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Mexico674 Posts
http://en.intelextrememasters.com/nyc-vs-shanghai/
For the fourth year running the Intel Extreme Masters will feature StarCraft® II: Heart of the Swarm™ as one of our main titles. Our season will kick off in Shanghai, China on July 25-28, making history as the first World Championship Series Tier 1 event to take place in Asia.
Intel Extreme Masters Shanghai will also be the first major international StarCraft II event in China in 2013. Our last event in Guangzhou in 2011 was filled with nail-biting matches, culminating with American Zerg player Greg “IdrA” Fields overcoming his adversary Samuli “elfi” Sihvonen to take first at the event.
This season’s event will have $25,000 in prize money and 750 WCS ranking points for the players. As such, we've modified our tournament format to incorporate the global and regional WCS rankings.
The online qualifiers will take place in two stages: the first stage being an open sign up and the second stage with applicants from the WCS ranking seeded into the bracket. There will be three qualifiers with two players from Europe, two players from North and South America and four players from Asia and Oceania. The eight qualified players will receive a fully paid trip to Shanghai. Regional qualifiers will ensure we have a diverse spectrum of talent from all over the globe.
The main event will take place over three stages. The first stage will spotlight the local and international StarCraft II talent with two brackets of eight competing for four spots in the second stage. The top four of the first stage will join the eight players from the online qualifiers as well as the top four applicants from the WCS ranking. These 16 players will then play in a group stage, battling fiercely to advance to the 8 man playoffs.
Qualifiers dates:
The Americas: Tuesday June 25th + Wednesday June 26th
Europe: Saturday June 29th + Sunday June 30th
Asia: To be determined
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Poll: New IEM format: yay or nay!yay! (269) 91% nay! (28) 9% 297 total votes Your vote: New IEM format: yay or nay! (Vote): yay!
(Vote): nay!
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Sweet! Lets hope to see some awesome players over there!
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So many advantages for highly ranked WCS players... which increases their chances to get more WCS points...
EDIT: Oh, and are the regions for the online qualifiers the same as WCS regions now? I mean WCS America Koreans would have an advantage in the Korean qualifiers just because they participate in another WCS region.
EDIT2: Nevermind, just read the asterisk in the second picture. So WCS America Koreans have it much easier to qualify in the Korean qualifiers.
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I really hope we see a lot of Koreans go over for the WCS points.
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That's nice... Yugi should come again!
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Does Asia + Oceania refers to the South East Asia region and not including China/Taiwan (which is the Host region, right?) Or does it.
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Poland375 Posts
On June 20 2013 22:30 SinCitta wrote:
So many advantages for highly ranked WCS players... which increases their chances to get more WCS points...
That was the most objective way we have found to deal with a potential overflow of candidates to play. Also, Tier 1 and Tier 2 WCS points mostly help players who already have a decent number of them from WCS.
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 EU Qualifiers during MLG. I guess that means Naniwa, Sase, Thorzain and Grubby amongst whoever else from EU is going to mlg won't be trying to qualify . I know sometimes overlap can't be avoided but this still seems poorly timed
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Poland375 Posts
On June 20 2013 23:20 ladyumbra wrote: EU Qualifiers during MLG. I guess that means Naniwa, Sase, Thorzain and Grubby amongst whoever else from EU is going to mlg won't be trying to qualify . I know sometimes overlap can't be avoided but this still seems poorly timed
In between our announcement times (things have to run through approval processes, etc.), visa deadlines, HSC4 and other things, those qualifiers were the best times we were able to come up with.
A top player can still fly in and play at the event the same way they're doing it for MLG.
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On June 20 2013 23:27 Carmac wrote:Show nested quote +On June 20 2013 23:20 ladyumbra wrote: EU Qualifiers during MLG. I guess that means Naniwa, Sase, Thorzain and Grubby amongst whoever else from EU is going to mlg won't be trying to qualify . I know sometimes overlap can't be avoided but this still seems poorly timed In between our announcement times (things have to run through approval processes, etc.), visa deadlines, HSC4 and other things, those qualifiers were the best times we were able to come up with. A top player can still fly in and play at the event the same way they're doing it for MLG.
Ahh, sounds like you did what you could. It should still be an interesting event regardless. Thanks for being so quick and open with the response.
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Not sure about invites being based on WCS points... Rich get richer, poor get poorer? But I guess it's more objective at least... Should be interesting to see who gets through.
