[deL]

State of Origin
StarCraft II Australia

Hi guys. While there's not too much going on before the upcoming SEASL I thought I'd gather interest for the State of Origin tournament for Australian SC2 players that I want to host some time in the future. I'd be interested in finding out who wants to play and also getting ideas/thoughts on the format and teams. If you're on the fence about whether you think you'd like to play either in the A-Team or try out for a position in the B-Teams, ask some of the familiar faces who played in the original BW-based SoO and they will likely convince you, as it was a fun event enjoyed by all!

What is SoO?

The State of Origin is a two-tier, team-based league competition on the SEA server for Australian residents. The five teams are based on the states of Australia. The rivalries between the states of Australia are some of the most competitive rivalries in sport. Each year the highlight of the sports calendar down under features State vs State competitions across various codes of football, and the StarCraft II State of Origin competition seeks to bring this same competitive rivalry to the online arena. Continuing on from the popular first SoO series in StarCraft: Brood War the competition will see defending champions Queensland[1] take on season 1 finalists New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia and South Australia. Continuing the traditions of previous seasons, there will be a B-Team competition run parallel.

The matches will be best of 5 (First to win 3), "ProLeague" format with an ace match. The lineups are submitted confidentially by team captains and the full lineups are published before the match day. Each of the four state teams plays each other once in the round robin phase, before qualifying for an elimination playoff. The B-Team competition will follow the same format with the exception of the playoffs - the B-Team competition winner will be determined purely by ladder standings.

Who will play?

As mentioned, the plan is to represent five teams based on the main Australian states with a SC2 playing population. At this point, the teams will look like this:

The A-Teams will be mostly invite only unless a situation arises in which several players may be worthy of making the team but didn't. B-Teams will be part invite (a captain) and then the recruitment will be left up to that captain to either hand pick or host a tournament to recruit players.

Current A-Team rosters aren't finalised, but there are several players who come to mind when discussing the teams. The following players, for example, seem like obvious choices for their respective state teams:

QLD - SenSei, mOOnGLaDe, Jimdiddy, Azz, TargA
NSW - tgun, MaFia, Rossi, iaguz, YoonYJ, Ninja, PiG, Pokerface, Light
VIC - deth, Pinder, techtron
SA - EdgE, Satu, Bielsko
WA - yang, ChoBo, tbk

Is there a prize?

I will likely put in around $150 of my own money as well as add the $150 won by Team Australia way back in the second SC2SEA NationWars up for the winning A-Team to make a total of $300. Other donators are free to offer prizes for the A- or B-Teams if you contact me.

Why can't SEA/NZ nations play?

As much as I like to include our neighbours, the history and whole idea behind this event is focused on Australian state rivalries and including even a team like New Zealand takes away from that appeal. In addition, it would be unfair for a country to compete against a state, and for another country to win Australia's NW prizemoney from them!

NSW seems to have a lot more depth than the others

This is a minor problem, though the format means that only 4-5 players will be used in each round. This means the full weight of the NSW lineup can't be brought to bear each week and it will limit their depth advantage. Any other suggestions or ideas to even the playing field are welcome!

How do I participate?

If you think you are an invite possibility for the A-Team, PM or post here!

If you want to donate, try out for a B-Team, be a B-Team captain or suggest someone for the A-Team invitations post here!

Note - you may only represent a state team in which you currently reside!

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	FvRScrewby:
	TheGentleman:
	Baldie:
	ToRSmotPokingFish:
	MezjE:
	TAriiChard:
	DM.MCZ.Polaris:
	TAminimat:
	EXCL:
	FSDele:	why you gotta hate NT and ACT?

[SanG]

Just like the real state of origin, QLD and NSW rivalry hehe

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|Erasmus|:

Gotta get Sang up in that QLD team :D

[Benji]

Does NSW need a manager/organizer guy?

Can NSW adopt JazBas? :P

[deL]

Originally Posted by xGKingBenji

Does NSW need a manager/organizer guy?

Can NSW adopt JazBas? :P

Haha likely the players and I will do most of the organising stuff but I will keep an eye open and see if any help will be needed. It ran quite smooth in BW with just the captain to submit lineups but in SC2 the teams will be bigger so...

And no, no JazBas unfortunately not until he moves here permanently anyway! How is Xeria coming along with those immigration forms for him?

[cruxis]

Haha, I'll play on the the NSW B- team if anyone wants me. Unlikely though.

[iM SundeR]

This sounds awesome and I'd definitely be keen to try out for QLD B-team~

[ToR.Arnor]

cRFourby and DotAEVEWestley for Team VIC imo!

[TheGentleman]

Don't you know state of origin is only between the two real states! QLD and NSW! Not that I should really be concerned... QLD has mOOnGLaDe.

[cruxis]

Yeah this is like an AFL version of SoO.

[SLCN.Kez]

Keen to play for vic in a-team

[iM MaFia]

so who decides who the ace for nsw is???

[deL]

Originally Posted by xGKingMafia

so who decides who the ace for nsw is???

Team captain, and the ace can change week-to-week - you don't have to nominate someone right from the start

Originally Posted by Mayo

Keen to play for VIC in Z (aka terrible) team

We only go down to Y team sorry you wouldn't make the cut. The Easy AI just edges your place!

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VB_Blake:

haha

[Mayo]

Keen to play for VIC in Z (aka terrible) team

[Mayo]

Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiet

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	deL:	Keep at it slugga, you'll get there
	VB_Blake:	hang in there buddy...

[Asrathiel]

Originally Posted by TAdeL

The Easy AI just edges your place!

Malachi's in then, he destroys Easy AI....

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deL:

I know from his 2v2 skills! He could be captain of the Under-8s!

[iM MaFia]

whos the team captain then lol

[deL]

Originally Posted by xGKingMafia

whos the team captain then lol

We don't even have the team yet I imagine I will let the players all vote for or agree on someone. I can say it probably won't be pokerface at this point but other than that it could be anyone

Originally Posted by cruxis

Is it actually possible to lose to easy AI? I've seen a video DJWheat did teaching his 5 year old son Starcraft 2, and he still managed to absolutely dominate the easy AI.

Mate I am not doubting that Mayo if he trained hard enough could be competitive with an Easy AI, but the thing is the AI is gonna turn up every week rain, hail or shine. He is dependable and the cornerstone of a successful team - almost like a morale-boosting mascot.

[cruxis]

Is it actually possible to lose to easy AI? I've seen a video DJWheat did teaching his 5 year old son Starcraft 2, and he still managed to absolutely dominate the easy AI.

[iM MaFia]

i noticed one protoss missing in that list, maybe he's on the B team?

