According to today's OSL Semifinals broadcast, the commentators revealed that currently OGN is looking for a bigger place to accommodate the Finals and that the time as well as the location are currently subject to change.
Previously announced Date and Location: July 28th at the COEX in Seoul.
This should be especially worrisome to those who are traveling from far and wide to try to go to the OSL finals. If they DO change the location and time, this would throw so many people here off and would be very, very bad for them.
The source is the end of the broadcast 2nd Semifinals between Fantasy and Flash.
I will try to keep this thread updated as more information comes out in the coming days.
Edit:
On July 18 2012 03:49 N.geNuity wrote: You can add to the OP that the estars seoul schedule replaced the 18:30 7/28 slot to woongjin vs CJ
buddies, show Kespa our passion for this greatest game!!!! i remember there was a picture showing the audience size in a final(forget what final was that), that final was held in beach.
So....I'm pretty new to this whole watch-Broodwar-live business since I've watched streams for everything. But considering this is the last OSL and I'm nearby, I'm interested in watching this live. Can somebody elaborate on how this process works? Am I supposed to be buying tickets from somewhere?
*edit* or rather I guess it was 15:30-18:30. misread schedule start time looking at it for the 1 second. still I'd imagine estar seoul would have kept it on their schedule if it was still being held there instead of changing it to proleague (snm also said this in the other thread, but I provide a linku!)
On July 18 2012 05:33 slappy wrote: hopefully they pick somewhere near seoul for all the poor people who flew in for this >< COEX is a massive facility though...
COEX is big, but it's more a convention center than an actual gymnasium (where there are already seats and a stage etc).
My two big guesses are Jamsil and the Olympic Gymnasium, as they have hosted OSL finals before, are in Seoul, and hold a capacity of over 10k (COEX can only fit 8k).
On July 18 2012 01:53 SoulSever wrote: Beach only if Jangbi goes swimming A La FBH
Speaking of FBH, isn't he just about ready to be discharged?
I believe so. It's been quite the number of years (2 I think?) since he joined the AF, so I'm guessing after this proleague season he's going to go back to KHAN.
On July 18 2012 11:22 Waxangel wrote: I've heard that it's going to be moved to first week august, sucks for ppl who already got flight months beforehand T_T
Oh KeSPA, keeping up the old tradition of spilling the beans at the very last minute. I feel for all those who already booked flights but are raging at the changed date. D:
Speaking of tradition, I too hope that they have the last finals on Gwanganri beach. Although a bigger stadium would probably be more appropriate to accommodate more fans, I wish that they would return to Gwanganri out of nostalgia, in my opinion the original holy ground of BW finals.
And of course, thanks for sharing the information with us, jpak and N.geNuity!
Change the venue, not the date. For having attended to a canceled PL Grand Finals in Shanghai I can promise you that people will be super super angry if they miss the finals.
On July 18 2012 16:32 Spica wrote: Oh KeSPA, keeping up the old tradition of spilling the beans at the very last minute. I feel for all those who already booked flights but are raging at the changed date. D:
Speaking of tradition, I too hope that they have the last finals on Gwanganri beach. Although a bigger stadium would probably be more appropriate to accommodate more fans, I wish that they would return to Gwanganri out of nostalgia, in my opinion the original holy ground of BW finals.
And of course, thanks for sharing the information with us, jpak and N.geNuity!
thought you died :O are you in korea at the moment?
Complete hypothetical but... It would be so weird if they kept the date and actually did it in Gwanganri. OSL and GSL in Busan at the same time on beaches just a bridge apart.
That's a bit disappointing, I didn't really like the proleague finals venue. I'd rather them have it outdoors but I know those areas cost a lot more to rent.
GSL is going to the beach, OSL should do even better!
2010-2011 PL finals venue was amazing, I wish they would use that again.
Holy fucking roflcopter from hell, fuck you so fucking much Kespa + OGN. FUCK!
Here I go, spend half a fortune (by my standards) to fly to the other side of the planet for one specific fucking thing, and BOOM! A little more than a week before the event they change the date. >______________________________<
FUCK MY LIFE!
FUCK!
GODDAMNIT!
What an unprofessional fucking thing to do. If they wanted a bigger venue, go get it from the get-go! Don't fucking change your mind in the last second. Imagine FIFA going like ''Nah, we want a bigger stadium, so we're just gonna delay the World Cup final for a week''.
On July 18 2012 23:51 Holgerius wrote: Holy fucking roflcopter from hell, fuck you so fucking much Kespa + OGN. FUCK!
Here I go, spend half a fortune (by my standards) to fly to the other side of the planet for one specific fucking thing, and BOOM! A little more than a week before the event they change the date. >______________________________<
FUCK MY LIFE!
FUCK!
GODDAMNIT!
What an unprofessional fucking thing to do. If they wanted a bigger venue, go get it from the get-go! Don't fucking change your mind in the last second. Imagine FIFA going like ''Nah, we want a bigger stadium, so we're just gonna delay the World Cup final for a week''.
FUCK!
Your frustration is completely justified, this sucks for people who planned their trip in advance.
If there's a new date I just might try to host a Dutch LAN after all... I'm glad I didn't have money to book a flight, cuz I would have. I feel sorry for all the foreigners who did do this already.
On July 19 2012 00:18 Meta wrote: What a shame Holgerius, Hope you can get your flight changed. If you do end up staying a week longer and need a place to stay, PM me again
Yeh, it'd be an insane stretch on my budget to stay two full weeks in a hotel, so I'll definitely get in touch with you if it's possible to change the flight.
Myself and kjwcj were also planning to leave before the 4th, but if we change our flight, we still have to account for accomodation for another week, which blows.