Cheers on the region restrictions!
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Pandemona
Charlie Sheens House51485 Posts
Woop we went from justs having WCS going on and then BOOM;
HSC - DH - MLG - ASUS ROG - IEM
WOOP WOOP, sc2 is back :D
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Lived here in Shanghai for the past 2 years, IEM Just as I leave
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how do spectators go to these events? first come first serve? tickets?
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I don't mind this format.
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I don't understand why WCS players should have any advantage. In fact I don't really understand the qualifying format while I loved the old one.
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Can I cast this?! I am the only one who understands the Chinese players to this depth!!!!!! ((
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I can't say I understand the format, and I'm someone who usually has no issue understanding complex formats.
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Format is simples!
Online:
Open cup -> Top 4 progress to qualifier
Qualifier = Top 4 from Open + 12 from regional WCS Points -> Top 2 qualify for event (with hotel/flight paid)
Event:
Open bracket = Two 8 player double elim brackets -> Top 2 from each qualify for event
Groupstage = 8 qualified + 4 open bracket + 4 from WCS points (global) -> Dual tournament like WCS/GSL
Playoffs = 8 player single elimination
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Has any WCS event not being Tier 1?
Edit: Disregard that, HSC VII is.
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Good luck guys, I wish you good luck
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A little off topic, but do has it been announced what games IEM will be running this year? Just SC2 and LoL again?
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Only 16 players for the open bracket? How do you decide the players then？
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I like how the sc2 is starting to have a structure. WCS was badly needed
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I think the qualifying process is too complicated if i have to read it thrice and still be confused.
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This seems a lot smaller than past IEM events, max 16 players in the open bracket and 16 players total in the main tournament? I guess smaller isn't always a bad thing, we'll see how it turns out.
For the main tournament, there will only be 4 invites total, and using the WCS ranking? I quite like that, not nearly as much emphasis on invites as some other tournaments.
edit: seems like the " WCS applicants " have their own qualifier, so the tournament is 0 invites total?
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I'm a fan in Shanghai,China.But I don't know where the tournament hosts and how can I buy the ticket...Who can tell me?
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On June 21 2013 09:00 Dodgin wrote:
This seems a lot smaller than past IEM events, max 16 players in the open bracket and 16 players total in the main tournament? I guess smaller isn't always a bad thing, we'll see how it turns out.
For the main tournament, there will only be 4 invites total, and using the WCS ranking? I quite like that, not nearly as much emphasis on invites as some other tournaments.
edit: seems like the " WCS applicants " have their own qualifier, so the tournament is 0 invites total?
There has never been invites for IEM (besides the local champion who... already has to become a champion for getting an invitation :D ).
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On June 21 2013 12:58 Boucot wrote:Show nested quote +On June 21 2013 09:00 Dodgin wrote:
This seems a lot smaller than past IEM events, max 16 players in the open bracket and 16 players total in the main tournament? I guess smaller isn't always a bad thing, we'll see how it turns out.
For the main tournament, there will only be 4 invites total, and using the WCS ranking? I quite like that, not nearly as much emphasis on invites as some other tournaments.
edit: seems like the " WCS applicants " have their own qualifier, so the tournament is 0 invites total? There has never been invites for IEM (besides the local champion who... already has to become a champion for getting an invitation :D ).
Is that so? I remember IM players being invited to cologne last year, they certainly didn't qualify.
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aaaaand China, Taiwan, SEA and Oceania get screwed over again, yay!
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On June 21 2013 00:47 Pandemona wrote:
Woop we went from justs having WCS going on and then BOOM;
HSC - DH - MLG - ASUS ROG - IEM
WOOP WOOP, sc2 is back :D
Yes! It's like college football season come early! But with StarCraft!! 
+ Show Spoiler +Meaning that there will be a ton of StarCraft, like there is football when college football starts. 
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On June 21 2013 12:42 DHU.rHyme wrote:
I'm a fan in Shanghai,China.But I don't know where the tournament hosts and how can I buy the ticket...Who can tell me?
Same here! I can't find any info about this anywhere. Hope it's revealed soon.
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So Korea, Taiwan and SEA are all one region for qualification purposes?
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Mexico674 Posts
On June 21 2013 13:56 Ettick wrote:
NY lost? ;__;
No. NY will be the second IEM tournament after Shanghai.
