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NovemberstOrm
Canada16217 Posts
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RoninColt
United States18 Posts
On February 16 2014 04:30 hellokittySC2 wrote: i agree with you almost 100% on this, however, you're focusing very much on Europe while America is probably where most of the "balance/dead game" whiners are located. Though that's not really the point. Most people just hops on a bandwagon train and circle jerk each other off as 99% of them who writes these reddit and tl posts aren't even past master level of game play. They are once again, very influential once Banded together rather than a single entity. This is what you should focus on rather than reading reddit threads of kids who haven't past their puberty trying to drop some BIG knowledge bombs on how the game works when they never play it in the first place. Yes, because everyone below Masters are just not relevant (There are people that can play for years and will never reach this level)..... This is probably one of the biggest problems with the game being able to grow. It shouldn't be more important to only cater to the "pros" nor should it cater to only the causal players but there should be some sort of middle ground. If casual players can't relate to the pro players or the game because it's to difficult to play, they sure in the hell aren't going to watch it.. | ||
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monsta
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Fuchsteufelswild
Australia2028 Posts
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Justikhar
United States56 Posts
On February 16 2014 10:47 RoninColt wrote: If casual players can't relate to the pro players or the game because it's to difficult to play, they sure in the hell aren't going to watch it.. I don't think that is it. I mean what, do we all play NFL/NBA rules when we're playing football and basketball in the yard? We're all throwing like Tom Brady and dunking like LeBron? Nonsense! What we see in SC2 is just that (unfortunately) common internet mentality spread across to the game whereas traditional sports has just plain old fans; many of which have never played the particular sport, nor know all of the specific technicalities, but love it just the same. (See NFL women commercial, etc) Just too many whiny kids on the internet, and this is eSports, so it is dominated by internet "fans". Over time, it will evolve. Especially since over time the internet may become the dominant medium of all entertainment, vice television. "Over time." EDIT: So to answer the question proposed: no, our sub-par level of play doesn't matter relative to the pro eSports scene. You can enjoy toying with the game, but it shall never be designed predicated on that level. Just like the NFL won't dumb down the hundreds of formation rules and time limits so it is easier for us to play in the back yard. While it is true, the core business model is different, requiring them to sell copies of the game .... it isn't subscription based. It is far more important they give the casual fan a fun initial experience and maintain the sustained experience, ie: the pro experience that has sponsors and advertising, acceptably packaged for marketability. That is the long game. | ||
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TBone-
United States2309 Posts
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SoleSteeler
Canada5468 Posts
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Forester
United States116 Posts
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Mahanaim
Korea (South)1002 Posts
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Liquid`Jinro
Sweden33719 Posts
On February 16 2014 07:53 FuRong wrote: Have you watched Starbow at all? Any thoughts? Yeah I think its a great great mod and initially after starting to watch sc2 again and reading all the complaints I thought it represented the best hope for a watchable sc2. After having watched more of sc2 I think the game is in a pretty decent spot, and while starbow taking over would be fine by me, the base game is good enough. I like how the economy feels as well as reavers tho. | ||
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Liquid`Jinro
Sweden33719 Posts
On February 16 2014 11:50 Forester wrote: Jinro, do you mind if I ask how you support yourself while doing MMA? Is it solely through your poker winnings or are you working as well? Poker is my job. Ive never had a regular job in my life, played poker and sc2 for a living since I was 17. | ||
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crbox
Canada1180 Posts
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Ovni
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Liquid`Jinro
Sweden33719 Posts
On February 16 2014 12:25 crbox wrote: I hope you get someone to record that first fight and put on youtube, I'd certainly watch that. I definitely will, and I'll put it out there unless it's particularly embarrassing :D (Like, we're talking super high level embarrassing not just losing) | ||
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Danglars
United States12133 Posts
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KingofdaHipHop
United States25602 Posts
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Betelgeuse
Canada210 Posts
On February 16 2014 12:23 Liquid`Jinro wrote: Poker is my job. Ive never had a regular job in my life, played poker and sc2 for a living since I was 17. Is it easier to make money in Poker than SC2? Any pros/cons to both professions ? | ||
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Holytornados
United States1022 Posts
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Rainling
United States456 Posts
On February 16 2014 08:27 BisuDagger wrote: HoTs has definitely improved for the player. However as a viewer it still has a certain level of work. I still don't have enough on the edge moments like I got watching brood war or mind blowing moments were I see something only a special type of pro could pull off like double stacked must micro. I don't compare BW and SC2 based on what's better to play here but solely my viewer experience. I still stick to the sc2 and show support. If lotv takes it just a step further SC2 will be able to hold its name highly. I agree with this | ||
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ClassicMilds
India39 Posts
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