and stuff. D:
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7:01, it sold out, I'm not happy.
You're trying to tell me that 64 is enough? For a 64 man event with no seeds last time that finished easily in two days, for a 3 day event?
God, not in a good mood
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Sold out in under 30 seconds so annoyed right now. They should really make this 132 people if it sells out so fast
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wow its basd on cc transaction..
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already sold out. That sucks cause I tried to buy mine at exactly 7:01...
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sold out
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got 4 yesssss!!
sike sorry all that didnt get them sucks, all i can say is harass jp or whoevers in charge to be one of those invited players
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fuck my life
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WTF. I WAS SO FAST. That is ridiculous
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sold out. 3 minutes isn't fast enough i guess.
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6 of my team wanted to come and we were all refreshing the page at 7:00, no one got in.
Very sad
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It helped to already have an MLG account and card on file. Thank you Halo!
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On September 15 2010 08:05 cava wrote:
It helped to already have an MLG account and card on file. Thank you Halo!
i had mine too, but i didn't know my code off hand
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Haha mine was in, and I knew the code. That was the trick :D
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Yeah, I literally clicked through purchase the second it came up (F5ing on two browsers) and it was sold out by the time I inputted my CC info. Ridiculous... You'd think for the largest SC2 North American LAN and being officially endorsed by Blizzard, you'd open up more than 32 slots for the public.
Why not make it at least 128 man tournament with seeds/qualifiers or something. Having tickets in-stock for 30 seconds tells me something needs to be restructed.
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On September 15 2010 08:06 F00LY wrote:
Haha mine was in, and I knew the code. That was the trick :D
well that and i thought it was based on who had it added to their cart. but that was a foolish thought.
of coursed its based on cc transaction...duhhhhh damn it.
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To everyone complaining you do realize this is only the second event out of many more to come. Don't get your panties in a bunch. They will surely expand soon enough.
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Omggggg, Torrent and Me had everything prepare it took us like 20 second at 19:00, and it was alrealdy sold out. wowww
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I'm pretty sure a 128 passes would sell in an hour.
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On September 15 2010 08:09 Backpack wrote:
To everyone complaining you do realize this is only the second event out of many more to come. Don't get your panties in a bunch. They will surely expand soon enough.
With open registration, doubt there will be many more.
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On September 15 2010 08:04 ThisIsJimmy wrote:WTF. I WAS SO FAST. That is ridiculous
Need to have your info saved so you can just click your way to victory without typing >_>
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i had all my fields ready and set when I went to purchase mine at exactly 7pm. 7:01 finished my checkout, so kinda wondering how the F I didnt get mine lol
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Screw you backpack, you dont live 15 minutes from DC. It is pretty bullshit to come home from work early, all set to go at 6:59, and still be sold out immediately
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On September 15 2010 08:09 Backpack wrote:
To everyone complaining you do realize this is only the second event out of many more to come. Don't get your panties in a bunch. They will surely expand soon enough.
its a typical reaction to anything that gets sold out so fast.
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i got my ticket, but my friend did not because the site likes to reject his CC info. Retarded problem they neglect to fix.
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I hate everyone that bought a pass
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like you wont be invited kawaii
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On September 15 2010 08:10 EtherealDeath wrote:Show nested quote +On September 15 2010 08:04 ThisIsJimmy wrote:WTF. I WAS SO FAST. That is ridiculous Need to have your info saved so you can just click your way to victory without typing >_>
I did have it in there from Raleigh, I just had to put my 3 number security code in... still did not get it
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this is ridiculous... they need to do some kind of online qualifier or something
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On September 15 2010 08:12 ThisIsJimmy wrote:Show nested quote +On September 15 2010 08:10 EtherealDeath wrote:On September 15 2010 08:04 ThisIsJimmy wrote:WTF. I WAS SO FAST. That is ridiculous Need to have your info saved so you can just click your way to victory without typing >_> I did have it in there from Raleigh, I just had to put my 3 number security code in... still did not get it
Oh jeez. Luckily I nonstop F5'd for 2 minutes ^^
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On September 15 2010 08:10 CrunkOwns wrote:
Screw you backpack, you dont live 15 minutes from DC. It is pretty bullshit to come home from work early, all set to go at 6:59, and still be sold out immediately
I feel you man. I had all my info set up and i submitted it at 7:01. I wonder how many Bronze players got their passes lol :D
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Halo had more than 500 teams of 3 players for Halo at Raleigh, I can't believe they can't have 128 players for SCII.
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wow you guys have too low apm, I got one xD
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On September 15 2010 08:04 HuK wrote:..., all i can say is harass jp or whoevers in charge to be one of those invited players
way to fill their inbox's lol
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On September 15 2010 08:10 CrunkOwns wrote:
Screw you backpack, you dont live 15 minutes from DC. It is pretty bullshit to come home from work early, all set to go at 6:59, and still be sold out immediately
dont be mean
I got into Raleigh and DC. Clicking fast isn't THAT hard.
You've all known that it would only be 32 people and that it would sold out quickly. I can understand being frustrated but i don't see why anybody would be surprised.
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This is just a fucking joke that such a big and sought after tournament fills up so fucking quick and they don't do anything to try and fix this situation. I think before it was only a 32 man which is even more rediculous.....
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On September 15 2010 08:20 likeaboss wrote:
This is just a fucking joke that such a big and sought after tournament fills up so fucking quick and they don't do anything to try and fix this situation. I think before it was only a 32 man which is even more rediculous.....
I'm even more surprised they didn't expand the registration limit after the success it had at Raleigh. I mean, seriously...tickets sold out in 5 minutes for Raleigh. DC Is a more popular venue, plus it's riding on the success of the previous tournament. What the eff was MLG thinking... They might as well make this yet another invitational.
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On September 15 2010 08:09 Backpack wrote:
To everyone complaining you do realize this is only the second event out of many more to come. Don't get your panties in a bunch. They will surely expand soon enough.
It's the first and only event they've had in DC. I am currently living in DC a 5 minute walk from Mr. Obama about a half hour from the venue lol, they used 1.5 days to play a 64 man bracket last time for an event that books the venue for 3 whole days, tell me why they can't expand to 128 or 256, I PROMISE you it would have sold out in under 10 minutes.
On September 15 2010 08:10 CrunkOwns wrote:
Screw you backpack, you dont live 15 minutes from DC. It is pretty bullshit to come home from work early, all set to go at 6:59, and still be sold out immediately
I hear that.
On September 15 2010 08:11 KawaiiRice wrote:
I hate everyone that bought a pass
16 invites, they'd be stupid not to give you one if you ask for it when you have more top 2 finishes than nearly every american.
I closed my msn, aim, skype, every window I had, restarted my computer, made sure I was running at optimum speed of the normal 70+ MB/s and 35+ MB/s download upload.
DC is in the middle of the east coast and for a company as big as MLG in a fan base for starcraft 2, I guarantee there'll be players traveling from wisconsin/IL, from Florida, from New york and even further north. The community in this DIRECT area within a 45 minute drive is already enormous and then I guess they thought 64 players is enough when its pretty evident that a full day of a venue could run another 64 people MINIMUM.
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FUCK! I forgot to register. wtffff anyone know how to get invited?
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On September 15 2010 08:22 asdfTT123 wrote:Show nested quote +On September 15 2010 08:20 likeaboss wrote:
This is just a fucking joke that such a big and sought after tournament fills up so fucking quick and they don't do anything to try and fix this situation. I think before it was only a 32 man which is even more rediculous..... I'm even more surprised they didn't expand the registration limit after the success it had at Raleigh. I mean, seriously...tickets sold out in 5 minutes for Raleigh. DC Is a more popular venue, plus it's riding on the success of the previous tournament. What the eff was MLG thinking... They might as well make this yet another invitational.
they are inviting 16 ppl so i guess people should apply wherever to hopefully get an invite if u think ur legit enough
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More MLG DC StarCraft 2 Passes on Sale Tomorrow, 9/15 at 7pm ET !
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On September 15 2010 08:25 Taurent wrote:
More MLG DC StarCraft 2 Passes on Sale Tomorrow, 9/15 at 7pm ET !
you better not be trolling
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I think tournaments like this should always have qualifiers instead of this, there probably will be a bunch of bad players like at last MLG
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On September 15 2010 08:27 CaucasianAsian wrote:Show nested quote +On September 15 2010 08:25 Taurent wrote:
More MLG DC StarCraft 2 Passes on Sale Tomorrow, 9/15 at 7pm ET ! you better not be trolling
check for yourself
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On September 15 2010 08:28 Taurent wrote:Show nested quote +On September 15 2010 08:27 CaucasianAsian wrote:On September 15 2010 08:25 Taurent wrote:
More MLG DC StarCraft 2 Passes on Sale Tomorrow, 9/15 at 7pm ET ! you better not be trolling check for yourself
Holy shit wtf. I guess this will no longer be a 64 man tourney? Or were perhaps not all 32 passes on sale today?
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If they expanded the tournament, they sure reacted quickly!
Thanks a lot!
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lol i'm guessin it wasn't all 32
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my guess is they expanded tournament after seeing how quickly they sold, realzing they could make more $$ by opening up more spots which were guaranteed to fill
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If it is being expanded we will hear about it soon.
