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The time has come for the qualifying matches of the IGN Pro Team League!
When: Tuesday, Sep 04 11:00pm GMT (GMT+00:00) (we will also rebroadcast repeatedly afterwards!)
Format
This single-elimination tournament features 26 teams from around the world and is an All-Kill team format. This match is being played for Ro8. The first team to defeat everyone on the opposing team's roster (5 wins, or a best of 9), will move on to the Contender Division, while the loser will be eliminated. Keep in mind that the top 4 teams of this bracket will graduate into the IPTL Contender Division next season!
![[image loading]](http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft/images2/a/a5/RootGaming_Logo_Transparent.png) ROOT GamingCatZ Drewbie Fayth Fitzyhere KiWiKaKi ToD MajOr MaSa puCK RotterdaM SLush TT1 ViBE ![[image loading]](http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft/images2/6/69/LighT.png) LighTBinski Caliber LefNaij KawaiiRice KnighT RockEr SeoHyeon Sson StarDust Stalife Heavens
The First Game of the IPTL Amateur Division is on Tuesday, Sep 04 11:00pm GMT (GMT+00:00) (we will also rebroadcast repeatedly afterwards!)
Poll: Who Will Win?!ROOT Gaming (26) 68% LighT (12) 32% 38 total votes Your vote: Who Will Win?! (Vote): LighT
(Vote): ROOT Gaming
Results!+ Show Spoiler [ROOT vs LighT Results] +Slush < Daybreak > SSon
Slush < Entombed Valley > Kawaii
Slush < Metropolis > Caliber
Slush < Antiga Shipyard > SeoHyun
MaSa < Whirlwind > SeoHyun
MaSa < Atlantis Spaceship > binski
ROOT wins 5-1! They move on to the Contender Division, and LighT has been eliminated!
Map List
IPLMap Khaydaria
IPLMap Atlantis Spaceship
IPLMap Antiga Shipyard
IPLMap Daybreak
IPLMap Whirlwind
IPLMap Cloud Kingdom
IPLMap Metropolis
IPLMap Ohana
IPLMap Entombed Valley
The first map will be on a set rotation, and then it is loser's pick.
Casters
Today's games will be commentated by Kevin Knocke and Mirhi!
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Should be fun, too bad light no longer has Golden
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United Kingdom50293 Posts
I think root has the slight edge with major, tod, puck, masa and vibe and without zergs to make tod insta tilt and get sniped that goes in root's favour but light certainly has a good shot with binksi, kawaii, SeoHyeon and stalife.
But let's go with OMFG ELEPHANT and say sson all kills lolololol.
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Best of luck LighT. Get 'em fellas.
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I wanna see rotterdam play since he joined a team just for the specific reason of playing for them in a team league. Lets hope he gets to play.
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This might be very interesting tho!! gl to both teams since both of them have good players!
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I hope to see a good amount of Stardustu ^^
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major + tod imo push this in favor of root on paper. now that i think about it though, i havent seen most of the guys from both teams playing in a while, so i have no idea
caliber is more solid than people give him credit for, and kawaii could win his match. add in light's dark horse unknown koreans and they could win
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I can see ROOT winning this, but only just. It will be close.
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Woh shit! This is a good matchup. I'll give root the edge here with Vibe, Major or Tod closing it out.
Xeris runs team Light correct?
Edit: Ouch, Gosu vs FXO Europe is happening earlier in the bracket than most would have liked. But that's the way she goes. Sometimes she goes sometimes she doesn't this time that's the way she goes.
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This should be a real battle, but with Sson and SeoHyeon, I'm picking LighT. Calibre, binski, Kawaii, Heavens, and JF is a fine line as well that could probably take on MajOr, ToD, ViBE anyway.
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On September 05 2012 06:58 tree.hugger wrote:
This should be a real battle, but with Sson and SeoHyeon, I'm picking LighT. Calibre, binski, Kawaii, Heavens, and JF is a fine line as well that could probably take on MajOr, ToD, ViBE anyway.
OH MY GOD I GET IT! THAT'S THE LORAX. HE SPEAKS FOR THE TREES.
Sorry. Been on these forums for a while and my brain just exploded.
On topic though, you serious tree-hugger? I mean sure, generally I agree that random korean X is better than famous American Y... but the American champion, ToD, and Major? Those are no slouches.
Then again, I know nothing about Sson and SeoHyeon. Just how good are they?
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I want to see MaSa in action in this team league. He was the one who stomped pretty much all of ROOT in the Battle Royales and I believe he'll be in the next NASL as well. He's gotta be really good and is honestly the only one I don't particularly know too well.
