[Benji]

For the first time, Australia will be sending a representative to IESF in Korea. IESF is an international competition run each year, and is quite similar to WCG. In the past, other SEA countries such as Singapore and Malaysia have attended the event.

Qualifier details

The event will have a qualifier portion, followed by the finals. We want to provide an avenue for players of all skill levels to participate, and thus we have broken up the qualifiers as follows:

4 Grandmaster/Masters Groups
2 Platinum/Diamond Groups
1 BSG Qualifier

Group stage will be Bo3 double elimination and will take place on the 18th/19th/25th of August. 2 GM, 1 DP and 1 BSG group will take place on each day. From each group, the top 2 will advance to the final bracket.

The bracket will begin at 1pm AEST. Players will only be able to participate in a single bracket. Players will be able to choose which bracket they enter, however if the bracket numbers are lopsided, we reserve the right to balance them out (In which case we will move the lower league players around before the higher seeded players). The top 4 players will be seeded in the bracket, the rest will be randomized. Seeds will be based on SEA ladder rank (as it is the only unbiased way to do it).

BSG and PD players: Your division is which league you are on the day of the qualifiers. If you are promoted or demoted after signing up, you are expected to change which qualifier you enter. Failing to do so will end in disqualification. Your league is whichever league you are on your most active server (Most ladder games played).

You must be an Australian Citizen to be eligible to represent our country at IESF and thus play in the qualifiers.

The final bracket will be Bo3 double elimination and take place on Saturday 22nd of September at 1pm AEST.


Maps:
WCS Cloud Kingdom LE
WCS Daybreak LE
WCS Ohana LE
WCS Antiga Shipyard
WCS Entombed Valley
WCS Shakuras Plateau
WCS Tal’Darim Altar LE

Players will veto down to 3 maps for each series, that is the map pool for the Bo3. Each player will then veto an additional map each to choose the starting map for the series.

Prizes:

The winner of the final bracket will receive a Paid flight to the IESF Finals in Korea, as well as Accommodation and food expenses covered.

Further prizes may be announced.

Signups:

Please sign up at the following challonge links. Please only sign up to 1 qualifier. If you sign up to multiple brackets, we will remove you from any additional brackets and you lose your ability to pick a bracket.


Saturday 18th
GM1 - http://challonge.com/tournaments/signup/jsaqa86yd4
GM2 - http://challonge.com/tournaments/signup/zmnrj72t65
DP1 - http://challonge.com/tournaments/signup/uihzjonipd

Sunday 19th
GM4 - http://challonge.com/tournaments/signup/ise4o8cccp
DP2 - http://challonge.com/tournaments/signup/yor6tf4ruh

Saturday 25th
GM3 - http://challonge.com/tournaments/signup/ufvuivkcan

All games are to be played on the SEA server. Players should use the chat channel 'IESF Aus' to find players. If you are not in the channel, you may be subject to being walked over. If the channel fills, the secondary channel 'IESF Aus 2' will be used. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask in this thread.

[FSNiseH]

Sick, I definitely won't get to go to korea, but this will give me a chance to lose horribly to the SEA pro's hopefully :P

[Shieldz]

wow this is great news

[AxSGRiM]

Glade gogo!

[nirvAnA]

Awesome to see that Australia has ieSF this year!!!! I remember EscapisT had a blast last year in korea!

[mOOnGLaDe]

bah ill be in germany/coming home from germany...................... lame as shit

Quick Comments

FSNiseH:

Isn't this a week after IEM?

[Benji]

Originally Posted by mOOnGLaDe

bah ill be in germany/coming home from germany...................... lame as shit

Sorry for the clash of events, however it is hard to find adequate time to run the event in the time frame we are given

[inFeZa]

[Dox]

Originally Posted by xGKingBenji

The final bracket will be Bo3 double elimination and take place on Saturday 25th of September at 1pm AEST.

This is meant to be August right? September 25 is a Tuesday :P

[Benji]

Originally Posted by Dox

This is meant to be August right? September 25 is a Tuesday :P

Yep, Fixed. Thanks ^_^

[FSNiseH]

Originally Posted by mOOnGLaDe

*FSBattleToaster: *
Isn't this a week after IEM?

