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The iCCup TV Challenge (ITC) is a weekly 32 man tournament of all the up and coming players looking to make a name for themselves early on in the Starcraft 2 gaming scene. It will act as a predecessor tournament to the iCCup TV League, which will be home to some of the bigger named players who have already proven themselves in previous ITCs or through their play in other big tournaments.
The ITC will be a relatively open tournament featuring some of the newer platinum and upper gold level players. Any player who is looking to join the ranks of the best will now have the perfect place to start. However, if you even want to get a shot at taking down players such as LzGaMeR and HuK, you will have to fight your way through 31 other challenging hopefuls.
Every ITC is streamed on USTREAM starting at 9 PM Eastern Time. The stream starts with the Round of 16 and goes all the way till the finals.
The Schedule (All times EST)
7 PM – Check In: I will log in to SC2 at 7 PM. I ask that you message me (Alou - Sileo.Alex[at]gmail[dot]com) at some point between 7 and 7:30 saying you are able to play the tournament tonight.
7:30 PM – Check In Closes: You must be checked in by this time. If you are unable to make it by 7:30 due to a conflict, please PM me on the TL forums. For instance, if you won’t get home till 8 PM and still want to play, PM me a day in advance and I will allow you to stay in the tournament. Replacement players should be prepared to play at this point as well. If someone doesn’t show up, you will take their spot. So be online as well.
8 PM – First Round Starts: The first round of the tournament (Round of 32) will begin at 8 PM. All matches need to be starting at this time. If both players, however, check in at 7 PM, they are welcome to start their first match prior to 8 PM. Be in contact with your first round opponent and you might be able to take a break in between the first two rounds for bathroom, dinner, etc.
9 PM – Second Round Starts: The second round of the tournament (Round of 16) will start at 9 PM. All players will be asked to wait till 9 PM to start their second round matches even if both players are ready earlier. I will tell all 16 players when they can start their second round. Please be prepared from 8:50 – 9:10 to start your second round match.
9 PM – uStream Goes Live: Also at 9, the uStream will go live. We will be casting one match each round. The casters will decide who they want to cast. We may delay the second round 5 minutes so the casters can get their game going for the uStream viewers.
9 PM Onwards: From this point on, the next rounds will start when all contestants are ready. So the third round (Round of 8) will start when all second round matches are finished. The fourth round will start when all third round matches are finished. Etc. The tournament admin will tell you when the rounds are starting.
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4 PM – Check In: I will log in to SC2 at 4 PM. I ask that you message me (Alou.alou) at some point between 4 and 4:30 saying you are able to play the tournament tonight.
4:30 PM – Check In Closes: You must be checked in by this time. If you are unable to make it by 4:30 due to a conflict, please PM me on the TL forums. For instance, if you won’t get home till 8 PM and still want to play, PM me a day in advance and I will allow you to stay in the tournament. Replacement players should be prepared to play at this point as well. If someone doesn’t show up, you will take their spot. So be online as well.
5 PM – First Round Starts: The first round of the tournament (Round of 32) will begin at 5 PM. All matches need to be starting at this time. If both players, however, check in at 4 PM, they are welcome to start their first match prior to 5 PM. Be in contact with your first round opponent and you might be able to take a break in between the first two rounds for bathroom, dinner, etc.
6 PM – Second Round Starts: The second round of the tournament (Round of 16) will start at 9 PM. All players will be asked to wait till 6 PM to start their second round matches even if both players are ready earlier. I will tell all 16 players when they can start their second round. Please be prepared from 5:50 – 6:10 to start your second round match.
6 PM – Livestream Goes Live: Also at 9, the Livestream will go live. We will be casting one match each round. The casters will decide who they want to cast. We may delay the second round 5 minutes so the casters can get their game going for the Livestream viewers.
6 PM Onwards: From this point on, the next rounds will start when all contestants are ready. So the third round (Round of 8) will start when all second round matches are finished. The fourth round will start when all third round matches are finished. Etc. The tournament admin will tell you when the rounds are starting.
+ Show Spoiler [Schedule For Monday, USA, in MST] +
5 PM – Check In: I will log in to SC2 at 5 PM. I ask that you message me (Alou.alou) at some point between 5 and 5:30 saying you are able to play the tournament tonight.