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On September 05 2012 07:04 TheDougler wrote:Show nested quote +On September 05 2012 06:58 tree.hugger wrote:
This should be a real battle, but with Sson and SeoHyeon, I'm picking LighT. Calibre, binski, Kawaii, Heavens, and JF is a fine line as well that could probably take on MajOr, ToD, ViBE anyway. Then again, I know nothing about Sson and SeoHyeon. Just how good are they?
SeoHyeon beat thorzain in ESEA. Make of it what you will.
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I saw the first matches.
Check them out, they will blow your fucking mind. I swear to God.
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I wanna see KnighT in action again. That would be so sick go Til!
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I think it'll be a close match. Voted for heart but I really hope Light wins this (Can't root4root).
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On September 05 2012 07:24 Torte de Lini wrote:
I saw the first matches.
Check them out, they will blow your fucking mind. I swear to God.
Uhhh, now I really want to watch, but I have sooooo much homework........ 
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i cant see light winiing this
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On September 05 2012 07:36 Walnuts wrote:Show nested quote +On September 05 2012 07:24 Torte de Lini wrote:
I saw the first matches.
Check them out, they will blow your fucking mind. I swear to God. Uhhh, now I really want to watch, but I have sooooo much homework........
You need to, it was pretty damn epic.
It's only for a small bit of time.
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your Country52797 Posts
On September 05 2012 07:47 Torte de Lini wrote:Show nested quote +On September 05 2012 07:36 Walnuts wrote:On September 05 2012 07:24 Torte de Lini wrote:
I saw the first matches.
Check them out, they will blow your fucking mind. I swear to God. Uhhh, now I really want to watch, but I have sooooo much homework........ You need to, it was pretty damn epic. It's only for a small bit of time.
Suddenly I have the urge to ignore my homework for this.
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On September 05 2012 07:52 TehTemplar wrote:Show nested quote +On September 05 2012 07:47 Torte de Lini wrote:On September 05 2012 07:36 Walnuts wrote:On September 05 2012 07:24 Torte de Lini wrote:
I saw the first matches.
Check them out, they will blow your fucking mind. I swear to God. Uhhh, now I really want to watch, but I have sooooo much homework........ You need to, it was pretty damn epic. It's only for a small bit of time. Suddenly I have the urge to ignore my homework for this.
It's (probably) your first day back at school bud, homework can wait. You should be fraternizing with some co-eds or watching starcraft this afternoon.
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your Country52797 Posts
On September 05 2012 07:54 TheDougler wrote:Show nested quote +On September 05 2012 07:52 TehTemplar wrote:On September 05 2012 07:47 Torte de Lini wrote:On September 05 2012 07:36 Walnuts wrote:On September 05 2012 07:24 Torte de Lini wrote:
I saw the first matches.
Check them out, they will blow your fucking mind. I swear to God. Uhhh, now I really want to watch, but I have sooooo much homework........ You need to, it was pretty damn epic. It's only for a small bit of time. Suddenly I have the urge to ignore my homework for this. It's (probably) your first day back at school bud, homework can wait. You should be fraternizing with some co-eds or watching starcraft this afternoon.
Actually I'm 2 weeks into school. (High school  )
Still...
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It's Iefnaij not Lefnaij o.o reverse of Jian Fei
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On September 05 2012 07:56 TehTemplar wrote:Show nested quote +On September 05 2012 07:54 TheDougler wrote:On September 05 2012 07:52 TehTemplar wrote:On September 05 2012 07:47 Torte de Lini wrote:On September 05 2012 07:36 Walnuts wrote:On September 05 2012 07:24 Torte de Lini wrote:
I saw the first matches.
Check them out, they will blow your fucking mind. I swear to God. Uhhh, now I really want to watch, but I have sooooo much homework........ You need to, it was pretty damn epic. It's only for a small bit of time. Suddenly I have the urge to ignore my homework for this. It's (probably) your first day back at school bud, homework can wait. You should be fraternizing with some co-eds or watching starcraft this afternoon. Actually I'm 2 weeks into school. (High school ) Still...
Good gravy American highschool is rough. Starting in mid-August!?
But indeed, highschool is over rated do well enough to get into the college/university you're going for and you'll be fine. In the meantime? MOAR STARCRAFT.
I jest of course. Plus it's not like this match in the ametuer bracket is gonna be particularly important in the grand scheme of things.
