[Elusory]

GPD League Season 2

GPDL Season 2 has concluded. Next season will begin soon after some changes are finalised!

Greetings to all who've taken the time to find this not-so-elusive thread at the not-so-elusive corner of SC2SEA!

Groupings and Results

Here

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What?

+ [What?] +

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!

Why?

+ [Why?] +

Everyone deserves some attention. To keep the community motivated to play more, and in an effort to hopefully increase the overall skill level of , this tournament is here to serve its purpose! I have seen people improving since GPDL Season 1 days, and I hope to achieve the same for this season.

Who?

+ [Who?] +

I don't say, do I? But yes, here comes the concern of ex-. For this season, you cannot participate if you've been in 2014 Season 1 or 2.

For people who primarily ladder only on KR, players are allowed because the dynamics aren't the same as compared to the previous season anymore.

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 low-prize-money tournament:

1. You may have won the whole tournament full of . You have gained your momentary recognition as winner of GPDL Season 2. 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 IGN. Battle.net profile page of your most laddered account (AM or KR or SEA, all is fine) and your Skype account (compulsory!) in the comments.

IGN:
Battle.net Profile Link:
Skype:

When?

+ [When?] +

Registration ends 6 July 2014 9:59PM SGT, 11:59PM AEST

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 train hard and try 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:

Ro52: By 20 July 2014 9:59PM SGT, 11:59PM AEST
Ro32: By 27 July 2014 9:59PM SGT, 11:59PM AEST
Ro16: By 10 August 2014 9:59PM SGT, 11:59PM AEST
Quarter Finals: 17 August 2014 2:00PM SGT, 4:00PM AEST
Semi Finals: 24 August 2014 2:00PM SGT, 4:00PM AEST
3rd Place & Grand Finals: 31 August 2014 2:00PM SGT, 4:00PM AEST

Dates are subjected to change if there is Open hosted on the day, clan wars, or if players are both agreeable to another date.

Where?

+ [Where?] +

Ro32: Melbourne
Ro16: Perth
Quarter Finals: New Zealand
Semi Finals: Sydney
Finals: Singapore @ Nem's house

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, NA, or KR. Default server will be on SEA. 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 SEA.

How?

+ [How?] +

Ro52 - Round Robin Format

Round robin groups are drafted, with seedings being watered down from to . Players play each other once in a Bo3, with WCS vetoes for the maps. Top 4 from each group advances to the Ro32.

Ro32 - Dual Tourmament Format

Players are drafted into their groups based on what placing they finished in the Ro52. Top 2 from each group advance to the Ro16.

Ro16 - Dual Tourmament Format

Players are drafted into their groups based on what placing they finished in the Ro32. Top 2 from each group advance to the playoffs.

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.

3rd Place: Bo7

For some money!

Grand Finals: Bo7

There is only one match.

Map pool:

+ [Map pool] +

2014 Season 3's map pool will be used.

All matches will be using WCS veto system.

Prize pool:

1st: $90
2nd: $45
3rd: $15

Total: $150, totally impossible without the community's help!

Additionally, the highest placed player will receive a $10 incentive as well!

We have the rights to deny your prize if we have enough reasons to think you are smurfing / hacking.

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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 Ro69 to Ro16, players would only need to report the results and send in their replays, and the results will be updated on the Liquipedia page. 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. Anyone can volunteer to cast. If we have more than one caster, we can allow more games to go on at once.

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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!

Sign ups so far

+ [Participants] +

In order by league, followed by registration date:


Apocalypse
Osiris
IronLung
Zenabi
Valheru
ShayneRarma
Midnight
ChadMann
breadfan
Ravenflames
Jieun
NaMeK
Organic
Pressure
Chris
MrLando
Eddie
coolbeans
zeNo
Namakaye
Clare
Spook
Drinksarlot
iCHOR
SwtAdeline
Djvillian
ProzeR
RuDe
Buffalo
Gruju


Slayer
pinealan
iliketrains
Phuzzy
Inter
BoardingPear
Comet
Dodda
Kite
McLovin
IcedTea
RadAir
DarKnoob
Lemminks
Jazz


ThePandarine
rezyn
Drow
Shy
Jombie
SCOTCHBONNET
TuO

Total: 52

Credits

Donators:
breadfan ($60)
Apocalypse ($50)

Patch notes for the post:
2.0.0 (27-06-2014): First post!

