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League of Legends is now in the XPL!

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:22:29 EST

LoLArena has now merged with XPL to bring the League of Legends community even better services and greater visibility! Register today! Some dates to keep in mind: December 6: Preseason Week 1 Begins! December 15: Registration Closes. December 20 - January 3rd: Holiday Break. January 4: Season 1 Begins in Full Force! Previous LoLArena team captains: - Please register a team, inform your team members of the team password, and have your team members join your team individually. - Please take some time to view the new rule set. Stay tuned for an updated prize announcement!

Counter-Strike:Source Match Information

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:22:29 EST

Welcome to the Season 1 Playoffs, Congratulations on making it to the first ever XPLeague Counter-Strike: Source Playoffs. I would like to run a scorebot for all the matches in the playoffs, if the captain of each home team can please get with me either via IRC or E-Mail before Monday I would highly appreciate it, thank you very much, and GOOD LUCK!

Season 1 Playoff

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:22:29 EST

All match's must be played by Sunday night @ 12 midnight. Double check your teams record and stats to make sure they are correct. If you see an error then pm me asap and I will get them corrected. Check out the aa section in the forums for playoff formats and bracket info.

XPL and Legit Proof!

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:22:29 EST

XPL Update: We here at XPL have found yet another resource to imrpove the experience for our gaming community and league. We have partnered up with Legit-Proof, a gaming resource for competitive gamers. Legit-Proof was founded in January, of 2006, and has grown into a Unique I.D database for all games as well as a resource to catalog XPL, CEVO and VAC bans. If a player has competed in CEVO or XPL, their Unique I.D will be stored in the Legit-Proof database for the community to look for, if necessary. Legit-Proof is not only for Steam games either, if a game has a Unique I.D system, it can be found on Legit-Proof. In addition, Legit-Proof has a "Files" section that includes: maps, configurations, and GUI's for your own use. Legit-Proof has worked tirelessly to implement the XPL users into their database and we are glad that they have been so helpful during this transition. Here is a message from XPL|BillH: I would like to thank Joonas "dna" Vihavainen, of Legit-Proof, for his cooperation, and dedication to our partnership. We at XPL believe that the logging and searching functions that Legit-Proof has provided us with will help better the XPL community, as well as the gaming community. It's implementation and usage will help curve the use of banned Unique I.Ds from competition that will result in a better, more stable league for all players. So, I thank Joonas for working hard to get the ball rolling on this so quickly. Yours truly, The XPL Team Think You've Got Game? Prove It! at XPLeague.com

Preseason Week Two

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:22:29 EST

Hello again! Preseason week two is upon us, bringing us that much closer to the season. Remember, if you team is not able to contact the opposing team within 48 hours of match time, feel free to report the forfeit win. If you have any questions feel free to hope in #xpl-support at any time. Good luck to everyone and enjoy. -XPL CSS Team

Dust-off Before and After Contest

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:22:29 EST
Many concepts, ideas, and skills are always welcome to the gaming community. With that said, two organizations, Frag`Dominant and Dust-Off have created a Photoshop contest. The contest is an invite for anyone to turn a picture of a dusty computer into a 'squeaky clean' version of the computer(what it would look like after using Dust-off products) using Photoshop. Anyone with Basic-Advanced knowledge in Photoshop are welcome to participate. Be sure to get started quickly as many have already entered. For further rules and prizes click here

Best of luck to everyone out there with all the photoshoppery!

Yours truly,

The XPL Team
Think You've Got Game? Prove It! at XPLeague.com

New Map for Pre-Season week 2!

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:22:29 EST
Pre-Season has begun and we are expecting the release of a new custom map for the community. First off though, many of you have been having some issues with rosters and match scheduling. In response to this, here are some of rules that should help everyone understand the what's going on:

* Default Match day is Friday. All matches MUST be completed by this day. No excuses.

* Matches will be posted 4(four) days in advanced of the default match day. For CS|Open this day will be Tuesday.

* Rosters are locked 5(five) days in advanced of the default match day. For CS|Open, this day will be Monday

* Rosters are unlocked the day after default match day. For CS|Open, this day will be Saturday.

