Hello and welcome to the comprehensive information and discussion thread for IPL4 at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Official Home of the IPL! In this thread you'll find every relevant piece of information including schedule, pools, open bracket players, ticket information, hotel information, prize pool, map pool, casters, HD pass information, and more! We're very excited to bring you this $100,000 StarCraft II tournament and $50,000 League of Legends tournament, as well as the first GSTL finals ever held outside of South Korea! IPL4 is an all ages event!
New information includes specific schedule, competitor waiting list, press passes, manager passes, discounted room rates, full Open Bracket competitor list, updated map pool, announcement of Wolf and Khaldor casting, League of Legends tournament details, sponsors and partners list, and Q&A section!
When
IPL4 at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Official Home of the IPL takes place from Friday, April 6th through Sunday, April 8th. There will be games to watch nearly all day on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! Here is the Facebook event, so you can RSVP and comment: http://www.facebook.com/events/315196598537730/
Schedule
On Friday, the action begins at 10:00 PDT, beginning with Group Play between our known contenders as well as Open Bracket play. On Saturday, streamed games begin at 10:00 PDT again and the GSTL finals will begin at 17:00 PDT! On Sunday, streamed games begin at 10:00 PDT and the Grand Finals are scheduled to begin at 19:00 PDT! To see a more specific schedule, keeping in mind that all matches and times are subject to change, click here: http://www.ign.com/ipl/starcraft-2/ipl4/schedule/ This schedule already has specific matches on it, take a look!
Tickets - Spectator, Competitor, Press, and Manager
Spectator Passes: http://ipl4.eventbrite.com VIP passes are currently sold out. They guarantee premium seating as well as limited edition collector's items from IPL4. They cost $175 for the weekend, while normal spectator passes are $25. Attention: Online ticket sales have ended effective Tuesday, April 3rd! Tickets must be purchased at the door after that.
Competitor Passes for StarCraft II are currently sold out, but we are going to start a waiting list in case there are cancellations. At 12:00 Pacific on Tuesday, March 6, we will open up requests for the waiting list on a first-come, first-serve basis. We will need your full name, Battle.net ID, and registration e-mail and will handle the ticket sales internally. The e-mail contact to get added to the backup list is ffields (at) ign (dot) com!
Team Manager Passes: If you are a team manager and are requesting a pass for yourself, send an e-mail to aconn (at) ign (dot) com with your full name, e-mail, and the full names and Battle.net IDs of the players you will be managing. Manager Passes are not guaranteed and will be issued at the discretion of IGN Pro League.
As with IPL3, we will be using our IPL TV player to bring you multiple streams at once. http://www.ign.com/ipl/tv will include our two StarCraft II streams, our League of Legends stream, and our roaming LiveU backpack camera stream via TwitchTV.
Stream resolutions up to 480p will be absolutely free to all stream viewers. 720p and 1080p will be available only to channel subscribers. Subscriptions to our TwitchTV channels will be $5 per month, including all live and online content. Subscriptions will open up starting Thursday, April 5th. You will be able to subscribe or cancel your subscription at any time.
UPDATE: You can now purchase our monthly $5 HD pass directly here: https://secure.justin.tv/ignproleague/subscribe 720p and 1080p will require this subscription beginning the morning of April 6th, the first day of IPL4!
StarCraft II Tournament
The $100,000 StarCraft II Tournament at IPL4 at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Official Home of the IPL will have three distinct tournament elements. The first is an open, live qualifier bracket with 128 players and a double-elimination format. The top 8 players from this open qualifier will make it into the Group Stage, which has guaranteed prize money.
The Group Stage is comprised of 20 players: 2 previous live event qualifiers, 6 invitations, 4 online qualifiers, and 8 live, open qualifiers. There will be 4 groups of 5 players each, with 2 players from each group progressing to the final Championship Bracket.
The Championship Bracket is an 8-man, double-elimination bracket, with each round earning the players more prize money. The Winners Final, Losers Final, and Grand Final will each be best of 5 series. In the Grand Final, the player coming from the Losers Bracket will need to win 2 full best of 5 series, while the Winners Bracket player will only need to win 1.
Here is an incomplete list of Open Bracket signups (GSTL competitors as well as a few team-reserved tickets do not have specific players associated with them yet): + Show Spoiler [Open Bracket Competitors] +
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Group A: coLMVP.TAiLS (Live event Qualifier) FnaticRaidCall.aLive (Online Qualifier) IM.NesTea (Invitee) Live Qualifier (Winners Bracket) Live Qualifier (Losers Bracket)
Group B: MarineKingPrime (Live event Qualifier) Mill.Stephano (IPL3 Winner / Invitee) White-Ra (IPL2 Winner / Invitee) Live Qualifier (Winners Bracket) Live Qualifier (Losers Bracket)
Group C: EG.PuMa (Online Qualifier) TSL.Polt (Online Qualifier) SK.MC (Invitee) Live Qualifier (Winners Bracket) Live Qualifier (Losers Bracket)
Group D: ST.Bomber (Online Qualifier) SlayerS`MMA (Invitee) EG.IdrA (IPL1 Winner / Invitee) Live Qualifier (Winners Bracket) Live Qualifier (Losers Bracket)
$100,000 Prize Pool 1st - $40,000 2nd - $16,000 3rd - $7,000 4th - $5,000 5th / 6th - $4,000 7th / 8th - $3,000 9th - 12th - $2,000 (3rd in each Group) 13th - 16th - $1,500 (4th in each Group) 17th - 20th - $1,000 (5th in each Group)
Map Pool IPLMap Sanshorn Mists AE IPLMap Atlantis Spaceship IPLMap Antiga Shipyard IPLMap Daybreak IPLMap Tal'Darim Altar LE IPLMap Cloud Kingdom IPLMap Metropolis
Casters CatsPajamas, Doa, HDStarCraft, PainUser, TotalBiscuit, dApollo, Wolf, and Khaldor!
We are also extremely happy to announce that the Global StarCraft II Team League FINALS will take place at IPL4 at Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Official Home of the IPL!
Thanks to a partnership with GOMTV, the two finalist teams for the Global StarCraft II Team League will be flown in to Las Vegas to compete on stage for the ₩30,000,000 ($26,000) first prize! As an extension of this partnership, any and all players brought over for the GSTL finals will be invited to play in our IPL4 open, live qualifier for a chance at a piece of our $100,000 StarCraft II prize pool!
The GSTL finals will be cast in both English and Korean and will be broadcast all over the world.
The teams still remaining in the GSTL at this moment are: FXOpen eSports, NSHoSeo, Incredible Miracle, MVP, oGsTL, Prime, SlayerS, StarTaleQ(uantic)
The GSTL is in its 5th iteration and is a series of best of 9, all-kill format matches. Previous winners are Incredible Miracle, SlayerS, who won twice in a row, and MVP, the reigning champions. For more information about the GSTL's new schedule, check here!
GOMTV will be bringing some of its own crew to assist with the production of both the GSTL finals and IPL4. On Sunday, April 8th, GOMTV will broadcast in Korean to its South Korean viewers.
League of Legends Tournament
StarCraft II is not the only game in town at IPL4 at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Official Home of the IPL! Our $50,000 League of Legends tournament will showcase some of the best teams in the world and also spans all three days of IPL4. The LoL tournament is an 8-team, double-elimination tournament, all best of 3 series.
Competing Teams Dignitas EPIK Team SoloMid CLG.na Curse Gaming v8 eSports aAa Mono eSports
Please feel free to comment, discuss, and ask questions in the thread, and pertinent Q&A will go in this space. Thanks for reading, and we hope to see you in Las Vegas in April!
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The $100,000 StarCraft II Tournament at IPL4 at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Official Home of the IPL will have three distinct tournament elements. The first is an open, live qualifier bracket with 128 players and a double-elimination format. The top 8 players from this open qualifier will make it into the Group Stage, which has guaranteed prize money.
This is going to be awesome. Thank you so much for removing Terminus and Calm Before the Storm, it will make the tournament much more enjoyable to watch!!!!!!!!!! The only thing I can bitch about is that TalDarim is getting old and Metropolis is so stale, but they're both fine maps (taldarim being balanced and metropolis being new).
On March 06 2012 09:59 Zeburial wrote: Crazy stuff!
Will GSL bring along the casting archon for the GSTL finals?
Unfortunately, no. Artosis will be participating in the State of the Game PAX podcast, and I assume Tasteless will be enjoying some rest and recreation during the downtime. =)
This event is going to be the most epic, wish all luck to you guys so everything will go as smooth as possible. Cant wait to see it, you will at least get my 5dollar pass
Just wanted to point out, that i really dont like the prize money distribution. First places get way too much and I dont really understand why is it distrbuted the way it is. It basically only supports the 2 best players out there while other top guys dont get much regarding the flight costs etc.. Isnt the point to support as many players possible to get the scene larger and more interesting?
Question, what time is recommended for open bracket players to show up at the Cosmopolitan? I know it says 45 minutes prior to your match, so around 11 AM?? Or should we show up earlier? Thanks.
I just stayed at the Cosmo this weekend. It was awesome!!!!!! Make sure to go to the Marquee after the games. That club will make sure your night ends well haha
The only question I have is which casters will be casting the finals of the GSTL in English? I would assume Khaldor and Wolf since they are regular casters for Gom but it is not stated in the original post
how are the live ticket sales? would love to attend but a little short notice to get days off from work. will definitely be buying the $5.00 pass every month though.
This is all incredible, but I wish the timing was better. I have finals starting ont he 10th. I mean, I'll definitely still watch. It's just that I shoudln't. ^__^
soo...I payed a gstl ticket, and artosis and tasteless dont cast the first rounds, and they dont cast the finals either....what are they actually casting then? I know this is more about GSL than IPL but still...
Aaaaaaah I want to go to the USA!!! Want to go to LV!! Aaaaaaaah tourney seems awesame EDIT: Actually, I will go. I just fucking bought the plane tickets!!! fuck yeah
Assuming even more top Koreans have a chance to make it through the qualifiers (haven't looked it up), this looks really grim for the few foreigners but maybe we're going to have another Stephano. Impressive player list so far though.
You do realize its very likely some koreans may not make it home.. Anybody that has never been to Vegas is going to have a fucking heart attack even without the sickest sc2 tourny to date lol. So freaking epic..
On March 06 2012 10:08 Magic_Mike wrote: My wife bought me tickets for my birthday. My first time in Vegas and my first live Starcraft event. So effing excited.
whaa so jelly. OMG. I want to go to vegas so badly.
On March 07 2012 05:05 zul wrote: will the GSTL Finals be free to watch on the IPL streams or only via Gom player in the bad Gom TV quality?
I would think it's similar to Blizzcon where the GSL Finals was on the main Blizzcon stream. At least I hope so... would be strange to take the event to Las Vegas at IPL 4 and then not have it be shown on IPL's main stream.