[deL]

Originally Posted by xGKingMafia

i noticed one protoss missing in that list, maybe he's on the B team?

There's no China team.

Nah it's cos I made this list ages ago and that was when Ray wasn't playing haha. The old list includes a few people who have dropped off so that is why I wanted to post a thread to get it up to date!

[iunou]

Hello I'd like to add a Tasmanian team for the B-Team our line up hasn't been settled as of yet but will be updated shortly The Tasmanian E-Sports Society ( www.facebook.com/TasEsports ) is currently organising a team.
For anyone from Tasmania that is interested in joining the team feel free to PM me

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	TABottles:	I didn't have to do a ******* thing! :D
	nirvAnA:	Go Tasmania!
	Zealo:

[deL]

As mentioned this won't be opened to international teams because of historical and thematic reasons, but likewise it's not going to be a regular event. It's a bit of a one-off or special event and not a long series so the SEA and NZ guys aren't missing out on too much. They could even be inspired to start their own - I know Malaysia and Singapore have a bit of a rivalry I am sure there's something there that could be started!

Originally Posted by iunou

Hello I'd like to add a Tasmanian team for the B-Team our line up hasn't been settled as of yet but will be updated shortly The Tasmanian E-Sports Society ( www.facebook.com/TasEsports ) is currently organising a team.
For anyone from Tasmania that is interested in joining the team feel free to PM me

Oh yeah that's something I forgot to mention - if your state isn't represented because of a lack of competitiveness I will allow you to join the B-Team and I am sure there's room in the BSG / PD teams! There's a bit of extra room to add a team or two in the B-Team competition because there's no playoffs.

Originally Posted by Zealo

question: do people sign up for the state they were born in (the origin part of the name) or just wherever they're living at the time of the tournament?

I did have the 'born' rule in place in the BW SoO but it's really hard to police and open to people abusing so they can play in a team with their friends. I will probably allow it on a special case-to-case basis if you come to me and ask specifically why you want to, etc.

Originally Posted by Spo0k

why has been NZ been left out?

While technically I think many of us see NZ as another Australian state, I defined state in this case by how fruity the accent is. NZ just missed out on the cut.

Originally Posted by tgun

I like this thread.

This thread:

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	TCPLemminks:	Dafuq?
	SLCN.Kez:

[iM tgun]

Originally Posted by TAdeL

As mentioned this won't be opened to international teams because of historical and thematic reasons, but likewise it's not going to be a regular event. It's a bit of a one-off or special event and not a long series so the SEA and NZ guys aren't missing out on too much. They could even be inspired to start their own - I know Malaysia and Singapore have a bit of a rivalry I am sure there's something there that could be started!



Oh yeah that's something I forgot to mention - if your state isn't represented because of a lack of competitiveness I will allow you to join the B-Team and I am sure there's room in the BSG / PD teams! There's a bit of extra room to add a team or two in the B-Team competition because there's no playoffs.



I did have the 'born' rule in place in the BW SoO but it's really hard to police and open to people abusing so they can play in a team with their friends. I will probably allow it on a special case-to-case basis if you come to me and ask specifically why you want to, etc.



While technically I think many of us see NZ as another Australian state, I defined state in this case by how fruity the accent is. NZ just missed out on the cut.



This thread:

Dude, I saw that video ages ago synched to "Move bitch, get out the way"

I was laughing for a solid HOUR.

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Crankenstein:

HAHAHAHA

[Hellee]

Hey, sounds like a gd idea. I'd be interested in playing for the SA B-team, rank 1 diamond player on SEA.

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nGenLight:

ur adorable

[inFeZa]

i'm willing to play for vic
go vic!

[Baldie]

This sounds awesome! Let me know if you need any support with making it happen!

[nirvAnA]

This sounds really fun. Big props to deL for sponsoring this out of his own pocket.

Some of my thoughts:

NSW might need 2 teams so all players have a chance to play? PiG captains one and Mafia captains the other with the xeria boys. So you got an even 6 teams now.

Might work better as a tournament format rather than league, as there are so many events going on, playing every week might be too much of a commitment for some of the top players and you want these players to be playing in this league!

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	Mayo:	Agree
	deL:	Good points and usually I'd follow them, but this is a sentimental event for me and I'd rather keep it true to the first one!

[ToR.Arnor]

Originally Posted by nirvAnA

This sounds really fun. Big props to deL for sponsoring this out of his own pocket.

Some of my thoughts:

NSW might need 2 teams so all players have a chance to play? PiG captains one and Mafia captains the other. So you got an even 6 teams now.

Might work better as a tournament format rather than league, as there are so many events going on, playing every week might be too much of a commitment.

LOL I prefer a Team of and Then a Team of /

Zerg- PiG, Mafia, Poker, Ninja, tgun,

Protoss/Terran- iaguz, YoonYJ, Rossi, Light

Also Thinking of the NSW B team I would vote for

cRFenner (captain), xGKingMyuu, PorkToT, SQLdelete, Kayz, SQLHuT (also alwaysdryToT and cRDippa if you need more)

[TheGentleman]

Originally Posted by nirvAnA

This sounds really fun. Big props to deL for sponsoring this out of his own pocket.

Some of my thoughts:

NSW might need 2 teams so all players have a chance to play? PiG captains one and Mafia captains the other with the xeria boys. So you got an even 6 teams now.

Might work better as a tournament format rather than league, as there are so many events going on, playing every week might be too much of a commitment for some of the top players and you want these players to be playing in this league!

Not sure I agree with there being 2 NSW teams. I mean QLD will still win anyway (Proof), but perhaps limit the number of players per team to ensure team fairness?

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Paroxysm:

QUEEENSLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAND!

[TargA]

i nominate zanokuu as captain for QLD

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	deL:	Your suggestion has been noted and will be filed for consideration.
	Zealo:	definately

[deL]

Also guys I think I linked it in the OP but definitely check out all the old threads on teamliquid to read about the history of State of Origin in SC:BW. You will see a lot of familiar names there and that is the competition that actually founded TA (we started as the NSW B-Team after SoO was over to keep up activity!). We had a showmatch with the "state all-stars" where we had 5 players from the two finalist teams play a match against Evil Geniuses (Team EG) which saw Australian win 4-1!

Just search "[SoO]" on TL.

[iM MaFia]

shotgun rossi iaguz and light

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|Erasmus|:

ahahahahaha.... poor pig with his all zerg team. :p

[jayaiwhy]

MrToast for A-team for WA

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MrToast:

I love you too Jayaiwhy

[iMSystem]

This looks sick, always loved SoO back in the CoD days so SC2 will be awesome!

