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The Legion Gaming Community, along with Ownaj and powered by the Cyber Sports Network bring you the 'Imgur Team League' for StarCraft II.
This league (season 1) will consist of two (2) Qualifying Cups with the top two (2) winners from each joining four (4) invited teams for an 8 team finals bracket to determine the champion. This is a Cup style league held on the NA server using a bracket. The finals will be an 8 team double elimination bracket.
1st Place: $300.00
2nd Place: Pending
3rd Place: Pending
Registration for the 1st Qualifier has started!
Teams will meet in channel IMGUR
imgur Team League Qualifier #1 - March 3 - 4
Matches start at 1 PM EST and is open to all teams
REGISTER NOW!
imgur Team League Qualifier #2 - March 10 - 11
Matches start at 1 PM EST and is open to all teams
imgur Team League Finals - DATE TBA (pending qualified team communication)
Matches start at 1 PM EST
Official Streams:
http://www.twitch.tv/csntv
http://www.twitch.tv/butterygreg
Main Casters
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/i0hIN.png) ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/XAsTz.png)
Guest Casters
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/89auA.png)
The following teams are seeded in the league. You can view teams that are registered for Qualifier #1 HERE
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/s6SP5.png)
http://www.Team-Clash.com
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/u0qJN.png)
http://www.lgn.the-legion.net
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/ICcpV.png)
http://www.check6gaming.com
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/FRowv.png)
http://www.itsgosu.com
Open Slot #1
Open Slot #2
Open Slot #3
Open Slot #4
Event Structure:
Match Format:
-Bo7 All Kill (Bo9 All Kill for the Finals Bracket)
-Top 2 winners from each Qualifying bracket advance to Finals Bracket
-Single elimination for both qualifiers
Map Pool:
Cloud Kingdom LE
TPW One Must Fall
Calm Before The Storm
MLG Shakuras
MLG Antiga Shipyard
MLG Taldarim Altar
MLG Terminus
GSL Daybreak
GSL Belshir Beach (Winter)
Qualifier #1 start map: Cloud Kingdom LE
Qualifier #2 start map: MLG Taldarim Altar
**Post will be updated as further details are finalized.**
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ok i am never uploading an image on imageshack ever again. props to imgur for doing this !
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ya.. it's pretty cool and it shows that there are companies willing to invest in eSports.
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this is awesome! I'm so glad NA is starting to have all these team leagues, I think it's really great to help develop the NA scene.
props to the sponsors and thanks CSN!
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Thanks to CSN and Imgur for their awesome support for this league!!
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Badass =]
Don't know how this happened, but it's awesome that it did
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Thanks to all the sponsors helping put this on!
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!! pretty good casters  we will support the league =3
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is this played on NA? I'm assuming so, but I don't see it anywhere. Also, why put Testbug in the map pool? I don't think anyone really likes that map anymore, and it's extremely outdated T_T.
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sounds awesome! I also agree that testbug shuold be removed.
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Yes this is NA, CSN is editing in changes as things develop, and TestBug will likely stay in the map pool but be removed as a starting map.
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On February 19 2012 08:54 Darigaz(L) wrote:
Yes this is NA, CSN is editing in changes as things develop, and TestBug will likely stay in the map pool but be removed as a starting map.
That's a step in the right direction, thanks for considering Any idea when prizes will be announced?
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That's a step in the right direction, thanks for considering Any idea when prizes will be announced?
Prizes will be announced within the next few days.
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The finals (March 24-25) conflicts with MLG Columbus, might wanna change that o_O!
Also, how do you sign up // what's prize pool, etc?
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On February 19 2012 09:02 Xeris wrote:
The finals (March 24-25) conflicts with MLG Columbus, might wanna change that o_O!
Also, how do you sign up // what's prize pool, etc?
OP has all that info..
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Prize pool / finals dates aren't in there
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The finals (March 24-25) conflicts with MLG Columbus, might wanna change that o_O!
