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Hello guys,
It's probably one of hadests posts I've ever done! It's time for my tl;dr post.
1. Introduction:
I am the organizer of BSL - Bombastic StarLeague. I've organized two online and one offline event back in 2013 - 2014. After SC: R came out I resurrected BSL and extended the format to the international arena. As the tournament developed and its popularity grew, I added newer and newer improvements to the tournament format, production level, promotion etc.
After organizing two seasons in 2017 (BSL3 and BSL4), Blizzard contacted me that they really liked my tournament format combined with high streaming levels, and they offered sponsorship. After two successful seasons (BSL5 and BSL6), we renewed our contract for four more seasons (BSL7, BSL8, BSL9 and BSL10). After this period, contact with Blizzard became almost impossible. Fortunately, eSport.Fund entered the scene, supporting BSL from season 8 till now - which gave us the basic funding for the further organization of the tournament.
A big turning point in the organization of the tournament was the BSL Season 10. Then I extended my streaming position with a second computer, which gave me the opportunity to stream the game itself, the so-called Clean Feed (sound + game + graphics / animations) for streamers in other languages on one computer - at the same time, on the other computer, I organize my stream on twich, where I capture webcams, sound, and provide streaming image for English commentators. The BSL10 set a new standard and raised the bar a lot in terms of live production of the tournament.
BSL Season 10, 11, 12 and 13 was organized using the above-mentioned "technology", with the crowdfunding from the community - while improving the format and organizational aspects of tournaments .
2. History
The last 11 seasons - BSL4 - BSL13 - were organized while I was doing my daily work. During the BSL season, which usually lasts ~ 9-10 weeks, I had every day of the week busy with work, every evening and weekend busy with BSL - which meant that sometimes during 9-10 weeks I had 1-2 days off to work. After each season I was like a Zombie.
During the organization of BSL13, I found that I will not be able to continue my daily work and also organize BSL in its current form in future. I have been wondering for a long time how I can try to reconcile my "real life" with the "esports" one. I came to the conclusion that it was impossible and I have to make a decision.
3. ZZZero Becomes A Full Time Tournament Organizer and Streamer
So I decided that I would give myself a chance and try to fulfill my dream - i.e. work in StarCraft and BSL professionally.
Therefore, from 01/02/2022 I decided to become a FULL TIME TOURNAMENT ORGANIZER.
I will not hide that it was a very difficult decision - but after long talks and deliberations with Karolcia, we came to the conclusion that I would never know if it would work out if I did not try. If I would simply say "BSL14 will be the last one" - and I would left after this, I would think for my entire life "What would happend If I would try it ?".
Thats why the decision has been made - I WILL BE A FULL TIME STREAMER - and you will have the opportunity to watch many more streams of mine, as well as many more interesting events on my channels beside BSL:
- https://www.twitch.tv/zzzeropl
- https://trovo.live/BombasticStarLeague (follow)
- https://www.youtube.com/c/ZZZero/videos
In 2022, we plan to organize:
- BSL Season 14, 15 and 16;
- Regular events on Fridays on Trovo (still being established);
- Regular streams and events during the week on twitch;
- BSL 2v2 ProLeague;
- Full bo9 showmatches;
- Other events;
If my efforts prove to be satisfactory for you and I receive enough support - then I will organize tournaments for as long as it will profitable. I give myself half a year. If after this time I will see that I can't make a good living from it - then we will simply close the BSL project and enjoy what we have achieved so far, with the knowledge that I have tried to achieve my dream ! 
If you like my work and what I do for the community and would like me to continue doing it - on a larger scale, but also be able to support myself for it - please watch my streams and support, because now I will need it more than ever. You can follow all BSL Social Media, to be up to date on what's goin on.
Support:
https://www.patreon.com/bombastic
https://streamelements.com/zzzeropl/tip
Paypal: dideko.o@gmail.com
P.S. Thanks to all of you guys, that you liked BSL so much, that you gave me this opportunity to try to fulfil my dream, you are the best! Let me know what you think, and share it to your friends.
ZZZero Becomes A Full Time Tournament Organizer - Announcement
Yours professional foreigner from today,
ZZZero
https://linktr.ee/bombastic
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South Korea2105 Posts
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EPIC
I really hope this will go well and you will be able to support yourself and foreign Brood War for at least couple more years.
You deserve to be successful like noone else, man. Years of hard work already much appreciated. Hopefully more good stuff for You and BW to come. Legendary status achieved.