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Mexico674 Posts
On June 21 2013 14:07 iaguz wrote:
So Korea, Taiwan and SEA are all one region for qualification purposes?
Yes, which for all real purposes it basically means koreans only. I don't see any other player qualifying.
EDIT: seems they will actually separate China, SEA, and KR/TW.
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On June 21 2013 13:54 Matoo- wrote:Show nested quote +On June 21 2013 12:42 DHU.rHyme wrote:
I'm a fan in Shanghai,China.But I don't know where the tournament hosts and how can I buy the ticket...Who can tell me? Same here! I can't find any info about this anywhere. Hope it's revealed soon.
The event will take place at Chinajoy. Exact location of the IEM inside Chinajoy to be announced soon.
http://2013en.chinajoy.net/
On June 21 2013 14:07 iaguz wrote:
So Korea, Taiwan and SEA are all one region for qualification purposes?
Asia will be separated by Servers : SEA, China, KR/TW. We will announce the 4 slots repartition and the qualifiers dates shortly.
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Sweet! Thanks for the quick reply ESL person.
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On June 21 2013 14:36 iaguz wrote:
Sweet! Thanks for the quick reply ESL person.
I look forward to seeing your mighty beard tear it up good sir. Oh and your terran plays I guess.
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It's quit nice, nut really hard for australian and chinese players to qualifie :D
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i feel i don't really like dual elimination group style ;<
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will the WCS applicants also get their trips paid? Overall it seems silly that they can get 75 points by just signing up and being guaranteed top 16. I don't understand the competitive need for giving privileges to them at all. I can understand you do that to increase viewership but its nothing other than unfair.
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Poland375 Posts
On June 21 2013 20:13 TBO wrote:
will the WCS applicants also get their trips paid? Overall it seems silly that they can get 75 points by just signing up and being guaranteed top 16. I don't understand the competitive need for giving privileges to them at all. I can understand you do that to increase viewership but its nothing other than unfair.
Applicants do NOT receive paid trips.
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wow, the trips must be expensive
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Are South Africans eligible to qualify through the EU Quali?
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Bisutopia19240 Posts
On June 21 2013 22:50 PandaTank wrote:
Are South Africans eligible to qualify through the EU Quali?
I think you should be seeded just for being awesome or they can hold an African qualifier because either way you'd be in xD!
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Why would blizzard make this a tier 1 event? This is one of the smallest, if not THE SMALLEST offline tournament we have seen since HOTS released! Also, will any of the top finishers qualify for IEM grand finals in 2014? How many top finishers will get automatic invites to the next IEM event?
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Just to let people know; the Stage 2 of America qualifiers will not be on the 26th. It will be moved to most likely July 3rd. Details will be posted in the tournament thread for the America qualifiers.
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typical german formality and rules-.-
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is anyone else waiting for an admin to approve them for the NA IEM qualifiers? Or were you guys actually let into the tournament?
Just want to make sure we're all on the same page, and I dont get screwed x.x considering the cup is only a few days away, and i'm not sure when signups end.
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On June 21 2013 14:25 ESLAsia wrote:Show nested quote +On June 21 2013 13:54 Matoo- wrote:On June 21 2013 12:42 DHU.rHyme wrote:
I'm a fan in Shanghai,China.But I don't know where the tournament hosts and how can I buy the ticket...Who can tell me? Same here! I can't find any info about this anywhere. Hope it's revealed soon. The event will take place at Chinajoy. Exact location of the IEM inside Chinajoy to be announced soon. http://2013en.chinajoy.net/Show nested quote +On June 21 2013 14:07 iaguz wrote:
So Korea, Taiwan and SEA are all one region for qualification purposes? Asia will be separated by Servers : SEA, China, KR/TW. We will announce the 4 slots repartition and the qualifiers dates shortly.
Sweet thanks, I wanted to go to chinajoy anyways, now I really have to go. I tried looking around but couldn't find where to buy tickets online though. A friend said last time he went he just queued and bought tickets at the door. Is that the only available option?
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On June 23 2013 14:51 Bonkarooni wrote:
is anyone else waiting for an admin to approve them for the NA IEM qualifiers? Or were you guys actually let into the tournament?
Just want to make sure we're all on the same page, and I dont get screwed x.x considering the cup is only a few days away, and i'm not sure when signups end.
I check every few hours or so to approve people. Don't worry you won't get left out because on the day of the tournament I am approving people literally every 2-3 minutes up until the tournament is about to begin.
