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- http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/IEM_Season_VIII_-_New_York -
- Americas Qualifier thread -
- KR/TW Qualifier thread *COMING SOON* -
With Intel Extreme Masters New York coming up in early October, it's time for the participants to be determined. Eight players will have the chance to qualify online again!
Two of the best players from Europe and Africa will qualify for New York. You must advance through 2 stages to do so. See how below.
Restrictions
- You must be located in Europe or Africa at the time of either Stage 1 or Stage 2 to be eligible to compete in the qualifiers.
- You must be at least 16 years of age by October 10th 2013 ( the date of the LAN event)
- Hotel and flight cost are paid for in full by ESL.
- Be well aware that the USA might require an up to date visa to enter the country.
FORMAT
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SCHEDULE
Stage 1: Saturday, Aug 31 4:00pm GMT (GMT+00:00)
Stage 2: Sunday, Sep 01 2:00pm GMT (GMT+00:00)
STAGE 1
Top 4 players will advance to Stage #2!
Sign up here: Signup
Check in here: Check-in
Bracket: Bracket
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ESL Akilon Wastes
ESL Bel'Shir Vestige
ESL Derelict Watcher
ESL Frost
ESL Polar Night
ESL Whirlwind
ESL Yeonsu
ESL Bel'Shir Vestige
ESL Derelict Watcher
ESL Frost
ESL Polar Night
ESL Whirlwind
ESL Yeonsu
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Best of 3 in all rounds. Once the semi-finals round is reached the matches end, and the 4 players then move to stage #2.
A map veto (removal and pick) system is used. The high seeded player (seeds can be found at round 1 on the grid page) decides who starts. Players take it in turn removing maps until only one remains in a best of 1 or until only 3 maps remain in a best of 3. Then each player picks a map. Maps are played in order they are picked. The remaining map is played last.
A map veto (removal and pick) system is used. The high seeded player (seeds can be found at round 1 on the grid page) decides who starts. Players take it in turn removing maps until only one remains in a best of 1 or until only 3 maps remain in a best of 3. Then each player picks a map. Maps are played in order they are picked. The remaining map is played last.
STAGE 2
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Bracket: http://www.esl.eu/eu/sc2/masters/season8_newyork_qualifier_day2/rankings/
COVERAGE
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Ourk is the first to qualify to Stage 2!
