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FosTA
Profile Joined June 2012
Canada154 Posts
October 28 2013 03:51 GMT
#61
This will happen at any event that does not have assigned seating. I really don't see why there needs to be drama because you were not allowed to sit down on a chair. Its great that Arrow Hall was able to "over sell" and still be able to fit everyone inside, at least they did not have to reject people because it was too full and had fire code issues.

Seats will always be a problem at any event. Only time there wont be is at a venue like the ACC, Skydome or any other sports venue that has assigned seats. And keeping seats at the front for people who buy the premium seats, it sucks for the event when they are empty, to pan out to the fans and see so many empty seats. People would say that the event sucked.

FosTA | LgN - Pulse - LYGF - MgZ - Exist |StarCraft Manager
DarkPlasmaBall
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States45202 Posts
October 28 2013 03:51 GMT
#62
On October 28 2013 12:50 lichter wrote:
I would sit on hot coals to watch SC2 live


Where do you live? Are there no events near you?
"There is nothing more satisfying than looking at a crowd of people and helping them get what I love." ~Day[9] Daily #100
fuzzylogic44
Profile Joined December 2011
Canada2633 Posts
October 28 2013 03:52 GMT
#63
I believe technically you aren't buying a seat with a ticket, just entry to the venue. I ended up standing a lot on day 3 myself but I don't mind, it is what it is. I was just happy so many people showed up.
movac
Profile Joined February 2011
Canada494 Posts
October 28 2013 03:53 GMT
#64
They brought out way more chairs on day 3. Since day 1, people were still either at school or at work, it was big crowd, but not over crowded. There was plenty of ways to walk around the venue. On day 3.... my god, they brought out so many more chairs that there was only 1 path way left to go the washrooms. They were just wheeling out more and more chairs and just planting them down anywhere they can place them. I was standing around for the first 2 hours right behind all the VIPs and then to my surprise they wheeled out chairs and everyone in that particular area got to sit down. Even if they didn't I would have been willing stand the whole night. I was on my feet the entire day of day 2. Going around to take pictures and get autographs. I just wish the autograph signings had a schedule. I got all the autographs I lined up for. But for the people who lined up and couldn't get a their turn before the player left, that was too bad.

I think it was amazing the that event managed to draw out such a massive crowd and the cheers were extremely loud. =)
DarkPlasmaBall
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States45202 Posts
October 28 2013 03:54 GMT
#65
On October 28 2013 12:51 StarStruck wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 28 2013 12:50 lichter wrote:
I would sit on hot coals to watch SC2 live


you sir are a maniac, maniac.




Michael Sembellichter?
"There is nothing more satisfying than looking at a crowd of people and helping them get what I love." ~Day[9] Daily #100
StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
October 28 2013 03:55 GMT
#66
On October 28 2013 12:53 movac wrote:
They brought out way more chairs on day 3. Since day 1, people were still either at school or at work, it was big crowd, but not over crowded. There was plenty of ways to walk around the venue. On day 3.... my god, they brought out so many more chairs that there was only 1 path way left to go the washrooms. They were just wheeling out more and more chairs and just planting them down anywhere they can place them. I was standing around for the first 2 hours right behind all the VIPs and then to my surprise they wheeled out chairs and everyone in that particular area got to sit down. Even if they didn't I would have been willing stand the whole night. I was on my feet the entire day of day 2. Going around to take pictures and get autographs. I just wish the autograph signings had a schedule. I got all the autographs I lined up for. But for the people who lined up and couldn't get a their turn before the player left, that was too bad.

I think it was amazing the that event managed to draw out such a massive crowd and the cheers were extremely loud. =)


We knew it would draw out that big a crowd and yes we be loud.
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
October 28 2013 03:55 GMT
#67
On October 28 2013 12:51 DarkPlasmaBall wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 28 2013 12:50 lichter wrote:
I would sit on hot coals to watch SC2 live


Where do you live? Are there no events near you?