Also, how do you sign up // what's prize pool, etc?
The prize pool is being announced soon. Sign up by clicking the link in the original post "Register Now".
The finals will be taking a TBA status while we decide on a good date for qualified teams. This will be edited into the original post along with the starting map change.
** Stream, Media, Teams and Players and other developments will be announced as further details finalized.**
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imgur ftw
wonder what teams will play in this
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ooooooooooooooh yeah!!!
imgur is so awesome and now even sponsoring a teamleague..... really awesome
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Wow that sounds awesome~!
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If there are teams that are having issues getting their team registered on the site.. please contact me via the TL message system or via email at johnclark@cyber-sports.net
We have tried to make creating and registering a team very easy, but this is a new site for many of you. Please offer any suggestions on how to make it even better. As we move forward, we are currently developing a new team management system that will surely be the best for any online organization. Look for details soon.
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That's awesome. I love imgur btw.
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Any info on prizes or any of those relevant details?
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Currently we are working out the Prizing details. We want to make sure everything is in place with the prizing before we announce it.
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This is awesome! Imgur is a pretty big name these days, I hope they do some ads on their site as well
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It appears that have been at least 10 teams created on the CSN site in the last 2 days. Many of these teams have a roster of at least 4 players and have 7 teams have already joined the event. If your team is still interested and you need help with the site, please let me know.
There is still plenty of time (about 11 days) to get your team setup and registered!
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haha what a nickname "butterygreg"
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Awesome developments. Great work Dari! Go Team Legion!
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Seems like alot of work without knowing prizes 
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This is awesome! Good job guys.
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Sounds like a great time. I hear that ButteryGreg dude is a pretty sick caster too. Going to be fun to watch.
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On February 20 2012 03:59 KicKDoG wrote:haha what a nickname "butterygreg"
I wonder how many times I will get to explain where my name came from... :-) The story is pretty boring though, far less exciting than you could imagine. That said, I'm gonna save it for later. Gotta fill dead time on stream somehow.
I'm looking forward to casting this and working with Gwin. The map pool features a bunch of maps that I really enjoy, plus it's always great to cast games for Team LgN.
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Check the OP..but we have updated the prizing information.
At this point we have secured $300 in prizing. Working on getting more for sure!
This event if perfect for those teams out there that wanna get a bit more exposure and just enjoy the team concept of competition.
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Testbug!? Didn't Superouman himself say it's imbalanced?
Otherwise: Great to see more team leagues!
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The default map for qualifier 2 has been changed to Tal Darem, and the date for the finals has been changed to TBA (this will be chosen based on schedules of qualified teams).
The prize pool for the league so far has been announced, and more exciting updates are soon to come (including seeded teams)! We have a little over a week of registration for qualifier #1 left, so team get to it <3.
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The fuck, Testbug? Seriously? Everyone hates the map because it's awful, it hasn't been used for ages and rightfully so. Why would you even do that, adding it to the map pool??
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Why Testbug...congratulations, any team now gets a free win against a Protoss. No tournament uses this map any more, it was an unbalanced disaster.
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Due to feedback Testbug has ben replaced with Calm Before The Storm.
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Yep the map pool has been revised based on popular feedback. Calm Before The Storm now replaces Testbug. Thanks for your feedback folks.
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gonna sign my team today if still available
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Signups are still open. In fact.. teams may sign up until about 3 hours prior to the event starting. If you are having nay issues with signing up, please message me through the CSN message center. csn_johnclark is my CSN username.
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is the 32 team limit a hard limit? or if more teams try to register will that be increased?
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The cap can be increased.
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We will open it up to as many as a 128 teams if that becomes the demand. I had set it at 32 due to the anticipation of only getting that many teams.. but it appears things are moving quickly and we are starting to get a lot more teams.
Let me know if your team has any issues.
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Can we add more people after we register our team?
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Can we add more people after we register our team?
Yes. Just have your players join the team on the CSN website.
