[nirvAnA]

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Gigabye Slam - Saturday, Jul 7, 2012

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Rego time: 9:30 am
Start time: 11:00 am
Stream: http://www.own3d.tv/TeamImmunity
Location: Monash Clayton Campus. Building 8 "rotunda" rooms r2, r3 and r4 (Map)
CGBC is hosting the Gigabyte Starcraft 2 finals. Rego is in r2.

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+ [Invited Player List] +

1. Timothy "iM.Mafia" He (#1)
2. Ethan "xGking.iaguz" Zugai (#1)
3. Bradley "GoSutgun" Seymour (#1)
4. Alex "SQL.Ninja" Smith (#2)
5. Kristoffer "Mf.Targa" Marthinsen (#2)
6. Daniel "Nv.deth" Haynes (#2)
7. Cameron "cREdgE" Murrin (#3)
8. Jared "Tt.PiG" Krensel (#3)
9. Andrew "Nv.mOOnGLaDe" Pender (#3)
10. Samuel "cRFourby" Tham (Points)
11. David "Nv.Rossi" Rossi (Points)
12. Mark 'iM.yang' Richardson (Points)
13. Lucas "Eve.Techtron" Tan (Points)
14. Yoon "Nv.YoonYJ" YoJun (Points)
15. Uni Qualifier #1
16. Uni Qualifier #2

Main Thread: Here

+ [All the Older & Prize information] +

Latest Update: Qualifiers pushed back 1 week and Tony is working with ACL to resolve scheduling conflict.

+ [More Info] +

Hey everyone,

Sorry for the delay on this update.

Due to the release of Diablo 3 and the time-out on both sides of the fence the decision has been made to push back all of the online qualifiers by one week. This will hopefully provide time for both players and administrators to execute the qualifiers at the standard we all expect.

Apologies to anyone who had set aside the time and cancelled any hot-dates.

With regards to the LAN finals, we have opened dialogue with ACL and are working to see if we can resolve the conflict.

Cheers,

Tony.

In early July, the "Gigabyte Electronic Sports Winter Slam" will begin - a series of tournaments spanning multiple games held over an entire week. Starcraft 2 will be one of the major titles at the event with a total prize pool of over $4,000++ AUD in cash and products. The Gigabyte Slam will be run in partnership with Team Immunity and SC2SEA. SC2SEA will facilitate in the running of the online qualifiers for the event.

The top 3 players of each of the three qualifiers as well as the 5 players with the overall highest points will receive an automatic invitation to the LAN finals @ Melbourne on the 8th of July for the 16 man finals which will run over a single day. The online qualifiers will determine the top 14 players, with two slots for the finals allocated to wild cards from a university tournament. This event will also feature some of Team Immunity's newly recruited shoutcasting team.

Online Qualifiers:
#1 Gigabyte GA-X79-UD3 Motherboard
#2 SteelSeries Diablo 3 Headset
#3 SteelSeries Diablo 3 Mousepad

+ [Prize Images] +

Final Lan: (Tentative)
#1 $2,500 Cash
#2 $500
#3 Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H Motherboard

Total Prize Pool: $4,000 in cash and products

This tournament is open to everyone who is a SEA citizen or resident. This is the sponsors request as the finals will be held live in Melbourne and they wish all qualified players to attend the live event. If you are not sure if you are eligible due to your nationality/residency send me a PM.

$20 per player

Each player can play in an unlimited amount of qualifiers. The entrance fees will go towards boosting the total prize pool. Registration will be announced at a later date along with the payment information.

Qualifier 1: 10am AEST Saturday, 2nd June
Qualifier 2: 10am AEST Saturday, 9th June
Qualifier 3: 10am AEST Saturday, 16th June

LAN Finals: Sunday, 8th July @ Melbourne

The top 3 winners of each qualifier will win an automatic invite to the LAN finals @ Melbourne. The remaining 5 slots will be awarded to the players with the highest points. It is therefore recommended to play in as many qualifiers as possible to increase your chance of qualifying.

This is still subject to change. 1st-3rd placing receives auto qualification and is removed from points pool. They will not be eligible to play in any more qualifiers.

4th - 15
5-8th - 8
9-16th - 4

Seeds #10-14 will be given out in order of points.





