This Saturday, September 26, is the official start of the Grey Goo Tournament Series with Qualifier One matches kicking off at 10am PDT / 5pm GMT on Twitch! You can tune in a half hour earlier as well for a pre-show countdown.
QUALIFIER ONE PLAYERS
Congratulations to the following players that made it into Qualifier One! Players were determined by their rank on the leaderboards:
[HsDL] Creative Pomegranade
Akuji
Bikerushownz
BluesDriveMonster
CombustionPotato
DallasBuyersClub
dotDash
Frekkarebba
FatherTed
Jdanzi
Loho
Pluck
Popeye's Right Hook
Romeo
TheMista
Toucan
Visit the GGTS Event Page on Saturday for the latest match results! If you are registered for the GGTS and did not make this round, or haven't registered yet, you can continue to compete for participation in future qualifiers!
WATCH THE LIVESTREAM
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Qualifier One: September 26
Qualifier Two: October 24
Qualifier Three: November 21
Wild Cards: November 21
Finals Event: January 29-31, 2016 at PAX South
For official rules, check out the FAQ. You can also contact our community team at community@greygoo.com if you have questions.
To keep updated on the latest tournament news and which qualifier winners will be headed to PAX South, be sure to also follow the game on Facebook and Twitter!
Unit Spotlight - Beta Air Units
A new Beta unit spotlight arrives! Want to command the skies over your waves of ground forces? These are the units that are going to get you true air superiority!
STRATUS
This quick aircraft has a long legacy.
Having just landed on Ecosystem Nine, the Beta had no idea what kind of world they would find upon landing. Aran Sagah, needing to provide immediate safety for his dwindling population, envisioned this aircraft. A close cousin to the Seeker, the Stratus utilizes advanced sensors and speed to scout enemy locations and escape safely. It is ideal for keeping tabs on specific units for long periods using deployable beacon technology.
WARBIRD
Being a Warbird pilot means something special to the Beta people.
Unlike most Beta, Warbird pilots can directly trace their origin back several generations. The majority are descendants of pilots who flew the Beta spaceship on its flight to safety from total destruction. Due to this, tradition dictates only they be allowed to train on a Warbird. Other Beta do not mind this. It is a source of great pride for all when a pilot is finally given their assignment, as it serves as another reminder of the tragic history and culture they all share.
NIMBUS
The Nimbus weapon system is unique to all the Beta units.
Like the Avalanche, the Nimbus requires more than one Beta to successfully operate - one to pilot and one to control the weapons system. Specialized canisters were created to serve as the payload. Instead of being fired from a barrel, the canisters are dropped. Forgoing guidance systems means more explosive power. On impact they detonate, causing extreme devastation to enemies nearby. Some canisters contain additional chemicals that mix and burn over a long duration, effectively working like napalm.
Which Beta units are your favorite? Visit the forums to discuss these units and keep watch for the next round!
Grey Box on Tap: Crafting an RTS
Grey Box on Tap: Crafting an RTS podcast is out! Creative Director Tony Medrano sits down to chat about real-time strategy games and what we did to make Grey Goo both unique and familiar.
The largest Grey Goo tournament ever is about to kick off! Players all across the world will compete for an estimated $75,000 cash and prize pool, including a trip to PAX South to compete in the finals.
Players will be competing for top prizes against the most competitive Grey Goo players. Select a faction and be prepared to claim the ultimate RTS victory!
QUALIFYING
In order to participate, be sure to register for the tournament now. Qualifier players will be determined by their rank on the leaderboards a week before the qualifier round begins. Players can continue to compete for participation in future qualifiers if they were not selected in the previous rounds.
SCHEDULE
Qualifier One: September 26
Qualifier Two: October 24
Qualifier Three: November 21
Wild Cards: November 21
Finals Event: January 29- 31, 2016 at PAX South
WIN THESE PRIZES
Total cash and pool prizes include a trip to PAX South! Here is a breakdown of what each winner will receive:
QUALIFIERS:
1st Place - $1,000
2nd Place - $500
3rd Place - $300
4th Place - $200
Each qualifier will be livestreamed on Twitch with the first event coming Sept. 26:
To keep updated on the latest tournament news and which qualifier winners will be headed to PAX South, be sure to also follow the game on Facebook and Twitter!
Beta Fan Kit Out Now!
We've redesigned the original Fan Kit to be bigger and better than ever! This time we've focused on the factions, splitting the Fan Kit into four primary parts with the Beta part being released today:
New wallpapers, character art, and a ton of previously released content!
Backgrounds
Character art
Desktop wallpapers
Icons & Logos
Social images
Structure & Unit icons
Waiting for the Human and Goo fan kits? The original Fan Kit has more available for download.
Community Fan Art
Don't forget to check the Fansites and Info Docs files within the kit for community website links! If you don't see your fan site listed, we can add it. Let us know!
