[Starhunter]

http://apcmag.com/hardcoregamer.htm
has all the details

basically 1v1 and 4v4.

2 qualifying days, all games bo3.

open to everyone who can come as its a sydney lan tournament

[deL]

Add details to the OP. It's really hard to get information about this it seems like it will be a big mess.

[Aean(:]

Its going to be big, but how many competitive people are there going to be there :/ the only ones i know are the ones that attend the cityhunter LAN's, eg. TA members and some others.

[deL]

iaguz and YoonYJ are from Sydney. nGenBenji and Light should be there. Bunch of TA guys too - that should round out the top8 if there are no inter-state players.

[inFeZa]

Who's Team Immunity? Also sound's great, too bad i can't make it up to Sydney at that time. GL to everyone participating.

[JacziE]

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[Benji]

Originally Posted by deL

iaguz and YoonYJ are from Sydney. nGenBenji and Light should be there. Bunch of TA guys too - that should round out the top8 if there are no inter-state players.

Me in top 8? del


Seriously tho, I'm chasing this up because $20,000 is more money than a MLG, and you'd want to be making alot of noise if you're hosting such a massive tourney.

I'll post something if I find anything out.

[Benji]

Email response from the TO:

Hi Ben,

the only prizes we can announce so far are:

1v1 – 1st Place = $6000
4v4 – 1st place = $7000
Best regards,

Yoyo

[TAScarecrow]

That sort of money for 4v4 is pretty retarded, seems like they're just throwing money out there with little thought behind it. The website for this is very 1 dimensional as well, I'm pretty skeptical.

[Benji]

Originally Posted by Scarecrow

That sort of money for 4v4 is pretty retarded, seems like they're just throwing money out there with little thought behind it. The website for this is very 1 dimensional as well, I'm pretty skeptical.

True, but you can't really ignore the tourney, considering there's almost zero travel for us :P

[Xeen]

I'm guessing someone has an ESPORTS budget but doesn't actually have a clue about SC2.

[Imposta]

Wow. Time to start playing some 4s!

[inFeZa]

WOW 4v4 for 7k!?!? let the CHEEESE BEGIN!

[WakingLife]

Map pool is the old ladder map pool, blistering sands, DQ and steppes hurray....... on the plus side shakuras is up there again

[ETL.Santi]

"Touma said that Australia's most celebrated clan, Team Immunity, has entered the teams competition."

Looks like is not just sc2, those guys play cs if im not wrong.

So who wants to make a 4v4 team?

[pRoTimber]

can join both?
looks like u'll have to be in australia for 1 month

[nirvAnA]

Originally Posted by Xeen

I'm guessing someone has an ESPORTS budget but doesn't actually have a clue about SC2.

So true!!

With that huge of an esports budget, you could run multiple tournaments (think 5 huge 5k events like the WD PSI we had or 2 massive 10k-15k events), stretch qualifying rounds for the finals over a longer time period rather then just two dates, hype it much further by announcing confirmed foreign guests pros who are flying down to play with interviews etc and well plently of other stuff which would give exposure to the sponsors so they get a good return on their investment and continue to pour money in the esports scene.

well just my thoughts anyway

[YJY]

holy shit. and i thought i had incentive before. time to dance

[YJY]

looking for the top of SEA to join the 4v4.

[Benji]

Originally Posted by YJY

looking for the top of SEA to join the 4v4.

Myself and nGenLight are looking for 2 more :P

[cure]

We need stuff like this in Singapore :<

[YJY]

are you a zerg benji ?

[Benji]

Originally Posted by YJY

are you a zerg benji ?

Yep

(Msg too short etcetc)

[YJY]

I dont mind, but you should ask light. he might not like me.

[deL]

Originally Posted by pRoTimber

can join both?
looks like u'll have to be in australia for 1 month

You can only join 1v1 OR 4v4

[Benji]

Originally Posted by YJY

I dont mind, but you should ask light. he might not like me.

I'll ask him tonight, i'm at work atm

[FloatingPoint]

If this be legit, might have a brisbane lad pop down for the tourny

[YJY]

oh benji you cant join both 1v1 and 4v4 ill be joining the 1v1. unless del is wrong but del aint ever wrong...

