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On August 12-13, eight of North America’s top StarCraft II players will gather to compete against one another. They’ll be battling not only for their share of a $20,000+ prize pool, but also for an invitation to represent their region in the 2011 StarCraft II Global Battle.net Invitational held at BlizzCon.
The action will be brought to you by Sean “Day[9]” Plott and JP “itmeJP” McDaniel across a two day bloodbath broadcasted live and free of charge. This event will follow the Latin American Battle.net Invitational being held on August 10-11.
Without any further ado, here are the competitors for the 2011 StarCraft II North American Battle.net Invitational:
Jonathan “KiWiKaKi” Garneau (protoss)
KyeongHyun “SeleCT” Ryoo (terran)
Greg “IdrA” Fields (zerg)
Dongyeon “DDE” Lee (terran)
Chris “HuK” Loranger (protoss)
Shawn “Sheth” Simon (zerg)
Payam “TT1” Alasvandi-Toghyan (protoss)
Chris “ostojiy” Ostojic (zerg)
Stay tuned for more information about the broadcast schedule and how you can watch.
http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/blog/3210786
Haven't seen a thread made about this yet, forgive me if there is. But a very interesting list of players including some big names: Kiwikaki, Select, Idra, Huk, Sheth, TT1, up and comer in DDE and a darkhorse on ostojiy.
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Sweet!Can't wait to see IdrA huk some people up
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cool, i wonder what the format will be
not that many players, so i want more games :p, i kinda hope its bo5 quarters, bo5 semis, bo7 finals
but im sure that wont be it
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On July 29 2011 11:01 NuKedUFirst wrote:
Sweet!Can't wait to see IdrA huk some people up
i see what you did there 
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Ostojiy is really good despite being unknown though.
Still put IdrA or Huk as the favourites though
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Sweet finally a EZ win for Idra
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who is ostojiy?
EDIT: idras probably gonna win if kiwikaki gets knocked out in the first round or someshit
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I'm surprised that Huk was invited since I assumed that he doesn't ladder on NA. But such a great lineup!
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On July 29 2011 11:06 Giwoon wrote:
who is ostojiy?
EDIT: idras probably gonna win if kiwikaki gets knocked out in the first round or someshit
I think Idra has to be considered the favourite, regardless of whether you think HuK or Idra is better, most simply because this will be played on NA server and I presume HuK may have a bit of lag.
HuK would be my second pick... I would be surprised if anyone else won.
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United States22883 Posts
Grats to Ostojiy on getting picked. Now we just need to see NamhciR get some <3.
I'm getting so tired of seeing people get opportunities for their ability to self promote their name, rather than actually winning stuff.
EDIT: That obviously doesn't apply to the other 7 players picked, but in a lot of other invitationals/tournaments it does.
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On July 29 2011 11:11 JiYan wrote:
whats the prize breakup?
Don't think Blizzard has released that yet.
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Oh wow! We were all waiting on this kind of a tournament, and I'm glad it's all pro players, and not some ladder grinders (unless they just happened to be the top 8... but the point still stands).
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Big time congrats to DDE and Ostojiy, looks like Blizzard made some excellent picks for this invitational!
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DDE and Ostojic are odd choices. Otherwise let's see how it goes.
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On July 29 2011 11:16 moltenlead wrote:
DDE and Ostojic are odd choices. Otherwise let's see how it goes.
DDE often times plays much better than Select
especially TvZ
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On July 29 2011 11:16 SafeAsCheese wrote:Show nested quote +On July 29 2011 11:16 moltenlead wrote:
DDE and Ostojic are odd choices. Otherwise let's see how it goes. DDE often times players much better than Select especially TvZ
Odd as in I haven't seen them around the big tournament podiums that much, as opposed to the others. Still think they have to be great players to reach this far.
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Funny how its 5 Canadians, 2 Americans and 1 Korean. USA seriously lacks good players for their population size.
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On July 29 2011 11:16 moltenlead wrote:
DDE and Ostojic are odd choices. Otherwise let's see how it goes.
What? DDE has been tearing it up for some time now in the big online tournaments. (shoutcraft invitational and tactic 3d pro-am).
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On July 29 2011 11:16 moltenlead wrote:
DDE and Ostojic are odd choices. Otherwise let's see how it goes.
dde a odd choice? dde is a absolute beast, and could be win this tournament if he is playing his best.
