Greater Toronto East Regional (2016)

[russellgoldman]

With GTRE only days away, I thought I would get this thread started up. We're all super excited to compete with all the amazing teams here, and play some Stronghold. In particular, this year's roster has shown to hold some of the strongest competitors that we've seen at this regional yet, so I'm personally looking forward to the level of competition that we will be seeing this year. See below for the competition roster.

118
296
610
746
1075
1114
1241
1246
1285
1305
1325
1547
2013
2056
2185
2198
2228
2340
2634
2935
3117
3541
3710
4015
4248
4252
4308
4343
4476
4525
4618
4704
4732
4783
4939
4976
5031
5036
5076
5094
5428
5580
5596
5719
5807
6046
6070
6125
6140
6141

[BrennanB]

Definitely very excited to see the game play out. Definitely interested to see how this event shifts the dynamics of how the 2016 game will be played as the season progresses.

[russellgoldman]

Originally Posted by BrennanB

Definitely very excited to see the game play out. Definitely interested to see how this event shifts the dynamics of how the 2016 game will be played as the season progresses.

I would agree. The matchplay will only improve as the season progresses, but I think this event will help set the tone for the kind of matchplay that we can expect at future events, and eventually Champs.

[kyle_hamblett]

I'm a little bummed that I won't be able to watch the livestream due to being at North Shore this weekend, but I'll definitely try to catch whatever I can. It'll be interesting to see if 2056 can keep their streak going with 118 + the usual powerhouse contenders attending.

[russellgoldman]

Originally Posted by kyle_hamblett

I'm a little bummed that I won't be able to watch the livestream due to being at North Shore this weekend, but I'll definitely try to catch whatever I can. It'll be interesting to see if 2056 can keep their streak going with 118 + the usual powerhouse contenders attending.

I believe watchfirstnow.com uploads the quals and elims matches to their website after events, so if you want to watch them after, they're available.

And yes, it will be interesting to have 118 in the mix, similar to 254 back in 2014 at Waterloo.

[pujan824]

Team 4939 is super exited to be there. Especially with suck powerhouses competing here. I'm sure there will be several really good alliances with 118, 1241, 1114, 2056 and 610

[russellgoldman]

Originally Posted by pujan824

Team 4939 is super exited to be there. Especially with suck powerhouses competing here. I'm sure there will be several really good alliances with 118, 1241, 1114, 2056 and 610

Happy you guys are just as excited as we are, we'll see you in two days!

[jajabinx124]

Such a stacked event! Gonna be a fun event to watch that's for sure... now will 2056's regional win streak continue with 118 coming to town?

[russellgoldman]

Originally Posted by jajabinx124

Such a stacked event! Gonna be a fun event to watch that's for sure.

I know, and this isn't even the Waterloo Regional...yet

[jajabinx124]

Originally Posted by russellgoldman

I know, and this isn't even the Waterloo Regional...yet

Ikr. I'm excited to see waterloo too though. 148 and 1114 in the same house.. should be fun to watch!

[throwaway]

So are GTR East and Waterloo the most stacked regionals this year? I'd say runner up would be Silicon Valley.

[Hallry]

Looks like the webcast just died.

[jajabinx124]

Originally Posted by Hallry

Looks like the webcast just died.

Hopefully they get it back running before quals 53...

[Navid Shafa]

Originally Posted by jajabinx124

Hopefully they get it back running before quals 53...

Definitely don't want to miss this one.

[Hallry]

Originally Posted by Hallry

Looks like the webcast just died.

Back up, missed 2056 and 118 in Match 53, but back in time for 1114 in 54.

EDIT: Aaaand it's down again...