Tactic 3D Online Tourney

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League Information
Organizer:	compLexity Gaming
Sponsor:	creative Fry’s
Game Version:	Wings of Liberty Patch 1.3.2 – Patch 1.3.4
Server:	North America
Event Type:	Online
Format:	1v1, Single-elimination Playoffs
Prize pool:	$5,000 + Hardware
Start Date:	2011-05-01
End Date:	2011-05-29
Winners
dde   IdrA   ViBE   CrunCher
Maps
Shakuras Plateau • Crevasse • Crossfire SE • Tal'Darim Altar • Xel’Naga Caverns • Metalopolis • Terminus RE

Format

The Tactic3D Tournament will take place in three phases throughout the month of May, two open/amateur phases and one combined phase.

Preliminary Phase

The "Preliminary Phase" of the event will consist of an open 1,024 player tournament with 32 brackets of 32 players each. All rounds will be a best-of-3 single-elimination. The top 4 from each bracket (128 total players) advance to the Qualifying Phase.

Qualifying Phase

The “Qualifying Phase” will consist of online best-of-three single-elimination play among remaining 128 players who will be randomly placed into brackets. Play will continue until an amateur winner is determined. The top 32 players will advance to the “Tournament Phase” to take on the invited professional players.

Tournament Phase

The "Tournament Phase" will consist of the top 32 from the Qualifying Phase playing with 32 invited players. Brackets will be randomly seeded so that each invited player competes against a top 32 player from the Qualifying Phase in the first round. All early rounds will be best-of-3 single-elimination. The Round of 8 will be best-of-5 single-elimination. The remaining rounds will be played in a best-of-7 single-elimination.

Prize Pool

The amateur bracket prizes:

1st and 2nd Tactic3D Omega headset, Recon3D, Titanium and Webcam

3rd - 4th Tactic3D Sigma headset, Recon3D, Titanium and Webcam

5th - 8th Tactic3D Sigma headset, Recon3D and Webcam

9th-16th Tactic3D Sigma headset

The Pro-Am Bracket Prizes

Place	Prize	ID	Team
1st	$2000	dde	Sixjax
2nd	$1000	IdrA	EG
3rd	$700	ViBE	Sixjax
4th	$500	CrunCher	coL
5th-8th	$200	wbc,  Spades,  SeleCT,  RevShaDow