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really wish they had a qualifying system rather then invites but good invites non the less of course, They did a good job picking the best NA's anyway imo.
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Gogogo huk!
Who is ostojic? never heard of him before this..were the invites based off ladder performance?
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Why did they pick ostojoy over some of the other people who were higher on ladder (as far as I'm aware, ostojoy is usually high up on ladder but I never hear any tourny results).
And as much as people may not like Major, how could he not get an invite?
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On July 29 2011 11:26 SniXSniPe wrote:
Why did they pick ostojoy over some of the other people who were higher on ladder (as far as I'm aware, ostojoy is usually high up on ladder but I never hear any tourny results).
And as much as people may not like Major, how could he not get an invite?
I would imagine the Major will be in the LA invitational.
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so....what about the map pool? that will be interesting to see
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I may sound ignorant, but who's ostojic?
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On July 29 2011 11:27 last.resistance wrote:Show nested quote +On July 29 2011 11:26 SniXSniPe wrote:
Why did they pick ostojoy over some of the other people who were higher on ladder (as far as I'm aware, ostojoy is usually high up on ladder but I never hear any tourny results).
And as much as people may not like Major, how could he not get an invite? I would imagine the Major will be in the LA invitational.
in addition to that, everyone needs to start somewhere dont they?
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Wow that's pretty exciting, all except the lack of Americans invited. Can't wait to watch.
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That's probably just about the strongest NA lineup you can get. Should be a good tournament.
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this will be a sick tournament
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wow both dde and ostojiy :D GL guys~
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United States4796 Posts
And now Liquid's got two players. 
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Canadians fighting. I would have put Slush instead of Ostojiy but that's just me
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wow AWESOME group of players! can't wait to see this play out : ) gogo protosses!
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On July 29 2011 11:27 last.resistance wrote:Show nested quote +On July 29 2011 11:26 SniXSniPe wrote:
Why did they pick ostojoy over some of the other people who were higher on ladder (as far as I'm aware, ostojoy is usually high up on ladder but I never hear any tourny results).
And as much as people may not like Major, how could he not get an invite? I would imagine the Major will be in the LA invitational.
Or perhaps Major will be an invite on the SEA invitational 
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On July 29 2011 11:27 last.resistance wrote:Show nested quote +On July 29 2011 11:26 SniXSniPe wrote:
Why did they pick ostojoy over some of the other people who were higher on ladder (as far as I'm aware, ostojoy is usually high up on ladder but I never hear any tourny results).
And as much as people may not like Major, how could he not get an invite? I would imagine the Major will be in the LA invitational.
Don't Mexicans play on NA? With Mexico being in North America and all.
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Lol I can't believe some people are still surprised at dde... Besides ostojiy tt1 is the other debatable pick here. Overall an awesome lineup though.
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On July 29 2011 11:19 moltenlead wrote:Show nested quote +On July 29 2011 11:16 SafeAsCheese wrote:On July 29 2011 11:16 moltenlead wrote:
DDE and Ostojic are odd choices. Otherwise let's see how it goes. DDE often times players much better than Select especially TvZ Odd as in I haven't seen them around the big tournament podiums that much, as opposed to the others. Still think they have to be great players to reach this far.
He beat IdrA in the $10k Tactic3D tournament, beating a lot of good players, no-one watched that though. He did well in TB's last tournament as well, dde deserves to be there.
Ostojiy probably doesn't but who gives a crap, I'd like to see someone I've only heard of come out and rape some big names.
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Are both tournaments (LA and NA) online?
I am a bit scary, because the european one is offline?
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Australia8532 Posts
On July 29 2011 11:50 Nimic wrote:Show nested quote +On July 29 2011 11:27 last.resistance wrote:On July 29 2011 11:26 SniXSniPe wrote:
Why did they pick ostojoy over some of the other people who were higher on ladder (as far as I'm aware, ostojoy is usually high up on ladder but I never hear any tourny results).
And as much as people may not like Major, how could he not get an invite? I would imagine the Major will be in the LA invitational. Don't Mexicans play on NA? With Mexico being in North America and all.
I think you completely missed the joke; Major got exposed for smurfing in a SEA tournament after explicity being told he cannot participate.
Anyway; that is a scarily solid list of players; and Sheth will be wearing the TLAF-Liquid' colours makes this more exciting I would like to see Sheth or HuK win it, but i can see SeleCT going far if he hits form.
