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Mini-Tournament #3 (2v2)
Mini-Tournaments have returned from those desiring another go with it. With the uneventful climax to the last Mini-Tournament, hopefully this one will be more entertaining! We are going back to the old 1v1 version of play, with our shiny new map pool and all the creative challenges it entitles.
I hope to see some new contestants and as well as some veterans who will try to improve their score. As always though, this Mini-Tournament is all for fun and it will focus around convenience for the players, meaning it does not follow a strict schedule nor does it require any contestants to be of any skill level or league. So Beginners to Pros and everyone else in between are welcome to join regardless of their schedules.
Realms & Tournaments
Unfortunately because of the lack of Cross-Regional play installed by the Omnipotent Blizzard, we mortals must once again divide the series into different mini-tournaments to reach all the people of interest. Any Region that manages to get eight players, will receive its own mini-tournament and all the fun that comes with it. However both the North American Server (American League) and the European Server (Euro League) automatically receive their tournament and will begin once we get our eight awesome players approved.
Tournament Setup
For the regular eight player mini-tournament, the setup is simple consisting of Three (Possibly 4) rounds of 1v1 style play - The Round of 8, The Round of 4 (Semi-Finals), and the Finals. In the Final round, the losers of the Semi-Finals will duke it out for third place and at the end of it all if the Finalist of all the realms wish to continue on to the Grand Finale, they will meet for additional round(s) to win further glorious titles and prizes.
Prizes
And speaking of Glorious prizes, because people have complained about the Winner's Custom Title and how it looks. The new one will have a special bonus (if someone can win it this time) However Custom Titles won't be the only prizes that you can receive this time around, so always remain spirited because you never know what might happen.
Grand Champion = +45 Reputation + The Custom Title of Grand Champion
Realm Champion = +35 Reputation
Realm Runner Up = +25 Reputation
Realm Third Place = +15 Reputation
Realm Fourth Place = +5 Reputation
Realm Champion = +35 Reputation
Realm Runner Up = +25 Reputation
Realm Third Place = +15 Reputation
Realm Fourth Place = +5 Reputation
Elimination
The decision on who will move on and who will be eliminated after each match-up will be determined by whoever can win the best of three games. (Meaning you must win Two of the Three to move on). All Rounds will be made in this format, except for the Finals (this does not including the Third Place Match-up but does include the Grand Finale); where instead of the best of three, it will become the best of five!
Rules & Regulations
Amendments from the Pre-3 Community Discussion have been added so make sure you read through these rules as there are some changes!
1) All games MUST be played on the Server that is designated as host for that specific mini-tournament.
2) All Talk inside the Games should be held in ENGLISH.
3) Players must be respectful to one another at all times within the Tournament. This means no taunting, spamming, or insulting your opponent, as well as rage quitting. We expect you guys to act like adults, so we will not be afraid to enforce this and punishment may extend to your removal from the tournament or even future tournaments.
4) Games can be played against your match up whenever the most time is convenient for both of you. Matches do not have to be held all at once, and can be held at separate times or even separate days. However, games must be played within the given time for that Round and results should be posted in the thread by the deadline.
5) For the first game of every match-up, the first map will be given to you and your opponent after being randomly selected from the map pool. YOU MUST PLAY ON THE MAP CORRESPONDING TO YOUR FIRST GAME IN EVERY MATCH-UP. YOUR GAMES WILL NOT COUNT IF THE FIRST MATCH IS PLAYED WITH A DIFFERENT MAP.
6) After the conclusion of each match, the loser of the previous match will be able to select any map from the pool of his/her choosing. - "Loser's Pick"
7) Each player will be selecting from 4 Race Selections before the tournament even starts. These four extend to Terran, Protoss, Zerg and Random. You can choose ONE of these selections to be your Race for the whole tournament. Players will not be allowed to change their race selection once the tournament begins or anytime after. So once again choose with care.