Admins: TBD

All qualifiers will be best of 3 double elimination, seeding will be done based on recent ACL Pro Sydney standings, followed by ladder rank. Each qualifier will be held over a weekend. The loser bracket will either be BO1 (Unlikely) or BO3 (Most likely) depending on the number of players signed up, as we have to keep things manageable so it ends in one day. The Map pool will be announced shortly.





Q: How do I register?
A: Registration is not open yet. This is the announcement thread to give players notice. When the time comes for registration a news post will be made.

Q: Why is there an entrance fee?
A: This was the main organizer's requirement and current trend for LAN tournaments with a large prize pool. ACL charges a similar sign up fee.

Q: I am from New Zealand / Singapore / Malaysia / Other SEA country - can I play in this?
A: Yes

Q: I am a South Korean living in New Zealand / Singapore / Malaysia - can I play in this?
A: Yes

Q: I am from South Korean living in South Korea or an American living in United States, can I play in this?
A: No



External Links
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[NvRossi]

great prize pool! first qualifier is on at the same time as myself and glades showmatch though lucky theres 3

[Champi]

4k is a nice prize. this will be an exciting one ^^

[ToRSpartaz]

Looking like a really sick tournament awesome development for SEA.

[iMSystem]

This is going to be sick!

[iM MaFia]

I'll be there!

[Zepph]

Hell to the yes ^^
It's times like this I wish I was good at playing so I could compete ^^ Sick prize pool.

[Mayo]

Looks good guys!

I don't agree with the prize distribution for 1st-3rd. I think 1st is extremely stacked.

IMO it should be: $1,500, $1000, $500 (motherboard for 4th). But the competition as a whole looks sick

Quick Comments

	syfChadMann:	agreed
	Asrathiel:	Ja, was thinking that
	ToRSpartaz:	Voice of reason
	ToRSmotPokingFish:	my thoughts exactly :)
	x5.Revenant:

[syfMiley]

I'll be there man, close to home and everything.

[iM MaFia]

Yeah well the last gigabyte tourney was 1st $2,500 2nd $1,500 3rd $750 4th $250. It still says tentative so it's not confirmed yet and there will most likely be more money added to the prize pool from registration fee

Quick Comments

	Mayo:
	nirvAnA:

[ToR.Arnor]

Isnt the 7th/8th of July the tentative date for ACL Melbourne? this makes things interesting ^_^ Melbourne new heart of esports

[iMSystem]

Originally Posted by Arnor@CityHunter

Isnt the 7th/8th of July the tentative date for ACL Melbourne? this makes things interesting ^_^ Melbourne new heart of esports

People will have to decide now

Either that or as Mayo said, ACL reschedules dates

Quick Comments

Mayo:

I sure hope it changes

[iM MaFia]

Oh just realised this. Damn lol would be kinda weird to not reschedule

[Peleus]

Sounds awesome, grats to iM for contributing to the community with this.

Quick Comments

	Mayo:
	nirvAnA:

[mOOnGLaDe]

this is awesome

[inFeZa]

Wow huge top end prize! And it's in melbourne! WOW

If you're looking for an observer for stream i'm happy to help n_n

edit: that's if its not the same date as ACL because i'll be observing that

Quick Comments

	Mayo:	eSports!
	Baldie:	Just go stand in a corner and watch = gosu observing

[EveGaming]

Sounds awesome!

[Dox]

So deth is allowed to play in this one, right?

Quick Comments

	iMSystem:	This is run and maintained by iM so, yes
	inFeZa:	B A N N E D - F R O M - E V E R Y T H I N G ! :o
	nirvAnA:	of course he can play, he was never banned from 3rd party tournaments
	UHF:	referring to "..run in partnership with ... SC2SEA."

[iM MaFia]

Lol dox, I don't see why not haha

[Asrathiel]

Originally Posted by Arnor@CityHunter

Isnt the 7th/8th of July the tentative date for ACL Melbourne? this makes things interesting ^_^ Melbourne new heart of esports

I thought that there were two possible weekends ACL was considering. Does this make their decision for them? ^_^

[TASlowHands]

I wonder what unis will be going for wildcard spots and who would be in those tournies

Also is it $20 per qualifier?

[Another]

will flights for qualified palyers be covered by the tournament? or will players have to pay there own way?

[ACL VaNzR]

Uh ohs. This timing isn't good.

