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He said captain, I said wot (31 comments)

( Major News: QL)

Posted by xou @ 09:05 CST, 19 January 2010 - iMsg

Few days ago, the captains of the ClanBase NationsCup XIII were announced on the various cup pages of that new season. Here is a quick list of the chosen men for the Quakelive related cups. The groups are now expected to be published on Monday 25th.

QL CTF NationsCup XIII Captains

QL TDM NationsCup XIII Captains

Updated schedule

Related links: ClanBase, Captain Sensible - Wot

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Quake America Announces Weekly Duel Cups (129 comments)

( Major News: QL)

Posted by Amp @ 15:46 CST, 18 January 2010 - iMsg

In recent months, the North American Duel scene has had to go without any reasonable regular competition, with all the action happening either only happening at major LAN’s, or on another continent. This draught has given rise to a new organization: Quake America.

The first order of business for Quake America is to give the players someplace to compete. So it is with much excitement that we announce the Quake America Duel Cups. Weekly tournaments taking place every Saturday starting at 9pm EST.

The Quake America Duel Cups will begin on January 30th. For more details and rules see our website or visit us on IRC.

Links: Quake America, Tournament Rules,

#quakeamerica

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Site summary for week ending 15 Jan (10 comments)

( Major News: ESR)

Posted by ESReality @ 17:00 CST, 17 January 2010 - iMsg

Weekly Awards

Popularity

Betting Competition

New Columns

New Articles

Top Referers

Quakelive TDM Nationcup 2010 - Week1 (98 comments)

( Major News: QL)

Posted by xou @ 13:13 CST, 17 January 2010 - iMsg

Event: QL NC'10

The matches of the 1st round are now over in the ql nationscup 2010. You can find below the links to the reports, VODs and demos from players (if any). Feel free to add some links in the comments for missing content!

Week 1 results

Links: ql nationscup 2010,

QQC,

#quakequickcup

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ZOTAC QL Duel Cup #15 is over! (121 comments)

( Major News: QL)

Posted by shorrty @ 01:00 CST, 17 January 2010 - iMsg

Event: ZOTAC QL

Scheduled: 07:00 CST, 17 January 2010 to 12:30 CST, 17 January 2010
Schedule: Passed

The 15th edition of the weekly ZOTAC QL Duel Cup is set up for your registration, it will be played on 07:00 CST, 17 January 2010.

Once again the cup format will consist of SE brackets using bo1 matches until the quarter finals. Then the games will be played as bo3 with the grand final being played bo5. The prize consists of 100€ for the first place as well as AGP ranking points for the top8 players.

Quick Facts

Update: ZOTAC QL Cup #15 is now running with players like

noctis,

k1llsen,

mouz|cooller,

srs\cypher,

fnatic\spartie,

xlo^madix and many more!

Rankings:

1. fnatic\strenx - 100€
2. fnatic\spart1e
3. k1llsen / noctis

Streams:

own3D TV,

Joka,

syltburk
Links: Tourney page - Tourney Brackets -

#zotac.qlive - Hall of Fame

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G Data QL Cup #8 is over! (82 comments)

( Major News: QL)

Posted by shorrty @ 08:46 CST, 16 January 2010 - iMsg

Event: G Data QL

Scheduled: 07:00 CST, 16 January 2010 to 12:00 CST, 16 January 2010
Schedule: Passed

The next edition of the G Data QL Cup will be played on 07:00 CST, 16 January 2010.

Once again the cup format will consist of SE brackets using bo1 matches until the quarter finals. Then the games will be played as bo3 with the grand final being played bo5. The prize consists of 100€ for the first place as well as AGP ranking points for the top8 players.

Quick Facts

Update: The Cup started with players like

mouz|cooller,

srs\av3k,

fnatic\spartie,

xlo^madix,

k1llsen,

BVG|guard,

RazerJ and many more.

Final standings:

1. srs\cypher - 100€
2. k1llsen
3./4. mouz|Cooller / xlo^madix

Streams:

GameSports (starting 16cet) ,

own3D TV &

Syltburk
Links: Tournament page - Tourney Brackets - Hall of Fame -

#gdata.qlive

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Ready Up Radio: Episode 11 (17 comments)

( Major News: Q3 QL)

Posted by nineX @ 23:34 CST, 15 January 2010 - iMsg

This week, we are honored to have an extremely special guest, DJWheat joining us. We talk about the news of Quakelive at the Devastation event, a little about QuakeLive TDM Nations Cup and TDM in general and then about what 2010 holds in store for each of us. Wheat and aph get nostalgic about tournaments of the "old days". Will TDM ever make it back as the primary team-play mode in Quake? Kick back and enjoy.

Head on over to Ready Up Radio to download the podcast.

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European Championship Finals - Seeds (150 comments)

( Major News: QL)

Posted by xou @ 16:24 CST, 13 January 2010 - iMsg

Event: IEM4

With the recent ending of the European Championship last Monday, the 16 participants of the Finals are now known. Unfortunately, two players already confirmed that they won't be able to attend the finals.

fooKi and

qrebo will be replaced by the 3rd player of their group:

zsx and

Z4muZ.

Also, the seeding pools are now ready and the groups drawings will be made during the CS and WoW Finals on ESL TV, probably Saturday. Here are the 4 seedings pools to be used for the drawings of the 4 groups of 4 players, as well as the planned schedule of the competition:

Seeding pools

Schedule

Finally, the ESL Staff announced the result of the vote amongst the players about the use of cg_drawItemPickups, which allow to display the timestamps when a player picks up items and weapons. This setting will not be allowed during the finals and should remain to 0.

