[HDPhoenix]

Official Promoter: Mothership Studios
Official Community Site: www.SC2SEA.com
Location Sponsor: MysteryBox, Basement 1 of Golden Wall Center

-THIS IS A SINGAPORE LAN TOURNAMENT-

Hey everyone and welcome to the first monthly, community building tournament! Most SC2 players are semi-competitive, love to talk about the game and play against new and old friends. The problem is, no one wants to join a tournament if they know they will get knocked out first round

Enter the SAL Dec! There is a list of "Pro Players" and they are recognized for their skills and NOT allowed to compete. The playing field is lowered slightly and through this, players can compete with full confidence and the next level of SC2 pros will emerge!

HUGE THANKS to MysteryBox for both sponsoring the location as well as the prizes, 3 SC2 decal SteelSeries mousepads!

1st Prize: SC2 decal SteelSeries mousepad
2nd Prize: SC2 decal SteelSeries mousepad
3rd Prize: SC2 decal SteelSeries mousepad

This tournament is meant mainly for community building and having a ton of fun. Prizes are really your personal glory and players who get in the top 3 are promoted to the Pro Player list!

MAP: Golden Wall Centre is at the top left of the map, 5 mins walk from Bugis MRT


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Registration:

1) You must NOT be on the "Pro Players" list

2) You must write your character name and code (e.g. HDPhoenix.202) in this forum or any of the forums the SAL is posted in

3) You must send an email, with your handphone number to MSS.Starcraft2@gmail.com (this is for admin purposes only)

Important Info:

1) The cost of the tournament is $0.00. All LAN Time is kindly sponsored by MysteryBox, at Basement 1 of the Golden Wall Center!

2) Date of Tournament: 28th December, Tuesday, 6pm - Midnight. Come at 5pm for registration and admin processing

3) This was the old SSL WildCard tournament. Winning this tournament no longer seeds you for the following month's SSL. Instead, the top 3 winners will be promote to "Pro Players" status and not allowed to compete in the SAL again for 3 months minimum (to let others grow and rise up too)

4) Number of competitors: 32 players. If response is good (and by SSL Nov WildCard's response, there is a good chance), I will increase the player pool to 64!

5) Tournament format is Best of 3, SINGLE ELIMINATION. The top 3 will be crowded SAL's champions and receive SC2 decal SteelSeries mouse pads as the communities' way of saying "You're not an amateur anymore. You're pro!"

6) Map Selection: First map will always be Lost Temple. After that, the player that lost gets map choice

7) CUT OFF DATES: Registration ends on 22th Dec. Brackets will be announced by 23th Dec.

Good luck all and have fun!!

Pro Players
HDPhoenix (LOLZ)
HGHx
aLtnirvAnA
aLtSheepy
aLtOxygeN
GGMuse
GGFiery
GGNore
GGMera
inF
inFiJix
SwEEt
nGenXeen
nGenRandy
nGenJuicy
Parkson
ProAnnn
Fritz
NerdytheNerd
Fade
MisterPotato
Ninpo
kyzersoze
HypnoticPoo
Ice


-that's all the notable players I can think of. If I left someone out, well... win SAL and get on the list ^^-


Registered players: (In alphabetical order, this is NOT the bracket placements)

Total Players: 32/32
*reserved*
*reserved*
ALJ.157
Allura.281
aLtkeLLy.722
Ashaman.814
BBmuss.720
ChosenOne.611
Cure.643
Ein.326
FlyingBanana.482
GGBinu 545
Gui.422
hyjal.920
Icecrimsom.603
InnSoul.524
Ithz.586
JaFF.265
kurrysauce.924
Lenze.101
Maltiso.348
Meganex.664
MrNayNay 249
Nameless.172
netherDrake.479
QiaoDuan.241
simplytemeka.207
Sky.858
teckkk.788
Teexxx.261
ThisIsBlurry.593
whiskerless.426

Back-up List
dGun.999

[XpliZit]

Nice tournament! Wished I could join, but having ns is bothersome! Anyway next time then!

