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This thread will be updated daily for everyone... I promise.
Click Me - TeamLiquid: SpazCraft Events - Information
Introduction
Hello, everyone Spazzer from Spazcraft here. I am creating this post because I am in need of some help and I wanted to reach out to the Starcraft II community specifically targeting the Canadian section.
Most of you wont know who or what I am so I will give a quick explanation. I am a Canadian competitor, commentator and sponsor for e-Sports. Starcraft II is currently my main demographic and I like to believe my events are slightly popular and that people enjoy them. I run a website called SpazCraft which can be found at www.SpazCraft.com.
I run an event almost every night of the week and I am working at having something something more... we will leave it at that. (To be Announced)
Information
I recently was invited by Chrome to the Toronto LAN Event which I drove a total of 6 hours to show up to the event. I was firstly surprised with the number of participants and overall by the popularity of e-Sports in Toronto. Chrome and I are teaming up for the next Toronto LAN Event so stay tuned for that. Date Unknown. (Hint: April or May)
This weekend (March 11th) I have been invited to the Montreal LAN ETS, I am excited to meet some of these players and 'network'. SpazCraft's plan is to create a well organized LAN events throughout Canada while growing on the online section of e-Sports. SpazCraft has only done well because of the insane amount of support and because of that I am grateful. I hope to receive that continuous support why I develop into bigger ideas.
So the main reason for this post is I am in need of help, being relativly new to the Starcraft II community, I don't know some of the Top players here in Canada unfortunately. I am trying.
Top 200 Canadian Starcraft II Players
The requirements for this list have been changing because of the amount of private messages and posts I have received so I will try and refine it.
Requirements to add people to the list - Link Starcraft II Rank + Correct Name Format.
Adebisi
AlexCMoi
Archaic
BALLERTRON
Baz
BigBadBeaver
Bio
ChrisCMoi
Clonze
coLAntimage
coLGanon
coLRyze
coLStalife
coLSUGGY
CombatEX
DreamAttero
DREAMlegosu
Fayth
FireZerg coL
FnaticIefNaij
FnaticTT1
Fredz
FXOOpTiKzErO
infinity
KingDime
LiquidHuK
Mihai nRg
mkengyn
Namkung
Nite
nGPraetor
nGInSTinK
NrGdde
NrGHumble
NrGostojiy
ONEbLuR
ONEKyhol
Pomi
Rebuke
REQSlained
Requiem
Revolution
ROOTDdoRo
ROOTDrewbie
ROOTKiWiKaKi
ROOTSLush
rS.Sinatra
Saikou
SlaineD
SlayersBekho
talorswftfan
TerranUApart
tQdrOne
umadimstylin
ViralRush
VTdesRow
vvvhasuu
xiGerbil
xSixAzide
YoonHo
YourAdHere
Please Help Correct Players Names and Spelling (Caps etc)
This is the list of known Canadian Starcraft II players I have been putting together for awhile now. So if anyone knows of any names I missed let me know by posting here or email SpazCraft at public@spazcraft.com.
I also would love just to hear back from the Canadian players in general, hear any thoughts or questions that you have and I will do my best to answer anything and everything.
Conclusion
Have any ideas? Contact Me. Contact Information
If you have any ideas, inquires or just want to contact us you can do so through our website along with any ESports and SpazCraft related questions or information.
www.SpazCraft.com
~Spazzer
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Slush is from Montreal and hes pretty good
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^^ seconded
also isn't Fenix Canadian?
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What do you want to contact us for? ^_^
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On March 10 2011 03:23 CookieMaker wrote:
^^ seconded
also isn't Fenix Canadian?
Pretty sure he's from Peru.
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NrGostojiy
message me here!
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infinity21
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On March 10 2011 03:16 Spazzer wrote:
Top Canadian Starcraft II Players
Combatex
I'm sorry, but that made me laugh.
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Yeah! Great to see more support for the Canadian scene! More LANs and Tournaments would be great.
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On March 10 2011 03:24 Ryze wrote:
What do you want to contact us for? ^_^
Main reason is to make a contact list for upcoming Canadian events and to make a sign up page for SpazCraft events and see if the specific players would be interested in such.
~Spazzer
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...isn't "spaz" a negative word one hears in places like highschool? If so, you sure could have picked a better name for yourself. Self-defecating is the word here I think (?)... sorry but I think it's a childish offending word... just gives some people a frown
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I linked this thread on the forums for the Canadian SC2 clan I'm in, I'm sure a bunch of us will have lots of feedback for you!
