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Mods: Please do not delete or close this thread. I know the thread for Cup #1 is already up, but this thread would prove so useful for further organization, as well as tournament feedback. If you must, move it to an appropriate category. Thank you.
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Update: RISING CUP #2 is organized and ready to go! It will be held at the same time on September 11th. Visit the thread, and register!
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=150563
CONGRATULATIONS to SETH (Somebody114) for winning the RISING Cup #1!
Compliments to finalist Alou too, although his cannon rush cost him the series.
Games casted can be found at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ragequit-tv. I may or may not be casting the semi-final and final games on youtube.
In any case stay tuned for RISING Cup #2, which will probably take place next week at the same time. However, there will be a cash prize! Watch for the thread, and, in the meantime, please answer the polls/questionnaire that will be sent to players shortly to make sure that the next tournament will be even better than the first. See you then. GL HF!
Visit the official RISING Cup #1 Thread at:
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=147669
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Update 3: The official RISING Cup #1 tournament thread has been created! Please visit, confirm any details, and support the event here. Thank you guys so much.
Update 2:Success! The spots are filled, a caster has been found, and everything looks like it's set to go. Stay tuned for the official [Gold] RISING Cup #1 thread! For those of you that just got here, I encourage you to sign up as back up, and to participate in future tournaments. Thanks for showing your interest!
Update: Because this is my first tournament, there are still a lot of things I am confused, or not that sure about. I think what will happen now is that we will hold a test tournament on Aug. 28 without a prize, and then the real tournament on Sept. 4.
This will satisfy both your eagerness to play (as demonstrated in the polls) and my need to test things out. No one should be discouraged though; Although it is truly a test run, RISING Cup #1 will most likely now be held on Aug. 28. I hope everyone can make it! GL HF.
Hello TeamLiquid!
I am trying to organize a Gold league and below tournament to happen in the next week or so on the NA server.The thing is, there is a lot of information I need before I can get some of the things set up. Because this tournament is for the community, I wanted to give everyone a chance to contribute their ideas before things like the name, casting, and event times are finalized. Therefore, this thread will serve as an organization post. With enough input, a new thread could be created, or the admins could be nice enough to change the title of this thread for me.
As far as I know right now, the tournament will be held on a single day either this weekend or the next. Depending on interest, it could range from a 16 - 32 - 64 player tournament. Rounds will start off as Bo1s, then move to Bo3s, and then a Bo5 for the finals. Results and replays will be emailed to RVRstarcraft@gmail.com for progression.
For the first tournament, the map-pool will be ladder only, with losers picking the next maps. Players have a chance to veto a map before their opponent picks. In the future, I would like to feature some player designed 1v1 maps. As this is an opportunity for the lower league players, it can also be an opportunity for good mapmakers as well.
There will be a possible
I am currently looking for:
Casters to stream the event. Ohaicami is currently signed on, but the more the better.
Artists to design simple banners.
Sponsors to fund a prize! Any donations would be sincerely appreciated.
If you are interested in participating, please:
1) Vote in the polls.
2) Provide your b.net name, number, league, and race.
3) Have played at least 25 1v1 ladder games before registering.
4) Give any suggestions or feedback!
Preliminary List of Players:
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- Hoborg.538
- DeathEater.760
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- ORdeR.217
- Meapak_Ziphh.210
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- Mitosis.168 (might have a schedule conflict)
- NoNa.435
- BullMoose.869
- Gunz.971
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- Gemini.302
- Windstin.647
- ImSconed.756
- AnxietE.940
- Vysage.476
- Narett.313
- Harrissprt.177
- Tau.810
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- Undeinpirat.705
- Century.828
- nBk.425
- Rocko.632
- joeCash.345
- Bub.103
- Rock.156
- Seth.655
- Fattydakid.686
- Dngt.760
- Alou.986
- Caponed.407
- Signet.399
- Jude.889
- Justle.380
- David.197
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Back-up:
- eLiE.894
- Cthulhu.983
- BiOAtK.913
- GSang.868
- Scorcher.324
- Divine[aX].( )
- Bluefuzz's roommate ( )
- GGYouMake.( )
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Others have shown interest, but I don't know if they will actually be participating yet.
Please keep in mind that this is not the official sign up thread. Your place, however, will be reserved for 24 hours upon the creation of the official tournament,
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Polls:
What day of the week would you prefer to play?
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Poll: What day of the week would you prefer to play?
Saturday (36)
61%
Sunday (16)
27%
Wednesday (2)
3%
Thursday (2)
3%
Monday (1)
2%
Tuesday (1)
2%
Friday (1)
2%
59 total votes
Sunday (16)
Wednesday (2)
Thursday (2)
Monday (1)
Tuesday (1)
Friday (1)
59 total votes
Your vote: What day of the week would you prefer to play?
(Vote): Sunday
(Vote): Monday
(Vote): Tuesday
(Vote): Wednesday
(Vote): Thursday
(Vote): Friday
(Vote): Saturday
Is this Saturday okay, or should we wait until next Saturday?
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What time would you prefer to play? (PST)
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Poll: What time would you prefer to play? (PST)
6 pm - 9 pm (21)
49%
12 pm -3 pm (11)
26%
9 pm - 12 am (7)
16%
3 pm - 6 pm (3)
7%
12 am - 3 am (1)
2%
Other: Please Specify (0)
0%
(0)
0%
43 total votes
12 pm -3 pm (11)
9 pm - 12 am (7)
3 pm - 6 pm (3)
12 am - 3 am (1)
Other: Please Specify (0)
(0)
43 total votes
Your vote: What time would you prefer to play? (PST)
(Vote): 12 pm -3 pm
(Vote): 3 pm - 6 pm
(Vote): 6 pm - 9 pm
(Vote): 9 pm - 12 am
(Vote): 12 am - 3 am
(Vote): Other: Please Specify
(Vote):
How would you like the tournament to run?
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Poll: How would you like the tournament to run?
Live: Players must all check in and play at the same time. Finished in one day. Some games casted. (39)
98%
Replay System: Paired opponents agree on a time to play. Slow progress, with no live stream. (1)
3%
40 total votes
Replay System: Paired opponents agree on a time to play. Slow progress, with no live stream. (1)
40 total votes
Your vote: How would you like the tournament to run?
(Vote): Live: Players must all check in and play at the same time. Finished in one day. Some games casted.
(Vote): Replay System: Paired opponents agree on a time to play. Slow progress, with no live stream.
Should this tournament be called the Rising Cup?
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If you would like to see the initial post, please visit:
http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=147228
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The reason I am interested in creating this tournament is because I think the lower-leagued players on Team Liquid are underrepresented. People battling it out in balance threads might disagree, but I believe that the newer players have something to offer the community as well.
This haven has supported me when I just started out, and now I want to give back. There are way too few lower league tournaments out there. Newer players have no chance in the open tournaments either, as they are filled with Diamond and High Platinum players.
I believe that a tournament like this will encourage players to improve, and provide excitement for everyone as well. There are definitely people out there who aren't that good, but are eager to learn and improve. I solute you.
I put an introduction to myself at the very end, because it is truly the least relevant. I have been playing BW since 2002, but have never gotten too good at it, or taken it too seriously. After entering the SC2 beta by winning a t-shirt contest, I have set my goal to becoming a solid, consisted Diamond League player. I started out in the bronze league (back when there was a copper) in beta, moved to silver when the game was released, and am now in platinum.
You can contact me at karliath@gmail.com or in game with RiveR.469.
I hope this serves everyone well. Good luck, and have fun!
- Karliath