For whatever reason they really weren't expecting a big turnout for the LAST BROOD WAR FINAL EVER, were they? One could even say they got caught with their supply depot down around their ankles...
On July 19 2012 00:18 Meta wrote: What a shame Holgerius, Hope you can get your flight changed. If you do end up staying a week longer and need a place to stay, PM me again
i feel deeply sorry for those passionate bw fans who have booked the ticket already.. but i'm gad to read this reply in tl. tlers are so good bw unites people from different part of the world, and we really dont want to lose this epic game (in prof. field)..
Yeah it is pretty unprofessional of them. Last year's PL was even worse when the weather caused them to cancel the finals in China and switch it back to korea. Hopefully anyone screwed over by this can get their flights changed. You might have to pay a fee though but im sure they'd be willing to do it and it's cheaper than spending a week in korea.
On July 19 2012 00:25 Stebus wrote: Didn't they say they were trying to get a larger venue? Doesn't that gym only hold 7500? Seems pretty weird unless they were having issues with COEX.
it is insane for them to say they need a bigger place so they change the location and date but turn out they can only find a place which can hold 1500 people more..
On July 19 2012 00:25 Stebus wrote: Didn't they say they were trying to get a larger venue? Doesn't that gym only hold 7500? Seems pretty weird unless they were having issues with COEX.
it is insane for them to say they need a bigger place so they change the location and date but turn out they can only find a place which can hold 1500 people more..
Kespa you ruin bw...
Funny, cause eStars will hold less people than Incruit since they will have those computers set up near the stage for gaming experience for everyone who's attending eStars festival. Which already eliminates a lot of seats. And OGN tried to make sure more people can enter the finals by switching the venue.
On July 19 2012 00:25 Stebus wrote: Didn't they say they were trying to get a larger venue? Doesn't that gym only hold 7500? Seems pretty weird unless they were having issues with COEX.
it is insane for them to say they need a bigger place so they change the location and date but turn out they can only find a place which can hold 1500 people more..
Kespa you ruin bw...
Funny, cause eStars will hold less people than Incruit since they will have those computers set up near the stage for gaming experience for everyone who's attending eStars festival. Which already eliminates a lot of seats. And OGN tried to make sure more people can enter the finals by switching the venue.
On July 19 2012 00:25 Stebus wrote: Didn't they say they were trying to get a larger venue? Doesn't that gym only hold 7500? Seems pretty weird unless they were having issues with COEX.
it is insane for them to say they need a bigger place so they change the location and date but turn out they can only find a place which can hold 1500 people more..
Kespa you ruin bw...
Funny, cause eStars will hold less people than Incruit since they will have those computers set up near the stage for gaming experience for everyone who's attending eStars festival. Which already eliminates a lot of seats. And OGN tried to make sure more people can enter the finals by switching the venue.
I went there for the PL Finals. Because it's like a basketball stadium with no stage, the stage is put on the playground so I'd say that 30% of the seats are not in use. But because they also put tons of chairs on the playground in front of the stage, I'd say that 15% of the capacity is wasted. So the capacity for the OSL will be 6500 seats max.
Holg, maybe we can all contact OGN and make a complaint of some sort. This is horrible for you and I'm so sorry. Sad news indeed. Everything will work out for you, I can feel it.
Seriously? I made sure I had work off that day. I should still be able to have that day off but.... come on, you shouldn't change dates on such short notice :/
On July 18 2012 23:51 Holgerius wrote: Holy fucking roflcopter from hell, fuck you so fucking much Kespa + OGN. FUCK!
Here I go, spend half a fortune (by my standards) to fly to the other side of the planet for one specific fucking thing, and BOOM! A little more than a week before the event they change the date. >______________________________<
FUCK MY LIFE!
FUCK!
GODDAMNIT!
What an unprofessional fucking thing to do. If they wanted a bigger venue, go get it from the get-go! Don't fucking change your mind in the last second. Imagine FIFA going like ''Nah, we want a bigger stadium, so we're just gonna delay the World Cup final for a week''.
Damn, 2 years in a row that I will miss a finals due to vacation that means. This really sucks.
Hmm actually I might be able to get to bed early and wake up to watch it. Might not be terrible watching out on my porch looking at the ocean while the sun comes up while watching an awesome final.
On July 18 2012 23:51 Holgerius wrote: Holy fucking roflcopter from hell, fuck you so fucking much Kespa + OGN. FUCK!
Here I go, spend half a fortune (by my standards) to fly to the other side of the planet for one specific fucking thing, and BOOM! A little more than a week before the event they change the date. >______________________________<
FUCK MY LIFE!
FUCK!
GODDAMNIT!
What an unprofessional fucking thing to do. If they wanted a bigger venue, go get it from the get-go! Don't fucking change your mind in the last second. Imagine FIFA going like ''Nah, we want a bigger stadium, so we're just gonna delay the World Cup final for a week''.
FUCK!
-_-
jesus sorry to hear that I don't think they expected a lot of foreigners to show up, but still, that's fucked up.
So I've never been to an event before (I'm actually studying abroad here) Do you know if it's just first come first serve or do I need to purchase/reserve a ticket?
Look it at the bright side, as Kespa continuously change their mind, there is probability to announce in the last moment that this will not be the last Broodwar OSL.
After speaking to Air China, they're telling me they can't do anything until I've started my journey (because up until that point all my moneyz that I've paid to the agency I booked via belongs to that agency, and that agency is basically going ''Fuck you, can't reschedule''). So I'm either gonna have to try to reschedule my trip home after I get to Korea, or I'm gonna have to book a separate ticket home which will cost a fair amount of money. Fuck my life indeed.
If there were any Kespa representatives in my home town at the moment, they'd be in trouble.
