ATTENTION - because of some unforseen circumstances Darkforce cant play vs MorroW so MorroW gets a default win and is in the finals vs Beastyqt.
So because I promised 2 matches we will see 2 matches.
So we have a showmatch at 1st with Nerchio playing vs MorroW who will play as Terran !
Today at 18:00 GMT (+00:00) The 2nd Semi Final MorroW vs DarKFoRcE and the winner of those two vs Beastyqt in the finals for a total prize money of 500$
Brackets for the Main Event are up - This are the brackets for the Semis + FInals
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Qualifier #2 Recap!+ Show Spoiler +
I, as the Organizer and basicly the one responsible for everything, wanna do small recap (again!):
1st of all, it was a SUCCESS(again)! WE had so many great players, even better games and we have a winner: Tarson ! GZGZGZ! He got the 50$ + a slot for the main event. For everyone who didn't see the finals I only can strongly recomment to se the finals: Game 1, Game 2, Game 3, Game 4, Game 5
So the current lineup for the Main Event will be:
White-Ra
Kas
DarKFoRcE
Nerchio
Tarson
So lets see what went wrong (and will NOT go wrong once again!) and of course what went really good.
So this time we wont see the The Angry Crystal Brigade, but its more like those people from 30 Rock (me being Jack Donaghy):
1.) Maps in the mappol: As it turns out there is no TSL Shattered Temple, so it has been replaced with the ESL Shattered Temple
2.) Xsplit (the broadcasting tool I am currently using) had an update 1 hour before I went live, causing it to only run at 4-5 fps., in addition to that I lost my internet connection. After ~40 mins all was fixed.
3.) BMing in the Tournament: There was an incident involving Tarson and Monchi, each guy BMed each other (so it sort of cancled itself out) both off and on stream but in addition to that, Monchi also insulted (all) french people. Before I made a ruling, I let both players finish their semifinals.
Because of the fact, that I wanted the audience to enjoy some more games and that wanted to talk to my other referees before the decision was final.
After the Semis were over: Tarson 2:0 monchi, Monchi sent in a support ticket not only insulting Tarson once again but also accusing him of cheating. So I asked him to let it go (for the moment), because the tournament had to go on. After a careful review of the replay by multiple persons, we were not to able detect any foul play by Tarson, making his result legitimate. If monchi would have won he would have been DQed. So he will get a (hard) warning for his behaviour, allowing him to participate once again in the next Qualifier, but under a careful watch by the admins. After the tournament was over I had a talk with monchi explaining him why I/we made the decision and that his accusation of Tarson cheating were unfouded and why, he was thankful about the decisions that were made and accepted them.
Both off and on stream Tarson apoligized for his behaviour. Monchi did not.
4.) AWESOME FINALS I was seeing such a diverse series and the cocasting with the Imba guys was really fun aswell. And once again I wanna refeer to this picture at the top. It fits the situation just perectly!
5.) Imba guys singing me a birthday song and so many well meat birthday wishes by the audience! Really enjoyed it.
In conclusion: Rough start - best possbile ending.
Once again big thx to everyone who participated and helped making this possible and was watching. I'm looking forward to the 3rd Qualifier! which will start, Tuesday, Apr 19 5:00pm GMT (GMT+00:00)
I ♥ u all =)
Qualifier #2 Recap !
I, as the Organizer and basicly the one responsible for everything, wanna do small recap (again!):
1st of all, it was a SUCCESS(again)! WE had so many great players, even better games and we have a winner: Tarson ! GZGZGZ! He got the 50$ + a slot for the main event. For everyone who didn't see the finals I only can strongly recomment to se the finals: Game 1, Game 2, Game 3, Game 4, Game 5
So the current lineup for the Main Event will be:
White-Ra
Kas
DarKFoRcE
Nerchio
Tarson
So lets see what went wrong (and will NOT go wrong once again!) and of course what went really good.
So this time we wont see the The Angry Crystal Brigade, but its more like those people from 30 Rock (me being Jack Donaghy):
1.) Maps in the mappol: As it turns out there is no TSL Shattered Temple, so it has been replaced with the ESL Shattered Temple
2.) Xsplit (the broadcasting tool I am currently using) had an update 1 hour before I went live, causing it to only run at 4-5 fps., in addition to that I lost my internet connection. After ~40 mins all was fixed.
