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I just want to apologize for the delay in getting the tournament matches scheduled. We're all working hard on getting things organized, but it's a complicated process. But we have made progress, and we're looking to get the first game done today, if not, then we will by next weekend.

So, so far, we've been able to preform a successful video/audio test with the game server. And everyone else knows their place in the process for each match. We'll be broadcasting and recording each game using ustream, and we'll also be uploading every game to youtube for later viewing.

We have just a few more tests to preform and then we're good to go.

Also, I just coded up a little portal page at ushack.net for easy viewing.

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You can register here: SCHT 09 Signup page

Please read up on the Updated Rules and Prizes on the Tournament Page, Starcraft Hackers Tournament. The tournament will begin on October 31st! So polish up your StarCraft skills by then! Remember, anyone can join this tournament, please do not be discouraged! This is a hackers tournament, anything goes. To connect to our U.S. Hack server, download the gateway.

We'll be announcing the map, and game play procedures soon.

Here is the grand prize! (View them all)

• $150.00 USD in cash or prizes!
• 6 Months Premium Hosting from PurgeHosting.com
• Lifetime VIP Membership
• Special Group in Forums
• [Starcraft] Freedom Hack Beta Project from FreedomHack.com

Thanks to our Sponsors and VIP Members who make this possible!

Goodluck Contestants
Ghoztcraft Administration

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Hello Ghoztcraft,

I will now be conducting this year's StarCraft Hacker's Tournament. Thanks to our new sponsor, the grand prize will be $150 USD, more than double last year's prize. Plans are currently underway, and any feedback or suggestions would be appreciated, please post them here.

As a bonus this year, selected applicants will have a chance to beta test the new upcoming hack, Freedom. Please stand by for further information, we'll be posting updates and accepting applications for the tournament soon.

Signup Date: October 1st-30th
Tournament Start: October 31st

Thanks for reading!
ViperSRT3g

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Before we even begin to prepare for the Starcraft Hackers Tournament. I wanted to get some feedback from the community as to how things should be done. We tried the first time, and it was planned out, but planned out without the opinions of the players. Not to mention, we couldn't keep everyone rounded up, so it was poorly executed.

But this time around, I'm looking to do things right. So let's have a discussion about how things should run, I'll bring up a couple of the issues, and then we'll go from there.

1. Absolutely no one liked the idea of playing on a map we created, and everyone that lost, called it outright unfair. Do we allow players to pick their own map? Do we craft a new one? Ideas?
2. When we came up with the idea, the map allowed us to play a three round game, without re-hosting each match. Is this realistic? Should we be playing on rounds, or should each player play once, and move to the next game in the tournament? The idea was to have a longer lasting tournament.
3. We allowed spectators in the game, and staff from Ghoztcraft to help out or spectate. People said that in turn those would not be allowed to participate. Should we not allow spectators, as to potential cheating?
4. What benefits should VIP Members get? We allowed them to play first, is this fair?
5. In the map, all units where fully upgraded. Was this a bad idea?

With that said, let's hear some feedback. Once I feel comfortable, I'll start planning it out and dates will be released.

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Hello everyone,

So, I do appologize for my lack of activity recently, I've had a lot of things going on and so I was unable to provide my presence. However, it looks like things are starting to get back to normal and I don't want to leave anyone hanging. So! Let's get back to the game, shall we?

Now, before you vote, notice that you can vote for more than one of the days. I'm thinking, the first day to reach 15 votes or the day with the most votes in the next day or so will be our new game day. On this day, everyone just get's on the server when you can. Now, please don't just vote for every day, I'm only picking 1 day, so make your vote is worth something.

I decided to do one day out of the week so I can fit my schedule into it for you. And this may work out for everyone else as well, because I know school recently started for a lot of people. So, shall we?

~XGhozt