The waiting list for competitor passes e-mail is ffields (at) ign (dot) com! Please send your name, e-mail, and Battle.net ID with character code to be added.
We just announced the Tournament of Champions, where the winner will receive $5,000 and a full expenses paid trip to IPL4 to play in our open bracket qualifier!
i think there are too few foreigners. dont misunderstand me, i watch gsl regulary, but for a foreign tournament i want the "clash of the cultures" and not a "koreans play a tournament, thats by accident _not_ in korea". with all the invitees its an awful small competition for an extraordinary price pool. where are the reginal qualifiers to make sure every audience is involved? if IPL really want to impress and create emotions and memories, they need to rethink their design i guess.
Extremely disappointed that there will only be two Starcraft II streams. This likely will mean the event will take FOREVER to complete OR a terrible amount of matches will actually be casted live on stream. EIGHT casters and only TWO streams. Something isn't right here! O.o If the extra casters are going to be doing live interviews I am ok with that. I just HOPE that MLG and IEM have set a new standard with having at least 4 simultaneous Starcraft II streams. I understand that adding more streams means higher costs for IGN. Perhaps NEXT SEASON you could add more Starcraft II streams? Thank you!
On March 07 2012 14:40 cari-kira wrote: i think there are too few foreigners. dont misunderstand me, i watch gsl regulary, but for a foreign tournament i want the "clash of the cultures" and not a "koreans play a tournament, thats by accident _not_ in korea". with all the invitees its an awful small competition for an extraordinary price pool. where are the reginal qualifiers to make sure every audience is involved? if IPL really want to impress and create emotions and memories, they need to rethink their design i guess.
I am pretty sure that IPL ran regional offline qualifiers across the globe. Yes, I do agree that IPL is the anti-NASL. The Koreans outnumber the foreigners. Mass Koreans is making IPL look like 'GSL West' I do not know if this was IPLs intent but we can see where it is going. As long as IPL makes this a tournament ANYONE can enter, has qualifiers whether they be on or offline, continues to have a HUGE prize pool and it continues to occur infrequently THERE WILL BE many many Koreans. Will IPL ever leave the US and host finals in other countries? I do not know. I feel USA at the moment is the only country that could EVENTUALLY turn IPL into a profitable business.
On March 07 2012 14:40 cari-kira wrote: i think there are too few foreigners. dont misunderstand me, i watch gsl regulary, but for a foreign tournament i want the "clash of the cultures" and not a "koreans play a tournament, thats by accident _not_ in korea". with all the invitees its an awful small competition for an extraordinary price pool. where are the reginal qualifiers to make sure every audience is involved? if IPL really want to impress and create emotions and memories, they need to rethink their design i guess.
I don't feel like I agree with this at all. Personally I don't think Idra should even be invited to this event.Naniwa or Ret are both much stronger foreigners.
They could run a World vs Koreans like tournaments but the matches would hardly be worth watching because the gap in the level of play. Certain tournaments already do this and fail to provide compelling games, such as IEM and Blizzard cup.
Sure there is room for change with the way they qualify, but by hosting a live qualifier they give local talent a better chance then those that have to travel and adjust to the time difference.
GSL has already shown what happens when you invite foreigners to a tournament against Koreans, they almost always fail. So give the spots to those that are truely amazing and let the live qualifier determine the rest.
On March 07 2012 14:40 cari-kira wrote: i think there are too few foreigners. dont misunderstand me, i watch gsl regulary, but for a foreign tournament i want the "clash of the cultures" and not a "koreans play a tournament, thats by accident _not_ in korea". with all the invitees its an awful small competition for an extraordinary price pool. where are the reginal qualifiers to make sure every audience is involved? if IPL really want to impress and create emotions and memories, they need to rethink their design i guess.
I agree. If I wanted to watch the best of the best (all koreans), then I'll watch the GSL (which I do love). But for foreign tournaments, I like to see a mixture of best foreigners and the best koreans. Even though most likely the koreans will stomp the foreigners but having a good mixture would atleast give hope about a foreigner beating a korean. People like watching upsets when a foreigner beats a korean. And the open bracket will be dominated by koreans, especially since the GSTL teams that will fly over has a chance to play in the open bracket.
I'm not saying they should invite a bunch of foreigners into the groups. I liked what MLG did by having regional qualifiers. MLG still got the top koreans and foreigners too. We got to see many upsets like Demuslim taking down Nestea, Ret beating MVP, and Naniwa's great run. If those foreign players actually had to qualify for MLG w/ tons of koreans in the bracket (instead of regional qualifiers), then we would've never seen this happen b/c the koreans would've won all the qualifiers (like IPL4 qualifiers).
On March 08 2012 15:31 Miwa wrote: So if I purchased a VIP ticket before the 50% promotion, is there a way to get a refund for half?
This happened to me at IPL3. I contacted IPL through the website and they were very accomodating. Although I did not get a refund, I was extremely satisfied whit their solution.
On March 07 2012 14:40 cari-kira wrote: i think there are too few foreigners. dont misunderstand me, i watch gsl regulary, but for a foreign tournament i want the "clash of the cultures" and not a "koreans play a tournament, thats by accident _not_ in korea". with all the invitees its an awful small competition for an extraordinary price pool. where are the reginal qualifiers to make sure every audience is involved? if IPL really want to impress and create emotions and memories, they need to rethink their design i guess.
They ran regional qualifiers in SEA and EU, but the Koreans took those spots
I have a sweet room over at Aria for the weekend. Can't wait to meet some fellow nerds. After party! My gf is gonna dress up like Kerrigan, and she doesn't even like starcraft...
Will there be a beer garden inside the event? If not, don't you think a beer garden would be a good idea? Vegas! =)
IGN, can you please sort it with Twitch.tv so that your stream is viewable through the Twitch.tv-app? Apparently, it works for Android, but on the iOS-apps, your stream isn't listed.
I can watch other streams with no problem, such as NASL for instance, but IGNProLeague isnt listed
On March 12 2012 04:11 ELA wrote: IGN, can you please sort it with Twitch.tv so that your stream is viewable through the Twitch.tv-app? Apparently, it works for Android, but on the iOS-apps, your stream isn't listed.
I can watch other streams with no problem, such as NASL for instance, but IGNProLeague isnt listed
Yeah, same problem with me. For example yesterday i wasn't able to see White-ra vs Stephano with the Twitch APP because u are not listed
doa? Why, oh why? - This is going to be so awesome though, GSTL participators there aswell, I really hope some unknown makes it far in the open bracket - Jeez I love IPL!
Will normal spectator passes be sold at the event? I see you can purchase them online. Do you print the receipt and show at at the entrance? Any clarification would be fantastic : )
On March 14 2012 11:50 comabreaded wrote: Just got my VIP tickets! BTW for those looking at buying VIP tickets, they seem to go in and out of stock randomly.
The reason for this is because the way eventbrite works is that if someone is in the "process" of buying tickets, it takes those tickets off the market. If the order isn't completed within a certain amount of time, then they return to the pool of purchasable tickets.
I guess sometimes people think it's funny to try buying 30 tickets just to see how much it is @_@
On March 14 2012 11:59 LaxCraft wrote: Will normal spectator passes be sold at the event? I see you can purchase them online. Do you print the receipt and show at at the entrance? Any clarification would be fantastic : )
You can purchases General Admission at the event, although it may be a slower process. It is much easier to purchase online, then print receipt to show at our Registration Check In.
On March 14 2012 11:50 comabreaded wrote: Just got my VIP tickets! BTW for those looking at buying VIP tickets, they seem to go in and out of stock randomly.
The reason for this is because the way eventbrite works is that if someone is in the "process" of buying tickets, it takes those tickets off the market. If the order isn't completed within a certain amount of time, then they return to the pool of purchasable tickets.
I guess sometimes people think it's funny to try buying 30 tickets just to see how much it is @_@
So sad to see big tournaments still use double elimination in their final stages of the tournament. It's just good for the open bracket because players don't want to fly over to the event and be eliminated after one loss.
It's a must for the open bracket with 128+ players. But after you get down to 32/16 players, just go to group play and a single elimination bracket after that. There is no need for double elimination for the top8 players, it just takes away a lot of the excitement, especially the 'winnerbracket final --> loserbracket final --> grandfinal' part is just annoying and so much less exciting than single elimination 'semifinals --> grand final' part.
We have decided to open up a poll and see who all of you would like to see cast the Grand Final of IPL4! Check it out, vote, and show your buddies: http://www.ign.com/ipl/starcraft-2/caster-poll
On March 20 2012 10:58 StarVe wrote: With NesTea not going to MLG because he is injured, what does this mean for IPL4? Will he be fit again when IPL starts?
Hopefully he gets better. What I am worried about it the possibility that a severe wrist injury could spur him to retire like oov, and Nestea is quite old (relatively speaking of course). But let's just hope that he gets better and continues gaming.
On March 20 2012 15:40 David451 wrote: Are the VIP passes sold out already, or is that an inventory glitch?
They are sold out
That is really awesome! I heard the other passes are selling out fast too . I definitely wish I could go T_T;;, especially with GSTL held live!!! ahhhh
Attention all press and managers who will be wanting passes at IPL4: we need to know that you're coming, so please go through these processes to get your passes secured.
Team Manager Passes: If you are a team manager and are requesting a pass for yourself, send an e-mail to aconn (at) ign (dot) com with your full name, e-mail, and the full names and Battle.net IDs of the players you will be managing. Manager Passes are not guaranteed and will be issued at the discretion of IGN Pro League.
Just wondering, when will we find out who our opponent is or what maps are played in what rounds? I assume probably on the day of, but just want to know if we will be notified sooner.
Also, will the open bracket be based on seeding? If so, is the seeding based on b.net ranking?
Thanks for any info and can't wait, just over 2 weeks left!!
I'm sure this is the case, but just want to confirm that you can bring your own mouse/keyboard for the open pool play. I know I'm going to lose... but I still want to try
On March 22 2012 04:29 1st_Panzer_Div. wrote: I'm sure this is the case, but just want to confirm that you can bring your own mouse/keyboard for the open pool play. I know I'm going to lose... but I still want to try
On March 22 2012 04:29 1st_Panzer_Div. wrote: I'm sure this is the case, but just want to confirm that you can bring your own mouse/keyboard for the open pool play. I know I'm going to lose... but I still want to try
Yes, please bring your own peripherals and we'll provide the PC and monitor. =)
On March 23 2012 07:15 IGNProLeague wrote: The poll for casters that you'd like to see for the Grand Finals of IPL4 is closing very soon! This is your last chance to vote: http://www.ign.com/ipl/starcraft-2/caster-poll
If I could make a suggestion, I really enjoyed the panel that IPL 2 had, where a panel of Cats, HD and Painuser would give their thoughts and predictions after each game. It's very similar to Dreamhack Winter's caster couch, and I'd love to see more of that at IPL 4.
