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Omnishroud
Profile Blog Joined November 2013
1073 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-03-16 16:26:07
March 16 2014 16:25 GMT
#1
Just watched IEM finals, first competitive SC2 ive watched in over a year and i havent played in longer.

I never cared about balance, i just wanted the game to be entertaining, it wasnt and i stopped playing and watching because of it, i honestly had more fun with the "age of" titles and other things.

Coming off an insane CS:GO tournament of which i have played very very little (alot less then SC2) which i enjoyed so fricken much, high skill, loads to enjoy etc, even the finals which was almost as big a stomp as the SC2 one were alot more entertaining. I actively play LoL now and i skipped it in favor of watching some CS.

I guess the point of this blog is that im sad SC2 still seems so dull to me, i was flabbergasted at the crappy games and it did not inspire me at all to buy hots and play it. I fucking love RTS but SC2 is really not for me it seems, which is a complete shame as it seems to have the monopoly on a dying market.

SC2, The next time i decide to watch you, please be enjoyable

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Omni = Capped (RIP TL Account) - LoL EUW: Capped92 - EU Bnet: Capped#1137 - Steam: Capped92
NovemberstOrm
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
Canada16217 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-03-16 16:31:01
March 16 2014 16:30 GMT
#2
Singling out 1 bad finals is a bad way to judge a whole game.
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/starcraft-2/419703-best-games-vods-of-hots-thread?page=14 - Have a look through this thread(from the last page to a couple pages back)
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ejozl
Profile Joined October 2010
Denmark3483 Posts
March 16 2014 16:30 GMT
#3
You can't look at a cheesy PvP finals and say SC2 isn't enjoyable to watch. Almost all the other series was insane, with comebacks and amazing plays.
SC2 Archon needs "Terrible, terrible damage" as one of it's quotes.
mahrgell
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
Germany3943 Posts
March 16 2014 16:31 GMT
#4
I can tell you, that while you didn't watch, there were a lot of enjoyable games. This clearly leads to the conclusion, that the fact you were watching lead to this series, which means, I would appreciate if you refrain from watching any more SC2, to keep it fun for everybody else.

Thanks for your understanding and cooperation

Mahrgell
Darkhorse
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States23455 Posts
March 16 2014 16:35 GMT
#5
Why do you make this decision on the game based on one series
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Omnishroud
Profile Blog Joined November 2013
1073 Posts
March 16 2014 16:36 GMT
#6
Lol mahrgell.

I understand that probably every other series in the tournament was more entertaining but to tune in and see that was really disappointing, the only entertainment came from game 4 (5? gonna say 5) micro battle which was a result of more cheese :D

Im not singling out the game because of this bad series, i quit it along time ago because of lack of enjoyment watching and playing but to give it another look and see this is extremely disheartening and i think i'll stay away for now
Omni = Capped (RIP TL Account) - LoL EUW: Capped92 - EU Bnet: Capped#1137 - Steam: Capped92
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
March 16 2014 16:37 GMT
#7
On March 17 2014 01:35 Darkhorse wrote:
Why do you make this decision on the game based on one series

Dear NFL. The Super Bowl this year was a blow out. Super disappointed and I might never watch again. Please try hard next year to make sure your league has competitive teams in your finals.
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
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Omnishroud
Profile Blog Joined November 2013
1073 Posts
March 16 2014 16:46 GMT
#8
On March 17 2014 01:37 Plansix wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 17 2014 01:35 Darkhorse wrote:
Why do you make this decision on the game based on one series

Dear NFL. The Super Bowl this year was a blow out. Super disappointed and I might never watch again. Please try hard next year to make sure your league has competitive teams in your finals.


Not sure if troll.
Omni = Capped (RIP TL Account) - LoL EUW: Capped92 - EU Bnet: Capped#1137 - Steam: Capped92
Darkhorse
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States23455 Posts
March 16 2014 16:48 GMT
#9
On March 17 2014 01:46 Omnishroud wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 17 2014 01:37 Plansix wrote:
On March 17 2014 01:35 Darkhorse wrote:
Why do you make this decision on the game based on one series

Dear NFL. The Super Bowl this year was a blow out. Super disappointed and I might never watch again. Please try hard next year to make sure your league has competitive teams in your finals.


Not sure if troll.

It's joke because you decided to judge a game based on one series. But if you don't like SC2 that's your right and opinion. Just wish you hadn't made a random ass blog about it based on one series.
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Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
March 16 2014 16:48 GMT
#10
On March 17 2014 01:46 Omnishroud wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 17 2014 01:37 Plansix wrote:
On March 17 2014 01:35 Darkhorse wrote:
Why do you make this decision on the game based on one series

Dear NFL. The Super Bowl this year was a blow out. Super disappointed and I might never watch again. Please try hard next year to make sure your league has competitive teams in your finals.


Not sure if troll.

Some finals suck and can't please everyone. Asking players to play in a way that your find amazing is not really what the game is all about. Some finals are better than others.

Welcome to the world of competitive everything.
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
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Omnishroud
Profile Blog Joined November 2013
1073 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-03-16 16:57:42
March 16 2014 16:52 GMT
#11
:D If you dont like it dont read. No need to be so salty when i wasnt saying anything bad about SC2 at all. Like, i wasnt being rude or calling SC2 bad, i didnt even "judge" it like you all claim i did.