[MezjE]

Originally Posted by System

This looks sick, always loved SoO back in the CoD days so SC2 will be awesome!

I remember this

VIC won!

[KFCrumpet]

can i declare border and enter my own state?

[deL]

Originally Posted by KFCrumpet

can i declare border and enter my own state?

Hmmm I'd have to check, you might be considered a territory and therefore ineligible.

Originally Posted by LayZ

exciting BSG C- teams for the hell of it?

Mayo and I gogo!

You bring up a good point! I'd love to have a PD and BSG SoO event running as well but that would be a lot of effort for me alone and I wouldn't want to take admins away from other international or SC2SEA events. If you wanted to organise your own I'd be happy to help you out though!

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Criven:

Let the Bronzies LOOSE

[MezjE]

exciting BSG C- teams for the hell of it?

Mayo and I gogo!

[EveTechtron]

Whoa, this looks really awesome!! I would be more than willing to represent Vic!
EveWest gogo!

[DrAsshurt]

Put me in coach, WA A-team.

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	Zealo:	**** yeah!
	jayaiwhy:	this guy is terrible

[NvPinder]

Would be a lot of fun, im defs down.

One thing for sure is that NSW would absolutely ******* destroy the B-Team comp since they have much more depth than the other states, hahaha

[Sedz]

Nominate myself for WA's A-Team Captain.

Captain'd before in team leagues and I pretty much know all WA players very well.

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Heady:

Easily the strongest claim for WA captain

[Zealo]

how will 'first to 3/bo5 with an ace match' work? will the ace be a revived player, will draws be possible or is the ace position purely symbolic?

is there any chance of 2v2 being included, or is QLD too scared?

[deL]

All of the applicants have been WA so far haha O_O

And yeah pinder B-Teams are going to be really interesting though. I think we will see a lot of players who made a name for themselves in Tiers 2 and 3 in SEACL so it should be pretty even. Most should be fielding GMs.

Originally Posted by Zealo

how will 'first to 3/bo5 with an ace match' work? will the ace be a revived player, will draws be possible or is the ace position purely symbolic?

is there any chance of 2v2 being included, or is QLD too scared?

Ace player can be revived, or a completely different player. 2v2 is a definite possibility to even the playing field I wish 2v2 in SC2 wasn't such a joke though. If it was anything like BW 2v2 it'd be in for sure!

[Zealo]

Originally Posted by TAdeL

I wish 2v2 in SC2 wasn't such a joke though. If it was anything like BW 2v2 it'd be in for sure!

only BW 2v2 i've seen is zergbong+reach games i've looked up on youtube. how is it so different in SC2 (other than maps lay out)?

[deL]

Originally Posted by Zealo

only BW 2v2 i've seen is zergbong+reach games i've looked up on youtube. how is it so different in SC2 (other than maps lay out)?

It went past midgame

[NvPinder]

Originally Posted by TAdeL

It went past midgame

Given sc2's 2v2 maps when compared to broodwars i think 2v2 in sc2 has much, much more potential than it ever did in bw.

[Zealo]

Originally Posted by TAdeL

It went past midgame

it gets to late game as often as 1v1 (more often, the way i play) unless one team is really bad lol

[Asrathiel]

Originally Posted by TAdeL

Quote:

*Originally Posted by LayZ
exciting BSG C- teams for the hell of it?

Mayo and I gogo!*

You bring up a good point! I'd love to have a PD and BSG SoO event running as well but that would be a lot of effort for me alone and I wouldn't want to take admins away from other international or SC2SEA events. If you wanted to organise your own I'd be happy to help you out though!

I'd co-admin one, provided it didn't clash with BSG on Sat nights, or another event that's upcoming (in the works)

[deL]

Originally Posted by Asrathiel

I'd co-admin one, provided it didn't clash with BSG on Sat nights, or another event that's upcoming (in the works)

When you get your shit together with monobattles maybe we can talk

/jk jk keep up the good work missy

[RicocheT]

WA will just be full of ASG and wT guys ^^

[Zealo]

Originally Posted by FaDeRicocheT

WA will just be full of ASG and wT guys ^^

not if we can convince people who are good to play

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Sedz:

Zealo knows what's up!

[jayaiwhy]

Originally Posted by Zealo

not if we can convince people who are good to play

aw you, calling me good

[Asrathiel]

Originally Posted by TAdeL

When you get your shit together with monobattles maybe we can talk

Not my fault if people are lazy and don't turn up! I'm not their manager... they just missing out on points and fun games ^_^

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	deL:	it's OK more wins for mighty Castigators :D:D:D
	ROOTPetraeus:	sorry T_T

[Zealo]

also i'm happy to be B team captain for WA if no one else wants too...

hopefully we have enough decent players interested i won't have to play though

[jayaiwhy]

When will this plan to start around?
I'll be moving to NA in July, so I won't bother applying if it's after that

otherwise, I nominate myself for Captain of A-Team for WA, I coached Sedz and DrAsshurt to coach.

[Sedz]

Originally Posted by jayaiwhy

When will this plan to start around?
I'll be moving to NA in July, so I won't bother applying if it's after that

otherwise, I nominate myself for Captain of A-Team for WA, I coached Sedz and DrAsshurt to coach.

Nah you're bad son. you need my zvz coaching ;D

[souljah]

Repping Vic here =D

[ETL.Santi]

Thanks for including ACT you quenbeyan noob.

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ToRDjvillian:

im wondering wtf do i do?

[syfChadMann]

Originally Posted by TAdeL

SA - EdgE, Satu, Bielsko

What about Jak?... aka TASpider...

This is an outrage.

[NvPinder]

Also i think it should be a rule that you must be an australian citizen to participate

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	TAriiChard:	**** targa
	syfChadMann:	NO TARGA NO...
	TargA:	**** TARGA
	SLCN.NXZ:	BAHAHAHAHA

[mOOnGLaDe]

targas ma qld boy

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ROOT`iaguz:

He was a melbourne boy a month or two back.

[cRSenSei]

QLD - SenSei, mOOnGLaDe, Jimdiddy, Azz, TargA

Missing big shuffle in there aren't we matey?

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	NvPinder:	Your mate.
	deL:	he still plays?

[x5_Bard]

I'll be happy to run the S.A B team if we have enough to actually run one+ be competitive

[Paroxysm]

Sounds like a brilliant idea, however I disagree with the 'no SEA or NZ' teams. I think that, as members of the SC2SEA community they have a right to bring forth a team and fight against the other locations in our community, right? I mean, State of Origin is only QLD/NSW, yet the other states are included.

