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[CSN] Manpacks Rundown #16

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ES_JohnClark
Profile Joined April 2011
United States1121 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-16 20:21:28
April 10 2012 02:25 GMT
#1
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After a short hiatus to allow MLG and IPL to hold their 'big boy' shows, The Rundown is back and bigger then ever. Rundown #16 will be a 16 player invitational and the prizing will be bigger! Manpacks.com has seen the light (more like the perfect demographic) and has decided to give the eSports scene a try. Please read the 'spoiler' in the 'About Manpacks" section about how they got involved.

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Monday April 16th
Matches start at 7:30 PM EST
Live Stream: CSN TV Twitch Channel

16 Player Invite Only Event
Single Elimination Bracket
Best of 3 to Finals (Best of 5)

CSN Manpacks Rundown #16 Event Page - With Brackets Soon!

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[image loading] 1st Place: $100 and a 1 Year Manpacks.com account credit ($300 value!)
[image loading] 2nd Place: $50 and a Manpacks Gamer Elite Pack ($75 value)
[image loading] 3rd Place: $25 and a Manpacks $25 credit

A Manpacks.com giveaway will also happen! Yes.. we will be sending out a basic Manpack (T-shirt, Socks, and Boxers) to two (2) lucky viewers on the stream.

To enter: Join the stream on April 16th and when the commentators give instructions, follow those and you are entered into the drawing!

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Real male commentators help make eSports sexy by supporting Manpacks.com
Make your order today @ Manpacks.com and follow them on Twitter, @Manpacks

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Garrett "Gwin" Prechel takes pride in his sexy looks, his SC2 analysis, and his support for Manpacks. As a commentator for both Check Six Gaming and the Cyber Sports Network, Gwin continues to bring sexy back to StarCraft II. Garrett "Gwin" Prechel is a relative newcomer to the esports scene. A self proclamed "Nerd" (with a capital N) Garrett brings the RTS knowledge as a skilled player of both Brood War and Starcraft II. In his spare time, Garrett works as a freelance voice actor and singer for film and TV. Make sure to follow Gwin on Twitter @GwinCraft


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Visit the Manpacks website please!


We created Manpacks to give you more time to build the next Facebook, level up in Skyrim, land planes on the Hudson...
> More time to slay dragons and achieve the goals you aspire to.

But before that, we created Manpacks to give us more time to build Manpacks. That's right, as entrepreneurs we understand

how little time there is in a day, and
how annoyingly disruptive errands can be

It began as "wouldn't it be great if underwear, socks, shaving supplies etc were delivered to our door?" We bought some inventory, built a website, and have been customers ever since. Yes, it's very nice.

My personal insight on why Manpacks is a great Sponsor! Warning - Graphic Material and Brutal Truth
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I think it is important for people to hear the story on why and how Manpacks.com decided to jump into eSports. The name alone will make several of the younger people on the Team Liquid forums giggle like school children and mock the idea, so I figure I might as well give some insight into why this very sort of sponsorship is more important then you may believe. Yes, the idea and name of Manpacks is a bit interesting and quite a new concept for many esport fans. Just the idea of changing underwear and socks more then 2 times a week is a novel idea for 'gamers'.. right? See, that is what the rest of the world thinks of gamers and that is why this product is not only perfect from a practical standpoint but also from a marketing standpoint.

I was first introduced to Manpacks by Jason Tugman of iheartesports.com. Yes, the famed creator and owner of those awesome esport stickers hooked me up with Ken (Co-founder) at manpacks. Anyway, Ken loved the opportunity that is esports and wanted to put support behind it. He made it clear though, and I totally agreed, that his product would take time for the community to embrace and that he did not want to come in and try to be some "big commercialized sponsor that was gonna throw money at events, use up the demographic and move on". Manpacks and Ken wanted to start slow and actually make a difference in the community.
How, you ask? Well..that is where CSN comes in. The Cyber Sports Network would help brand Manpacks for esports. Listen.. we (CSN) already have the female market cornered (Rachel/Seltzer).. why not get the guys on board too!

Before CSN and myself would go any further with it.. I had to test the product! ** Warning, the following description may be unsuitable for gamers under 17 ** I got my hands on my own Manpack about 3 days after they shipped it. The pack includes black athletic socks, a white T-shirt and black "Saxx" boxer briefs. I think the last time I wore boxer briefs, Bill Clinton was caught with his down. No joke. I was a bit apprehensive, but hey.. they were free. I tried the socks on that day. I had an 11 hour day at class and figured there would be no better way to test them. They are, without doubt, the most comfortable and breathable (you older guys or sports guys will know what that means) socks I have ever owned. I own a lot of socks by the way!. I tried the T-shirt next and again on another one of my 11 hour class days. It is an undershirt, but unlike most, it is not 100% cotton. You know how athletic polo shirts made by Nike can stretch a bit and are very breathable. That is this shirt! Manpacks was 2 for 2 so far on having me sold on their product! The boxer briefs were last up. I held my "Saxx' up, fully inspected the size large and then put them on. Instant gratification guys! Now, I would never think to pay more then 10 bucks for a par of boxers.. but that mindset was quickly changed. These boxers lasted a full day of walking, sitting and scratching and are easily the most comfortable boxers I own. I have already put my order in for another pair of 'Saxx'.

