[Baldie]

Plantronics ACL Sydney Finals: 19th-20th of October at the UNSW Roundhouse!

It's time! The Plantronics ACL Sydney Finals event will return to one of our favourite venues: the UNSW Roundhouse! The Australian Cyber League's third and final event of the 2013 Pro Circuit is the accumulation of all the hard work and dedication that Australian and New Zealand eSports competitors display and where it all pays off the most. Plantronics Gaming are continuing on the huge level of support starting from 2012 & seen already in 2013 at our Brisbane & Melbourne events, by decking out the Finals event with their amazing Plantronics eSports headsets and giant prize pools.

Want to be crowned the 2013 ACL Pro Circuit Champions for your respective title? This is the final stop on the road to success that players have been striving towards all year long, where placements mean more than ever. This event will host the most spectator focused atmosphere that viewers have ever witnessed at an ACL event, so make sure if you are an avid eSports fan or a player who hasn't qualified for the event you come down and witness the most elite eSports action this country has ever seen. Whether it be competing against the best Australia has to offer, catching up with your friends or spectating the best professionals go head to head don't miss out on experiencing all the action the most prestigious and competitive national gaming league in Australia, Plantronics ACL, provides. Prepare yourself for more of the great plays and moments you saw at Plantronics ACL Brisbane and Melbourne and a whole lot more as we welcome you to be a part of the 2013 Plantronics ACL Pro Circuit, truly taking competitive gaming to the next level!

Venue:
UNSW Roundhouse
University of New South Wales
Cnr High Street & Anzac Parade
Kensington, Sydney
NSW 2052


The NSW Roundhouse Website
About the NSW Roundhouse
NSW Roundhouse Location and Transport
NSW Roundhouse FAQ
UNSW Information Google Campus Map
UNSW Campus Map (ATM, Bustop, Parking Locations)
Roundhouse Location Map (Roundhouse and Parking Locations)

Dates:
October 19th - 20th
8:30am - 9:00pm
8:30am - 6:00pm

Schedule click here

Prizepool: ($2,500)
1st Place - $1,075.00
2nd Place - $550.00
3rd Place - $325.00
4th Place - $200.00
5th Place - $125.00
6th Place - $100.00
7th Place - $75.00
8th Place - $50.00

Titles:
League of Legends - 5v5 - PC
Starcraft 2 - 1v1 - PC
CoD: Black Ops 2 - 4v4 - Xbox 360

Brief Structure:
Starcraft 2
16 players invite only. 8 players will be invited from Yearly points (Season 1, Season 2 and Season 3). 8 players will be invited from Season 3 points (Online Round 5 & Online Round 6). An Open Bracket has been confirmed with a limited 32 positions. Tickets can be purchased here.

ACL Sydney Pro Bracket:
For full details on both the pro bracket and open bracket positions please click here

+ [Confirmation] +

SEED	PLAYER	STATUS
1	Petraeus
2	PiG
3	KingKong
4	Iaguz
5	Rossi
X	Light
6	mOOnGLaDe
7	MegaFonzie
8	Ninja
9	Poker
10	HuT
X	Fenner
11	Schnitzel
12	Pezz
X	Azz
13	StoicWilly
14	Myuu
15	ARze
16	Afhrait

Accommodation Suggestions:
Addison Hotel - 1.8km from Venue

The Parade Lodge - 2km from Venue

Randwick Lodge – 1.6km from Venue

Venue Parking:
Parking is available at UNSW via Gate 2, High Street, and Gate 14, Barker Street. Street parking is also available on surrounding streets. See parking map here.

Food & Drinks:
As we are situated near the busy streets of inner Sydney you can be sure that all major fast food outlets will be found after a bit of looking, we know there is a McDonalds located a 5 minutes walk away. If you are looking for something a bit more fancy however there are plently of pubs and resturants near the venue, we recommend the Doncaster Hotel (pub) on the same street as the Addison Hotel.

ACL Sydney Landing Page:
Click Here

[syfSoundwave]

Super keen for this! Hopefully we can get open bracket rolling.