[Benji]

Yep np, I'll prolly enter the 4v4 just to ensure no random Plat/Diamond team takes $7000...

[YJY]

haha yeah. i might as well join the 1v1, been playing on the kr server

[deL]

"(1V1 player cannot play 4v4)"

From the rules

Turns out I might be able to play in the 4v4 if it runs on schedule and finishes at 1PM.

[Benji]

Originally Posted by deL

"(1V1 player cannot play 4v4)"

From the rules

Turns out I might be able to play in the 4v4 if it runs on schedule and finishes at 1PM.

Don't think ive ever seen a LAN finish on time :P

[ZanooKu]

Very tempting to travel down to...

[Unstable]

Originally Posted by PoisoN

Who's Team Immunity? Also sound's great, too bad i can't make it up to Sydney at that time. GL to everyone participating.

They are moonglades old team before we stole him

[TAhackdZ]

Holy bejesus....

Is this like the biggest prize money we've had for a SC tourney in Aus?

[ToRDjvillian]

Wow I think I might actually attend a LAN fort once. I'm sure my partner wont mind when I tell her about the money :P
Plus a 3 hour drive from Canberra really isnt that far.
Now I just need a team also for 4v4

[PiG]

I'm pretty sure the article is a troll... simply because I heard about this tournament a few days ago as everyone was tweeting it. Yet the OP on APC had been removed. There have been NO posts on any websites other then APC about it either...

In conclusion: this tournament is VERY badly organised, OR someone at APC is trolling??

I am excited and confused...

Edit: ok the link to NRG works now and it actually looks semi-legit. Wth is going on

[deL]

It's on the net cafe's site too. I think it's just very poorly organised by people who have a thin grasp on English.

[PiG]

Originally Posted by Benji

Myself and nGenLight are looking for 2 more :P

I'm looking for a team too, we should try some 4's and see how we synergise?


Edit: Screw it I'm gunna play 1's ftw

[pjw]

Are the qualifier's happening at the lan? This should definitely have more publicity, 6k or 1.75k is a massive amount of money for an aus event. QL / CS / SC2 would make it an unbelievable lan.

[Tom]

Currently tossing up whether to enter 1v1 or 4v4.

Whoever else here is looking at joining the 4v4, drop me a line - Tom.806 (preferably masters level arranged team and high up in SEA top 200 1v1).

I'm mainly a team gamer, with two Masters arranged 2v2 teams (one with 143-10) and two more that will immediately qualify if those partners ever decide to log on. Also 3175 masters 1v1 with mass unused bonus pool.

[ToRDjvillian]

yep im definately makin the trek from canberra to sydney for this! just need to figure out if ill get a team for 4's or if i try my luck 1 on 1.

[nGenLight]

YYJ: Bro I would be delighted to be on a team with you, any banter we have in the game wouldn't carry on to real life. However, seeing as you are probably the favourite to take the 1v1 tourney barring nobody coming here from overseas/interstate, I totally understand and agree with your decision to join the 1v1.

When I heard about it is only 1v1 or 4v4 it was quite depressing, the money offered for the 1v1 is much more enticing than the 4v4, but the experience/atmosphere of participating/winning a tournament with a team is priceless. Currently leaning more towards 4v4. Me and Benji are recruiting two players to form a team with us, message me and Benji in game if you are interested!

[_francis]

I'm looking for a team for 4v4 as well. Playing as T, and have been in top 200 for the past 3 months or so.

Francis.978

Let me know, cheers!

[Starhunter]

Ray/Benji,
Tom called and convinced me that we should join up to make a 4v4 team. So Tom/Star/Light/Benji~~~
I'll talk to you guys online about it !

[Benji]

Originally Posted by Starhunter

Ray/Benji,
Tom called and convinced me that we should join up to make a 4v4 team. So Tom/Star/Light/Benji~~~
I'll talk to you guys online about it !

Be online at 6pm, we've already picked up riiChard, we'll sort something out tonight.

