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Esports Journalism Like Never Before

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Waxangel
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
United States33713 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-11-22 04:37:32
November 16 2013 20:46 GMT
#1
Update:

doh, they've killed it

refunds should be going out next week, according to indiegogo



Inspired by the bravery and ambition of Sons of StarCraft, I decided to make a crowd-funded project of my own so I might contribute to esports in my own, small way. Thus, I humbly present to you:

Esports Journalism like Never Before.

Are you ready for eSports journalism that goes where no eSports journalism has gone before? Get ready to delve into the hearts and minds of those who work in the shadows of this cloaked industry as award winning journalist Waxangel provides unbiased, cutting-edge reporting at the speed of a Razer Kraken.

He's beholden to nobody. He's independent.* He's already pissed off the whole industry, so he has nothing to fear. There's nothing in the way of him and the cold, hard truth.

*May not apply to TeamLiquid.net


Thank you for all your continued support as we seek to advance this beautiful, unparalleled game together. God bless you, and God bless the United States of America.

****
AdministratorHey HP can you redo everything youve ever done because i have a small complaint?
NovemberstOrm
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
Canada16217 Posts
November 16 2013 20:48 GMT
#2
rofl
Moderatorlickypiddy
Paljas
Profile Joined October 2011
Germany6926 Posts
November 16 2013 20:56 GMT
#3
rofl
TL+ Member
Noam
Profile Joined September 2010
Israel2209 Posts
November 16 2013 21:00 GMT
#4
$25USD +
Media Criticism
0 out of 25 claimed
If you donate $25, I'll send Slasher a tweet of your choice. If your suggestion sucks, I'll just make up something provocative for you.
Estimated delivery: February 2016


Make the delivery date Nov 2013 and you've got another donator
Liquipedia
Tufas
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Austria2259 Posts
November 16 2013 21:05 GMT
#5
All of this just so you can buy tl+
Where is my ACE flair
Serejai
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
6007 Posts
November 16 2013 21:14 GMT
#6
Advertisement thread. Close and ban please~
I HAVE 5 TOAST POINTS
Kerence
Profile Joined May 2011
Sweden1817 Posts
November 16 2013 21:20 GMT
#7
Wouldn't you need a couple of E-sport personalities to promote you? There's no way I can know that this is legit otherwise, how can I trust you to spend the money on a smartphone? Maybe you'll spend it all on some F2P game?
I am here in the shadows.
iHirO
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United Kingdom1381 Posts
November 16 2013 21:22 GMT
#8
I think the community has wised up and won't be fooled again!

I posted this on Reddit and it got instantly taken down.
GraphicsThis is for all you new people: I only have one rule. Everyone fights. No one quits. You don't do your job, I'll shoot you myself. You get me?
Heyoka
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Katowice25012 Posts
November 16 2013 21:23 GMT
#9
May we take this journey together, and may it bring us to many fruitful destinations.

God speed, my friend.
@RealHeyoka | ESL / DreamHack StarCraft Lead
Hot_Bid
Profile Blog Joined October 2003
Braavos36402 Posts
November 16 2013 21:29 GMT
#10
I got Wax to follow me on Twitter for $1 this is great.
@Hot_Bid on Twitter - ESPORTS life since 2010 - http://i.imgur.com/U2psw.png
Paljas
Profile Joined October 2011
Germany6926 Posts
November 16 2013 21:29 GMT
#11
On November 17 2013 06:20 Kerence wrote:
Wouldn't you need a couple of E-sport personalities to promote you? There's no way I can know that this is legit otherwise, how can I trust you to spend the money on a smartphone? Maybe you'll spend it all on some F2P game?

Yes, i would help to fund this project if it would be promoted by trustworhty esports personalities like Deathangel, Gus or the NASL soundguy.
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Waxangel
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
United States33713 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-11-16 21:31:02
November 16 2013 21:29 GMT
#12
On November 17 2013 06:29 Paljas wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 17 2013 06:20 Kerence wrote:
Wouldn't you need a couple of E-sport personalities to promote you? There's no way I can know that this is legit otherwise, how can I trust you to spend the money on a smartphone? Maybe you'll spend it all on some F2P game?