[ToR.Arnor]

I am willing to help set up on the Friday, I do work that day but should be able to get there around 6:30pm (mentioned this to Nick as I left Melbourne). Im not sure what the plan is for time etc but provided im not stuck in a conference or something ill see you there ^_^

[Malice]

Damn. Not sure if I can make this one even if there is an open bracket. A bunch of my money is going to defqon next month >.<

[ThatGuyDoMo]

So excited! I will see if I am able to fly down early and volunteer with setting up the sc2 open bracket area (if it gets the green light). Just gotta see how things tie up with uni. Woooooooooooooooooo

[mGGSlayer]

im soooooo going i would volunteer but got tafe on fridays V.V

[ROOT`iaguz]

TvZ is fun.

Quick Comments

	Philosopher:	I lol'd
	SLCN.NXZ:	I will make sure next time tvz is imba hard for Terran I have this quote ready :)

[SLCN.Wally]

imbaimbaimbaimbaimbaimbaimbaimbaimbaimbaimbaimbaim baimbaimba

[syfPhoenix]

This just had to be in the middle of all my HSC exams, time to try convince parents! ~_~ WOOP D:

[Fenner]

How close to the event will we know who the invites are?

[ToR.Arnor]

Originally Posted by fray`fenner

How close to the event will we know who the invites are?

id say after online round 6 youll know exactly know they are :P

[SLCN.Wally]

Hopefully I can do well in the online rounds, might actually come to this one

Quick Comments

	syfSoundwave:	Wally at a LAN? Will never happen! BELIEVE IT WHEN I SEE IT!
	asdfSchnitzel:	IMPOSSIBLE, WALLY IS ONE OF THE MOST PRACTICED DODGERS IN SEA
	syfPhoenix:	^Calling it now, wally to dodge.

[SLCN.Wally]

Originally Posted by Wally

Hopefully I can do well in the online rounds, might actually come to this one

What a ******* joker

[TCPDecas]

Good luck to the guys involved, wish I could make it. Perth is so far away from everything, ahhh

[Dominator]

Man i feel so jealous Australia has so many lans malaysia has like none except for Wcg which is coming soon.

[Baldie]

We will have at least one Online Round for this season which will be the final opportunity for players to earn points to make the invite seeds. I wouldn't bank on an open bracket your best bet is to play your hardest during Online Round 5 and potentially 6 and see if you can earn enough points. If there comes an open bracket consider it a bonus.

Quick Comments

zenabi:

Is there a like page with people's ACL points?

[JoFritzMD]

Do I need to buy a ticket if I just want to stand?

[FaDePressureTest]

Baldie do you know how your going with volunteers?
I have a few things to work out (friday work, saturday cricket), however if things are desperate I could try to work things around.

[Baldie]

Originally Posted by mGGPressure

Baldie do you know how your going with volunteers?
I have a few things to work out (friday work, saturday cricket), however if things are desperate I could try to work things around.

I have a lot of leads but not a lot of confirmations. Which is understandable given the distance before the event but equally we need to know how likely any lead is of being reliably available as we have to do some logistical changes should we have an open bracket!

I'll put you down as a lead and we can discuss over time.

[Baldie]

Sydney Starcraft 2 Open Brackets have been announced. Full details: http://forums.aclpro.com.au/t/plantr...-brackets/5763

Quick Comments

ThatGuyDoMo:

yesssssssss

[Valheru]

Oh i hope there is an open bracket for this !! this is two weeks after my birthday !! i would love to compete in SC2 1v1 !! =D Please have an open bracket !

Quick Comments

syfRize:

Check post above.

[nGenLight]

Shall there be Light?

Quick Comments

	ROOTPetraeus:	no
	SLCN.ARze:	no!!
	SLCN.NXZ:	Let there be Light!

[Baldie]

OP has been updated with the top 16 invited players for pro bracket. Please respond within this thread ASAP if your name is shown above either accepting or declining the invite.

Should somebody decline, the next in line will be invited privately until one accepts.