Nevermind I'm stupid and can't read.

[SmirkToT]

moonglade to take this

[SFTAElessar]

Age Requirement??!?!

[Benji]

Originally Posted by SFTAReVeNGe

Age Requirement??!?!

No requirement to enter, but the winner will need to be old enough to be sent to Korea.

Quick Comments

	SFTAElessar:	kk, thanks! :)
	breadfan:	I like your use of the term "sent".

[PiG]

Damn I was thinking I'd play this from Germany if I was knocked out of IEM by this stage... then I remembered that I'd have 500ms and the timezones are different! Me genius lol!

Quick Comments

	NOM:	5am isn't that bad ;p
	FS.Kezz:	Too many tournaments!

[Dox]

Come at me Toaster

Quick Comments

syfChadMann:

Will also be coming at you, bro.

[Mayo]

GL guys, shame about the timing for glade and pig

[Benji]

PiG and Glade, I'll try and have a chat to you guys this weekend, see if we can figure something out that is fair to not only yourselves, but the rest of the competitors.

[Benji]

Hi guys, just wanted to give you guys a quick update.

We have made a few small changes to the event to accommodate more players and after talking to some of the other guys who are helping me run the event we have made a few small changes.

- GM/M Qualifier 3 has been moved back a week to the 25th of August. This will accommodate players that are busy with other events next weekend
- The Final qualifier has been moved back to the 22nd of September (I got the month right this time :P)
- The BSG qualifiers have been merged into next weeks BSG weekly tournament, where the top 4 will receive seeds to the IESF Aus qualifier Final. More details regarding that event coming later in the week.

If you have any feedback or questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

[iM MaFia]

I'm going to be at the Tokyo game show between 20-23 sep. the finals date for this is can't be changed?

[Benji]

Originally Posted by iM Mafia

I'm going to be at the Tokyo game show between 20-23 sep. the finals date for this is can't be changed?

It's still a month away, I have a meeting tomorrow with the other guys running it, I'll bring it up and hopefully have an answer.

[iM MaFia]

Originally Posted by xGKingBenji

It's still a month away, I have a meeting tomorrow with the other guys running it, I'll bring it up and hopefully have an answer.

Any updates if its possible to reschedule finals?

[Benji]

Originally Posted by iM Mafia

Any updates if its possible to reschedule finals?

Yep, we're looking at moving it a week earlier. I will have 100% locked in dates (including the date the winning player will be in Korea for the final event) tomorrow during the final qualifier (I'll post it and talk about it during the event).

Also want to point out the FINAL qualifier is tomorrow, if you haven't tried to qualify yet, make sure you sign up!

[Zanderax]

I have to ask who is paying for these prizes so we can give them a big community hug!

[FS.Kezz]

Looks awesome, bring it on!

[FSNeiloGD]

No Korea for me Not a citizen, I just live here.

[FsDronesInJail]

looks like i'll be going back to my HOME COUNTRY
YEAHHH BUDDY

[FSNiseH]

Good luck beating the GM's drones :P

[FSBenAD]

So awesome thankyou

I dont know if I will be able to take part due to my move, but Ill make sure many Slugs do!

(Also 5 posts in a row!)

[dippa]

******* good work benji, seriously. keep it up.

(i swear i will find what food you like by the next LAN)

[toasti0]

Any info on when the plat/diamond league is being held.

[Benji]

Originally Posted by toasti0

Any info on when the plat/diamond league is being held.

Qualifiers are tomorrow and Sunday, details are in the OP including where to signup and times and channel

[toasti0]

Ok thx, can you please deregister toast from bracket 1 of the noob league. I created a proper account and register.

Question, once the winner of the noob league is decided do they get any prizes? Or do they just go up to the pro league and compete with the rest for the one trip to korea.

Quick Comments

Benji:

done

[Benji]

Just a heads up to everyone that the brackets for tomorrows games will close about half an hour before the games are scheduled to begin. Make sure you are signed up then or you will miss out on tomorrows brackets.