Yes, i would help to fund this project if it would be promoted by trustworhty esports personalities like Deathangel, Gus or the NASL soundguy.


iirc there was some controversy over whether or not Gus was actually the badguy or just the convenient fall guy that david ting buried

On November 17 2013 06:29 Hot_Bid wrote:
I got Wax to follow me on Twitter for $1 this is great.


it wasn't for your money, it was for the support and courage you gave me.
AdministratorHey HP can you redo everything youve ever done because i have a small complaint?
iHirO
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United Kingdom1381 Posts
November 16 2013 21:29 GMT
#13
I don't think even Star Citizen had this much momentum!

[image loading]

GraphicsThis is for all you new people: I only have one rule. Everyone fights. No one quits. You don't do your job, I'll shoot you myself. You get me?
itsjustatank
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Hong Kong9183 Posts
November 16 2013 21:31 GMT
#14
This is the best.
Photographer"nosotros estamos backamos" - setsuko
tree.hugger
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Philadelphia, PA10406 Posts
November 16 2013 21:32 GMT
#15
Anxiously awaiting the Richard Lewis article.
ModeratorEffOrt, Snow, GuMiho, and Team Liquid
KaiserChuck
Profile Joined April 2011
United States79 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-11-16 21:35:35
November 16 2013 21:32 GMT
#16
You need to get Bitter/Dam in on the con, post some BS quote from them legitimizing your crowdfund. Offer them 20% of the take to keep quiet, should do it. Or wait, get 2GD - he's all kinds of shady. But nobody would want to read anything about him.... hmm, better stick with option 1.

Anyhow, like someone said above, you gotta get a face-guy or two. It'll keep the heat off you for months (or years)
Chexx
Profile Joined May 2011
Korea (South)11232 Posts
November 16 2013 21:33 GMT
#17
On November 17 2013 06:32 tree.hugger wrote:
Anxiously awaiting the Richard Lewis article.

He just wants to hold down upcoming, only loyal to the fanbase journalist like Wax
WriterFollow me @TL_Chexx
Dodgin
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Canada39254 Posts
November 16 2013 21:36 GMT
#18
[image loading]

This is the first esports kickstarter I've backed, I feel really good about this. I was pretty sold when I realized the 1k would bring me more entertainment than the 42k for Sons of Starcraft did.
Paljas
Profile Joined October 2011
Germany6926 Posts
November 16 2013 21:38 GMT
#19
On November 17 2013 06:29 Waxangel wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 17 2013 06:29 Paljas wrote:
On November 17 2013 06:20 Kerence wrote:
Wouldn't you need a couple of E-sport personalities to promote you? There's no way I can know that this is legit otherwise, how can I trust you to spend the money on a smartphone? Maybe you'll spend it all on some F2P game?

Yes, i would help to fund this project if it would be promoted by trustworhty esports personalities like Deathangel, Gus or the NASL soundguy.


iirc there was some controversy over whether or not Gus was actually the badguy or just the convenient fall guy that david ting buried

yeah, i remember that, but i rather blame some random guy and leave the investigation and elucidation to a high level esports journalist like you.
TL+ Member
Waxangel
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
United States33713 Posts
November 16 2013 21:45 GMT
#20
On November 17 2013 06:38 Paljas wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 17 2013 06:29 Waxangel wrote:
On November 17 2013 06:29 Paljas wrote:
On November 17 2013 06:20 Kerence wrote:
Wouldn't you need a couple of E-sport personalities to promote you? There's no way I can know that this is legit otherwise, how can I trust you to spend the money on a smartphone? Maybe you'll spend it all on some F2P game?

Yes, i would help to fund this project if it would be promoted by trustworhty esports personalities like Deathangel, Gus or the NASL soundguy.


iirc there was some controversy over whether or not Gus was actually the badguy or just the convenient fall guy that david ting buried

yeah, i remember that, but i rather blame some random guy and leave the investigation and elucidation to a high level esports journalist like you.


gotta pay for the torches to burn the bridges yo
AdministratorHey HP can you redo everything youve ever done because i have a small complaint?
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