MTi.Carmour < Yeonsu LE > AxS.indursex MTi.Carmour < Alterzim Stronghold TE > AxS.indursex MTi.Carmour < Derelict Watcher TE > AxS.indursex MTi.Carmour < Bel'Shir Vestige LE > AxS.indursex MTi.Carmour < Star Station TE > AxS.indursex MTi.Carmour < Frost LE > AxS.indursex MTi.Carmour < Polar Night LE > AxS.indursex
MTi.Carmour wins by walkover and is the champion of GPDL Season 1!
MTi.MrLando < Yeonsu LE > VB.Inter MTi.MrLando < Alterzim Stronghold TE > VB.Inter MTi.MrLando < Derelict Watcher TE > VB.Inter MTi.MrLando < Bel'Shir Vestige LE > VB.Inter MTi.MrLando < Star Station TE > VB.Inter MTi.MrLando < Frost LE > VB.Inter MTi.MrLando < Polar Night LE > VB.Inter
ToR.Luneth:
I like cheese, both in game and out, live in Adelaide and enjoy SC2, Smash Bros and Deadman Wonderland (a manga).
ToR.Elusory:
Tell us more about your SC2 journey. How long have you played, and what were your greatest moments?
ToR.Luneth:
I've played since the start 2011 and joined ToR in mid 2011 where I started to improve. I mucked about in for a long time before I finally got promoted to . At end of WoLm I got (my highest point).
My greatest moment would probably be my (successful) mothership rush in a 4V4 vs mGG (Clan metaGameGods) to send off ToR.ThePandarine to his military service.
ToR.Elusory:
You went through a group of death all would call it as, managing to get 1st place with a score of 4-0. Along the way you beat VB.Enak and fellow ETL.NaMeK. How did you do it?
ToR.Luneth:
I have this idea that if I see early double gas (15 15) it almost never means robo, instead being an early sentry expo, stargate or DTs of their own. I think the best way to counter that is to go for a hidden DT rush which was succesful. I noticed VB.Enak scouted late in the first game so I proxied 2 gates in the second.
Against ETL.NaMeK, it was early expo vs early expo with mine being quicker, I sniped his Mothership Core and his army got trapped and died. Again ETL.NaMeK scouted late so I just proxied 2 gates in game 2 and won.
TL;DR cheese OP
ToR.Elusory:
Seems like you're the proxy 2 gate king... Now that people know how your games went, will you still be using the same strategies in the playoffs if you meet a ?
ToR.Luneth:
If they show the same tendencies probably (or will I?), but it seems unlikely that'll get a next round from what I've seen of the brackets so far,
ToR.Elusory:
You'll face 2nd place of Group 1, which has 3 and 1 .
ToR.Luneth:
AHK TY
I hope I get because I know more all ins against
ToR.Elusory:
All the best to your all ins! Definitely a match to be looked out for. Any last words or shoutouts?
ToR.Luneth:
Get through to fight me ToR.missAsuzy so I can crush you. Hopefully FS.Totodile gets through too so I can crush him. Ah... so many people I want to crush, so little time
My favourite unit is the DT btw. I'm going to sleep now. Night~
ToR.Elusory:
Congratulations on advancing to the Ro8! To begin with, tell us more about yourself.
AxS.SouL:
Thanks! Well, not much to tell, I'm just a kid from Adelaide that plays the OP race . I play Warhammer 40K from time to time, but most of my spare time is devoted to school. Used to play sports, but injuries made sure that the only sport I will play again is eSports.
ToR.Elusory:
You've advanced through the Ro16 as 1st place, winning 2-1 for each series you played. Wanna walk us through your games?
AxS.SouL:
The Ro16 for me;
First off I had to take on eMp.Infected, this was scary as he just came off an all-kill against ETL's GPD team, but I had to put my fear behind me and just accept my fate.
Game 1 against this from eMp was played on the map Yeonsu, very distasteful for me, I hate the map. I decided to proxy 2 gate in his base because I felt like opening up with such a suicidal cheese would keep him on his toes early on in the set, he hatched first and I walked in with 3 zealots. 1-0 for me.
Game 2 was a completely different story, I felt like I was in the lead for parts of the game, sniping hatches and keeping macro up, but I over committed and ended up losing 5 Colossus to viper pull backs into waiting roach hydra. 1-1 tied up.
Game 3 I felt the nerves, I opened up with a 1 gate expand into 4 gate pressure but some part of me told me to not grab the nexus but to instead tech to DT as fast as I could while keeping the pressure up. My attacks with gateway units were largely ineffective but by the time he mustered enough roaches to move out, I had killed the rocks with aleast 7 DT (this is Akilon) and I just ran past the defences at the front into the main.
A dirty 2-1 victory for me.
Then I had to vs my clan mate AxS.indursex.
Game 1 was just me 4 gating like an idiot, which I lost quite convincingly. 0-1 to him.
Game 2 was a nice macro game where my DT harass kept him down on bases and his sick multi prong drops kept me down on workers all game long.
It eventually ended up turning into a deathball v deathball scenario but I hit just before Ghosts could affect the game and with a +1 upgrade advantage to crush his army. 1-1.
Game 3 I opened up with a 1 gate DT expand into 3 gates, I killed him before the game went any longer. 2-1 to me.
So yeah.. I love DT's but don't expect me to use them every game
ToR.Elusory:
That's very detailed and lots of solid play involved. Hope to see you do well in the Ro8! Any last words or shoutouts?
AxS.SouL:
Shoutouts to my clan AxS! Feels good to represent you guys after just managing for so long, and shoutout to my mum! Wouldn't have got where I am today without her sandwiches.
Thanks ~~
ToR.Elusory:
Congratulations on qualifying for the Ro8. Tell us more about yourself!
AxS.indursex:
I am indursex, a player playing from . I play the guitar and love watching movies! Hong Kong drama serials are my favourite.
ToR.Elusory:
What does indursex mean by the way?
AxS.indursex:
I play League of Legends (LoL) and there's this player called insec, so I just added the "dur" and changed the "C" to "X". Basically I wanted it to mean inside during sex
ToR.Elusory:
That's pretty creative... How are you feeling after moving onto the Ro8 with a 2-1 win?
AxS.indursex:
Definitely feeling relieved. I played zeNo before, and won him 2-0. So I thought I could win back 2-0. But losing the 1st game of the series made me go a little on tilt to be honest, but somehow I did it.
ToR.Elusory:
Walk us through the last series with him a bit. What builds did you employ after realising you're down 0-1?
