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whats the rank requirement for joining. I assume it's not an all ranks thing bc that'd be unfair for a lot of people who are low rank right? Like where's the cutoff of maximum.

For the summer games we don’t intend on having any hard SR cutoff. The two workshop games, Lucio Dodgeball and Reinkart 64, don’t really use traditional game mechanics in a way that we feel would have an overwhelming affect on performance, as it is individual. 

This game series, like our other tournaments, have no money requirement or payout, and is mostly for fun and building the LGBT Overwatch community on PC! If there are enough entrants of varying SR, we may consider having separate divisions if it is requested. 

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Applications are now open! Head to the discord and claim your spot! We hope to have everyone who signs up play, with practice PUGs starting this weekend!

Helix Overwatch Community, the premier LGBTQ+ Overwatch tournament series, now presents a new summer series: The Summer Games! Compete with other community members in new Workshop modes such as Lucio Dodgeball and Reinkart 64. Follow us and join our Discord for updates and opening applications!

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Helix Overwatch Community, the premier LGBTQ+ Overwatch tournament series, now presents a new summer series: The Summer Games! Compete with other community members in new Workshop modes such as Lucio Dodgeball and Reinkart 64. Follow us and join our Discord for updates and opening applications!

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If we applied for individual sign ups should we join the discord server or will we be invited? Thanks!

Hey, if you applied for individual sign ups, we would prefer it if you joined the discord server to make it easier for us to contact you in case anything comes up

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Summer 2019 premade team signups open!

Continuing on from last week when individual player signups opened for the Summer 2019 tournament, this week we officially open team signups! Fully LGBT+ teams are welcome to signup for their respective divisions with rosters of maximum 12 people.

The current divisions for the summer tournament are: Division A: a team average anywhere within 2750-3250, with no one player higher than 3600. The recommended sr range for players is 2500-3600. Division B: a team average anywhere within 2250-2750, with no one player higher than 3300. The recommended sr range for players is 2100-3300.

However, like with individual signsups, if there is enough interest from people outside the said srs, we may host divisions above and/or below the current ranges.

For teams that are interested, the application form is https://forms.gle/sAuNabAQkiwX2wP48

In addition, we'd like to remind everyone that individual player signups are still open for all those interested. The link to that form is https://forms.gle/DDGthZi1h4HEtV7W8

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Summer 2019 individual player signups open!

Exciting news everyone, individual player signups are going to officially open today for the Summer 2019 Helix Tournament! Individual signups open a week earlier than team signups to give priority to those interested in playing in a tournament but have been unable to join a team. Those who sign up individually will be placed on a team by staff members.

The current divisions for the summer tournament are:

Division A: a team average anywhere within 2750-3250, with no one player higher than 3600. The recommended sr range for players is 2500-3600. Division B: a team average anywhere within 2250-2750, with no one player higher than 3300. The recommended sr range for players is 2100-3300.

However, we also encourage anyone above and below the ranges listed to sign up so we can gather the interest of the other SR ranges. If enough players/teams sign up we can host mini brackets for those teams but it is not guaranteed.

For those interested in this, the form to apply is https://forms.gle/DDGthZi1h4HEtV7W8 The deadline for all signups is June 15th. 

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Hello family!

Due to licencing infringement with the old BLINK brand and a request by the former admin team, we have re-branded to Helix Overwatch Community! With this new name, we are in line with Blizzard's Community License for the tournament and can host them without any problems!

Here’s the new social media links! Discord | Twitter | Twitch | YouTube | Carrd

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We’re going live now with our showmatch between Andromeda Void and Disco Tyrants! A widow headshot tournament involving members of all the Blink teams will follow, so stick around!

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Björn to be Wild’s team roster is here!

What is Björn to be wild you may ask? It’s a professional Overwatch team participating in the Blink Overwatch Tournament. Make sure to drop a follow on team’s twitter. 

Keep reading

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Are teams being announced soon?

announcement made here!

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Teams Finalized!

Thank you to everyone who signed up! The teams that will be taking part in our first season of 2019 are:

Failed Step 1

Björn To Be Wild

Royal Ravens

Oblivious

Waterbear Warriors 

Tempered Rejects

Linkzrcord Lesbians

Boise Paladins

Swolar Bears

Andromeda Void

Disco Tyrants

Format has been adjusted based on sign-ups - see the updated info sheet.

The schedule has also been released! This spreadsheet will be updated with scores, standings, and team captain contact info throughout the season, so remember to refer back to this frequently.

We hope you’re all as excited as we are for 2019!

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hi hello, would i be able to sign up if i haven't gotten ranked on PC? i used to be a console player, ~2800 SR

Hi! We require that all players have a skill rating from competitive seasons 9-13 for the sake of balancing teams.

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Hey, I am interested in BLINK Season 1, it sounds like so much fun! I have struggled to find LGBT communities for Overwatch, and competitive season sounds great. A few questions though, 1: I am 16, is that a problem? 2: what general times are games scheduled, since I’m still in school? And 3: Is it still possible to find a team? Thanks!

1) No.

2) We do not have a definitive schedule, but it will generally be in the evenings, with casted matches being on weekends.

3) Yes. Just join our discord :)

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Sign-ups for BLINK Tournament 2019 Season 1 are now open!

BLINK is a community designed for LGBT Overwatch players to gain competitive experience. Formerly known as the LGBT OW Tournament, the BLINK Tournament in 2019 has undergone a significant format change - you can read all the important information here.

Be sure to join our official Discord to ask questions, build a team, or find a team to join. Sign-ups close on the 5th of January!

We hope you’re as excited as we are for 2019!

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ICYMI -- we have a whole new format going into 2019. Check it out!

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coming from a player who participated in the lgbt tournament, will the vods from the tournament ever be available/are they available? it's been a couple months and i'd like to look back at all the cool plays that happened ^^

They are being uploaded now. Sorry for the delay, the HDD they were on was corrupted but recently recovered. :)

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Teams have been announced!

Please check this spreadsheet to see if you made it into a team.

If you aren’t already in the BLINK Overwatch Discord, please join it here, then follow the link in #announcements to join the official tournament server (which is a separate server to the community server).

We hope everyone enjoys our fall tournament!