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On September 15 2010 08:34 GenoZStriker wrote:
So no invites.
invites from last event had to pay(well someone had to pay if their sponsored)
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you guys better get more computers then i dont want to go to the event then find out i cant warm up becuz u only have 32 computers for 128 players (like last time 64)
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me and you can warm up together huk. if you know what i mean.
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15 more passes? those will go out in ~20 seconds
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On September 15 2010 08:42 RyanRushia wrote:
15 more passes? those will go out in ~20 seconds
Was that just a random #?..
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On September 15 2010 08:27 Fayth wrote:
I think tournaments like this should always have qualifiers instead of this, there probably will be a bunch of bad players like at last MLG
Hire this guy please.
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On September 15 2010 08:45 n0xi3 wrote:Show nested quote +On September 15 2010 08:42 RyanRushia wrote:
15 more passes? those will go out in ~20 seconds Was that just a random #?..
no if you look at the original post JP states that 15 more are being sold in the "update"
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On September 15 2010 08:27 Fayth wrote:
I think tournaments like this should always have qualifiers instead of this, there probably will be a bunch of bad players like at last MLG
<3. And for people wanting the LAN experience, hold the qualifiers there for a day. Even with 32 comps you can get through a good number of qualification rounds fairly quickly and then have a more skilled bracket.
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Thanks ryan, didn't catch that.
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So it's going to be a ... 79 man tournament?
On September 15 2010 08:36 HuK wrote:
you guys better get more computers then i dont want to go to the event then find out i cant warm up becuz u only have 32 computers for 128 players (like last time 64)
This x1000
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i bet they only did 17 of the 32 tonight? and doing the other 15 tomorrow? unsure
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What would give you that idea?
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why would they randomly add 15 spots?
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hmm so another 15 slots for tomorrow.
To bad those will sell out in seconds too :O
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Earlier tonight an error on the MLGPro website occurred that was unable to be known about beforehand. The passes went on sale and they sold out so fast that by the time the problem was found, the passes were already "sold out," but we were supposed to have sold 15 more.
To be fair to everyone that was attempting to buy a pass, the last 15 passes were not added afterwards. The rest of these 15 passes are going to be sold tomorrow at 18:00 CDT (Wednesday) for $60. Nothing is changing with the tournament structure.
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great! thanks for the quick reply JP
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EVERYONE GOING MUST COME TO DINNER!
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This is a very strange format for a tournament. If I was around I might pay 60$ just to hang out with the proplayers and get stomped in first round by someone like HuK. Great story to tell and definately worth 60$ in my book.
Imagine too many people thinking like this and you have a horrible tournament with a lot of no-names and a few invites. I think you should listen to Fayth and add some kind of qualifier or invite procedure to weed out players like me
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Yeah, would have been nice to see like 16 groups of 6 or something like that to expand but oh well, all their games follow this double elmination bracket and not a group stage bracket like ESL, TSL, GSL, etc.
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I think MLG can clearly see there is a demand for a larger tournament, but I'm assuming that it's just logistical reasons holding them back. Maybe not enough computers/admins/hardware/space for a bigger tournament. I'm just talking out of my ass though. Hopefully that's the case and we can fix it.
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I guess in 2011 they'll probably fix that and host larger tournaments and put qualifiers on B.net before hopefully. At the same time, i guess it's fun for locals to go play vs pros.
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On September 15 2010 14:12 monx wrote:
I guess in 2011 they'll probably fix that and host larger tournaments and put qualifiers on B.net before hopefully. At the same time, i guess it's fun for locals to go play vs pros.
I'm pretty sure that in 2011 they will increase the size of the tournament. Almost positive in fact. But I don't believe they will have qualifiers. It's their style to run an open LAN event where locals and no names can go to have their chance at the big time. And I think it's a good thing; give some randoms their chance at fifteen minutes of fame by knocking down a famous player to the loser bracket.
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On September 15 2010 08:07 asdfTT123 wrote:
Yeah, I literally clicked through purchase the second it came up (F5ing on two browsers) and it was sold out by the time I inputted my CC info. Ridiculous... You'd think for the largest SC2 North American LAN and being officially endorsed by Blizzard, you'd open up more than 32 slots for the public.
Why not make it at least 128 man tournament with seeds/qualifiers or something. Having tickets in-stock for 30 seconds tells me something needs to be restructed.
I think they said something about having a Game Battles league and hopefully from there you could compete for spots at the tournament.
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I apologize for creating another thread about MLG DC. I wasn't attempting to break the forum policy, or be annoying. I just wanted to have a thread so people could ask questions, and a representative from MLG could answer them. I will use this thread to do so, so if you have any questions, please ask away, and I will answer them in a timely manner.
I just wanted to post this here since this was a popular question for those needing to make travel arrangements to DC.
StarCraft 2 will be played on Friday and Saturday in DC. There will not be play on Sunday.
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What time do the games start? I'd really hate to miss most of Friday due to classes.
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On September 15 2010 19:16 Vierd wrote:
What time do the games start? I'd really hate to miss most of Friday due to classes.
Check-in is from 10:30 AM EST to 4 PM EST.
The welcome speech is at 5 PM EST, and the tournament starts around 5:30 PM EST.
As for the exact StarCraft 2 schedule for DC, it has not been released yet.
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So Sc2 passes were sold soo fast that it sold too much
True story.
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On September 15 2010 19:16 Vierd wrote:
What time do the games start? I'd really hate to miss most of Friday due to classes.
Although exact schedule hasn't been released yet, as Deimos said, if it is anything like last time, after games start at 5:30 on Friday, they continue pretty much nonstop until about 11 (if I recall correctly). It started up again around 10 am I think on Saturday morning, and the finals started around... 5:30 pm that night? Don't remember exactly, but it was around those times.
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On September 15 2010 22:50 DarkspearTribe wrote:
So Sc2 passes were sold soo fast that it sold too much
True story.
Concurrency fail from BUY clicks being too concurrent? :D
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On September 15 2010 23:01 EtherealDeath wrote:Show nested quote +On September 15 2010 19:16 Vierd wrote:
What time do the games start? I'd really hate to miss most of Friday due to classes. Although exact schedule hasn't been released yet, as Deimos said, if it is anything like last time, after games start at 5:30 on Friday, they continue pretty much nonstop until about 11 (if I recall correctly). It started up again around 10 am I think on Saturday morning, and the finals started around... 5:30 pm that night? Don't remember exactly, but it was around those times.
The Washington DC Schedule has been released: http://pro-circuit.mlgpro.com/pro-circuit/2010/washington-dc/starcraft-2-1v1/schedule
Friday
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM Early Check-In
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Check-In / Warm-Up / Account Setup
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Welcome
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Winners Round 1
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Losers Round 1
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM Winners Round 2
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM Losers Round 2
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM Winners Round 3 / Losers Round 3
Saturday
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Warm-Up
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Losers Round 4
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Winners Round 4 / Losers Round 5
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Losers Round 6
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Winners Round 5 / Losers Round 7
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Losers Round 8
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Winners Finals / Losers Round 9
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Losers Finals
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Finals
I will update everybody if this schedule changes.
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# All Players must submit their mouse, keyboard, and headset driver requirements by 11:59 PM ET on Monday, October 11th. No drivers, that have not been previously submitted, will be installed at the Washington D.C. Competition.
I use Logitech software (setpoint) with my g5 mouse to rebind mouse 4 and mouse 5 to 8 and 9. Is that considered a driver or disallowed as 3rd party software?
Referees will conduct a Blind Pick of Races for Game 1 of a Match.
What the hell does that mean o.0? You can't pick your race unless you lose?
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On September 16 2010 07:15 Buddhist wrote:Show nested quote +# All Players must submit their mouse, keyboard, and headset driver requirements by 11:59 PM ET on Monday, October 11th. No drivers, that have not been previously submitted, will be installed at the Washington D.C. Competition. I use Logitech (setpoint) software with my g5 mouse to rebind mouse 4 and mouse 5 to 8 and 9. Is that considered a driver or disallowed as 3rd party software? What the hell does that mean o.0? You can't pick your race unless you lose?
It means you each pick your race without knowing what your opponent picked, and you can't change it based on what your opponent picked.
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On September 16 2010 07:17 GGQ wrote:
It means you each pick your race without knowing what your opponent picked, and you can't change it based on what your opponent picked.
Oh, rofl. It says "referees will conduct" so I was confused.
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Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
Is this for real??
Just looked at they're site, "Remember Romance at Gaylord National". Seriously....
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Yes, it's a common surname. Why do you even have a problem with it? :/
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Yay, I got in!
EDIT: Not sure if it was cheating or whatnot, but the old MLG DC Pass from yesterday was still in my shopping cart. All I had to do was hit "Confirm Order" after typing in the code on the back of my card. Kept spamming confirm order and, if it said sold out, hit the back button and tried again. Must have gotten it within the first 5 seconds of it going live.
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Done in 13 seconds, sold out.. Really pissed off right now
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fucks sake
add to cart, 5 seconds load, sorry, sold out
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I got my friend to help me snipe one and luckily she has faster fingers than me! ^_^ It sold out in literally 5 seconds for me.
