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TwoToneTerran
Profile Joined March 2009
United States8841 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-11-17 08:17:10
November 17 2011 08:15 GMT
#121
Ace matches originally were a great way to get top players from different teams to play each other outside of the deep stages of tournaments. Now we are almost certainly going to miss out on many Jaedong Vs flash Vs Bisu matches just because they'll never be sent out on maps that are favorable to the other. There's no way this can help viewership.

But hey, maybe KT won't win a third title on flash and stats' backs.

The thing is, this might've made a little more sense last year. Progamer schedules were horrendously packed. But now with less teams and no MBC, there's actually extra time for gamers and they just cut back on the games.
Remember Violet.
okum
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
France5779 Posts
November 17 2011 08:19 GMT
#122
why
Flash fan before it was cool | Coiner of "jangbang"
Ryo
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
8787 Posts
November 17 2011 08:21 GMT
#123
On November 17 2011 17:15 TwoToneTerran wrote:
Ace matches originally were a great way to get top players from different teams to play each other outside of the deep stages of tournaments. Now we are almost certainly going to miss out on many Jaedong Vs flash Vs Bisu matches just because they'll never be sent out on maps that are favorable to the other. There's no way this can help viewership.

But hey, maybe KT won't win a third title on flash and stats' backs.

The thing is, this might've made a little more sense last year. Progamer schedules were horrendously packed. But now with less teams and no MBC, there's actually extra time for gamers and they just cut back on the games.

They cut back on the games because it's only OGN that's broadcasting and OGN has a ton of other games that they want to broadcast as well.

The reason it's Bo5 is probably because OGN is airing SF2 Proleague on Saturdays and Tuesdays as well, right after SC Proleague.
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doothegee
Profile Joined December 2009
Korea (South)3011 Posts
November 17 2011 08:23 GMT
#124
On November 17 2011 17:21 Ryo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 17 2011 17:15 TwoToneTerran wrote:
Ace matches originally were a great way to get top players from different teams to play each other outside of the deep stages of tournaments. Now we are almost certainly going to miss out on many Jaedong Vs flash Vs Bisu matches just because they'll never be sent out on maps that are favorable to the other. There's no way this can help viewership.

But hey, maybe KT won't win a third title on flash and stats' backs.

The thing is, this might've made a little more sense last year. Progamer schedules were horrendously packed. But now with less teams and no MBC, there's actually extra time for gamers and they just cut back on the games.

They cut back on the games because it's only OGN that's broadcasting and OGN has a ton of other games that they want to broadcast as well.

The reason it's Bo5 is probably because OGN is airing SF2 Proleague on Saturdays and Tuesdays as well, right after SC Proleague.

As a Korean male with many other Korean male friends who watch e-sports, I can confidently say that absolutely noone cares about watching SF2.
웅진 멘쓰즈
Grettin
Profile Joined April 2010
42416 Posts
November 17 2011 08:25 GMT
#125
Extremely disappointing news. I liked the Grand finals, liked the Ace match, don't really care if it is Bo5 or Bo7, but more games is always better.

Could have waited for extra week or even a month to get to see the "old" format tbh.
"If I had force-fields in Brood War, I'd never lose." -Bisu
Ryo
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
8787 Posts
November 17 2011 08:27 GMT
#126
On November 17 2011 17:23 doothegee wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 17 2011 17:21 Ryo wrote:
On November 17 2011 17:15 TwoToneTerran wrote:
Ace matches originally were a great way to get top players from different teams to play each other outside of the deep stages of tournaments. Now we are almost certainly going to miss out on many Jaedong Vs flash Vs Bisu matches just because they'll never be sent out on maps that are favorable to the other. There's no way this can help viewership.

But hey, maybe KT won't win a third title on flash and stats' backs.

The thing is, this might've made a little more sense last year. Progamer schedules were horrendously packed. But now with less teams and no MBC, there's actually extra time for gamers and they just cut back on the games.

