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Update:
I've decided to postpone this tournament. I'll list the reasons below
-Date/Time are just bad. I knew the date/time was not convenient but it was the only time I had available. From now on the next cups will all take place on weekends during the day.
-Prize pool isn't where I'd like it to be. I'm going to be making changes to how prize pool is formed and the minimum requirements before a tournament is put together.
-Participants: So far their are 7 teams signed up, I don't think its worth it to run a tournament with 7 teams.
-Stream: Haven't been able to stream as much.
-Casting: Had a hard time finding casters ( only 1 so far ). To be honest I didn't look as hard as I should have, lost some motivation this past week.
I plan to re set the date to sometime in January. I will continue to stream and all donations will go into the next prize pool. I apologize to anyone who set time aside for this and hope that you come out for the next one.
Thanks Baz
2v2 Top Team Cup 2 hosted by Baz
Hello Teamliquid I'm in the process of putting together the second 2v2 Top Team Cup. I was very happy with the viewer ship for the first one and hopefully can make improvements for this next one.
If you like competitive team games please come out and support the 2v2 Top Team Cup where the top teams from North America, Europe and Korea compete for a community funded prize pool.
Registration:
-This is a open tournament, anyone is welcome to join. -Sign ups can be done by posting in this thread or emailing me at 2v2topteamcup@gmail.com -Please when signing up state you and your partners screen name and ID code along with your respective races and a team name. -Example: Baz 345 (T) Mcleod 294 (T) Team PooPoo -If you would like you can also include your country of origin when you sign up. -Once you've signed up I will add your team to the bracket.
Brackets:
PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP ON BINARY BEAST, READ REGISTRATION I WILL REMOVE ALL TEAMS WHO SIGN UP ON BINARY BEAST http://binarybeast.com/xHotS1411201#
When:
-This will be a two day tournament. The first day will be played up until the RO 8 and the second day will be the remaining rounds. -December 22 12:00 PM EST or 6:00 PM CET -December 23 12:00 PM EST or 6:00 PM CET [/b]-Please show up 15 minutes early!
Where:
-Channel 2v2Cup on NA server -All tournament games will take place on the NA server. If by chance two EU teams are matched together, they may play on the EU server.
Format:
-Single Elimination Bracket -BO 3 until semi finals -BO 5 for semi finals -BO 5 finals -The top 8 teams from the previous 2v2 Cup will be seeded so that no team will match up in the first rounds.
Map Pool:
- Avalanche, Old Country, Crystal Pools, Katherine Square, Isle of Slaughter, Preservation, Dune Trenches - A change of plans for the map pool. I really want to give some love to community map makers. After watching MeavisSC2 stream, I'm going to add two of his team maps to the pool. I know some people may disagree with this since they are not in the ladder but both maps look solid and should produce good games. -Dune Trenches can be found on battle.net, this will be the first map played for each round. -A second map made by Meavis will be added, I'll add info on that soon.
Prize Pool:
-The prize pool comes from donations given by the community. - 100% of all donations will go towards the prize pool. -You can come to my stream twitch.tv/baz_33 or donate through paypal johnbednis@gmail.com -Max prize pool of 500$. Any extra money will be put towards the next 2v2 Cup. 1st: 50% 2nd: 25% 3rd/4th 12.5% Prize Pool so far: 102.49 $
Veto System:
-First map for each round will be Dune Trenches. The reason for this is I want this map to be played and I know if it's not made mandatory players will not choose a map they are unfamiliar with. -Loser picks next map
Casting:
-Nox will not be available to cast this next 2v2 Cup. Therefore I am looking for new main caster, any suggestions or contacts are appreciated. -If you are playing in the tournament you are welcome to stream up until the semi finals. -More casters will be added.
Admins:
-NA Baz 604 EU Baz 867
Rules:
-Will be updated at a later date.
VODs
Youtube VODs All VOD's will be uploaded to this youtube channel.
