[Baldie]

The Australian Cyber League is proud to announce its third live event to be held in Melbourne at the start of September!

Recently, ACL announced preliminary details for the third and final event of its 2015 season, to be held in Melbourne on September 5-6. After a year without an event in Victoria it is our pleasure to bring the ACL circuit back to Melbourne to the same venue, La Trobe University. We are pleased to announce we will be continuing the support of Counter Strike: Global Offensive due to its success at ACL Sydney along with the regular ACL titles; Call of Duty, StarCraft II and Halo. We know how much the community has been pleading for an ACL event in Melbourne so with all the hype you don’t want to miss this one!

For full details please visit the official website announcement.

Please note: This event is a MA15+ event. For full details please visit our website.
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Titles
The Australian Cyber League is proud to announce it will bringing live competitions for the following titles at ACL Melbourne.

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive - 5v5 - PC
StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm - 1v1 - PC
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare – 4v4 – Xbox One
Halo 2 Anniversary – 4v4 – Xbox One

Entry Fee
REGISTER HERE

For the 16 players who advance straight into the group stage a fee of $60 inc GST per player will occur. This must be paid online prior to the event.

For anybody who competes in the open bracket a fee of $30 inc GST per player will occur.*
For the 8 players who subsequently advance from the open bracket to group stage an addition fee of $30 must be paid at the time of advancement to match the group stage fee.

*Any player who fails to prepay will incur a $10 surcharge on the day for a total of $40 inc GST per open bracket player.

Equipment Requirements
Keyboard, Mouse, Mousepad (headset optional).

Prizes
StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm [1v1] - $2750*
1. $1,000
2. $750
3. $400
4. $250
5. $100
6. $100
7. $75
8. $75

*Prizes based on 48+ players for SC2. If this number is not reached the prize pool will reduce to $2,000.

Bracket Information
http://bit.ly/ACLMelbourneSC2

Structure

Preceding Online Tournaments
There will be two preceding Online Rounds which will act as seeding for ACL Melbourne. Players are not required to play in these Online Rounds but the 16 highest points earners from both Online Rounds will automatically qualify for ACL Melbourne's group stage.

ACL Melbourne Online Round #1
Register
Date: Sunday, 26th July
Format: Double Elimination / Best of 3
Talent: Casted by Zepph and Maru with Insano observing
Stream

ACL Melbourne Online Round #2
Register
Date: Saturday, 8th August
Format: Double Elimination / Best of 3
Talent: Casted by Zepph and Maru with Insano observing
Stream

Top 16 Groups

+ [Group A] +

+ [Group B] +

+ [Group C] +

+ [Group D] +

We hope to see you all at Melbourne September 5-6!

[syfSoundwave]

See you guys there! Last ACL Melbourne had a SICK turn-out. I know we've got some people coming in from overseas, so hopefully we can at least match 2013's crowd.

[x5.Crescendo]

Aww hell yes! An ACL I can haul my beard to.

Quick Comments

Philosopher:

They don't allow neckbeards at ACL.

[Baldie]

Sorry for the wait friends! Here you go! You have until Sunday 16th August 11:59PM AEST to confirm your attendance. Groups will then be revealed the following week.

Top 16 Pro Confirmation

Seed	Name	Race	Points	Status
1.	Crimson		460
2.	Law		458
3.	Pox		432
4.	Azure		422
5.	Runamok		306
X.	PiG		300
6.	Yours		298
7.	HuT		282
8.	Rize		264
9.	Pezz		262
10.	Blysk		240
11.	Soundwave		220
12.	Probe		204
13.	NXZ		190
14.	Dragonite		176
15.	Alopex		152
16.	Schnitzel		152

Seed	Name	Race	Points	Status
-.	Ice		144
-.	Flux		142
-.	DarK		137

[sR_Osiris]

Originally Posted by Baldie

-. Dragonite

he is protoss also ice is also protoss

Quick Comments

Baldie:

ty!

[syfRize]

Confirming for myself~ (i'm btw)

[HuT]

Confirmed 123

[Law]

Confirmed.

[SLCNPezz]

confirmed

surprised i made top 16 haha...

Quick Comments

x5.JevyN:

#PezzIsBack

[syfChase]

Welp... looks like I gotta wrangle me an open bracket

Quick Comments

	ShayneRarma:	+1
	syfRize:	you fuckin got this matey
	syfSoundwave:	yeehaw

[x5.RunaMoK]

Confirming for myself

[syfIce]

ill confirm at 18th Just in case 8 points off :'(

[syfMiley]

https://twitter.com/frayMiley/status/631470274353823744

We will be there iChase

[syfSoundwave]

Confirmed yeee

[DynSL_Dragonite]

confirmed! woot woot. <---- = Dragonite

[syfCrimson]

Confirmed. Looking forward to seeing you all!

[asdfSchnitzel]

Confirmerinoed friends

(also jerg)

Quick Comments

mGGNemesis:

:D

[Pox]

C O N F l R M E D

[syfChadMann]

PiG confirms not going to ACL Melbourne - https://twitter.com/x5_PiG/status/631621183822237696

But he will see us all at IEM Melbourne >.<

[rezyn8]

SLCN.pro confirmed

Groups

SLCN.NXZ
SLCN.Law
SLCN.Pezz

Open Bracket

SLCN.deth
SLCN.Petrify
SLCN.Kez

Admin

SLCN.rezyn8

Could we please have the Group Stage registration ($60) added to the rego form please.

