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joohyunee
Profile Blog Joined May 2005
Korea (South)1087 Posts
Last Edited: 2007-12-11 03:04:33
December 11 2007 02:37 GMT
#1
The Creation of the “Minor League”


As in the major leagues and the Premier leagues, a minor league for e-sports is projected to be created.

Yesterday, the 11 progaming teams’ (excluding Airforce ACE) representatives met together to officially present and launch the creation of the minor league, beginning with the “Test Matches for the B team.” (False Name.. no official name for it yet) (translator’s note: 2nd team = B team)

The 11 progaming overseers and coaches have met on the 6th to discuss the launch of a Minor league.

The coaching staff that gathered on this day have all agreed on the necessity of a league for the B team, and agreed to quickly implement the idea so that players with great potential who would have otherwise gone unnoticed can be found.

Also, on this day the coaching staff discussed the specific format of the “Test Match”. At this point, the “Test Matches” will follow the format of the Proleague, except 2v2 is taken out and the match will consist of 5 1v1 games, BO5. The ace match format will be kept in the case of a 2:2 score.

There were many arguments about the time to have the “minor league”, but a temporary time of Thursday mornings, which is not affected by the Proleague. The IPark Mall has been chosen to be the location of the “minor league.”

Each team will have a roster of 5-10 players, and players with less than 3 participated games in the “A Team” can also participate in the “Minor League”. A finalized date for the launching date has not yet been chosen, but at the earliest, it may be launched within this year.

The CJ Entus Coach, Kim Dong Woo, has said “There are teams without a B-team but everyone agreed to the necessity of Test Matches.”, and “We haven’t come to a final decision on the format or the rules yet so we will construct the structure of this B-Team League with further meetings”

MBC Game’s Coach Kim Hyuk Sup has also said “Among the 200+ Starcraft Progamers, there are so many players that do not get a chance to even participate in the Proleague or Individual leagues”, and “If the B-Team League goes well, it will become an opportunity for them to show their skill and gain valuable experience at the same time.”

KesPA has also said: “Through the B-Team Test Match, we will be able to project the structure of the future official minor league”, and “We will actively support this idea, because it will also further develop the current Proleague.”, confirming the launch of the B-Team Test Match.

Original Article taken from: http://www.fighterforum.com/news/news_read.asp?cat=ISS&idx=22533

I hope GG.net doesn't steal this without proper citations. Otherwise I might start having to
MoNKeYSpanKeR
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
United States2869 Posts
December 11 2007 02:52 GMT
#2
rawr you just got me really interested until i couldn't read anything Hurry UPPP

and thanks in advance
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.kaz
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
1963 Posts
December 11 2007 02:54 GMT
#3
Thanks for the find and the Translation, gogogo joohyunee!!!! I don't think it should be a fight for the first person to translate, I think it should be a group effort to get it done quick and with no errors.
Pressure - "rock is the defender of justice" 이병민 / 박영민 Hwaiting~
iloveHieu
Profile Joined November 2007
United States1919 Posts
December 11 2007 03:00 GMT
#4
it's not a fight now. -.-
Xellos <3
grobo
Profile Blog Joined February 2007
Japan6199 Posts
December 11 2007 03:02 GMT
#5
Thanks, looking forward to reading it.
We make signature, then defense it.
joohyunee
Profile Blog Joined May 2005
Korea (South)1087 Posts
December 11 2007 03:03 GMT
#6
hehe sorry it took a lil longer than i thought, but i realized they were announcing a "test match" and a "minor league" will soon follow it, depending on how well it runs i guess. I was using them interchangably until at the end where i realized they were two separate things and had to run through and make sure all the info was correct.
.kaz
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
1963 Posts
December 11 2007 03:04 GMT
#7
OMG GOODFRIEND CAN PLAY <3!!
Pressure - "rock is the defender of justice" 이병민 / 박영민 Hwaiting~
Jyvblamo
Profile Blog Joined June 2006
Canada13788 Posts
Last Edited: 2007-12-11 03:09:44
December 11 2007 03:07 GMT
#8
This sounds pretty good actually, we'll be able to know ahead of time which guy is a true 'up-and-coming' player (Like Mind, for instance) and which ones are duds (Actually, I can't think of too many true duds recently, probably because they are so forgettable).
IaniAniaN
Profile Joined September 2007
Canada555 Posts
December 11 2007 03:09 GMT
#9
Sounds good for the B-team minor players to get some exposure, at first I thought it was going to be for younger players, but I guess this works. It'd be interesting to see if there will be any minor-league exclusive teams that pop up for this, and if any players dominating in the lower categories will be bought out by other teams based on their possible potential. However, another problem pertaining to this is: when will there be too much? I mean, Proleague is overwhelming as it as, and now a second League too? Will anyone watch?
goodjobman
Profile Joined May 2007
China81 Posts
December 11 2007 03:12 GMT
#10
thanks for your message,nice job~
so some guys have chance to show themeselves to us..
mabe A league teams will take some of them
hoho~
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xBTx
Profile Blog Joined July 2007
Canada542 Posts
December 11 2007 03:12 GMT
#11
On December 11 2007 12:04 .kaz wrote:
OMG GOODFRIEND CAN PLAY <3!!