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On June 21 2013 22:50 PandaTank wrote:
Are South Africans eligible to qualify through the EU Quali?
Yes. The Europe Qualification are actually Europe + Africa
On June 23 2013 15:15 kaisr wrote:Show nested quote +On June 21 2013 14:25 ESLAsia wrote:On June 21 2013 13:54 Matoo- wrote:On June 21 2013 12:42 DHU.rHyme wrote:
I'm a fan in Shanghai,China.But I don't know where the tournament hosts and how can I buy the ticket...Who can tell me? Same here! I can't find any info about this anywhere. Hope it's revealed soon. The event will take place at Chinajoy. Exact location of the IEM inside Chinajoy to be announced soon. http://2013en.chinajoy.net/On June 21 2013 14:07 iaguz wrote:
So Korea, Taiwan and SEA are all one region for qualification purposes? Asia will be separated by Servers : SEA, China, KR/TW. We will announce the 4 slots repartition and the qualifiers dates shortly. Sweet thanks, I wanted to go to chinajoy anyways, now I really have to go. I tried looking around but couldn't find where to buy tickets online though. A friend said last time he went he just queued and bought tickets at the door. Is that the only available option?
If your Chinese is limited and you do not possess any Chinese payment method (Alipay, Chinese Credit card, e-Card, etc.) the best is to buy at the door. If you do possess a Chinese payment method, you can buy ticket in advance on Chinajoy Taobao : http://chinajoy.taobao.com/
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Just for clarification...what time does the NA qualifier start tomorrow? It says check in starts at 19:00 on the site, but i'm not sure if thats EDT or PDT...?
Also, whats the rule for players playing in different regions? Will Korean players be allowed to play in the IEM US qualifier? I noticed Sound and Golden were both signed up..
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On June 25 2013 02:49 Bonkarooni wrote:
Just for clarification...what time does the NA qualifier start tomorrow? It says check in starts at 19:00 on the site, but i'm not sure if thats EDT or PDT...?
Also, whats the rule for players playing in different regions? Will Korean players be allowed to play in the IEM US qualifier? I noticed Sound and Golden were both signed up..
The NA Qualifier will start at 8PM EST.
You play in the region where you are currently living. Korean players currently living in America region must play the America Qualification.
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On June 25 2013 09:50 ESLAsia wrote:Show nested quote +On June 25 2013 02:49 Bonkarooni wrote:
Just for clarification...what time does the NA qualifier start tomorrow? It says check in starts at 19:00 on the site, but i'm not sure if thats EDT or PDT...?
Also, whats the rule for players playing in different regions? Will Korean players be allowed to play in the IEM US qualifier? I noticed Sound and Golden were both signed up.. The NA Qualifier will start at 8PM EST. You play in the region where you are currently living. Korean players currently living in America region must play the America Qualification.
ST Sound/Golden dont live in America though.., they just flew in for the redbull LAN
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Dayshi is already invited for Stage 2.
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Any idea what date the KR qual will happen yet?
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On July 05 2013 02:21 Aeceus wrote:
Any idea what date the KR qual will happen yet?
They will happen soon. We will release the information about them later today. Prepare for the shock  .
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Cant wait to see this.
the formats kinda complex, but thats part of what makes it awesome.
the variety of methods of qualification and advancement in this tournament is really cool imho.
good luck to Titan, qxc, Slivko, and Polt who have already qualified!
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How do I buy a ticket to this? Their website is terrible. So it's at the ChinaJoy show, but I can't find a link to buy tickets. Does this mean it's all free??
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On July 07 2013 21:23 nick1689 wrote:
How do I buy a ticket to this? Their website is terrible. So it's at the ChinaJoy show, but I can't find a link to buy tickets. Does this mean it's all free??
If your Chinese is limited and you do not possess any Chinese payment method (Alipay, Chinese Credit card, e-Card, etc.) the best is to buy at the door. If you do possess a Chinese payment method, you can buy ticket in advance on Chinajoy Taobao : http://chinajoy.taobao.com/
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@ESLAsia...
I see, you can signup on site.... could you give us more information about it?
Buying tickets at the door? I have some bad experiences with that like last year in Shanghai where i saw too many soul-trains in the finals T-T....
If its possible for foreigners to sign up on site... Ill drag a friend (mid-gm eur zerg) into the tournament.
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On July 08 2013 16:42 ILOVEWAR wrote:
@ESLAsia...
