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GPD League Season 3

Playoffs has begun!

Greetings to all who've taken the time to find this not-so-elusive thread at the not-so-elusive corner of SC2SEA!

Groupings and Results

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What?

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Nope, this is not another Open. This is a brand new tournament related to . Ever wanted to play in a tournament with a Dual Tournament format in group stages, then advance with a close 2-1 win over your opponent to the next stage? Now is the chance for you to experience that as a player!

Why?

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Everyone deserves some attention. To keep the community motivated to play more, and in an effort to hopefully increase the overall skill level of , this tournament is here to serve its purpose! I have seen people improving since GPDL Season 1 days, and I hope to achieve the same for this season.

Who?

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I don't say, do I? But yes, here comes the concern of ex-. For this season, like GPD Open, players who have achieved in Season 2 but are struggling to return to the league you were once in, drop me a PM to appeal to join this tournament. I'll assess based on a few criterias, such as #dedication, number of times achieved, and attitude.

For people who primarily ladder only on KR, players are allowed because the dynamics aren't the same as compared to the previous season anymore.

In regards to smurfing, I wouldn't really be checking hard on to see if anyone is smurfing. I'd just go by suspicion then check on you if I think you're a smurf (i.e. no clan, macro better than Flash, micro better than JD, etc.) Do consider the following if you're thinking of smurfing in this low-prize-money tournament:

1. You may have won the whole tournament full of . You have gained your momentary recognition as winner of GPDL Season 3 2014. But, when you have been discovered that you're a smurf, is it going to be that great after all? You can probably do that, but I would prefer the glory of winning the tournament going to someone who really deserves it.

2. If you want to feel good about beating up some , why not just hit the ladder with a fresh account (borrow from someone, hop on to another server) and get to ?

3. You're gonna have to devote yourself every single week till the end of the tournament. Because you're gonna win it all eventually right? Do not waste your time...

To register, simply post your IGN. Battle.net profile page of your most laddered account (AM or KR or SEA, all is fine) and your Skype account (compulsory!) in the comments.

IGN:
Race:
League:
Most laddered Battle.net Profile Link(s):
Skype:

Registration ends 5 October 2014 2200H AEST

When?

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As of the registration end, your account must be in , or you'll be automatically disqualified. Following which, after the registration ends, you are free to train hard and try to promote to . Like mentioned before, the aim of this tournament is to improve the overall skill level of players currently in . If you work hard once the registration ends and get promoted to , shouldn't you then be deserving of winning the tournament because of the blood, sweat, and tears you've put into it?

The schedule is projected as follows:

RoXX: 6 October 2014 0000H AEST - 12 October 2014 2159H AEST
Ro32: 13 October 2014 0000H AEST - 19 October 2014 2159H AEST

- Break for Group Selections and preparation for Ro16 matches -

Ro16: 27 October 2014 0000H AEST - 2 November 2014 2159H AEST
Playoffs: 3 November 0000H AEST - 10 November 2159H AEST

- Ends just in time for ladder season end -

Where?

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Games will be played on any server both players agree on, be it SEA, NA, or KR. Default server will be on SEA. Please don't be a douchebag by disagreeing to playing on another server when you actually can. If the disagreement persists, the set must be played out or a walkover will be given to the player not wanting to play on SEA.

How?

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RoXX - Round Robin Format

Round robin groups are drafted randomly. Players play each other once in a Bo3, with WCS vetoes for the maps. Top 4 from each group advances to the Ro32.

Ro32 - Dual Tourmament Format

Players are drafted into their groups based on what placing they finished in the RoXX. Top 2 from each group advance to the Ro16.

Ro16 - Dual Tourmament Format

Players are drafted into their groups with GSL Ro16 format. Top 2 from each group advance to the playoffs.

Quarter Finals: Bo5 Single Elimination

Winners have 75% chance of getting money!

Semi Finals: Bo7 Single Elimination

Winners guaranteed money, losers play for 3rd place!

3rd Place: Bo7

For some money and pride!

Grand Finals: Bo7

There is only one match.

Map pool:

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Current ladder map pool will be used.

All matches will be using WCS veto system.

Prize pool:

1st: $30
2nd: $15
3rd: $5

Total: $50

Additionally, anyone who gets promoted to during the duration of the tournament will receive a $10 incentive as well!

We have the rights to deny your prize if we have enough reasons to think you are smurfing / hacking.
Only for people who have not hit before.

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As of Season 3 2014, games will not be casted.

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I hope none of you skipped any of those parts, because each section contains important information for the participants to know of (i.e. how to register, when is it). I apologise if the whole post looks very disorganised, or too organised (due to the sheer amount of spoilers).

Please, if you are going to be busy during the weekdays and hope to finish your games on the weekends, please don't do it. From experience, it's not gonna work as it is best that everyone plays their games on weekday nights. Only sign up if you are relatively free and won't be delaying your games every day!

Clan leaders, please help me spread the word to your clans if you see this!

Sign ups so far

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In order by league, followed by registration date:



NaMeK
Swarmstika
Namakaye
Osiris
Apoc
ChadMann
Slayer
Chris
MrLando
Barsala
Organic
iliketrains
Infected
Shy
Eddie
Clare
tSu
coolbeans
Reaper
Metalcore
IronLung
Enak
Kreamy
Fullmetal
Djvillian
Meatex
Freeedom
Midnight
Archer
JDR
water



Blitzy
Ice
JevynSlayer
Rush
Lemminks
Cuddles
couchie
Kite
AGTOrange
UlcelDae
YYANKY



Balimaar
PatriarcH
JohnnyStyles
RadAir


Total: 46

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