[ToRDjvillian]

Originally Posted by PiG

I'm pretty sure the article is a troll... simply because I heard about this tournament a few days ago as everyone was tweeting it. Yet the OP on APC had been removed. There have been NO posts on any websites other then APC about it either...

In conclusion: this tournament is VERY badly organised, OR someone at APC is trolling??

I am excited and confused...

Edit: ok the link to NRG works now and it actually looks semi-legit. Wth is going on

This is a legit tournament according to the internet cafe. i have sent them an email and this is there reply:

Hi Dylan,

No it is "for real". I don't know why people are saying that it isn't. It is totally organised by myself and the team at Altech Computers. It will be held at the dates mentioned on the website.

We already have a huge amount of entrants!

I hope this helps with your decision making!

Kind Regards
Joseph Touma
Marketing Coordinator






Marketing Pro
Unit 1, Building C, 350 Parramatta Rd Homebush NSW 2140
Direct: +61 2 8622 8073
Fax:+61 2 8622 8088
Email: jtouma@mktg-pro.com
Website: http://www.nrghardcoregamer.com.au

[Benji]

Ok got some details:

The main way to distinguish whether you are entering 1v1 or 4v4 competition is by simply entering a team name or not. So if a competitor does not enter a team name in the registration form, they will be allotted to the 1v1 tourney.


That was something I was curious about looking at the registration form.


We have 4 main sponsors of the event. Corsair, Logitech, Razer and AMD! All have provided us with certain contributions, and due to Altech’s existing relationship with them, we will be working together to simply put on a successful event. We will be filming the event, so will PC Powerplay and APC. Representatives from other IT publications, such as Atomic will also be present to film. I have spoken to certain members of Team Liquid.net and we are in the process of working something out in that regards. APC and Atomic have already posted articles online.


Curious as to whom they're working with from TL, going to inquire about this.


As far as the prize pool goes, the current plan is: 1st -3rd place in both the 1v1 and 4v4 will be receiving cash prizes. 4th-10th in the 1v1 will be receiving hardware prizes sponsored by Logitech, Razer, AMD and NRG. 4th-6th in the 4v4 will be receiving hardware prizes sponsored by Corsair and Razer.


Bam, thats alot more detailed than what we've heard from before, should help people decide if they're coming or not.

[Benji]

Also

Just on a side note, Razer will be supplying a lot of the gaming peripherals on the day. They have offered to supply InTime Cyber Café with their latest range of mice, keyboards, etc.

[deL]

To add to what benji posted, I am talking with the sponsor/promo team early next week to try and get the word out about this and give my input so any issues you want raised direct them via PM to me or post here in the thread. I will try and get some more information for the OP so if you want some specifics let me know and I'll see what I can find out.

Also I will be talking with the game scheduler, map and group organisers to give my input there as well to make it more fitting of a competitive SC2 event.

In the meantime just spread the word guys and try and get as big a participation as possible! If it works out well for everyone involved there will be more in the future!

[MKP]

I tried registering but i cant seem to understand what is mob

[Lionheart]

Hi guys, Starhunter suggested I joined the site and register my interest in joining the 4v4.

I'm Sydney based been around SC2 for ages, most of you see me play as Lionheart, but have recently changed name to Mugen feel free to look at my profile on the SEA server:

nick: Mugen
id: 414

I'm currently looking for a team as I feel that's my strongest field, feel free to add me and inquire more.

Thanks.

[Starhunter]

He has 3,300 games played in team games ! what a 4v4 bachelor!

[NvPinder]

lmfao i cant wait to watch the ridiculous shit that comes out of the 4v4 comp if i get to go

[JacziE]

Originally Posted by Starhunter

He has 3,300 games played in team games ! what a 4v4 bachelor!

4v4 bachelor - my favorite quote for the day.

[Lionheart]

Haha, thanks Nicko.
Um yeah, just looking for a team that's all.

[NvPinder]

Originally Posted by deL

To add to what benji posted, I am talking with the sponsor/promo team early next week to try and get the word out about this and give my input so any issues you want raised direct them via PM to me or post here in the thread. I will try and get some more information for the OP so if you want some specifics let me know and I'll see what I can find out.

