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City Hunter's Starcraft II Anniversary Festival

City Hunter's Starcraft II Anniversary Festival runs from the 24th to the 31st of July and features some amazing prizes including a WHOLE PC SET The tournament will run over 2 weeks, The qualifiers being held on the 24th of July and the Finals on the 24th of July All teams will go home with a Prize! This Competition is unique in that it will feature two FINALS, one for 1st Placed Group Division Winners and another for the places second in their Group. a HUGE thanks to MSI who are our EXCLUSIVE sponsors for this event.


There will be 4 qualifiers on 24th of July across 4 of City Hunter's locations (Chinatown,, Burwood, Haymarket and Chatswood)
The Grand Final will be on the 31st of July at Chinatown

Detailed Schedule

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Qualifying Rounds

City Hunter's Starcraft II Anniversary Festival Qualifiers

Where: City Hunter Haymarket
When: 24th of July
Time: 10am- 4pm
Entry Positions- 24 players
Format: 6 Groups of 4 Round robin-
Top Player to from each group to Gold Finals,
Runner up from each group to Silver Finals
Entry: $10 per person

Where: City Hunter Burwood
When: 24th of July
Time: 10am- 4pm
Entry Positions- 32 players
Format: 8 Groups of 4 Round robin-
Top Player to from each group to Gold Finals,
Runner up from each group to Silver Finals
Entry: $10 per person

Where: City Hunter Chatswood
When: 24th of July
Time: 10am- 4pm
Entry Positions- 32 players
Format: 8 Groups of 4 Round robin-
Top Player to from each group to Gold Finals,
Runner up from each group to Silver Finals
Entry: $10 per person

Where: City Hunter Chinatown
When: 24th of July
Time: 10am- 4pm
Entry Positions- 40 players
Format: 10 Groups of 4 Round robin-
Top Player to from each group to Gold Finals,
Runner up from each group to Silver Finals
Entry: $10 per person

Finals


City Hunter's Starcraft II Anniversary Festival FINALS

1st Division FINALS
Details:
Event Date: 31/7/2011
Event Time: 10:00am to Late
FINAL Event Location: D Section City Hunter Chinatown
Format: 8 Group of 4 Round Robin to 8 (BO1) then 8 players Double Elimination (Loser group BO1, Winner group BO3)



2nd Division FINALS
Details:
Event Date: 31/7/2011
Event Time: 10:00am to Late
FINAL Event Location: D Section City Hunter Chinatown
Format: 8 Group of 4 Round Robin to 8 (BO1) then 8 players Double Elimination (Loser group BO1, Winner group BO3)

Competition Rules

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General Rules

Server
· All games must be played on the SEA/AUS Battle.net server.
· All warm up games on the tournament computers must be played on SEA/AUS Battle.net server.

Equipment
· Each player is allowed to bringing your own equipment (keyboard & mouse). Equipment provided on site is a computer and a monitor.
· No macro functions on keyboards/mice are allowed to be used in any tournament
games.

Game Preparations
· When scheduled, an administrator will tell the player which computer to use.
· Every player will only get 10 minutes to warm up by the computer. Once this time has
passed the player must be ready to start playing the tournament match. If a player
arrives late his warm up time will be shortened until the start time of the tournament
match.

Timekeeping
· Every player has to be at the tournament area at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start of the warm up period.
· The starting time of any tournament match is not flexible, if a player only arrives to the
tournament area five minutes before the tournament match is supposed to start, the
player will not get more than five minutes to warm up.
· Should a player be late (less than 10 minutes) for the start of a tournament match, the
player will forfeit the first game of the match.
· Should the player be more than 10 minutes late for the start of a tournament match,
the player will forfeit the match.
· The players are allowed a 5 minute break between the games in a tournament match.
· Administrators reserve the right to change these timings if circumstances require it.

Disconnects and computer failure
· If a game is interrupted by a computer failure and the game is heavily favoured to the
extent that the game would definitely have been won by one player an administrator
may rule the game in favour of said player. Should the game be too close to call, it will
be replayed.
· If a game disconnects for another reason and the game is heavily favoured to the extent
that the game would definitely have been won by one player an administrator may rule
the game in favour of said player. Should the game be too close to call, it will be
replayed.

Complaints
· If a player wants to make a complaint about a game result, the player has to tell the
administrator assigned to the match, before the next match starts.
· If a player wants to object a game result ruled by an administrator, this has to take place
before the next game.

Replays
· After every game, both players must save the replay of the game.
· All replays need to be sent in to tournament administrator after the match is finished.
· Official tournament replay packages will be made, until they are published, no replays
from the tournament are allowed to be shared with the public.