On July 19 2012 03:54 Holgerius wrote: After speaking to Air China, they're telling me they can't do anything until I've started my journey (because up until that point all my moneyz that I've paid to the agency I booked via belongs to that agency, and that agency is basically going ''Fuck you, can't reschedule''). So I'm either gonna have to try to reschedule my trip home after I get to Korea, or I'm gonna have to book a separate ticket home which will cost a fair amount of money. Fuck my life indeed.
If there were any Kespa representatives in my home town at the moment, they'd be in trouble.
That doesn't make any sense. Why would they be to reschedule the flight back if they can't reschedule the flight there? I'd try really bitching at them to get the flight changed.
On July 19 2012 03:54 Holgerius wrote: After speaking to Air China, they're telling me they can't do anything until I've started my journey (because up until that point all my moneyz that I've paid to the agency I booked via belongs to that agency, and that agency is basically going ''Fuck you, can't reschedule''). So I'm either gonna have to try to reschedule my trip home after I get to Korea, or I'm gonna have to book a separate ticket home which will cost a fair amount of money. Fuck my life indeed.
If there were any Kespa representatives in my home town at the moment, they'd be in trouble.
That doesn't make any sense. Why would they be to reschedule the flight back if they can't reschedule the flight there? I'd try really bitching at them to get the flight changed.
I know, it's retarded, but I'm literally gonna try to bitch at them until I'm leaving, so if there's any chance for that, it will happen.
On July 19 2012 03:54 Holgerius wrote: After speaking to Air China, they're telling me they can't do anything until I've started my journey (because up until that point all my moneyz that I've paid to the agency I booked via belongs to that agency, and that agency is basically going ''Fuck you, can't reschedule''). So I'm either gonna have to try to reschedule my trip home after I get to Korea, or I'm gonna have to book a separate ticket home which will cost a fair amount of money. Fuck my life indeed.
If there were any Kespa representatives in my home town at the moment, they'd be in trouble.
man.. so sorry bout your issue.
I have quite a bit of experience flying via Air China, and they are really lame when it comes to rescheduling flights. Usually pushing a flight back is ezpz, you just catch a plane ride back home when you need to since you already paid for one, but you really need to get your travel agent to be on your team and try to help you out. Your agent does this every day of their life, so if they're on your team trying to help you, you're much better off than fighting this battle alone. Whether you can push your return flight back depends on how the agent booked your ticket. Knowing Air China, they're going to try to make you buy another ticket regardless. I missed my flight home from Korea one time, and since my agent booked my flight as non-changeable, I had to, though I bitched and moaned for long enough to get them to reduce the price for the extra ticket. Try over the phone beforehand as much as you can bear (with your agent and airline), but I was never personally able to get anything to happen until I was there in person. If you can't get any breaks over the phone, go to your departing flight a couple hours earlier than you would have and duke it out with them in person.
Yeh, all I can say is I won't book via this agency anymore. It was really fucking cheap, but that is showing off right now. XD If I had paid 100 dollars more they could've probably helped me a lot more than they're doing atm (which is, is no fucking way at all). Thanks for the tips, gonna try me best.
I want to go, i want to fly over there and experience the last bw games. Who with me anyone close please can we travel there together to seoul and stay for a week
On July 19 2012 05:39 Holgerius wrote: Yeh, all I can say is I won't book via this agency anymore. It was really fucking cheap, but that is showing off right now. XD If I had paid 100 dollars more they could've probably helped me a lot more than they're doing atm (which is, is no fucking way at all). Thanks for the tips, gonna try me best.
on the bright side, looks like you're going to have a bit of a longer trip in Korea now. If you're staying at a hotel and the longer stay creates a burden on your wallet, I can recommend a couple good cheap hotels that I never would have found without some local help (~$70 USD per night). Enjoy lots of bbq for all of us who can't go . And sashimi if you're flying into Incheon.
On July 19 2012 00:25 Stebus wrote: Didn't they say they were trying to get a larger venue? Doesn't that gym only hold 7500? Seems pretty weird unless they were having issues with COEX.
it is insane for them to say they need a bigger place so they change the location and date but turn out they can only find a place which can hold 1500 people more..
Kespa you ruin bw...
Funny, cause eStars will hold less people than Incruit since they will have those computers set up near the stage for gaming experience for everyone who's attending eStars festival. Which already eliminates a lot of seats. And OGN tried to make sure more people can enter the finals by switching the venue.
On July 19 2012 00:24 GTR wrote: Myself and kjwcj were also planning to leave before the 4th, but if we change our flight, we still have to account for accomodation for another week, which blows.
On July 19 2012 03:54 Holgerius wrote: After speaking to Air China, they're telling me they can't do anything until I've started my journey (because up until that point all my moneyz that I've paid to the agency I booked via belongs to that agency, and that agency is basically going ''Fuck you, can't reschedule''). So I'm either gonna have to try to reschedule my trip home after I get to Korea, or I'm gonna have to book a separate ticket home which will cost a fair amount of money. Fuck my life indeed.
If there were any Kespa representatives in my home town at the moment, they'd be in trouble.
A friend of mine owns a hostel in Hongdae if either of you guys (or anyone else) needs a place.
I'm not really sure if he'll offer you any discount but at least you know you'll be in an alright hostel. Also for those of you unfamiliar with Seoul, Hongdae is a pretty cool place to be staying anyways (Tasteless lives there).
I believe his usual price is 18k for big dorm room and 20k for smaller one.
I was planning on flying over from Thursday to Monday but I might have to change that around now that it's in August. So I might be staying only the Friday to Sunday.
PM me if you need a place and I'll get in contact with him.
On July 19 2012 00:24 GTR wrote: Myself and kjwcj were also planning to leave before the 4th, but if we change our flight, we still have to account for accomodation for another week, which blows.