AxS.indursex:
After losing to him 0-1 in the beginning, I was really stressed out and started to wonder whether to change my build or not, but I did basically the same thing as Game 1 because he went pool first before and I did not have a chance to use my build against him. After equalizing it, I just went the same build again but added drops to get him out to position to allow me to win the series.
ToR.Elusory:
That sounds like a great series to watch. You'll be facing either MTi.MrLando or FS.Totodile in the Quarter Finals. Who do you prefer to face?
AxS.indursex:
I am so bad at TvZ right now that I would try to avoid it as much as possible. I've got a secret style of TvT, most people would know, but it's my best.
ToR.Elusory:
Alright, hopefully MTi.MrLando advances then! Any last words or shoutouts?
AxS.indursex:
Thanks, thanks a lot for hosting this (Interviewer's note: No problem!). I hope I won't meet another AxS member on the way again.
ToR.Elusory:
Congratulations on getting to the Ro8. Tell us more about yourself!
FS.Totodile:
My name is Kong, and I'm 14. I started playing StarCraft at the age of 9, and practising has been everything to me in StarCraft 2. I always watch GSL and try to become better. My dream is to be a champion like Life! My English name is Kong, Vietnam name is Khang.
ToR.Elusory:
Tell us how are you feeling after advancing through your group with 1st place.
FS.Totodile:
Pretty great! I had my team Fusion Slugs supporting me, always wishing me luck. When I told them I advanced to the Ro8, they were typing "GJ" and all that. So I'm pretty happy representing Team FS.
ToR.Elusory:
Walk us through your games in the Ro16.
FS.Totodile:
I started off vsing ToR.missAsuzy. I was feeling pretty intimidated because he was in Silicon Sports Academy. I thought they had pretty hardcore training for him, but I pulled myself together and remembered that I had been through lots of practice, so it was my time to shine.
In Game 1, I opened up muta ling baneling, and used separate groups of banes and lings to kill his army efficiently and killed some widow mines in the process. I then transitioned into Ultralisks, which then pretty much he GGed out.
Game 2, he did an early push with a bio force. That kept pushing me back, and then I was forced to GG because my minerals were so high and I didn't have any larvae.
Game 3, I used Soulkey's roach ling bane muta strategy. I prepared this for 5 days to use against my opponent, and I managed to pull it off. Eventually, I took a good win against SLCNA's ToR.missAsuzy. 2-1!
My second opponent was MTi.MrLando. In Game 1, I followed the same strategy as I used in Game 1 with ToR.missAsuzy. The standard 3 hatch at 6 mins, then I did the same ling bane and spread lots of creep tumours. I scouted 2 factories, so I was like, alright, hellions because of the reactors. I created 16 lings to defend it with 1 queen, and then transitioned into ultralisks and he killed my spire. By then, I needed to save the rest of my mtas in case of drops. I had 10 mutas and 9 ultras with the rest lings and banes. I traded efficiently enough for him to tap out GG. A great start to the game for me 1-0!
In Game 2, I did the same thing again, but this time he destroyed my 4th several times. I was attacked early at my 3rd which I defended with 14 banes and some lings, and then rushed into ultras. At the 12 minute mark, I started destroying his 4th and 3rd, then I did a ling runby which destroyed pretty much of all the things in his main base while he was focusing on my army. I had almost 15 ultras in the army and I split it evenly. 7 to kill the army with ling and banes, 8 to kill off the main and the natural including the reinforcements. He lifted his buildings and tried to escape but I remember having 10 mutas. So I tracked the CC down and he was forced to tap out! A great 2-0 for me.
ToR.Elusory:
Seems like you have pretty solid play! You'll face AxS.indursex in the Ro8. How are you feeling and how will you prepare against him?
FS.Totodile:
I'm pretty prepared to play against him. I seemed to have faced him last time in a clan war and I'm pretty sure I won. I've got plenty of tricks up my sleeve and who knows, there might just be another clean sweep!
ToR.Elusory:
Any last words or shoutouts you would like to make?
FS.Totodile:
Shoutout to my Clan Fusion Slugs for supporting me! And ToR.missAsuzy if you're gonna be in Ro8, prepare for some wicked builds!
ToR.Elusory:
Congratulations on getting to the Ro8! Tell us more about yourself.
MTi.MrLando:
Hey there, I'm James and I'm from Melbourne. I play . I love watching and also making films in my spare time. At the moment I'm doing some artwork to pass the time.
ToR.Elusory:
Sounds cool! What kind of films and art do you like?
MTi.MrLando:
Haha, I just doodle shiz. I'm loving 80's films currently and am watching a stint of incredibly bad films lately, modern movies just aren't appealing anymore to me. I'm a bit of a film nazi.
ToR.Elusory:
I see. Your thoughts on advancing through the Ro8 with 2nd place?
MTi.MrLando:
I'm surprised my TvZ has been so bad lately, it's usually my best match up by far. I feel quite lucky to not face many because it's my weakest match up. Overall, I feel good for getting through.
ToR.Elusory:
Care to walk us through your games in the Ro16?
MTi.MrLando:
I played TCP.Rendorian first and then a player. I think my TvZ was solely solid in those games. I just played normal 3 CC stuff pretty simple.
Player 2 was FS.Totodile who had my number. My pushes were pretty crushed I seemed to kill his fourth a lot. But he managed to get 3 bases and tech to ultras to roll me over both games. Game 2 was a lot closer because I noticed a mine at this third got 25 drone kills which was nice. I tried a 2 basey more style that worked better but didn't do enough damage in the end.
Player 3 was ToR.missAsuzy. Game 1 was pretty solid TvT, I went double rax reaper becasue it's so good on Yeonsu and it worked quite well to contain him and annoy him whilst I transitioned into a solid macro game.
Game 2 was a lot closer. I can't believe I won to be honest. I went 1 rax fast expand refused to scan his main because I love greed and was punished for it. His hellion marine drop killed a buttload of SCVs. However, I made bio and flanked a lot, sniepd his third and dropped the main to slow him down a bit, the drops kept me in the game. Eventually, I forced him to try push my natural and then I won.
ToR.Elusory:
You'll be facing a in the Ro8. How are you feeling?
MTi.MrLando:
I'm feeling alright, hopefully I can play well. I've been playing on KR against many , and facing many all ins so hopefully I can play well.
ToR.Elusory:
Any last words or shoutouts?
MTi.MrLando:
Thanks for setting this up! It's a fun tourney, gives me goals and more of a competitive reason to play. Shoutout to Adam who got knocked out and carmour (hopefully he gets through, we wanna play). Shoutout to all players! I would have stopped playing if this race wasn't so fun to play and interesting. Hopefully I can do well! Also, good luck to all the VB guys!