Rules

Tactic3D Official StarCraft II Rules

Please read these Official Rules carefully before submitting an entry or participating in the Tournament; These Official Rules contain important information about eligibility to enter the Tournament, the rules of the Tournament and other important information. By registering for the Tournament, you accept these Official Rules and agree to be bound by their terms. If you do not agree with these Official Rules, please do not register for the Tournament. 1. Eligibility. The Tournament is open only to residents of any state of the United States of America, the District of Columbia and any Province of Canada (other than Quebec) that are 16 years of age or older as of May 1, 2011, and who properly register for the Tournament (each a "Player"). Each Player may be required to show proof of age and residence. IF YOU DO NOT SATISFY THESE REQUIREMENTS, YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO REGISTER AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN THE TOURNAMENT. Participation in the Tournament is also subject to compliance with the requirements specified below and in the Game Play Rules. Employees of Sponsors and their immediate families (parent, child, sibling and the spouses of each) are not eligible to register for the Tournament. The Tournament is void where prohibited by applicable law. 2. Sponsors. The Tournament is sponsored by: Creative Technology, LTD. 3. Tournament Period. The Tournament shall commence on or about May 1st, 2011 and end on or about June 1st, 2011. (the "Tournament Period"). 4. How to Enter the Tournament. Each Player must register for the Tournament on the event site. 5. Registration Fees. There is no fee to register for the Tournament. Players will be guaranteed a Tournament slot first come, first served until registration closes on April 30, 2011 or the maximum number of 1,024 players is met. 6. Tournament Play. The Game Play Rules specify the rules of play for the Tournament. As specified in the Game Play Rules, the Tournament will consist of game play among up to 1,024 total players (plus 32 invited players) through phases of group and/or bracket play. 7. Prizes. See the prizes section for a detailed description of the tournament prizes. The total approximate value of all Prizes is $10,000.00 USD. 8. Winners' Affidavit of Eligibility and Release, Etc. Each winning player will be required to execute and deliver to NextGen Tech, LLC (d/b/a Complexity Gaming) ("Complexity Gaming") a signed Affidavit of Eligibility and Release (the "Affidavit/Release"). In the Affidavit of Eligibility and Release, each winning player will (a) confirm his/her eligibility and agreement to these Official Rules, (b) to the extent permitted by applicable law, consent to use of his/her name and likeness, and (c) release Sponsors from liability in connection with the use of the Prizes. If required by law, each winning player also will be required to execute Federal and State tax releases. Complexity Gaming will provide the winning players with the Affidavit/Release and any required tax releases at the conclusion of the Tournament Period. Should a winning player not receive such documents the winning player may send a request to Jason.Bass@complexitygaming.com. Each winner must provide their Affidavit/Release and (if applicable) the tax releases to Complexity Gaming within 14 days of the last day of the Tournament Period, or the associated Prize may be forfeited. Each winner will be shipped their Prize within 3 weeks from the day Complexity Gaming receives from such Winning Player the completed Affidavit/Release and any required tax releases. Prizes will be issued and mailed to the name and address indicated on the Affidavit/Release. If a Winner is under the legal age of majority in his or her state of residence, the Winning Player's parent or legal guardian must also sign the Affidavit/Release as well as comply with all other requirements imposed on Winning Players set forth herein. Sales tax (if any) and income tax are the sole responsibility of each Winning Player. Each Winning Player, by entering the Tournament, consents to the inclusion of his or her name on a list of Winners made available by Sponsors as indicated below. Sponsors will pay the costs of delivery of each Prize. 9. Use of Information. Each Player consents to use of his or her name, information and image by Sponsors, their respective agents and assignees for display and publishing in any media, now known or hereafter developed, without compensation, in any and all advertising and promotional materials relating to the Tournament, and in conjunction with other promotions that may be offered by Sponsors. The information collected to enter the Tournament will be used to contact each Winning Player. Additionally, each Player agrees that Sponsors and their agents and assignees may use this information for marketing purposes and to contact Players regarding offers, promotions and other contests related to products or services distributed by Sponsors. In addition, any such information also may be used and disclosed as set forth in the privacy policy located at http://tactic3d.complexitygaming.com/legal/privacy-policy/ 10. General Release. Sponsors and each of their respective parents, affiliates, subsidiaries and advertising and promotion agencies, and all of their respective officers, directors, agents and employees (collectively, "Released Parties") will not be responsible for: (a) technical failures of any kind, including, but not limited to telephone, electronic, hardware, software, network, Internet, or any other computer and communications related malfunctions or failures; (b) any Tournament disruptions, injuries, losses or damages caused by events beyond the control of Sponsors; or (c) any technical or human error such as typographical, printing, or administrative errors in any materials associated with the Tournament; or (d) the use of any Prize. 11. Other Terms. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Tournament and these Official Rules will be governed, construed and interpreted under the laws of the state of Maryland, USA. These Official Rules are subject to any requirements/limitations imposed by the Federal Communications Commission. The Tournament is subject to applicable Federal, state provincial and local laws and regulations. Players agree to be bound by these Official Rules and by the decisions of the Sponsors, presenters and organizers which are final and binding in all respects. Sponsors reserve the right to cancel, suspend and/or modify the Tournament, or any part of it, if any fraud, technical failures or any other factor beyond Sponsors' reasonable control affect the administration, security or proper play of the Tournament or Sponsors otherwise become (as determined in their sole discretion) incapable of running the Tournament as planned. Sponsors reserve the right in their sole discretion to disqualify any individual found to be tampering with the registration process or the operation of the Tournament or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or any other promotion, or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Sponsors' failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