Each team will have a roster of 5-10 players, and players with less than 3 participated games in the “A Team” can also participate in the “Minor League”. A finalized date for the launching date has not yet been chosen, but at the earliest, it may be launched within this year.
stuffing feathers up your butt doesnt make you a chicken
hasuprotoss
Profile Blog Joined March 2004
United States4668 Posts
December 11 2007 03:13 GMT
#12
I wonder if these will be televised. I would love to see some new, raw talent
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Kennigit *
Profile Blog Joined October 2006
Canada19447 Posts
December 11 2007 03:16 GMT
#13
Wow this is great :D . Idra, will have a much better chance of getting on screen now :D
pubbanana
Profile Blog Joined June 2005
United States3063 Posts
December 11 2007 03:19 GMT
#14
On December 11 2007 12:09 IaniAniaN wrote:
Will anyone watch?


Getting viewers isn't one of their concerns with this. And even if it is broadcasted, then yes, people will watch it because it's StarCraft and it's Korea.
Wachet, stehet im Glauben, seid männlich und seid stark.
thedeadhaji *
Profile Blog Joined January 2006
39489 Posts
December 11 2007 03:21 GMT
#15
really happy if this happens, I've alwayys been worried about the lesser players on a team and how much theyy must struggle internatlly not even being able to show the fruits of their labor on screen for many years.
rushz0rz
Profile Blog Joined February 2006
Canada5300 Posts
December 11 2007 03:21 GMT
#16
Sounds AWESOME.
We can see Junwi, Rainbow, all the old schoolers who got demoted to B. But I'm unsure if those 2 are even on B, could be on A just never at proleague. Anyway, should be interesting.
IntoTheRainBOw fan~
Pressure
Profile Blog Joined October 2006
7326 Posts
December 11 2007 03:24 GMT
#17
this is a good idea
good practice for the lower ranked players and alot of the great amateurs we used to idolize can play against other pros again, great idea here
HaXxorIzed
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
Australia8434 Posts
December 11 2007 03:38 GMT
#18
This would be great. A chance to see many of the unknown players who never make a major league/PL appearance, and to better chronicle the rise of upcoming talent.
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pachi
Profile Joined October 2006
Melbourne5338 Posts
December 11 2007 03:43 GMT
#19
Wow this sounds awesome. Great chance for exposure and experience for younger stars.
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Dknight
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
United States5224 Posts
December 11 2007 04:11 GMT
#20
It better be Thursday mornings so I can watch StarCraft Wednesday nights at a reasonable time. And with my first class at 12:30 on Thursday, it'll be awesome! =)

Idra's chance!
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Koldblooded
Profile Joined July 2006
United States661 Posts
December 11 2007 04:17 GMT
#21
That's so cool
By.Flash fighting
IntoTheWow
Profile Blog Joined May 2004
is awesome32281 Posts
December 11 2007 04:24 GMT
#22
Awesome :D!
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EtherealDeath
Profile Blog Joined July 2007
United States8366 Posts
December 11 2007 04:26 GMT
#23
On December 11 2007 12:04 .kaz wrote:
OMG GOODFRIEND CAN PLAY <3!!


Lol Goodfriend. He is a Sadfriend now :-(
a-game
Profile Blog Joined December 2004
Canada5214 Posts
Last Edited: 2007-12-11 04:31:15
December 11 2007 04:30 GMT
#24
On December 11 2007 12:16 Kennigit wrote:
Idra, will have a much better chance of getting on screen now :D

yeah that's first thing i thought too lol

edit: thanks a lot for translating!
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Manifesto7
Profile Blog Joined November 2002
Osaka27176 Posts
December 11 2007 05:33 GMT
#25
good news for any foreigners for sure.
ModeratorGodfather
Zelniq
Profile Blog Joined August 2005
United States7166 Posts
December 11 2007 06:04 GMT
#26
whoa.. this is huge! Who says SC is dying, it's only getting stronger. I can't even imagine how much this will boost SC progaming in so many aspects
ModeratorBlame yourself or God
IaniAniaN
Profile Joined September 2007
Canada555 Posts
December 11 2007 07:06 GMT
#27
On December 11 2007 15:04 Zelniq wrote:
whoa.. this is huge! Who says SC is dying, it's only getting stronger. I can't even imagine how much this will boost SC progaming in so many aspects


