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When: Saturday, March 31st, 2012, 6:30pm Where: DB Clarke Theatre Concordia University SGW Campus, Henry F. Hall Building 1455 Boulevard de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal, Quebec Google MapsTickets: Tickets range from $15 to $30.
As far as I know, it's non-profit; it's just to secure the cost of venue, accomodation to players and attending staff.
It was just announced that he'll be playing against  SLush who just won Montreal's biggest LAN: LAN ETS in a small showmatch at the end of the event, so it's actually pretty cool to meet both White-Ra and hear about his tales and ability to play as well as potentially meet SLush (who is a pretty cool down-to-earth guy if you met him at LAN ETS)!
I'm hoping overall that this becomes at least moderately huge (the timing is a bit sudden) because it'll further the idea of Montreal being a prime location for future major events especially with the crowd we get from organizing BarCraft, LAN ETS and special events like these!
Anyways, I'll be attending and I can't wait to meet White-Ra in-person!
Totally forgot about finding this:
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are u guys doing other stuff besides the Slush vs White-Ra showmatch?
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Sounds exciting, I'm right at the border of Montreal, I may come check it out.
Any rough estimate on how far from the border the barcraft is?
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On March 29 2012 07:45 StimiLant wrote:
are u guys doing other stuff besides the Slush vs White-Ra showmatch?
Yes, I believe it's a three-part event.
This unique event will consist of three major components.
First - Lifestory - White-Ra will share the story of his life, how he
became progamer and rose to the top of the international e-Sports
scene. Ups and downs, challenges, memories and plans for future. All
these and more will be discussed on stage in front of you.
Second - Masterclass - Arguably White-Ra is one of the best tacticians
out there. Well there is a reason why his tactics are called Special.
A unique opportunity to learn from the best and get White-Ra's
opinions on different tactics and builds. Advise to new players,
in-depth analysis of top-tier games, live ladder games commentated by
White-Ra and answering questions from the audience will mark the
second part of Main Stage Series - "Special Tactics. LIVE!".
And finally - Showmatch - White-Ra will play an entertaining showmatch
showing the legendary Special Tactics and maybe developing a couple of
new ones right before your eyes. Short analysis will follow each game.
The rules, map pool and opponent TBA on a later date.
So 1. Story, how he became a progamer and some insider info of the scene from his perspective
2. Analysis and some matches against the very attendees going there.
3. Showmatch :3
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aw man an audience with White-Ra? I'm super Jelly!
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On March 29 2012 07:47 NoctemSC wrote:
Sounds exciting, I'm right at the border of Montreal, I may come check it out.
Any rough estimate on how far from the border the barcraft is?
This isn't a Barcraft, but both this event and our typical barcrafts that happen every major mlg championship is in downtown Montreal. Literally downtown. So figure your address and search the destination as St-Catherine street (or use the address in the google map link above to see the distance and it'll tell how far you are from it)!
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On March 29 2012 07:48 OptimusYale wrote:
aw man an audience with White-Ra? I'm super Jelly!
I'm dying to shake his hand. I have nothing to say but just how amazing of a person he is @__@
I just want a nice dinner with some progamers, would be mad cool!
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Connecting the Montreal scene :B I'm either helping out or doing the connecting~
Oh yeah, I'll be there guys, so come say hi to me :D
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On March 29 2012 07:52 Torte de Lini wrote:
Connecting the Montreal scene :B I'm either helping out or doing the connecting~
Oh yeah, I'll be there guys, so come say hi to me :D
Wear a "20k post club" shirt and I'll find you right away.
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How long has it been since White-Ra has been home? Almost a month now eh?
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This is awesome! SLush is very good but I think White-Ra should be able to win 
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I wanna go but I got other plans 
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I hope Slush finds a team soon.
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I see white-ra with a clean sweep...
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On March 29 2012 10:10 KhAmun wrote:
How long has it been since White-Ra has been home? Almost a month now eh?
He's got his wife with him anyways. I'm sure he's not homesick.
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I'll try to make it. Would be bringing my camera gear, so hopefully no one minds.
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SLush so goot, looking forward to this.
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if it's near of a metro, i'll drop by.
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Probably going with a few of my friends :D cant wait !
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On March 30 2012 00:07 FaCE_1 wrote:
if it's near of a metro, i'll drop by.
Guy-Concordia Metro
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Has to work Saturday until 6:30 and in Laval.
*insert Darth Vader Nooo pic*
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I want both players to win
/lameself
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If my girlfriend is dragging me to a Yoga convention.....I'm dragging her to a special tactics display....
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On March 30 2012 00:07 FaCE_1 wrote:
if it's near of a metro, i'll drop by.
The metro station is under the building you dont even have to walk outside.
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On March 30 2012 03:53 Louuster wrote:The metro station is under the building you dont even have to walk outside.
Yes exactly, it's also unbearingly hot :3
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I hate month of march. I am so friggin busy. FML
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I'll be seeing you guys all there! Going to be helping them with the event with both setting up the computers, maybe being the observer or translating. Just a lot of in-between stuff
The good reward is having a drink with him Friday evening :D
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Haha, Torte rubbing it in. :D
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If I don't have any other plans, I'll definitely make it.
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On March 30 2012 14:13 aZealot wrote:
Haha, Torte rubbing it in. :D
): I gotta brag about somethin'~
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On March 30 2012 03:48 Zorkmid wrote:
If my girlfriend is dragging me to a Yoga convention.....I'm dragging her to a special tactics display....
yo you'll be there? I might aswell!
