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If you live in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne, there's a good chance you've been keeping your schedule clear for this Sunday, ever since we announced the schedule for our second ACL League for 2012.



Over 100 of Australia's best and most passionate StarCraft 2 players and fans will gather at Elysium, City Hunter & iBisQ on Sunday morning, where they'll be competing for those valuable points in order to qualify for the ACL Sydney Championship Bracket!



But don't worry - if you can't make it to any of these venues in person, Maynarde & Doble will be broadcasting all of the best matches from each event for those of you watching at home! You'll be able to catch all of the action over at Twitch.tv/ACLPro.



As of this moment, our top 16 contenders for the ACL Sydney Championship Bracket are as follows:

Player	Team	Points
mOOnGLaDe	Invidia	600
Rossi	Invidia	440
MaFia	Xeria Gaming	393.6
YoonYJ	Invidia	389.6
Ninja	Sequential	345.6
deth	Invidia	301.6
HuT	Sequential	279.2
tgun	It's GoSu	268
RyooMak	ZeNEX	240
JazBas	Xeria Gaming	240
Kez	nRv	228
Pinder	Invidia	200.8
Bielsko	Xeria Gaming	192.8
Dippa	Carnage	188.8
PiG	Tt eSports	164.8
Avanar	Terror Australis	164

If you don't appear in that list - don't fret. There are still plenty of chances to take a spot in the top 16, with our first place winners in each state taking home a whopping 750 points! But that's not all - you can also score yourself some sweet cash and prizes, and maybe even a Heart of the Swarm pre-order!

So who do YOU think will take the top 3 spots at each regional event? Be sure to post in this thread and let us know!

[syfMiley]

Avanar you amazing Zerg king ;D

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Dox:

YOU SAW NOTHING

[doble]

I am every kind of excite

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Mayo:

[iM MaFia]

Good to see Protoss doing well

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	Dox:	hahahaha
	Fenner:

[NDG.Stitch]

1. Moonglade
2. MaFia
3. RyooMak

But I think third spot can really be anyone!

[Dox]

Originally Posted by StitchSPR

1. Moonglade
2. MaFia
3. RyooMak

But I think third spot can really be anyone!

mOOnGLaDe will be attending the Brisbane regionals, MaFia will be attending the Sydney ones, and RyooMak won't be attending any of them. :P

[Champi]

Avanar's a little monster!!

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Spud:

Moonstar*

[Zepph]

Damn I must have so many points I got put on a separate list.

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Dox:

#1 on the baneling list

[SLCN.Kez]

Melb- Techtron, Westley, Kez, in that order, SOZ FOURBY BRO
*edit* Oh shit forgot bout pinder >.< put him in there somewhere
*edit2* Targas in bris now afaik? Mm forgot bout deth to LOL SHIT DONT HATE ME

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	cRSenSei:	deth too?
	Dox:	no deth or targa? :P

[cRSenSei]

Bris:
1. MG
2. SenSei
3. JimDiddy
4-8. Targa/Neko/LoSt/KJH/Signs

*edit* Chadmann first actually

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	TargA:	lol
	SLCN.Kez:	As long as its NR 20 PvP hes got the experience to take it all the way
	breadfan:	Clearly ChadMann will win. breadfan prob gonna snipe TargA from top8 though

[Dox]

Oh yeah shit! I forgot TargA's a QLD fella now. Damn it, was looking forward to seeing him.

COME BACK TO US TARGA! >_<

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TargA:

: (

[SLCN.Kez]

I think Melb and Brisbane Should have a State of Origin CW, would be epic fun imo, I cant decide if bris or melbs lineup is better >.<
*with targa playing for melb

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TargA:

!

[syfMiley]

Melb
1.westley
2.deth
3.pinder
4.TA Tier 4 team MiLesHands/SlowMiLes

[ToRVenom]

i iwll be going to the brisbane ones. Anyone else goint to brisbane... want to get to know some of hte brisbane players.

