NorCraftCup Profile Joined September 2014 Norway 10 Posts Last Edited: 2014-11-24 15:15:18 #1



The Nordic StarCraft II League, NorCraft Cup, announces the Season 2 Finals online event where the top 16 players from Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland fight for the €3000 prize pool on November 21-22.



Just over two weeks ago, the last regional qualifier has been completed. With a total of 130 players we managed to narrow it down to 16 players, 4 from each country, who will battle it out against each other to leave one man standing that we can crown King of the North of 2014!



We couldn't thank



Quick Info

Time: November 21-22, 2014

Place: Online

Regions: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland

Players: 16

Prize pool: €3000

Format: WCS Groups + Single Elimination Playoffs

Streams: English, Finnish Norwegian, Swedish, Danish on hitbox.tv

Liquipedia: NorCraft Cup, Season 2

Replays: replaypack.zip ~8.5MB

Just over two weeks ago, the last regional qualifier has been completed. With a total of 130 players we managed to narrow it down to 16 players, 4 from each country, who will battle it out against each other to leave one man standing that we can crownof 2014!We couldn't thank Cooler Master enough for being a fan of StarCraft II & eSports, and for making this tournament possible! Players

The following player have qualified through the Regional Finals:

Finland

elfi

Serral

miNkie

Fuzer Norway

Targa

Snute

Eiki

WOLOLO aka AldriSiAldri Denmark

Bunny

Ignite

SpaceMarine

Snovski Sweden

SortOf

Winter

MorroW

Avokado

The following player have qualified through the Regional Finals: Prizes

1. €1750

2. €1000

3. €250



Streams

StarCraft II Stage

Casting by: John "JoRoSaR" Sargent



Divinesia

Casting by: Juha "Divinesia" Nurmenniemi



Fearsome & Dogsledder

Casting by: Eskil “Fearsome” Uggen & Julian “Dogsledder” Nash



Danish stream

Casting by: TBA



Swedish stream

Casting by: Isac "BremmaN" Bremell



Schedule

Group Stage, Friday November 21 18:30 GMT (+00:00) -- 21:00 GMT (+00:00) Groups A & B, bo3

21:00 GMT (+00:00) -- 23:00 GMT (+00:00) Groups C & D, bo3 Playoffs, Saturday November 22

14:00 GMT (+00:00) -- 16:00 GMT (+00:00) Ro8, 2 matches at a time, bo3

16:00 GMT (+00:00) -- 18:00 GMT (+00:00) Semifinals, bo3

18:00 GMT (+00:00) -- 19:30 GMT (+00:00) Bronze, bo5

20:00 GMT (+00:00) -- 22:00 GMT (+00:00) Finals, bo5



Time frame is not 100% confirmed, Unless we post else this will be used.



Results

Liquipedia

Group Stage

The Season Finals will be played in a likewise manner of the regionals the only difference is that no player from same country will be playing against each other in the group stages.

Seeding in the group stages is set according to placement in the regional finals.

The following groups have been placed:

Group A - Nov 21st, 18:30 GMT (+00:00)

elfi

Ignite

MorroW

WOLOLO aka AldriSiAldri

Group B - Nov 21st, 18:30 GMT (+00:00)

Targa

Serral

SpaceMarine

Avokado Group C - Nov 21st, 21:00 GMT (+00:00)

SortOf

Snute

miNkie

Snovski Group D - Nov 21st, 21:00 GMT (+00:00)

Bunny

Winter

Eiki

Fuzer

The top 2 players from each group will advance to the Round of 8 (Ro8) with appropriate seed which will be given based on if they place first or second in Group Stages.



Update Nov 19: + Show Spoiler +

Groups with SortOf and Bunny (originally A & B) have been moved to be played at 21:00 GMT (+00:00) to avoid a scheduling conflict. Likewise, the original C & D groups have been moved to 18:30 GMT (+00:00) . The group labels have been updated to fit the new scheduling order.





The Season Finals will be played in a likewise manner of the regionals the only difference is that no player from same country will be playing against each other in the group stages.Seeding in the group stages is set according to placement in the regional finals.The following groups have been placed:The top 2 players from each group will advance to the Round of 8 (Ro8) with appropriate seed which will be given based on if they place first or second in Group Stages. Playoffs



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Viewer Competitions







We are arranging a Prediction competition for the Season 2 Finals! Please fill out the following form to participate.



Prediction Competition! Press here! (EU only) (EU only)





If there are multiple people with same correct prediction, we will draw a random winner between the correct answers.





About Cooler Master

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Through long-standing research programs, Cooler Master gaming gear is co-developed with the world’s most profilic enthusiasts and eSports prodigies. Thanks to intensive testing and continuous feedback, CM has been able to encompass and improve upon gamers’ needs.



StarCraft II has always been very close to our hearts, and we are always ready to jump on board international events such as the Nordic StarCraft II Cup.

