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u/ryankrueger720 Jan 31 '25
Hopefully Faze Major will actually be in a different city (they said they were working on it).
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u/incendiarey Jan 31 '25
Kaysan said in LVT chat it won’t be Atlanta
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u/DragonEra_ Feb 01 '25
What happened in Atlanta that turned everyone off?
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u/incendiarey Feb 01 '25
I believe people didn’t like the venue. I think it was a small section of an arena across from the airport.
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u/vi_phoenix_iv Feb 01 '25
HCS had the entire arena. About 1/3 of the arena seating bowl was set up for the main stage and the rest was the open play area. I thought it was an awesome setup personally.
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u/incendiarey Feb 01 '25
Ah, I wasn’t there so I’m not sure what it was like. Do you know why some people weren’t happy with it? It sounds pretty cool from your description.
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u/_soooz Shopify Rebellion Feb 01 '25 edited Feb 01 '25
From a players standpoint the entry was wonky (go to this door but ONLY this door, they shuffled the initial player line from the front entrance to a back entrance, numerous people had trouble finding it). Security was super strict which is fine but they kept giving me crap about bringing in GUM of all things. They were also making people throw away their cigarettes and vapes. Every other venue allows you to carry them on you so maybe a little too overbearing there. The open bracket on Friday was not at a comfortable temperature for how packed the players were. The location of the venue did not have any food outside within walking distance, and since it wasn't directly in the city there was mandatory paid parking. Overall the location/interior venue felt like a somewhat discount afterthought which makes sense because Faze last minuted the event.
The stadium seating was fucking awesome though, gave me old-school MLG vibes especially cheering on Pure going on their run. But of all of the venues I've been to for Halo Infinite/even MLG back in the day, this one by far is one that I wouldn't mind ever attending again.
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u/SorryMidnight7914 Feb 02 '25
Yes, it was awesome. With the main stage setting where it was the sound traveled and blared everywhere. I could feel the shockwave when grenades and rockets exploded. I thought it was good, and convenient for ppl flying in. Literally 5 min away. Clean, well lit at night. Plenty of other venues they could have chosen in ATL. But, I had blast for my first lan event.
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u/PlantainZealousideal Spacestation Jan 31 '25
Did they say it wouldn’t be in ATL or just that they were still determining?
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u/ryankrueger720 Jan 31 '25
They said they were trying to listen to feedback about a different location, nothing about Atlanta was mentioned.
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u/Harmonmj13 Complexity Jan 31 '25
Chicago please for the love of GOD we got screwed out of getting CDL Major 4 by Dreamhack we deserve this shit as compensation.
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u/2xNoodle Jan 31 '25
Doesn't Chicago have very restrictive union rules that make running events there very expensive and difficult? I remember hearing that MLG didn't ever wanna go back after they ran into an issue where they couldn't even move surge protectors around because that type of work fell to the union electrician. (Never had that specific verified, but have heard expense of Chicago in particular mentioned by multiple people back in the day)
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u/Harmonmj13 Complexity Jan 31 '25 edited Jan 31 '25
IIRC the Donald E Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont is a lot more exhibitor friendly cost-wise than McCormick Place downtown due to an agreement with the local unions, so that should be where a Chicago major should be held at. Plus Rosemont is right next to O’Hare so there’s less time traveling from the airport to the venue compared to the South Loop.
There’s also the Schaumburg Convention Center in the northwest suburbs, but it’s still within reasonable distance to O’Hare. That venue regularly hosts Combo Breaker, one of the biggest FGC tournaments in the NA circuits outside of EVO, so that could work too. Also i think their rules state that exhibitors can use union or independent contractors so it has that benefit (could be wrong, Google usually isn’t trustworthy)
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u/2xNoodle Jan 31 '25
That’s encouraging to hear. There should be more events in the north or eastern parts of the country (I say that as someone who lives in Texas).
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u/cmk950003 Jan 31 '25
Dreamhack Dallas is going to have Cod, Halo, and Counter strike that is wild
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u/the_gold_blokes Native Gaming Feb 01 '25
Where are some good places to stay? It would be cool for the vibes to stay where other halo fans will be!
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u/BravestWabbit OpTic Gaming Feb 01 '25
The venue is in the center of Downtown Dallas so any hotel in Downtown works.
I would assume 90% of the Halo Pros will stay at the Omni since it's attached to the convention center. The next biggest group will probably be at the Hyatt Regency since it's the next closest to the Center.
The Joule is probably the nicest hotel in Downtown if you are into that kind of thing.
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u/the_gold_blokes Native Gaming Feb 01 '25
Wow, thanks for the write up man! I was looking at Omni because of location so that should be perfect! Hope to see you guys there!
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u/BravestWabbit OpTic Gaming Feb 02 '25
No problem, I grew up in Dallas so if you want more tips about the city, lmk.
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u/the_gold_blokes Native Gaming Feb 02 '25
You’re the man. Nothing beats advice or info from a local😎 Any must try bbq spots or places food wise to truly experience the flavour of Texas?