On March 22 2012 04:29 1st_Panzer_Div. wrote: I'm sure this is the case, but just want to confirm that you can bring your own mouse/keyboard for the open pool play. I know I'm going to lose... but I still want to try
Yes, please bring your own peripherals and we'll provide the PC and monitor. =)
I do not have headphones, will I need them or will there be ones available to use?
On March 22 2012 04:29 1st_Panzer_Div. wrote: I'm sure this is the case, but just want to confirm that you can bring your own mouse/keyboard for the open pool play. I know I'm going to lose... but I still want to try
Yes, please bring your own peripherals and we'll provide the PC and monitor. =)
I do not have headphones, will I need them or will there be ones available to use?
We strongly recommend that you bring your own, as backups are meant to be loaned out if headsets are broken or lost at the event. Any earbuds or headset will do!
Question, do we have to bring our ipod to listen to music? Or can we use Pandora while playing? I know on main stages and such players always have earbuds below their headsets, for sound proofing, but I was always curious what they're listening to/how the open bracket works in the same regard.
As a 2nd question, just to be annoying, how is the open bracket floor set up? Can spectators just stand around players playing like MLG? Or is it sanctioned off?
First timer her. I has quest: 1. Will we be able to bring in water or anything from outside into the event area? 2. Will we be able to buy adult beverages in the main event area? 3. Is it fairly common to bring laptop/iPad etc to kill time between matches? 4. What is the food situation usually like inside the event area?
Another useful tips or info anyone wants to offer up to a first timer? Can't wait!
On March 26 2012 06:17 Jeffhesser wrote: First timer her. I has quest: 1. Will we be able to bring in water or anything from outside into the event area? 2. Will we be able to buy adult beverages in the main event area? 3. Is it fairly common to bring laptop/iPad etc to kill time between matches? 4. What is the food situation usually like inside the event area?
Another useful tips or info anyone wants to offer up to a first timer? Can't wait!
On March 24 2012 09:56 TheAngelofDeath wrote: Question, do we have to bring our ipod to listen to music? Or can we use Pandora while playing? I know on main stages and such players always have earbuds below their headsets, for sound proofing, but I was always curious what they're listening to/how the open bracket works in the same regard.
As a 2nd question, just to be annoying, how is the open bracket floor set up? Can spectators just stand around players playing like MLG? Or is it sanctioned off?
Thanks <3
Earbuds are for the in-game sounds. The external headsets are used for soundproofing + playing white noise at some db level to further isolate it from the outside.
I think open bracket isn't too concerned.. so it's just a headphones of any sort. There aren't announcers for your match in the open bracket in most cases.
On March 26 2012 11:24 Kubricks wrote: MKP to win it all.
MKP's got a good group, but I'm pulling for MMA on this one.
If Puma and aLive can 3-1 MMA, MKP definitely can as well.
Not saying that MKP can't win, just that I'm rooting for MMA. Quite frankly with the talent already gathered and the talent from the open bracket, there is no heavy favorite to take it all.
On March 26 2012 12:25 darkscream wrote: Is nestea still coming?
no reason why he wouldn't, free $.$
maybe because of the same accident that made him not go to mlg? His code s group is not this week but 2 after ipl so no way to tell. I really hope he is, kinda missed him at mlg, nothing funnier then watching nestea loose a game where he has an insane bank and a clear lead when you are wasted :D
Open bracket soo stacked, especially if you count the two korean teams going there for GSTL finals. Really hard to tell who will make it, but despite me not even liking him much, I'd love to see MKP take it, some consistency would be really nice in sc2.
On March 24 2012 09:56 TheAngelofDeath wrote: Question, do we have to bring our ipod to listen to music? Or can we use Pandora while playing? I know on main stages and such players always have earbuds below their headsets, for sound proofing, but I was always curious what they're listening to/how the open bracket works in the same regard.
As a 2nd question, just to be annoying, how is the open bracket floor set up? Can spectators just stand around players playing like MLG? Or is it sanctioned off?
Thanks <3
Right now we are going to ask that you don't use an ipod or any Internet sources to listen to music. In game sounds and music only, please. This could still change, but it is unlikely.
The open bracket floor is set up with roped off areas for players, with space for managers or press to stand or sit behind them while they play. Spectators will be able to watch over the shoulders of players from the other side of the ropes.
On March 26 2012 06:17 Jeffhesser wrote: First timer her. I has quest: 1. Will we be able to bring in water or anything from outside into the event area? 2. Will we be able to buy adult beverages in the main event area? 3. Is it fairly common to bring laptop/iPad etc to kill time between matches? 4. What is the food situation usually like inside the event area?
Another useful tips or info anyone wants to offer up to a first timer? Can't wait!
1. Yes, water bottles and thermoses should be fine. 2. Yes, alcohol will be sold in and around the venue. 3. Many people do bring iPads, but there will likely be no Internet connectivity available for spectators inside the venue. 4. Food will be sold very nearby to the qualifier area and main stage area. It's also Las Vegas, so there's all kinds of food sold in the hotel or out on the strip.
As far as other tips, bring comfy clothes and shoes, and something to get autographed!
On March 26 2012 12:25 darkscream wrote: Is nestea still coming?
Yes! His injuries are not enough to keep him from playing at IPL4. =)
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Important (silly) question. Will there be betting on games? I mean it's Las Vegas, is the casino going to be throwing up odds on Nestea vs MKP and all that crazy awesome stuff. I'm really hoping there is.
On March 28 2012 04:34 1st_Panzer_Div. wrote: Important (silly) question. Will there be betting on games? I mean it's Las Vegas, is the casino going to be throwing up odds on Nestea vs MKP and all that crazy awesome stuff. I'm really hoping there is.
On March 28 2012 05:39 chosenkerrigan wrote: MKP doesn't lose to Protoss and just beat DRG in BO9 without breaking a sweat. Only one who could possibly stop him might be MMA.
MMA, MVP & Nestea. These are the players he still has an open bill with, so expect no mercy for them! MKP to take it all! :D
On March 24 2012 09:56 TheAngelofDeath wrote: Question, do we have to bring our ipod to listen to music? Or can we use Pandora while playing? I know on main stages and such players always have earbuds below their headsets, for sound proofing, but I was always curious what they're listening to/how the open bracket works in the same regard.
As a 2nd question, just to be annoying, how is the open bracket floor set up? Can spectators just stand around players playing like MLG? Or is it sanctioned off?
Thanks <3
Right now we are going to ask that you don't use an ipod or any Internet sources to listen to music. In game sounds and music only, please. This could still change, but it is unlikely.
The open bracket floor is set up with roped off areas for players, with space for managers or press to stand or sit behind them while they play. Spectators will be able to watch over the shoulders of players from the other side of the ropes.
On March 26 2012 06:17 Jeffhesser wrote: First timer her. I has quest: 1. Will we be able to bring in water or anything from outside into the event area? 2. Will we be able to buy adult beverages in the main event area? 3. Is it fairly common to bring laptop/iPad etc to kill time between matches? 4. What is the food situation usually like inside the event area?
Another useful tips or info anyone wants to offer up to a first timer? Can't wait!
1. Yes, water bottles and thermoses should be fine. 2. Yes, alcohol will be sold in and around the venue. 3. Many people do bring iPads, but there will likely be no Internet connectivity available for spectators inside the venue. 4. Food will be sold very nearby to the qualifier area and main stage area. It's also Las Vegas, so there's all kinds of food sold in the hotel or out on the strip.
As far as other tips, bring comfy clothes and shoes, and something to get autographed!
On March 26 2012 12:25 darkscream wrote: Is nestea still coming?
Yes! His injuries are not enough to keep him from playing at IPL4. =)
May I ask why we can't use mp3 players to listen to music? Many progamers always listen to music while playing and will be at a disadvantage having to playing under circumstances that we aren't used to compard to others
On March 24 2012 09:56 TheAngelofDeath wrote: Question, do we have to bring our ipod to listen to music? Or can we use Pandora while playing? I know on main stages and such players always have earbuds below their headsets, for sound proofing, but I was always curious what they're listening to/how the open bracket works in the same regard.
As a 2nd question, just to be annoying, how is the open bracket floor set up? Can spectators just stand around players playing like MLG? Or is it sanctioned off?
Thanks <3
Right now we are going to ask that you don't use an ipod or any Internet sources to listen to music. In game sounds and music only, please. This could still change, but it is unlikely.
The open bracket floor is set up with roped off areas for players, with space for managers or press to stand or sit behind them while they play. Spectators will be able to watch over the shoulders of players from the other side of the ropes.
On March 26 2012 06:17 Jeffhesser wrote: First timer her. I has quest: 1. Will we be able to bring in water or anything from outside into the event area? 2. Will we be able to buy adult beverages in the main event area? 3. Is it fairly common to bring laptop/iPad etc to kill time between matches? 4. What is the food situation usually like inside the event area?
Another useful tips or info anyone wants to offer up to a first timer? Can't wait!
1. Yes, water bottles and thermoses should be fine. 2. Yes, alcohol will be sold in and around the venue. 3. Many people do bring iPads, but there will likely be no Internet connectivity available for spectators inside the venue. 4. Food will be sold very nearby to the qualifier area and main stage area. It's also Las Vegas, so there's all kinds of food sold in the hotel or out on the strip.
As far as other tips, bring comfy clothes and shoes, and something to get autographed!
On March 26 2012 12:25 darkscream wrote: Is nestea still coming?
Yes! His injuries are not enough to keep him from playing at IPL4. =)
May I ask why we can't use mp3 players to listen to music? Many progamers always listen to music while playing and will be at a disadvantage having to playing under circumstances that we aren't used to compard to others
Yea it seems pretty strange that they are not even allowed to use MP3 players.... Dont see how that would affect anything.
On March 24 2012 09:56 TheAngelofDeath wrote: Question, do we have to bring our ipod to listen to music? Or can we use Pandora while playing? I know on main stages and such players always have earbuds below their headsets, for sound proofing, but I was always curious what they're listening to/how the open bracket works in the same regard.
As a 2nd question, just to be annoying, how is the open bracket floor set up? Can spectators just stand around players playing like MLG? Or is it sanctioned off?
Thanks <3
Right now we are going to ask that you don't use an ipod or any Internet sources to listen to music. In game sounds and music only, please. This could still change, but it is unlikely.
The open bracket floor is set up with roped off areas for players, with space for managers or press to stand or sit behind them while they play. Spectators will be able to watch over the shoulders of players from the other side of the ropes.