[elicit]

Hmm I wanna join but I got orientation camp on 28 dec. Zzz

[frozen_water92]

this sounds sweet. so all i have to do is write my character name and code here and i'm registered, is that it?

[nirvAnA]

aaron and tagan gogogo!
achieve pro class status lol!!

love that theres something like for amateur players! props

[ProAnnn]

Oh darn. Cant play in this. Good luck to whoever joins this!

[Xeen]

aaron vs Refallen for the finals?

[HDPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Xeen

aaron vs Refallen for the finals?

Would be nice. I know they are good but just haven't seen either of them prove themselves in a LAN setting =)

[Refallen]

can't make it for this one, i land at 8PM SGT so i'll be 2 hours late...lol

[DM.MCZ.Shondy]

hi, would wanna try~

QiaoDuan.241

btw what subject name should i put for the e-mail?

[MrNayNay]

guess me too. haha MrNayNay 249

[frozen_water92]

I'M IN!

Nameless.172

same question as riceballz: what subject name should we put for the e-mail?
oh and where is the event held?

[HGHx]

nice effort. gj!

[kyzers0ze]

Its kyzersoze

[KURRYSAUCE]

Kurrysauce.924

[maltiso]

Maltiso. 348

[Meganex]

Meganex.664

[Meganex]

by the way i cant seem to find golden walls towers on googlemaps, help please?

[nirvAnA]

its very near sim lim square, google map to SLS then look for the golden named building

[Meganex]

ohh haha ok thanks will you be there? Wouldnt mind meeting you ^^ (not in a creepy stalkerish manner)

[vassternich]

solitude. 587

[vassternich]

i apologise for the double post. will be registering for my friends, and emailing details to the given address soon.

Pte ryan. 487

[BluePeanut]

what happens if by 22 Dec the total number of participants are not 32?

[nirvAnA]

nope i wont

[HDPhoenix]

Originally Posted by nirvAnA

nope i wont

But he WILL be competing in the SSL, the day before on the 27th at Colosseum ^^

[ThisIsBlurry]

ThisIsBlurry.593
I will msg you my hp number when the date is nearby.

[Lenze]

Lenze.101 Email you number later. Thanks

[frozen_water92]

http://www.gothere.sg/maps#q:sim%20l...0wall%20towers

guys, here's a link to the location. this map search engine thingy is pretty useful and have served me well in the past. now i bestow its know-it-all powers to you. hope it will serve you guys just as well.

[HDPhoenix]

Originally Posted by frozen_water92

http://www.gothere.sg/maps#q:sim%20l...0wall%20towers

guys, here's a link to the location. this map search engine thingy is pretty useful and have served me well in the past. now i bestow its know-it-all powers to you. hope it will serve you guys just as well.

Hi Frozen!

That's the wrong towers! Hahaha, that goes to SIM LIM towers, not Golden Wall =)

I am rushing to go for breakfast, I'm in Meleka right now but I will upload a picture, instead of a map cause getting to Mbox is... quite a Mystery! Hahaha, will update soon. We have a few weeks before the tournament still =)

[frozen_water92]

Originally Posted by HDPhoenix

Hi Frozen!

That's the wrong towers! Hahaha, that goes to SIM LIM towers, not Golden Wall =)

I am rushing to go for breakfast, I'm in Meleka right now but I will upload a picture, instead of a map cause getting to Mbox is... quite a Mystery! Hahaha, will update soon. We have a few weeks before the tournament still =)

lol. my bad. but there are SOOOOOOOO many towers around there. haha. maybe you guys need to clarify that part if it helps everybody out. thanks.

[Ashaman]

Ashaman.814

[ProAnnn]

TAKE ME OFF PROLIST. I WANT PLAY =P. I think i may go to watch =P

[deL]

All Singapore players are amateur?

