[Elusory]

GPD League Season 3

Playoffs has begun!

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, like GPD Open, players who have achieved in Season 2 but are struggling to return to the league you were once in, drop me a PM to appeal to join this tournament. I'll assess based on a few criterias, such as #dedication, number of times achieved, and attitude.

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 3 2014. 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:
Race:
League:
Most laddered Battle.net Profile Link(s):
Skype:

Registration ends 5 October 2014 2200H AEST

When?

+ [When?] +

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?

The schedule is projected as follows:

RoXX: 6 October 2014 0000H AEST - 12 October 2014 2159H AEST
Ro32: 13 October 2014 0000H AEST - 19 October 2014 2159H AEST

- Break for Group Selections and preparation for Ro16 matches -

Ro16: 27 October 2014 0000H AEST - 2 November 2014 2159H AEST
Playoffs: 3 November 0000H AEST - 10 November 2159H AEST

- Ends just in time for ladder season end -

Where?

+ [Where?] +

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?] +

RoXX - Round Robin Format

Round robin groups are drafted randomly. 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 RoXX. Top 2 from each group advance to the Ro16.

Ro16 - Dual Tourmament Format

Players are drafted into their groups with GSL Ro16 format. Top 2 from each group advance to the playoffs.

Quarter Finals: Bo5 Single Elimination

Winners have 75% chance of getting money!

Semi Finals: Bo7 Single Elimination

Winners guaranteed money, losers play for 3rd place!

3rd Place: Bo7

For some money and pride!

Grand Finals: Bo7

There is only one match.

Map pool:

+ [Map pool] +

Current ladder map pool will be used.

All matches will be using WCS veto system.

Prize pool:

1st: $30
2nd: $15
3rd: $5

Total: $50

Additionally, anyone who gets promoted to during the duration of the tournament 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.
Only for people who have not hit before.

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As of Season 3 2014, games will not be casted.

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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).

Please, if you are going to be busy during the weekdays and hope to finish your games on the weekends, please don't do it. From experience, it's not gonna work as it is best that everyone plays their games on weekday nights. Only sign up if you are relatively free and won't be delaying your games every day!

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:



NaMeK
Swarmstika
Namakaye
Osiris
Apoc
ChadMann
Slayer
Chris
MrLando
Barsala
Organic
iliketrains
Infected
Shy
Eddie
Clare
tSu
coolbeans
Reaper
Metalcore
IronLung
Enak
Kreamy
Fullmetal
Djvillian
Meatex
Freeedom
Midnight
Archer
JDR
water



Blitzy
Ice
JevynSlayer
Rush
Lemminks
Cuddles
couchie
Kite
AGTOrange
UlcelDae
YYANKY



Balimaar
PatriarcH
JohnnyStyles
RadAir


Total: 46

Credits:
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Donators:
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[syfNaMeK]

IGN: NaMeK
Race: Protoss
League: Diamond
Most laddered Battle.net Profile Link(s): http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/4725818/1/NaMeK/
Skype: saiyan_andreas

[Swarmstika]

IGN: Swarmstika
Race: Zerg
League: Diamond
Most laddered Battle.net Profile Link(s): http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/.../1/Swarmstika/
Skype: shane_lee1097

Let's do this shit.

[x5_Namakaye]

not masters yet so...

IGN: Namakaye
Race: Protoss
League: Diamond
Bnet Link: http://tw.battle.net/sc2/zh/profile/1007426/2/Namakaye/
Skype: You already have it

Quick Comments

	Seffy:	ples
	TCPLemminks:	pls
	syfChadMann:	Ladder more you filthy smurf.

[sR_Osiris]

IGN: Osiris
Race: the weak one aka zerg
League: diamond
where i play:http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/4977848/1/Osiris/
Skype:karleb97

lol this time i will be able to play .....

[BlitzyPH]

IGN: Nitzy
Race: Protoss
League: Plat (last season dia)
Bnet Link:http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/4704936/1/Nitzy/
skype: Leon.s20

hopefully i can play

[ETL.Ravenflames]

IGN: Ravenflames
Race: Protoss
League: Diamond 5eva
Bnet Link: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/...1/Ravenflames/
skype: you already have it

[eCKo'Apoc]

IGN: Apocalypse
Race: Zerg
League: Shitty Diamond
Bnet Link: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/2668747/1/Zero/
Skype: You know it

[syfChadMann]

ChadMann
Zerg
Diamond
I'll get it later
You have my Skype.

