TheFailBoat Profile Joined February 2011 Canada 12 Posts Last Edited: 2011-04-26 08:37:38 #1 Update: Tournament Cancelled



Due to a lack of interest we have to cancel the tourney. I'm sorry to say it just doesn't look like we're gonna get enough people for this thing, so we're calling it off.





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VsTerminus Profile Joined February 2011 Canada 42 Posts #2 I won't be entering due to living in a different province, but most players do not enjoy the current ladder pool.



I would highly recommend considering using the MLG Map Pool, or even the GSL pool.



Just a thought you may want to consider.

zZygote Profile Blog Joined January 2007 Canada 869 Posts Last Edited: 2011-04-10 03:14:59 #3 I sincerely despise Scrap Station and I have no current mode of transportation to Abbotsford. Nice to see some tournaments in BC though!



Jtn Profile Blog Joined October 2010 444 Posts #4 Saying Abbotsford is part of Vancouver is kinda pushing it <_<



Nevertheless best of luck in the tourney.

hYpe.FIGHTING Profile Joined April 2011 Canada 11 Posts #5 Count me in!!!!!!!!

Carson Profile Joined September 2010 Canada 820 Posts #6 ooh, I'm in Kamloops, that's as much Vancouver as Abbotsford ^^



I wish I wasn't working that day!! T.T





GL with the tourney, I hope you guys do well, and have fun! "You have to remember something: Everybody pities the weak; jealousy you have to earn." Arnold Schwarzenegger

TheFailBoat Profile Joined February 2011 Canada 12 Posts #7 On April 10 2011 12:08 VsTerminus wrote:

I won't be entering due to living in a different province, but most players do not enjoy the current ladder pool.



I would highly recommend considering using the MLG Map Pool, or even the GSL pool.



Just a thought you may want to consider.

On April 10 2011 12:14 zZygote wrote:

I sincerely despise Scrap Station and I have no current mode of transportation to Abbotsford. Nice to see some tournaments in BC though!



Thats why we need players to suggest a map when they register, we don't want people playing on maps they hate. Thats why we need players to suggest a map when they register, we don't want people playing on maps they hate. UNIDEN FIGHTING

Kilox Profile Joined April 2011 Canada 1 Post #8 If this were actually in Vancouver I would join... but Abbotsford is over an hours drive away..

Maybe though, if I and some friends can get that day off we may come to compete, or at least observe.



Hope it goes well.

zhouzhou Profile Blog Joined September 2010 Canada 138 Posts #9 Some suggestions.

For the map pool, have only 5-6 maps; Terminus RE, Crevasse, Tal Darim Altar, Xel Naga Caverns, Crossfire SE and/or Shakuras Plateau.

If the tournament is <32 players, do at least a bo3 until the semis and finals.

LojiQaen Profile Joined October 2010 Canada 33 Posts #10 Could you change to a Saturday for the sake of students? It's tough getting back if I have to go to class on Monday. I'll go if it's Saturday though! "game finished; i has very sad and ten minutes cry... I WILL MUST JOIN CODE A"

Winston177 Profile Joined February 2011 Canada 3 Posts #11 I live in Burnaby, and I may consider signing up if I feel I can get enough extra practice time after my finals are finished to warrant throwing down 25$ to register and yanking a family car for the day ahead of time.



I'll basically echo the sentiments of the other posters so far in terms of organization at this point;



BO3 is definitely more appealing if you're hoping at this point to only have at least 20 players. Especially if the bracket style is NOT currently some form of double elimination.



I went to a local lan at BCIT last week, and that was just a cheap for fun thing for 5 bucks that got us some pizza and pop, so I guess that was the main reason to pay, but hypothetically, if there wasn't food and that tourny had been BO1 single elimination, if I got knocked out in the first game I played, I'd feel pretty shitty, and wouldn't be super stoked on paying for the experience again.



I'm probably not the only person who would be slightly hesitant to throw down 25 bones when I can be eliminated in a single game. As such, I agree that a BO3 is a better approach, and then maybe do BO5 semis and finals, or even just finals if time could be an issue. Personally, at least having one chance to come back from a bad early loss in a best of 3 series would give me much more incentive to invest my money in a tournament for a day.