We are arranging a Prediction competition for the Season 2 Finals! Please fill out the following form to participate.If there are multiple people with same correct prediction, we will draw a random winner between the correct answers.We work directly with the gaming community and power users to deliver kick-4ss products for our fans. Strength, Security and Control are the main points that set our cases apart from the competition. Ultra robust design with carry handles, support for sidepanel locks and stormguard, a patented gaming gear bracket to prevent theft of mice, keyboards and more. YOU are in control, choose your favorite LED color, brightness and fanspeed on cases and create extensive macros and profiles for our mice and keyboards!Through long-standing research programs, Cooler Master gaming gear is co-developed with the world’s most profilic enthusiasts and eSports prodigies. Thanks to intensive testing and continuous feedback, CM has been able to encompass and improve upon gamers’ needs.StarCraft II has always been very close to our hearts, and we are always ready to jump on board international events such as the Nordic StarCraft II Cup.

Azhrak Profile Joined January 2011 Finland 1124 Posts #2 elfi will take it, for PEKKA! elfi will take it, for PEKKA! starcraft2.fi

rotta Profile Joined December 2011 5526 Posts #3 On November 16 2014 06:02 Azhrak wrote:

elfi will take it, for PEKKA! elfi will take it, for PEKKA!

YES!







Where's Welmu though? YES!Where's Welmu though? don't wall off against random

Azhrak Profile Joined January 2011 Finland 1124 Posts Last Edited: 2014-11-15 21:46:08 #4 On November 16 2014 06:42 rotta wrote:

Show nested quote +

On November 16 2014 06:02 Azhrak wrote:

elfi will take it, for PEKKA! elfi will take it, for PEKKA!

YES!

+ Show Spoiler +

Where's Welmu though? YES!Where's Welmu though?

Unfortunately, Welmu could not participate to the Finnish qualifier tournament because he was ill. Unfortunately, Welmu could not participate to the Finnish qualifier tournament because he was ill. starcraft2.fi

Azhrak Profile Joined January 2011 Finland 1124 Posts #5 viewer contest. Get your predictions in before the matches start! I guess it's a bit hard to notice after such a wall of text, but there is a link in the topic to a. Get your predictions in before the matches start! starcraft2.fi

killdill045 Profile Joined November 2014 Pakistan 1 Post #6 --- Nuked ---

TheBloodyDwarf Profile Blog Joined March 2012 Finland 7511 Posts #7 On November 16 2014 06:46 Azhrak wrote:

Show nested quote +

On November 16 2014 06:42 rotta wrote:

On November 16 2014 06:02 Azhrak wrote:

elfi will take it, for PEKKA! elfi will take it, for PEKKA!

YES!

+ Show Spoiler +

Where's Welmu though? YES!Where's Welmu though?

Unfortunately, Welmu could not participate to the Finnish qualifier tournament because he was ill. Unfortunately, Welmu could not participate to the Finnish qualifier tournament because he was ill.

It feels like Welmu is always ill

I wanted to see Welmu but no



Let's hope that elfi or serral might be able to do something It feels like Welmu is always illI wanted to see Welmu but noLet's hope that elfi or serral might be able to do something Fusilero: "I still can't believe he did that, like dude what the fuck there's fandom and then there's what he did like holy shit. I still see it when I close my eyes." <- reaction to the original drunk santa post which later caught on

TheBloodyDwarf Profile Blog Joined March 2012 Finland 7511 Posts Last Edited: 2014-11-18 17:37:16 #8 How ro8 brackets are made? Group 1 (1st place finisher) and group 2 (2nd place finisher) meet in first match and etc. Its pretty important to know if I want to predict and win prizes :D Fusilero: "I still can't believe he did that, like dude what the fuck there's fandom and then there's what he did like holy shit. I still see it when I close my eyes." <- reaction to the original drunk santa post which later caught on

GurgeL Profile Joined May 2011 Norway 15 Posts #9 On November 19 2014 02:36 TheBloodyDwarf wrote:

How ro8 brackets are made? Group 1 (1st place finisher) and group 2 (2nd place finisher) meet in first match and etc. Its pretty important to know if I want to predict and win prizes :D





Correct. Winner of Group gets 1st seed, and 2nd place will get 2nd seed. Correct. Winner of Group gets 1st seed, and 2nd place will get 2nd seed.

TheBloodyDwarf Profile Blog Joined March 2012 Finland 7511 Posts Last Edited: 2014-11-20 16:55:07 #10 On November 19 2014 23:57 GurgeL wrote:

Show nested quote +

On November 19 2014 02:36 TheBloodyDwarf wrote:

How ro8 brackets are made? Group 1 (1st place finisher) and group 2 (2nd place finisher) meet in first match and etc. Its pretty important to know if I want to predict and win prizes :D





Correct. Winner of Group gets 1st seed, and 2nd place will get 2nd seed. Correct. Winner of Group gets 1st seed, and 2nd place will get 2nd seed.