Grey Goo Tournament Series Coming Soon!
Get ready to compete in the Grey Goo Tournament Series for an estimated $75,000 in total cash and prizes, including a trip to PAX South!
This is going to be one awesome tournament that we want you in. Details coming soon, so keep watch here on Steam and the official website for more information!
Uncharted Territories Map Creation Contest
Think you've got what it takes to create the ultimate battlefield? In the Uncharted Territories Map Creation Contest, this is your chance to forge the warzone of your dreams and possibly walk away with some sweet prizes!
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Using the Grey Goo Terrain Editor included with every copy of the game, build either a multiplayer map or a custom-scripted campaign map that is not only balanced and fun, but also visually exciting and unique!
Does your dream map feature a complex river and canyon system? Maybe you have always wanted to watch an epic battle take place on an island shaped like a starfish? Use the asset import function to add custom entities to your map for even more possibilities!
Publish it to the Steam Workshop and submit your map to our contest website page. Only one entry per person, so make sure your map is polished, beautiful, and fun! Keep in mind that entries with clearly derogatory or other inappropriate art will be instantly disqualified.
Multiplayer maps and campaign maps will be judged separately by our panel of experts with the top two entries winning in each category. Again, only ONE entry for both of these pools.
Entries must be submitted before 10.00am PDT of October 12, 2015, so get building!
WIN THESE COOL PRIZES
Campaign Designs:
- 1st Place: Logitech G910 Orion Keyboard, $100 in Amazon Gift Card, GG Prize Pack
- 2nd Place: $20 in Amazon Gift Card and a GG Prize Pack
Multiplayer Designs:
- 1st Place: Logitech G710 Keyboard, $50 in Amazon Gift Card, GG Prize Pack
- 2nd Place: $20 in Amazon Gift Card and a GG Prize Pack
CONTEST PERIOD: August 21, 2015 (10.00 am PDT/5.00 pm GMT) through October 12, 2015 (10.00 am PDT/5.00 pm GMT).
- Entries must be posted to the contest site before 10.00 am PDT on October 12, 2015.
- Entries may not contain copyrighted material that the creator does not have rights to.
- Entries that contain offensive material will not be accepted and removed from Steam.
- Entries will be judged on uniqueness, artistic expression, and on map balance/design.
Best of luck to our map creators! Show us what you got!
Unit Spotlight - Beta Core Units
A bunch of new top secret info has been added to the faction pages of the website! We included new statistics and comparisons with other faction's units, as well as a great deal of lore on how the unit came to be included in the faction's army.
Today we are featuring the Beta faction's core units: the Commando, Stalk, Predator, and Seeker!
In general, the Beta are a very selfless people. Though pacifists by nature, at the earliest onset of any conflict, volunteers line up for miles to enlist and defend the Beta people. Recruitment is so widespread, troops are left without adequate armor and weapons. This was never more evident than when the Goo first attacked the Beta on Ecosystem Nine. Thus, the Commando was born - a basic cannon wielded by a single Beta soldier.
Where did the Stalker get its unique shape?
The simplest combination of man and machine, the Stalker houses a single Beta firing a single, large cannon. The bipedal legs of the Stalker are repurposed hydraulic lifts scrapped from the remains of their derelict spacecraft. It was originally shaped like a large creature in order to ward off smaller, aggressive animals, but Ecosystem Nine features very few of these. Still, the design has survived many iterations.
What does it mean to be a Predator?
The Predator is the Beta's first attempt while stranded on Ecosystem Nine to craft a vehicle with specific military purpose. The Predator is a very recent design, and has not yet been fully tested in combat situations. The canopy holds four high-velocity cannons that fire in a burst and can rotate a full 360 degrees, allowing the Predator to skirmish with enemies. The Predator is named for its ability to effectively chase enemies while also firing on them.
How useful is a unit without any weapons?
When they took refuge on Ecosystem Nine, the Beta decided to scrap their spaceship in an effort to rebuild society. Many of the ship's advanced sensor and navigation components went unused for months, until a particularly resourceful Beta decided to combine them and put them into a maneuverable four-legged machine. Now, the Seeker provides an all-in-one suite of useful surveillance and detection solutions.
Which Beta units are your favorite? Visit the forums to discuss these units and keep watch for the next round!
New Grey Goo Podcast! Grey Box On Tap
We've launched a new podcast! Listen in on the first episode where Executive Producer Josh Maida discusses the creation of the Beta faction and their origin on Ecosystem Nine.
Download it now and then watch here on Steam for new episodes next week!
New Balance Update Video
The latest balance changes get detailed in this new video! All three factions have received tweaks, thanks to extensive player feedback. We also mention possible future changes that may yet be needed. Watch as Jay from Petroglyph walks you through the update!
https://youtu.be/DUCKawHXlU4
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