ToR.Elusory:
Congratulations on advancing to the Ro8! Tell us more about yourself
VB.Enak:
I'm a player from New Zealand, representing the clan VB. I'm finishing off my Bachelor of Sport with a major in coaching in a couple of weeks' time, really looking forward to that. Play and coach football as part of my degree as well.
ToR.Elusory:
That sounds cool. Which football team do you support?
VB.Enak:
Love Chelsea! Supported them since a young age.
ToR.Elusory:
You're the second player to advance through your group. Tell us what you thought about the group when you first saw it. (His group is 4 )
VB.Enak:
Coming from VB, a clan full of players I was really happy, yet concerned at the fact it was all gonna be PvP.
ToR.Elusory:
You went 0-2 and then 2-0 twice in a row. Walk us through your games?
VB.Enak:
First set vs ToR.Luneth felt really frustrating, Game 1 I made 2 massive errors that cost me the game. I scouted heavily for any proxy plays but then lost my probe before any ranged unit got on the field which left me in the dark. My robo was late and I missed my forcefield to keep his dts out, so lost Game 1.
Game 2 was really unlucky for me, I scouted my main base and natural for proxy gates and barely missed them by a hex or 2 with my scouting probe going to my 3rd, really messy start for me.
Second set vs AxS.Kite, Game 1 we both opened really similar. I got aggressive and ended up doing a lot of damage to his economy in the mid-game and sniped his main and 3rd within 20 seconds of each other which left him in a near unrecoverable position and I took Game 1.
Game 2 was tough, .AxS.Kite had adjusted really well from Game 1 and we ended up having a near 35 minute macro-fest with all bases being fought for with harassment from both players all over the place. I had the watch tower and the high ground, got a really nice engagement and it snowballed for me and was relieved to get the 2-0.
Third set vs ETL.NaMeK, Game 1 was close throughout the game, I harassed and did damage to get a narrow lead which lasted through the game, we both maxed out and were trying to find the best way to engage each other. While ETL.NaMeK went to deny my 4th, I managed to catch 3 colossus for free, trapped him and took a good engagement to get a 1-0 lead.
Game 2 was more of the same, early game harass from both players, killing off 5-6 probes each, my expansion was a lot quicker, eventually went all in off 2 bases and took Game 2.
ToR.Elusory:
That sounds very good for you. Any last words or shoutouts you would like to make?
VB.Enak:
I would like to thank Elusory and Dekid for organising this tournament and doing a great job. Where would I be without giving a shoutout to VB too? Love all you guys also, to VB.Inter, VB.Bandit and eMp.Infected for all the practice matches too, you guys are awesome! Go go VB! Also, shoutout to MTi players too, they're awesome!
Nope, this is not another Open. This is a brand new tournament related to . Ever wanted to play in a tournament with a Dual Tournament format in group stages, then advance with a close 2-1 win over your opponent to the next stage? Now is the chance for you to experience that as a player!
It has been a long time since there was something for the lads. Also, there has never been a big event for too. To keep the community motivated to play more, and in an effort to hopefully increase the overall skill level of , we have taken the initiative to host this tournament.
I don't say, do I? But yes, here comes the concern of ex-. We won't ban ex- from joining, but we will discourage the following group of people:
1. Been in WoL, but in the current season
2. Been in HotS Season 1 and/or Season 2. but in the current season
3. Smurfs who are on another account in the current season
in HotS Season 3 is still considered to be a player.
The argument of "Blizzard placed me in / and now I'm losing to them, but I was and I don't deserve to be there anymore " is simply not justified. Take time to read this:
In short, if you didn't ladder enough when you were during HotS Season 1 or 2, your MMR would have decayed and hence lowered you down to or . But hey, you aren't the only one who were inactive. There are definitely a lot of people out there who got in Season 1 and then stopped laddering because they felt they have already reached the pinnacle of eSports. I'm guilty of that also. So, most people that you're fighting at or right now are probably ex- too. If you're able to maintain a 60-70% win rate there, you're more or less considered a player.
In regards to smurfing, I wouldn't really be checking hard on to see if anyone is smurfing. I'd just go by suspicion then check on you if I think you're a smurf (i.e. no clan, macro better than Flash, micro better than JD, etc.) Do consider the following if you're thinking of smurfing in this no-prize-money tournament:
1. You may have won the whole tournament full of . You have gained your momentary recognition as winner of GPDL Season 1. But, when you have been discovered that you're a smurf, is it going to be that great after all? You can probably do that, but I would prefer the glory of winning the tournament going to someone who really deserves it.
2. If you want to feel good about beating up some , why not just hit the ladder with a fresh account (borrow from someone, hop on to another server) and get to ?
3. You're gonna have to devote yourself every single week till the end of the tournament. Because you're gonna win it all eventually right? Do not waste your time...
To register, simply post your SEA's Name.123, Battle.net / SC2Ranks profile page of your most laddered account (AM or KR or SEA, all is fine) and your Skype account (compulsory!) in the comments.
Bnet.ID:
Battle.net / SC2Ranks link:
Skype:
If there are more than 32 registrations, participation will first be confirmed. If there are still more than 32 players, qualifiers will be conducted for the players who registered the latest. It will not be players of the lowest league to have a "fair" distribution of leagues, and to be fair for those who signed up early. See "How?" for more details on qualifiers, and see "Announcement" / "Announcement archive" for confirmation procedure.
Registration ends 13 October 2013 8:59PM SGT, 11:59PM AEDT
As of the registration end, your account must be in , or you'll be automatically disqualified. Following which, after the registration ends, you are free to promote to . Like mentioned before, the aim of this tournament is to improve the overall skill level of players currently in . If you work hard once the registration ends and get promoted to , shouldn't you then be deserving of winning the tournament because of the blood, sweat, and tears you've put into it?
people, do stick around and look at this thread. If we do not have enough people, we will allow you to sign up as well!
The schedule is projected as follows:
Ro32: By 20 October 2013 8:59PM SGT, 11:59PM AEDT
Ro16: By 27 October 2013 8:59PM SGT, 11:59PM AEDT
Quarter Finals: 3 November 2013 3:00PM SGT, 6:00PM AEDT
Semi Finals: 10 November 2013 3:00PM SGT, 6:00PM AEDT
3rd Place & Grand Finals: 17 November 2013 3:00PM SGT, 6:00PM AEDT
Dates are subjected to change if there is Open hosted on the day, clan wars, or if players are both agreeable to another date.
