[Mayo]

Hey guys,

Time to play come craft of the stars on STRAYA DAY. Respawn LAN in Victoria are holding a $550 Starcraft II Competition ($450 Cash + $100 Prizes).

Prizes:
1st place: $250 Cash
2nd place, $150 Cash
3rd: $50 Cash
Random: 3x Tt eSPORTS Saphira Mice (White-Ra designed!)

When: 12 noon start: 26th January 2013
Where: Respawn LAN: Latrobe University
Cost: $35 to enter the LAN (You can stay for all the LAN, not just the SC2 comp!)

You will need to sign up on their website: www.respawn.com.au and there will be a place reserved near the Tt eSPORTS stall for us to all sit together.

The competition is limited to 32 players and the map pool will be published later by our fearless leader - Eddie.

This LAN is BYOC, I will have one spare PC there that someone can borrow, please let me know ahead of time (It will be a laptop, you will need your own peripherals and the laptop wont run ultra settings with smooth FPS).

More LAN information and guide lines (Where the LAN is etc): http://www.respawn.com.au/?page=guides.lan

+ [ RULE SET AND PRIZES - MADE BY EDDIE] +

Respawn Melbourne Sc2 Lan, 26th January 2013:
Start time 12pm Midday Sat 26th (Please be ready by 11am!)
Format: Swiss bracket - open to all players. Top 8 then proceed into Double Elimination finals for a shot at the awesome prizes + $'s
Swiss Info/Format:
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Swiss Bracket, Round Robin style, so we all play at the same time, same amount of games minimum. Winners play people who also are winning, Losers play people with few wins. The system balances out the games like that.

Due to this, we have to wait until everyone has completed the round before we can move onto the next one. This will give time for the earlier finishers to grab a drink, watch others play, do some leeching, etc. Please dont drag games out if you are sure to lose, eg float/hide buildings when your opponent is 4-5 bases up, etc. It’s a best of 3, so you have another chance, and everyone won't want to wait around forever.

Map pool:

All rounds are best of 3. Loser of first game picks 2nd map, opponent is allowed 1 veto. If a 3rd game is required, the loser of game 2 may select a map from the pool, excluding maps already played, opponent is allowed 1 veto.
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Round 1 1st Map: WCS Anitga Shipyard
Round 2 1st Map: WCS Entombed Valley
Round 3 1st Map: WCS Cloud Kingdom
Round 4 1st Map: WCS Ohana
Round 5 1st Map: WCS Daybreak
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* WCS = Blizzard World Championship Series versions. No gold bases, No close spawns. Otherwise, same as ladder 1v1 versions. To create, go starcraft up to left > to custom game, > create > search wcs + invite opponent. If you cannot find wcs for some reason, gsl version is fine too.
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Map pool you can select from: WCS Cloud Kingdom, WCS Daybreak, WCS Entombed Valley, WCS Ohana, WCS Anitga Shipyard, GSL Metropolis
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Join in game channel: Respawn (Channel button is next to the in game clock for those that dont know). Finding your opponent will be easier in the channel, rather than in person.

Results:
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Tell Eddie (DevianT) results, and feel free to ask if need any help Results can be told in person or in game via private chat. If in game submit in format 2-0, 2-1, with winner clearly stated. If in person, please don't disturb Eddie if he is playing, there is no rush on results, wait until the match is finished.

If you don’t start your games within the required time, you shall be walked over for that round.

Additional rules:

All games must be played on the SEA (Australian) server. Game mode = melee, 1v1, Speed = Faster

Players who are more than 15 minutes late will be disqualified (unless admin has been informed why beforehand, and has been approved), their opponent will be given an automatic win for that round. If it happens a second time, you will be removed from the tournament. Reason for this is all games must conclude before we move onto the next round.

If any disconnects occur within the first five minutes of game-play, the match will be replayed. However if the disconnect occurs after five minutes of game-time, it may be replayed if both players agree. However if there is any concern from either player, then it is up to the discretion of the event admin to decide whether; A) the game is to be replayed, or B) player X/Y is to be awarded the win. A 3rd straight disconnect results in a loss of that game.

Any inappropriate behaviour will result in a disqualification
You are allowed to switch races at any time, but must inform your opponent if doing so

Prizes:
1st place: $250 Cash
2nd place, $150 Cash
3rd: $50 Cash
Random: 3x Tt eSPORTS Saphira Mice (White-Ra designed!)

