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Format: Swiss Rounds on Saturday(4 rounds) Single Elimination RO32 on Sunday
How Swiss Rounds work: + Show Spoiler +The first round is either drawn at random or seeded according to some prior order, such as rating or last year's performance. Players who win receive 3 points, those who draw receive 1 point and players that lose receive no points. Win, lose, or draw, all players proceed to the next round where winners are pitted against winners, losers are pitted against losers, and so on. In subsequent rounds, players face opponents with the same (or almost the same) score. No player is paired up against the same opponent twice however. When and Where: Swiss Round play starts on Saturday, Sep 03 12:00pm GMT (GMT+00:00). Single Elimination play starts on Sunday, Sep 04 12:00pm GMT (GMT+00:00). The tournament will run via the European Battle.net server.
Prizes: R 8 000.00 (~$1120) - Winner: R 2 800.00 (~$413) - 2nd: R 1 800.00 (~$265) - 3rd: R 1 100.00 (~$162) - 4th: R 700.00 (~$103) - 5th-8th: R 400.00 (~$59)
Open to all players on European Battle.net server.
Tournament Page, Registration and Rules: Available [HERE]
Notable International Registrations + Show Spoiler +RGNSpades ESCGoOdy dKiLLeR aaakara from ESC TaRrY from ESC PhoeNiX from Type II coLCrunCher LiquidHayprO SjoW
Live Stream: English commentary by shadowthief and SIEGEstarcraft English commentary by drooL German commentary by ESC Live TL Stream: [PolarfluKe] [drooL] [ESC Live] PolarfluKe Stream: [HERE]
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You always have the best tournament names. gl hf.
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On August 25 2011 05:48 ranjutan wrote:You always have the best tournament names. gl hf. 
Thank you sir! We spend a lot of time thinking up the names
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Spring fling? In near fall? Why?
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On August 26 2011 13:29 captainwaffles wrote: Spring fling? In near fall? Why?
We are in the Southern Hemisphere, and September is our Spring
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On August 26 2011 18:53 polarfluKe wrote:Show nested quote +On August 26 2011 13:29 captainwaffles wrote: Spring fling? In near fall? Why? We are in the Southern Hemisphere, and September is our Spring 
I knew someone would ask! South African in America.
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On August 26 2011 18:53 polarfluKe wrote:Show nested quote +On August 26 2011 13:29 captainwaffles wrote: Spring fling? In near fall? Why? We are in the Southern Hemisphere, and September is our Spring 
Ah, it all makes sense now!
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Will someone take the money from goody this time?
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On August 27 2011 06:55 Lucidity wrote:Will someone take the money from goody this time? 
Can chickens fly?
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We have had some more international confirmations! ESCGoOdy will once again be competing and will be attempting to defend his title! dKiLLeR has also entered, bringing our second dignitas entry after sjow competed a few months back. Not to forget, RGNSpades will be around to challenge for the prize money at stake!
1 week left for registration, make sure to sign up soon!
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12pm GMT is what time on CET?
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On August 27 2011 20:02 Miicky wrote: 12pm GMT is what time on CET?
If I am not mistaken, that is 2PM
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I'll be casting too, this is going to be a lot of work and fun :D
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Updated the post to include new notable registrations, a basic overview of how Swiss Rounds will work and added drooL to the commentator list. Just over 4 days left to register!
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How is tarry a notable international player? the guy is a joke. wuff.
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Great success! We will also be having German commentary provided by our friends at ESC Live! Welcome on board
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Added HayprO and SjoW to the notable registrations lists, about 2 hours until the stream goes live and 2 1/2 hours until the tournament kicks off!
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Wow... swiss tournament style??? Definitely going to tune in to that! :-)
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Ah polarfluke again  Realy like your tournaments. Especially sunday will be great !
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