3.) BMing in the Tournament: There was an incident involving Tarson and Monchi, each guy BMed each other (so it sort of cancled itself out) both off and on stream but in addition to that, Monchi also insulted (all) french people. Before I made a ruling, I let both players finish their semifinals.
Because of the fact, that I wanted the audience to enjoy some more games and that wanted to talk to my other referees before the decision was final.
After the Semis were over: Tarson 2:0 monchi, Monchi sent in a support ticket not only insulting Tarson once again but also accusing him of cheating. So I asked him to let it go (for the moment), because the tournament had to go on. After a careful review of the replay by multiple persons, we were not to able detect any foul play by Tarson, making his result legitimate. If monchi would have won he would have been DQed. So he will get a (hard) warning for his behaviour, allowing him to participate once again in the next Qualifier, but under a careful watch by the admins. After the tournament was over I had a talk with monchi explaining him why I/we made the decision and that his accusation of Tarson cheating were unfouded and why, he was thankful about the decisions that were made and accepted them.
Both off and on stream Tarson apoligized for his behaviour. Monchi did not.
4.) AWESOME FINALS I was seeing such a diverse series and the cocasting with the Imba guys was really fun aswell. And once again I wanna refeer to this picture at the top. It fits the situation just perectly!
5.) Imba guys singing me a birthday song and so many well meat birthday wishes by the audience! Really enjoyed it.
In conclusion: Rough start - best possbile ending.
Once again big thx to everyone who participated and helped making this possible and was watching. I'm looking forward to the 3rd Qualifier! which will start, Tuesday, Apr 19 5:00pm GMT (GMT+00:00)
I ♥ u all =)
Trailer Time for the 3rd Qualifier:+ Show Spoiler +
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJH1Rd8dcoM
Qualifier #1 Recap!+ Show Spoiler +
I, as the Organizer and basicly the one responsible for everything, wanna do small recap:
1st of all, it was a SUCCESS! WE had so many great players, even better games and we have a winner: Nerchio ! GZGZGZ! He got the 50$ + a slot for the main event. Btw Nerchio is now a member of Empire NOT aAa (they disbanded SC2).
So the current lineup for the Main Event will be:
White-Ra
Kas
DarKFoRcE
Nerchio
So lets see what went wrong (and will NOT go wrong once again!).
1.) 10 Maps in the mappol - srsly Endrey? Well someone could think ... whats wrong with 10 maps? Well the answer to that is very simple. Eliminating maps with a total of 10 is just not possible.
Bye Bye Crevasse
2.) MLG Maps are sort of hard to play on with a whole casting team, when there are only 2 observer slots it total. So MLG is gone ... and TSL is here right now!
3.) The Bracketsystem was set wrong (as you can see here). Even though we managed to get everything done, even the the history part at the qualifier website is telling us who the winner is, we only had Bo1 quarters.
Well thats basicly about it. Once again big thx for everyone who participatet and helped making this possible I'm looking forward to the 2nd Qualifier! which will start,
Qualifier #1 Recap !
I, as the Organizer and basicly the one responsible for everything, wanna do small recap:
1st of all, it was a SUCCESS! WE had so many great players, even better games and we have a winner: Nerchio ! GZGZGZ! He got the 50$ + a slot for the main event. Btw Nerchio is now a member of Empire NOT aAa (they disbanded SC2).
So the current lineup for the Main Event will be:
White-Ra
Kas
DarKFoRcE
Nerchio
So lets see what went wrong (and will NOT go wrong once again!).
1.) 10 Maps in the mappol - srsly Endrey? Well someone could think ... whats wrong with 10 maps? Well the answer to that is very simple. Eliminating maps with a total of 10 is just not possible.
Bye Bye Crevasse
2.) MLG Maps are sort of hard to play on with a whole casting team, when there are only 2 observer slots it total. So MLG is gone ... and TSL is here right now!
3.) The Bracketsystem was set wrong (as you can see here). Even though we managed to get everything done, even the the history part at the qualifier website is telling us who the winner is, we only had Bo1 quarters.
Well thats basicly about it. Once again big thx for everyone who participatet and helped making this possible I'm looking forward to the 2nd Qualifier! which will start,
Wednesday, Apr 13 5:00pm GMT (GMT+00:00)
The 3rd Qualifier - Tuesday, Apr 19 5:00pm GMT (GMT+00:00) Sign up here!
