# Chompix at ESL One Raleigh

Prepare for **Chompix at ESL One Raleigh**, occurring during the Tier 1 Dota 2 tournament from **April 5 to April 14, 2025**! While elite teams battle it out at the **Raleigh Convention Center**, we’ll be providing some Nounish entertainment. Whether you’re at the venue or tuning in from home, you can participate in photo rounds, make predictions for the Grand Finals, and enjoy giveaways and raffles. Submissions can be made at **[nouns.gg/rounds](https://nouns.gg/rounds)** until **April 14 at 11:59 PM EDT**, with community voting taking place from April 15 to April 17. Take a look at the other tabs for additional details.

## The Tournament: ESL One Raleigh 2025

- **Dates**: April 5 to April 14, 2025
- Group Stage: April 7 to April 10 (Round-robin, Best of 2)
- Playoffs: April 11 to April 13 (Double-elimination, Grand Final Best of 5)
- **Venue**: Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, North Carolina
- **Details**: 12 elite teams (4 EPT Leaderboard, eight regional qualifiers), $1,000,000 prize pool
- **Context**: Part of ESL Pro Tour Season 3, earning points for Esports World Cup 2025

Here’s the official announcement from ESL Dota2, complete with a video of the event’s vibe:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🇺🇸 Who said NA Dota was dead? NOT US! 🇺🇸<br><br>We&#39;re returning to North America for #ESLOne Raleigh 2025! 🔥<br><br>⚔️ 12 best #ESLProTour Teams<br>🏟️ April 11th-13th @ Raleigh Convention Center, N.C<br>🎟️ November 28th at 1pm EST / 7pm CET<br><br>Find out more 👇<br><a href="https://t.co/iQ7p3kzOyv">https://t.co/iQ7p3kzOyv</a> <a href="https://t.co/c13LRvN08u">pic.twitter.com/c13LRvN08u</a></p>&mdash; ESL Dota2 (@ESLDota2) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESLDota2/status/1861470313990488428?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

## Our Nouns Event: Chompix at ESL One Raleigh

- **When**: Runs alongside the tournament, April 5 to April 14, 2025
- **What**:
- Photo rounds at the arena or from home
- Predictions for the Grand Final on April 13
- Giveaways and raffles with Dota 2 and Nouns prizes
- **Key Deadlines**:
- Rounds: Submit by April 14, 11:59 PM EDT
- Predictions: Submit by April 13, 4:00 PM EDT
- **Prizes**: Gold, USDC, Dota 2 items, Nouns merch
- **How to Join**: Open to all Nouns fans, with rounds and raffles for attendees and people watching from home via **nouns.gg**
- **Rules**: Full details in the next tab

## Rounds
- **Event Dates**: April 05-14, 2025
- **Round Deadlines**:
- Submit by: **April 14th, 11:59 PM EDT**
- Voting: **April 15th, 12:00 AM EDT** to **April 17th, 11:59 PM EDT**
- **How to Submit**: Use nouns.gg

### Catch a Wild Chompix!

- **What to Do**: Take a selfie or photo with Chompix at ESL One Raleigh.
- **Rules**:
- Must include you and Chompix ⌐◨-◨
- Taken in-person at the venue.
- Submit by Monday April 14th, 11:59 PM EDT.
- **Who Can Join**: ESL One Raleigh attendes.
- **Prizes**:
- Top 10 win: **$10 USDC** or **1,000 Gold** (your choice).
- **Details**: One photo per person. Community votes (April 15-17) pick winners.

### Lil Nouns, Loud Posters

- **What to Do**: Submit a photo of your poster from ESL One Raleigh with a Lil Nouns sticker.
- **Rules**:
- Poster must be photographed at the arena.
- Must have a visible Lil Nouns sticker.
- Submit by April 14th, 11:59 PM EDT.
- **Who Can Join**: ESL One Raleigh attendes.
- **Prizes**:
- 1st Place: **$50 USDC** or **7,500 Gold** (Hoodie value).
- 2nd Place: **$25 USDC** or **3,800 Gold** (T-shirt value).
- **Details**: One entry per person. Winners picked by vote (April 15-17).
- **Bonus**: All participants enter a giveaway for **Tiny Astral Origins - 3D by Necrolytus** ([Etsy link](https://www.etsy.com/listing/1115737160/tiny-in-diretide-collectors-cache-astral?etsrc=sdt)). Must claim in person at ESL One Raleigh before the Grand Final, or it’s reassigned to another winner.

### Round: Nouns Stream Squad

- **What to Do**: Snap a photo of yourself watching the ESL One Raleigh tournament or Chompix vlogs at Raleigh, with Nouns branding in the shot.
- **Rules**:
- Include yourself watching (e.g., with a screen, tablet, or phone).
- Feature at least one visible Nouns item (e.g., sticker, logo, merch, or handmade sign).
- Submit by April 14th, 11:59 PM EDT.
- **Who Can Join**: Everyone.
- **Prizes**:
- Top 5 win: **1,000 Gold** each.
- **Details**: One entry per person. Community votes (April 15-17) pick winners.

## Quests

### Earn 50 XP
- **Follow Chompix**: Follow on [Twitch](https://twitch.tv/ChompixGaming) and [X](https://x.com/ChompixGaming) - **50 XP**.
- **Subscribe**: Join Chompix’s [YouTube channel](https://youtube.com/@Chompix) - **50 XP**.