8) The out come of a Disconnection in a Game will be decided by the two opponents. If both players agree that the game was NOT completely one sided to the point that it was obvious who was going to win. The said game will have a rematch ether immediately or at a later date. (If conflict between the two players occurs, please contact me or post in the thread with the replay and we will review it). This regulation applies for all games, except for the Finals. (See Regulation #13)
9) As well, on the Rare Occasions of a Tie (Where there are no longer any more minerals or attacking units on the field from both sides) the game will end in a rematch.
10) In any cases where Both Players wish to have a rematch for any reason (such as Scheduling problems, Real Life interference, etc.), the players are allowed to hold a Rematch. If both players do not agree, the player that is requesting the Rematch will be forced to forfeit that said match-up.
11) Rematches for a said match can be played ether immediately or at a later time/date but MUST be played before the next map in the match-up order can be played. All Rematches must be played on the same map as the game in conflict.
12) Replays from each game must be submitted to the thread, by ether the two players or any of the spectators involved. This is important for us to ether look back at the game to make a judgment call and also to later make into videos for others to see.
13) Spectators and Observers are allowed in all matches! However, they can not talk specifically to the two players involved in the game (and I mean in anyway), nor can they give any unfair advantage to one or any of the players in the game. All Regulations apply to the Spectators and Observers involved just as if they were any other player. Any rule breaking behavior between Spectators and Observers will result in harsh consequences.
14) For the Final Match-up, all games must contain at least one approved referee from the correct realm list. These Referees will make all judgment calls on Disconnections, Ties, Behavior Problems and will report back that the results posted by the players of each final game is accurate. *This Regulation does include the Grand Champion Match-ups but it does not affect Third Place match-ups where the referee is still optional.
15) To keep the Tournament as streamline as possible, Players must communicate with their opponents in some form (preferably in Private Messages). If a Player in the match up becomes extremely inactive and has not responded to their opponent on the basis of scheduling their match ups by the deadline of the round. The player that is inactive and has not responded will be kicked from the Tournament. If the reasons for your Inactivity were Personal or out of your control you can contact me and the punishments will be ether wavered or lessened.
16) And last but not least, do not forget in the heat of the games to enjoy yourself and have fun.
2) All Talk inside the Games should be held in ENGLISH.
3) Players must be respectful to one another at all times within the Tournament. This means no taunting, spamming, or insulting your opponent, as well as rage quitting. We expect you guys to act like adults, so we will not be afraid to enforce this and punishment may extend to your removal from the tournament or even future tournaments.
4) Games can be played against your match up whenever the most time is convenient for both of you. Matches do not have to be held all at once, and can be held at separate times or even separate days. However, games must be played within the given time for that Round and results should be posted in the thread by the deadline.
5) For the first game of every match-up, the first map will be given to you and your opponent after being randomly selected from the map pool. YOU MUST PLAY ON THE MAP CORRESPONDING TO YOUR FIRST GAME IN EVERY MATCH-UP. YOUR GAMES WILL NOT COUNT IF THE FIRST MATCH IS PLAYED WITH A DIFFERENT MAP.
6) After the conclusion of each match, the loser of the previous match will be able to select any map from the pool of his/her choosing. - "Loser's Pick"
7) Each player will be selecting from 4 Race Selections before the tournament even starts. These four extend to Terran, Protoss, Zerg and Random. You can choose ONE of these selections to be your Race for the whole tournament. Players will not be allowed to change their race selection once the tournament begins or anytime after. So once again choose with care.
8) The out come of a Disconnection in a Game will be decided by the two opponents. If both players agree that the game was NOT completely one sided to the point that it was obvious who was going to win. The said game will have a rematch ether immediately or at a later date. (If conflict between the two players occurs, please contact me or post in the thread with the replay and we will review it). This regulation applies for all games, except for the Finals. (See Regulation #13)
9) As well, on the Rare Occasions of a Tie (Where there are no longer any more minerals or attacking units on the field from both sides) the game will end in a rematch.
