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http://sports.news.naver.com/esports/news/read.nhn?oid=468&aid=0000179682
Someone translate this?
It seems blizzard decided to sponsor bw proleague again and is making sc2 players go back to bw and possibly do what bw had to do back in 2011
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On August 09 2016 01:52 Thouhastmail wrote:
SC1 rebirths with Remastered Version: Will Blizz become Esports tycoon again?
[SportsSeoul, Kim Jin-wook]
Starcraft: Brood War, a game which has long been popular among nationals over 18 years, will be remastered with HD and better graphics.
Officials say that Blizzard has been working on ‘Starcraft: remaster’, an upgraded version of Starcraft, and plans to release it late this year or early next year.
It is known that Starcraft: Remaster is targeted to strengthen graphics and battle.net services, while maintaining features and interactions of the game.
According to an official, “Blizzard once inquired me about upgrading Starcraft early this year. The most noticeable changes were graphics, but the core point was the structure of Battle.net.”
He also stated, “It looked just like classic battle.net. However, you should connect to the new one to play it.”
SC1 is still popular in the domestic market, but in the foreign market as well. It`s share is 3%, invitation matches attract many audiences and always got high viewer ratings.
However, Blizzard unsupported this game for over 5 years, excusing practical challenges. Releasing Starcraft: Remaster, It is expected that Blizzard is trying to upgrade this game while trying new business model.
Especially, it seems that Blizzard is preparing BW scene`s revival; officials said, “Blizzard strongly demands KeSPA to maintain SC2 teams. Which means, They`re planning to increase the clout of the esports scene by re-switching SC2 Proleague to SC: remaster Proleague. It seems that Blizzard is trying to reclaim the hegemony of esports from LOL and Dota 2.”
Besides, there`re various predictions for BW`s new business model. Since the game is almost free to play, it is not easy to make players pay for it. If the game is play-to-play, it would follow the a similar path as SC2.
With regard to this issue, another official stated that “SC1:remaster`s business model would rather be an battle. net upgrades. Since SC1 has many faithful fans, they would establish long-term plan by uniting Battle.net services.”
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Full of apocryphal sources. I`m sure that it`s a clickbait.
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what are those screenshots, they look horrible T_T
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"According to the relevants, Blizz is asking KeSPA to maintain SC2 teams; which means, Blizz is planning to re-converse SC2 Proleague to BW."
"Besides, there`re various expectations for BW`s new business model. Since the game is almost free to play, it is not easy to make players pay for it."
What is this, a clickbait or a fantasy novel?
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On August 08 2016 23:40 Cele wrote:
what are those screenshots, they look horrible T_T
that's warcraft 3. Don't worry my friend.
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On August 08 2016 23:43 Shinokuki wrote:Show nested quote +On August 08 2016 23:40 Cele wrote:
what are those screenshots, they look horrible T_T that's warcraft 3. Don't worry my friend.
yeah, figured it out in the meantime too. But why the heck does the naver page link them?
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ALLEYCAT BLUES51293 Posts
is this a troll article?
why are there images from the BW mod on WC3 on it.
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On August 08 2016 23:48 BLinD-RawR wrote:
is this a troll article?
why are there images from the BW mod on WC3 on it.
if its in naver.com its not.
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ALLEYCAT BLUES51293 Posts
either way, I'm not entirely sure how I feel about this.
in regards to the afreeca scene and kespa teams.
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I dunno the article doesn't seem legit to me. First, we have these weird WC3 MOD Screens and secondly, forcing KeSpa to switch to BW seems a bit strange to me. I would imagine Blizzard to aim for a parallel format for Sc2 and BW, forcing KeSpa to switch doesn't seem logical from their PoV.
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love the screenshots lol
Don't know if this is true (but I do not doubt it), but from Gtranslate, it looks like it is talking about:
- star 1 HD late this year or early next year
- continue sc2 alongside star1 proleague
- not sure on business model of star1hd
- star1hd will have better gfx and battle.net support but will have the same feel as star1
- trying to cross-promote Blizzard games
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On August 09 2016 00:22 purakushi wrote:
love the screenshots lol
Don't know if this is true, but from Gtranslate, it looks like it is talking about:
- star 1 HD late this year or early next year
- continue sc2 alongside star1 proleague
- not sure on business model of star1hd
- star1hd will have better gfx and battle.net support but will have the same feel as star1
- trying to cross-promote Blizzard games
better bnet support would mean bnet 2.0 integration, which already seemed likely to me.
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Bisutopia19384 Posts
This is certainly an exciting month of news!
