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Benji · Tue, 5th-Apr-2011, 6:54 AM

Added a VOD

TAhackdZ · Tue, 5th-Apr-2011, 9:10 AM

Definatly gonna have to fly down t oSydney for the next one of these. I've got a snowballs chance in hell at winning, but damn. Just getting to come and play against some of the best in the world would be awesome.

So jelly I couldn't make it to this last one.

Tom · Tue, 5th-Apr-2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Benji

Added a VOD

In fairness to Ace, at 5 min 27 seconds of that vod (just after 6minutes game time), Ace's computer froze for about 2-3 seconds as he walked up the ramp (I was standing behind him watching). That is the explanation the apparent error.

I am not offering an opinion as to how this affected the outcome of the game. This is the only time I saw Ace express any outward sign of irritation the entire tournament, although to his credit like a true sportsman he did not even raise it after the game concluded but just went straight on to his next game. For me this only increased the respect I have for him as a player.

**nGenLight** · Tue, 5th-Apr-2011, 12:50 PM

^ Yeah I was a little confused about what happened there during that moment. If there was no spike the game may have gone quite differently. Hearing about this solidifies my respect for him too!

To my defense though, I felt that I didn't play with half the skill level/confidence/adrenaline that I faced my Terran opponents earlier because I was starstrucked that I am actually vsing Ace and I was so tired after playing like 50 games. Example such as doing a 12-scout in a 2-player map on game 2 against his proxy gates and only making 24 probes with a phoenix build in game 4 are errors I normally do not make.

Nontheless, he blew me away with superior micro/sense and mindgaming, compeltely outclassing me! He is seriously at another level and it was an honour to play him!

**Dox** · Tue, 5th-Apr-2011, 2:12 PM

All of your games were stellar to watch Light, give yourself some credit.

The iaguz series alone was worth the whole trip.

ToRDjvillian · Tue, 5th-Apr-2011, 2:31 PM

Get one hd in Australia to broadcast it

They have crap ratings and do sport maybe this could benefit them and kick off e sports in aus.
Just convince them of the amount of revenue they could get from computer advertisements.

ROOT`iaguz · Tue, 5th-Apr-2011, 2:47 PM

Hehe, I remember during that 5th game vs light, when I hit him with those units, I saw none of his units my first thought was "oh ****, he's pressuring me right now! this is awkward..."

Turns out it was a 2 gate expo instead. Hmm, unexpected. At least I got some probes!

**Dox** · Tue, 5th-Apr-2011, 2:52 PM

To further reinforce how awesome it was to have Ace along, articles like this on global eSports sites never would have existed if Ace didn't attend. It's minor exposure, but it's better than nothing. (Congrats on Light and iaguz getting your names out there, even if they're not quoted as "high profile".)

**nGenLight** · Tue, 5th-Apr-2011, 4:52 PM

Oh yes definitely, I felt like I overachieved in getting to the finals (though I was confident the entire way), but I definitely felt that I could have played better games in the finals if I wasn't so starstruck/tired. Ace was definitely beatable, just very very unlikely to do. & despite all my confidence before the finals I felt that I have conceded before the finals even began. I felt like someone like Azz or YYJ with more mental preparation would have probably fared better than me, but hey, it wasn't like I threw the games, just lost bizarrely at PvP mindgames that I usually feel much more comfortable with.

joeltee · Wed, 6th-Apr-2011, 9:11 AM

lol so many spoilers in this vid.

From the things you say we all know what's going to happen way before it does.

Not trying to be a dick, just sayin.

Benji · Wed, 6th-Apr-2011, 9:25 AM

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Originally Posted by joeltee

lol so many spoilers in this vid.

From the things you say we all know what's going to happen way before it does.

Not trying to be a dick, just sayin.

Fair tradeoff to get more of an insight into the players decision making imo. If you want someone to simply tell you what you're seeing, theres plenty of bronze level casters around.

**Dox** · Fri, 8th-Apr-2011, 12:56 PM

Updated the Winner Bracket, InTime have posted a copy on their website.

(Click to Enlarge)

Won't get around to doing the Loser Bracket for a while since my computer is dead.

deL · Fri, 8th-Apr-2011, 1:18 PM

If you like you can send the LB results to me and I'll do it.

ToRDjvillian · Tue, 21st-Jun-2011, 5:32 PM

Does anyone know if the qualifiers for the next tournament will be single elimination or round robin like last time?
I'm happy to drive up from Canberra to get my ass kicked again but only if I get more than one game.

The first qualifier helped me to improve so much as to get me from the silver league I was in at the time to the platinum I achieved a few weeks after

Fourby · Tue, 21st-Jun-2011, 6:37 PM

I have an NRG monsoon.

It was worth 1900 around April.
Just a little fact

**PiG** · Tue, 21st-Jun-2011, 8:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Djvillian

Does anyone know if the qualifiers for the next tournament will be single elimination or round robin like last time?
I'm happy to drive up from Canberra to get my ass kicked again but only if I get more than one game.

The first qualifier helped me to improve so much as to get me from the silver league I was in at the time to the platinum I achieved a few weeks after

Yeah I hope it's a similar qualifying format. Is there any word on a set date for the next event?

**|Erasmus|** · Tue, 21st-Jun-2011, 9:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Djvillian

Does anyone know if the qualifiers for the next tournament will be single elimination or round robin like last time?
I'm happy to drive up from Canberra to get my ass kicked again but only if I get more than one game.

The first qualifier helped me to improve so much as to get me from the silver league I was in at the time to the platinum I achieved a few weeks after

If you drive up, I'll definitely go too for more than one game... we should totally make up some ToR shirts or something so we can look totally pro... :P

ToRDjvillian · Thu, 23rd-Jun-2011, 2:24 PM

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Originally Posted by PiG

Yeah I hope it's a similar qualifying format. Is there any word on a set date for the next event?

Other than benji stating it will be august/september the NRG hardcore gaming Facebook Page has posted a status update a couple of days ago:

"NRG competition coming to atomic magazine and http://www.atomicmpc.com.au/ really soon!
Keep your eyes peeled!"

I've been checking daily if not every few hours but nothing yet.

NvRossi · Thu, 23rd-Jun-2011, 2:27 PM

after talking with intime i don't believe there will be a NRG this year, i may have misunderstood but i believe next year there will be some big things to come.