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SG_Ruukasu
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States17 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-02 19:50:20
August 02 2011 18:18 GMT
#1
It was the recent MLG, and several other things has gotten me think about the StarCraft 2 Community in my immediate area. I live in the North Alabama region, in the South Eastern part of the US for those of you in other countries that may not know where Alabama is, and I have found it extremely hard to find any decent sized group that is really committed to the SC2 Community. I really want to see that change. I'd like to see at least a few people come together in this area, and promote the SC2 scene, and have fun getting together with other people here with the same enthusiasm about SC2, that people like myself have. Thanks for listening TL :D

Gotta get the SC2 Community off the ground in Alabama
KingOctavious
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States324 Posts
August 02 2011 19:13 GMT
#2
Hey Elevated, I actually entered this topic thinking "It's a one-in-a-million chance that this guy's from Alabama, but I'll check anyway." I agree that we should get something going, but I don't know exactly where to start. There is an "Alabama" chat room on Bnet, and Moody from the Alabama Gamers thread sometimes organizes SC2 events at GameBox, but I personally don't like going places where I have to pay to play SC2, and it would nice to have something more regular anyway.

If you're speaking about the pro SC2 scene, it would be great to see an event happen near us (though the closest place I ever seen an MLG or something happening would be Atlanta), but it just doesn't seem likely to me. And I have no idea how to promote the game around here.

I'm in Birmingham, by the way, and I think (I could be wrong, though) that a lot of people that chat on in the AL gamers thread are, too.

Check out my book, The Year in StarCraft II: 2011, http://yearinsc2.com/ :D:D
SG_Ruukasu
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States17 Posts
August 02 2011 19:41 GMT
#3
Totally, I agree with the statement about not wanting to pay to play, I mean that's why I bought the game right? I'm actually talking about both topics you covered in you post, the local environment is really lacking for the people like myself (I define myself as a low level player, that is working hard to get better, and is seeing improvement). I just feel like there has to be a way to get more of a community involvement around our area, rather than us just playing online with different people. I know sites like Stim.TV hold tournaments for all levels of gameplay, so I know it is very possible to put on stuff like that, which could always help to get more attention for the community. And to touch on the pro gaming scene, it is virtually non-existent in Alabama, personally I've never heard of anything going on in Alabama, ever. Which is completely understandable, considering how much the amateur scene is lacking. Just like you, I have no idea where to start, but I do believe it is possible, we just need a little help I guess.
Gotta get the SC2 Community off the ground in Alabama
SG_Ruukasu
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States17 Posts
August 02 2011 19:42 GMT
#4
And I don't know if you know where it is, but I live in Hartselle, which is a pretty decently small town in North Alabama, near Decatur and Huntsville.
Gotta get the SC2 Community off the ground in Alabama
KingOctavious
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States324 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-02 20:08:08
August 02 2011 20:07 GMT
#5
Not saying this should be a deterrent for an attempt at promoting SC2, or esports in general, in Alabama, but one thing that definitely presents an uphill slope for promoting the promotional scene here is the stereotypical view of Alabama. I don't know how often you talk to people who have moved to Alabama from other parts of the world, but there is a surprising number of people (in the North and, probably, the West Coast) who literally, literally, literally, think Alabama is still a place dominated by farmland, the Klan, and 19th-century ways of life in general -- obviously not the view of a place where an entrepreneur would look to start an esports endeavor.

Obviously it's just something we would have to overcome, but I'm like you -- I just don't know where to start.
Check out my book, The Year in StarCraft II: 2011, http://yearinsc2.com/ :D:D
SG_Ruukasu
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States17 Posts
August 02 2011 21:54 GMT
#6
Oh yeah, I have friends in states that thought like that before they met me, and people who have moved here, and were utterly suprised. Maybe we should try and get in touch with some people that are well known in the SC2 community? I mean, I think if we could get in touch with them, they could at the very least give us some advice or some direction on where to start, you know?
Gotta get the SC2 Community off the ground in Alabama
KingOctavious
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States324 Posts
August 03 2011 18:46 GMT
#7
You know, one of the big problems with this, is that regardless of the fact that there definitely are SC2 fans in our area, most North American SC2 fans are going to be found in the typical places -- namely, the West coast. That's just where it seems they are more concentrated. So for anyone looking to establish an SC2-related venture, they're going to go where they have the highest chance of success.

I don't really know that much can be done about that.
Check out my book, The Year in StarCraft II: 2011, http://yearinsc2.com/ :D:D
SG_Ruukasu
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States17 Posts
August 03 2011 19:58 GMT
#8
I totally agree, but we could at the very least establish a local community. So that at least we can participate and be a part of it, and contribute to the community as a whole, and if we can do that, I'm sure plenty of people will take notice. Even just talking to local businesses, and holding local tournament could spur some sort of development.
Gotta get the SC2 Community off the ground in Alabama
gosushadow
Profile Joined August 2011
United States2 Posts
April 29 2012 16:07 GMT
#9
Rejoice for a great esports revolution is coming for Alabama. Stay tuned for more details.
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