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Sonic: Need fresh blood?

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Stratos
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Czech Republic6104 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-12-07 19:18:50
December 07 2014 09:58 GMT
#1
The question of fresh blood is something that has troubled the SoSPA scene for quite some time now. With many of the ex-progamers eventually having to leave for the military service, who would be there to take their place? It is a question that periodically comes up but the answer is an elusive beast.

Even if an amateur who could take on the top ex-progamers were to rise, he would have a hard time making a living. And where do we get the fresh blood with no environment for young talents to develop in? We have seen an amateur team formed under Sonic's leadership earlier in Sonic Proleague, but this experience taught Sonic he needs to take things a step further!

Do not worry, there are no razors involved~

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There is a lot of talk about the Starleague entry. It is likely there will be some amateur participants in the 10th Starleague! It seems about time we had at least a few amateur players in and started promoting fresh faces.

If we are to progress a bit more, I am thinking of founding an amateur team and providing practice space for them. Or, if that doesn't work out, we could come up with a system for the team and employ players in our office.

Fixed thanks to Hesmyr:
Many players who participated in 9th SSL will be unable to participate. This is not because the players deliberately chose not to do so, but because they had already committed themselves to other leagues which schedule conflicted with ours, so please refrain from random speculations or blame certain players for their absences.

At the same time, SonicTV has always been able to bring in cards you didn't even think of, and I think the 10th Starleague can become the best one yet!

Things don't end with the 10th season, we will also try to run the 11th, 12th and 13th seasons with OnGameNet. OGN's production team is also concerned even more than with the previous Starleagues. SonicTV does not end here either, we are very concerned over this New Beginning and will focus all of our energy into it.

The entry and schedule annoucement comes next week. Please look forward to it. I will also make efforts to give you Sonic's voice again. T/N: Maybe a guerilla stream or Super Fight #8?

Enjoy your weekend!


Update: SonicTV hosts a 128 player selection tournament for the SSL.

Sonic has just announced a 128 player selection tournament for the SSL.
See the post or the cafe for more information. Step 1) Be in Korea.

The signing up starts tomorrow Monday 8th and will go on until Friday 13th.
128 players will be allowed in on a first come, first served basis.

The competition itself will start with the round of 128 on Saturday 13th, 1PM KST.
The round of 32 and the finals will take place the following day at the same time.

① Format: Tournament group stage (Ro128), BO3 matches
② Maps: Fighting Spirit, Circuit Breaker, New Sniper Ridge

Starting with the round of 32, they players will be required to stream their matches.
The winner will receive some prizes from SBENU and will get to play in the upcoming Starleague.


Only 26 years old, Sonic with his motto "Actions speak louder than words." keeps fighting on all fronts and has also finished moving his offices. This is what the new SBENU headquarters in Hongdae, right in front of the Hapjeong Station, looks like:
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The Hongdae Area (Hangul: 홍대앞; hanja: 弘大앞) is a region in Seoul, South Korea near the Hongik University, after which it is named. It is known for its urban arts and indie music culture, clubs and entertainments. -wiki

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icystorage
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
Jollibee19350 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-12-07 10:21:34
December 07 2014 10:21 GMT
#2
is sonic even real

that passion
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Miragee
Profile Joined December 2009
8551 Posts
December 07 2014 10:32 GMT
#3
He isn't 26. He isn't even human. He can't be.
iLoveKT
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
Philippines3615 Posts
December 07 2014 10:34 GMT
#4
Im going to korea next year and first thing Im gonna do is buy a lot of SBENU swag.
Woo Jung Ho
2Pacalypse-
Profile Joined October 2006
Croatia9511 Posts
December 07 2014 10:44 GMT
#5
Sonic has superpowers; and I don't mean just the supersonic speeds. It's amazing how much he has done for BW... and he just keeps on giving.

A true hero.
Moderator"We're a community of geniuses because we've found how to extract 95% of the feeling of doing something amazing without actually doing anything." - Chill
Irotor
Profile Joined July 2012
26 Posts
December 07 2014 10:46 GMT
#6
This is amazing. I just hope he does not overstretch himself financially. But he seems to have handled it quite well in the past, so I'm not that worried.
Shock710
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
Australia6097 Posts
December 07 2014 11:07 GMT
#7
god damn that place looks amazing, super professional like theres just so much hes done :O
dAPhREAk gives Shock a * | [23:55] <Shock710> that was out of context -_- [16:26] <@motbob> Good question, Shock!
Motlu
Profile Joined August 2014
Australia884 Posts
December 07 2014 11:09 GMT
#8
this guy rivals even TB in the size of his package.
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Rustug
Profile Joined October 2010
1488 Posts
December 07 2014 11:24 GMT
#9
On December 07 2014 20:09 Motlu wrote:
this guy rivals even TB in the size of his package.


Nobody rivals TB's package, especially now, when it's Gamma Ray infused (like the hulk). ♥
Curious that we spend more time congratulating people who have succeeded than encouraging people who have not. 파이팅! ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ"
Hadronsbecrazy
Profile Joined September 2013
United Kingdom551 Posts
December 07 2014 11:33 GMT
#10
I dont really follow the brood war scene much, so has Jangbi left for the military service? he doesnt stream much anymore
No need Build Orders, Only Micro,Favourite Players: Maru, Zest, soOjwa , CJherO
Stratos
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Czech Republic6104 Posts
December 07 2014 11:41 GMT
#11
On December 07 2014 20:33 Hadronsbecrazy wrote:
I dont really follow the brood war scene much, so has Jangbi left for the military service? he doesnt stream much anymore

No idea about Jangbi, he doesn't give any statements on Afreeca or on facebook. Last time he streamed was October and it's more like once in a month if at all, so no idea.
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BisuDagger
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Bisutopia19262 Posts
December 07 2014 11:48 GMT
#12
God, sonic is so inspiring. His impact on the world will be big. I really hope more amateurs can rise to compete too.
ModeratorFormer Afreeca Starleague Caster: http://afreeca.tv/ASL2ENG2
Headnoob
Profile Joined September 2010
Australia2108 Posts
December 07 2014 12:33 GMT
#13
BW is going to have its second coming purely because of this man.
myminerals
Profile Joined August 2013
560 Posts
December 07 2014 12:56 GMT
#14
On December 07 2014 19:34 iLoveKT wrote:
Im going to korea next year and first thing Im gonna do is buy a lot of SBENU swag.

actions speak louder than words indeed!
Dana44
Profile Joined December 2011
Poland29 Posts
December 07 2014 13:01 GMT
#15
This passion! keep it up!
Boundz(DarKo)
Profile Joined March 2009
5311 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-12-07 13:43:13
December 07 2014 13:42 GMT
#16
Don't look back just look forward, people unite and it's gonna be alright. In sonic we believe as he believes in us. I am so glad someone understands that there is only one true starcraft game. Why does TL even exist?!
Cele
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Germany4016 Posts
December 07 2014 13:57 GMT
#17
that'S great news indeed, let's hope it turns out like Sonic has planned!
Broodwar for life!
Probemicro
Profile Joined February 2014
3708 Posts
December 07 2014 14:04 GMT
#18
Hype hype
Next week hype
Chexx
Profile Joined May 2011
Korea (South)11232 Posts
December 07 2014 14:05 GMT
#19
Is his store only for girls shoes?
WriterFollow me @TL_Chexx
TwiggyWan
Profile Blog Joined December 2013
France330 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-12-07 14:20:13
December 07 2014 14:19 GMT
#20
Can we at TL do something to show Sonic our love? This guy truly deserves admiration
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