BroMontana Profile Joined January 2012 United States 39 Posts Last Edited: 2012-04-23 22:42:06 #1

2625 W Baseline Rd



( FACEBOOK LINK)



***Room Reservation Pending*** Still Same Location. 11AM

POWER PROBLEMS WILL BE RESOLVED!



Tourney 10$ Entry fee brackets will be created at the location.



Bring Your Own Computer ( Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, LAN Cable or Laptop )

WIFI Available



Please if you have power strips bring them ( the more the merrier )

( EXTENSION CORDS PLEASE IF YOU HAVE THEM )



Prizes: Cash Prize 1st 60%, 2nd 30%, 3rd 10% ( of pool )

ALL MONEY GOING TO PRIZES: MORE PEOPLE MORE PRIZES!



Tourney Play: Pool Play



We put everyone into pools of 4

And each person plays everyone else in that pool in a BO3 so that way, everyone is guaranteed X amount of BO3 matches

The Top 2 from each pool (depending on the size of the tourney) gets into the bracket rounds

The bracket rounds are a BO3

The semi finals are a BO5

The finals BO5



ALL WELCOME TO HANG OUT / WATCH



ALL WELCOME TO PLAY AFTERWARDS / REPLAYS



ALL WELCOME TO CAST GAMES as long as you are in a different room.



Hangout and play welcome as well.



Last Tourney 160$ pool lets get more people this time! Saturday, May 19, 2012 11:00am2625 W Baseline Rd( FACEBOOK LINK) https://www.facebook.com/events/417834884893619/ ***Room Reservation Pending*** Still Same Location. 11AMPOWER PROBLEMS WILL BE RESOLVED!Tourney 10$ Entry fee brackets will be created at the location.Bring Your Own Computer ( Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, LAN Cable or Laptop )WIFI AvailablePlease if you have power strips bring them ( the more the merrier )( EXTENSION CORDS PLEASE IF YOU HAVE THEM )Prizes: Cash Prize 1st 60%, 2nd 30%, 3rd 10% ( of pool )ALL MONEY GOING TO PRIZES: MORE PEOPLE MORE PRIZES!Tourney Play: Pool PlayWe put everyone into pools of 4And each person plays everyone else in that pool in a BO3 so that way, everyone is guaranteed X amount of BO3 matchesThe Top 2 from each pool (depending on the size of the tourney) gets into the bracket roundsThe bracket rounds are a BO3The semi finals are a BO5The finals BO5ALL WELCOME TO HANG OUT / WATCHALL WELCOME TO PLAY AFTERWARDS / REPLAYSALL WELCOME TO CAST GAMES as long as you are in a different room.Hangout and play welcome as well.Last Tourney 160$ pool lets get more people this time!

Boblhead Profile Joined August 2010 United States 2574 Posts #2 Will be there assuming nothing comes up!

CholmesInk Profile Blog Joined March 2011 United States 139 Posts #3



♥CholmesInk I will mostlikely be there this time!!!♥CholmesInk Twitch.tv/TrevorCholmes Follow me on twitter! @TrevorCholmes

BroMontana Profile Joined January 2012 United States 39 Posts #4 NEXT WEEKEND GUYS GET READY!

Lord Zeya Profile Joined February 2012 United States 82 Posts #5 I'm tempted, but going from Cali to Arizona is too much for me T.T maybe another time

Boblhead Profile Joined August 2010 United States 2574 Posts #6 Hope to see you guys tomorrow, will be fun like always! Remember you can still show up without signing up the more the merrier!

ZorZa Profile Joined February 2012 United States 2 Posts #8 Great media coverage! I hope to be at the one of these LANs eventually! :D

jcroisdale Profile Blog Joined October 2010 United States 1540 Posts #9 Hey I live off the 101 and McDowell. Anyone live near me who goes to these things? I am finally at a point where i think my play is decent enough to take a few games from people there.



Another concern I have and I assume it has been expressed before is about Pro level players, EG players specifically coming and just taking the money. I would be more inclined to participate if I knew my ten dollars was not going to a small handful of pro's who really don't need that small sum of money, seeing how they are sponsored. Has any pro considered or maybe will consider putting there winning towards a charity or some other way to funnel it back in to the community or any place that needs it more?