Ro32: Australia
Ro16: Singapore
Quarter Finals: New Zealand
Semi Finals: Malaysia
Finals: China
Players will be flown over by a Medivac to the locations if they have qualified for it! #trolltomakeitobvious
Games will be played on any server both players agree on, be it SEA, AM, or KR. Default server will be on AM. Please don't be a douchebag by disagreeing to playing on another server when you actually can. If the disagreement persists, the set must be played out or a walkover will be given to the player not wanting to play on AM.
(If needed) Qualifying Round: Single Elimination Bracket
33 sign ups: Last 2 players to sign up will scrim in a Bo3 to determine who proceeds to Ro32
34 sign ups: Last 4 players to sign up will scrim in a Bo3 to determine who proceeds to Ro32
35 sign ups: Last 6 players to sign up will scrim in a Bo3 to determine who proceeds to Ro32
At least 36 sign ups: Last 8+ players to sign up will be split randomly into 4 brackets. Winner of each bracket will proceed to Ro32.
Ro32: Dual Tournament Format, Bo3
Players will be group based on their seed, based on what league you are in as of registration end. We might even go a step further and check what leagues you have been in to make the groupings a little bit fairer.
Ro16: Dual Tournament Format, Bo3
Like GSL, players will be allowed to choose their opponents to be in their group. Since there will be 8 first place finishers from Ro32, first picks will be randomly selected.from the 8 players.
Quarter Finals: Bo5 Single Elimination
Matches will be played one at a time, unless there is more than 1 caster.
Semi Finals: Bo7 Single Elimination
Matches will be played one at a time, unless there is more than 1 caster.
Game 1: Frost LE
Game 2: Bel'Shir Vestige LE
Game 3: Polar Night LE
Ro32
Game 1: Whirlwind LE
Game 2: Bel'Shir Vestige LE
Game 3: Derelict Watcher TE
Ro16
Game 1: Yeonsu LE
Game 2: Bel'Shir Vestige LE
Game 3: Akilon Wastes
Quarter Finals
Game 1: Polar Night LE
Game 2: Whirlwind LE
Game 3: Bel'Shir Vestige LE
Game 4: Akilon Wastes
Game 5: Frost LE
Semi Finals
Game 1: Derelict Watcher TE
Game 2: Frost LE
Game 3: Akilon Wastes
Game 4: Bel'Shir Vestige LE
Game 5: Polar Night LE
Game 6: Whirlwind LE
Game 7: Yeonsu LE
Grand Finals / 3rd Place
Game 1: Yeonsu LE
Game 2: Alterzim Stronghold TE
Game 3: Derelict Watcher TE
Game 4: Bel'Shir Vestige LE
Game 5: Star Station TE
Game 6: Frost LE
Game 7: Polar Night LE
Prize pool:
1st: $15
2nd: $8
3rd: $5
4th: $2
Just like Masters Cup, $10 will be given out to a random participant! Don't feel you're too lousy to join!
We have the rights to deny your prize if we have enough reasons to think you are smurfing / hacking.
Points will be given to determine future seedings in future seasons (yes, it will happen!), and possible cups here and there, which will definitely have a prize pool.
Wow, is someone gonna cast all the games live as the players are playing? How are we going to cover all the game?
Look back at the times when the games are played. Unfortunately (or fortunately?) for Ro32 and Ro16, players would only need to report the results and send in their replays, and the results will be posted here. Only a quick summary of what happened in each game (may not even happen) will be posted. Anyone can cast the games once the replays are out.
Skype groups will be created for each group and each new group in the Ro16. Players will be able to communicate with each other there and coordinate when they want to play the games out. Groups that do not finish their games will have the results automatically decided by seeding, unless it is an issue of inactivity where the lower seeded player have always been contacting the higher seeded player but to no avail.
From the Quarter Finals onward, games will be played live at the timing. It will be open microphone style like wT Weekly. There will at least be me casting. If we have more than one caster, we can allow more games to go on at once.
I hope none of you skipped any of those parts, because each section contains important information for the participants to know of (i.e. how to register, when is it). I apologise if the whole post looks very disorganised, or too organised (due to the sheer amount of spoilers).
Clan leaders, please help me spread the word to your clans if you see this!
MTi.Carmour might not be considered - on SEA, but never before
rezyn on waiting list - Currently , all the best in achieving ! Ryze temporarily removed - I have compelling evidence that he is smurfing mGG.CrayonPop withdrew - Lots of work left to do in school DilboBaggins removed - Didn't confirm, slot given to AxS.KnighT due to my negligence mGG.Versus removed - Didn't confirm, slot given to ETL.ninja due to my negligence mGG.Nemesis removed, mGG.Versus to replace her - Nemesis asked for it
This is NOT the GPD Open! This is a whole new GPD competition that's independent of GPD Opens. Do not contact the admins for GPD Opens regarding this or you'll expect a very delayed reply from them. The list of admins for this tournament can be found at the bottom of this post
13-10-2013:
Applicants will be required to confirm their participation anytime after 10:00PM SGT Saturday to registration end. A message will be sent to your SC2SEA account to remind you. Applicants who register after the confirmation period need not confirm.
20-10-2013:
Ro32 has begun! Contact your fellow group mates in the Skype chat I have made for you guys, or you can find them personally on SC2SEA. Report the scores in the Skype group chat! You must finish your games by 20 October 2013 8:59PM SGT, 11:59PM AEDT or the Elusory Automatic Advance System will do the job for you!
21-20-2013:
Group selection will be done live on 21 October 2013 6:00PM SGT, 9:00PM AEDT. Ro16 participants will be invited to a group chat where selection will take place. If you are unable to make it, drop me a couple of names that you want to pick and I'll see the people can be picked!
3-11-2013
Ro16 has begun! Same rules apply, players are to finish their matches by 27 October 2013 8:59PM SGT, 11:59PM AEDT.
10-11-2013
Quarter Finals are done! Thank you VB.Inter, MTi.MrLando and VB.Enak for the stream and cast! Stay tuned for the Semi Finals!
16-11-2013
Half of Semi Finals is done! Thank you Livibee, Frustration, and ViBe for casting during the SCS Countdown. The other game will be casted at a later known timing.
Meanwhile, brace yourself for the Grand Finals and 3rd place match next week to conclude this tournament! It will be one of the first few tournaments on SEA to showcase the new ladder maps!
17-11-2013
The 3rd Place and Grand Finals matches are to be played today! Get ready for the big end of GPDL Season 1!
Some date
3rd Place match has concluded! Big thanks to mGG.Slayer, FS.Matt and MTi.Carmour for casting it. VOD has been linked in the match spoilers already. Unfortunately, a stream for the Finals might not be provided. Stay tuned to find out more!