Brackets for Sunday and the one next week will be open until 30 minutes before those games, so if you miss out tomorrow, there are other opportunities for you!

[Snx.FigJig]

Please remove me (nRvPickle.301) from Sunday's GM4 bracket, will be changing to the GM2 bracket on Saturday. I can't do it myself since I signed up when I wasn't logged in on my challonge account. Thanks!

Edit: Forgot the times so changed back to Sunday, sorry for any inconvenience!

Quick Comments

Benji:

done

[toasti0]

Question about the noob brackets. What does the winner achieve? Do we have to fight in the gm brackets for a spot after that?

[Benji]

Originally Posted by toasti0

Question about the noob brackets. What does the winner achieve? Do we have to fight in the gm brackets for a spot after that?

Yep, a good opportunity to put yourself against the best, and maybe cause an upset

[toasti0]

Sounds scary lol. Are there any mini prizes?

[Benji]

I haven't been informed of any prizes, there could be for the finals, but nothing as of right now.

30 minutes until signups for today closes, don't miss out!

[Benji]

Brackets are closing in a couple of minutes, keep in mind if you missed out on today's qualifiers, there is still tomorrow and next week.

[Benji]

Brackets have been posted for today, games begin in 20 minutes with walkovers at 1:15pm

GM1: http://challonge.com/iesfaus1
GM2: http://challonge.com/iesfaus2
DP1: http://challonge.com/iesfaus5

[Benji]

Congrats to our qualifiers from today:

iMMafia
xGKingPoker
EveTechtron
xGKingSatu
Toast
XtreMe

Tonight is the BSG qualifier, and tomorrow is GM4 and PD2, make sure you guys sign up!

[AsylumofSouls]

Well played by the four qualifiers from tonight's BSG Open #61

HoHKoketsu
BEASTMODE
fAiRyDuSt
FSZomgrofl

Good luck guys. I want each of you to take a game off whichever GM thinks he's lucky to play you first round

Quick Comments

	mGGNemesis:	glgl hfhf :D
	FSDele:	iFS Fighting!

[Benji]

Signups for today's bracket close in ~15 minutes, last chance to sign up now!

[Benji]

Brackets have been generated for today, if you have missed out, there is a final GM/M bracket next Saturday, which is your last chance to qualify!

[Nv.GTR]

Just me, or people can't log on to the SEA server?

[Benji]

Yea some people are having issues, if it continues we can explore options then.

[Benji]

If you are having an issue logging to SEA, try a second account. If you don't have one, PM me and i'll lend you one of the xGTL ones.

[Lokth]

lol, this managed to clash with something from 3 of our best players.

[Benji]

Qualifiers for today are:
iMLight
NvRossi
DronesInJail
NvDox

Last chance to qualify is next Saturday for GM/M players, don't miss out!

[TAminimat]

Dammit >.< I forgot I was playing in this today. Would it be possible to play in the next qualifier next sat?

[Benji]

Originally Posted by TAminimat

Dammit >.< I forgot I was playing in this today. Would it be possible to play in the next qualifier next sat?

It's a bit of a grey area, but based on the fact that this final qualifier is looking significantly harder than the other 3, and it is obvious it poses no advantage to play in that one instead, I'll allow it ONLY for people that were walked over in their brackets. If you failed to qualify, unfortunately you cannot have a second shot at it.

[Dox]

power!

Quick Comments

Demosthenes:

GRATS DOX!

[DUCKVILLELOL]

So if I get promoted I'll have to play in the p/d right? Ugh that might get messy, I'm kinda close to plat I feel and I know I'll get destroyed (more than I already will) if I go up to that rank

[Dox]

Originally Posted by DUCKVILLELOL

So if I get promoted I'll have to play in the p/d right? Ugh that might get messy, I'm kinda close to plat I feel and I know I'll get destroyed (more than I already will) if I go up to that rank

It's over already yo

[TAminimat]

Cheers mate!

[SLCN.StoicWilly]

nice tourney!