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that's an easy one, imageshack, yfrog, twitpic, and all the others need to keep up or they'll lose me 
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On February 23 2012 10:58 Windows 7 wrote:
Can we add more people after we register our team?
Players can be added until the first round begins.
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Exciting new updates coming soon!
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This league looks awesome! Legion fighting!!!
Gogo Dari being a boss.
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The event has been updated with seeded teams as well as guest caster ChanManV! Qualifier #1 is this Saturday at 1:00 PM EST and this Sunday at 1:00 PM EST. Half the qualifier bracket will be played out each day, and we will meet in channel Imgur.
Registration for qualifier #1 ends one hour before the event starts! Go register now! Also tweet about this league so that all teams involved can get maximum exposure!
Seeded teams are Legion, GoSu, Check-Six, and Clash.
The thread has been updated accordingly.
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No this Saturday and Sunday has always been the date for the first qualifier. The only thing that has changed since the original post is the finals have been changed to TBA so we can communicate with qualified teams regarding their schedule.
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On February 29 2012 03:11 csn_JohnClark wrote:
The event has been updated with seeded teams as well as guest caster ChanManV! Qualifier #1 is this Saturday at 1:00 PM EST and this Sunday at 1:00 PM EST. Half the qualifier bracket will be played out each day, and we will meet in channel Imgur.
Registration for qualifier #1 ends one hour before the event starts! Go register now! Also tweet about this league so that all teams involved can get maximum exposure!
Seeded teams are Legion, GoSu, Check-Six, and Clash.
The thread has been updated accordingly.
Can I ask on what basis teams were seeded ? LighT has never lost to legion and clash (beat them in ESEA), and did better than them in NASTL qualifiers as well. I do understand Gosu and CheckSix though -- just wondering about the other 2. Not that I really care I'd just be interested to hear what the metric for deciding was
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Teams were seeded by the sponsors of the event based on their specific preference as companies/organization's. I cant divulge details beyond that as its not relevant to the proceedings of this league. CSN took no bias in seeded team decisions and is serving as the neutral sponsor.
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Legion is most likely contributing to the prize pool which is why I'm guessing they are seeded. It's awesome of them to do this, but I just don't feel like they will be able to keep up with these other teams who are seeded/who will be qualifying. They are kinda struggling in a league like sc2tour atm Oo
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Legion is most likely contributing to the prize pool which is why I'm guessing they are seeded. It's awesome of them to do this, but I just don't feel like they will be able to keep up with these other teams who are seeded/who will be qualifying. They are kinda struggling in a league like sc2tour atm Oo
For half of that amateur league we havent used any aces because we have been experimenting with a second tier to our roster. Also we missed a few matches in that league. Also Imgur is our head sponsor, no team funds are going to this prize pot. Our record vs GoSu is 3-1 and 3-4. Our record vs Clash is 4-3 (or something like that). All those games were ESEA.
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Any word on when the brackets will be up? Or does that have to wait until the morning of the competition?
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As far as I know the bracket wont be up until the morning of the competition because registration is open until an hour before it starts.
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how do you seed while still having an open registration..
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Now we may finally learn whether it is pronouned [Em - Gir] or [Image - Ur].
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On February 29 2012 03:30 Xeris wrote:Show nested quote +On February 29 2012 03:11 csn_JohnClark wrote:
The event has been updated with seeded teams as well as guest caster ChanManV! Qualifier #1 is this Saturday at 1:00 PM EST and this Sunday at 1:00 PM EST. Half the qualifier bracket will be played out each day, and we will meet in channel Imgur.
Registration for qualifier #1 ends one hour before the event starts! Go register now! Also tweet about this league so that all teams involved can get maximum exposure!
Seeded teams are Legion, GoSu, Check-Six, and Clash.