Game Play Rules StarCraft II

1. Definitions. 1.1. Disputes - A controversy and/or difference of opinion over which Players disagree or debate and present to an Official for a decision. 1.2. Disqualification - The removal of a Player from the Tournament by an Official for violation of either the Official Rules or these Game Play Rules. 1.3. Forfeit - Surrendering a Match to the opposition, either voluntarily or by the ruling of an Official due to Player violation of the Official Rules or Game Play Rules. 1.4. Handle - a Player pseudonym used for identification of Players during the Tournament. 1.5. Host - a Player that creates the Match session for opposing Players to join. 1.6. Disconnect - When a Player drops unexpectedly from a Match due to connectivity issues. 1.7. Match - One StarCraft II session of play ending when a Player is defeated. 1.8. Official - The designated individual(s) presiding over the Tournament and responsible for enforcing the Official Rules and these Game Play Rules. 1.9. Penalty - A punishment enforced by an Official to a Player for a violation of the Official Rules or Game Play Rules. 1.10. Player - Any participant who meets the eligibility requirements and properly registers for the Tournament (as outlined in the Official Rules). 1.11. Warning - A verbal or written indication from an Official to a Player that continued or subsequent actions could result in a Penalty. 1.12. Winner - A Player that finishes the Tournament with placement (as described in the Official Rules) which makes the Player eligible for a Prize. 2. Tournament Match Structure 2.1 Preliminary Phase: The "Preliminary Phase" will consist of a series of online best-of-three tournament single-elimination brackets played among Players located at any location of their choice within the United States and Canada, excluding Quebec. Players will be assigned into 32 brackets of 32 players each and assigned to play Matches, at the rate of 3 per week, against other Players in their bracket. The top 4 Players per bracket at the end of this Preliminary Phase will advance to the subsequent "Qualifying Phase" (128 in total). All others Players in the Preliminary Phase will be considered eliminated from the Tournament at the conclusion of this phase. 2.11 Qualifying Phase: The "Qualifying Phase" will consist of online best-of-three single-elimination play among remaining 128 players who will be randomly placed into brackets. Play will continue until an amateur winner is determined. From the "Qualifying Phase" the top 32 players will advance into the "Tournament Phase". 2.12 Tournament Phase: The "Tournament Phase" will consist of the top 32 from the Qualifying Phase playing plus 32 invited players. Brackets will be randomly seeded so that each invited player competes against a top 32 player from the Qualifying Phase in the first round. All early rounds will be best-of-3 single-elimination. The Round of 8 will be best-of-5 single-elimination. The remaining rounds will be played in a best-of-7 single-elimination. 3. How to win the tournament. To win the tournament a player must win the Tournament Phase of the event. 4. Match Scheduling. 4.1 Scheduling Process: All players are required to play all scheduled matches on the assigned day and times. 4.2 Match Delays: A Match may be delayed from starting only if so directed by an Official, or preceding Matches in the bracket are incomplete, or if a Player is encountering technical difficulties specific to usage of the Match Network Client and is in contact with an Official to have their issue resolved. Under no other under circumstances will a Match delay be accepted, including but not limited to personal emergencies, power outages, Internet instability, etc. 4.3 Match Reporting: At the completion of the Match both Players must immediately report the Match final Score to an Official. Matches that go unreported for an extended period of time may result in a Forfeit being issued against Players in violation so that Officials can proceed with the Tournament. 5. Player Handles. Handles may not contain profanity, racism, sexism, references to illegal drugs, or general vulgarity. Players found with offensive Handles will be contacted by an Official and asked to edit their Handle to something more appropriate. 6. Sportsmanship. All Players will be required to uphold and observe a universal level of sportsmanship. Unsportsmanlike conduct includes, but is not limited to, racism, use of profanity, rude acts, vulgar acts, acts of belligerence, and disrespect of an Official. Unsportsmanlike conduct may be Disputed and may be grounds for Player Disqualification by an Official. Rulings on unsportsmanlike actions are subject to the Official's interpretation and assessment of seriousness. If a Player is found in violation of this rule the following actions may happen: Minor infractions as judged by an Official: Warning Severe infractions or repeat minor infractions as judged by an Official: Disqualification Any accusations of unsportsmanlike conduct by a Player or must be brought to the attention of the Official by filing a dispute following the Match in which the alleged action has occurred for investigation by a presiding Official. 7. Game Accounts/ID. All Players competing in the Preliminary Phase are required to have a valid StarCraft II / Battle.net account when they register. Accounts associated with a Player cannot be changed once registration is closed. If a Player does not have an account associated yet, they can enter it at any time. It is the responsibility of both Players to verify that the correct accounts are in use prior to beginning a Match. 