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I don't understand why such long registration periods are needed for what seems like such a popular tournament?!:confused: :confused:
Can they be shortened somehow within reason?!

Perhaps the deadlines have been extended so that everyone who wants to can sign up in time, to avoid later complaints like "aww, the main tournament on HeroesWorld and I missed it :( ".