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iFU.spx
Profile Joined April 2011
Russian Federation378 Posts
Last Edited: 2021-06-30 12:59:45
June 30 2021 12:59 GMT
#21
On June 29 2021 23:31 Q~Bert wrote:
Regardless, that part of my message was actually more of a joke but it spawned an actual idea that I feel is potentially justifiable being we buy our potential slots for the next tournament.


reminded me a scene from a russian movie :D
iFU.spx
Profile Joined April 2011
Russian Federation378 Posts
Last Edited: 2021-06-30 12:59:38
June 30 2021 12:59 GMT
#22
double post
Q~Bert
Profile Joined June 2006
United States670 Posts
Last Edited: 2021-06-30 15:43:12
June 30 2021 15:41 GMT
#23
On June 30 2021 04:10 Cele wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 29 2021 23:31 Q~Bert wrote:
On June 29 2021 05:00 BulgarianToss wrote:
On June 23 2021 23:38 Q~Bert wrote:
I think the donations should be capped to correlate with the applicable spots for each continent. So essentially only 1/8th of the $10,000 can be contributed from the North and South Americas. And then the rest will have to pull their weight.

In fact, why can't that be the new format going forward? Each continent/country buys how many spots they get to compete for in the next tournament.



This argument would have made sense if the actual potential qualifying spots for the Americas wasn't 10 in reality. You got 2 spots from the Americas qualifier, 6 potential spots from the top 3 of the past two BSL's which are open to everyone outside Korea, 1 spot from the World qualifier and 1 spot for the previous champion. This is more than the 1/8 you've stated above and it's also evident by the fact that a total of 6 players from the Americas qualified to the ro16 this year. All of this is well documented on liquipedia, from where I stand this is more than enough for any player to showcase their skill in case they can successfully compete with the best.



All of those routes (BSL, former champion, etc.) are available to every other country as well so it's irrelevant. In the end the Americas still receive only two additional potential spots. Thus, 1/8th.

Regardless, that part of my message was actually more of a joke but it spawned an actual idea that I feel is potentially justifiable being we buy our potential slots for the next tournament.


You'd be suprised how expensive 1 slot might be. We're not talking just % points of the prize pool, there are costs for housing, air travel, the venue etc etc. It's also poor sportmanship kind of?
Imagine europeans outbid you massively and it's 1/8 th again, how would that feel. I can't help myself, that does not seem a healthy route for the tournament to develop into. If brain would share that idea, it's 5/8th FSU only by his money alone.

My point is: as spiritual sucessor of WCG RCG aims to bring the best [non korean] players, not those with the best paying fanbase.

Edit: your math is wrong. The quote for the americas is actually 2/8th of all regional bound spots. The others are open to everybody and shouldn't be counted for or against the quota of any region.


Very silly of you to bring up costs of travel, housing when those are all provided separately by Rus regardless of who qualifies..

If the Euros outbid and it's 1/8th again then we are no better and no worse than we are now - what is your point?
Any money that is raised to buy a spot would be added to whatever prizepool already is provided by Rus, obviously Rus would not be eligible to buy spots (that is exactly what the format is now - his money and his decision, hence the Americas only get 2 spots). But since he is obviously keen on incorporating Russian pride into this event (and that is completely understandable) he can reserve a number of spots for his comrades at no cost to them. We fight for the rest.
aka: Yaj
Cele
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Germany4016 Posts
June 30 2021 18:11 GMT
#24
On July 01 2021 00:41 Q~Bert wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 30 2021 04:10 Cele wrote:
On June 29 2021 23:31 Q~Bert wrote:
On June 29 2021 05:00 BulgarianToss wrote:
On June 23 2021 23:38 Q~Bert wrote:
I think the donations should be capped to correlate with the applicable spots for each continent. So essentially only 1/8th of the $10,000 can be contributed from the North and South Americas. And then the rest will have to pull their weight.

In fact, why can't that be the new format going forward? Each continent/country buys how many spots they get to compete for in the next tournament.



This argument would have made sense if the actual potential qualifying spots for the Americas wasn't 10 in reality. You got 2 spots from the Americas qualifier, 6 potential spots from the top 3 of the past two BSL's which are open to everyone outside Korea, 1 spot from the World qualifier and 1 spot for the previous champion. This is more than the 1/8 you've stated above and it's also evident by the fact that a total of 6 players from the Americas qualified to the ro16 this year. All of this is well documented on liquipedia, from where I stand this is more than enough for any player to showcase their skill in case they can successfully compete with the best.



All of those routes (BSL, former champion, etc.) are available to every other country as well so it's irrelevant. In the end the Americas still receive only two additional potential spots. Thus, 1/8th.

Regardless, that part of my message was actually more of a joke but it spawned an actual idea that I feel is potentially justifiable being we buy our potential slots for the next tournament.