On March 26 2012 06:17 Jeffhesser wrote: First timer her. I has quest: 1. Will we be able to bring in water or anything from outside into the event area? 2. Will we be able to buy adult beverages in the main event area? 3. Is it fairly common to bring laptop/iPad etc to kill time between matches? 4. What is the food situation usually like inside the event area?
Another useful tips or info anyone wants to offer up to a first timer? Can't wait!
1. Yes, water bottles and thermoses should be fine. 2. Yes, alcohol will be sold in and around the venue. 3. Many people do bring iPads, but there will likely be no Internet connectivity available for spectators inside the venue. 4. Food will be sold very nearby to the qualifier area and main stage area. It's also Las Vegas, so there's all kinds of food sold in the hotel or out on the strip.
As far as other tips, bring comfy clothes and shoes, and something to get autographed!
On March 26 2012 12:25 darkscream wrote: Is nestea still coming?
Yes! His injuries are not enough to keep him from playing at IPL4. =)
May I ask why we can't use mp3 players to listen to music? Many progamers always listen to music while playing and will be at a disadvantage having to playing under circumstances that we aren't used to compard to others
I honestly thought they were disallowed at most tournaments already. If that's not the case then we'll discuss it further. Do you play with an mp3 player even when on the main stage?
This mlg was the very first that even banned just playing grooveshark or smth. Everyone allows mp3 players and most even streamed music as far as I know. What is your reasoning anyways, just curious. Some way of cheating?
On March 28 2012 06:24 opterown wrote: lol would be funny if they played a looping mp3 inject....overlord...drone....scout for drops....injects...overlords...drones
They do exist, and we did mention them when discussing this. We still could change this, as it's more of a policy we considered than a hard and fast rule.
Edit:
He also has a TLO 6-Rax build lololol
But if it's true that nobody has banned mp3 players previously, we're not going to be the ones to end that trend. We will still ask that nobody installs anything or uses browser based apps to listen to music if at all possible. It's too hard to regulate that sort of thing and we'd prefer not to have any issues pop up in the middle of a game or series.
On March 28 2012 06:24 opterown wrote: lol would be funny if they played a looping mp3 inject....overlord...drone....scout for drops....injects...overlords...drones
They do exist, and we did mention them when discussing this. We still could change this, as it's more of a policy we considered than a hard and fast rule.
But if it's true that nobody has banned mp3 players previously, we're not going to be the ones to end that trend. We will still ask that nobody installs anything or uses browser based apps to listen to music if at all possible. It's too hard to regulate that sort of thing and we'd prefer not to have any issues pop up in the middle of a game or series.
I thought this was so funny that it actually forced me to pop my TL post cherry!
I create those Audio Builds and I honestly believe it could hurt you more than help in any tournament setting 8] Sure it will allow you to execute builds with less practice but locking in a build at loading screen? 8D
These builds are well known by GM's and Pro's before they reach our channel. So I'm sure TLO (<3<3<3) among others, could handle the person that needs to lean on them in a live event while forfeiting their own reaction.
PS I'm a big fan Mr. Little One, of the beard and the innovative play style!
also looking to split rooms as well... me and my buddy have rooms for Friday and Saturday nights since we need to drive back Sunday night. PM me if interested
On March 29 2012 06:14 IGNProLeague wrote: Added Liquid`TaeJa and coL.GanZi to the open bracket player list. Soon we will know the GSTL participants as well!
On March 29 2012 06:14 IGNProLeague wrote: Added Liquid`TaeJa and coL.GanZi to the open bracket player list. Soon we will know the GSTL participants as well!
This tournament is now even more stacked! Hopefully Ganzi and Taeja can show some good debuts for their new teams.
Is there any "other" content (like multiple streams) for the "Premium", or is it just higher quality of the same content? Mind you, I might still get it.
How exactly does purchasing it work? Do I just get the normal IGN twitch tv channel subscription or something?
On March 29 2012 08:52 Nimic wrote: Is there any "other" content (like multiple streams) for the "Premium", or is it just higher quality of the same content? Mind you, I might still get it.
How exactly does purchasing it work? Do I just get the normal IGN twitch tv channel subscription or something?
Go to http://www.twitch.tv/ignproleague and there is a subscription button under the stream. The HD pass gives you 720p and 1080p for IPL4, including the two SC2 streams, the LoL stream, and the LiveU stream. =)
This could easily be the best event of the year. Awesome location, top notch players, huge prize pool, GSTL, and some of the best tourney production value yet. Can't wait to see how this goes.
I was just in vegas and the Cosmo is fucking sick. Im not sure how they swung this to get a fucking sc2 tourney here. This has the best club in all of vegas on the weekends with more hot chicks than you have ever seen walking around all the time.
On March 29 2012 10:12 lightrise wrote: I was just in vegas and the Cosmo is fucking sick. Im not sure how they swung this to get a fucking sc2 tourney here. This has the best club in all of vegas on the weekends with more hot chicks than you have ever seen walking around all the time.
I hope they're ready to be swarmed by thousands of nerd ballers.
On March 29 2012 14:06 feanor1 wrote: For reference MLG had 1250 chairs for ScII at Columbus. So if they get to 2k that is absolutely a huge number for a live audience.
Attention! The special package for hotel rooms at the Cosmopolitan is very nearly sold out. If you try to book rooms right now, you may be required to commit to 3 nights for the special package rate. Soon, the special package rooms will not be available at all. If you're attending the event, you need to book your rooms now! Here is the link again: Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Special Package for Hotel Rooms
Hey guys, vegas local here, ill be partying and hanging out all tourny weekend, drop me a PM before the event if you got any questions about the city ill be glad to help. soko.411 on bnet.
I am so jealous of everyone who is going to this. I seriously considered it but I've already booked a trip Vegas later in April so it's hard to justify going twice in one month.
Also I agree that the Cosmopolitan is a sick hotel, at least visually (can't comment on the service etc).
If the next one of these tournaments is held in Las Vegas, and we get 3+ months notice, then I will definitely do everything in my power to attend.
On March 28 2012 06:44 opterown wrote: you probably should still screen mp3 players for anything though in case? a bit of a hassle though haha
What if it's a cell phone / radio transmitter that only LOOKS like an MP3 player? :O *duhn duhn dunnnn* ♪
Anyways, I don't know if anyone's mentioned this yet, but Group B looks ridiculous.
Group B – MarineKing, Stephano, White-Ra, I, J
At least one fan favorite isn't going to be able to progress out of pool play because it's only Top 2 - especially considering how "I" and "J" are going to be in a tough spot, whoever they are. It's almost like if you make it through the open bracket and get put into Group B, you're guaranteed to lose (a bit of an exaggeration, but still).
On March 28 2012 06:44 opterown wrote: you probably should still screen mp3 players for anything though in case? a bit of a hassle though haha
What if it's a cell phone / radio transmitter that only LOOKS like an MP3 player? :O *duhn duhn dunnnn* ♪
Anyways, I don't know if anyone's mentioned this yet, but Group B looks ridiculous.
Group B – MarineKing, Stephano, White-Ra, I, J
At least one fan favorite isn't going to be able to progress out of pool play because it's only Top 2 - especially considering how "I" and "J" are going to be in a tough spot, whoever they are. It's almost like if you make it through the open bracket and get put into Group B, you're guaranteed to lose (a bit of an exaggeration, but still).
MKP has this EZ, and I'm sad to say WhiteRa probably isn't making it out But the open bracket is going to be soooo stacked
I'm still scarred by MLG Anaheim, where there was 1 chair for every 4 people. Definitely not an event that took the live spectators into consideration. Unfortunately the IPL4 VIP passes are sold out. Will I be able to sit on something better than a concrete floor if I buy the standard ticket?
Idra is going to win this, I feel it in my water. It's time.
Release the Gracken!
Shame there isn't much 'foreigner' representation though. I can't see any more coming through the open brackets if both teams who are in the GSTL final get spread out across the open bracket.
On March 30 2012 08:17 hejakev wrote: What will the seating situation be?
I'm still scarred by MLG Anaheim, where there was 1 chair for every 4 people. Definitely not an event that took the live spectators into consideration. Unfortunately the IPL4 VIP passes are sold out. Will I be able to sit on something better than a concrete floor if I buy the standard ticket?
You can find a layout, here. Go to level 4 and you will find the Chelsea room & commons, which is where the event is being held.
Then you can also make assumptions by looking up "chelsea at cosmopolitan" on google images. But keep in mind, you are ASSUMING and it is a good chance that your assumption could be wrong! So be careful.
On March 30 2012 08:17 hejakev wrote: What will the seating situation be?
I'm still scarred by MLG Anaheim, where there was 1 chair for every 4 people. Definitely not an event that took the live spectators into consideration. Unfortunately the IPL4 VIP passes are sold out. Will I be able to sit on something better than a concrete floor if I buy the standard ticket?
You can find a layout, here. Go to level 4 and you will find the Chelsea room & commons, which is where the event is being held.
Then you can also make assumptions by looking up "chelsea at cosmopolitan" on google images. But keep in mind, you are ASSUMING and it is a good chance that your assumption could be wrong! So be careful.
To answer: We don't know as of yet.
I wasn't really asking about the floorplan. Thanks anyway, though!
On March 31 2012 02:43 Canucklehead wrote: Omg IGN just tweeted - Sooooo we just added IM.MVP, FXO.Leenock, FXO.Oz, and Slayers`Ryung to the open bracket list for #IPL4.
Pumped MVP is going to be there, but his recent play of late makes me a sad panda cause of his wrists.
Shit, Nestea, MVP, MMA, MC, MKP, Leenock, Polt are all going to be here? This is now the most stacked tournament second only to Code S. It's obscenely stacked
On March 31 2012 02:43 Canucklehead wrote: Omg IGN just tweeted - Sooooo we just added IM.MVP, FXO.Leenock, FXO.Oz, and Slayers`Ryung to the open bracket list for #IPL4.
Pumped MVP is going to be there, but his recent play of late makes me a sad panda cause of his wrists.
Shit, Nestea, MVP, MMA, MC, MKP, Leenock, Polt are all going to be here? This is now the most stacked tournament second only to Code S. It's obscenely stacked
We will also have the players from the 2 GSTL finalists. So it could actually be very close to most code s players being there.
Hypothetically, if Startale and Prime were the GSTL finalists, we would have 20 of the current code S RO32 players at the event!! Assuming each brought all of their code S players.
I think because of the format being crammed into 1 weekend, this is an even bigger event than Code S. In some ways it reminds me of the GSL Super tournament, where all the Code S players where there, plus a bunch of people looking to prove themselves.
The pool play on saturday is going to be comically good.
Now for MVP to win their TL match tonight so I can finally meet my hero (no, not hero), Genius!
this plus GSTL finals and all players from both teams in finals able to participate in IPL qualies, makes it GSL-esque experience. i don't think west scene ever had such a fierce competition at one place, so pumped for it, more than MLG for sure
Looks good. A little sad the you don't have any of Day9/Artosis/Tasteless/Bitter/Rotterdam, but the lineup you have is decent. Try and get a few players up there too once in awhile if they are knocked out of the tournament.