I think it is a valid discussion point that all areas of SEA should be able to field a team, if they choose to. Of course, this is just my opinion, but I think it further supports our community as a whole, and brings our community closer, rather than singling out certain groups and saying they can't compete.

[KAshadowz]

Originally Posted by Paroxysm

Sounds like a brilliant idea, however I disagree with the 'no SEA or NZ' teams. I think that, as members of the SC2SEA community they have a right to bring forth a team and fight against the other locations in our community, right? I mean, State of Origin is only QLD/NSW, yet the other states are included.

I think it is a valid discussion point that all areas of SEA should be able to field a team, if they choose to. Of course, this is just my opinion, but I think it further supports our community as a whole, and brings our community closer, rather than singling out certain groups and saying they can't compete.

while it is true, nothing can really compare to the rivalry between states. It is present in almost every single thing regarding the nation, also when I heard about the first soO back in broodwar is was a great idea, so I think it is good to stick back to the roots of the first competition

on a side note.....GO VICTORIA :P

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	TAriiChard:	melbournes not a state..........
	cRSenSei:	Melbourne is not a state.. good one
	NvRossi:	but good points nonetheless!
	deL:
	TCPLemminks:	Would up rep but your geographical knowledge prevents me from doing so...

[NvPinder]

Originally Posted by Paroxysm

Sounds like a brilliant idea, however I disagree with the 'no SEA or NZ' teams. I think that, as members of the SC2SEA community they have a right to bring forth a team and fight against the other locations in our community, right? I mean, State of Origin is only QLD/NSW, yet the other states are included.

I think it is a valid discussion point that all areas of SEA should be able to field a team, if they choose to. Of course, this is just my opinion, but I think it further supports our community as a whole, and brings our community closer, rather than singling out certain groups and saying they can't compete.

We've had those competitions, they're called nation wars. This is state of origins.

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	Paroxysm:	Totally different thing altogether mate.
	Zepph:
	TAEdgE:	stupid down rep
	Zealo:
	deL:

[Paroxysm]

Originally Posted by NvPinder

We've had those competitions, they're called nation wars. This is state of origins.

For one, Nation Wars didn't include states, so it's a totally different thing. We can have states competing against everyone, as opposed to a boring Australian only competition that we so frequently see. It would be great, in my opinion to try and link up a tournament between all of the states as well as people from other countries so that they can represent themselves and fight for their geographical location's respect on our forum.

Again, I'm going to say, this is not just an Australian forum. I'm from QLD, but I'd love to see the talent of our community who reside in NZ, or Singapore etc. compete against people from my state. I am of the opinion that if you want to further esports in our community, you cannot just prevent certain people from playing because of their geographical location. It makes absolutely no difference as to whether or not they are in Australia. There WILL be an army of people supporting them just as much as there would be people supporting QLD or NSW. The whole point is to have a competitive scene in which people represent their place of origin in Starcraft 2. It's not rocket science to say that everyone on our forum should be able to partake in the tournament.

All in all, it is deL's choice as to whether or not other places are included, but these are just words for thought.

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	Zealo:	then organise another nation wars... this is state of origin
	deL:	Guys we should stop LANs cos they don't include everyone it's not fair

[TACosmic]

Originally Posted by Paroxysm

Again, I'm going to say, this is not just an Australian forum. I'm from QLD, but I'd love to see the talent of our community who reside in NZ, or Singapore etc. compete against people from my state. I am of the opinion that if you want to further esports in our community, you cannot just prevent certain people from playing because of their geographical location. It makes absolutely no difference as to whether or not they are in Australia. There WILL be an army of people supporting them just as much as there would be people supporting QLD or NSW. The whole point is to have a competitive scene in which people represent their place of origin in Starcraft 2. It's not rocket science to say that everyone on our forum should be able to partake in the tournament.

All in all, it is deL's choice as to whether or not other places are included, but these are just words for thought.

This event holds high regard for those that were around during the BW days, when the community was extremely tight - almost non-existent and honestly only had around 40 active members. The best of the best players within Australia would be duking it out for the pride of their cherished state. It held huge importance for the players and a win was considered the ultimate bragging rights.

If I recall correctly, the big names at the time included players such as Spud, Pinder, Frugga, Etude,EdgE, GoD, Sensei, and even Glade. The SoO was such a massive event that it even forced international superstars such as Legionnaire out of retirement/inactivity. The whole Aus community at the time would view these games, with each individual having own their equal share of pride on the line.

Changing the rules of this event and the manner in which it will be played would be a huge slap in the face to the "old-school" players within SC2 who are, unbeknownst to many, the roots of Australian StarCraft.

With deL running these events again, I'm sure the tradition behind this event will be respected and most importantly, be enjoyed to the fullest extent!

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	[TA]LoSt:	Extremely well-written and true
	syfChadMann:
	mOOnGLaDe:	im glad i got to experience one of them in bw!

[[TA]LoSt]

Hmm, I'd definitely be down for trying out for the Queensland B-team, but I don't think I'd even make it, especially since I haven't played properly in ages..

I'd also put my hand up for QLD B captain regardless of whether or not I made the team. Let me know..

[inFeZa]

I thought this was for rugby.

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FvRphoneheha:

Wait whaaa? **** that I'm out *runs for the hills on scrawny nerd legs*

[FvRphoneheha]

This sounds epic haha, we have to develop state rivalries xD

Victoria B-team tryout reporting!

[dippa]

Originally Posted by Paroxysm

Again, I'm going to say, this is not just an Australian forum. I'm from QLD, but I'd love to see the talent of our community who reside in NZ, or Singapore etc. compete against people from my state. I am of the opinion that if you want to further esports in our community, you cannot just prevent certain people from playing because of their geographical location.

.........

State of Origin is inherently an Australian-based competition. That's been the case for Day of Defeat, Counter-Strike (1.6/Source), Call of Duty (1, 2, 4, 5, MW2, Black Ops) and the Battlefield series.

Why are you under this delusion that holding one geographical based competition that coincides with - SURPRISE, THE ACTUAL STATE OF ORIGIN - somehow is a hindrance to eSports in our community?

It's these kind of events that tie in competitive gaming with the rest of what goes on with society that makes eSports more awesome. What do you think Barcraft is? This is a novelty event - if you try to be all politically correct by not wanting to piss anyone else off (not that they would be, this is an Australian tradition for ****'s sake) you're just going to ruin the event for everyone.

And to think I was feeling good when I woke up. Holy ****.

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	syfChadMann:
	Snx.Mufasa:
	FaDeHellfyre:	no need for the bm
	TABottles:	I don't see any bm
	deL:

[Paroxysm]

Originally Posted by dippa

.........

