PainUser Profile Joined May 2009 United States 206 Posts Last Edited: 2012-09-11 01:31:20 #1 Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them you're a mile away and you have their shoes. Playing Protoss is like driving automatic, playing Terran is like driving stick.

PainUser Profile Joined May 2009 United States 206 Posts Last Edited: 2012-09-11 01:20:25 #2 Hey guys, have been working tirelessly over the past 4 days to put this together. Have also been playing HotS every waking moment. So excited for the possibilities and strategies we are going to see in this tournament. The amount of meta game shifting I have experienced leads me to believe we are going to see some truly unique playstyles here. This is the first of hopefully more to come, lets make it a special community event. We may have some guest casters on for early rounds in the tournament as well so stay tuned.



Special Thanks:

Aldenx: Main Admin and Stream Technician (if you like what you see get in touch with him)

Chris "Rezudox" Burke: All tournament graphics and overlays (same goes for him)

Walter from Astro: Excellent gaming peripherals and also eager to work with esports driven projects

Kevin Lin from Twitch: Primary supporters and incredibly easy to work with. Community driven mindset and projects



And most of all, the excellent players who are participating in this event and showcasing their new skills to everyone.

Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them you're a mile away and you have their shoes. Playing Protoss is like driving automatic, playing Terran is like driving stick.

happyfunguy00 Profile Joined July 2011 United States 13 Posts #3 Awesome been waiting for this it will be like the HDH cept with painuser

XilDarkz Profile Blog Joined April 2010 United States 302 Posts #4 On September 10 2012 16:05 PainUser wrote:

I have no idea what he's talking about.......

lol



This is cool, hope it goes well and all the players can participate without issue. lolThis is cool, hope it goes well and all the players can participate without issue. aka Mathies! twitch.tv/Mathies if you want to watch me fail. esfiworld.com/author/mathies/

Toads Profile Blog Joined February 2009 Canada 1795 Posts #5 I'm sad the suprise was spoil when i've watch destiny stream yesterday :\ (｡◕ ω ◕｡) Beer Time !!!! (｡◕ ω ◕｡)

Ramiz1989 Profile Joined July 2012 7627 Posts #6 And it begins... :D "I've been to hell and back, and back to hell…and back. This time, I've brought Hell back with me."

BadgKat Profile Joined June 2011 United States 156 Posts #7 This sounds cool. I'll be watching. Excited to see the new units in a competitive setting!

lost_artz Profile Joined January 2012 United States 366 Posts #8 I love you.

Herect Profile Joined January 2012 Brazil 216 Posts #9 Yay

HDstarcraft Profile Blog Joined May 2009 United States 577 Posts #10 Hey guys, just got word Thorzain has withdrawn due to obligations for Dreamhack. Will be looking for a replacement player. Good luck Marcus at DH! YouTube.com/HDstarcraft

MattBarry Profile Joined March 2011 United States 2258 Posts #11 I like the idea of a just for fun beta, but offering prize money for a game that isn't competitively furnished seems...weird Platinum Support GOD

HDstarcraft Profile Blog Joined May 2009 United States 577 Posts Last Edited: 2012-09-10 15:13:03 #12 On September 11 2012 00:02 MattBarry wrote:

I like the idea of a just for fun beta, but offering prize money for a game that isn't competitively furnished seems...weird





The players are putting in time and effort, and we just feel like they should be rewarded for playing at such a high level



Money can't hurt right? The players are putting in time and effort, and we just feel like they should be rewarded for playing at such a high levelMoney can't hurt right? YouTube.com/HDstarcraft

MattBarry Profile Joined March 2011 United States 2258 Posts #13 On September 11 2012 00:10 HDstarcraft wrote:

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On September 11 2012 00:02 MattBarry wrote:

I like the idea of a just for fun beta, but offering prize money for a game that isn't competitively furnished seems...weird





The players are putting in time and effort, and we just feel like they should be rewarded for playing at such a high level



Money can't hurt right? The players are putting in time and effort, and we just feel like they should be rewarded for playing at such a high levelMoney can't hurt right?

Ha, good point. I'll definitely tune in Ha, good point. I'll definitely tune in Platinum Support GOD

EnumaAvalon Profile Blog Joined February 2012 Philippines 2001 Posts #14 Awesomeness. Though, I can't watch it live, I'll watch the VODs! Haha! Thank you technology! (._.) ( l: ) ( .-. ) ( :l ) (._.) They see me rolling. They hating.

brainox Profile Joined September 2010 Germany 291 Posts #15 Very interesting, though i find it the prize money ridiculous for a 2 week old beta. Someone could just play an OP strategy and win 1250$

Nosferatos Profile Joined April 2010 Norway 783 Posts #16 when is that in CEST? "Show me the Raven" ~ HMS turns into a mini-nuke, going twice as fast and doing 250 damage over a large area.

pmp10 Profile Joined April 2012 2963 Posts #17 On September 11 2012 00:41 Nosferatos wrote:

when is that in CEST?

IIRC 6am Wednesday for RO8 and 3am Thursday for semi-finals and finals.

Not sure how this is playable or watchable for Europe. IIRC 6am Wednesday for RO8 and 3am Thursday for semi-finals and finals.Not sure how this is playable or watchable for Europe.

CaptainCrush Profile Blog Joined November 2010 United States 784 Posts #18 On September 11 2012 00:02 MattBarry wrote:

I like the idea of a just for fun beta, but offering prize money for a game that isn't competitively furnished seems...weird



Many would argue that WoL still isnt even finished. I mean, the latest patch was only a month or two ago. Should the pros not have made any money playing WoL for the past couple years? Many would argue that WoL still isnt even finished. I mean, the latest patch was only a month or two ago. Should the pros not have made any money playing WoL for the past couple years?

-_- Profile Blog Joined November 2003 United States 7074 Posts Last Edited: 2012-09-10 17:02:39 #19 wow, first real hots beta tournament. too terrible that two toss. still, i'll watch!



btw, phd is clever

MattBarry Profile Joined March 2011 United States 2258 Posts #20 On September 11 2012 01:02 CaptainCrush wrote:

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On September 11 2012 00:02 MattBarry wrote:

I like the idea of a just for fun beta, but offering prize money for a game that isn't competitively furnished seems...weird



Many would argue that WoL still isnt even finished. I mean, the latest patch was only a month or two ago. Should the pros not have made any money playing WoL for the past couple years? Many would argue that WoL still isnt even finished. I mean, the latest patch was only a month or two ago. Should the pros not have made any money playing WoL for the past couple years?

That is absolutely stupid comparison. It's a new beta compared to a 2 years matured full game that got a small change That is absolutely stupid comparison. It's a new beta compared to a 2 years matured full game that got a small change Platinum Support GOD

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