[Synboi]

Hi there guys,

The brackets are now up on the website found here, for each pool you're required to play your round 1 matches on Friday, round 2/3 on Saturday and round 4/5 on Sunday. Any and all updates for the brackets will be on the website and I will keep you posted here if any major changes are made.

If you have any queries/concerns, feel free to ask away here or send me an email (David.Heilbronn@gmail.com).

Regards,
David

Edit: Also the outcome of the first stage has been updated and is found here, if a more in depth account of games of the games from the last stage is required I can provide that if needed (but it is a tad long).

[Another]

hey guys, i thought you had to be a NZ citizen to compete in this?

[NvJazBas]

Originally Posted by IrisAnother

hey guys, i thought you had to be a NZ citizen to compete in this?

Pretty sure. Because I know Targa wasn't allowed in Australian WCS because he wasn't Aus citizen.

And also, are New Zealanders living outside of New Zealand (I think KnightLight lives in USA?) get flights and accomodation to Auckland for the lan finals? (Just curious!)

edit: Last question was just a curious question I got nothing against it! (Maybe a little jealous lol)

[ToRFutureBoy]

You do.....

[Another]

Originally Posted by ToRFutureBoy

You do.....

then why is syk competing? ive been told he doesnt have citizenship.

[ToRFutureBoy]

Good question jaz....being a kiwi there may be a limit to the spend for flights....but we will see from organisers.

[NvJazBas]

And also, in the OP it says "Players will be seeded into each pool based on their Battle.net SEA/NA ladder points, keeping the pools as even as possible." for Stage two and it doesn't seem like so. For example, irisPetrause is ranked higher than flaunt or another yet he is not seeded and is in my group instead etc. Maybe double check on how you guys generated Stage Two please!

[Synboi]

The brackets for the second stage are based off performance in the first stage of the tournament, unfortunately it seems there was a copy paste error and the blurb on the main page for stage two is the same as stage one. The current brackets still stand as the tournament structure, so please disregard that small blurb about being based on SEA/NZ ladder points and my apologies for any confusion caused by this mistake.

Regards,
David

Edit: As for Syk's citizenship I'll have a look into this for you Another.

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	NvJazBas:
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[NvJazBas]

Originally Posted by Synboi

The brackets for the second stage are based off performance in the first stage of the tournament, unfortunately it seems there was a copy paste error and the blurb on the main page for stage two is the same as stage one. The current brackets still stand as the tournament structure, so please disregard that small blurb about being based on SEA/NZ ladder points and my apologies for any confusion caused by this mistake.

Regards,
David

Edit: As for Syk's citizenship I'll have a look into this for you Another.

This is great thanks for keeping in touch

Might want to have a look into everyone's citizenship. It would suck for one some players who miss out on Lan finals because of the non-citizenship players who weren't "suppose" to compete anyway.

And also, answer my question on NZers living outside of NZ please!

[Synboi]

The final players for stage 2 of Blizzard NZ Nationals are XGKingJazbas, eXeOdysssey, IrisAnother, IrisFresco, IrisFlaunt, afhraitTOT, TheGoonSquad, ToRTrusty, Orangeyness, Cryo, IrisPetraeus, MichaelS, aLtstallion, AgUy, Rumpleteazer, inFiFinest, Kowi, Ngenhazelsix, TTD, cruxCabracan, SIN, RyDeR, Hydrus with FaDeMuss taking Syk’s spot due to a technicality(thank you for pointing that out Another).
This is a shame as I would have liked to ensure that all previously disqualified players would have a chance at competing for the spot that was originally Syks, but the time required to objectively nominate a new player is not doable in current timeframe and wouldn’t be fair to preparing fellow competitors. As a result FaDeMuss shall be taking Syk’s place as the second seed from pool 9.

In response to Jazbas’ question, flight costs for people outside of New Zealand will have to be reviewed on a case by case basis, and in most cases we could only subsidise the flight to the equivalent cost of a domestic airfare for the overseas finalists. We would also provide accommodation in group lodging if they were to attend.

In addition we have gone through all current citizenship papers again that we've received, but we'll make sure to double check them again in preparation for tomorrow.

I hope that answers your questions adequately .