I cant be the only one who doesn't attend do to not wanting to just hand my money over to people, who honestly do not need it. "I think bringing a toddler to a movie theater is a terrible idea. They are too young to understand what is happening it would be like giving your toddler acid. Bad idea." - Sinensis

Calach Profile Blog Joined December 2010 United States 58 Posts #10 woo! nTL represent!!! find out what pleases God and do it

CholmesInk Profile Blog Joined March 2011 United States 139 Posts #11



Keep up the good work Arizona!



♥ nTLAssassin This is awesome great job!Keep up the good work Arizona!♥ nTLAssassin Twitch.tv/TrevorCholmes Follow me on twitter! @TrevorCholmes

Haarp Profile Joined December 2010 United States 38 Posts #12 On May 21 2012 11:09 jcroisdale wrote:

Hey I live off the 101 and McDowell. Anyone live near me who goes to these things? I am finally at a point where i think my play is decent enough to take a few games from people there.



Another concern I have and I assume it has been expressed before is about Pro level players, EG players specifically coming and just taking the money. I would be more inclined to participate if I knew my ten dollars was not going to a small handful of pro's who really don't need that small sum of money, seeing how they are sponsored. Has any pro considered or maybe will consider putting there winning towards a charity or some other way to funnel it back in to the community or any place that needs it more?



I cant be the only one who doesn't attend do to not wanting to just hand my money over to people, who honestly do not need it.



I find your post somehwat offensive. You can still show up and play, just not in the tournament. Having those pro players there and being able to meet them in person is more than worth it for me. And to have the opportunity just to maybe sit next to one of them and play a game is an honor enought. I find your post somehwat offensive. You can still show up and play, just not in the tournament. Having those pro players there and being able to meet them in person is more than worth it for me. And to have the opportunity just to maybe sit next to one of them and play a game is an honor enought. The party is now, not there.

Haarp Profile Joined December 2010 United States 38 Posts #13 Oh, and awesome job guys! I hope to get to one soon. The party is now, not there.

aScPraiise Profile Blog Joined January 2011 United States 100 Posts #14 On May 21 2012 11:09 jcroisdale wrote:

Hey I live off the 101 and McDowell. Anyone live near me who goes to these things? I am finally at a point where i think my play is decent enough to take a few games from people there.



Another concern I have and I assume it has been expressed before is about Pro level players, EG players specifically coming and just taking the money. I would be more inclined to participate if I knew my ten dollars was not going to a small handful of pro's who really don't need that small sum of money, seeing how they are sponsored. Has any pro considered or maybe will consider putting there winning towards a charity or some other way to funnel it back in to the community or any place that needs it more?



I cant be the only one who doesn't attend do to not wanting to just hand my money over to people, who honestly do not need it.

.............................................................................................................



Hey buddy appreciate you posting because you bring up a topic that hasn't been discussed yet and no matter how negative the response might get it's important to be discussed. I feel like your lack of lan experience (at these events in particular), is inhibiting you from understanding what our goals are as a community.



.............................................................................................................Hey buddy appreciate you posting because you bring up a topic that hasn't been discussed yet and no matter how negative the response might get it's important to be discussed. I feel like your lack of lan experience (at these events in particular), is inhibiting you from understanding what our goals are as a community. There are three areas I think you need to understand better.



Why is money involved at these lans?



-Having a competitive aspect of our event is a motivational tool to reward players who have worked hard with Starcraft 2 and can beat everyone at an Arizona Lan Event.

-Specifically, the host of the tournament typically should be getting a small portion of money for busting their butt coordinating the tournament, bracket, information, and location regarding the event.

-Pro level players are highly respected and appreciated and need some kind of incentive to come out to these events, because they could be doing many other things. They stimulate a growing Starcraft 2 community because they represent the game at its highest level and dedication. The community for the most part welcomes the opportunity to witness that, regardless of a 10$ fee.



Perhaps in the future we can dump some of the money into a charity or make the tournament a charity event alltogether, but untill the top necessities are met, it will simply have to be something you do outside of the event (donating that is).