Also I will be talking with the game scheduler, map and group organisers to give my input there as well to make it more fitting of a competitive SC2 event.

In the meantime just spread the word guys and try and get as big a participation as possible! If it works out well for everyone involved there will be more in the future!

most obvious issue is format imo, bo3 single elim for both quals and finals is pretty bad, see if you can convince them to do groups for quals and double elim for finals or something!

also, see if you can get them to get a decent map pool, the maps they plan on using are super outdated T-T

[JacziE]

If I fly to Sydney can I be your fourth, Benji?!

[Benji]

Originally Posted by JacziE

If I fly to Sydney can I be your fourth, Benji?!

Of course!

[NvPinder]

Originally Posted by JacziE

If I fly to Sydney can I be your fourth, Benji?!

2016 cums early?

[ETL.Santi]

I have a question is people going the first or second day?

[Starhunter]

I would imagine both, if u dont qualify for the first, u enter the 2nd one?

[Max]

Looking for a 4v4 team ^_________________________^

[ToRDjvillian]

Originally Posted by MKP

I tried registering but i cant seem to understand what is mob

Mobile number. Well I hope so anyway since that is what I entered.

[ToRDjvillian]

Originally Posted by Santi

I have a question is people going the first or second day?

Santi get cT to come up first day. I have step kids birthday on the second qualification day.

[TheLink]

Hi, I've got no idea how these things usually work and this seems as good a place as any to ask. Do these types of tournaments usually turn into social events? or is it just a place for the top-200 list to grind some money?

I'm only a diamond scrub but I can come along no problems, just wondering if its worth it without knowing anyone.

[Lionheart]

Has anyone actually entered a Lan SC2 tournament before?
The last tourney I went with a SC2 Lan, failed because Blizzard blocked the same IP from having multiple logins (Only 2 could log-in at a time or so)

I don't want to see this problem at this tourney either,
Can anyone confirm?

[Eddie]

I've been to two, both ran fine. 1st one was 20-30 people, 2nd just over 40.

[Lionheart]

Cool, cool, hopefully this one goes smoothly for the SC2 division of the tournament!

I'm still after a team btw.

[myth_au]

Is anyone interestd in being part of a 4v4 with me in this tournament. I am a high diamond player and have been involved in previous tournaments.

if anyone is interested PM me please.

[frequency]

Originally Posted by JacziE

If I fly to Sydney can I be your fourth, Benji?!

Why be Benji's #4 when you will always be my #1?

I'm tempted to go, I'd love to do coverage with a site/org if possible. Just need to get the people running it to realise that the way they're choosing to do this is beyond terrible and needs major reformation and real publicity instead of a months notice to everyone for the largest tournament we've seen in the country.

[PiG]

Originally Posted by TheLink

Hi, I've got no idea how these things usually work and this seems as good a place as any to ask. Do these types of tournaments usually turn into social events? or is it just a place for the top-200 list to grind some money?

I'm only a diamond scrub but I can come along no problems, just wondering if its worth it without knowing anyone.

There's always plenty of lower level people even a few bronze/silvers show up, and many people just come to hang around and spectate. It should be great fun if you like starcraft your bound to have fun.

[ETL.Santi]

I guess this can only mean one thing... ROADTRIP!!!!!!!!

[deL]

Originally Posted by Santi

I guess this can only mean one thing... ROADTRIP!!!!!!!!

Don't stab me with your Colombian gang bro

[inFeZa]

Im thinking of coming down to play... but its a sunday and i have uni on monday.... so possibly..

