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The UC Davis eSports Club is excited to announce our first expansion event on Saturday, April 13: our Spring 2013 HotS LAN!
After our previous success with the Fall and Winter LAN with Wings of Liberty/League of Legends, we are more than excited to do it all again, only this time, it will be with Blizzard's exciting new expansion, Heart of the Swarm. Continuing from the previous tournament, we will have awesome prizes for everyone, both the competitors and the spectators, while hosting various events and tournaments for players of all skill levels.
For players and spectators alike raffles, contests, and social activities will be ongoing throughout our tournament, so everyone attending can enjoy their time in-game and out!
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Date: Saturday, April 13th, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (PST)
Location: UC Davis ARC Ballroom [Map]
Cost: There will be a $5 entry fee for the 1v1 tournament. All other events will have no admission cost!
Schedule:
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StarCraft II
9:00 a.m. Sign In / Set Up
9:55 a.m. Introduction Announcement
10:00 a.m. Main Tournament Begins - Ro64
10:00 a.m. 2v2 Tournament Begins
10:00 a.m. SpeedRacing Starts
10:45 a.m. Ro32, LB 1
11:30 a.m. Ro16, LB 2, LB 3
1:00 p.m. Lunch - Consolation Tournament Sign-Ups
First Raffle
2:00 p.m. Ro8, LB 4, LB 5, Consolation Tournament Begins
3:30 p.m. Ro4 Match 1, LB 6, LB 7
5:00 p.m. Ro4 Match 2, LB 8
6:00 p.m. Dinner - LB 9
Second Raffle StarCraft Trivia
7:00 p.m. Semifinals
8:00 p.m. LB 10
9:00 p.m. Finals
Final Raffle
Final Announcement
Stream Link: http://www.twitch.tv/ucdstarcraft
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Sign Up
If you are interested in participating in any of the tournaments, reserve your player pass ahead of time to be automatically entered into the tournament bracket with priority seeding based on your ladder/team ranking.
Sign-ups for the consolation tournament will take place on Saturday at the LAN.
Brackets
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Format
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StarCraft II Main Tournament
The main tournament will consist of a double elimination 64-player 1v1 bracket. Each round will be a Bo3.
StarCaft II 2v2 Tournament
Team games have been called easy and cheesy by other people, but here at UC Davis, we know that there is more than just which side can rush a double 6-pool. Home to the greatest 2v2 team to have ever existed, we will continue their legacy into HotS with a dedicated 2v2 tournament! This will run the whole day, so note that you will be unable to play in the 1v1 if you sign up for the 2v2.
Monobattle/FFA
There will be Monobattles and FFAs throughout the day for those that just want to have fun or have been knocked out of the main tournament. Come meet other StarCraft players in these wild and exctiing matches!
StarCraft Trivia
Know the exact damage that a Siege Tank can do a Zealot? Or even better, know what the name of the Siege Tank's attack is called? How about your mastery of the StarCraft Lore? How many Protoss generals can you name? If you can answer any of these questions, then the StarCraft II Trivia will be right up your alley.
Singleplayer Challenge
You've played the campaign, defeated the game on Brutal and have every achievement. Now race against others to find out who the champion of singleplayer is!
Map Pool
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Ladder Maps Only.
Prizes
Our tournament will feature, at minimum, the following prize pools for each respective bracket.
[1v1] Main Tournament
1st - $150
2nd - $100
3rd - $50
[1v1] Consolation Tournament - Coaching Sessions
[2v2] 2v2 Tournament - Gear + Prize Money
[Single Player] - Gear
Gear will include prizes from TteSPORTS (keyboard, mouse, and more!) and Blizzard (Swag and other Goodies).
You're encouraged to sign up, no matter your league. Whether your Grand Master or Bronze, 2k ELO or just level 30, come play against your fellow Aggies!
Results
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To be determined!
To be determined!
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Logistics
There will be plenty of room for spectating and relaxing with professional casting from Ferguson "AlphaFerg" Mitchell and Chris "Nebulous" Bird.
This is a Bring Your Own Computer (B.Y.O.C.) event! If you plan on participating in any of the tournaments please arrange to transport yourself plus one StarCraft II capable computer, laptop or desktop, to the Arc Ballroom before the tournament begins.
Computer setup and practice games will start at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Arrive on time to secure a good spot. The tournaments will run until their conclusion, estimated for early evening. Free play will resume after that.
Campus parking is free on the weekends in the South Entry parking structure and lots 1 and 2. [Parking Map]
Here are some other LAN tournament basics you shouldn't forget:
- Ethernet cable, the longer the better.
- Power strip with enough outlets for your computer plus one.
- Headphones. Speakers are not allowed.
- Extension cord is a plus, circuit breaker outages are a pain.
- Routers and switches, if you have, are a plus to ensure you get connected.
- Do not bring alcohol, of any variety.
Google Maps Directions to UC Davis
FAQ
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- Will there be food provided?
There are a varity of local fast food areas to grab a bite during the down time within walking distance. - Can I bring non-eSports friends?
Yes! We'll be sure to convert them by the end of the day
- What is the UC Davis eSports Club?
UC Davis eSports Players is a group designed to foster development and interaction centered around all that is eSports. This includes but is not limited to playing LANs, watching Proleague games, and talking about different Tournaments. Additionally, we are seeking to help improve the community by tying in charitable acts such as book drives or donations.
- I have a question that's not on here!
Leave a post in this thread and we'll get back to you!
Links:
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