GAMES WILL START 12 (noon) SHARP. PLEASE SET UP BEFORE 11 AND READY BY 11:30.
THE SEATING AREA HAS ALSO MOVED, I WILL PUBLISH THE ARRANGEMENT IN THIS THREAD ASAP.

[darkphoenix22]

ill be there, but this time i want another epic show down.........mayo vs AxS_Darkphoenix,

winner takes all the esports moniez

[Mayo]

haha, I might have to crank up the old SC2 for a prac game then eh?

[darkphoenix22]

oh its on now kitty.

[MezjE]

Will be there but probably for LoL with some school mates.

... Oh the shame.

[RuineD]

BUT ITS STRAYA DAY


cannot go TT

[BearPack]

seems like whoever decides to give up a day of drinking and being social with friends is about to become a rich man

[Eddie]

OP updated with map pool.

Originally Posted by BearPack

seems like whoever decides to give up a day of drinking and being social with friends is about to become a rich man

Come for the day and swiss stages. See how you go, and go out for drinks after!

[mGGPrometheus]

I'll try to be there with laptop in hand

[syfMiley]

I just dunno man, for queen and glory day man.

[Mayo]

See you there miLes.

[DUCKVILLELOL]

Gooooooooooooo respawn

[darkphoenix22]

i go to get my arse kicked, i stay for the nerd ballers =3

[mGGDrGooSe]

Wrong state... TT

[SLCN.Petrify]

Hey Mayo, I'd like to attend but there's no way for me to get my computer over, is there any chance I could borrow the laptop?

[Mayo]

Originally Posted by FaDePetrify

Hey Mayo, I'd like to attend but there's no way for me to get my computer over, is there any chance I could borrow the laptop?

Hey dude, yeah sure thing
I can't bring a spare monitor though.


http://103.1.186.31/tricky/respawnseating.png

We'll (SC2) be sitting at the bottom right K/L area. This means that when games are played on stage, we can actually watch them!

[ToRJemsk]

I'll most likely be there, even if I am cannon fodder Looking foward to it!

Does anyone need a lift? I'm coming from Surrey Hills/Camberwell.

(I can't guarantee a lift back though)

[SLCN.Petrify]

Originally Posted by Mayo

Hey dude, yeah sure thing
I can't bring a spare monitor though.


http://103.1.186.31/tricky/respawnseating.png

We'll (SC2) be sitting at the bottom right K/L area. This means that when games are played on stage, we can actually watch them!

Sorry dude I can't come anymore due to SEACL/other last minute commitments that day

Thanks heaps though!

[EXCL]

Originally Posted by FaDePetrify

Hey Mayo, I'd like to attend but there's no way for me to get my computer over, is there any chance I could borrow the laptop?

GOOO PET! you boss.

[CleighMoores]

Dawww, I'd come check this out if it weren't so far north of Melb city! GLHF to those who can attend though!

[AxS.pinealan]

If only there was any competition with prize in Hong Kong....

[Eddie]

Respawn tomorrow! Players should aim to arrive + setup by 11am on the Saturday. 12 noon start

[darkphoenix22]

this is going to suck.......ill be getting home from work at 6am Saturday morning XD

[Eddie]

Swiss brackets

Not a big turnout today

[Flamga]

Originally Posted by Eddie

Swiss brackets

Not a big turnout today

Since its not a big one im guessing you will finish all the swiss rounds before 7pm AEDT so I will start streaming then. glhf guys!

[FvRphoneheha]

HAH, just saw brackets. Pox vs. Rival decider?

[ToRSpartaz]

Idk if this has been posted or not.

http://challonge.com/respawn26finals

Quick Comments

mGGDrGooSe:

No. Thankyou.

[Eddie]

Results:

1st | Av.ToRPox | | $250 AUD + Tt eSPORTS Saphira Mouse
2nd | pXRivaL | | $150 AUD + Tt eSPORTS Saphira Mouse
3rd | xGKingDevianT | | $50 AUD + Tt eSPORTS Saphira Mouse

Finals
Swiss Brackets

Quick Comments

ToRSpartaz:

Well done Poxuuuu man and oooh a Saphira ^^

[RuineD]

sucks how small the turnout was, but i guess thats what happens when its on australia day. grats to all the winners !