[Meatex]

oh wow really wish I payed more attention to the tournament updates before all the DP qualifiers were done :S

[SFTAElessar]

What time is it tomorrow benji?

[syfChadMann]

Originally Posted by SFTAReVeNGe

What time is it tomorrow benji?

Originally Posted by xGKingBenji

The bracket will begin at 1pm AEST

read OP yo..

[SFTAElessar]

Thanks Chadman

[Benji]

Just making a post to remind people that this final qualifier is in 12 hours! Signups will close 30 minutes before the games start (Brackets close at 12:30pm AEST), make sure you are online and ready as walkovers will happen at 1:15pm AEST (unless there is unusual circumstances like last weeks inability for some players to log on).

[NOM]

deth had to work today, and he finishes at 12:30, iv'e been trying to contact him but he hasn't been answering his phone so I don't know when he will be back to play this tournament.

EDIT: OMFG EB staff are so retarted, so deth can't make the tournament because he has to work another hour.
Sorry guys..

Quick Comments

Benji:

Thanks for the heads up

[Benji]

Hey guys, finally able to sit down at my computer and follow up on all the IeSF stuff ^_^

Firstly, I wrote a quick review of the qualifiers, if you want to check it out, visit this link

Anyway, the 16 qualifying players are (In league and qualifying order):
iMMafia
xGKingPoker
EveTechtron
xGKingSatu
iMLight
NvRossi
cRNinja
TtPiG

Toast
XtreMe
DronesInJail
NvDox

HoHKoketsu
BEASTMODE
fAiRyDuSt
FSZomgrofl

The final bracket will take place on the 15th of September. It will start in the afternoon (we will lock in an exact time a little closer to the date as we have some stuff planned for the event we need to nail down first). Being double elimination, it should go for a good amount of time.

The winner will be sent to the World Championships. The player will be required to be in Korea from October 2nd to October 6th for the event.

Brackets will be generated about a week out from the event, and I will guarantee no team kills in the first round. If your team is not displayed correctly or at all in the above list, please post here or contact me in some way (PM, email).

If you have any questions, please let me know.

[NvRossi]

Originally Posted by xGKingBenji

Hey guys, finally able to sit down at my computer and follow up on all the IeSF stuff ^_^

Firstly, I wrote a quick review of the qualifiers, if you want to check it out, visit this link

Anyway, the 16 qualifying players are (In league and qualifying order):
iMMafia
xGKingPoker
EveTechtron
xGKingSatu
iMLight
NvRossi
cRNinja
TtPiG

Toast
XtreMe
DronesInJail
NvDox

HoHKoketsu
BEASTMODE
fAiRyDuSt
FSZomgrofl

The final bracket will take place on the 15th of September. It will start in the afternoon (we will lock in an exact time a little closer to the date as we have some stuff planned for the event we need to nail down first). Being double elimination, it should go for a good amount of time.

The winner will be sent to the World Championships. The player will be required to be in Korea from October 2nd to October 6th for the event.

Brackets will be generated about a week out from the event, and I will guarantee no team kills in the first round. If your team is not displayed correctly or at all in the above list, please post here or contact me in some way (PM, email).

If you have any questions, please let me know.

i have an exam from 9-11 on the 15th please confirm its in the arvo !

[Benji]

Originally Posted by NvRossi

i have an exam from 9-11 on the 15th please confirm its in the arvo !

Yep, you should be fine to make the event, it will start no earlier than the previous qualifiers which began at 1pm.

[Fenner]

Originally Posted by xGKingBenji

I will guarantee no team kills in the first round.

I honestly dislike this even though it seems to be commonly accepted on SEA. Whilst team kills suck for the players involved, it is also unfair for the team you are on to have an influence on the bracket in a solo tournament in my opinion.

This is an extreme example but it will get my point across:

Lets say that iM Mafia beats iM Light 100% of the time but Light beats everyone else in the tournament 100% of the time. With team kills allowed in the first round, this means that Light has the possibility of losing in round 1 but with out team kills allowed it means he will always get past round 1. Thats an example of a player getting an advantage from this system.

