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FarbrorAbavna
Profile Joined July 2009
Sweden4856 Posts
May 17 2011 08:06 GMT
#161
good times, good on you kespa and blizz. Funny statements in the press release but it was a given.
Do you really want chat rooms?
Tommylew
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Wales2717 Posts
May 17 2011 08:17 GMT
#162
deffiantly a step in the right direction, but no one knows whats been paid in the background. But still be great of they do a starcraft 2 league in the future.
Live and Let Die!
Torpedo.Vegas
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States1890 Posts
May 17 2011 08:22 GMT
#163
On May 17 2011 16:24 thoradycus wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 17 2011 15:25 AndAgain wrote:
So how many days (weeks?) from now can I expect Flash/JD/Bisu to start competing in SC2? About time for the big boys to show us how to play.

like 1800-2000 days


Doesn't Flash make a $250,000 salary, no counting cash and prizes from tournaments. TSL just announced that some of their best players are now making $30,000. Regardless of game fanboyism, from a business perspective Flash would be nuts to give up on the gravy train he has worked his way into.
KobraKay
Profile Joined March 2010
Portugal4380 Posts
May 17 2011 08:22 GMT
#164
Nice that BW is finally safe!

Now as I sign of good faith Blizz should sponsor the OSL
CJ Fighting! (--.--)
zoLo
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
United States5896 Posts
May 17 2011 08:22 GMT
#165
Nice to see it come to a conclusion and seeing the pro BW scene staying alive.
SmoKim
Profile Joined March 2010
Denmark10305 Posts
May 17 2011 08:43 GMT
#166
On May 17 2011 09:38 NicksonReyes wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 17 2011 08:42 Milkis wrote:
"All the participants went into the negotiations with passion, and the negotiations went through in a fun and open way"

Fun fun fun fun fun! We so excited!

Go BW!!!


seriously, the tone attitude presented in these meetings sounds like slumperparties xD

but that doesn't matter!!! what matters is

BW still going strong <3
"LOL I have 202 supply right now (3 minutes later)..."LOL NOW I HAVE 220 SUPPLY SUP?!?!?" - Mondragon
Existential
Profile Joined December 2010
Australia2107 Posts
May 17 2011 08:49 GMT
#167
Good news :D!
Jaedong <3 | BW - The first game I ever loved
Fraidnot
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
United States824 Posts
May 17 2011 08:50 GMT
#168
It's about time this happened, a very good day for esports.
Dacendoran
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
United States825 Posts
May 17 2011 09:00 GMT
#169
Awesome =] so happy to hear this!
SovSov
Profile Joined September 2010
United States755 Posts
May 17 2011 09:00 GMT
#170
i feel like Blizzard only bit their tongue for this agreement because they are realizing how bad SC2 is doing in Korea without Kespa.

Sad that they couldn't put their immaturity and pride aside earlier and made this agreement before giving 2 years to Gretech..
SlayerS_BunkiE
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Canada1717 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-05-17 09:17:32
May 17 2011 09:17 GMT
#171
yey!!!

long live bw (well at least for the next 2 years)!!!
iloveby.SlayerS_BunkiE[Shield]
Krogan
Profile Joined January 2011
Sweden375 Posts
May 17 2011 09:17 GMT
#172
Well KeSPA did say there that they are planing to go into Sc2 as BW has no chance to become a global e-sport again. I guess its possible that he is delusional but I doubt it. I just hope that Blizzard don't give "exclusive" contracts to anyone.
Ordained
Profile Joined June 2010
United States779 Posts
May 17 2011 09:23 GMT
#173
Wonderful news. Esports can grow again.
"You are not trying to win, you are trying to be awesome" -Day[9]
sharky246
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
1197 Posts
May 17 2011 09:28 GMT
#174
so that 2 years thing with Gretech, can it be shortened?
On January 03 2011 13:14 IdrA wrote: being high on the ladder doesnt get you any closer to your goal. Avoiding practice to protect your rating is absurd. If you want to be good go play 40 games a day and stop thinking about becoming a pro.
XsebT
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Denmark2980 Posts
May 17 2011 09:38 GMT
#175
It literally seems like they wrote each other's statement...
Anyway, nice that this has finally come to a conclusion.

Brood War <3
화이팅
zeru
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
8156 Posts
May 17 2011 09:40 GMT
#176
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Armathai
Profile Joined October 2007
1023 Posts
May 17 2011 09:43 GMT
#177
On May 17 2011 08:46 Spica wrote:
Hahahah what fluff. Makes me wanna puke from reading all of it.

Glad to see everything finalized and settled though! Yeeeahhh Brood War! \o/


haha my sentiments exactly. I hope Broodwar can still extend beyond the two years though, but I'm glad its settled for now and that leagues can go unhindered(lolwat they were anyway).

Preferably I'd want BW to remain an independent scene at least until both SC2 Expansions are out and final balance issues are done. (5years at the going rate)



Looking for ArcticCerebrate formerly from @USEast
Emon_
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
3925 Posts
May 17 2011 09:43 GMT
#178
I wanna rock and roll all night
And party every day


Fuck yeah, KeSPA!
"I know that human beings and fish can coexist peacefully" -GWB ||
zer0das
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
United States8519 Posts
May 17 2011 09:50 GMT
#179
Well... that was unexpected. Wonder how much they coughed up in lawyer fees. :>
Elroi
Profile Joined August 2009
Sweden5617 Posts
May 17 2011 09:54 GMT
#180
On May 17 2011 17:22 Torpedo.Vegas wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 17 2011 16:24 thoradycus wrote:
On May 17 2011 15:25 AndAgain wrote:
So how many days (weeks?) from now can I expect Flash/JD/Bisu to start competing in SC2? About time for the big boys to show us how to play.

like 1800-2000 days


Doesn't Flash make a $250,000 salary, no counting cash and prizes from tournaments. TSL just announced that some of their best players are now making $30,000. Regardless of game fanboyism, from a business perspective Flash would be nuts to give up on the gravy train he has worked his way into.

Besides... I remember Jaedong saying when his parents put him up for free agency that money had nothing to do with the fact that he was playing Starcraft and that he was in Hwaseung OZ. I really respect him for that. He loves the game and he loves his team.
"To all eSports fans, I want to be remembered as a progamer who can make something out of nothing, and someone who always does his best. I think that is the right way of living, and I'm always doing my best to follow that." - Jaedong. /watch?v=jfghAzJqAp0
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