feardragon Profile Blog Joined October 2010 United States 922 Posts Last Edited: 2014-02-08 19:30:58 #1

Breaking Out

Last September,





The first season of Breaking Out gave a lot of early glimpses at some great North American Talent. Players like SaroVati, JonSnow, Sonic and Hellokitty have been showing some great skill in various tournaments and qualifiers since. These players from Season 1 were handpicked as talented players in North America who had the potential to do great things. However, we're going to be changing things up a bit as we jump into Season 2...







We're really excited to announce Season 2 of Breaking Out. However, the climate has changed for broadcasting Starcraft since last September, and the old schedule would have a contradicting message if we broadcasted during WCS America on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. So, we're going to change it up! And we need your help to decide what time we should broadcast. Vote for your preference! Here are the potential days for the broadcast.



All Brodcasts are planned to happen at 6:00pm PST/9:00pm EST.



+ Show Spoiler + Option 1 (2 days a week) - Thursday = Interview | Friday = XvZ, XvT, XvP, Awesome Game & Funday

Option 2 (2 days a week) - Monday = Interview | Friday = XvZ, XvT, XvP, Awesome Game & Funday

Option 3 (3 days a week) - Thursday = Interview | Friday = XvZ, XvT, XvP | Saturday = Awesome Game & Funday

Option 4 (3 days a week) - Monday = Interview | Friday = XvZ, XvT, XvP | Saturday = Awesome Game & Funday





Poll: What days do you want Breaking Out to broadcast?



Thursday / Friday / Saturday (34)

54%



Thursday / Friday (21)

33%



Monday / Friday / Saturday (6)

10%



Monday / Friday (2)

3%



63 total votes (34)54%(21)33%(6)10%(2)3%63 total votes Your vote: What days do you want Breaking Out to broadcast? (Vote): Thursday / Friday

(Vote): Monday / Friday

(Vote): Thursday / Friday / Saturday

(Vote): Monday / Friday / Saturday







Are you a player interested in being on Breaking Out? Well before we get into how you can qualify, first you need to register! Registration is an required part of being considered for the show no matter what qualification method you use. So, let's go over how to register.



Last September, Breaking Out Season 1 launched and spent eight weeks highlighting a different up & coming player in the North American scene each week. After spending some time learning about these players, we watched them duke it out in the Breakout Invitational , wielding a prize pool of over $2,000.The first season of Breaking Out gave a lot of early glimpses at some great North American Talent. Players like SaroVati, JonSnow, Sonic and Hellokitty have been showing some great skill in various tournaments and qualifiers since. These players from Season 1 were handpicked as talented players in North America who had the potential to do great things. However, we're going to be changing things up a bit as we jump into Season 2...We're really excited to announce Season 2 of Breaking Out. However, the climate has changed for broadcasting Starcraft since last September, and the old schedule would have a contradicting message if we broadcasted during WCS America on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. So, we're going to change it up! And we need your help to decide what time we should broadcast. Vote for your preference! Here are the potential days for the broadcast.Are you a player interested in being on Breaking Out? Well before we get into how you can qualify, first you need to register! Registration is an required part of being considered for the show. So, let's go over how to register. Submit an e-mail to feardragon64@gmail.com with the following information by February 8th

1) Proof of North American Residency. While Visa's are preferred, we will work with you on a case by case basis if you think you have another valid form of proof.

2) Your best replay that you feel shows off the strongest aspects of your playstyle.

3) A link to your battle.net profile on your main account(will be the only account considered for reaching the ladder qualification mentioned later).

4) A 5-15 minute video of yourself answering the following questions:

a) What is your name, age & race?

b) What do you do for a living?

c) Tell us the most interesting fact about yourself that you can think of.

d) Describe your playstyle for us.

e) Why do you deserve the chance to be the next breakout player?

f) What does Starcraft mean to you?



Once you submit your application and it has been processed, we will respond to confirm or deny it. We are reserving the right to reject applications. However, the main reason we're doing so is to prevent players that already have a good bit of notoriety. Some good examples would be if for some reason Evil Geniuses' Huk or Acer's Scarlett applied, their applications would be rejected because I don't think anyone could argue they haven't already "broken out." If you have any question of whether you would be accepted or rejected, feel free to shoot an e-mail and ask. All applications will be considered by a small committee due to the arbitrary nature of issue.