The other thing that could happen is that the team being represented could gain an advantage, see this extreme example:

8 man bracket, 4 people on the same team, 4 randoms. With team kills allowed in the first round, there is a possibility the 4 team members could get lumped into the top half of the bracket, only allowing a max of 2 players into the top 4. With team kills not allowed in the first round, its possible for the team the players are representing to get 4 players in the top 4.

These examples are extreme but show that not allowing team kills in the first round influence the way the brackets play out - some people may prefer it this way, it's just my opinion really.

Also not allowing team kills in the first round means that there needs to be human interaction with the bracket generation which is obviously not preferred unless there is some way of randomizing logically whilst forcing no team kills.

[Dox]

Originally Posted by cRfenner

I honestly dislike this even though it seems to be commonly accepted on SEA.

As far as I'm aware, it's only really happened twice before - one of them being WCG Australia 2011 and the other one I can't even remember, maybe the IPL4 Australian Qualifiers or something. Nv have been team killing eachother in pretty much every tournament since the team launched. :P

I agree that it's an accepted part of competitive solo play, but it's a nice gesture every now and then, too!

[syfChadMann]

Originally Posted by xGKingBenji

October 2nd to October 6th

Same as ACL Nationals.. T_T

Originally Posted by xGKingBenji

I will guarantee no team kills in the first round.

Why, this is relevant. Only iM and xG can have team kills. o_O

[Benji]

Originally Posted by cR.ChadMann

Same as ACL Nationals.. T_T




Why, this is irrelevant. Only iM and xG can have team kills. o_O

Nv as well.

The global finals is not a date we can change. Also the date only effects a single player.

[Dox]

Originally Posted by cR.ChadMann

Why, this is relevant. Only iM and xG can have team kills. o_O

mate i'm gonna tear rossi apart

[DUCKVILLELOL]

I'm a little confused by what's detailed here, and what someone mentioned to me during BSG cup on Sunday - As I qualified for the BSG section - will I be playing against BSG people on the 15th, or just anyone from the 16 listed?

[Benji]

Originally Posted by DUCKVILLELOL

I'm a little confused by what's detailed here, and what someone mentioned to me during BSG cup on Sunday - As I qualified for the BSG section - will I be playing against BSG people on the 15th, or just anyone from the 16 listed?

All 16 players will be in the 1 bracket.

[DUCKVILLELOL]

Originally Posted by xGKingBenji

All 16 players will be in the 1 bracket.

Cool I can take down those... what are their names? Mafia? Pig?


Noobs.

[FSBenAD]

DronesInJail and FSZomgrofl are both Fusion Slugs, if clans count for team kills

Good luck to everyone, but especially my two slugs

[Benji]

It will be a random bracket Fenner, I'll just check it before publishing to ensure there are no team kills in round 1, and if there is I'll simply re-random it.

I understand your point Fenner, however I think you're reading too much into it. It's just intended as a nice gesture to the players as hitting a teammate in the first round of any event sucks. If a team had a large amount of players, at the point where the brackets were no longer that random, I wouldn't be doing it this way. But that isn't the case here.

[toasti0]

I qualified for the finals on the 15th of sept but tbh I almost feel bad for taking the spots off top end Australian players. I think it would of been better to have another short tournament were all the non masters players went up against each other before the finals and the final 2 got to represent the lower leagues. That way making 14 spots available for the pro/semi pros and 2 spots for the lucky rest.

Quick Comments

Dox:

i agree!

[dippa]

worth noting that whoever wins the qualifiers for this won't be able to compete at EB Expo for the ESWC finals spot (dates overlap)

[Asrathiel]

Sydney peoples, there's a barcraft event happening for the finals this weekend, just noticed it on fb (PiG shared it):

https://www.facebook.com/events/354982371254776/

ETA: Oh look, a thread http://www.sc2sea.com/showthread.php?t=5830

[Benji]

Thanks

Bracket has been generated, just compiling all the information for the event and there should be a post tonight with all the details.

Also Fenner, I ended up only having to generate the bracket once anyway :P