[Dox]

Originally Posted by HoHVenom

i iwll be going to the brisbane ones. Anyone else goint to brisbane... want to get to know some of hte brisbane players.

mOOnGLaDe and SenSei will be there! I dunno if TargA is going, and JimDiddy told me he's not interested in going to the ACL Sydney Nationals, so I dunno if he'll bother going to the Regional event. Guess we'll find out on Sunday!

[breadfan]

I think JimDiddy gonna take Bris again, now that he's back tearin it up.

Prob going to be the same top 3 as last time, with TargA as a possibility

[Security]

Ill be heading to the Brisbane qualifiers. Meet up venom? :P

[TargA]

since everyone made predictions im gonna make one too:

1.MG
2.TargA
3.dunno

even tho i havent had net for 3 months ive still played some games with mobile broadband, so shouldnt be in the worst shape..

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nirvAnA:

LOL mobile broadband

[ToRVenom]

yea well iw ill be there i just have to figure out what station i need to get off at to get there

[Security]

Originally Posted by HoHVenom

yea well iw ill be there i just have to figure out what station i need to get off at to get there

Central bro. Then is just a 5-10 min walk from there

OT:

1.Glade
2.Sensei
3.TargA

[Dox]

Originally Posted by ChickDealer

Central bro. Then is just a 5-10 min walk from there

OT:

1.Glade
2.Sensei
3.TargA

I think he meant to say Fortitude Valley! It's practically right across the street from the station. (Next block)

[[TA]LoSt]

1. GlaDe
2/3 SenSei/TargA depending on who plays well on the day IMO

From there it's pretty much anyones game, we can all take games off each other if we're in form.

[ToRVenom]

:O awesome! Thanks heaps dox!

[ToRVenom]

okay thanks chick!... i iwll be there!

[Security]

Originally Posted by HoHVenom

okay thanks chick!... i iwll be there!

Btw, It's Security. Trying to get my post count up so I can qualify for a name change :P

EDIT: Yeah thats it Dox :P those stations are practically next to each other :P

[[TA]LoSt]

Originally Posted by ChickDealer

Btw, It's Security. Trying to get my post count up so I can qualify for a name change :P

EDIT: Yeah thats it Dox :P those stations are practically next to each other :P

If you get off at the valley, it's basically a 30 second walk up the street. ^_^

[breadfan]

Originally Posted by [TA]LoSt

If you get off at the valley, it's basically a 30 second walk up the street. ^_^

Yeah just get off at Brunswick St station, the place is pretty discretely located on Brunswick St, just as you enter the mall, first few doors on your right (with the centro/Brunswick St station behind you).

[TCPLemminks]

SO many awesome people going to brisbane, how am I going to find the time to interview all of you 0_o

[TAminimat]

Originally Posted by TCPLemminks

SO many awesome people going to brisbane, how am I going to find the time to interview all of you 0_o

Start with the most important people i.e myself and Chadmann then go on to some of the more unknown players like moonglade/sensei and if you dont have time dont worry about targa etc.

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	ToRVenom:
	Dox:

[ToRVenom]

brisbane is where all the cool people are hanging

[TASlowHands]

Melb vs Brisbane would be cool, also miles is going to take it all with his really unique hatchery builds.

[syfMiley]

Originally Posted by SlowHands

Melb vs Brisbane would be cool, also miles is going to take it all with his really unique hatchery builds.

Mate, I got builds involving all sorts of important buildings.
Question is which race should I play?

[fray`Alpha]

Just out of curiosity how many ppl going to any of the qualifiers that are under masters? i will be ready to get rolfstomped and have a hell of a time doing it also bringing along some friends to show them SC lan so hopefully it will be good for their first tournament spectataing event

[ToR.Arnor]

Originally Posted by Ali

Just out of curiosity how many ppl going to any of the qualifiers that are under masters? i will be ready to get rolfstomped and have a hell of a time doing it also bringing along some friends to show them SC lan so hopefully it will be good for their first tournament spectataing event

around 40% of the guy who ahve signed up to Sydney are under ^_^

[ToRVenom]

i am going to be competeing and i ma only plat.

