[Eddie]

Hi all. Sc2sea would like to announce two new tournaments, the Masters Cup, and the Gold, Platinum + Diamond Weekly Open (GPD). These events will be held on Sundays on the SEA server. I think this day will suit the majority of gamers, a lot of people have the day off work, no school, etc, as well as not being a traditional ‘going out night’. Both events shall have casters and live streams for your viewing enjoyment.

Cash prizes will be on offer for all events, sponsored by myself, FaDeEdOne/Eddie. I've been thinking lately that i'd like to do something for the SEA community and share my love of the game with others. I'm not a great player, or caster, so sponsoring a tournament seems the best way to go, so hopefully you all jump on board and join up and play! Payments to the winners will be made via paypal.

I shall use this thread to explain both events, and ask for your feedback. This is not a signup thread!

Gold, Platinum + Diamond Weekly Open:

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The Gold, Platinum + Diamond Weekly Open is an event catered to the mid range bracket of the SEA community. It can be hard to find friendly community events online for players once they qualify from Gold, and the gap between Platinum + mid Diamond to high Diamond + Master is quite substantial, and often a long journey to progress up the ranks. The only choices usually available are to join the larger competitions where Masters and high Diamond level players dominate, often resulting in quick and disappointing exits for such mid ranged/skilled/experienced players. But now there is an event just for you guys with a small cash prize available to the winner!

The GPD’s will be held on the first 3 Sundays in a 4 week period. The event shall start as a 64 player competition, but may grow in future weeks depending upon how quickly we fill up the spots. It will be a single elimination style tournament.

Prizes: A weekly $10 prize shall be given to the winner of the event.
However, there is also another important prize from the GPD’s, as the top 8 from each week shall qualify for a spot in the Sc2sea Masters Cup on the 4th Sunday, giving those who have proven themselves a chance to test their stuff against the best in the region, and play for the larger $70 prize! Wildcard qualifying spots may also be given for impressive play outside of the top 8.

Tournament Eligibility: You must be in the Gold, Plat or Diamond league (1v1 - SEA license). Diamond players must be below 2600pts. It shall increase weekly, and will be updated in the event threads. Sorry to those above, but you are welcome to join the Masters Cup. Diamond players above the points cut off registering for the GPD will be disqualified.

The first GPD Open shall begin this Sunday 20/2/11; games start at 7pm AEST/4pm SGT.

Brackets shall be posted in the sign up thread on game day.

Additional information such as Map pool, chat channels, casters/stream address shall be posted in the event sign up threads

Sc2sea’s Masters Cup

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The Masters Cup is for the best of SEA. Top Diamond to Master players; highly skilled opponents and good games aplenty, but only one can be the monthly Master! Do you have what it takes? Winner walks away with the glory and a $70 prize. It will be a single elimination style tournament.

This shall be a 128 player event. The majority will be high Diamond – Master, however there will be a few qualifiers from other events (GPD Weekly Open), wildcards, and perhaps surprise guests.

Tournament Eligibility: You must be Diamond (3000+pts) or in Master league (1v1 - SEA license). Diamond players must be above 3000pts. Sorry to those below, but you are welcome to join the Gold, Platinum + Diamond Weekly Open, it is another pathway into this event. Players registering for the Masters Cup below Diamond 3000+pt will be disqualified.

The first Masters Cup shall begin Sunday 13/3/11; games start at 6pm AEST/3pm SGT.


Brackets shall be posted in the sign up thread on game day.

Additional information such as Map pool, chat channels, casters/stream address shall be posted in the event sign up threads

Thoughts/questions welcome