[ETL.Santi]

Originally Posted by deL

Don't stab me with your Colombian gang bro

hahahaha sadly I will have to travel with Australians, who are prob members of your gang. :S

[PiG]

Map pool:

Blistering Sands
Delta Quadrant
Lost Temple
Metalopolis
Steppes of War
Scrap Station
Xel naga Caverns
Shakuras Plateau

Could everyone please join me in contacting the organisers (yoyo.zhang@intimegroups.com)and DEMANDING that they fix this completely imbalanced map pool! So far the organisers have replied to emails from several angry sc2 players with:

"these maps were in the ladder before, so it should be ok"
- (http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/view...&currentpage=2)

Let's try and imagine some problems with these maps:
1) Steppes of war, rush distance = 1 screen, zerg will auto-lose against a solid T or P.
2) Lost Temple, cliff drop on natural = gg
3) Delta quadrant = so many ways for terran to drop and abuse helions or seige tanks in close positions that it is simply retarded.

There are also no vetoes!

For such a big tournament with big sponsors and coverage to actually promote imbalanced play and random game modes such as 4v4 it makes me sad and angry. As one of the top zergs on SEA my hopes of success were dashed upon seeing this ridiculous decision by the organisors. If a zerg hits the top 8 it will be due to a mix of truly spectacular play and raw luck.

I'm sure P and T recognise imbalances and lack of depth in gameplay on these maps so please PLease reply with what YOU think is wrong with this map pool.

On a further note whilst you can bring your own mouse and headphones(Who cares?) you HAVE to use their keyboards.

Yesterday I was at the City hunter charity LAN and forgot to bring my keyboard. I was playing at a much lower skill level than normally until i ducked home during lunch and got my own keyboard, following with a huge jump in my apm and skill. I was simply lucky to only vs players much lower then me to this point. From this point i won the tournament, using the equipment I TRAINED on for the last 6 months.

As someone said on TL this is like taking the favoured joggers off of an olympic sprinter right before his race.

We need to get vocal about demanding the correct professionalism and organisation from an event that is getting huge sponsorship.

If the event proceeds as planned it may actually be a step backwards for e-sports in Australia as the rest of the world watching on TL will realise just how BACKWARDS we are. First we banned L4D2, now we can't even update a goddamn map pool.

I am bloody angry please join me in contacting the organisers and getting it fixed!

Tournament contact: yoyo.zhang@intimegroups.com

[Torniquet]

How about we keep discussions of that nature to this thread

http://www.sc2sea.com/showthread.php?t=987


So we arent having a discussion spread across two different threads.

[PiG]

Originally Posted by Torniquet

How about we keep discussions of that nature to this thread

http://www.sc2sea.com/showthread.php?t=987


So we arent having a discussion spread across two different threads.

Yep my bad, done.

[KMARTRULES]

Diamond, just registered for day 2. Lets hope i can at least win 1 round

[wish]

hope i get the easy side of the bracket

[ToRDjvillian]

Originally Posted by wish

hope i get the easy side of the bracket

As do I with being in silver 1v1.

Depending on circumstances I might live stream the tournament this coming Sunday.
I have the Justin.tv app and it allows live streaming from my phone so again depending on circumstances (Internet {with crappy 3 3G} if I'm aloud and others) then I probably wont cast the games but more the atmosphere. Www.Justin.tv/Djvillian

Another thing I have been in contact via emails and the organizers though they have sponsors they don't actually know what their prescense there will be. Possibly not aloud to bring anything of our own. I have asked them to find out and I will let you all know about the use of our own mice and headsets when they reply to me since the rules clearly state we don't have to use theirs.

Djvillian

[ToRDjvillian]

The map pool has been updated! Check out the terms and conditions on the nrghardcoregamer.com.au website.

[nirvAnA]

yay for pig!! ^^

[ToRDjvillian]

Originally Posted by Starhunter

http://apcmag.com/hardcoregamer.htm
has all the details

basically 1v1 and 4v4.

For all of you who signed up for 4v4 teams The event has now been changed to 1v1 according to the website.

http://www.nrghardcoregamer.com.au/

[Benji]

Originally Posted by Djvillian

For all of you who signed up for 4v4 teams The event has now been changed to 1v1 according to the website.

http://www.nrghardcoregamer.com.au/

Well thats ******* rediculous 4 days away from the first qualifier, some of us were actually training 4v4 instead of 1v1.

[ToRDjvillian]

Well I guess it's a good thing that I'm keen for the tournament and spotted this change.

