2011 MLG Pro Circuit: Columbus

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2011 MLG Pro Circuit Columbus [edit]
League Information
Organizer:	Major League Gaming
Game Version:	Wings of Liberty Patch 1.3.4
Server:	North America
Event Type:	Offline
Location:	United States
Prize pool:	$14,000
Start Date:	2011-06-03
End Date:	2011-06-05
Links:	TLPD
Winners
MMA   LosirA   MC   IdrA
Player Breakdown
Number of Players:	272

MLG's second season with StarCraft 2 now on a main stage, bigger prize pool and many more players

Overview

MLG Columbus was the second Pro Circuit stop of the 2011 season. The event was the first of the GSL-MLG Exchange Program, featuring MMA, LosirA, Moon and MC, the latter of whom was a last-minute replacement for Bomber, who dropped out due to visa issues. Code A status was awarded to the top 3 placing foreigners, although Code S was not awarded at this event.

About

The Second Event of the MLG 2011 Pro Circuit will feature StarCraft 2, Halo: Reach, Call of Duty: Black Ops and other invite-only and sign-up competitions for prize money.

• Location

• Columbus, Ohio

Schedule

Friday June 3 10:30 AM – 1:30 AM

10:30 AM – 1:30 PM Early Check-In 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM Problem Check-In / Registration 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM Check-In / Warmup 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM Welcome 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Pools B & C IdrA vs. MC - Main Stage Stream KiWiKaKi vs. MMA mOoNan vs. SjoW SeleCT vs. Tyler 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM Open Winners Round 1 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Pools A & D NaNiwa vs. Moon - Main Stage Stream SLush vs. Gret0rp TLO vs. Losira iNcontroL vs. HayprO 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Pools B & C Ret vs. MC - Main Stage Stream KiWiKaKi vs. Sheth mOoNan vs. MMA SeleCT vs. IdrA 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM Pools A & D iNcontroL vs. Losira - Main Stage Stream HayprO vs. Machine SLush vs. drewbie Gretorp vs. Moon 9:30 PM – 10:30 PM Pool Play Main Stage Match mOoNan vs. Sheth SjoW vs. MMA IdrA vs. LiquidRet - Feature Station Stream Tyler vs. MC 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM Open Winners Round 2 10:30 PM – 11:30 PM Pool Play Main Stage Match HayprO vs. Losira - Main Stage Stream TLO vs. Machine drewbie vs. Moon NaNiwa vs. Gretorp 11:30 PM – 12:30 AM Last Pool Play Matches iNcontroL vs. Machine - Main Stage Stream NaNiwa vs. SLush SeleCT vs. Ret - E Stream SjoW vs. Sheth 11:30 PM – 12:30 AM Open Winners Round 3 12:30 AM – 1:30 AM Open Winners Round 4

Saturday June 4 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Warm-up 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Open Losers Round 1 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Open Winners Round 5 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Open Winners Round 5 / Losers Round 2 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Open Winners Round 6 / Losers Round 2 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Pools B & C / Losers Round 3 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Pools A & D / Losers Round 4 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Open Losers Round 5 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Pools A-D - Open Player vs. Friday 4th Place 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Open Losers Round 6 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Pools A-D - Open Player vs. Friday 3rd Place 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Open Losers Round 7 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Open Losers Round 8 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Pools A-D - Open Player vs. Friday 2nd Place 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Championship Losers Round 1 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM Pools A-D - Open Player vs. Friday 1st Place 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM Championship Losers Round 2

Sunday June 5 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Warmup 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Championship Losers Round 3 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Championship Losers Round 4 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Championship Winners Semifinals A / Losers Round 5 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Championship Winners Semifinals B / Losers Round 6 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Championship Losers Round 7 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Championship Losers Round 8 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Championship Losers Round 9 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Championship Winners Finals 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Championship Losers Finals 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Championship Finals

Maps

• iCCup Testbug
• Metalopolis
• Shakuras Plateau
• Tal'Darim Altar LE
• The Shattered Temple
• Typhon Peaks
• Xel'Naga Caverns

Map Changes

The following maps have been removed since MLG Dallas:

• Crossfire SE
• Scrap Station

The following maps have been added for MLG Columbus:

• Tal'Darim Altar LE
• Typhon Peaks

Detailed Map Changes Building Blockers have been replaced with Neutral Lowered Supply Depots on all Maps. On MLG Typhon Peaks, Neutral Lowered Supply Depots have been added to the bottom of base ramps. MLG Shakuras Plateau has been updated to Blizzard version 1.5, and spawn locations will be identical to those allowed by Blizzard. MLG Shattered Temple has been updated to Blizzard version 1.3. There are still no close spawns allowed. The following modifications were made to MLG Testbug: Bases enlarged for more building space. Added doodads in front of the Natural choke to tighten the area around rocks. Replaced gaps in the middle with high ground. Additional Notes Starting spawns on Metalopolis and Shattered Temple have been modified to prevent close ground spawns. GOMTV edited their maps to prevent blocking ramps with e.g. two Bunkers or three Pylons, and MLG has adopted this change. Originally this was done by marking a small part of the terrain as unbuildable; since MLG Columbus, maps instead instead have a neutral lowered Supply Depot here. Example: Main base ramp Placing two bunkers is not possible. Open Bracket Starting Maps Winners Bracket Starting Maps Round 1 Game 1 - Xel'Naga Caverns Round 2 Game 1 - Typhon Peaks Round 3 Game 1 - Tal'Darim Altar Round 4 Game 1 - Metalopolis Round 5 Game 1 - Testbug Round 6 Game 1 - Shattered Temple Losers Bracket Starting Maps Round 1 Game 1 - Typhon Peaks Round 2 Game 1 - Testbug Round 3 Game 1 - Tal'Darim Altar Round 4 Game 1 - Shattered Temple Round 5 Game 1 - Metalopolis Round 6 Game 1 - Shakuras Plateau Round 7 Game 1 - Testbug Round 8 Game 1 - Typhon Peaks Round 9 Game 1 - Shattered Temple Championship Pool Play Maps Pool Play Starting Maps #1 Player vs. #4 Player, #2 Player vs. #3 Player Game 1 - Testbug #1 Player vs. #3 Player, #2 Player vs. #5 Player Game 1 - Metalopolis #1 Player vs. #2 Player, #4 Player vs. #5 Player Game 1 - Tal’darim Altar #1 Player vs. #5 Player, #3 Player vs. #4 Player Game 1 - Shakuras Plateau #2 Player vs. #4 Player, #3 Player vs. #5 Player Game 1 - Xel’Naga Caverns Open Player vs. Friday 5th Place Game 1 - Metalopolis Open Player vs. Friday 4th Place Game 1 - Typhon Peaks Open Player vs. Friday 3rd Place Game 1 - Shattered Temple Open Player vs. Friday 2nd Place Game 1 - Shakuras Plateau Open Player vs. Friday 1st Place Game 1 - Xel’Naga Caverns Championship Bracket Starting Maps Winners Bracket Starting Maps Winners Semifinals Game 1 - Testbug Winners Finals Game 1 - Tal’darim Altar Finals Game 1 - Xel’Naga Caverns Losers Bracket Starting Maps Round 1 Game 1 - Metalopolis Round 2 Game 1 - Tal’darim Altar Round 3 Game 1 - Shakuras Plateau Round 4 Game 1 - Xel’Naga Caverns Round 5 Game 1 - Typhon Peaks Round 6 Game 1 - Shattered Temple Round 7 Game 1 - Testbug Round 8 Game 1 - Metalopolis Round 9 Game 1 - Tal’darim Altar Losers Finals Game 1 - Shakuras Plateau Format Category = Melee Mode = 1v1 Game Speed = Faster Double-elimination Bracket, Bo3s played until finals. Prize pool Offering $14,000 Spread among players as follows: Place Prize ID Team 1st $5,000   MMA  SlayerS 2nd $3,000   LosirA  Incredible Miracle 3rd $2,000   MC  Old Generations 4th $1,400   IdrA  Evil Geniuses 5th $1,000   SLush  ROOT Gaming 6th $700   NaNiwa  Team Dignitas 7th $500   Ret  Team Liquid 8th $400   Moon  WeMade FOX Top 3 non-Korean finishers will each be invited into GSL Code A. Players Invites Protoss (5) Terran (7) Zerg (8)   NaNiwa   Drewbie   SLush   KiWiKaKi   Gretorp   Sheth   Tyler   mOoNan   IdrA   iNcontroL   SjoW   Ret   MC*   SeleCT   HayprO   TLO   Machine   MMA   Moon   LosirA Notable Sign-ups Protoss (5) Terran (7) Zerg (6)  TT1  dde  MorroW  OpTiKzErO  ThorZaIN  July  Agh  DeMusliM  ViBE  CrunCher  qxc  CatZ  IefNaij  LzGaMeR  StrifeCro  KawaiiRice  CocoA  Fenix MC replaced Bomber in Group C due to VISA issues. Rules