On March 10 2011 03:43 Starp wrote:
...isn't "spaz" a negative word one hears in places like highschool? If so, you sure could have picked a better name for yourself. Self-defecating is the word here I think (?)... sorry but I think it's a childish offending word... just gives some people a frown
Stop over analyzing things just so you can troll them. The only thing childish and offending here is your post.
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Chaos_play here Spaz  , Slush from the ROOT team is canadian, from QC. He's a great zerg player!
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On March 10 2011 03:43 Starp wrote:
...isn't "spaz" a negative word one hears in places like highschool? If so, you sure could have picked a better name for yourself. Self-defecating is the word here I think (?)... sorry but I think it's a childish offending word... just gives some people a frown
Spaz means "out of control or insane' I think it describes me well. As for the highschool thing I have no idea, never heard of that before.
~Spazzer
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TTOne is canadian isnt he? He would be one.
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Awesomesauce. I hope Winnipeg starts growing mooore as well. we have online qualifiers going on for a sc2 LAN atm.
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I havent been top 200 for afew months, so i wont mention myself.. Altho if you set up any LANs in the Maritimes, I'll attend for sure
but add rS.Sinatra ! hes a solid, great guy.
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Kyhol is canadian!?!? Cool!
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NaYeBo is canadian
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Isn't combatex a confirmed hacker?
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On March 10 2011 03:43 Starp wrote:
...isn't "spaz" a negative word one hears in places like highschool? If so, you sure could have picked a better name for yourself. Self-defecating is the word here I think (?)... sorry but I think it's a childish offending word... just gives some people a frown
Lol the word is actually self-defeating... defecating is pooping
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i'll treat u to mcdonalds if you bother talking to me at the next LAN =P
thx for bringing all this to Canada though, much appreciated!
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im insulted that combatEX was included in this list.
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Let's not start a combatEX thread BM talk. If someone can send me a PM informing me about this. Thanks.
~Spazzer
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On March 10 2011 06:24 Antimage wrote:
i'll treat u to mcdonalds if you bother talking to me at the next LAN =P
thx for bringing all this to Canada though, much appreciated!
You better, and you can still probably make montreal this weekend.
~Spazzer
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mkengyn is from calgary. He is currently tied with stalife on the ladder with nearly 4k points
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Biggest name missing would probably be TTOne/TT1
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I know someone who goes to college with slained and could probably contact him if you would like. Don't think he's registered on TL, so you can PM me on here or contact me in-game at Disciple.725 and I'll redirect you to him if he's on ^^ (the person who knows slained).
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slush + rootfayth
montreal and quebec
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On March 10 2011 07:30 uberism wrote:
mkengyn is from calgary. He is currently tied with stalife on the ladder with nearly 4k points
mkengyn
Calgary player, he was on the top 200 NA for a while...
Oh, here he is:
http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/348114/1/mkengyn/
#41
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Hey monk here:
Other top Canadian Players
NrgHumble
tQKangPo
xiGerbil
SlayersBekho
Namkung
Basically UW's Collegiate Starleague's Lineup and UT's CSL Lineup
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Hey cool stuff spaz. I have one question maybe you can work something out for the ottawa scene? It sounds like you live close to ottawa (6 hours to to, 2 hours to mtl) and would love to see something happen here.
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For sure, my plan is to spread e-Sports across Canada and have something stable and fun for players and spectators.
~Spazzer
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Wish I had the cash to make it out to ETS this year, but tight funds and a 6-hour drive from Guelph in a gas guzzler > me. Will have to wait for whatever else Spazzer is going to put together.
Should still have my e-mail, so hit me up for anything.
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might wanna look at vileDeathrow, he has been top in NA ladder for a long period of time.
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On March 10 2011 09:07 ZeromuS wrote:
Hey cool stuff spaz. I have one question maybe you can work something out for the ottawa scene? It sounds like you live close to ottawa (6 hours to to, 2 hours to mtl) and would love to see something happen here.
100% seconded.
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Do mapmakers/commentators count? 
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The first organization to try to start a scene in canada is named after a derogatory term. Wonderful.
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On March 11 2011 02:22 FreezerJumps wrote:
The first organization to try to start a scene in canada is named after a derogatory term. Wonderful.
Only if you think of it as that, I explained in an early post how it came around.
Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns at public@spazcraft.com
~Spazzer
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On March 11 2011 02:22 FreezerJumps wrote:
The first organization to try to start a scene in canada is named after a derogatory term. Wonderful.