I see, you can signup on site.... could you give us more information about it?
Buying tickets at the door? I have some bad experiences with that like last year in Shanghai where i saw too many soul-trains in the finals T-T....
If its possible for foreigners to sign up on site... Ill drag a friend (mid-gm eur zerg) into the tournament.
If you want to participate to the IEM Stage 1 Bracket on Site, you have to register using the information contained in this news : http://www.esl-world.net/masters/news/224995/
If you want to visit the IEM event, you will have to buy Chinajoy tickets. IEM being a part of the Chinajoy fair, it is the only way to be able to spectate the IEM tournaments. There are only 2 ways to buy Chinajoy tickets : on Taobao or directly at the door on each day.
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any word what is happening with the Chinese Qualifier?
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Any other foreigners in Shanghai planning to line up at the door for this? Give me a pm, I don't wanna stand around in line by myself for hours.
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On July 14 2013 07:26 Chris_CityHunter wrote:
any word what is happening with the Chinese Qualifier?
They are happening this weekend.
HoTS was only released on the17th July in China, we had to wait a little.
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So Innovation qualified through the Korean qualifiers, but if there are 4 WCS ranking places available and he's on top, why did he even have to qualify lol? Did he just feel like getting some practice games in?
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On July 21 2013 21:24 Lock0n wrote:
So Innovation qualified through the Korean qualifiers, but if there are 4 WCS ranking places available and he's on top, why did he even have to qualify lol? Did he just feel like getting some practice games in?
Free trip, else he had to pay. But don't think he will go now he's in the proleague final
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On July 21 2013 21:24 Lock0n wrote:
So Innovation qualified through the Korean qualifiers, but if there are 4 WCS ranking places available and he's on top, why did he even have to qualify lol? Did he just feel like getting some practice games in?
Those top 4 WCS ranking places dont get free flights / accommodation, so he played for the free flights/accommodation that comes from qualifying
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China6329 Posts
The 4 WCS invites goes to the 4 Chinese WCS AM Premier League players which are MacSed, Jim, XY and Top I believe.
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On July 21 2013 21:43 digmouse wrote:
The 4 WCS invites goes to the 4 Chinese WCS AM Premier League players which are MacSed, Jim, XY and Top I believe.
Nope, they are seeded to the stage 2 of Chinese qualifier.
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China6329 Posts
On July 21 2013 21:51 swordboy wrote:Show nested quote +On July 21 2013 21:43 digmouse wrote:
The 4 WCS invites goes to the 4 Chinese WCS AM Premier League players which are MacSed, Jim, XY and Top I believe. Nope, they are seeded to the stage 2 of Chinese qualifier.
hm that makes more sense.
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There arent much good chinese sc2 players... so dont expect much from it.
whoever wants to attend to IEM, you guys could pm me or kaisr...
besides... the information for non-chinese players in china (or asia) is quite limited (or none...). I wanted to sign up for the qualifiers but... couldnt find much T_T... except the 50 bucks registration on ESL... Will there be any last minute registration for filling up the empty spots? Since my failed qualification of WCG China-Qual of last year... so close... my hands are still itching... T_T
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so innovation isn't going now???? glad I didn't buy ticket before hand. Sorry if this was asked before, who is broadcasting this in english onsite?
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On July 22 2013 09:17 Hok wrote:
so innovation isn't going now???? glad I didn't buy ticket before hand. Sorry if this was asked before, who is broadcasting this in english onsite?
English production is done by ESL TV. You can find the list of casters here : http://www.intelextrememasters.com/season8/
On July 22 2013 05:24 ILOVEWAR wrote:
There arent much good chinese sc2 players... so dont expect much from it.
whoever wants to attend to IEM, you guys could pm me or kaisr...
besides... the information for non-chinese players in china (or asia) is quite limited (or none...). I wanted to sign up for the qualifiers but... couldnt find much T_T... except the 50 bucks registration on ESL... Will there be any last minute registration for filling up the empty spots? Since my failed qualification of WCG China-Qual of last year... so close... my hands are still itching... T_T
Unfortunately not, the Open bracket slot are reserved in priority for chinese players that took part in the Stage 2 and Stage 1 qualification.
