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On April 06 2011 03:57 rbkl wrote:Show nested quote +On April 05 2011 20:22 TestSubject893 wrote:On April 05 2011 13:20 kathode wrote:
2) The teams advancing out into the Ro16 will be randomly seeded. Totally random, or like, randomizing group winners as seeds 1-6, runners up as 7-12, etc? Obviously totally random could have 2 of the top teams facing off in the round of 16, even if they swept their groups, potentially robbing one of a higher finish. That scenario makes me think it would be strictly better to have at least some seeding going into the knockout stage. Please keep us updated on your decisions. edit: I would like to suggest this as a format solution: ![[image loading]](http://imgur.com/2T7a1.png) Where the group winners from groups A, B, and C would be randomly placed in the 3 spots labeled "1ABC", runners-up from groups A, B and C in "2ABC", winners from groups D, E and F in "1DEF, runners up in "2DEF", and the four best third place finishers being randomly placed in the spots labeled 3. This solution would avoid potential group rematches, award group winners with easier round of 16 matchups (at least avoiding other group winners), and maintain competitive symmetry. Moreover, the drawing for which groups are placed where in the bracket could occur before the event takes place, allowing for smoother flow on the day of the event. After group play, teams will be reseeded according to the pool play results before entering the 16 man single elimination stage. Teams with the best set records and matches will be seeded at the top. Tie breakers for the round of 16 include ladder seeding (used to determine pool groups), etc. In an absolutely indeterminable tie breaker (nearly impossible) an "ace" match will be played between the tied teams' best players. --Also prizes updated
Excellent, looks like a perfect format for this kind of thing. Thanks for keeping us all up to date. 
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Hey, anybody getting in early on friday? I was hoping i'd be able to find somewhere to practice, but im doubting there are any pc bangs nearby... lol
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United States8366 Posts
Oh man all the travel arrangements and shit are done, can't wait for this. 3 more days before we arrived in Indy! ><
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Did some teams cancel and get replaced by alternates? I don't remember Wisconsin or Western Michigan being on the initial list, for the life of me. :X Also I thought UTA was coming.
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On April 07 2011 01:55 TestSubject893 wrote:
Did some teams cancel and get replaced by alternates? I don't remember Wisconsin or Western Michigan being on the initial list, for the life of me. :X Also I thought UTA was coming.
Yup they were replaced!
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Any news on seeds/groups?
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United States313 Posts
Yup, I'm typing up the post right now =) just a few minutes.
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On April 08 2011 06:16 TrueRedemption wrote:
Yup, I'm typing up the post right now =) just a few minutes.
I really appreciate the transparency, but now you've had me refreshing this thread and the CES website for the last 20 minutes, rofl.
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United States313 Posts
lol it'll be a little longer than that =P sorry
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United States313 Posts
We should have them up on the site in a bit, but until we get that straightened out I figure we've kept you waiting long enough already, so here are the pools:
Group A:
Indiana University
Purdue University
Michigan State
Ball State
Group B:
UNC Chapel Hill
UT Dallas
Rice University
Rose Hulman
Group C:
Ohio State University
Case Western Reserve
University of Ottawa
Western Michigan
Group D:
RIT
University of Pittsburgh
New York University
UI Chicago
Group E:
Georgia Tech
Tufts University
UMBC
MIT
Group F:
University of Wisconsin
University of Michigan
Oberlin College
University of Cincinnati
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United States4126 Posts
Just a question, is CES using the Terminus RE from GSTL (the one with backrocks at the third) or the TSL/GSL one?
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Were this random? How did you randomly select them if so? hat+paper?
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On April 08 2011 14:56 spbelky wrote:
Were this random? How did you randomly select them if so? hat+paper?
Seeded using various considerations, mostly ladder season 1 ratings, etc.
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United States313 Posts
Kinky: TSL Terminus RE
spbelky: Actually we seeded the teams based on top 5 players ladder points last season, with a -1000 point penalty per division below masters league. So perhaps not a perfect seeding system, but considering the depth necessary in a Bo7 format it seemed like a fairly functional one.
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So is the first listed team in each group the highest seed?
Pity MSU landed in same group as Indiana. 
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On April 09 2011 00:02 Klamity wrote:So is the first listed team in each group the highest seed? Pity MSU landed in same group as Indiana.
Yep.
Good luck to all teams today!
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I will be casting today as well!
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Oh god, Starcraft Saturday is here! When do the streaming start?
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United States8366 Posts
10 am (eastern time) is when matches are to start.
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