Maps
· The tournament map pool includes the following maps:

1.scrap station
2.Xel'Naga caverens
3.Delta Quardrant
4.Metalopolis
5.Typhon Peaks
6.Shattered Temple
7.Shakuras Plateau





Every tournament game will be played on maps from the tournament map pool only. The player starting the map picking process will be decided through an administrators coin flip each game loser choose the next map


Punishments
· Should a player purposely attempt to sabotage the games, another player or an
administrator in any way, the player will be disqualified.
· Bad behaviour towards other players, administrators or the audience may result in a
disqualification.
In game rules

Chatting
· No excessive chatting is allowed in the game. If the need to chat occurs the players must
be straight to the point and polite. Ideally the only chat in each game will be at start up
and when a player surrenders the game.
· No chat is ever permitted from a player to an outside party during a tournament match,
or from an outside party to the player, unless the outside party is an administrator.
· Typing "GG" in the game means that the player surrenders, and the
opponent wins. After it is typed the player must leave the game immediately.

Game settings
· Each game must be played in Faster mode.
· Every player must set their online status to Busy.
· Every player must turn off notifications.
· Every player must use full screen.

Bugs and Misuse
· No abuse of bugs is allowed in any tournament match.
· No player is allowed to look at the opposite player at any time during a tournament
match.

Pausing
· If a player must pause the game due to technical difficulties the player must if possible
tell the opponent about this before pausing. After pausing the player must let an
administrator know.
· If a game is paused without a reasonable explanation such as a technical difficulty the
game might result in a forfeit.

Racepicking
· Each player signs up to the tournament with one set race. If a player wants to change
the race before a match, an administrator must be notified, and the new race must be
played throughout the whole match. The administrator must be told at least 30 minutes
before scheduled match start, or as soon as the previous match ends.
· The administrator will then tell the opponent.
· As soon as a player joins or creates a game he is to choose his playing race.

Draws and stalemates
· If a player deliberately plays for a stalemate, administrators hold the right to decide the
outcome of the game.
· If there is a natural stalemate the game will be replayed.

Prizes

Prizes:




1st Division FINAL

• 1st. Whole PC set (A fractal Design case, with an MSI 560 Graphic Card, MSI P67AC45 Mother Board, Intel i7, 4G RAM and DRW Drive also include a Razer Abyssus and Razer Arctosa and a BenQ 24inch led monitor) + $200 City Hunter Shop Credit
  2nd. MSI U160 Black net book + $100 City Hunter Shop Credit
  3rd. MSI 560 Graphic card + $50 City Hunter Shop Credit
  4th-8th MSI Helicopter EACH

2nd Division FINAL

• 1st. MSI U135(DX) Black net book + $200 City Hunter Shop Credit
  2nd. MSI 560 Graphic card + $100 City Hunter Shop Credit
  3rd. MSI helicopter + $50 City Hunter Shop Credit

Registration: REGO IS NOW FULL


Admission Prices:
$10 per person

Questions? feedback? etc leave comment below ill try and reply asap ^_^

[deL]

Will probably sign up for Haymarket but if I am in a position to top the group I think I'd prefer to throw matches to get in division 2...

[nirvAnA]

HOLY CHECK A WHOLE PC? NOTEBOOKS?

why are AU tournaments always so awesome!!!!!!!

yea the 1st prize of the 2nd division is wayyyyyyyyyyy better than the third prize of the 1st division.
i agree that pple are gonna end up throwing matches

[nGenLight]

Fix the prize system, the prizes for Silver league is way too good. This will encourage throwing matches and give bad players the impression that they can get big prizes whilst putting minimal effort compared to the guys that are in the Gold league.

Gold league should have the best 3 prizes whilst Silver league should have the 4th-6th best prizes, that would make a lot more sense.

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nirvAnA:

[ToR.Arnor]

Originally Posted by nirvAnA

HOLY CHECK A WHOLE PC? NOTEBOOKS?

why are AU tournaments always so awesome!!!!!!!

yea the 1st prize of the 2nd division is wayyyyyyyyyyy better than the third prize of the 1st division.
i agree that people are gonna end up throwing matches

I guess its a risk you take if more than 1 person throws a match then you're pretty much in the same position atleast if you make to top 8 in 1st Division you go home with a helicopter

[nGenLight]

Its the same reason we don't hand out huge prizes for the GPD or BSG. Big prizes should be allocated for the players at the top. The silver league is a good marketing idea, but the prizes for them is kinda silly.

[ToR.Arnor]

Originally Posted by nGenLight

Its the same reason we don't hand out huge prizes for the GPD or BSG. Big prizes should be allocated for the players at the top. The silver league is a good marketing idea, but the prizes for them is kinda silly.

we'll keep that it mind for next time, prizes are finailised now, if people want to throw matches I think its pretty dopey because if you dont feel you can top 2 1st division you're not going to to come 1st in 3rd division, also keep in mind the 2 netbooks arent the same the 1st division one is alot better

[nGenLight]

Originally Posted by Chris@CityHunter

we'll keep that it mind for next time, prizes are finailised now, if people want to throw matches I think its pretty dopey because if you dont feel you can top 2 1st division you're not going to to come 1st in 3rd division, also keep in mind the 2 netbooks arent the same the 1st division one is alot better

This is good to hear. I understand that it is finalised now, thanks for heeding our feedbacks anyway.