Cheers! 
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Wishin for the best for you dude! gogogo!!
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Wow! You rock ZZZero, and it will hopefully turn out great! Good luck sir! <3
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Good luck Mr. Zzzero! I really hope it's going to work out and we will have many more BSLs! 
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If anyone reading this participates in BSL in any of the divisions or regularly watches any of their streams, consider donating at least $5 to ZZZero (if you haven't done that already). Donations also help out more than subscriptions since Twitch keeps half.
On January 31 2022 03:31 ZZZero.O wrote:
In 2022, we plan to organize:
- BSL Season 14, 15 and 16;
- Regular events on Fridays on Trovo (still being established);
- Regular streams and events during the week on twitch;
- BSL 2v2 ProLeague;
- Full bo9 showmatches;
- Other events;
ZZZero
 
You were already a full-time organizer and streamer. Now you're working overtime!
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YES ! :D yes you have to try it! But bsl40 you can stop after before not, sorry... :D gl.
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This doesn’t get said enough but you’re one heck of a gem in the BW community. Really appreciate everything you’ve done to keep the foreign scene alive and especially reinvigorate it in the last few years
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Thanks for all that you are doing - we really appreciate your passion and hard work.
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Very nice to see! I'll try to support your stream in the future!
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Best of luck ZZZero you are a great man and you deseve the credit!
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How can tournament-organizers not reach out to you / offer you jobs?
The way you handle BSL is some top notch level
I feel that you should be able to make a living freelancing at other games aswell
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Where there's risk, there's reward <3 Also, you have only one life to pursue your dreams. The SC community is already indebted to your efforts. Hyped for the future!
Congratulations!
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Like Flash is the Ulttimate Weapon, ZZZero is the Ultimate Admin!
Wish you all the best! Will certainly find time to watch your stream and spend some money <3
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nice!! gl with ur dreamjob man. I hope it goes well for you
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On January 31 2022 05:32 elKa-ThE-FeArEd wrote:
How can tournament-organizers not reach out to you / offer you jobs?
The way you handle BSL is some top notch level
I feel that you should be able to make a living freelancing at other games aswell
But they would have to know about him first. That means they are watching foreign BW and watch BSL. Sadly not that likely.
I hope it works out for you ZZZero and we can continue with BSL for a long time
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Karolcia is awesome, this is the support a man needs! Big respect for what you have achieved ZZZero, if not play i'll definitely try to watch/support as much as i can. gg gl hf
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On January 31 2022 06:28 LML wrote:Show nested quote +On January 31 2022 05:32 elKa-ThE-FeArEd wrote:
How can tournament-organizers not reach out to you / offer you jobs?
The way you handle BSL is some top notch level
I feel that you should be able to make a living freelancing at other games aswell But they would have to know about him first. That means they are watching foreign BW and watch BSL. Sadly not that likely. I hope it works out for you ZZZero and we can continue with BSL for a long time
Wait, you say that not everyone are watching the BSL?
True ofcourse
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On January 31 2022 07:33 elKa-ThE-FeArEd wrote:Show nested quote +On January 31 2022 06:28 LML wrote:On January 31 2022 05:32 elKa-ThE-FeArEd wrote:
How can tournament-organizers not reach out to you / offer you jobs?
The way you handle BSL is some top notch level
I feel that you should be able to make a living freelancing at other games aswell But they would have to know about him first. That means they are watching foreign BW and watch BSL. Sadly not that likely. I hope it works out for you ZZZero and we can continue with BSL for a long time Wait, you say that not everyone are watching the BSL? True ofcourse
Not yet, at least
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BOLD MOVE
kudos for doing this
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Best of luck! It's tough to juggle esports life with real life but I hope being able to focus on just one will be more sustainable for you and make you happier.
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Best of luck on your new adventure. Infinite Thank you for all your love to starcraft. BSL Forever!!
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Thanks for everything you did and are still doing for our community. Very good move IMO <3
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Best of luck into your new journey.
It will be a great experience no matter the outcome!
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Good luck, I hope it does work out for you.
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Russian Federation1893 Posts
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A bold move!
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For a second I thought it was Queen the player...
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United Kingdom1667 Posts
Enjoy making it happen. Huge appreciation here for all your hard work.
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Huge respect and best of luck to you, ZZZero!
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Great news! Good luck and will be watching.
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Wow, amazing !! good luck Mr. ZZZero!!!