[fray`Alpha]

sounds good thats what i really liked about ACL GC, was seeing all the different rank people playing and having fun and getting involved met people playing all the way from bronze to grandmaster.

[TAXanT]

Got work on the sunday morning but going to try pop by the melb event just to spectate should be good.

[mOOnGLaDe]

woot woot looking forward to it! see you guys @ brisbane

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ToRVenom:

:D

[syfChadMann]

Yeah yeah - Brisbane is where all the cool kids are at
..|.. to Sydney and Melbourne ^_^

Anyway, Drinks/foods after ACL?.. Keen?..

[Fenner]

Originally Posted by TAChadMann

Yeah yeah - Brisbane is where all the cool kids are at
..|.. to Sydney and Melbourne ^_^

Anyway, Drinks/foods after ACL?.. Keen?..

I'm at Sydney dude what's wrong with you

[EveSigns]

isnt shuffle going to b at brisbane qualifies? I havent seen him play ince he got back but hes probs in beast shape atm after so long in KR. So targa/sensei/glade/diddy/shuffle all got shots at top 3

[iMSystem]

Can't decide if I will be going or not to Brissy yet :P

[raycey]

I've pencilled in my attendance for uni reasons. IF I go to Sydney, which would be purely to use as a uni project (and spend some time with my beautiful boyfriend), then I'll need some practice with taking a video. Going to be pretty nervous though surrounded by SC2 peeps and no Dox to look after me.

[Maynarde]

Originally Posted by raycey

I've pencilled in my attendance for uni reasons. IF I go to Sydney, which would be purely to use as a uni project (and spend some time with my beautiful boyfriend), then I'll need some practice with taking a video. Going to be pretty nervous though surrounded by SC2 peeps and no Dox to look after me.

You can look after Kalikah! She'll be in the same boat without her beautiful-hot-dark-and-handsome-chocolate-eyed-walking-sex-beloved casting for most of the weekend. Also she is a new resident of Brisvegas having recently moved there.

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raycey:

Anything for you hot chocolate! She'll be in good hands :)

[TCPLemminks]

Originally Posted by raycey

I've pencilled in my attendance for uni reasons. IF I go to Sydney, which would be purely to use as a uni project (and spend some time with my beautiful boyfriend), then I'll need some practice with taking a video. Going to be pretty nervous though surrounded by SC2 peeps and no Dox to look after me.

I need a cameraguy/girl for the recap I might write, interested?

[raycey]

Originally Posted by TCPLemminks

I need a cameraguy/girl for the recap I might write, interested?

I'll give it a shot, though I'm totally inexperienced. Just let me know what you need

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	Maynarde:
	TCPLemminks:

[TCPLemminks]

Originally Posted by raycey

I'll give it a shot, though I'm totally inexperienced. Just let me know what you need

Shots of people playing, the set up, pictures of famous players
Pictures of Moonglade...<--- VERY IMPORTANT, DON'T **** THIS UP FOR ME!

[mOOnGLaDe]

sounds like this will be a good turn out!

[nirvAnA]

with shuffle, targa and a trained up sensei now entering the brisbane scene it looks tough probably for the first time rivaling sydney's lineup somewhat. and with glade / jimidddy looks like the podium will be zerg swarmed again

[TAXanT]

Originally Posted by nirvAnA

looks like the podium will be zerg swarmed again

Classic SEA

[NvPinder]

Originally Posted by nirvAnA

with shuffle, targa and a trained up sensei now entering the brisbane scene it looks tough probably for the first time rivaling sydney's lineup somewhat. and with glade / jimidddy looks like the podium will be zerg swarmed again

FWIW, i remember back in beta we used to think sydney would be so shit in SoO it wasn't even worth running one. Funny how things change XD.