5:30 PM – Check In Closes: You must be checked in by this time. If you are unable to make it by 5:30 due to a conflict, please PM me on the TL forums. For instance, if you won’t get home till 5 PM and still want to play, PM me a day in advance and I will allow you to stay in the tournament. Replacement players should be prepared to play at this point as well. If someone doesn’t show up, you will take their spot. So be online as well.
6 PM – First Round Starts: The first round of the tournament (Round of 32) will begin at 6 PM. All matches need to be starting at this time. If both players, however, check in at 5 PM, they are welcome to start their first match prior to 6 PM. Be in contact with your first round opponent and you might be able to take a break in between the first two rounds for bathroom, dinner, etc.
7 PM – Second Round Starts: The second round of the tournament (Round of 16) will start at 7 PM. All players will be asked to wait till 7 PM to start their second round matches even if both players are ready earlier. I will tell all 16 players when they can start their second round. Please be prepared from 6:50 – 7:10 to start your second round match.
7 PM – Livestream Goes Live: Also at 7, the Livestream will go live. We will be casting one match each round. The casters will decide who they want to cast. We may delay the second round 5 minutes so the casters can get their game going for the Livestream viewers.
7 PM Onwards: From this point on, the next rounds will start when all contestants are ready. So the third round (Round of 8) will start when all second round matches are finished. The fourth round will start when all third round matches are finished. Etc. The tournament admin will tell you when the rounds are starting.
+ Show Spoiler [Schedule For Monday, USA, in CST] +
6 PM – Check In: I will log in to SC2 at 7 PM. I ask that you message me (Alou.alou) at some point between 7 and 7:30 saying you are able to play the tournament tonight.
6:30 PM – Check In Closes: You must be checked in by this time. If you are unable to make it by 6:30 due to a conflict, please PM me on the TL forums. For instance, if you won’t get home till 6 PM and still want to play, PM me a day in advance and I will allow you to stay in the tournament. Replacement players should be prepared to play at this point as well. If someone doesn’t show up, you will take their spot. So be online as well.
7 PM – First Round Starts: The first round of the tournament (Round of 32) will begin at 7 PM. All matches need to be starting at this time. If both players, however, check in at 7 PM, they are welcome to start their first match prior to 7 PM. Be in contact with your first round opponent and you might be able to take a break in between the first two rounds for bathroom, dinner, etc.
8 PM – Second Round Starts: The second round of the tournament (Round of 16) will start at 8 PM. All players will be asked to wait till 8 PM to start their second round matches even if both players are ready earlier. I will tell all 16 players when they can start their second round. Please be prepared from 7:50 – 8:10 to start your second round match.
8 PM – Livestream Goes Live: Also at 8, the Livestream will go live. We will be casting one match each round. The casters will decide who they want to cast. We may delay the second round 5 minutes so the casters can get their game going for the Livestream viewers.
8 PM Onwards: From this point on, the next rounds will start when all contestants are ready. So the third round (Round of 8) will start when all second round matches are finished. The fourth round will start when all third round matches are finished. Etc. The tournament admin will tell you when the rounds are starting.
+ Show Spoiler [Schedule For Monday, USA, in EST] +
7 PM – Check In: I will log in to SC2 at 7 PM. I ask that you message me (Alou.alou) at some point between 7 and 7:30 saying you are able to play the tournament tonight.
7:30 PM – Check In Closes: You must be checked in by this time. If you are unable to make it by 7:30 due to a conflict, please PM me on the TL forums. For instance, if you won’t get home till 8 PM and still want to play, PM me a day in advance and I will allow you to stay in the tournament. Replacement players should be prepared to play at this point as well. If someone doesn’t show up, you will take their spot. So be online as well.
8 PM – First Round Starts: The first round of the tournament (Round of 32) will begin at 8 PM. All matches need to be starting at this time. If both players, however, check in at 7 PM, they are welcome to start their first match prior to 8 PM. Be in contact with your first round opponent and you might be able to take a break in between the first two rounds for bathroom, dinner, etc.
9 PM – Second Round Starts: The second round of the tournament (Round of 16) will start at 9 PM. All players will be asked to wait till 9 PM to start their second round matches even if both players are ready earlier. I will tell all 16 players when they can start their second round. Please be prepared from 8:50 – 9:10 to start your second round match.
9 PM – Livestream Goes Live: Also at 9, the Livestream will go live. We will be casting one match each round. The casters will decide who they want to cast. We may delay the second round 5 minutes so the casters can get their game going for the Livestream viewers.
