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The Altitude TL Open #1 is over. Thanks for playing and watching!
Results:
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1st - ![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Ticon_small.png)
SeleCT ($300)
2nd - Strelok ($100)
3rd/4th - Drafter ($50)
3rd/4th - Tarson ($50)
SeleCT ($300)2nd -
Strelok ($100)3rd/4th -
Drafter ($50)3rd/4th -
Tarson ($50)Referee Notes:
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- SeleCT vs Drafter Game 1 was disconnected. Referees reviewed the replay and determined that there was no decisive advantage and that there should be a replay. Thanks to PainUser for his help.
- Morrow DQ in Ro32, Mana receives default win. Players were delayed 90 minutes due to Morrow playing in the finals of ESL Viking Cup. Morrow was disappointed but understands our decision. He apologized and said it won't happen again.
Thanks:
Mango, Carnac, Nyovne, Chobopeon, Snowdrift, and Xxio for refereeing, and R1CH for programming the tournament system. Thanks to Ragequit.tv, Wolf, Millenium_TV, decemberTV, and orb for streaming this event. You guys did a great job. Finally, thanks to Chill and djWHEAT for casting semis and finals -- it was three TvTs but the casts were very entertaining.
Resources
- Replays
- Semis and Finals VODs
- Bracket
- Liquipedia Entry -
The Altitude TL Open - Live Tournament Thread
- Announcement News - Prizes, Details, Format
Altitude TL SC2 Open #1 FAQ
Who is playing in the tournament? Where is the bracket?
The current registered player list is located here. Please note this is not a final list, as check in is not completed yet. The bracket will be released when check in completed.
Will replays be released?
Replay pack will be released after the tournament concludes. You are free to cast the replays afterward, but please credit the event and link to TL in the description.
Will there be a live stream?
It will be part live and part replay. Pre-approved TL Streamers will have the option of streaming matches live before the Ro16 if both players agree. If either player refuses, there will be no live stream for that match. From the Ro16 on, all matches will be cast through replays (distributed to the pre-approved streamers). The Semifinals and Finals will be cast from replays by Chill and djWHEAT.
Ro512 to Ro32 = Live casts by pre-approved streamers IF both players agree.
Ro16 & Ro8 = Replay casts by pre-approved streamers.
Semis & Finals = Official TL cast by Chill and djWHEAT.
Can I stream the TL Open #1 Live?
If you would like to apply to cast the TL Open #1, please PM Hot_Bid. Approved streamers must have an embedded stream on TL and should be ready with a replay bar blocker. Since these pre-approved streamers will cast the Ro16 and Ro8 from replays, you do not need a EU account to cast our tournament, any realm (US, EU, SEA, ASIA) is acceptable. We will give priority to streamers who have casted previous events and are active in the TL community.
Why cast Ro16 through replays?
We chose to do it this way because there is no method to 100% ensure player integrity when there is a live stream. Currently we cannot effectively delay the stream, and we do not have a way of checking if a player has it open in the background or is receiving messages from a friend watching.
But other tournaments cast live, can't you just trust the players?
We have always felt that competitive fairness is the most important thing in events with money prizes. All TL events follow these guidelines, and while we understand a live stream is preferable, we will not compromise our fairness standards for a marginal increase in viewer excitement. In the future, if there is a way to delay the stream or ensure nobody cheats off it, then we will cast live.
No observers? Players can say "No" to streamers?
We feel that many tournaments are burdened with multiple observers in game. This leads to competitive fairness issues, lag, and other logistical problems. Our goal is to make the tournament experience as enjoyable and smooth as possible for the players, while simultaneously maximizing entertainment for our users. All fans can watch the casts during the tournament or watch VODs and replays afterward.
Who are the referees and approved streamers?
The full referee and streamer list will be available to players after check in. When the tournament is running, the streams will be on the sidebar. Each will be streaming a different match. As stated earlier, semis and finals will be casted from replays only by the official TL channel.
What if things go terribly wrong?
We hope the TL SC2 Open #1 is an enjoyable and entertaining experience for both players and fans. However, if things don't go according to plan, we hope you guys understand that this is our first large scale open SC2 event. It is a learning process for us, and we reserve the right to modify rules or procedures to fit the circumstances.
About Our Sponsor - Altitude
Altitude is a multiplayer 2-D aerial combat game known for its deep, addictive gameplay. Many of you may know Altitude already from the Altitude TL Invitational or the TL Thread about the game. Their creators are huge StarCraft 2 fans, especially of TLAF-Liquid`TLO, and love to help support our community. Altitude is already favorite among TL users, and if you haven't tried their game yet, go to altitudegame.com and check it out.
Lastly, thanks to R1CH for his hard work on the TL Tournament Management System, and to all the streamers and referees who will help run this event.
Interested in sponsoring a future TL SC2 Open? Please see our advertising / sponsorship page.
