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RoyalMarine · 24-01-2011 05:30PM

CluEleSs!? wrote: »

Will the finals/semi-finals be more than a BO1? Maybe BO3 in semis, BO5 in finals? Oh, and as for the live casting, I'll gladly volunteer to do the finals haha

the semi finals and the final will all be best of 3.
best of 5 in the final's is a bit much, but it depends on time really. if things are going quick, then we could always have a b05 final.

Ill sort something out for casting, and ill let people know by friday.

phisku wrote: »

Can we bring food/drink inside?

Yes as long as there is no alcohol.

deconduo · 24-01-2011 06:15PM

Just spotted this thread but it looks like I'm late :P

I'd be interested in coming along if theres any chance of there being space left (or if someone can't come or something.)

IRL_Sinister · 24-01-2011 06:40PM

Jump on IRC #starcraft.ie! And get in touch with RM!

String · 24-01-2011 07:22PM

Will we be able to veto a map each in the 1v1 tournament?:D

Dreddybajs · 25-01-2011 12:54AM

1 game single elim seems kinda crazy for the tournament to me as well

freepower · 25-01-2011 01:00AM

Personally I'd prefer BO3 for the 1v1 as well, but I understand that that might not be great time wise. I do think we're more likely to see an average of 15 mins a match than 30 mins, and a fair few BO3s are going to be 2-0s, especially at the early stages.

I do really like the massive losers bracket idea though, it's not single elim if you check the youtube vid.

CluEleSs!? · 25-01-2011 01:12PM

DrMorphine wrote: »

Will we be able to veto a map each in the 1v1 tournament?:D

I don't see why we shouldn't. Can we also have a map pool please?

RoyalMarine · 25-01-2011 01:58PM

map pool will be standard ladder maps available on battle.net.

and sure if ye want to veto no problem. as long as everyone is happy.

just dont think its going to work if someone keeps veto until they get their prefered map for that game.

so i reckon this might work.

all maps put into a hat.
first map is drawn out. if either player is not happy, they can veto ONCE.
so if someone veto's the drawn map,
then second map is drawn out.
if the other player veto's then it will be drawn again, and regardless of the map drawn it will be played.

freepower · 25-01-2011 02:05PM

Sounds pretty good. Tbh, I don't mind the ladder maps, with the exception of lost temple ZvT and Delta Quadrant, although one veto should probably take care of those little issues.

Xios · 25-01-2011 03:33PM

Don't forget you guys owe me 140 euro >.<

freepower · 25-01-2011 03:37PM

One last thing - are there prizes? ^_^

Xios · 25-01-2011 03:42PM

freepower wrote: »

One last thing - are there prizes? ^_^

Nope, unless, says those who reach the quarter finals all throw in 5 euro, then we'd have a small pool for the winner and runner up. Or if everyone puts in 5 euro at the start of the tournament, i don't mind throwing mine in, even though i'm gonna lose. But it's only viable if everyone had to buy in.

freepower · 25-01-2011 03:44PM

Ah, maybe I'll buy a packet of crisps then. If I win - prize, if I lose - comfort food. :P

String · 25-01-2011 05:31PM

RoyalMarine wrote: »

map pool will be standard ladder maps available on battle.net.

and sure if ye want to veto no problem. as long as everyone is happy.

just dont think its going to work if someone keeps veto until they get their prefered map for that game.

so i reckon this might work.

all maps put into a hat.
first map is drawn out. if either player is not happy, they can veto ONCE.
so if someone veto's the drawn map,
then second map is drawn out.
if the other player veto's then it will be drawn again, and regardless of the map drawn it will be played.

By veto I meant for every set against a player so either bo1 or bo3 or watever. Before the game each person chooses a map to veto, after seeing their oponent, race etc. So they can only veto 1 map each for the entire series they are playing against each other. Rather than people saying no to maps that are drawn, just dont put the maps that are veto'd into the hat

RoyalMarine · 25-01-2011 05:59PM

Xios wrote: »

Don't forget you guys owe me 140 euro >.<

haha dont worry dude. you will be refunded on the night.

freepower wrote: »

One last thing - are there prizes? ^_^

sadly no. not this time. However, if the lan goes well and judging by the numbers who will turn up i reckon the next time i organise a lan we might be able to secure a prize or 2.
The wheels are already set in motion on this, and the company willing to provide the prizes want to see how this lan turns out first.

