WCS
NOTE: If you are planning to COMPETE at the live qualifier at the event, you DO NOT need to purchase a spectator pass. Player passes are available now! http://bit.ly/qfpfjO for all spectator and player pass purchases.
NOTE: Day passes are now available for Saturday and Sunday only for $15 a day or $30 for the weekend! http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2036777055
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The eSports division of IGN Entertainment is excited to announce IGN Pro League 3: Origins, boasting the top players of the world competing for a USD $100,000 prize pool! This comes following the success of the first two IPL tournaments, which exemplified the quality of IPL players and demonstrated high production value.
The goal of the IGN eSports division is to provide a professional, polished viewing experience to fans of eSports, while supporting the development of eSports globally through a sustainable tournament system that rewards its players. IPL 3: Origins will be the first full-fledged live StarCraft II tournament for IGN Entertainment; the aim is to repeat success and grow out eSports at IGN and beyond.
Get the latest developments from IGN Pro League headquarters by following us:
http://www.youtube.com/user/IGNProLeague
http://www.facebook.com/IGNProLeague
http://twitter.com/IGNProLeague
http://www.twitch.tv/ignproleague
Where:
Caesar's and Bally's, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Link to Main Stage - Circus Maximus, Caesar's Palace (open in a new window): http://delivery.vrxstudios.com/50304/VirtualTours.htm?id_type=2&id=366064
When:
October 6th-9th
Hotel and Transportation
All hotel information including our super awesome special discounted room rates can be found here: http://www.ign.com/ipl/starcraft2/tournaments/ipl3/tickets
Pass Information
You can see all the different spectator packages OR buy your player pass here: http://bit.ly/qfpfjO Note: Players do not need to buy a spectator pass, only a player pass, to be admitted for the entire event.
To apply for press credentials, please see this post for all the information: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewpost.php?post_id=11203551
Invited Players:
Player 1:
dignitas.SeleCT
Player 2:
EG.IdrA
Player 3: Liquid`Ret
Player 4: mouz.ThorZaIN
Player 5:
Tt.WhiteRa
Player 6: SlayerS`Boxer
Player 7: EG.HuK
Player 8: oGs.MC
Qualified Players:
Player 1: SlayerS`_Sleep
Player 2: Liquid`HerO
Player 3: SlayerS`_Ryung
Player 4: TSL.aLive
Player 5: Mill.Stephano
Player 6: SlayerS`_MMA
Player 7: imbaFXO.Strelok
Player 8: oGs.TheSTC
http://www.youtube.com/user/IGNProLeague
http://www.facebook.com/IGNProLeague
http://twitter.com/IGNProLeague
http://www.twitch.tv/ignproleague
Where:
Caesar's and Bally's, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Link to Main Stage - Circus Maximus, Caesar's Palace (open in a new window): http://delivery.vrxstudios.com/50304/VirtualTours.htm?id_type=2&id=366064
When:
October 6th-9th
Hotel and Transportation
All hotel information including our super awesome special discounted room rates can be found here: http://www.ign.com/ipl/starcraft2/tournaments/ipl3/tickets
Pass Information
You can see all the different spectator packages OR buy your player pass here: http://bit.ly/qfpfjO Note: Players do not need to buy a spectator pass, only a player pass, to be admitted for the entire event.
To apply for press credentials, please see this post for all the information: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewpost.php?post_id=11203551
Invited Players:
Player 1:
dignitas.SeleCTPlayer 2:
EG.IdrAPlayer 3:
Liquid`RetPlayer 4:
mouz.ThorZaINPlayer 5:
Tt.WhiteRaPlayer 6:
SlayerS`BoxerPlayer 7:
EG.HuKPlayer 8:
oGs.MCQualified Players:
Player 1:
SlayerS`_SleepPlayer 2:
Liquid`HerOPlayer 3:
SlayerS`_RyungPlayer 4:
TSL.aLivePlayer 5:
Mill.StephanoPlayer 6:
SlayerS`_MMAPlayer 7:
imbaFXO.StrelokPlayer 8:
oGs.TheSTCFormat/Rules
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Online Qualifiers
- Open to any player in any region
- Must have a North American account
- Must be 18 years or older to compete
- 4 Qualifiers (Qualifier 1 – August 20th and 21st, Qualifier 2 – September 3rd and 4th, Qualifier 3 – September 10th and 11th, Qualifier 4 – September 17th and 18th)
- $20 to enter
- Hosted by Playhem.com
- Top 2 from each qualifier gets into the Championship Bracket, free travel, hotel room, and VIP treatment at the event
Group Play
While the qualifiers are being played out, the 16 players from the invites and Playhem qualifiers will be playing for seeding in the Championship Bracket on the main stage.
There will be 4 Groups, consisting of 2 invitees and 2 online qualifiers. We will be randomizing who is in what group.
Live Qualifiers
- 256 Players, open to any rank or region
- Double Elimination, Best of 3
- Top 16 get into the Championship Bracket
Players must bring their own mouse, keyboard, headset, and mouse pad. Players may not use their own laptops or desktops to play in the tournament.
Headsets must use a standard 3.5mm stereo headset jack with a separate 3.5mm microphone jack. Players may not use USB headsets. (This has to do with the amount of equipment that will be plugged in to each computer throughout the event. It limits the chance of shorting a CPU and reduces time spent rebooting computers to get new equipment to be recognized.)
Mice and keyboards must use standard USB. Players cannot use PS2 interface mice and keyboards.