2.1.0 (27-06-2014): Major change of announcement due to people not following sign-up template
2.1.1 (28-06-2014): Edited how Ro69 will work
2.1.2 (29-06-2014): Edited how Ro69 will work... again
2.1.3 (29-06-2014): Updated prize pool, breadfan added to credits
2.1.4 (03-07-2014): Updated prize pool yet again, Apocalypse added to credits.
2.1.5 (03-07-2014): Changed deadline for Ro69. Will need a day or two to make the groups and invite everyone to Skype groups.

2.2.0 (07-07-2014): Ro52 has begun! Players will be added into their respective Skype groups soon
2.2.1 (07-07-2014): Added Group of death poll
2.2.2 (08-07-2014): Revised Ro52, Ro32 and Ro16.
2.2.3 (21-07-2014): Changed dates of Ro16 and beyond

Quick Comments

	Pox:	Which?
	eCKo'Apoc:	defs not me :P

[eCKo'Apoc]

meme sign me up #hype
Sea Id: Apocalypse.207
Account: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/.../1/Apocalypse/
Skypse: a.yan1024
Happy justin ?

[TheKidBuffalo]

sign me up plox

[Infected]

sign me up

[sR_Osiris]

Zerg diamond skype:karleb97

[mGGSlayer]

Bnet.ID: Slayer.2170
Battle.net Profile Link:http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/3658587/1/Slayer/
Skype: Dilon.McDowell

[AxS.pinealan]

havent played in a tourney since ever, im up

ID: pinealan #998
Profile: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/3148512/1/pinealan/
Skype: pinealan1

[iliketrains]

Bnet.ID: ILikeTrains
Battle.net Profile Link: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/...1/ILikeTrains/
Skype: layne.lidstone

[IronLung]

IronLung.336
http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/2781779/1/IronLung/
skype: ian.lung

[zenabi]

#hype
Sea Id: Zenabi.551
Account: http://sea.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/342046/1/Zenabi/ (if you want NA account elu let me know)
Skypse: jordan.fighera

UPDATED

[Valheru]

Bnet.ID: Valheru.212
Battle.net Profile Link: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/4940682/1/Valheru/
Skype: Hassarati92

[Cuddles]

Bnet.ID: Cuddles.296
Link: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/2290020/1/Phuzzy/
Skype: jono.reuter

[ShayneRarma]

Bnet.ID: ShayneRarma.215
Battle.net Profile Link: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/...1/ShayneRarma/
Skype: ShayneRarma

[Midnight]

Bnet.ID-Midnight.300 (sea)
Bnet.link-http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/3470819/1/Midnight/ NA is most laddered
skype:Jarrodmichael1

[syfChadMann]

mememememe

ChadMann.asdf
idk.bnet.chadmann'saccount.basedgod.com.baller.org
nicolasjrusso

[breadfan]

breadfan.875
Will post link later
breadfan01

[ETL.Ravenflames]

Battlenet ID: Ravenflames.542
Profile Page: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/...1/Ravenflames/
Skype: samkhoo94

Quick Comments

syfSoundwave:

Samuuuuuu!!!

[ToRPandarine]

can panda play? :3

ThePandarine.180
http://sea.battle.net/sc2/en/profile.../ThePandarine/
owen1805 (though, i may not be on skype sometimes)

Quick Comments

	Seffy:	OF COURSE
	Elusory:	you meet the requirements herpderp :)

[Seffy]

Sigh, might as well.

IGN: Sojin (285, Everyday Girl's Day)
Battle.net Profile Link: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/3770547/1/Sojin/
Skype: You already have it.

[VB_Inter]

IGN: Inter.503
Battle.net Profile Link: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/3149784/1/Inter/
Skype: Inter0018

[syfNaMeK]

Yeeeeaahhhhhhhhhhhhh I've been waiting for this to come back!!

IGN: NaMeK.741 (NA) NaMeK.869 (SEA)
Battle.net Profile Link: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/4725818/1/NaMeK/
Skype: saiyan_andreas

[ICaRuS]

Organic-511

[FaDePressureTest]

PressureTested.asdf

[rezyn8]

NA: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/2198048/1/rezyn/
SEA: http://sea.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/29740/1/rezyn/

[ToRsupapower]

Sure
Skype: cbirkas1
IGN: Chris
Battle.net: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/2647088/1/Chris/

[MrLando]

Weeeeeeee this'll be fun

IGN: Mrlando.???
Battle.net Profile Link:
http://sea.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/288622/1/MrLando/
http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/2663282/1/MrLando/
http://kr.battle.net/sc2/ko/profile/4130190/1/MrLando/

Skype: -------- (you have me already)

Quick Comments

VB_Inter:

Lando first place ez

[Eddie]

DevianT
http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/2600083/1/DevianT/

(Only issue is if games are on over ACL weekend with travel)

[Elusory]

Originally Posted by Eddie

(Only issue is if games are on over ACL weekend with travel)

Noted with thanks, I'll extend that week's timeline by another week since most people would end up playing over the weekends.