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yay i got one
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On September 16 2010 08:10 ThisIsJimmy wrote:yay i got one
<3 do work jimmy!
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Sick I got my pass
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I can see myself as confirmed on "Team Viewer", but "Team Builder" says registration is closed. It's using the name I registered to the website with (in team viewer), which isn't exactly what I want to go by for the event.
It was said before that you'd have to register with Team Builder after obtaining a pass. Eh?
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On September 16 2010 08:01 Nokarot wrote:
Yay, I got in!
No-carrot is gonna be there! :D
On September 16 2010 08:19 Buddhist wrote:
I can see myself as confirmed on "Team Viewer", but "Team Builder" says registration is closed. It's using the name I registered to the website with (in team viewer), which isn't exactly what I want to go by for the event.
It was said before that you'd have to register with Team Builder after obtaining a pass. Eh?
You may be able to contact MLG help (via mlgpro.com) but it isn't really a big deal. your username is just used on the brackets. You will still be playing on your own account with your own name and you can introduce yourself to everyone as whatever name you would like to use
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how many computers are u guys going to have
AND EVERYONE WHO SIGNED UP MAKE SURE TO BRING A USB KEYBOARD
(NOT A P2P WITH AN ADAPTER BUT A USB KEYBOARD)
EDIT: BITCHES WILL BE DQ'D
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On September 16 2010 08:49 HuK wrote:
how many computers are u guys going to have
AND EVERYONE WHO SIGNED UP MAKE SURE TO BRING A USB KEYBOARD
(NOT A P2P WITH AN ADAPTER BUT A USB KEYBOARD)
EDIT: BITCHES WILL BE DQ'D
Hey HuK can you lose your usb keyboard if you play me first round?
Oh, and it's also usb mouse as well, and for the headphones, those have to use a 3.5mm not usb.
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I just feel sorry for the people that have to stay in the hotel if they dont have some type of sponsorship covering the costs
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On September 16 2010 09:00 Systemkaos wrote:
I just feel sorry for the people that have to stay in the hotel if they dont have some type of sponsorship covering the costs
If its anything like the Gaylord Texan Resort that I went to for CPL a while back, it'll be really nice. I wouldn't feel sorry for someone if their objective was a vacation of sorts. Even if you aren't one of the top contenders, might be fun to give it your best and just otherwise enjoy the area.
Thankfully I live here soooooo.. I'll just enjoy my own bed.
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I live in Arlington and i have been to the gaylord (work related conf) and the thing aint cheap for a bunch of college guys/gals getting by is all. I might have an extra bed for someone too
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Even if you don't do well in the event, it's still a trip to DC which is a wonderful tourist attraction if you haven't been before/recently.
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On September 16 2010 09:21 Backpack wrote:
Even if you don't do well in the event, it's still a trip to DC which is a wonderful tourist attraction if you haven't been before/recently.
Adams Morgan, U street, George Town, Even Wilson & Clarendon =)
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I live between DC and Baltimore, so I figured I'd hate myself if I missed a chance to compete.
Why you would come here to vacation, however, is beyond me =p.
DC might be worth a gander, just to check out the (quite literally) ancient buildings and greek style architecture, but I dunno. Seems boring is all :3.
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There's some pretty good food in DC and plenty of museums (if you're into that sort of thing, I happen to be). Worth checking out the national mall if you have some time away from the event.
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I grew up in DC, so this event is going to be a blast for me in particular. Alot of my old friends are really looking forward to coming down and checking it out. Hopefully there will be a big gathering of TL folks again as well.
If you're going to make it to the event, please do come by to introduce yourself.
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On September 16 2010 11:20 MLG_Lee wrote:
I grew up in DC, so this event is going to be a blast for me in particular. Alot of my old friends are really looking forward to coming down and checking it out. Hopefully there will be a big gathering of TL folks again as well.
If you're going to make it to the event, please do come by to introduce yourself.
Yeah DC is an awesome city.
release the replays now.
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On September 16 2010 11:26 {88}iNcontroL wrote:Show nested quote +On September 16 2010 11:20 MLG_Lee wrote:
I grew up in DC, so this event is going to be a blast for me in particular. Alot of my old friends are really looking forward to coming down and checking it out. Hopefully there will be a big gathering of TL folks again as well.
If you're going to make it to the event, please do come by to introduce yourself. Yeah DC is an awesome city. release the replays now.
RELEASE THE KRAKEN! replays!
it's been over two weeks now?
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Anyone know who the casters are going to be for this?
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On September 16 2010 08:19 Buddhist wrote:
I can see myself as confirmed on "Team Viewer", but "Team Builder" says registration is closed. It's using the name I registered to the website with (in team viewer), which isn't exactly what I want to go by for the event.
It was said before that you'd have to register with Team Builder after obtaining a pass. Eh?
I'm assuming you are, BuddhistSC
You should go to www.mlgpro.com/teambuilder and complete the express check-in. In the Teambuilder, you will just put your birth date, and contact information. If your over 18, you will check a box that is basically you signing the media release form. If your under 18, you will need to print off the parental consent form, and have your parents sign it, and then take it to check-in at the event.
As for your MLG Username, yes, that is what will be on the Bracket for DC. You can change your username by going here: http://gamebattles.com/account/edit . Your MLG Username will work on this site, so you should just use the same Username/Password to sign into Gamebattles in order to change your username.
On September 16 2010 08:33 Backpack wrote:You may be able to contact MLG help (via mlgpro.com) but it isn't really a big deal. your username is just used on the brackets. You will still be playing on your own account with your own name and you can introduce yourself to everyone as whatever name you would like to use
Best bet is to just PM me on this site
On September 16 2010 09:00 Systemkaos wrote:
I just feel sorry for the people that have to stay in the hotel if they dont have some type of sponsorship covering the costs
Just to clarify, we do not force the players to stay in the MLG hotel. Players can stay where ever they like. We just get discounted rooms at the hotel where the venue is located at.
On September 16 2010 09:15 Nokarot wrote:
If its anything like the Gaylord Texan Resort that I went to for CPL a while back, it'll be really nice. I wouldn't feel sorry for someone if their objective was a vacation of sorts. Even if you aren't one of the top contenders, might be fun to give it your best and just otherwise enjoy the area.
Thankfully I live here soooooo.. I'll just enjoy my own bed.
Absolutely. We have been to the Orlando and Nashville Gaylord's this year, and they are great Resorts.
On September 16 2010 11:26 {88}iNcontroL wrote:
release the replays now.
We are working on it. No ETA though.
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I saw a lot of people had friends getting passes for them, as well as themselves, to make sure they got in. If anyone has an extra I'll gladly buy it from you.
And in the future, how bout holding an online qualifier for the slots instead of this who can click 2 buttons the fastest at 7. Or at least make the tournament bigger if you are selling out in 4 seconds. Really frustrating, I live 15 mins from DC and can't go because I clicked 2 buttons slower.
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I understand that www.mlgpro.com/teambuilder was not working. Registration is now opened, so please go there and fill out your birthdate and contact information to finish online confirmation.
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make fee lower have online qualifier top 64 go to dc to duke it out.... i dont see why not
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So i hear there will not be any invite's beside's Top 16 from MLG NC.
Which seems fair except when EG has to keep eliminating each other in the first 3 rounds of a tournament..
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How are there not going to be invites if they only released 32 public tickets? Wouldn't they need to do another release of 16?
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SunDevil, I think 32 tickets sold, the top 16 had reserved tickets, and there were 16 more invites based off.. i dont know, people they thought were cool or ladder or something. I know if people choose not to purchase their reserved seating, more tickets will be released, anyway.
Also, I posted this in another thread, but this is why I believe its currently limited to 64 players.
I think they'll have to wait until next circuit to really make any changes to it. I believe that during Raleigh they didn't expect such a large interest, and didn't procure the right amount of hardware, support and space in the convention center. For the sake of seedings and whatnot, they can't change the format until next circuit/season/whatever because winning a 64-man tournament can't and shouldn't be worth the same amount of points as a 128-man or 256-man (even if that's only adding 1-2 rounds respectively for the winner.) Doing so would skew the rankings for someone like HuK if he were to lose in DC.
If you want my bet, they'll keep running it in its current format until next circuit, where they'll be sure to have plenty of space and hardware available to run something really big and really good. The inclusion of Starcraft 2 in to MLG was a sudden decision, and I imagine they stuck it in the deepest corner of the convention center (being as that no matches were played on the main stage.) Events are planned and space is purchased many many many many months in advance. Only events that they plan from now on will have the chance to be higher than 64 players, I bet.
I cant prove it by any means, but I think its sound logic anyway. Hopefully 2011 will see much larger tournaments.
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On September 16 2010 23:59 Lz wrote:So i hear there will not be any invite's beside's Top 16 from MLG NC. Which seems fair except when EG has to keep eliminating each other in the first 3 rounds of a tournament..
They sold 32 open passes and have 16 from the top 16 last event. Since they've been saying its a 64 man bracket, the last 16 spots have to come from SOMEWHERE, and I'm guessing its invites?
