[nirvAnA]

Online registrations for the "Gigabyte Electronic Sports Winter Slam" have begun.

Sign up now!

Brackets for Qualifier 1 are out!

Results:

#1 iM.Mafia Gigabyte GA-X79-UD3 Motherboard
#2 Mf.Targa SteelSeries Diablo 3 Headset
#3 Tt.PiG SteelSeries Diablo 3 Mousepad

Note: Registration fees have been reduced to $20 for the whole event. Registering once will allow you to participate in all three online qualifiers. Players who earn qualification to the finals will not be allowed to play in any additional qualifiers. As for the conflict with ACL, Tony is working to resolve it so at least the Pro Players will be able to play at both events. Seeding for the qualifier brackets will be based on the recent ACL Sydney results.

The top 3 winners of each qualifier will receive automatic qualification to the $4,000 LAN Finals event in Melbourne. The top 3 each qualifier also receive prizes worth $1,250 in total!

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This week's qualifier information

Date: Saturday, 2nd June Match Starts at 10AM AEST
Check in: There will be a check-in process on the day itself, 20 mins before the event. So you do not have to sign up for a particular tournament, as long as you are registered just show up during the check in time for the tournament of your choosing to register and play in it. The games will start at 10am AEST sharp and check-in begins at 9.40AM.
Channel: GESC (SEA Server)
Format: Bo3 Double Elimination every round.
Brackets: TBD
Stream: http://www.twitch.tv/systemtv
Report results to: "Bash" by private messaging him.
Replays: ALL replays must be saved as the immunity shout casting team is going to collect them, as well as track stats etc.

Bash and nirvAnA will be there in the channel throughout the entire event.

Maps:

• Daybreak is the first map for every round, loser picks any map from map pool.
• 1 veto, winner of game 1 vetoes first.
• Maps are not allowed to be played again, unless both players agree.

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• WCS Ohana LE by Blizzard
• WCS Shakuras Plateau by Blizzard
• WCS Daybreak by Blizzard
• WCS Antiga Shipyard by Blizzard
• WCS Entombed Valley by Blizzard
• WCS Cloud Kingdom by Blizzard

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Similar to previously organized SC2SEA tournament rules. Some notable ones include:

• Walkovers - We are using a check-in system this time, so be sure to be there 20 minutes before match time, i.e 9.40am. If you are not there by 10am you will not appear in the bracket.
• Disconnects after 5 minutes will result in a loss for the player who disconnected. The player who did not will be given the opportunity to give him a regame, but is not obligated to. Also, the admin may intervene if necessary to determine if there should be a regame or not.
• Wrong map choice - Players make sure you check the map is wrong. If it isnt f the round has progressed there will be no regame. If the round has not progressed and the map is significantly different/wrong then there will be re-game

The Admin reserves the right to amend the rules in any way he sees fit. In our history of tournaments a situation where this was needed has not arisen but nevertheless it is important to include this as a disclaimer.

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Q: Why is there an entrance fee?
A: This was the main organizer's requirement and current trend for LAN tournaments with a large prize pool. ACL charges a similar sign up fee.

Q: I am from New Zealand / Singapore / Malaysia / Other SEA country - can I play in this?
A: Yes

Q: I am a South Korean living in New Zealand / Singapore / Malaysia - can I play in this?
A: Yes

Q: I am from South Korean living in South Korea or an American living in United States, can I play in this?
A: No

+ [What is the GESC? More information] +

The Gigabyte Electronic Sports Winter Slam is a series of tournaments spanning multiple games held over an entire week. Starcraft 2 will be one of the major titles at the event with a total prize pool of over $4,000++ AUD in cash and products. The Gigabyte Slam will be run in partnership with Team Immunity and SC2SEA. SC2SEA will facilitate in the running of the online qualifiers for the event.

The top 3 players of each of the three qualifiers as well as the 5 players with the overall highest points will receive an automatic invitation to the LAN finals @ Melbourne on the 8th of July for the 16 man finals which will run over a single day. The online qualifiers will determine the top 14 players, with two slots for the finals allocated to wild cards from a university tournament. This event will also feature some of Team Immunity's newly recruited shoutcasting team.



Final Lan Prizes: (Tentative)
#1 $2,500 Cash
#2 $500
#3 Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H Motherboard

Total Prize Pool: $4,000 in cash and products



This tournament is open to everyone who is a SEA citizen or resident. This is the sponsors request as the finals will be held live in Melbourne and they wish all qualified players to attend the live event. If you are not sure if you are eligible due to your nationality/residency send me a PM.



Qualifier 1: 10am AEST Saturday, 2nd June
Qualifier 2: 10am AEST Saturday, 9th June
Qualifier 3: 10am AEST Saturday, 16th June

LAN Finals: Sunday, 8th July @ Melbourne

The top 3 winners of each qualifier will win an automatic invite to the LAN finals @ Melbourne. The remaining 5 slots will be awarded to the players with the highest points. It is therefore recommended to play in as many qualifiers as possible to increase your chance of qualifying.



This is still subject to change. 1st-3rd placing receives auto qualification and is removed from points pool. They will not be eligible to play in any more qualifiers.

4th - 15
5-8th - 8
9-16th - 4

Seeds #10-14 will be given out in order of points.