Xios wrote: »

Nope, unless, says those who reach the quarter finals all throw in 5 euro, then we'd have a small pool for the winner and runner up. Or if everyone puts in 5 euro at the start of the tournament, i don't mind throwing mine in, even though i'm gonna lose. But it's only viable if everyone had to buy in.

this could work if those people wanted. However, no one is forced to do it, as there is a large range of skill level going. This one is just about fun and something different than meeting on irc and b.net

freepower wrote: »

Ah, maybe I'll buy a packet of crisps then. If I win - prize, if I lose - comfort food. :P

buy 2... i love comfort food

DrMorphine wrote: »

By veto I meant for every set against a player so either bo1 or bo3 or watever. Before the game each person chooses a map to veto, after seeing their oponent, race etc. So they can only veto 1 map each for the entire series they are playing against each other. Rather than people saying no to maps that are drawn, just dont put the maps that are veto'd into the hat

could get a bit complicated really. we would have to do it for every person.

UnholyGregor · 26-01-2011 12:26AM

wheels set in motion? they want to see how this goes? some sort of sponsorship? sounds pretty awesome

IRL_Sinister · 26-01-2011 12:55AM

Depending on how it goes there may be more to come in the future

RoyalMarine · 26-01-2011 01:12AM

basically ive been in contact with a few groups who might be willing to put their name to a future event, some prizes to promote the event etc.

they want to see what type of numbers we get first on our own as we didnt advertise. obviously they realise with some advertising and broadcasting on other websites we can get larger numbers to attend.

However, the main question they have raised is location.

RoyalMarine · 28-01-2011 02:53AM

hey guys, just a quick reminder,

the lan is TOMORROW NIGHT AT 10PM! DONT FORGET TO TURN UP!!!

:pac:

Ramza · 28-01-2011 04:11AM

Will be in XGC from 6 onwards

IRL_Sinister · 28-01-2011 04:24AM

All you nerds not on IRC... I wonder what you're going to do at 4AM tomorrow. Red Bull can only do so much.... :P

Columc · 28-01-2011 11:35AM

Anyone fancy meeting up for a pint prior to the event, Get my college results today and also finished work so kinda want

Xios · 28-01-2011 12:18PM

Columc wrote: »

Anyone fancy meeting up for a pint prior to the event, Get my college results today and also finished work so kinda want

That was the plan originally, a quick pint in the venue formally known as pravda. i should be there around half 8 or 9.

PurpleFistMixer · 28-01-2011 08:14PM

IRL_Sinister wrote: »

All you nerds not on IRC... I wonder what you're going to do at 4AM tomorrow. Red Bull can only do so much.... :P

I personally am going to pass out around 3am. Why oh why did I go out last night...

Xios · 28-01-2011 08:23PM

PurpleFistMixer wrote: »

I personally am going to pass out around 3am. Why oh why did I go out last night...

I'm wondering why i went to college this morning

plus i gotta drive home in the morning, my passengers are gonna die screamin while i'm in a coma.

PurpleFistMixer · 28-01-2011 08:30PM

Xios wrote: »

I'm wondering why i went to college this morning plus i gotta drive home in the morning, my passengers are gonna die screamin while i'm in a coma.

I made it to my 9am lecture, and now I feel like a cabbage. I'm going to be even worse at sc2 than I normally am...

Xios · 28-01-2011 08:44PM

Erm guys.

This video is the one and only video for the lan. Seriously. it's proper hardcore.

sci fi

ShadowHearth · 28-01-2011 09:42PM

Well we are in dublin, havong a pint near the place. Waiting for the rest of you guys.

Blacktie. · 28-01-2011 10:05PM

3 of us here in Pravda. Anyone here?

deconduo · 28-01-2011 10:08PM

Blacktie. wrote: »

3 of us here in Pravda. Anyone here?

I'm on my way now. Anyone wearing a convenient starcraft tshirt for spotting purposes?

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