Some Interesting WCG Info

http://crossfire.gamerage.com/news/eventread/0/1/273

"Official Tournament Rules

Bracket Tournament Top two teams will be sent to Gamescom for the WCG Germany National Final
Total Prize purse 1000 euro + 1000 euro traveling expense money
Top 2 teams will receive 500 Euro Prize money + 500 Euro traveling expense money
The tournament will take place on July 25th 2012
Sign ups are now until start of the tournament
Open style bracket tournament
5v5 Search and Destroy Standard
Teams must be based in Germany (at least 3 members must be from Germany)
Age must be at least 18 or plus
The final match at Gamescom will be on August 16th 2012
These two teams will compete for the (1) spot to represent Germany at the WCG grand final in China in November 28th 2012
The prizes for the WCG grand final are still TBD
Team will receive paid (free)
Travel (flight, taxi, etc)
Accommodations (hotel)
Travel Visa
The online tournament for the qualifier/placement will be handled by ESL

With Crossfire Europe, the WCG staff have made it clear that only teams based in Germany can participate in this tournament. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Take this great opportunity while it lasts!"

http://www.esl.eu/eu/crossfire/news/199209

"On 25th of July you have a one-time chance to qualify for a very special event which will take place at gamescom 2012. The two finalists of this cup do not only win their share of the €1000 prize pot but also advance to the WCG National Qualifiers final Germany which will take place at gamescom 2012. The final match will be played live at gamescom 2012 and decide which team wins the slot for the WCG grand final in China. Don't miss your chance on this one-time event and signup today!"


Begs the question, will the strict roster rule be waived for NA as well. Could be some very interesting teams if canada/us players can be mixed.

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