[nirvAnA]

Schedule and Format

Reporting Time: Saturday, 12pm. Lucky Chinatown(s059432), The LAN fills up the entire 3rd Floor
Directions by MRT: Walk in the MRT tunnel 2 mins and take Exit A to Lucky Chinatown / Smith Street. Walk 1 min towards the mac donalds on the right along the main road.
Reserved HoTS key collection: 1.30pm both days
Public HoTS key collection: 3pm both days (First come first serve)

+ [Map] +

Lunch will be provided for players and spectators from 12pm-2pm on both days
So don't eat before coming! Have lunch here! There will also be all the latest alienware computers to check out in their inbuilt store. Tea refreshments will be from 3:30-4pm on both days.

*Top 8 in each Pro and Am group advance to Day 2*

Day 1 Group Stage



Day 2 will be single elimination Bo3 with a Bo5 finals.

Not familiar with GSL format?

All matches are best of three with map vetoes.

Match 1 1 vs 4 (e.g ProAnn vs Vendetta)
Match 2 2 vs 3 (e.g River vs Rekanise)

Match 3 Winner of Match 1 vs Winner of Match 2 Winner (Match 3 winner is top seed of group)
Match 4 Loser of Match 1 vs Loser of Match 2 (Match 4 loser is eliminated from the competition)

Match 5 Loser of Match 3 vs Winner of Match 4 (Match 5 winner is second seed of group)

Admins

Note the admin for your group and approach them if you have any questions on the day.



Map Pool
ESL Ohana
ESL Antiga Shipyard
ESL Cloud Kingdom
ESL Daybreak
ESL Metropolis

Admins will go through veto system with you on the day as well as the tournament rules which are the basic ones all tournaments follow.

+ [Seed order and how they were done] +

Pro Seedings

1. DM.MCZ ProAnnn
2. EveYekke
3. FlashdraKe
4. EveDougy
5. FaDeVenosauR
6. DM.MCZ Polaris
7. DM.MCZ River
8. Lobo
9. Ninpo
10. EveRekanise
11. EveMaltiso
12. EveJaFF
13. EveVendetta
14. aLtcure FaDeManly
15. Sweet
16. DM.MCZ DgNa

Am Seedings

1. FaDeManly Accel / Faytz
2. CharredFury
3. mGGGlazed
4. Helios
5. Rstnpss
6. DeathlyJO
7. eehanWrath
8. TNLadyBug
9. poorist
10. Nameless
11. mGGTartarsause
12. PSB
13. TNanubis
14. OSStitch
15. OSLord
16. MonDe

Note: There has been a slight change in the group. Cure had to pull out so FaDeManly the #1 am seed takes his place. Taking Manly's place is FlashAccel also known as Faytz

In addition Parachute has been chosen as the reserve.

How seeding was done:

• For pros seeding and invitation based mostly on a mixture of the recent IEM, TGS, iESF and WCS results with the latest IEM results receiving highest priority.
• Based on that the players are assigned to groups in a clockwise manner. Only time this broke the pattern was switching seed 13 with 16 to prevent 3 Eve and 2 DM.MCZ players in a single group.

Live Streams

Stream 1: Zepphnarde (Day 1 Pros)
http://www.twitch.tv/alienware_sc2_singapore

Stream 2: System (Day 1 Amateurs)
http://www.twitch.tv/alienware_sc2_singapore_2

On day 2 both will stream different games from the Ro16.

Any questions? Just ask!

[nirvAnA]

Hi Yekke, how's it going? Recently you attended IEM Singapore where you managed to breeze through the Open Bracket (coming extremely close to beating former Code S player LiquidZenio), but eventually you were eliminated in the Group Stage by some very strong opponents. What did you expect going into IEM, and what are your overall thoughts of the event?

Yekke: Going into the open bracket I knew for sure i was gonna make it into the group stage, but anything beyond that would be all about which group i got placed in. Obviously i got knocked out 0-10 thereafter, but overall i'm not at all disappointed in my results and thought it was a great event!

Regardless, you have been shown some really strong play lately, including getting 2nd at WCS Singapore! Seeing that some of what can be considered your biggest 'rivals' aren't going to be at the Alienware Arena Pro-Am Challenge, are confidant that you can do well? Who do you think will be your biggest threat?

Yekke: Yeah I feel confident, although I haven't been playing Starcraft 2 since IEM. Rev and Kyzer were my toughest opponents and they're not gonna be there. I think my biggest threats will be ProAnnn and draKe. I haven't beaten ProAnnn in a tourney before for some reason, and draKe's supposed to be really good.