[TtSYF.tRoy]

Originally Posted by Baldie

OP has been updated with the top 16 invited players for pro bracket. Please respond within this thread ASAP if your name is shown above either accepting or declining the invite.

Should somebody decline, the next in line will be invited privately until one accepts.

Yea i can attend, so glad i qualified.
huehuehue

Quick Comments

mGGSlayer:

troypls

[AvPoker]

I accept the invite.

[AvMyuu]

confirm me plz thanks

[ROOT`iaguz]

Get rekd zergs.

I'm in.

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TtSYF.tRoy:

yay

[NairX.Totodile]

Originally Posted by fray`iaguz

Get rekd zergs.

I'm in.

your beard wins everything iaguz

[NvRossi]

accepting pro invite

[HuT]

im there asdf

[SLCNPezz]

Confirmed :d

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rezyn8:

SLCN Represent!

[ROOTPetraeus]

confirm asdf ASDF

[Fenner]

When do we need to confirm by?

[deL]

This is on what was going to be my buck's night - which I almost decided just to have a quiet one with just a couple mates - so I am pretty sure I will be attending

[mOOnGLaDe]

I whole heartedly accept this invitation to the professional bracket thank you kind sir

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deL:

Just send your whole heart as confirmation to secure your place

[Caz]

count me in!

[syfSoundwave]

When will list of open bracket players be released? Eager to see the competition.

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mGGSlayer:

^^

[SLCN.NXZ]

Hey I couldn't buy an open bracket ticket because I wasn't sure if I was 100% yet, so I wanted to know how close I am to that top 8 season 3 group of players?

I took a look at the google doc and it shows me being higher than myuu in points from season 3. Does this mean it's just not updated or can I not play at all?

Thanks

[ETL.Santi]

Would be awesome if the open bracket gets released before the tournament

[SLCN.StoicWilly]

confirmed

Quick Comments

rezyn8:

SLCN Represent!

[Baldie]

To all those wondering about the open bracket players, I will release that information next week.

The google doc has now been updated with points and now has two tabs, one for yearly points and one for season 3 points, but is yet to be updated with map win/loss changes.

[Baldie]

I will put a deadline of 11:59PM AEST Friday 4th October for pro players to accept their invite. After this time should they wish to compete they may only enter the open bracket and the next in line for a pro bracket seed will be invited.

[x5_dot]

Confirming for the NOTORIOUS P-i-G (^(oo)^)

[Asrathiel]

We'll attempt to drop in fro a while on the Saturday... haven't been to anything for ages!

[syfPhoenix]

I'm so sad that my stupid exams are on at the same times and have absolutely 0 chance on even watching any of the event. :'(

[asdfSchnitzel]

Confirm

[nGenLight]

What the hell, why not!

Quick Comments

	ROOTPetraeus:	yay :)
	ToR.Arnor:	^ yay
	asdfSchnitzel:	yayray

[Snx`Azz]

Originally Posted by iM Light

What the hell, why not!

i guess im going then

Quick Comments

syfSoundwave:

OMG what is going on?! Hahah will be good to catch up man.

[Artfulsuer]

Message from FrayFenner "I won't be coming to this ACL. I purchased an open bracket ticket but since I won't be coming down feel free to give it away to someone else!"

His internet is crapping itself and asked me to post on his behalf.
TT

[SLCN.ARze]

Confirm.
10char

Quick Comments

rezyn8:

SLCN Represent!

[Baldie]

The top 16 have been confirmed. Groups will be announced next week.

Quick Comments

SLCN.ARze:

will annoucement be streamed?

[x5.RunaMoK]

Looking forward to seeing as many of you there as possible be sure to tag me down if you guys have any questions and ill do my beest to help you out

[Melord]

when is this gonna ever be in Melbourne always in sydney

Quick Comments

	Malice:	LOL
	ToRsupapower:	LEL + 1
	asdfSchnitzel:	TOPLEL
	FLuX:	LOL
	|Erasmus|:	2 months ago...
	BearPack:	gr8b8m8
	ToRDjvillian:	Trolol
	syfRize:	LOLOL

[Baldie]

Does anybody have Afhrait's contact information? Or if Afhrait sees this can he please confirm if he will be attending ACL Sydney by 11:59pm AEST Thursday October 10th. There has been a position made available in the top 16.