[Ayr]

IGN: Drow.445
Battle.net Profile Link: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/4944027/1/Drow/
Skype: danielkael.08

[TtSYF.zeNo]

IGN: zeNo.726
Battle.net Profile Link: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/4683167/1/zeNo/
Skype: zeno.rafael

[eCKoa'coolbeans]

IGN: coolbeans.364
Battle.net Profile Link: http://www.sc2ranks.com/character/us...beans/hots/1v1
Skype: coolbeanssc

[sR.BoardingPear]

IGN: BoardingPear.711
Battle.net Profile link: http://sea.battle.net/sc2/en/profile.../BoardingPear/
Skype: Mitchell.Wright38

[sRRising]

sign me up pls c:

[x5_Namakaye]

IGN: Namakaye
Bnet: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/2588378/1/Namakaye/
Skype: namakaye (wow such creative)

havent been masters since last year so i believe i'm eligible

Quick Comments

	Seffy:	bananakaye
	asdfSchnitzel:	bananakaye

[ToR.Jombie]

IGN: Jombie.286
Battle.net Profile Link: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/5193175/1/Jombie/
Skype: Jombie

[Sc2Clare]

may i?
IGN: Clare
Battle.net Profile link:
http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/2892512/1/Clare/
http://eu.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/2186329/1/Clare/
http://kr.battle.net/sc2/ko/profile/2968216/1/Clare/
http://sea.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/317515/1/Clare/
Skype: strat4lyfe

[Comet]

IGN: Comet.323
BNet Profile Link:
http://sea.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/377556/1/Comet/
http://tw.battle.net/sc2/zh/profile/769634/2/Piano/
Skype: tomato.mi

[VicES.HaZaRd]

Cant play because I cant get on SC2 till 7pm maybe later on Sundays D:

Good luck everyone!

[Elusory]

It is with great pleasure that I announce, breadfan will be generously donating $60 to the prize pool! So essentially, the prize pool has been doubled for the top 3 placings. In addition, he will be funding the Incentive, where the highest player placed in the tournament will get the $10. So players, don't be worried that you may not win the whole thing, there's still something to work for!

Looking forward to more sign ups, we're gonna revamp how the rounds before Ro16 will work!

Quick Comments

rezyn8:

Awesome!

[AxS.Dodda]

IGN: Dodda
Battle.net Profile link:
http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/5330446/1/Dodda/
Skype: andrew.dodd.1988

[ToRPandarine]

Originally Posted by ToRElusory

It is with great pleasure that I announce, breadfan will be generously donating $60 to the prize pool! So essentially, the prize pool has been doubled for the top 3 placings. In addition, he will be funding the Incentive, where the highest player placed in the tournament will get the $10. So players, don't be worried that you may not win the whole thing, there's still something to work for!

Looking forward to more sign ups, we're gonna revamp how the rounds before Ro16 will work!

breadfan too kind

so players... which one of us are we gonna go all the way?

def know it aint me Q.Q

Quick Comments

ToR.Jombie:

Mine!

[Drinksarlot]

IGN: Drinksarlot.739
Battle.net Profile Link: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/...1/Drinksarlot/
Skype: brant.essam

[kite_dothack]

IGN: Kite.311
Battle.net Profile Link: http://eu.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/3317510/1/Kite/
Skype: kite_dothack

[scotchbonnet]

IGN: SCOTCHBONNET.583
Battle.net profile link: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/.../SCOTCHBONNET/
Skype: andrew.peter.cathcart

[Teg]

Originally Posted by ToRElusory

players would only need to report the results and send in their replays

To whom, how?

Originally Posted by ToRElusory

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.

Is Skype mandatory? I believe using the PM feature of sc2sea much more practical.

Quick Comments

syfRize:

Skype is MUCH better..

[Teg]

Originally Posted by Teg

AxS.AkirA: Skype is MUCH better..

Except it allows only 1 account at a time and it can't be used in office so it is not practical to schedule a game.

[ShayneRarma]

Originally Posted by ToRPandarine

breadfan too kind

so players... which one of us are we gonna go all the way?

def know it aint me Q.Q

Clearly this will be Slayer, the walkover king!