The thread has been updated accordingly. Can I ask on what basis teams were seeded ? LighT has never lost to legion and clash (beat them in ESEA), and did better than them in NASTL qualifiers as well. I do understand Gosu and CheckSix though -- just wondering about the other 2. Not that I really care I'd just be interested to hear what the metric for deciding was
Please note that Light barely beat Team Clash on ESEA just by 1 game margin. LighTGolden, supposedly the best player on Team Light, lost to ClashMoOk on other online tournament. Also if I remember it correctly, Team Clash had faced Team Vile on the second round. In the end, neither of the teams passed the qualifier. So if you're questioning about how Clash is being seeded, you need to bring your own team onto the table as well.
P.S. Why is Legion seeded? This tournament is sponsored by this team, Duh.
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On February 29 2012 06:55 pbkim wrote:Show nested quote +On February 29 2012 03:30 Xeris wrote:On February 29 2012 03:11 csn_JohnClark wrote:
The event has been updated with seeded teams as well as guest caster ChanManV! Qualifier #1 is this Saturday at 1:00 PM EST and this Sunday at 1:00 PM EST. Half the qualifier bracket will be played out each day, and we will meet in channel Imgur.
Registration for qualifier #1 ends one hour before the event starts! Go register now! Also tweet about this league so that all teams involved can get maximum exposure!
Seeded teams are Legion, GoSu, Check-Six, and Clash.
The thread has been updated accordingly. Can I ask on what basis teams were seeded ? LighT has never lost to legion and clash (beat them in ESEA), and did better than them in NASTL qualifiers as well. I do understand Gosu and CheckSix though -- just wondering about the other 2. Not that I really care I'd just be interested to hear what the metric for deciding was Please note that Light barely beat Team Clash on ESEA just by 1 game margin. LighTGolden, supposedly the best player on Team Light, lost to ClashMoOk on other online tournament. Also if I remember it correctly, Team Clash had faced Team Vile on the second round. In the end, neither of the teams passed the qualifier. So if you're questioning about how Clash is being seeded, you need to bring your own team onto the table as well. P.S. Why is Legion seeded? This tournament is sponsored by this team, Duh.
oooooooo LighT - ClasH rivalry in the midst
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Awesome teams .. can't wait to cast these games this weekend!
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The rules say no observers except for streamers/casters. Since there are only 3 casters for the tour, can teams cover their own matches? If not, there will be tons of CWs going without coverage.
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Teams are not allowed to provide their own casters. There will only be one official stream online at any given time. However, if you would like to propose adding another guest caster to the list you can talk to an admin.
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Very excited to be a part of this event, and even more honored to be considered a team worthy of an invitation! Can't wait to see who else qualifies.
I hope the finals date can be adjusted so that it's not the weekend of MLG Columbus, as I'm sure many of the teams will be at that event.
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On February 29 2012 10:03 Darigaz(L) wrote:
Teams are not allowed to provide their own casters. There will only be one official stream online at any given time. However, if you would like to propose adding another guest caster to the list you can talk to an admin.
So there are like 64~ teams signed up now, which means 32 cws round 1 give or take a couple. You are only arranging for ONE of these matches to be casted per round? So basically 62 teams have to sit around and can;t even watch their own teammates playing? I don't understand why you wouldn't want a bit more exposure during this..
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So there are like 64~ teams signed up now, which means 32 cws round 1 give or take a couple. You are only arranging for ONE of these matches to be casted per round? So basically 62 teams have to sit around and can;t even watch their own teammates playing? I don't understand why you wouldn't want a bit more exposure during this..
We will allow one manager from each team to obs but streams outside of the official stream are not allowed due to the excessive amount of stream cheating that has taken place in other leagues. We have 2 official streams that are featured on liquid calendar, and three casters, so they can cover multiple games if needed, and it will be plenty of exposure because both streams will be featured.
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Ok thanks for your responses.
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Registration ends in 2 days!
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Why would you be concerned about stream cheating but not about observer cheating? Isnt that like trusting the same team integrity that you aren't trusting? I mean, cheaters are going to cheat right? Might as well let folks watch it.
Nevertheless, excited about the tournament and wish everyone the best of luck.
