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**Eddie** · Tue, 16th-Sep-2014, 3:02 AM

The OSC team are opening the borders and will be welcoming all Chinese players under the SEA flag for the purpose of SEA Only tournaments. We are following the lead set by Philosopher in recent SEAcraft Weeklies, where a small group of the Zenith of Origin players have been participating, encouraging their academy members to play in our SEA competitions for mutual practice. Some SEA players have already come forth supporting this move, with calls for #letthemplay. And so we shall trial this change until the end of the year, and readdress then if necessary.

The Chinese server and players are a lot like our own in a lot of ways, isolated, small community, and lacking exposure compared to other regions. We also share a WCS challenger pathway to America. They have some top tier players, Jim, TooDming, XiGua, MacSed, etc, but i think these guys are at least on par with our regions elite, and achieveable scalps for our up and comers. A couple of recent results include iaguz 2-0 Jim in WCS America Premier, and Blysk narrowly losing to TooDming 1-2 in SEAcraft Weekly #20

This includes Masters Cups, and SEA Rising Stars (where elibigle, eg no WCS qualified players.), and while not a requirement, we will encourage our partners to follow suit if they are so inclined. And following Masters Cup rules, If a Chinese player is lucky enough to win two SEA Masters Cups in a row, they must take a break from the next SEA version, same as if it was a KingKong or Petraeus, etc. We think this shall be a mutual benefit to both regions, and might even develop into a friendly rivalry/comradeship

Also adding in China still works for Oseanic

We wish our new Chinese friends, and all SEA players best of luck in all remaining tournaments leading up to the big end of year OSC Finals!

*This change also applies to Japan, and other non SEA Asian nations generally excluded, except South Korea and Taiwan, who both have very active scenes of their own.

Reddit thread +/-

Oseanic StarCraft 2 Championship Series

The Oseanic StarCraft 2 Championship Series (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!

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freeedom · Tue, 16th-Sep-2014, 6:14 AM

way to go!

Metalcore · Tue, 16th-Sep-2014, 7:10 AM

Also bringing in the chinese players brings in their own unique styles of play. Having different style to deal with in these tournies could help our player learn how to play new styles or better prepare against them and in the long run this would be rather benificial to the players in the sea scene as a whole i feel

**Elusory** · Tue, 16th-Sep-2014, 7:24 AM

My dream one day is for everyone in SC2SEA to speak 中文.

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**Philosopher** · Tue, 16th-Sep-2014, 1:32 PM

I posted my thoughts on the Reddit thread, I have also told players who were concerned about the Chinese participation my thoughts on the subject. I look forward to the results of this trial. I am not a cement block and if there becomes greater concern over measures that I have taken to be more inclusive of smaller communities in Starcraft, then I'll change my policy.

x5.JevyN · Tue, 16th-Sep-2014, 1:34 PM

Yes, If part of our server I don't see why not. Will make SEA tounies WAYY harder tho.

eCKoa`ProzeR · Tue, 16th-Sep-2014, 1:48 PM

Wait, just to be clear. Does the change include Japanese players being able to play in SEA only tourneys?

And I support this change

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asdfSchnitzel:

Basically all of asia that isn't korea/taiwan

**fray`Alpha** · Wed, 17th-Sep-2014, 8:17 PM

I'm personally not a fan of it.

I like the idea of alternating SEA only and Open tournaments (as seacraft alternates every week and as Masters Cup includes an open every third month).

I think SEA tournaments should stick purely to the SEA players and then every one else can join in during the open.

CJM · Thu, 18th-Sep-2014, 3:32 PM

As a spectator it will be good to see chinese players and styles. It isn't something I've had the chance to witness often outside of WCS.

**syfChadMann** · Thu, 18th-Sep-2014, 3:33 PM

also a big Chinese Fan base and means more viewers and activity for SEA scene if it starts to build up with Chinese players.

I think its a good move, bring some more & fresh talent into the SEA scene.

syfIce · Thu, 18th-Sep-2014, 3:42 PM

I think its a great idea seeing the likes of TooDming around gives more variety to watch and play against

**Eddie** · Fri, 19th-Sep-2014, 3:16 PM

Thanks to those who have voted so far

SLCN.CautioN · Fri, 19th-Sep-2014, 10:27 PM

China #1 @@@@!!!!

TeamZoo · Mon, 22nd-Sep-2014, 1:37 PM

Hi Eddie and all SEA SC2 players, we are happy to hear this news. Thanks for all of your support.

In my opinion, OSC provided a very well platform with a high quality manage. SEA players could improve through games and yes, our players enjoy in it!

Zoo will participate in OSC tournaments actively as a response and invite more chinese players to participate in aswell. GL HF! Sorry for my poor english if it made any mistake lol.

TeamZoo Manager: Richard Lau “Smileboy”

Kreamy · Mon, 22nd-Sep-2014, 1:45 PM

I love Chinese and Alopex

**x5_Namakaye** · Mon, 22nd-Sep-2014, 1:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeamZoo

Hi Eddie and all SEA SC2 players, we are happy to hear this news. Thanks for all of your support.

In my opinion, OSC provided a very well platform with a high quality manage. SEA players could improve through games and yes, our players enjoy in it!

Zoo will participate in OSC tournaments actively as a response and invite more chinese players to participate in aswell. GL HF! Sorry for my poor english if it made any mistake lol.

TeamZoo Manager: Richard Lau “Smileboy”

This looks like a good way to help you and your players learn english for international tournaments aswell, im excited

**Philosopher** · Mon, 22nd-Sep-2014, 1:48 PM

Greater interaction between our two communities!

**syfRize** · Mon, 22nd-Sep-2014, 1:53 PM

Nothing but good stuff so far

good response from the Chinese side of it too, looking forward to the future

ROOTDemi · Mon, 22nd-Sep-2014, 2:10 PM

its always nice to have some variety in players instead of playing the same people over and over , playing the chinese will help us improve our game =)

raZiel · Tue, 23rd-Sep-2014, 9:35 PM

That is applicable if your game needs improving or you get kicked out of gm