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United Kingdom50293 Posts
On September 05 2012 08:13 TheDougler wrote:Show nested quote +On September 05 2012 07:56 TehTemplar wrote:On September 05 2012 07:54 TheDougler wrote:On September 05 2012 07:52 TehTemplar wrote:On September 05 2012 07:47 Torte de Lini wrote:On September 05 2012 07:36 Walnuts wrote:On September 05 2012 07:24 Torte de Lini wrote:
I saw the first matches.
Check them out, they will blow your fucking mind. I swear to God. Uhhh, now I really want to watch, but I have sooooo much homework........ You need to, it was pretty damn epic. It's only for a small bit of time. Suddenly I have the urge to ignore my homework for this. It's (probably) your first day back at school bud, homework can wait. You should be fraternizing with some co-eds or watching starcraft this afternoon. Actually I'm 2 weeks into school. (High school ) Still... Good gravy American highschool is rough. Starting in mid-August!? But indeed, highschool is over rated do well enough to get into the college/university you're going for and you'll be fine. In the meantime? MOAR STARCRAFT. I jest of course. Plus it's not like this match in the ametuer bracket is gonna be particularly important in the grand scheme of things.
Who needs school when you got ESPORTS!?
It even has some good old high school style drama with root today.
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Anyone else not getting sound on stream?
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On September 05 2012 08:16 DinosaurJones wrote:
Anyone else not getting sound on stream?
I wasn't either, but now I'm getting no stream at all
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Hi guys, Joshy here. I called in to let them know there was no sound and they decided to restart from the beginning of Game 1. =) Check it here: http://www.twitch.tv/ignproleague
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I love players from both <3. But i'm rooting for LighT, cuz dem my homies.
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On September 05 2012 08:21 IGNProLeague wrote:Hi guys, Joshy here. I called in to let them know there was no sound and they decided to restart from the beginning of Game 1. =) Check it here: http://www.twitch.tv/ignproleague
Thanks Joshy!
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what a weird game one. the restart of stream was good for me able to see it all now
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Jesus Slush, how on earth did you clump that badly?
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And PvZ continues to be entirely hinged on vortexes That game shifted twice - both times entirely due to vortexes, and both times it wasn't very fun to watch.
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Sson has a ton of holes in his play. It seems he's not used to having to constantly be looking at his army yet, really confusing play from him with some bad army control.
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On September 05 2012 08:49 Swords wrote:
And PvZ continues to be entirely hinged on vortexes That game shifted twice - both times entirely due to vortexes, and both times it wasn't very fun to watch.
Yeah, at least we'll say goodbye to MS cloak and hello to Tempest. We'll get a more normal late PvZ.
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Sson making some ebarassing mistakes
he had this game won...
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On September 05 2012 09:02 StarscreamG1 wrote:Show nested quote +On September 05 2012 08:49 Swords wrote:
And PvZ continues to be entirely hinged on vortexes That game shifted twice - both times entirely due to vortexes, and both times it wasn't very fun to watch. Yeah, at least we'll say goodbye to MS cloak and hello to Tempest. We'll get a more normal late PvZ.
True, and I think if Sson were more experienced he might've gone for a carrier transition, which lately has been the answer in crazy late-late PvZ.
And while I'm excited to try Tempests out, I'll miss carriers a lot.
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dosnt slush have 3bases? one on the left, one close to hes main and the top right? did they really miss the sneaky top base?
good play by slush anyway
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I miss the DoA and Kevin casting duo
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On September 05 2012 09:06 Swords wrote:Show nested quote +On September 05 2012 09:02 StarscreamG1 wrote:On September 05 2012 08:49 Swords wrote:
And PvZ continues to be entirely hinged on vortexes That game shifted twice - both times entirely due to vortexes, and both times it wasn't very fun to watch. Yeah, at least we'll say goodbye to MS cloak and hello to Tempest. We'll get a more normal late PvZ. True, and I think if Sson were more experienced he might've gone for a carrier transition, which lately has been the answer in crazy late-late PvZ. And while I'm excited to try Tempests out, I'll miss carriers a lot.
I'll not miss these carriers. You cant micro with the attack-move, have low armour and the intereceptors die faster. The tempest is a better and stronger unit for SC2. Although to me SC1 Carriers is the best rts unit ever.
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OP has no results... someone post them please?
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On September 05 2012 09:27 StarscreamG1 wrote:Show nested quote +On September 05 2012 09:06 Swords wrote:On September 05 2012 09:02 StarscreamG1 wrote:On September 05 2012 08:49 Swords wrote:
And PvZ continues to be entirely hinged on vortexes That game shifted twice - both times entirely due to vortexes, and both times it wasn't very fun to watch. Yeah, at least we'll say goodbye to MS cloak and hello to Tempest. We'll get a more normal late PvZ. True, and I think if Sson were more experienced he might've gone for a carrier transition, which lately has been the answer in crazy late-late PvZ. And while I'm excited to try Tempests out, I'll miss carriers a lot. I'll not miss these carriers. You cant micro with the attack-move, have low armour and the intereceptors die faster. The tempest is a better and stronger unit for SC2. Although to me SC1 Carriers is the best rts unit ever.