This is true, I don;t think tha the is trying to be derogatory since colloquially the term "spaz" has moved beyond the connection to mental disability from where it once derived. This is of course colloquially speaking
Discursively it is still not the best word to use, however that can be chaned and his attempts at making sc2 hit Canada is still awesome
rereading its cuz his name is spazzer and this is an unfortunate coincidence. Perhaps some middle ground for the name? a small shift would avoid any issues people may have with the name, I'm ok with it because i understand
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Stalife and KawaiiRice are Canadian aren't they?
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Updated List let me know if I missed anyone.
~Spazzer
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Good intiative, Canada is a bit to vast to get something localized though. The scene struggles outside of Vancouver, Ontario and Quebec. Alberta is getting close though with a few reoccuring tournaments. SK is terrible especially in Saskatoon haha. 1 Lan centre and it is at the University which makes it tough to get a scene going.
Hopefully you get your idea launched. It will be fun to tune into some Canada only content.
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This thread makes me sad that I live in Edmonton now and not Toronto/Montreal area...
Also I totally forgot Antimage was Canadian, he's awesome...
I would totally show up to LANs if any ever existed on this side of the country although my starcraft playing recently has basically been consumed by RIFT... goddam mmo's
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all you guys in Alberta/BC saying how few tournaments you have.. think how many tournaments are in the Maritimes! We had Frag for cancer in Halifax in October.. but outside of that, absolutely nothing. We used to have WCG but even that has diminished, I believe last year it was cancelled.. soo for me/any maritimers to goto a decent LAN, we gotta travel to Montreal, which is a 10 hours away for me (and im in Moncton, closer than most)
Need more Maritime support!
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Hey Spaz, if you're coming to LANETS, make sure to stop by the admin. tables to say hi to me ;D!
TT1 is Canadian
and I don't see you putting Slush anywhere there on the first post!
Really excited to meet you!
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do something in sask! ^_^
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I think you misstyped slush as sluth.
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On March 11 2011 03:29 Torte de Lini wrote:
Hey Spaz, if you're coming to LANETS, make sure to stop by the admin. tables to say hi to me ;D!
TT1 is Canadian
and I don't see you putting Slush anywhere there on the first post!
Really excited to meet you!
Sent you private message, get back to me asap <3
~Spazzer
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On March 11 2011 02:22 FreezerJumps wrote:
The first organization to try to start a scene in canada is named after a derogatory term. Wonderful.
Spaz is outdated as far as derogatory terms go. I don't think most people associate it with negative connotations anymore. If someone says "that guy's a spaz", people usually just assume it's referring to someone who is cooky or zany, not so much mentally challenged.
Kinda like if I say something is "lame", it doesn't mean I don't think it can walk (the definition of "lame"), I mean that it's boring or uncool.
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On March 11 2011 04:03 Rob28 wrote:Show nested quote +On March 11 2011 02:22 FreezerJumps wrote:
The first organization to try to start a scene in canada is named after a derogatory term. Wonderful. Spaz is outdated as far as derogatory terms go. I don't think most people associate it with negative connotations anymore. If someone says "that guy's a spaz", people usually just assume it's referring to someone who is cooky or zany, not so much mentally challenged. Kinda like if I say something is "lame", it doesn't mean I don't think it can walk (the definition of "lame"), I mean that it's boring or uncool.
The same could be said for gamers' uses of words like gay and rape. Maybe they're acceptable for most people in certain situations, but you wouldn't name an organization gaycraft or rapecraft. The fact is that while most people don't know or imply the negative connotations of the word, they're still there.
All I'm saying is that there's no reason you can't use a more professional name. I've read your explanation for your name, but unless you're going to attach that explanation to every banner you make, you'll make a bad first impression with many people.
On another note, stop "signing" your posts. Your name is at the top of them, you look ridiculous typing ~Spazzer every time. That's not even what a tilde is.
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ROOT.minigun, maybe?
I know hes a Canadian... I met the guy before at Toronto
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holy... lots of people i didn't realize were canadian. we have quite a sick roster
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On March 11 2011 02:37 Drakonis wrote:
Stalife and KawaiiRice are Canadian aren't they?
KawaiiRice is American.
How come I'm not on this list? >:
Oh right. I forgot I'm bad for a second.
