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2015 WCS Handbook released - Page 4

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fruity.
Profile Joined April 2012
England1711 Posts
February 10 2015 10:26 GMT
#61
[image loading]

Is this a new thing for the '15 seasons? Or has it been there before? Have any players been requested to do this so far?
Ex Zerg learning Terran. A bold move.
Waxangel
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
United States33675 Posts
February 10 2015 10:33 GMT
#62
On February 10 2015 19:23 Azhrak wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 10 2015 19:05 Fecalfeast wrote:
. Gambling – Players are not allowed to place or attempt to place wagers on any matches or
actions in, or around, for any Blizzard title.


uh oh pinnacle


For comparison, in 2014 handbook the rule was "Gambling – Players are not allowed to place wagers on any matches or actions in, or around, the World Championship Series."


that's fine -- rotterdam isn't a player :D
AdministratorHey HP can you redo everything youve ever done because i have a small complaint?
Fecalfeast
Profile Joined January 2010
Canada11355 Posts
February 10 2015 10:42 GMT
#63
Yeah no I'm not so smart players aren't who are betting...
ModeratorINFLATE YOUR POST COUNT; PLAY TL MAFIA
digmouse
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
China6331 Posts
February 10 2015 11:28 GMT
#64
THE FUCK WHO KIDNAPPED MY THREAD SFDSGSHH
=D
TranslatorIf you want to ask anything about Chinese esports, send me a PM or follow me @nerddigmouse.
Cascade
Profile Blog Joined March 2006
Australia5405 Posts
February 10 2015 11:52 GMT
#65
On February 10 2015 15:19 MorDka wrote:
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Players are required to be ready and check in at their game station
at the time designated by the tournament organizer, but not exceeding 120 minutes before the match starts, and
complete game preparations including PC setup. If the player requires additional time after
setup has completed, additional time is at the purview of the tournament administrator.

Found a typo, Good job Blizzrad

Purview is a visual method specially adapted for kittens, so that sentence implies that the tournament administrator will be of a feline persuasion, probably slightly increasing the administration quality compared to previous tournaments.
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FueledUpAndReadyToGo
Profile Blog Joined March 2013
Netherlands30548 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-02-10 12:26:09
February 10 2015 12:23 GMT
#66
On February 10 2015 19:33 Waxangel wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 10 2015 19:23 Azhrak wrote:
On February 10 2015 19:05 Fecalfeast wrote:
. Gambling – Players are not allowed to place or attempt to place wagers on any matches or
actions in, or around, for any Blizzard title.


uh oh pinnacle


For comparison, in 2014 handbook the rule was "Gambling – Players are not allowed to place wagers on any matches or actions in, or around, the World Championship Series."


that's fine -- rotterdam isn't a player :D

Dude he made ro64 in the qualifier and almost beat Xenocider with the rotti builds. http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/2015_WCS_Season_1/Qualifier/America ) Just as his career started to peak they put in this rule to specifically counter him.

Good work Aeromi love that quest log xD
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Musicus
Profile Joined August 2011
Germany23579 Posts
February 10 2015 12:40 GMT
#67
On February 10 2015 15:00 Waxangel wrote:
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On February 10 2015 14:52 Daralii wrote:
On February 10 2015 11:42 Musicus wrote:
2. Restricted Sponsor Categorie:

The following sponsor categories will not be
allowed:

...

f) Any company that is detrimental to Blizzard’s business (hacking, gold
services, account selling, key sellers)


So I guess G2A is a no go as a sponsor, if you want to compete in WCS?

G2A and Kinguin are the big two right now. Is that just for individual players or for organizations?


I assume they're just gonna force them to take off the patches/cover them up when competing in WCS?


I guess that would be a fair compromise to avoid trouble. They can't just ban all the Liquid players .
Maru and Serral are probably top 5.
Agh
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States1091 Posts
February 10 2015 13:41 GMT
#68
On February 10 2015 19:26 fruity. wrote:
[image loading]

Is this a new thing for the '15 seasons? Or has it been there before? Have any players been requested to do this so far?