-Having a competitive aspect of our event is a motivational tool to reward players who have worked hard with Starcraft 2 and can beat everyone at an Arizona Lan Event.-Specifically, the host of the tournament typically should be getting a small portion of money for busting their butt coordinating the tournament, bracket, information, and location regarding the event.-Pro level players are highly respected and appreciated and need some kind of incentive to come out to these events, because they could be doing many other things. They stimulate a growing Starcraft 2 community because they represent the game at its highest level and dedication. The community for the most part welcomes the opportunity to witness that, regardless of a 10$ fee. Why do we hold these events?



-In the most simple way I can put it, these events give Arizona the opportunity of having a Starcraft 2 voice (a positive, strong, and dedicated community of players) in our State and all over the globe.

-Secondly, we have these events to collect all of Arizona's most active, dedicated, and skilled players.

-Lastly, we hold the event to see who is currently the best in Starcraft 2 (in Arizona).





-In the most simple way I can put it, these events give Arizona the opportunity of having a Starcraft 2 voice (a positive, strong, and dedicated community of players) in our State and all over the globe.-Secondly, we have these events to collect all of Arizona's most active, dedicated, and skilled players.-Lastly, we hold the event to see who is currently the best in Starcraft 2 (in Arizona). Why someone found your comment offensive?



1.Your comment about who deserves the money is not taking into account some of the reasons why we hold the event in the first place.

2.Your comment pre-supposes each individual (specifically players from EG) and their financial stability. Not only is that a topic that you will NEVER know facts about, but it has nothing to do with why we have the money inolved at this event period.

3. Finally, people are often offended by people who have strong opinions who aren't involved in the events. If you were to share that opinion after you attended a few of the lans, understood our goals with the event, and were slightly less judging with your language, perhaps people would take your comments lightly.



Overall man, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE continue to give your opinion about the events held in Arizona, but please be a participant in some shape or form. Also, try not to pre-suppose who needs what in this community financially. Quite often, these pro players you think have nothing to worry about, have struggles with money far worse than the average person.













1.Your comment about who deserves the money is not taking into account some of the reasons why we hold the event in the first place.2.Your comment pre-supposes each individual (specifically players from EG) and their financial stability. Not only is that a topic that you will NEVER know facts about, but it has nothing to do with why we have the money inolved at this event period.3. Finally, people are often offended by people who have strong opinions who aren't involved in the events. If you were to share that opinion after you attended a few of the lans, understood our goals with the event, and were slightly less judging with your language, perhaps people would take your comments lightly.Overall man, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE continue to give your opinion about the events held in Arizona, but please be a participant in some shape or form. Also, try not to pre-suppose who needs what in this community financially. Quite often, these pro players you think have nothing to worry about, have struggles with money far worse than the average person. God is Good.

Boblhead Profile Joined August 2010 United States 2574 Posts Last Edited: 2012-05-21 04:55:38 #15 On May 21 2012 11:09 jcroisdale wrote:

Hey I live off the 101 and McDowell. Anyone live near me who goes to these things? I am finally at a point where i think my play is decent enough to take a few games from people there.



Another concern I have and I assume it has been expressed before is about Pro level players, EG players specifically coming and just taking the money. I would be more inclined to participate if I knew my ten dollars was not going to a small handful of pro's who really don't need that small sum of money, seeing how they are sponsored. Has any pro considered or maybe will consider putting there winning towards a charity or some other way to funnel it back in to the community or any place that needs it more?



I cant be the only one who doesn't attend do to not wanting to just hand my money over to people, who honestly do not need it.

I honestly don't care about the pro players going to these events. Its just a way to show them your skills of the game. Weather your bronze or GM its still fun to play against pro players. Even though i lost to LZgamer i still had a great time playing him, and seeing how he reacted to my builds I am able to take that into consideration and do something different next time. If you don't feel like paying $10 to enter the tournament were almost pros have won exclusively (cept for 2 tournaments) then maybe you would look forward to just playing in online tournaments that don't cost anything. Besides its only $10 T_T;;;;









Edit; nice pictures! I'll bring my 60d next time to take some pictures. I honestly don't care about the pro players going to these events. Its just a way to show them your skills of the game. Weather your bronze or GM its still fun to play against pro players. Even though i lost to LZgamer i still had a great time playing him, and seeing how he reacted to my builds I am able to take that into consideration and do something different next time. If you don't feel like paying $10 to enter the tournament were almost pros have won exclusively (cept for 2 tournaments) then maybe you would look forward to just playing in online tournaments that don't cost anything. Besides its only $10 T_T;;;;Edit; nice pictures! I'll bring my 60d next time to take some pictures.