[mGGSlayer]

Originally Posted by ShayneRarma

Clearly this will be Slayer, the walkover king!

this is true

[syfIce]

IGN: TuO.886
Battle.net Profile Link http://sea.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/286895/1/TuO/
Skype: jamie.beresford13

[breadfan]

Originally Posted by Teg

Except it allows only 1 account at a time and it can't be used in office so it is not practical to schedule a game.

Join us in the world post-2006 and

1) get a smart phone
2) install skype
3) ???
4) profit

[Elusory]

Originally Posted by Teg

To whom, how?

The admins of course. I'll be releasing admin details later on, depending on how much manpower is needed to facilitate Ro69.

Originally Posted by Teg

Is Skype mandatory? I believe using the PM feature of sc2sea much more practical.

Group chats will be made for every group, so you guys can be updated who won etc., and find your opponent for every possible round of your group. Liquipedia will be updated as regularly as possible of course. I don't see a better way of communicating already.

[ToRMcLovin]

Ign: ToR.McLoviN
League: probs plat ish maybe
Bnet: will do when home
Skype: toomaimc

[Drinksarlot]

I'm diamond btw - you've got me as plat in the sign up list.

Quick Comments

Elusory:

I'm so sorry! Must have seen wrong, and I knew all along you were top Diamond :p

[ToRDjvillian]

Ign: ToR.Djvillian
League:
Bnet: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/...3/1/Djvillian/
Skype: Djvillian

Not a troll, just lazy :P

[tSu]

IGN: - none
Battle.net Profile Link: http://kr.battle.net/sc2/ko/profile/4176149/1/iCHOR/
Skype: meeek-t
Btag: tsuu#1438
Bnet ID: iCHOR.645


I play for IXL, glhf

[swtadeline]

Just found this site today, was searching for an oceanic community if there was one. Looks like I found it.

Count me in.

IGN : none
Battlenet page: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/.../1/SwtAdeline/
Profile : SwtAdeline #395
Skype : swt.adeline

[x5_Namakaye]

I'm adding everyone to the liquipedia page as they sign up/update details so dont panic if Elusory has things wrong in the OP

Quick Comments

Elusory:

Much love, I intended to add them all together when I make the groups anyway. <3

[mGGIcedTea]

IGN: Chiiwa #890
Battle.net Profile Link: http://sea.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/161727/1/Chiiwa/
Skype: xicedtea

[Elusory]

Quick update: Prize pool has been updated. Thanks to eCKo`Apocalypse for generously donating $50 to the prize pool! Prize pool is now up to $150, huge thanks to the community for making it this big.

Also, deadline for Ro69 has been updated because of possible format changes, and also I will need a day or two to update the groups and add all of you into Skype groups, so it's only fair that I give you all more time to finish. Since it falls on the same weekend as ACL, it's sort of like a week and a bit more for you guys to finish, so yep, fair? Fair.

Also also, huge thanks to Namakaye & Soundwave for helping me update Liquipedia. I was about to do it the same time as I updated the groups, but you were way ahead.

EDIT: ARE YOU HAPPY SOUNDWAVE

Quick Comments

syfSoundwave:

I helped too biatch

[RadAir]

Thanks for organising! I will join:

BattleNetID: RadAir #176
Profile: http://sea.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/180176/1/RadAir/
Skype: larsdanielbenes

[ToRsupapower]

Originally Posted by torelusory

finals: Singapore @ nem's house

im so hyped

Quick Comments

	Elusory:	same.
	MrLando:	My mum needs an address and a phone number so I can go? Plz provide.
	ToRPandarine:	sec. need to book flight tix to spore XD
	mGGNemesis:	lol

[ToRDarKnoob]

http://sea.battle.net/sc2/en/profile...1/ToRDarKnoob/
ToRDarKnoob

[TCPLemminks]

TCPLemminks
http://sea.battle.net/sc2/en/profile...1/TCPLemminks/
skype: newbienator

Quick Comments

mGGNemesis:

lemminks is back?!! ^_^

[eCKoa`ProzeR]

IGN: ProzeR.218
http://kr.battle.net/sc2/ko/profile/4454493/1/ProzeR/
Skype: You know my Skype already.

ProzeR maybe back.

[Elusory]

You're all left with about 24 hours to sign up! Get to those people who haven't signed up yet!

7 July 2014 1:00 AM AEDT

Quick Comments

sR_Osiris:

nice timer m8

[RuDe]

Please Sign me up - RuDe (NA Diamond)

IGN: RuDe.824
http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/2496003/1/RuDe/
Skype: djravz
Country: Hong Kong

[Elusory]

Sign ups has closed. Groups should be up by tomorrow, and I will invite you all to your respective group chats.