Dde has had some incredible performances lately so he is a dark horse
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Ostojiy and DDE are both quite good even if they're relatively unknown. Overall great choices. Now that Sheth is on Liquid I'm even more excited!
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On July 29 2011 11:59 KevinIX wrote:
Ostojiy and DDE are both quite good even if they're relatively unknown. Overall great choices. Now that Sheth is on Liquid I'm even more excited!
hmm me as an european, i know dde very well. He was playing incredible good in the last time. Don´t know why somebody does say that he is an "easy win" or something like this.
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On July 29 2011 11:59 KevinIX wrote:
Ostojiy and DDE are both quite good even if they're relatively unknown. Overall great choices. Now that Sheth is on Liquid I'm even more excited! I'm not sure why people are so surprised to see them. They are both names that you see in the top 3 spots on ladder consistently, and these invites are supposed to be at least somewhat based on ladder right?
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TLADT24920 Posts
Interesting list, can't wait to watch the matches
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i have no problems with any of these picks the tournament should be awesome! go kiwi/select
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Woah, all my favourite players. Should be an awesome tourney, and a very nice prize pool for the size!
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On July 29 2011 11:19 uberism wrote:
Funny how its 5 Canadians, 2 Americans and 1 Korean. USA seriously lacks good players for their population size.
Canada represent ^_^
Go Sheth!
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Umm where the hell is Tyler? He is potentially America's best player. Blizzard showing a lot of ignorance with these invites.
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On July 29 2011 11:27 last.resistance wrote:Show nested quote +On July 29 2011 11:26 SniXSniPe wrote:
Why did they pick ostojoy over some of the other people who were higher on ladder (as far as I'm aware, ostojoy is usually high up on ladder but I never hear any tourny results).
And as much as people may not like Major, how could he not get an invite? I would imagine the Major will be in the LA invitational.
Or the SEA invitational...
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HuK should take this, if we judge conservatively, but you never know (and depends on motivation).
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are you serious about tyler? I love the guy but TT1 has had better results and Tyler is not a force he was in sc1 thus far. hopefully that changes, but you cant invite him because you " like " him better.
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I don't know how to feel about TT1. I've seen him do amazingly, and I've seen him just crumple and play like a gold leaguer without hands. Hope he can make a good showing and prove he was picked for a reason!
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this is going to be an interesting watch for sure. I would find it very very Ironic if they have connection issues.
Also Idra/Sheth don't let me down :D:D:D:D:D
<3
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I think this will be interesting, my thoughts would be a HuK win, since IdrA usually struggles with zvp more than his zvz or zvt, but IdrA said that he had really been practicing for Anaheim, I want IdrA to win but I'll have to see. Either way IdrA and HuK FIGHTING!!
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On July 29 2011 11:27 last.resistance wrote:Show nested quote +On July 29 2011 11:26 SniXSniPe wrote:
Why did they pick ostojoy over some of the other people who were higher on ladder (as far as I'm aware, ostojoy is usually high up on ladder but I never hear any tourny results).
And as much as people may not like Major, how could he not get an invite? I would imagine the Major will be in the LA invitational.
Major has decided he's pretty good vs blink stalkers and is currently figuring out some basic mandarin so he can smurf his way into the CN tournament.
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On July 29 2011 11:59 bkrow wrote:Show nested quote +On July 29 2011 11:50 Nimic wrote:On July 29 2011 11:27 last.resistance wrote:On July 29 2011 11:26 SniXSniPe wrote:
Why did they pick ostojoy over some of the other people who were higher on ladder (as far as I'm aware, ostojoy is usually high up on ladder but I never hear any tourny results).
And as much as people may not like Major, how could he not get an invite? I would imagine the Major will be in the LA invitational. Don't Mexicans play on NA? With Mexico being in North America and all. I think you completely missed the joke; Major got exposed for smurfing in a SEA tournament after explicity being told he cannot participate. Anyway; that is a scarily solid list of players; and Sheth will be wearing the TLAF-Liquid' colours makes this more exciting I would like to see Sheth or HuK win it, but i can see SeleCT going far if he hits form. Dde has had some incredible performances lately so he is a dark horse
If you reread this chain of posts, I'm sure you'll find that I responded to the claim that he'd play in the LA invitational. Not the obvious joke that he'd play in the SEA qualifier.