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yeah not sure where Lz got his info but it has always been 16 from top 16 32 paid spots and 16 invites... haven't heard otherwise.
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I guess I shouldnt listen to all the Machine's out there haha ..
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bad move jake
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@MLG Deimos : any ideas when 16 invites (not top 16 raleigh) are gonna be announced?
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Sorry if this is a dumb question, but what exactly is the team builder? Also, once we purchase our pass do we have to do anything else or just await further information?
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Question: will the event ONLY be Friday + Saturday, or will there be games on Sunday? (in Raleigh there was only SC2 on Friday+Saturday) ...
I want to know if I should book a flight back Sunday or Monday ~_~!
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Are you asking if theres going to be exhibition matches or open computers for playing Sunday? The tournament is only friday+saturday, anyway, but I don't know what happens Sunday (if anything).
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There are no official MLG SC2 events during Sunday
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On September 17 2010 02:07 asdfTT123 wrote:
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but what exactly is the team builder? Also, once we purchase our pass do we have to do anything else or just await further information?
www.mlgpro.com/teambuilder
That's where you should go after you purchase your pass to put your birthdate and contact information in.
On September 17 2010 02:25 Xeris wrote:
Question: will the event ONLY be Friday + Saturday, or will there be games on Sunday? (in Raleigh there was only SC2 on Friday+Saturday) ...
I want to know if I should book a flight back Sunday or Monday ~_~!
It will be Friday and Saturday only.
On September 17 2010 02:01 monx wrote:
@MLG Deimos : any ideas when 16 invites (not top 16 raleigh) are gonna be announced?
All attendees will be announced at the same time. So keep checking back to mlgpro.com
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Alright thanks for the quick answer
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On September 11 2010 05:34 HuK wrote:
GAYLORD HARHARHARHAR
jk looking forward to this im 99% going ^^;
ofc you'd be going!!!! HARHARHARHARHAR.
jk. looking forward to seeing you there if i can find a pass babe.
is there any process to go through to see if we can/will recieve invites? I tried to register twice but it sold within a minute i dont think my internet is fast enough to ever catch a ticket.
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Only a few days left to book your Hotel Room for DC.
The deadline for booking a room at MLG's discounted rate is September 22: only a week away. Space is limited and we will not be able to extend the deadline. Be sure to book yourself a room now, before they are gone, and we'll see you in DC!
Hotel Info
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, MD 20745
Rate: $189 + $15 Resort Fee per night.
(One night's deposit will be charged by the hotel at the time of reservation.)
Deadline: September 22nd 2010
Reservation phone: 301-965-4000 (there is no online booking)
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How are invites being given out? Can we fight for them or are u just gonna pick random popular people?
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^ Random skilled popular people
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For people that are looking to book rooms, I highly recommend looking at the Hampton Inn and Suites, it's close to the Gaylord and is significantly cheaper while still being a nice place.
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I am also offering a fold out couch and floor space, just send a PM i live in DC
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Is there anyone else here that is looking to split a room @ Gaylord hotel that
a. wont rape me
b. wont kill me
please PM me!
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I asked this before, but I think it got missed:
# All Players must submit their mouse, keyboard, and headset driver requirements by 11:59 PM ET on Monday, October 11th. No drivers, that have not been previously submitted, will be installed at the Washington D.C. Competition.
I use Logitech software (setpoint) with my g5 mouse to rebind mouse 4 and mouse 5 to 8 and 9. Is that considered a driver or disallowed as 3rd party software?
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On September 18 2010 12:14 Buddhist wrote:I asked this before, but I think it got missed: Show nested quote +# All Players must submit their mouse, keyboard, and headset driver requirements by 11:59 PM ET on Monday, October 11th. No drivers, that have not been previously submitted, will be installed at the Washington D.C. Competition. I use Logitech software (setpoint) with my g5 mouse to rebind mouse 4 and mouse 5 to 8 and 9. Is that considered a driver or disallowed as 3rd party software?
IIRC they are going with the one button press = one action rule
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On September 18 2010 07:37 RyanRushia wrote:
Is there anyone else here that is looking to split a room @ Gaylord hotel that
a. wont rape me
b. wont kill me
please PM me!
rofl while I hate your guts this was a funny post.
(jk <3).
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On September 18 2010 13:35 Backpack wrote:Show nested quote +On September 18 2010 12:14 Buddhist wrote:I asked this before, but I think it got missed: # All Players must submit their mouse, keyboard, and headset driver requirements by 11:59 PM ET on Monday, October 11th. No drivers, that have not been previously submitted, will be installed at the Washington D.C. Competition. I use Logitech software (setpoint) with my g5 mouse to rebind mouse 4 and mouse 5 to 8 and 9. Is that considered a driver or disallowed as 3rd party software? IIRC they are going with the one button press = one action rule
I see, but this doesn't address my question. I simply use standard logitech software to make my mouse 4 and 5 activate keyboard 8 and 9, so that it's easier for me to reach those control groups (I can just use my right thumb instead of moving my left hand all the way over there).
Is this allowed? :[
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On September 19 2010 19:38 Buddhist wrote:Show nested quote +On September 18 2010 13:35 Backpack wrote:On September 18 2010 12:14 Buddhist wrote:I asked this before, but I think it got missed: # All Players must submit their mouse, keyboard, and headset driver requirements by 11:59 PM ET on Monday, October 11th. No drivers, that have not been previously submitted, will be installed at the Washington D.C. Competition. I use Logitech software (setpoint) with my g5 mouse to rebind mouse 4 and mouse 5 to 8 and 9. Is that considered a driver or disallowed as 3rd party software? IIRC they are going with the one button press = one action rule I see, but this doesn't address my question. I simply use standard logitech software to make my mouse 4 and 5 activate keyboard 8 and 9, so that it's easier for me to reach those control groups (I can just use my right thumb instead of moving my left hand all the way over there). Is this allowed? :[
ermm.. how does it not answer your question?
M4-8 and M5-9 are both just one action. They obvioiusly disallow macros (multiple actions from one button press)
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On September 18 2010 07:37 RyanRushia wrote:
Is there anyone else here that is looking to split a room @ Gaylord hotel that
a. wont rape me
b. wont kill me
please PM me!
Just think I missed a chance to rape you, tragic :-(
Good luck buddy!!
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On September 19 2010 23:04 Backpack wrote:Show nested quote +On September 19 2010 19:38 Buddhist wrote:On September 18 2010 13:35 Backpack wrote:On September 18 2010 12:14 Buddhist wrote:I asked this before, but I think it got missed: # All Players must submit their mouse, keyboard, and headset driver requirements by 11:59 PM ET on Monday, October 11th. No drivers, that have not been previously submitted, will be installed at the Washington D.C. Competition. I use Logitech software (setpoint) with my g5 mouse to rebind mouse 4 and mouse 5 to 8 and 9. Is that considered a driver or disallowed as 3rd party software? IIRC they are going with the one button press = one action rule I see, but this doesn't address my question. I simply use standard logitech software to make my mouse 4 and 5 activate keyboard 8 and 9, so that it's easier for me to reach those control groups (I can just use my right thumb instead of moving my left hand all the way over there). Is this allowed? :[ ermm.. how does it not answer your question? M4-8 and M5-9 are both just one action. They obvioiusly disallow macros (multiple actions from one button press)
I get that they disallow macros (ie. one button must = one action). Are you saying that they DO allow rebinds that AREN'T macros? "Disallowing one doesn't necessarily allow the other" is my reasoning.
Thanks for responding :3.
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On September 20 2010 07:49 Buddhist wrote:Show nested quote +On September 19 2010 23:04 Backpack wrote:On September 19 2010 19:38 Buddhist wrote:On September 18 2010 13:35 Backpack wrote:On September 18 2010 12:14 Buddhist wrote:I asked this before, but I think it got missed: # All Players must submit their mouse, keyboard, and headset driver requirements by 11:59 PM ET on Monday, October 11th. No drivers, that have not been previously submitted, will be installed at the Washington D.C. Competition. I use Logitech software (setpoint) with my g5 mouse to rebind mouse 4 and mouse 5 to 8 and 9. Is that considered a driver or disallowed as 3rd party software? IIRC they are going with the one button press = one action rule I see, but this doesn't address my question. I simply use standard logitech software to make my mouse 4 and 5 activate keyboard 8 and 9, so that it's easier for me to reach those control groups (I can just use my right thumb instead of moving my left hand all the way over there). Is this allowed? :[ ermm.. how does it not answer your question? M4-8 and M5-9 are both just one action. They obvioiusly disallow macros (multiple actions from one button press) I get that they disallow macros (ie. one button must = one action). Are you saying that they DO allow rebinds that AREN'T macros? "Disallowing one doesn't necessarily allow the other" is my reasoning. Thanks for responding :3.
I'm not 100% certain, but I believe that they are okay with rebinding. It was brought up in the MLG Raleigh thread.
It would be best to contact MLG support at their website though, or just play it safe and not rebind anything.
