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More detailed information about the club where the final will be held. There is a large hall divided into two separate gaming zones, each with 12 computers. This is a very convenient option, especially for Heroes games.
12 people (conditionally, odd numbers) can watch matches in their zone. The same goes for even numbers. However, it won't be possible to watch the opponent's game, as the zones are separated. There are tables in the passage between the gaming zones, seemingly designed for judges. It's easier for them to work with both zones, plus they can monitor to prevent players from accidentally entering the other sector.
Leaving the gaming zone, you can go out into the hall or have a smoke outside (the club is on the ground floor). Overall, the club left a very positive impression; there's nothing more to add. The computer specs are sufficient for Heroes of Might and Magic III (512 MB of RAM, 1 GB of storage). There is also a room with more powerful and modern computers (10 of them), for team games like Counter-Strike and its modern counterparts.
The room is smaller but still decent in size, with its own network set up. In case of need, games can also be held there. Actually, I'm planning to use it for Heroes of Might and Magic II players; a small championship is also being organized there.
I calculated approximately how many players can gather for the final, considering that three qualifying rounds have already been played, two are currently being played, and two more will take place soon.
1. Bayazet - champion of the previous CIS final.
2. Dust - Siberian qualifier.
3. Dirty Player - Siberian qualifier.
4. Deep Mike or PReDS - Siberian qualifier.
5. Scorp - Michurinsk qualifier.
6. Mizrael - Michurinsk qualifier.
7. Lyokha - Michurinsk qualifier.
8. Kobra - Kingisepp.
9. Napalm - Kingisepp.
10. Wicc - tournament judge.
11. Preds - Kingisepp.
12. Moscow - 1.
13. Moscow-2.
14. Moscow-3.
15. St. Petersburg-1.
16. St. Petersburg-2.
17. St. Petersburg-3.
18. Dnepropetrovsk-1.
19. Dnepropetrovsk-2.
20. Dnepropetrovsk-3.
21. Yekaterinburg-1.
22. Yekaterinburg-2.
23. Yekaterinburg-3.
Judging by the first final in Kyiv, some participants may not show up. I hope that those who cannot make it will inform us in advance so that we can find a replacement in time. Priority will be given to those from the qualifying rounds with the strongest lineup.
The final is planned for 4 days, according to the production calendar - the weekend - Saturday, April 30, Sunday, May 1, and Monday, May 2.
I think that the first round of the final should start on April 30.
For example (excluding Siberia and Yekaterinburg). A tournament participant leaves home on Friday evening, April 29, and arrives in Michurinsk on the morning or afternoon of Saturday, April 30. They play the first round.
On Sunday, May 1, they play the second round.
On Monday, May 2 (a day off), they play the third round.
On Tuesday (a working day), they play the fourth round. Those who have lost their chances of winning first place and are in a hurry to work can leave on Monday to be at work on Tuesday. Those who can afford it stay and play.
Four rounds in four days - it is quite possible to hold the tournament.
So, once again, the dates of the final: from 04/30/2011 to 05/03/2011.
Now about the infamous hotel. If a person arrives on the morning of April 30 (day 1), stays in the hotel on May 1 (day 2), and then on May 2 (day 3).
Then in the morning, they can check out of the hotel, move their belongings to the club, and leave for home from the club.
1 day in the hotel at 1100 = 3300 rubles.
It's not exactly cheap... but it's not too expensive either, considering it's practically for four days.
For newcomers who are reading the thread, this is a unique opportunity to meet the entire Heroes elite, watch the matches live, hang out with the veterans, and listen to Heroes stories. But you need to plan now. There have been cases where a person definitely promised to come, and they were expected... but it was all in vain. If you've decided to come, save money for the trip, don't rush, and weigh your options.
I was reading the thread on the Portal about the Ukrainian qualifier. If you're going, it's not to Lipetsk, but to the city of Gryazi. This is a satellite town of Lipetsk, 20 kilometers away, a major railway hub. There are constant trains and electric trains to Michurinsk, the distance is 60 kilometers, less than an hour to travel.
P.S., if you're buying tickets, write about meeting here! And please indicate the arrival station (written on the ticket). We have two stations - Michurinsk-Uralsky in the city center and Michurinsk-Voronezhsky on the outskirts. There have been cases where guests confused the stations and had to be searched for. :smile50:
Damn, I wrote a long post again. :)