Quick Comments

syfSoundwave:

Step and win this time Chadm8

[mGGSlayer]

IGN:Slayer
Race:Zerg
League:Plat
Most laddered Battle.net Profile Link(s): http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/3658587/1/Slayer/
Skype: You already has it

[ToRsupapower]

IGN: Chris
Race: Terran
League: Diamond?
Most laddered Battle.net Profile Link(s): http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/2647088/1/Chris/
Skype: Cbirkas1

[MrLando]

IGN: MrLando
Race: Terran
League: Diamond
Most laddered Battle.net Profile Link(s): http://kr.battle.net/sc2/ko/profile/4130190/1/MrLando/
Skype: You got it.

[syfIce]

IGN: Ice
Race: Protoss
League: Platinum
Most Laddered Account: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/2884901/1/ICE/
Skype: You have me

[x5.JevyN]

IGN : JevynSlayer
Race : Zerg
League : Platinum
Most laddered account : http://sea.battle.net/sc2/en/profile...1/JevynSlayer/
Skype : Jevyn.reid

[sR.Barsala]

IGN: Barsala
Race: Protoss
League: Diamond
Most laddered Battle.net Profile Link(s):http://kr.battle.net/sc2/ko/profile/4637411/1/Barsala/
Skype: none atm.. but i can make if needed

Edit: cedrik.malabanan heres my skype

Quick Comments

Elusory:

Skype is needed. Please make it!

[ICaRuS]

IGN:Organic
Race:Zerg
League: Diamond
Bnet Acct:http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/4698785/1/Organic/
Skyper:Thornton.Pirker

[Bodhisattva]

IGN: Bodhisattva
Race: Zerg
League: Plat
Profile: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/...1/Bodhisattva/
Skype: louiskline2

I haven't been masters for a while so it shouldnt be a problem. I'm probably dia lvl and will be during the tourny. Not great right now

Quick Comments

Elusory:

Sorry dude, I'll be keeping this tournament to SEA only because of time difference.

[ETL.Balimaar]

IGN: DroneProbe on NA, Balimaar on SEA

Race:

League:

Most laddered Battle.net Profile Link(s):
http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/.../1/DroneProbe/
http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/5812842/1/OIIOOOOI/

Skype: donmogul

Work hard, play hard bitches!11!

[iliketrains]

IGN: iliketrains
Race:
League:
B.net: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/...1/ILikeTrains/
Skype: you have me

[Infected]

ING: Infected
Race: Zerg
League:
Profile: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/3973483/1/Infected/
Skype: You already have me my love

[Eddie]

IGN: DevianT
Race:
League:
Most laddered Battle.net Profile Link(s): http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/2600083/1/DevianT/
Skype: you already have it

[MatiCk]

IGN: MattiCk.697
Race: Zerg
League: Gold
Most laddered Battle.net Profile Link(s): http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/5267250/1/MattiCk/
Skype: matick321

Quick Comments

Elusory:

Sorry dude, keeping this to SEA only because of time difference!

[UlcelDae]

IGN:UlcelDae
Race:
League:
Profile:http://kr.battle.net/sc2/ko/profile/4182293/1/UlcelDae/
Skype:udoroja7

[YYANKY]

IGN:YYANKY
Race:
League:Platinum
Most laddered Battle.net Profile Link(s):http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/5046549/1/YYANKY/
Skype:than.chiong

[sRRising]

IGN: Shy
Race: Protoss
League: Diamond
Profile: http://eu.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/3442580/1/Shook/
Skype: you already have it.

[Sc2Clare]

IGN: Clare
Race: Terran
League: Diamond
Most laddered Battle.net Profile Link(s): http://kr.battle.net/sc2/ko/profile/2968216/1/Clare/
Skype: strat4lyfe

[tSu]

IGN: tSu (will be changing once name changes become avaliable)
Race: Terran
League: Diamond
Most laddered Battle.net Profile Link(s): http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/4272407/1/tSu/
Skype: you already have my skype

[eCKoa'coolbeans]

ING: coolbeans
Race: protoss
League: Diamond (still )
Profile: http://www.sc2ranks.com/character/us...beans/hots/1v1
Skype: have me already!

*KR profile: http://kr.battle.net/sc2/ko/profile/...3/1/coolbeans/

[darrenzapanta]

IGN: Rush
Race: Zerg
League:
Profile: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/5237759/1/Rush/
Skype: akuma_ryu21

[TCPLemminks]

IGN: Lemminks
Race:
League:
Profile: http://kr.battle.net/sc2/ko/profile/4128818/1/Eugenius/
Skype: you have it

Have not touched the game since last season lego!

Quick Comments

mGGNemesis:

comeback of lemminks!!!

