Posts from Winter Championship for Heroes 3 [Kyiv-2014]

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Due to being banned from participating in official HW tournaments for six months, I must decline Vatya's participation in our tournament.
If he wishes to attend the tournament as a guest, he is welcome.

Online and offline tournaments are two completely different things. And the ban only applies to official tournaments. Or is this the organizer's decision?

LeBron is a spoiled brat; he even managed to come from Siberia.

He's from Tyumen.

He is from Tyumen.

As far as I remember from geography class, Tyumen is located in Siberia.

As far as I remember from geography class, Tyumen is located in Siberia;)

This was written to clarify and provide an understanding of the distance, not to prove the opposite.

What about streams? Will it be possible to watch this event, and if so, when will it start and on which channels will the broadcast(s) be available?

What about the streams? Will it be possible to watch this event, and if so, when will it start and on which channels will the broadcast(s) be available?

The streams will definitely happen. I'm actually planning to go there as a streamer, so I think at least one game per day will be streamed. We'll decide everything on-site and post links to the channels in the online broadcasts section. In any case, you'll find everything on Heroes3.tv.

The technical aspects have already been considered: the local network will be on Wi-Fi. If someone doesn't have Wi-Fi on their laptop, we'll connect them with a cable. I have the cable, and Jackie bought the connectors. The only thing is, if anyone has a crimping tool, please bring it just in case. I've arranged it with a friend, but if something goes wrong, it'll be a problem.
Tvarina's computer will be used as the server, and the stream will be on his channel. The plan is to capture the image from the computers on the local network, and Tvarina will process it and send it to the internet. I'm not very good at this, so I'm asking for help from experienced streamers on how to organize the image transmission over the local network using your favorite programs. The methods suggested above are not an option: I know the person who offers remote admin access, and the second program, judging by the description, has similar functions. The essence of both is remote control (i.e., interception), so players won't be able to play properly. Those who are familiar with XSplit, please look into it to see if it can be connected to the local network. Otherwise, we'll have to use the TV, as I saw that function there.
At the same time, the stream will be broadcast on a plasma screen. The second plasma screen is still a question: we can display the stream from the internet (or watch recordings) on it, but it's located close to where the players will be, so they might hear the commentary and accidentally see the image. We'll decide on this on the spot. Another idea is to start a stream of the overall image from the room, probably on my channel (snooppy_hw on Twitch), so follow the thread. Both of these options are possible if we have "extra" laptops, so bring everything you can.

LeBron is a spoiled brat, he could even travel from Siberia.

It's going well, it's a bit cheaper than Turkey/Egypt in terms of expenses, and it's much more exciting in terms of emotions :)

Nagan, it would be a shame if you can't make it, but then we need to think about how to connect the council members remotely (if it is formed from those who can't attend) and how to conduct the online draw.

it's actually pretty good, slightly cheaper than Turkey/Egypt in terms of expenses, and much more exciting emotionally :)

well, I'm saying he's a rich kid))))))))))))

I plan to come as a spectator, but I also want to try my hand at competing.

Happy New Year to everyone! :smile13:

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I feel terrible, I have a fever.
If anyone can replace me, please help. Conduct a draw and, as a possible option, create a panel of 3 players who will make a decision in case of controversial issues.

In Moscow, it was the same last year: I drew lots, resolved general issues, and in case of a dispute about a game, we agreed on a vote by the three most experienced players from different groups - Mizrael, Vika, and Pita.
I'm sorry.

That's a pity... We'll try to come up with something for the draw and judging. Get well soon!

It's hard to call me a participant, I'll try to come by, if possible, on which day I don't know yet.

I understand. Either way - you're welcome!

Online and offline Tournaments are 2 completely different things. And the ban only applies to official Tournaments. Or is this the organizer's decision?

Yes, after thinking about it with a fresh head, I decided to include Vatya in the list of participants. You're welcome!

I plan to come as a spectator, but I also want to try my hand.

If you decide to play, no problem, we'll add you to the list of participants.

ps. I remind everyone to bring their laptops, even if you only plan to be a spectator - this will be very useful! Also, maybe someone has a decent microphone for streaming? Or a couple of headsets. Extension cords will also be useful. And if anyone has a table tennis net, rackets, and balls, please bring them too. Thank you all in advance!

Winner's Cup of KIEV OPEN CUP 2014 :smile49:

There is no net, but there is a standard set of 2 rackets and 3 balls. I need to rummage around in the storage...

I have a network cable, I'll take it. I also have another laptop with a broken screen, but I can connect it to the plasma TV, so I'll take that one just in case.