Hey folks,
now its time for my own tournament. I planned this actually for quite a while now but I had to postpone it a couple of times. But now I got the prizemoney, the cup infrastructure, the staff helping me out and the dates! This is my way of saying thank you for 60.000 viewers in the last 2 months. And big thx to TeamLiquid aswell without you guys I would not be here! You are awesome!
At each qualifier, there will be a Giveaway GSL Code S Premium Account for the next Season to come. The winner will be drawn at the end of each cast live on stream!
(thx to sugar for the awesome picture)
So here are the main facts:
This will be a 3-4 part tournament. We will have 2-3 qualifiers - SignUp Here! Everybody can participate - tell your friends! - (with 50$ prizepool each) + a 8 player main event with a prizepool of 500$. There are 5 invites for the main event. I'm currently awaiting confirmation from 3 players. But the confirmed players are
Duckload White-Ra
Empire Kas
Alternate DarKFoRcE
Empire Nerchio ( Q #1)
Millenium Tarson ( Q #2)
Redbyte Italia StarEagle ( Q #3 )
Mousesports MorroW
Praetoriani NightEnD
Qualifier #1 will be played Apr 6th 2011 17:00 GMT (+00:00) - SignUp Here! Everybody can participate - tell your friends!
Qualifier #2 The 2nd Qualifier - Wednesday, Apr 13 5:00pm GMT (GMT+00:00) Sign up here!
Qualifier #3 The 2nd Qualifier - Tuesday, Apr 19 5:00pm GMT (GMT+00:00) Sign up here!
The date for the main event will be a announced 9 days before the main event. Due to the fact that some of the desired players for the main Event are currently in Korea for the GSL and some LANs comming up in the days to come I cant give you an exact date right now, but rest assured a correct date for the main event will be provided at least 9 days before it starts.
In February I made roughly 50€ of casting, so I decided to donate all that money to the prizepool aswell.
Qualifier #1 50$ SignUp Here!
Qualifier #2 50$ SignUp Here!
Qualifier #3 50$ SignUp Here!
Main Event 500$ (400$ 1st place / 100$ 2nd place)
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There WILL be a distribution among the best placed players, as soon as I know how much prize money I will be able to get on board, I can provide exact numbers
If you want to donate to the Prizepool or got any contacts regarding companies who might be willing to sponsor some cash or hardware prizes feel free to contact me
If you want to donate to the Prizepool or got any contacts regarding companies who might be willing to sponsor some cash or hardware prizes feel free to contact me
BIG THX to the community! You folks donated the most part of money for the prizepool. Without you this would not be possible! ♥ u
I will be casting all events at http://www.endrey.com .
Cast for the 1st Qualifier:
English: Special Endrey
German:MrPink
Romanian: PET
French: Origine TV
For the main Event ALL games will be casted. The Quarter Finals most likely via Replays to ensure that there will be no long waiting times for the audience watching and of course I do not want the players to wait.
Results: + Show Spoiler +
VODs: + Show Spoiler +
Replays: + Show Spoiler +
Qualifier #1+ Show Spoiler +
Qualifier #2+ Show Spoiler +
Qualifier #3+ Show Spoiler +
Main Event: + Show Spoiler +
Qualifier #2+ Show Spoiler +
Qualifier #3+ Show Spoiler +
TBD
Main Event: + Show Spoiler +
TBD
VODs: + Show Spoiler +
Vods will be made available here and on my Youtube and on my SC-Streams Channel
Qualifier #1: Finals Nerchio vs Naugrim VODs: Game1 Game2 Game3
The Complete Tournament as one BIG VOD!
Qualifier #2: Tarson vs RaNgeD VODs: Game 1, Game 2, Game 3, Game 4, Game 5
The Complete Tournament as one BIG VOD! Part#1
The Complete Tournament as one BIG VOD! Part#2
Qualifier #3: StarEagle vs Beastyqt VODs: Game 1, Game 2, Game 3, Game 4, Game 5
Main Event: Quarters:
Beastyqt vs White-Ra VODs: Game 1, Game 2, Game 3, Game 4, Game 5
Nerchio vs NightEnD VODs: Game 1, Game 2, Game 3, Game 4, Game 5
MorroW vs StarEagle VODs: Game 1, Game 2, Game 3, Game 4, Game 5
Kas vs DarKFoRcE VODs: Game 1, Game 2, Game 3, Game 4, Game 5
Qualifier #1: Finals Nerchio vs Naugrim VODs: Game1 Game2 Game3
The Complete Tournament as one BIG VOD!