Patch notes for the post:
1.0.0 (03-10-2013): First post!
1.0.1 (03-10-2013): Added in a "prize pool" under "How?"
1.0.2 (03-10-2013): Added more required information to sign up (SC2Ranks page)
1.1.0 (03-10-2013): Changed qualifying round's rules, finalised map pool, fixed time error
1.1.1 (03-10-2013): Added participants list
1.1.2 (03-10-2013): Changed required information to sign up (SC2Ranks -> Battle.net)
1.1.3 (03-10-2013): Added a disclaimer at the top of the page
1.1.4 (04-10-2013): Changed disclaimer to announcements
1.1.5 (04-10-2013): Changed requried information to sign up (Battle.net -> Battle.net or SC2Ranks)
1.1.6 (04-10-2013): Added announcements archive for people to see any missed information
1.2.0 (06-10-2013): Big update! Updated prize pool and updated points system under "How?", updated default server and rules for selecting server under "Where?"
1.2.1 (09-10-2013): Updated races of players for participants list
1.2.2 (13-10-2013): Changed the time for SGT and AEST... made a huge mistake regarding that
1.3.0 (13-10-2013): Added groupings for Ro32
1.3.1 (14-10-2013): Changed time to AEDT. Thanks Djvillian aka Dylan!
1.4.0 (21-10-2013): Added groupings for Ro16
1.4.1 (25-10-2013): Added Interviews for Ro8 participants
1.5.0 (27-10-2013): Added Quarter Finals matches
1.5.1 (29-10-2013): More admins! Djvillian, Luneth and ZooS added
1.5.2 (1-11-2013): Estimated time for matches to start added
1.6.0 (3-11-2013): Added Semi Finals matches, updated Map Pool for Grand Finals / 3rd Place. New maps to be featured!
1.7.0 (14-11-2013): Added Grand Finals and 3rd Place matches
1.7.1 (17-11-2013): Added VOD to 3rd Place match
Last edited by Elusory; Wed, 18th-Dec-2013 at 10:39 PM.
I just want to confirm, since i am Canadian in a different time zone... did these need to be played on a specific day, or we would have a week to play our matches?
Reading further i guess that only is required for RO32 and RO16.
For the time being i would like to sign up based on the first two rounds are non specific dates and are based on "whenever we can get them done by X date".
Have been GM but kicked due to inactivity. If anyone knows anything about the masters/gm league on SEA you'll know it's pretty much the same skill level @ high diamond as it is at masters/gm. Hope I can still play. Would really love to be part of the scene.
................ not even tho elusory..... my skill wouldnt even be masters on Na, it would still be high dia
Gotta use a post because quick comment has too little word limits..
Totoile, I'm really sorry because I really cannot let you participate. Most of us here have a common agreement that the GPD opens or clan wars has always been for people who are GPD on AM or SEA. I'm not trying to pick on you here. The purpose of such tournaments are to hopefully motivate people to improve to a higher skill level. You are already of a certain skill level being Diamond in Korea (at HotS Season 4 for the record...), so I don't see a point of motivating you to improve even more! Furthermore, my concerns are people might be saying "Hey why did you let a Diamond KR join" "Hey why don't you allow masters as well". You can always join Masters Cup today and take a shot at winning the money.
Don't worry.. currently there are plans of running a Masters League with the same format as GPDL. You will be able to join that when we decide to run it.
Hope you really understood what are my concerns here. Once again, I'm very sorry to turn down your application.
i just dont think its fair elusory..... im diamond it doesnt mean im gm or masters, you could easily beat me because your masters... it doesnt matter that im diamond on korea because it means nothing, i could have easily cheesed my way there and became diamond but it still doesnt mean that im masters.
i just dont think its fair elusory..... im diamond it doesnt mean im gm or masters, you could easily beat me because your masters... it doesnt matter that im diamond on korea because it means nothing, i could have easily cheesed my way there and became diamond but it still doesnt mean that im masters.
This is a brand new tournament related to . Ever wanted to play in a tournament with a Dual Tournament format in group stages, then advance with a close 2-1 win over your opponent to the next stage? Now is the chance for you to experience that as a player!
I don't say, do I? But yes, here comes the concern of ex- masters. We won't ban ex- masters from joining, but we will discourage the following group of people:
So ex masters on sea are still able to play in this tournament but diamond on kr arent? wat the absolute ****
SEA is a joke server and everybody here knows it there's plenty of GMs that are Plat level Your playing on a server that has a larger player base and leagues that actually work don't use the joke server as justification for you trying to play against easier opponents.
Complaining wont get you entry so stop crying about it
no i just specifically want to play in tournaments? not just play against easier opponents. i play against any, the more i play the more knowledge. even if masters are on sea they still have micro knowledge and macro knowledge.
Then play 30 games on SEA and get Masters so you can enter them instead of sitting here complaining that Diamonds on KR should be able to enter against SEA diamonds
Totodile, the main point is that the skill level in Korea is obviously higher than the skill level in SEA. We understand the fact that you are Diamond yes, but the skill level of being a Diamond in Korea ISN'T the same as being a Diamond in SEA.
Normally, being a Diamond in Korea is equivalent to being a Masters or Grandmaster player in SEA. Even if you cheesed your way it still doesn't remove the fact that you are in Diamond League in Korea.
If you want you can follow Hwang's suggestion and get placed in Masters in SEA.
TL;DR Even if you qualify for something doesn't mean its right to play in it.
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Totodile, as what FracTaL has said, if you have gotten to Diamond on KR server it means you have the capabilities to beat the players there and get there. So what if you have cheesed and gotten there? You can cheese throughout the tournament too in that case. So your cheese is Master level on AM and SEA right?
Yes, ex-masters can participate because they are -EX- masters. You are CURRENTLY in Diamond on KR server. Because of HotS, many people have gotten masters not because they were suddenly damn good at the game, but because there was this influx of new players who bought HotS just to play the campaign, then play some casual 1v1. Those are the players who would just hit Platinum at most, Diamond if they learn the ropes fast. Hence, us "veterans" who have already played since WoL times would have an edge against these new players. Since leagues are distributed by how well you're doing compared to the whole lot of population on the ladder also and not by your APM, macro skill or whatever, many people managed to squeeze into the coveted "Top 2% of the active population" during that period of time. At around Season 3, it was when the casual players stopped playing already, only leaving us "veterans" again to scrim on the ladder against each other. Now that we're at Season 4 already, you being Diamond on KR really has something to say about your skill level.
I really hope you do understand where I am coming from about this. Once again I am truly sorry for not allowing you to join this tournament. As I've mentioned before, plans of a Masters League are in the making, so do stick around to sign up for that one alright?