[ToR.Arnor]

Originally Posted by NvPinder

FWIW, i remember back in beta we used to think sydney would be so shit in SoO it wasn't even worth running one. Funny how things change XD.

LOL I remember this Glade, KJH and Pinder the 3 final bosses! good times good times

[iM MaFia]

Originally Posted by nirvAnA

with shuffle, targa and a trained up sensei now entering the brisbane scene it looks tough probably for the first time rivaling sydney's lineup somewhat. and with glade / jimidddy looks like the podium will be zerg swarmed again

I don't think so nirvAnA Sydney has Rossi, yoon, iaguz, PiG, tgun, MaFia, Light, not to mention pokerface, Ninja, HuT, Eldrid, Myuu, and glade is probably half sydney now i assume he'll be at most tourneys

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nirvAnA:

lol @ glade half sydney!!!

[ToR.Arnor]

Originally Posted by xGKingMafia

I don't think so nirvAnA Sydney has Rossi, yoon, iaguz, PiG, tgun, MaFia, Light, not to mention pokerface, Ninja, HuT, Eldrid, Myuu, and glade is probably half sydney now i assume he'll be at most tourneys

you forgot Fenner

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	syfChadMann:
	Fenner:	haha im not quite up at the skill level of most of those names yet, but <3

[TAavanar]

Originally Posted by xGKingMafia

I don't think so nirvAnA Sydney has Rossi, yoon, iaguz, PiG, tgun, MaFia, Light, not to mention pokerface, Ninja, HuT, Eldrid, Myuu, and glade is probably half sydney now i assume he'll be at most tourneys

*cough* *cough*

[TargA]

does anyone in brisbane have a sick ass pro camera? need a photo for nasl and they didnt accept my fb photos : (

[syfChadMann]

Originally Posted by TargA

does anyone in brisbane have a sick ass pro camera? need a photo for nasl and they didnt accept my fb photos : (

Pretty sure Ridiculisk had a sick Camera last time.. Not sure if he is coming this time tho...

I'm sure someone will have a camera..

[TAminimat]

I got a good camera cbf really bringing it though haha, I will if no one else does but.

[Dox]

Yeah Sydney is still stacked as helllllllllllllll

[AusBox]

Edit: ****

[ToR.Arnor]

Originally Posted by AusBox

I'll be there Sunday, both playing and as staff

you havent registered yet! :P

Also if you're going to offer yourself as staff you might wanna run it by the event organizer first!

[AusBox]

Originally Posted by Arnor@CityHunter

you havent registered yet! :P

Also if you're going to offer yourself as staff you might wanna run it by the even organizer first!

Edit: I've confused myself. ****.

Edit2: Oops, mistake. Derp award goes to me. I misunderstood the format of the tournament and organisers. Sorry

[ToR.Arnor]

Originally Posted by AusBox

Edit: I've confused myself. ****.

Edit2: Oops, mistake. Derp award goes to me. I misunderstood the format of the tournament and organisers. Sorry

Thats fine

[SmirkToT]

Good to see Protoss doing well

[ACL VaNzR]

I'll be down at the Sydney one for the first time - look forward to meeting more of the local crew!

PS - Arnor I asked Ausbox to come down so we can all help you my son. You won't be alone :P

[ToR.Arnor]

Originally Posted by ACL VaNzR

I'll be down at the Sydney one for the first time - look forward to meeting more of the local crew!

PS - Arnor I asked Ausbox to come down so we can all help you my son. You won't be alone :P

haha its cool appreciate the help

[inFeZa]

Can't wait to obs some great games!

[Mayo]

You aren't playing feza?

Can you bring me some Jr mints?