All players would be required for future games, but it's a pretty moot requirement as it wasn't in place for the qualifiers.
I may appear to be an emotionless sarcastic pos, but just like an onion when you pull off more and more layers you find the exact same thing everytime and you start crying
digmouse
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
China6331 Posts
February 10 2015 13:51 GMT
#69
Yes the anti cheat part is new, see https://www.diffchecker.com/jloyuj0j
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OtherWorld
Profile Blog Joined October 2013
France17333 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-02-10 14:05:33
February 10 2015 14:05 GMT
#70
On February 10 2015 22:51 digmouse wrote:
Yes the anti cheat part is new, see https://www.diffchecker.com/jloyuj0j

Interesting that this part is new. I guess it's called the Lillekanin rule? (or the Swarm Host rule I guess) d:

F. Cheating - Players must compete to the best of their ability at all times.
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KingofdaHipHop
Profile Blog Joined October 2013
United States25602 Posts
February 10 2015 15:42 GMT
#71
I'm so happy for Aeromi, also glad that Blizzard finally released this. Is it possible for all the changes to be highlighted somewhere?
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Yakikorosu
Profile Joined March 2013
1203 Posts
February 10 2015 15:42 GMT
#72
Wait so ONLY the champion is auto-seeded into Premier next season? The other 31 players all drop to Challenger? Formerly in WCS America/Europe you auto-qualified for Premier just for making it to Ro16, which I thought was too many people, but just the champion seems too few. What's wrong with the "top 8" model GSL's been using forever?
OtherWorld
Profile Blog Joined October 2013
France17333 Posts
February 10 2015 15:47 GMT
#73
On February 11 2015 00:42 KingofdaHipHop wrote:
I'm so happy for Aeromi, also glad that Blizzard finally released this. Is it possible for all the changes to be highlighted somewhere?

Literally one and two posts above yours d:

On February 11 2015 00:42 Yakikorosu wrote:
Wait so ONLY the champion is auto-seeded into Premier next season? The other 31 players all drop to Challenger? Formerly in WCS America/Europe you auto-qualified for Premier just for making it to Ro16, which I thought was too many people, but just the champion seems too few. What's wrong with the "top 8" model GSL's been using forever?

Well, isn't it way funnier to make everyone go back to Challenger considering it's a single Bo5 format and not a group format?
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Makro
Profile Joined March 2011
France16890 Posts
February 10 2015 17:47 GMT
#74
damn you need time to read this
Matthew 5:10 "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of shitposting, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven".
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Lexender
Profile Joined September 2013
Mexico2661 Posts
February 10 2015 18:36 GMT
#75
On February 10 2015 23:05 OtherWorld wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 10 2015 22:51 digmouse wrote:
Yes the anti cheat part is new, see https://www.diffchecker.com/jloyuj0j

Interesting that this part is new. I guess it's called the Lillekanin rule? (or the Swarm Host rule I guess) d:
Show nested quote +

F. Cheating - Players must compete to the best of their ability at all times.


I don't see how that rule has much to do with Lillekanin games, that part obviously refers to match fixing (competing to the best of their ability -> to not throw matches on purpose)
Cricketer12
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States14000 Posts
February 10 2015 18:37 GMT
#76
On February 11 2015 03:36 Lexender wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 10 2015 23:05 OtherWorld wrote:
On February 10 2015 22:51 digmouse wrote:
Yes the anti cheat part is new, see https://www.diffchecker.com/jloyuj0j

Interesting that this part is new. I guess it's called the Lillekanin rule? (or the Swarm Host rule I guess) d:

F. Cheating - Players must compete to the best of their ability at all times.


I don't see how that rule has much to do with Lillekanin games, that part obviously refers to match fixing (competing to the best of their ability -> to not throw matches on purpose)

What exactly did lillekanin do?
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OtherWorld
Profile Blog Joined October 2013
France17333 Posts
February 10 2015 18:40 GMT
#77
On February 11 2015 03:36 Lexender wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 10 2015 23:05 OtherWorld wrote:
On February 10 2015 22:51 digmouse wrote:
Yes the anti cheat part is new, see https://www.diffchecker.com/jloyuj0j

