[Dox]

We're excited to bring you an update regarding Blizzard's new eSports competition: the StarCraft II World Championship Series. The series consists of prize tournaments in nearly every part of the world that will bring players from all over the globe together to compete like never before.

ACL is proud to confirm that we will be working closely with Blizzard ANZ to bring you most of the qualifier events as well as the live National and Oceanic Final event later in the year where the best Starcraft 2 Players will be decided.

It all starts with the National Qualifiers, where players (maybe even you!) will battle it out for a chance to prove their mettle and qualify for the National Finals. The top players from each country will then compete in their regional Finals. From there, winners will earn the right to fight in the StarCraft II World Championship Series, where they’ll strive to win amazing prizes and the title of World Champion. We’ll have more details to share about this tournament in the very near future.

If you’re keen to be part of the action, join one of the eligible qualifiers for the Nationals listed below, and go head to head against others from your country. We'll be sharing further information on how to sign up as the event dates approach, so check back often for your chance to join.

• ACL Brisbane Regionals (June 30th)
• ACL Sydney Regionals (June 3rd)
• ACL Melbourne Regionals (June 10th)
• ACL Adelaide Regionals (June 17th)
• ACL Melbourne Nationals (July 7th & 8th)
• Perth RedFlag LAN #40 (July 14th & 15th)
• Perth Barcraft Star League #1
• APL Online (April 26th & May 6th)

• Date: August 10th, 11th, & 12th
• Location: Sydney, Australia
• Prize Pool: $10,000 (Australia) + $15,000 (Oceania)
• Number of Participants: 16
• # of Finals Slots: 4

If you have any questions, please leave them in this thread and I'll compile a list below.

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Q: How are the spots distributed?
A: ACL Regionals (2 each), ACL Melbourne Nationals (4), Perth RF LAN (1), Perth Barcraft Star League (1), APL Online (2)

Q: What about New Zealand?
A: NZ have their own series of events and details will be available very soon. (Along with Asia)

Q: What is the Map Pool for the National/Global event?
A: WCS_Daybreak LE, WCS_Ohana LE, WCS_Cloud Kingdom LE, WCS_Metropolis LE, WCS_Antiga Shipyard, Tal’darim Altar LE, WCS_Entombed Valley & WCS_Shakuras Plateau.
All maps have been modified to include neutral supply depots at the bottom of the ramp, gold bases removed, and forced cross-spawns as necessary.

Q: Will ALL of the qualifying events use the aforementioned maps?
A: These maps are recommended, but the final decision comes down to the host of each individual qualifier.

Q: What can you tell us about the finals?
A: It'll be in front of a live audience with a capacity of 330 seated guests.

Q: Will participants receive flights and accommodation to the finals in Sydney?
A: Yes.

Q: Will there be prizes at the qualifiers?
A: In addition to WCS seeds, flights, accommodation and cash, some Wings of Liberty Collectors Editions will also be awarded.

Q: How will sound-proofing be addressed at the finals?
A: Soundproof booths will be provided for broadcasted matches.

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[syfChadMann]

Why are you so awesome!?

[SmirkToT]

Perth Barcraft Star League #1 (TBA)

yay

[Maynarde]

Much love to Dox, Vanzr and Blizzard for putting this bad boy together I have utmost confidence this circuit will kick copious amounts of ass.

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inFeZa:

and by copious he means your mom's size ass

[dippa]

Originally Posted by Dox

# Number of Participants: 16
# of Finals Slots: 4

So 4 people from the final event go overseas? Chad's saying 5 in chatbox.

MECONFUSE

[ToR.Arnor]

Originally Posted by dippa

So 4 people from the final event go overseas? Chad's saying 5 in chatbox.

MECONFUSE

Chad followed it up by saying 1 spot is for NZ


Heres a question though

will all the qualifiers have equal seeds to the finals? (8 events so 2 a piece?) or will states with larger populations and in some cases higher caliber of players be given more seeds in their qualifiers?

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PiG:

give all of melbourne's seeds to us!

[Baldie]

If any state organiser wants information/feedback/suggestions/industry standards from someone working within the Event Management industry hit me up yo!

So keen for what this means is available for the future of sc2 esports worldwide.

[Dox]

Originally Posted by Arnor@CityHunter

Chad followed it up by saying 1 spot is for NZ


Heres a question though

will all the qualifiers have equal seeds to the finals? (8 events so 2 a piece?) or will states with larger populations and in some cases higher caliber of players be given more seeds in their qualifiers?

Adding this Q&A to the OP now.

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ToR.Arnor:

thanks for the speedy reply :)

[frequency]

ACL Adelaide Regionals (TBA)

sup (**** 10 chars)

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AxSGRiM:

[BAD.BiGbiRd]

OMG an ACL in Adelaide!!!!! Awesome news

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zenabi:

[frequency]

Originally Posted by BiGbiRd

OMG an ACL in Adelaide!!!!! Awesome news

Well last Arena tournament had ACL points as well

[SLCN.Kez]

Looks freaking awesome!!

[BAD.BiGbiRd]

Originally Posted by frequency

Well last Arena tournament had ACL points as well

Oh didnt know that, i guess top 3 only got points?? :P

[ROOTPetraeus]

So I take it New Zealand will have separate qualifiers?

[ToRFutureBoy]

Pet, that new tourney is that same thing, NZSL, those qualified will be playing that for a place in this tourney.

[Dox]

I'm out of town till Tuesday night; replies might be a tad scarce. I'll check in on my phone every now and then and do what I can to respond to questions!

[inFeZa]

Hey look yang a perth qualifier!


BTW THIS IS AWESOME! 4 PLAYERS!!! WOW.

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Zealo:

2 perth qualifiers ;)

[asdfSchnitzel]

Question: Will the majority of the qualifications rely on you going to your states specifics LANs?

[FvRphoneheha]

Please dear god, let Melbourne not be in late June/July. T.T Already missing ACL Melbourne, don't wanna miss this too T.T T.T T.T T.T T.T T.T

But WOOOOOT, go Dox/Blizzard!

[Dox]

Originally Posted by QEDSchnitzel

Question: Will the majority of the qualifications rely on you going to your states specifics LANs?

Not sure I understand the question entirely. You can enter any qualifier, and as many qualifiers as you like. You're not restricted by locale. If you want to fly to Perth for a spot, you can.