On July 19 2012 03:54 Holgerius wrote: After speaking to Air China, they're telling me they can't do anything until I've started my journey (because up until that point all my moneyz that I've paid to the agency I booked via belongs to that agency, and that agency is basically going ''Fuck you, can't reschedule''). So I'm either gonna have to try to reschedule my trip home after I get to Korea, or I'm gonna have to book a separate ticket home which will cost a fair amount of money. Fuck my life indeed.
If there were any Kespa representatives in my home town at the moment, they'd be in trouble.
A friend of mine owns a hostel in Hongdae if either of you guys (or anyone else) needs a place.
I'm not really sure if he'll offer you any discount but at least you know you'll be in an alright hostel. Also for those of you unfamiliar with Seoul, Hongdae is a pretty cool place to be staying anyways (Tasteless lives there).
I believe his usual price is 18k for big dorm room and 20k for smaller one.
I was planning on flying over from Thursday to Monday but I might have to change that around now that it's in August. So I might be staying only the Friday to Sunday.
PM me if you need a place and I'll get in contact with him.
We're actually in Hongdae as it is, we're living opposite the Design Art High School, if this is the one you are talking about, as it's pretty cheap as it is at 35k won/pn/pp for a private twin room.
On July 18 2012 00:58 stevewch wrote: buddies, show Kespa our passion for this greatest game!!!! i remember there was a picture showing the audience size in a final(forget what final was that), that final was held in beach.
The last MSL between Flash and JD, Haeundae beach.
On July 18 2012 16:32 Spica wrote: Oh KeSPA, keeping up the old tradition of spilling the beans at the very last minute. I feel for all those who already booked flights but are raging at the changed date. D:
Speaking of tradition, I too hope that they have the last finals on Gwanganri beach. Although a bigger stadium would probably be more appropriate to accommodate more fans, I wish that they would return to Gwanganri out of nostalgia, in my opinion the original holy ground of BW finals.
And of course, thanks for sharing the information with us, jpak and N.geNuity!
thought you died :O are you in korea at the moment?
I did die! Well, at least my interest in the Korean pro scene is, sadly... The new hybrid format just doesn't work for me. The OSL and maaaybe the PL finals will most likely be the last time I watch BW live. I'll still stick around for the community, of course. Just not spamming as much. :S
And no, I'm not. I watched PL live on Christmas Eve last year though, and of course my luck was shit that evening when SKT lost to STX. Missed my only chance to meet the SKT players up close -_- Calm looks better in person than in photos, that I can say though. Ah well, on the bright side, I guess I did have the lucky opportunity to watch BW up close in person before it died. D:
On July 19 2012 09:11 supernovamaniac wrote: Also, while you guys are here, if you want to get roflstomped by me in any music game of your choice, feel free to PM me.
QQ I still can't play insane levels on Osu!
Also, bitches on OGN need to stop picking places that's 50 min-1 hr away from my house...
On July 19 2012 06:02 Copymizer wrote: I want to go, i want to fly over there and experience the last bw games. Who with me anyone close please can we travel there together to seoul and stay for a week
I'm flying over on the 4th for only a day to watch the OSL though. If you/anyone wants to meet up, hit me up!
On July 19 2012 06:02 Copymizer wrote: I want to go, i want to fly over there and experience the last bw games. Who with me anyone close please can we travel there together to seoul and stay for a week
I'm flying over on the 4th for only a day to watch the OSL though. If you/anyone wants to meet up, hit me up!
I haven't ordered my flight yet as i need to get some things straight before spending 1000€ but i'm thinking of going from the 23rd or 24thjuly to 6-7th of august. I have a korean friend im asking weather i can stay at his place if it's no problem. Are any of you other guys gonna have contact with other Teamliquid people for a meet up before the final? Some meet and greet hangout in seoul. any plans?
I just asked my korean friend and he lives in songpagu, he said his grandma is there and the place is very uncomfortable. DAMIT ;( i have no idea where it's good to stay etc. + traveling alone so far is not very convenient
On July 21 2012 03:54 Copymizer wrote: I just asked my korean friend and he lives in songpagu, he said his grandma is there and the place is very uncomfortable. DAMIT ;( i have no idea where it's good to stay etc. + traveling alone so far is not very convenient
On July 19 2012 06:02 Copymizer wrote: I want to go, i want to fly over there and experience the last bw games. Who with me anyone close please can we travel there together to seoul and stay for a week
I'm flying over on the 4th for only a day to watch the OSL though. If you/anyone wants to meet up, hit me up!
what airline did you book with?
I haven't booked yet, but it's the one that leaves Beijing to Incheon in the morning. The first direct flight, China Southern I think? Should be arriving at Incheon around 12'ish KST and be at the OSL venue at 1'ish
I will probably just walk on over after lunch and hang out there hours in advance if anyone is coming early. You cant' miss me, I'm enormous and white.
On July 21 2012 03:54 Copymizer wrote: I just asked my korean friend and he lives in songpagu, he said his grandma is there and the place is very uncomfortable. DAMIT ;( i have no idea where it's good to stay etc. + traveling alone so far is not very convenient
Yeah, it's insane but I'm tempted to start queueing from 6am... a little but I'll definitely be there on the day. Is there going to be a Seoul meetup before?
On July 23 2012 16:47 Catfud wrote: Yeah, it's insane but I'm tempted to start queueing from 6am... a little but I'll definitely be there on the day. Is there going to be a Seoul meetup before?
Would be interesting to have this.
I am pretty sure I will queue up at 6 am to get some front row seats. Would be nice if we could gather together a few the night before and just hang out and then go there together.
On July 23 2012 16:47 Catfud wrote: Yeah, it's insane but I'm tempted to start queueing from 6am... a little but I'll definitely be there on the day. Is there going to be a Seoul meetup before?
