EPTIt'd be worse if he was just sitting around being bad at SC2 and hating it before finally getting a new non-e-sports job. I'm happy for him. It also must be a nice change of pace from the rigorous teamhouse regimen to start a team with your friends. I hope he enjoys LoL and succeeds.
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boxturtle
United States224 Posts
It'd be worse if he was just sitting around being bad at SC2 and hating it before finally getting a new non-e-sports job. I'm happy for him. It also must be a nice change of pace from the rigorous teamhouse regimen to start a team with your friends. I hope he enjoys LoL and succeeds. | ||
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Neo7
United States922 Posts
On June 15 2012 19:45 letian wrote: I have a feeling that, it is just a beginning of the great exodus. If SC2 won't get any significant spectator popularity soon, which I think it doesn't, we know how it will all end. If you're comparing it to LoL, you will be waiting for an extremely long time. I seriously doubt that SC2 will come close to LoL's popularity. Too many damaging factors happened in the StarCraft scene. Since Brood War is now on its death bed and scheduled to have the plug pulled, you can expect much more players defecting to LoL. | ||
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bgx
Poland6595 Posts
On June 15 2012 18:21 infinitestory wrote: Current LoL players aren't even close to demonstrating where the skill cap is for the game, and one reason for that is that most current LoL players don't really have outstanding mechanical ability. Most of the players who are known for their mechanics are either Chinese or Korean, and it seems fitting or likely that BW players would be able to demonstrate how much LoL skill can really be derived from blindingly fast mechanics and reaction time. I dont know jack about LoL, but this post somehow is incredibly awesome for me. Thank you. | ||
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Valikyr
Sweden2653 Posts
On June 15 2012 18:21 infinitestory wrote: Current LoL players aren't even close to demonstrating where the skill cap is for the game, and one reason for that is that most current LoL players don't really have outstanding mechanical ability. Most of the players who are known for their mechanics are either Chinese or Korean, and it seems fitting or likely that BW players would be able to demonstrate how much LoL skill can really be derived from blindingly fast mechanics and reaction time. Mechanics in LoL? I'd imagine they switch to LoL because they don't have to practice so much coupled with it's popularity. | ||
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Wala.Revolution
7579 Posts
Best of luck to Grape. | ||
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Ryo
8787 Posts
 Personally I think it's a clever move. On June 15 2012 19:45 letian wrote: I have a feeling that, it is just a beginning of the great exodus. If SC2 won't get any significant spectator popularity soon, which I think it doesn't, we know how it will all end. Perhaps. | ||
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SKDN
Sweden243 Posts
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StarStruck
25339 Posts
Same reasons for why guys were switching to other games. We knew something like this would happen. It was a question of whom. Stork already changed his mind and decided to continue with SC2 for a little longer instead of going to LoL like he said he was considering. On June 15 2012 20:51 bgx wrote: I dont know jack about LoL, but this post somehow is incredibly awesome for me. Thank you. It is so awkward for me to hear someone describe a players mechanics in LoL. O-O I mean I've been watching the bloody thing to try and understand it but that's just watching. I've never played Dota or anything of this sort. It just doesn't tickle my fancy, so I really don't know. | ||
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Sawamura
Malaysia7602 Posts
On June 15 2012 21:19 SKDN wrote: Comparing SC2 to LoL is like comparing boxing to soccer, Even if i think LoL requires less "skill" teamwork is very important and they might be burnt out from Broodwar and want something more causal on mechanics? Well they both fit in to one category "Casual friendly" :D | ||
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Fleuria
England466 Posts
gl to these guys | ||
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Garmer
1286 Posts
On June 15 2012 20:18 Gamegene wrote: LoL >>>>>>>>>> SC2 just in terms of popularity. Can't blame em. ok, but it's terrible to watch, at least for me | ||
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Gamegene
United States8308 Posts
On June 15 2012 21:27 Garmer wrote: ok, but it's terrible to watch, at least for me opinions! | ||
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bearbuddy
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supernovamaniac
United States3046 Posts
On June 15 2012 21:35 bearbuddy wrote: Maybe SC2 is simply too saturated? There's already an established SC2 scene, and basically all the remaining BW players are switching to SC2. On the other hand, LoL is pretty fresh and is growing at a rapid rate. You can't say SC2 is "saturated" in Korean scene if it didn't have a huge breakout yet, compared to LoL which had higher numbers in attendance in its first season (Champions). | ||
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Lucumo
6850 Posts
On June 15 2012 21:21 Sawamura wrote: Well they both fit in to one category "Casual friendly" :D And they both relate to their better parts in the same way(SC2<-->BW, LoL<-->DotA). Too bad it's not DotA which got popular in Korea. The Chinese did a bad job in spreading the love :< | ||
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baubo
China3370 Posts
I also think another possibility is that SC2 is a more established scene, with a ton of great players already fighting for prize/sponsorship money. This isn't like BW where you know being among the best kespa players make you the best in the world. Overall, SC2 is a pretty risky transition for a lot of players. Khan players just seem to have figured this out quicker than others. Probably due to their more relaxed, open atmosphere. | ||
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StarStruck
25339 Posts
No shit; you would think people would get over it already. If you don't like it fine. Everyone has their own preferences. Doesn't mean you have to go out of your way to bitch and moan about it. Just like BW and SC2 are worlds apart too even though they're both branded RTS games. | ||
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Rustug
1488 Posts
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StarStruck
25339 Posts
On June 15 2012 21:39 supernovamaniac wrote: You can't say SC2 is "saturated" in Korean scene if it didn't have a huge breakout yet, compared to LoL which had higher numbers in attendance in its first season (Champions). The thing is you can keep expecting/anticipating this all you want. Doesn't mean it's going to happen. You cannot go back in history and rewrite time man. | ||
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Sinedd
Poland7052 Posts
...what a terrible news.. | ||
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