They cut back on the games because it's only OGN that's broadcasting and OGN has a ton of other games that they want to broadcast as well.

The reason it's Bo5 is probably because OGN is airing SF2 Proleague on Saturdays and Tuesdays as well, right after SC Proleague.

As a Korean male with many other Korean male friends who watch e-sports, I can confidently say that absolutely noone cares about watching SF2.

That is true. But there's only one studio at Yongsan. Weekdays are packed with other stuff like WCG, Sudden Attack etc etc. And SF2 league is sponsored by 생각대로T (SK).
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whatusername
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
Canada1181 Posts
November 17 2011 08:28 GMT
#127
I used to be mad at the no ace match format, but when I thought about it I actually like the removal. It adds an extra strategic element to each match, like whether they want to play their aces early or conserve it for later but take the risk of losing the match before it gets to the 5th set. It also takes away gay situations like KT did before where they just needed one win without Flash and just relying on him to win the next two to take the match.

Besides, you dont know the lineup before the match anymore anyway and I always thought that was what made ace matches exciting. 5th set will stay exciting anyway
im gay
GolemMadness
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Canada11044 Posts
November 17 2011 08:31 GMT
#128
Everything about this sucks.
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Sawamura
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Malaysia7602 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-11-17 08:34:35
November 17 2011 08:33 GMT
#129
On November 17 2011 17:15 Ryo wrote:
After some reflection, I think I can accept the new format. But BOTH halves of the season better be pure BW or else...


Imagines ryo going berzerk , straps on a red headband around his head, arm's himself with a M-60 machine guns , Suit's him self up with a jacket fill with grenades and ammunition . Kicks down the door at Kespa HQ and say's " Don't push it , I will give you a war ,you wont believe .

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BW/KT Forever R.I.P KT.Violet dearly missed ..
Ryo
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
8787 Posts
November 17 2011 08:36 GMT
#130
On November 17 2011 17:33 Sawamura wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 17 2011 17:15 Ryo wrote:
After some reflection, I think I can accept the new format. But BOTH halves of the season better be pure BW or else...


Imagines ryo going berzerk , straps on a red headband around his head, arm's himself with a M-60 machine guns , Suit's him self up with a jacket fill with grenades and ammunition . Kicks down the door at Kespa HQ and say's " Don't push it , I will give you a war ,you wont believe .

[image loading]

LOL That won't happen.
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doothegee
Profile Joined December 2009
Korea (South)3011 Posts
November 17 2011 08:37 GMT
#131
On November 17 2011 17:27 Ryo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 17 2011 17:23 doothegee wrote:
On November 17 2011 17:21 Ryo wrote:
On November 17 2011 17:15 TwoToneTerran wrote:
Ace matches originally were a great way to get top players from different teams to play each other outside of the deep stages of tournaments. Now we are almost certainly going to miss out on many Jaedong Vs flash Vs Bisu matches just because they'll never be sent out on maps that are favorable to the other. There's no way this can help viewership.

But hey, maybe KT won't win a third title on flash and stats' backs.

The thing is, this might've made a little more sense last year. Progamer schedules were horrendously packed. But now with less teams and no MBC, there's actually extra time for gamers and they just cut back on the games.

They cut back on the games because it's only OGN that's broadcasting and OGN has a ton of other games that they want to broadcast as well.

The reason it's Bo5 is probably because OGN is airing SF2 Proleague on Saturdays and Tuesdays as well, right after SC Proleague.

As a Korean male with many other Korean male friends who watch e-sports, I can confidently say that absolutely noone cares about watching SF2.

That is true. But there's only one studio at Yongsan. Weekdays are packed with other stuff like WCG, Sudden Attack etc etc. And SF2 league is sponsored by 생각대로T (SK).

