EPTStarcraft 2 needs a real amateur competitive scene - Page 2
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mizU
United States12125 Posts
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sertman
United States540 Posts
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speakerbox
Canada453 Posts
I'll probably write some more detailed and thought out shit in the near future. This needs to be talked about more, and not just from cs players >.> | ||
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i.of.the.storm
United States795 Posts
On September 19 2012 11:02 _Search_ wrote: Blizzard really should have integrated a Tournament system into Bnet years ago. Not sure if you're trying to be ironic or just genuinely uninformed, but Warcraft 3 had this. | ||
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Smoodish
United States95 Posts
Don't get me wrong though, i still love this game and play it a good bit, but its lost the charm it had for me back when i was diamond league. | ||
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Smoodish
United States95 Posts
On September 19 2012 11:29 mizU wrote: You guys mentioning the Playhems probably don't realize that it's usually pros winning those, thus stealing the recognition from amateurs. Also this isn't so bad, considering that if you as an amateur reach that finals, or get through some of the top pros, you gain more rep than you would by getting to a finals by just smashing a bunch of less skilled people, yeah? | ||
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dnld12
United States324 Posts
On September 19 2012 09:49 EnderSword wrote: There's quite definitely no lack in amateur play. From Daily Playhem, Z33k, Beyond Gaming, Sticky Flames etc... tournaments, we've also got high amatuer CSL, After Hours Gaming League, Female only tournaments, constant qualifiers for training team spots or invites to things, we've got the ladder itself as a main competitive outlet, 2v2 tournaments, local LANs, Clans that run events... This moment I could turn on dozens of streams running smaller tournaments and competitions. What exactly is it we're missing? I think he's grunting about the lack of publicity. Sure the hardcore, or people who participate in them, are going to be noticed but everyone outside are searching for these niche of competition. It would be cool for someone to make a list and smack on a website saying: Amatuer tournaments! | ||
ZeromuS
Canada13389 Posts
On September 19 2012 10:13 Drogith wrote: What you are talking about is one of the reason I started the Semi-Pro Gaming League. Lower league players, those that aren't pro but still want to improve really need support from others that feel the same way and an amateur league really supports that way of thinking. As a second point it also let's player A meet player B and they both begin to improve more than they would on just the normal ladder. It's that atmosphere of competition that builds up better players. You ever wonder why certain areas of the world, or even the country tend to be best for certain sports? It's because of the high levels of competition at those lower levels that keep producing better and better players: Hockey players from Canada and Russia for instance. But what I wanted to say is I think you should check out the SPGL. We're moving into season 2 and have made a bunch of changes for it based on player feedback. Sounds AMAZING. Where does Ontario Canada fit in? Im in eastern Ontario. Is there a region for Canada? | ||
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SigmaoctanusIV
United States3313 Posts
On September 19 2012 11:29 mizU wrote: You guys mentioning the Playhems probably don't realize that it's usually pros winning those, thus stealing the recognition from amateurs. I don't think Pros are winning the 5$ bronze/silver 10$ gold/plat tournaments that are hosted daily. That would be cheating. | ||
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speakerbox
Canada453 Posts
On September 19 2012 12:24 SigmaoctanusIV wrote: I don't think Pros are winning the 5$ bronze/silver 10$ gold/plat tournaments that are hosted daily. That would be cheating. I think it happens a lot more than you think. | ||
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Drogith
United States1350 Posts
On September 19 2012 12:18 ZeromuS wrote: Sounds AMAZING. Where does Ontario Canada fit in? Im in eastern Ontario. Is there a region for Canada? Aboslutely. We cover Canada, US, Mexico, Islands, and the rest of Central America. For season 2 Ontario fits in the Northeast region. The website is in process of being updated as we move to season 2. Sorry about the brief hijack XD | ||
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speakerbox
Canada453 Posts
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Westy
England808 Posts
There is really not much that can be done about it though sadly. | ||
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skatblast
United States784 Posts
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speakerbox
Canada453 Posts
source: http://www.reddit.com/r/starcraft/comments/102l6h/call_to_arms_community_tournaments/ | ||
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speakerbox
Canada453 Posts
On September 19 2012 13:02 skatblast wrote: You practice to have fun, you play the game to have fun. You dont have to be a pro someday. idiot Read the post moron. Pretty sure i said 2 or 3 times that i am NOT an aspiring progamer. Thats the point, is i want amateur competition, opposed to professional. I swear there needs to be aptitude tests for forums | ||
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Azaryah
United States55 Posts
We have hundreds of thousands of people who watch the big gaming leagues and want to be part of it, but they have no idea where to start other than laddering and trying to find practice partners. I can tell you from personal experience this isn't enough. I need real community involvement with several players, maybe a team, maybe not, but just interacting with some people to help keep me interesting in playing would be awesome. I need some kind of goal to strive for that isn't as hard as the MLG Open Bracket. Another poster here was paraphrasing Napoleon, "All men are enamored of decorations". It's true! I was ELATED when I made diamond in season 1. It felt amazing. So far I have not made masters but when I do, I know that I will feel elated again. GM? You bet I'll fucking celebrate if that ever happens. BUT, even if I get these accolades, the feeling I get from them will fade, and I'll need something else. I need a great amateur league. | ||
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speakerbox
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ReturnStroke
United States801 Posts
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ghosly
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