External Links
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Team Immunity's Home Page | Team Immunity's Facebook
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Quick Comments

	FSBenAD:
	FSDele:

[TargA]

can u see if im registered for all the qualifiers?

Quick Comments

nirvAnA:

Yes your registration was received

[Peleus]

Wish I could play, worst timing ever - exam period :S

[NvJazBas]

Originally Posted by Peleus

Wish I could play, worst timing ever - exam period :S

Same.. and 2nd of June clashes with NZ WCS T T..

Edit: When does registration close? or can I sign up and pull out later on the date if I can't make it?

[nirvAnA]

For those who can't make it this Saturday, don't worry you can play in the other two qualifiers

One registration allows participation in all qualifiers. I'll have to check with Tony about the refund thing but to be safe only sign up if you are sure you can play in at least ONE qualifier.

Check in: There will be a check-in process on the day itself, 20 mins before the event. So you do not have to sign up for a particular tournament, as long as you are registered just show up during the check in time for the tournament of your choosing to register and play in it. The games will start at 10am AEST sharp and check-in begins at 9.40AM.

[x5.Revenant]

Originally Posted by nirvAnA

For those who can't make it this Saturday, don't worry you can play in the other two qualifiers

One registration allows participation in all qualifiers. I'll have to check with Tony about the refund thing but to be safe only sign up if you are sure you can play in at least ONE qualifier.

Check in: There will be a check-in process on the day itself, 20 mins before the event. So you do not have to sign up for a particular tournament, as long as you are registered just show up during the check in time for the tournament of your choosing to register and play in it. The games will start at 10am AEST sharp and check-in begins at 9.40AM.

Is the check-in web-based?

[nirvAnA]

Yea, will probably use challonge and provide the link / open registration 20 mins before the tournament. Seems like the best way to do it, z33k has automated check in but not a fan of ther interface they dont even allow seedings.

[Mayo]

Where is the finals venue?

[nirvAnA]

Will update the OP with the address for the finals soon. I heard it was just 45 minutes away from the ACL event so its very likely something can be arranged for the pro players to play at both events, that arrangement will benefit everyone

So far registration for the online qualifiers for the following players have been received and confirmed. The OP will be updated accordingly as more signups come in.

1. Yojun "Nv.YoonYJ" Yoon
2. Andrew "Nv.mOOnGLaDe" Pender
3. Daniel "Nv.deth" Haynes
4. Jonathan "Nv.Pinder" Pinder
5. David "Nv.Rossi" Rossi
6. Kristoffer "MfTargA" Marthinsen
7. Ethan "xGking.iaguz" Zugai
8. Samual "cRFourby" Tham
9. Jared 'TtPiG" Krensel
10. Mark 'yang' Richardson
11. Thomas "SQL.Stallion" Sturman
12. Alex "SQL.Ninja" Smith
13. Zi Ray "xGking.Light" Wang
14. Tim "Mafia" He
15. Marcus "Revenant" Tan

[ROOT`iaguz]

Where are all the zergs in that list?

Why the **** are Protoss outnumbering Zerg in a sea tourney?

[Dox]

Those 3 Zergs are scary enough! Do you really want to invite more? >_<

[iM MaFia]

well only caused you asked iaguz, guess ill join this one now

[nirvAnA]

Format for tomorrow will be best of 3 double elimination, starting map daybreak and a similar map pool to the SEASL finals

[iMSystem]

Just want to point out that all replays MUST be saved and submitted regardless of your results

[iM MaFia]

any1 casting this?

[iMSystem]

Myself and Zain will be

[TargA]

why the **** does it start so early?

[nirvAnA]

As there are 15 players, the bracket will be a 16 man bracket and there is no need for check ins. Seedings have been done based on ACL Sydney results. Walkovers for 1st round matches will commence at 10:30am AEST. There is one spot left to be filled up for the first qualifier so there is still chance for late registration for a single entry.

Players signed up

Yojun "Nv.YoonYJ" Yoon
Andrew "Nv.mOOnGLaDe" Pender
Daniel "Nv.deth" Haynes
Jonathan "Nv.Pinder" Pinder
David "Nv.Rossi" Rossi
Kristoffer "MfTargA" Marthinsen
Ethan "xGking.iaguz" Zugai
Samual "cRFourby" Tham
Jared 'TtPiG" Krensel
Mark 'yang' Richardson
Thomas "SQL.Stallion" Sturman
Alex "SQL.Ninja" Smith
Zi Ray "xGking.Light" Wang
Tim "Mafia" He
Marcus "Revenant" Tan

Brackets will be posted at 10am sharp.

CHANNEL GESC

Quick Comments

Bash:

late entry has been taken by Edge :)

[iMSystem]

Thanks everyone for participating and watching, all was good

1st - iM.Mafia
2nd - Mf.Targa
3rd - Tt.PiG


VODs
Mafia's Interview

Mf.Targa vs iM.Mafia

Game 1 Game 2 Game 3

Tt.Pig vs Mf.Targa

Game 1 Game 2 Game 3

xGKingIaguz vs Tt.PiG

Game 1 Game 2 Game 3

xGKingIaguz vs Nv.Moonglade

Game 1 Game 2 Game 3

Reminder that I would like everyone who played today to send me the replays of your games either to my email: System@team-immunity.com or over Skype: soulbora

The replays will help us be stat junkies and various other cool stuff so please send them

Cya guys on the 9th for the 2nd round of Qualifiers!