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WCS Oceania 18+
 

Ok, I found this out and literally broke down...

I spent the last solid month saving up money in my the shit hole that is KFC, taking up extra shifts etc just to go and when Tastosis was announced I was bouncing off the walls with happiness, literally. I poured my heart and soul in to growing eSports and helping my team Teknicity eSports getting to where it is today, doubling it's social media presence and spending countless hours fixing up the website, talking to sponsors and helping my boys. StarCraft is where I want my future to grow, it is a beautiful game and one designed for everyone to enjoy.

BarCraft I understand the concept of but a Blizzard WCS qualifier final? Why? Don't get me wrong I love having a drink and hanging with mates, it's awesome and I have a good ID that I can use to go clubbing and buy drinks etc but I can't even go to what pretty much is now my life just to watch and meet some of the people I have looked up to for a long time now. I cannot use the ID however as I know most people on here will know I am not in fact 18 especially after I post this blog...

If you were with a guardian and was under supervision would you be allowed in, like say a pub?
It kills me inside to realise that I cannot go to an event I have looked forward to for a months now, especially after BiGbiRd qualified and the rest of my team is going.

Thanks for reading

Maxim.

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This is real bullshit man... best of luck to BiGBiRd though.

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Hey buddy. I feel your pain. ACL & Blizzard are gonna do everything they can to get the venue to budge on this. This is one of their stipulations, it's not coming from us. I'll keep you posted.

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you Dox. #esportsfighting

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Yeah KnighTLighT qualified for WCS Oceania and he's only 17.. its kind of silly to make the venue R18 when there are so many underage players and fans.

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You have a fakie? Why can't you use it?

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I'm in the exact same position man and I totally agree with you. Was more than willing to pay all the expenses so I could get to this once-only event, especially now that MiFrustration qualified and they secured amazing international casters. Really hope they can budge on this and thanks to Dox for understanding. I think they're missing out on an entire group of crucial figures in eSports; Under 18 fans. Hopefully can hear of a change soon!

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How can they let under 18 players in and yet not allow under 18 spectators there is no logic there?

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Surely there's some laws about having a legal guardian or something

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Not worth the money with the minor chance of getting knocked back.

I think there is a rule with guardians so Champi might be mine

Hopefully something comes through, hopes high!

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**** the police just borrow ur brother's id or something lol.

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That sucks dude

Perhaps they'll let you in as a team manager, or you could try for some sort of Media pass? Not sure on the chances of either...

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yeah what eddie said you are a player manager there should be something they can do good luck man!!!

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I'm happy to be someones personal guardian for the night. The entire night

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We had that when I was in Uni and we did a stage production with alcohol being sold.
However, we did have high-schoolers coming in to watch the play as well, obviously with their teachers/guardians. So I think it's fine if you have a guardian. Hopefully they can be clearer with the "Only 18+" rule.

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Depends on the liquor license the venue has. The high school production was probably able to get away as it was covered under "social gathering", just like a yard party etc. This hall probably has a different class of liquor license. I'm no expert, but I'm positive there are different license classes.

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Licensing laws mate. Blizzard needs to abide by this shit otherwise you get the wrong kind of spotlight on eSports, and that's not the kind of publicity ANYONE wants.

It is how it is. Sorry. Keep trying, but don't get your hopes up.

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GL mate, Maybe they can find an area where you can stand as a manager or some shizzle, Glglglgl

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Surely if there's an exception for under 18 players, the same can be extended to a team manager!

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UPDATE
[4:07 PM] TekMezjE: Dox
[4:07 PM] TekMezjE: ATP JUST CALLED ME
[4:08 PM] TekMezjE: They said Under 18s will be allowed in but with a writstband saying we cant drink
[4:08 PM] TekMezjE: I asked 100% and she confirmed it was the StarCraft event
[4:08 PM] TekMezjE: She gave me a number to call if you want to confirm too
[4:08 PM] TekMezjE: I sent them an email asking about it and they called me then.

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Ahh fair enough. Sad

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Better get yo fakies and change your IDs!
Kinda sucks but it's the law.

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This is kinda disspointing.. i know so many under 18 fans that want to go just kinda makes it sad since there are so many who are missing out on such a chance to see Tastless and artosis and also the pros of australia.

Sorry to hear about it :'(

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Blizzard themed/Macdonalds play area anyone?

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Thanks for the effort Dox, very true about the management title.

Infeza and iaguz travelling there with a fake ID I feel is too risky but certainly viable given I have a borderline perfect one.

Ill think it over and will try messaging the venue.

Ty all!

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maybe you should look into a disguise?