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Such inspiring passion! Wish all the best and I'll be watching.
With your organizing and production skills you could definitely run tournaments in other games professionally as well.
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Best of luck ZZZero! The BW community appreciates your dedication and hard work.
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United States42197 Posts
Joined the Patreon. I wouldn't be playing bw again if it wasn't for BSL.
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Thank you for this man. I've joined Paetron as well. Keep it coming!
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On February 02 2022 02:40 KwarK wrote:
Joined the Patreon. I wouldn't be playing bw again if it wasn't for BSL.
Same joined the patreon!
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Good decision ZZZero, we are here to help out! Best of luck!
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Thank you so much guys for such a warm words and inentions,
I'm working hard to bring more events for our scene already, let's hope you will see effects soon.
Much love! <3
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Netherlands4800 Posts
Amazing. Best of luck. Very daring, very respectful. I envy and support your decision!
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China has many sponsors，someone should be willing to sponsor the game，but few Chinese know about BSL。
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On February 17 2022 10:10 [JXSA].Zergling wrote:
China has many sponsors，someone should be willing to sponsor the game，but few Chinese know about BSL。
Is there any way to spread the BSL in China?
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ZZZero your tournaments are amazing and your commitment to foreign Broodwar is commendable. I really appreciate your awesome events.
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You are truly a gift to the community Mr. ZZZero! Appreciate your hard work and commitment, thank you very much from the bottom of my heart!!!
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As BSL15 is coming to an end today, I was wondering about the possibility of BSL16 and the continued organization of tournaments by Mr. Zzzero. (Please do not take this post in a negative way, that is not at all what I "mean")
As an average BSL viewer, for me it is not 100% clear what happens if BSL16 goal is not met. There will be no BSL16? Or there will be one with less prize pool? Or?
Also reflecting a bit to the original post. I think it would be better if there were clear goals towards the community/viewers about patreon and such (edit: I mean about Mr. Zzzero continuing organizing as a full time job). I know the financial part is complicated as there is a sponsor (Optimonk) and hopefully there could be others, so a potential patreon goal could depend a great deal on the potential sponsors. However I still think a clear goal on patreon (or similar) would give a better picture and more incentive to donate.
Just one another thing: In the future (fingers crossed!) my suggestion would be to implement RCG's donation goal strategy, which is very clear: donation to the tournament goes right into the prize pool, if the goal is met there will be (was) another RCG if not then all the donated money went right into the prize pool so there were no questions regarding what will happen if the donation goal is not met. Of course there may be no questions now in BSL15 and maybe I'm the only one to whom it's not clear, but I think I saw a few comments about this as well during yesterday's games.
Wishing the best and please don't take this post in the wrong way! I know it's complicated.
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It's a good question.
We have a deal with OptiMonk/Cameleon that he became a sponsor for BSL 2022 on a special terms - for the encouragement of future cooperation. Thus his support was enough for BSL14. We have an anonymous, but known by our community, sponsor for BSL15. And we don't have a sponsor for BSL16. That's why the goal is involving the prizepool as well as the production expenses of an event - in case I find a sponsor I will increase the prizepool, which I planned to do in the first place when I had more hope to find someone.
If we won't meet the donation goal, obviously I will not escape with the money, but create BSL16 as the last season with a lower prizepool.
Actually today is ~6 months of my work as a full time tour organizer. I'm not starving, but I'm earning less money than I used to in my regular job. I will try to make some kind of a sum up after this season ends.
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On July 31 2022 21:03 ZZZero.O wrote:
It's a good question.
We have a deal with OptiMonk/Cameleon that he became a sponsor for BSL 2022 on a special terms - for the encouragement of future cooperation. Thus his support was enough for BSL14. We have an anonymous, but known by our community, sponsor for BSL15. And we don't have a sponsor for BSL16. That's why the goal is involving the prizepool as well as the production expenses of an event - in case I find a sponsor I will increase the prizepool, which I planned to do in the first place when I had more hope to find someone.
If we won't meet the donation goal, obviously I will not escape with the money, but create BSL16 as the last season with a lower prizepool.
Actually today is ~6 months of my work as a full time tour organizer. I'm not starving, but I'm earning less money than I used to in my regular job. I will try to make some kind of a sum up after this season ends.
This sounds sad  , i guess BSL16 will turn out to be the last tournament if no generous sponsor appears. No matter what happens next this was/still is a very enjoyable run.
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