Quick Comments

	syfChadMann:	People demand a different date of gigabyte LAN
	ToR.Arnor:	agreed :(
	inFeZa:	oh noes!
	iMSystem:	Gigabyte can't change, venue is locked

[nirvAnA]

Unfortunately the Gigabyte LAN can't change their dates as they have already confirmed the venue and are holding a whole series of games over those dates, not just Starcraft. I really hope that ACL is the following week so players don't have to choose between the two. That way many players flying in can stay a week and play in both competitions! Will be an awesome week of sc2 ^^

[Stallion]

Originally Posted by nirvAnA

Unfortunately the Gigabyte LAN can't change their dates as they have already confirmed the venue and are holding a whole series of games over those dates, not just Starcraft. Would be awesome if ACL is the following week, that way many players flying in can play can stay a week and play in both competitions! Will be a crazy week of sc2 ^^

I like the sounds of this and I do need to randomly visit melbourne im pretty sure :P

[iM MaFia]

Gg time to figure out who's going to which ( hi glade )

[ToR.Arnor]

Originally Posted by nirvAnA

Unfortunately the Gigabyte LAN can't change their dates as they have already confirmed the venue and are holding a whole series of games over those dates, not just Starcraft. I really hope that ACL is the following week so players don't have to choose between the two. That way many players flying in can stay a week and play in both competitions! Will be an awesome week of sc2 ^^

ESGN is the following weekend while it doesnt have SCII it has the console titles COD8 and FIFA (and PC titles LoL and CoD4 for those interested) so itd be hard for them to hold it weekend after T_T

GG indeed

[ACL inmaniac]

Just......wow.



ACL deliberately made the 7th-8th the tentative dates for ACL Melbourne so we don't conflict with ESGN, and now this. Ouch.

[inFeZa]

isn't ACL melb paired with that big blizzard event too? or is that something different?

[ToR.Arnor]

Originally Posted by SQL.inFeZa

isn't ACL melb paired with that big blizzard event too? or is that something different?

ACL Melbourne (Nationals) is a qualifier for WCS (4 spots up for grabs) Nationals, the WCS Nationals are in August/September i think?

[syfChadMann]

Originally Posted by SQL.inFeZa

isn't ACL melb paired with that big blizzard event too? or is that something different?

It is...

I can see one of the two being so robbed of talent.. ACL holds the honour/prestige imo.. but will be interesting to see what events the players choose to attend... if not both - as those that don't make it out of their groups at ACL can bus over to this gigabyte lan and own up a weakened field there. Still if iM and gigabyte were aware of ACL dates - dog act to book in the same town on the same day.. ACL can always go week before or two weeks later.. as ESGN will hurt their numbers if they change to that weekend...

-_-

Quick Comments

Pandan:

Tony & Nirvana go ARF! ARF!

[jbhewitt]

For what it's worth ACL can't go week before as that's LanSmash in QLD.

Which is holding the QLD Blizzard invitational leg.

Also has most of the Stream team tied up there :P

[cRSenSei]

Q: I am an American living in Sidney Australia, can I play in this?

Quick Comments

	ToR.Arnor:	I see what you did there, vintage SeiSei ^_^
	syfChadMann:	lololololololol
	nirvAnA:	LOL
	Dox:
	xGKingdelete:

[syfChadMann]

so - two options ACL.. blow this prize pool out of the water and don't worry about it... or go two weeks later.

gl hf

[Mayo]

So I guess people would much rather go to ACL then this, as there are 4 qualifying spots.

[ACL inmaniac]

Originally Posted by cR.ChadMann

so - two options ACL.. blow this prize pool out of the water and don't worry about it... or go two weeks later.

gl hf

Wish it was that easy mate.

[ToR.Arnor]

Hope it isnt two weeks later I have something planned then T_T Damn July so busy for esports

[Dox]

Originally Posted by xGKingMafia

Lol dox, I don't see why not haha

"The Gigabyte Slam will be run in partnership with Team Immunity and SC2SEA. SC2SEA will facilitate in the running of the online qualifiers for the event."

Quick Comments

	iMSystem:	Detective Dox
	UHF:	Pretty much thought what you were thinking when i read the OP
	nirvAnA:	don't worry, he can play in this. every SEA resident/citizen can as stated in the OP

[UHF]

I think this is going to hurt both events (and potentially one more than the other). Not only are you splitting the talent up, but you are also splitting attendance (which is terrible for LANs as you want as many people as possible). I also assume people like to catch up with one another and socialise just as much as competing.