10) In any cases where Both Players wish to have a rematch for any reason (such as Scheduling problems, Real Life interference, etc.), the players are allowed to hold a Rematch. If both players do not agree, the player that is requesting the Rematch will be forced to forfeit that said match-up.
11) Rematches for a said match can be played ether immediately or at a later time/date but MUST be played before the next map in the match-up order can be played. All Rematches must be played on the same map as the game in conflict.
12) Replays from each game must be submitted to the thread, by ether the two players or any of the spectators involved. This is important for us to ether look back at the game to make a judgment call and also to later make into videos for others to see.
13) Spectators and Observers are allowed in all matches! However, they can not talk specifically to the two players involved in the game (and I mean in anyway), nor can they give any unfair advantage to one or any of the players in the game. All Regulations apply to the Spectators and Observers involved just as if they were any other player. Any rule breaking behavior between Spectators and Observers will result in harsh consequences.
14) For the Final Match-up, all games must contain at least one approved referee from the correct realm list. These Referees will make all judgment calls on Disconnections, Ties, Behavior Problems and will report back that the results posted by the players of each final game is accurate. *This Regulation does include the Grand Champion Match-ups but it does not affect Third Place match-ups where the referee is still optional.
15) To keep the Tournament as streamline as possible, Players must communicate with their opponents in some form (preferably in Private Messages). If a Player in the match up becomes extremely inactive and has not responded to their opponent on the basis of scheduling their match ups by the deadline of the round. The player that is inactive and has not responded will be kicked from the Tournament. If the reasons for your Inactivity were Personal or out of your control you can contact me and the punishments will be ether wavered or lessened.
16) And last but not least, do not forget in the heat of the games to enjoy yourself and have fun.
The Maps Pool
Now our glorious map pool that has been hand picked by our best players in the community. They will be the maps that will be randomly picked for the first match, and the maps that the loser of any match-up can pick from.
Xel'Naga Fortress (2)[SUP]3 Bases[/SUP]
MLG Xel'Naga Caverns (2)
MLG Metalopolis (4)
MLG Shattered Temple (4)
MLG Shakuras Plateau (4)
MLG Typhon Peaks (4)
MLG Testbug (2)[SUP]3 Bases[/SUP]
GSTL GSL Bel'Shir Beach (2)
GSTL GSL Crossfire (2)
GSTL GSL Crevasse (4)
GSTL GSL Tal'Daram Altar (4)
GSTL GSL Terminus RE (4)
MLG Xel'Naga Caverns (2)
MLG Metalopolis (4)
MLG Shattered Temple (4)
MLG Shakuras Plateau (4)
MLG Typhon Peaks (4)
MLG Testbug (2)[SUP]3 Bases[/SUP]
GSTL GSL Bel'Shir Beach (2)
GSTL GSL Crossfire (2)
GSTL GSL Crevasse (4)
GSTL GSL Tal'Daram Altar (4)
GSTL GSL Terminus RE (4)
Referees/Helpers
Unlike in the past, this Tournament will not just be run by me. Of course I am still Chairmen of these games, but I also have acquired some help. YourFace will be acting a referee and enforcer of the rules when he is requested to join a game, or when a review needs to be made. If you would like for him to supervise please contact him or me via private messaging.
For any behavioral issues, please only refer to me.
Registration
Like last time, all registration will be posted in the thread, so that you may change it before the Tournament begins.
Players must agree that they will abide to the regulations set forth in this tournament and must also be able to connect to their designated servers without complications.
Only submit if you are completely sure you are dedicated to play through the duration of this Tournament.
Only 8 players per Realm will be accepted for each Mini-Tournament. It is a "First Come First Served" Basis.
Battle.net ID:
Race (Ether Terran, Protoss, Zerg or Random):
Realm:
Timezone (Base it off of GMT):
Country (Optional)
The Mini-Tournament for any Realm will begin when 4 teams have been submitted & approved.
The next few posts below this one will contain specific Mini-Tournament information for each Realm. (Each realm receiving its own post.)We hope to get as many participates as possible for all servers. So don't be afraid to join and spread the word!