State of Origin is inherently an Australian-based competition. That's been the case for Day of Defeat, Counter-Strike (1.6/Source), Call of Duty (1, 2, 4, 5, MW2, Black Ops) and the Battlefield series.

Why are you under this delusion that holding one geographical based competition that coincides with - SURPRISE, THE ACTUAL STATE OF ORIGIN - somehow is a hindrance to eSports in our community?

It's these kind of events that tie in competitive gaming with the rest of what goes on with society that makes eSports more awesome. What do you think Barcraft is? This is a novelty event - if you try to be all politically correct by not wanting to piss anyone else off (not that they would be, this is an Australian tradition for ****'s sake) you're just going to ruin the event for everyone.

And to think I was feeling good when I woke up. Holy ****.

Lol, wanna ******* relax mate? I said it was my opinion. Everyone is entitled to their own. I said that I was PERSONALLY of the opinion that it would be better for our community if everyone was entitled to have a go. I haven't been a part of any other online gaming communities so I didn't know that it was like that. I never said a hindrance, I said it would be better for our community if we included everyone and it would help to further esports by inviting everyone to compete if they so choose. Perhaps instead of jumping the gun and instantly getting on the hate train you need to read what I said.

The fact that you wake up and get mad at someone's opinion which you read on a forum makes me laugh. What do you honestly think a forum is? Its a place for opinion.

Anyway, as I said, it's not my choice, it is deL's choice, and I was merely saying something which I thought should be considered.

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nirvAnA:

[FaDeHellfyre]

Hey deL, if you see this, i'd be willing to admin a BSG version. Hit me up via PM with what you've got worked out rules-wise for the Master/GM SoO and i'll adapt it to fit.

Also, while i don't want to sound as blunt as dippa did just then... I do agree with his point. State of Origin is an Australian competition, and while I'd be loath to refuse anyone entry to anything else based on their nationality, it kinda takes away from the rivalry a bit. Mainly because if we have a State of Origin (nations) version, it would end up with Australia v New Zealand anyway and would defeat the purpose of doing a SoO at all.

[Asrathiel]

Originally Posted by ESLHellfyre

Hey deL, if you see this, i'd be willing to admin a BSG version. Hit me up via PM with what you've got worked out rules-wise for the Master/GM SoO and i'll adapt it to fit.

http://www.sc2sea.com/showthread.php?p=93389#post93389

Come play over there ^_^

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FaDeHellfyre:

*Runs over to join you guys*

[TABottles]

I never get to see Tasmania on Today Tonight when they show the speed camera data.. and now this

EDIT: @Zepph I'll pitch the idea to some of the better players who hang out on sc2tas facebook.

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Zepph:

Then find some tassie buddies and get in there !

[simon]

yer i nearly dry retched reading your first post paroxysm. Warcraft 3 also had state of origin.

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Zealo:

so did i lol

[Paroxysm]

As i just said, I didnt follow any of it back then. The fact that people are reacting to someone's opinion on an open forum when I present a reasonable argument is ******* ridiculous. Guess some people are just 'too good' for a civil discussion.

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	FaDeHellfyre:	totally agree
	syfChadMann:	not being civil either.

[syfChadMann]

Parox, dippa is just showing you his OPINION.. The event has a history as an internal Australian competition why would we open it up to Aus states and NZ, Thai etc etc?..

- EDIT: its like changing national traditions.. just to invite a country not involved in the tradition... Like saying the boxing day test - why don't we share that around and hold it in Bali.. -_-

Originally Posted by Paroxysm

What do you honestly think a forum is? Its a place for opinion.

reminds me of This.

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	nirvAnA:	Civil opinions are fine, sarcastic/rude "Opinions" that evoke drama aren't. Just look what happened after that reply. :(
	TABottles:	but nirvana DEY TUK ER JERBS!!!

[Paroxysm]

Originally Posted by cRChadMann

Parox, dippa is just showing you his OPINION.. The event has a history as an internal Australian competition why would we open it up to Aus states and NZ, Thai etc etc?..

- EDIT: its like changing national traditions.. just to invite a country not involved in the tradition... Like saying the boxing day test - why don't we share that around and hold it in Bali.. -_-


reminds me of This.

Of course that is all well and good, but when I make a valid post without any knowledge of the history of the event with regards to esports, and then get a response like dippa's, with numerous profanities and basically him making veiled remarks to make me look like an idiot, I am bound to get pissed off, right? It is all fine when people are sharing their opinions civilly, but when someone instantly jumps on the hate bandwagon and flames the shit out someone else for their views, it goes beyond a joke.

As i said, I didnt realise that this tournament was a tradition in BW. Besides, we are past the days of BW, perhaps changes need to be made...

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	TABottles:	Please don't make it bigger than it actually is. It's not a joke or a big deal.
	nirvAnA:	nothing would have happened if dippa had replied civily in the first place
	Zealo:	you've said the same thing 8 times now. please stop

[TACosmic]

Originally Posted by Paroxysm

As i said, I didnt realise that this tournament was a tradition in BW. Besides, we are past the days of BW, perhaps changes need to be made...

Please read this.

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Paroxysm:

Already have, would've been good if someone referred to it earlier...

[NvPinder]

Originally Posted by Paroxysm

Of course that is all well and good, but when I make a valid post without any knowledge of the history of the event with regards to esports, and then get a response like dippa's, with numerous profanities and basically him making veiled remarks to make me look like an idiot, I am bound to get pissed off, right? It is all fine when people are sharing their opinions civilly, but when someone instantly jumps on the hate bandwagon and flames the shit out someone else for their views, it goes beyond a joke.

As i said, I didnt realise that this tournament was a tradition in BW. Besides, we are past the days of BW, perhaps changes need to be made...

Please dont try to take some moral high ground of "Atleast i respect others opinions" when you downvoted my reply to you with "not even remotely the same thing" when they are actually practically the exact idea you wanted.

SoO is where you represent your small part of australia in an australian wide competition

You wanted something where everyone from SEA could represent their region.

Nationwars lets all of SEA represent their small part of SEA in a SEA wide competition.

I must've missed something i guess T-T

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Zealo:

exactly

[Pox]

Sounds like fun. I'll throw my name in for vic.

[Baldie]

Nothing stopping you from creating a similar tournament/competition in your country then having a merged super series with multiple countries.

I think the main factor here is the history element. It would be like saying we should open up ANZAC Day to Germany.. like dafaq?

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	[TA]LoSt:	dafaq haha
	TABottles:
	dippa:	oh holy shit lol
	nirvAnA:	I agree its the history element, thats why this event should be AU only
	VoxMSI.Rogue:	big bad baldie ballin
	deL:	ACHTUNG! VALTZING MATILDE!