All the groups look brutal. Poor White-Ra. Stephano, who has had his number in something like 100 practice games over the last month. And MKP, arguable the strongest SC2 player in the world right now. Ouch.
just wondering, when exactly is the GSTL final scheduled? i assume Saturday afternoon? i know the players are in the open bracket, but it's not unreasonable some would skip the open bracket and instead concentrate on their GSTL strategies hmmm
I just noticed in the thread the open bracket says gstl player 1-14. Does that mean ign is limiting teams to the top 7 players? if so, would suck to be left behind man!
On March 31 2012 13:58 Canucklehead wrote: I just noticed in the thread the open bracket says gstl player 1-14. Does that mean ign is limiting teams to the top 7 players? if so, would suck to be left behind man!
Yeah, definitely, but could you imagine paying for the travel and lodging costs if both teams bring 20+ people? It'll be larger than the prizepool :p
Is there possible to get a schedule in CET? Maybe something like what MLG did, where you could choose timezone in a dropdown and it changed accordingly. I could always do the math, but in the moment it will be less convenient.
I just subscribed, and it set up an automatic payment through PayPal. Now, right now I don't have any interest in continuing the subscription after my initial month (mostly for IPL4). Can I cancel the payment "plan" now without it affecting the current month? Seems reasonable, but don't want to risk anything atm.
So has anything been decided about the music? I know there was a debate of no music allowed. If there is music allowed, can we stream it? If streaming music isn't allowed, could I bring like a flash drive and just play the music through my headset?
On April 01 2012 17:21 feanor1 wrote: Prime VS. Startale
Live From Las Vegas, Nevada
Also at least 7 players from each team will be allowed to join the IPL4 main tournament @ open brackets afaik. So stacked!
Edit:
On April 01 2012 00:08 ST_Bomber wrote: Hello my fans~ Don,t worry about roster IPL gave us only 7 tickets but our all members go lasvegas(rest member tickets paid by sponsor) and my recent game condition is good i hope to show another bombing at IPL and GSTL final Thanks for cheer every time See you at lasvegas!
On April 01 2012 22:59 DBrave wrote: If I buy IGN prime do I get HD stream pass with it ?
this looks like its gonna be one of best tournaments in 2012, so I just want to know should I buy HD pass for 5 $ or whole IGN prime thing
IGN Prime is not the same as the Twitch.TV HD pass. We will accommodate people who bought 1-year or 2-year subscriptions of IGN Prime during IPL3, but not just any Prime members.
With only 7 players per team in the open bracket, but all members coming over due to sponsors picking up the rest of the tab, I wonder if some of them won't try to cut a deal with some of the non pros in the open bracket. I know I'd try to try to buy an open bracket pass from one of them and offer them compensation for the ticket plus some swag or VIP tickets or something.
If I was a non pro in the open bracket, I'd take that deal, cause these people mainly come for the tourney and just enter the open bracket for fun. I'd trade that in for some korean team swag or other perks.
So this means that AnNyeong, bbongbbong, creator, byun, marineking, maru, terious, classic, salmosa, dayfly, ace, bomber, curious, hack, july, parting, ranbow, sound, squirtle, virus, tiger, kingkong, ssoja, troumen (mb few i missed) can potentially be in open bracket? LOL GL!
canucklehead, I happen to be a non-pro in the open bracket, and I'd gladly give up my spot for some swag+vip tickets, or even just for fair value + a regular ticket, so I can't see it being much of a problem.
anyone know when the GSTL and the invites are going over? apparently from MC's tweet, the teams are going directly there while those invited (MC, MKP, MMA, Nestea etc) are going later and need to deal with more jet lag? also, since both teams are sending their entire rosters lol, which are eligible for the open bracket? :D
On April 02 2012 05:41 icedragon wrote: canucklehead, I happen to be a non-pro in the open bracket, and I'd gladly give up my spot for some swag+vip tickets, or even just for fair value + a regular ticket, so I can't see it being much of a problem.
I'm in the same boat. I'd love to play, but I'm by no means attached to my spot in the open bracket.
On April 01 2012 22:59 DBrave wrote: If I buy IGN prime do I get HD stream pass with it ?
this looks like its gonna be one of best tournaments in 2012, so I just want to know should I buy HD pass for 5 $ or whole IGN prime thing
IGN Prime is not the same as the Twitch.TV HD pass. We will accommodate people who bought 1-year or 2-year subscriptions of IGN Prime during IPL3, but not just any Prime members.
So, in short, buy the HD pass. =)
Wait, so those of us that have been IGN Prime Legends since the begging need to buy an HD pass? I'm on a 2 year sub. My next renewal is next March.
I've actually been an IGN/PlanetQuake member since 2001 =/ Where did that time go?
I'll be at the event, but I'd like to at least be able to catch the parts that I'm missing in HD on my phone. (provided 4G service is good enough on the Strip)
The person saying they'd split the room with me totally bailed/vanished at the last moment after I made the reservation, anyone needing accommodation and willing to split cost please PM me ASAP, thanks!
On April 02 2012 10:06 opterown wrote: anyone know when the GSTL and the invites are going over? apparently from MC's tweet, the teams are going directly there while those invited (MC, MKP, MMA, Nestea etc) are going later and need to deal with more jet lag? also, since both teams are sending their entire rosters lol, which are eligible for the open bracket? :D
Huh, really? That really sucks for Foxer and the rest of the people that are already qualified for IPL.
I hope all or almost all of the members of Prime and ST can enter the open bracket. I want to see Aphrodite play :D
On April 02 2012 10:06 opterown wrote: anyone know when the GSTL and the invites are going over? apparently from MC's tweet, the teams are going directly there while those invited (MC, MKP, MMA, Nestea etc) are going later and need to deal with more jet lag? also, since both teams are sending their entire rosters lol, which are eligible for the open bracket? :D
Huh, really? That really sucks for Foxer and the rest of the people that are already qualified for IPL.
I hope all or almost all of the members of Prime and ST can enter the open bracket. I want to see Aphrodite play :D
장민철 @sk__mc OMG.. korea teams Direct to lasvegas me and MKP and other ipl4 seed koreans not Direct.. OMG i'm so Jealousy korea teams i'm so hate jet lag
Here's MC's tweet
Jungwon Chae @WoWnStarcraft Flight to Vegas now see ya at Vegas GSTL Finals and IPL 4
Mr Chae and co are flying now apparently?
I really want to see Creator, BBBB, Byun, Maru, Squirtle, July and PartinG do well and make pool play!
Still can't get over how MC got into a group with his 2 biggest Terran rivals. From standing next to them and watching their games at MLG CBus I could tell that they really do not like eachother at all. MC was so pumped when he took that serious, taking highfives from anyone standing behind him.
On April 02 2012 10:06 opterown wrote: anyone know when the GSTL and the invites are going over? apparently from MC's tweet, the teams are going directly there while those invited (MC, MKP, MMA, Nestea etc) are going later and need to deal with more jet lag? also, since both teams are sending their entire rosters lol, which are eligible for the open bracket? :D
Huh, really? That really sucks for Foxer and the rest of the people that are already qualified for IPL.
I hope all or almost all of the members of Prime and ST can enter the open bracket. I want to see Aphrodite play :D
장민철 @sk__mc OMG.. korea teams Direct to lasvegas me and MKP and other ipl4 seed koreans not Direct.. OMG i'm so Jealousy korea teams i'm so hate jet lag
Its awesome that so many koreans attend this event, but i just hope there is at least one foreigner in the top 8 since it will hinder enjoyability for some otherwise.
We have decided to introduce a deadline for transferring a player pass. Anyone who has a player pass may transfer their pass to another person, but must e-mail iplevents (at) ign (dot) com with their name, ID, and the name and ID of the person they are transferring their pass to by midnight on Tuesday, April 3rd. We will not be able to transfer a player pass at the event.
Will the rest of the players on ST and Prime be playing in the open who aren't in that list and also going? heard they sending all their players on the roster
On April 03 2012 02:46 ydeer1993 wrote: Will the rest of the players on ST and Prime be playing in the open who aren't in that list and also going? heard they sending all their players on the roster
ST confirmed that all of their players are going, as for prime i dont know if they have announced anything.
On April 03 2012 02:46 ydeer1993 wrote: Will the rest of the players on ST and Prime be playing in the open who aren't in that list and also going? heard they sending all their players on the roster
ST confirmed that all of their players are going, as for prime i dont know if they have announced anything.
Going just for GSTL, or All going for the open bracket also?
On April 03 2012 02:46 ydeer1993 wrote: Will the rest of the players on ST and Prime be playing in the open who aren't in that list and also going? heard they sending all their players on the roster
ST confirmed that all of their players are going, as for prime i dont know if they have announced anything.
Eric Brinkley @snatcch we'll be supporting the rest of the PRIME players not covered by the IPL travel stipend so the whole team can attend IPL4
The agreement was that the two finalist teams can enter 7 people into the Open Bracket each. Anyone extra that they bring will not be playing in the Open Bracket, but will be available for their teams during the GSTL finals.
On April 03 2012 02:53 IGNProLeague wrote: The agreement was that the two finalist teams can enter 7 people into the Open Bracket each. Anyone extra that they bring will not be playing in the Open Bracket, but will be available for their teams during the GSTL finals.
On April 03 2012 02:53 IGNProLeague wrote: The agreement was that the two finalist teams can enter 7 people into the Open Bracket each. Anyone extra that they bring will not be playing in the Open Bracket, but will be available for their teams during the GSTL finals.
Are you seriously going to deny the extra Prime & ST players flying to vegas from playing in the open bracket?
Player passes sold out a month ago! Prime and StarTaleQ are bringing the extra players to enjoy themselves, show team solidarity, and to be available for the GSTL finals. GSL and all of its teams knew well in advance that each team would be allowed only seven players each in the Open Bracket. In the end, it is their choice to send all of their players rather than just the Open Bracket participants.
Are you seriously going to deny the extra Prime & ST players flying to vegas from playing in the open bracket?
Player passes sold out a month ago! Prime and StarTaleQ are bringing the extra players to enjoy themselves, show team solidarity, and to be available for the GSTL finals. GSL and all of its teams knew well in advance that each team would be allowed only seven players each in the Open Bracket. In the end, it is their choice to send all of their players rather than just the Open Bracket participants.[/QUOTE]
On April 03 2012 02:53 IGNProLeague wrote: The agreement was that the two finalist teams can enter 7 people into the Open Bracket each. Anyone extra that they bring will not be playing in the Open Bracket, but will be available for their teams during the GSTL finals.
Are you seriously going to deny the extra Prime & ST players flying to vegas from playing in the open bracket?