So you've had a bit of success lately, and your name has been seen around the place (teamliquid, sc2sea, etc). Can you give us a bit of an idea of what your future holds? Are you staying with Team Eve? Any goals you'd like to share?

Yekke: I'll just be practicing as much as I possibly can since I have a bit of free time at the momoent. I'll definately be staying with Team Eve! My only goal currently is to be the best player in singapore so I'll be working towards that.

We saw you place 4th place in the World Championship Series (Singapore), and narrowly miss out on qualifying for IEM Singapore after making it to Stage 3 of the SEA Qualifiers. Could you give everyone an idea of what you've been up to recently with Starcraft 2?

draKe: I've been away most of November for an overseas exercise in Australia, and just got back on the 23rd. Currently, I'm having a break from my national service duties, so I'm using this time to regain my skill and to improve more. Actually, my most recent event was the wT weekly where I got to the ro8, losing to the top protoss player in SEA, iM.Light

Considering some of the other big name Singapore players have other commitments as well and can't attend this tournament (including your team mates!), do you feel confidant going into the event? Who do you think will be your biggest threat?

draKe: I feel confident for this event as I've been practicing Starcraft for the majority of last and this week, and have already exceeded my previous MMR/rank on the Korean server before I left for overseas exercise. It's also on my birthday too :P so there's that added luck.

My biggest threat would be EveYekke as I feel he's the most accomplished player of that group and is the undisputed best Zerg in SG right now with my other teammates Kyzer and Revenant stuck in basic military training, and Blysk the top SG protoss player not attending this event. Other than that, I also have to be wary of the other SG tosses - they might catch me off guard with unorthodox play.

You've been with Flash for a while now, and had some success here and there in tournaments. Now that you're back in practice, do you have any goals you'd like to hit in the near future? Are you happy to stay with Flash? Play in more events? International events?

draKe: I won't say I'm fully back in practice yet, I still have 3 more months to go before I'm done wiith full-time NS. I'd like to win a local tournament (this one would be a great start) and travel overseas to international events once I complete my NS.

I'm happy with my teammates, sponsors and management and am glad to be a part of this great organisation. Shoutout to our team''s sponsors: Cooler Master - CM Storm, Zepy Games, Gunnar Optiks, MAGES and Colosseum. Also shoutout to my teammates who are unable to attend - I'll do the team proud and win this tournament

How long have you been playing Starcraft 2?

poorist: Well, a long time. I've been playing Starcraft 2 since the release of Wings of Liberty!

Why did you decide to sign up for this tournament and what are your expectations?

poorist: I guess I'd like to experience what it's like to be in a tournament, having watched GSL since Season 1! I don't know how I'll fare but i'm definitely up for some fun!

Have you played in any other tournaments before this?

poorist: No, I guess there aren't many to begin with and as a student currently, i find it hard to find time to practice regularly.

Have you ever considered getting more involved with Starcraft 2? Such as joining a clan, or becoming a pro and joining a team?

poorist: Well not exactly, because of the same reason I gave before; not really enough time. I had a number of clans asking me online but I guess since I wasn't going to be too active there wasn't much of a point to join a clan. However I do have a few buddies who play team games with me online and all so that's still cool!
How long have you been playing Starcraft 2?

Nameless: I've been playing SC2 for almost 2 years now. I play Zerg from the day I started and have been loyal to the swarm ever since.

Why did you decide to sign up for this tournament and what are your expectations?

Nameless: I decided to sign up for the Alienware tournament because it has always been in my interest to play games competitively and also to get in touch with the gaming community. The tournament allows me to gain experience to see how it feels like playing in a tournament game and at the same time, I get to meet people who play SC2 and make friends with them, something the SC2 community in Singapore is lacking I feel.

Have you played in any other tournaments before this?

Nameless: I have taken part in the SC2SEA GPD several times already but I feel that its a totally different experience playing in a LAN tournament where the players are on site and you can talk to them. I have also taken part in the Singapore Amateur League(SAL) organised by HDPhoenix about slightly over a year ago. I think that the Singapore SC2 community needs more LAN tournament around so that players of all skill levels are able to come down either as a participant or spectator to build up the community.

Have you ever considered getting more involved with Starcraft 2? Such as joining a clan, or becoming a pro and joining a team?