[ikki]

Go pox, shit weekend to have a comp lol

[ToRJemsk]

Congratulations guys, thanks for a fun day!

[Mayo]

Congrats to the winners, we're looking to make the next competition even bigger and better.
- Live casting with Webcam
- More stage matches
- Even better SC2 seating position (compared to stage)
- More prizes (Bring in some other companies too)
- More PC's to hire

So what I need from Respawn SC2 goers is... What can we improve with the event? What do you want to see?

[Eddie]

Originally Posted by Mayo

Congrats to the winners, we're looking to make the next competition even bigger and better.
- Live casting with Webcam
- More stage matches
- Even better SC2 seating position (compared to stage)
- More prizes (Bring in some other companies too)
- More PC's to hire

So what I need from Respawn SC2 goers is... What can we improve with the event? What do you want to see?

I think our current format is good for both casual and higher level players. Anyone disagree/have ideas for changes to it?

Live on site casters would need to be separated from the main gaming area, as it can be quite loud with other genres/competitions running.

Games on stage is fine, but the main respawn admins need to be behind this 100%, as not much point of players going up there if its not on the big screen.

Bringing in more sponsors/prizes might attract interest from out of state, which would be cool. High enough first place to make it worth while, while adding deeper prizes for 4th, 5th, 6th would also be great.

BYO pc can be an issue for some, and if we get people travelling from interstate, having pc's there to hire specifically for sc2 would be cool.

Also i expect interest in sc2 to be bigger for the next one due to HOTS release.

[Mayo]

Originally Posted by Eddie

I think our current format is good for both casual and higher level players. Anyone disagree/have ideas for changes to it?

Live on site casters would need to be separated from the main gaming area, as it can be quite loud with other genres/competitions running.

Games on stage is fine, but the main respawn admins need to be behind this 100%, as not much point of players going up there if its not on the big screen.

Bringing in more sponsors/prizes might attract interest from out of state, which would be cool. High enough first place to make it worth while, while adding deeper prizes for 4th, 5th, 6th would also be great.

BYO pc can be an issue for some, and if we get people travelling from interstate, having pc's there to hire specifically for sc2 would be cool.

- I would look at putting casters near the admin desk (across from the food desk)

- I would love to see more games on the big screen

- There would likely be more product investment, which helps out those guys who attend every event but walk away with nothing

- We could look at having 2-3 PC's + monitors to hire out for sure

We're wanting to make the next Respawn event (April) a big SC2 and CS:GO event, so give us all the information/help that you can.
Help us help you!

[darkphoenix22]

lack of cake was disappointing, aside from that.......dunno, more streams of different games. like an sc2 stream, dota stream, cs stream.

[Pox]

The stage is a cool idea but the current setup shakes a LOT - just using the keyboard/mouse caused the screen to wobble. It can be quite off-putting; hopefully something can be done about it.

Quick Comments

	ToRSpookToR:	oh princess
	Mayo:	Thanks for feedback, I don't know as I don't play on stage. Can't tell otherwise ;)
	NOM:	Everyone that was on stage had the same problem
	mGGPrometheus:	agreed

[x5.RunaMoK]

if your planning this respawn event to be as big as your saying.
then the startcraft 2 brackets are going to take a year and half to play through.

perhaps maybe a online qualifier? to pre seed players into brackets to maintain a smooth start?


Casting station sounds amazing, i'd love to see people up on stage really hyping it up!

and from past experiences it's the area's as to where i can kinda pack my gear without it being a hassle for everyone else.
maybe look into a area we can hire out to store goods for people close to the event?

[Mayo]

Originally Posted by IXLRunaMoK

if your planning this respawn event to be as big as your saying.
then the startcraft 2 brackets are going to take a year and half to play through.

Why is that?

We're running swiss bracket which means the same amount of rounds will be played no matter the amount of players.
It's worked fine across the first 3 Respawn Tournaments thus far.

[Eddie]

Time is not really an issue at respawn. It's a 2 day lan.

With 25-30 players, swiss and top 8 de finals, we usually finish early morning, 1/2am. Could always finish later if required. It's a good test of endurance. Doesn't start as early as some other lans either.

If there is a massive increase in participation we could look at trailing best of 1's for the swiss stage, with more rounds, say 15, as standard 5/6 might not be enough to determine top players.

Quick Comments

MezjE:

+1

[mGGPrometheus]

I had a great time, congrats to the winners!