Weaklink123 Profile Joined April 2011 United States 158 Posts #16 ascPraiise thank you for doing all the media coverage for this event it was really stellar job you did. I would like to say that any money put into a prize pool at these events go striaght to the players. We are really fortunate to have two locations, one in Phoenix and one in Tucson, that allow the entire prize pool to go towards 1st 2nd and 3rd. mYinsanityCoach 우정호 (KT Violet) - 1988 - 2012.

jogamijo Profile Joined February 2012 United States 20 Posts #17 is there going to be more tournaments in the near future? im not a good player by any means (silver league) but i dont really practice much either since my friend kinda just quit the game i don't really have an incentive to compete. i live about 40 mins away from tempe area, so it would be cool to take a drive if i am able to and make a few friends and what not.

iNcontroL Profile Blog Joined July 2004 USA 29048 Posts #18 On May 21 2012 11:09 jcroisdale wrote:

Hey I live off the 101 and McDowell. Anyone live near me who goes to these things? I am finally at a point where i think my play is decent enough to take a few games from people there.



Another concern I have and I assume it has been expressed before is about Pro level players, EG players specifically coming and just taking the money. I would be more inclined to participate if I knew my ten dollars was not going to a small handful of pro's who really don't need that small sum of money, seeing how they are sponsored. Has any pro considered or maybe will consider putting there winning towards a charity or some other way to funnel it back in to the community or any place that needs it more?



I cant be the only one who doesn't attend do to not wanting to just hand my money over to people, who honestly do not need it.



How much do you think Lzgamer / Machine makes? Do you think they make so much money that they can travel to one of these tourneys, win 80$ and then donate it to charity because they had nothing better to do that day and make so much money that they can do something for a living but give portions of said living away?



I am all for charity.. I think it's rad. But you make it sound like Machine and Lzgamer have so much of it that they can just donate whatever they win if the tourney isn't filled with progamers.



I can assure you they make well below the poverty line and they do this for a living. If they can find a way to earn a small sum of cash and it also benefits the tourney since people there otherwise would never get a chance to compete against lz/machine then they should do that. How much do you think Lzgamer / Machine makes? Do you think they make so much money that they can travel to one of these tourneys, win 80$ and then donate it to charity because they had nothing better to do that day and make so much money that they can do something for a living but give portions of said living away?I am all for charity.. I think it's rad. But you make it sound like Machine and Lzgamer have so much of it that they can just donate whatever they win if the tourney isn't filled with progamers.I can assure you they make well below the poverty line and they do this for a living. If they can find a way to earn a small sum of cash and it also benefits the tourney since people there otherwise would never get a chance to compete against lz/machine then they should do that.

Weaklink123 Profile Joined April 2011 United States 158 Posts #19 On May 21 2012 14:39 jogamijo wrote:

is there going to be more tournaments in the near future? im not a good player by any means (silver league) but i dont really practice much either since my friend kinda just quit the game i don't really have an incentive to compete. i live about 40 mins away from tempe area, so it would be cool to take a drive if i am able to and make a few friends and what not.



We have a tournament in June on the 15th down in Tucson called the Ovo Valley Open so keep your ears open for that. Arizona also has one of these tournaments every month usually towards the end of the month. We have a tournament in June on the 15th down in Tucson called the Ovo Valley Open so keep your ears open for that. Arizona also has one of these tournaments every month usually towards the end of the month. mYinsanityCoach 우정호 (KT Violet) - 1988 - 2012.

INCHymn Profile Joined February 2012 United States 26 Posts #20 FML This was 5 minutes away from me and I missed it!!! If only I saw this thread earlier! its my dream to meet EG people



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