Nameless: Yes. However due to National Service, I was unable to focus or pursue playing Starcraft 2 at a higher level. It would be a dream come true if I could go pro and have a team I can discuss and explore new strategies with. I really enjoy the company of other Starcraft 2 players.

[OSL0rd]

Me as a gold against GMs and Masters? Sounds about right

Quick Comments

	nirvAnA:	haha show them leagues ain't no thang :)
	DM.MCZ.Polaris:	It's not about competing but experience :)

[ToRJoko]

EveYekke FTW!

[FlashVeno]

why no entombed in map pool

[STeaLth]

GL HF ya'll, whoever joining the compy

[Mars]

No luck in getting into Amateur

Good luck to all players!

[RicocheT]

GoGo Manly + Venosaur!!!
My beloved protosses

[nirvAnA]

Note: There has been a slight change in the groups. Cure had to pull out from the Pro Groups so FaDeManly the #1 Am seed takes his place. Taking Manly's place is FlashAccel also known as Faytz. OP has been updated accordingly.



HoTS Keys

We have reserved HoTS for the following clans:

• Clan FaDe
• Clan mGG
• Clan OS
• Clan Eve
• Clan TN

As well as for the players who signed up but were not selected. This brings it to a total of 49/50 reserved HoTS keys. Thankfully, Blizzard have given us more keys, so we have about 30+ keys to give to pure public members on a first come first serve basis.

• Players participating will receive their HoTS keys during registration at 12pm.
• HoTS Reserved key collection for spectators is at 1.30pm on both days.
• Public HoTS key collection is at 3pm+ on both days.

Just go to the counter at the respective times to collect them or look for me (nirvAnA)
And remember, do come down for the complimentary lunch, which begins at 12pm!

DgNa: To maintain a more balanced representation among the pro teams. Flash had just two players whereas Eve have 6 invited already. I had to decline Mera (Daryl) a spot a while back and it feels bad because he's my friend too.

Quick Comments

	DM.MCZ.Shondy:	Woah how come it's accel and not para :o
	Bash:	brb moving to singapore

[DM.MCZ.Shondy]

Originally Posted by nirvAnA

DgNa: To maintain a more balanced representation among the pro teams. Flash had just two players whereas Eve have 6 invited already. I had to decline Mera (Daryl) a spot a while back and it feels bad because he's my friend too.

Definitely difficult to organise an event where need to choose who to invite :/ thanks for the hardwork!

[EveParachute]

Thought i was #1 reserve T.T looks like gotta try my luck on the day itself. Nevertheless nice interviews and great hype! So much different from the previous alienware competition

[DM.MCZ.Shondy]

btw just curious how will the top 8 pro vs top 8 amateur be bracket. Group A top 2 vs Group E top 2?

[nirvAnA]

Seeds

Its going to be randomised as I want to eliminate the possibility of anyone throwing games to avoid/fix matches etc. So this format x4.

Pro Seed 1 v Am Seed 2
Pro Seed 2 v Am Seed 1

Players don't have to worry about it - just note that its always better to do better in their groups and they should end up facing a weaker opponent.

+ [If this makes sense] +

Each 4 sets of 4 categories will be randomly drawn up.

Meaning after they are determined e.g the four players who are seed 1 is determined, then its randomed and becomes "randomed Seed 1". Same follows for the other three sets. I've done it up in excel formula a while back so its all easy to follow when the stream does it. The letters will be replaced with player names of course!

LAN Sneak Peek

I went over today and the place is amazing. Its HUGEEEE and everything is sparkling brand new. Here is a sneak peak.

+ [It will all be done up nicely by tomorrow.] +

alienware retail area (won't be fully done up by the weekend)


stage area


half of the LAN area

Any other questions guys feel free to ask!

Quick Comments

	Neoneoz:	the place is awesoem
	Bash:	brb moving to singapore
	EveJeonSa:	Great looking Lan Shop!

[FlashDrakE]

looking good! hyped for this

edit: i have a question too, are we allowed to use our own gear?

[nirvAnA]

Yeap you can use your own gear. For those who don't have their own gear, you can try their alienware peripherals. It felt good! Just note that you MUST bring your mousepads. They don't have any atm.

[Zabaj]

is this a new lan shop or just for this event?

Quick Comments

nirvAnA:

This is a new lan shop!

[DeathlyJO]

Are we allowed to use internet to play music while we play our games? eg: using grooveshark while in game.

Quick Comments

nirvAnA:

Music is allowed, yes. Just let your admin know

[DM.MCZ.Shondy]

can players get to continue use the PC even after they get knocked out?