[x5_Namakaye]

Because Liquipedia needs reveiwing before it can be seen publicly, here's the groups http://imgur.com/4dSRK9v

[breadfan]

Sweeeeeet

Group A group of death?

[zenabi]

I'll do review now, give me a minute

EDIT: Seems to have already been done http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft..._GPDL_Season_2

[ToRsupapower]

Originally Posted by breadfan

Sweeeeeet

Group A group of death?

I'd say group B or F

Quick Comments

syfSoundwave:

B, definitely.

[ToRPandarine]

Originally Posted by ToRsupapower

I'd say group B or F

sees that B or F could be Death Group, gets Death Group

Bad Luck Panda :/

[|Erasmus|]

Originally Posted by ETL.Soundwave

B, definitely.

Yep, no terrans...

[eCKoa`ProzeR]

Yeah, b and f are definitely great candidates for Group of Death

[Elusory]

Vote here:

Group of death?

http://strawpoll.me/2062035

[iliketrains]

of course i might be in the group of death, come at me!

[x5_Namakaye]

only group with 4 zergs, no wonder my group is group of death

[breadfan]

My thoughts on all groups' group of death status below...

Group A:
2 Players previously master
2 Players previously diamond
1 Peoples' champion

Really, it looks like all 5 might be in with a very good shot. Very solid GoD contender.

Group B:
1 Player previously GM
5 Players previously diamond

I'd say one of the diamond players stands out above the rest as a favourite, which isn't to say that's how it will go down, but I expect to clean up on SEAbet if it gets put up. Very solid GoD contender.

Group C:
2 Players previously masters
4 players currently or previously diamond

Very solid GoD contender.

Group D: - Group of Death
1 Former GM and KR masters
1 Former Masters
1 current KR diamond
2 regular diamonds

The former masters player is one of the platinums, really skyrocketing this group up in intensity factor. It's my post-analysis pick for group of death.

Group E:
3 diamonds
1 KR diamond

Don't think it's a contender for group of death, it's fairly even but is hurt by having only 6 in the group

Group F:
1 current KR diamond player
1 former GM (and current KR diamond)
2 current regular diamonds

I think this group has a really strong top 2 players and with 2 spots available to advance I think these guys are favourites.

Group G:
Not rated because it's my group. Deal with it.

Group H:
4 diamonds

One of these diamonds is formerly GM, but he's terribad and won't make it out of his group anyway. Biggest X factor is the plat random player (I guarantee he has a race or maybe even a couple of different matchups where he is a good match for a diamond player) but with just 6 in the group, it's not as strong a Group of Death contender.

Quick Comments

ToRDjvillian:

Great right up!

[ToRSpookToR]

**** you breadfan im gonna win this shit

Quick Comments

breadfan:

♥

[Drinksarlot]

How did you find all that out breadfan, are you stalking the competition

So I'm thinking it's a good thing no one has picked my group as group of death? lol. I don't really know the players tbh.

Quick Comments

	breadfan:	maybe.....
	syfSoundwave:	I think you and BIG ANDY (NaMeK) should wreck your group if you play your best

[zenabi]

Who was the previous GM in Group B o.O

Quick Comments

	x5_Namakaye:	apparently me being SEA GM in WoL counts O.o
	ToRsupapower:	Typical IXL smurf Kappa

[syfIce]

Thank god im group C aha

[swtadeline]

Apologies for my stupidity, but how exactly do I join the skype group that has been made for me group?
Or do I just manually add everyones skype names myself?

[ETL.Ravenflames]

Originally Posted by swtadeline

Apologies for my stupidity, but how exactly do I join the skype group that has been made for me group?
Or do I just manually add everyones skype names myself?

Ellusory will add you to the group

[Elusory]

Originally Posted by swtadeline

Apologies for my stupidity, but how exactly do I join the skype group that has been made for me group?
Or do I just manually add everyones skype names myself?

Umm I've already added you to the group?

[tSu]

changed name from iCHOR to tSu due to it being my sc2sea id. also I am playing for Havoc Gaming now. pls adjust. thanks mod =)

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x5_Namakaye:

done

[Elusory]

After some discussion with some people whom I'll not name, I've decided to extend the tournament to a Ro32. Top 4 from the Ro52 groups will advance to the next stage, and the seeding for the following groups will be as such:

Example:
Group A 1st vs Group D 4th
Group B 2nd vs Group C 3rd

Liquipedia will be updated as soon as possible (aka right now). The rationale behind this was, it seemed to be a little too harsh on the players that only Top 2 advanced from their groups, especially for people in the group of death. Also, removing more than 50% of the participants isn't very kind as well. It was either removing ~50% of the players (hold a Ro24) or this, so I've decided to go ahead with this. Not many games have been played yet, so I assume the impact of the change wouldn't be that much. Have fun and enjoy the remaining games!

