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 IGNProLeague February 02 2013 03:41. Posts 1147 | Profile # |
There has been much dismay about a lack of Open Brackets in the StarCraft II scene and in the eSports scene in general losing it's openness.
At IPL we value underdog and breakout stories; obviously Scarlett got her break out performance at IPL4 and has since blossomed into the best North American player.
Such success stories are why we still hold online qualifiers, and have plans to for the forseeable future.
We are pleased to announce our Open Qualifier for the Heart of the Swarm Invitational at IPL6.
North American Online Qualifier
12:00 PM PST February 20th 2013
Bracket
European Online Qualifier
15:00 CET February 20th 2013
Bracket
Korean Online Qualifier
15:00 KST February 21st 2013
Bracket
Heart of the Swarm Live Open Bracket
10:00 AM PST March 29 2013 at IPL6
Signup
The map pool has been decided and we will have 5 maps in the Bo3, single elim bracket, with 1 veto for each player:
GSL Akilon Flats
KeSPA Neo Planet S
TPW Phantasm
Blizzard Howling Peak
Blizzard Cloud Kingdom
The winner of each Online Qualifier will receive flight and hotel to compete at IPL6 in the Heart of the Swarm Invitational.
The top 4 players of the Heart of the Swarm Live Open Bracket will receive spots in the Heart of the Swarm Invitational.
We are also here to announce additional information on IPL6:
Prize Pool for Wings of Liberty: $75,000
1st - $32,000
2nd - $16,000
3rd - $9,000
4th - $5,000
5th / 6th - $3,000
7th / 8th - $2,000
9th - 12th - $1,000
13th - 16th - $500
17th - 24th - $250
Prize Pool for Heart of the Swarm: $25,000
1st - $12,000
2nd - $6,000
3rd / 4th - $2,500
5th - 8th - $500
If you have any questions, feel free to send them to aharris@ign.com or ffields@ign.com, or post them in the comments below.Last edit: 2013-02-20 20:55:43 |
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 Zealously Sweden. February 02 2013 03:43. Posts 4051 | Profile Blog # |
| I can't help but feel that this is targetted at MLG specifically. Great move either way. Last edit: 2013-02-02 03:43:44 |
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| blade55555 United States. February 02 2013 03:51. Posts 14070 | Profile Blog # |
How long will the hots tournament last for, will it be a 2 day thing or 1 day?
Also signed up and am so happy I can finally play and go to my first major LAN :DLast edit: 2013-02-02 04:00:40 |
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| TheDougler Canada. February 02 2013 03:52. Posts 5275 | Profile # |
Yup. MLG is gonna have to really bring the thunder if they want to compete with this level of flexibility. I know we're all a bunch of entitled jerks, yet the IPL guys seem to really have a handle on the whole "the customer is always right". It might not be accurate, but I have a feeling it's gonna work out pretty well for them.
Edit: With that said, I guess I do question the prize distribution. 24x more for 1st place rather than 5th is a little disconcerting. Always something to improve I guess  On the whole, this looks awesome. Last edit: 2013-02-02 03:54:25 |
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| ssg United States. February 02 2013 03:58. Posts 1327 | Profile # |
On February 02 2013 03:43 Zealously wrote:
I can't help but feel that this is targetted at MLG specifically. Great move either way.
The tourney was announced before MLGs decision. But yes, OP was firing shots at MLG. Hilarious.
And wow, sick prize pool. IPL redeemed. Can players be in both? We got the team championship as well. |
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| IGNProLeague February 02 2013 04:00. Posts 1147 | Profile # |
Players who are already qualified for the HotS Invitational can play in the main WoL IPL6 event. However, the HotS Open Bracket will overlap with matches in the IPL6 WoL Main Tournament.
Therefore, a player will have to choose either the WoL Main Tournament OR HotS Open Bracket.
The Open Bracket will take place on Friday (1 day). |
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| Canucklehead Canada. February 02 2013 04:30. Posts 3574 | Profile # |
| The ironic thing is IPL started this no open bracket thing first with no open bracket at IPL 5. Now they're taking pot shots at MLG for no open bracket. So, if I have it right, they valued the open bracket to find stars like scarlett at IPL 4, but then didn't value it anymore for IPL 5. However, they still don't value it for IPL 6 for their WoL tourney, but do value it for their Hots tourney. I think that's how it goes in their valuation system. Last edit: 2013-02-02 04:32:27 |
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| IGNProLeague February 02 2013 04:37. Posts 1147 | Profile # |
On February 02 2013 04:30 Canucklehead wrote:The ironic thing is IPL started this no open bracket thing first with no open bracket at IPL 5. Now they're taking pot shots at MLG for no open bracket. So, if I have it right, they valued the open bracket to find stars like scarlett at IPL 4, but then didn't value it anymore for IPL 5. However, they still don't value it for IPL 6 for their WoL tourney, but do value it for their Hots tourney. I think that's how it goes in their valuation system.