Quick Comments

nirvAnA:

Yes but they have to leave after Match 5 is over.

[Cyanide]

why is the admin so handsome?

Quick Comments

	ProAnnn:	BE HIAO BAI
	nirvAnA:	dat smile

[fray`Alpha]

ouch 2 mGG players in the same group, hope they both make it, gl to all the players that play

[Mars]

do they sell x51 there? wanted to buy with a cheaper price

Quick Comments

nirvAnA:

Not yet

[MonDe]

Wow... O.O teh only guy in bronze. anyway glhf, teach me masters!

Quick Comments

DeathlyJO:

GLGL later!

[nirvAnA]

Alienware Arena Pro-Am Challenge Singapore starts tomorrow at 12 noon. Remember to come down for the complimentary lunch! A total of 40 HoTS posters will be given to the first 20 SPECTATORS who come each day. (HoTs keys are first come first serve too at 3pm) Pro players will have the HoTS posters reserved for them.

Quick Comments

	ROOTPetraeus:	i want a hots poster!
	ProAnnn:	if u pay for postage, i'll send you one LOL~

[Khein]

the HotS beta keys is it on a first come first served basis?

Edit: It's okay, just saw the updated thread. thanks!

[Antel0pe]

free food and posters?
okay im definitely coming~

[nirvAnA]

For those asking if there is halal / vegetarian food provided - sorry I still can't reach them to confirm. Best to just come down for it and if there is no veg / halal food you can arrange your own plans. There is a lot of food in chinatown!

Reporting Time: Saturday, 12pm. Lucky Chinatown(s059432), The LAN fills up the entire 3rd Floor
Directions by MRT: Walk in the MRT tunnel 2 mins and take Exit A to Lucky Chinatown / Smith Street. Walk 1 min to the mac donalds on the right along the main road.

Public HOTS Poster collection: 12noon (First come first serve x20 pc each day)
Reserved HoTS key collection: 1.30pm both days
Public HoTS key collection: 3pm both days (First come first serve x15pc each day)

[NDG.Stitch]

Wow... so many Eve team kills... don't like the brackets, but whatever!

Quick Comments

ProAnnn:

cant help it when there is so many eve members? 6 eve members 4 groups, there is bound to be teamkill...

[nirvAnA]

Group G Results

Match 1 mGGGlazed > OSStitch 2:0
Match 2 DeathlyJo > Tartarsause 2:1
Match 3 mGGGlazed > DeathlyJo 2:1
Match 4 OSStitch < Tartarsauce 0:2
Match 5 TartaSause vs DeathlyJo TBD

Am Seed 1: mGGGlazed
Am Seed 2: mGGTartarsause

Group H Results

Match 1 Helios vs > TNAnabuis 2:0
Match 2 Rstnpss > PSB 2:0
Match 3 Helios > Rstnpss 2:0
Match 4 TNAnabuis < PSB 1:2
Match 5 Rstnpss > PSB 2:1

Am Seed 1: Helios
Am Seed 2: Rstnpss

[Tehbing]

Group C Results

Match 1 FlashdraKe > FaDeManly 2:0
Match 2 EveMaltiso > DM.MCZ Polaris 2:1
Match 3 FlashdraKe > EveMaltiso 2:1
Match 4 FaDeManly > DM.MCZ Polaris 2:0
Match 5 EveMaltiso < FaDeManly 2:0

Pro Seed 1: FlashdraKe
Pro Seed 2: FaDeManly

Group D Results

Match 1 EveDougy > DM.MCZ DgNa 2:0
Match 2 FaDeVenosaur > EveJaff 2:0
Match 3 EveDougy > FaDeVenosaur 2:0
Match 4 DM.MCZ DgNa > EveJaff 2:0
Match 5 FaDeVenosaur < DM.MCZ DgNa 2:0

Pro Seed 1: EveDougy
Pro Seed 2: DM.MCZ DgNa

[Cyanide]

Group E Results

Match 1 FlashAccel > MonDe 2:0
Match 2 LadyBug > Poorist 2:0
Match 3 FlashAcceL > LadyBug 2:1
Match 4 MonDe < Poorist 0:2
Match 5 LadyBug > Poorist 2:0

Am Seed 1: FlashAccel
Am Seed 2: LadyBug

Group F Results

Match 1 CharredFury > OsLord 2:0
Match 2 eehanWrath > Nameless 2:0
Match 3 CharredFury < eehanWrath 1:2
Match 4 OsLord > Nameless 2-1
Match 5 CharredFury > OsLord 2-0