* If you receive a BYE or a Forfeit win you MUST schedule and complete a make up match within 1(one) week of the default day. Once you have found another team that needs a make-up match, both team schedules MUST schedule the match via a support ticket. (You can use your Division's Standings find other teams that need a make up match.)

*If there are any more questions on these or other rules, please feel free to contact us through #XPL-support or submit a support ticket on the website*

Something new to throw out there, our new custom map has been officially designated for Pre-Season week 2. The name of it is "de_deadbolt." It is available for download in the File Vault. Also, here are some screenshots for your enjoyment:

Season One

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:22:29 EST

The XPL Season one of Counter-Strike: Source has finally arrived! We would like to give a special thanks to each one of the teams that have acquired their full rosters for the season launch. Although many teams have their rosters signed up, they are not ready to play because the lacking of a simple sign-up concept, or not having proper ACS id's. It should be known that if teams do not reach the minimum requirement of 5 players, with properly inputted ACS id's, they will be immediately removed from season 1 prior to the first week of game-play. Additionally, if your team is not able to make contact with the opposing team within 48 hours of the default match time, feel free to report the match as a forfeit win.
We do not wish to remove any teams from this season, but if it comes down to it, we will have no other choice. Other than that, we would like to thank everyone for your continued patience and consideration. Good luck and enjoy the first season!
Your truly,
The XPL Team
Think You've Got Game? Prove It! at XPLeague.com

XPL CSS Config Files

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:22:29 EST
Please bare with us, our config files have been upload in the Files & Download section of the division. Do not forget, you must use the GameGuardian Anti-Cheat Client. This can be downloaded through the File Vault.

Link: CSS Config Files
Link: GameGuardian

If you have any question or concerns. Please join #XPL-Support on the GameSurge network, or submit a Support Ticket.

Quick GameGuardian Update

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:22:29 EST
Dear XPL Gamers,

A new update has been released for the GameGuardian client. This update is mainly to correct the CS 1.6 and CS:S launch issues with the client. If the AutoUpdate does not begin when you click on "Yes" to allow the update, then you must exit GG. Find the GameGuardian install folder (e.g. C:/Program Files/GameGuadian/) and find the AutoUpdate.exe. Double click on the file and it should update your GameGuardian client with no issues. If you are a Vista users, you should to run the AutoUpdate.exe as Administrator.

If you still have issues, please submit a support ticket with detail information on your Operating System and specifically what your issue is.

Yours truly,

XPL AC Team
Think you got game? Prove it!

Scrim League

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:22:29 EST
The XPL staff is proud to announce the forthcoming release of our first scrim league for CoD 4. These scrims will be recorded via the XPL website, which will be a new type of league. This will bring more of an on-the-spot challenge to each team competing, and will be in PromodLiveNA. Each scrim will be played out as any other scrim found through the mIRC #cod4scrim channel, but in time each team member will gain xps points which can be used to purchase gaming gear through the XPL website. Each scrim is to be reported, and it is prohibited to challenge the same opponent more than 2 times per week. This is planned to commence as of Tuesday, September 15th, and registrations are open for all teams wishing to be involved to compete.

Essentially, here's what's going to happen. You go into mIRC, and ask for a scrim. Someone accepts, you ask if they have registered on XPL. If so, go to our site, record you're going to scrim, then post it up after. This keeps track of everyone's wins/losses, so if you're the best, it will show. Get signed up, get your friends signed up, prove to everyone how much game you can bring to the competition.

Be sure to stay tuned in to XPLeague.com for further information and updates!
Yours truly,
The XPL team
Think You've Got Game? Prove It! at XPLeague.com

Pre-Season & Regular Season Schedule

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:22:29 EST
As for the other Counter Strike division, Counter Strike 1.6 is also going to be makings it's kickoff with the first week of preseason starting this coming Friday, September 18th. For the first week, de_dust2 will be played, followed by an undetermined map next week.
Our newly developed Anti-Cheat program, Game Guardian (aka GG) is going to be mandatory for every player participating in this season starting off with the first preseason matches. If anyone has trouble with the GG client, be sure to contact XPL staff in charge of the CS:1.6 divison via xfire, email, or mIRC. Also, the final map rotation for this season has been decided and is as follows:

