this is actually really amazing. would not mind.
maybe do something like 2500 prize pool + donations if anyone wishes to donate

Sounds awesome, thanks

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So basically you're referring to a tournament setup like what was done at EMS One Katowice, right?

If so, how will you seed teams coming out of group stages (if it's a 3-group tournament)? With only 6 teams, at least one of the group winners (as well as the group runners-up) will have to play in the upper bracket first round while the other two group winners will get a bye. You'd have to move up to 4 groups or down to 2 groups to have it be "fair" for the group winners who all play a group runner-up in the first round with no byes.

EDIT: This is basically echoing #29.

you're too kind, john

My body is ready.

would be sweet if we could get sigma to cast tf2 again. meb +1 would also be cool.

They could use rounds for/against to seed the teams.

What is the possibility of doing the same tournament for Europe after the first one is done ?

Another idea that would bring huge numbers would be an NA Vs EU Invitational with the best teams from both sides.

If it goes well, very likely.

Mixup in.

xE: please find a ringer for mangachu he's not allowed to play

People this kind that makes me be a member of this community,Cheers TwitchJohn and many others.

Can I have an explanation on why he can't play?

you're the bees knees, john

If there are public STVs I will try and get some casts going. IMO though, finals should be private STV only through a casting partner (Probably TFTV) to consolidate viewers on a high quality stream that represents our community well.

Before that it's important that people are able to see casts of all the different games going on, which was a major complaint of the Zowie invitational. That way TFTV can be casting one game and TFLIVE can be casting another and EggTV can be casting another game for example.

Also, 2.5K prizepool? Sick.

For servers talk to Tragic. He's basically the go-to guy for all your TF2 server needs.

im excited

Exertus in.

I'd love to cast the weekend events on the Saturday and Sunday. That's all my schedule allows for right now!

Also, this is too good. Amazing!

Quantum Heartz ready to quantify lonely uranium heartz, sir!

your body would be ready...slut

What about "sponsoring" smaller prizes for things like Play of the Tournament or First All-star Team Awards?

Because he's fun to troll.

Would love to do some casting of the double elim stuff (only time I'm available) and if I'm asked, mind you D:

This idea sounds great, TwitchJohn. Appreciate your love for TF2

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That makes it dependent on who you get in your group, though. If one good team is in a weak group, they may have a better round balance than a better team in a more competitive group.

mangaJohn

Man, another event to make waiting for lan less painful, this will be an event to definitely look forward to. I wish you good luck on making a smooth invitational.

I would be happy to cast I should also be available in june - at least in the evenings but I could make other arrangements for more time.

Always wanted the GSL format for tf2

Does this mean we get a pre-game show where the groups are announced and each team gets to shit talk the other teams and talk about who they'd like to get in their group so they can crush them?

i would also be available to cast if needed. maybe do small write-ups for people missing some parts of the action. :3