Equipment Players must bring their own mouse, keyboard, headsets, and mouse pad. Players must use the PC and Monitor provided by MLG. Headsets must utilize a standard 3.5mm stereo headset jack with a separate 3.5mm microphone jack. Players may not use USB headsets. Mice and keyboards must utilize standard USB interfaces. Players may not use PS2 interface equipment. All Players must submit their mouse, keyboard, and headset driver requirements by 11:59 PM ET on Monday, March 28. No drivers, that have not been previously submitted, will be installed at the Dallas Competition. All Player equipment is subject to approval. All interface changes must be supervised by a Starcraft 2 Referee or the Starcraft 2 Tournament Director. Players must provide their own Battle.net account with an active Starcraft 2 license for the North American (NA) Region. Players may not use 3rd party Add-ons. Players may not alter game files or modify drivers. Breaking Equipment Rules #8 or #9 will result in a Forfeit of the Game. Players may not change the Computer/Monitor sound and video settings in Windows. Players may not change the in-game video settings to Ultra. Players may not use the Windowed or Windowed (Full Screen) Display Modes. Players who break Equipment Rules #11-13 will be given a Warning. Each subsequent Warning that a Player receives will result in a Forfeit of the Game. General Rules The latest official Patch version will be used throughout the Event. Players may not appear on a Main Stage or Feature Station with sponsor insignia that is not approved by MLG or conflicts with MLG sponsors. Players and Coaches may be asked to wear MLG apparel for Main Stage and Feature Station Matches. In the case of a Computer/Monitor/Internet/Battle.net malfunction, the Game will be restarted from the beginning. No Warm-Up Games may be played outside of scheduled Warm-Up periods. During Friday and Saturday’s scheduled Warm-Up periods, all Players must get up at the end of a Game and allow any Players, who have been waiting, to take their seat. During Saturday and Sunday’s scheduled Warm-Up periods, Players who haven’t been eliminated from the Event have priority over other Players regarding the use of open Stations. Players who break General Rules #4-6 may be given a Foul (See Pro Circuit Conduct Rules). If a Player fails to report to their Station within 5 minutes of their Match’s announcement, they will Forfeit the 1st Game. 10 minutes after the announcement, a Player will Forfeit their Best of 3 Game Match or the 2nd Game of their Best of 7 Game Match. 15 minutes after the announcement, a Player will Forfeit their Best of 7 Game Match. If both Players Forfeit their Match, the higher seeded Player will win the Match. Players may be disqualified if they leave their Station without their Referee’s permission, or are otherwise unable to play. Referees may set a time limit for a Player who has requested that they be allowed to leave their Station, however, Referees may also deny a Player’s request to leave their Station. Players may be disqualified if they haven’t returned by the end of their Referee’s set time limit. In order to dispute Game results, Players must notify their Referee that they would like to Protest the Game. In order to dispute Match results, Players must notify their Referee that they would like to Protest the Match. Players must notify their Referee of their intent to Protest a Game before a new Game has begun. Players must notify their Referee of their intent to Protest a Match before the Match’s Score Sheet has been submitted to the Starcraft 2 Tournament Director. Gameplay No Pausing a Game without Referee’s permission. If an issue arises that requires a Pause, Players should contact their Referee immediately. Referees may approve or deny a Player’s request to Pause the Game. Pausing a Game without Referee’s permission will result