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mordk
Chile8385 Posts
On August 04 2012 22:00 Dental Floss wrote: Thats great! There's nothing I love more than emotional abuse! Yeah, that's why it's in quotes. It's "good" from OGN's standpoint since they need the viewers, they feel they have enough of a fanbase/viewer base they can take the initial hit and recover later on when some people start coming back | ||
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DreXxiN
United States494 Posts
On August 04 2012 22:02 Bash wrote: So ends the era of Gods and so dies true esports passion. Goodbye old friend. This. Beleive it or not I still follow DotA2/Starcraft 2/LoL, but just nothing compares. This game was good for the game, nothing gimmicky..just the most balanced and hardest game possible with the most passion involved. R.I.P. | ||
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Shock710
Australia6097 Posts
On August 04 2012 21:59 mordk wrote: Which is why it's a "good" moment to do the switch. If they waited until BW died on it's own, they wouldn't be able to abuse the emotional factor to get viewers for SC2 and it would probably have failed. At least that makes sense to me from OGN's standpoint. thats like saying "we killed ur grandfather, instead of letting him die naturally because it would be more dramatic"....wtf | ||
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Rampager
Australia1007 Posts
I don't have the same connection that some people do, stretching back to the game's humble beginnings as an eSport in 2002/2003, but man I feel just as heartbroken. BW was something else. It saddens me that a lot of die-hard BW fans don't enjoy SC2, as it really can deliver if you're patient and understanding of it, but what are you going to do. For some BW was a way of life, and I can understand that, it had a certain power about it that few games do and the following was incredible and deserving. It truly is the end of an era. GGs. | ||
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Potling
Norway298 Posts
On August 04 2012 05:44 Potling wrote: Another miracle incoming! Jangbang will win 3-2, using Carriers in at least one game. Kim Carrier will cry again. Almost nailed it. | ||
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DreXxiN
United States494 Posts
You can find one on youtube but it's low quality, and this was mostly before youtube became a thing  . I remember watching it as a teenager to stay inspired. | ||
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mordk
Chile8385 Posts
On August 04 2012 22:04 Shock710 wrote: thats like saying "we killed ur grandfather, instead of letting him die naturally because it would be more dramatic"....wtf Yeah.. this is purely from OGN's standpoint, they need the viewers. For fans it's obviously a horrible feeling. Just see how they hookup people with the allkill OSL announcement immediately after the ending. This is carefully planned, it's TV after all. | ||
BLinD-RawR
ALLEYCAT BLUES51480 Posts
On August 04 2012 22:06 DreXxiN wrote: I still have the Starleague 2005 Highlights (HQ) saved in Windows Media format...so epic. You can find one on youtube but it's low quality, and this was mostly before youtube became a thing . I remember watching it as a teenager to stay inspired.willing to share it? | ||
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TheBJ
Bulgaria906 Posts
On August 04 2012 21:58 Spica wrote: And so the final chapter has been written. Brood War will never be remembered as just a game for me. It was more than just a game. It was a roller coaster of emotions and cherished memories, and will live on forever in all of our hearts. Just like an old friend, it will not die unless we forget. Long live Brood War. It's been a wild ride. Thanks to all those who helped build its great legacy. You've all made history. Broodwar. I'll never forget. Thanks for everything gg | ||
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MildCocoA
Korea (South)129 Posts
On August 04 2012 21:58 Yoshi Kirishima wrote: Where does "all kill" come from then? Is it a division of Auction? Or is it the type of Starleague? why not just call it Auction OSL to follow the usual naming format? all kill makes me think of GSTL, but i don't think it's a team league, but maybe? Just next Starleague (SC2:Wings of Liberty) sponsor. Auction is korean internet shopping mall & auction. http://www.auction.co.kr/?redirect=1 | ||
Hyde
Australia14568 Posts
On August 04 2012 22:01 Spica wrote: Ah yes, I'm going to miss spamming LR threads and witnessing epic moments with all of you. Hopefully, this won't be the end. ♥ I'm going to miss those parts too. | ||
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StorkHwaiting
United States3465 Posts