Milking it before it dies? I don't want it to, but with SC2 on the horizon, lots of thoughts are going that way. Unless of course they play SC1 with the SC2 engine, then they can play for another 10 years if they want!
anch
Profile Blog Joined June 2006
United States5457 Posts
Last Edited: 2007-12-11 07:24:32
December 11 2007 07:16 GMT
#28
fuck (T)Goodfriend, let (Z)YellOw play for shit sake.
I hope this wont leech out the focus of major league, must have 3-4 PRO-league a day.

too bad PJ is gone, SKT would enjoy this league.
semioldguy
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
United States7488 Posts
December 11 2007 07:26 GMT
#29
On December 11 2007 16:06 IaniAniaN wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 11 2007 15:04 Zelniq wrote:
whoa.. this is huge! Who says SC is dying, it's only getting stronger. I can't even imagine how much this will boost SC progaming in so many aspects


Milking it before it dies? I don't want it to, but with SC2 on the horizon, lots of thoughts are going that way. Unless of course they play SC1 with the SC2 engine, then they can play for another 10 years if they want!


It could also be ensuring its survival, as if the B Teams get playing time in a league they will be less likely to leave for Starcraft 2.
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Seraphim
Profile Blog Joined March 2006
United States4467 Posts
December 11 2007 07:29 GMT
#30
TEMPEST)IS( FIGHTING~!!
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alffla
Profile Blog Joined November 2005
Hong Kong20321 Posts
December 11 2007 07:59 GMT
#31
cooool i alwys wanted them to have smaller leagues haha i find sc progaming is so insane lol ppl might never win anything in their whole lives struggling
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Guybrush
Profile Blog Joined December 2002
Spain4744 Posts
Last Edited: 2007-12-11 08:06:45
December 11 2007 08:06 GMT
#32
Why are you talking about Yellow and Goodfriend ? They have way more than 3 games for the A-team. Read the news again.

Thanks for the information joohyunee.
Live2Win is awesome. Happy new year scarabi!
Aepplet
Profile Joined December 2003
Sweden2908 Posts
December 11 2007 09:36 GMT
#33
On December 11 2007 17:06 Guybrush wrote:
Why are you talking about Yellow and Goodfriend ? They have way more than 3 games for the A-team. Read the news again.

Thanks for the information joohyunee.


i think that's just a temporary rule, otherwise the number of players eligiable would constantly decrease (unless you keep bringing in new players) as well as stacking the A-team roster.
FirstBorn
Profile Blog Joined March 2007
Romania3955 Posts
December 11 2007 09:53 GMT
#34
On December 11 2007 16:16 anch wrote:
fuck (T)Goodfriend, let (Z)YellOw play for shit sake.


Oh, and Idra this is your chance.
SonuvBob: Yes, the majority of TL is college-aged, and thus clearly stupid.
pyrogenetix
Profile Blog Joined March 2006
China5098 Posts
December 11 2007 10:41 GMT
#35
great idea
i always thot that there are alot of players on the teams that dont get to do jackshit since they're good, but not good enough to be sent out since the team wants to get wins. coaches only send out less known players if they are winning 2:0 or something because they can afford the chance of a loss.

this will let players get a feel for the pressure while at the same time give them a chance to show their skills.
Yea that looks just like Kang Min... amazing game sense... and uses mind games well, but has the micro of a washed up progamer.
Jayson X
Profile Blog Joined November 2006
Switzerland2431 Posts
December 11 2007 11:07 GMT
#36
This is definitly good for the scene. Since the games and teams are kinda stable now, it's a good step forward to give all the lesser known players or fallen stars the oportunity to gain some expirience and confidence with this league. And like Coach Kim Hyuk Sup said, since there are so many players they should get a chance to play.

And fuck sc2. Just because there is another game on it's way does not mean progaming has to loop around waiting. It's important to refine and build up new systems. That's the reason why it is so professional. So don't give me that western crap where we let games die out just because there is something new hyped up. In fact if you'd be in this progaming buissness you would not give a rats ass about all this little starcraft2 news. Because it's just not important right now.
RowdierBob
Profile Blog Joined May 2003
Australia13464 Posts
December 11 2007 14:07 GMT
#37
This is really good news.

I totally called it though. I'm awesome

http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=50883
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jdforce1515
Profile Joined June 2013
United States1 Post
June 04 2013 01:17 GMT
#38
how do i join the minor league


User was warned for this post
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EvilTeletubby
Profile Blog Joined January 2004
Baltimore, USA22260 Posts
June 04 2013 02:24 GMT
#39
On June 04 2013 10:17 jdforce1515 wrote:
how do i join the minor league


Invent a time machine and go 6 years into the past.
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