[syfChadMann]

nvm - I can read.

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ROOTPetraeus:

*facepalm*

[SLCN.Kez]

So no regional LAN qualifiers? Not the biggest fan of that decision but will have to make do I guess

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syfChadMann:

agree

[Eddie]

Originally Posted by ACL Beware

Our first 2 National events are not invite only, anyone can attend. There are no 'spots' for attendance, only Season and Yearly points and though a participant may not plan/be able to attend our first National event, maybe they will be able to attend the last National event/Finals - then those points will come in handy. Also, for the simple reason of having fun.

By spots, i meant seeding via points + career points.

Our official Online Rounds will seed yourself leading up to National LAN events, where points mean everything. Do you have what it takes to be ranked within the Top 16 leading up to our first National event in April? Here our Top 16 players, the Professional players, will be treated to an exclusive 'Pro Zone' which will be entirely their own.

^ That's pretty cool and worth playing for.

However if someone is zero chance of attending, why play and potentially knock someone out of the online rounds/take away their chance at getting a better seed?

If someone might be able to come at some stage, cool why not have a crack at it. I'm talking about people who definitely can't.

Originally Posted by Reere

So just for clarification, is this open to people living in SEA?

I can't imagine many sea players outside of Aus/Nz would be able to attend. However if extending the rules to make it so, would you allow players located in basically the same area eg Korea/China, to play in online rounds as well?

ACL to the best of my understanding is purely focused on the Australian LAN scene. Each country should have their own circuit.

[FvRsolis]

Tbh, I preferred the groups system last year, where it went into a bracket and you could assign points to players based on their placing in that group, then there would be more for top 1/2 and even more for high placing in the small tournament afterwards. It meant that the players committed to attending the events would always compete, and they would do well.

It was a lot more complex, but it could even be used in SEA/ANZ power rankings. It just seems like this is going backwards. It is simpler and easier to administrate, but it also diminishes the whole premier league feel.

That is my feeling though. I can be wrong/rejected, I don't take it personally.

[Maynarde]

Originally Posted by Kez

So no regional LAN qualifiers? Not the biggest fan of that decision but will have to make do I guess

This decision was no doubt based on attendance to those regionals.

Regionals take a fair bit of resources and time to run versus online rounds, there's paid entry and the turn outs were less than spectacular (I think a Syd regional had 8 people arrive).

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SLCN.Kez:

Yeah I see the reasoning, just dissapointing as more LAN quals always better

[FvRphoneheha]

Right in the Chinese New Year

[Aiya]

I can't make the 10th, February, but I've already registered. Could I un-register? Sorry for the inconvenience.

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Norksman:

Done! Thanks for letting us know.

[Baldie]

I have brought up the points raised by the community in regards to AUS/NZ vs SEA to the ACL body and as a collective we have come to the following conclusion.

Statement from Australian Cyber League

"Upon reviewing the policy on the restriction of Australian Cyber League Starcraft 2 participation to Australia/New Zealand we have come to the conclusion we will not be lifting this policy. Opening up play to the remainder of South East Asia has been deemed too late for such a big change. There is a high chance players from outside Australia/New Zealand would not attend LANs and as a result would take points away from players who would attend. We have also taken into consideration a lack of overwhelming demand communicated from the community. This decision is indefinite and will be reviewed at a later date. We will always take community feedback into consideration."

Signups close in two days ladies and gentleman with cut-off 11:59pm Friday 8th February so make sure you signup before then. There will be no exceptions made for late signups.

I wish to also clarify these are online rounds not qualifiers and as a result the seeding will be formed by adding points gained over both rounds. If you come 4th in OR1 and don't participate in OR2 you are not guaranteed a 4th seed at the event.

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Reere:

ahh :(~

[Zealo]

Day/Time:
Date: Sunday the 10th February.
Time: 10:30am AEDT

this is a map of Australia drawn by ACL

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	Snx.FigJig:	yes, they should accommodate for the 2 or 3 players who live in Perth.
	NOM:	u jelly?
	Zepph:	the first post zealo has made that didnt make me lose brain cells. bravo

[Frustration]

7.30 am it is to get up to play in this mmmmmm

[Law]

Has the map pool been released yet?

[Baldie]

Originally Posted by scSurge

Has the map pool been released yet?

This thread will be updated very shortly with the map pool and all the details you need to know. The earliest information will always be on the ACL website landing page here.

But as you requested it directly the map pool is as follows.

WCS Cloud Kingdom
WCS Daybreak
WCS Ohana
WCS Antiga Shipyard
WCS Entombed Valley
GSL Abyssal City
GSL Whirlwind

[Baldie]

Under 7 hours until signups close make sure you don't forget to put your name down! No exceptions past 11:59PM AEDT tonight.

http://www.aclpro.com.au/forums/topi...ration-thread/

[Norksman]

The brackets have now been released. Seedings were based on career ACL points.

http://challonge.com/ACL13S1O1

We'll be streaming games tomorrow casted by Maynarde and Zepph, with observing powers provided by inFeZa.

Seedings have changed after assigning SundeR the correct career points!

[iM MaFia]

good bracket, yCh PiG ninja and pokerface all on 1 side

[iM SundeR]

Ah, based on ACL career points but I think my account name has stuffed it up..

In my registration post on the ACL forums I noted that I'm actually Discipline as Blizz Support haven't unblocked my iMSundeR account.. and I think I have a bit more ACL career points than the other people who weren't seeded?

No biggie really just thought I'd mention..

[Fenner]

I can't play in this, walk me over. Sorry for the inconvenience.

[UHF]

Do you still have the 2012 points available to peruse?

[Dox]

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...0OTlmVVE#gid=0

[x5_dot]

Doc says that PiG is 2nd, but he is seeded 3rd. Is that doc up to date?

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	ToR.Arnor:	EB Expo hasnt been added?
	UHF:	Pet must have gotten 863-1000 points for 3rd @ ebexpo then?