Wasn't this tournament poorly organised from the start anyway?

You may want to check that even though you registered a a team will it be carried over to 1v1 and maybe confirm with intime that this change is legit.

[TAriiChard]

Here's the email they sent me.


Hi,

Thank you for Registering for the NRG Hardcore Gamer Tournament. We hope you are preparing for it!

Unfortunately, several changes have been made to the tournament. We have heard whisperings about competitors not being happy with the maps and also the fact that there is a 4v4 tournament.

We here at Marketing Pro and NRG have decided to rectify these issues. Our updated map list will be going online this evening!

We have also unfortunately, had to eliminate the 4v4 aspect of the tournament. It was simply not viable to hold both competitions. There are now more prizes on offer for the 1v1 competitors, with the same prize pool remaining!

If you have entered the 4v4 competition, you will automatically be allocated a spot in the 1v1 competition.

If you have any questions or queries please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Also, don’t forget to find ‘NRG Hardcore Gaming’ on Facebook!

[ToRDjvillian]

Thanks for following that up riichard.

[Starcraftmazter]

I emailed them about gear, and got this reply:

You can use your own keyboard, mouse and headset.

Best regards

Yoyo

Sweet as, now I can lose in style 8)

[PiG]

omfg OWN GEAR!

So happyyy

sorry to hear about 4v4 guys I guess a few people were upset about that a shame its changed so close to the date, i wonder if the prize pool for 1v1 will go up to $15000?

[ToRDjvillian]

Originally Posted by Starcraftmazter

I emailed them about gear, and got this reply:



Sweet as, now I can lose in style 8)

To add clarification to this here is an email from Joseph that I have recieved:
-------
Overnight it came to my knowledge that you can use your own keyboard, mouse, etc, however, the event will be sponsored by Razer, who are supplying keyboards, mice and headsets for all machines at the venue. So there will be brand new Razer gear available to be used!

But like I said, If you are wanting to use your own peripherals please feel free. Just to be clear, this is not a LAN Party, it is a gaming tournament, so there is no need to bring your machine.

I hope this helps.

Thanks,

Kind Regards
Joseph Touma
------
Marketing Coordinator

[willz]

Originally Posted by PiG

omfg OWN GEAR!


sorry to hear about 4v4 guys I guess a few people were upset about that a shame its changed so close to the date, i wonder if the prize pool for 1v1 will go up to $15000?

Yes, the prize pool still $20000

[Hocus]

From the site ~

"INTERNATIONAL GAMERS
Have your chance to vs members of Team Fnatic and SK Gaming!"

Uh oh. lol

[YJY]

try snipe these international guys out to punish them for coming here.

[PiG]

lol better start practicing my zvz incase sen shows up. fml :P

[YJY]

holla if you wanna practice

[ToRDjvillian]

I want to know what group I'm in. 3 hour drive from Canberra i need to know how late I can get up.

[joeltee]

Good luck to those going tomorrow!

[Eddie]

This massive lan sounds great. Good that they are taking player feedback onbaord too.

I thought about attending, but have had a very busy last couple of weeks in rl, and have had no time to 1v1 ladder. I'd say i'd be around top 250-400 active Aussie players, not really worth the travel until i get top 150-250 i think. If they decide to run a 2nd one, i might attend that. Would be an awesome experience, and a chance to meet some other players.

Would have been nice if they'd held qualifiers in each main city, then the big tourney in Sydney. Or held the two qualifers Sat/Sun rather than a week apart.

Love that the 1v1 prize pool is so deep.

Good luck to all those going!

[aztecx]

I'm just wondering if we have to pay for usage of the computers at the internet cafe or do we just pay the tournament entry fee?

[PiG]

I would expect it to just be the tournament entry fee

[Eddie]

Registration Fee: $15 (Pay on day)?

[Tom]

(moved...)

[aLtNinja]

I won the group clock was in, interesting to see he won the 3 way tiebreaker O.O

[clock]

ya I did man, nice to meet you and gg's ill see you at the finale ^^ (will practice tvz alot btw :P)

[Hocus]

nice work clock!