32 Person Championship Bracket
- Single Elimination, starts as Best of 3
- 8 Invited Players
- 8 Players from the online qualifiers
- Top 16 players from the live qualifiers
Map Pool:
Xel'Naga Caverns
MLG Metalopolis
Shakuras Plateau
Crevasse
Tal Darim Altar
Xel'Naga Fortress
Terminus
MLG Shattered Temple
Antiga Shipyard
Dual Sight
Daybreak
Prize Pool Breakdown: $100,000 total:
1st: $30,000
2nd: $12,000
3rd: $7,000
4th: $7,000
5th – 8th: $3,000
9th – 16th: $2,000
17th – 32nd: $1,000
1st: $30,000
2nd: $12,000
3rd: $7,000
4th: $7,000
5th – 8th: $3,000
9th – 16th: $2,000
17th – 32nd: $1,000
Event Schedule
Qualifier
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Day 1
11:00am - 11:00pm - Winner’s Round 1 through Winner’s Round 3 and Loser’s Round 3
Day 2
11:00am - 2:00pm - Loser’s Round 4 through Winner’s Round 5 and Loser’s Round 6
2:00pm - 3:00pm - Lunch
3:00pm - 11:00pm - Winner’s Round 6 and Loser’s Round 7 through Grand Final
11:00am - 11:00pm - Winner’s Round 1 through Winner’s Round 3 and Loser’s Round 3
Day 2
11:00am - 2:00pm - Loser’s Round 4 through Winner’s Round 5 and Loser’s Round 6
2:00pm - 3:00pm - Lunch
3:00pm - 11:00pm - Winner’s Round 6 and Loser’s Round 7 through Grand Final
Group Play
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Day 1
11:00am - 5:00pm - Group 1
5:00pm - 11:00pm - Group 2
Day 2
11:00am - 5:00pm - Group 3
5:00pm - 11:00pm - Group 4
11:00am - 5:00pm - Group 1
5:00pm - 11:00pm - Group 2
Day 2
11:00am - 5:00pm - Group 3
5:00pm - 11:00pm - Group 4
Championship Bracket
Day 3
10:00am - 10:00pm - Round 1 (Round of 32)
Day 4
10:00am - 11:30pm - Round 2 through Grand Finals
More detailed schedule breakdown will be available as the event approaches.
Commentators:
Caster Set 1: PainUser & HD
Caster Set 2: CatsPajamas & djWheat
Caster Set 3: TotalBiscuit & dApollo
Caster Set 1: PainUser & HD
Caster Set 2: CatsPajamas & djWheat
Caster Set 3: TotalBiscuit & dApollo
The eSports team at IGN Entertainment looks forward to providing viewers with quality matches and an exciting tournament. Please tune in to catch the action!
FAQ / Q&A:
Q: Can I spectate the event if I’m younger than 21?
A: Unfortunately, due to state law, if you’re under 21, you are not allowed in the venue. We hope to make this event a success and continue our relationship with them to bring it to other venues around the country and world, where they do allow under 21 year olds into their venue.
Q: Can I play in the event if I’m younger then 21?
A: Yes! We have worked out a deal with Caesar’s and the New Jersey Gaming Commission to allow us to submit under 21 year old players to them for approval. You will need to be 18 years or older to compete, and will be allowed to spectate if eliminated.
Q: What other games will you have at the venue?
A: To be revealed at a later date!
Q: What about the top 16 from IPL 2?
A: The top 16 from IPL 2 are pre-qualified for our next online event, not IPL 3! We hope to have a good mixture of both online and offline events, but we do consider them to be separate types of events.
Q: Will there be Koreans?
A: Yes
Q: What states are prohibited from entering the qualifiers?
A: Vermont
Q: Will there be any betting on any matches in IPL 3?
A: Nope!
NOTE: Our official website for IPL 3 is now live, so you can begin booking your hotels and purchasing spectator passes, as well as learning more about the event in general: http://www.ign.com/ipl/starcraft2/tournaments/ipl3/tickets
NOTE: If you are planning to COMPETE at the live qualifier at the event, you DO NOT need to purchase a spectator pass. Player passes are available now! http://bit.ly/qfpfjO for all spectator and player pass purchases.
New Note October 3rd: Rapid Rover, one of the services used to get people from the Philadelphia airport to Caesars Atlantic City, has given us their rates if you'd like to take a group shuttle:
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6-7 passengers -- $200.00/van (or $29.60 per person)
- add $1.00/person fuel surcharge
-not including tip
8-10 passengers -- $250.00/van (or $26.00 per person)
-add $1.00/person fuel surcharge
-not including tip
Less than 6 passengers -- $40.00 per person
- add $1.00/person fuel surcharge
-not including tip
1-3 passengers -- $120.00 minimum/car
- add $1.00/person fuel surcharge
-not including tip
*NOTE: Rapid Rover will try to group arrivals as much as possible. Please be patient and wait at Ground Transportation as necessary in order to best provide the lowest shuttle rates. Stragglers are responsible for covering the minimum fare if it's just 1, 2, or 3 passengers.
- add $1.00/person fuel surcharge
-not including tip
8-10 passengers -- $250.00/van (or $26.00 per person)
-add $1.00/person fuel surcharge
-not including tip
Less than 6 passengers -- $40.00 per person
- add $1.00/person fuel surcharge
-not including tip
1-3 passengers -- $120.00 minimum/car
- add $1.00/person fuel surcharge
-not including tip
*NOTE: Rapid Rover will try to group arrivals as much as possible. Please be patient and wait at Ground Transportation as necessary in order to best provide the lowest shuttle rates. Stragglers are responsible for covering the minimum fare if it's just 1, 2, or 3 passengers.