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On September 19 2010 19:38 Buddhist wrote:Show nested quote +On September 18 2010 13:35 Backpack wrote:On September 18 2010 12:14 Buddhist wrote:I asked this before, but I think it got missed: # All Players must submit their mouse, keyboard, and headset driver requirements by 11:59 PM ET on Monday, October 11th. No drivers, that have not been previously submitted, will be installed at the Washington D.C. Competition. I use Logitech software (setpoint) with my g5 mouse to rebind mouse 4 and mouse 5 to 8 and 9. Is that considered a driver or disallowed as 3rd party software? IIRC they are going with the one button press = one action rule I see, but this doesn't address my question. I simply use standard logitech software to make my mouse 4 and 5 activate keyboard 8 and 9, so that it's easier for me to reach those control groups (I can just use my right thumb instead of moving my left hand all the way over there). Is this allowed? :[
UPDATE: I believe you can do this via ingame with the Logitech drivers installed (which they will be). There would be no need to use the Logitech setpoint app, which is technically 3rd party, and not allowed.
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UPDATE #2: We have single digit spots we are unable to fill by invites so we are opening them up to PM submission here on TeamLiquid. If you are interested in attending MLG DC, please PM me the following:
Subject: MLG DC Invite
Name:
Handle:
Bnet ID and Character Code:
E-mail:
MLGPro Username:
Race:
ELO:
Accomplishments:
If your PM does not match the prior criteria (both format, subject, and information) I WILL NOT OPEN IT. Thanks!
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TO EVERYBODY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING RULES REGARDING EQUIPMENT:
- Players must bring their own mouse, keyboard, headsets, and mouse pad. Players must use the PC and Monitor provided by MLG.
- Headsets must utilize a standard 3.5mm stereo headset jack with a separate 3.5mm microphone jack. Players may not use USB headsets.
- Mice and keyboards must utilize standard USB interfaces. Players may not use PS2 interface equipment.
- All Players must submit their mouse, keyboard, and headset driver requirements by 11:59 PM ET on Monday, October 11th. No drivers, that have not been previously submitted, will be installed at the Washington D.C. Competition.
- All Player equipment is subject to approval.
- Players may not use 3rd party Add-ons.
Keyboards and mice must have USB inputs. PS2s are NOT allowed. PS2>USB adapters are NOT permitted. NO EXCEPTIONS
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On September 20 2010 21:20 MLG Deimos wrote:Show nested quote +On September 19 2010 19:38 Buddhist wrote:On September 18 2010 13:35 Backpack wrote:On September 18 2010 12:14 Buddhist wrote:I asked this before, but I think it got missed: # All Players must submit their mouse, keyboard, and headset driver requirements by 11:59 PM ET on Monday, October 11th. No drivers, that have not been previously submitted, will be installed at the Washington D.C. Competition. I use Logitech software (setpoint) with my g5 mouse to rebind mouse 4 and mouse 5 to 8 and 9. Is that considered a driver or disallowed as 3rd party software? IIRC they are going with the one button press = one action rule I see, but this doesn't address my question. I simply use standard logitech software to make my mouse 4 and 5 activate keyboard 8 and 9, so that it's easier for me to reach those control groups (I can just use my right thumb instead of moving my left hand all the way over there). Is this allowed? :[ UPDATE: I believe you can do this via ingame with the Logitech drivers installed (which they will be). There would be no need to use the Logitech setpoint app, which is technically 3rd party, and not allowed.
As far as I'm aware, it's still impossible to customize hotkeys in SC2 for what ever reason, which is why I did it with my mouse's software instead. As far as I know, the only way to do it is to make a new hotkey file and put it in the appropriate folder.
I guess I won't be practicing with that anymore, though, since it's not allowed in tourneys.
Thanks for the timely responses though :3.
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I am a bit confused with the mouse settings.
I use a Razer Deathadder 3500, the drivers for this mouse let me change the functions of each button. I use this to bind my thumb button to CTRL.
From what I gather from this will not be allowed. Is this correct?
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no ps2>usb adapters? really? there goes every steelseries keyboard lol
idk why you guys have so many problems with ps2 on the blackbirds, mine works fine
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I know all of EG and Fnatic Got the new Steelseries G6 V2 keyboards which have a usb connecter
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On September 22 2010 00:02 Lz wrote:I know all of EG and Fnatic Got the new Steelseries G6 V2 keyboards which have a usb connecter
ah ok, steelseries switched over. good to hear.
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6G* not G6, in case anyones trying to look it up.
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TOMORROW IS THE DEADLINE TO BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM!
Book your hotel room now at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
There will not be additional rooms added to the block, and there will not be hotel rooms available at the special MLG rate past September 22nd. After September 22nd, or after the last room in the MLG block is booked, the price of the rooms will go to normal.
Rate: $189 + $15 Resort Fee per night.
(One nights deposit will be charged by hotel at the time of reservation.)
Deadline: September 22nd 2010
Reservation phone: 301-965-4000
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Wait... so I couldn't use a Steelseries 7G if I entered this tournament? That's really sad
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On September 21 2010 19:29 MLG Deimos wrote:
Keyboards and mice must have USB inputs. PS2s are NOT allowed. PS2>USB adapters are NOT permitted.
Not trying to be obnoxious or anything, but I think people would be curious to hear the rationale on this.
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On September 22 2010 05:48 butterbrain wrote:Show nested quote +On September 21 2010 19:29 MLG Deimos wrote:
Keyboards and mice must have USB inputs. PS2s are NOT allowed. PS2>USB adapters are NOT permitted. Not trying to be obnoxious or anything, but I think people would be curious to hear the rationale on this.
PS2s have the potential to destroy the computers used. Although the likelihood is slim, the potential is still there, and we saw it happen in Raleigh.
Thus, we are not allowing any PS2 keyboards anymore.
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Tangential question, but would it be possible/allowed to run my pandora station in the background while playing?
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On September 22 2010 06:50 EtherealDeath wrote:
Tangential question, but would it be possible/allowed to run my pandora station in the background while playing?
last time i was able to, so unless they make explicit rules to not allow streaming while playing
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looking to be better competition this event looking forward to it.
got my new net, now somebody needs to send me a new PC and I'll be set.
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On September 22 2010 06:50 EtherealDeath wrote:
Tangential question, but would it be possible/allowed to run my pandora station in the background while playing?
Yes, that is allowed.
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On September 21 2010 19:29 MLG Deimos wrote:
TO EVERYBODY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING RULES REGARDING EQUIPMENT:
[*]All Players must submit their mouse, keyboard, and headset driver requirements by 11:59 PM ET on Monday, October 11th. No drivers, that have not been previously submitted, will be installed at the Washington D.C. Competition.
how do we submit our driver requirements? andddd dhow to we find them out!
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Hi, do we need to bring a headset to this tournament or will normal headphones be allowed? Thanks.
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On September 23 2010 02:14 RyanRushia wrote:Show nested quote +On September 21 2010 19:29 MLG Deimos wrote:
TO EVERYBODY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING RULES REGARDING EQUIPMENT:
[*]All Players must submit their mouse, keyboard, and headset driver requirements by 11:59 PM ET on Monday, October 11th. No drivers, that have not been previously submitted, will be installed at the Washington D.C. Competition.
how do we submit our driver requirements? andddd dhow to we find them out!
Check your PMs
On September 23 2010 03:09 asdfTT123 wrote:
Hi, do we need to bring a headset to this tournament or will normal headphones be allowed? Thanks.
Your headset has to meet the following criteria:
Headsets must utilize a standard 3.5mm stereo headset jack with a separate 3.5mm microphone jack. Players may not use USB headsets.
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On September 23 2010 02:14 RyanRushia wrote:Show nested quote +On September 21 2010 19:29 MLG Deimos wrote:
TO EVERYBODY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING RULES REGARDING EQUIPMENT:
[*]All Players must submit their mouse, keyboard, and headset driver requirements by 11:59 PM ET on Monday, October 11th. No drivers, that have not been previously submitted, will be installed at the Washington D.C. Competition.
how do we submit our driver requirements? andddd dhow to we find them out!
Find your headset manufacturer's website and look for driver requirements for the headset. If it's a simple headset, it won't require any drivers.
Heck, I don't think any headset that aren't USB require drivers, but who knows.
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JP You should add a rule to say that you CANT PLAY without a mousepad.
I never use a mousepad and i was forced to get one in MLG since there was a black sheet on the table.
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We were able to talk to the hotel to get you more time and they have extended the deadline by a week.
The deadline for booking a room at MLG's discounted rate is September 29: only a week away. Space is limited and we will not be able to extend the deadline. Be sure to book yourself a room now, before they are gone, and we'll see you in DC!
Hotel Info
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, MD 20745
Rate: $189 + $15 Resort Fee per night.
(One night's deposit will be charged by the hotel at the time of reservation.)
Deadline: September 29th 2010
Reservation phone: 301-965-4000 and say you are with Major League Gaming
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do we have a player list yet?
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Seeding for Washington DC will be done in the following manner:
Players will be seeded using SC2 Pro Circuit Rank Points. Ties will be broken randomly. Players with no SC2 Rank Points will be seeded randomly. No Players will have SC2 Rank Points until the Washington D.C. Competition.
The top 32 players from the Raleigh event will have Pro Rank Points based on their final placing in Raleigh. So, the top 32 will be seeded according to the amount of Pro Rank Points they have. The other 32 players will be seeded randomly.