[HDPhoenix]

Originally Posted by deL

All Singapore players are amateur?

That's some heavy Aussie BM!! ^^ Hahahaha, we shall settle this over Nations Wars!!

[deL]

Originally Posted by HDPhoenix

That's some heavy Aussie BM!! ^^ Hahahaha, we shall settle this over Nations Wars!!

We already did! ;D

http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/view...opic_id=146666

[HDPhoenix]

Originally Posted by deL

We already did! ;D

http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/view...opic_id=146666

*facepalm*

Hhahahaa, Nations Wars 2 is our revenge!

[PinkandWhite]

ahh rev directed me here.. but i am nt sure if i can come for the competition, i have a photoshoot due and would be flying right after xmas day to hawaii , i will sign up when i confirm when is the date i am coming back ><

[Gui]

Gui.422

Hey, HDPheonix, there is a slight possibility of me not being in Singapore on the date of the competition though. If not I'd like to be a part of it. Will inform you asap if I won't be attending, sorry to make things difficult. Heh.

[HDPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Gui

Gui.422

Hey, HDPheonix, there is a slight possibility of me not being in Singapore on the date of the competition though. If not I'd like to be a part of it. Will inform you asap if I won't be attending, sorry to make things difficult. Heh.

Its cool bro, it is Christmas after all. I know loads of people are traveling. Just keep me informed =)

[whiskerless]

whiskerless #426

Will email you my hp number..

see u all soon! Cheers~~

[teckkk]

teckkk.788
will email my hp when the date draws near!

[HDPhoenix]

List is UPDATED! 16 slots left!!

[Melchsee]

Ein.326 ! reporting for duty~

[kellyMILKIES]

im signing up. aLtkeLLy.722 < (i think thats my chrac code)

[Usul]

Sniff sniff, I won't be there on the 28th :'(

You guys have fun though!

[Melchsee]

no kelly is a pro!

[JaFF]

signing up! JaFF.265

[icecrimsom]

Icecrimsom 603

[Sky]

Sky.858 1.7k diamond protoss

[QuestionMark]

ALJ #157. Emailed you my hp. ^^

[FlashDrakE]

netherDrake.479

[icecrimsom]

ive emailed u my hp no

[ChoseN]

ChosenOne, 611

[shiris20]

InnSoul. 524

Emailing you later

[Sky]

U receive my hp yet? I sent twice oredi lol contact me via SMS pls

[HDPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Sky

U receive my hp yet? I sent twice oredi lol contact me via SMS pls

Didn't receive any email or hp from you Sky, in either of my mailbox. Please send it to HDPhoenixx@gmail.com for the SSL and MSS.Starcraft2@gmail.com for the SAL.

[Sky]

Dey let u walkover? Lol would luv it

[teexxx]

I would like to register.

Teexxx

261

[cvsbinu]

GGBinu 545

[Sky]

I sent I again oredi. Pls inform me if u received it, I dunno wads wrong

[HDPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Sky

I sent I again oredi. Pls inform me if u received it, I dunno wads wrong

Got it, thx!

[SLCN.StoicWilly]

FlyingBanana.482

[Allura]

Allura.281

[QuestionMark]

reserved slots are for whom?

[HDPhoenix]

SAL IS FULL!! Thank you everyone for your support! Backup list is starting! Looking forward to seeing everyone on Dec 28th for a night of Starcraft and fun!!!

[wanbong]

I want to reg for the backup list
dGun.999

[KURRYSAUCE]

Phoenix , will we be able to save our replays and take them back? I would really like to review the matches at home , perhaps with a thumbdrive. Do you think that will be possible?

[HDPhoenix]

Originally Posted by KURRYSAUCE

Phoenix , will we be able to save our replays and take them back? I would really like to review the matches at home , perhaps with a thumbdrive. Do you think that will be possible?

