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Shana
Indonesia1814 Posts
Can't wait for the next SSL/SRT | ||
BigFan
TLADT24920 Posts
On September 02 2013 00:58 maybenexttime wrote: This! The problem is Blizzard developers seem to have some serious ego issues and insecurities. That's why they have tried to undermine BW for several past years instead of winning Korea fair and square. Why would Blizzard pump so much money into SCII to try and make it the leading esports in Korea then turn around and start pumping into BW and leave SCII in the dust? It'll never happen because it'll alienate any fans that they made with SCII likely losing them a large chunk of money and they are a business after all. Just imagine the community outcry(SCII section) if such a thing happened. They're already singing SCII is dying lol. On top of that, Blizzard should've just invested into BW in the first place but they would make more money prompting SCII since LoTV is still coming out in ~2 years time or so. Ya, they have some ego issues with refusing to have certain mechanics in SCII that should be normal imo like high ground advantage. | ||
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Larvator
Ukraine87 Posts
On September 01 2013 20:15 Gamegene wrote: Every zerg in SSL just shed a tear. SSL Zergs are very sharp-toothed when it comes to killing a protoss. | ||
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VGhost
United States3616 Posts
I'm going to go watch that OSL final now. GL Jangbi with everything. | ||
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maybenexttime
Poland5656 Posts
On September 02 2013 03:19 BigFan wrote: Why would Blizzard pump so much money into SCII to try and make it the leading esports in Korea then turn around and start pumping into BW and leave SCII in the dust? It'll never happen because it'll alienate any fans that they made with SCII likely losing them a large chunk of money and they are a business after all. Just imagine the community outcry(SCII section) if such a thing happened. They're already singing SCII is dying lol. On top of that, Blizzard should've just invested into BW in the first place but they would make more money prompting SCII since LoTV is still coming out in ~2 years time or so. Ya, they have some ego issues with refusing to have certain mechanics in SCII that should be normal imo like high ground advantage. I'm not talking about investing a lot of money into BW in Korea. The drive is already there, moreso than in case of SC2, afaik. Using WC3's BNet infrastructure/code (which seems to be compatible with BW) and possibly integrating iCCup etc. features (I don't think their creators would oppose that) does not take that much effort. And they wouldn't have to leave SC2 in the dust either - the games are different enough for them to get Blizzard's support. I'm pretty sure they could come up with a new model of monetizing BW that takes into account the PC Bang culture, UMS community, map making community, the sports culture and so on. I mean, if Valve can make a fortune by selling hats, why can't Blizzard do the same? Their fanbase used to be equally enthusiastic as Valve's. | ||
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Birdie
New Zealand4438 Posts
On September 01 2013 20:42 maybenexttime wrote: If only Blizzard wasn't so against BW, we could get an enhanced version of BW (with proper BNet functions, a combination of WC3 BNet and iCCup, plus some BNet 2.0 functions to top it off) - Brood War: Revival. :D It's coming soon(TM).  | ||
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BigFan
TLADT24920 Posts
On September 02 2013 04:33 maybenexttime wrote: I'm not talking about investing a lot of money into BW in Korea. The drive is already there, moreso than in case of SC2, afaik. Using WC3's BNet infrastructure/code (which seems to be compatible with BW) and possibly integrating iCCup etc. features (I don't think their creators would oppose that) does not take that much effort. And they wouldn't have to leave SC2 in the dust either - the games are different enough for them to get Blizzard's support. I'm pretty sure they could come up with a new model of monetizing BW that takes into account the PC Bang culture, UMS community, map making community, the sports culture and so on. I mean, if Valve can make a fortune by selling hats, why can't Blizzard do the same? Their fanbase used to be equally enthusiastic as Valve's. hmm thing is, by keeping both BW and SCII, you are splitting up the RTS esports market. I see your point though and even though it's valid, I highly doubt Blizzard will do it. To them, BW is old and SCII is its replacement that 'they' made which is why they have a large ego when it comes to SCII and flat out refuse some of the communities' suggestions. Yes, Blizzard's fanbase can be equally as enthusiastic but it doesn't seem like Blizzard will make the right moves to take advantage of that. | ||
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Cele
Germany4016 Posts
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BigFan
TLADT24920 Posts
On September 02 2013 04:49 Cele wrote: i doubt blizzard is going to support BW ever, as they never did before. They did bet on SC2 to be the next big epsort thing and they are going to stick with it. However i've decided to watch the vods of the final two OSL in tribute to Jangbi now. you've been beaten my friend  edit: Shine vs Shuttle gogo! lol. | ||
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L_Master
United States8017 Posts
On September 02 2013 03:36 Larvator wrote: SSL Zergs are very sharp-toothed when it comes to killing a protoss. I seem to remember Bisu having the biggest, sharpest PvZ teeth in the buisness JangBi was one of the best players in the game at the end. Jaehoon was finally overcoming nerves and doing well at the end too (something like 64% WR over last calendar year of BW) and just rolled hero 2-0. Afreeca protoss is getting a major buff! | ||
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Xiphos
Canada7507 Posts
On September 02 2013 04:50 BigFan wrote: you've been beaten my friend edit: Shine vs Shuttle gogo! lol. Wait, Shine joined SSL? | ||
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BigFan
TLADT24920 Posts
nono lol, watching OSL | ||
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Larvator
Ukraine87 Posts
On September 02 2013 05:11 L_Master wrote: I seem to remember Bisu having the biggest, sharpest PvZ teeth in the buisness JangBi was one of the best players in the game at the end. Jaehoon was finally overcoming nerves and doing well at the end too (something like 64% WR over last calendar year of BW) and just rolled hero 2-0. Afreeca protoss is getting a major buff! Well, then it's time to see how good Hero and Killer are! | ||
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riyanme
Philippines940 Posts
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SkelA
Macedonia13069 Posts
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snipealot
Korea (South)494 Posts
On September 02 2013 08:28 SkelA wrote: I would actually start watching BW again.... if streams were not a total shit everytime i tried to.  Anything specific I can improve? | ||
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Xiphos
Canada7507 Posts
I don't think it is wrongdoings on your part Snipealot, it is more about the function of the contemporary Twitch.tv system. A few weeks ago, the stream ran at a very smooth pace but lately there happened to a few lag spikes there and there. This doesn't just concern us but also other games (as I've seen complaints on multiple fronts). | ||
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theMagus
578 Posts
On September 01 2013 13:59 likeasu wrote: jangbi is coming BACK! =) Project twit: "Jangbi is joining to SOSPA, he will be play on SSL very soon! It is very likely Bisu will do the same!!!" WOW!! Its GREAT! shit just got real in sospa! | ||
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snipealot
Korea (South)494 Posts
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Cele
Germany4016 Posts
im sry but before we get all over exited again... why would pro7ect know this for sure? He didnt provide a link to korean or anything. | ||
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