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They should've used Project Revolution screenshots instead. That mod looked much more incredible, and it's too bad it never released in its entirety
It's good if they start supporting the resurgent BW scene. It's bad if they abandon SC2 to do that, but that's very unlikely. Still, it would be nice to see KT smash SKT T1 in BW again.
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fucking hell, can somebody translate the whole article? And please tell me this isn't just click bait
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CLASSICYELLOW!!!! SAVE US!!!!
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ALLEYCAT BLUES51293 Posts
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I think Crank went through this article on stream, only caught the end though. The VOD might be interesting.
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On August 09 2016 00:30 Cele wrote:Show nested quote +On August 09 2016 00:22 purakushi wrote:
love the screenshots lol
Don't know if this is true, but from Gtranslate, it looks like it is talking about:
- star 1 HD late this year or early next year
- continue sc2 alongside star1 proleague
- not sure on business model of star1hd
- star1hd will have better gfx and battle.net support but will have the same feel as star1
- trying to cross-promote Blizzard games better bnet support would mean bnet 2.0 integration, which already seemed likely to me.
It wouldn't be too bad if that just meant integration into the B.net launcher. Cross-game chat with other B.net friends is useful. BW would get a higher visibility when its among the client's 6 other games (maybe 7 if they ever integrate WC3). BW tournaments, events, and content could be cross-promoted into the pages for other games.
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On August 09 2016 00:59 Musicus wrote:
I think Crank went throught this article on stream, only caught the end though. The VOD might be interesting.
VOD link! NOW!!!
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forcing players to go back to bw would be terrible regardless which game you prefer.
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On August 09 2016 01:00 Wrath wrote:Show nested quote +On August 09 2016 00:59 Musicus wrote:
I think Crank went throught this article on stream, only caught the end though. The VOD might be interesting. VOD link! NOW!!!
Well he is still streaming so there won't be a VOD until he is done.
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On August 09 2016 00:31 BisuDagger wrote:
This is certainly an exciting month of news!
I was about to say the same! I recently got into BroodWar again (was surprised it's still this big) and all this news in the last few weeks.. Damn! So excited 
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GRAND OLD AMERICA16375 Posts
uh so
do i get a job out of this?
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On August 09 2016 01:00 eviltomahawk wrote:Show nested quote +On August 09 2016 00:30 Cele wrote:On August 09 2016 00:22 purakushi wrote:
love the screenshots lol
Don't know if this is true, but from Gtranslate, it looks like it is talking about:
- star 1 HD late this year or early next year
- continue sc2 alongside star1 proleague
- not sure on business model of star1hd
- star1hd will have better gfx and battle.net support but will have the same feel as star1
- trying to cross-promote Blizzard games better bnet support would mean bnet 2.0 integration, which already seemed likely to me. It wouldn't be too bad if that just meant integration into the B.net launcher. Cross-game chat with other B.net friends is useful. BW would get a higher visibility when its among the client's 6 other games (maybe 7 if they ever integrate WC3). BW tournaments, events, and content could be cross-promoted into the pages for other games.
if Blizzard does a good job running the ladder, yes. Currently ladder/tournaments are held on private servers like ICCUp and FISH. If these cease to exist (if BW HD is that succesful for hardcore players) Blizzard needs to provide an alternative. And on that regard im not sure if they will do a good job integrating community efforts like Tours etc, they haven't been in the past for sure.
bnet 2.0 is not the most accessible tool for social interaction either, even though it now has (weird) channels
It's just: this community has been self dependant for a very long time. We run our own servers, we script our own bugfixes, we run our own tours. We look to the KeSpa when it comes to balancing the game (via maps), not Blizzard.
In my personal estimation, Blizzard has been out of touch with this game for more than a decade and i simply doubt they lack the expertise and knowledge of the game and it's scene to make it right.
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oh my god, it's really bnet 2.0 integration. Lord help us ^^
On August 09 2016 01:07 amazingxkcd wrote:
uh so
do i get a job out of this?
no, u don't 
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Bisutopia19384 Posts
On August 09 2016 01:07 amazingxkcd wrote:
uh so
do i get a job out of this?
People should tweet at blizzard to hire me for that SC1 eSports management position. + Show Spoiler + It's been wife endorsed.
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I dunno why on earth TL omits my replies when it becomes long - darn!
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GRAND OLD AMERICA16375 Posts
On August 09 2016 01:24 Cele wrote:oh my god, it's really bnet 2.0 integration. Lord help us ^^ no, u don't
i'll take a long term casting gig over in Korea. got nothing to lose atm
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They might be discussing a separate BW proleague but it makes no sense why they would want to intentionally kill off the SC2 one. Most of the top SC2 pros would not be top BW pros anyways.