[Dox]

He's our observer for the streaaaaaam

[fray`Alpha]

Since all the qualifiers are all on the same day, and im guessing even with his super man skills dox wont be able to be at all of them, so who will be running all the different events in each city.. who do we look for once we arrive?

[Dox]

Originally Posted by Ali

Since all the qualifiers are all on the same day, and im guessing even with his super man skills dox wont be able to be at all of them, so who will be running all the different events in each city.. who do we look for once we arrive?

Sydney: Arnor/VaNzR/AusBox
Melbourne: Dox
Brisbane: JB (See below)

You Tube

You Tube

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	Maynarde:	JAAAY BEEE HEWITT
	SLCN.NXZ:	Birkses at 0:54, bottom right of screen what a baller!

[Eddie]

Shall be attending Melbourne

Swiss = awesome value, should be a fun day!

[TargA]

dox is running melb, chris in syd and moonglade in brisbane

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fray`Alpha:

thanks :)

[Churlz]

Does anyone know if there is anywhere I can park at the Brisbane event or should I train it? I know where Elysium is just don't know where I can park :S.

[cRSenSei]

Originally Posted by Churlz

Does anyone know if there is anywhere I can park at the Brisbane event or should I train it? I know where Elysium is just don't know where I can park :S.

On the street is free on weekends. Plenty of spaces

[TAminimat]

Theres a big car park place just a street over, cost me and my mates like $15 when we went for WCG. I'll try get a google map of it.

[TAminimat]

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en...ed=0CDoQ8gEwAQ

Go street view then do a 180.

[fur]

Shall be representing in Melb town. Looking forward to it!

[[TA]LoSt]

Ohh I remember JB!

[ACL VaNzR]

I now have pretty much my entire production team wanting to come to Sydney, so we'll be filming and interviewing as much as possible there.

Can I ask that those providing their own content in Melbourne/Brisbane share some footage for a an episode of Inside ACL ?? Literally like 30seconds to 1 minute.... Will be chopped up and spliced in.

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raycey:

Provide what I can :)

[iM tgun]

Originally Posted by ACL VaNzR

I now have pretty much my entire production team wanting to come to Sydney, so we'll be filming tgun flexing and interviewing as much as possible there.

Can I ask that those providing their own content in Melbourne/Brisbane share some footage for a an episode of Inside ACL ?? Literally like 30seconds to 1 minute.... Will be chopped up and spliced in.

Fixed your post.

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Dox:

boom

[TargA]

Anyone driving up to ACL bris from gold coast and can get me a lift? will pay handsomely in imaginairy money

[[TA]LoSt]

Originally Posted by TargA

Anyone driving up to ACL bris from gold coast and can get me a lift? will pay handsomely in imaginairy money

You can pay for their lunch with your prize money

[ToRVenom]

just catch a train bro...seems like it might be the best option

[TargA]

Originally Posted by HoHVenom

just catch a train bro...seems like it might be the best option

too expensive

[TAminimat]

You got a Go-Card?

[TargA]

Originally Posted by TAminimat

You got a Go-Card?

no 10charchar

[TAminimat]

Get one.. the train will cost like a dollar, if your a student.

[Dox]

I think an adult train ticket from the Gold Coast costs like $14 one way

[TargA]

Originally Posted by Dox

I think an adult train ticket from the Gold Coast costs like $14 one way

i also have to take taxi to train station and then its not worth it

[syfChadMann]

TargA - pm me your number - if I drive up on Sunday I'll give you a call..

[Snx`Azz]

train is around $10 for adult $5 for student, gonna be fun this sunday, gl to everyone.

[FvRphoneheha]

Really really really really really really sad about missing out on this

[NvPinder]

Originally Posted by Heha

Really really really really really really sad about missing out on this

Ah this really sucks. ={. Hopefully soon there'll be an individual melb lan comp

[iM SundeR]

yo is this 11am start? (BNE)

[syfChadMann]

Yep I believe that is the start time SundeR..