Rank Points: http://pro-circuit.mlgpro.com/pro-circuit/2010/washington-dc/starcraft-2-1v1/rank-points
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On September 24 2010 02:12 asianinvasian wrote:
do we have a player list yet?
Not yet, when we do, I'll post it.
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Pro tip on hotels in DC (I lived there a long time and often would get hotels on the weekends when I wanted to go clubbing and didn't want to drive to the suburbs).
Check http://www.kimptonhotels.com/ for vacancies at the last minute (give yourself enough time to cancel your current reservations.)
Some of the hotels will have $400/night suites for $150 or so if they haven't sold out if you check like the day before -- some of them will sleep like 6-8 people comfortably.
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IT was mentioned on the state of the game podcast that among others, Day[9] will be in attendance casting, is this true?
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On September 29 2010 01:51 Korben wrote:
IT was mentioned on the state of the game podcast that among others, Day[9] will be in attendance casting, is this true?
well, he was casting for MLG Raleigh so i have no doubt he'll be there.
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On September 23 2010 02:14 RyanRushia wrote:Show nested quote +On September 21 2010 19:29 MLG Deimos wrote:
TO EVERYBODY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING RULES REGARDING EQUIPMENT:
[*]All Players must submit their mouse, keyboard, and headset driver requirements by 11:59 PM ET on Monday, October 11th. No drivers, that have not been previously submitted, will be installed at the Washington D.C. Competition.
how do we submit our driver requirements?
I'm wondering this as well.
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Guess everyone who was using 7Gs before are now using 6Gv2s cuz of the PS/2 rule.
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I don't really have a USB keyboard and I read that "players MUST bring their own keyboard/etc." Will there be tournament-provided keyboards for those of us (maybe just me) who don't plan on bringing their own, or do I have to find a USB keyboard somewhere? If so, any idea what brand/model they are?
I know that ideally someone wants to have a keyboard that they're most comfortable with, but seeing as that adapters are out of the question, I just want to know whether I need to run out and buy USB keyboard tomorrow, or if there's one they'll be supplying that is "close enough".
Also, I take it earplugs (so long as they are 3.5mm stereo) are perfectly fine, right?
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On September 29 2010 18:44 Buddhist wrote:Show nested quote +On September 23 2010 02:14 RyanRushia wrote:On September 21 2010 19:29 MLG Deimos wrote:
TO EVERYBODY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING RULES REGARDING EQUIPMENT:
[*]All Players must submit their mouse, keyboard, and headset driver requirements by 11:59 PM ET on Monday, October 11th. No drivers, that have not been previously submitted, will be installed at the Washington D.C. Competition.
how do we submit our driver requirements? I'm wondering this as well.
Please check your PM for information on how to submit your driver requirements.
On September 29 2010 19:26 Nokarot wrote:
I don't really have a USB keyboard and I read that "players MUST bring their own keyboard/etc." Will there be tournament-provided keyboards for those of us (maybe just me) who don't plan on bringing their own, or do I have to find a USB keyboard somewhere? If so, any idea what brand/model they are?
I know that ideally someone wants to have a keyboard that they're most comfortable with, but seeing as that adapters are out of the question, I just want to know whether I need to run out and buy USB keyboard tomorrow, or if there's one they'll be supplying that is "close enough".
Also, I take it earplugs (so long as they are 3.5mm stereo) are perfectly fine, right?
We do not provide players with a keyboard/mouse so yes, you will need to find a USB keyboard.
And yes, the ear plugs SHOULD be fine.
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So, I have a 7g and now I have to go out and buy a USB keyboard perhaps a 6Gv2 To get the same keyboard experience. So I spent 150 on a keyboard I cannot use and now i have to go spend another 100 dollars on a keyboard to get a similar feel. I also cannot find a retailer that sells it so i can just buy it and return it afterwards great.
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is day9 commentating?
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On September 30 2010 14:05 DarkspearTribe wrote:is day9 commentating?
Yes, Day9 and JP will be commentating in DC.
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What is the reasoning for not allowing PS2 mice/keyboards?
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On September 29 2010 19:33 MLG Deimos wrote:Show nested quote +On September 29 2010 18:44 Buddhist wrote:On September 23 2010 02:14 RyanRushia wrote:On September 21 2010 19:29 MLG Deimos wrote:
TO EVERYBODY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING RULES REGARDING EQUIPMENT:
[*]All Players must submit their mouse, keyboard, and headset driver requirements by 11:59 PM ET on Monday, October 11th. No drivers, that have not been previously submitted, will be installed at the Washington D.C. Competition.
how do we submit our driver requirements? I'm wondering this as well. Please check your PM for information on how to submit your driver requirements.
Could you please PM me on how to submit driver requirements? Thanks.
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On September 30 2010 21:35 [-Bluewolf-] wrote:Show nested quote +On September 29 2010 19:33 MLG Deimos wrote:On September 29 2010 18:44 Buddhist wrote:On September 23 2010 02:14 RyanRushia wrote:On September 21 2010 19:29 MLG Deimos wrote:
TO EVERYBODY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING RULES REGARDING EQUIPMENT:
[*]All Players must submit their mouse, keyboard, and headset driver requirements by 11:59 PM ET on Monday, October 11th. No drivers, that have not been previously submitted, will be installed at the Washington D.C. Competition.
how do we submit our driver requirements? I'm wondering this as well. Please check your PM for information on how to submit your driver requirements. Could you please PM me on how to submit driver requirements? Thanks.
Done
On September 30 2010 21:32 Cade wrote:
What is the reasoning for not allowing PS2 mice/keyboards?
Although the likelihood of it happening is very slim, PS2 Mice/Keyboards have the potential to destroy the computers. This happened in Raleigh.
So now, there are absolutely no exceptions. PS2 Mice/Keyboards may not be used.
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What are the specs of the computers there?
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On September 30 2010 21:48 MLG Deimos wrote:Show nested quote +On September 30 2010 21:35 [-Bluewolf-] wrote:On September 29 2010 19:33 MLG Deimos wrote:On September 29 2010 18:44 Buddhist wrote:On September 23 2010 02:14 RyanRushia wrote:On September 21 2010 19:29 MLG Deimos wrote:
TO EVERYBODY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING RULES REGARDING EQUIPMENT:
[*]All Players must submit their mouse, keyboard, and headset driver requirements by 11:59 PM ET on Monday, October 11th. No drivers, that have not been previously submitted, will be installed at the Washington D.C. Competition.
how do we submit our driver requirements? I'm wondering this as well. Please check your PM for information on how to submit your driver requirements. Could you please PM me on how to submit driver requirements? Thanks. Done Show nested quote +On September 30 2010 21:32 Cade wrote:
What is the reasoning for not allowing PS2 mice/keyboards? Although the likelihood of it happening is very slim, PS2 Mice/Keyboards have the potential to destroy the computers. This happened in Raleigh. So now, there are absolutely no exceptions. PS2 Mice/Keyboards may not be used.
Wow, I had no idea that could actually happen. Well good to know, I guess I will have to get a USB keyboard then!
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On September 30 2010 21:50 Garnet wrote:
What are the specs of the computers there?
CPU: Core i5-650 3.20ghz
Memory: 4GB DDR3 1600
GPU: GeForce 9800 GTX+
HDD: 250GB 7200RPM
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If any of you all who registered are as slow at checking your e-mail as I am, seems like they sent an e-mail to all participants with a little questionnaire and a player packet (most of which is covered in this thread.)
[Mod edit at the request of MLG]
Edit from Nokarot: Oops, sorry My bad.
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Does anyone know if Socke will participate again?
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so many more heavy hitters coming. skurred.
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Is there a list of players registered available for DC yet? It's only two weeks away now! :o
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omg I wish I had a player pass now. I live 20 minutes from the venue and no player pass how did this happen.
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On October 02 2010 01:55 JoshSuth wrote:
Is there a list of players registered available for DC yet? It's only two weeks away now! :o
I hope you get some video coverage done for DC.. you were the only guy who gave us any real coverage from the Raleigh event.. it was quite sad there wasn't more from anyone else to be honest.
Nobody even interviewed gretorp / incontrol ( not counting the 1 minute eg interview ) last event .. i mean come on!
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I am going to be taking tons of video both days to post up on TL since I won't be playing.
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On October 02 2010 02:05 Senx wrote:Show nested quote +On October 02 2010 01:55 JoshSuth wrote:
Is there a list of players registered available for DC yet? It's only two weeks away now! :o I hope you get some video coverage done for DC.. you were the only guy who gave us any real coverage from the Raleigh event.. it was quite sad there wasn't more from anyone else to be honest. Nobody even interviewed gretorp / incontrol ( not counting the 1 minute eg interview ) last event .. i mean come on!
State of the Game will be recording nightly for ~30 minute recaps. I'll upload from the event.
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jp when's the big reveal of players?
