Author Topic: Geekhack SC2 Tournament! Prizes! (Read 27288 times)

commandercup · « **Reply #100 on:** Mon, 30 January 2012, 12:25:31 »

I've been taking a break from SC2 to play some League, but I want those caps! Time to get 13 more posts and get away from lurker status.

dimoniy · « **Reply #101 on:** Mon, 30 January 2012, 12:52:30 »

Quote from: hazeluff;503251

Once I have some prizes for people....

Keyboard on your avatar looks good

Rumudiez · « **Reply #102 on:** Mon, 30 January 2012, 14:21:17 »

Quote from: sawedust;502996

At high level play, no one can really beat Protoss in the late game.

But at lower leagues like where we're at, the game is still balanced (for the most part). There are still a lot of strategies out there that can be exploited (I won't be getting into them since we're all going for those keycaps!) because we're not playing at that high of a level where balance starts to become a major issue.

All that being said, it really is a good time to be a Protoss player.

i don't think you watch enough of other tournaments ^__^ at homestory cup, eight of the protosses lost out in the same round almost exclusively to non-protoss players. certainly a death ball from protoss in the late game is scary ****, but pros like MMA or kas (i play terran and will reference my own race at will) just avoid the ball and harass them to death with drops and viking pokes. the death ball isn't very scary when it gets A-clicked and every unit runs a separate direction hehe

Gawkbasher · « **Reply #103 on:** Mon, 30 January 2012, 15:02:59 »

Rumudiez, I ended up discussing this with sawedust but edited it out to not talk strategy in the tournament thread. Let's just say that the death ball is not the reason why Protoss is nigh-unbeatable right now.
Also the Homestory Cup thing was really a numbers game. Ro32 started 12 P, 10 T, 10 Z and the numbers for Ro16 were 6 P, 5 T, 5 Z...so it basically was just a flat reduction in half. Protoss took the 1st, 3rd and 6th place spots. The highest placing Zergs faced against Protoss and got 3-0'd, 3-1'd and 3-1'd respectively in their final matchups. MC 4-0'd Sound (Terran) in the final.

There are some really important matches from this season of GSL Code S and GSTL that you should watch that show how easily a low-ranked Code S Protoss can handle the top Terran and Zerg pros early to mid game. Not that that guarantees a win but there seems to be an advantage.

Edit: Not to let this discourage anyone. Honestly I doubt any of this has an effect on those playing. The masters Terran players we have could roflstomp me without trying hard. :B

dimoniy · « **Reply #104 on:** Mon, 30 January 2012, 15:43:13 »

Farewell the randomness of youth.
This post makes me determined!

dreamingftw · « **Reply #105 on:** Tue, 31 January 2012, 00:07:39 »

Sign me up for the tournament! Looks like I can make time to play after all.

Reptile · « **Reply #106 on:** Tue, 31 January 2012, 10:42:44 »

K I got an update guys...

I will be running another tournament like this in the near future so if you cannot make this weekend you have another chance!
ALSO Bruce from keyboardco.com messaged me and he will be giving out the Grand Prize for the next run!!

I would say it beats PBT caps ;-)

hcry4 · « **Reply #107 on:** Tue, 31 January 2012, 11:01:30 »

A new keyboard is a great prize for which to play...

hazeluff · « **Reply #108 on:** Tue, 31 January 2012, 11:42:39 »

I must play the next round, even if I have exams.

hashbaz · « **Reply #109 on:** Tue, 31 January 2012, 12:42:02 »

Quote from: Reptile;504208

K I got an update guys...

I will be running another tournament like this in the near future so if you cannot make this weekend you have another chance!
ALSO Bruce from keyboardco.com messaged me and he will be giving out the Grand Prize for the next run!!

I would say it beats PBT caps ;-)

Awesome! Well done Reptile, and thanks Bruce!

Gawkbasher · « **Reply #110 on:** Tue, 31 January 2012, 12:46:23 »

Sadly I just found out that work is going to keep me from streaming this one.

D299 · « **Reply #111 on:** Tue, 31 January 2012, 13:42:50 »

Quote from: Reptile;504208

K I got an update guys...

I will be running another tournament like this in the near future so if you cannot make this weekend you have another chance!
ALSO Bruce from keyboardco.com messaged me and he will be giving out the Grand Prize for the next run!!