Similar to Season 1, there will be a total of eight players on the show. In the interest of making qualifications as open as possible to everyone walking the different paths of life, we've opened up three different methods of qualification.



Once you submit your application and it has been processed, we will respond to confirm or deny it. We are reserving the right to reject applications. However, the main reason we're doing so is to prevent players that already have a good bit of notoriety. Some good examples would be if for some reason Evil Geniuses' Huk or Acer's Scarlett applied, their applications would be rejected because I don't think anyone could argue they haven't already "broken out." If you have any question of whether you would be accepted or rejected, feel free to shoot an e-mail and ask. All applications will be considered by a small committee due to the arbitrary nature of issue.Similar to Season 1, there will be a total of eight players on the show. In the interest of making qualifications as open as possible to everyone walking the different paths of life, we've opened up three different methods of qualification. Qualification Methods

1) The four registered players that hold the highest ranking on the North American ladder will be given a spot on the show. This does not mean you have to hold spot 1, 2, 3 or 4 in GM. You just have to be the highest ranked of all those who are trying to qualify. The end time for the ladder qualification will be 11:59pm EST on February 8th.



2) Two separate tournament qualifiers will be held for those unable to qualify through the first method. The first place finisher of both qualifiers will earn a spot on the show. The first qualifier will be held on February 8th at 2:00pm EST. It will be hosted by NanMan and MasterDalk and more details will be available soon. The second qualifier's date will also be announced in the near future. For updates on the qualifiers, be sure to register.

Bracket for the first qualifier:

http://www.excello.net/tournament/4600/breaking-out-s2-q2/

Bracket for the second qualifier:

http://www.excello.net/tournament/4600/breaking-out-s2-q2/



3) If you've been unable to qualify through the ladder or through the tournament qualifiers, one last qualification method is possible. The final two player spots will be awarded via invite. These players will be picked by a small committee and be decided by various factors including the answers given in their application video, performance in various tournaments, etc.



Be sure to remember in order to qualify, you MUST register. Don't forget to before the deadline(BY February 8th, NOT ON the date.





The show eventually leads up into an eight man tournament that has a $1000 base prize pool that has payout even to last place. However, we do take donations for that prize pool to increase. Last season through donations we were able to raise the prize pool an additional $1153.32 through donations. If you'd like to contribute to the prizepool for the next Breakout Invitational, feel free to use the link below to do so!









Big thank you's go out to everyone that has made this possible. From those who helped with the art assets for this season and the last (Noobity, Sybert, MinnyMausGG) to those who have provided feedback and adminstration help(Wyrd, NanMan, MasterDalk), to the all the viewers of the first Season, I extend my thanks for helping to make this all possible. I also want to send a big thank you to all the players working hard in North America! Last thank you to DeadlyGaming for lending their support in the creation of many of the graphical assets.



Theregistered players that hold the highest ranking on the North American ladder will be given a spot on the show. This does not mean you have to hold spot 1, 2, 3 or 4 in GM. You just have to be the highest ranked of all those who are trying to qualify.separate tournament qualifiers will be held for those unable to qualify through the first method. The first place finisher of both qualifiers will earn a spot on the show.It will be hosted by NanMan and MasterDalk and more details will be available soon. The second qualifier's date will also be announced in the near future. For updates on the qualifiers, be sure to register.Bracket for the first qualifier:Bracket for the second qualifier:If you've been unable to qualify through the ladder or through the tournament qualifiers, one last qualification method is possible. The finalplayer spots will be awarded via invite. These players will be picked by a small committee and be decided by various factors including the answers given in their application video, performance in various tournaments, etc.Be sure to remember. Don't forget to before the deadline(BY February 8th, NOT ON the date.The show eventually leads up into an eight man tournament that has a $1000 base prize pool that has payout even to last place. However, we do take donations for that prize pool to increase. Last season through donations we were able to raise the prize pool an additional $1153.32 through donations. If you'd like to contribute to the prizepool for the next Breakout Invitational, feel free to use the link below to do so!Big thank you's go out to everyone that has made this possible. From those who helped with the art assets for this season and the last (Noobity, Sybert, MinnyMausGG) to those who have provided feedback and adminstration help(Wyrd, NanMan, MasterDalk), to the all the viewers of the first Season, I extend my thanks for helping to make this all possible. I also want to send a big thank you to all the players working hard in North America! Last thank you to DeadlyGaming for lending their support in the creation of many of the graphical assets. Garbage Starcraft 2 Commentator

coL.hendralisk Profile Joined September 2009 Zimbabwe 1756 Posts #2 Nice

TechNoTrance Profile Joined May 2012 Canada 1006 Posts #3 Looks great! Glad you're keeping this going. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.

