[Eddie]

SEA Rising Star Tournament Series: Invitational #2
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6 July 2014 2:00 PM AESTCountdown to 6th July 2pm!

SEA Players Only


The OSC team and Team Exile 5 are partnering together to bring you this new bimonthly SEA only tournament.

The aim of this tournament is to showcase and support the up and coming players in our region.
2/3 will be $250+ invitationals, and 1/3 will be an $350+ Open Challenge edition.

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Real gamers play starcraft! It's all about passion and dedication. Practice and discipline. Going head to head with a direct opponent. Doing your best and striving to be the best. The pursuit of excellence. It's not a game for casuals, it's a sport for champions!

However it can very hard to have a breakout tournament, let alone win one, so the SEA Rising Star will be your place to shine and battle against your peers!

We hope this tournament will encourage more participation and give opportunities to the next generation of stars. The SEA Rising Star is a stepping stone towards greater glory, championships, sponsors, teams, etc.

Players who have qualified for WCS, placed top 3 at an ACL Championship, won a SEA Rising Star Open Challenge, or won a Masters Cup are already proven champions, so unfortunately not able to participate in SEA Rising Star series.

+ [Ineligible players:] +

KingKong, PiG, EnDerr, Petraeus, mOOnGLaDe, iaguz, HuT, Ninja, Rossi, Poker, Light, Mafia, Tgun

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Prizes

1st $120
2nd $60
3rd $30
4th $20
5-6th $10

Since this is an invitational, there will be no OSC points awarded for placement, however, standard rules apply for bonus points if you defeat a higher ranked player in a series.

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Times + Format

Date: Sunday, 6th of July, 2014 (KR/AEST/SG)
Time: Sunday 2pm AEST, 1pm KR, 12pm SGT

6 July 2014 2:00 PM AESTCountdown to 6th July 2pm!

Location: SEA Battle.net
(If both players agree, their series can be played on another server, but must you notify admin before + after)
Battle.net Channel: Join the Channel SEA Rising Star

Double Elimination.
All series are bo3

Casters: duckvillelol

Invited Players:

1. Alopex

2. RivaL

3. NXZ

4. Kez

5. Pox

6. Law

7. Peppy

8. ChoboSniper

9. Probe

10. Lobo

11. Fighto

12. Frustration

13. SouL

14, JaBiTo

15. Rufus

16. danO

Brackets here

Past Results:

Open Challenge #1, $350. 1st Place: Ninja
Invitational #1, $250. 1st Place: Blysk

+ [Map Pool] +

Habitation Station, King Sejong Station LE, Overgrowth LE, Merry Go Round LE, Alterzim Stronghold TE, Frost LE, Waystation

For Best of 3 Series, both players take turns to veto 2 maps from the map pool, so there is 3 left, then they each select the map they most want if they lose, and start with the remaining map.

+ [Rules and Regulations] +

· All results must be PMed to DevianT in-game.
· Players who are 15 or more minutes late will be disqualified, if a replacement cannot be fount their opponent will be given an automatic win.
· If any player disconnects occur the match is to be resumed via replay. If a player drops twice on the same game, (G1,G2,etc), it is their opponents right to take the map win, If both players don't agree to resume the map again.
· Any disputes will be handled by the Admins after reviewing all associated replays.
· Any inappropriate behaviour will result in a disqualification.
· Players must have their own account, playing on a friends is not allowed
. You are allowed to switch races
Refs: DevianT

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https://www.facebook.com/teamexile5
https://twitter.com/Team_Exile5

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Oseanic StarCraft 2 Championship Series



SEA Rising Star is a partnered tournament of the Oseanic StarCraft 2 Championship Series (OSC). OSC is the SEA regional championship, which follows a yearly season format, where players earn points for placing in all partnered tournaments. The top 32 players ranked via SEA Power Rankings / OSC Player Leader board at the end of the season are then invited to play in the Grand Finale to determine the yearly champion!

PiG was 2013's Champion, taking out the $2100 finals series.

Current 2014 rankings can be found here

Without these companies contributing to our tournament it's fair to say the prizepool would be far smaller. But it's not just about the $'s. All these companies have a long history of supporting Starcraft 2 and esports in SEA. They care about the scene and our community. So many thanks to them all! If you esports fans, players etc can send them some love and thanks for supporting SC2 + the SEA Championship Series it would be appreciated in return. They all are leaders in their industry, so if it comes down to a choice between brands, pick these guys who support esports!

+ [More Sponsor Info] +

Silicon Sports + digitalanvil.com.au


Silicon Sports are a Melbourne based company, responsible for the succesful Melbourne Barcrafts. They also have a quality SC2 team and academy, plus a dedicated casting team. They also do a lot of work in the DOTA community.

+ [For more information:] +

Twitter: @siliconsports
Facebook: /SiliconSports
Twitch: /SiliconSports
Website: siliconsports.net

digitalanvil.com.au

Whether you need a new domain name, website, hosting or want to increase your exposure online, these are the guys who can help!