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This sounds to good to be true for Brood War fans. Is the source credible?
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Here's what I think Blizzard will unveil:
- A remastered version of Brood War, running on a modified version of SC2's engine.
- Minor quality of life improvements, such as giving Lurkers the ability to Hold Position by default, and automining in the mix.
- Other mechanics such as mining, 12 unit selection limit and unit pathing designed to replicate Brood War.
- Tournament illegal exploits such as allied mines and interceptor crushing patched out of the game.
- The game is available for a small purchase fee, with cosmetic microtransactions.
- Remastered versions of the SC and SCBW campaigns.
- A return to the SCBW/WC3 custom games system.
- BW Remastered announced as a WCS 2017 title.
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ALLEYCAT BLUES51293 Posts
Pretty much anyone who's been on a team since before the switch should do fine.
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ALLEYCAT BLUES51293 Posts
On August 09 2016 01:29 amazingxkcd wrote:Show nested quote +On August 09 2016 01:24 Cele wrote:oh my god, it's really bnet 2.0 integration. Lord help us ^^ On August 09 2016 01:07 amazingxkcd wrote:
uh so
do i get a job out of this? no, u don't i'll take a long term casting gig over in Korea. got nothing to lose atm
KCM could literally vouch for you.
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SC1 rebirths with Remastered Version: Will Blizz become Esports tycoon again?
[SportsSeoul, Kim Jin-wook]
Starcraft: Brood War, a game which has long been popular among nationals over 18 years, will be remastered with HD and better graphics.
Officials say that Blizzard has been working on ‘Starcraft: remaster’, an upgraded version of Starcraft, and plans to release it late this year or early next year.
It is known that Starcraft: Remaster is targeted to strengthen graphics and battle.net services, while maintaining features and interactions of the game.
According to an official, “Blizzard once inquired me about upgrading Starcraft early this year. The most noticeable changes were graphics, but the core point was the structure of Battle.net.”
He also stated, “It looked just like classic battle.net. However, you should connect to the new one to play it.”
SC1 is still popular in the domestic market, but in the foreign market as well. It`s share is 3%, invitation matches attract many audiences and always got high viewer ratings.
However, Blizzard unsupported this game for over 5 years, excusing practical challenges. Releasing Starcraft: Remaster, It is expected that Blizzard is trying to upgrade this game while trying new business model.
Especially, it seems that Blizzard is preparing BW scene`s revival; officials said, “Blizzard strongly demands KeSPA to maintain SC2 teams. Which means, They`re planning to increase the clout of the esports scene by re-switching SC2 Proleague to SC: remaster Proleague. It seems that Blizzard is trying to reclaim the hegemony of esports from LOL and Dota 2.”
Besides, there`re various predictions for BW`s new business model. Since the game is almost free to play, it is not easy to make players pay for it. If the game is play-to-play, it would follow the a similar path as SC2.
With regard to this issue, another official stated that “SC1:remaster`s business model would rather be an battle. net upgrades. Since SC1 has many faithful fans, they would establish long-term plan by uniting Battle.net services.”
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Full of apocryphal sources. I`m sure that it`s a clickbait.
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Man blizzard is really friendly to the community. They even informed shieldbattery about their plans so that they don't need to program it.
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Forcing a reverse transition? Wayyy too outrageous for me. It's possible, but this is Blizzard we're talking about here o.o
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On August 09 2016 01:54 duke91 wrote:
Man blizzard is really friendly to the community. They even informed shieldbattery about their plans so that they don't need to program it.
You know that shield battery has been under development for years right?
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BW in sc2 engine and f2p...
I could be interested.
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So the shieldbattery project will be in vain if BW will be bnet2.0 integrated?
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Austria24422 Posts
Take this with a grain of salt for now.
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On August 09 2016 01:52 Thouhastmail wrote:
Full of apocryphal sources. I`m sure that it`s a clickbait.
Thanks for the translation. I kinda feel like this should be added to the OP to avoid people getting their hopes up over nothing...
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Bisutopia19384 Posts
On August 09 2016 02:05 GoShox wrote:Show nested quote +On August 09 2016 01:52 Thouhastmail wrote:
Full of apocryphal sources. I`m sure that it`s a clickbait. Thanks for the translation. I kinda feel like this should be added to the OP to avoid people getting their hopes up over nothing...
Added!
On August 09 2016 02:03 duke91 wrote:
So the shieldbattery project will be in vain if BW will be bnet2.0 integrated?
Most definitely not!
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^
thanks for adding it,
well.... rip
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Canada11603 Posts
Full of apocryphal sources. I`m sure that it`s a clickbait.
I'm going to lock this for now until the reliability of the source can be confirmed.
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