Yeah, probably still nostalgia for me too. Although I really wish they'd made an effort to change the unit instead of scrapping it entirely. I guess I'll save that for the "Save the Carrier" thread though.
Meanwhile, I wonder if Slush can complete the longest all-kill in history.
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On September 05 2012 09:31 Swords wrote:Show nested quote +On September 05 2012 09:27 StarscreamG1 wrote:On September 05 2012 09:06 Swords wrote:On September 05 2012 09:02 StarscreamG1 wrote:On September 05 2012 08:49 Swords wrote:
And PvZ continues to be entirely hinged on vortexes That game shifted twice - both times entirely due to vortexes, and both times it wasn't very fun to watch. Yeah, at least we'll say goodbye to MS cloak and hello to Tempest. We'll get a more normal late PvZ. True, and I think if Sson were more experienced he might've gone for a carrier transition, which lately has been the answer in crazy late-late PvZ. And while I'm excited to try Tempests out, I'll miss carriers a lot. I'll not miss these carriers. You cant micro with the attack-move, have low armour and the intereceptors die faster. The tempest is a better and stronger unit for SC2. Although to me SC1 Carriers is the best rts unit ever. Yeah, probably still nostalgia for me too. Although I really wish they'd made an effort to change the unit instead of scrapping it entirely. I guess I'll save that for the "Save the Carrier" thread though. Meanwhile, I wonder if Slush can complete the longest all-kill in history.
Yep, back on topic 
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Slush really likes his long macro games and Ultralisks.
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On September 05 2012 09:28 DarkPlasmaBall wrote:
OP has no results... someone post them please?
Slush > Sson @ daybreak
Slush > Kawaii @ entombed
Slush > Caliber @ metropolis
Slush < SeoHyun @ antiga
Masa vs SeoHyun @ whirlwind now
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I seriously think that one game from Slush is as long as some series.
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Slush has pretty nice endurance
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ROOT practising their all-kills?
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On September 05 2012 09:48 rsvp wrote:Show nested quote +On September 05 2012 09:28 DarkPlasmaBall wrote:
OP has no results... someone post them please? Slush > Sson @ daybreak Slush > Kawaii @ entombed Slush vs Caliber now @ metropolis
Thank you  Glad to see that Slush is tearing it up ^^
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Best PvZ series I've seen in a long long time for game 1. Slush taking names today.
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Looks like Slush finally falls, but great effort by him.
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On September 05 2012 10:07 Torte de Lini wrote:
Awesome games or what?
Slush fan? :D
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Great TvT by Masa. He dominated his opponent that game, even with the scouted cloak banshees.
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Sweet nice job Masa love to see ROOT doing good. That Banshee did more damage then I thought it was going to do.
up 4-1 man hell yes.
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Yay Masa and yay Root. Congrats!
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5-1 win for root slush and masa tearing it up.
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GG Masa. Don't forget Masa qualified for NASL this season.
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Masa closing it out with a entertaining TvT. Feel a bit sad for light they where so close in alot of those games
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So is ROOT going to be in the upcoming Contender division or do they wait a season before moving up?
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Good job masa. I quite enjoyed that last game to. I thought he was in trouble when his proxy got scouted and when he got hit by that doom drop, but he just kept on going nice work.
Let's hope Masa and ROOT go even further.
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On September 05 2012 10:48 Megiddosc wrote:
So is ROOT going to be in the upcoming Contender division or do they wait a season before moving up?
I believe its the next one coming up not this one that they join
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MaSa is incredibly underrated, and SeoHyeon is incredibly good.
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ROOT won't even need to try hard, this is an easy game for them to win. Vibe alone could probably win this.
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On September 05 2012 13:57 GhandiEAGLE wrote:
ROOT won't even need to try hard, this is an easy game for them to win. Vibe alone could probably win this.
at around 2k posts you learn to read threads you post in. O_O
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On September 05 2012 14:08 iNcontroL wrote:Show nested quote +On September 05 2012 13:57 GhandiEAGLE wrote:
ROOT won't even need to try hard, this is an easy game for them to win. Vibe alone could probably win this. at around 2k posts you learn to read threads you post in. O_O
He probably knows. Its just that retroactive predictions are so much easier
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