Am Seed 1: eehanWrath
Am Seed 2: CharredFury

[yongming]

Group A Results

Match 1 EveVendetta > DM.MCZ ProAnnn 2-1
Match 2 Lobo > Ninpo 2-1
Match 3 EveVendetta > Lobo 2-0
Match 4 DM.MCZ ProAnnn > Ninpo 2-1
Match 5 DM.MCZ ProAnnn > Lobo 2-0

Pro Seed 1: EveVendetta
Pro Seed 2: DM.MCZ ProAnnn

Group B Results
Match 1 EveYekke > Sweet 2-0
Match 2 DM.MCZ River > EveRekanise 2-0
Match 3 EveYekke > DM.MCZ River 2-0
Match 4 Sweet > EveRekanise 2-0
Match 5 DM.MCZ River > Sweet 2-0

Pro Seed 1: EveYekke
Pro Seed 2: DM.MCZ River

[Maynarde]

Ro16 live draw results!

[x5.Revenant]

Yekke vs ProAnnn in Ro8 :3

Quick Comments

	nirvAnA:	gj proann getting seed 2 lol
	EveLoire:	lol these 2 will never leave each other
	ProAnnn:	Vendetta TOO GOOD

[RicocheT]

Manly Fighting!

[fray`Alpha]

good work for the two mGG boys, tartar and glazed very impressed

Quick Comments

RicocheT:

All his training with me paying off =P

[nirvAnA]

In Challonge Format



Latest results will be updated here.
*** Players please note, ESL Entombed Valley Replaces ESL Metropolis in the map pool***

http://challonge.com/alienwaresgro16

Day 2 Details:

• 80 HoTS keys have been given out today.
• We *might* be getting some more HoTS keys to give out to the public for tomorrow thanks to Blizzard.
• There are about 10 HoTS posters left for the public to. First come first serve, 12noon at counter.

1200: Lunch served
Players please arrive just before 12, take your time to eat then go set up your stuff at 12:40.
Matches will begin at 1pm sharp

There is a bit of change in the schedule, as we finished too early today.
So from Ro8 onwards EVERY game will be streamed.

1300: Ro16
Stream 1 Match
EveDougy vs CharredFury

Stream 2 Match
DM.MCZ River vs mGGGlazed

1415: Ro8 (First Half)
Stream 1 Match I
Stream 2 Match J

1545: Ro8 (Second Half)
Stream 1 Match K
Stream 2 Match L

1600: Tea (Chicken wings / spring rolls etc)

1700: Ro4
Stream 1 Match M
Stream 2 Match N

1815: Grand Finals

2000: Award Presentation / Prizes

Quick Comments

DM.MCZ.Shondy:

Most unlucky player award: Me!

[FvRphoneheha]

Wow, great admining you guys have done! I feel it's very easy to keep up to date with this tourney, thanks for the work guys

Players fightinggggg!

[mGGNemesis]

I like this bit :P
"There is a bit of change in the schedule, as we finished too early today. "

Hv been an awesome experience with awesome food and everything else

Wishing Glazed and Tartarsause all the best for tomorrow and have loads of fun

[nirvAnA]

VODs from Day 1

Stream 1: Zepphnarde

Watch on TwitchTV

Stream 2: System

Watch on TwitchTV

[mGGTartarsause]

O.O!!!, I'm the only one in diamond league on day 2 :O >,<

Quick Comments

	nirvAnA:	you're the only one that goes well with fish n chips
	STeaLth:	LOL
	mGGNemesis:	lol :P

[ProAnnn]

Originally Posted by mGGTartarsause

O.O!!!, I'm the only one in diamond league on day 2 :O

FlashDrake is diamond on SEA

Drake: Lucifron is PLAT

Quick Comments

FlashDrakE:

so are lucifron and vortix

[Cyanide]

And thus concludes the Alienware Arena Pro-Am Challenge.

Congratulations to 1st Place Winner, FlashDrakE

as well as

Runner-up, FaDeManly

[SLCN.Petrify]

Amazing work Manly so proud!
Grats to Drake as well!

[FaDePressureTest]

Great work Manly!
Ur PvZ is looking as scary as ever

[Manly]

Thanks

[nirvAnA]

Thanks guys!

Moved some of the feedback to the feedback thread.
http://www.sc2sea.com/showthread.php?t=6645