Tough love!

[Maynarde]

Originally Posted by UHF

I think this is going to hurt both events (and potentially one more than the other). Not only are you splitting the talent up, but you are also splitting attendance (which is terrible for LANs as you want as many people as possible). I also assume people like to catch up with one another and socialise just as much as competing.

Tough love!

I'm not convinced this is on purpose, let's just wait and see what ACL and iM come up with together and go with that. Neither of these groups would want to clash because of obvious reasons.

Quick Comments

nirvAnA:

This!

[UHF]

Oh, I wasn't suggesting it was - just that it will be tough it they do clash. *nudge nudge*

[Asrathiel]

Wow, hope a solution can be reached, it'd be sad to see either event compromised.

[ACL inmaniac]

Originally Posted by Maynarde

I'm not convinced this is on purpose, let's just wait and see what ACL and iM come up with together and go with that. Neither of these groups would want to clash because of obvious reasons.

It's going to be tough. Both organisers have their venues locked in. :S

[iM MaFia]

Have both events combine and with larger prize pool XD maybe I'm just dreaming lol

Quick Comments

	Dox:	if only
	Maynarde:	In a perfect world <3 but yeah I think there's sponsor clashes and what not...
	nirvAnA:	If only x2!

[SungInSPR]

i will play for headset

[PiG]

You Tube

You Tube

[Mr_Zain]

Can someone please win me that headset?! CMON!

[Dox]

Originally Posted by nirvAnA

Q: How do I register?
A: Registration is not open yet. This is the announcement thread to give players notice. When the time comes for registration a news post will be made.

The first qualifier is 4 days away, any updates on how participants can register?

Quick Comments

PiG:

Think we all are keen to hear this!

[Another]

EDIT: im a complete retard, CARRY ON EVERYONE

Quick Comments

Dox:

hahaha

[Sent1nel]

Hey everyone,

Sorry for the delay on this update.

Due to the release of Diablo 3 and the time-out on both sides of the fence the decision has been made to push back all of the online qualifiers by one week. This will hopefully provide time for both players and administrators to execute the qualifiers at the standard we all expect.

Apologies to anyone who had set aside the time and cancelled any hot-dates.

With regards to the LAN finals, we have opened dialogue with ACL and are working to see if we can resolve the conflict.

Cheers,

Tony.

[Mr_Zain]

We getting pumped for this lads? It's time!!

[Dox]

Can't seem to find the finals venue location, can someone please tell me where it is?

[ToR.Arnor]

Originally Posted by Dox

Can't seem to find the finals venue location, can someone please tell me where it is?

I believe it is at Monash University during the Computer Games Boot Camp

details: https://cgbc.infotech.monash.edu/

[Dox]

Yeah I mean like, which part of the campus, what building, etc. Does anyone have a map or directions or something?

[ToR.Arnor]

Originally Posted by Dox

Yeah I mean like, which part of the campus, what building, etc. Does anyone have a map or directions or something?

the details are there ^_^

Sauce: https://cgbc.infotech.monash.edu/201...-schedule.html

Sat, June 30, 1pm – 7pm
Where: Level 1 Building H - Monash University Caulfield Campus (map)
Description: CGBC Tournament Challenge Starcraft 2 and Diablo 3 The two winners of each of these games will progress to the "professional" competition being run at CGBC the following week. CGBC attendees will win prizes for the first stage of the event, and also the "professional" stage should they progress to the top 3.
more details» copy to my calendar

So I Googled "Map of Monash Caulfield Campus" first link- http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/maps/2...ieldcolour.pdf

Big Building Marked "H" is where you go

Directions? I guess that depends where you're coming from

But try- https://maps.google.com.au/ and search "Monash University Caulfield Campus" to "Moonee Valley Racecourse" for directions from GESC to ACL

[xpaperclip]

That's their university qualifier the week before. I assume Dox is interested in the pro finals the following week at Clayton.

Gigabyte StarCraft 2 finals
When: Saturday, Jul 7, 2012
Where: Building 60 (map)
Description: CGBC is hosting the Gigabyte Starcraft 2 finals

[Dox]

Originally Posted by xpaperclip

That's their university qualifier the week before. I assume Dox is interested in the pro finals the following week at Clayton.

