Greetings, Knights!Since even before our very first tournament was held back in September of 2008, one question has always loomed high in the minds of player and Game Master alike:Who is the best of the best?We have tried in subsequent tournaments to refine our answer to that question, and after nine tournaments successfully completed, we think we have a good idea of our fighters' capabilities. Still, although each time we seem to get a little closer, there's always been something missing.Until now.Working in cooperation with KOG Studios and all other regional releases of Grand Chase, we are extremely proud to present to our community the battleground to end all disputes, the first official Grand Chase World Tournament.While many details have yet to be determined, we are happy to share with you now what we know, beginning with the most important detail of all: the team we're sending to represent our version! Many factors went into the selection criteria for these players, but all of them are well known in the community, vouched for by our Game Master team, and proven to be battle-hardened by the fires of the recent People's Champ tournament.CowHis reputation precedes him; if you've ever been to the Park, you've seen the lasting proof of his impact on this game's competitive community. Three championship titles rest on his belt, including victory in the ferocious People's Champ tournament. Cow is an undisputed champion; we're just lucky he's on our side.SneakySmakerAlthough he didn't receive the limelight for his victory in The Young and the Wrestless, SneakySmaker has been a formidable foe in tournaments past, as well as in the game at large. He brawls with the toughest of competitors, and has a reputation for tenacity. Surging on that wave of success, he dominated early rounds of the People's Champ, forcing a best two out of three showdown with Cow that ended in a narrow 2-1 defeat. Cow wasn't without his own wounds though, as these fights literally took *hours* of nail-biting combat to settle.BunZNot only a man of many names, but many skins as well. BunZ is a versatile player who never stays locked down to a single task. He has been recognized by our staff as well as the players as being a 1v1 champion, and has a record to support it. Having participated in every tournament we've hosted after the first, this battle-seasoned veteran brings experience to the arena. While he has always been recognized as a top-notch fighter, it was his come-from-behind race in the People's Champ tournament that truly cinched this worthy choice for our team.Now that you've met the team, let's learn about the format they'll be participating in. This tournament will be held live in South Korea, so nobody's going to be crying about the lag! There will be two main events in the tournament: the expected 3v3 team tournament against the other five versions of Grand Chase, and an individual 1v1 consisting of all the regional delegates pitted against each other for ultimate Grand Chase supremacy.In order to ensure that everyone is working with an equal playing field, all stats will be equalized on the official tournament server, similar to the effects of the Honor Guard game mode. As well, certain aspects of the game will be restricted, both for competitive reasons as well as in recognition of each region's different patching schedule.There will be no Skill Trees, Pets, or the use of Athena's Sword in the tournament.
To keep the competition moving, Fast Match will be activated 10 minutes into any battle (Team or 1v1)
Maps will be chosen by the tournament staff out of the following list:
* This map canot be chosen for the 1v1 tournament, only the main event 3v3.Finally, only the following jobs/characters will be available:
** Each team in the 3v3 format may only use 1 Lire.If you happen to see anyone on our team in the game, we encourage you to support them as best you can, as this is the team that will represent our version live in South Korea at the official Grand Chase World tournament. Skilled though they all are, it's going to take a lot of practice and teamwork to emerge victorious, and we're sure they're up for the challenge.
From Ryugen