Just for show:



Match 1 (1st seed/A group) vs (2nd seed/B group)

Match 2 (1st seed/B group) vs (2nd seed/A group)

Match 3 (1st seed/C group) vs (2nd seed/D group)

Match 4 (1st seed/D group) vs (2nd seed/C group)



I mean that ro8 are not random 1st seed vs 2nd seed? But they are like I showed? Just for show:Match 1vsMatch 2vsMatch 3vsMatch 4vsI mean that ro8 are not random 1st seed vs 2nd seed? But they are like I showed? Fusilero: "I still can't believe he did that, like dude what the fuck there's fandom and then there's what he did like holy shit. I still see it when I close my eyes." <- reaction to the original drunk santa post which later caught on

Azhrak Profile Joined January 2011 Finland 1124 Posts #11



By the way , the first matches start TONIGHT at The playoffs pairs have not been decided yet. I suppose it is a random draw with the rules that 1st plays 2nd, and players from the same group are placed on the opposite sides of the bracket. Might be a set pairing too, we'll see.By the way , the first matches start TONIGHT at 18:30 GMT (+00:00) . JoRoSaR is casting on the . JoRoSaR is casting on the main stream , make sure to tune in. starcraft2.fi

TheBloodyDwarf Profile Blog Joined March 2012 Finland 7511 Posts Last Edited: 2014-11-21 15:55:12 #12 On November 21 2014 20:49 Azhrak wrote:

The playoffs pairs have not been decided yet. I suppose it is a random draw with the rules that 1st plays 2nd, and players from the same group are placed on the opposite sides of the bracket. Might be a set pairing too, we'll see.



By the way , the first matches start TONIGHT at 18:30 GMT (+00:00) . JoRoSaR is casting on the The playoffs pairs have not been decided yet. I suppose it is a random draw with the rules that 1st plays 2nd, and players from the same group are placed on the opposite sides of the bracket. Might be a set pairing too, we'll see.By the way , the first matches start TONIGHT at. JoRoSaR is casting on the main stream , make sure to tune in.

Oh, then its not possible to predict right. You need alot luck to predict ro8 matches...that's quite sad Oh, then its not possible to predict right. You need alot luck to predict ro8 matches...that's quite sad Fusilero: "I still can't believe he did that, like dude what the fuck there's fandom and then there's what he did like holy shit. I still see it when I close my eyes." <- reaction to the original drunk santa post which later caught on

Azhrak Profile Joined January 2011 Finland 1124 Posts #13 On November 22 2014 00:54 TheBloodyDwarf wrote:

Show nested quote +

On November 21 2014 20:49 Azhrak wrote:

The playoffs pairs have not been decided yet. I suppose it is a random draw with the rules that 1st plays 2nd, and players from the same group are placed on the opposite sides of the bracket. Might be a set pairing too, we'll see.



By the way , the first matches start TONIGHT at 18:30 GMT (+00:00) . JoRoSaR is casting on the The playoffs pairs have not been decided yet. I suppose it is a random draw with the rules that 1st plays 2nd, and players from the same group are placed on the opposite sides of the bracket. Might be a set pairing too, we'll see.By the way , the first matches start TONIGHT at. JoRoSaR is casting on the main stream , make sure to tune in.

Oh, then its not possible to predict right. You need alot luck to predict ro8 matches...that's quite sad Oh, then its not possible to predict right. You need alot luck to predict ro8 matches...that's quite sad

Yeah it's quite impossible. I guess it's just for fun and something extra for the viewers, not a serious competition. Yeah it's quite impossible. I guess it's just for fun and something extra for the viewers, not a serious competition. starcraft2.fi

GurgeL Profile Joined May 2011 Norway 15 Posts #14 Predictions have been closed now! predictions from 19:31 wont be added to the form.

rotta Profile Joined December 2011 5526 Posts #15 elfi vs. Morrow would've been nice to see, but oh well. don't wall off against random

cloneHoBBiT Profile Joined February 2011 Denmark 39 Posts #16 and winning their groups and advancing for tomorrows playoffs! elfi and TargA winning their groups and advancing for tomorrows playoffs!

cloneHoBBiT Profile Joined February 2011 Denmark 39 Posts #17 going up against Serral. http://www.hitbox.tv/norcraftcup The final game in Group B is about to start, with SpaceMarine going up against

cloneHoBBiT Profile Joined February 2011 Denmark 39 Posts #18 and winning their groups and advancing for tomorrows playoffs! Snute and Bunny winning their groups and advancing for tomorrows playoffs!

cloneHoBBiT Profile Joined February 2011 Denmark 39 Posts #19



See them here: Playoffs for tomorrow 15:00 CET has been drawn!See them here: http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/NorCraft_Cup/Season_2

rotta Profile Joined December 2011 5526 Posts #20 Liquid finals reserved I guess. don't wall off against random

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