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How much does it cost to register for an MLG event? Prices may vary from event to event but the standard prices are as follows: Halo2 Free-for-All (FFA) – General Admission + Player Pass: $15 Halo2 - 4 Person Team – General Admission + Team Pass: $240 Gears of War 4 Person Team - General Admission + Team Pass: $160 Rainbow 6 Vegas 4 Person Team – General Admission + Team Pass: $160 How old do I have to be to participate in an MLG event? Anyone who is at least 13 years of age is eligible to participate in MLG events. However, those under the age of 18 must bring with them a copy of the parental consent form, signed by a legal parent or guardian, on the first day of an event. Minors under the age of 13 may also participate in an MLG tournament, if special permission is granted by both the minor's parent or legal guardian and MLG. This can usually be done by the parent or legal guardian consulting MLG on the matter beforehand, and showing up to at least the first day of an MLG event with the minor.
You only need to bring your wired controller. No wireless controllers or keyboard/mice are permitted. If you are under the age of 18, be sure to bring your signed parental consent form. Other than that, that's all you need. Some people also bring a console and game to practice outside of the venue. Be sure to bring enough money and changes of clothes to last you the weekend. Last of all, please bring and use deodorant before coming to the venue. Can anyone register for MLG events? Yes, everyone is eligible to participate in MLG events, regardless of age, race, status, ethnic background, sexual preference, sponsorship, etc. If you are under 18 years of age, you will need to have the consent of a parent or legal guardian. You do not need a sponsor to be able to attend MLG events. Why doesn't MLG come to [insert city name here]? This year we are only holding one live event and that is the MLG Canadian Open in Toronto. While it would be nice if MLG could have a tour that covers all regions within Canada, this is simply not possible. Next year we plan to hold live events in various Canadian cities as part of our Canadian tour. We will make an announcement about this in early 2008. However, to reach those who cannot attend the Canadian Open or other future events, please feel free to participate in our online tournaments… plus we have great plans for the future… at a very exciting level. In the mean time, just merely giving suggestions as to which locations MLG should stop at in the future is not enough. If you would like MLG to consider a specific location, you should be able to demonstrate competently and fully why. In other words, send us figures and statistics, including but not limited to demographics, turnouts for tournaments in the surrounding areas, potential venues to hold the tournament at, such as a hotel ballroom, along with rate quotes for renting for three days and transportation costs, and so on. If this cannot be done, then a statement like "MLG should come to [insert city name here]" does not have any credibility, since it is currently without any argumentative support. Showing that you are serious and professional about it, instead of simply making statements without any basis, can go a long way. We will look at every opportunity to expand our reach… and we look forward to having your input. Please refrain from making posts, threads, PMs, or HelpDesk tickets stating that MLG should have an event at a certain city unless you are willing to go all the way. Why doesn't MLG have tournaments for [insert game title here]? This year we are sticking to the tournaments that MLG in the US offers. Next year however we may change the game roster from that of the US, for the MLG Canada Pro Tour. Plus of course, the popularity of games ebbs and flows, and we will make changes accordingly. For a competitive game to be considered as a title for MLG's roster of games, here are some base characteristics/requirements: Unless it can be demonstrated that a game can meet most of these prerequisites, a game will probably not be considered by MLG to be included in the roster. Relevant statistics (tournament turnouts, demographics & regions with highest concentrations of players and so on) should are gathered and organized as part of the selection process. Furthermore, most tournament-worthy games, at least the successful ones, have strong hardcore communities. For the most part, these communities also hold local, player-run tournaments all around the country, and should the size of the community grow to a sufficient size, the community painstakingly organizes larger, tournaments. When we see this happen… its time for the majors. We are starting to see this with Shadowrun, for instance. So… we are taking a hard look at it. And of course… we expect Halo 3 to be a no-brainer. Strong community presence and dedication is a necessary characteristic for a competitive game to be successful, as it demonstrates with certainty the level of dedication of many of the game's players. Otherwise, holding national tournaments for a competitive game without precedence will most likely result in failure. After all, it is unrealistic to expect that MLG, or any other league or organization, can hold national events for a game and subsequently create or organize its community--no, MLG can only further and benefit the competitive game and its community, potentially by leaps and bounds. The community must be established and organized beforehand, even if only to a moderate degree. The question, then, is, does this particular game you refer to have this sort of community? Or is it a game that has a large fan base but consisting of primarily casual players, content with single-player and online play, without a strong and large hardcore community? Or a game with a small fan base, regardless of its makeup (hardcore or casual)? Why doesn't MLG have tournaments for PC games? Major League Gaming is a competitive console gaming league. There are a huge number of other leagues and tournaments for PC games. As such, MLG does not stand to gain much by holding tournaments for PC games. With exception to fighting games, which are historically considered arcade games, competitive console gaming is relatively new, and MLG is a pioneer in that part of the industry. Competitive console gaming is also open to everybody, as it has a lower barrier to entry as compared to competitive PC gaming, in which those who have the funds necessary to purchase the latest hardware can have a rather significant hardware-based advantage over others. If you would like to participate in tournaments for PC games, it is recommended that you conduct a search for those other leagues and tournaments. We cannot help you in that matter, because it is not our focus.
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