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If you derail this thread to argue about SC2 vs BW in any context other than that of the interview (e.g. saying things like "colosi suck" or "all BW fans are elitist jerks!"), I will ban you for at least a week, if not more. This is your only warning. I added this page 17

You have been warned
~GMarshal
windsupernova
Profile Joined October 2010
Mexico5280 Posts
May 24 2012 01:04 GMT
#361
I.... I don't get it, I entered this thread saw the warning, read the interview and I don't see how this became a BW vs SC2 thread.

Stork (rightfully) said that KESPA needs to listen to the players more....

Seriously guys.
"Its easy, just trust your CPU".-Boxer on being good at games
Release
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States4397 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-05-24 01:06:14
May 24 2012 01:05 GMT
#362
I remember joking about a "dear national holiday" but if BW survives and becomes the only game in PL again, i think a national holiday is due for Stork.

+ Show Spoiler +
this became a shitstorm because some guy came in and said SC2 not that bad, and ... yes it is... Boom
☺
empty.bottle
Profile Joined July 2009
685 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-05-24 01:10:07
May 24 2012 01:09 GMT
#363
On May 24 2012 10:05 Release wrote:
+ Show Spoiler +
this became a shitstorm because some guy came in and said SC2 not that bad, and ... yes it is... Boom


This and because an idiot said something like "Stork has subtle motives to make the claims that he did" just not that straight.
windsupernova
Profile Joined October 2010
Mexico5280 Posts
May 24 2012 01:11 GMT
#364
On May 24 2012 04:07 Jealous wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 24 2012 04:05 Neo7 wrote:
On May 24 2012 03:35 Jealous wrote:
GMarshall can you please explain why in a thread that a BW progamer states that SC2 and Kespa's decisions regarding the SC2 vs. BW discrepancy can't have inter-game arguments? It's not about the games in the sense of which game is better; it's more about what one game's presence and Kespa's allegiance to did to the other. I haven't seen any SC2 gameplay bashing in recent posts, simply SC2 vs. BW in the context that Stork has mentioned.


Because the point Stork is making is not about which game did what to the scene. It is about the relationship that players have with KeSPA officials. KeSPA has an outstanding history of questionable and controversial decisions which alienate players from their fans and what they love in favor of bettering their position in E-Sports politics. The problem has existed well before StarCraft II was even announced by Blizzard and it being more noticeable isn't anything new. If KeSPA does not start listening to Stork's warning here, they will be in for an extremely rough future with KeSPA being eliminated from the scene being a real possibility (and the KeSPA teams becoming more like the current scene of SC2 teams that participate in GSL, GSTL, MLG, and others).

I agree. But the foundation of this particular issue is SC2 vs. BW in PL. Hence my question, which was adequately answered.


No its not. Had Stork only said: "if the top players and middle ranking players don't do well at BW, it is the end for them " how does that changes the message?

His point is that players are not being treated well by KESPA, they do whatever they want without regards to the players.

"Its easy, just trust your CPU".-Boxer on being good at games
windsupernova
Profile Joined October 2010
Mexico5280 Posts
May 24 2012 01:16 GMT
#365
On May 24 2012 10:09 empty.bottle wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 24 2012 10:05 Release wrote:
+ Show Spoiler +
this became a shitstorm because some guy came in and said SC2 not that bad, and ... yes it is... Boom


This and because an idiot said something like "Stork has subtle motives to make the claims that he did" just not that straight.


Well, to be fair(and please correct me if I am wrong) doesn't he? Hasn't it always been an issue that players that are not doing that well will struggle? My guess is that Stork only spoke about it now since an hypothetical SC2 switch endangers his good position in the current BW status Quo.

I don't mean he is a bad person, nor shady, I just do think he mentioned this now because things are probably going to change.

Well, I will shut up about this. I don't really like when threads devolve into "my game can beat up yours"

"Its easy, just trust your CPU".-Boxer on being good at games
MCXD
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
Australia2738 Posts
May 24 2012 01:28 GMT
#366
Stork is angry at Kespa, not SC2. People really shouldn't read into things which aren't there.
baubo
Profile Joined September 2008
China3370 Posts
May 24 2012 01:37 GMT
#367
On May 24 2012 10:16 windsupernova wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 24 2012 10:09 empty.bottle wrote:
On May 24 2012 10:05 Release wrote:
+ Show Spoiler +
this became a shitstorm because some guy came in and said SC2 not that bad, and ... yes it is... Boom


This and because an idiot said something like "Stork has subtle motives to make the claims that he did" just not that straight.


Well, to be fair(and please correct me if I am wrong) doesn't he? Hasn't it always been an issue that players that are not doing that well will struggle? My guess is that Stork only spoke about it now since an hypothetical SC2 switch endangers his good position in the current BW status Quo.


There are two things very wrong with this line of thought.

1. Stork's argument has nothing to do with having an SC2 switch. It has to do with how it's handled, and how players had absolutely no say in it. He's not saying "No to SC2," He's saying "If you're going to make a switch, at least do it in a manner that makes it easier on the players and the fans."

2. Whether or not Stork has a motive does not change the validity of his statement. Everyone always has a motive. Perhaps Stork was speaking for himself. Perhaps on behalf of some of his teammates. Perhaps a lot of them. So what? Is he factually incorrect? If not, why does it matter? It's clear from any BW fan reading interviews over the years that most players are afraid to say anything beyond PC answers. You really need a top player like Stork to raise any sort of awareness of behind the scenes stuff.
Meh
Fleuria
Profile Joined April 2011
England466 Posts
May 24 2012 01:41 GMT
#368
He's basically saying listen to the players and swap fully because playing 2 games at tip top level is to stressful, as theirs no way with current system they are going to get awesome at sc2 unless 100% play or even mantain sick level bw games.
Jealous
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
10310 Posts
May 24 2012 01:52 GMT
#369
On May 24 2012 10:28 MCXD wrote:
Stork is angry at Kespa, not SC2. People really shouldn't read into things which aren't there.