Gigabyte StarCraft 2 finals
When: Saturday, Jul 7, 2012
Where: Building 60 (map)
Description: CGBC is hosting the Gigabyte Starcraft 2 finals

Thank you! That's perfect.

[inFeZa]

Clayton is quite far from ACL venue. Heads up for those attending both.

[iMSystem]

Originally Posted by SQL.inFeZa

Clayton is quite far from ACL venue. Heads up for those attending both.

Apparently it is a 30min drive?

We are trying to organize a transport for the guys at GESC who need to get to ACL on the Saturday.

[inFeZa]

Originally Posted by iMSystem

Apparently it is a 30min drive?

We are trying to organize a transport for the guys at GESC who need to get to ACL on the Saturday.

Depends on the traffic.
Because you're going through the city, but you'll take the Monash Freeway most of the time it will be okay.
Maybe 40-50mins during the day.

Quick Comments

iMSystem:

By transport, I mean chopper :P

[ETL.ViTaL]

love all tourneys in mel gl peoples

[ayuruji]

Just an amazing opportunity for the community!

[Dox]

What time does this start? When do players need to arrive?

[iMSystem]

We want players at the event and ready to sign up at 9:00am.

Gives us an hour to set everything up with players, tell them how the day will run, explain the rules where are the toilets etc.

Stream is scheduled to go live at 11:00am, games can start earlier if we are too quick

Quick Comments

Dox:

tyvm!

[inFeZa]

#1st place is going to be so happy. #2nd place. not as much haha. ~$2k cash difference in prize! T_T

Quick Comments

x5_dot:

whoa i never noticed this til now :S that's craycray

[Mayo]

Originally Posted by SQL.inFeZa

#1st place is going to be so happy. #2nd place. not as much haha. ~$2k cash difference in prize! T_T

Originally Posted by Mayo

Looks good guys!

I don't agree with the prize distribution for 1st-3rd. I think 1st is extremely stacked.

IMO it should be: $1,500, $1000, $500 (motherboard for 4th). But the competition as a whole looks sick

yeyeye 10char

[TAEdgE]

Yeh wish prize distribution was good but it's going to be fun nevertheless!

[UHF]

It does say tentative, so it might be revised? (fingers crossed for the players). As nice as hardware is for prizes ( sponsors), going off what you hear most hardware prizes sit around and collect dust.

Quick Comments

x5_dot:

or ebayed

[iMSystem]

Think of it this way.

For the sake of $2000 more you'll be playing your heart out, which means the finals are going to be super hype!

$500 you can kinda be like oh well, it's not that much of a loss if I don't take 1st. But now, for 2k more, you best be bringing your A+++++++++ would buy again game.

For clarification; the emotion in the games (as well as the amount of oomph players are going to put into the finals) will be 100X more real and more intense because A LOT more is on the line.

Quick Comments

	Maynarde:	I would play my lower intestines out for that extra 500 dollars! IM POOR
	UHF:	I don't know gamer that would consider $500 as 'oh well' money :(
	inFeZa:	maybe pig should work harder to not get 3rd haha
	Dox:	i disagree! most of these people have no income and $500 is meaningful

[Eddie]

Who are the 2 Monash University Qualifiers?

[Zepph]

Rego is at 9:30 am
Start time is 11:00 am

Building 8 "rotunda" rooms r2, r3 and r4
http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/maps/3-Claytoncolour.pdf

Rego is in r2.

Quick Comments

nirvAnA:

Ty Op has being updated and a newspost has being made

[EveTechtron]

It takes me too long to get to clayton, i dont think i can make it !

[UHF]

Just a few things I've noticed - do you have bracket for the event? There are a lot of people looking for it! I also noticed you haven't been updating your name plate scores, and in some cases not turning them on.

At first I thought it was just me, but a lot of other people said the stream was choppy (although Erasmus said his was fine).

[iMSystem]

Own3d are have issues with their servers at the moment, we are trying to work on a workaround for the moment.

GESC Brackets: http://challonge.com/gescmelb

Sorry for the rough start, once we figure out what is with Own3d we will have the stream live again

Until then keep yourself entertained with ACL

[Sent1nel]

Hey guys, make sure you stay connected to www.team-immunity.com/gesc we will update we we go.

Should be ironed out now for the remainder of the event.

Cheers, GL HF!