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Grandmaster League Preview and FAQ
The Grandmaster League commences two weeks after the start of the second StarCraft II League season and is limited to the top 200 eligible players per region -- it is truly the most prestigious Battle.net league for StarCraft II players and will determine who belongs at the top of the ladder. Qualification for this league takes place during the first two weeks of play following the start of a new season, after which potential Grandmaster League candidates must play one more match in order to receive their promotion. Keep in mind that play isn’t separated by league, so Diamond or Master League players will still have the same chance as before to face off against the Grandmasters.
Players must remain active to avoid being removed from the Grandmaster League. Grandmaster players who let their bonus pool pile up will automatically be removed from the league, making room for more active combatants.
FAQ
Q. How do I enter the Grandmaster League?
A. To enter the Grandmaster League:
There needs to be an open slot within the ladder.
You need to be in the top 200 players according to a rolling average of your skill rating.
You must be eligible.
Q. What does eligible mean?
A. To be eligible, your unused bonus pool must be less than 180.
Q. Can I be removed from the top 200?
A. Yes. If your unused bonus pool exceeds 270, you will be removed from the Grandmaster League.
Q. Is there a way to see who is in the Grandmaster League?
A. Yes. Click on the in-game ladder icon, and then click "Grandmaster" to see the current season rankings.
Q. How active do I need to be to stay in the Grandmaster League?
A. Your unused bonus pool must remain under 270. This means you can't get three weeks behind. This is equivalent to roughly 45 games.
edit: Original link from the SC2 official website + Show Spoiler +http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/blog/2452060#blog
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Heh, thanks Heraklitus, I was wondering what the source was 
I wonder if you have been grandmaster before, but don't keep it, that your profile indicates this somehow. Seems like a lot of people, especially near the bottom, will move in and out of the league.
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On March 18 2011 01:12 UnRealXenoth wrote:Heh, thanks Heraklitus, I was wondering what the source was I wonder if you have been grandmaster before, but don't keep it, that your profile indicates this somehow. Seems like a lot of people, especially near the bottom, will move in and out of the league.
I think they will make an achievement (Feats of Strength) at the end of each season for the Grandmasters, just like the top 0.2% from WoW arena, that get Gladiator achievements.
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isn't it strange people can't be removed from GM league, only by them not playing? Or do I miss something?
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Should be pretty cool to see the squabling to get into GM, and the e-peen associated with it will be fun.
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On March 18 2011 01:16 Wesso wrote:
isn't it strange people can't be removed from GM league, only by them not playing? Or do I miss something?
You still need to be in the top 200. If you lose a lot, you'll drop out, just like the rest of the leagues.
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On March 18 2011 01:16 Wesso wrote:
isn't it strange people can't be removed from GM league, only by them not playing? Or do I miss something?
If their bonus pool exceeds 270, they will be kicked out and another player will take his place.
I think that'd be about 2 weeks without playing.
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On March 18 2011 01:16 Wesso wrote:
isn't it strange people can't be removed from GM league, only by them not playing? Or do I miss something?
Well obviously if they start losing games their mmr will drop and they will be demoted. So you have to keep playing and keep a very good record, simples.
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On March 18 2011 01:16 Wesso wrote:
isn't it strange people can't be removed from GM league, only by them not playing? Or do I miss something?
I think it might not be so strange if they start rotating the seasons more often--like maybe every three months or something. This way you get a relatively stable pool of players towards the bottom who can go on short losing streaks and not start bouncing up and down between the leagues.
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I kinda wish that Blizzard would update it more frequently, say every 2 or 3 weeks.
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On March 18 2011 01:20 flodeskum wrote:Show nested quote +On March 18 2011 01:16 Wesso wrote:
isn't it strange people can't be removed from GM league, only by them not playing? Or do I miss something? Well obviously if they start losing games their mmr will drop and they will be demoted. So you have to keep playing and keep a very good record, simples.
I guess it's not totally clear, but it seems the GM league won't work the same other leagues. Once you're in, you're in for the season as long as you stay active.
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On March 18 2011 01:20 sushiman wrote:Show nested quote +On March 18 2011 01:16 Wesso wrote:
isn't it strange people can't be removed from GM league, only by them not playing? Or do I miss something? You still need to be in the top 200. If you lose a lot, you'll drop out, just like the rest of the leagues.
Yeah I hope that's true, but why does it say then that you can only get into the GM league if there is a free spot?
On March 18 2011 01:22 Heraklitus wrote:
I guess it's not totally clear, but it seems the GM league won't work the same other leagues. Once you're in, you're in for the season as long as you stay active.
Yeah I think that this is true.
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Wow, finally! A league that matters. How badass is it going to be to tell people "Yeah, I'm a Grandmaster" ?
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On March 18 2011 01:21 Heraklitus wrote:Show nested quote +On March 18 2011 01:16 Wesso wrote:
isn't it strange people can't be removed from GM league, only by them not playing? Or do I miss something? I think it might not be so strange if they start rotating the seasons more often--like maybe every three months or something. This way you get a relatively stable pool of players towards the bottom who can go on short losing streaks and not start bouncing up and down between the leagues.
I think they'll reset the season every 2-3 months.
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United States7166 Posts
On March 18 2011 01:25 Wolf wrote:
Wow, finally! A league that matters. How badass is it going to be to tell people "Yeah, I'm a Grandmaster" ?
until the gameplay is at a level where combat-ex isn't in the top 10, the ladder will never be taken that seriously
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So all I have to do is spend my 2300 bonus pool while becoming one of the top 200 players in EU, and I can expect the promotion!
kek.
Speaking seriously though, there's two questions I have: A) IF grand masters can be demoted due to their MMR dropping - rather than through inactivity - how is this handled? B) What does the icon look like? :D
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Dominican Republic913 Posts
On March 18 2011 01:51 Zelniq wrote:Show nested quote +On March 18 2011 01:25 Wolf wrote:
Wow, finally! A league that matters. How badass is it going to be to tell people "Yeah, I'm a Grandmaster" ? until the gameplay is at a level where combat-ex isn't in the top 10, the ladder will never be taken that seriously
i think ppl are to rude with this guy, he just play unorthodoxes build and once in a while cannon rush
that are part of the game.
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On March 18 2011 01:06 Hoon wrote:
Q. Is there a way to see who is in the Grandmaster League?
Look for nervous tics, sweaty pitstains, pale skin, korean language and sponsor logos on their clothes.
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