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After discussion with admins we will be allowing streams outside of the official streams. However, a 4 minute delay will be mandatory, and failure to set a delay will result in a team's removal from the league. In addition, no observers will be allowed (watch the streams).
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Very awesome.
Look forward to it.
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Team Captains.. make sure you check your email for a mass message that was just sent from the CSN site with details on how to 'Check In' prior to the event starting.
The Check In process allows the admins to know which teams are actually present and ready to be added to the bracket.
Once the Check in Period has expired, the admins will need about 10 minutes to seed the teams that have checked in and generate the brackets. When the brackets have been generated, a VIEW BRACKET button will appear on the EVENT PAGE and you will be able to see your opponent, click on the match and view match details. You will also be able to report scores at that point.
Feel free to message me via the CSN site csn_johnclark or via Team Liquid if you are having issue. We are continuing to design and add features to the site that make team management and bracket navigation easier for all users.
thank you for the support!
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this looks like an amazing team league, thanks CSN and all the sponsors.
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Last day of registration! Please tweet about this!
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We've got over 44 teams signed up for tomorrow... this is going to be a pretty epic weekend of starcraft. Looking forward to casting some awesome games.
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Qualifier 1 starts in 2 hours. Teams please meet in channel IMGUR
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brackets posted?
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oh nvm check in
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CHECK IN -- Is happening now! This is the time in which you visit the site and click the CHECK IN button to let the admins know that your team is indeed prepared to play. One pet peeve of mine is a bracket with a bunch of forfeits.. so we use a 'Check In' process to ensure that the teams signed up are ready to play!
Below I have posted specific information for those captains that have NOT checked their CSN messages.
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING:
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Matches begin in about 20 minutes!
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Is there no featured stream area for this?
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There should have been.. I submitted it about 2 weeks ago.. we apologize.. we are working on it now!
In mean time..the brackets have been created!!
BRACKETS!! - random seeds!
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This is live now! No it's not featured neverExpo, slight mixup occured and we put it for the wrong date.
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Event is live and featured! Go watch and tweet!
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This is LIVE guys and should be watched! We love playhem..but you can watch that EVERY DAY 
Give the teams of SC2 some support! Thank you all!
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drmanhood with the clutch upset!
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When will matches quarterfinals and on be played tomorrow? An admin online said 1pm PST? Just want to make sure.
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I will make ssure the brackets are updated to reflect that and I will update the OP and leave another comment with the exact times! thank you all for the support!
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LighT 4-0 sMi, update bracket please. See yall tomorroooo ``
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A lot going on today in SC2.. but we have live Team matches.. Check them out at 2 PM EST !!
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when the registration for qualifier#2 will be open?
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Registration for qualifier#2 will be open tomorrow.
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Registration for Qualifier #2 is now open, Please refer to the first page for the registration link.
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15 teams registered so far to participate in qualifier 2. Registration ends in about 4 days. Plenty of room for more! Register Now!
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Congratz to LighT and Infused for qualifying.
Good luck in the league sirs.
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One day left to register everyone! This event is happening Saturday and Sunday at 1 PM EST. The stream will be featured on TeamLiquid, make sure to tweet! Help support e-sports!
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website is currently being rebooted. Please be patient. Check In should start on time.
I will keep you all updated.
Thank you all for the support.
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What's the result of the Qualifier 1 final?
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What channel we should meet on bnet?
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For qualifier 2 I predict nv or nmx in lower and winner of dtg and nrg for upper bracket...
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Was eating and randomly tuned in. Congrats to Sarovati for not giving up vs Deth (area. vs. Nv.)
The game was so seemingly over that Deth manner muled, then proceeded to end up losing which is always good to see.
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Greg is such a great caster, and we have some phenomenal players in this league.
Great games incoming throughout the season =]
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Semis and Finals happening NOW!
Check the Team Liquid Stream Calender for details!!
Great matches today!
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When will the finals' dates be announced?
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