We actually still have open qualifiers for all our events, as you can see here: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=392282
It is the same format as IPL5. Anyone can play in them. |
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| Canucklehead Canada. February 02 2013 04:40. Posts 3574 | Profile # |
On February 02 2013 04:37 IGNProLeague wrote:
Show nested quote +On February 02 2013 04:30 Canucklehead wrote:The ironic thing is IPL started this no open bracket thing first with no open bracket at IPL 5. Now they're taking pot shots at MLG for no open bracket. So, if I have it right, they valued the open bracket to find stars like scarlett at IPL 4, but then didn't value it anymore for IPL 5. However, they still don't value it for IPL 6 for their WoL tourney, but do value it for their Hots tourney. I think that's how it goes in their valuation system.
We actually still have open qualifiers for all our events, as you can see here: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=392282It is the same format as IPL5. Anyone can play in them.
That is still not an open bracket at the live event, which was missing at IPL 5 and is still missing at IPL 6 for the WoL tourney. I like both MLG and IPL, but it's clear that MLG gets more shit for everything they do, when IPL can do the same things such as no open bracket at IPL 5 and not much noise is made about it. I think it stems from MLG trying the PPV thing which is something people still haven't forgiven MLG for.Last edit: 2013-02-02 04:41:20 |
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| PhoenixVoid Canada. February 02 2013 04:43. Posts 8616 | Profile Blog # |
| I had a feeling once Kevin posted the mention of the open bracket on Twitter, it was a bit of a push at MLG. I like how they are incorporating open bracket and HotS without forsaking WoL. |
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| shockaslim United States. February 02 2013 04:45. Posts 823 | Profile # |
On February 02 2013 04:30 Canucklehead wrote:The ironic thing is IPL started this no open bracket thing first with no open bracket at IPL 5. Now they're taking pot shots at MLG for no open bracket. So, if I have it right, they valued the open bracket to find stars like scarlett at IPL 4, but then didn't value it anymore for IPL 5. However, they still don't value it for IPL 6 for their WoL tourney, but do value it for their Hots tourney. I think that's how it goes in their valuation system.
Totally different scenario than what we are seeing unfold with MLG Winter. You had to play in the qualifiers at least to get into the tournament (and they had quite a few), so at least you could get in that way. What MLG is doing is making it STRICTLY INVITE which is what people are ticked about. |
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| MetalPanda Canada. February 02 2013 04:51. Posts 1136 | Profile # |
I honestly think live open brackets aren't needed. They're a plus, but I think online qualifiers are more open than open brackets because people actually have to go to the event, and that can be tough for a teamless player or one who's in a small team.
They can give a second chance to players though, so that's the plus. |
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| hellokittySC2 United States. February 02 2013 04:51. Posts 322 | Profile # |
| great! signed up for hots |
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| Arbee United States. February 02 2013 05:01. Posts 49 | Profile # |
| Will the actual player registration be at the event, because there was nowhere to fill in player information during purchase? |
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| IGNProLeague February 02 2013 05:08. Posts 1147 | Profile # |
On February 02 2013 05:01 Arbee wrote:
Will the actual player registration be at the event, because there was nowhere to fill in player information during purchase?
Yes, we will contact those who sign up for Open Bracket by email to collect additional information before the event. |
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| HolydaKing Germany. February 02 2013 05:14. Posts 7999 | Profile # |
Nice, i much prefer qualification tournaments over invite tournaments. No possible newcomers without them.
Either way, gl everyone. Will probably watch some of it. If there is a stream, which is quite likely i guess. ^^ |
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| DifuntO Greece. February 02 2013 05:17. Posts 1196 | Profile # | |
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| cutiepie8000 Canada. February 02 2013 05:29. Posts 1 | Profile # |
| why are your qualifiers always during the weekdays and at 3 pm est? How can people who have school qualify? |
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| ragnorr Denmark. February 02 2013 05:35. Posts 3929 | Profile # |
On February 02 2013 05:29 cutiepie8000 wrote:
why are your qualifiers always during the weekdays and at 3 pm est? How can people who have school qualify?
Guessing because people whined over the IPL5 qualifiers being in weekends(which hurt the pros). Cant please everyone |
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| SigmaFiE United States. February 02 2013 05:36. Posts 287 | Profile Blog # | |
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