[RVxReaper]

IGN: ThreeSixNine
Race: Protoss
League: Diamond
Most laddered Battle.net Profile Link(s): http://kr.battle.net/sc2/ko/profile/4705926/1/BarCode/
Skype: nafi369

[Cuddles]

IGN: Cuddles
Race: Zurg
League: Plat pewpew
Most laddered Battle.net Profile Link(s): http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/2290020/1/Phuzzy/
Skype: You have it.

Quick Comments

YYANKY:

Hi. add me up. YYANKY#140 NA server. lets do ur match ?

[sR.PatriarcH]

IGN: PatriarcH
Race: Zerg
League: Gold
Most laddered Profile : http://eu.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/...5/1/PatriarcH/
Skype: himanshu.sharmaa

[couchie]

IGN: couchie
Race: Terran
League: Platinum
Most Laddered: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/3388401/1/couchie/
Skype: lovo_drewclark

[Metalcore]

ING: Metalcore
Race: Terran
League:
Profile: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/...1/1/MetalCore/
Skype:alex-townley

[IronLung]

IGN: IronLung
Race: Protoss
League: iDiamonnd
Most Laddered:http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/2781779/1/IronLung/
Skype: ian.lung

[eCKo`Enak]

Enak
Protoss
Diamond
http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/3936931/1/Enak/
skype: kaneb14

Quick Comments

syfSoundwave:

That's gotta be Kane!

[Kreamy]

Kreamy
Terran
Diamond
http://kr.battle.net/sc2/ko/profile/1004317/2/Pink/
skype: kevin.luangkhoth

Quick Comments

	x5_Namakaye:	kreamy hype!
	syfChadMann:	Sorry... what? surely you're not only diamond. EZ Masters NA.

[kite_dothack]

IGN: Kite
Race:
League:
Profile: http://eu.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/3317510/1/Kite/
Skype: kite_dothack

[Meatex]

IGN: RaseWater (NA) FaDeMeatex (other servers)
Race: Jerg
League: Diamond (NA)
Most laddered Battle.net Profile Link(s): http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/...0/1/RoseWater/
Skype: meatex_salami

[JohnnyStyles84]

IGN: JohnnyStyles
Race: Terran
League: Gold
Most laddered Battle.net Profile Link(s): http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/.../JohnnyStyles/
Skype: immortalkaze

[freeedom]

IGN: Freeedom
Race: Zerg
League: Diamond
Most laddered Battle.net Profile Link(s): http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/287697/1/Freeedom/
Skype: KarlJayG

[syfRize]

SIGNING UP FOR~~

IGN: Midnight
Race:
League:
Profile: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/3470819/1/Midnight/
Skype: jarrodmichael1

[PSISTM.AGTOrange]

IGN: AGTOrange
Race:
League:
Profile: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/...3/1/AGTOrange/
Skype: markambalong

[Fullmetal]

IGN: Fullmetal
Race: Terran
League: DIamond
Profile: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/...5/1/Fullmetal/
Skype: richard19751975

[ToRDjvillian]

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

Quick Comments

syfSoundwave:

train hard and ******* win it mate

[AxS.Dodda]

Ign: Archer
Race: or . Probs
League:
Bnet: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/5330446/1/Archer/
Skype: Already got you mate

[RadAir]

IGN: RadAir
Race: Protoss
League: Gold
Profile: http://sea.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/180176/1/RadAir/
Skype: larsdanielbenes

Looking forward to it, thanks to the guys organising!

[jackdr]

IGN: JDR
Race: Terran
League:
Most laddered Battle.net Profile Link(s): http://kr.battle.net/sc2/ko/profile/4129790/1/JDR/
Skype: jjlt_raziel

[Elusory]

Reminder: Registration ends tonight at 11PM AEDT! Brackets will be made by latest Monday morning and everyone will be added into their respective Skype groups. Cheers and have a fantastic Sunday!

[water666]

water, terran, diamond, got my skype.

[Elusory]

Alright, groups are released! Click on the link at the OP to see your groups. Skype groups will be made right after the time of this post. Keep in mind of the deadline for your groups. It ends 12 October 2014 2259H AEDT, which is 11PM.

About how I've made the group, I've just put all of your names into a list and randomised, and then just took 1-6 for first group, 7-12 for second group, and so forth. I didn't bother about "seeding" because there were many more Diamonds than Golds and Platinums combined. I don't think there's a clear line to be drawn for seeding too since it's a GPD tournament, so I've also decided to do a full random one. That means that those who were in the Ro8 of Season 2 can find themselves in the same group as each other.