I'm a student at SFU, and 25 bucks is a decent amount of cash for me since I'm not working due to class scheduling currently. I'm also willing to bet that most people who would be interested are probably also students of one kind or another.



Anyway, that's just my kind of extended take on what the other posters have basically already said.



On the maps, I also agree that a slightly smaller map pool will make things less complicated. 6-7 is probably a decent number;



Do you have a veto system in place right now?



Some of the ladder maps are alright, but mixing in a couple GSL maps is probably a good idea. Maybe MLG testbug too? That one looked pretty cool from the Dallas event.



Next up, what's the equipment situation? The BCIT thing was fun, but it hadn't occurred to me we were using their systems and I could have brought my own mouse/keyboard if I'd wanted to (also, BCIT for being a technical institution has remarkably crappy computers, lol). Is it a bring your own system type of thing, or would we just want our peripherals for keyboard and mouse settings?



Anyway, I'll bookmark this thread so I can check back on it, because playing in local tournament is *definitely* something I want to get into over the summer. I doubt I'll be going pro anytime soon, but I'm damn sure I can get good enough to throw down at Vancouver's various lan gatherings! (As long as some of the Vancouver pros don't show up, lol; I think Drewbie is a vancouverite, and I bet he'd smash my face in ;P )



In any case, good luck with setting this thing up!



TheFailBoat Profile Joined February 2011 Canada 12 Posts #12 Updated: We're going with best of 3's up until the semifinal and finals, which will be best of 5. We want to stick with ladder maps so everyone has an equal opportunity to practice. And there won't be a veto system but if you lose you get to pick next map. As far as bringing your own equipment goes we'll get back to you on Monday. UNIDEN FIGHTING

tsularesque Profile Joined March 2010 Canada 226 Posts #13 On April 10 2011 16:22 Winston177 wrote:



Next up, what's the equipment situation? The BCIT thing was fun, but it hadn't occurred to me we were using their systems and I could have brought my own mouse/keyboard if I'd wanted to (also, BCIT for being a technical institution has remarkably crappy computers, lol). Is it a bring your own system type of thing, or would we just want our peripherals for keyboard and mouse settings?







I was at the last Abbotsford LAN at this location. All computers were capable of running SC2 on Ultra with no issues, and players were encouraged to bring their own peripherals to be comfortable. It's very hard to play at your top game when you have different equipment.



As far as pro players though, I think Drewbie is living in Florida at the ROOT house? I would assume that players like Stalife, Firezerg, Neans, Chease, and Carefoot are the more recognizable names that would be from the area.

I was at the last Abbotsford LAN at this location. All computers were capable of running SC2 on Ultra with no issues, and players were encouraged to bring their own peripherals to be comfortable. It's very hard to play at your top game when you have different equipment.As far as pro players though, I think Drewbie is living in Florida at the ROOT house? I would assume that players like Stalife, Firezerg, Neans, Chease, and Carefoot are the more recognizable names that would be from the area.

TheFailBoat Profile Joined February 2011 Canada 12 Posts #14 On April 10 2011 16:59 tsularesque wrote:

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On April 10 2011 16:22 Winston177 wrote:



Next up, what's the equipment situation? The BCIT thing was fun, but it hadn't occurred to me we were using their systems and I could have brought my own mouse/keyboard if I'd wanted to (also, BCIT for being a technical institution has remarkably crappy computers, lol). Is it a bring your own system type of thing, or would we just want our peripherals for keyboard and mouse settings?







I was at the last Abbotsford LAN at this location. All computers were capable of running SC2 on Ultra with no issues, and players were encouraged to bring their own peripherals to be comfortable. It's very hard to play at your top game when you have different equipment.



As far as pro players though, I think Drewbie is living in Florida at the ROOT house? I would assume that players like Stalife, Firezerg, Neans, Chease, and Carefoot are the more recognizable names that would be from the area.

I was at the last Abbotsford LAN at this location. All computers were capable of running SC2 on Ultra with no issues, and players were encouraged to bring their own peripherals to be comfortable. It's very hard to play at your top game when you have different equipment.As far as pro players though, I think Drewbie is living in Florida at the ROOT house? I would assume that players like Stalife, Firezerg, Neans, Chease, and Carefoot are the more recognizable names that would be from the area.