Would be interesting to have this.
I am pretty sure I will queue up at 6 am to get some front row seats. Would be nice if we could gather together a few the night before and just hang out and then go there together.
Yeah if I'm queueing with someone else I'll be much more motivated to start at 6am.
Will also be in Seoul for the OSL finals from the 4th (will arrive at 13:05 in Incheon, can't fly earlier because of exams..-.- ) to the 9th. Wanted to ask if any meetups are planned with other TL-members?
On July 23 2012 16:47 Catfud wrote: Yeah, it's insane but I'm tempted to start queueing from 6am... a little but I'll definitely be there on the day. Is there going to be a Seoul meetup before?
Would be interesting to have this.
I am pretty sure I will queue up at 6 am to get some front row seats. Would be nice if we could gather together a few the night before and just hang out and then go there together.
Yeah if I'm queueing with someone else I'll be much more motivated to start at 6am.
Fuck it, I'm game for 6am, let's get some soj and makgeolli in too.
Got a free floor too, it's not comfortable and it's not sanitary but if you need a place for one night, hit me
Oh, I suppose I should've offered. I have a floor as well if you just need to crash for a night. It'll be relatively clean, lol. I'll be game to hit up the place at 6am, so long as I can go off to grab some lunch at some point, I'll be happy. I can't go without eating a substantial meal that long.
e-stars will be at COEX, right? D hall or something, I believe. So you can get tickets just from lining up or do you have to do those missions (I might not be understanding that article 100%)?
It just struck me I will NEVER be able to see a professional Brood War match live, which have been my dream since god knows when. My heart is tearing ((((
I will watch the hell out of this final though, and pretend I'm there :p
On July 23 2012 16:47 Catfud wrote: Yeah, it's insane but I'm tempted to start queueing from 6am... a little but I'll definitely be there on the day. Is there going to be a Seoul meetup before?
Would be interesting to have this.
I am pretty sure I will queue up at 6 am to get some front row seats. Would be nice if we could gather together a few the night before and just hang out and then go there together.
Yeah if I'm queueing with someone else I'll be much more motivated to start at 6am.
Fuck it, I'm game for 6am, let's get some soj and makgeolli in too.
Got a free floor too, it's not comfortable and it's not sanitary but if you need a place for one night, hit me
id also be interested in a meetup, 6am sounds crazy but im up for it to see the last bw osl finals!
You know...as unpromising as waiting 12 hours under the basking 30C+ sun sounds...I'm in for it if somebody is willing to wait with me and perhaps offer me a night to crash beforehand. PM me!
On July 27 2012 13:13 Eishi_Ki wrote: Has it been mentioned, Boxer and Yellow gonna be playing a showmatch?
That the legends match everyone was expected, has it been confirmed ? BoxeR is supposed to be hurt and not able to play. I guess he can always bunker rush YellOw with one arm.
On July 27 2012 17:28 InFdude wrote: Tbh I think even if they play a show match is going to be a huge disappointment. I'd say watching Boxer now would be like watching a random cheese game on iccup between Cs (and I'm saying C out of respect).
Yeah it's very sad to admit, but BoxeR was struggling against Huk on BW, and that was before his shoulder was hurt. I don't want to imagine his skill now.
However, just for the principle, the ultimate legends match can't be anything else than Lim-Jin Rok so...
On July 27 2012 19:35 29 fps wrote: Can anyone confirm if proleague will be held at COEX on Saturday?
Yes. CJ vs Woongjin on 28th July is at the COEX.
Sadly I wont be here for the finals since they moved it, but if anyone else at the venue wants to hang or something I'll be in a TL uniform, hate being alone :p
ill be in the queue from 12pm i've decided. GLHF to you guys going earlier, jamsil isn't like coex where you can get a friend to save your spot and bum around for hours to return again :<
you guys at 6am are just insane... i think... haha .... oh gosh
On July 27 2012 17:28 InFdude wrote: Tbh I think even if they play a show match is going to be a huge disappointment. I'd say watching Boxer now would be like watching a random cheese game on iccup between Cs (and I'm saying C out of respect).
Yeah it's very sad to admit, but BoxeR was struggling against Huk on BW, and that was before his shoulder was hurt. I don't want to imagine his skill now.
However, just for the principle, the ultimate legends match can't be anything else than Lim-Jin Rok so...
shit I'm running late! thought it starts at 3pm not ends. can someone update me with the tickets? is there still any chance? I run now I'm close by but maybe one of you guys could get another 2? probably not possible
We got so lucky: when we were like 10 meters away from getting our tickets they announced no more tickets were gonna be handed out. But when they saw how sad we got, an OGN guy pulled us to the side and gave us some anyway. :D Being a foreigner is a good thing sometimes, I suppose.
On July 28 2012 19:42 Holgerius wrote: Yeh, 8 PM tomorrow.
We got so lucky: when we were like 10 meters away from getting our tickets they announced no more tickets were gonna be handed out. But when they saw how sad we got, an OGN guy pulled us to the side and gave us some anyway. :D Being a foreigner is a good thing sometimes, I suppose.
Would someone be amazing to me and be able to somehow try to grab me a vip ticket when they are at preleague today, I have a meeting today and I won't be able to make it in time to get to yongsan, I would if I could but the meeting ends at 7pm and I won't be able to get there in time.
On July 29 2012 10:54 masterbreti wrote: Would someone be amazing to me and be able to somehow try to grab me a vip ticket when they are at preleague today, I have a meeting today and I won't be able to make it in time to get to yongsan, I would if I could but the meeting ends at 7pm and I won't be able to get there in time.
I would love you forever if you got me one <3
Not possible. You have to be there to grab it.