8. Match Hosting Information and Requirements. For each Match, a Player will be randomly designated as the Host. It is the responsibility of this Player to create the Match and invite their opposing Player. If a connection cannot be established, the opposing Player should attempt to host. If neither Player can successfully host, please contact an Official for assistance. If Players still cannot connect after the best efforts of an Official to troubleshoot the connection issues, then one or both Players may be Disqualified from the Tournament based on a judgment of which Player(s) is at fault, which is unfortunate but necessary to proceed with the Tournament. 9. Match Crashes Player Disconnects. If a Disconnection takes place within the first 5 minutes of the Match, the Match will be restarted. If a Disconnection takes place after 5 minutes into the Match, the Player that has disconnected will be issued a loss, unless that Disconnected Player is considered in the sole judgment of an Official to have been clearly ahead in the Match, in which case the Match will need to be replayed. 10. Replays/Recordings. All Players are required to save replays after each Match and keep them for the duration of the Tournament. If a Player cannot provide any particular replay upon the request of an Official then the Player may be issued a Penalty up to and including Disqualification from the Tournament if the situation warrants it in the sole judgment of an Official. All winning players from each match will be required to upload his / her replay when reporting match results. 11. Game Environment Requirements. The game environment consists of any and all files used to control or play the game. The use of any third-party application and/or program to influence of manipulate the game environment is strictly prohibited, including the use of third-party tools, graphics, textures, models, sounds, HUDs, pointers, or any other alterations. Any violations that are deemed by an Official to potentially provide a competitive advantage will result in a Disqualification of offending Players. 12. Game Play. 12.1 Match Settings: The settings for all Tournament Matches are as follows: Category: Melee Mode: 1v1 Game Speed: Faster Observers: Not Allowed (until so directed by an Official for broadcasting or officiating) It is the responsibility of both Players to verify that the Match settings are correct prior to starting a Match. Once a Match has begun, Players may not restart or replay due to incorrect Match Settings, unless both Players mutually agree to do so. 12.2 Maps: First map played: Shakuras Plateau - Normal, non-MLG version, published by Blizzard Remaining maps (loser picks): GSL Crevasse - On North American Battle.net, published by SzOmOru GSL Cross Fire SE - On North American Battle.net, published by SzOmOru GSL Taldarim Altar - On North American Battle.net, published by SzOmOru Xel'Naga Caverns - Normal, non-MLG version, published by Blizzard Metalopolis - Normal, non-MLG version, published by Blizzard GSL Terminus RE - On North American Battle.net, published by SzOmOru 12.3 In-Game Chat: All in game chat is permitted as long as it is done in a sportsmanlike manner. All chat should nonetheless be kept to a minimum. Chat violations fall under unsportsmanlike conduct and may be disputed, resulting in an Official enforcing a Penalty. 12.4 Stalemate: In the case of a stalemate, where neither Player can defeat the other, the Match must be replayed in full. 12.5 Pausing: Pausing should be used in the interest of sportsmanship. Refusing a valid pause or invalid abuse of pausing, are grounds for an unsportsmanlike conduct dispute that will be investigated by Officials. 13. Match Media Coverage Guidelines. Sponsors reserve the right to utilize Match broadcasting which may include shout casting, IRC, or any other media. By registering for this Tournament, each Player consents to allow their image, performance, media, and likeness rights to be used. 14. Game Exploits and Violations. It is illegal to intentionally utilize any game exploits for the purpose of generating a competitive advantage. Officials have discretion to determine the intention and extent of the violation and Penalty. 14.1 Hacking: Hacking in any form is considered a violation of these Game Play Rules and will result in immediate Player Disqualification. Hacking includes but is not limited to map hacks, unit hacks, or any third party program not deemed legal by an Official. 15. Dispute Rights, Requirements, and Guidelines. 15.1 Dispute Process: A Player has the right to Dispute any opposing Player they feel is in violation of these Game Play Rules. Disputes must be filed by contacting an Official immediately following the conclusion of a Match. A Player who is disputed has the right to subsequently file a Dispute against the other Player as well. A Match must be reported regardless of whether a Dispute is being filed. If a Dispute is raised to an Official too late, the Dispute may be disregarded. 15.2 Evidence Requests: If a Dispute has been filed, Officials will contact Players involved in the Dispute to request additional evidence, which may include screenshots, logs, and/or replays. If so the Players will then be required to promptly begin submitting all requested evidence to the Official in charge of the Dispute. 15.3 Discussion of Disputes: Disputes should only be handled in private between the Officials and those Players directly involved. Raising a Dispute as a public matter for the purpose of appealing, criticizing, or complaining about the verdict may result in Player Disqualification and/or Match Forfeit, depending on severity and malicious intent as determined by the Official. 16. Contacting Officials. Officials will be available to contact via e-mail (tactic3d@cevo.com), and Ventrilo (texas.cevo.nationvoice.com port: 4000). 17. Exploitation of Rules. If a Player attempts to manipulate or exploit these Game Play Rules in any way other than for its intended use, Officials reserve the right to make a final ruling on the rule in question for the given Match and/or Dispute.