Anything you'd improve on from last time? Anything you'd improve on from last time? UNIDEN FIGHTING

kavs Profile Joined December 2010 Canada 10 Posts #15 interesting! I'll see if my brothers and I are down, which could add 3 to the list. :3

TheFailBoat Profile Joined February 2011 Canada 12 Posts #16 On April 10 2011 19:49 kavs wrote:

interesting! I'll see if my brothers and I are down, which could add 3 to the list. :3

Sounds great, just remember to shoot us an email. Sounds great, just remember to shoot us an email. UNIDEN FIGHTING

Winston177 Profile Joined February 2011 Canada 3 Posts #17 On April 10 2011 16:59 tsularesque wrote:

Show nested quote +

On April 10 2011 16:22 Winston177 wrote:



Next up, what's the equipment situation? The BCIT thing was fun, but it hadn't occurred to me we were using their systems and I could have brought my own mouse/keyboard if I'd wanted to (also, BCIT for being a technical institution has remarkably crappy computers, lol). Is it a bring your own system type of thing, or would we just want our peripherals for keyboard and mouse settings?







I was at the last Abbotsford LAN at this location. All computers were capable of running SC2 on Ultra with no issues, and players were encouraged to bring their own peripherals to be comfortable. It's very hard to play at your top game when you have different equipment.



As far as pro players though, I think Drewbie is living in Florida at the ROOT house? I would assume that players like Stalife, Firezerg, Neans, Chease, and Carefoot are the more recognizable names that would be from the area.

I was at the last Abbotsford LAN at this location. All computers were capable of running SC2 on Ultra with no issues, and players were encouraged to bring their own peripherals to be comfortable. It's very hard to play at your top game when you have different equipment.As far as pro players though, I think Drewbie is living in Florida at the ROOT house? I would assume that players like Stalife, Firezerg, Neans, Chease, and Carefoot are the more recognizable names that would be from the area.



Ah right, I'd forgotten who the other Vancity pro calibre people were; Stalife is the other name I remember from further back specifically, what with his anti baneling marauder drops and such. Not that I'd necessarily expect them to show up to a local lan outta the blue, they're probably all busy training and whatnot, but it would be kind of funny to have someone like that shark the tournament ;P I just mentioned it because I knew Vancity had some pro calibre guys.



In case anyone's curious what the Vancouver area ladder rankings stack up as, I have this SC2rankings link for our region from a while back. I'm assuming it's just greater Van area, far as I know this popped up near release and people had to go in and fill in their location. Kind of neat to see where you stand against some other players from here though!



The Link:



Also, that's cool though that everything there is good gear; makes more sense I guess because this is probably more like a cyber cafe type place? I'm not from the area so I've never seen it. Like I said, BCIT was just for kicks (you basically paid for the food to be there for the evening and then picked your game of choice to play for free and fun; they had LoL, MVC3, CS and a bunch of other stuff set up too.). Almost goes without saying that for 25$ you'd expect working equipment ;P



Anyway, it's too early for me to say if I can afford to make it or not, but I'd sure like too. And I'll be practising my ass off after my last final is done on the 20th so I don't embarass myself at all, lol. I might have a friend who I could convince to go if his schedule works for it and if he can get out there, but I think he's more out of practice than me, so I'll see.



I'll e-mail of course if I decide anything for certain, but I'll keep an eye out here to see how attendance seems to be shaping up. This'd be just what the doctor ordered to start summer after one hell of a stressful semester.