Interesting that this part is new. I guess it's called the Lillekanin rule? (or the Swarm Host rule I guess) d:

F. Cheating - Players must compete to the best of their ability at all times.


I don't see how that rule has much to do with Lillekanin games, that part obviously refers to match fixing (competing to the best of their ability -> to not throw matches on purpose)

I'm pretty sure turtling in a corner of the map with vikings/ravens/CC and displaying 0 APM would be considered as not competing to the best of one's ability. Much like a Zerg (Miniraiser?) was DQ'ed from that British tournament because he wasn't trying to win the game. It also applies to match-fixing obviously, but I feel it's not the only reason.
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Chaggi
Profile Joined August 2010
Korea (South)1936 Posts
February 10 2015 18:41 GMT
#78
On February 11 2015 03:37 Cricketer12 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 11 2015 03:36 Lexender wrote:
On February 10 2015 23:05 OtherWorld wrote:
On February 10 2015 22:51 digmouse wrote:
Yes the anti cheat part is new, see https://www.diffchecker.com/jloyuj0j

Interesting that this part is new. I guess it's called the Lillekanin rule? (or the Swarm Host rule I guess) d:

F. Cheating - Players must compete to the best of their ability at all times.


I don't see how that rule has much to do with Lillekanin games, that part obviously refers to match fixing (competing to the best of their ability -> to not throw matches on purpose)

What exactly did lillekanin do?


Didn't he basically take his hands off the keyboard and like walk around or something? Like very obviously not playing the game
Yakikorosu
Profile Joined March 2013
1203 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-02-10 18:41:49
February 10 2015 18:41 GMT
#79
On February 11 2015 00:47 OtherWorld wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 11 2015 00:42 Yakikorosu wrote:
Wait so ONLY the champion is auto-seeded into Premier next season? The other 31 players all drop to Challenger? Formerly in WCS America/Europe you auto-qualified for Premier just for making it to Ro16, which I thought was too many people, but just the champion seems too few. What's wrong with the "top 8" model GSL's been using forever?

Well, isn't it way funnier to make everyone go back to Challenger considering it's a single Bo5 format and not a group format?


Well Challenger in WCS AM/EU was Bo5 last year too... anyway I don't mind that much I just wonder if this is good for the WCS tournament. The result of dropping everyone but champion to Challenger where they could be eliminated in a single Bo5 is a lot more churn in the tournament meaning a lot more likely that fan favorites could be eliminated. For example let's assume NaNiwa (a player I dislike but who is very popular with foreign fans) has an amazing run this season of WCS and ends up in the finals where he happens to lose. Next season he's straight back to Challenger where he might get matched up against Scarlett or Jaedong or some unknown player who cheeses him out? I question the wisdom of the decision for WCS' popularity.
OtherWorld
Profile Blog Joined October 2013
France17333 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-02-10 18:44:16
February 10 2015 18:41 GMT
#80
On February 11 2015 03:37 Cricketer12 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 11 2015 03:36 Lexender wrote:
On February 10 2015 23:05 OtherWorld wrote:
On February 10 2015 22:51 digmouse wrote:
Yes the anti cheat part is new, see https://www.diffchecker.com/jloyuj0j

Interesting that this part is new. I guess it's called the Lillekanin rule? (or the Swarm Host rule I guess) d:

F. Cheating - Players must compete to the best of their ability at all times.


I don't see how that rule has much to do with Lillekanin games, that part obviously refers to match fixing (competing to the best of their ability -> to not throw matches on purpose)

What exactly did lillekanin do?

Played several qualifiers displaying a mech/mass raven turtling style that made up for very long games, delaying the entire brackets (did one of his game beat the Mana vs Firecake record? I don't remember). And by turtling style I mean turtling style, not trying to win at all. However that did not led to him being DQ'ed because there was no rule about that by then ; what got him DQ'ed was checking Twitter/Twitch chat while in game, walking out of his chair and being literally AFK during the game, as well as writing "I'm a terrorist. Jihad" at the end of the game when Seeker Missile'ing his own Raven fleet.
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