[inFeZa]

or 4th of july for australians?

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syfChadMann:

[ToR.Arnor]

Originally Posted by SQL.inFeZa

or 4th of july for australians?

or halloween for Australians?

Gotta say I agreed with making this one Aus Only, I love the idea of putting state pride on the line, We've had Nation Wars already, and Im sure deL will do Nation Wars Season 3 some time this year, if people arent a fan of the way this tournament is run they are more than welcome to make their own (the more tournaments the better imo)

Big Shoutout to deL for putting this on!

[syfChadMann]

Originally Posted by Paroxysm

a valid post without any knowledge of the history of the event

No offence - but that is a massive contradiction - and the source of all the negative comments.

EDIT: to clarify on the contradiction - it isn't a valid comment on the quality of the tournament structure when you have no knowledge of the history.

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Paroxysm:

How does that have any contradiction? How am I supposed to know that there is history associated with the event prior to my comment?

[SmirkToT]

like to see the gstl all kill format.

[syfMiley]

Vic A signing in!

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syfChadMann:

[simon]

honestly paroxysm! i would tell you to quit while you are ahead but i fear you are past the point of no return.

first you pull this vomit inducing politically correct rhetoric in your first post which made everyone cringe. You then go on to pull the victim card and telling us you have a right to your opinion whilst totally missing dippas own right to call you out for being a tootsie pop. last but not least you make a complete fool of yourself by inadvertently falling on your own sword with this amazing line

"but when I make a valid post without any knowledge of the history of the event with regards to esports"

hubris and stupidity go a long way to pissing people off mate.


you have a right to an opinion but a smart person wont always utilise that right when he isnt well informed on a certain topic.

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	TAEdgE:	Gotta calm down with your posts sometimes sexy
	Zealo:	well said
	BaKaiNu:	Collecting too much infraction there mate... Tone it down.
	Crankenstein:	wtf?

[FaDeHellfyre]

How about we drop it guys, and go back to the original point of the thread before Maynarde/nirvAnA drops the lockbox on us, hey?

Also, lay off Paro a bit. He didn't know about the history, and fair enough. I'm a die-hard alcoholic queensland supporter in the rugby state of origin, yet i'm not jumping on this hate train that seems to have started. Get back to the point, and keep people signing up.

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nirvAnA:

[SanG]

I'd play for QLD B team if anyone wants me

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	sRDreaM:	You should be in A team XD
	[TA]LoSt:	You're hired mate!

[SLCN.NXZ]

Originally Posted by NaZSang

I'd play for QLD B team if anyone wants me

Same. 10char

[ToRSpookToR]

Idk if anyone has come forward yet id be happy to captain/manage/play in the SA b team im about mid to high masters skill level i assume thats what you are looking for a few decent players in SA.

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	Baldie:	"skill level"
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[x5_Bard]

go away spook, ive already shotgunned the b team. Its going to be called "Bards Tards" deal w/it

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[dippa]

should make a rule that you should at least be informed about the topic at hand before suggesting that it be changed in some fashion (without providing any direction to said change).

with that all done and dusted, i'd be more than happy to donate and compete for a spot on NSW's B roster, although i highly suspect NSW will be so ridiculously stacked that i probably won't make it. gotta try though -_-;;

[ToRSpookToR]

lets go to pimp and play a bo3 for the spot k?... or i can play for A team idc

[Zealo]

question: do people sign up for the state they were born in (the origin part of the name) or just wherever they're living at the time of the tournament?

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sRDreaM:

Great question

[[TA]LoSt]

Originally Posted by Zealo

question: do people sign up for the state they were born in (the origin part of the name) or just wherever they're living at the time of the tournament?

I'm pretty sure in BW it was just what state you were in at that time, but I think that was just because it was hard to fill numbers in certain areas and it just made it easier.

Otherwise I'll be trialing for SA B team. ^_^

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TAEdgE:

I WANT YOU FOR SA A-TEAM

[TAEdgE]

can SA get unlimited revives?

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	Baldie:
	neon:	you implying you'
	ToRSpookToR:	yes, or let me play.
	TCPLemminks:	But aren't you all killing everyone?

[ToRSpookToR]

why has been NZ been left out?

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	Baldie:
	Zealo:

[VoxMSI.Rogue]

Cause there arent enough good players for an NZ team i think is what we landed on spooky

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	ToRSpookToR:	rep for you
	Zealo:

[syfMiley]

Originally Posted by IrisRogue

Cause there arent enough good players for an NZ team i think is what we landed on spooky

NZ has plenty of talent but this is for Australia!

[VoxMSI.Rogue]

Originally Posted by TAMiLes

NZ has plenty of talent but this is for Australia!

rofl. too ez Mileys.

*sigh*

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deL:

MiLes I am disappoint... :(

[ToRSpookToR]

ahhhh we should make a C division for the NZ players.

[inFeZa]

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	VoxMSI.Rogue:	lol
	mGGNemesis:	<3 the kitty :)
	Crankenstein:

[FvRsolis]

SPR.Kang
HuT?

Suggesting T players for QLD

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	cRSenSei:	hut is from nsw, kang can be though yes!
	sRDreaM:	KANG!!

[Zealo]

new question: if someone is invited to play for the A team of a state (del is choosing the teams is the plan?) does that exclude them from playing for the B team if they aren't selected to play in a particular week?

[[TA]LoSt]

Originally Posted by Zealo

new question: if someone is invited to play for the A team of a state (del is choosing the teams is the plan?) does that exclude them from playing for the B team if they aren't selected to play in a particular week?

Yes.

10char

[Sedz]

Just a suggestion.

Maybe it'd make it a little bit more interesting if a captain was picked from each state, and they then choose a team of players to represent that state.

Or is Del going to be choosing the teams?

[TAEdgE]

I think it will be a joint effort from deL and each state captain.

[TAEdgE]

Just to note - SA is very keen for this!

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x5_Bard:

That is an understatement!

[mOOnGLaDe]

QLD stands strong to crush other states with our european import targa

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	simon:	make sure you crush victoria! dun lyk dat pinder!
	asdfSchnitzel:	happiness
	ToR.Arnor:	If Its state of origin shouldnt he play for VIC :P
	FvRsolis:	Just like the real origin importing from the islands, we'll do the same thing!

[iM tgun]

I like this thread.

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deL:

I like you

[inFeZa]

This just announced, moonglade moving to melbourne....

