[iVnStinger]

Who is there left from Malaysia anyway? A part from Cobo and TragicHero. Haha

[x5_Potter]

SEA Pro Cup with a few big name internationals?

[nirvAnA]

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NOM:

SC2 TOURNAMENT IN SPACE

[ToR.Arnor]

Originally Posted by nirvAnA

most recent pic

Thats the Firefly spaceship Known as "Serenity"

2nd Pic Astro Boy?

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mGGDrGooSe:

Serenity is her name

[Stallion]

ok just released this thread wasn't something to do with IM so started to pay attention. So flights for people from all those countries to a pro cup in india?! well i maybe random guessing but thats my guess ftm

[nirvAnA]

I felt this event was big enough to warrant a mystery/puzzle sort of thread. It is indeed big! However i'm new to this so apologies if it didn't go that great, I thought people would enjoy solving the mystery and as a beginner had to ask for volunteers in the chatbox to help me create it. System was kind enough to step in and being from immunity people thought it was something immunity related but it wasn't. He lost motivation halfway so i ended up just winging it with googled images. Anyway on the explanation of the clues!

Clue Explanation!

+ [Read no further if you still wanna try solving it on your own] +

Here is a starting point to aid you on your journey:

(A,B)↑ (C,D)→

Clue #1 System's first clue was actually the biggest. The co-ordinates on google for Japan and the journey reference. yongming got it but people just didn't think anything involving japan was possible and the trail stopped! So thats where it all happens. Toyko Japan. Yes airplane tickets / accommodation are included for the winners

The rest of the pictures all reference to something. They make no sense on their own but when looking at the big picture they all make sense and follow a theme, which people had started to put together towards the end of the thread. I tried to make some stuff vague so it didn't get solved too fast.


Clue #2 Very vague silhouette of the Taj Mahal - India as miles / UHF found. It could be anything from the picture but the file name tells the story. is introduced


Clue #3 Prometheus statue and the movie just came out! Director of Alien. Prometheus is also a show about aliens. chad came closet. Alienware happens to be the major sponsor of the tournament.


Clue #4 Cup of coffee - Dox was the first to get it - Yes its a cup / tournament!


Clue #5 Singapore + Indonesia players in a soccer match. Competition reference and the countries who will share a qualifier. + are introduced


Clue #6 - Most famous taiwanese baseball player, who used to play for the new york yankess. I guess no one here is from taiwan so no one recognized him, hes a celebrity over there. Erasmus came closest here. Another competition reference. is introduced


Clue #7 - One of the hardest clues as it could be a random shot of an island anywhere. Takes a very well traveled person to realize its Boracay, Philippines. Travel reference. is introduced


Clue #8 - An easy one, Australian idol judge to try and get the thread back on track as clues were too vague, with also the reference of competition. is introduced

You Tube

You Tube

Clue #9 - Far East Movement. More alluding to flights the chorus has "flllllyyyyyyyyyyyy" so it wasn't just going to be an online cup thing. I think it was really cool how in the first second of the video the girl says she has to take this job in Tokyo... where the tournament happens to be. Was hoping someone would pick up on that! The band is suitably called far east movement, i actually like this song too and this was my favourite clue.


Clue #10 - My favourite NZ show. The actors from Flight of the conchords. Another reference to flight in the title. is introduced


Clue #11 - Pho noodles, a traditional Vietnamese dish. Just an easy clue. is introduced


Clue #12 - Muay Thai fighter, a traditional Thai sport. Another easy clue! is introduced


Clue #13 - The spaceship from Firefly. Firefly is also a budget Malaysian airlines similar to jet star. Had to put in a Malaysian reference in there without it being too obvious since everyone was starting to put things together is the last country to be introduced.


Clue #14 - Astro boy. He normally has rockets for legs so had to find a less obvious picture. Just another japan / flight reference to help people piece it together.

In the end many people came close and solved some clues but gave up on the trail and overall Stally came closest to putting it all together.

Presenting....

+ Show +

The Tokyo Game Show 2012!














Some key details

Sort of like a mini-wcg for the SEA region, the Asia e-Sports Cup will unite the best gamers in SEA at the Tokyo Game Show 2012, sponsored by Alienware.

• Includes Starcraft / CS
• 7 winners of their qualifiers will receive an all expense paid trips to japan (air ticket* + accommodation)
• 7 different qualifiers including all the countries mentioned above, held online, run by SC2SEA with the help of the various head admins of the respective countries. People like Zendex/Navi ( / ), Jump (), frogmite (), etc come to mind, though I would need to confirm it with them.
• Finals has a prize pool of $5k USD
• Australia and New Zealand were not part of this tournament as they wanted it to be just SEA but i fought for them to be included.
• As a result there were not enough slots and some countries had to have joint qualifiers i.e Singapore/Indonesia, Thailand/Malaysia made sense cause of their proximity and New Zealand/Philippines were the last 2 nations.
• Also had to keep in mind the organizers wished to have live physical events in India / Vietnam / Thailand / Singapore to tie up with other gaming events and hence they needed their own qualifiers / nearby nations.
• The qualifiers are open to anyone who lives or is a citizen of the respective countries. If I had it my way transient citizens like Strafe / TargA would be allowed to play in this. I have to double check with what the organizer wants though before I confirm it.
• Seeded Taiwan and Australia as the top 2 nations so they have 1 qualifier each to themselves.

*Air ticket is up to $1,000. As mentioned above, Australia/NZ was originally not in the tournament organiser's plan and they had budgeted it accordingly up to $1,000 for the other nations.

Lastly, thanks to the Flash boys who found out about it but kept the news confidential.

Registration details will be out soon over the next few days as a proper news post, along with the qualifier dates, which of course I will double check to ensure nothing clashes, as well of the availability of the top players from those nations on those dates.

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	x5_dot:	awesome! japan is such a cool country :)
	ROCCAT_Savior:	This would happen the year AFTER I leave Japan..

[iM MaFia]

howcome korea and china's not part of asia lol

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nirvAnA:

hmm good question, never asked them! no HK too poor roz

[dippa]

Hate how Australia isn't considered a part of SEA :| when will you accept us T_T

(good job nirv getting us involved, )

[Strafe]

That's awesome Nirvana. Keep us updated if we can participate in this. I'd love a shot to go to Tokyo. My favorite city of all times

[PiG]

holy crap I wouldn't even want to win the $5K I'd just go for the japanese cosplay girls!

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	x5_dot:	i'm keeping an eye on you, mister pig!
	NOM:	Make sure you don't get the crossdressers.
	inFeZa:	LETS GO TOGETHER. **** YES
	Stallion:	LOL watch out dot :P
	nirvAnA:	say hi to light for me!
	FaMe:	head to osaka and go to a Meido kafe (Maid Cafe)!

[Stallion]

wow i got closest wasn't too far off just missed the in japan bit :P this is awesome ^_^ nz cup #3 sounds like get ready jaz/another/kowi shit about to get real

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ROOTPetraeus:

oh no you didn't

[ROOTPetraeus]

This looks epic! Can't wait for another chance to travel after a disappointing WCS xD Will be interesting with Jabito/Enderr added into the mix ^^

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ROCCAT_Savior:

I'll take you on a magical tour of japan luv

[mOOnGLaDe]

holy shit i want to play in this! i love japan su su sugoii!!!!!

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ToR.Arnor:

mooooooongladeu!

[FaMe]

Good luck everyone! Japan is a fun country, i'm looking at going back this year.