The sc2sea GPD is a 64 player, single elimination tournament.
It will be conducted every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month.
If there is a major tournament on that particular Sunday, the tournament may be postponed by a week (look out for annoucements).
Date :
1 February, 2015, Sunday
Time :
6pm AEDT; 3pm SGT; 8pm NZT
1 February 2015 6:00 PM AEDT
Location :
SEA Server, sc2seaGPD group
Report Results and Queries to Admins :
mGGNemesis
mGGApocalypse
mGGJazz
mGGHalt
eCKoa'Enak Stream Link
GPD Open #105
Winner : CasualPlayer
1st Runner up : [ETL]Ravenflames
*Also qualified for GPD Cup #1 : eCKoa'Coolbeans GPD Open #106
Winner : [DynSL] Cabracan
1st Runner up : [eCKoa] Coolbeans
The winner of each GPD open is awarded with one hour of professional coaching from a coach in this thread (link) . Winner should contact the coach directly, state which GPD Open he/she had won, preferably before each GPD Open Season ends.
Players must have their own SEA account; playing on another's account is not allowed.
You must be , or on any of the 4 servers (SEA, NA, KR or EU).
You should not be and above in this season (2015 Season 1) and/or had been in the last (2014 Season 4) on ANY server. *subject to change/update each season*
If you have achieved on any server in HOTS, you will not be allowed to join. The only exception being if you have achieved on only SEA server before Season 2 2014 but not been since (SEA or any other server, you will be allowed to join this tournament).
Example : If you were briefly on SEA server even though on all other servers in Dec 2013 or Jan 2014 but not past Season 1 2014 since and never been on any other server and have satisfied above conditions, you will be allowed to take part in the GPD Opens.
If you are joining this tournament for the first time, you are encouraged to post the links for your valid b.net sc2 profiles on the servers you play on in the signup thread.
If the Admins should request for it during the tournament, please cooperate.
It may be necessary for the Admins to do a quick verification especially when questions have been raised with regards to your league. Failure to do so or to cooperate, will be deem suspicious and you will be disqualified from the tournament.
Smurfing and Cheating will result in a ban from the GPD Opens.
Winners of consecutive (back-to-back) GPD opens are respectfully asked to skip a week before joining the GPD Opens again.
You must contact your opponent on Battle.net preferably by being in the group “sc2seaGPD” to play your matches.
All games should be played on SEA [priority server] unless both players agree to play on NA and have informed an admin. You must both then report back immediately.
ALL players are given 15 minutes to contact their opponent.
Anyone that cannot be contacted will be disqualified.
If a player cannot be contacted in 15 minutes because of an unavoidable real life event but was able to get someone to contact an Admin or gave notice by pming someone of the delay, they will be given an additional 10 minutes before disqualification.
[LIST][*]If any player disconnects, use the “Recover from Replay” feature to continue the game. This applies in the event of a second disconnect.[*]If the player has gone offline for more than 10 minutes, inform an Admin immediately[*]If the player continues to disconnect, the opponent may be awarded the match.[*]If the player has given a valid and acceptable reason to be away in between matches or games, the acceptable wait time will be maximum 15 minutes or by the goodwill of his/her opponent before disqualification. The admins will consider each case separately. Delays are not preferred whenever possible.
Pauses should be notified and not exceed 5-10 minutes depending on the reason for the said pause.
BMing or excessive pausing in game will result in a warning.
Persistent BMing will result in a disqualification.
BMing includes racist, hateful or excessively derogatory language will result in a disqualification and a review to impose either a timed or full ban.
Any disputes will be handled by the Admins after reviewing all associated replays.
Any question(s) can be directed at the Admins. Please be honest and truthful to ensure the best experience for all.
All participants are encouraged to keep their replays for at least a week.
Smurfing and/or hacking will result in a disqualification and ban from subsequent tournaments
Tournament Format
Round of 64 : Overgrowth LE (BO1)
Round of 32 : Outboxer (BO1)
Round of 16 : Deadwing LE (BO3)
Round of 8 : Expedition Lost (BO3)
Semi-finals : Catallena LE (BO3)
Finals : King Sejong Station LE (BO3/5)
Loser picks next map in Best of 3 or 5 series.
Grand Finals can be either a Best of 5 or a Best of 3 series. Maps may not be repeated in the same series.
For all Best of 3/5 series, players are allowed to veto 1 map.
Map Pool (Season 1 2015)
Overgrowth LE
Catallena LE
Expedition Lost
Secret Spring
Vaani Research Station
Inferno Pools
Deadwing LE
King Sejong Station LE
Out Boxer
GPD Cup Date : 1 March, 2015, Sunday Time : 6pm AEST; 4pm SGT; 8pm NZT
For Variety and to add some elements of Surprise, the prize pool may vary for each GPD Cup. Format : Double Elimination
All spots must be taken.
So for all available spots or if any of the qualified players are unable to make it, even if it is on the actual day, wild card players will take their spots. This GPD cup could see wildcard invites from past top 4 players from the last GPD cups (maybe, possibly, who knows )
(Decision final by Admins) The Winner from the GPD Cup will also be awarded...
The “Golden Glory” Achievement
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player in
"and we'll invest more on Bots, as our first Trial bot, the 'NemBotElie' was a huge success, organising tournaments and being part of the Council of mGG. But there are a few bugs in which the bot cannot go past the skill level of a Platinum Protoss." - PaRAnorMaL
Last edited by mGGNemesis; Sun, 1st-Feb-2015 at 5:41 PM.
"and we'll invest more on Bots, as our first Trial bot, the 'NemBotElie' was a huge success, organising tournaments and being part of the Council of mGG. But there are a few bugs in which the bot cannot go past the skill level of a Platinum Protoss." - PaRAnorMaL
The next GPD opens is the last chance to qualify for the GPD cup for this season of GPDs so be sure to sign up for it! (2 weeks from now)
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player in
"and we'll invest more on Bots, as our first Trial bot, the 'NemBotElie' was a huge success, organising tournaments and being part of the Council of mGG. But there are a few bugs in which the bot cannot go past the skill level of a Platinum Protoss." - PaRAnorMaL
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