Same here, unless I travel to NYC and spend way to much money on a hotel. People in Ohio and California have it so good.
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DarkPlasmaBall
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States45202 Posts
October 28 2013 03:57 GMT
#68
On October 28 2013 12:55 Plansix wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 28 2013 12:51 DarkPlasmaBall wrote:
On October 28 2013 12:50 lichter wrote:
I would sit on hot coals to watch SC2 live


Where do you live? Are there no events near you?

Same here, unless I travel to NYC and spend way to much money on a hotel. People in Ohio and California have it so good.


I live in NJ and was happy to hit up MLG Columbus a few times, MLG Providence, and IPL?3? in Atlantic City ^^ Haven't had time to go to a NYC event yet :/
"There is nothing more satisfying than looking at a crowd of people and helping them get what I love." ~Day[9] Daily #100
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
October 28 2013 04:00 GMT
#69
On October 28 2013 12:57 DarkPlasmaBall wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 28 2013 12:55 Plansix wrote:
On October 28 2013 12:51 DarkPlasmaBall wrote:
On October 28 2013 12:50 lichter wrote:
I would sit on hot coals to watch SC2 live


Where do you live? Are there no events near you?

Same here, unless I travel to NYC and spend way to much money on a hotel. People in Ohio and California have it so good.


I live in NJ and was happy to hit up MLG Columbus a few times, MLG Providence, and IPL?3? in Atlantic City ^^ Haven't had time to go to a NYC event yet :/

I live in Boston, so it is a fucking haul to get to any part of the US. I think it would be a 36 hour drive to Columbus. Plus I have this mortgage thing and I can't justify putting that many miles on my car. Don't get old kids, you can do less fun, impulsive stuff.
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GenghisKhan
Profile Joined May 2012
United Kingdom68 Posts
October 28 2013 04:00 GMT
#70
I will probably never have the opportunity to see a SC match live, even though I'd love to. I'm a student in the UK where there is literally no live scene, I don't understand how you can complain about this when you actually had the opportunity to watch live Starcraft! If you can't stand for a few hours then I think the problem's on your side, sorry.
The problem with the world is that fools are full of certainty, and wise men are full of doubt.
Marcus420
Profile Joined January 2011
Canada1923 Posts
October 28 2013 04:01 GMT
#71
there was a lack of food vendors. I didnt pack any food thinking the place would have pizza or something. -____- mmm mixed nuts and a can of rebull
CakeSauc3
Profile Joined February 2011
United States1437 Posts
October 28 2013 04:01 GMT
#72
I was unfortunate to grow up in Utah, and nothing happens out there just some local events, no big ones. I've recently moved out to North Carolina, and I'm hoping MLG does sc2 in Raleigh next year :D

I would stand the whole freaking day if I could watch a pro sc2 event live.
StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
October 28 2013 04:03 GMT
#73
On October 28 2013 13:01 Marcus420 wrote:
there was a lack of food vendors. I didnt pack any food thinking the place would have pizza or something. -____- mmm mixed nuts and a can of rebull


The poutine at Sketch's was absolutely disgusting. Anyway, considering the location there are tons of restaurants that goes over a mile long. You really had to go outside of the venue if you wanted decent grub. Mainly steakhouses. Wish we were downtown or at least uptown.
Debian
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
Canada95 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-10-28 04:06:07
October 28 2013 04:04 GMT
#74
On October 28 2013 12:53 movac wrote:
They brought out way more chairs on day 3. Since day 1, people were still either at school or at work, it was big crowd, but not over crowded. There was plenty of ways to walk around the venue. On day 3.... my god, they brought out so many more chairs that there was only 1 path way left to go the washrooms. They were just wheeling out more and more chairs and just planting them down anywhere they can place them. I was standing around for the first 2 hours right behind all the VIPs and then to my surprise they wheeled out chairs and everyone in that particular area got to sit down. Even if they didn't I would have been willing stand the whole night. I was on my feet the entire day of day 2. Going around to take pictures and get autographs. I just wish the autograph signings had a schedule. I got all the autographs I lined up for. But for the people who lined up and couldn't get a their turn before the player left, that was too bad.