[iM SundeR]

Originally Posted by TAChadMann

Yep I believe that is the start time SundeR..

yeah daddy

[FvRphoneheha]

Actually Dox, if I showed up at 1 pm to the Melbourne tourney, reckon I could jump into the loser's bracket or something?

[syfChadMann]

Originally Posted by Heha

Actually Dox, if I showed up at 1 pm to the Melbourne tourney, reckon I could jump into the loser's bracket or something?

There is no losers bracket in Swiss.. :P

[Dox]

Yeah I'm afraid what Chad said is true - unless you're there at 11:00 (11:30 latest) there's no hope... sorry man.

[syfChadMann]

Originally Posted by Dox

Yeah I'm afraid what Chad said is true - unless you're there at 11:00 (11:30 latest) there's no hope... sorry man.

could you enter him into the swiss bracket and 0-2 him every round he doesn't show up to?.. or would that skew the results too much..?

[NOM]

It's been awhile since Iv'e been to iBisq.
The memory of taking photos of deth rubbing his nipples at the Xin tournaments, hehe

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	Dox:	**** yea
	deL:	upload?

[Dox]

that'd be hella skewed.


Brackets are up. Adding them to the OP.

[LiviBee]

im pretty excited to watch all the games! ^O^

[FvRphoneheha]

Ohhh, it's swiss bracket Haha, keep thinking everything's double elimination bracket, kk then. Aside from that, completely understood Dox I'll try to schedule properly for the future ACL events

[Dox]

Wasn't planning on playing but we had an odd number of participants and I didn't want a bye in the bracket.
Played Rank 45 EveWest round 1. Decided to play Random and just dick around.

Game 1: vs : Went Reactor Hellion Expand into Tank Marine. Got crushed by Ling/Infestor.
Game 2: vs : Went Mothership rush. Destroyed him.
Game 3: vs : 14/14, blew all my Banes to breach his Queen blockade and out-micro'd him to win.


\o/

[Dox]

Sydney brackets added to OP.

[FvRphoneheha]

Whao, how'd deth lose to West?

[Dox]

Melbourne Results

1st. Eve.West
2nd. cR.Fourby
3rd. Nv.deth
4th. Nv.Pinder
5th. Eve.Techtron
6th. Pez
7th. Nv.Dox
8th. kez
9th FaDe.EdOne
10th TieRtwO
11th FlyingBanana
12th TA.SlowHands
13th fur
14th TA.MiLes
15th nRv.Peek
16th CautioN

[TAEdgE]

Holy fuckin fourby!

[ToRSpookToR]

wtfourby
10char gosu

[Fenner]

Well played Fourby the lad

[EveRekanise]

westley playing like a boss as usual

[EveYekke]

westley sickest zerg player

[Fenner]

xGKing top 3 at Sydney regionals... Such dominance~~~~~~~

[NvPinder]

Originally Posted by cRfenner

xGKing top 3 at Sydney regionals... Such dominance~~~~~~~

Yeah pretty amazing result from xGKing today, mad props to light mafia and iaguz!

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nGenLight:

cheers brother

[Maynarde]

Thanks to all the players for putting on great games. Huge props to inFeZa and Doble for putting on a good stream, hope everyone enjoyed!

Congrats EveWest, xGKingMafia and inFiTargA for winning your regionals

[nGenLight]

sick work fourby!!!!

I only did all ins cuz I have work at 9, otherwise no way I would lose to shit tim he

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Dox:

ahah

[Dox]

Man I was tracking MaFia's progress through the bracket and he was just a freaking powerhouse, so scary! Very nice work. Zergs win everything again!

I'm glad I can say I'm the only person who took a series off the guy who won Melbourne - that's two victims to my Mothership rush in 24 hours.

