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Boonbag
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
France3318 Posts
February 05 2015 09:04 GMT
#41
the nasl gym thing was the only thing i ever found funny / cool in all of western esport broadcasting universe
pNRG
Profile Joined February 2012
United States333 Posts
February 05 2015 14:52 GMT
#42
The more I read this thread, the more I realize how cool NASL was. Thanks, Mr. Bitter. I miss the Glory Days of SC2 as well.
"He's like a Kakuna with Flamestrike." - Artosis 25.7.2014 \\ "Sometimes you gotta' be manly to get out of the group stage, Reynad." -Artosis 17.10.2014 \\ “There goes your dream of a frivolous lawsuit with a brewing company.” – Tasteless 26.8.2015
paddyz
Profile Joined May 2011
Ireland628 Posts
February 05 2015 17:18 GMT
#43
Who has the NASL dog now?, I can't remember his/her name
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
February 06 2015 12:56 GMT
#44
On February 06 2015 02:18 paddyz wrote:
Who has the NASL dog now?, I can't remember his/her name


Chance, it is still with Morgan
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Mistakes
Profile Joined February 2011
United States1102 Posts
February 06 2015 21:08 GMT
#45
Man I forgot how amazing NASL was. I wish it was still going on. =\
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it9997
Profile Joined July 2011
Greece6 Posts
February 07 2015 12:09 GMT
#46
On February 04 2015 19:33 Mouzone wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 04 2015 17:44 maartendq wrote:
On February 04 2015 09:31 Dalguno wrote:
Great post. I felt really underwhelmed by NASL but always felt bad about it because I wanted it to succeed, but it just didn't compete with any of the other leagues out there.

My favorite thing MrBitter took part in was the 12 Weeks With The Pros series, that defined me as a player I feel.

I always felt underwhelmed by NASL because they promised a lot but failed to deliver. They wanted to play with the big guys (back then MLG, Dreamhack and GOM) but lacked both the expertise and the funds. On top of that, the shows were often more about the entertainment on the side than the actual games. As fun as those videos of the crew going nuts are, I watch Starcraft 2 tournaments to see great games, not too see videos of people having fun.

If the most memorable moment of a Starcraft 2 tournament was non-Starcraft 2 related, then you're doing something wrong.


I tend to agree about the entertainment part. The shows felt very "American" in the sense that they were focused on a kind of over-the-top-entertainment rather than putting the emphasis on the games and players. With that said the production was great of course and i'm sure it appealed to a lot of people, just not so much to me.


I agree 100% with both of you.
Boonbag
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
France3318 Posts
February 07 2015 12:21 GMT
#47
On February 07 2015 21:09 it9997 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 04 2015 19:33 Mouzone wrote:
On February 04 2015 17:44 maartendq wrote:
On February 04 2015 09:31 Dalguno wrote:
Great post. I felt really underwhelmed by NASL but always felt bad about it because I wanted it to succeed, but it just didn't compete with any of the other leagues out there.

My favorite thing MrBitter took part in was the 12 Weeks With The Pros series, that defined me as a player I feel.

I always felt underwhelmed by NASL because they promised a lot but failed to deliver. They wanted to play with the big guys (back then MLG, Dreamhack and GOM) but lacked both the expertise and the funds. On top of that, the shows were often more about the entertainment on the side than the actual games. As fun as those videos of the crew going nuts are, I watch Starcraft 2 tournaments to see great games, not too see videos of people having fun.

If the most memorable moment of a Starcraft 2 tournament was non-Starcraft 2 related, then you're doing something wrong.


I tend to agree about the entertainment part. The shows felt very "American" in the sense that they were focused on a kind of over-the-top-entertainment rather than putting the emphasis on the games and players. With that said the production was great of course and i'm sure it appealed to a lot of people, just not so much to me.


I agree 100% with both of you.


I 100% disagree
they're the only ones to actually have tried to do something different and create "a real" show concept
the only thing i didnt like in the show was rotterdam's english & casting
mr bitter had a bright future ahead, mind the lack of hairs

PhoenixVoid
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
Canada32748 Posts
February 09 2015 14:19 GMT
#48
NASL may not have been the most structured or well produced but it had a very fun charm to it which didn't care about such restrictions and just wanted to make it entertaining for everyone. The production was creative and I have yet to see a tournament quite like how NASL did content or intros, the casters were having fun and the games were of high quality. NASL had their flaws but I will always remember them for being very unique in a sea of SC2.
I'm afraid of demented knife-wielding escaped lunatic libertarian zombie mutants
Ketch
Profile Joined October 2010
Netherlands7285 Posts
February 10 2015 11:37 GMT
#49
On February 09 2015 23:19 PhoenixVoid wrote:
NASL may not have been the most structured or well produced but it had a very fun charm to it which didn't care about such restrictions and just wanted to make it entertaining for everyone. The production was creative and I have yet to see a tournament quite like how NASL did content or intros, the casters were having fun and the games were of high quality. NASL had their flaws but I will always remember them for being very unique in a sea of SC2.


Also the NASL concept of a weekly league was super sick SC2 wise
Xeln4g4
Profile Joined January 2005
Italy1209 Posts
February 11 2015 01:17 GMT
#50
blond girl in Rotti's beautiful "Rotti-pose" is totally IMBA!
IskatuMesk
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
Canada969 Posts
February 11 2015 11:45 GMT
#51
I don't think I'll ever forget the replay I casted of yours before you became a caster yourself. I still find it amusing that both you and PainUser became casters after I casted your replays.

But I'm very glad I don't do casting of that nature anymore. I absolutely hated the nonstop negativity I got from the sc2 community. I'll stick to my niche LP's.
darthfoley
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States8004 Posts
February 11 2015 16:45 GMT
#52
God I miss NASL. Of course it had its problems but I loved the idea and passion behind it. Watching the weekly casts while trying in vain to get my high school homework done. Now i'm in my second year of college and barely watch SC2 outside of some of the big events. Not because I don't like it; rather, life gets busier and my free time shortens.

Glory Days
watch the wall collide with my fist, mostly over problems that i know i should fix
Khenra
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Netherlands885 Posts
February 13 2015 08:47 GMT
#53
Wow that Rotti pose video is amazing. Completely missed that :D
This signature is ruining eSports.
Frogis
Profile Joined November 2010
59 Posts
February 15 2015 06:15 GMT
#54
I forgot all about Hyun's massage. Couldn't help but burst out laughing while re watching that video.
Nedereden
Profile Joined June 2013
777 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-02-16 15:26:59
February 16 2015 15:26 GMT
#55
Amazing post man!
And Soe <33333333333333
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ArtZ
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
49 Posts
February 22 2015 23:06 GMT
#56
It was a great a show but I think 12 week with pros was much more valuable contribution to community from you and what gained you my respect.
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