So, Tl(notice i didnt make the L big, cus im a baller like HerO), im going to ask you a question my friend asked me the other, and i found myself without an answer.
Pretend you just came by 5 million USD, but you would only be able to spend them on supporting eSports( or just sc2), growing eSports(or just sc2) or helping eSports in any other way(or just sc2).

How would you spend these the best way?

btw i do not want to hear about how you would not spend them on eSports, but buy that house by the beach you've always wanted.

/discuss

Jinsho

United Kingdom3101 Posts

August 29 2011 11:31 GMT

one word : FXO

deathly rat

United Kingdom911 Posts

August 29 2011 11:31 GMT

I'd make a giant statue of Jim Raynor out of panda fur, mountain lion teeth and other endangered species.

Scorch

Austria3371 Posts

August 29 2011 11:33 GMT

Perhaps lobbying to get ESPORTS on mainstream television. This would generate more interest in the subject and thus more money via sponsoring. I honestly think it wouldn't be a bad idea for TV stations either: for tiny licensing fees, they could reach a relatively large audience.

puppykiller

United States3137 Posts

August 29 2011 11:36 GMT

ISL 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15.....

Deleted User 101379

4849 Posts

August 29 2011 11:37 GMT

I'd start a european tournament similar to NASL, just better :p

Then the finals would be the top 8 of the NASL, the top 8 of Code S and the Top 8 of the EUSL fighting for their respective regions.

Ryo

8787 Posts

August 29 2011 11:38 GMT

Buy MBCGame HERO.

Sgany

United Kingdom790 Posts

August 29 2011 11:44 GMT

Invest it, make billions, build an Olympic style E-sport village on Jeju island hold a video game Olympics every year.

tyCe

Australia2542 Posts

August 29 2011 11:44 GMT

Fund the League of Legends prize pool for Season 2. Oh wai-

valaki

Hungary2476 Posts

August 29 2011 11:50 GMT

#10

Sc2 only? I'd probably organize a Proleague like thing similar to Sc1.

Mikilatov

United States3897 Posts

August 29 2011 11:59 GMT

#11

Here's what I'd probably do:

Dear TeamLiquid,

Enclosed is a check for 5 million dollars, I know you'll do the right thing.

Love,
-Miki

Grettin

42417 Posts

August 29 2011 12:00 GMT

#12

I've been thinking what i would do if i won a lottery or something worth a 2-5million. Probably give at least 5-XXk $ (depending how big the prize is) to some tournament. TSL/TL could be a good choice, since IPL, NASL, GSL etc has already big moneys/or sponsors.

But would definitely support E-sports somehow if i had huge amount of money lying around, pretty much.

OmniEulogy

Canada6600 Posts

August 29 2011 12:02 GMT

#13

force blizz to make sc2 lan. Would solve a few problems =p

Khenra

Netherlands885 Posts

August 29 2011 12:05 GMT

#14

I would probably get people together and organise an eSports event here in the Netherlands. All the big events in Europe have been in Germany (IEM), Sweden (Dreamhack), and France (BlizzCon). I would love to be able to bring eSports to our country!

barth

Ireland1272 Posts

August 29 2011 12:06 GMT

#15

On August 29 2011 20:33 Scorch wrote:
Perhaps lobbying to get ESPORTS on mainstream television. This would generate more interest in the subject and thus more money via sponsoring. I honestly think it wouldn't be a bad idea for TV stations either: for tiny licensing fees, they could reach a relatively large audience.

Yeah, something like this. I think it would be a better idea to present some sort of a documentary rather than actual matches since it would be cheaper and more likely to break stereotypes and cause interest though.

Also, you're miscapitalizing ESPORTS, OP.

DorF

Sweden961 Posts

August 29 2011 12:10 GMT

#16

Sponsor the OSL/MSL, alternatively buy MBC (if they would be swayed by such an insignificant sum)

nanoscorp

United States1237 Posts

August 29 2011 12:27 GMT

#17

Establish an endowment for innovators and popularizers of ESPORTS! Use the interest to hand out $1-$5k awards for outstanding effort on behalf of ESPORTS. Provide awards in some form for all good grant applications. Provide prize money for community-organized tournaments. Host viewing parties for major events, and make sure advertisers get accurate viewer numbers.

Denzil

United Kingdom4193 Posts

August 29 2011 12:32 GMT

#18

Buy Nestea MVP and MC.

Fly them to every event under the team name Bonjwa

Bonjwa.Nestea
Bonjwa.MVP
Bonjwa.MC

Benga

Korea (South)471 Posts

August 29 2011 12:41 GMT

#19

On August 29 2011 21:32 Denzil wrote:
Buy Nestea MVP and MC.

Fly them to every event under the team name Bonjwa

Bonjwa.Nestea
Bonjwa.MVP
Bonjwa.MC

Yeah Id do that.I would make a Real Madrid of esports inculding few foreigners.

ComaDose

Canada10357 Posts

August 29 2011 12:43 GMT

#20

I would give one million to team liquid.
And create some kind of structure that would be on television.
I'm thinking reality team houses with team league.
Hmm... global so no one has to move just set up a few more houses fly the casters to different locations for different matches but hold the matches online.
yes yes... could even keep a ridiculous amount in reserve for the winning team.