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Nice, I always enjoy it when tournaments try a different format. And HSC is pretty much the perfect opportunity to try something too 
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Cool stuff, groups with 8 players in round robin sounds a bit crazy, that's 28 bo3s per group? I guess there can never be too much Starcraft, but some games will probably have to be played offstream unless I messed up my math.
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Maybe you can add that to the opening post: This is the rough mock-up survival guide.
![[image loading]](https://i.imgur.com/OtAoAyD.png)
To give a bit of insight: Main Stream obviously means casted by the crew on the couch.
Mainstream joined by casters means the game will most likely be not casted but jumped into for highlights/fights or something amazing happening. It is the series that will be went into in case the main-match doesn't last as long.
B-Stream: this match will be fully covered on twitch.tv/TaKeTV2
Offstream: This match is not covered by taketv but can be covered due to community. They have free choice of games so there is no guarantee meaning it could be non-streamed.
We will try to play one round, finish it, start the next round unless schedule or crazy games prevent this. We will recap after each 2nd round.
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On June 21 2018 20:06 Torte de Lini wrote:
Mr. Bitter returning?
I'd say it's just a one time thing for HSC. MrBitter works for the NYXL Overwatch team, so I don't think he'll be retuning to sc2 for real.
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On June 21 2018 20:07 TaKeTV wrote:Maybe you can add that to the opening post: This is the rough mock-up survival guide.
Awesome, thanks!
Btw, I think we need Drogo vs Demuslim on the mainstream now after that trash talk on The Pylon  . Rotti and Incontrol really want to cast it too.
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Damn, I love how the schedule lasts from 1pm till 1am! The passion is real!
Also I might manage to catch the last matches on thursday even though my train arrives past 11pm!
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Bigger groups :O hell yeah
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Russian Federation6 Posts
Invite korean Dragon He is good player, we are waiting him to long on this tournament )) Why no Scarlett btw?
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FanTaSy is definitely in the hardest group lol
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as long as mrbitter just says 'I dunno, Kev' every minute or so I'm sure he'll do fine
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Wow, pretty hype. Fantasy, Solar, MMA, Parting, Innovation and soO. :O Only wish Serral wouldn't have denied the invitation.
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On June 21 2018 21:04 negativedge wrote:
as long as mrbitter just says 'I dunno, Kev' every minute or so I'm sure he'll do fine
The drinking game is gonna be hell this year.
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Wow this looks incredibly awesome, really well thought out stream schedule and very nice to share it with us so we can plan our day based on the games. Great players as well as at least 2 of each race in every group.
Super hyped after seeing this!
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On June 21 2018 21:20 Shuffleblade wrote:
Wow this looks incredibly awesome, really well thought out stream schedule and very nice to share it with us so we can plan our day based on the games. Great players as well as at least 2 of each race in every group.
Super hyped after seeing this!
Please note those are Bo3 and it will be played with accelerated schedule > will go quicker. I still try to finish 1 round - start the next round. But ... we will see.
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On June 21 2018 20:59 starkiller123 wrote:
FanTaSy is definitely in the hardest group lol
Imho FanTaSy will be slaughtered anyway - returning to SC2 is one hell of an effort. Being able to compete again with the "big guys" will need some time and training for FanTaSy...
But anyways: GL HF 
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Great new format, Mr. Bitter and Fantasy. This is amazing!
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This looks great, pretty much everything we could ask for from a HSC.
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Group D ist for "death". Just to let everyone know.
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TakeTV being the hero starcraft deserves! Another good tournament incoming
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On June 21 2018 22:20 DrunkenJedi wrote:
Why no ShowTime?
Because he didnt want to play.
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On June 21 2018 22:20 DrunkenJedi wrote:
Why no ShowTime?
Just chose not to attend.
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On June 21 2018 21:21 TaKeTV wrote:Show nested quote +On June 21 2018 21:20 Shuffleblade wrote:
Wow this looks incredibly awesome, really well thought out stream schedule and very nice to share it with us so we can plan our day based on the games. Great players as well as at least 2 of each race in every group.
Super hyped after seeing this! Please note those are Bo3 and it will be played with accelerated schedule > will go quicker. I still try to finish 1 round - start the next round. But ... we will see.
What about bo2? With possible draw it is more interesting to follow round-robin group results and takes less time, a bit
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Very nice. Does the double elim bracket start people who finished higher in groups further along?
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waouw, a fine mix between legends and great players. Can't wait!
#Yogofighting
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On June 21 2018 23:40 ZigguratOfUr wrote:
Very nice. Does the double elim bracket start people who finished higher in groups further along?
The first and second place will move to the Round of 8 Winner Bracket. The 3rd and 4th place will be moved into the first round of the lower bracket.
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TLPD link for Bunny in OP links to EU Bunny instead of KR Bunny.
Otherwise great looking event!! Cant wait!
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On June 22 2018 00:12 vult wrote:
TLPD link for Bunny in OP links to EU Bunny instead of KR Bunny.