I agree with this. Stork is angry about the way Kespa handled SC2 'transition' not the game itself, the former of which we should all be focusing on here.
"The right to vote is only the oar of the slaveship, I wanna be free." -- бум бум сучка!
cydereal
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States193 Posts
May 24 2012 02:03 GMT
#370
On May 23 2012 06:57 HawaiianPig wrote:
Around the time when Jaedong was getting royally screwed on his free agency, I remember thinking, "Man, they really need a players association". It's nice to see someone piping up about this.

Poor stork .


100% on this.

KeSPA is management, a hypothetical players union represents labor. The players need to band together and get some negotiating going on for themselves. As I say this, I of course realize I have no idea about labor laws in Korea, but some sort of association needs to occur where players can assert themselves for some minimum terms of the competition for a defined length of time. Hearing that maps are given to them a day or two early? That's ridiculous.
dragoon
Profile Joined December 2010
United States695 Posts
May 24 2012 02:06 GMT
#371
absolutely love stork, makes me happy that someone important is finally laying down some truth
i love you
BretZ
Profile Joined May 2011
United States1510 Posts
May 24 2012 02:07 GMT
#372
The holes within Kespa show. It shows why many Starcraft 2 representatives are so cautious on forming a new union of teams and organizations. It's needed, but obviously things such as maps one day in advance or so little time to practice both games creates enormous frustrations among the mess of hybrid league.

Boo Kespa
kyllinghest
Profile Joined December 2011
Norway1607 Posts
May 24 2012 02:19 GMT
#373
It really is too bad the players havn't got an organ to convey their opinion, after all it is the players we pay to watch. I really really hope this totalitarian way of steering the scene wont transfer over to sc2, but I fear the worst, especially after MLG already making deals with the devil.
"NO" -Has
bjornkavist
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Canada1235 Posts
May 24 2012 02:27 GMT
#374
<3 Stork, keep fighting man
https://soundcloud.com/bbols
Absurdly
Profile Joined May 2011
Canada59 Posts
May 24 2012 02:29 GMT
#375
On May 23 2012 06:50 Ryo wrote:

It might not matter to players who earn a lot of money but as a whole, if the top players and middle ranking players don't do well at SC2, it is the end for them.



Just this sentence irks me a little. Like he said, it's the fans that allow esports to exist, and with the declining fan base of BW they are switching to SC2 right? So if the BW players can't compete in SC2 what exactly does he expect? Kespa to support them regardless? If the players aren't good enough, that's their own problem.
Xiphos
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Canada7507 Posts
May 24 2012 02:30 GMT
#376
Most of the players out there are plain too young and fear for consequences or their personality are just ingrained to keep on gaming. In a sense, many players are brainwashed into following every step of the management staff. But Stork is in fact, the second oldest player in the scene (first being Iris). Unlike Iris, Stork's accomplishment supersede that of the Berserker's and most importantly what differs Stork from the rest of the players is his plentiful of other participation, you may call them 'extracurriculur activities" such as leisurely watching animes, reading mangas, and managing a dating life integrated with the game. He examines materials from a grande scheme of things and not only following 'living in the moment'. Other players lack those insights and I think especially under the coaching of Samsung's January, the Khan players show much more personality than the rest of the pack.
2014 - ᕙ( •̀ل͜•́) ϡ Raise your bows brood warriors! ᕙ( •̀ل͜•́) ϡ
Elroi
Profile Joined August 2009
Sweden5599 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-05-24 02:49:42
May 24 2012 02:47 GMT
#377
I have a lot of respect and compassion for Stok right now, these are very hard times for all of us who love brood war, let alone those who play it for a living - and no one can be happy about the way KeSPA is throwing away brood war and everything that has been accomplished by so many players, casters and coaches...

Supreme commander fighting!
"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
florious80
Profile Joined July 2011
United States17 Posts
May 24 2012 03:00 GMT
#378
Kespa should definitely speak/listen to the players because if the players don't play well in the mix format, it actually mess up the viewing pleasure of the audiences as well. BW pro's performance in the OSL SC2 is just not entertaining (at this time). I think that Kespa is looking at this as a business opportunity since SC2 is gaining popularity, thus they would rather have a mixed league than wait till next season to introduce SC2. Kespa needs to remember that eSports is about the athletes. Audiences won't pay for ameturish games.
MicroTastiC
Profile Joined January 2011
375 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-05-24 03:32:26
May 24 2012 03:32 GMT
#379
the broodwars pro scene definately deserve more. they created a esports scene that cannot be compared. it's a shame KeSPA cannot provide the best custom needs to their players, which in essence shape how legendary broodwar is and will be.
MountainDewJunkie
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
United States10346 Posts
May 24 2012 03:35 GMT
#380
On May 23 2012 07:55 Belha wrote:
I do not agree with all the "hail stork" around.
[...]
It is rumored that Stork is not that good at Sc2 (just a rumor). If that is true, then i think stork is just worried about him and other players that indeed and sadly will get out of the scene.


*looks at sudden mod warning on the top of the page*

That wasn't there before...

Belha gets my vote for troll of the week. He turned our BW thread into an SC2 thread: Big mod warning on top and and a whole lot of rabble rabble!
[21:07] <Shock710> whats wrong with her face [20:50] <dAPhREAk> i beat it the day after it came out | <BLinD-RawR> esports is a giant vagina
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