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On March 30 2012 23:28 mark05 wrote:Show nested quote +On March 30 2012 03:48 Zorkmid wrote:
If my girlfriend is dragging me to a Yoga convention.....I'm dragging her to a special tactics display.... yo you'll be there? I might aswell!
I actually misread the title thinking it was the Toronto show. I do hope we meet one day!
*Zorkmid's first overlord gets sniped*
*Zorkmid has left the game*
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Now this sounds awesome! supercool event!
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Going to be picking up the PCs for the White-Ra event!
Just to clarify, we have an interpreter on-board if White-Ra has trouble expressing certain things he wants to say as well as English to French translator as well.
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WHITE RA, WE LOVE YOU, WAS AN AMAZING EVENT!!!
Somebody from the event PLEASE upload the replays from the ladder games that were played!
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Great event! It was nice to meet White-Ra in person. It was the first gaming event I was attending, but surely not the last!
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very good event.
I hope more event like that in Montreal.
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Did he beat Slush? I missed it
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Slush won 3-1. Watching Slush play is really amazing, and of couse White Ra too!
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Great event !! Love white-ra !! and slush :D
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Hey guys, I hope you liked the event, I was the guy running around, doing the observing and making sure things went to plan with Roch and Charles/CyberActiv!
I hope you all enjoyed the event! I'm going to be setting up my computer and uploading the replay as soon as possible! The last game was incredible and highly-suggested for everyone!
Please give us feedback, suggestions and ideas! We really enjoyed it and White-Ra said he just loved Montreal (and poutine <3).
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I think game 3 was better than game 4, game 4 only gets entertaining after 15 minutes of macro
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On April 01 2012 16:51 itmeJP wrote:
Fun event.
Thanks for stopping by man, was mad cool!
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cool poster
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This was such a great event ! Something beyond imagination.
I had such an awesome time meeting White-Ra, Slush, JP, all of them being class acts and accessible.
White-Ra's wife and Max and Andrei !
Also Torte !!! & missharvey, livingpink, other max(domo :D), dmitry.
And of course cyberactiv : Roch, Jonathan and well my roomie SiliticX lol
And my friend and neighbor Phlag ( that was the guy running around all night with his Nikon and Serious Team Shirt ) :D
The event + the restaurant after was priceless, i'm back home and can't sleep because of all the nerd chills !
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Yes the dinner was great!
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White-Ra is visiting Madrid (Spain) next mounth!!
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On April 01 2012 18:48 LorCHsc2 wrote:
White-Ra is visiting Madrid (Spain) next mounth!!
nice shameless plug there buddy.
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Was an incredible event, definitely looking forward to see him one more time. Please, please, please keep these coming!
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On April 02 2012 03:40 WesternWolves wrote:
Was an incredible event, definitely looking forward to see him one more time. Please, please, please keep these coming!
You can count on it!
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Was really fun & awesome meeting WhiteRa & his gorgeous wife =)
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Yeah, his wife is just absolutely beautiful and a lovely person!
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slush is one of the most underated players
alone seeing his mlg results should say everything
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I had the pleasure to interview WhiteRa. He is a great guy!
I missed it unfortunately. I hope the event went well Torte de Lini!
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On April 03 2012 19:05 JOJOsc2news wrote:
I had the pleasure to interview WhiteRa. He is a great guy!
I missed it unfortunately. I hope the event went well Torte de Lini!
It went quite well, thank you. Heavily enjoyed helping out and even a little spectating.
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Where are the replays going to be uploaded?
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All i can say is... GO WHITE RA SPECIAL TACTICS
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On April 04 2012 04:28 Torte de Lini wrote:Show nested quote +On April 03 2012 19:05 JOJOsc2news wrote:
I had the pleasure to interview WhiteRa. He is a great guy!
I missed it unfortunately. I hope the event went well Torte de Lini!
It went quite well, thank you. Heavily enjoyed helping out and even a little spectating.
Glad to hear!
I will respond in more details in your blog entry!
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On April 08 2012 02:28 JOJOsc2news wrote:Show nested quote +On April 04 2012 04:28 Torte de Lini wrote:On April 03 2012 19:05 JOJOsc2news wrote:
I had the pleasure to interview WhiteRa. He is a great guy!
I missed it unfortunately. I hope the event went well Torte de Lini!
It went quite well, thank you. Heavily enjoyed helping out and even a little spectating. Glad to hear! I will respond in more details in your blog entry!
Right, I should do that soon :B
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Having a showmatch was a good idea, but without any live commentating made it quite of a bland experience imo... Especially since players were close to the crowd and we had to remain silent... 2v2s would have been more of a pleasure to watch maybe.
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Commentary wouldn't have been feasible on the show floor for obvious reasons T__________T
The 2v2 idea I like though :D Either with a spectator and/or with Slush himself! Thanks!
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On April 08 2012 04:25 Torte de Lini wrote:
Commentary wouldn't have been feasible on the show floor for obvious reasons T__________T
The 2v2 idea I like though :D Either with a spectator and/or with Slush himself! Thanks!
Pleaaaase post the ladder game replays if you have access to them.
They showed REAL special tactics.. e.g: Carrier defence vs MMM.
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Who won ! I was cheering for my fellow Canadian SluSH
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