Generally, LAN shop people won't allow stranger's sticks into their slots, but I will compile a replay pack and put it up on our community site =) You might get your replays 2-3 days after the event but it'll be everyone's replay so it'll be worth the wait to watch and learn from others as well as yourself

[ThisIsBlurry]

Hi HD,

How will the brackets be chosen?

I was wondering if you were to choose randomly using cards for the brakets and it's single elimination, what if the top 2 players meet each other in first round which is suppose to be at least a semi-finals game?

What i suggest is, brackets chosen base on their league if you're doing single elimination so that the top 2 diamond players in SAL won't face each other so fast. Imagine if the finals is one-sided, it will get bored as the standard for SAL is far compare to SSL.

Just a concern. Maybe you can clarify this with me. Thanks.

Regards,
Blurry

[HDPhoenix]

Originally Posted by ThisIsBlurry

Hi HD,

How will the brackets be chosen?

I was wondering if you were to choose randomly using cards for the brakets and it's single elimination, what if the top 2 players meet each other in first round which is suppose to be at least a semi-finals game?

What i suggest is, brackets chosen base on their league if you're doing single elimination so that the top 2 diamond players in SAL won't face each other so fast. Imagine if the finals is one-sided, it will get bored as the standard for SAL is far compare to SSL.

Just a concern. Maybe you can clarify this with me. Thanks.

Regards,
Blurry

Hi Blurry,

Part of a tournament is the randomness of the brackets. Its the bane of every major league, as it can really alter the brackets as you mentioned

Having said that, SAL is meant mainly for fun and community building. I don't want to make it super serious by ranking people and seeding. I am thinking of just drawing brackets on the day itself. If you get knocked out, you are still welcome to play with everyone there and have a good time. Remember, its monthly so if you are really good, you'll surface to the top within the next few months and everyone will see your talent =)

As for two top tier players meeting each other in the early brackets, I would just take it as good training for tournament style play. Major tournaments will be exactly the same scenario so might as well get used to the stress now ^^ Its all a learning experience

[Lenze]

Originally Posted by HDPhoenix

Hi Blurry,

Part of a tournament is the randomness of the brackets. Its the bane of every major league, as it can really alter the brackets as you mentioned

Having said that, SAL is meant mainly for fun and community building. I don't want to make it super serious by ranking people and seeding. I am thinking of just drawing brackets on the day itself. If you get knocked out, you are still welcome to play with everyone there and have a good time. Remember, its monthly so if you are really good, you'll surface to the top within the next few months and everyone will see your talent =)

As for two top tier players meeting each other in the early brackets, I would just take it as good training for tournament style play. Major tournaments will be exactly the same scenario so might as well get used to the stress now ^^ Its all a learning experience

Thats the correct attitude. ^_^

[frozen_water92]

I have a question. Are players allowed to change their races in the course of the tournament? Like in between the BO3 matchups or in future games?

[HDPhoenix]

Originally Posted by frozen_water92

I have a question. Are players allowed to change their races in the course of the tournament? Like in between the BO3 matchups or in future games?

Once you start the tournament as a particular race, you can not change races. I don't see why you would want to do that at tournament. Fundamentals of micro and macro are far more important than races =)

[teexxx]

Do we have to bring out gears?

[HDPhoenix]

Originally Posted by teexxx

Do we have to bring out gears?

You're strongly encouraged to bring your own keyboard, mice, mousepad and headset, to make the LAN as comfortable for you as possible. If not, we have great peripherals for you to use

[x5.Revenant]

The community needs people like HDPhoenix!

[HDPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Revenant

The community needs people like HDPhoenix!

!!!

Thanks Rev! But no, I'm not taking you off the pro list so you can compete. =P You already have a GIANT mousepad ^^

[x5.Revenant]

Originally Posted by HDPhoenix

!!!

Thanks Rev! But no, I'm not taking you off the pro list so you can compete. =P You already have a GIANT mousepad ^^

Nice one, abusing the mousepad my friend gave me. :<

[Sky]

I'm sorry but I can't make it on de day. Sorry for de inconvenience caused sky.858

[Shmokies]

i wanna reg for the backup list too!
alanter. 169

[icecrimsom]

when will the match brackets be up ?