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On July 29 2011 12:13 iYiYi wrote:
Umm where the hell is Tyler? He is potentially America's best player. Blizzard showing a lot of ignorance with these invites.
u r joking right?......... nony hasnt done anything in over a year when it comes to sc2 no offense to him but hes far from americas best player
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it needs JF if DDE is on this list JF ripped DDE in every major lan event in Toronto
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DDE and osti are unknown? O.o
anyways go SeleCT/KiWiKaKi/TT1
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I'd rather see incontrol or tyler than the osti guy who I have never heard of, but it should be awesome nonetheless.
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On July 29 2011 13:16 ampson wrote:
I'd rather see incontrol or tyler than the osti guy who I have never heard of, but it should be awesome nonetheless.
Just because you haven't heard of him, doesn't mean others haven't. He is an amazing player with a very high win rate on the ladder. He was rape incontrol or tyler.
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If IdrA and Huk are on the same side of the bracket, I will be sooo mad. Goooo IdrA and Huk!
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Why is HuK invited he doesn't play on NA anymore.
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On July 29 2011 12:13 iYiYi wrote:
Umm where the hell is Tyler? He is potentially America's best player. Blizzard showing a lot of ignorance with these invites.
Wat.
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On July 29 2011 12:52 RekU.ekiMera wrote:
it needs JF if DDE is on this list JF ripped DDE in every major lan event in Toronto
true but JF doesnt ladder whereas dde and ostojiy both ladder a lot.
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Wow. Good luck to Huk! Huk Hwaiting!
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at the moment i dont see anyone but huk taking this, idra seems to be doing poorly lately.and i dont see any of the other players challenge huk.
hoping for an exciting tournament tho.
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"Chris “ostojiy” Ostojic (zerg)"
who?
someone can link me something about this zerg?
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On July 29 2011 11:50 Nimic wrote:Show nested quote +On July 29 2011 11:27 last.resistance wrote:On July 29 2011 11:26 SniXSniPe wrote:
Why did they pick ostojoy over some of the other people who were higher on ladder (as far as I'm aware, ostojoy is usually high up on ladder but I never hear any tourny results).
And as much as people may not like Major, how could he not get an invite? I would imagine the Major will be in the LA invitational. Don't Mexicans play on NA? With Mexico being in North America and all.
*Cough* Central America *cough*
But yes nice Lineup kinda sad Vibe didn't get an invite I do like watching him play but great lineup otherwise. And if there gonna invite koreans might as well invite Whitera if we're just trying to make this entertaining lol
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Blizz really releases too few information about it's own tournaments. Broadcasted live but from where?
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On July 29 2011 13:31 RealQ wrote:
at the moment i dont see anyone but huk taking this, idra seems to be doing poorly lately.and i dont see any of the other players challenge huk.
hoping for an exciting tournament tho.
IdrA hasn't been in anything lately
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On July 29 2011 11:19 uberism wrote:
Funny how its 5 Canadians, 2 Americans and 1 Korean. USA seriously lacks good players for their population size.
Oh we have plenty of great players, they just mostly seem to lack the time or work ethic, or haven't been discovered yet, in which case, hopefully they will put in a lot of time and effort.
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CAN: 34.5 Million peeps -> 5 playas
USA: 308.7 Million peeps -> 2 playas
Go CANADA! Represent boys!
![[image loading]](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cf/Flag_of_Canada.svg/125px-Flag_of_Canada.svg.png)
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Does Huk even play on NA anymore?
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On July 29 2011 13:35 CajunMan wrote:Show nested quote +On July 29 2011 11:50 Nimic wrote:On July 29 2011 11:27 last.resistance wrote:On July 29 2011 11:26 SniXSniPe wrote:
Why did they pick ostojoy over some of the other people who were higher on ladder (as far as I'm aware, ostojoy is usually high up on ladder but I never hear any tourny results).
And as much as people may not like Major, how could he not get an invite? I would imagine the Major will be in the LA invitational. Don't Mexicans play on NA? With Mexico being in North America and all. *Cough* Central America *cough*
Central America is part of North America. And Mexico is not in Central America.
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On July 29 2011 14:22 Nimic wrote:Show nested quote +On July 29 2011 13:35 CajunMan wrote:On July 29 2011 11:50 Nimic wrote:On July 29 2011 11:27 last.resistance wrote:On July 29 2011 11:26 SniXSniPe wrote:
Why did they pick ostojoy over some of the other people who were higher on ladder (as far as I'm aware, ostojoy is usually high up on ladder but I never hear any tourny results).
