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2nd Ignition Starcraft Open [Chicago]

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Silvare
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
261 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-03-28 06:13:08
March 07 2013 23:24 GMT
#1
Pictures from the tournament!
Bonus: Grand Finals Game 3 Replay (URHypeR vs. Everize ZvT)


Ignite Gaming Lounge is thrilled to again host the Ignition Starcraft Open, a HotS tournament held in-house on Sunday, March 24th!

The prize pool will feature the glory of being the very first Heart of the Swarm champion in Chicago, not to mention $1000+ in swag, including SteelSeries pro-gaming peripherals and more! There are only 32 spots, so register now before they're gone!

Casual players/spectators are welcome to attend - as always, there will be plenty of giveaways and raffles. You may rent a non-tournament PC at Ignite's normal rates, or just stick around to meet and greet the Starcraft community!

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1st place: URHypeR
$250 cash
SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset

2nd place: Everize
$175 cash
SteelSeries Siberia Neckband

3rd place: Crilmon
$100 cash
SteelSeries Kinzu Mouse

4th place: SCAKamker
$50 cash
SteelSeries 9HD Mousepad

5th place: [SCS]Cheeto
$25 cash
SteelSeries 4HD Mousepad

6th place: gSTARraw
$20 cash

If you think that you might get knocked out of the tournament quickly or you're not competing, no worries - there will be plenty of goodies to be won throughout the day:

Ignite Gift Cards
HotS poster
SteelSeries QCK Mousepads
A SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset


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Sunday, March 24th, 2013
Doors/Check-in at 11:00am

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Ignite Gaming Lounge
3341 N. Elston Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
(Free parking lot, free street parking)

Ignite’s brand new space offers delicious concessions, extended lounge space, and more PC’s (46 in total!)

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$20 pre-registration via PayPal
$25 at-door registration (sold out, sorry!)
Pre-registration is currently: SOLD OUT

Your registration guarantees you a spot in the bracket, as well as grants you a PC rental for the duration of your tournament play.

When on PayPal, please make sure to include your HotS name/character code, or e-mail it to contactus@ignitenetwork.com.
After registering, you should receive a confirmation e-mail within 24 hours. Please e-mail contactus@ignitenetwork.com if you do not receive a confirmation e-mail.

Note: All players must own their own HotS account on tournament day.

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Format: Double elimination, check the official ruleset for more info.
Map Pool:
Akilon Wastes
Bel’Shir Vestige Le
Daybreak LE
Neo Planet S LE
Newkirk Precint
Korhal City
Star Station
Whirlwind LE
IPL DF Atlas
Map selection: Each player takes turns eliminating maps until either 1 or 3 remain. The higher seed eliminates first. In BO3's, the higher seed chooses the first map of the 3, and the loser selects the next map.
Seeding: Since player ranks will be indeterminable, all seeds will be randomized.
Equipment: You will be playing on Ignite's high-end gaming PC's. You may use Ignite's peripherals, which include SteelSeries Siberia v2 gaming headsets, SteelSeries 3200 DPI Kana mice, SteelSeries 9HD mousepads, and Logitech keyboards. You may bring your own keyboard and mouse, if desired.
Full Rules: All pre-registered players will receive a tournament ruleset via e-mail prior to tournament day.

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Please be sure to thank our generous sponsors, who have made this tournament possible:

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SteelSeries manufactures high-performance gaming gear used by professional gamers all over the world. They have continuously dedicated their efforts to growing local gaming communities, as well as the industry as a whole. SteelSeries has provided prizing and giveaways for attendees of the Ignition Starcraft Open.

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Ignite Gaming Lounge serves as the center for all things gaming in Chicago, hosting regular meet-ups, community events, and tournaments. Ignite has graciously provided their facility and staff for the Ignition Starcraft Open.


Feel free to join the Facebook event page and join the Chicago SC2 Facebook Group.
It’s going to be a really fun day for tournament players, casual players, and spectators, so don’t miss the first big HotS tournament in Chicago!