Ah right, I'd forgotten who the other Vancity pro calibre people were; Stalife is the other name I remember from further back specifically, what with his anti baneling marauder drops and such. Not that I'd necessarily expect them to show up to a local lan outta the blue, they're probably all busy training and whatnot, but it would be kind of funny to have someone like that shark the tournament ;P I just mentioned it because I knew Vancity had some pro calibre guys.In case anyone's curious what the Vancouver area ladder rankings stack up as, I have this SC2rankings link for our region from a while back. I'm assuming it's just greater Van area, far as I know this popped up near release and people had to go in and fill in their location. Kind of neat to see where you stand against some other players from here though!The Link: http://sc2ranks.com/c/322/vancouver Also, that's cool though that everything there is good gear; makes more sense I guess because this is probably more like a cyber cafe type place? I'm not from the area so I've never seen it. Like I said, BCIT was just for kicks (you basically paid for the food to be there for the evening and then picked your game of choice to play for free and fun; they had LoL, MVC3, CS and a bunch of other stuff set up too.). Almost goes without saying that for 25$ you'd expect working equipment ;PAnyway, it's too early for me to say if I can afford to make it or not, but I'd sure like too. And I'll be practising my ass off after my last final is done on the 20th so I don't embarass myself at all, lol. I might have a friend who I could convince to go if his schedule works for it and if he can get out there, but I think he's more out of practice than me, so I'll see.I'll e-mail of course if I decide anything for certain, but I'll keep an eye out here to see how attendance seems to be shaping up. This'd be just what the doctor ordered to start summer after one hell of a stressful semester.

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tsularesque Profile Joined March 2010 Canada 226 Posts #19 On April 10 2011 18:29 TheFailBoat wrote:

Show nested quote +

On April 10 2011 16:59 tsularesque wrote:

On April 10 2011 16:22 Winston177 wrote:



Next up, what's the equipment situation? The BCIT thing was fun, but it hadn't occurred to me we were using their systems and I could have brought my own mouse/keyboard if I'd wanted to (also, BCIT for being a technical institution has remarkably crappy computers, lol). Is it a bring your own system type of thing, or would we just want our peripherals for keyboard and mouse settings?







I was at the last Abbotsford LAN at this location. All computers were capable of running SC2 on Ultra with no issues, and players were encouraged to bring their own peripherals to be comfortable. It's very hard to play at your top game when you have different equipment.



As far as pro players though, I think Drewbie is living in Florida at the ROOT house? I would assume that players like Stalife, Firezerg, Neans, Chease, and Carefoot are the more recognizable names that would be from the area.

I was at the last Abbotsford LAN at this location. All computers were capable of running SC2 on Ultra with no issues, and players were encouraged to bring their own peripherals to be comfortable. It's very hard to play at your top game when you have different equipment.As far as pro players though, I think Drewbie is living in Florida at the ROOT house? I would assume that players like Stalife, Firezerg, Neans, Chease, and Carefoot are the more recognizable names that would be from the area.

Anything you'd improve on from last time? Anything you'd improve on from last time?



Depending on how many players show up, double elim might help people feel like they get more of a chance to win their money back. In terms of the actual location, I'd try to show up a little bit early to make sure that all the computers are properly patched. Also, if you're having someone cast/stream games make sure they're sitting in as far away from active players as possible



The actual cafe is in a great spot though. Walking distance from a convenience store/subway/pizza place. Less than a 5 minute drive from a food court for more types of food. And it's decently easy to find for people coming from out of town. Depending on how many players show up, double elim might help people feel like they get more of a chance to win their money back. In terms of the actual location, I'd try to show up a little bit early to make sure that all the computers are properly patched. Also, if you're having someone cast/stream games make sure they're sitting in as far away from active players as possibleThe actual cafe is in a great spot though. Walking distance from a convenience store/subway/pizza place. Less than a 5 minute drive from a food court for more types of food. And it's decently easy to find for people coming from out of town.

SCanemone Profile Joined August 2010 Canada 36 Posts #20 I am definitely down, I will ask Stalife and Firezerg and some other Vancouver notables personally if they will come. However, those two had to play the finals, off location; because of how long the tournament ran. This was primarily due to a lot of people not showing up that said they were coming, or calling in to say they would be late.



I strongly urge anyone who signs up to actually plan appropriately how long the drive takes. Also, if your ride falls through call in your absentee. So the tournament can get started on time. This goes without saying, get matches underway in an orderly fashion.



But if all falls through I can offer up a basement we could finish the tournament in; it has two desks facing opposite walls.



Anyways!!!! HYPE !!!!! HYPE !!!!!! I am ^^ very excite



p.s. If you have casters I would love to join them when not in game.



If in doubt double expand!

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