Help:
-Looking for more casters! If you have any casting ability and are interested in casting please email me at johnbednis@gmail.com
Links from the first 2v2 Top Team Cup:
Top Team 2v2 Cup Bracket Tournament Stats
Final Words:
-Open to feedback from you guys, dates, rules, formats and map pool could change as we get closer to tournament day. -Please follow and help support this monthly 2v2 Cup -Help boost the prize pool, all donations go directly into the pool. -I think a goal of 500$ is achievable and will entice more 1v1 pro players to come out and participate.
Thank you to everyone who donates, this would not be happening with your help!
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Awesome, it's rly nice to have such tourneys every month! Looking forward for this one!
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For Koreans the starting time is 1am at midnight. So its no wonder that last time a few korean teams didnt show. And this time i wouldnt be surprised if not much of them will participate due to this issue aswell. Its just impossible to find a good time for those 3 different time zones. But if some koreans still show up at least the lag + tiredness can even out the starcraft gene i guess :D
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On November 24 2014 18:12 odem wrote: For Koreans the starting time is 1am at midnight. So its no wonder that last time a few korean teams didnt show. And this time i wouldnt be surprised if not much of them will participate due to this issue aswell. Its just impossible to find a good time for those 3 different time zones. But if some koreans still show up at least the lag + tiredness can even out the starcraft gene i guess :D
I don't think its possible to accommodate all regions, any time I pick will always be unsuitable for one region. I could set the start time earlier in the morning which would help Koreans but then I'd be screwing over NA west coast people forcing them to get up at 6 AM.
My focus is on the North American and Europe players but I do hope we get some Koreans to sign up.
All VODs from the last Cup are up, 2v2 Cup VODs they are all from Nox's cast twitch.tv/sarnox I'll be making it a priority to get VODs up as quick as possible after each Cup.
Only 3 sign ups so far...cmon people!
Just a side note: Please if you are going to sign up do it in this thread or email me. DO NOT sign up on binary beast. If you sign up improperly I will remove your team from binary beast.
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So the European player Imbatoss has been asking me if he can play in the tournament, claims he hasn't hacked in 6 months. I would like to get peoples opinion. I think second chances should be given but for all I know he is still hacking. If anyone has replays of his that are suspicious I'd appreciate if you sent them to me.
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Hacks = ban for life. No exceptions. There's an underlying respect for the game and the community that one either has or doesn't have within their self, which will never change. my 2c
Maps Boneyard Scorched Haven Molten Crater
and I'm in
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On November 26 2014 13:32 2v2levels wrote: Hacks = ban for life. No exceptions. There's an underlying respect for the game and the community that one either has or doesn't have within their self, which will never change.
Agreed & case closed imo. This should go without saying and shouldnt be something u can discuss.
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Update on the tournament date. It has been move up a week to December 15/16. The main caster for the tournament was unavailable for the 22/23 so I decided to push the tourny up so he could still cast.
Still looking for additional casters and admins ( people who could help manage brackets) Please leave a message in this thread and I will get back to you or email me at 2v2topteamcup@gmail.com
Thanks!
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December 15th-16th is finals week for a lot of schools in the US (mine included). Is there any chance it could be moved to the weekend? I'm pretty sure many teams can't play in the middle of the week.
I think a weekend (Sat/Sunday) date would be better for most people anyway.
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On December 05 2014 04:40 kcNight wrote: December 15th-16th is finals week for a lot of schools in the US (mine included). Is there any chance it could be moved to the weekend? I'm pretty sure many teams can't play in the middle of the week.
I think a weekend (Sat/Sunday) date would be better for most people anyway.
Better for most people??? So is everyone American now, typical attitude of you guys across the pond. Its going to be won by an EU/KR team anyway so I wouldn't worry
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On November 25 2014 03:10 Baz_33 wrote:All VODs from the last Cup are up, 2v2 Cup VODs they are all from Nox's cast twitch.tv/sarnoxI'll be making it a priority to get VODs up as quick as possible after each Cup. <3 Thanks! I watched the previous vods over a few weeks (very enjoyable, well done, thanks!), a game or two per evening. Youtube will make it easier, with the better bandwidth and not having to scroll through to find the spot where I left.