Goodbye to the KTF and SKT1 dynasties. In the end, the blue banner of Khan waved victorious over all the land . Goodbye TBLS. Goodbye 8 Dragons. Goodbye Neo-Kings. Goodbye Legends of the Fall. Goodbye Royal Road. Goodbye Curse of Kim Carrier. Goodbye Kong-Line. Goodbye golden mouse. Goodbye Emperor. Goodbye Gorilla-terran. Goodbye Supreme Commander. Goodbye Revolutionist. Goodbye Tyrant. Goodbye Ultimate Weapon. Goodbye Stormtoss. Goodbye Terrorist. Goodbye reebo. Goodbye offensive recalls. Goodbye stasis. Goodbye bulldogs. Goodbye mine drags. Goodbye goon AI. Goodbye carrier micro. Goodbye vulture runbys. Goodbye irradiate splits. Goodbye plaguuu. Goodbye dark swarms. Goodbye mass sunken morphing. Goodbye muta micro. Goodbye lurker-stacking. Goodbye 5-hatch hydra all-in. Goodbye 2 facs. Goodbye proxy robos. Goodbye CC infests. Goodbye mass queen broodlings. Goodbye ZvZ hive-play. Goodbye and good night  .Somehow, hello SC2 just isn't enough. | ||
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N.geNuity
United States5112 Posts
By comparison, shinhan bank's contract for PL was 4 billion krw over 3 years (3.52 million USD) according to kespa site. get foreigners to pay for shit and that's ESPORTS. koreans and chinese don't pay for anything. | ||
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ggrrg
Bulgaria2716 Posts
On August 04 2012 22:05 Rampager wrote: Fuck man, it's incredible and saddening to think it's over. I started watching BW in 2008 and it was such an incredible experience to see what had been built and the reverence surrounding it. I witnessed Flash's rise to glory as the Ultimate Weapon from when he was a young chobo and participated in the GomTV Averatec Intel Season 1. I got so engrossed into the StarCraft culture I would watch it all into the night and didn't give a shit about studying for my HSC when there were proleague games on. I was shedding tears at Boxer's autobiography, and trying to make it on iCCup. I barely made it as a C- protoss player and I was so damn proud of my achievement. Bisu and Best were my inspiration as they were dominating at the time, I don't even know where this is going. I don't have the same connection that some people do, stretching back to the game's humble beginnings as an eSport in 2002/2003, but man I feel just as heartbroken. BW was something else. It saddens me that a lot of die-hard BW fans don't enjoy SC2, as it really can deliver if you're patient and understanding of it, but what are you going to do. For some BW was a way of life, and I can understand that, it had a certain power about it that few games do and the following was incredible and deserving. It truly is the end of an era. GGs. I feel you, man. I used to wait until 5 am to watch PL back in the day. As a protoss, I loved Bisu, too. Being inspired by him I started playing exclusively PvZ (my worst matchup) until I finally hit C- (my best ranking ever). Never been so proud of any other gaming achievement | ||
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dabom88
United States3483 Posts
On August 04 2012 22:09 N.geNuity wrote: It's not viewers that matter. If you get 50,000 people to cough up $20 for a year of content then holy shit you're making dough. By comparison, shinhan bank's contract for PL was 4 billion krw over 3 years (3.52 million USD) according to kespa site. get foreigners to pay for shit and that's ESPORTS. koreans and chinese don't pay for anything. 50,000 x 20 = 1 million. Over 3 years, that's 3 million, < 3.52 million. Also, where did you get this 50k number? | ||
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link18
Croatia65 Posts
Someone should make a montage where Jangbi is included in the end.. Long live BW, my first osl was Movie vs Flash, that 2009 ever osl, wish i got earlier in the scene when savior was dominating and before even... One of the greatest memories in my life is of BW, love you all boys and girls and this game. And will continue to play on Icc... So fucking sad.... | ||
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atrox_
United Kingdom1711 Posts
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N.geNuity
United States5112 Posts
On August 04 2012 22:11 dabom88 wrote: 50,000 x 20 = 1 million. Over 3 years, that's 3 million, < 3.52 million. holy shit sherlock, way to miss the entire point *edit*- to be a little bit friendlier, the point is that a much smaller dedicated viewerbase can support a pretty much equivalent league rather than ask a company to plop down a million USD to sponsor a video game league. | ||
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Rampager
Australia1007 Posts
On August 04 2012 22:10 ggrrg wrote: I feel you, man. I used to wait until 5 am to watch PL back in the day. As a protoss, I loved Bisu, too. Being inspired by him I started playing exclusively PvZ (my worst matchup) until I finally hit C- (my best ranking ever). Never been so proud of any other gaming achievement Man you understand me perfectly, that's exactly what I went through and my best ranking as well. Respect. | ||
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Dental Floss
United States1015 Posts
On August 04 2012 22:12 N.geNuity wrote: holy shit sherlock, way to miss the entire point Didn't your parents teach you not to get into an argument at a funeral? | ||
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