I think it was amazing the that event managed to draw out such a massive crowd and the cheers were extremely loud. =)


omg, that made me pretty angry/sad. Lined up (huge lineup) for Hero/Scarlett/Gretorp sig and by the time I got to the front Scarlett and Hero both ditched so we only got Gretorp sig. He was really cool though. Glad I got to meeting him, just sad that Hero and Scarlett left. Then right after we got the sig Genius started signing, which also kinda ticked me off because he literally started signing like a min after we got our sigs.

We actually asked where day9 was because people were talking about him. Apparently he was scheduled to sign then but went out to get food instead. Bummer.

I ended up getting Hack and Gretorp sig in the end.
DarkPlasmaBall
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States45202 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-10-28 04:12:03
October 28 2013 04:09 GMT
#75
On October 28 2013 13:00 Plansix wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 28 2013 12:57 DarkPlasmaBall wrote:
On October 28 2013 12:55 Plansix wrote:
On October 28 2013 12:51 DarkPlasmaBall wrote:
On October 28 2013 12:50 lichter wrote:
I would sit on hot coals to watch SC2 live


Where do you live? Are there no events near you?

Same here, unless I travel to NYC and spend way to much money on a hotel. People in Ohio and California have it so good.


I live in NJ and was happy to hit up MLG Columbus a few times, MLG Providence, and IPL?3? in Atlantic City ^^ Haven't had time to go to a NYC event yet :/

I live in Boston, so it is a fucking haul to get to any part of the US. I think it would be a 36 hour drive to Columbus. Plus I have this mortgage thing and I can't justify putting that many miles on my car. Don't get old kids, you can do less fun, impulsive stuff.


Well it's an 8-9 hour drive from my house in NJ to Columbus, and a 4 hour drive to Boston, so worst case scenario, it's about a 13 hour drive for you (although Google maps says it's only about 12 hours). Boston to Miami is only a 24 hour drive (not including stops) lol.

But either way, long road trips are a pain unless you can rotate drivers x.x
"There is nothing more satisfying than looking at a crowd of people and helping them get what I love." ~Day[9] Daily #100
JazzJackrabbit
Profile Joined March 2012
Canada1272 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-10-28 04:11:42
October 28 2013 04:09 GMT
#76
Just looking back at the announcement about tickets, they were labelled as "Premium Seating" and "General Admission" so as a lot of people are saying it does seem to imply general was for entrance to the venue.

Edit: Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20130927032516/https://wcstoronto.eventbrite.com
Debian
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
Canada95 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-10-28 04:10:17
October 28 2013 04:10 GMT
#77
On October 28 2013 12:51 FosTA wrote:
This will happen at any event that does not have assigned seating. I really don't see why there needs to be drama because you were not allowed to sit down on a chair. Its great that Arrow Hall was able to "over sell" and still be able to fit everyone inside, at least they did not have to reject people because it was too full and had fire code issues.

Seats will always be a problem at any event. Only time there wont be is at a venue like the ACC, Skydome or any other sports venue that has assigned seats. And keeping seats at the front for people who buy the premium seats, it sucks for the event when they are empty, to pan out to the fans and see so many empty seats. People would say that the event sucked.



That's what happened to me. Watching it on TV (stream on TV) the event didn't really look that huge because they panned out and you could see the empty seats. When we got there, it blew me away because it was damn nuts.
BlackGosu
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Canada1046 Posts
October 28 2013 04:10 GMT
#78
the biggest complaint i have is the shining lights. they were making me go blind.
Jar Jar Binks
StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
October 28 2013 04:11 GMT
#79
On October 28 2013 13:10 BlackGosu wrote:
the biggest complaint i have is the shining lights. they were making me go blind.


Yeah those hurt my eyes too.
ChristianS
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States3265 Posts
October 28 2013 04:12 GMT
#80
On October 28 2013 11:54 nGBeast wrote:
This has happened at every tournament I can think of. I drove from chicago to MLG Providence finals in 2011 and didnt get a seat till the last day and watch naniwa get crushed.

it's not a big deal lets not make this drama

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