Regards,
David

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Another:

Thanks

[IrisFlaunt]

Originally Posted by Synboi

In response to Jazbas’ question, flight costs for people outside of New Zealand will have to be reviewed on a case by case basis, and in most cases we could only subsidise the flight to the equivalent cost of a domestic airfare for the overseas finalists. We would also provide accommodation in group lodging if they were to attend.

Regards,
David

damn that sucks . it's not going to feel like a real wcs nz without rumpleteazer there.

[ROOTPetraeus]

Originally Posted by Synboi

The final players for stage 2 of Blizzard NZ Nationals are XGKingJazbas, eXeOdysssey, IrisAnother, IrisFresco, IrisFlaunt, afhraitTOT, TheGoonSquad, ToRTrusty, Orangeyness, Cryo, IrisPetraeus, MichaelS, aLtstallion, AgUy, Rumpleteazer, inFiFinest, Kowi, Ngenhazelsix, TTD, cruxCabracan, SIN, RyDeR, Hydrus with FaDeMuss taking Syk’s spot due to a technicality(thank you for pointing that out Another).
This is a shame as I would have liked to ensure that all previously disqualified players would have a chance at competing for the spot that was originally Syks, but the time required to objectively nominate a new player is not doable in current timeframe and wouldn’t be fair to preparing fellow competitors. As a result FaDeMuss shall be taking Syk’s place as the second seed from pool 9.

In response to Jazbas’ question, flight costs for people outside of New Zealand will have to be reviewed on a case by case basis, and in most cases we could only subsidise the flight to the equivalent cost of a domestic airfare for the overseas finalists. We would also provide accommodation in group lodging if they were to attend.

In addition we have gone through all current citizenship papers again that we've received, but we'll make sure to double check them again in preparation for tomorrow.

I hope that answers your questions adequately .

Regards,
David

Thanks so much David! Its great to have answers finally!

[Synboi]

No worries, hopefully that helps make things a tad clearer. If you guys need anything else answered just leave a message and I'll try to get onto it.

[Stallion]

could you put the link to matches and rounds etc in the opening post please?

[Synboi]

Hi guys,

I've added a bit more detail to the starting post and some updates on the prize pool as well. I hope that helps.

Also for the top 8 of this qualifier tournament you will be required to show your citizenship and age via scanned passport or other verifiable information to proceed to the live event as a participant.

Regards,
David

[Aestetics_Crew]

Hi NZ esports tournaments..

Has my opponent "Hydrus" gotten back to you about the reschedule for tonights match? (friday 6pm)

If not and I am in danger of a walkover from him not approving a reschedule I will most likely have my shift covered from the possibility of this.

Although I do not want to do this unless he is NOT approving my reschedule request and that i must play TONIGHT.

Please get back to if he has contact you, otherwise I am very much in the dark for my situation. Or someway i can contact him.

I only have a few hours to know this, which kinda sucks since the brackets were only released last night and I will probably have to get work off anyway since no update about reschedules has been made. Another point will be me getting work off tonight to play, and consequently i have a reschedule but have not been notified, which means im getting work off for nothing. An update within the hour would be ideal but unlikely....

Cheers,

TheGoonSquad

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Another:

hope they get back to you soon

[Trusty]

EDIT: Told work it "has to wait" as I already have "important plans"

[Synboi]

Is there anyone else with scheduling conflicts?

[NvJazBas]

I just saw OP and it says lan finals in 2nd of June??? When I asked admin he said 9th??

Please tell me its 9th...2nd of June would be horrible for all Uni students which is probably me, TheGoonSquad, and Stallion. Even 9th isn't that great but 2nd of June...?

Edit: I got confused. Admin said it was 2nd, I had a schedule conflict on 9th so I asked. Sorry.

Ps. 2nd,9th still not the best dates..why not during the semester break..?I think its around mid June~end June? Surely it can be delayed a week or two..?

[Synboi]

Hi Jazbas,

Yeh the 2nd of June is the current date, it was decided upon with Blizzard and is currently locked in as our date for the tournament. It unfortunately can't be changed but was the most advantageous date for uni students out of the two dates we had choice over.

Regards,
David

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NvJazBas:

ok ..:)