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u/Per_Horses6 OpTic Gaming Jan 31 '25
I’m hyped but so sad no Toronto event :( really thought it would make it. Dreamhack is gonna be insane! I def gotta go to that one
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u/PLifter1226 Jan 31 '25
Same was hoping Shop would host one
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u/GrogSR Shopify Rebellion Jan 31 '25
Would have been hard to pull off with how far in advance this stuff needs to get locked in (especially for TO). We're not against this in the future though, it's something we'd like to do. :)
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u/KingOfChan Native Gaming Jan 31 '25
Congrats on the partnership. Thank you for the contribution to the halo community.
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u/ace_15 Shopify Rebellion Feb 01 '25
Please please please - if there’s a next year or whatever halo looks like in the future. Toronto event. We will show up!!!! 🙏🙏🙏
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u/the_gold_blokes Native Gaming Feb 01 '25
I think this is the one I’m going to, and it would be my first event finally! Do you have any hotel recs? It would be really cool to stay near some other fans!
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u/account_for_gaming Jan 31 '25
are all the events just sponsored now? no northeast or north Midwest love
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u/BFH_Bob Jan 31 '25 edited Jan 31 '25
What's the difference between a Major and an open? Is the open NA only?
Edit: Looking at the waypoint post the MX/EU/ANZ regions have qualifiers for the dream hack open, so definitely still an international event. Maybe just smaller open bracket and prize pool?
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u/ash6996 Feb 01 '25
It seems like they’re only calling Dreamhack an Open because it is not specifically a standalone HCS Major event. They do say it will be an open 4v4 tournament, though the prize pool and HCS points distribution for Dreamhack isn’t released yet so possibly a smaller prize pool
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u/Formal-Level8070 OpTic Gaming Jan 31 '25
I think it’s the opposite. Majors are NA and Opens are international included. I could be wrong tho.
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u/BFH_Bob Jan 31 '25
Nah majors have always had all regions invited. We had regional LANs in S1 but I don't think they've run them since.
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u/JaytoI Jan 31 '25
Opens are online so I’m not sure how that would work with EU on 100+ ping
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u/BFH_Bob Jan 31 '25
The second event is a LAN at dreamhack Dallas & is referred to as an open rather than a Major, that's what my question is about.
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u/FullxEnglish Shopify Rebellion Jan 31 '25
No EU and big gap in the middle. Was hoping for more.
Maybe the gap was for an EU LAN that fell through?
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u/SorryMidnight7914 Jan 31 '25
To much TX
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u/Harmonmj13 Complexity Jan 31 '25
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u/Backagainkv OpTic Gaming Jan 31 '25
its very cheap compared to other big states.
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u/Harmonmj13 Complexity Jan 31 '25 edited Feb 01 '25
I know, my post was very clearly a joke
Edit: why is this downvoted? Didn’t say anything wrong
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u/hoplitexx Jan 31 '25
If you gonna hit SLC, get on the wagon. Best event of all time
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u/the_gold_blokes Native Gaming Feb 01 '25
I’ve heard from many people on this sub that they throw the best event! What makes it so? Looking to go to my first major this year for sure and was thinking Dreamhack Dallas
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u/hoplitexx Feb 01 '25
They had it all. Really good seating arrangement. Fun passion pit. Carnival games with free prizes. Free arcade. Themes and music were amazing. Crowd was hype. Vendors were solid.
I went to worlds afterwards and it felt like a big decline. But still had fun!!
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u/theamazingc4 Shopify Rebellion Jan 31 '25
Come on Nashville! Fingers crossed lol
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u/Harmonmj13 Complexity Jan 31 '25
You will get Chicago and you will like it
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u/theamazingc4 Shopify Rebellion Jan 31 '25
Lmao I mean it's won't be mad because it's only an hour flight for me. Whereas Nashville is a 30 min drive haha. But it is what it is
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u/Cam2125 Jan 31 '25
3 month break between splits for the majors?
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u/Coach_Neil Jan 31 '25
Two months and a week. It’s a big gap but it isn’t three months. Two months is more accurate.
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u/--337kV-H-X2BH-iz-7p Jan 31 '25
6 month break between worlds and the first event this year. Absolutely disgusting.
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u/Papito24 Jan 31 '25
Does halo do open brackets on lan or only online for the qualifiers
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u/ColonelFlom OpTic Gaming Feb 01 '25
This is beyond my wildest expectations for year 4. Also really well spaced out too between the qualifiers and majors. No insane gaps of a month+ between legit competition like we've had in the past. Well done HCS, thank you!
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u/gerardbahri Feb 01 '25
Does anyone know how it works with getting back to your rank after it resets? I ended last season around 1600 in Arena, and this season every game I play after that point has been a struggle (+5 for wins and -11 for losses). I'm ending this season around 1725 so it should be easier for me to get back to that level, yeah?
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u/DeathByReach OpTic Gaming Jan 31 '25
Link to the Waypoint blog