Totodile the point is you have been masters before and are therefore ineligible for a GPD tournament. This is very obvious and is a non negotiable. It doesn't matter what rank you are now on whatever server.
Hawngje in future stop attacking people for no reason. You can make a point without having a go at someone.
EDIT: Sorry, didnt see Elusory's post before I replied.
Also its a bad decision to compare diamond across servers. If totodile is diamond and has never achieved higher he should be eligible for a GPD tourney. Im quite confident he has got masters on NA though, so its a moot point. Its simple, once you reach masters you are in a new bracket of players and like any other bracket there is a bottom. You will probably now be near this bottom, be a man (/woman ^^), take the challenge and move up it. Dont look back and try to compete at the top of the old and "easier" bracket
So Diamond on KR means they cant play as well? If that is what I'm reading right, then I think it has to be stated clearly because there are ex masters that I can see signing up for this. And from what I heard, some maybe diamond or even be masters from NA or KR (even briefly like 1 season) not just SEA masters or gms. And it is possible for some of the people listed signing up for this who might be Diamond KR (currently) as well but just that we do not know or they have not said it, either because this just popped up?
I see this currently as it's totodile and we know what he is like or capable skill wise. But unless it is clearly stated that diamond KR do not qualify, there might be others like him who equally would need to know that they cant sign up for this.
Otherwise, this matter does appear unfair towards totodile.
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Totodile the point is you have been masters before and are therefore ineligible for a GPD tournament. This is very obvious and is a non negotiable. It doesn't matter what rank you are now on whatever server.
Elusory did mention that ex masters are discouraged but not banned so technically he does qualify for this.
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"and we'll invest more on Bots, as our first Trial bot, the 'NemBotElie' was a huge success, organising tournaments and being part of the Council of mGG. But there are a few bugs in which the bot cannot go past the skill level of a Platinum Protoss." - PaRAnorMaL
Perhaps a little bit of misjudgement here on my part as well. I've started this tournament, indicating that it's GPD while assuming that Diamond on KR has always been seen as Masters on AM or SEA. I guess if there are people who are still Diamond on AM or SEA, and at the same time Diamond on KR, Totodile would then be allowed to join...
So is anyone here Diamond on AM / SEA and KR at the same time? Please do let me know because as much as possible I do not want to be unfair towards Totodile.
Uh, question, i was master na recently and gm on sea a while back (in the weird hots seasons)
since then i've been plat consistently, most of the reason i placed in masters a while ago is admittedly because of cheesing a lot too..
Would I be eligible? If there are any issues i could happily change race to as i have been planning again.
I don't expect to be realized as P/D level because of the recent masters status, but cheese and retarted MMR systems kind of put me there.
Here are my current profile links -
Uh, question, i was master na recently and gm on sea a while back (in the weird hots seasons)
since then i've been plat consistently, most of the reason i placed in masters a while ago is admittedly because of cheesing a lot too..
Would I be eligible? If there are any issues i could happily change race to as i have been planning again.
I don't expect to be realized as P/D level because of the recent masters status, but cheese and retarted MMR systems kind of put me there.
Here are my current profile links -
Hello there everyone. I'll be announcing our decision with regards to diamond kr
Totodile will be allowed to play. We say this hoping that everyone will understand that, it is partly our fault for overlooking diamond kr players. Since we did not state that it is not allowed, we believe that so long as you are GPD, you should play (hey, its gpd after all). I believe that everyone deserves a chance if they want it
I understand many of you may think 'what if more diamond kr players join?!' rest assured. We WILL have a season 1 review and will take necessary steps to ensure a fair and fun competition for everyone. Feedback is welcomed.
Totodile the point is you have been masters before and are therefore ineligible for a GPD tournament. This is very obvious and is a non negotiable. It doesn't matter what rank you are now on whatever server.
Also its a bad decision to compare diamond across servers. If totodile is diamond and has never achieved higher he should be eligible for a GPD tourney. Im quite confident he has got masters on NA though, so its a moot point.Its simple, once you reach masters you are in a new bracket of players and like any other bracket there is a bottom. You will probably now be near this bottom, be a man (/woman ^^), take the challenge and move up it. Dont look back and try to compete at the top of the old and "easier" bracket
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so would i qualify or not? please tell me, if not do not worry as Nemesis stated and Bard, thanks
Regards Totodile
Representing Team Fusion Slugs.
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Hello there everyone. I'll be announcing our decision with regards to diamond kr
Totodile will be allowed to play. We say this hoping that everyone will understand that, it is partly our fault for overlooking diamond kr players. Since we did not state that it is not allowed, we believe that so long as you are GPD, you should play (hey, its gpd after all). I believe that everyone deserves a chance if they want it
I understand many of you may think 'what if more diamond kr players join?!' rest assured. We WILL have a season 1 review and will take necessary steps to ensure a fair and fun competition for everyone. Feedback is welcomed.
So pretty much you have disregarded what everyone else has said, ******* gold.
Then Totodile is like 'ok bard I will stoop derpderpderp' yet still asks again.... Why not ******* take in to account what Bard said and go play in M/GM and work towards something?
Diamond KR =/= Diamon on NA, EU or SEA
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Last edited by MezjE; Mon, 7th-Oct-2013 at 9:05 AM.
What people need to realise in regards to the leagues on SEA is that at the masters/GM level. There are literally no active players. Because of this, top Dia players get catapulted into GM when other ppl get kicked for inactivity. You just have to look at the masters/gm leagues to know. There are probably 20 GM's instead of 200. Anyone who is actually GM/masters lvl plays on KR or NA because it actually has competition. I personally feel like GM and masters is just an extension of high diamond.
As for Diamond KR, has it actually been empirically proven that the skill cap at Dia is that much higher on korea? I'm sure that everyone agrees that GM and Masters level KR is obviously a much higher skill level, but is Dia actually that much different? KR still has casual players like SEA too..
What people need to realise in regards to the leagues on SEA is that at the masters/GM level. There are literally no active players. Because of this, top Dia players get catapulted into GM when other ppl get kicked for inactivity. You just have to look at the masters/gm leagues to know. There are probably 20 GM's instead of 200. Anyone who is actually GM/masters lvl plays on KR or NA because it actually has competition. I personally feel like GM and masters is just an extension of high diamond.
As for Diamond KR, has it actually been empirically proven that the skill cap at Dia is that much higher on korea? I'm sure that everyone agrees that GM and Masters level KR is obviously a much higher skill level, but is Dia actually that much different? KR still has casual players like SEA too..
