[x5.RunaMoK]

Ninth legion Gaming proudly presents the IXL Open.

We wanted to put on a tournament that can increase skill level and awareness of the many talented players there are in this part of the globe. With this in mind we have geared the IXLO with a greater emphasis on player preparation and execution to defeat their opponents. Hopefully the 2 day format and the BO5 finals can lend itself to some competitive and exciting games while providing the players with a smooth gaming experience overall as a priority.

Sign up here: http://challonge.com/IXLOPEN
Sign up's will be closed 30th at 9pm AEDT
Tournament will be held on the 31st of October. Kicking off at 7pm AEDT

+ [Format:] +

Format:
All games will be played on NA server
search for groups "IXL tournaments"
Double Elimination bracket
Best of 1 until quarterfinals which will be best of 3.
Brackets will play out until our top 4 are selected.
Top 4 will play best of 5’s the following day.
Players will veto map’s once entering the round of 8 to select the 3 main maps.
Loser picks the following map.

+ [SCS Points] +

SCS Points
1- 75
2- 50
3- 30
4- 15
5/6- 10 each
7/8 5 each

+ [Maps:] +

Maps:
Akilon Wastes
Bel'Shir Vestige LE
Derelict Watcher TE
Frost LE
Polar Night LE
Whirlwind LE
Yeonsu LE

All casted map’s will be held through Game Heart map service and can be found in the NA arcade under GHClassic. All other matches are to be played on WCS / LE maps. Any issues and a admin will implement a map.

+ [Prizebreak Down:] +

Prize breakdown
1st -$75
2nd -$25
3rd -$15
4th -$5

+ [Da Rules:] +

Rule Set:

All replays must be cataloged. either uploaded to drop.sc or submitted to ggtracker and the information be sent to admins.
Replays must contain the following. r(number)_namevsname_g(number).
-Players must stick to one of the 4 race options for the duration of the tournament.
-Smurfing will not be tolerated, the sign up information must be directly related to your account. If in the event a admin discovers a smurf or alternate account you will be removed from the tournament.
-Players suspected of cheating will be reported to Admins and will fall under admin judgement as to the longevity of said player within the tournament

Hardware/internet issues
-in the event there are issues that are effecting game play a player is able to pause.
-In the event of a disconnect a resume from replay will occur. If the player is to drop once again the opposing player has the choice to take the map.

Casting/ Production
-Main stream will be on: www.twitch.tv/ninthlegion
-No 3rd party casting of the open will be allowed.
-Only registered and approved casters will be allowed to represent IXL as the production team for the Open.
*To apply to stream games from this event PM RunaMoK*

[Elusory]

When is the tournament gonna be played? Or is it not confirmed yet?

Since it's double elimination, how do you know which round is the quarter-finals for both bracket?

Other than those questions, looks quite good. Decent prize pool, hopefully everything runs smooth. All the best to the admins

[x5.RunaMoK]

it'll run like a normal double elim tournament. up until the remaining 4 so there will be 2 top bracket and 2 lower bracket. They run just as they would from day one except the focus will be on a bigger best of series.

[sR.Kumo]

.-. why not on saturday/sunday? :c

[Eddie]

Originally Posted by AxS.Kumo

.-. why not on saturday/sunday? :c

I assume it might be because IEM Qualifiers are that Friday + Sat, and Masters Cup on the Sunday?

Quick Comments

TtSYF.tRoy:

This, will there be Sea points for this?

[x5.RunaMoK]

Originally Posted by Eddie

I assume it might be because IEM Qualifiers are that Friday + Sat, and Masters Cup on the Sunday?

Exactly right, we by no means want any overlap.

If you guys cant make it during the times scheduled im sorry, but the tournament wont be rescheduled.
There is only much we can achieve to really do our best for the majority of people.

We will be looking at way to improve on the tournament for future references but as it is everything is set in stone.

[VorteX]

Originally Posted by IXLRunaMoK

Exactly right, we by no means want any overlap.

If you guys cant make it during the times scheduled im sorry, but the tournament wont be rescheduled.
There is only much we can achieve to really do our best for the majority of people.

We will be looking at way to improve on the tournament for future references but as it is everything is set in stone.

I guess so...hope it goes well.

