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compLexity Academy Launched

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compLexityGaming
Profile Joined January 2011
United States98 Posts
May 25 2011 23:43 GMT
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compLexity Academy Launched

compLexity Gaming launches a new StarCraft 2 academy aimed at recognizing and developing undiscovered talent


compLexity Gaming is happy to announce the launch of our newest StarCraft 2 initiative: The compLexity Academy (“CA”).

The compLexity Academy is a program that will feature 10 up and coming StarCraft 2 players as they develop their skills in an attempt to become true professional gamers. The members will compete for LAN travel, prizes and coveted pro contracts. They also will need to fight to maintain their status in the academy during Expulsion Tournaments.

For the role of Commissioner we have retained the services of Michael “Twixz” Shane, eSports leader and former compLexity.Black star. Mr. Shane will handle all facets of the academy.


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1) To identify and support potential future stars of StarCraft 2 by providing them with the gear, training partners and travel opportunities needed to elevate them to professional status

2) To foster an environment necessary to ensure the continued growth and development of the professional StarCraft 2 eSports scene in North America



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1) The compLexity Academy (“CA”) will be founded with 10 members Masters level and above.

2) Each applicant will create a (NASL type) YouTube blog answering a list of questions that will be submitted to CA. 20 will be chosen by Mr. Shane and his staff to compete in a double elimination best-of-3 bracket until the 10 founding members are determined.

3) Each CA member will execute a 9 month option contract with compLexity Gaming. If said option is exercised, the member will be given a full pro gamer contract and a new gaming computer from ORIGIN PC.

4) CA members will each receive a SoundBlaster headset and compLexity Mousepad

5) One month before each MLG LAN event, CA will hold a Qualifying Tournament from which the Top 2 players will be given airfare and hotel to the next MLG event. (In addition, the winning member of each Qualifying Tournament will receive a PNY video card.)


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1) An internal ranking system will implemented. The initial ranking will be determined by a Ranking Tournament amongst the players. Every 3 months the bottom 4 players in CA will compete in our Expulsion Tournament with only the winner remaining in CA. The other 3 spots will be filled via an Open Recruitment Tournament (2 spots) and by an invite from Mr. Shane (1 spot).

2) If a player is given a professional contract, his spot will be filled during the next CA Open Recruitment Tournament.

3) Every two weeks a randomly seeded Ranking Tournament will be held to determine member ranks. The seedings for the Qualifying Tournaments will be based off this ranking.


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All interested North American residents 18+ years old and Masters level+ are eligible to apply. (We may expand the academy to more regions later this year.) Here is how:

1) Make a YouTube video application video (similar to the NASL application videos ) that answers these questions and upload it to YouTube.com.

2) Submit the link to your video along with a link proving your SC2 ladder status HERE, either via Facebook commenting or your compLexity website account on or before June 8, 2011. (Save the video file you upload because the Top 20 will submit their videos for placement on the CA YouTube channel.)


Soon we will be releasing a dedicated CA website that will contain all academy news, updated member ranks, latest YouTube videos, and tournament schedules. Best of luck to all the applicants and thanks very much for everyone’s support!
compLexity Gaming
GenesisX
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Canada4267 Posts
May 25 2011 23:44 GMT
#2
dammit 18+

good luck everyone !!
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PrimeTimey
Profile Joined January 2011
Canada369 Posts
May 25 2011 23:48 GMT
#3
lol

User was warned for this post
OGCeltiC
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Canada70 Posts
May 25 2011 23:52 GMT
#4
Wow, I wish I was 18
Pokebunny
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
United States10654 Posts
May 25 2011 23:53 GMT
#5
So there's no talent under eighteen? Ouch.

Semipro Terran player | Pokebunny#1710 | twitter.com/Pokebunny | twitch.tv/Pokebunny | facebook.com/PokebunnySC
NrG.NeverExpo
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Canada2114 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-05-25 23:54:33
May 25 2011 23:53 GMT
#6
just saw this on facebook so I had to post. Really great idea, I can definitely see this motivating some players. coL knows what they're doing for sure