[HDPhoenix]

Hey guys, sorry I've not updated for abit as I've been overseas. The brackets will be announced tomorrow when I get back home to Singapore! =D

[Melchsee]

Originally Posted by HDPhoenix

Hey guys, sorry I've not updated for abit as I've been overseas. The brackets will be announced tomorrow when I get back home to Singapore! =D

cool ! looking forward to it.

[MrNayNay]

hey... r the brackets out?

[teckkk]

hello sorry i cant make it due to work commitments pls leave me out teckkk.788. apologise for any inconvenience

[icecrimsom]

still no updates yet...

[Lenze]

I have given up waiting for it =P

[HDPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Lenze

I have given up waiting for it =P

=(

If it makes you feel any better, I just reached home, spent over 10 hours at Colosseum (awesome people btw) setting up for the SSL and my laptop (with all the bracket names) was at home... Yes yes, I know, excuses... but I am quite tired

Just to make it easier on everyone, especially myself, I will be drawing the brackets on the day itself. I still have another 2 hours of video editing to do for tomorrow and I do have a day job so as much as I would like to do brackets, I just can't find the time to do so. Sorry about that.. But looking forward to seeing you all at MysteryBox on the 28th!

My number is 8223 5807 if you need to contact me (read: You might get lost, it is quite hard to find). Show up at 5pm to warm up and settle down at your computers. Tournaments starts at 6 =)

[KURRYSAUCE]

Originally Posted by HDPhoenix

=(

If it makes you feel any better, I just reached home, spent over 10 hours at Colosseum (awesome people btw) setting up for the SSL and my laptop (with all the bracket names) was at home... Yes yes, I know, excuses... but I am quite tired

Just to make it easier on everyone, especially myself, I will be drawing the brackets on the day itself. I still have another 2 hours of video editing to do for tomorrow and I do have a day job so as much as I would like to do brackets, I just can't find the time to do so. Sorry about that.. But looking forward to seeing you all at MysteryBox on the 28th!

My number is 8223 5807 if you need to contact me (read: You might get lost, it is quite hard to find). Show up at 5pm to warm up and settle down at your computers. Tournaments starts at 6 =)

continue what you're doing man , no pressure. hope SSL and SAL turns out great. . appreciate your work

[Lenze]

Originally Posted by HDPhoenix

=(

If it makes you feel any better, I just reached home, spent over 10 hours at Colosseum (awesome people btw) setting up for the SSL and my laptop (with all the bracket names) was at home... Yes yes, I know, excuses... but I am quite tired

Just to make it easier on everyone, especially myself, I will be drawing the brackets on the day itself. I still have another 2 hours of video editing to do for tomorrow and I do have a day job so as much as I would like to do brackets, I just can't find the time to do so. Sorry about that.. But looking forward to seeing you all at MysteryBox on the 28th!

My number is 8223 5807 if you need to contact me (read: You might get lost, it is quite hard to find). Show up at 5pm to warm up and settle down at your computers. Tournaments starts at 6 =)

Hey no worries. I am actually glad that brackets can be picked on the day itself. Cya there.

[DM.MCZ.Shondy]

btw for the competition, do we need to pay for the com usage?

[Lenze]

Originally Posted by riceballz

btw for the competition, do we need to pay for the com usage?

It is free.

Anyway was wondering if "physical" spectators are allowed. As in friends actually coming down to support.

[HDPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Lenze

It is free.

Anyway was wondering if "physical" spectators are allowed. As in friends actually coming down to support.

Absolutely

[Melchsee]

i wont be able to make it either because of christmas gotta rush project for new year.
Ein.326 will be out

[NeWnAr]

I'm coming down to support frozen_water.