You'd be suprised how expensive 1 slot might be. We're not talking just % points of the prize pool, there are costs for housing, air travel, the venue etc etc. It's also poor sportmanship kind of?
Imagine europeans outbid you massively and it's 1/8 th again, how would that feel. I can't help myself, that does not seem a healthy route for the tournament to develop into. If brain would share that idea, it's 5/8th FSU only by his money alone.

My point is: as spiritual sucessor of WCG RCG aims to bring the best [non korean] players, not those with the best paying fanbase.

Edit: your math is wrong. The quote for the americas is actually 2/8th of all regional bound spots. The others are open to everybody and shouldn't be counted for or against the quota of any region.


Very silly of you to bring up costs of travel, housing when those are all provided separately by Rus regardless of who qualifies..

If the Euros outbid and it's 1/8th again then we are no better and no worse than we are now - what is your point?
Any money that is raised to buy a spot would be added to whatever prizepool already is provided by Rus, obviously Rus would not be eligible to buy spots (that is exactly what the format is now - his money and his decision, hence the Americas only get 2 spots). But since he is obviously keen on incorporating Russian pride into this event (and that is completely understandable) he can reserve a number of spots for his comrades at no cost to them. We fight for the rest.


First let me make clear im just writing from my perosnal POV, im not a Esport.fund commitee guy or anything.

I don't think it's a silly argument at all. in the given framework, Brain is hosting this tournament on the framework he choses with the quota's he and the commitee decide upon. He is kindly asking us for donations to support an awesome event.

Further related costs (travel costs, visa etc) are higher for US or EU players then for FSU players. Now if your aim truly is to by a slot for a player, sure okay you guys can ask Brain if he is interested in that but i imagine in that case it would be fair if you cover the costs of the whole thing. Donating to a good cause doesn't entitle anybody to spots allotted, that's nonsense i'm sorry.

If the Euros outbid and it's 1/8th again then we are no better and no worse than we are now - what is your point?


My point is, your suggestion is not helpful to the integrity of the tournament. RCG aims to field the best players, not the ones with the best financial backup. I don't think any of us would enjoy it as much as we did if it boils down to each region basically "buying" slots for their favoriate players, that's not something i'd be into, i think we can agree on that?

But since he is obviously keen on incorporating Russian pride into this event (and that is completely understandable) he can reserve a number of spots for his comrades at no cost to them. We fight for the rest.


Brain has made numerous attempts since 2019 and now to explain his thought process on this. Yes, in part there is a small favor to the russian community. Which is btw the community who helps him organize these events too.

Second, as i said above secondary costs for NA SA EU players are considerably higher then for russian players. So it's kind of logical that you can effort more slots for russian players, where you don't need to pay for Visa arrangements, very expensive airflights etc etc.

Third: i think it's giving a small favor to give 2 spots to FSU players, not really as big as you make it. i can easily name three players in Dewalt, gorynich, spx who absolutely belong into that tournament. Not just my "i feel so" opinion, but if you look at past RCG/BSL Top 8's that makes sense to me.
Broodwar for life!
Rus_Brain
Profile Blog Joined June 2006
Russian Federation1894 Posts
June 30 2021 18:18 GMT
#25
On June 23 2021 23:38 Q~Bert wrote:
I think the donations should be capped to correlate with the applicable spots for each continent. So essentially only 1/8th of the $10,000 can be contributed from the North and South Americas. And then the rest will have to pull their weight.

In fact, why can't that be the new format going forward? Each continent/country buys how many spots they get to compete for in the next tournament.
Yaj, $1,000,000 and you will be entitled rcg 2022 champion.
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Q~Bert
Profile Joined June 2006
United States670 Posts
June 30 2021 18:33 GMT
#26
Haha, I agree RCG should weight its slots based on giving the best players from different regions the best chance to qualify (for instance offering Poland more slots than North America) and not just from financial backing.

I feel I have adamantly countered opposition to my suggestion more than was necessary. In reality it was just a fun thought that I believed would offer accountability and commitment from my region since ultimately North America is being punished (already admitted by Rus) for previous commitments not being fulfilled from our players.

I want to be clear that in no way am I trying to create any more opportunity for myself. I've barely competed in any major international tournaments because I am well aware even reaching the Ro16 is an unlikely scenario much less surpassing that stage.
aka: Yaj
ash_dreamer_1
Profile Joined February 2020
Russian Federation181 Posts
July 06 2021 06:37 GMT
#27
RCG 2021 RO16 full replay pack
FK
Profile Joined May 2018
Hungary52 Posts
July 05 2022 15:30 GMT
#28
Does anybody know if koget will come back to play in RCG this August and if not what will happen to his spot? Just curious.
radley
Profile Joined August 2008
Poland582 Posts
July 05 2022 17:11 GMT
#29
He will come back as protoss, stronger than ever was.
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kogeT
Profile Joined September 2013
Poland2042 Posts
July 06 2022 15:35 GMT
#30
More important than me coming back is where did you find the information that RCG happens in August?
https://www.twitch.tv/kogetbw
FK
Profile Joined May 2018
Hungary52 Posts
July 06 2022 15:45 GMT
#31
Liquipedia says so.

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