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compLexity Academy Launched
compLexity Gaming launches a new StarCraft 2 academy aimed at recognizing and developing undiscovered talent
compLexity Gaming is happy to announce the launch of our newest StarCraft 2 initiative: The compLexity Academy (“CA”).
The compLexity Academy is a program that will feature 10 up and coming StarCraft 2 players as they develop their skills in an attempt to become true professional gamers. The members will compete for LAN travel, prizes and coveted pro contracts. They also will need to fight to maintain their status in the academy during Expulsion Tournaments.
For the role of Commissioner we have retained the services of Michael “Twixz” Shane, eSports leader and former compLexity.Black star. Mr. Shane will handle all facets of the academy.
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1) To identify and support potential future stars of StarCraft 2 by providing them with the gear, training partners and travel opportunities needed to elevate them to professional status
2) To foster an environment necessary to ensure the continued growth and development of the professional StarCraft 2 eSports scene in North America
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1) The compLexity Academy (“CA”) will be founded with 10 members Masters level and above.
2) Each applicant will create a (NASL type) YouTube blog answering a list of questions that will be submitted to CA. 20 will be chosen by Mr. Shane and his staff to compete in a double elimination best-of-3 bracket until the 10 founding members are determined.
3) Each CA member will execute a 9 month option contract with compLexity Gaming. If said option is exercised, the member will be given a full pro gamer contract and a new gaming computer from ORIGIN PC.
4) CA members will each receive a SoundBlaster headset and compLexity Mousepad
5) One month before each MLG LAN event, CA will hold a Qualifying Tournament from which the Top 2 players will be given airfare and hotel to the next MLG event. (In addition, the winning member of each Qualifying Tournament will receive a PNY video card.)
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1) An internal ranking system will implemented. The initial ranking will be determined by a Ranking Tournament amongst the players. Every 3 months the bottom 4 players in CA will compete in our Expulsion Tournament with only the winner remaining in CA. The other 3 spots will be filled via an Open Recruitment Tournament (2 spots) and by an invite from Mr. Shane (1 spot).
2) If a player is given a professional contract, his spot will be filled during the next CA Open Recruitment Tournament.
3) Every two weeks a randomly seeded Ranking Tournament will be held to determine member ranks. The seedings for the Qualifying Tournaments will be based off this ranking.
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All interested North American residents 18+ years old and Masters level+ are eligible to apply. (We may expand the academy to more regions later this year.) Here is how:
1) Make a YouTube video application video (similar to the NASL application videos ) that answers these questions and upload it to YouTube.com.
2) Submit the link to your video along with a link proving your SC2 ladder status HERE, either via Facebook commenting or your compLexity website account on or before June 8, 2011. (Save the video file you upload because the Top 20 will submit their videos for placement on the CA YouTube channel.)
Soon we will be releasing a dedicated CA website that will contain all academy news, updated member ranks, latest YouTube videos, and tournament schedules. Best of luck to all the applicants and thanks very much for everyone’s support!
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dammit 18+ 
good luck everyone !!
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lol
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Wow, I wish I was 18 
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So there's no talent under eighteen? Ouch.
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just saw this on facebook so I had to post. Really great idea, I can definitely see this motivating some players. coL knows what they're doing for sure 
gl guys~
EDIT: I didn't see the no under 18 stuff, I guess for legal issues it makes it easier for the contract etc, but a lot of new/rising skill is around 18 or even under, so it may be beneficial to think about shifting that rule a bit
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sick announcement, just wondering though, is this in any way related to the already existing complexity team? are those players automatically in this program or are you able to join the team along with them after earning a pro contract through this program?
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Really good idea, think it will be a success for sure!
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On May 26 2011 08:53 Fangzhou wrote:
sick announcement, just wondering though, is this in any way related to the already existing complexity team? are those players automatically in this program or are you able to join the team along with them after earning a pro contract through this program?
The Academy is a separate program but members have the potential to be "called up" and signed to a professional contract.
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lol
User was warned for this post
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This is an excellent idea. Too bad i work full time
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Complexity Gaming is stabbing themselves in the foot. I hope you realize that the next big thing is most likely going to be well under 18 years of age. You should ask these players to get consent from their legal guardians. Just my two cents. Take it or leave it.
Keep in mind this is coming from a person who scouted a lot of upcoming BW players before they branched out.
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vVv Academy and now the Complexity Academy gl with your academy complexity
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On May 26 2011 08:53 Pokebunny wrote:So there's no talent under eighteen? Ouch.
Probably some legal issues that would make it a lot more complicated
Good luck complexity, cultivating new talent is certainly a great thing to be doing.
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On May 26 2011 08:58 StarStruck wrote:
Complexity Gaming is stabbing themselves in the foot. I hope you realize that the next big thing is most likely going to be well under 18 years of age. You should ask these players to get consent from their legal guardians. Just my two cents. Take it or leave it.
Keep in mind this is coming from a person who scouted a lot of upcoming BW players before they branched out.
Yes I totally agree.
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I would like to know these 'legal issues' you speak of. It really isn't that hard to get the legal guardians to co-sign.
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On May 26 2011 08:58 StarStruck wrote:
Complexity Gaming is stabbing themselves in the foot. I hope you realize that the next big thing is most likely going to be well under 18 years of age. You should ask these players to get consent from their legal guardians. Just my two cents. Take it or leave it.
Keep in mind this is coming from a person who scouted a lot of upcoming BW players before they branched out.
I totally agree that there is a great deal of talent below 18. In the future we may adjust the policy and have guardians sign consent forms. For now it's just easier on many levels to have it 18+.
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On May 26 2011 09:02 OGCeltiC wrote:Show nested quote +On May 26 2011 08:58 StarStruck wrote:
Complexity Gaming is stabbing themselves in the foot. I hope you realize that the next big thing is most likely going to be well under 18 years of age. You should ask these players to get consent from their legal guardians. Just my two cents. Take it or leave it.
Keep in mind this is coming from a person who scouted a lot of upcoming BW players before they branched out. Yes I totally agree.
Actually that's very true. You should be look for players around 14-16 who are good at games in general.
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I think you should allow people under 18 to join if their parents agree to it.
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i can't reach either requirement =( but gl hf to those who can
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EPT