Regarding hackers, being hack-free for six months isn't nearly enough imo. Should be ban several years (like until IRL age 25, so you are mature enough not to do that crap). And wanting to play with "I haven't hacked for 6 month, you can trust m3, I promeeeese!!1one" is just lulz... But that is just my general opinion on hacking, I have no idea who this guy is.
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right Cascade! ban those kids.
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oh fk i thought this was on the "bw section" my bad ;3
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On December 05 2014 18:25 JonSki wrote:Show nested quote +On December 05 2014 04:40 kcNight wrote: December 15th-16th is finals week for a lot of schools in the US (mine included). Is there any chance it could be moved to the weekend? I'm pretty sure many teams can't play in the middle of the week.
I think a weekend (Sat/Sunday) date would be better for most people anyway. Better for most people??? So is everyone American now, typical attitude of you guys across the pond. Its going to be won by an EU/KR team anyway so I wouldn't worry
Why are you trying to pick a fight lol, weekends are better for most people regardless of country.
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Updated date and time.
Going with the weekend of the 20/21. Hopefully this time slot works for more people, I know its late for EU players but each day shouldn't take more than 4 hours ( plus its on a Saturday) Sunday will start an hour earlier than Saturday.
The main caster I had lined up (Nox) will be out of the country so he is unable to cast. I am actively looking for a new caster. Any suggestions or contacts would be very helpful, I'm open to all levels of casting and will consider anyone.
Imbatoss will not be allowed to play.
One last note, please do NOT sign up on the binary beast website. Sign ups are to be done here in the thread or by email ( 2v2topteamcup@gmail.com ) Read the registration section for proper format.
Thanks!
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Why not make one tournament on NA one on EU? If it's EU VS KR it would be played on NA and NA vs KR on NA. There's probably more teams from EU than the other 2 regions.
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Well, he maybe could do the cup in turns (if that's what u meant). One time on EU and next time on NA again. This wouldn't need to affect the current but maybe the next tournament. Not the worst of ideas ^^
I have to agree the current time isnt really good for EU tho. If u have to get out early on Monday it could potentially be a problem for either the semi/finalists or some viewers. If its not possible to make it a few hours earlier than ofc u cant help it.
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On December 06 2014 18:30 Beastyqt wrote: Why not make one tournament on NA one on EU? If it's EU VS KR it would be played on NA and NA vs KR on NA. There's probably more teams from EU than the other 2 regions.
I think the tournament is heading in the this direction, I'm just taking small steps towards this. Next one probably will be two separate tournaments, one on NA and one on EU and the finalist of each region would play in a grand finals.
The time is set this way because that's what time I can get off work, not because I think its the best possible time. If I can find someone that could help me admin then maybe I could start each day earlier. If their is an honest person who would like to help me with admin duties ( enforcing rules, updating bracket, responding to players questions) please email me 2v2topteamcup@gmail.com
I'm going to keep count of how many EU teams sign up compared to NA teams. It seemed like the first cup was mostly EU teams, NA needs to step up!
Thanks
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I still don't get why this is on two days. Will probably prevent me and others from signing up because it just takes too much time over two different days.
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Start Sunday 10PM for West EU, 12PM for east... noway for me. Basically anything which start after 8PM when you have to work the tomorrow is bad... well that's a legit way to get more NA team than EU
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On December 08 2014 21:12 2x2actionFOX wrote:Start Sunday 10PM for West EU, 12PM for east... noway for me. Basically anything which start after 8PM when you have to work the tomorrow is bad... well that's a legit way to get more NA team than EU
Been such a headache to pick at good time that works with my work schedule. Thinking about it more, I think I will go back to my original date and time.
Dec 22 12:00 PM EST or 6:00 PM CET Dec 23 12:00 PM EST or 6:00 PM CET Since most of the teams from the last tournament were European this should satisfy a majority of teams.
This will be the last time change, I promise!
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Updated front page.
Tournament is cancelled and will be re set to a later date.
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Noooooo!
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These few weeks are finals week for a lot of people. That's probably why there isn't a lot of signups yet
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On December 21 2014 03:48 Baz_33 wrote: Updated front page.
Tournament is cancelled and will be re set to a later date.
RIP
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