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On March 10 2011 06:17 CookieMaker wrote:Show nested quote +On March 10 2011 03:43 Starp wrote:
...isn't "spaz" a negative word one hears in places like highschool? If so, you sure could have picked a better name for yourself. Self-defecating is the word here I think (?)... sorry but I think it's a childish offending word... just gives some people a frown Lol the word is actually self-defeating... defecating is pooping
On March 10 2011 06:23 sickoota wrote:
Self-defacing actually
and the TL community goes zero for three on trying to come up with "self-deprecating".
"self-dep·re·cat·ing
–adjective
belittling or undervaluing oneself"
although self-defecating is a slangy metaphorical way of saying it i believe.. but it literally means pooping yourself
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Now that I think about it. Superninja and Azide are both Canadian. They're top 5 2v2 in the world.
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On March 11 2011 04:53 laLAlA[uC] wrote:
Now that I think about it. Superninja and Azide are both Canadian. They're top 5 2v2 in the world.
I trained them from little nooblets and they're from waterloo/laurier universities :D
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On March 11 2011 04:16 FreezerJumps wrote:Show nested quote +On March 11 2011 04:03 Rob28 wrote:On March 11 2011 02:22 FreezerJumps wrote:
The first organization to try to start a scene in canada is named after a derogatory term. Wonderful. Spaz is outdated as far as derogatory terms go. I don't think most people associate it with negative connotations anymore. If someone says "that guy's a spaz", people usually just assume it's referring to someone who is cooky or zany, not so much mentally challenged. Kinda like if I say something is "lame", it doesn't mean I don't think it can walk (the definition of "lame"), I mean that it's boring or uncool. The same could be said for gamers' uses of words like gay and rape. Maybe they're acceptable for most people in certain situations, but you wouldn't name an organization gaycraft or rapecraft. The fact is that while most people don't know or imply the negative connotations of the word, they're still there. All I'm saying is that there's no reason you can't use a more professional name. I've read your explanation for your name, but unless you're going to attach that explanation to every banner you make, you'll make a bad first impression with many people. On another note, stop "signing" your posts. Your name is at the top of them, you look ridiculous typing ~Spazzer every time. That's not even what a tilde is.
Sorry that you feel this strongly about the name, but it is here to stay. As for criticizing me for signing each post it's an old habit and effects you in no way. Enjoy.
~Spazzer
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On March 11 2011 04:35 cive wrote:
ROOT.minigun, maybe?
I know hes a Canadian... I met the guy before at Toronto
wat, I've never been to toronto
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On March 11 2011 05:04 Minigun wrote:Show nested quote +On March 11 2011 04:35 cive wrote:
ROOT.minigun, maybe?
I know hes a Canadian... I met the guy before at Toronto wat, I've never been to toronto
I was about to say Chad... Cold Weather.. Doubt it.
~Spazzer
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On March 11 2011 04:55 Antimage wrote:Show nested quote +On March 11 2011 04:53 laLAlA[uC] wrote:
Now that I think about it. Superninja and Azide are both Canadian. They're top 5 2v2 in the world. I trained them from little nooblets and they're from waterloo/laurier universities :D
Ye. Superninja added me recently asking about CSL. Hopefully we can get him 2v2ing for us.
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+ Show Spoiler +On March 11 2011 04:48 Mythito wrote:Show nested quote +On March 10 2011 06:17 CookieMaker wrote:On March 10 2011 03:43 Starp wrote:
...isn't "spaz" a negative word one hears in places like highschool? If so, you sure could have picked a better name for yourself. Self-defecating is the word here I think (?)... sorry but I think it's a childish offending word... just gives some people a frown Lol the word is actually self-defeating... defecating is pooping and the TL community goes zero for three on trying to come up with "self-deprecating". "self-dep·re·cat·ing –adjective belittling or undervaluing oneself" although self-defecating is a slangy metaphorical way of saying it i believe.. but it literally means pooping yourself Thank you for this post... It's a huge pet peeve of mine that so many people use completely incorrect words like this, and I was about to post this myself when I read your post.
For those of you saying there's nothing in western Canada, specifically Edmonton, there is actually a monthly LAN tournament put on in the clareview area, and there was an initiative started by tQArchaic for bi-weekly casual practice sessions at the same internet cafe. Here are the links:
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=199297
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=187770
I was at the January tournament, and will be at the April one as well. It was a great experience, everyone was pretty friendly, and even if you don't know anyone else when you arrive, you know everyone has the shared interest and passion for SC2, so you won't just be a dude standing in the corner by himself.