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On October 02 2010 02:05 Senx wrote:Show nested quote +On October 02 2010 01:55 JoshSuth wrote:
Is there a list of players registered available for DC yet? It's only two weeks away now! :o I hope you get some video coverage done for DC.. you were the only guy who gave us any real coverage from the Raleigh event.. it was quite sad there wasn't more from anyone else to be honest. Nobody even interviewed gretorp / incontrol ( not counting the 1 minute eg interview ) last event .. i mean come on!
Yep, I'll be interviewing a lot more of the players this time around. Last time didn't go as smoothly as I would have liked and it was also my first time at a live event so I was a bit nervous around some of the players and the environment in general. I never really knew if I was overstepping my bounds or what, but by now I should be a lot more comfortable there. Lee also told me he would try to hook me up with a desk spot this time around so that I can be a lot more 'live' with my updates and footage.
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On October 02 2010 02:35 JoshSuth wrote:Show nested quote +On October 02 2010 02:05 Senx wrote:On October 02 2010 01:55 JoshSuth wrote:
Is there a list of players registered available for DC yet? It's only two weeks away now! :o I hope you get some video coverage done for DC.. you were the only guy who gave us any real coverage from the Raleigh event.. it was quite sad there wasn't more from anyone else to be honest. Nobody even interviewed gretorp / incontrol ( not counting the 1 minute eg interview ) last event .. i mean come on! Yep, I'll be interviewing a lot more of the players this time around. Last time didn't go as smoothly as I would have liked and it was also my first time at a live event so I was a bit nervous around some of the players and the environment in general. I never really knew if I was overstepping my bounds or what, but by now I should be a lot more comfortable there. Lee also told me he would try to hook me up with a desk spot this time around so that I can be a lot more 'live' with my updates and footage.
Lee sounds like one of the coolest people ever.
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On October 02 2010 02:46 delo wrote:Show nested quote +On October 02 2010 02:35 JoshSuth wrote:On October 02 2010 02:05 Senx wrote:On October 02 2010 01:55 JoshSuth wrote:
Is there a list of players registered available for DC yet? It's only two weeks away now! :o I hope you get some video coverage done for DC.. you were the only guy who gave us any real coverage from the Raleigh event.. it was quite sad there wasn't more from anyone else to be honest. Nobody even interviewed gretorp / incontrol ( not counting the 1 minute eg interview ) last event .. i mean come on! Yep, I'll be interviewing a lot more of the players this time around. Last time didn't go as smoothly as I would have liked and it was also my first time at a live event so I was a bit nervous around some of the players and the environment in general. I never really knew if I was overstepping my bounds or what, but by now I should be a lot more comfortable there. Lee also told me he would try to hook me up with a desk spot this time around so that I can be a lot more 'live' with my updates and footage. Lee sounds like one of the coolest people ever.
Not to be immodest... but I am THE coolest person ever ;p
@JoshSuth - still working on that. Haven't forgotten. See PM.
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Passes are free, then? I heard in Dallas they were gonna be 25$
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Passes are free for D.C. because it is a Combine event. Dallas is not a combine event and is $25 because of that.
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ive been a bit short on cash lately so i couldnt play this season but if SC2 comes back i was going to try future stuff but i have a question, as i plan on trying to get out to future events when they happen and want to be ready.
"Keyboards and mice must have USB inputs. PS2s are NOT allowed. PS2>USB adapters are NOT permitted. NO EXCEPTIONS"
ive been using a steel series 7g for years in competitive pc gaming but, what is the problem with an adapter that goes from ps2 to USB as thats how that keyboard was designed?
edit:just to clarify i do understand there can be issues with ps2 keyboards with potentially damaging stuff, but i dont understand what the use of an adapter has to do with this as it uses the USB port.
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On October 02 2010 02:05 Senx wrote:Show nested quote +On October 02 2010 01:55 JoshSuth wrote:
Is there a list of players registered available for DC yet? It's only two weeks away now! :o I hope you get some video coverage done for DC.. you were the only guy who gave us any real coverage from the Raleigh event.. it was quite sad there wasn't more from anyone else to be honest. Nobody even interviewed gretorp / incontrol ( not counting the 1 minute eg interview ) last event .. i mean come on!
There will be a lot more people to do coverage this event. JoshShut is one. Zlasher going for ESUnited. LuckyFool for insideresports. There will be Xersis who hopefully does what he did last time for Fnatic. TeamLiquid will most likely have their live blog as they did for Raleigh. I will be going as well for EG, but I have not heard anything back from MLG for a press pass so I'm not too sure what I'll be able to do till then.
But I can guarantee pre-live-post coverage for MLG DC will be better.
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On October 03 2010 00:28 Vierd wrote:
Passes are free, then? I heard in Dallas they were gonna be 25$
Yes, spectating in DC will be free because it is accompanied by the Doritos Combine Event #4.
Dallas spectating will not be free, and passes will be 25$, which can either be purchased online, or at the door.
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On October 03 2010 11:46 KiF1rE wrote:
ive been a bit short on cash lately so i couldnt play this season but if SC2 comes back i was going to try future stuff but i have a question, as i plan on trying to get out to future events when they happen and want to be ready.
"Keyboards and mice must have USB inputs. PS2s are NOT allowed. PS2>USB adapters are NOT permitted. NO EXCEPTIONS"
ive been using a steel series 7g for years in competitive pc gaming but, what is the problem with an adapter that goes from ps2 to USB as thats how that keyboard was designed?
edit:just to clarify i do understand there can be issues with ps2 keyboards with potentially damaging stuff, but i dont understand what the use of an adapter has to do with this as it uses the USB port.
Although the PS2>USB adapter decreases the chance of anything happening, the risk is still there. The computer that was damaged in Raleigh was using the adapter, for example. So the adapters are no longer permitted.
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On October 03 2010 22:47 MLG Deimos wrote:
Although the PS2>USB adapter decreases the chance of anything happening, the risk is still there. The computer that was damaged in Raleigh was using the adapter, for example. So the adapters are no longer permitted.
heh thats kind of awkward. the chance your speaking of does not exist with a standard USB keyboard as the issues change between ps2 and usb. as the ps2 port issue doesnt exist with a USB port, with an adapter or not.
so you basically banned usb adapters over an over reaction. as the damage that is caused by PS2 is due to the fact that system isnt meant to be swapped live and could potentially have charge that causes damage. but USB solves this issue as the metal usb casing on the outside comes into contact with a ground first before anything that has power comes into contact thus preventing any type of damage that a PS2 port can have.
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On October 02 2010 02:35 JoshSuth wrote:Show nested quote +On October 02 2010 02:05 Senx wrote:On October 02 2010 01:55 JoshSuth wrote:
Is there a list of players registered available for DC yet? It's only two weeks away now! :o I hope you get some video coverage done for DC.. you were the only guy who gave us any real coverage from the Raleigh event.. it was quite sad there wasn't more from anyone else to be honest. Nobody even interviewed gretorp / incontrol ( not counting the 1 minute eg interview ) last event .. i mean come on! Yep, I'll be interviewing a lot more of the players this time around. Last time didn't go as smoothly as I would have liked and it was also my first time at a live event so I was a bit nervous around some of the players and the environment in general. I never really knew if I was overstepping my bounds or what, but by now I should be a lot more comfortable there. Lee also told me he would try to hook me up with a desk spot this time around so that I can be a lot more 'live' with my updates and footage.
Wow nice, I got a press pass too, would actually be nice if I could get one too to upload footage as I go. I made a new youtube channel, hoping I can get as many subscribers as possible, so I can upload all my interviews and venue reviews and stuff.
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On October 04 2010 02:20 drewbie.root wrote:
players list pls ;d
This.
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When will the player list be announced for DC, JP?
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On October 02 2010 02:59 MLG_Lee wrote:
Not to be immodest... but I am THE coolest person ever ;p
@JoshSuth - still working on that. Haven't forgotten. See PM.
Hey, MLG_Lee,
I know this is slightly offtopic, but what happened to the replays from MLG Raleigh? Are those still being processed or was there some mix-up that caused them to be lost?
Thanks
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Wow, everyones asking for it all at once lol. Prior to Raleigh they announced the list with a good amount of time before the event but this time I think that they're waiting for the right time to release it. I think we will all have our minds blown at how star studded this list will be compared to Raleigh.
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I think so too. Just a hunch.
It's too bad they can't release the list early in order to drum up the hype and potentially increase the amount of spectators traveling in. I'm sure there's TONS of work behind the scenes that prevents them from releasing it though.
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The player list will be released within the next couple of days. When it's posted on MLGPro.com, I will make a post here as well with the list.
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are the casters going to be the same as before?
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i would assume day9/JP are gonna be casting, as well as hd/husky since the first event went so well
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Day[9] casting?! /channel Korean esport girl!!!!
I'll definitely be wearing my Handsome Nerd shirt.
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On October 05 2010 00:12 Sevryn wrote:
are the casters going to be the same as before?
JP and Day9
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The Washington DC Player List is now available!