[zenabi]

^OMG THANK YOU! Was too scared to start Group of Death games because Top 2 only :P

[breadfan]

Originally Posted by ToRElusory

After some discussion with some people whom I'll not name, I've decided to extend the tournament to a Ro32. Top 4 from the Ro52 groups will advance to the next stage, and the seeding for the following groups will be as such:

Example:
Group A 1st vs Group D 4th
Group B 2nd vs Group C 3rd

Liquipedia will be updated as soon as possible (aka right now). The rationale behind this was, it seemed to be a little too harsh on the players that only Top 2 advanced from their groups, especially for people in the group of death. Also, removing more than 50% of the participants isn't very kind as well. It was either removing ~50% of the players (hold a Ro24) or this, so I've decided to go ahead with this. Not many games have been played yet, so I assume the impact of the change wouldn't be that much. Have fun and enjoy the remaining games!

I really love this change. With a new season and new maps to get used to, it's pretty stressful lining up games when you feel like you'll already need to play at your best to beat quality opponents. Now, there's a little breathing room - losing one match you feel you need to win doesn't necessarily cost you your whole tournament run.

Plus, it gives more people a shot at the GSL-style grouping, which is awesome!

[ToRSpookToR]

Meh i will top any group anyway so it doesn't matter to me.

[syfChadMann]

I haz idea... It probably won't work for the Ro32.. but for the Ro16 can we do group selection? RNG for the 1st placing players from the Ro32 to be split over each group and in order select someone to join their group, then that person picks etc...????

[Elusory]

Originally Posted by fray`ChadMann

I haz idea... It probably won't work for the Ro32.. but for the Ro16 can we do group selection? RNG for the 1st placing players from the Ro32 to be split over each group and in order select someone to join their group, then that person picks etc...????

Might consider, did this in Season 1 but didn't intend to do this for Season 2. It kinda saves the trouble for people if we do auto-draft, so 16 people need not meet all at the same time. I'll consider! Having more people support this idea would sway my stand more too.

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syfChadMann:

from memory, most people turned up last time.

[x5.JevyN]

Bnet : Jevynslayer
Char code : 829
Skype : jevyn.reid
http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/...1/JevynSlayer/
slight issue - That link is to my NA account, does any1 know How I link a different server stats/Ladders? I am gold/plat in SEA....

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syfChadMann:

:( its already started mate..

[Elusory]

Originally Posted by ToRElusory

*fray`ChadMann: *
from memory, most people turned up last time.

Yeap, in fact about 14 turned up. Not sure how though but I'm actually still sceptical about this time. Still have a week to think about it

And yeah Jevyn, it has already started I'm sorry!

[x5.JevyN]

Damn, sorry man

[syfChadMann]

So many games left to play.. not much time to do so either!.. get in and get them done!!

[swtadeline]

Is there some place other than skype everyone is meeting up? I've messaged everyone on skype multiple times over that past weeks and never heard back. Not able to play for a day or two now.

[breadfan]

Originally Posted by swtadeline

Is there some place other than skype everyone is meeting up? I've messaged everyone on skype multiple times over that past weeks and never heard back. Not able to play for a day or two now.

Nope, hope you get your matches in :S

Elusory monitors the skype chat groups though so best bet if you're concerned, talk to him directly.

[ToRDjvillian]

I resorted to messaging my opponents last week through sc2sea to get my games out of the way.

[ToRSpookToR]

I just assumed I had won all my games and didn't contact anyone.

[Elusory]

Originally Posted by swtadeline

Is there some place other than skype everyone is meeting up? I've messaged everyone on skype multiple times over that past weeks and never heard back. Not able to play for a day or two now.

There's the group chat for that reason... You've only messaged once on Tuesday, never heard from you since then from that group.

Anyway, time's up for Ro52. I'll be going through the walkovers now and invite you guys to your next group ASAP (for those who make it)!

Well done to Group G, the only group who managed to finish all their matches!

[eCKoa`ProzeR]

Originally Posted by ToRElusory

Well done to Group G, the only group who managed to finish all their matches!