EJK Profile Blog Joined September 2013 United States 1285 Posts #4 what if youd like to register yet you don't have a webcame or anything to record a 15 min video of yourself? Sc2 Terran Coach, top 16GM NA - interested in coaching? Message me on teamliquid!

feardragon Profile Blog Joined October 2010 United States 922 Posts #5 On January 26 2014 02:25 Smurfett3 wrote:

what if youd like to register yet you don't have a webcame or anything to record a 15 min video of yourself?

Honestly this is one of the requiements that I'm holding for players. You can get a cheap webcam for 10-20 dollars at Walmart these days. A lot of the point of this show is to give players exposure! That includes being able to see their beautiful faces during an interview. Becoming more than just some faceless gamer tag or disembodied voice! Honestly this is one of the requiements that I'm holding for players. You can get a cheap webcam for 10-20 dollars at Walmart these days. A lot of the point of this show is to give players exposure! That includes being able to see their beautiful faces during an interview. Becoming more than just some faceless gamer tag or disembodied voice! Garbage Starcraft 2 Commentator

Master of DalK Profile Blog Joined June 2012 Canada 1661 Posts #6 Get hype! @MasterDalK | Technical Director at Waveform Entertainment | Streaming Every Esport Under the Sun

EJK Profile Blog Joined September 2013 United States 1285 Posts #7 On January 26 2014 02:30 feardragon wrote:

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On January 26 2014 02:25 Smurfett3 wrote:

what if youd like to register yet you don't have a webcame or anything to record a 15 min video of yourself?

Honestly this is one of the requiements that I'm holding for players. You can get a cheap webcam for 10-20 dollars at Walmart these days. A lot of the point of this show is to give players exposure! That includes being able to see their beautiful faces during an interview. Becoming more than just some faceless gamer tag or disembodied voice! Honestly this is one of the requiements that I'm holding for players. You can get a cheap webcam for 10-20 dollars at Walmart these days. A lot of the point of this show is to give players exposure! That includes being able to see their beautiful faces during an interview. Becoming more than just some faceless gamer tag or disembodied voice!

heh ok and how do you confirm proof of north american residence? Alls I know is I was born in the USA and have lived here the past 19 years of my life heh ok and how do you confirm proof of north american residence? Alls I know is I was born in the USA and have lived here the past 19 years of my life Sc2 Terran Coach, top 16GM NA - interested in coaching? Message me on teamliquid!

sWs Profile Blog Joined December 2010 United States 408 Posts #8 Hey, quick question- When we email you our ladder account will that be kept private? I've gone through a lot of effort to ladder in anonymity on a barcode. (my real name is on the acc to prove its mine) @swsc2

feardragon Profile Blog Joined October 2010 United States 922 Posts #9 On January 26 2014 02:39 Smurfett3 wrote:

Show nested quote +

On January 26 2014 02:30 feardragon wrote:

On January 26 2014 02:25 Smurfett3 wrote:

what if youd like to register yet you don't have a webcame or anything to record a 15 min video of yourself?

Honestly this is one of the requiements that I'm holding for players. You can get a cheap webcam for 10-20 dollars at Walmart these days. A lot of the point of this show is to give players exposure! That includes being able to see their beautiful faces during an interview. Becoming more than just some faceless gamer tag or disembodied voice! Honestly this is one of the requiements that I'm holding for players. You can get a cheap webcam for 10-20 dollars at Walmart these days. A lot of the point of this show is to give players exposure! That includes being able to see their beautiful faces during an interview. Becoming more than just some faceless gamer tag or disembodied voice!

heh ok and how do you confirm proof of north american residence? Alls I know is I was born in the USA and have lived here the past 19 years of my life heh ok and how do you confirm proof of north american residence? Alls I know is I was born in the USA and have lived here the past 19 years of my life

If that's the case and you don't know/have the proper documentation available, I will work with people on a case by case basis. For example, if you can show me proof via school report cards that you've been in school at a North American insitute for the past 3-5 years, that would probably be ok. Feel free to just e-mail the address if you have any questions on whether a particular form of proof would be valid.