We need tickets in order to get in to watch finals?
VIP tickets are being handed out since Friday (to today). You will get tickets at the finals date as well but you'll have to wait at the actual stadium then.
On July 29 2012 10:54 masterbreti wrote: Would someone be amazing to me and be able to somehow try to grab me a vip ticket when they are at preleague today, I have a meeting today and I won't be able to make it in time to get to yongsan, I would if I could but the meeting ends at 7pm and I won't be able to get there in time.
We need tickets in order to get in to watch finals?
VIP tickets are being handed out since Friday (to today). You will get tickets at the finals date as well but you'll have to wait at the actual stadium then.
Ah I see, so they also giving out tickets today at 8pm? If so where do I go to pick them up?
On July 29 2012 10:54 masterbreti wrote: Would someone be amazing to me and be able to somehow try to grab me a vip ticket when they are at preleague today, I have a meeting today and I won't be able to make it in time to get to yongsan, I would if I could but the meeting ends at 7pm and I won't be able to get there in time.
We need tickets in order to get in to watch finals?
VIP tickets are being handed out since Friday (to today). You will get tickets at the finals date as well but you'll have to wait at the actual stadium then.
Well I'll try to get there, Though my meeting is in Gimpo, so getting to PL is going to be a tough one, I'll likely won't make it, so I'll have to mis it this time, I'll make it to the next BW OSL though!
On July 29 2012 10:54 masterbreti wrote: Would someone be amazing to me and be able to somehow try to grab me a vip ticket when they are at preleague today, I have a meeting today and I won't be able to make it in time to get to yongsan, I would if I could but the meeting ends at 7pm and I won't be able to get there in time.
I would love you forever if you got me one <3
Not possible. You have to be there to grab it.
We need tickets in order to get in to watch finals?
VIP tickets are being handed out since Friday (to today). You will get tickets at the finals date as well but you'll have to wait at the actual stadium then.
Ah I see, so they also giving out tickets today at 8pm? If so where do I go to pick them up?
Coex (Samsung station on the subway line). D hall is where it's being held.
On July 29 2012 10:54 masterbreti wrote: Would someone be amazing to me and be able to somehow try to grab me a vip ticket when they are at preleague today, I have a meeting today and I won't be able to make it in time to get to yongsan, I would if I could but the meeting ends at 7pm and I won't be able to get there in time.
I would love you forever if you got me one <3
Not possible. You have to be there to grab it.
We need tickets in order to get in to watch finals?
VIP tickets are being handed out since Friday (to today). You will get tickets at the finals date as well but you'll have to wait at the actual stadium then.
Ah I see, so they also giving out tickets today at 8pm? If so where do I go to pick them up?
Coex (Samsung station on the subway line). D hall is where it's being held.
On July 29 2012 10:54 masterbreti wrote: Would someone be amazing to me and be able to somehow try to grab me a vip ticket when they are at preleague today, I have a meeting today and I won't be able to make it in time to get to yongsan, I would if I could but the meeting ends at 7pm and I won't be able to get there in time.
I would love you forever if you got me one <3
Not possible. You have to be there to grab it.
We need tickets in order to get in to watch finals?
VIP tickets are being handed out since Friday (to today). You will get tickets at the finals date as well but you'll have to wait at the actual stadium then.
Ah I see, so they also giving out tickets today at 8pm? If so where do I go to pick them up?
Coex (Samsung station on the subway line). D hall is where it's being held.
I'll make it to the next BW OSL though!
...You do know that this is the last OSL, right?
no it isn't, I heard something about another being held. or did I read it wrong?
if this is the last OSL, Then fuck my life. Missing the last OSL while I'm in Korea, fuck my life
On July 28 2012 19:42 Holgerius wrote: Yeh, 8 PM tomorrow.
We got so lucky: when we were like 10 meters away from getting our tickets they announced no more tickets were gonna be handed out. But when they saw how sad we got, an OGN guy pulled us to the side and gave us some anyway. :D Being a foreigner is a good thing sometimes, I suppose.
I was right behind you. Thank ya very much! I'll thank you in person on Saturday, sinc our tix are near each other
Managed to get some tickets today. Any idea how early I should try getting to the finals with these? I'm assuming I won't still have to sit outside all day to get good seats.
Which one of you was the 2 meter tall guy that asked me about the queues? Holy moly. I am far too accustomed to Korean height nowadays so you made me feel ridiculously short!
Managed to get some tickets today. Any idea how early I should try getting to the finals with these? I'm assuming I won't still have to sit outside all day to get good seats.
You shouldn't have to wait almost anything. I might be wrong though. Supernova, can you answer this (or anyone with more knowledge than me)?
On July 29 2012 21:05 Galtakar wrote: So I have to ask.
Which one of you was the 2 meter tall guy that asked me about the queues? Holy moly. I am far too accustomed to Korean height nowadays so you made me feel ridiculously short!
Managed to get some tickets today. Any idea how early I should try getting to the finals with these? I'm assuming I won't still have to sit outside all day to get good seats.
You shouldn't have to wait almost anything. I might be wrong though. Supernova, can you answer this (or anyone with more knowledge than me)?
I don't know how seating itself works with the VIP tickets. I heard numbered seats somewhere, others said that its first come first serve for VIP tickets too.
All I know is, people with VIP tickets are guaranteed a seat, given that they exchange their eStars ticket with the real VIP ticket at the venue before 4PM (BEFORE 4PM). If its first come first serve, it means people who are in front of the line will have better VIP seats, but anyone with the ticket will be allowed inside even if they come later than those lining up without a ticket.