Pictures from the tournament!!
ProCheeto
Profile Joined November 2010
United States15 Posts
March 08 2013 01:58 GMT
#2
I'll be there~!
dangerously cheesy.
MannerMan
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
371 Posts
March 08 2013 18:26 GMT
#3
Are we allowed to bring our own alcohol into the facilities?
Silvare
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
261 Posts
March 08 2013 21:15 GMT
#4
On March 09 2013 03:26 MannerMan wrote:
Are we allowed to bring our own alcohol into the facilities?


This tournament will not be a BYOB event, sorry!

However, you might be interested in the barcraft event happening on March 17th: https://www.facebook.com/events/134411066732881/
nGBeast
Profile Joined July 2010
United States914 Posts
March 11 2013 23:46 GMT
#5
can't wait :D
-HypeR-
Profile Joined November 2010
United States39 Posts
March 12 2013 01:28 GMT
#6
This place is amazing loved the last tournament they held. I'm really rusty haven't played HOTS at all but I'm going to give it my all. ^_^
If you give everything you got into something your going to be good at it.
woody60707
Profile Joined November 2010
United States1863 Posts
March 13 2013 06:26 GMT
#7
nice!
TeKLiGhT
Profile Joined March 2013
2 Posts
March 18 2013 15:12 GMT
#8
Hey guys,
I really wanted to go to this, but I am actually super busy on Sunday, March 24th, and I was wondering if you SC2 players in chicago get together more often at ignite, and talk strategies or just have fun. I would love to come over (I live 45 min- hour away) and play with you guys.
Do you guys hold these tournaments often? or is this an annual thing?
Silvare
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
261 Posts
March 18 2013 19:28 GMT
#9
On March 19 2013 00:12 TeKLiGhT wrote:
Hey guys,
I really wanted to go to this, but I am actually super busy on Sunday, March 24th, and I was wondering if you SC2 players in chicago get together more often at ignite, and talk strategies or just have fun. I would love to come over (I live 45 min- hour away) and play with you guys.
Do you guys hold these tournaments often? or is this an annual thing?


We hold Starcraft events as often as we're able. There was an MLG barcraft just yesterday! If you're on facebook, I'd recommend that you join the Chicago SC2 Facebook Group - generally it's the best place to find postings about all SC2 events in Chicago. There's over 500 members
Sweetness.751
Profile Joined April 2011
United States225 Posts
March 18 2013 20:00 GMT
#10
This is going to be awesome! I cant wait.
Elentos wrote: Do you think only 10 life points more for Viking is enough bObA wrote: 10 life points is all you need to send someone to the Shadow Realm.
Wanna-be-cool
Profile Joined June 2007
United States87 Posts
March 18 2013 22:05 GMT
#11
I'll be there~
It's not about mechanics and apm. It's about strategy!!
Silvare
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
261 Posts
March 18 2013 23:26 GMT
#12
WBC vs. Everize finals? Or will there be an upset?!
Silvare
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
261 Posts
March 18 2013 23:50 GMT
#13
We're just under a week away, with over half of the players already pre-registered. Make sure to pre-register ASAP to guarantee yourself a spot!
Drlemur
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States153 Posts
March 19 2013 17:34 GMT
#14
I think Twitchy and I may be able to make this event. Will send registration info when I can confirm. Looking forward to seeing the new place, Silvare!
RaXCitY
Profile Joined June 2012
United States37 Posts
March 19 2013 18:40 GMT
#15
count me in hopefully.
Terran NO-p
Fur
Profile Joined March 2013
United States3 Posts
March 19 2013 22:41 GMT
#16
Alright! I'll be there hopefully just to spectate! I'm hoping I grab the winning raffle ticket for a mouse or something! Been eyeing a steelseries mouse for a while now.

Excited to see the tournament!
Communication is Key!
TeKLiGhT
Profile Joined March 2013
2 Posts
March 19 2013 23:42 GMT
#17
How late do you think this will go, Silvare? I may be able to come in later in the day...
Silvare
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
261 Posts
March 20 2013 04:46 GMT
#18
TeK, I expect the the tournament to go until at least 6pm, if not later for the later matches. Hopefully you can catch a few!
kamkerx
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States264 Posts
March 20 2013 05:35 GMT
#19
Kamker will be winning the tournament
Redrot
Profile Blog Joined September 2012
United States446 Posts
March 21 2013 02:57 GMT
#20
Hmm maybe I'll go watch.
I root for CJ because their fb posts are hilarious
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