How about well done to Group F to almost finishing all their games? :3 hehehe

[Drinksarlot]

For the next round shouldn't 1 vs 4 and 2 vs 3 to start with?

[swtadeline]

Originally Posted by ToRElusory

There's the group chat for that reason... You've only messaged once on Tuesday, never heard from you since then from that group.

Anyway, time's up for Ro52. I'll be going through the walkovers now and invite you guys to your next group ASAP (for those who make it)!

Well done to Group G, the only group who managed to finish all their matches!

Ive also messaged everyone privately through skype after I didnt hear back from anyone. Only ever heard back from Slayer. Oh well. Consider yourselves lucky

[Elusory]

Originally Posted by Drinksarlot

For the next round shouldn't 1 vs 4 and 2 vs 3 to start with?

It is. I arranged the groups so that it shows 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th. But if you click matches, you'll see you're facing 4th from another group.

[Drinksarlot]

Originally Posted by ToRElusory

It is. I arranged the groups so that it shows 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th. But if you click matches, you'll see you're facing 4th from another group.

Oh yes you're right... I need to learn to read.

[ToRPandarine]

ONLY ONE LEFT AND ITS SHY

GOGOGOGOGOGOGOGGOGOGOGOGOGGO REP!!

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eCKoa`ProzeR:

#GoldPride

[Elusory]

Today, we have our first Ro32 advancer and he is none other than our local eSports saviour, Eddie!

Also, we have a ToR kill coming up with Spook and Zenabi facing off in the losers match of Group H.

Anyway, just wanna let all Ro32 players know that if you're not contactable by Saturday (some time of the day), your matches will be forfeited. This is so players in your group still have time to finish their remaining matches.

[Elusory]

Yay, it's the weekends and we already have 6 confirmed advancers. This post's purpose is to let everyone know that Ro16 groups will be following the GSL's style of picking your group. More details will be released to the advancers themselves. Stay tuned to see your Ro16 groups!

[Elusory]

As the Ro32 comes to a close, I've decided to delay the Ro16 by a week. The rationale behind this is to allow people to have time to pick their groups (hopefully it can be done in a day), and then prepare for theie matches since it's the serious part of the tournament already.

Advancers, please be active on Skype for tomorrow! It can be on your mobile, I need you guys to be online so you all can pick your groups ASAP. I will be making the groups for the advancers earliest 11PM AEST f everyone has done their groups by then. More details of how to pick your groups will be in that chat, so stay tuned!

[Drinksarlot]

I'll baneling bust anyone that picks me

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ToR.Sleepycod:

^

[x5_Namakaye]

Can i get someone from each group to check the liquipedia and make sure all the results from their groups are up to date and notify me if there and any extra/incorrect results

Edit: just to make sure everything is up to date incase eulosry missed something/hasn't updated yet

[Drinksarlot]

Slayer beat Rude 2-1, then I beat Slayer 2-0

Quick Comments

	mGGSlayer:	^
	x5_Namakaye:	thx

[Baldie]

Added to SEA Public Event Schedule 2014

[Elusory]

The Ro16 has begun. Which group do you think is the Group of Death?
Vote here: http://strawpoll.me/2261041

And thanks for the sticky, whoever did it!

[IronLung]

All of them look like Group of Deaths to me. Good luck to everyone!

Special shout out to Drinksarlot! bby ily

[Eddie]

Not many completed series yet in the R16... Weekend coming up, time to fire up SC2

[syfChadMann]

Heyo...

I had to go to Brisbane yesterday for work and came straight to work down here this morning. Won't be home till tonight. Can probably squeeze in a series sometime tonight, otherwise I'll be on Sunday afternoon around 5 to play all games.

[Elusory]

Ro16 has just concluded and we have our Top 8 in the playoffs already!

http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft..._GPDL_Season_2

The time and date for the matches will be made known once players have confirmed when they can play. It is likely to be held on both Saturday and Sunday, 2 matches each day. Put down your predictions in the posts below to rustle some jimmies!

To those who have been eliminated already, GPDL S3 awaits you.

[freeedom]

this looks like a lot of fun, I'm definitely in for GPDL season 3

[Elusory]

Saturday 23 August 2014 5PM AEST
coolbeans v.s. Inter

23 August 2014 6:00 PM AEDT

Stream: Soundwave

Saturday 23 August 2014 7PM AEST
Drinksarlot v.s. Namakaye

23 August 2014 8:00 PM AEDT

Stream: Soundwave

Sunday 24 August 2014 5PM AEST
Chris v.s. Eddie

24 August 2014 6:00 PM AEDT

Stream: Nickyboy

Sunday 24 August 2014 7PM AEST
MrLando v.s. ProzeR

24 August 2014 8:00 PM AEDT

Stream: Osiris

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It's gonna be a blast, be there or be square! Ignore the timings in the OP, and Baldie forgive me for screwing up the timings for SEA Public Schedule!