I think everyone's opinions is enough proof... It is not that difficult to understand.
Dia has a much higher skill level in KR, SEA GM/M is irrelevant and you are correct HOWEVER Dia on KR is Masters on NA or EU (maybe not for really low dia)... If you are that ******* desperate to play in a GPD or are just too scared to play in M/GM competitions why not just ladder on NA for a while so we can properly gauge your skill rather than just repetitively asking on whether or not you can play...
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I keep it real bruv.
It is ultimately totodile's decision to join or not. I believe he should be allowed. Your opinion on him may or may not matter to him.
Like what we have said. we discourage ex-masters but will not stop them.
We will have a plan of action after season 1. I'm not saying ALL diamond kr players will be able to play forever. We just want to see how it turns out.
TL;DR: It is his decision to play, give us season 1 to review how we can make it better.
I think everyone's opinions is enough proof... It is not that difficult to understand.
Dia has a much higher skill level in KR, SEA GM/M is irrelevant and you are correct HOWEVER Dia on KR is Masters on NA or EU (maybe not for really low dia)... .
Ah SEA M/GM is relevant cos carmour is being considered because he's been SEA GM last season.
a) SEA ladder rank is worthless... The server is now so tiny, so full of players of hugely different skills at each level, that I think we are at the time where we should really be planning to use a different server as the "base" for league rankings and as a community we should try and agree on these or try and get our players to play on said server
b) The whole ex masters things is a cluster you know what, every time....
Note: Personally I am not going to comment on the Totodile situation, I'd support whatever decision admins make, I could see it go either way based on how the rules are written.
I just see those two points becoming more and more of an issue and I think we really should think about coming up with alternatives...
If you are that ******* desperate to play in a GPD or are just too scared to play in M/GM competitions why not just ladder on NA for a while so we can properly gauge your skill rather than just repetitively asking on whether or not you can play...
I have laddered NA for ages. I posted a link to my NA profile which has a tonne of games. I reached masters one season on there and struggled. Never been back into masters on NA, only dia.
I'm not desperate by any stretch of the imagination, I just want to play competitive games in a tournament setting. I played in the Masters Cup and lost my first game that wasn't a walkover 2-0 to a meching terran.
Also if you'll check my posts, I have not been repetitively asking to play. My initial post was an application to the tournament, my second was the addition of my NA account for further info to help people make a decision about my eligibility, and the other posts have all been contributing to the discussion of eligibility of KR dia or GM/M SEA.
Sometimes I wonder if people actually read posts before replying.
"and we'll invest more on Bots, as our first Trial bot, the 'NemBotElie' was a huge success, organising tournaments and being part of the Council of mGG. But there are a few bugs in which the bot cannot go past the skill level of a Platinum Protoss." - PaRAnorMaL
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Reason: Added my current more active laddering account besides SEA as well (overlooked that might be needed as well)
To those who haven't registered, please register quick! Only 4 days left!
Confirmation timing has been changed, please read the announcement! If anything, please contact "dekid" because I'll not be at home for the time being. National service killing esports.
33 sign ups: Last 2 players to sign up will scrim in a Bo3 to determine who proceeds to Ro32
34 sign ups: Last 4 players to sign up will scrim in a Bo3 to determine who proceeds to Ro32
35 sign ups: Last 6 players to sign up will scrim in a Bo3 to determine who proceeds to Ro32
At least 36 sign ups: Last 8+ players to sign up will be split randomly into 4 brackets. Winner of each bracket will proceed to Ro32.
The following players might have to go through qualifiers if there are more than 32 participants:
AxS.Kite mGG.Nemesis mGG.CrayonPop
Seeded by sign up time
Total: 31
Registration ends 13 October 2013 9:59PM SGT, 11:59PM AEST
If there are fewer than 32 registrations at the point the 3 of us registered, why are the 3 of us having to go through qualifiers or bo3s etc when it states above that only the 33th participant onwards may have to do bo3s to qualify into the ro32?
If there are really 33 participants, I dun mind giving up my spot.
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Im still laddering but got D/C a few times ont he weekend on NA -_- but yea will ladder during the week but you can take these as examples, im expecting to get D though (hopefully)
Last edited by Flamga; Fri, 11th-Oct-2013 at 8:42 AM.
We've reached the 32 participants limit. As of now, confirmation is not needed. Once there is a 33rd sign up, confirmation will be needed! Two more days till tournament begins!
In the event of us having too many participants, we will minimise on asking the first 32 people to play.
In the event of additional participants, slots 29, 30, 31 and 32 will be decided based on qualifiers
For example if we have 35 people, only the 32nd participant and the 3 late sign ups will have to play for the 1 slot. if we have up to 39 participants, we'll trim it by holding two 4 player brackets. Sorry for the confusing post
That will be all. Do look out for a confirmation mail should we need one!
Last edited by dekid; Sat, 12th-Oct-2013 at 12:15 PM.
Reason: clarity
11:59pm Aest? isnt the tournament gna end up being late in the morning? dont people have work etc school? cause its a sunday... and it aint gna be holidays anymore...
We can reschedule matches if needed and both parties agree. and tbh I don't see why I should have to fight for my spot :/ if I'm within the limit. Its OK I will go along with it but maybe next time just entire an entire limit on entries instead so either stop at 32 or go to 64 where some people would have an extra round.
We can reschedule matches if needed and both parties agree. and tbh I don't see why I should have to fight for my spot :/ if I'm within the limit. Its OK I will go along with it but maybe next time just entire an entire limit on entries instead so either stop at 32 or go to 64 where some people would have an extra round.
Either way looks fun
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if u want man i can trade places with u, ill fight for my spot hahahah, but yeah ccan we reschedule to saturday or stay sunday but make it like 7pm aest? for either sat or sun? cheers
11:59pm Aest? isnt the tournament gna end up being late in the morning? dont people have work etc school? cause its a sunday... and it aint gna be holidays anymore...
You need to read more It says 11:59PM signups close...
We can reschedule matches if needed and both parties agree. and tbh I don't see why I should have to fight for my spot :/ if I'm within the limit. Its OK I will go along with it but maybe next time just entire an entire limit on entries instead so either stop at 32 or go to 64 where some people would have an extra round.
Either way looks fun
Well, at 0 registration we straight out mentioned that the last 4 slots will be reserved for qualifiers if there are too many people joining. I feel that it's fair as long as we did not announce it at the 32 applicants point. So those who sign up early will get their spot reserved!
Well, at 0 registration we straight out mentioned that the last 4 slots will be reserved for qualifiers if there are too many people joining. I feel that it's fair as long as we did not announce it at the 32 applicants point. So those who sign up early will get their spot reserved!