Pre-Season Week 1: Friday, September 18th, 2009 10:00PM
de_dust2

Pre-Season Week2: Friday, September 25th, 2009 10:00PM
de_deadbolt

Week1: Friday, October 2nd, 2009 10:00PM
de_nuke

Week2: Friday October 9th, 2009 10:00PM
de_cbble

Week3: Friday October 16th, 2009 10:00PM
de_russka

Week4: Friday October 23rd, 2009 10:00PM
de_inferno

Week5: Friday October 30th, 2009 10:00PM
de_dust2

Week6: Friday November 6th, 2009 10:00PM
de_train

Week7: Friday November 13th, 2009 10:00PM
de_tuscan

Week8: Friday November 20th, 2009 10:00PM
de_forge

Now that everyone has had ample time to get their team together and prepare, we look forward to having an intense first CS:1.6 season. With our new AC client available, it is in our hopes that everyone can have an enjoyable first season.

Be sure to stay tuned to the XPL website for further updates, questions, and news! Good luck and have fun!

Your truly,

The XPL Team
Think You've Got Game? Prove It! at XPLeague.com

Pre-Season & Regular Season Schedule

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:22:29 EST
With many of our seasons already having a successful kickoff, we are definitely looking forward to seeing how the Counter Strike: Source season comes about. At the moment, 71 teams have signed up to participate in this coming season, but it's still not too late to register your team if you haven't already done so! The first preseason matches are scheduled to commence, starting Thursday, September 17th at 8:30PM, playing the map de_cbble. We look forward to having more teams sign up to compete, along with having fun, cheat-free, and heart-stopping matches to make this a season to remember.

The map rotation will be played as follows:

Pre-Season Week 1
Thurs. Sept. 17, 2009 - 8:30PM
de_cbble

Pre-Season Week 2
Thurs. Sept. 24, 2009 - 8:30PM
de_train

Week 1
Thurs. Oct. 1, 2009 - 8:30PM
de_tuscan

Week 2
Thurs. Oct. 8, 2009 - 8:30PM
de_nuke

Week 3
Thurs. Oct. 15, 2009 - 8:30PM
de_contra

Week 4
Thurs. Oct. 22, 2009 - 8:30PM
de_inferno

Week 5
Thurs. Oct. 29, 2009 - 8:30PM
de_russka

Week 6
Thurs Nov. 5, 2009 - 8:30PM
de_nuke

Week 7
Thurs. Nov. 12. 2009 - 8:30PM
de_train

Week 8
Thurs. Nov. 19, 2009 - 8:30PM
de_dust2

Friendly reminder:
- 8.1.0 Required Use of Game Guardian Anti-Cheat Client

If anyone has any further questions, comments, or concerns regarding this Counter Strike: Source season, please feel free to do any of the following: - Read the league rules under this division, this will provide detailed information on almost every concept of the season
- Join us on mIRC through #XPL-Support OR #XPL-CSS
- Or simply even post in the forums to view everyone's input
Stay tuned to our website for further updates, and good luck everyone!

Your truly,

The XPL Team
Think You've Got Game? Prove It! at XPLeague.com

GameGuardian REQUIRED

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:22:29 EST
GameGuardian is REQUIRED for play:

This is just a reminder to all XPL participants. Our anti-cheat client, GameGuardian, is required for all XPL matches. This message is in response to rumors that have stated otherwise. Unless there is a post on the main site or a game page from a XPL staff member saying otherwise, GameGuardian MUST be used, or consequences will be handed out.

Thank you in advance,

The XPL Team
Think You've Got Game? Prove It! at XPLeague.com

Rosters Unlocked!

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:22:29 EST
CoD2 Players:

Due to the recent data center power failures, and other events caused by the storms on the eastern coast, the CoD2 rosters will remain unlocked until Saturday, September 12th, 2009 at 5:00PM. We thank everyone for their patience during the downtime.

Yours truly,

The XPL Team

Think You've Got Game? Prove It! at XPLeague.com