- LiquidHuK
- ROOT.Kiwikaki
- ajtls
- ROOT.CauthonLuck
- dignitas.SeleCT
- TTOne
- ROOT.qxc
- Nadagast
- ROOT.SLush
- ROOT.drewbie
- EG.iNcontrol
- Silver
- Masq
- Agh
- ThisIsJimmy
- avilo
- EG.LZGaMeR
- Gretorp
- PainUser
- ROOT.CatZ
- Time
- EG.iNkA
- LiquidTyler
- EG.IdrA
- KawaiiRice
- KingSpades
- LiquidRet
- White-Ra
- CheeseGrater_525
- TorcH
- DreamVision.Taurent
- Talbadar
- ROOT.Fayth
- Newsh
- orb
- EG.Machine
- GxZ
- hmp12345
- DreamVision.AlexCMoi
- imakeroaches
- ItsYoungLee
- jeremiahthebullfrog
- BackpackSC2
- Bluewolf.
- BuddhistSC
- Nayr.
- Nesh
- fograw
- Nokarot
- OmniscientSC2
- FoolyMlg
- powerfullone1773
- ryanrushia
- Sadistx
- sctipton
- ShaggySan
- systemkaos
- cava
- drewwarren
- dapz24
- UNC.Qiufeng
- UNC-oRe.saMa
- wonkman
MLG D.C. is less than two weeks away! The debut MLG StarCraft 2 Event in Raleigh was a huge success, and many of the top players from that competition will be returning to play in D.C. They will be joined by some of the game's biggest names, for a roster that will offer the best in competitive StarCraft 2. Huk and Kiwikaki, the Top 2 finishers in Raleigh, will be joined by fellow Protoss player and Brood War legend White-Ra. Protoss and Terrans dominated Raleigh, but will be challenged in D.C., as Idra, the Zerg macro king, will be flying in from Korea to attend.
With such an incredible lineup, the competition will be fierce. There's no reason for you to miss a second of it: D.C. is free to spectate! If you can't make it out to D.C., for only $10 an HD pass will give you full access to all the action, with special features and a high-quality live stream that's almost as good as being there in person.
http://www.mlgpro.com/content/page/313698/Huk-Idra-White-Ra-and-Kiwikaki-Headline-MLG-D-C-StarCraft-2-Event
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How many Liquiders are headed to DC? perhaps a TL.net invasion of the Bar might be in order?
nevermind the bit about white-ra, I should have read on a bit.
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i'll be getting drunk regardless.
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On October 08 2010 03:26 MLG_Lee wrote:
Hey folks, Replays for Raleigh are coming. Had some logistical issues getting them from the event to publication. Sorted out now.
I'll man up and say that it was mostly confusion sown by yours truly (ME). We're squared away now and they will be released before DC. Post DC, they should come out MUCH faster.
Thanks,
Lee
Just wanted to post this here as well.
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Anyone seen a detailed schedule yet? What time does it start on friday, etc.?
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So I'm stuck at a wedding (not mine) rehearsal on Friday and the wedding proper on Saturday. I will probably be going out of my skin missing all of this--especially since I live in the DC area and would definitely be at the tournament if not for the wedding.
So I've gotta know: where can I expect to find the VODs on Sunday? http://tv.majorleaguegaming.com/ ?
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Hi, I just heard day9 talking about this weekends mlg tournament and that he was going to be there. Is he also casting the games and can one even watch the games there (for free) ?
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....That question has been answered. Scroll up.
Day9 is there as a commentator, you can watch the stream free when it goes up around 5 PM EST at mlgpro.com, not every game is streamed but you will surely find many games there.
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I am wondering why USB headsets aren't allowed(Only 3.5mm). I tried searching for the reasoning via Google and the TL search function but couldn't find an answer.
Best of luck to all at MLG DC.
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On October 13 2010 01:38 Jaal wrote:
I am wondering why USB headsets aren't allowed(Only 3.5mm). I tried searching for the reasoning via Google and the TL search function but couldn't find an answer.
Best of luck to all at MLG DC.
Something about that they could potentially break the computers. It has happened before I think
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USB headsets sometimes require additional drivers/software or PC reboot which I assume gives a similar issue/concern to the whole PS/2 short circuiting MLG computers at Raleigh.
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I gotta work all weekend anyone know where the VOD's will be available on Monday/Tuesday?
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Any chance the stream will be 720p this time?
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Idra pwns MLG @ DC!!! Zerg FTW
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1.1.2 = Idra wins for sure.
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On October 13 2010 02:08 LuckyFool wrote:
USB headsets sometimes require additional drivers/software or PC reboot which I assume gives a similar issue/concern to the whole PS/2 short circuiting MLG computers at Raleigh.
cant happen as USB is grounded in its port on insertion, before contact is made with connectors. additional drivers/software is a possibility, but i dont see why that would be an issue as mlg makes you submit what you need loaded before hand.(the restart with every usb headset i know that requires it are after the drivers are loaded)
PS/2 "shortcircuting" only happens in PS/2 ports. Damaged or faulty USB ports can get similar results, but that can happen with anything that was defective when plugged into such ports. never did get a response back on why USB adapters werent allowed though =/
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Are we going to get vods of this? I can't find the MLG raleigh vods anywhere, and this totally sucks considering i'm going to miss D.C due to a weekend away :/
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Referees will conduct a Blind Pick of Races for Game 1 of a Match.
The loser of a Game may select a different Race for the next Game.
I just read this in the rules section for mlg dc.........
Am I reading this wrong
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So who's casting for MLG, is it jp an day9 again?
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So it's confirmed that CauthonLuck is not playing anymore, thats kind of a bummer. :/
On September 11 2010 05:34 Liquid`HuK wrote:
GAYLORD HARHARHARHAR
This.
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On October 15 2010 14:10 GenT wrote:
Referees will conduct a Blind Pick of Races for Game 1 of a Match.
The loser of a Game may select a different Race for the next Game.
I just read this in the rules section for mlg dc.........
Am I reading this wrong
That rule is for people who sign up for more than one race. This is prevent from two people who play multiple races to keep changing races when the other person picks his race. They explained this rule at MLG Raleigh.
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Wasn't sure who to contact about this directly, so I figure I would post it in here. The Upcoming Events Schedule is wrong for today and Saturday, saying the tourney starts today at 10:30am and ends at 11:30pm, and that it starts Saturday at 8am and ends at 7pm. Well Saturday seems close enough.
Here's the actual schedule:
StarCraft 2
Friday
5pm-5:30pm Pregame Show (Day9, JP)
All of the following matches will feature live commentary by Day9 and JP:
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Welcome
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Winners Round 1
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Losers Round 1
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM Winners Round 2
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM Losers Round 2
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM Winners Round 3 / Losers Round 3
11:30 PM – 11:45PM Wrap Show
Saturday
9:30am – 10am Saturday Pre-Game Show
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Losers Round 4
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Winners Round 4 / Losers Round 5
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Losers Round 6
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Winners Round 5 / Losers Round 7
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Losers Round 8
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Winners Finals / Losers Round 9
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Losers Finals
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Finals
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I am never going to understand when it is on Central European time anyway.
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On October 15 2010 22:03 Ghad wrote:I am never going to understand when it is on Central European time anyway.
Well the time when it starts is right on the Upcoming Events, just not the Schedule they posted.
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On October 15 2010 22:03 Ghad wrote:I am never going to understand when it is on Central European time anyway.
It's 9 a.m. there at the time of this post ( http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=263 ) so it should start in an hour.
edit: oops, it's starting at 5:30 Pm so not soon at all.
Edit2: i think it will be starting at 23:30 Norway tme.
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On October 15 2010 14:10 GenT wrote:
Referees will conduct a Blind Pick of Races for Game 1 of a Match.
The loser of a Game may select a different Race for the next Game.
I just read this in the rules section for mlg dc.........
Am I reading this wrong
Damnit, that has been asked so many times. It means the referee will ask what races the players are playing so that they can't change mid series or something like that.
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when will the brackets be posted?
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Sorry if this has been asked, I read through the website and here and it sounded like you could but wanted to double check before I spent the money.
I'll be traveling this afternoon and working tomorrow, if I buy the HD pass will I be able to go back and rewatch the matches/casts from the day? I don't want to buy it if I miss it live and then can't see it anyway.
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+ Show Spoiler +Does anyone know, is there a free LQ stream or is the only option the HQ paid stream?
Thanks,
never-mind, I just found the answer on the website. Looks like there is a regular stream.
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Brackets won't be posted until the half hour that the event actually begins, if it's anything like Raleigh was.
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On October 16 2010 00:36 FLuE wrote:
Sorry if this has been asked, I read through the website and here and it sounded like you could but wanted to double check before I spent the money.
I'll be traveling this afternoon and working tomorrow, if I buy the HD pass will I be able to go back and rewatch the matches/casts from the day? I don't want to buy it if I miss it live and then can't see it anyway.
I believe there is a one hour replay feature that allows you to skip the live stream into the past a maximum of one hour. What they have done at past MLG Events is after a streaming day is over, they will restream, what I believe to be the whole day (can't confirm because I have never actually sat down and watched a whole day twice in a row).
So if the restream happens and it contains the whole day and you are able to watch it, or you can start watching from an hour after the start. You are probably gonna miss a ton of footage rendering an HD pass useless.
Hope this helps.
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I also can;t login with my HD-password yet. "incorrect password or username" T__T
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^^ Yes it does. Thanks, will save the money and just hope to see some VODs and replays after.
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