Player passes sold out a month ago! Prime and StarTaleQ are bringing the extra players to enjoy themselves, show team solidarity, and to be available for the GSTL finals. GSL and all of its teams knew well in advance that each team would be allowed only seven players each in the Open Bracket. In the end, it is their choice to send all of their players rather than just the Open Bracket participants.
You should help set up an exchange system where nobodies in the open bracket can exchange their spots for swag/autographs/photographs/privileges with players on the teams that want to compete.
On April 03 2012 02:53 IGNProLeague wrote: The agreement was that the two finalist teams can enter 7 people into the Open Bracket each. Anyone extra that they bring will not be playing in the Open Bracket, but will be available for their teams during the GSTL finals.
Are you seriously going to deny the extra Prime & ST players flying to vegas from playing in the open bracket?
Player passes sold out a month ago! Prime and StarTaleQ are bringing the extra players to enjoy themselves, show team solidarity, and to be available for the GSTL finals. GSL and all of its teams knew well in advance that each team would be allowed only seven players each in the Open Bracket. In the end, it is their choice to send all of their players rather than just the Open Bracket participants.
But it's possible for these extra Prime & ST players to play if some nice US players transfer their player passes to them, right?
Anyone who has a player pass may transfer their pass to another person, but must e-mail iplevents (at) ign (dot) com with their name, ID, and the name and ID of the person they are transferring their pass to by midnight on Tuesday, April 3rd. We will not be able to transfer a player pass at the event.
On April 03 2012 02:53 IGNProLeague wrote: The agreement was that the two finalist teams can enter 7 people into the Open Bracket each. Anyone extra that they bring will not be playing in the Open Bracket, but will be available for their teams during the GSTL finals.
Are you seriously going to deny the extra Prime & ST players flying to vegas from playing in the open bracket?
Player passes sold out a month ago! Prime and StarTaleQ are bringing the extra players to enjoy themselves, show team solidarity, and to be available for the GSTL finals. GSL and all of its teams knew well in advance that each team would be allowed only seven players each in the Open Bracket. In the end, it is their choice to send all of their players rather than just the Open Bracket participants.
But it's possible for these extra Prime & ST players to play if some nice US players transfer their player passes to them, right?
Anyone who has a player pass may transfer their pass to another person, but must e-mail iplevents (at) ign (dot) com with their name, ID, and the name and ID of the person they are transferring their pass to by midnight on Tuesday, April 3rd. We will not be able to transfer a player pass at the event.
On April 03 2012 03:05 SamPH wrote: I suspect there has been a major miscommunication and this is going to seriously blow up come the start of the open bracket and the cash strapped Korean teams/sponsors realise they've spent thousands upon thousands to send additional players to Vegas for no reason.
The teams know that they are only allowed 7 players each, they are the ones who submitted the players that are participating in the Open Bracket.
On April 03 2012 03:15 Kraznaya wrote: Any word on facilitating a system so that generous players might be put into contact with the two teams?
Yeah I think this needs to be done too. It's pretty much impossible for an open bracket player who wants to give koreans their open bracket spot in exchange for swag/perks etc to get in touch with them by the deadline without IGN's help.
We have e-mailed our manager contacts for StarTale and Prime and informed them about this thread and players possibly willing to give away or sell their player passes to their teams. It's up to them now to secure any transfers for their players.
On April 03 2012 03:32 IGNProLeague wrote: We have e-mailed our manager contacts for StarTale and Prime and informed them about this thread and players possibly willing to give away or sell their player passes to their teams. It's up to them now to secure any transfers for their players.
Ok, that's fair enough. Up to the koreans now to take the initiative if they want to.
On April 03 2012 03:32 IGNProLeague wrote: We have e-mailed our manager contacts for StarTale and Prime and informed them about this thread and players possibly willing to give away or sell their player passes to their teams. It's up to them now to secure any transfers for their players.
Cool stuff. I expect a PM shortly.
This tournament gets increasingly stacked as time wears on. o.o
On April 03 2012 03:05 SamPH wrote: I suspect there has been a major miscommunication and this is going to seriously blow up come the start of the open bracket and the cash strapped Korean teams/sponsors realise they've spent thousands upon thousands to send additional players to Vegas for no reason.
On April 03 2012 03:05 SamPH wrote: I suspect there has been a major miscommunication and this is going to seriously blow up come the start of the open bracket and the cash strapped Korean teams/sponsors realise they've spent thousands upon thousands to send additional players to Vegas for no reason.
I suspect you are talking out of your ass
He most definitely is considering that
The teams know that they are only allowed 7 players each, they are the ones who submitted the players that are participating in the Open Bracket.
For a second there I was upset that Startale didn't pick Bomber, but of course I remembered he was invited. >.< I'm really glad we will see July, Ace and Creator in particular... so much talent out of those 14 though... wow.
I really think there should be a bigger final bracket than 8 with these types of players in the tournament. :O
On April 03 2012 03:32 IGNProLeague wrote: We have e-mailed our manager contacts for StarTale and Prime and informed them about this thread and players possibly willing to give away or sell their player passes to their teams. It's up to them now to secure any transfers for their players.
I will be willing transfer my player pass for maybe some swag (I honestly have no clue what that word means). Please PM me.
On April 03 2012 09:07 IGNProLeague wrote: TLPD and Liquipedia both have him listed as Protoss!
And @opertown
I figured as such, because Husky isn't the most reputable source of Korean SC2 news.
Thanks IPL, sadly, won't be making it to 4, but if 5 is held in Vegas, I'll be there! :D I LIVE in the city, but I'm out of state for Spring Break. =( So sad, look for Las Vegas gaming clan Because we Can (BwC)! Hook 'em up!
On April 03 2012 03:32 IGNProLeague wrote: We have e-mailed our manager contacts for StarTale and Prime and informed them about this thread and players possibly willing to give away or sell their player passes to their teams. It's up to them now to secure any transfers for their players.
I will be willing transfer my player pass for maybe some swag (I honestly have no clue what that word means). Please PM me.
I feel like they could probably get all the passes they need if they just bring over some team shirts or jackets and sign them for people
On April 03 2012 03:32 IGNProLeague wrote: We have e-mailed our manager contacts for StarTale and Prime and informed them about this thread and players possibly willing to give away or sell their player passes to their teams. It's up to them now to secure any transfers for their players.
I will be willing transfer my player pass for maybe some swag (I honestly have no clue what that word means). Please PM me.
I feel like they could probably get all the passes they need if they just bring over some team shirts or jackets and sign them for people
FXO had like the coolest jackets tho. Why couldn't they win.
On April 03 2012 03:32 IGNProLeague wrote: We have e-mailed our manager contacts for StarTale and Prime and informed them about this thread and players possibly willing to give away or sell their player passes to their teams. It's up to them now to secure any transfers for their players.
I will be willing transfer my player pass for maybe some swag (I honestly have no clue what that word means). Please PM me.
I feel like they could probably get all the passes they need if they just bring over some team shirts or jackets and sign them for people
FXO had like the coolest jackets tho. Why couldn't they win.
On April 03 2012 03:32 IGNProLeague wrote: We have e-mailed our manager contacts for StarTale and Prime and informed them about this thread and players possibly willing to give away or sell their player passes to their teams. It's up to them now to secure any transfers for their players.
I will be willing transfer my player pass for maybe some swag (I honestly have no clue what that word means). Please PM me.
I feel like they could probably get all the passes they need if they just bring over some team shirts or jackets and sign them for people
FXO had like the coolest jackets tho. Why couldn't they win.
So Idra is invited because he won IPL1 almost a year ago? I like the idea of people comitting to the scene over several years, but this is kind of ridiculous. My bet is he will end 0-4 in his group an maybe not take a singe game of anyone. Imo he should just be realistic and drop down to the open bracket and give his spot to someone who deserves it more.
On April 03 2012 23:18 PalleRaa wrote: So Idra is invited because he won IPL1 almost a year ago? I like the idea of people comitting to the scene over several years, but this is kind of ridiculous. My bet is he will end 0-4 in his group an maybe not take a singe game of anyone. Imo he should just be realistic and drop down to the open bracket and give his spot to someone who deserves it more.
Then he'd be an idiot. No-one would give up a free shot at that prize money.
Cant wait for this weekend, hope the crowd makes some more noise than the one at mlg columbus, with that many tickets sold i can only expect greatness though!
On April 03 2012 23:18 PalleRaa wrote: So Idra is invited because he won IPL1 almost a year ago? I like the idea of people comitting to the scene over several years, but this is kind of ridiculous. My bet is he will end 0-4 in his group an maybe not take a singe game of anyone. Imo he should just be realistic and drop down to the open bracket and give his spot to someone who deserves it more.
It has a lot to do with the fact that Idra, White Ra and Stephano are three of the four (the other being Huk) biggest draws in foreign Starcraft in terms of viewership so IPL were I'm sure more than happy to find a reason to invite them.
I think the format in general for this event seemed fine at the time but in light of the ridiculously stacked open bracket they probably wish they had done it differently perhaps not realising quite how many Koreans would come over.
This tournament will surely be amazing but given the depth of the player pool I bet they wish they had gone for 8 groups of 5 instead of 4.
How is the event hall looking? I read on other sites that the chairs the Cosmo uses for events in the Chelsea are no better than plastic lawn furniture with steel bleacher seats.
Will these chairs be padded at least? Should I bring my padded bleacher cushions for this event?
Impressions for other events seem to be a bit lackluster.
So just FYI, I have a player pass to give to someone as I can no longer make it to Vegas. Any takers. The deadline to transfer tickets is tonight at midnight.
On April 04 2012 03:07 woody60707 wrote: So just FYI, I have a player pass to give to someone as I can no longer make it to Vegas. Any takers. The deadline to transfer tickets is tonight at midnight.
Try get in contact with IGN and see if they can negotiate passing it on to one of the Korean players who has travelled for the GSTL but wasn't able to sign up because of the limited numbers?
It's good to see that IPL 4 is looking like it will be a big success. IPL 3 was good, but it was sad to see an empty crowd and the open bracket only got like 60 players or so. However, it was their first big event so I could see everyone taking a wait and see approach. Plus the age restriction didn't help either.
Now with news of tickets being sold out. The open bracket being sold out. I hope to see a full crowd now, which they should be able to get.
On April 04 2012 03:07 woody60707 wrote: So just FYI, I have a player pass to give to someone as I can no longer make it to Vegas. Any takers. The deadline to transfer tickets is tonight at midnight.
Try get in contact with IGN and see if they can negotiate passing it on to one of the Korean players who has travelled for the GSTL but wasn't able to sign up because of the limited numbers?
I honestly wouldn't have a clue on who to talk to.
Just post in this thread IGN is constantly checking it. Let them know your intentions. I'm sure the community woul love for you to pass it onto one of the GSTL team members.
