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Jae Zedong
Profile Joined September 2016
407 Posts
March 20 2017 11:16 GMT
#81
Calling it 'SSL' seems pretty scummy and obviously meant to capitalize on what Sonic built. They could have easily called it something else, but no, it had to have exactly the same initials. Red flag to me.
Tyrant.
gngfn
Profile Joined January 2009
United States1726 Posts
March 20 2017 11:25 GMT
#82
On March 20 2017 20:16 Jae Zedong wrote:
Calling it 'SSL' seems pretty scummy and obviously meant to capitalize on what Sonic built. They could have easily called it something else, but no, it had to have exactly the same initials. Red flag to me.

Yes, I'm sure they were attempting to capitalize on the fame of the defunct tournament series created by a disgraced businessman and not just continuing to use the brand that they've been using for their SC2 tournaments since 2014.
Jae Zedong
Profile Joined September 2016
407 Posts
March 20 2017 11:52 GMT
#83
On March 20 2017 20:25 gngfn wrote:their SC2 tournaments since 2014.

Explains why I've never heard of it.
Tyrant.
lestye
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States4163 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-03-20 13:47:04
March 20 2017 13:43 GMT
#84
I agree with theNewera, the scene has lacked a big TO and someone who can get sponsors for a long while, pointing them out while calling them bandwagoners is kinda shitty. I think if we had a competing league thatd be good for the scene,

On March 20 2017 20:25 gngfn wrote:
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On March 20 2017 20:16 Jae Zedong wrote:
Calling it 'SSL' seems pretty scummy and obviously meant to capitalize on what Sonic built. They could have easily called it something else, but no, it had to have exactly the same initials. Red flag to me.

Yes, I'm sure they were attempting to capitalize on the fame of the defunct tournament series created by a disgraced businessman and not just continuing to use the brand that they've been using for their SC2 tournaments since 2014.


I dont think they're trying to capitalize on Sonic's league at all, but at the same time, when SS2L was announced, Sonic's thing had been going on for 9 seasons at that point.
"You guys are just edgelords. Embrace your inner weeb desu" -Zergneedsfood
ortseam
Profile Joined April 2015
996 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-03-20 19:04:11
March 20 2017 18:59 GMT
#85
Yeah agree with theNewera, honestly the whole situation makes sense if you think about it:
- spotv/jinair want to have the most popular players to get better viewership
- expros/streamers (especially the most popular ones who earn the most) don't wan't to compete in multiple tournaments, since it's not profitable for them (most of them will not get any earnings anyway)
I can't blame either, although additionals tournaments can only be good for the scene

Also, Sonic receives too little credit imo, despite how the whole story turned out. I doubt BW would have remained popular enough for all the expros to take the decision to come back in BW (at least the recent 2015/16 ones)
PVJ
Profile Blog Joined July 2012
Hungary5221 Posts
March 20 2017 21:31 GMT
#86
This is a lose-lose situation seriously but perhaps less popular streamers from the 24 can shine. I mean I'd die to watch my heroes play until the day that I die but a healthy scene, and interesting storylines has to have a constant influx of new players, or players who grow (e.g. Last).
The heart's eternal vow
Djabanete
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
United States2786 Posts
March 20 2017 23:08 GMT
#87
Cool!

I liked the GSL back when it was a single-elimination BW tournament. The SSL will definitely need to expand the format in future seasons to allow players who don't yet have popularity to earn a spot through merit. My ideal format would be a series of four-man MSL-style groups---
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A vs B
C vs D
Winner(A,B) vs Winner(C,D) winner advances
Loser(A,B) vs Loser(C,D) loser is out
Loser[Winner(A,B), Winner(C,D)] vs Winner[Loser(A,B), Loser(C,D)] winner advances and loser is out

---where each match is Bo3 and groups are picked at random. Then in the Ro8 it would be single-elimination Bo5s.
May the BeSt man win.
GTR
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
51463 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-03-30 07:36:22
March 30 2017 07:23 GMT
#88
Voting is now open - as expected no TBLS in this tournament. No Last and Sea as well?
You need a Naver account to vote.
http://post.naver.com/viewer/postView.nhn?volumeNo=6981459&memberNo=1156373

3 Terrans, 2 Protoss, 2 Zergs

◆테란 [7명]

조기석 Sharp
임진묵 Organ
윤찬희 Mong
이재호 Light
유영진 Rush
박성균 Mind
최호선 sSak

◆저그 [5명]

김정우 effort
임홍규 Larva
조일장 herO
김민철 Soulkey
한두열 Where

◆프로토스 [5명]

정윤종 Rain
윤용태 pretty
진영화 Movie
김윤중 Shuttle
박수범 Tyson
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Kleinmuuhg
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Vanuatu4091 Posts
March 30 2017 08:00 GMT
#89
still a decent lineup imo
This is our town, scrub
GTR
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
51463 Posts
March 30 2017 08:40 GMT
#90
The main concern is that - will the likes of Effort, Soulkey, Rain etc be able to draw the crowds to generate sufficient interest?
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Kleinmuuhg
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Vanuatu4091 Posts
March 30 2017 08:53 GMT
#91
True. I mean the whole second life of bw should hopefully not rest solely on TBLS, that'd be scary looking forward. We will see.
This is our town, scrub
K.H.J
Profile Blog Joined January 2017
Korea (South)769 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-03-30 08:59:19
March 30 2017 08:58 GMT
#92
This is the list of the players who reject SSL classic

Flash

Last

Sea



JD

Zero



Bisu

Stork

Best

Guemchi
joeyjameson
Profile Joined March 2017
37 Posts
March 30 2017 09:32 GMT
#93
Is this open to all worldwide or only those living in Korea?
[sc1f]eonzerg
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Belgium6599 Posts
March 30 2017 09:34 GMT
#94
weird Last is not taking part.
Wrath
Profile Blog Joined July 2014
3174 Posts
March 30 2017 09:43 GMT
#95
On March 30 2017 17:58 K.H.J wrote:
This is the list of the players who reject SSL classic

Flash

Last

Sea



JD

Zero



Bisu

Stork

Best

Guemchi


Why all rejected?
chrisolo
Profile Joined May 2009
Germany2606 Posts
March 30 2017 09:50 GMT
#96
Because it was voting based instead of qualifier tournaments beforehand.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ - aka cReAtiVee
GTR
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
51463 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-03-30 10:25:08
March 30 2017 10:24 GMT
#97
Flash: Personal reasons, such as his arm injury coming back
Stork: Wants to focus on being an entertaining BJ rather than playing in tournaments
Bisu and Jaedong: Want to focus solely on ASL S3.

Statements can be read here (Korean) - http://esports.dailygame.co.kr/view.php?ud=2017033018472397870

Take what you will from those.
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Probemicro
Profile Joined February 2014
3708 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-03-30 10:38:35
March 30 2017 10:37 GMT
#98
Voting results at time of this post:
(yeah i voted too, piano, soulkey rain lol)
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TheNewEra
Profile Joined March 2011
Germany3128 Posts
March 30 2017 10:54 GMT
#99
pretty is free right?

How long is voting possible?
Midas <3 Casy <3 BeSt <3 | Pray to Doh-men, heathens! | Zwischen Harz und Heideland
GTR
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
51463 Posts
March 30 2017 11:11 GMT
#100
5th April midnight.
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