If that's the case and you don't know/have the proper documentation available, I will work with people on a case by case basis. For example, if you can show me proof via school report cards that you've been in school at a North American insitute for the past 3-5 years, that would probably be ok. Feel free to just e-mail the address if you have any questions on whether a particular form of proof would be valid. On January 26 2014 02:50 sWs wrote:

Hey, quick question- When we email you our ladder account will that be kept private? I've gone through a lot of effort to ladder in anonymity on a barcode. (my real name is on the acc to prove its mine)

This is a tough one. At some point, there will be an announcement of who qualified and through what means. I can say I don't intend to send the link to anyone but I imagine there could be "other" evidence suggesting it's your account. I also considered doing a "qualification period ending" stream and if you really did not want to be mentioned, I would try to avoid mentioning your name during such. This is a tough one. At some point, there will be an announcement of who qualified and through what means. I can say I don't intend to send the link to anyone but I imagine there could be "other" evidence suggesting it's your account. I also considered doing a "qualification period ending" stream and if you really did not want to be mentioned, I would try to avoid mentioning your name during such. Garbage Starcraft 2 Commentator

sWs Profile Blog Joined December 2010 United States 408 Posts Last Edited: 2014-01-25 19:04:03 #10 On January 26 2014 03:26 feardragon wrote:

Show nested quote +

On January 26 2014 02:39 Smurfett3 wrote:

On January 26 2014 02:30 feardragon wrote:

On January 26 2014 02:25 Smurfett3 wrote:

what if youd like to register yet you don't have a webcame or anything to record a 15 min video of yourself?

Honestly this is one of the requiements that I'm holding for players. You can get a cheap webcam for 10-20 dollars at Walmart these days. A lot of the point of this show is to give players exposure! That includes being able to see their beautiful faces during an interview. Becoming more than just some faceless gamer tag or disembodied voice! Honestly this is one of the requiements that I'm holding for players. You can get a cheap webcam for 10-20 dollars at Walmart these days. A lot of the point of this show is to give players exposure! That includes being able to see their beautiful faces during an interview. Becoming more than just some faceless gamer tag or disembodied voice!

heh ok and how do you confirm proof of north american residence? Alls I know is I was born in the USA and have lived here the past 19 years of my life heh ok and how do you confirm proof of north american residence? Alls I know is I was born in the USA and have lived here the past 19 years of my life

If that's the case and you don't know/have the proper documentation available, I will work with people on a case by case basis. For example, if you can show me proof via school report cards that you've been in school at a North American insitute for the past 3-5 years, that would probably be ok. Feel free to just e-mail the address if you have any questions on whether a particular form of proof would be valid.



Show nested quote +

On January 26 2014 02:50 sWs wrote:

Hey, quick question- When we email you our ladder account will that be kept private? I've gone through a lot of effort to ladder in anonymity on a barcode. (my real name is on the acc to prove its mine)

This is a tough one. At some point, there will be an announcement of who qualified and through what means. I can say I don't intend to send the link to anyone but I imagine there could be "other" evidence suggesting it's your account. I also considered doing a "qualification period ending" stream and if you really did not want to be mentioned, I would try to avoid mentioning your name during such. If that's the case and you don't know/have the proper documentation available, I will work with people on a case by case basis. For example, if you can show me proof via school report cards that you've been in school at a North American insitute for the past 3-5 years, that would probably be ok. Feel free to just e-mail the address if you have any questions on whether a particular form of proof would be valid.This is a tough one. At some point, there will be an announcement of who qualified and through what means. I can say I don't intend to send the link to anyone but I imagine there could be "other" evidence suggesting it's your account. I also considered doing a "qualification period ending" stream and if you really did not want to be mentioned, I would try to avoid mentioning your name during such.



Ah ok, fair enough.