Qualifier #2: Tarson vs RaNgeD VODs: Game 1, Game 2, Game 3, Game 4, Game 5
The Complete Tournament as one BIG VOD! Part#1
The Complete Tournament as one BIG VOD! Part#2
Qualifier #3: StarEagle vs Beastyqt VODs: Game 1, Game 2, Game 3, Game 4, Game 5
Main Event: Quarters:
Beastyqt vs White-Ra VODs: Game 1, Game 2, Game 3, Game 4, Game 5
Nerchio vs NightEnD VODs: Game 1, Game 2, Game 3, Game 4, Game 5
MorroW vs StarEagle VODs: Game 1, Game 2, Game 3, Game 4, Game 5
Kas vs DarKFoRcE VODs: Game 1, Game 2, Game 3, Game 4, Game 5
Replays: + Show Spoiler +
Qualifier #1 Replays will added in the next 2-3 days due to some techincal issues.
All Qualifier #2 Replays Quarters, Semis, Finals
All Qualifier #2 Replays Quarters, Semis, Finals
Rules
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Rules will be updated on the qualifier website
Players who will be one of the invitees, will be allowed to play in the Qualifier aswell just for the prizemoney, the slot for the main event will be given to the Runner Up then.
Structure:
* Sign Up; Check In 30 minutes before the tournament begins; Play!
* Pregrid Rounds: BO1. Grid: BO3. Final: BO5.
* The first four to six rounds will be completely random without a classic grid. After that, the automated grid will start.
* Reporting: We have an auto report system. It’s very simple. You will find the giant buttons when you need them.
* Support: Players will have access to our support. If you have any problems during a tournament, use the support page.
* Communication: Use the Bnet messenger to contact your opponent. We also provide an IRC channel (#specialendrey).
Which map is played?
* Xel’Naga Caverns
* GSL Crossfire SE
* GSL Dual Sight
* GSL Tal’Darim Altar LE
* GSL Terminus RE
* TSL Metalopolis
* TSL Shakuras Plateau
* MLG Shattered Temple
* GSL Bel'Shir Beach
* Maps are determined via veto in all rounds.
* Example A (Best of 1): Player named first in the bracket vetos a map from the map pool, 2nd player vetos another map,… till one is left.
* Example B (Best of 3/5): Player named first in the bracket vetos a map from the map pool, 2nd player vetos another map,.. till 3/5 maps are left. Play these maps. First map determined by elimination till 1 map is left. The following maps are determined by losers pick.
Do-Nots:
* Cheat, Hack, Bug Abuse, Multiaccount
* Sending stupid support tickets
* Flame, Whine, Whatever
* Play a map in a BO3/5-match more than one time
* Players who cause huge delays by going afk or having a lot of DCs may possibly be removed from a running tournament. The active admin can take this decision when a match delays the progress of the whole tournament.
Do not forget:
* Report the game after it is finished. Winner and loser both have to report.
* Checking in starts 30 minutes before the tournament begins.
* Save all replays. All Grid replays must be uploaded. Click on your match or the upload button. Uploading replays pre grid is not mandatory but very much appreciated.
Parameters:
* Being late for 15 minutes will result in a defloss.
* Disconnecting: Freewin/Walk-Over will be granted if a) the one who disced was behind, b) the player who did not disc actually wants a walk over. Otherwise rematch.
* Payouts are via Paypal only.
* If a match is in a draw situation by the headreferees opinion, he CAN start a 15 ingame minute countdown, while trying to notify the players. If after that time nothing has drastically changed, both players will be removed from the current tournament. If both players cannot be notified then the 75 ingame minute might be the deadline.
Observers:
* Observers are only allowed when both players agree. Referees / Gamecasters are always allowed.
* If one or more player(s) complain about lag during a running game, everybody except the main livestreamer will have to leave the game instantly. Do not discuss with the people in charge.
* Selected livestreams are granted a wildcard per tournament to turn a BO1 into BO3. Needs to be verified by a referee.
* Follow instructions of the streamers regarding chat. Keep the chat clean.
On events and violations that are not listed here we will give out warnings and reserve the right to restrict access to our services to these persons.