Otherwise great looking event!! Cant wait!
a natural mistake
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Pretty great to see the initiative to change up the format, as well as the nice and organized schedule! 
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Always such a fun event. Looking forward to following the action
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I thought "players he will have to beat" meant the guys he'd have to 1v1 until he runs out of guys just to qualify for the event.
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On June 21 2018 23:31 Dav1oN wrote:Show nested quote +On June 21 2018 21:21 TaKeTV wrote:On June 21 2018 21:20 Shuffleblade wrote:
Wow this looks incredibly awesome, really well thought out stream schedule and very nice to share it with us so we can plan our day based on the games. Great players as well as at least 2 of each race in every group.
Super hyped after seeing this! Please note those are Bo3 and it will be played with accelerated schedule > will go quicker. I still try to finish 1 round - start the next round. But ... we will see. What about bo2? With possible draw it is more interesting to follow round-robin group results and takes less time, a bit
Are you asking for less Starcraft? :o
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On June 22 2018 00:23 intotheheart wrote:
I thought "players he will have to beat" meant the guys he'd have to 1v1 until he runs out of guys just to qualify for the event.
well, that would be one hell of a qualifier, I can clarify this in the OP though
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Placing my bets already. I hope they'll do well. HSC never fails to amaze me.
Group A:
(P)Zest
(P)Harstem
(Z)Stephano
(T)Clem (I believe in this kid)
Group B:
(Z)Solar
(P)MaNa
(T)Bunny
(Z)TLO
Group C:
(Z)soO
(Z)Elazer
(P)PtitDrogo
(T)MMA (want him to win, one of the players I am going to watch out for)
Group D:
(T)INnoVation
(P)PartinG (want him to win, one of the players I am going to watch out for)
(P)Patience
(T)FanTaSy (even if it's hard, I know he can do it)
To many to choose in Group D. Majority of them are good and I just can't decide.
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Anyone knows why Nerchio never attends those anymore?
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On June 22 2018 01:04 stardog wrote:
Anyone knows why Nerchio never attends those anymore?
This time I did not ask him. Last time he had responsibilities and cancelled. The time before iirc he didn't want to play.
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Nerchio and Scarlett would've been cool, next time hopefully!
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Mr.Bitter and Rotterdam.....I DON'T KNOW KEV!
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On June 22 2018 00:26 DBooN wrote:Show nested quote +On June 21 2018 23:31 Dav1oN wrote:On June 21 2018 21:21 TaKeTV wrote:On June 21 2018 21:20 Shuffleblade wrote:
Wow this looks incredibly awesome, really well thought out stream schedule and very nice to share it with us so we can plan our day based on the games. Great players as well as at least 2 of each race in every group.
Super hyped after seeing this! Please note those are Bo3 and it will be played with accelerated schedule > will go quicker. I still try to finish 1 round - start the next round. But ... we will see. What about bo2? With possible draw it is more interesting to follow round-robin group results and takes less time, a bit Are you asking for less Starcraft? :o
Well I'm asking less Starcraft for groupstage in order to make it more flexible with 3 different outcomes for every matchup, when draw also matters, not only win/loss
On the other hand it is also possible to play bo5 all way down to finals in play-off bracket to compensate lesser maps in groupstage. But...I dunno Kev, it might be just my weird vision of complex tourney systems.
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Why is Rotti not playing?
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On June 22 2018 00:28 Musicus wrote:Show nested quote +On June 22 2018 00:23 intotheheart wrote:
I thought "players he will have to beat" meant the guys he'd have to 1v1 until he runs out of guys just to qualify for the event. well, that would be one hell of a qualifier, I can clarify this in the OP though
Yeah that change was good.
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Compare the skill level of group A and D lol...
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Sick lineup, I guess the other big names want to reserve their builds for Valencia.
Come on Godchio, you could play here... just show some interest
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On June 22 2018 02:13 Uni1987 wrote:
Why is Rotti not playing?
iirc the rules say you can't play shirtless 
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On June 22 2018 03:38 Ctone23 wrote:iirc the rules say you can't play shirtless
You also can't cast shirtless, so I guess he's not gonna go? 
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Bitterdam!!!11
So hyped! Will crowdfund again!
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MR BITTER IS BACK! YESSSSSSSSSSS!. I DON'T KNOW KEVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV.
I'm so siked. Battle and Brew says wazzzupppp?!?!
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This get-together / tournament has it all. OMG.
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Can't wait to see Fantasy perform.
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format literally copied of passioncraft lul
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Mr. Bitter casting again?
#Dicey
Also I hope they add Ohana to the map pool just to hear him say what it means every game.
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FanTaSy and TLO this is going to be goood
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On June 22 2018 05:19 Irukandji30 wrote:
No Serral?
to good maybe?
As mentioned like 20 times before, he declined.
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On June 22 2018 05:19 Irukandji30 wrote:
No Serral?
to good maybe?