Source: Announcement

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QUAKE LIVE @ DEVASTATION 2010 (67 comments)

( Major News: QL)

Posted by w0nk0 @ 11:21 CST, 13 January 2010 - iMsg

The official games and tournaments list for Devastation has been announced, and in amongst the 17 different games and 22 different tournaments slated for the 2010 lineup is a Quake Live Duel tournament! For a complete list of games check out the Devastation website.

The event is set for Friday, June the 18th to Sunday June the 20th in Phoenix, Arizona.

About Devastation

QL Format

Link: Devastation

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ESL Pro Series for QL in Germany (43 comments)

( Major News: QL)

Posted by Rondrian @ 11:10 CST, 13 January 2010 - iMsg

After

Spain who already has a ESL Pro Series (EPS) for Quake Live,

Germany will be the second country to feature a ESL Pro Series, which is the highest national league within the ESL and the direct qualification for the Intel Extreme Masters.

The German ESL Pro Series Season 16 will feature 16 players and a total prize money of 3 200€. There will be four qualification cups and the top four of each cup will qualify for the EPS.

About the Quake Live EPS

About the ESL Pro Series

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[4SG] Aus/NZ Largest Qlive Duel Comp (64 comments)

( Major News: QL)

Posted by M05 @ 00:54 CST, 13 January 2010 - iMsg

As of January 2010, 4Seasons Gaming, known as the new qlive tournament team down in Australia will be holding Australia's largest multi-skill level 120 player Duel Competition. The competition will consist of two 32 player divisions, one 40 and one 16 man.

From the guys who could represent Australia internationally to the guys who just downloaded the game, we are trying to both promote and develop the Australian Quake community through-out regular Quake Live competition.

As well as running our own E-Match Betting, Writing/Recording Guides and Articles and video cast covering our own matches via Gamestah Television, we are doing the best we can to not only follow in the International footsteps but also keep alive what has always been a fast paced unique first person shooter.

We are also looking to branch out to other regions with our newly developed resources. If anybody is interested in joining or forming an admin team under our banner for your region please e-mail mickzerofive AT 4seasonsgaming.com for further information or jump onto #4sg (Gamesurge).

Link: 4SeasonsGaming.com

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ZDaemon Duel League Finals (DooM 2) (14 comments)

( Major News: Gaming)

Posted by DevastatioN @ 17:53 CST, 12 January 2010 - iMsg

The ZDaemon Duel League is a competitive doom 2 league using the port ZDaemon. After a long fall/winter season, the top division has only one game left, the match between

DevastatioN and

JKist3.

The finals will be the best of 5, consisting of the maps DooM2 Map1, Dwango5 Map1, Judas23, Dwango5 Map7, and King1.

Broadcasted by

Jehar and

Hatred on Tastyspleen.tv, the show will begin at 13:15 CDT on Saturday January 16th.
Winner will take home $250 US, and the loser will end up in 2nd place for $100 US.

Division 1-4 results

Sources: ZDDL Website

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How does the new Quake Live update feel? (163 comments)

( Major News: QL)

Posted by Nukm @ 12:33 CST, 12 January 2010 - iMsg

About a month ago id Software released an important update for Quake Live which included changes of the hitboxes and the damage output of the LightningGun.

has spoken with a few top players to catch some opinions about the new patch.

Kévin "strenx" Baeza:

"The hitbox is perfect now and we know who has good aim and who doesn't. I guess it's a very good idea which doesn't disturb my game at all. I love the new shaft and I nearly shaft the same as before, so why shouldn't I be happy?"

List of asked Player

You can read all the statements in English and in German.

If you are a fan of

John "ZeRo4" Hill you should also check out the first part of a portrait about the american quake player, which you can find in German only.

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Kuh3liga Winter signups open *update* (25 comments)

( Major News: QL)

Posted by Badb0y @ 15:14 CST, 11 January 2010 - iMsg

Kuh3Liga is preparing for the upcoming Quake Live winter season 2010. The signups just started on 9th of january and will be open until the 18th of january. Unlike Clanbase they offer a Clan Arena league so CA players can rocketjump into action! All matches will be played best-of-three.

Leagues
Quake Live TDM 4v4
Quake Live CTF 4v4
Quake Live CA 5v5

Mappool
TDM maps: qzdm6, qzdm7, qzdm14, qzdm20
CTF maps: qzctf2, qzctf3, qzctf7, qzctf8, qzctf10
CA maps: qzdm6, qzdm20, qzca1, qzca2, qzca3

About questions adding ql guid/id`s ask on quakenet. After adding all guid´s a league admin will control the profile so this can take a little while. When signups are closed the groups will be built and playing starts on 24th on january, exact date will be announced.

TDM Premiereship matches will be played every sunday at 15:00 CDT and Holysh1t TV will broadcast some of the matches.

Update
Draft groups are online
Quake Live TDM 4v4
Quake Live CTF 4v4
Quake Live CA 5v5 - to be announced

Links: kuh3liga.eu -

#kuh3net.ql

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2nd [AVA] ClanArena Trophy sign in (13 comments)

( Major News: QL)

Posted by Badb0y @ 14:47 CST, 11 January 2010 - iMsg

The sign in phase for the second "Avalon-Clan"-CA-Trophy starts now. After positive feedback of the first Trophy tournament the participent places have advanced, from 12 to now 32 teams. For the available 32 slots were 17 invites spread, the other 15 slots are open now for a free sign up. 4v4 tournaments are divided in 3 divisions.

Mappool is DM6, DM14, DM20, CA1, CA2, CA3, T6, T7.

Invited teams, rules, dates can be found on avalon-clan.

Links: avalon-clan.com -

#ava-trophy