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	cRSenSei:
	TAriiChard:

[ToR.Arnor]

Originally Posted by nGenLight

This is good to hear. I understand that it is finalised now, thanks for heeding our feedbacks anyway.

one thing is certain we will have another SC II event

[aztecx]

What's the requirements to play in the second division?

[aztecx]

I also want one of those helicopters.

[ROOT`iaguz]

Is the map pool finalized?

Cuz scrap station and delta quadrant are really bad maps. They aren't played anymore in tournaments, too skewed or just too weird.

Also, are you running ladder versions of the other maps or MLG or GSL versions? No-one likes close positions.

Other then that, ya, I"m down.

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PiG:

wow I didn't have to be the one to say it for once!

[NvRossi]

agree with iaguz, sounds good otherwise!

[dippa]

how much do you guys think a netbook is worth, out of curiosity?

[Frogurt]

**** all that other shit. That helicopter looks sweet.

[fishling]

Looks good. Chinatown one better not be too full lol.

[ToR.Arnor]

Originally Posted by aztecx

What's the requirements to play in the second division?

Its in the OP, but here it is if you cant find it

'This Competition is unique in that it will feature two FINALS, one for 1st Placed Group Winners and another for the places second in their Group.',

if you read the format section for qualifiers youll see each group will consist of 4 people so if you come 1st in your group you go to 1st division finals 2nd you go to 2nd division finals, 3rd and 4th dont go to the finals

Originally Posted by iaguz

Is the map pool finalized?

Cuz scrap station and delta quadrant are really bad maps. They aren't played anymore in tournaments, too skewed or just too weird.

Also, are you running ladder versions of the other maps or MLG or GSL versions? No-one likes close positions.

Other then that, ya, I"m down.

yeah map pool is outdated I believe its from when we held our original comp the maps Im looking at now are as follows

- MLG Metalopolis
- Xel’Naga Caverns
- ESL The Shattered Temple
- Tal’Darim Altar LE
- Shakuras Plateau

- GSL Crevasse
- GSL Terminus SE

the GSL maps im not sure about as some people may not be familiar with it

Originally Posted by dippa

how much do you guys think a netbook is worth, out of curiosity?

the netbooks are worth different amounts hopefully I can post the model numbers when I talk to Dave on Monday

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PiG:

w00t much better maps

[dippa]

i know the netbooks are worth different amounts, that's kind of my point. people are freaking out OHWOWWWWITSANETBOOK for first place div2, but the reality is that netbooks are cheap as **** these days. in dollar terms, its probably only worth double that of the store credit.

allocating prizes that LOOK good (but really aren't worth that much monetarily) is a smart and sensible option if you want to really inspire competition at all levels. if cityhunter follows the suggestions to beef up div1 prizes, you're going to end up with a situation where only the top 8 players really want to go along to lan because the value just isn't there for everyone else.

i know top players want more money, but its in cityhunter's best interest to distribute prizes this way so they get the maximum turnout. better turnout = event is more economically viable. better business case = better LAN scene.

last thing we need is LAN starcraft dying in aus ... again.

edit: some of the cheapest model MSI netbooks can be bought online for less than $250, so keep that in mind when you lose your shit over how 'good' the prizes for div2 are. they're good, but they're certainly not devaluing from div1 at all.

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nGenLight:

I don't appreciate you trying to suggest I am "losing my shit" when I presented very reasonable arguements.

[nGenLight]

Your concern for LAN starcraft in Australia is genuine. But I have to disagree with your statement regarding top players wanting more money. I suggested what I suggested purely because I can forsee the incoming abuse and motivating mediocre players that you don't need to work hard to get big prizes.

Coming 1st in your school Athletics carnival should not equal to getting a Silver medal in the Olympics - The marketing scheme to get lesser-skilled players to be awarded is fine, to award them ALMOST the same as the top players makes me want to compete in the Silver division.

[TAavanar]

Originally Posted by dippa

i know the netbooks are worth different amounts, that's kind of my point. people are freaking out OHWOWWWWITSANETBOOK for first place div2, but the reality is that netbooks are cheap as **** these days. in dollar terms, its probably only worth double that of the store credit.

allocating prizes that LOOK good (but really aren't worth that much monetarily) is a smart and sensible option if you want to really inspire competition at all levels. if cityhunter follows the suggestions to beef up div1 prizes, you're going to end up with a situation where only the top 8 players really want to go along to lan because the value just isn't there for everyone else.

i know top players want more money, but its in cityhunter's best interest to distribute prizes this way so they get the maximum turnout. better turnout = event is more economically viable. better business case = better LAN scene.

last thing we need is LAN starcraft dying in aus ... again.

edit: some of the cheapest model MSI netbooks can be bought online for less than $250, so keep that in mind when you lose your shit over how 'good' the prizes for div2 are. they're good, but they're certainly not devaluing from div1 at all.

you said that if you start making the prizes for div1 too good only the top 8 players will go, thats not true because i know for one im not a top 8 player and if i could i would go just for the fun of it and the fact that it is a lan and lans are so unbelievably fun, im just curious have u ever been to a lan?