Silvare Profile Blog Joined August 2011 230 Posts Last Edited: 2013-03-28 06:13:08 #1 Pictures from the tournament!

Bonus: Grand Finals Game 3 Replay (URHypeR vs. Everize ZvT)





Ignite Gaming Lounge is thrilled to again host the Ignition Starcraft Open, a HotS tournament held in-house on Sunday, March 24th!



The prize pool will feature the glory of being the very first Heart of the Swarm champion in Chicago, not to mention $1000+ in swag, including SteelSeries pro-gaming peripherals and more! There are only 32 spots, so register now before they're gone!



Casual players/spectators are welcome to attend - as always, there will be plenty of giveaways and raffles. You may rent a non-tournament PC at Ignite's normal rates, or just stick around to meet and greet the Starcraft community!











1st place: URHypeR

$250 cash

SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset



2nd place: Everize

$175 cash

SteelSeries Siberia Neckband



3rd place: Crilmon

$100 cash

SteelSeries Kinzu Mouse



4th place: SCAKamker

$50 cash

SteelSeries 9HD Mousepad



5th place: [SCS]Cheeto

$25 cash

SteelSeries 4HD Mousepad



6th place: gSTARraw

$20 cash



If you think that you might get knocked out of the tournament quickly or you're not competing, no worries - there will be plenty of goodies to be won throughout the day:



Ignite Gift Cards

HotS poster

SteelSeries QCK Mousepads

A SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset









Sunday, March 24th, 2013

Doors/Check-in at 11:00am











Ignite Gaming Lounge

3341 N. Elston Ave.

Chicago, IL 60618

(Free parking lot, free street parking)



Ignite’s brand new space offers delicious concessions, extended lounge space, and more PC’s (46 in total!)







$20 pre-registration via PayPal

$25 at-door registration (sold out, sorry!)

Pre-registration is currently: SOLD OUT



Your registration guarantees you a spot in the bracket, as well as grants you a PC rental for the duration of your tournament play.



When on PayPal, please make sure to include your HotS name/character code, or e-mail it to contactus@ignitenetwork.com.

After registering, you should receive a confirmation e-mail within 24 hours. Please e-mail contactus@ignitenetwork.com if you do not receive a confirmation e-mail.



Note: All players must own their own HotS account on tournament day.







Format: Double elimination, check the

Map Pool:

Akilon Wastes

Bel’Shir Vestige Le

Daybreak LE

Neo Planet S LE

Newkirk Precint

Korhal City

Star Station

Whirlwind LE

IPL DF Atlas

Map selection: Each player takes turns eliminating maps until either 1 or 3 remain. The higher seed eliminates first. In BO3's, the higher seed chooses the first map of the 3, and the loser selects the next map.

Seeding: Since player ranks will be indeterminable, all seeds will be randomized.

Equipment: You will be playing on Ignite's high-end gaming PC's. You may use Ignite's peripherals, which include SteelSeries Siberia v2 gaming headsets, SteelSeries 3200 DPI Kana mice, SteelSeries 9HD mousepads, and Logitech keyboards. You may bring your own keyboard and mouse, if desired.

Full Rules: All pre-registered players will receive a tournament ruleset via e-mail prior to tournament day.







Please be sure to thank our generous sponsors, who have made this tournament possible:







SteelSeries manufactures high-performance gaming gear used by professional gamers all over the world. They have continuously dedicated their efforts to growing local gaming communities, as well as the industry as a whole. SteelSeries has provided prizing and giveaways for attendees of the Ignition Starcraft Open.







Ignite Gaming Lounge serves as the center for all things gaming in Chicago, hosting regular meet-ups, community events, and tournaments. Ignite has graciously provided their facility and staff for the Ignition Starcraft Open.





Feel free to join the Facebook event page and join the Chicago SC2 Facebook Group.

It’s going to be a really fun day for tournament players, casual players, and spectators, so don’t miss the first big HotS tournament in Chicago! $250 cash$175 cash$100 cash$50 cash$25 cash$20 cashIf you think that you might get knocked out of the tournament quickly or you're not competing, no worries - there will be plenty of goodies to be won throughout the day:Ignite Gift CardsHotS posterSteelSeries QCK MousepadsSunday, March 24th, 20133341 N. Elston Ave.Chicago, IL 60618(Free parking lot, free street parking)Ignite’s brand new space offers delicious concessions, extended lounge space, and more PC’s (46 in total!)Pre-registration is currently:Your registration guarantees you a spot in the bracket, as well as grants you a PC rental for the duration of your tournament play.When on PayPal,, or e-mail it to contactus@ignitenetwork.com.After registering, you should receive a confirmation e-mail within 24 hours. Please e-mail contactus@ignitenetwork.com if you do not receive a confirmation e-mail.Note: All players must own their own HotS account on tournament day.Double elimination, check the official ruleset for more info.Akilon WastesBel’Shir Vestige LeDaybreak LENeo Planet S LENewkirk PrecintKorhal CityStar StationWhirlwind LEIPL DF AtlasEach player takes turns eliminating maps until either 1 or 3 remain. The higher seed eliminates first. In BO3's, the higher seed chooses the first map of the 3, and the loser selects the next map.: Since player ranks will be indeterminable, all seeds will be randomized.You will be playing on Ignite's high-end gaming PC's. You may use Ignite's peripherals, which include SteelSeries Siberia v2 gaming headsets, SteelSeries 3200 DPI Kana mice, SteelSeries 9HD mousepads, and Logitech keyboards. You may bring your own keyboard and mouse, if desired.All pre-registered players will receive a tournament ruleset via e-mail prior to tournament day.SteelSeries manufactures high-performance gaming gear used by professional gamers all over the world. They have continuously dedicated their efforts to growing local gaming communities, as well as the industry as a whole. SteelSeries has provided prizing and giveaways for attendees of the Ignition Starcraft Open.Ignite Gaming Lounge serves as the center for all things gaming in Chicago, hosting regular meet-ups, community events, and tournaments. Ignite has graciously provided their facility and staff for the Ignition Starcraft Open.



Pictures from the tournament!! Ignite Gaming Lounge is thrilled to again host the Ignition Starcraft Open, a HotS tournament held in-house on Sunday, March 24th!The prize pool will feature the glory of being the very first Heart of the Swarm champion in Chicago, not to mention $1000+ in swag, including SteelSeries pro-gaming peripherals and more! There are only 32 spots, so register now before they're gone!Casual players/spectators are welcome to attend - as always, there will be plenty of giveaways and raffles. You may rent a non-tournament PC at Ignite's normal rates, or just stick around to meet and greet the Starcraft community!