I know you guys like proof so here it is.

+ [Proof] +

EDIT: I really did not intend Group D to be the group of death. I think it's undisputed that it really is the group of death. Sorry guys, RNG wins.

EDIT 2: Please, for those who don't have me on Skype yet, accept my friend request! If you didn't receive it, add me at justinxjoel.

Quick Comments

	syfRize:	4:20am kek
	eCKoa`ProzeR:	2:50am for justin kek
	sR_Osiris:	group d aint group of death Eddie has it easy
	eCKoa'coolbeans:	coolbeans number 1? That can't be random surely.. :P

[couchie]

Im still not in a skype group...not sure if thats right or not?

[eCKoa`ProzeR]

I guess you could say I did well on boosting the sc2ph scene (or at least the GPD part of it) as in this season, you can see not 1 PH player, but 8!!! (Oh my glob, such amazeng improvements *claps* hehe)

Goodluck to the 5 dudes under the Philippine flag and of course to the other players!! Glhf men!

Still sad I won't be joining this season

[syfChadMann]

wowza.. According to Liquidpedia, sOs, iceiceice and MarineKing are all playing in the GPDL!? This is going to be a tough competition!!

Also, holy shit Group H is group of death!

Quick Comments

mGGNemesis:

omg smurfs!!! :p

[Elusory]

There are still 5 people who have not accepted my friend request. Please check your Skype if you haven't done so.

Meatex
YYANKY
UlcelDae
Blitzy
JohnnyStyles

Any games that you can't complete by the end of the tournament will be considered as a walkover against you.

P.S. Some people just have poor attitude.

Quick Comments

mGGNemesis:

:(

[PSISTM.AGTOrange]

^ Contacted them in Facebook for this issue

Quick Comments

Elusory:

thanks :)

[couchie]

I sent johnny a message on skype

Quick Comments

Elusory:

appreciated!

[Elusory]

Clearing up group scores and placings now, and you guys should be in your Ro32 groups by tomorrow morning if you made it through. Let me know if you made it through but didn't get invited to a Skype group!

[Elusory]

Players are encouraged to finish their Round 1 games by Thursday, so you don't slow down the progress of the group. Failure to do so might result in a walkover so the rest who have been active in wanting to get games done can clear up their games. Leaving it to the weekends will be a little rush. For those who have not been active on Skype for whatever reasons, please go to your group chat and let your group know about your time situation and when you're free to play your games!

[Ukoter]

any chance of any free slots available?

Quick Comments

syfChadMann:

Tournament is half way though.. Sign up for Season 4. :)

[freeedom]

I got eliminated before reaching round of 16. But I did hit Masters today in NA.

Do I qualify for that masters goal prize thing?

Quick Comments

	syfRize:	WOOHOO! MASTERINO!
	Elusory:	Are you an ex-masters? If you are you don't :(

[PSISTM.AGTOrange]

Congratulations Karl

[tSu]

4T 6Z 6P pretty even ro16!

[YGTjumpu]

/Good luck!

[ToRDjvillian]

So when do we play Ro8 matched and are they being streamed?

Also how the hell did only one make it to the Ro8??? He's bad and doesnt practice... Pick up your game SEA.

Quick Comments

	Fullmetal:	he is damn good at allins thats why xD
	MrLando:	A guaranteed Zerg getting through in a group of 3 zergs and 1 terran that's how haha.
	mGGNemesis:	Who is that zerg?! :o
	Infected:	Tell me who's that zerg walk walking in da club

[Elusory]

It's supposedly this week, with no stream. But two people are slowing it down so I'm just giving them until today. So just be patient with them, and tonight the playoffs people will see themselves in another group!

[Elusory]

The Ro16 has concluded and we're moving on to the final phase of our tournament. Only 1 Zerg left!

[syfSoundwave]

Let's go BIG ANDY cmon mate

Quick Comments

	syfNaMeK:	who is BIG ANDY?
	ETL.Ravenflames:	A very retarded person ;)
	mGGNemesis:	who?

[eCKo'Apoc]

I volunteer with nem to cast all the eckoa boys games !

Quick Comments

mGGNemesis:

depends on date/time though; other alon will solo cast :D

[Elusory]

http://www.twitch.tv/23nemesis/b/586181977

Raw VOD of MrLando vs JDR. Casted by Nemesis, Apoc, and Chase!

[mGGNemesis]

Made it a highlight so use this link instead : http://www.twitch.tv/23nemesis/c/5449927

Sorry for the less than high quality casting

Chase is an awesome caster though (both of us just let chase do the talking)