Yea dw I knew :P and I am happy to do so, I am just mentioning that its a bit strange to do something like that. But if it works then all is good
We're at the 32 participants mark and look all set to go ahead with the tournament. Just one last day of registration in case we need any form of qualifers! Meanwhile, groups are being made already, and I will slowly add all of you on Skype starting tomorrow. It's to make a group chat for your group!
Yea dw I knew :P and I am happy to do so, I am just mentioning that its a bit strange to do something like that. But if it works then all is good
Anyway, we will be looking to change the format for Season 2. Might take a feedback poll or just change the format by ourselves. We learn as we journey, and we've already learnt quite a bit of stuff. Now to see how the Diamond KR issue unfolds...
Confirmation begins! Due to having only one extra sign up above the cut off pointso far, I will not remove all players who do not confirm from the tournament. In the event where there number of people not confirming exceeds the number of extra sign ups, players will be removed starting from the lower leagues.
Registration has ended! Thank you all for signing up. We have just nice 32 participants for this tournament. Skype invites are being sent out now, and your group bracket link will be posted in the Skype chat. Groups will be posted at OP too once I'm done with the Skype invites!
Ro16 has commenced! This round will still be in Dual Tournament format. Qualified players will move on to Ro8, where they will fight for a spot in the Semi-Finals where the money starts!
Meanwhile, you guys can vote for your group of death here!
No way was I waking up at 6am I thought it was the leader of the group picked all members... Doh!!
Thanks chad thought you were picking totodile first =p
Edit: changed to totodile from totofile... Stupid iPhone
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Best Finish = BSG 88, BSG 100
[11:30 PM] CleighMoores: Were you the guy from Canada?
tor.elusory:
That sounds like a great series to watch. You'll be facing either mti.mrlando or fs.totodile in the quarter finals. Who do you prefer to face?
Axs.indursex:
I am so bad at tvz right now that i would try to avoid it as much as possible. I've got a secret style of tvt, most people would know, but it's my best.
Tor.elusory:
Alright, hopefully mti.mrlando advances then! Any last words or shoutouts?
bahahah am i that scary?
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Just some 14 year old asian that is noob at sc2 :P
Congratulations to everyone who qualified to the ro8! especially ToR.Luneth and VB.Enak who were in my group! I hope I can qualify for the next season and make it to the ro8 that time I'll be watching the games when they start being streamed. GL HF all
For streamers, depending on how my move goes I may be able to do something for you guys. Would be good to get a cast happening again Pretty much I will either be able to cast this weekend or next weekend depending on when I move
Group 1 of Ro16 will be given extra time to finish their games due to some unforeseen circumstances. Enak and Luneth, sorry that you can't prepare for your opponent yet!
alright fellas ChadMann has asked me to post in this thread cause he's sick and unable to play tonight but he can play tomorrow!
If this is past walkover time then sorry, he told me to post in the HOLD tournament thread which I figured out meant GOLD (or GPDL) eventually, that's how sick he is !
Get well soon buddy!
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The 3 previous casters (Flamga, AussieStarCraft and SLCN Casting Team) won't be available to cast on that day and time. I would cast this myself if I could but my good internet isn't working now (using a bad internet now).
Hey guys got my new place but by the sounds of it won't have net until next week so can't cast the finals either so sorry guys really wanted to do it as well D:
In 24 hours, the Semi Finals of GPDL begins. It will be casted by Livibee during the SCS Community Fun Day + End of Season Countdown! Players, please be on time and do tune in to watch! I promise there will be the best games the GPD scene has to offer!
Half of Semi Finals have concluded! Match 1 will be rescheduled to another timing which I do not know yet.
Huge shoutout to Livibee, Frustration and ViBe (Yes, that American pro guy) for casting this for us! Remember to donate to the SCS prize pool to support the even better players of SEA!
Intending to stream the last match for Semi Finals on Thursday (I can do the stream). Time is flexible, probably will be at night so more people can watch it. Anyone up for casting?
grats to all, was a fun comp, looking forward to season 2!!
Only 3rd place match has been played. Still waiting for indursex to finish his stuff with carmour then I'll make a post that this tournament has concluded. indursex had some family stuff to attend to on Sunday so he wasn't available.
It is with mixed emotions I bring this tournament to an official close.
The winner of GPDL Season 1 (finally) has been crowned! MTi.Carmour is your first season's champion! Unfortunately for AxS.indursex, his recent activities have not helped him to fix a match with Carmour. Before I say what is going to happen next, I want to apologise to all participants who have in any way played a game with indursex. indursex will still be recognised for finishing in 2nd place, but he will not be receiving any form of prize. The money that was supposed to be given to the 2nd place will be given out to a random participant in the Ro32 (just like how there is a random $10 given out). The participant will be made known later in this post.
Prize will be confirmed with the players on Skype before sending it through Paypal.
I will be creating a thread soon about feedback for this tournament. Some things did not go the way we planned for it to be, which is a little sad. Much like how the way this tournament ended, it was as though the admins forgot about this tournament. But hey, with your support, we could probably see a Season 2 coming!
The winners of GPDL Season 1:
1st: [MTi] Carmour ($15)
2nd: [AxS] indursex (no prize)
3rd: [MTi] MrLando ($5)
4th: VB.Inter ($2)
Random $10: [SLCNA] Suzy ($10) This is not a ToR scandal. I random-ed this number between 1 and 32 on the date of the first Below Master, and got the number 29. 29 would mean Group H, first player in the group (not finished as first in the group).
2nd place's prize: [VB] Inter ($8) Once again this is not a I-wanna-make-4th-place-feel-happier scandal. I JUST randomed the number, and got the number 28. I am not lying, RNG allowed me to get the number next to 29.
Thank you all for making this tournament possible, it is my first tournament organised and I'm happy that I managed to let a group of 32 people play as many games as they could in a GSL format tournament. Another big thank you to the people who saying nice and encouraging words to me while I was running the tournament as well! Also, not to forget those kind-hearted souls who decided to give their opponents more time even when they've already missed the deadlines for games. The SC2SEA community is more than happy to have these types of people!
Grats Carmour , Thanks Elusory again for a great tournament its a shame it had to end this way but these things happen. If possible could i get my winnings donated to this site SC2SEA.
Yes it is sad for the GPDL to end this way, but it was a whole lot of fun competing in it. You guys running the tournament did an amazing job! I really hope there will be a season 2. Oh yeah grats Carmour!
Pity we couldn't get a final, I did try to facilitate one. Thanks to all those involved who helped organise or stream/cast/play. Fun to play a tourny with a good format
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