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With the first tQ Invitational done, and NOVAstalife emerging vitorious, it is now time to get the second invitational started! A big thanks to everybody who played in the first tournament. The upcoming tournament will be run in a similar fashion, with very few changes. There will be a "pros vs joes" feel with 16 qualifications and 16 invitations. Heres the plan!
When
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Qualifiers will be held on the next 4 sundays, March 13, 20, 27, and April 3
The top 4 in each will be eligible to get into the Invitational that will be held on Friday, April 8th at 7 PM EST
The top 4 in each will be eligible to get into the Invitational that will be held on Friday, April 8th at 7 PM EST
Qualifier #1
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http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=198737
Qualifier #2
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http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=198741
Qualifier #3
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http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=198921
Qualifier #4
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http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=198922
Prize
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There will be a total of $150 in the prize pool
$75 for 1st place, $50 for second, and $25 for 3rd
$75 for 1st place, $50 for second, and $25 for 3rd
Players
NOVAstalife
LGZelniq
coLAntimage
EGAxslav
VTPokebunny
ROOTDdoRo
REQPhiliBirD
ONECruncher
coLRyze
Qualififying Players
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Regnen
NrGYuy
Format
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The top 4 of each qualifier will be able to compete in the Invitational. The bracket will be 16 invited players and 16 qualified players. Back up players will be arranged in the case of a no show.
The map pool consists of the GSL maps, iCCup maps and select Blizzard maps. Xel'Naga Caverns, Metalopolis and Shakuras Plateau are the only acceptable blizzard maps.
Each round is best of 3 except for the finals which is a bo5. Starting maps are as follows -
Ro32 - Xel'Naga Caverns
Ro16 - Metalopolis
Ro8 - iCCup Valhalla
Semifinals - MLG iCCup Testbug v1.2
3rd/4th place match - GSL Crossfire
Finals - GSL Tal'Darim Altar
3RD/4TH PLACE MATCH MAY HAVE TO BE PLAYED OFFSTREAM IN THE CASE OF TIME CONSTRAINTS, IF SO PLAYERS NEED TO EMAIL REPLAYS TO ZANDERFEVER@GMAIL.COM
The map pool consists of the GSL maps, iCCup maps and select Blizzard maps. Xel'Naga Caverns, Metalopolis and Shakuras Plateau are the only acceptable blizzard maps.
Each round is best of 3 except for the finals which is a bo5. Starting maps are as follows -
Ro32 - Xel'Naga Caverns
Ro16 - Metalopolis
Ro8 - iCCup Valhalla
Semifinals - MLG iCCup Testbug v1.2
3rd/4th place match - GSL Crossfire
Finals - GSL Tal'Darim Altar
3RD/4TH PLACE MATCH MAY HAVE TO BE PLAYED OFFSTREAM IN THE CASE OF TIME CONSTRAINTS, IF SO PLAYERS NEED TO EMAIL REPLAYS TO ZANDERFEVER@GMAIL.COM
Here's a perfect example of exciting gameplay from a "pro vs joe" game, hope you guys get inspired by this and get your chance to play against a pro!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LShs0fGOf2k&feature=related