I would say it beats PBT caps ;-)

Sounds good man. That's really awesome that they're going to be doing this.

hazeluff · « **Reply #112 on:** Tue, 31 January 2012, 13:52:25 »

Theres a lot of amateur casters out there. Can ask around for one if we really want one. I remember this one guy in gold league casting some games I was playing on Playhem. He really didn't understand me ><.

hashbaz · « **Reply #113 on:** Tue, 31 January 2012, 14:52:49 »

I really like the more conversational player casting that they do at Homestory Cup. No real play-by-play or attempts at professionalism. Just guys talking about the game and joking around. It would be cool to do something more along those lines.

hazeluff · « **Reply #114 on:** Tue, 31 January 2012, 15:11:13 »

Quote from: hashbaz;504545

I really like the more conversational player casting that they do at Homestory Cup. No real play-by-play or attempts at professionalism. Just guys talking about the game and joking around. It would be cool to do something more along those lines.

Indeed, I would like to join that.

I love how everyone at Homestory is drinking and then ends up with funny korean commentators xD.

"Geerot OP."

Korben D. · « **Reply #115 on:** Tue, 31 January 2012, 17:15:49 »

Damn, I don't have enough post. :*(

Maybe next time, after I legitimately grow into my geekhack shoes.

nar · « **Reply #116 on:** Tue, 31 January 2012, 17:21:38 »

Being that this is Geekhack. If anyone does cast, they need to say the person's username, race and the keyboard they are currently using

If we can't get casters, why don't we just get the people streaming to go on skype with some of the players that have been already eliminated?

F u r u y á · « **Reply #117 on:** Tue, 31 January 2012, 17:22:41 »

Quote from: Reptile;504208

ALSO Bruce from keyboardco.com messaged me and he will be giving out the Grand Prize for the next run!!

I would say it beats PBT caps ;-)

Maybe this will attract some high masters and grandmasters to this tournament... poor geekhack noobs (myself included)

btw, I didn't get your PM Reptile

Creizai · « **Reply #118 on:** Tue, 31 January 2012, 17:41:27 »

This sounds like a great idea!

Reptile · « **Reply #119 on:** Tue, 31 January 2012, 17:54:00 »

Quote from: F u r u y á;504675

Maybe this will attract some high masters and grandmasters to this tournament... poor geekhack noobs (myself included)

btw, I didn't get your PM Reptile

PM sent

hazeluff · « **Reply #120 on:** Tue, 31 January 2012, 18:14:03 »

I have the perfect plan. We can have prizes for the lower leagues. Winner of lower leagues win random keycaps from those SP Grab bags. LOL

F u r u y á · « **Reply #121 on:** Tue, 31 January 2012, 18:58:47 »

haha. good idea. maybe this way we can get more people to join! (instead of only masters)

@Reptile PM received!

Creizai · « **Reply #122 on:** Tue, 31 January 2012, 19:07:26 »

I'm plat forever so I'm down, send me the code plz

nar · « **Reply #123 on:** Tue, 31 January 2012, 21:33:22 »

Quote from: hazeluff;504713

I have the perfect plan. We can have prizes for the lower leagues. Winner of lower leagues win random keycaps from those SP Grab bags. LOL

That sounds like a great idea.
But do we have a separate tournament for lower leagues or are the prizes just for the highest ranking lower leaguers?

Kilauea · « **Reply #124 on:** Tue, 31 January 2012, 21:41:35 »

50 posts... I have recently found out about GeekHack... When I was considering a new keyboard, but I doubt I will get to 50 posts anytime soon... Anyhow, good idea, wished I could participate, maybe next time... (but I doubt it, don't want to spam)

DalaiLameR · « **Reply #125 on:** Wed, 01 February 2012, 02:30:56 »

Quote from: hazeluff;504713

I have the perfect plan. We can have prizes for the lower leagues. Winner of lower leagues win random keycaps from those SP Grab bags. LOL

great idea! I'll take the keyboard then

HPOT · « **Reply #126 on:** Wed, 01 February 2012, 04:31:52 »

Oh I would love to participate, but I work saturdays

zirb · « **Reply #127 on:** Wed, 01 February 2012, 04:50:09 »

Sadly I don't have an NA-acc

But if there is going to be a stream, I'm going to watch it!

hazeluff · « **Reply #128 on:** Wed, 01 February 2012, 06:55:59 »

Quote from: zirb;505097

Sadly I don't have an NA-acc
But if there is going to be a stream, I'm going to watch it!

Maybe casted and put on youtube?

zirb · « **Reply #129 on:** Wed, 01 February 2012, 07:52:20 »

Yeah this is one way. But when it is going to be live-casted on twitch.tv or own3d.tv it could be set up that the streaming session stays recorded.
But do we have someone who casts it already?