Someone quite aptly put it in the LR thread that those stream numbers were heavily bolstered by CS:GO / LoL fans because of the short downtime and interest. That many new/old viewers being subjected to that isnt likely to attract much interest.
Omni = Capped (RIP TL Account) - LoL EUW: Capped92 - EU Bnet: Capped#1137 - Steam: Capped92
lichter
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
March 16 2014 16:55 GMT
#12
I ate some fancy tonkatsu once and got diarrhea so I'm never eating there ever again
AdministratorYOU MUST HEED MY INSTRUCTIONS TAKE OFF YOUR THIIIINGS
Kurimlinn
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States49 Posts
March 16 2014 16:55 GMT
#13
One finals that isnt nail biting with insanely close games and a 4-3 series and everyone acts like the entire game is complete shit. There were SOOOOOOOOOOO many close games and series the entire weekend, please don't make a fucking post when all you watched was one series.
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
March 16 2014 16:59 GMT
#14
On March 17 2014 01:52 Omnishroud wrote:
:D If you dont like it dont read. No need to be so salty when i wasnt saying anything bad about SC2 at all. Like, i wasnt being rude or calling SC2 bad, i didnt even "judge" it like you all claim i did.

Someone quite aptly put it in the LR thread that those stream numbers were heavily bolstered by CS:GO / LoL fans because of the short downtime and interest. That many new/old viewers being subjected to that isnt likely to attract much interest.

Nah, we are fine and looking forward to the next event. Those who are whining about a lack luster finals just didn't watch enough GSL during WoL
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
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Omnishroud
Profile Blog Joined November 2013
1073 Posts
March 16 2014 17:00 GMT
#15
On March 17 2014 01:59 Plansix wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 17 2014 01:52 Omnishroud wrote:
:D If you dont like it dont read. No need to be so salty when i wasnt saying anything bad about SC2 at all. Like, i wasnt being rude or calling SC2 bad, i didnt even "judge" it like you all claim i did.

Someone quite aptly put it in the LR thread that those stream numbers were heavily bolstered by CS:GO / LoL fans because of the short downtime and interest. That many new/old viewers being subjected to that isnt likely to attract much interest.

Nah, we are fine and looking forward to the next event. Those who are whining about a lack luster finals just didn't watch enough GSL during WoL


I actually watched most of the GSL during WoL.
Omni = Capped (RIP TL Account) - LoL EUW: Capped92 - EU Bnet: Capped#1137 - Steam: Capped92
Darkhorse
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States23455 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-03-16 17:04:54
March 16 2014 17:04 GMT
#16
On March 17 2014 01:55 lichter wrote:
I ate some fancy tonkatsu once and got diarrhea so I'm never eating there ever again

Well that's conditioned taste aversion that's a little different than a game.
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Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
March 16 2014 17:07 GMT
#17
On March 17 2014 02:00 Omnishroud wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 17 2014 01:59 Plansix wrote:
On March 17 2014 01:52 Omnishroud wrote:
:D If you dont like it dont read. No need to be so salty when i wasnt saying anything bad about SC2 at all. Like, i wasnt being rude or calling SC2 bad, i didnt even "judge" it like you all claim i did.

Someone quite aptly put it in the LR thread that those stream numbers were heavily bolstered by CS:GO / LoL fans because of the short downtime and interest. That many new/old viewers being subjected to that isnt likely to attract much interest.

Nah, we are fine and looking forward to the next event. Those who are whining about a lack luster finals just didn't watch enough GSL during WoL


I actually watched most of the GSL during WoL.

Then you know what a lack luster final is and that is has nothing to do with SC2. Any game can have a lack luster finals.
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
TL+ Member
ZeromuS
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Canada13404 Posts
March 16 2014 17:21 GMT
#18
yeah imo the games were kinda meh but the series as a whole was great. I like mindgames and the mental aspect of a series and sOs did it so well I just can't dislike those finals.

Do try that best games of 2014 so far, its full of good stuff.
StrategyRTS forever | @ZeromuS_plays | www.twitch.tv/Zeromus_
Zealously
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
East Gorteau22261 Posts
March 16 2014 17:41 GMT
#19
Watch these:

http://www.twitch.tv/esltv_sc2/c/3891878
http://www.twitch.tv/esltv_sc2/c/3891903
http://www.twitch.tv/esltv_sc2/c/3886561
http://www.twitch.tv/esltv_sc2/c/3884465

If these series do not entertain you after you've watched them in full, then SC2 is not for you.
AdministratorBreak the chains
y0su
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
Finland7871 Posts
March 16 2014 18:04 GMT
#20
On March 17 2014 02:41 Zealously wrote:
Watch these:

http://www.twitch.tv/esltv_sc2/c/3891878
http://www.twitch.tv/esltv_sc2/c/3891903
http://www.twitch.tv/esltv_sc2/c/3886561
http://www.twitch.tv/esltv_sc2/c/3884465

If these series do not entertain you after you've watched them in full, then SC2 is not for you.


It's unfortunate the most people judge a tournament by the finals. This was an amazing IEM tournament.

Sometimes players (or teams) just don't perform as well as they could (HerO could have really changed the dynamic of the finals by simply scouting the first two games...).

I also felt the CS:GO finals were a bit one sided...
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