OpallNotten
10-17-2012, 08:30 AM
The After Hours Gaming League will be going again for another season!
http://afterhoursgaming.tv
Q: What is the After Hours Gaming League (AHGL)?
A: The After Hours Gaming League is a fun, modern twist to the traditional corporate sports league. Instead of softball or basketball, the AHGL offers corporate teams the chance for some friendly competition on the virtual battlefields of top strategy games.
Q: What games will be played in Season 3?
A: StarCraft II and League of Legends.
Q: When will matches be played?
A: Games are played on Sunday of each week barring extraneous circumstances.
Q: What are the key dates and deadlines for inclusion in Season 3?
A: Registration is now open and will close on 11/09/2012. Team profiles and registration fee are due at this time.
Corporate and charity permissions are due 12/7/2012.
Q: How do I get my team into the League?
A: First you should reach out within your company and find other players using resources like mailing lists, newsletters, forums, bulletin boards, etc. We created a recruiting flyer to help you out. Try to network with other employees and ask them to spread the word. Once you have a team, start playing and having fun together since that’s what the AHGL is all about!
To be formally included in the next season of the League you’ll also need to register. Registration is currently open on our home page at http://www.afterhoursgaming.tv (see relevant blog post at http://day9.tv/d/kirason/season-3-registration-is-now-open/ for instructions). The registration fee for Season 3 will be $50 per player for an A-League team or $25 per player for a B-League team. A full list of steps will be found in the Season 3 Handbook below. Key steps include: A full team of 8-12 players who are full time employees (35+ hours/week), permission to form an official company team (see handbook for details), and permission to play for your selected charity.
AHGL Season 3 Rulebook (340.0 KB)
AHGL Season 3 Handbook (2.4 MB)
AHGL Season 3 Recruiting Poster (2.1 MB)
Q: What is the difference between the A and B Leagues?
A: A-League is aimed toward a more competitive level of play (Masters/Diamond for SC2, Gold+ for LoL), while B-League is aimed toward a more casual level of play (~Platinum for SC2, ~Silver for LoL). Full details are in the above rulebook.
Q: Do the companies involved know about this League?
A: Yes! The AHGL is a corporate gaming league. As such, and in deference to corporate trademarks and brands, each team is required to have its corporation’s official approval in order to participate.
Q: Can I create a "fake" company and participate in this League?
A: Sorry, the AHGL is for real companies only :)
Q: Why is there a registration fee?
A: Running the AHGL each season costs more than you might expect, the registration fee helps defray those costs and enables us to improve the AHGL year after year.
Q: Can I help?
A: Excellent question! We're always looking for helpful people, send us a message on our contact form if you're interested.
Brought to you by Day[9]TV and Red Bull Gaming
The above was a copy/paste job of the FAQ's
Why do I think Turbine should do this?
2 Good reasons!
The winnings go to a charity of your choice. So you get to play games and compete against other companies while being viewed by hundreds/thousands of fans. Charity is #1
Let's not forget about the Advertising:) You will get to play a game with people you work with for a good cause AND get to show those hundreds/thousands the name Turbine. This is viewed by your target audience....GAMERS! Advertising is #2
I know from my own experience in watching those types of streams and playing these kind of competitive games, when I ask the chats and my opponents if they have played DDO or even heard of Turbine.......95% say no:( That makes me sad.
I will add in that LoL, IMO, is garbage. If Turbine opts to do this and they pick the LoL option.....I would watch. But only because it would be Turbine playing it.
I would like if they picked SC2 for the battle field for AHGL.
I am sorry for the long post. I had to post this. I said earlier about 95% of people from that end of the gaming world that I have encountered have never heard of DDO or Turbine. Maybe it goes both ways there. Maybe DDO and Turbine or the people who play the games have never heard of the other side....
I am hoping someone that works for Turbine to read this. Maybe talk about it with CO-Workers.
~Opall~
http://afterhoursgaming.tv
Q: What is the After Hours Gaming League (AHGL)?
A: The After Hours Gaming League is a fun, modern twist to the traditional corporate sports league. Instead of softball or basketball, the AHGL offers corporate teams the chance for some friendly competition on the virtual battlefields of top strategy games.
Q: What games will be played in Season 3?
A: StarCraft II and League of Legends.
Q: When will matches be played?
A: Games are played on Sunday of each week barring extraneous circumstances.
Q: What are the key dates and deadlines for inclusion in Season 3?
A: Registration is now open and will close on 11/09/2012. Team profiles and registration fee are due at this time.
Corporate and charity permissions are due 12/7/2012.
Q: How do I get my team into the League?
A: First you should reach out within your company and find other players using resources like mailing lists, newsletters, forums, bulletin boards, etc. We created a recruiting flyer to help you out. Try to network with other employees and ask them to spread the word. Once you have a team, start playing and having fun together since that’s what the AHGL is all about!
To be formally included in the next season of the League you’ll also need to register. Registration is currently open on our home page at http://www.afterhoursgaming.tv (see relevant blog post at http://day9.tv/d/kirason/season-3-registration-is-now-open/ for instructions). The registration fee for Season 3 will be $50 per player for an A-League team or $25 per player for a B-League team. A full list of steps will be found in the Season 3 Handbook below. Key steps include: A full team of 8-12 players who are full time employees (35+ hours/week), permission to form an official company team (see handbook for details), and permission to play for your selected charity.
AHGL Season 3 Rulebook (340.0 KB)
AHGL Season 3 Handbook (2.4 MB)
AHGL Season 3 Recruiting Poster (2.1 MB)
Q: What is the difference between the A and B Leagues?
A: A-League is aimed toward a more competitive level of play (Masters/Diamond for SC2, Gold+ for LoL), while B-League is aimed toward a more casual level of play (~Platinum for SC2, ~Silver for LoL). Full details are in the above rulebook.
Q: Do the companies involved know about this League?
A: Yes! The AHGL is a corporate gaming league. As such, and in deference to corporate trademarks and brands, each team is required to have its corporation’s official approval in order to participate.
Q: Can I create a "fake" company and participate in this League?
A: Sorry, the AHGL is for real companies only :)
Q: Why is there a registration fee?
A: Running the AHGL each season costs more than you might expect, the registration fee helps defray those costs and enables us to improve the AHGL year after year.
Q: Can I help?
A: Excellent question! We're always looking for helpful people, send us a message on our contact form if you're interested.
Brought to you by Day[9]TV and Red Bull Gaming
The above was a copy/paste job of the FAQ's
Why do I think Turbine should do this?
2 Good reasons!
The winnings go to a charity of your choice. So you get to play games and compete against other companies while being viewed by hundreds/thousands of fans. Charity is #1
Let's not forget about the Advertising:) You will get to play a game with people you work with for a good cause AND get to show those hundreds/thousands the name Turbine. This is viewed by your target audience....GAMERS! Advertising is #2
I know from my own experience in watching those types of streams and playing these kind of competitive games, when I ask the chats and my opponents if they have played DDO or even heard of Turbine.......95% say no:( That makes me sad.
I will add in that LoL, IMO, is garbage. If Turbine opts to do this and they pick the LoL option.....I would watch. But only because it would be Turbine playing it.
I would like if they picked SC2 for the battle field for AHGL.
I am sorry for the long post. I had to post this. I said earlier about 95% of people from that end of the gaming world that I have encountered have never heard of DDO or Turbine. Maybe it goes both ways there. Maybe DDO and Turbine or the people who play the games have never heard of the other side....
I am hoping someone that works for Turbine to read this. Maybe talk about it with CO-Workers.
~Opall~