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	x5_dot:
	Eddie:
	fray`Alpha:	:D I won my game on metalopolis with a MS Rush.. respect dox ... respect :)

[nGenLight]

mafia sux balls he got lucky, and well done Xod

[nirvAnA]

whoa dox finishes #3rd in PDU then proceeds to beat the Melbourne champion Westley with random no less. Pretty amazing.

how did you guys find the swiss format? it looks interesting maybe we can do that for some of the future SC2EA tournaments what do u think?
and how come Sydney had the traditional DE bracket?

And is Zenaku @brisbane who i think he is?

[NvPinder]

Originally Posted by nirvAnA

how did you guys find the swiss format? it looks interesting maybe we can do that for some of the future SC2EA tournaments what do u think?
and how come Sydney had the traditional DE bracket?

Swiss bracket is decent for qualifiers and everyone gets to play a ton type things like the regional qualifiers. For serious competitions I think everyone would agree it has far too much going against it to make it legitimate.

Sydney was different format as it was actually City Hunters comp and ACL is just using their rankings as their ACL qualifier, similar to how ACL did last time with Adelaide.

[Security]

Originally Posted by NvPinder

Swiss bracket is decent for qualifiers and everyone gets to play a ton type things like the regional qualifiers. For serious competitions I think everyone would agree it has far too much going against it to make it legitimate.

Sydney was different format as it was actually City Hunters comp and ACL is just using their rankings as their ACL qualifier, similar to how ACL did last time with Adelaide.

Problem with Swiss bracket is that it needs too many rounds to actually level out properly. With the 6 rounds we did play, there were still quite a few ties and players that seemed like they were in the wrong positions.

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PiG:

[neon]

Just to clarify,

Zenaku != Zanooku.

Zenaku is a skilled quake-live player who's just started SC2 (not sure of his other gaming exploits) and seems to be doing pretty well. It's just unlucky that he has a similar name to our notorious friend.

Had a chat with him on the day (he was sporting a Zelda shirt!) cool guy, hope he keeps playing and turns up to more events.

[NOM]

For Del :P

imo the Swiss bracket is pretty good, but it's a hella confusing and there are too many tiebreakers.
I think it's good in a way that nobody gets kicked out and still have a better chance than losing the first game then losing in the losers bracket,
It gets everyone playing too, so players don't leave in the middle of the tournament just because they got knocked out.

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Maynarde:

Now I know where the nips are. Nipple cripple incoming.

[Dox]

I'm gonna be seeking feedback on the Swiss format before we run our next Regionals (3 months away), but for the most part, I think the real issue stands with Challonge. It's not logically matching people in some cases, causing more ties rather than resolving them. If we continue with Swiss, we may just have to run it by hand to ensure players are being matched appropriately.

But for now, we've got the Online Round 3 next weekend, and ACL Sydney in less than a month! Woop woop!


EDIT: I've also calculated the points from the BNE/MEL Regionals, just waiting on Chris to send me the definitive results from Sydney so I can do those, and then I'll publish the standings.

[Eddie]

Sunday was a fun day.

Not a great turnout in Melbourne, only 16 players. Bit disappointing considering we had 350 or so at the recent barcraft. Might be due to $25 being on the higher side of entrance fees, or not enough advertising? I know Perth, SA, etc have good state/community social online groups for news, etc. Does Melb?

Pc's were also pretty laggy, which hadn't really been a problem in the past at the venue in my experience. Not sure why this time.

Great time with those who turned up anyway.

Turnouts in Bris + Syd were great! Nice work ACL.

Originally Posted by Dox

I'm gonna be seeking feedback on the Swiss format before we run our next Regionals (3 months away), but for the most part, I think the real issue stands with Challonge. It's not logically matching people in some cases, causing more ties rather than resolving them. If we continue with Swiss, we may just have to run it by hand to ensure players are being matched appropriately.

After 6 rounds in Melbourne, things lined up pretty well i'd think. Some could have moved up or down 1 spot, but more or less where i'd expect people to have ended up.

Swiss great for regional events, especially for casual players. Keeps people at the venue.