On April 03 2012 03:32 IGNProLeague wrote: We have e-mailed our manager contacts for StarTale and Prime and informed them about this thread and players possibly willing to give away or sell their player passes to their teams. It's up to them now to secure any transfers for their players.
On April 04 2012 08:42 Netsky wrote: Is Calm Before the Storm actually part of the map pool for IPL4? I don't see it in the Map Pool list in the OP. But they are talking about it on ITG?
If it is part of the map pool...very disappointed T_T ...It's an awful map.
Yeah, my impression was that it was just being used in the ipl teamleague. I hope to god it is not going to be used outside of the gstl this weekend :/
No offence to the other casters, but can we make sure dApollo is casting as many of the big matches as possible? Apart from himself and maybe DOA, none of the others are analytical like dApollo is which, in my eyes, is a very important aspect of casting.
Hmmm I think since Prime is sending 8 players over, 7 of them in OB and MKP in groups, all their players are actually alredy playing. So it's on STQ who needs spots :D
On April 03 2012 03:32 IGNProLeague wrote: We have e-mailed our manager contacts for StarTale and Prime and informed them about this thread and players possibly willing to give away or sell their player passes to their teams. It's up to them now to secure any transfers for their players.
Odd, I didn't think it would be this hard to give my player pass away. (Hint, still have my player pass to give away).
On April 03 2012 03:32 IGNProLeague wrote: We have e-mailed our manager contacts for StarTale and Prime and informed them about this thread and players possibly willing to give away or sell their player passes to their teams. It's up to them now to secure any transfers for their players.
Odd, I didn't think it would be this hard to give my player pass away. (Hint, still have my player pass to give away).
Get in touch with StarTale manager? James Banks maybe?
On April 03 2012 03:32 IGNProLeague wrote: We have e-mailed our manager contacts for StarTale and Prime and informed them about this thread and players possibly willing to give away or sell their player passes to their teams. It's up to them now to secure any transfers for their players.
Odd, I didn't think it would be this hard to give my player pass away. (Hint, still have my player pass to give away).
Get in touch with StarTale manager? James Banks maybe?
Just wanted to say that I'm really appreciative for the IPL guy that makes these threads and replies - it's rare to see such frequent responses to feedback and questions, and it makes me like IPL even more.
That aside... I'm so stoked. IPL4 is gonna be the only thing that gets me through class for the next two days.
This is by far the most stacked tournament I have the pleasure to work my schedule around, looking forward to the infinity good matches that await. Make it a good one IPL and I'm a fan for life.
Notable strong players in each section (ie players I think who can take that bracket) http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/IGN_ProLeague_Season_4/Open_Bracket 1: Leenock, Oz, PartinG, GanZ 2: Hero, JYP, Sound, Violet, Curious, July 3: Mvp, Squirtle, Byun, Creator, Heart, B4 (wow so many Prime members here) 4: Jjakji, Huk, Ryung, Taeja, Killer, Maru, Zenio
Holy shit the tournament is stacked, practically everyone is here. The best foreigners and the best koreans. I'm missing Naniwa and the MVP guys but otherwise...
It's gonna be a blast! I won't get any sleep but meh, priorities.
So many good players in all the groups. Stephano/WhiteRA fighting !
edit: derailing but i'm very curious, what has TB done wrong to the US that he can't get his visa ^_^ I thought UK ppl could go to the us fairly easily
On April 04 2012 22:39 Mondieu wrote: So many good players in all the groups. Stephano/WhiteRA fighting !
edit: derailing but i'm very curious, what has TB done wrong to the US that he can't get his visa ^_^ I thought UK ppl could go to the us fairly easily
Well for one it's not legal to work in the US under a visa waiver so one way or the other you need a visa to travel there for business purposes if you're getting paid by a US company. Secondly, as has been discussed previously, I cannot use the visa waiver program any more.
Friday is spread over 10 hours and has the WHOLE Open Bracket
Sunday is spread over 9 hours and has the WHOLE Championship Bracket
Saturday is spread over 6 hours.
Every single open bracket game (remember, ther's 11 codeS players in the Open bracket, arguably a much better battlefield than the actual groups) will overlap on stream with the groups on Friday.
And what I think it's even more odd is that they will also overlap both quarterfinals and semifinals from both Winners and Losers bracket on Sunday.
The only 3 games scheduled not to be overlapped with anything else are the 3 finals.
On April 04 2012 23:57 stichtom wrote: 10:00 PDT = 19:00 CET? Right?
atm is 10:47 PDT = 19:47 CEST My tip: find the city of that venue -> las vegas google: time [add city] -> time las vegas use math with your local time. pretty easy, no confusion for me
On April 05 2012 02:30 Zealot Orgy wrote: Friday is spread over 10 hours and has the WHOLE Open Bracket
Sunday is spread over 9 hours and has the WHOLE Championship Bracket
Saturday is spread over 6 hours.
Every single open bracket game (remember, ther's 11 codeS players in the Open bracket, arguably a much better battlefield than the actual groups) will overlap on stream with the groups on Friday.
And what I think it's even more odd is that they will also overlap both quarterfinals and semifinals from both Winners and Losers bracket on Sunday.
The only 3 games scheduled not to be overlapped with anything else are the 3 finals.
What is odd about that? thats how it should be imo, they cant show all games on one stream and by doing this you can choose yourself what game to focus on or have both stream side by side.
Since TB is gone, I hope they won't let HD and Pain User cast the finals. (since TB and Apollo suppose to cast the finals). I don't hate them but I don't prefer there casting. I would prefer Apollo + Doa (or another caster w/ apollo).
After reading the OP I can only say I'm really excited about this tournament IPL4 at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Official Home of the IPL. I think it IPL4 at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Official Home of the IPL will be great, and I'm really disappointed that I will be away, and won't be able to catch any of the action there at IPL4 at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Official Home of the IPL live. Hopefully I can watch some VODs from there IPL4 at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Official Home of the IPL later.
Just wish they'd stop shoving this crap down my throat. I'm smarter than a doorknob. I can read. Once will do.
On April 05 2012 03:58 Nighthawks28 wrote: Since TB is gone, I hope they won't let HD and Pain User cast the finals. (since TB and Apollo suppose to cast the finals). I don't hate them but I don't prefer there casting. I would prefer Apollo + Doa (or another caster w/ apollo).
No issues, if that happens, I'm simply going to watch the Korean cast.
Alright, so far this looks like its going to be one of best tournaments in history of SC2. If they have luck to avoid technical problems, its gonna be awesome.
Im from Europe and stream will start at 19:00 here and last until 4-5am every day. So I'll definitely need to watch until 1-2am and catch up rest from VODs next morning...
I bought 5$ HD stream pass, and Im curious are we gonna have VODs soon, when 1 day is over, so we can see what we missed until next day start... Or VODs are gonna be available few days after event. Fast VODs would be awesome !!
Thanks for answer in advance. GL to all, players, casters and organiser. I wish to people who are going to have great time. And its a shame that TB wont make it there to cast, he and dApollo are awesome duo.
I fly out in 6 hours! Can you please respond to some of the above comments about seating and what you can bring in, or this one:
1.) What can you bring in? Coolers, drinks, food, etc., or do I need to sneak in a flask =) 2.) Seating? I'm guessing you don't want people bringing folding chairs...but I'm not dropping this much money on a vegas trip to re-live MLG Dalles. I thought it was going to be auditorium style seating, but the pic of the open floor has me concerned.
Sorry for the late ruling, but due to the amount of people that will be attending and the concern for available viewing space, we are NOT allowing fold-up chairs, coolers, or other large items.
Also, we have gone with the decision to remove our 1080p / 30 fps option in favor of 720p / 60 fps. Throughout our testing this week we have discovered that it will be too risky to go forward with 1080p for this event. On the bright side, with 720p / 60 fps, it means that every resolution under 720p will also be at 60 fps, whereas if we had 1080p / 30 fps, all other resolutions would only be available at 30 fps. We hope that you understand, but if not, we will offer refunds to those who have purchased HD subscriptions for this month. Send your TwitchTV username to iplsubscription (at) gmail (dot) com if you will require a refund.
Thank you for your understanding! We are all working very hard here in Las Vegas to bring you an amazing, unforgettable event. =)
for any old school bw guys, ilnp is registered for the open bracket and will be playing zvp (as mockturtle) against sase. im not exactly sure how good he is at the moment, im sure not at the level he was at peak like 7 years ago. still, when i talked to him he seemed pretty excited about it. always cool to see the old guard participate.
On April 06 2012 03:45 IGNProLeague wrote: Sorry for the late ruling, but due to the amount of people that will be attending and the concern for available viewing space, we are NOT allowing fold-up chairs, coolers, or other large items.
Also, we have gone with the decision to remove our 1080p / 30 fps option in favor of 720p / 60 fps. Throughout our testing this week we have discovered that it will be too risky to go forward with 1080p for this event. On the bright side, with 720p / 60 fps, it means that every resolution under 720p will also be at 60 fps, whereas if we had 1080p / 30 fps, all other resolutions would only be available at 30 fps. We hope that you understand, but if not, we will offer refunds to those who have purchased HD subscriptions for this month. Send your TwitchTV username to iplsubscription (at) gmail (dot) com if you will require a refund.
Thank you for your understanding! We are all working very hard here in Las Vegas to bring you an amazing, unforgettable event. =)
On April 06 2012 03:45 IGNProLeague wrote: Sorry for the late ruling, but due to the amount of people that will be attending and the concern for available viewing space, we are NOT allowing fold-up chairs, coolers, or other large items.
Also, we have gone with the decision to remove our 1080p / 30 fps option in favor of 720p / 60 fps. Throughout our testing this week we have discovered that it will be too risky to go forward with 1080p for this event. On the bright side, with 720p / 60 fps, it means that every resolution under 720p will also be at 60 fps, whereas if we had 1080p / 30 fps, all other resolutions would only be available at 30 fps. We hope that you understand, but if not, we will offer refunds to those who have purchased HD subscriptions for this month. Send your TwitchTV username to iplsubscription (at) gmail (dot) com if you will require a refund.
Thank you for your understanding! We are all working very hard here in Las Vegas to bring you an amazing, unforgettable event. =)
Is there a lot of difference between 720/60fps and 1080/30fps? Anyway no problem for me
There have been more tickets sold than actual chairs placed in the main stage area. If seating and crowding become issues, there are some options available to us for more viewing areas or more seats. We won't know for sure what will be necessary until the crowd actually shows up! =)
On April 06 2012 04:10 IGNProLeague wrote: There have been more tickets sold than actual chairs placed in the main stage area. If seating and crowding become issues, there are some options available to us for more viewing areas or more seats. We won't know for sure what will be necessary until the crowd actually shows up! =)
Thanks for the response!