in a Warning. Each subsequent Warning that a Player receives will result in a Forfeit of the Game (See Gameplay Rule #18). Players may not look at an opposing Player’s Monitor or projected screen. Players may not chat in-game unless they are engaging in pre-game sportsmanship or surrendering the Game. Players must disable Toast Notifications in the Battle.net options. Players must set their status to Busy. Breaking any of Gameplay Rules #2-5 will result in a Forfeit of the Game. Any sign of cheating may result in a Forfeit of the Game, disqualification from the Event, a Temporary Ban from MLG’s Network of Websites (including majorleaguegaming.com and gamebattles.com), the loss of a Pro Player benefit(s), a fine, and a Competition Ban for a future Pro Circuit Competition(s). The Map for Game 1 of each Match will be selected by MLG and announced prior to the Event. Prior to the start of a Best of 3 Game Match and the Blind Pick of Races, each Player may select one Map, from the list of Maps, that can’t be chosen for Games 2 or 3. The lower seeded Player will be given the opportunity to select a Map first. The higher seeded Player will then be given the opportunity to select a Map. Players won’t be able to select Maps that can’t be chosen in the Finals. The loser of a Game must select the Map for the next Game. No Map may be played more than once in the same Best of 3 Game Match, Best of 7 Game Match, or in the Finals. Players may request that their Referee conduct a Blind Pick of Races for all Games. Both Players may switch their Race after each Game. If a Game is started without the approval of a Referee it will be restarted. Players who quit out of a Game before it has ended, without Referee’s permission, will Forfeit the Game. Players whoare disqualified prior to the start of a Game will not be allowed to play in the Game. Players who are disqualified during a Game must quit out of the Game. Players who are disqualified won’t receive any Rank Points for their ranking in the Event. The higher seeded Player must host all Games in a Match unless the Match is broadcasted. If a Match is broadcasted, an observer will host all Games in the Match. Only MLG Staff members may connect to the server as an observer. Inviting someone to observe a Match without Referee’s permission will result in a Warning. Each subsequent Warning that a Player receives will result in a Forfeit of the Game(See Gameplay Rule #1). If a Player loses their connection to the Host during a Game, the Game must be replayed. If an observer loses their connection to the Game, but both Players remain in the Game, the Game must continue. The higher seeded Player must play as the Red team and the lower seeded Player must play as the Blue team. If all Minerals on the Map have been consumed and no Units or Structures have been killed/destroyed for 5 minutes, the Game will be replayed. Results Pools Pool A Pool A 1.   NaNiwa 4-1 9-3 2.   SLush 3-2 8-5 3.   Moon 3-2 6-6 4.   Fenix* 3-2 7-7 5.   Drewbie 2-3 7-8 6.   Gretorp 0-5 2-10 Matches Pool A Moon 0 2 NaNiwa SLush 2 0 Gretorp SLush 1 2 Drewbie Gretorp 0 2 Moon Drewbie 1 2 Moon NaNiwa 2 0 Gretorp NaNiwa 1 2 SLush NaNiwa 2 1 Drewbie Fenix 2 1 Gretorp Fenix 2 1 Drewbie Fenix 1 2 Moon Fenix 0 2 NaNiwa SLush 2 0 Moon Drewbie 2 1 Gretorp SLush 1 2 Fenix Pool B Pool B 1.   MMA 5-0 10-1 2.   July* 4-1 8-4 3.   Sheth 3-2 7-7 4.   SjoW 2-3 7-8 5.   KiWiKaKi 1-4 4-8 6.   mOoNan 0-5 2-10 Matches Pool B KiWiKaKi 0 2 MMA mOoNan 1 2 SjoW KiWiKaKi 1 2 Sheth mOoNan 0 2 MMA mOoNan 1 2 Sheth SjoW 1 2 MMA SjoW 1 2 Sheth SjoW 2 1 KiWiKaKi July 2 0 mOoNan July 2 0 KiWiKaKi Sheth 0 2 MMA July 2 1 SjoW mOoNan 0 2 KiWiKaKi Sheth 1 2 July MMA 2 0 July Pool C Pool C 1.   IdrA 4-1 8-2 2.   MC 4-1 8-3 3.   Ret 3-2 6-5 4.   ThorZaIN* 3-2 7-5 5.   Tyler 1-4 3-9 6.   