So.. there is my story. Honest and Brutal.. and I bet you wont ever hear another organizer, team manager or pro player give you this sort of description or insight into a sponsor. Please, remember, if we want eSports to grow, we have to grow outside of those we already target and that includes the type and size of the sponsors we bring into our little community. I encourage you all, women included, to get your hands on a manpack today!


I just re-read my own spoiler and actually cracked a smile.
Still Naked!
Primadog
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States4411 Posts
April 10 2012 02:31 GMT
#2
ewww that product testing spoiler is TMI.

Glad to see new market segments testing their water with esports though. Seems like moge and CSN are doing good things together!
Thank God and gunrun.
CSN_steve
Profile Joined June 2011
United States21 Posts
April 10 2012 02:32 GMT
#3
Great stuff!
wattabeast
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States957 Posts
April 10 2012 02:32 GMT
#4
John is a big meanie TT( Jk he's awesome) this looks great, can't wait to see who they signed up! Manpacks are awesome gogogogo hwaiting ~~
:O
Superiorwolf
Profile Blog Joined March 2007
United States5509 Posts
April 10 2012 02:39 GMT
#5
Go Manpacks! I love the underwear in all the backgrounds hahaha
Check out my stream at www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=315053 and follow me on Twitter @EGSuppy! :)
Gwin
Profile Joined August 2010
United States52 Posts
April 10 2012 02:43 GMT
#6
I hear I get some Manpacks that I'm going to model live on the stream. No promises.
SC2 Caster "Gwin" Follow me on Twitter! @gwincraft
ES_JohnClark
Profile Joined April 2011
United States1121 Posts
April 10 2012 02:47 GMT
#7
I think.. since we are all letting it all hang out.. You should promise!
Still Naked!
wattabeast
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States957 Posts
April 10 2012 02:49 GMT
#8
On April 10 2012 11:43 Gwin wrote:
I hear I get some Manpacks that I'm going to model live on the stream. No promises.

I was planning on watching this event, now I guess I can't =_=
:O
Superiorwolf
Profile Blog Joined March 2007
United States5509 Posts
April 10 2012 02:51 GMT
#9
LOL omg hahaha
Check out my stream at www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=315053 and follow me on Twitter @EGSuppy! :)
ES_JohnClark
Profile Joined April 2011
United States1121 Posts
April 10 2012 03:58 GMT
#10
I will be adding a very sexy addition to this thread tomorrow.. and it's NOT a player.

Still Naked!
ewalk728
Profile Joined January 2012
United States12 Posts
April 10 2012 04:57 GMT
#11
this event sounds sick, can't wait to watch
SeltzerPlease
Profile Joined February 2011
United States191 Posts
April 10 2012 22:46 GMT
#12
Does this mean we're gonna hire a male model?? :D More D&B! I can't wait to tell him what to wear! XD
ES_JohnClark
Profile Joined April 2011
United States1121 Posts
April 11 2012 01:05 GMT
#13
oh shit..wait until you see the picture I am putting in here tonight. OMFG.. its awesome and approved!
Still Naked!
ES_JohnClark
Profile Joined April 2011
United States1121 Posts
April 11 2012 14:41 GMT
#14
Words can not explain what I just did to the OP. Truly a case in which a picture is worth a million words.

Please consider supporting Manpacks and bringing esports one step closer to 'mainstream'.
Still Naked!
jubil
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States2602 Posts
April 11 2012 14:54 GMT
#15
Definitely thought this thread was about maphacks when I saw it out of the corner of my eye...looks like it'll actually be more funny/interesting than that though ^_^
Marineking-Polt-Maru-Fantasy-Solar-Xenocider-Suppy fighting!
csn_jerett
Profile Joined March 2011
United States31 Posts
April 11 2012 15:00 GMT
#16
well that's an interesting picture of garrett to say the least. Needs more tan though.
ES_JohnClark
Profile Joined April 2011
United States1121 Posts
April 11 2012 15:07 GMT
#17
Can anyone guess who the 3 players that will be announced later today are? Check out the 'Player Hype" graphic for clues.
Still Naked!
Gwin
Profile Joined August 2010
United States52 Posts
April 11 2012 15:23 GMT
#18
I'm sexy and I know it.
SC2 Caster "Gwin" Follow me on Twitter! @gwincraft
ThE_OsToJiY
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
Canada1167 Posts
April 11 2012 15:34 GMT
#19
violet, sheth and no clue !
@ostojiy
Silencioseu
Profile Joined June 2011
Cyprus493 Posts
April 11 2012 15:45 GMT
#20
i guess sheth or grubby cuz they are very nice guys
i kno i r badass no need to repeat
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