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DalaiLameR · « **Reply #130 on:** Wed, 01 February 2012, 08:08:32 »

Quote from: zirb;505097

Sadly I don't have an NA-acc
But if there is going to be a stream, I'm going to watch it!

Since I can't participate, you can borrow my NA-account for the tournament if you want to join.
Just drop me a pm.

NguyenAdam · « **Reply #131 on:** Wed, 01 February 2012, 08:17:02 »

I never received a PM.

hazeluff · « **Reply #132 on:** Wed, 01 February 2012, 08:27:31 »

Quote from: zirb;505163

Yeah this is one way. But when it is going to be live-casted on twitch.tv or own3d.tv it could be set up that the streaming session stays recorded.
But do we have someone who casts it already?

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That looks pretty sweet = D

zirb · « **Reply #133 on:** Wed, 01 February 2012, 08:44:13 »

@DalaiLameR wow thanks, I appreciate that

(pm going out)

@hazeluff thanks, glad you like it

Creizai · « **Reply #134 on:** Wed, 01 February 2012, 10:23:08 »

So reptile, what keyboard you rocking when you playing SC2 now ? the 87U with red keycaps MC style?

Korben D. · « **Reply #135 on:** Wed, 01 February 2012, 12:30:35 »

I would love to cast if GH is looking for an sc castor

hazeluff · « **Reply #136 on:** Wed, 01 February 2012, 12:47:13 »

Quote from: Korben D.;505364

I would love to cast if GH is looking for an sc castor

I think we are = p

zirb · « **Reply #137 on:** Wed, 01 February 2012, 12:59:53 »

@Korben D. that would be cool man! Have you streamed already?

I could create a small overlay if you want

Reptile · « **Reply #138 on:** Wed, 01 February 2012, 18:55:30 »

Quote from: Creizai;505276

So reptile, what keyboard you rocking when you playing SC2 now ? the 87U with red keycaps MC style?

Sold the red caps! I actually like sc2 more on my linear R actually. I have never seen MC play with a realforce anyone got pics?

Also guys If you have posted here and not received a code PM me!

NguyenAdam · « **Reply #139 on:** Wed, 01 February 2012, 20:20:39 »

2 masters Terrans... I hope I don't get matched up with someone who just 1-1-1s all the time.

F u r u y á · « **Reply #140 on:** Wed, 01 February 2012, 20:30:49 »

toss death ball unbeatable though, no matter which league XD

Korben D. · « **Reply #141 on:** Wed, 01 February 2012, 21:39:31 »

I do not stream, I just figure I can give it a go. I stream players all day long and watch any tournies via TL. Read that you guys might go live with a stream, that'll be awesome if you could

hazeluff · « **Reply #142 on:** Wed, 01 February 2012, 21:48:48 »

Quote from: Korben D.;505883

I do not stream, I just figure I can give it a go. I stream players all day long and watch any tournies via TL. Read that you guys might go live with a stream, that'll be awesome if you could

If you've got a good upload bandwidth, It would awesome if you stream live = p

nar · « **Reply #143 on:** Wed, 01 February 2012, 22:48:39 »

Quote from: Korben D.;505883

I do not stream, I just figure I can give it a go. I stream players all day long and watch any tournies via TL. Read that you guys might go live with a stream, that'll be awesome if you could

If you do have good upload bandwidth, I and other members here can definately help you get set up to stream as well.

commandercup · « **Reply #144 on:** Thu, 02 February 2012, 13:08:10 »

REPTILE! I now have 50 posts

. Get me a code please!

hazeluff · « **Reply #145 on:** Thu, 02 February 2012, 13:21:10 »

Quote from: commandercup;506475

REPTILE! I now have 50 posts . Get me a code please!

And he didn't need to spam in ripsters subforum ; p

hashbaz · « **Reply #146 on:** Thu, 02 February 2012, 13:49:21 »

Quote

Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 50

Welcome to geekhack!

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #147 on:** Thu, 02 February 2012, 14:58:57 »

So how will we know who we're being matched up with? Does it get randomly picked? And how will the match times be determined? Some people (like myself) are only available at certain times during the weekend.

Reptile · « **Reply #148 on:** Thu, 02 February 2012, 18:10:26 »

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon;506576

So how will we know who we're being matched up with? Does it get randomly picked? And how will the match times be determined? Some people (like myself) are only available at certain times during the weekend.

I would like every one to play the first match since it is randomly selected. If you advance you can message your opponent if you have to do it at a later time.

TtwoR · « **Reply #149 on:** Thu, 02 February 2012, 18:29:06 »

T_____T noooo not enought posts !

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Author Topic: Geekhack SC2 Tournament! Prizes! (Read 27288 times)