[Allura]

why got 2.7k diamond league pro in SAL

[HDPhoenix]

Originally Posted by Allura

why got 2.7k diamond league pro in SAL

SAL is meant for anyone that hasn't proven himself in a LAN tournament yet in Singapore. Yes, there are still undiscovered talent and that's the purpose of the SAL, to draw these players out.

No worries, if the 'better' players win the first SAL, they can not compete in future SAL and the SAL will remain as a proving ground for other major tournaments like the SSL, Dogsi Open and Unstable's FXOpen.

See you tmr!

[HDPhoenix]

Hey everyone!!

SAL is tmr and I will drop you guys all a msg when to remind you. It is at Mbox, do refer to my map for the location, it can be qutie hard to find. Tournament drawings of brackets starts at 6, tournament starts at 6:30! Can't wait to see you all there and hope you all have a good game, have fun!!

[KURRYSAUCE]

After we've been knocked out , I suppose we can't use the computers for free anymore can we? ;x

[HDPhoenix]

Originally Posted by KURRYSAUCE

After we've been knocked out , I suppose we can't use the computers for free anymore can we? ;x

No, this is not a serious tournament, it is a community building tournament so even after you are knocked out, you can still be matched against other players there and still play. The LAN time still continues. How far it continues, I'll have to ask Mbox but we'll see how it goes

[mGMUSE]

Originally Posted by HDPhoenix

No, this is not a serious tournament, it is a community building tournament so even after you are knocked out, you can still be matched against other players there and still play. The LAN time still continues. How far it continues, I'll have to ask Mbox but we'll see how it goes

this is what i love about ur tournys

[teexxx]

It sucks when you match up against the strongest player in the tourney at the 1st round. ...

Just 1 suggestion:

We have enough computer for double eliminations, I would love to have that in the next tournament

[ThisIsBlurry]

Originally Posted by teexxx

It sucks when you match up against the strongest player in the tourney at the 1st round. ...

Just 1 suggestion:

We have enough computer for double eliminations, I would love to have that in the next tournament

Relax Dude. It just a small friendly competition to make us get use to the atmosphere and environment.
Mostly is about fun.
Winning is not the priority. Even if you lose, it will be better if you can learn from it and be a better player next time.
If u're meant to win, you will win no matter what.
Who was your "strongest" player?

[HDPhoenix]

Originally Posted by teexxx

It sucks when you match up against the strongest player in the tourney at the 1st round. ...

Just 1 suggestion:

We have enough computer for double eliminations, I would love to have that in the next tournament

This was the first community based tournament I have organized and I have learnt alot from it. Thanks for bearing with the early stages of my company, Mothership Studios as we try to organize better events

Most likely, the tournament will be swapped for 4 group stages with the top 2 advancing into a single elimination, Round of 8. We'll see how that goes for SAL Jan and make adjustments accordingly.

[KURRYSAUCE]

ugh. me play so bad out in first round T.T. gg anyway .first time i went for offline tournament.. thank you hdphoenix for the experience hope i can join more next time. ^^

[HDPhoenix]

Great suggestions, I will repost them in the SAL feedback thread. Pls continue to give me feedback so I can work on getting the tournaments to be better and more fun for everyone

[Allura]

just want to say thanks to hdphoenix and mysterybox for organizing this it was a great experience for sure. cheers to everyone who participated and please do feel free to msg me on sc2 for some friendly custom games yeah ^^

[DM.MCZ.Shondy]

dun mind, i add u at b.net

just notice 3 protoss won top 3 @.@

[teexxx]

Hey guys,

Don't get me wrong, I had an awesome night yesterday. Thanks HDPhoenix and mysterybox. I gained a lot of experience.

Cheers,

[FlashDrakE]

Thanks for the event, hope to see more in the future next year.

[ThisIsBlurry]

Originally Posted by netherDrake

Thanks for the event, hope to see more in the future next year.

Yeah. HD will surely make more events like this in the future. Thumbs up!