Have I understood it correctly that, arriving thursday morning, the only way I can get a ticket is by queueing at the venue from early morning on Saturday? Or is there any kind of inofficial trading in tickets by people holding tickets but not going (or would that be illegal in Korea)? I'd gladly pay a reasonable amount for being sure to get in (and for not dying from the heat), but if queuing is the one solution I guess that's what I'll be doing.
Also, can anyone recommend some good, fairly cheap accomodation (obviously some of you are there already and may have had some good or bad experiences)?
On July 29 2012 21:34 Dansickle wrote: haha, Galtakar, thanks for the info, that was me. That's why I said if people were looking to meet up, can just scan the crowd for me.
Also, I might have an extra VIP ticket. I won't know until Friday, or maybe even Saturday, but if it ends up becoming available, I'll post here.
Haha, alright. No problem.
Hm. If it does become available, you think one of my friends can have it? She wasn't able to show up today due to work outside of Seoul.
does anyone know what time they are actually going to give the tickets to people, I know proleague it was at like noon when they gave out the tickets, similar for PL?
If thats the case I'll likely head there about 10am,
At what time should I go the stadium on saturday for tickets? And I read people get tickets at PL, do they still give out tickets there today and tomorrow?
My brother and I are going to Korea for OSL final too. We'll arrive on Thursday evening,so we'll be pleased if anybody can help us with information about tickets.
So many people just registering on this website to get "tickets" to osl finals. Really shows dedication.
If I can, I'm giving my ticket to someone that I know who's contacted me long time ago and is not a new poster. If I have more, I'll be doing the same thing: Giving away tickets to those who are actually dedicated, not some new comers who show up just in hopes of watching BW live.
On August 01 2012 09:59 Ktk wrote: Standing in like from 12PM should be enough to get "a" spot for a group of 4, what do you guys think?
12 might not cut it this time around.
oh jeez, I guess I'll head there for around 9-10ish maybe, basically as soon as I get back form the TL meetup on friday, go sleep, then wake up and head over. So eariler is I can manage it then.
On August 01 2012 09:02 papa-smurf wrote: Hi everybody.
My brother and I are going to Korea for OSL final too. We'll arrive on Thursday evening,so we'll be pleased if anybody can help us with information about tickets.
The finals are being held at the Jamsil Student Gymnasium. VIP tickets are being handed out until 4PM for those that managed to get an invite at e-stars (they are no longer being given out). No official word yet on general admission tickets. People are planning to start lining up early in the morning---would not surprise me given that people were lining up 10+ hours in advance of the semi-final.
On August 01 2012 09:53 supernovamaniac wrote: Ugh.
So many people just registering on this website to get "tickets" to osl finals. Really shows dedication.
If I can, I'm giving my ticket to someone that I know who's contacted me long time ago and is not a new poster. If I have more, I'll be doing the same thing: Giving away tickets to those who are actually dedicated, not some new comers who show up just in hopes of watching BW live.
If only I was there...
At least the NYC viewing party is coming along great.
I got a question now, because everyone is talking about tickets, the tickets are just reservation for seats (so that you are guaranteed that you get a place) or do I understand something wrong? I mean is there a chance to enter the venue without a ticket, when I arrive at something about 3 to 4 pm (can't go earlier because my plane won't arrive earlier), I don't care if i get a seat or not, I mean standing is fine with me, as long i can watch the matches somehow... or do you think that 7500 people will already standing in the line and they won't let me in?
- All seating is assigned. Regular tickets will be handed out on a first-come basis beginning at 09:00. - VIP invitation holders will be assigned tickets to seats that have been reserved separately. - Admission to the stadium begins at 16:00. - Stand-by tickets will be handed out after all seats have been assigned until 15:00. Stand-by admission will be allowed based on available seating after 16:00.
As someone asked earlier, if admission is filled after 4pm, what happens to the people in line who didn't get in? Is there still a way for them to watch the match like maybe fitting a few more people into the venue or something?
I'm planning on buying a ticket to Seoul tonight but the flight won't arrive until 3pm on the day and by then I know people will have been lined up for hours. I don't want to fly over only to end up missing the finals :/
If I had to guess they will most likely set up TVs outside for people who couldn't get in. But they have to obey saftey concerns and I'm sure that place is gonna be packed. We're talking about the last ever finals here for a game that is still absurdly popular in Korea.
Best bet would be to hope someone to get a ticket for you... maybe if they can show proof of when your flight arrives so that they don't think whoever you're asking is hoarding tickets? IMO it's not worth it unless you wanna vacation a bit in Korea anyway and are willing to cross your fingers. take my word with a grain of salt since they're all just my guesses (sorry)
Jeez, 9am. I should have skipped my meeting and gone to try to get the vip tickets. I have no idea when the first train leaves bucheon. But I will be on it. if not, I'll just leave sinchon and go straight to Jamsil to wait in line.
On August 02 2012 09:12 JSy wrote: LATEST ANNOUNCEMENT link
- All seating is assigned. Regular tickets will be handed out on a first-come basis beginning at 09:00. - VIP invitation holders will be assigned tickets to seats that have been reserved separately. - Admission to the stadium begins at 16:00. - Stand-by tickets will be handed out after all seats have been assigned until 15:00. Stand-by admission will be allowed based on available seating after 16:00.
Wow, okay, now i got a problem. Damm it, thought it would be just VIP-Tickets and no regular tickets... It feels really embarrassing and awkward to ask, because I am not a long member of the community and got hooked into BW over more or less over SC2, but could someone try and get me a ticket beforehand, please? I could pm or mail him my flight ticket or even my boarding card (I could make a photo of it, tomorrow after I checked in, if they don't believe the e-Ticket, because it could be easy to fake) I will arrive at 1pm at Incheon and try to hurry as much to the venue. Does actually anybody know how long it would take with a taxi from Incheon to Jamsil? (train does need about 85 min, according to what seoul metro says)
On August 02 2012 09:12 JSy wrote: LATEST ANNOUNCEMENT link
- All seating is assigned. Regular tickets will be handed out on a first-come basis beginning at 09:00. - VIP invitation holders will be assigned tickets to seats that have been reserved separately. - Admission to the stadium begins at 16:00. - Stand-by tickets will be handed out after all seats have been assigned until 15:00. Stand-by admission will be allowed based on available seating after 16:00.