+ [For more information:] +

Email: hello@digitalanvil.com.au

Facebook: /digitalANVIL
Twitter: @digitalANVIL

Tt eSPORTS


Thermaltake is a well known brand for gaming & DIY in Case, Cooler, and PSU for years. Due to the constant requests for keyboards and mice from gamers and end users, Thermaltake decided to create a series of gaming keyboards, mice, and headsets with the Tt eSPORTS brand. By using Tt eSPORTS, we want to extend our product lines into the gaming industry, and provide more ''personalized gaming'' gears to gamers and enthusiasts worldwide. With years of experience in gaming industry, Tt eSPORTS is committed to bring the most personalized and the highest quality weapons for the most competitive cyber battles.

+ [Check out these helpful youtube videos showing some of their quality products] +

eSports SG


eSports SG are gaming community based in Singapore but supporting eSports worldwide.

+ [For more information:] +

Website: www.esports.sg
Facebook: www.facebook.com/esports.singapore
Twitter: www.twitter.com/eSportsSG
Email: contact@esports.sg

Xmashed Gear


Xmashed Gear is the place to get all your geek and gamer apparel. They promise the most elite tees you can find this side of New Tristam!

+ [For more information:] +

Please visit http://www.facebook.com/xmashedgear

They are also launching a new shirt design for sc2!

Bonus: Predict the top 4 and we'll see who's the best at picking SEA's next up and comers!
*** It may be hard because players aren't announced all at once, but give it a try
1- ?
2- ?
3- ?
4- ?

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[syfRize]

Hypehypehype

[ThatGuyDoMo]

mmmmmmm sweetums

[Chiddiru]

1- Gravity
2- Gravity
3- Gravity
4- Gravity

[Eddie]

Introducing our first 2 invites:

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Fray'Alopex

Not the most active tournament player, however always performs well in those he enters. Fresh from an impressive 4th place in the most recent WCS NA qualifiers, and Championship stage in Brisbane, he'll be one of the favourites to take out this Rising Star!



Current OSC Ranking: 22nd
Season 2 Tournament Championships: -

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Ecko'RivaL

In a very strong Melbourne scene, King Henry always finishes in the business end of all tournaments. Online, he placed 2nd in the first $350 Rising Star Open Challenge, and has won a Friday Fun Night tournament. Definitely an up and coming talent!



Current OSC Ranking: 20th
Season 2 Tournament Championships:

+ [1] +

Friday Fun Night #12

[Elusory]

King Henry asdf

[eCKoa`ProzeR]

Sad, I wasted my chance in the first SRS :'( Mom forced me to leave

Anyway, gl to all those playing

[asdfSchnitzel]

HAIL KING YUMYUM, also yay god_alopex

[SLCN.Wally]

#yoa yeaaaaaa

[Allibath1]

Nice tournament, should be fun for all attending

[syfSoundwave]

Have all invites been sent out yet?

Quick Comments

Eddie:

Invites have been sent, but not final until confirmed

[Eddie]

Introducing our next invite:

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Frustration

Self titled Protoss 'Best in the West' is back from retirement and starting to get some results/form to live up to the name! Showing improved manner + skill, Frustration is definitely back with a vengeance, already accumulating the 2nd most OSC Scalp points (for defeating higher ranked opponents), showing he can match it with anyone. His strong PvZ should serve him well in this tournament.



Current OSC Ranking: 30th
Season 2 Tournament Championships: -

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Quick Comments

Elusory:

lmao clubbing photo

[Blysk]

If I placed first do I get a reinvite? ><

[SLCN.Wally]

Originally Posted by Blysk

If I placed first do I get a reinvite? ><

EDIT: Apparently it says if you win a open one you can't play nvm sorry blyskerino

[Eddie]

Originally Posted by Blysk

If I placed first do I get a reinvite? ><

Yes you (and the winner of this edition) can still play in both versions. Back to back invites is unlikely though. It's only the Open Challenge that is a one time deal.

[Eddie]

Introducing our next 2 invites:

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Rufus

Formally known as Voices, or TA.Spud, Rufus is an old school gamer, who has been in our scene since the dawn of time! He represented Archaic esports when the game was released in WoL, and his competitive roots go further back, all the way back to SC Vanilla. Currently plays for AxS Outsourced, he tends not to partake in many online events, so will be a bit of a dark horse in this tournament.



Current OSC Ranking: 129th
Season 2 Tournament Championships: -

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X5.NXZ

A regular on the ACL circuit, sc2sea blogger, power ranker, and one of the most passionate members of our community, NXZ will also be one of the favourites to take out this tournament! Has placed 2nd in a Masters Cup, but is yet to take out an online tournament. 1-1 record in OSC Challenge matches.



Current OSC Ranking: 21st
Season 2 Tournament Championships: -

Quick Comments

	syfRize:	SPUD FIGHTING!
	syfChadMann:	gg. Spud wins.

[Elusory]

ahhhh here we go, our first and defintely a good one. how could we forget about him nem ;-;

and yayyy we guessed NXZ correctly!

[SLCN.Wally]

Rufus fighting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ThatGuyDoMo]

Whofus?

jokes! glad to have a terran in there.

[x5_dot]

Yay go NXZ!