We're just a bit nervous since we got burned pretty bad at MLG Anaheim, where there were only a couple hundred seats for a few thousand people. I'm sure you guys run a better tournament than them, I just hope you understand our concern. Thanks again!
When are the computers going to be available for practice? I mean, I'm going to lose R1 anyways, but I'd still like to get some practice first to give him my best showing.
Also, will there be a computer assignment and/or timetable posted?
On April 06 2012 04:18 Audemed wrote: When are the computers going to be available for practice? I mean, I'm going to lose R1 anyways, but I'd still like to get some practice first to give him my best showing.
Also, will there be a computer assignment and/or timetable posted?
We do have some plans for a rebroadcast, but specifics are still not finalized. As for the computer assignment/timetable question, there will be a monitor in the open qualifier room with all of the information available to players.
How many ticjets will. Be available to buy at tje event. My friend doesn't get off of worm til. 5 so I don't want to have him come with me only to find out he can't get in.
On April 06 2012 05:49 mistax wrote: How many ticjets will. Be available to buy at tje event. My friend doesn't get off of worm til. 5 so I don't want to have him come with me only to find out he can't get in.
On April 06 2012 03:51 chobopeon wrote: for any old school bw guys, ilnp is registered for the open bracket and will be playing zvp (as mockturtle) against sase. im not exactly sure how good he is at the moment, im sure not at the level he was at peak like 7 years ago. still, when i talked to him he seemed pretty excited about it. always cool to see the old guard participate.
On April 05 2012 23:59 DBrave wrote: Alright, so far this looks like its going to be one of best tournaments in history of SC2. If they have luck to avoid technical problems, its gonna be awesome.
Im from Europe and stream will start at 19:00 here and last until 4-5am every day. So I'll definitely need to watch until 1-2am and catch up rest from VODs next morning...
I bought 5$ HD stream pass, and Im curious are we gonna have VODs soon, when 1 day is over, so we can see what we missed until next day start... Or VODs are gonna be available few days after event. Fast VODs would be awesome !!
Thanks for answer in advance. GL to all, players, casters and organiser. I wish to people who are going to have great time. And its a shame that TB wont make it there to cast, he and dApollo are awesome duo.
Im sorry but I need to ask again, since I got no answer.
Are VODs gonna be up after each day, so we can catch up what wee missed until next day broadcast start ? We in Europe cant stay 3 night in a row until 4-5am, so option to see VODs next morning would be awesome
On April 05 2012 23:59 DBrave wrote: Alright, so far this looks like its going to be one of best tournaments in history of SC2. If they have luck to avoid technical problems, its gonna be awesome.
Im from Europe and stream will start at 19:00 here and last until 4-5am every day. So I'll definitely need to watch until 1-2am and catch up rest from VODs next morning...
I bought 5$ HD stream pass, and Im curious are we gonna have VODs soon, when 1 day is over, so we can see what we missed until next day start... Or VODs are gonna be available few days after event. Fast VODs would be awesome !!
Thanks for answer in advance. GL to all, players, casters and organiser. I wish to people who are going to have great time. And its a shame that TB wont make it there to cast, he and dApollo are awesome duo.
Im sorry but I need to ask again, since I got no answer.
Are VODs gonna be up after each day, so we can catch up what wee missed until next day broadcast start ? We in Europe cant stay 3 night in a row until 4-5am, so option to see VODs next morning would be awesome
the usual way they do it is by having the twitch vods uploaded right after a broadcast and youtube vods a few days after. i would presume the same aplies for ipl4
On April 06 2012 04:10 IGNProLeague wrote: There have been more tickets sold than actual chairs placed in the main stage area. If seating and crowding become issues, there are some options available to us for more viewing areas or more seats. We won't know for sure what will be necessary until the crowd actually shows up! =)
I got sick and can't make it to vegas this weekend anymore so I have an extra ticket. I tried emailing iplevents about it but apparently there are no refunds? Seems like someone else could put it to good use. I was told I could transfer it to someone else so that may be an option if a refund isn't!
Everything looks great about this tournament except the casting lineup is a bit weak. Day9, Artosis, Tasteless, Bitter, Rotterdam, Totalbiscuit, all missing.
Did they try and get Husky in there? He'd be a decent TotalBiscuit sub for the play-by-play energetic caster. I bet he'd be good with Apollo.
Have subbed for this! IPL really deserves the community's support. Cannot wait, keeping away from spoilering everything while I watch the VODs may be tough though .
It's amazing to see how the ipl came from a not very known tournament to one of the most hyped tournaments of the year. Everything thanks to the great production team and good decisions from the leaders.
On April 06 2012 18:01 Asha` wrote: Thanks for the schedule. Bomber games not till 3am TT
I wonder when IPL will make their day 1 thread, at least I presume they plan to do one? >_>
Your welcome
Well they made their own calendar event (I actually had mine ready since a few weeks ago, but a question of how the top-8 from the open bracket would be seeded into day 2's group play kept me from putting it up), so im guessing they are making their own.. The user submitted ones are usually better though, as results are updated etc. - I won't expect any IPL staff has the time to sit and edit a thread.. Maybe you should do one?
On April 06 2012 18:01 Asha` wrote: Thanks for the schedule. Bomber games not till 3am TT
I wonder when IPL will make their day 1 thread, at least I presume they plan to do one? >_>
Your welcome
Well they made their own calendar event (I actually had mine ready since a few weeks ago, but a question of how the top-8 from the open bracket would be seeded into day 2's group play kept me from putting it up), so im guessing they are making their own.. The user submitted ones are usually better though, as results are updated etc. - I won't expect any IPL staff has the time to sit and edit a thread.. Maybe you should do one?
I would, but I won't be able to stay up for all the games anyway which would defeat the point haha =p
On April 06 2012 18:01 Asha` wrote: Thanks for the schedule. Bomber games not till 3am TT
I wonder when IPL will make their day 1 thread, at least I presume they plan to do one? >_>
Your welcome
Well they made their own calendar event (I actually had mine ready since a few weeks ago, but a question of how the top-8 from the open bracket would be seeded into day 2's group play kept me from putting it up), so im guessing they are making their own.. The user submitted ones are usually better though, as results are updated etc. - I won't expect any IPL staff has the time to sit and edit a thread.. Maybe you should do one?
I would, but I won't be able to stay up for all the games anyway which would defeat the point haha =p
Yeah, I know what you mean.. Same for me really, its quite the commitment to make for someone not in the local timezone T.T
Hello Guys, I can't pay with PayPal. Theres always the Error that the Payment cannot be done at the moment, directly after I logged in. I already tried it with 2 PayPal Accounts. In don't have a Creditcard, so how can I pay? :/
I really miss the early international SC2 tournaments that weren't filled to bursting with koreans. They win pretty much all the tournaments, and apart from MC they add zero color (which is half the deal for a sports imo).
It's like putting FC Barcelona into every single football league around. Sure they're better, but it's not fun to watch them rape everyone, everywhere.
I made a quick sample OP if anyone feels like making a LR. I *should* be able to LR if noone else can, might be away for an hour or two, but am happy to PM someone my password for them to update in the meantime
If a thread isn't up in a few hours, I'll post this. Any comment/feedback?
(Vote): aLive vs. NesTea (Vote): TAiLS vs. NesTea (Vote): TAiLS vs. aLive (Vote): Stephano vs. White-Ra (Vote): White-Ra vs. MarineKing (Vote): MarineKing vs. Stephano (Vote): PuMa vs. Polt (Vote): PuMa vs. MC (Vote): Polt vs. MC (Vote): IdrA vs. Bomber (Vote): MMA vs. IdrA (Vote): Bomber vs. MMA
On April 06 2012 18:59 opterown wrote: I made a quick sample OP if anyone feels like making a LR. I *should* be able to LR if noone else can, might be away for an hour or two, but am happy to PM someone my password for them to update in the meantime
If a thread isn't up in a few hours, I'll post this. Any comment/feedback?
(Vote): aLive vs. NesTea (Vote): TAiLS vs. NesTea (Vote): TAiLS vs. aLive (Vote): Stephano vs. White-Ra (Vote): White-Ra vs. MarineKing (Vote): MarineKing vs. Stephano (Vote): PuMa vs. Polt (Vote): PuMa vs. MC (Vote): Polt vs. MC (Vote): IdrA vs. Bomber (Vote): MMA vs. IdrA (Vote): Bomber vs. MMA
On April 06 2012 18:59 opterown wrote: I made a quick sample OP if anyone feels like making a LR. I *should* be able to LR if noone else can, might be away for an hour or two, but am happy to PM someone my password for them to update in the meantime
If a thread isn't up in a few hours, I'll post this. Any comment/feedback?
(Vote): aLive vs. NesTea (Vote): TAiLS vs. NesTea (Vote): TAiLS vs. aLive (Vote): Stephano vs. White-Ra (Vote): White-Ra vs. MarineKing (Vote): MarineKing vs. Stephano (Vote): PuMa vs. Polt (Vote): PuMa vs. MC (Vote): Polt vs. MC (Vote): IdrA vs. Bomber (Vote): MMA vs. IdrA (Vote): Bomber vs. MMA
Looks great, I'd suggest posting it up and if IPL do want to maintain their own thread they can do so and a mod can close yours (you've already done the hard work either way haha), otherwise let's get this hype ball rolling =D
Hi German fans, they responded in the HD stream information thread in sc2 general since that was a more specific topic.
On April 06 2012 05:23 IGNProLeague wrote: Paypal in Germany is the only method that seems to not work at all. Unfortunately, this is a known issue and there is no solution at the moment other than using a credit card or perhaps having a friend buy it for you, and you just give them cash. =P
In the same thread you can find lots of people helping each other out by buying the pass for people who can't and having the cash paid to them instead. Pretty sure you can find someone who'll help you work around the unfortunate issue in there =)
On April 07 2012 02:17 Holophonist wrote: Hmmmm wtf. anybody having problems getting the stream to load? I'm trying to go here: http://www.ign.com/ipl or here: http://www.ign.com/ipl/tv and neither one loads....
On April 07 2012 02:17 Holophonist wrote: Hmmmm wtf. anybody having problems getting the stream to load? I'm trying to go here: http://www.ign.com/ipl or here: http://www.ign.com/ipl/tv and neither one loads....
On April 06 2012 04:10 IGNProLeague wrote: There have been more tickets sold than actual chairs placed in the main stage area. If seating and crowding become issues, there are some options available to us for more viewing areas or more seats. We won't know for sure what will be necessary until the crowd actually shows up! =)
I got sick and can't make it to vegas this weekend anymore so I have an extra ticket. I tried emailing iplevents about it but apparently there are no refunds? Seems like someone else could put it to good use. I was told I could transfer it to someone else so that may be an option if a refund isn't!
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