We managed to secure 6 more PCs for Day 2 of the Open Tournament, allowing us to have 8 teams participate in playoffs, which was our original goal. This means we have a total of 48 PCs for Day 2. Here is the updated structure that we will be using for the Open Tournament:
Day 1 - Group Stage Structure
3 groups (Div-1, Open Group A, and Open Group B). Group stages consist of 3 groups with 4 teams each and they do the double round-robin for a total of 6 matches. Teams will complete pick/bans to determine maps played using the Invite/Advanced Season 15 Map Pool for the group stage rounds.NOTE: Priority is to have teams complete their pick/bans online before the LAN starts to help matches start faster during Day 1. This will discussed in more detail when matches get scheduled.
Day 2 - Playoff Structure
Div-1 has all 4 teams in their own playoff bracket (group stage round robin to determine seeding) Open Group A has top 2 seeds enter the Open playoff bracket (#1 is the 1st seed and #2 is the 2nd seed for playoffs) Open Group B has top 2 seeds enter the Open playoff bracket (#1 is the 3rd seed and #2 is the 4th seed for playoffs)NOTE: The plan is to have the skill level of Group A be higher than Group B when placing teams.
LAN Team Registration PriorityThere is a maximum of 12 teams that can register and participate in the Open LAN Tournament. Please note the following:
We will place priority on the first 12 teams that have 6 players rostered AND have fully paid up their LAN fee. LAN fees are non-refundable so teams must commit if they are participating.NOTE: Season 15 Invite teams are welcome to register, but must give up their spot if they do make Invite Playoffs.