Wow, okay, now i got a problem. Damm it, thought it would be just VIP-Tickets and no regular tickets... It feels really embarrassing and awkward to ask, because I am not a long member of the community and got hooked into BW over more or less over SC2, but could someone try and get me a ticket beforehand, please? I could pm or mail him my flight ticket or even my boarding card (I could make a photo of it, tomorrow after I checked in, if they don't believe the e-Ticket, because it could be easy to fake) I will arrive at 1pm at Incheon and try to hurry as much to the venue. Does actually anybody know how long it would take with a taxi from Incheon to Jamsil? (train does need about 85 min, according to what seoul metro says)
A taxi from Incheon airport to Jamsil will cost you an arm and might not be faster than the subway. Take the airport railroad to Seoul Station, and then eventually grab a taxi.
On August 02 2012 09:12 JSy wrote: LATEST ANNOUNCEMENT link
- All seating is assigned. Regular tickets will be handed out on a first-come basis beginning at 09:00. - VIP invitation holders will be assigned tickets to seats that have been reserved separately. - Admission to the stadium begins at 16:00. - Stand-by tickets will be handed out after all seats have been assigned until 15:00. Stand-by admission will be allowed based on available seating after 16:00.
Wow, okay, now i got a problem. Damm it, thought it would be just VIP-Tickets and no regular tickets... It feels really embarrassing and awkward to ask, because I am not a long member of the community and got hooked into BW over more or less over SC2, but could someone try and get me a ticket beforehand, please? I could pm or mail him my flight ticket or even my boarding card (I could make a photo of it, tomorrow after I checked in, if they don't believe the e-Ticket, because it could be easy to fake) I will arrive at 1pm at Incheon and try to hurry as much to the venue. Does actually anybody know how long it would take with a taxi from Incheon to Jamsil? (train does need about 85 min, according to what seoul metro says)
A taxi from Incheon airport to Jamsil will cost you an arm and might not be faster than the subway. Take the airport railroad to Seoul Station, and then eventually grab a taxi.
So the thing to do is to line up well before 9:00 in the morning (well before meaning at midnight?) and if one manages to get a ticket then get back before 16:00 to enter and the ticket will have a seat number so there is no neeed to queue a second time?
Where will the queue/ticket distribution be, at the main entrance of the stadium or somewhere else (nearby?)?
Sorry for persisting with these questions, but having gotten this far, screwing it up would be somewhat anticlimactic...
On August 02 2012 19:07 Stuk wrote: A taxi from Incheon airport to Jamsil will cost you an arm and might not be faster than the subway. Take the airport railroad to Seoul Station, and then eventually grab a taxi.
Okay, thanks for the information.
From what I gather, there are two flavours of "Airport Express" (AREX) of which one is not so "express" (not a problem if you're not in a hurry as the air conditioning is top class and it's damn hot outside) so you should make sure to find the one that doesn't stop at all that many stations. That, again from my limited knowledge, also means one that will not stop at the stations were you can switch to line 2 (serving the stations closest to the stadium), but, as others have indicated, a taxi may be a better choice for that last stretch (line 2 seems to be the analogue of "circle line ", if you're british, and riding it from the airport train to the area of the venue taks some time, I can tell from doing it).
I have been talking to the producers at OGN to try to make something happen for the finals, and they value the foreign fans of OSL around the world. They want to do something to show their appreciation for Brood War fans that have been watching for years, so they will be having an official English broadcast for the finals.
On August 03 2012 11:50 Moletrap wrote: I have been talking to the producers at OGN to try to make something happen for the finals, and they value the foreign fans of OSL around the world. They want to do something to show their appreciation for Brood War fans that have been watching for years, so they will be having an official English broadcast for the finals.
That sounds great!
Wish they'd done this years ago though. Pity it happened just as bw esports is about to die.
Holy shit, 9 AM is early... To get there by then I'd have to leave Incheon at around 7 am. I'll probably end up there around noon for tickets and cross my fingers. lol
Is there gonna be a meetup like there was for proleague finals? 10-15 of us all met up, got tickets, got lunch, and spend the afternoon at a pc bang. If that's on the agenda I might bring myself to crawl out of bed earlier.
On August 03 2012 15:26 Meta wrote: Holy shit, 9 AM is early... To get there by then I'd have to leave Incheon at around 7 am. I'll probably end up there around noon for tickets and cross my fingers. lol
Is there gonna be a meetup like there was for proleague finals? 10-15 of us all met up, got tickets, got lunch, and spend the afternoon at a pc bang. If that's on the agenda I might bring myself to crawl out of bed earlier.
How about a secondary group meet for us late-comers? I'm going to be coming up from Cheonan.
Off topic but Mr and Mrs Boxer are on TV rigth now. Don't remember the name of the show (is that Happy together?) but they sit like in a sauna/shower facility dressed in towels and Yoo Jae Suk is in it.
Hey so if you exit at 8 you have to keep walking after the stadium. Basically get out at 8,turn right, keep walkin and after you round a large intersection there is a line. Also I see some other TLers but I figure cutting may be frowned on haha
What's the process to get in with the tickets. I think I see a seating number? like mine is 311, 4, 13. Also there is a id number as well. Do we have assigned seats?
EPT
Fuck my life indeed. 