And as much as people may not like Major, how could he not get an invite? I would imagine the Major will be in the LA invitational. Don't Mexicans play on NA? With Mexico being in North America and all. *Cough* Central America *cough* Central America is part of North America. And Mexico is not in Central America.
Well anyways, Mexio is part of the LatinAmerican region so it doesn´t matter. Yeah geographically its NA but Blizzard divided the Americas in LA and NA.
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Damn that's a big prize pool for what's essentially a qualifier tournament
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On July 29 2011 12:52 RekU.ekiMera wrote:
it needs JF if DDE is on this list JF ripped DDE in every major lan event in Toronto
u r joking right? i only attended toronto lan once and never played jf.
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lol, ostoij with a big surprise. I hope he can surprise at the tournament.
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On July 29 2011 11:19 uberism wrote:
Funny how its 5 Canadians, 2 Americans and 1 Korean. USA seriously lacks good players for their population size.
5 Canadians, 3 Americans, and 1 Korean. HuK has dual citizenship so he's counted for USA and Canada.
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United Kingdom38257 Posts
Yay DDE, hopefully he smashes face =)
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mmmmh race balance, love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Looks like a cool tourney. Cheering for Sheth here :-)
Go go manner & macro.
On an unrelated note:
On July 29 2011 13:44 BZZ wrote:CAN: 34.5 Million peeps -> 5 playas USA: 308.7 Million peeps -> 2 playas Go CANADA! Represent boys!
Sweden: 9 million peeps -> both finalists in TSL3!
Just sayin'
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On July 29 2011 20:09 Konyak wrote:Show nested quote +On July 29 2011 11:19 uberism wrote:
Funny how its 5 Canadians, 2 Americans and 1 Korean. USA seriously lacks good players for their population size. 5 Canadians, 3 Americans, and 1 Korean. HuK has dual citizenship so he's counted for USA and Canada.
well actually Huk is Korean now because he trains there.
*runs as fast as he can from the computer to avoid shitstorm*
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Wow, amazing players. I don't know Ostojiy tho ?
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On July 29 2011 15:38 windsupernova wrote:Show nested quote +On July 29 2011 14:22 Nimic wrote:On July 29 2011 13:35 CajunMan wrote:On July 29 2011 11:50 Nimic wrote:On July 29 2011 11:27 last.resistance wrote:On July 29 2011 11:26 SniXSniPe wrote:
Why did they pick ostojoy over some of the other people who were higher on ladder (as far as I'm aware, ostojoy is usually high up on ladder but I never hear any tourny results).
And as much as people may not like Major, how could he not get an invite? I would imagine the Major will be in the LA invitational. Don't Mexicans play on NA? With Mexico being in North America and all. *Cough* Central America *cough* Central America is part of North America. And Mexico is not in Central America. Well anyways, Mexio is part of the LatinAmerican region so it doesn´t matter. Yeah geographically its NA but Blizzard divided the Americas in LA and NA.
Okay, all I wanted to know ^^
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On July 29 2011 17:52 dde wrote:Show nested quote +On July 29 2011 12:52 RekU.ekiMera wrote:
it needs JF if DDE is on this list JF ripped DDE in every major lan event in Toronto u r joking right? i only attended toronto lan once and never played jf.
uhhh on the Toronto Lan event pages i see 1.JF then 2/3.ROOTDDE/COL.Antimage
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On July 30 2011 07:50 RekU.ekiMera wrote:Show nested quote +On July 29 2011 17:52 dde wrote:On July 29 2011 12:52 RekU.ekiMera wrote:
it needs JF if DDE is on this list JF ripped DDE in every major lan event in Toronto u r joking right? i only attended toronto lan once and never played jf. uhhh on the Toronto Lan event pages i see 1.JF then 2/3.ROOTDDE/COL.Antimage
Did DDE ever play for root? Maybe you're thinking of Ddoro?
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On July 29 2011 11:16 moltenlead wrote:
DDE and Ostojic are odd choices. Otherwise let's see how it goes.
DDE is proberly the best NA player atm beside Huk
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On July 30 2011 08:01 BeepBeepImAJeep wrote:Show nested quote +On July 30 2011 07:50 RekU.ekiMera wrote:On July 29 2011 17:52 dde wrote:On July 29 2011 12:52 RekU.ekiMera wrote:
it needs JF if DDE is on this list JF ripped DDE in every major lan event in Toronto u r joking right? i only attended toronto lan once and never played jf. uhhh on the Toronto Lan event pages i see 1.JF then 2/3.ROOTDDE/COL.Antimage Did DDE ever play for root? Maybe you're thinking of Ddoro?
maybe :D you can tell im such a nub with this
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yay grats ostojiy! great up and coming zerg!