Schedule

Registration for the event opens April 8th and closes on April 29th, 2011 at 11:59pm CST. Play begins on Friday, May 6th and will follow the schedule below:

Preliminary Qualifying Round Bracket Format Best of 3 Map Format Single-elimination 32 Brackets 32 Players Per Bracket Top 4 Players From Each Bracket Advance Round 1: (32 Players) Friday, May 6th @ 8:00pm CST Round 2: (16 Players) Saturday, May 7th @ 8:00pm CST Round 3: (8) Players) Sunday, May 8th @ 8:00pm CST

Qualifying Round Bracket Play Format Best of 3 Map Format Single-elimination 4 Brackets 32 Players Per Bracket Round 4: (32 Players) Friday, May 13th @ 8:00pm CST Round 5: (16 Players) Sunday, May 15th @ 8:00pm CST

Amateur Finals Bracket Play Format Best of 3 Map Format Single-elimination 1 Bracket 32 Players Round 6: (32 Players)Thursday, May 26th @ 8:00pm CST Round 7: (16 Players)Thursday, May 26th @ 10:00pm CST Round 8: (8 Players)Friday, May 27th @ 8:00pm CST Amateur Semi Finals: (4 Players)Friday, May 27th @ 9:00pm CST Amateur Championship: (2 Players)Friday, May 27th @ 10:00pm CST

Tournament Round Bracket Play Format 1 Bracket 64 Players (32 Amateurs / 32 Pros) Top Player From The Bracket Wins Round 1: (64 Players) Best of 3: Saturday, May 28th @ 12:00pm CST Round 2: (32 Players) Best of 3: Saturday, May 28th @ 3:00pm CST Round 3: (16 Players) Best of 3: Saturday, May 28th @ 6:00pm CST Round 4: (8 Players) Best of 5: Saturday, May 28th @ 9:00pm CST Tournament Semi Finals: (4 Players) Best of 7: Sunday, May 29th @ 5:00pm CST Tournament Finals: (2 Players) Best of 7: Sunday, May 29th @ 9:00pm CST

Invited Pro Players

Protoss (11)	Terran (12)	Zerg (9)
Minigun	drewbie	CatZ
DdoRo	KawaiiRice	Destiny
CrunCher	Stalife	Ryze
rsvp	dde	IdrA
iNcontroL	Mihai	Machine
Axslav	PainUser	ViBE
Agh	mOoNan	Zelniq
Response	HasHe	Sheth
Tyler	SeleCT	DarkCell
Future	Spades
Bubbles	Murder
	ThisIsJimmy