[AlopexToT]

Originally Posted by Baldie

Does anybody have Afhrait's contact information? Or if Afhrait sees this can he please confirm if he will be attending ACL Sydney by 11:59pm AEST Thursday October 10th. There has been a position made available in the top 16.

I'll contact him for ya

[SLCN.Kez]

nvm im missing chromosomes. It was azz

[Baldie]

Originally Posted by SLCN.ARze

will annoucement be streamed?

That's the plan!

Quick Comments

	syfSoundwave:	Groups only or groups + open bracket?
	SLCN.ARze:	Annoucement pl0xxxxxxxx!

[ericyujin99]

Hi im afhraitToT, I'm happy to hear that I can attend this and I confirm that I'll be there. hf

[Baldie]

OP has been updated with the pro groups. Due to a variety of reasons a live announcement show was not feasible. Open Bracket players will be announced in no particular seeding order at close of signups.

[AlopexToT]

Originally Posted by Baldie

OP has been updated with the pro groups. Due to a variety of reasons a live announcement show was not feasible. Open Bracket players will be announced in no particular seeding order at close of signups.

When is the close of signups for open bracket?

[SLCNPezz]

well... I spend the last few weeks praying for no terrans in my group and look at what I got.

Time to practice some cheese

[x5.RunaMoK]

need to fix the acom links, still trying to sus out a place to stay atm, if anyone has any suggestions lemme know

[AvMyuu]

yo, just wondering when are the times we must get there for groups? and top3 advance or top 2 advance?

Thanks

[SLCN.ARze]

Originally Posted by xGKingMyuu

yo, just wondering when are the times we must get there for groups? and top3 advance or top 2 advance?

Thanks

this!
10char

[x5_dot]

Baldie, I've paid for both PiG and Megafonzie's pro bracket fees via my paypal. Just letting you know here in case its overlooked on the day and I'm not there.

[Baldie]

Originally Posted by xGKingMyuu

yo, just wondering when are the times we must get there for groups? and top3 advance or top 2 advance?

Pro's must be at the venue and checked in by 11:30am on Saturday 19th October. I would prefer you arrive earlier.

The format will be the same as ACL Melbourne with the top 3 from each pro group advancing to a round of 12 single elimination championship bracket. The open bracket will also be the same with four groups with the top 2 advancing. With a limited open bracket and some structural changes we will be able to run a best of 3 lower bracket.

Originally Posted by AlopexToT

When is the close of signups for open bracket?

We have decided to keep open bracket tickets open leading into Sydney. You can still purchase tickets from our store and any remaining positions will be first in first served on the day of the event.

Originally Posted by dot89

Baldie, I've paid for both PiG and Megafonzie's pro bracket fees via my paypal. Just letting you know here in case its overlooked on the day and I'm not there.

I can confirm this has been received thank you.

Can everybody who has qualified for pro play or purchased an open bracket ticket please go to this link to confirm your name has been recorded and to check the status of your payment balance.

Please ask me any questions between now and the event you may have via response to the thread and I will do my best to answer them as quickly as possible.

[mGGSlayer]

Yes my name and payment has been recorded , cheers

Quick Comments

syfSoundwave:

Same for me, Santi and snexwang

[VoxMSI.Rogue]

How many open bracket spots are left at this stage?

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Baldie:

As of this comment, 15

[Baldie]

If anybody knows or is one of the following players please PM me.

Junhua Zhang
Yu Jin
Valerie Teo

Thanks

[VoxMSI.Rogue]

Yeah ok Ill sign up and pay tonight, which server cause I have two ID's..

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Baldie:

SEA

[syfSoundwave]

It's kinda crazy that after so much demand for open bracket they haven't even sold out yet. I'm gonna guess that's because most people just assumed no open bracket and weren't really aware that there was in fact an open bracket because it wasn't that well publicized.

