[AvMyuu]

yo, just wondering when are the times we must get there for groups? and top3 advance or top 2 advance?

Thanks

[AlopexToT]

Originally Posted by Baldie

OP has been updated with the pro groups. Due to a variety of reasons a live announcement show was not feasible. Open Bracket players will be announced in no particular seeding order at close of signups.

When is the close of signups for open bracket?

[SLCN.ARze]

Originally Posted by xGKingMyuu

yo, just wondering when are the times we must get there for groups? and top3 advance or top 2 advance?

Thanks

this!
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[x5_dot]

Baldie, I've paid for both PiG and Megafonzie's pro bracket fees via my paypal. Just letting you know here in case its overlooked on the day and I'm not there.

[Baldie]

Originally Posted by xGKingMyuu

yo, just wondering when are the times we must get there for groups? and top3 advance or top 2 advance?

Pro's must be at the venue and checked in by 11:30am on Saturday 19th October. I would prefer you arrive earlier.

The format will be the same as ACL Melbourne with the top 3 from each pro group advancing to a round of 12 single elimination championship bracket. The open bracket will also be the same with four groups with the top 2 advancing. With a limited open bracket and some structural changes we will be able to run a best of 3 lower bracket.

Originally Posted by AlopexToT

When is the close of signups for open bracket?

We have decided to keep open bracket tickets open leading into Sydney. You can still purchase tickets from our store and any remaining positions will be first in first served on the day of the event.

Originally Posted by dot89

Baldie, I've paid for both PiG and Megafonzie's pro bracket fees via my paypal. Just letting you know here in case its overlooked on the day and I'm not there.

I can confirm this has been received thank you.

Can everybody who has qualified for pro play or purchased an open bracket ticket please go to this link to confirm your name has been recorded and to check the status of your payment balance.

Please ask me any questions between now and the event you may have via response to the thread and I will do my best to answer them as quickly as possible.

[mGGSlayer]

Yes my name and payment has been recorded , cheers

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syfSoundwave:

Same for me, Santi and snexwang

[VoxMSI.Rogue]

How many open bracket spots are left at this stage?

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Baldie:

As of this comment, 15

[Baldie]

If anybody knows or is one of the following players please PM me.

Junhua Zhang
Yu Jin
Valerie Teo

Thanks

[VoxMSI.Rogue]

Yeah ok Ill sign up and pay tonight, which server cause I have two ID's..

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Baldie:

SEA

[syfSoundwave]

It's kinda crazy that after so much demand for open bracket they haven't even sold out yet. I'm gonna guess that's because most people just assumed no open bracket and weren't really aware that there was in fact an open bracket because it wasn't that well publicized.

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	Loach:	This
	syfChadMann:	I think traditionally, most people sign up on the day.

[x5_dot]

Originally Posted by Baldie

Pro's must be at the venue and checked in by 11:30am on Saturday 19th October. I would prefer you arrive earlier.

Can you confirm the check in time for Sunday as well? Also, what time are players expected to play til for both days?

Originally Posted by Baldie

The format will be the same as ACL Melbourne with the top 3 from each pro group advancing to a round of 12 single elimination championship bracket. The open bracket will also be the same with four groups with the top 2 advancing. With a limited open bracket and some structural changes we will be able to run a best of 3 lower bracket.

I sincerely hope this structure has been figured out. Hearing that games changed to a bo1 midway through the bracket at acl melb was just o.O

[Baldie]

Originally Posted by dot89

Can you confirm the check in time for Sunday as well? Also, what time are players expected to play til for both days?

I sincerely hope this structure has been figured out. Hearing that games changed to a bo1 midway through the bracket at acl melb was just o.O

The simple answer is Sunday's time depends on the progression of pool brackets but most likely the same as ACL Melbourne, around 9am.

The longer answer is if we progress well we have every chance to finish pool play on Saturday and then not be required until 11am on Sunday. Ultimately it depends on progression and will be communicated on Saturday. Players will be expected to play until we reach an appropriate place in the schedule of the tournament vs a specific time.

I appreciate changing a format is not ideal but it was at a point where if we didn't take drastic actions we risked not finishing the event or running extremely late on Sunday. With a more controlled open bracket and alterations to how open bracket play will be conducted this should not be an issue.

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[ToRsupapower]

Is it possible to keep us updated on open bracket spots,regularly like just a post when there is 10, 5, etc because i'd rather not pay online but I also don't want to show up the day and get told all tickets where sold out online.

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Baldie:

I will keep the website up to date but it is best you take initiative to keep checking

[nGenLight]

Hey ACL admins and friends,

Unfortunately I couldn't get Saturday night off work. Please withdraw my name from the group stages as I won't be able to make it. I am extremely sorry for such short notice and the extra work this creates for you. I hope you guys will have a successful event and I will be there on Sunday as a Spectator to cheer on my friends and Immunity in LoL.

Sincere apologies,
Ray

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	ROOTPetraeus:	:(
	mGGDrGooSe:	:( How much you make? I'll chip in 50 for you to take a sicky

[Baldie]

Schedule has been added to the OP (http://www.aclpro.com.au/2013/events...ydney-schedule)

[Baldie]

With the unfortunate removal of Light from the top 16 we have had to make some adjustments to the pro brackets. The OP has been updated with the revised groups or alternatively you can check them here. This impacts Pool A, B and C. D remains the same.

+ [Revised Groups] +

The reasoning for the changes are as follows:

8 seeds were given to yearly point earners and 8 were given to season 3 point earners. If a yearly points earner declines an invite, the next yearly point earner will be invited. The same for season 3 points.

As a result of Light being a yearly points invite, the now vacant position is to go to the next available yearly points earner: Ninja.

+ [Further] +

For those wondering if the next available points earner had a season 3 seed then they would jump up to 8th seed for yearly and a season 3 position would now be vacant for the next available season 3 points earner.

[Baldie]

My Starcraft friends. If any of you are available today to help with setup it would be greatly appreciated. We currently only have runamok here being a champion. Lol and cod guys have come out in force and I'd hate for this to reflect poorly on the community.

Even after work etc. Let me know if you are coming and I'll give you my details. We have until 9pm tonight to have everything ready.

[AlopexToT]

what's the latest time for open bracket players to be there?

[Baldie]

Originally Posted by AlopexToT

what's the latest time for open bracket players to be there?

Schedule is your best bet!
http://www.aclpro.com.au/2013/events...ydney-schedule

All players paid or registering on the day need to have checked-in by 10:15 with the exception of pro players.

[Baldie]

Bracket Link: http://acl_sydney_2013.challonge.com/