gl guys~

EDIT: I didn't see the no under 18 stuff, I guess for legal issues it makes it easier for the contract etc, but a lot of new/rising skill is around 18 or even under, so it may be beneficial to think about shifting that rule a bit
TwitteR: @NeverExpo follow me, i'll follow back :)
Fangzhou
Profile Joined April 2010
United States199 Posts
May 25 2011 23:53 GMT
#7
sick announcement, just wondering though, is this in any way related to the already existing complexity team? are those players automatically in this program or are you able to join the team along with them after earning a pro contract through this program?
Amethyst21
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Canada7032 Posts
May 25 2011 23:54 GMT
#8
Really good idea, think it will be a success for sure!
/On the C9 Hype Train/@DatFirefly
jlake02
Profile Joined January 2011
United States395 Posts
May 25 2011 23:55 GMT
#9
On May 26 2011 08:53 Fangzhou wrote:
sick announcement, just wondering though, is this in any way related to the already existing complexity team? are those players automatically in this program or are you able to join the team along with them after earning a pro contract through this program?


The Academy is a separate program but members have the potential to be "called up" and signed to a professional contract.
compLexity Gaming - @coL_Lake
aderum
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Sweden1459 Posts
May 25 2011 23:55 GMT
#10
lol

User was warned for this post
Crazy people dont sit around and wonder if they are insane
darmousseh
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States3437 Posts
May 25 2011 23:57 GMT
#11
This is an excellent idea. Too bad i work full time
Developer for http://mtgfiddle.com
StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
May 25 2011 23:58 GMT
#12
Complexity Gaming is stabbing themselves in the foot. I hope you realize that the next big thing is most likely going to be well under 18 years of age. You should ask these players to get consent from their legal guardians. Just my two cents. Take it or leave it.

Keep in mind this is coming from a person who scouted a lot of upcoming BW players before they branched out.
DAofCanada
Profile Joined September 2010
Canada55 Posts
May 25 2011 23:58 GMT
#13
vVv Academy and now the Complexity Academy gl with your academy complexity
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Ichabod
Profile Joined May 2010
United States1659 Posts
May 26 2011 00:01 GMT
#14
On May 26 2011 08:53 Pokebunny wrote:
So there's no talent under eighteen? Ouch.


Probably some legal issues that would make it a lot more complicated

Good luck complexity, cultivating new talent is certainly a great thing to be doing.
OGCeltiC
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Canada70 Posts
May 26 2011 00:02 GMT
#15
On May 26 2011 08:58 StarStruck wrote:
Complexity Gaming is stabbing themselves in the foot. I hope you realize that the next big thing is most likely going to be well under 18 years of age. You should ask these players to get consent from their legal guardians. Just my two cents. Take it or leave it.

Keep in mind this is coming from a person who scouted a lot of upcoming BW players before they branched out.


Yes I totally agree.
StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
May 26 2011 00:03 GMT
#16
I would like to know these 'legal issues' you speak of. It really isn't that hard to get the legal guardians to co-sign.
jlake02
Profile Joined January 2011
United States395 Posts
May 26 2011 00:03 GMT
#17
On May 26 2011 08:58 StarStruck wrote:
Complexity Gaming is stabbing themselves in the foot. I hope you realize that the next big thing is most likely going to be well under 18 years of age. You should ask these players to get consent from their legal guardians. Just my two cents. Take it or leave it.

Keep in mind this is coming from a person who scouted a lot of upcoming BW players before they branched out.


I totally agree that there is a great deal of talent below 18. In the future we may adjust the policy and have guardians sign consent forms. For now it's just easier on many levels to have it 18+.
compLexity Gaming - @coL_Lake
darmousseh
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States3437 Posts
May 26 2011 00:03 GMT
#18
On May 26 2011 09:02 OGCeltiC wrote:
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On May 26 2011 08:58 StarStruck wrote:
Complexity Gaming is stabbing themselves in the foot. I hope you realize that the next big thing is most likely going to be well under 18 years of age. You should ask these players to get consent from their legal guardians. Just my two cents. Take it or leave it.

Keep in mind this is coming from a person who scouted a lot of upcoming BW players before they branched out.


Yes I totally agree.



Actually that's very true. You should be look for players around 14-16 who are good at games in general.
Developer for http://mtgfiddle.com
vOdToasT
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Sweden2870 Posts
May 26 2011 00:03 GMT
#19
I think you should allow people under 18 to join if their parents agree to it.
If it's stupid but it works, then it's not stupid* (*Or: You are stupid for losing to it, and gotta git gud)
ScaSully
Profile Joined April 2011
United States488 Posts
May 26 2011 00:04 GMT
#20
i can't reach either requirement =( but gl hf to those who can
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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