[FLuX]

Hey guys, FLuX here.

You might be wondering why you've not heard from the team for a little while. Well, we've got a couple of announcements to make, so hold on to your seats!

Firstly, we just added our facebook and twitter pages; so make sure to give them a like and a follow!

https://www.facebook.com/CheckMateGaming
https://twitter.com/ChxMGaming

Additionally, we've all had a bit of a break from StarCraft over the summer! We've all been working hard, so we've not been playing too much on ladder, or even in tournaments! But, we're going to really ramp up our game from now on... Which brings me to my final, big announcement.

CheckMate Gaming how has its own teamhouse! That's right, based in Wellington, New Zealand, we'll be working out of this as our base of operations for the 2014 year! You can expect to see frequent high quality streaming sessions from our players in the future, as well as many more tournament performances in the future.

Crimson

Crimson has been busy over the summer period, working and generally being quiet on the Starcraft front. He’s looking forward to being one of the few people to not only experience a teamhouse environment with one team, but now two. Crimson will be moving in later to FLuX and Phantom, however we’re confident that he’ll catch up and once again continue to prove that he’s a deadly contender, and a powerful dark horse in any tournament he plays.

Phantom (Formerly known as Another)

Phantom has also experienced a teamhouse environment previously, being a former A-teamer on Team Iris. He has recently undergone some drastic changes in-game, switching race from Protoss to Zerg, and has begun to find his footings amongst the Swarm. His team-mates will be there to support him and provide advice as he continues to improve and once again become a contender for one of the best players in the SEA region.

FLuX

FLuX has never experienced the teamhouse environment like the other two Starcraft veterans of the team, however he’s extremely eager and passionate about being part of the environment, both as a manager, and a player. While at the teamhouse, he’ll be looking to exert himself more in his managerial role of Checkmate, while also improving at StarCraft II, and looks to reach his goal of North American Grandmaster by the end of the second quarter of this year.

I’m extremely excited and motivated to not only get a chance to observe high level Starcraft, and be observed as a player, in a teamhouse environment, but also to once again hang out with two close friends of mine. Ben and Jamie have been buddies of mine for so long it’s become hard to imagine my Starcraft life before them, and it seems fitting that we continue to improve together and share ideas about the game together. I’ll also be looking to breathe a bit more life into the StarCraft II scene within New Zealand, more on this as it comes. Things are looking well so far, and there’s only improvement to come. Watch this space!

Phantom (formerly Another) and I are currently AT the teamhouse now, and Crimson will be joining us in 2-3 weeks. We'll be looking to really kick into gear for 2014, and we look forward to your ongoing support!

Keep cheering for us, and keep an eye out for us this year!

[mGGNemesis]

Wow! Sounds like fun and a great opportunity.

Quick Comments

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[x5.RunaMoK]

First off congrats guys! Secondly what do you say to outsiders flying over and staying for 1-2 weeks to train?

[FLuX]

Originally Posted by IXLRunaMoK

First off congrats guys! Secondly what do you say to outsiders flying over and staying for 1-2 weeks to train?

Not at this stage, we're not really equipped for it at the moment! Maybe some time in the future we can look into this but currently, we'll be keeping it within the team itself!
Cheers!

[VB_Blake]

Will you guys still be working parttime/fulltime to maintain the costs? I'm assuming its all self-paid for but was there any sponsors or outside income involved in this? Regardless, its really cool and exciting!

[Kreamy]

Can i be the teamhouse postergirl?

Quick Comments

	syfMightyKiwi:	+1
	eCKoa`ProzeR:	+1

[Elusory]

omg Checkmate all now. All the best to the teamhouse

[FLuX]

Originally Posted by VB_Bandit

Will you guys still be working parttime/fulltime to maintain the costs? I'm assuming its all self-paid for but was there any sponsors or outside income involved in this? Regardless, its really cool and exciting!

Yep we will all be working this year as well as playing StarCraft from the house!

[eCKoa`ProzeR]

Originally Posted by ChxMFLuX

CheckMate Gaming how has its own teamhouse!

Omgomgomgomg! #hype #hype Goodluck with teamhouse!!

[sR.PatriarcH]

Good luck with it billy! Send some snapchats of the team house when you can

[syfMightyKiwi]

house tour video pls

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	mGGNemesis:	^_^
	asdfSchnitzel:	yes omg
	ROOTPetraeus:	+1 to filthy mistake

[ToRSpartaz]

Not a real team house unless it's in a real NZ city .

Hahaha all the best you guys, I can't wait to see what you guys can achieve by working so close to each other. Definitely good things on the horizon for ChxM

[Ice714]

Sounds cool

Can we see some pictures of the house setups and or video?

[FLuX]

Originally Posted by MightyKiwi

house tour video pls

Originally Posted by Ice714

Can we see some pictures of the house setups and or video?

Planning on doing a video tour once everyone has joined the house, yes. Should be next month

[SLCN.Kez]

its none of my business and im really just curious, but how are you guys funding the team house? best of luck yo

[FLuX]

Originally Posted by SLCN.Kez

its none of my business and im really just curious, but how are you guys funding the team house? best of luck yo

I said earlier in the comments that we're all working as well this year, so none of us are actually playing SC2 full-time! The plans to move in with each other for this year were tossed about even before ChxM was founded!
Hope this clears things up! Cheers