9 PM Onwards: From this point on, the next rounds will start when all contestants are ready. So the third round (Round of 8) will start when all second round matches are finished. The fourth round will start when all third round matches are finished. Etc. The tournament admin will tell you when the rounds are starting.
+ Show Spoiler [Schedule For Tuesday, Korea, in KST] +
8:00 am Tues – Check In: I will log in to SC2 at 8 AM. I ask that you message me (Alou.alou) at some point between 8 and 8:30 saying you are able to play the tournament tonight.
8:30 am Tues – Check In Closes: You must be checked in by this time. If you are unable to make it by 8:30 due to a conflict, please PM me on the TL forums. For instance, if you won’t get on till 9 AM and still want to play, PM me a day in advance and I will allow you to stay in the tournament. Replacement players should be prepared to play at this point as well. If someone doesn’t show up, you will take their spot. So be online as well.
9:00 am Tues – First Round Starts: The first round of the tournament (Round of 32) will begin at 9 AM. All matches need to be starting at this time. If both players, however, check in at 8 AM, they are welcome to start their first match prior to 8 AM. Be in contact with your first round opponent and you might be able to take a break in between the first two rounds for bathroom, dinner, etc.
10:00 am – Second Round Starts: The second round of the tournament (Round of 16) will start at 10 AM. All players will be asked to wait till 10 AM to start their second round matches even if both players are ready earlier. I will tell all 16 players when they can start their second round. Please be prepared from 9:50 – 10:10 to start your second round match.
10:00 am – Livestream Goes Live: Also at 10, the Livestream will go live. We will be casting one match each round. The casters will decide who they want to cast. We may delay the second round 5 minutes so the casters can get their game going for the Livestream viewers.
10:00 am – Onwards: From this point on, the next rounds will start when all contestants are ready. So the third round (Round of 8) will start when all second round matches are finished. The fourth round will start when all third round matches are finished. Etc. The tournament admin will tell you when the rounds are starting.
Replays (Required)
All replays must be emailed to iCCupAlou@Gmail.com. If you do not send in the replay files to this email, you will not participate in any iCCup events for the next month no matter how well you do in the ITC. The winner of the round must send me the replay between each and every round! The purpose of sending in these replays is so that we can stream your games and put them up as VODs. We enjoy watching you guys play and we want to help others see you guys play, so send us the replays and they will most likely be streamed on our Livestream or posted on YouTube. SEND US THE REPLAYS!!
Tournament Format
Round 1 (32 Players): Best Of 1.
Round 2 (16 Players): Best Of 1.
Round 3 (8 Players): Best Of 3.
Round 4 (4 Players): Best Of 3.
Round 5 (2 Players): Best Of 3.
Top 4 are invited to the iCCup TV League.
Open Registration
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There are currently open slots for any player to join the tournament. You must meet the following requirements:
Currently in Diamond League
You must have played at least 20 games.
There is no current ELO restrictions.
All players must leave their FULL B.net 2.0 Email (Or PM it to me) and Race they intend to play with.
All races, including random are allowed
Currently in Diamond League
You must have played at least 20 games.
There is no current ELO restrictions.
All players must leave their FULL B.net 2.0 Email (Or PM it to me) and Race they intend to play with.
All races, including random are allowed
Map Order
Round 1: Lost Temple
Round 2: Metalopolis
Round 3: Scrap Station, Kulas Ravine, Steppes of War
Round 4: Fighting Spirit, Lost Temple, Blistering Sands
Round 5: Steppes of War, Metalopolis, Destination
Rules
1) Any cheating, hacking or abuse of a bug will result in an automatic disqualification and can also result in a minimum of a 6 month suspension from all iCCup TV sponsored events. Second time will result in a lifetime ban.
2) All players must pick a race to play and NOT switch it. This only applies per event. For example a player could be Zerg in ITC 1, Protoss in ITC 2, and Terran in ITC 3. But during an event you must pick a single race and stick with it.
3) All players must allow iCCup to stream your match if it is asked and the match has not started yet.
4) No spectators are allowed other than iCCup Staff members in games that are streamed. If the game is not being streamed, players are allowed to have friends spectate if BOTH players agree to it.
5) Respect all players and iCCup Staff. I’m not uptight about being constantly good mannered, but you WILL be kind to everyone or you WON’T play.
6) Enjoy the tournament and have fun!
ITC: 7(7/12/10)
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