Players who will be one of the invitees, will be allowed to play in the Qualifier aswell just for the prizemoney, the slot for the main event will be given to the Runner Up then.
Structure:
* Sign Up; Check In 30 minutes before the tournament begins; Play!
* Pregrid Rounds: BO1. Grid: BO3. Final: BO5.
* The first four to six rounds will be completely random without a classic grid. After that, the automated grid will start.
* Reporting: We have an auto report system. It’s very simple. You will find the giant buttons when you need them.
* Support: Players will have access to our support. If you have any problems during a tournament, use the support page.
* Communication: Use the Bnet messenger to contact your opponent. We also provide an IRC channel (#specialendrey).
Which map is played?
* Xel’Naga Caverns
* GSL Crossfire SE
* GSL Dual Sight
* GSL Tal’Darim Altar LE
* GSL Terminus RE
* TSL Metalopolis
* TSL Shakuras Plateau
* MLG Shattered Temple
* GSL Bel'Shir Beach
* Maps are determined via veto in all rounds.
* Example A (Best of 1): Player named first in the bracket vetos a map from the map pool, 2nd player vetos another map,… till one is left.
* Example B (Best of 3/5): Player named first in the bracket vetos a map from the map pool, 2nd player vetos another map,.. till 3/5 maps are left. Play these maps. First map determined by elimination till 1 map is left. The following maps are determined by losers pick.
Do-Nots:
* Cheat, Hack, Bug Abuse, Multiaccount
* Sending stupid support tickets
* Flame, Whine, Whatever
* Play a map in a BO3/5-match more than one time
* Players who cause huge delays by going afk or having a lot of DCs may possibly be removed from a running tournament. The active admin can take this decision when a match delays the progress of the whole tournament.
Do not forget:
* Report the game after it is finished. Winner and loser both have to report.
* Checking in starts 30 minutes before the tournament begins.
* Save all replays. All Grid replays must be uploaded. Click on your match or the upload button. Uploading replays pre grid is not mandatory but very much appreciated.
Parameters:
* Being late for 15 minutes will result in a defloss.
* Disconnecting: Freewin/Walk-Over will be granted if a) the one who disced was behind, b) the player who did not disc actually wants a walk over. Otherwise rematch.
* Payouts are via Paypal only.
* If a match is in a draw situation by the headreferees opinion, he CAN start a 15 ingame minute countdown, while trying to notify the players. If after that time nothing has drastically changed, both players will be removed from the current tournament. If both players cannot be notified then the 75 ingame minute might be the deadline.
Observers:
* Observers are only allowed when both players agree. Referees / Gamecasters are always allowed.
* If one or more player(s) complain about lag during a running game, everybody except the main livestreamer will have to leave the game instantly. Do not discuss with the people in charge.
* Selected livestreams are granted a wildcard per tournament to turn a BO1 into BO3. Needs to be verified by a referee.
* Follow instructions of the streamers regarding chat. Keep the chat clean.
On events and violations that are not listed here we will give out warnings and reserve the right to restrict access to our services to these persons.
Maps
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* Xel’Naga Caverns
* GSL Crossfire SE
* GSL Dual Sight
* GSL Tal’Darim Altar LE
* GSL Terminus RE
* TSL Metalopolis
* TSL Shakuras Plateau
* MLG Shattered Temple
* GSL Bel'Shir Beach
* Xel’Naga Caverns
* GSL Crossfire SE
* GSL Dual Sight
* GSL Tal’Darim Altar LE
* GSL Terminus RE
* TSL Metalopolis
* TSL Shakuras Plateau
* MLG Shattered Temple
* GSL Bel'Shir Beach
Long story short:
Signup: Click me Everybody can participate - tell your friends!
Date: Apr 6th 2011 17:00 GMT (+00:00)
Updates: Here and on my Facebook page
Format: EU Server Qualifier Bo1 early rounds - Quarter Bo3 Semi Bo3 Finals Bo5
Main Event Quarter Bo5 Semi/3rd Place Bo5 Grand Finals Bo7
At each qualifier, there will be a Giveaway GSL Code S Premium Account for the next Season to come. The winner will be drawn at the end of each cast live on stream!
I hope you find all necessary information for the tour in here. Of course feel free to post any questions you might have. I will keep this threa updated at all times. Assuming this tour is running smoothly this might be something for the future aswell. Feel free to post any feedback you might have.
GL HF to us all