Yeah Wish SK could shell out that sponsoring money on Proleague instead.
웅진 멘쓰즈
a7choi
Profile Joined January 2011
United States1664 Posts
November 17 2011 08:38 GMT
#132
is there any way to petition this somehow?? i don't understand at all what kespa's doing...
thopol
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
Japan4560 Posts
November 17 2011 08:45 GMT
#133
No ace match has both strengths and weaknesses. It will make for a better assessment of which team is best. With Bo5, it's much easier for a team to ride their ace. It also means we will get to see more players, which is great because there aren't as many games and guys who aren't marquee players have a greater opportunity. Nobody can deny the drama of an ace match, but I think the benefits do outweigh that feeling.

Going back to two seasons is totally fine by me as well. I always preferred that to the marathon season. If the end is in sight, every game means a lot more. Also, just think of it as two grand finals. We're getting two seasons instead of one, and doubling our dose of the tension of playoffs and the pomp of finals.

Overall, I think this is really promising, and I don't know if I've ever been as hyped about the start of PL as I am now.
bgx
Profile Joined August 2010
Poland6595 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-11-17 08:47:00
November 17 2011 08:46 GMT
#134
well this is team league after all, so overall team strenght can shine, sending ace players now will have even more meaning than before because they have only 1 chance and will be used more strategically
Stork[gm]
Ryo
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
8787 Posts
November 17 2011 08:46 GMT
#135
On November 17 2011 17:37 doothegee wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 17 2011 17:27 Ryo wrote:
On November 17 2011 17:23 doothegee wrote:
On November 17 2011 17:21 Ryo wrote:
On November 17 2011 17:15 TwoToneTerran wrote:
Ace matches originally were a great way to get top players from different teams to play each other outside of the deep stages of tournaments. Now we are almost certainly going to miss out on many Jaedong Vs flash Vs Bisu matches just because they'll never be sent out on maps that are favorable to the other. There's no way this can help viewership.

But hey, maybe KT won't win a third title on flash and stats' backs.

The thing is, this might've made a little more sense last year. Progamer schedules were horrendously packed. But now with less teams and no MBC, there's actually extra time for gamers and they just cut back on the games.

They cut back on the games because it's only OGN that's broadcasting and OGN has a ton of other games that they want to broadcast as well.

The reason it's Bo5 is probably because OGN is airing SF2 Proleague on Saturdays and Tuesdays as well, right after SC Proleague.

As a Korean male with many other Korean male friends who watch e-sports, I can confidently say that absolutely noone cares about watching SF2.

That is true. But there's only one studio at Yongsan. Weekdays are packed with other stuff like WCG, Sudden Attack etc etc. And SF2 league is sponsored by 생각대로T (SK).

Yeah Wish SK could shell out that sponsoring money on Proleague instead.

This is something I don't quite understand. The only gaming tournaments that bring in any significant viewership in Korea are BW related. So why the need to diversify to the extent that it ends up hurting the BW scene.
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Iplaythings
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Denmark9110 Posts
November 17 2011 08:48 GMT
#136
In the woods, there lurks..
mizU
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States12125 Posts
November 17 2011 08:49 GMT
#137
Fantasy is going to be impossible.
if happy ever afters did exist <3 @watamizu_
Sinedd
Profile Joined July 2008
Poland7052 Posts
November 17 2011 08:58 GMT
#138
bo5 ?

6 maps ?

this is fucking crazy...

really bad
T H C makes ppl happy
Elefanto
Profile Joined May 2010
Switzerland3584 Posts
November 17 2011 09:01 GMT
#139
wow, no ace match and no grand final.

of course now the most consistent team during regular season gets rewarded with a title, but still, it takes away the spectacle.
the season can potentially be decided weeks in advance, taking away the excitement.

and no word about winners league...

i don't like it
wat
Askalaphos
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Germany772 Posts
November 17 2011 09:01 GMT
#140
Hmmm.... I can live with BO5 and no Ace-match, even if I don't like it.

But: No Grand-Finale?

Why? The last one had so many viewers. I can't unterstand this change. It's very disappointing.
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