>.>

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	Pox:
	SLCN.Kez:

[NvPinder]

As long as Spud comes out to captain the Vic A-team again, we might bullshit out way into the playoffs just like we did for broodwar despite having a terrible team on paper back then too :P

[Champi]

Would like to join my zerg companions Edge and Satu for SA's A team

also, if we can get Jak in there too, then that would be splendid =]

[ToRSpookToR]

oh i forgot about that jak guy his cheese pretty good

[BAD.BiGbiRd]

Keen as beans for this, SA #1

Ps: Spook in c team plz

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ToRSpookToR:

[Smace]

Been hoping this would come back.
Sign me up for SA!

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deL:

OUT OF ******* NOWHERE

[Champi]

Originally Posted by Smace

Been hoping this would come back.
Sign me up for SA!

HOLY CRAP! i thought u were dead!!! :O

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Fadey:

He was in a thor crash

[ToRDjvillian]

So what about me? since the act is surrounded by NSW can i just play for NSW or am i not aloud at all?

You Tube

You Tube

[ETL.Santi]

ACT should be able to compete

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	deL:	no
	Zealo:	rofl
	inFeZa:	was that a joke?
	Xenomorph:

[deL]

ACT counts for the NSW team guyz

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ETL.Santi:

Cant agree with this, we have different scenes, they dont even know our players and no ACT players will be allowed to play.

[Eddie]

Should be awesome!

Go Victoria

I'll play team B. Or A if you need extra numbers.

[Zealo]

Originally Posted by TAdeL

ACT counts for the NSW team guyz

why? :S

can Tasmania count as WA?

[dippa]

any chance of pairing ACT with tasmania (instead of making NSW even more OP)

[deL]

ACT pretty much is NSW that;'s the only reason they are joined.

[[TA]LoSt]

In BW there was barely enough players to field a lineup when we had to combine states (VIC/TAS, QLD/NT etc.) so it's good to see states having too many players that they don't want a merger! :P

[ToRVenom]

Queensland has Glade.. GG Thanks for comming

[ToR.Arnor]

Have you considered format?

I suggest one like ASiT play each team in 2 formats "Championship format" and "All-Kill" format

[[TA]LoSt]

Originally Posted by Arnor@CityHunter

Have you considered format?

I suggest one like ASiT play team each in 2 formats "Championship format" and "All-Kill" format

I can't speak for del on this, but in BW it was 4xbo3 and an ace match if it was 2-2. With the amount of players available I'm assuming this will still be the format just with more matches (maybe 6xbo3 and ace if needed) or something along those lines depending on player numbers.

[deL]

Originally Posted by Arnor@CityHunter

Have you considered format?

I suggest one like ASiT play each team in 2 formats "Championship format" and "All-Kill" format

I would like to do a double round robin but I don't want it to go on too long. If we keep the playoffs, which are the exciting part and will likely involve all teams, limiting it to playing each other once is probably preferred. Will see when I get a schedule though

And regarding format we probably could go to 6 x Bo3 but to limit the huge advantage teams like NSW or even QLD will show by having such a deep lineup we will probably keep 4 games + ace. This keeps all of the teams within reach of either the minor or major title!

[Satu]

Only just read this after skrawl said Im in it and made me go "wtf is it??"

Looks fun.

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Baldie:

Standard

[ToRskrawL]

I wouldn't mind participating for SA

[cR.spider8]]

I'll play for SA friends

[TAEdgE]

If ChesthairMcBiceps aka deL let's us, SA can organise teams privately if this goes ahead. Don't need to apply here !

[ETL.Santi]

so can ACT and Tasmania form a team?

[LordByrnsy]

I think a change of name should be in order... the state of origin is originally between two states fighting over who had the game first.... I think this is forming more into a leauge and should probably be called something like the National Starcraft League or State Starcraft League... something that shows its more of a contest.. Kinda like the Rugby, Soccer and AFL.

also go WA!

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TAEdgE:

State of Origin sounds cool imo, and things like AFL, soccer have imports play for a city/state anyway

[ToRSpookToR]

wow i forgot about you skrawl rofl come to a bloody lan

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	Baldie:
	TAEdgE:	yeh why do penises dodge t.t

[x5_Bard]

Footy had State of Origin for years, the only reason it stopped was because they made the V.F.L the A.F.L and it wasn't needed anymore. SoO still exists at a school level for major states so I don't get why everyone is saying that it is exclusively Qld/NSW.

Also I dont get where all these random facts are coming from, because most of them are so wrong its not funny. SoO is predominately used to determine who the better players are in each state in order to create a team for national events. Its why it still exists at a school level and is one of the major drafting tools the A.F.L uses.

So lets leave it at that, the name is perfectly fine in a historical sense and in a practical sense. SoO exists all over Australia and no the ACT was never part of it, they fall under NSW. The reasoning is ACT has <500,000 people which makes it extremely difficult for them to field a competitive team.

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Baldie:

[Xenomorph]

Originally Posted by nRvBard

SoO exists all over Australia and no the ACT was never part of it, they fall under NSW. The reasoning is ACT has <500,000 people which makes it extremely difficult for them to field a competitive team.

Excuse me, that argument is completely retarded as this competition requires only 4-5 players per team, which is funnily enough no where near 500000. And the ACT does indeed have enough have enough players to field a team, having atleast 5 GM's willing to represent the Capital.

[deL]

Teams are fleshing out nicely! Start deciding on your A-Team captains guys and I will collaborate full team lists and such into the next thread, as well as find out how much money I will have to put up (I am thinking $100-150 + the $150 from NW, not including other donators!).

Also feel free to give your team a nickname (in rugby the queensland are canetoads or maroons, NSW are cockroaches or blues) or even a logo idea that I or someone with actual talent could have a go at n_n

[souljah]

Ah damn... really hope I manage to get into Vic A-team =(

[dippa]

should also mention for victoria:

westley + fourby for A-team (considering they both played in ACL group stages after finishing 1st+2nd in the regionals)

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SLCN.Kez:

forgetting someone!!

[Zealo]

i thought del was picking the A teams...

who are the captains then?

[x1a0yu2]

I believe ACT can form a team to join this party, any chance for that?

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[simon]

put me down for qld b team

[[TA]LoSt]

deL if you haven't organised a QLD B captain, put me down and I'll see how I go about starting to organize a team just so we can get things sorted quicker and less hassle is being put on you.

[Xenomorph]

Ok guys, why doesnt ACT have a team????? We got atleast myself, Santi, YYJ and Jerry and possibly wTintegrande and Werhmacht who can play, all of us GM. Plz consider...

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	ETL.Santi:
	jayaiwhy:	inte!
	InteGrand:	I am down for it dawg (BTW ZEALO ACT IS A STATE IDIOT)
	SLCN.Kez:	been discussed a previously no need to keep bringing it up
	x1a0yu2:	exactly!