Quick Comments

	Loach:	This
	syfChadMann:	I think traditionally, most people sign up on the day.

[x5_dot]

Originally Posted by Baldie

Pro's must be at the venue and checked in by 11:30am on Saturday 19th October. I would prefer you arrive earlier.

Can you confirm the check in time for Sunday as well? Also, what time are players expected to play til for both days?

Originally Posted by Baldie

The format will be the same as ACL Melbourne with the top 3 from each pro group advancing to a round of 12 single elimination championship bracket. The open bracket will also be the same with four groups with the top 2 advancing. With a limited open bracket and some structural changes we will be able to run a best of 3 lower bracket.

I sincerely hope this structure has been figured out. Hearing that games changed to a bo1 midway through the bracket at acl melb was just o.O

[Baldie]

Originally Posted by dot89

Can you confirm the check in time for Sunday as well? Also, what time are players expected to play til for both days?

I sincerely hope this structure has been figured out. Hearing that games changed to a bo1 midway through the bracket at acl melb was just o.O

The simple answer is Sunday's time depends on the progression of pool brackets but most likely the same as ACL Melbourne, around 9am.

The longer answer is if we progress well we have every chance to finish pool play on Saturday and then not be required until 11am on Sunday. Ultimately it depends on progression and will be communicated on Saturday. Players will be expected to play until we reach an appropriate place in the schedule of the tournament vs a specific time.

I appreciate changing a format is not ideal but it was at a point where if we didn't take drastic actions we risked not finishing the event or running extremely late on Sunday. With a more controlled open bracket and alterations to how open bracket play will be conducted this should not be an issue.

Quick Comments

x5_dot:

ty

[ToRsupapower]

Is it possible to keep us updated on open bracket spots,regularly like just a post when there is 10, 5, etc because i'd rather not pay online but I also don't want to show up the day and get told all tickets where sold out online.

Quick Comments

Baldie:

I will keep the website up to date but it is best you take initiative to keep checking

[nGenLight]

Hey ACL admins and friends,

Unfortunately I couldn't get Saturday night off work. Please withdraw my name from the group stages as I won't be able to make it. I am extremely sorry for such short notice and the extra work this creates for you. I hope you guys will have a successful event and I will be there on Sunday as a Spectator to cheer on my friends and Immunity in LoL.

Sincere apologies,
Ray

Quick Comments

	ROOTPetraeus:	:(
	mGGDrGooSe:	:( How much you make? I'll chip in 50 for you to take a sicky

[Baldie]

Schedule has been added to the OP (http://www.aclpro.com.au/2013/events...ydney-schedule)

[Baldie]

With the unfortunate removal of Light from the top 16 we have had to make some adjustments to the pro brackets. The OP has been updated with the revised groups or alternatively you can check them here. This impacts Pool A, B and C. D remains the same.

+ [Revised Groups] +

The reasoning for the changes are as follows:

8 seeds were given to yearly point earners and 8 were given to season 3 point earners. If a yearly points earner declines an invite, the next yearly point earner will be invited. The same for season 3 points.

As a result of Light being a yearly points invite, the now vacant position is to go to the next available yearly points earner: Ninja.

+ [Further] +

For those wondering if the next available points earner had a season 3 seed then they would jump up to 8th seed for yearly and a season 3 position would now be vacant for the next available season 3 points earner.

[Baldie]

My Starcraft friends. If any of you are available today to help with setup it would be greatly appreciated. We currently only have runamok here being a champion. Lol and cod guys have come out in force and I'd hate for this to reflect poorly on the community.

Even after work etc. Let me know if you are coming and I'll give you my details. We have until 9pm tonight to have everything ready.

[AlopexToT]

what's the latest time for open bracket players to be there?

[Baldie]

Originally Posted by AlopexToT

what's the latest time for open bracket players to be there?

Schedule is your best bet!
http://www.aclpro.com.au/2013/events...ydney-schedule

All players paid or registering on the day need to have checked-in by 10:15 with the exception of pro players.

[Baldie]

Bracket Link: http://acl_sydney_2013.challonge.com/