[eCKoa`ProzeR]

4 protosses for semi finals anyone? huehuehue Kappa

EDIT: Oh and yay! some more elusory streaming

[x5_Namakaye]

Originally Posted by MirG.ProzeR

4 protosses for semi finals anyone? huehuehue Kappa

Yes pls 10char

[Drinksarlot]

I'm pretty sure Zerg is gonna win this season.

[DGWoLF]

Go go drinksarlot !!!

[syfSoundwave]

ChadMann didn't make Top 8? What the **** brah

Quick Comments

	Elusory:	It's on his twitter, he tweeted about the games after the sad loss :(
	SLCN.Wally:	;(
	syfChadMann:	Too much CS:GO - I played like shit ;; Next Time..

[Elusory]

Postponed by exactly a week. Saturday clashes with Bass Fish Open, and Sunday clashes with GPD open. P

[ToRRedemption]

Chris to win gpdl

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	x5_Namakaye:	WOW bm
	ToRsupapower:	weooooooooow go chris

[Elusory]

I'm still looking for a caster on Saturday. Anyone keen to cast those matches?

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syfIce:

if i can piggy back a stream ill cast

[eCKoa`ProzeR]

I just realised that the grand finals of the GPDL will be bo9…
if that is gonna be a PvP… lord have mercy on our souls T-T

Quick Comments

	x5_Namakaye:	you v me lets do it
	Elusory:	it's gonna be Bo7
	mGGNemesis:	even a bo5 is tough >.<

[sR_Osiris]

Prozer VS MrLando http://www.twitch.tv/axs_excision

[Elusory]

Today on 24.8.2014, MrLando stopped the atomic clock and prevented the 2014 Protoss Top 4. #yeahright

Dates and times for the Semi-Finals will be made known to you guys soon!

Quick Comments

syfChadMann:

#ProtossImba

[eCKoa`ProzeR]

sad lyfe 10/10

[eCKo'Apoc]

Lando to win the whole thing !!

[Elusory]

Saturday 30 August 2014 2PM AEST
Namakaye v.s. coolbeans

30 August 2014 3:00 PM AEDT

Stream: Chiddiru

Saturday 30 August 2014 5PM AEST
Eddie v.s. MrLando

30 August 2014 6:00 PM AEDT

Stream: Chiddiru

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Congratulations to coolbeans being picked up by eCKo eSports!

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eCKoa'coolbeans:

Thanks man! Hopefully i can have a good first performance :P

[Elusory]

Today on 30.8.2014, MrLando stopped the atomic clock and prevented the 2014 Protoss Finals. Again.

Dates and times for 3rd place match and Finals will be made known to you guys soon!

[Elusory]

Sunday 7 September 2014 5PM AEST
Eddie v.s. coolbeans

7 September 2014 6:00 PM AEDT

Stream: Any volunteers?

Come tune in for this epic show match! coolbeans is ahead of Eddie in terms of series, having met twice before. Once in the Round of 52, the other in the Round of 16. Who will win this time, in a Best of 7 settings? Winner will earn himself a deserved $15 for fighting so long.

Finals will be next week!

[Elusory]

We're still looking for a caster to cast the 3rd place match above. Contact me on Skype at justinxjoel if you'd like to cast!

[Elusory]

With no stream today, there were some good games missed. On top of that, it was a good series too. The new eCKo eSports academy player coolbeans was able to take down Eddie, earning himself $15! Great performance at eCKo eSports LAN, and now GPDL Season 2. Looking forward to see this guy do more in the future!

#mastersyet

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eCKoa'coolbeans:

thanks man, thanks again for the great tournament :)

[Elusory]

Sunday 14 September 2014 8PM AEST
MrLando v.s. Namakaye

14 September 2014 9:00 PM AEDT

Stream: Elusory

This is the Grand Finals! Who will walk away with a prize money more than most decent players here have earned? Be sure to tune in and end your weekend with a bang!

Unfortunately, stream is cancelled because 3 major tournaments are going on at thw moment, and Philosopher's Battle.net client is not working properly.

[Elusory]

Namakaye
MrLando
coolbeans

Well played to everyone in this tournament. GPDL S3 will be coming back with greater improvements in the coming weeks. Stay tuned to find out more