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On July 22 2013 09:17 Hok wrote:
so innovation isn't going now???? glad I didn't buy ticket before hand. Sorry if this was asked before, who is broadcasting this in english onsite?
http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/IEM_Season_VIII_-_Shanghai
^ Innovation hasnt pulled out
The Broadcasters are ESL as always the casters, observer and host are all mentioned on the IEM Website...
http://en.intelextrememasters.com/season8/
[quote=IEM]
Intel Extreme Masters Shanghai will see our very own caster duo Shaun “Apollo” Clark and James “Kaelaris” Carrol that you know and love from WCS Europe, commentating spectacular matches of the world’s best players. The French pro player Yoan “ToD” Merlo, who has also made a name for himself casting, will be joining the aforementioned duo. Australian commentator Leigh “Maynarde” Mandalov who has commentated for Intel Extreme Masters qualifiers in the past and is well known throughout Oceania and South East Asia, will be the fourth member of the casting crew.
Hosting the show will be ESL TV’s Paul “ReDeYe” Chaloner, who you’ve seen on the Intel Extreme Masters World Championship stage last season and many of you know from hosting events such as WCS Europe.
Phil “inFeZa” Bertino, having done a phenomenal job observing Intel Extreme Masters Singapore last season, will once again be the man behind the camera in Shanghai.[/quote]
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The event starts the day after tomorrow and do we know any of the participants other than the qualified players?
I've been waiting for some announcement so I could include more than just the schedule and casters to a news article.
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Look at liquidpedia plz... all 8 players for stage 2 is set...
Now the local heroes will compete eachother at stage 1.. dont expect much from the first stage... unless one of the pro players has been send out to beat the crap out of the locals here (china, shanghai)
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There's also the 4 WCS applicants who haven't been announced. There's also no groups that have been released which would be nice if you happened to be playing in group stages.
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On July 23 2013 18:01 ILOVEWAR wrote:
Look at liquidpedia plz... all 8 players for stage 2 is set...
Now the local heroes will compete eachother at stage 1.. dont expect much from the first stage... unless one of the pro players has been send out to beat the crap out of the locals here (china, shanghai)
Traditionally, IEM has lured in pro players from other regions as well, on top of the local talent. This time at least Jaedong, Grubby and ToD (as a player or caster?) will be attending:
@EGJaedongRC ( link) See u in Shanghai xD @followgrubby ( link) Okay, see you all in Shanghai! #IEM @BenQAmerica @BenQEurope
I'm well aware of the 8 qualified players, and more interested in these pro players who are going to attend the first stage. I don't think it will be first come first serve on the spot, so IEM must know who is coming.
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Really, they had to reach all the way down to jaedong to find someone to take the wcs seed?
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On July 24 2013 01:45 Dodgin wrote:
Really, they had to reach all the way down to jaedong to find someone to take the wcs seed?
no its a stage 1... all people can sign up for that... but the costs you have pay them by yourself...
thank god i didnt signed up for the tourney... otherwise i would get smashed by one pros...
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IdrA should compete in this again. Just for fun. Although it's probably not fun for him lol. But with no team to pressure him and no expectations of victory he might be able to sail right through on pure fun waves and happy gusts of merry wind and take another IEM.
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On July 24 2013 03:54 ILOVEWAR wrote:Show nested quote +On July 24 2013 01:45 Dodgin wrote:
Really, they had to reach all the way down to jaedong to find someone to take the wcs seed? no its a stage 1... all people can sign up for that... but the costs you have pay them by yourself... thank god i didnt signed up for the tourney... otherwise i would get smashed by one pros...
Jaedong is not in stage 1, he is in stage 2 i.e group stage, see http://en.intelextrememasters.com/season8/shanghai/.
The four WCS seeds have been added to Liquipedia also:  Revival,  aLive,  HerO and Jaedong.
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On July 24 2013 04:12 Azhrak wrote:Show nested quote +On July 24 2013 03:54 ILOVEWAR wrote:On July 24 2013 01:45 Dodgin wrote:
Really, they had to reach all the way down to jaedong to find someone to take the wcs seed? no its a stage 1... all people can sign up for that... but the costs you have pay them by yourself... thank god i didnt signed up for the tourney... otherwise i would get smashed by one pros... Jaedong is not in stage 1, he is in stage 2 i.e group stage, see http://en.intelextrememasters.com/season8/shanghai/. The four WCS seeds have been added to Liquipedia also: Revival, aLive, HerO and Jaedong.
i was talking in general... not specific Jaedong...
do you see MC or Grubby or DRG in stage 2? no... Jaedong got an invite to IEM...
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