Edit: Unfortunately no Wally for ACL Melbourne due to family commitments.

Quick Comments

	FLuX:	no wally? :(
	syfChase:	nah fak u give us wally

[AlopexToT]

Confirming

[ROOTProbe]

confirming

[DuSt.Azure]

confirming asdf

[uJeanZ]

Confirming on behalf of x5_Yours

[Baldie]

Pro registration payment has been added to the registration page.

On the note of registration just a friendly reminder there is a $10 surcharge on the day if you don't pre register and pay so I strongly suggest you do! The reg form is here: http://www.jotformpro.com/form/51897420432961


Groups will be revealed on Friday.

[BingBingBOPOMOFO]

Will there be a stream or VODs?

[Baldie]

For those who missed the group announcement over Twitter the groups have been added to the OP and below.

+ [Group A] +

+ [Group B] +

+ [Group C] +

+ [Group D] +

[ToRDjvillian]

When does the registration for open bracket close?

Quick Comments

Baldie:

You can register for open bracket on the day of the comp just $10 more expensive

[Baldie]

With just under a week until ACL Melbourne I have some good news!

Thanks to a generous donation from Philosopher, the prize pool for StarCraft II has increased by $250!

This means if we reach 48 or more players the prize pool will be $2,750 or $2,000 if under 48 attend.

Make sure you send him some love.

StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm [1v1] - $2750*
1. $1,000
2. $750
3. $400
4. $250
5. $100
6. $100
7. $75
8. $75

For those wondering if we don't hit 48 the following prize pool will occur

StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm [1v1] - $2000
1. $1,000
2. $600
3. $300
4. $100

[ToRRedemption]

What time will you guys be letting people in?

Quick Comments

Baldie:

Will confirm but most likely 9am on Saturday and probably around 8am on Sunday

[syfChadMann]

Do you guys need a hand setting up? I know a few people were talking about practicing in the city at a PC café. But perhaps if they came Friday and helped set up for awhile they could then use the PCs at the venue for prac?

Just a thought anyway. I don't land till late Friday evening, but I'm here to help on the day Baldie mate.

[Baldie]

Originally Posted by fray`ChadMann

Do you guys need a hand setting up? I know a few people were talking about practicing in the city at a PC café. But perhaps if they came Friday and helped set up for awhile they could then use the PCs at the venue for prac?

Just a thought anyway. I don't land till late Friday evening, but I'm here to help on the day Baldie mate.

Support on the Friday is always appreciated. Earlier in the day is where help is needed the most as we need the most hands on deck but there is literally always something to do so anytime is perfect. We will be on site from 9am and probably will be on site until close to midnight so pick a time. Even for 30 minutes makes a big difference. If people wanted to practice on the PCs they likely wont be in testing zone until probably 7pm so to be honest while I would really love people's help, if practice is important to them they should play at a cafe.

If anyone wants to help out/find more information out about it or is lost on the day/needs to contact me just call my mobile 0450 356 030

[SLCN.Kez]

Registered, see ya in the open bracket!

[x5_Namakaye]

Btw what time does open bracket need to show on Saturday?

[Baldie]

Originally Posted by x5_Namakaye

Btw what time does open bracket need to show on Saturday?

Check in opens at 9 and closes at 10 so by 10. Tournament set to start by 11.

[syfChadMann]

never mind, baldie 2 quick..

[Baldie]

IMPORTANT

Unlike Sydney which was a bit relaxed we will be enforcing the 15+ rule at ACL Melbourne with ID checks on entry. Once checked you will receive a wristband and be allowed in. If you do not have your ID with you, you won't be permitted entrance so PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU BRING A FORM OF IDENTIFICATION

Also if you are competing please try to bring earbuds with you in case you play on main stage. Makes a big difference thanks.

I'll try email all participants and update this thread tomorrow night with any questions people may have.

Quick Comments

x5.JevyN:

:'(

[SLCN.Kez]

Badluck schnitzel, huiehuehuehue

Quick Comments

asdfSchnitzel:

rip me

[asdfSchnitzel]

Do school student id cards count? if not i'm buggered boiz

Quick Comments

Baldie:

As long as it has a date of birth and photo it's fine. If not then you will have to appease the ACL gods

[Baldie]

Sorry guys been getting slammed. Will email you all later today with full details on timings and the like just a bit under the pump right now

[SLCNPezz]

Does anybody know how many people per group make it out? 3 or 2?

Quick Comments

Baldie:

2 into 8 man double elim champ bracket

[Baldie]

• Check in starts 9am
• Check in closes 10am
• Tournament commences by 11am
• Pro players please be on site by 2pm
• There will be two double elim brackets for open bracket
• Top 2 from each group stage will advance to eight man double elim bracket
• Please bring earbuds if you have them for when you play on main stage

[x5.Crescendo]

Ahaha, oh shit. Someone gets to see my proof of age card from almost 15 years ago. Or my tragic old Uni ID.

[Baldie]

Bracket Information: http://bit.ly/ACLMelbourneSC2

[Eddie]

#YOP

Cool to see a few different faces finish highly!

Quick Comments

asdfSchnitzel:

yay preb

[x5.Crescendo]

That was one hell of a weekend. Mad props to ACL!
Really good to get to meet so many folks in the flesh

Took a bunch of photos (with my terrible phone camera) which folks can find here: https://twitter.com/x5_Crescendo/media

#YOP #Xel'NagaAbomination #AtrocityOfScience #Snute'sEvilTwin