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Brackets are UP
http://challonge.com/espcupjul12

The state of the eSports school :

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As many people have inquired, I am sorry that the eSports school is still not ready. The main issue is quality content and I won't want to conduct classes that would not be worthwhile. It is a work in progress so as we get closer to completion, I will be releasing custom maps and drills for players to stress test and provide feedback ^^.

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Welcome to the Electronic Sports Program Cup 2!

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While the competitive tournament will be run by international rule sets, there are a few things that are different with the ESP Cup.

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The first and most important difference is there is no cash prize pool. Instead, the top 3 players will be awarded medals, as well as having their names engraved onto the ESP Cup, a large gold%n trophy (pictures to come). If possible, I will buy a page from Digital Life and run an interview with the top players and their journey to no.1.

The reason is simple. Winning $500 is great, but you won't remember it. Neither will the public. I wanted a more lasting prize for the winners, as well as the POSITIVE MEDIA ATTENTION on eSports in Singapore finally.

The second difference is that with every $10 tournament entry fee comes a lucky draw ticket! The lucky draw pool for May will be $300 of products, with the winner of the tournaments drawing the winning tickets. Additional lucky draw tickets can be purchased at $5.

The reason for this is to be more inclusive; taking away focus from just winning. The common gamer should want to play to have fun, and have victories, even if its small. That's why the mini-games section will continue and the lucky draw adds on to that.

The last and biggest difference is that Mothership Studios will be launching the Electronic Sport Program, Singapore's first eSports school and our ESP Cup tournaments are a great way to meet the teachers, learn more about the program and find out how to attend our free class. It would be seminar room styled, structured classes, once a week with clear concept learning, mechanic polishing and overall strategic thinking training.

The reason is very far-seeing, for I aim to send players overseas, to compete in the IPL, MLG, Dreamhack and maybe even one day, the GSL. To do that, players need to train with like-minded people, learn things faster and better in classes and have opportunities to test their new capabilities through regular tournaments. Thus, the school.

Not everyone will be a MarineKingPrime or Stephano, but that's not the point. The school is for all gamers. There is a joy in being good at what you do, and a bigger joy at watching yourself improve over time. And one day, through a structured school, perhaps we will produce a MKP (?)

Tournament Ruleset

Date: July 7th
Time: 10am to 4pm
Location: Mysterybox LAN Gaming, Golden Wall Centre
Max Players: 32
Registration Fee: $10 (onsite) Comes with a free lucky draw ticket. Additional lucky draw tickets available at $5 each and goes towards more SC2 tournaments!
Tournament format: Group stage, 8 groups of 4. Top player advances into Rof8, Single Elimination. All rounds are best of 3, except for the finals which shall be best of 5.

Tournament Maps - from MLG Spring
Daybreak
Antiga Shipyard
Entombed Valley
Cloud Kingdom
Tal'Darim Altar
Metropolis


First map to be played, both players get to veto one map, loser picks next map
Rof32: Antiga Shipyard
Rof16: Entombed Valley
Rof8: Cloud Kingdom
Upper Bracket Finals: Metropolis
Grand Finals: Tal'Darim Altar

LowerBracket 1: Cloud Kingdom
LowerBracket 2: Metropolis
LowerBracket 3: Tal'Darim Altar
LowerBracket 4: Antiga Shipyard
LowerBracket 5: Entombed Valley
LowerBracket Semis: Cloud Kingdom
LowerBracket Finals: Metropolis

FAQ

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Have a question about the ESL Cup? Post below and I'll compile it here.

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When are the mini-games being played?
After the 3 hours of group stage. While the tournament brackets are going on, there will be 3 hours of mini games before the award ceremony and lucky draw.

Will I be able to use my computer for all 6 hours of the tournament?
Yes. 3 hours for group stage, 3 hours for tournament bracket or for own usage if you did not qualify. However, there will be separate computers used for the mini-games, utilizing sponsors equipment.

When is the deadline for registration? -by Bubblepoosh
Deadline is on 28th June, midnight. Brackets will be out late 29th June

How often are these cups? - by Muthu
Monthly

Registration List

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Seeded: Decided based on past ESL rankings, seeding according to placement.

Registration:
EveRekanise.618
EveYekke.360
FlashBlysk.149
FlashKyzer.507
MiEvan . 237
flashdrake 254
eehanWrath.497
eehanProAnnn.969
eehanriver 249
FaDeVenosauR 819
eehanDgNa.265
FlashNeo.531
eveparachute.918
GGFiery.206
TCPKiaSu.946
inyourface.642
EveSnow.352
FaDeGofire 202
EveDougy.575
EveJaFF.415
GGmera.672

Thanks and Acknowledgements!!

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Thank you to Mysterybox LAN Gaming for once again hosting us. Your support for eSports has never waived

Thank you to Mary-Anne from Robotsgonebad.com for writing a great article about us. Check her out at http://robotsgonebad.com/2012/04/mot...sports-school/

Thanks to all the men and ladies who I have discussed MSS and ESP with in the background, leading to this. You know who you are. Without you, this would not be possible!

And most importantly, thanks to all the fans and support. Without you all, there is no eSports. See you all soon!