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**Maynarde** · Tue, 22nd-Jan-2013, 9:02 PM

In The Zone Episode 2 - Starcraft 2 in 2013

In The Zone is following up its successful 2013 circuit discussion with its second episode, this time discussing and announcing ACL's plans for Starcraft 2 in 2013! Make sure you tune in to this LIVE stream as host of In The Zone Inmaniac chats with ACL's new and improved Starcraft 2 team, as well as being joined by ACL's Managing Director Nick "Vanzr" Vanzetti!

Topics covered:

- Importance of SC2 in 2013
- ACL's new SC2 Staffing Team
- New content shows for SC2 through ACL
- New structure for SC2 in ACL
- Online Round 1

What? In The Zone LIVE Stream - Episode 2 - Starcraft 2 in 2013
When? Thursday 24th January - 8:30pm AEDT
Where? Catch the show LIVE at twitch.tv/aclpro

If you missed the first episode, you can catch it here:

**Baldie** · Wed, 23rd-Jan-2013, 10:31 AM

Look forward to watching the VoD

The logo for this series is super nice too!
Seems like it will be the show to find out all you need re ACL Starcraft throughout the year.

**ACL VaNzR** · Wed, 23rd-Jan-2013, 5:54 PM

This will be a great time to ask any questions you may have for the circuit. Look forward to chatting with you all soon.

**ACL Beware** · Thu, 24th-Jan-2013, 3:36 PM

This is going live tonight, however now it is starting at 8.30pm AEDT.

**ACL inmaniac** · Thu, 24th-Jan-2013, 5:46 PM

BUMP! This starts in 45mins! ^_^

UHF · Thu, 24th-Jan-2013, 6:41 PM

A few questions, that may or may not be relevant this year if the formats changes dramatically!

Q: One of the glaring issues on the stream last year was downtime between matches. What steps will you be taking steps to try reduce downtime or provide more content between games?

Q: Following on, last year there was multiple accounts of people wasting time, using PCs they weren't supposed to, and generally causing games to start really late (even after being warned). What is ACLs thoughts on rules - will you be tightening up your ruleset and cracking down on players, or do you prefer to have a bit of leniency?

Q: I feel like a few times ACL has put the call out there for volunteers or staff, but never really followed up (or it just fizzled out)? Is ACL actually looking for staff? If so, what?

**ACL Beware** · Thu, 24th-Jan-2013, 6:45 PM

And we are live! Tune in now for In The Zone Episode 2 - Starcraft 2 in 2013! http://www.twitch.tv/ACLPro

@UHF, I doubt they will see your questions in time mate (if you would like them answered on the show) - however if you tweet it @ACLPro they may answer community questions at the end. If not, I am sure Vanz will answer your questions when he sees them.

Pandan · Thu, 24th-Jan-2013, 7:17 PM

Q: What are your plans to address the expense of competitors at events?

I'm talking things like food, travel, accommodation etc. Do you have any plans that might help lower those costs?

**Maynarde** · Fri, 25th-Jan-2013, 12:49 AM

Thank you everyone that tuned in tonight

if you missed the stream here's the VOD:

http://www.twitch.tv/aclpro/b/360119935

ACL would like to welcome Baldie to the SC2 team, and I personally really look forward to working with him and Linc again for 2013. As mentioned in the broadcast I'll start live streaming some showmatches and interviews on a semi-regular basis starring ACL heavyweights from 2012, not to mention casting the first Online Qualifier that will be on February 10th.

So pumped for this year! With everyone's help I have no doubt it'll be a fantastic year for SC2.

jbhewitt · Fri, 25th-Jan-2013, 9:23 AM

@Pandan: should ACL put pressure on the gov to lower fuel costs?

I'm curious to see what sc2sea's feelings are for ACL after 2012.

UHF · Fri, 25th-Jan-2013, 9:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbhewitt

I'm curious to see what sc2sea's feelings are for ACL after 2012.

There was a decent sized feedback thread made a while back, unfortunately it kind of got forgotten about!

**Maynarde** · Fri, 25th-Jan-2013, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UHF

There was a decent sized feedback thread made a while back, unfortunately it kind of got forgotten about!

That thread is HERE.

Everyone should feel free to bump it with ideas, the ACL guys will always listen.

Pandan · Fri, 25th-Jan-2013, 5:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbhewitt

@Pandan: should ACL put pressure on the gov to lower fuel costs?

I'm curious to see what sc2sea's feelings are for ACL after 2012.

Smartarse aside; I was talking that (for example) we all know anywhere from 250-400 people will be showing up to the events, and with the power of bulk buying; it is quite possible that LAN event could and perhaps should help facilitate that. Perhaps even including it as pricing into some tickets?

You know LAN is on the decline from first hand experience, the question is asking if ACL had made any plans or even put much thought into it.