Results

Amateur Finals

Round of 32

  Starkad

0

  Ryan

2

  Rhyton

2

  VeE

1

  Domorin

1

  Risk

2

  PicNic

0

  qxc

2

  icedragonCF

2

  goswser

1

  BioOrMech

2

  sTksooch

0

  Saikou

1

  Sasquatch

2

  hasunet

1

  wbc

2

  hnr

0

  ShaDow

2

  Soda

0

  MayanWarrior

2

  WaltsYouBatz

0

  EtsurLizzuma

2

  Chance

2

  Jackalope

0

  nozick

0

  LogiC

2

  OpTiKzErO

2

  strobot

0

  Ohmboy

2

  HellsArchyon

0

  LuckyFool

2

  Makoz

1

Round of 16

  Ryan

2

  Rhyton

0

  Risk

0

  qxc

2

  icedragonCF

0

  BioOrMech

2

  Sasquatch

0

  wbc

2

  ShaDow

1

  MayanWarrior

2

  EtsurLizzuma

1

  Chance

2

  LogiC

1

  OpTiKzErO

2

  Ohmboy

0

  LuckyFool

2

Quarterfinals

  Ryan

2

  qxc

0

  BioOrMech

2

  wbc

0

  MayanWarrior

0

  Chance

2

  OpTiKzErO

1

  LuckyFool

2

Semifinals

  Ryan

2

  BioOrMech

0

  Chance

2

  LuckyFool

0

Finals

  Ryan

1

  Chance

2

Pro-Am 64-man Tournament

Bracket: http://www.cevo.com/playoffs/bracket.php?id=1310

Round of 64

  Murder

FFW

  Saikou

FFW

  ViBE

2

  Makoz

0

  HasHe

2

  hnr

1

  LzGaMeR

2

  Jackalope

0

  Axslav

2

  sTksooch

0

  Tyler

2

  nozick

0

  Ryze

1

  ShaDow

2

  Sheth

2

  gowser

1

  Bubbles

2

  Ryan

0

  ReSpOnSe

2

  Ohmboy

0

  IdrA

FFW

  Sasquatch

FFW

  mOoNan

1

  Qxc

2

  SeleCT

2

  MayanWarrior

0

  Minigun

2

  Risk

0

  DdoRo

FFW

  Starkad

FFW

  Agh

2

  EtsurLizzuma

0

  dde

2

  WaltzYouBatz

0

  Destiny

2

  PicNic

0

  DarkCell

0

  OptiKzErO

2

  PainUser

FFW

  LogiC

FFW

  drewbie

BYE

  RevSoda

BYE

  Future

2

  Domorin

1

  Machine

FFW

  Chance

FFW

  Spades

2

  hasunet

0

  stalife

2

  LuckyFool

1

  KawaiiRice

2

  icedragonCF

0

  ThisIsJimmy

2

  strobot

1

  Spanishiwa

FFW

  wbc

FFW

  CatZ

2

  HellsArchyon

0

  Antimage

FFW

  Rhyton

FFW

  CrunCher

2

  BioOrMech

0

  Zelniq

FFW

  VeE

FFW

Round of 32

  Saikou

0

  ViBE

2

  Hashe

2

  LzGaMeR

0

  Axslav

FFW

  Tyler

FFW

  ShaDow

2

  Sheth

0

  Bubbles

2

  ReSpOnSe

0

  IdrA

2

  Qxc

0

  SeleCT

2

  Minigun

0

  DdoRo

1

  Agh

2

  dde

2

  Destiny

1

  OpTiKzErO

2

  LogiC

0

  BYE

BYE

  Future

BYE

  Chance

1

  Spades

2

  stalife

2

  KawaiiRice

0

  ThisIsJimmy

1

  wbc

2

  CatZ

2

  Antimage

0

  CrunCher

2

  Zelniq

0

Round of 16

  ViBE

2

  hashe

0

  Axslav

1

  ShaDow

2

  Bubbles

0

  IdrA

2

  SeleCT

2

  Agh

0

  dde

2

  OpTiKzErO

0

  Future

0

  Spades

2

  stalife

1

  wbc

2

  CatZ

1

  CrunCher

2

Quarterfinals

  ViBE

3

  ShaDow

0

  IdrA

3

  SeleCT

1

  dde

3

  Spades

2

  wbc

2

  CrunCher

3

Semifinals

  ViBE

0

  IdrA

3

  dde

4

  CrunCher

1

Finals

  IdrA

1

  dde

4

VODs

Youtube page

External links

Official Site