SeleCT 0-5 2-10 Matches Pool C IdrA 2 0 MC Tyler 2 1 SeleCT Ret 0 2 MC SeleCT 0 2 Idra IdrA 2 0 Ret Tyler 1 2 MC SeleCT 0 2 Ret Tyler 0 2 Ret SeleCT 1 2 ThorZaIN Ret 2 1 ThorZaIN IdrA 2 0 Tyler SeleCT 0 2 MC Tyler 0 2 ThorZaIN MC 2 0 ThorZaIN ThorZaIN 2 0 Idra Pool D Pool D 1.   LosirA 5-0 10-2 2.   HayprO 3-2 8-7 3.   Machine 2-3 6-7 4.   MajOr* 2-3 6-6 5.   iNcontroL 2-3 5-7 6.   TLO 1-4 3-9 Matches Pool D TLO 0 2 LosirA iNcontroL 2 1 HayprO iNcontroL 1 2 LosirA HayprO 2 1 Machine HayprO 1 2 LosirA TLO 2 1 Machine iNcontroL 0 2 Machine iNcontroL 2 0 TLO iNcontroL 0 2 MajOr HayprO 2 1 MajOr Machine 2 1 MajOr MajOr 2 0 TLO Machine 0 2 LosirA HayprO 2 1 TLO MajOr 0 2 LosirA * Player qualified via Open Bracket. Open Bracket Winners' Bracket Losers' Bracket Championship Bracket From LB Final Round From OB/LBF Ro8 (Reseeded) #6 from Pool #5 from Pool #4 from Pool #3 from Pool #2 from Pool Upperbracket (#1 from Pool) Grand Finals NaNiwa 0 LosirA 2 LosirA 1 MMA 2 MMA 2 IdrA 0 SLush 4 MMA 4 Sheth 0 MMA Fenix 2 Fenix 2 IdrA 2 LosirA 1 KiWiKaKi 1 Fenix 2 SLush 2 Gretorp 0 CrunCher 0 SLush 0 Agh 1 CrunCher 2 Ret 1 CrunCher 2 HayprO 0 CrunCher 2 Ret 2 LosirA 2 MajOr 2 Ret 2 IdrA 2 Tyler 2 Major 0 MC 1 TLO 0 Tyler 1 MC 4 MorroW 0 ViBE 1 ViBE 2 MC 4 ViBE 2 Machine 0 ThorZaIN 4 ThorZaIN 2 NaNiwa 0 iNcontroL 0 ThorZaIN 2 MC 2 SeleCT 2 SeleCT 1 MC 2 Axslav 1 SeleCT 2 Moon 1 qxc 1 July 0 qxc 2 Moon 2 SjoW 2 Moon 2 Drewbie 0 SjoW 1 mOoNan 1 KawaiiRice 1 KawaiiRice 4 KawaiiRice 2 KawaiiRice 2 NamhciR 0 Extended Series rule: Best of 7 series starting 2-0 or 2-1 based on result of previous meeting. to edit: 2011_MLG_Pro_Circuit/Columbus/ChampionshipBracket Final Top 32 Rankings   MMA   LosirA   MC   IdrA   SLush   NaNiwa   Ret   Moon   ThorZaIN   HayprO   Fenix   July   SjoW   Sheth   Machine   MajOr   KawaiiRice   CrunCher   Tyler   SeleCT   KiWiKaKi   iNcontroL   Drewbie   ViBE   mOoNan   qxc   Gretorp   TLO   Agh   Axslav   NamhciR   MorroW VODs/Replays Official MLG Replay Packs Official MLG VOD Playlist MLG 2011 Columbus Replays MLG 2011 Columbus Replay Pack Thread on TL Interviews PainUser's Player Interviews IdrA on day 1 Naniwa on day 1 Drewbie on day 1 TL Video Coverage Edward Starcraft Interviews Additional Coverage MLG's Columbus Starcraft II Top 10 plays and Stats Breakdown compLexity's MLG Columbus Coverage CSN's coverage of Clash of the Houses winner July's MLG experience: Link Several community members have posted blogs with their MLG Columbus experience: thedz' Photo blog Milkie's MLG Columbus Experience: Korean Edition iCCup.Diamond's Photo blog R1CH's Photo blog CyberSportsNetwork's MLG Columbus Photo Album Trivia Day 3 of this competition, also known as "Championship Sunday" spawned the longest active thread to date on Team Liquid, with over 1370 pages within minutes after the finals. Team Liquid organized a relay race for all the teams competing at MLG Columbus. Of the teams TL, MLG, FXO and EG, MLG came in first with TL coming in second. SC2 Pro Relay Race Challenge Detailed Results Team Slasher Mioff Shibby Lenox Detach Total MLG 7.68 7.29 7.03 7.78 7.19 36.97 HotBid TLO P4ndemik Kennigit Tyler Total  Liquid 6.98 8.09 7.55 7.74 6.75 37.11 mOoNan BoSs OpTiKzErO tgun qxc Total  FXO 8.03 8.62 8.63 8.11 6.84 40.23 iNcontroL Machine Axslav LzGaMeR IdrA Total  EG 9.08 7.74 7.49 8.89 8.20 41.40 Detailed information The only non-Koreans to win sets over Koreans were IdrA vs. MC in pool play and Slush and NaNiwa vs. Moon. During Game 1 of MMA vs. IdrA in the winner's bracket semifinal, MMA humorously destroyed his own Orbital Command with his own units, although IdrA would later inexplicably leave the game despite having a decisive advantage. All of the GSL invites would place in the top 8, with MMA, LosirA, and MC occupying the top 3 places respectively. See also Premier Tournaments External links MLG Official website MLG Official Top 32 Results MLG Columbus StarCraft 2 VODs, Brackets and Results References