Sry, I realize that was a bit off topic from the OP... Don't mean to derail the thread. On topic, I'm looking forward to seeing what SpazCraft will produce in the future. Looks like a very promising site, and it's great to see more SC2 action in Canada!
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When i get back to Ontario in the summer i hope this is still going on strong so i can come by
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Sorry for the delay in PM's and emails I am currently at the Montreal LAN ETS. Come say hi, I am around the Admin tables / 'might' be doing some casting tomorrow.
Peace,
Edit: Back Now, Swamped with Emails. If you were at LAN ETS it was awesome, big thanks to Tort for letting me crash at his place. I hope everyone had a chance to speak with me if not hit me up anytime at public@spazcraft.com.
~Spazzer
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Did a major update on the Canadian Player names however I know some are still wrong but would love some feedback.
Thanks,
~Spazzer
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Namkung should be on that list. I played against him (got stomped) in a Toronto LAN. He's top 200 NA.
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On March 11 2011 05:57 DarkOmen wrote:+ Show Spoiler +On March 11 2011 04:48 Mythito wrote:Show nested quote +On March 10 2011 06:17 CookieMaker wrote:On March 10 2011 03:43 Starp wrote:
...isn't "spaz" a negative word one hears in places like highschool? If so, you sure could have picked a better name for yourself. Self-defecating is the word here I think (?)... sorry but I think it's a childish offending word... just gives some people a frown Lol the word is actually self-defeating... defecating is pooping and the TL community goes zero for three on trying to come up with "self-deprecating". "self-dep·re·cat·ing –adjective belittling or undervaluing oneself" although self-defecating is a slangy metaphorical way of saying it i believe.. but it literally means pooping yourself Thank you for this post... It's a huge pet peeve of mine that so many people use completely incorrect words like this, and I was about to post this myself when I read your post. For those of you saying there's nothing in western Canada, specifically Edmonton, there is actually a monthly LAN tournament put on in the clareview area, and there was an initiative started by tQArchaic for bi-weekly casual practice sessions at the same internet cafe. Here are the links: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=199297http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=187770I was at the January tournament, and will be at the April one as well. It was a great experience, everyone was pretty friendly, and even if you don't know anyone else when you arrive, you know everyone has the shared interest and passion for SC2, so you won't just be a dude standing in the corner by himself. Sry, I realize that was a bit off topic from the OP... Don't mean to derail the thread. On topic, I'm looking forward to seeing what SpazCraft will produce in the future. Looks like a very promising site, and it's great to see more SC2 action in Canada!
Oh cool, I'd come out to that if I can manage to remember. I guess clairview isn't *that* far away... all things considered.
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i think you have 2 combatex in your list =__=...
and why im not in the list (jk-ing, but i soon will b :3)
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Wow why is combat ex on that list
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Gotta love canada, maybe ill be top200 oneday lol
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Yeah, Canada is food stuff planning on some big LAN events in Ontario, Area.
I will keep everyone posted.
~Spazzer
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rSLaglovah can add me to the list somewhat inactive but around 3650 master right now...from edmonton
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prodiG, commentator for iccup.tv and leader of iccup mapmaking team also from edmonton 8)
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Updated the list and put the names in order let me know if I am missing anyone or need to update any names.
~Spazzer
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Did another small update, so who from Canada is going to MLG? I got T-Shirts and I will be there rocking the VIP
~Spazzer
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infinity21
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Any list without infinity
Will be incomplete for all eternity
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add tQdrOne to the list. I'm from the same place as Sinatra ;D
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you should add nGPraetor and nGInSTinK
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On March 31 2011 22:03 monx wrote:
you should add nGPraetor and nGInSTinK
Done. Also Monx want anything why I am in Dallas, Texas for MLG?
~Spazzer
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Im canadian, but im by no means a top player, just a lowly diamond...
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Coordinator for Laurier's CSL team here:
Trying to get a SC2 presence at Anime North's gaming section. It's a huge convention in Toronto and it's a great chance to get the locals together.
Here is their forum:http://teahouseofthemaplemoon.yuku.com/
Request/sign up for the sc2 panel (potential because they don't see this game as relevant)
And go to the video game board to try and get a tournament!
What do you think?
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Anyone here know who of this list is local to Vancouver area?
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On March 30 2011 04:10 infinity21 wrote:
Any list without infinity
Will be incomplete for all eternity
liesss
You dont make enough marines
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Updated - Please provide a link or some proof of rank etc. Pore MarineKingPrime  Lost 30 seconds ago.
~Spazzer
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