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Israel2209 Posts
Is this going to be played online? Can't find any information about an offline event like the European Invitational is.
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Wanna see an IdrA vs. HuK finals, would be so cool :p
Nice choices, though I don't know who that last player is.
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I feel Cruncher deserves a spot more than Ostojiy.
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On July 29 2011 20:25 Ullis wrote:Looks like a cool tourney. Cheering for Sheth here :-) Go go manner & macro. On an unrelated note: Show nested quote +On July 29 2011 13:44 BZZ wrote:CAN: 34.5 Million peeps -> 5 playas USA: 308.7 Million peeps -> 2 playas Go CANADA! Represent boys! Sweden: 9 million peeps -> both finalists in TSL3! Just sayin'
Probably because in both nations competitive gaming is prized or viewed as a more viable outlet for a career then the U.S. If you are talented intellectually in the U.S. it's almost for sure you will become a doctor/lawyer/scientist with how many decent universities are around brain draining all the talent.
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Pretty sure this could have been at least a 16 person tournament.
I KNOW these aren't the only good NA players out there right now.
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GO IDRA GO..... you got this dude
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Either Idra or Huk will win, personally I hope its idra, he needs a win, hasn't had one in a while
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On August 04 2011 13:25 Premier wrote:
Either Idra or Huk will win, personally I hope its idra, he needs a win, hasn't had one in a while
agreed
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Ostojiy had school which is why you never see him at major tourneys. I find the fact that his skill is so high + being in school at the same time is highly respectable.
OT: GO ZERG :D
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meh i wouldn't have chosen TT1 but it's okay i guess. I doubt he'll win either way.
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On August 04 2011 13:14 TT1 wrote:
maps?
Roflmao. I love the organisation of this tournament.
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On August 04 2011 13:14 TT1 wrote:
maps?
lol you serious? You're competing and they haven't told you what maps are going to be used? Go Blizzard!
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Surprised to see Huk in the NA section instead of Korea.
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idk who osto is and I don't agree with TT1, but cool that DDE is in it imo
would have liked to see more big name koreans or sen but I guess this is mostly a western thing ._>
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On July 29 2011 11:06 Grackodile wrote:
Sweet finally a EZ win for Idra
EZ win for Idra? Lol no... HuK has easily caught up to if not passed Idra in the last couple of months skill wise and results wise.
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On August 02 2011 17:13 forgottendreams wrote:
Probably because in both nations competitive gaming is prized or viewed as a more viable outlet for a career then the U.S. If you are talented intellectually in the U.S. it's almost for sure you will become a doctor/lawyer/scientist with how many decent universities are around brain draining all the talent.
Hahahahahaa, you have to be joking right?
Also, doesn't huk play on KR ladder? Do they even use the ladder to decide these things?
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Nice to see only 2 terrans after MLG..
Idra u got this one right?
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Where are Incontrol and Tyler?, i mean, at least one of them should be in there
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why did ostojiy get invited over so many other good NA players.
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HuK VS Idra finals
Idra wins 4-3
You heard it here first folks.
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Wow I always yearned for a regional invitational as Blizzard promised during SC2's production/release, can't believe its happening! Awesome prize pool and casters as well!
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So we'll be seeing close positions as it will be the blizzard iterations of the maps huh. lol what a joke if it is.
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On July 29 2011 11:19 uberism wrote:
Funny how its 5 Canadians, 2 Americans and 1 Korean. USA seriously lacks good players for their population size.
I think for a lot of people, eSports aren't really a sustainable occupation. What I assume ends up happening is that people who play competitively have to get a job to survive, then they end up making more working than they ever did playing, and most are content just chilling in high masters playing for fun.
Other than being in eSports, or even gaming, for your entire life (which itself isn't much of a plan), there aren't really professions that you can parlay gaming skill into. Think about all of the gamers who forgo university for gaming, in the US, there isn't really enough money in the game, and now that the koreans take it all, most people really can't live off of what they make playing. Then when they finally retire, or quit, they're 26-28 with no college degree, and in America that means McDonalds.
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EPT