[Zealo]

Originally Posted by Xenomorph

Ok guys, why doesnt ACT have a team????? We got atleast myself, Santi, YYJ and Jerry and possibly wTintegrande and Werhmacht who can play, all of us GM. Plz consider...

because ACT is not a state.

personally i wouldn't mind seeing ACT (or a 'combined territories' team), even if only in B division. but it would be a completely reasonable decision if del decides not to include ACT.

including them as part of NSW would seem less reasonable to me, but whatever

Originally Posted by Xenomorph

Then it should be only NSW and QLD in this competition, not Vic SA WA etc

the Australian rules state of origin series (which all states compete in) was running before the rugby league version. please stop using the 'only NSW and QLD' thing as an argument.

[ToRSpookToR]

You also have ToRDano he is high masters on NA (rank 1-3) usually

[x5_Bard]

Actually my post is about the history of State of Origin and the reasoning as to why the ACT never had a team. The actual argument is listed throughout the entire thread.

[Xenomorph]

Why the hell would you post about the history of SoO if you aren't relating it to this competition - which is completely different in almost every aspect bar the name.

[x5_Bard]

Because State of Origin is historical. It relates to this competition because the only difference is we are playing SC2 instead of AFL/Rugby.

[Xenomorph]

Originally Posted by nRvBard

Because State of Origin is historical. It relates to this competition because the only difference is we are playing SC2 instead of AFL/Rugby.

Then it should be only NSW and QLD in this competition, not Vic SA WA etc

[x5_Bard]

Then it should be only NSW and QLD in this competition, not Vic SA WA etc

From my earlier post.

SoO still exists at a school level for major states so I don't get why everyone is saying that it is exclusively Qld/NSW.

[iM SundeR]

This is a STATE of Origin. So this is a battle of the states. Territories are not states, so without excluding people from the ACT being allowed to compete based on the fact that ACT is not a state, they are allowed to be fielded in the NSW team, because the ACT is actually enclaved in NSW.

So, actually, it's not unfair at all. If the NSW captain decides on a strong team that doesn't include any ACT players, well, you probably aren't the strongest players in all of the NSW region. The B-teams are created for this reason.

I don't see the need for all this drama when there is something really cool and fun being organised for you.

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syfChadMann:

NSW just want Yoon

[Apoca1ypse]

I am disappoint that ACT cant rep itself.

With the complaints that NSW already has too many players, adding the ACT members to that just confounds the problem.

also if ACT or ACT+TAS can merge to form a team, that results in 6 teams which I would assume makes rounds nicer because of the even number. just a thought...

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ETL.Santi:

[MrToast]

I would enjoy seeing a combined ACT and Tasmania team even if it isnt in the history of the SoO since it would be really fun. ACT Tasmania team would be no pushovers with the likes of YYJ Jerry and integrand on their team.

And I mean in the end we are doing this SoO competition to have fun aren't we?

[SLCN.Kez]

stop qqing and let the admin do his job of running and funding a tournament purely for the enjoyment of others

[deL]

Considering the number of requests for an ACT team, if YoonYJ wants to play for ACT rather than NSW they can have their own team as he guarantees it will be competitive enough. You won't be combined with TAS though, they will likely just be a B-Team. ACT can also have a B-Team if they want but it's not compulsory.

Playoffs will be bottom 4 play in preliminary finals, then those winners take on the top 2 in the semi-finals.

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[deL]

Rather than risk clashing with the next round of SEACL, we will be starting the SoO around late May or June. This clashes for some A-Team players with xGTL so the best option for us is on weekends - how does that work out for everyone? For B-teams and BSG/PD it's a little more flexible but I will leave that up to the organisers of those events.

[Frogmite]

Originally Posted by ChesthairMcBiceps

Rather than risk clashing with the next round of SEACL, we will be starting the SoO around late May or June. This clashes for some A-Team players with xGTL so the best option for us is on weekends - how does that work out for everyone? For B-teams and BSG/PD it's a little more flexible but I will leave that up to the organisers of those events.

We're having a lot of different competitions these days, so there will be more and more clashing. I think organizers will just have to make their competitions on different weekdays.

[deL]

Originally Posted by Frogmite

We're having a lot of different competitions these days, so there will be more and more clashing. I think organizers will just have to make their competitions on different weekdays.

Yeah but specifically SEACL it is of a similar format and will be similar teams/players playing as it goes from top tier down to BSG. Where there's just a slight clash with one section of people that is usually acceptable because it gives the depth of the lineups a bit of a working over

[TAriiChard]

NSW B team for me please.

[SanG]

Sign me up for QLD B please

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ToRSpookToR:

g1

[tex0111_slyguy_golden]

Q.L.D team B for me.

[deL]

I am hoping to start about the 9-10th of June so I'd like to organise and subsequently announce the A-Teams soon. What are the concensus from the teams on their captains (and optional co-captain if you want someone to help out)?

These are who I feel could be good choices for each state (SA already has their captain nominated):

QLD - SenSei, Jimdiddy
NSW - MaFia, Rossi, PiG, Light
ACT - YoonYJ, santi
VIC - Pinder, techtron
WA - yang?

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ToRSpookToR:

edge nominated and accepted himself bossmode

[Baldie]

All this talk of ACT and Tasmania... excuse any ignorance but our of interest are there any notable players from the Northern Territory?

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deL:

No.

[Bloodmyst]

I actually thought this was a State of Origin discussion thread But nope, still somehow revolves around SC2. You nerds!

Anyways.... Go the MAROOOOONS! The blues just too young and inexperienced!

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TAriiChard:

did u even watch the game?

[deL]

Many of the teams and captains have been sorted, so this is the last call to express your interest in playing in an A- or B-Team!

[SLCN.CautioN]

Gogogoogogo techtron fighting!!! ♥!

[syfMiley]

Originally Posted by CautioN

Gogogoogogo techtron fighting!!! ♥!

I can't believe you're cheating on Slow-Handsome!

[SLCN.NXZ]

I am willing to play for any fo the QLD teams, PUT ME IN COACH!

Also sang should be on A-team imho

[ToRDjvillian]

Well sign me up for ACT then! Fairly certain its the B-team for me if there is one.

[ZergGirl]

Sub me in coach, i'm ready.

[EveSigns]

ill play for whatever team in qld

[deL]

We now have a subforum for this event thanks to nirvana!

http://www.sc2sea.com/forumdisplay.php?f=123

I will be adding all SoO related content here including results, team lists, etc.

[EveTigey]

I'll play for NSW B team.

[HexRaioh]

All kill format?