This is social type tournament, not for him.
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Fantasy and Innovation! Thanks for bringing these 2 players! I'll be tuning in
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I hope community streams having free pick of games means they can cast games that are also casted on the main stream. This is going to be a nightmare if you try to follow a player through the round otherwise :D
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On June 22 2018 19:15 JWD[9] wrote:
I hope community streams having free pick of games means they can cast games that are also casted on the main stream. This is going to be a nightmare if you try to follow a player through the round otherwise :D
Community-streams can pick any game they want
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On June 22 2018 08:55 Lexender wrote:
Also I hope they add Ohana to the map pool just to hear him say what it means every game.
I don't know Kev
#MakeOhanaGreatAgain
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New format looks great, hyped to see HSC and MrBitter again!
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Bitterdam revival wooooow
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Caster Lineup: Mr Handsome, Agent 46, Justin Bieber, and Tintin
Gonna be epic :>
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Czech Republic12133 Posts
Bitterdam? Oh. My. God! Hyped.
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Great format! And I think a better one as well. The previous format of 2 group stages is hard for the players eliminated in the first group stage. This way, they get to play matches until the knockout stages. More exposure of the players is better for the fans as well.
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Bigger groups eliminate bracket luck and bad seeding better which is nice. Round robin however might leave someone out due to map score only, or we get some nasty tiebreakers. Matches in round robin are not simply bo3 but rather ±1-2 points. Double elmination playoffs however are super cool if they do really have the time for it. Also hyped for bitterdam.
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How long is the tournament in total? In the events calendar it's only Thursday-Friday, but I'm guessing it's gonna be longer than that?
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Any update on whether or not all of those Koreans are coming to the tournament? I especially interested to see Parting back in action!
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Dear TakeTV. Just a massive thanks for doing another HomeStory Cup. Longgggg time viewer and appreciator here. Thanks also in advance to everyone involved - the players, casters, all the production people, event organisers, logistics, everyone. Keeping SC2 alive and healthy. You rock. <3
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On June 25 2018 18:56 prabuty wrote:
Any update on whether or not all of those Koreans are coming to the tournament? I especially interested to see Parting back in action!
You can expect all the announced players to come to the tournament unless something terrible happens, I think.
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On June 25 2018 20:02 cowdex wrote:
Dear TakeTV. Just a massive thanks for doing another HomeStory Cup. Longgggg time viewer and appreciator here. Thanks also in advance to everyone involved - the players, casters, all the production people, event organisers, logistics, everyone. Keeping SC2 alive and healthy. You rock. <3
Thank you from our team :-) We are always happy to have feedback
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New studio? What about the couch though?
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On June 26 2018 01:32 TaKeTV wrote:Show nested quote +On June 25 2018 20:02 cowdex wrote:
Dear TakeTV. Just a massive thanks for doing another HomeStory Cup. Longgggg time viewer and appreciator here. Thanks also in advance to everyone involved - the players, casters, all the production people, event organisers, logistics, everyone. Keeping SC2 alive and healthy. You rock. <3 Thank you from our team :-) We are always happy to have feedback
Sorry to ballwash, but definitely love you guys and HSC. <3
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Take and the HSC crew are heroes of our scene and deserve to be recognized.
Super excited to see PartinG and the Bitterdam combo, sure to be lots of good games and hijinks.
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Who is hyped ?
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HYPED!
see you on Friday :D
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Super hyped!!!!!!! See you tomorrow <3
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Hyped aswell! Though tomorrow is still mostly gonna be work and travel for me.
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On June 28 2018 02:41 TaKeTV wrote:Who is hyped ?
who isn't
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Iam so f*king hyped also. Iam not leaving the house for days.
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I don’t generally watch SC2 these days, but I always loved HSC so I’ll definitely be tuning in! InC & Rotti casting never fails to entertain (of course ToD and Bitter are fantastic too) so I’m really looking forward to it.
Thanks for continually supporting Starcraft. My only significant feedback (for whatever little it’s worth) would be to have a Brood War tournament too in the future! Maybe a small one alongside the SC2 games? haha even as I type this I’m realizing it’s a kind of absurd request, but oh well.
Hyped~~
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Zurich15366 Posts
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By the way, if the prize distribution in Liquipedia is correct, why are the 3rd and the 4th place and also the 5-6th and the 7-8th place getting the same amount of prize money? This means there is no stakes (other than a possibility to win more later) in loser's round 5 which grants a spot in the loser's final.
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Prizemoney is
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On June 28 2018 17:10 NarutO wrote:
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Great, thanks. Updated Liquipedia now as well.
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United Kingdom10443 Posts
Hyped as fuck, love incontrol casting and Bitter coming back
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It has started I am really hyped for this one. Its so refreshing to have a different format for once.
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really successful. glad mrbitter could make it from new york?
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EPT
MrBitter will be joining the usual suspects and commentate sc2 for the first time in years!
Zest
Lambo
Clem