Thanks for hosting :D Ah ok, fair enough.Thanks for hosting :D @swsc2

Wyrd Profile Joined May 2011 United States 211 Posts #11 Woo hooooooo! This is an event that needs to just keep going and going. Props to feardragon www.twitch.tv/wyrd5

scBaldwin Profile Joined September 2012 United States 111 Posts Last Edited: 2014-01-25 19:49:30 #12 submitted an application. woo~ @BaldwintheBold

TheRealNanMan Profile Blog Joined November 2010 United States 1437 Posts #13



Can't wait to learn some more about the up and coming NA scene! So excited to be helping out with Ravi on season 2 be sure to submit those applications and sign up for the tournaments!Can't wait to learn some more about the up and coming NA scene! Sc2 Caster | Host of Sc2 Up & Coming | The Godfather of Team LXG | Sc2 Historian | Youtube.com/NanMan | Twitch.tv/TheRealNanMan | Twitter.com/TheRealNanMan |

mYiKane Profile Blog Joined March 2011 Canada 1772 Posts #14 I'd love to see sWs on this show. Really great candidate i think

sWs Profile Blog Joined December 2010 United States 408 Posts #15



Applied On January 28 2014 07:52 mYiKane wrote:

I'd love to see sWs on this show. Really great candidate i think



<3



<3 @swsc2

feardragon Profile Blog Joined October 2010 United States 922 Posts Last Edited: 2014-01-28 21:11:25 #16 Great to see some great players applying. I recognize a lot of the players, and have even seen a few I'm not as familiar with!



I want to remind everyone to vote for the time slot you'd prefer the show to be at as well. Right now it's pretty close between Thurs/Fri and Thurs/Fri/Sat!



I am also considering releasing an active list of registered players. I will likely do so sometime in the next few days. Garbage Starcraft 2 Commentator

feardragon Profile Blog Joined October 2010 United States 922 Posts #17 Bumping since there's more info on the first qualifier that's coming up this Saturday(February 8th)! I wanted to remind people that if they want to participate in the tournament, they must submit their registration on time! Registration deadline is coming up, as is the first qualifier so hurry!



For anyone that's already registered, I'll be trying to contact you as soon as a page is up to register for the qualifier. Be on the lookout for it! Garbage Starcraft 2 Commentator

sWs Profile Blog Joined December 2010 United States 408 Posts #18 On February 05 2014 17:38 feardragon wrote:

Bumping since there's more info on the first qualifier that's coming up this Saturday(February 8th)! I wanted to remind people that if they want to participate in the tournament, they must submit their registration on time! Registration deadline is coming up, as is the first qualifier so hurry!



For anyone that's already registered, I'll be trying to contact you as soon as a page is up to register for the qualifier. Be on the lookout for it!



Haven't gotten any information on this yet?! Haven't gotten any information on this yet?! @swsc2

EJK Profile Blog Joined September 2013 United States 1285 Posts #19 On February 08 2014 04:43 sWs wrote:

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On February 05 2014 17:38 feardragon wrote:

Bumping since there's more info on the first qualifier that's coming up this Saturday(February 8th)! I wanted to remind people that if they want to participate in the tournament, they must submit their registration on time! Registration deadline is coming up, as is the first qualifier so hurry!



For anyone that's already registered, I'll be trying to contact you as soon as a page is up to register for the qualifier. Be on the lookout for it!



Haven't gotten any information on this yet?! Haven't gotten any information on this yet?!

same here same here Sc2 Terran Coach, top 16GM NA - interested in coaching? Message me on teamliquid!

feardragon Profile Blog Joined October 2010 United States 922 Posts Last Edited: 2014-02-07 23:33:51 #20



http://www.excello.net/tournament/4593/breaking-out-s2-q1/



I'll be sending out e-mails to everyone that has applied so far. Also going to be making a reddit post. =]



Edit: Reddit post is up as well. =]

http://www.reddit.com/r/starcraft/comments/1xbavz/breaking_out_qualifier_1_for_the_show_about_up/ Sorry for the delay on this guys! Bracket link is up! Had a few problems with it actually being visible.I'll be sending out e-mails to everyone that has applied so far. Also going to be making a reddit post. =]Edit: Reddit post is up as well. =] Garbage Starcraft 2 Commentator

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