Who are we?
Founded in the very early days of 2012, Western Wolves is an international professional gaming organisation regrouping the world's finest cyber-athletes in the domain. Several players compete on a daily basis under our tag in order to bring the greatest results. Not only do we set our sight on the loudest names of each discipline, but we also gather new uprising talents with the potential of becoming future impacting figures in ESPORTS.
Western Wolves is a new project established by the core members of our direction. The idea consists of splitting up the Belgian organisation LowLandLions - former shelter for many of our divisions and management representatives - in two, allowing us to untie an appurtenance to the Dutch community, as a result of a bigger liberty regarding our influence on the world-wide gaming scene.
Our process towards the WW.Starcraft journey begins here. We're thrilled to bring you the Western Wolves Academy Cup.
What is it?
This tournament is a way for talented European, North American and Asian players to earn a spot on a professional gaming team. 1st place will be given a spot on WW. Players who don't quite manage to grab the top spot but show great potential may also be approached by WW.
Signing up
Mail us at sc2ac@westernwolves.com with the following information:
- Your nickname and a link to your Battle.net profile
- Your name and nationality
- A small introduction that includes who you are, your history with competitive gaming/Starcraft and your ambitions in regards to this game
- Previous achievements
- Other information you deem relevant
Applying for a spot..
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You can also apply directly at sc2@westernwolves.com. If you believe that you posses an extraordinary amount of experience, and you judge yourself as being a dominant face of the game's scene, feel free to do so. Do note that when applying directly for WW.Starcraft, provide the aforementioned information together with 5 or more recent replays.
Applying directly won't prevent you from participating in the cup. If you can compete in a high calibre environment, but your name isn't quite popularized amongst the scene, we strongly recommend to sign-up straight away instead of taking a risk. The main purpose of the tournament is to allow every single upcoming talent to compete for a spot in a professional gaming organisation which provides you with the finest support available, comparable to the one we offer the rest of the individuals representing our name. Not only the winner will be given a spot within our family - automatically granting him luxurious approaches indispensable for any progamers subsistence -, he will also be awarded with the most powerful gaming desktop in the market, as well as a fully paid trip to a prestigious gaming event hosted by MLG. So what are you waiting for? It's your chance to possibly realize a strong desire; come and show creative playstyles, ingenious strategies and amazing unit control.
Applying directly won't prevent you from participating in the cup. If you can compete in a high calibre environment, but your name isn't quite popularized amongst the scene, we strongly recommend to sign-up straight away instead of taking a risk. The main purpose of the tournament is to allow every single upcoming talent to compete for a spot in a professional gaming organisation which provides you with the finest support available, comparable to the one we offer the rest of the individuals representing our name. Not only the winner will be given a spot within our family - automatically granting him luxurious approaches indispensable for any progamers subsistence -, he will also be awarded with the most powerful gaming desktop in the market, as well as a fully paid trip to a prestigious gaming event hosted by MLG. So what are you waiting for? It's your chance to possibly realize a strong desire; come and show creative playstyles, ingenious strategies and amazing unit control.
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- You live in Europe, North America or Asia
- You mustn't be under contract with another gaming organisation
- You are at least 16 years old.
- You play at a High Masters or GrandMaster level.
- You mustn't be under contract with another gaming organisation
- You are at least 16 years old.
- You play at a High Masters or GrandMaster level.
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The cup will start with a groupstage, top finishers will go on to play in a double elimination bracket. Group size will depend on the number of applicants. Seeding will be done by ladder ranking.
Bo3 format up to the semi-finals. Finals are bo5.
Bo3 format up to the semi-finals. Finals are bo5.
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Please be in channel sc2ww for the duration of the cup.
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1st place: Sapphire Edge-HD3 Mini PC + R.A.T 9 Gaming Mouse + Cyborg V.7 Keyboard + Cyborg G.L.I.D.E 7 Gaming Surface + Cyborg F.R.E.Q. 5 Stereo Gaming Headset + a spot on Western Wolves & Fully paid trip to an MLG event of your choice*.
2nd place: PURE Platinum A75M + SAPPHIRE HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB GDDR5 + AMD A6-3650 + R.A.T 7 Gaming Mouse + Cyborg F.R.E.Q. 5 Stereo Gaming Headset
3rd place: Pure White Fusion E350 + R.A.T 3 Gaming Mouse
* Western Wolves may decide not to extend an invitation if the player is not a good fit for the team. All hardware will be awarded regardless.
2nd place: PURE Platinum A75M + SAPPHIRE HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB GDDR5 + AMD A6-3650 + R.A.T 7 Gaming Mouse + Cyborg F.R.E.Q. 5 Stereo Gaming Headset
3rd place: Pure White Fusion E350 + R.A.T 3 Gaming Mouse
* Western Wolves may decide not to extend an invitation if the player is not a good fit for the team. All hardware will be awarded regardless.
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1. All games are played on the European server.
2. The first map of each series will be provided, loser picks next. Each player may veto 1 map at the start of the series.
3. If a player is not available to play within 20 minutes of their match announcement, they will forfeit their match.
4. No in-game chat other than the glhf etc. Any continued banter or BM after your opponent requests you to stop may lead to a disqualification.
5. In case of a disconnect: if the player disconnecting would win the game beyond the shadow of a doubt he will be awarded the win. If the player disconnecting was in a disadvantageous position his opponent will be awarded the win. In any other case, a regame is played.
Speak to an admin if you disagree on the situation.
2. The first map of each series will be provided, loser picks next. Each player may veto 1 map at the start of the series.
3. If a player is not available to play within 20 minutes of their match announcement, they will forfeit their match.
4. No in-game chat other than the glhf etc. Any continued banter or BM after your opponent requests you to stop may lead to a disqualification.
5. In case of a disconnect: if the player disconnecting would win the game beyond the shadow of a doubt he will be awarded the win. If the player disconnecting was in a disadvantageous position his opponent will be awarded the win. In any other case, a regame is played.
Speak to an admin if you disagree on the situation.
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MLG Shattered Temple
ESL Shakuras Plateau
GSL Dual Sight
GSL Daybreak
MLG Tal'darim Altar
MLG Antiga Shipyard
Korhal Compound
ESL Shakuras Plateau
GSL Dual Sight
GSL Daybreak
MLG Tal'darim Altar
MLG Antiga Shipyard
Korhal Compound