[VorteX]

Originally Posted by AxS.Kumo

.-. why not on saturday/sunday? :c

Yeah...On a weekends is where most people are more free to join the tournament, than on a weekday.

Originally Posted by IXLRunaMoK

Tournament will be held on the 31st of October. Kicking off at 7pm AEDT

So wouldn't it be much better for a tournament to be held on Friday evening or on Saturday (where you don't have to go to work, college, University, etc... on the next day)? So people, will want to play and not leave in the middle of the tournament, because the next day they have commitments they need to attend.

Sunday is fine as well, if you start in the morning or Afternoon.

You have to be more convenient for the potential players, rather than for yourself (assuming its convenient for you), to get people to join (as first thing people consider before joining a tournament, is if they are free to do it).

[sR.Kumo]

Originally Posted by VorteX

Yeah...On a weekends is where most people are more free to join the tournament, than on a weekday.

Yep, since it takes place at 11am for me, so a weekday wouldn't work out :c

[asdfSchnitzel]

Apart from what people have said already about the days, bo1 until the ro8 is a bitch

[Montycarlo]

Many Optus/TPG consumers such as myself can't sustain a connection to NA as of late - why was the choice made to host on NA and nor KR or even our glorious SEA?

Quick Comments

	asdfSchnitzel:	Because SEA is really bad for most players, and NA is the middle ground for all
	VorteX:	I;m with Optus, SEA has been lagging for me recently. So i move to NA, which hardly lags for me there.

[SLCN.ARze]

looks good! signed up IXL ftw

[eCKoa`ProzeR]

this is 4pm SGT yes?

[x5.RunaMoK]

Correct Raven

[SLCN.CautioN]

RunaMok doin well.... left right and center

[VorteX]

Good to see another Tourny...will this be running every week (similar to the WT Weekly)?

Like: IXLOpen #1, IXLOpen #2, IXLOpen #3, IXLOpen #4, IXLOpen #5,and so on...

Originally Posted by IXLRunaMoK

All casted map’s will be held through Game Heart map service and can be found in the NA arcade under GHClassic.

I don't understand...so you not going to stream and cast on Twitch?

Quick Comments

	asdfSchnitzel:	GameHeart is basically a pretty overlay map
	Matt93:	They're going to use the gameheart custom for streamed games over the ladder/tournament editions by themselves.

[x5.RunaMoK]

Originally Posted by VorteX

Good to see another Tourny...will this be running every week (similar to the WT Weekly)?

Like: IXLOpen #1, IXLOpen #2, IXLOpen #3, IXLOpen #4, IXLOpen #5,and so on...



I don't understand...so you not going to stream and cast on Twitch?

We will be looking at running more events. Their frequency however is up for debate

[eCKoa`ProzeR]

Imma do my best to get that 5$ I am for! Huehuehue XD 1week of lunch money, leggo!

Quick Comments

	FLuX:	holy shit $5 is a weeks worth of lunch money??? I want to live where this guy is
	asdfSchnitzel:	ikr^

[eCKoa`ProzeR]

@Flux and Schnitzel, I live in the Philippines where like $5 is around 300-400Pesos i think? and like the food in our school costs around 30-70Pesos depending on what you buy. So like there's 5 school days in a week and yeah

"If you're a foreigner with not so much money (thats what you think) come to the Philippines and suddenly you'll have a lot of money " lmao XD

Quick Comments

	asdfSchnitzel:	TIME TO MAKE ALL OF DEM ESPORTS DOLLAS
	FLuX:	wtf brb saving up money and moving to the philippines

[SLCNA.Peppy]

Top 3 finishes get the special 'Creamy Surprise' surprise from Runamok
http://i.imgur.com/JSJrqE0.gif

Quick Comments

	BearPack:	almost considering playing SC for this
	eCKoa`ProzeR:	LOL

[x5.RunaMoK]

I want to remind everyone that the brackets there are not going to be the starting brackets.
I will be seeding players based off SCS points

[x5.RunaMoK]

After some incredible games we have our winner! KingKong after some impressive to say the least!!
we will be organizing to have a replay pack uploaded for you all to download and enjoy and keep the scene in top notch meta game.

Thank you all for your participation and we look forward to holding future events!


p.s can all the final 4 participants please add me via skype so we can sort out payment for your involvement in our tournament thank you!