### Earn 250 XP
- **Submit a Photo**: Enter Catch a Wild Chompix - **250 XP**.
- **Submit a Poster**: Enter Lil Nouns, Loud Posters - **250 XP**.
- **Submit a Setup**: Enter Nouns Watch Party Setup - **250 XP**.

## Grand Final Predictions - ESL One Raleigh 2025
- **Event**: ESL One Raleigh Grand Final
- **Date**: April 13, 2025
- **Predict By**: April 13th, 4:00 PM EDT

## Prediction 1: Will the series go to 5 games?
- **Difficulty**: Easy (100 XP)
- **Outcomes**:
- Yes
- No

## Prediction 2: Will the winner come from the Lower Bracket?
- **Difficulty**: Easy (100 XP)
- **Outcomes**:
- Yes
- No

## Prediction 3: Will a game last less than 25 minutes?
- **Difficulty**: Medium (250 XP)
- **Outcomes**:
- Yes
- No

## Prediction 4: Will a match last more than 55 minutes?
- **Difficulty**: Medium (250 XP)
- **Outcomes**:
- Yes
- No

## Prediction 5: Will any game have a Rampage (5 kills by one player)?
- **Difficulty**: Medium (250 XP)
- **Outcomes**:
- Yes
- No

## Prediction 6: Will the total kills across all games exceed 150?
- **Difficulty**: Medium (250 XP)
- **Outcomes**:
- Yes
- No

## Prediction 7: Will a winning team have a hero with 0 deaths?
- **Difficulty**: Hard (400 XP)
- **Outcomes**:
- Yes
- No

## Prediction 8: Will a Divine Rapier be dropped during the Grand Final?
- **Difficulty**: Hard (400 XP)
- **Outcomes**:
- Yes
- No

## Prediction 9: Will a team pick Techies during the Grand Final?
- **Difficulty**: Medium (250 XP)
- **Outcomes**:
- Yes
- No

## Prediction 10: How many games will the series last?
- **Difficulty**: Medium (250 XP)
- **Outcomes**:
- 2 games
- 3 games
- 4 games
- 5 games

## Prediction 11: Which minute range will the first kill happen in the last game?
- **Difficulty**: Hard (400 XP)
- **Outcomes**:
- 0:00-1:00
- 1:01-3:00
- 3:01-5:00
- After 5:00

## Prediction 12: Which minute range will the first Roshan kill happen in the last game?
- **Difficulty**: Hard (400 XP)
- **Outcomes**:
- Before 15:00
- 15:01-25:00
- 25:01-35:00
- After 35:00

## Prediction 13: Which minute range will the first barracks fall in the last game?
- **Difficulty**: Hard (400 XP)
- **Outcomes**:
- Before 20:00
- 20:01-30:00
- 30:01-40:00
- After 40:00

## Prediction 14: Will Chompix appear on the Grand Final broadcast?
- **Difficulty**: Easy (100 XP)
- **Outcomes**:
- Yes
- No

## Prediction 15: Will someone propose during the Grand Final broadcast?
- **Difficulty**: Hard (400 XP)
- **Outcomes**:
- Yes
- No

## Prediction 16: Will Slacks voice his dislike for Windranger during the Grand Final broadcast?
- **Difficulty**: Medium (250 XP)
- **Outcomes**:
- Yes
- No

## Giveaways

### Online Giveaways
- **Entry Cost**: 100 Gold.
- **Ends**: **April 18th, 7:00 PM EDT**.
- **Prizes**:
- **Arcana**:
1. Zeus Arcana ([Liquipedia](https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Tempest_Helm_of_the_Thundergod))

2. Rubick Arcana ([Liquipedia](https://liquipedia.net/dota2/The_Magus_Cypher))

- **Immortal**:
3. Vile Vessel ([Liquipedia](https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Vile_Vessel))

4. Mechamancer ([Liquipedia](https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Mechamancer))

- **Cache**:
5. Ardalan Arsonist ([Liquipedia](https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Ardalan_Arsonist))

6. Little Red ([Liquipedia](https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Little_Red))

7. Velveteen Vanquisher + Persona ([Liquipedia](https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Velveteen_Vanquisher))

### Offline Giveaways (Dota 2 & Nouns Merch)
- **Entry Cost**: 10 Gold.
- **Where**: In-person at ESL One Raleigh (pickup TBD).
- **Prizes**:
- **Snapfire Mugs**:
1. Black ([Chompix](https://chompix.gg/products/s3cr3t1t3m-mortimer-snapfire-mug))

2. Pink ([Chompix](https://chompix.gg/products/s3cr3t1t3m-mortimer-snapfire-mug))

3. Blue ([Chompix](https://chompix.gg/products/s3cr3t1t3m-mortimer-snapfire-mug))

4. Light Blue ([Chompix](https://chompix.gg/products/s3cr3t1t3m-mortimer-snapfire-mug))

- **Nouns Merch**:
5. Bigshot Noggles (Red) ([Bigshot](https://bigshottoyshop.com/products/functional-nounish-funglasses-red))

6. "Keep It Weird" T-shirt (Ivory, L)
- **How to Enter**: On-site. Random draw, claim in-person (e.g., before Grand Final).