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MLG 2011 Circuit Prize Money Announced - Page 18

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dooge
Profile Joined September 2010
Germany31 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-04 19:46:57
February 04 2011 19:46 GMT
#341
really good news. especially since the 'spectator politics' of the previous mgl events (free stream & demos) were extremely nice ....looking foward to it C:
btlyger
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States470 Posts
February 04 2011 20:46 GMT
#342
On February 04 2011 01:31 oXoCube wrote:
You shouldn't be so quick to hate on Halo because Halo is what made MLG what it is. Without halo's success, this tournament doesn't even exist.


I think you misunderstood me. I don't hate halo, I hate halo reach. Also, saying Halo made MLG is kind of an interesting statement considering I believe the WoW 3v3 tournaments got more viewership then halo.
"Minerals being mined. Minerals being mined. Minerals being mined." Learn how to post: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting
Tropical Bob
Profile Joined August 2010
United States127 Posts
February 04 2011 21:15 GMT
#343
Big prize pools unfortunately just mean more pros will come to Dallas, meaning the rest of us have basically no chance.
Jonas :)
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States511 Posts
February 04 2011 21:24 GMT
#344
This is excellent news for Esports. Now we just have to pay ESPN to broadcast these matches and it'll start to get big
dekuschrub
Profile Joined May 2008
United States2069 Posts
February 04 2011 21:53 GMT
#345
imma be goin to columbus!

BETTER GET TRAINING NOW
m0s1n0
Profile Joined February 2011
Germany575 Posts
February 04 2011 21:54 GMT
#346
This price money is just so crazy. One Player can gain more than 100.000$ in one season oO
http://www.fragster.de - editor in chief
zaii
Profile Joined October 2010
Guam2611 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-04 22:49:29
February 04 2011 22:45 GMT
#347
On February 05 2011 05:46 btlyger wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 04 2011 01:31 oXoCube wrote:
You shouldn't be so quick to hate on Halo because Halo is what made MLG what it is. Without halo's success, this tournament doesn't even exist.


I think you misunderstood me. I don't hate halo, I hate halo reach. Also, saying Halo made MLG is kind of an interesting statement considering I believe the WoW 3v3 tournaments got more viewership then halo.



Halo got MLG on the USA network, G4TV, and Sponsors.
Nithix
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States184 Posts
February 05 2011 03:37 GMT
#348
I had to double take the $50,000 first place for the championship. Holy balls, thats a lot of money. Things are definitely ramping up, aren't they?

Oh, and PLEASE, PLEASE come to Chicago, MLG. I want you in my damn state. <3
Not even death can save you from me. - Diablo
backtoback
Profile Joined March 2010
Canada1276 Posts
February 05 2011 06:18 GMT
#349
MLG Canada perhaps?? I suggest Vancouver, home of 2010 olympics
curlfry
Profile Joined January 2011
Australia103 Posts
February 05 2011 07:25 GMT
#350
ogs should walk in and get some extra cash ahahahaha
the French are effectively gypsies with a steady income
hugman
Profile Joined June 2009
Sweden4644 Posts
February 05 2011 14:23 GMT
#351
On February 04 2011 08:06 kNightLite wrote:
I think the championship bracket is going to create more drama than extended series.

Here's what I got out of looking at the convoluted brackets. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
-explanation-


I agree. Becoming one of the 16 "pro" players will give a ridiculous advantage, almost arbitrarily, because the 17th player is probably not going to be significantly less deserving of the top16 spot than the 16th player. Furthermore, the game and the players can evolve a lot over the course of the year. More likely than not you will end up with players who the community will agree should be in the top16, but aren't. This is made even worse by the fact that in SC2, unlike Halo, MLG isn't the only game in town, and therefore their tournaments alone are not a good way to rank players.

In my opinion a simple ranking / seeding system works MUCH better, and you could supplement that with an open bracket, similar to how DH does a BYOC qualifier, to increase the number of participants without making the pros play a ridiculous amount of games.

This champion bracket system completely falls apart as soon as you start having some of the best players outside of it. What if Jinro qualifies for the top16, and MVP only shows up for the finals, then Jinro has to lose three BO3 (or whatever) while MVP can only lose ONE BO3 before he's eliminated, assuming he makes it into the top32. Who would want the tournament to be structured like that?

Seeding is one thing, it attempts to make it so the best players meet further into the tournament, but this MLG system is ridiculous, it gives more "lives" to some players. It's not competition on an even ground, it's silly.
zaii
Profile Joined October 2010
Guam2611 Posts
February 05 2011 17:03 GMT
#352
On February 05 2011 23:23 hugman wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 04 2011 08:06 kNightLite wrote:
I think the championship bracket is going to create more drama than extended series.

Here's what I got out of looking at the convoluted brackets. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
-explanation-




This champion bracket system completely falls apart as soon as you start having some of the best players outside of it. What if Jinro qualifies for the top16, and MVP only shows up for the finals, then Jinro has to lose three BO3 (or whatever) while MVP can only lose ONE BO3 before he's eliminated, assuming he makes it into the top32. Who would want the tournament to be structured like that?

Seeding is one thing, it attempts to make it so the best players meet further into the tournament, but this MLG system is ridiculous, it gives more "lives" to some players. It's not competition on an even ground, it's silly.


Where are you getting this from?
kNightLite
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States408 Posts
February 05 2011 19:32 GMT
#353
On February 06 2011 02:03 zaii wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 05 2011 23:23 hugman wrote:
On February 04 2011 08:06 kNightLite wrote:
I think the championship bracket is going to create more drama than extended series.

Here's what I got out of looking at the convoluted brackets. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
-explanation-




This champion bracket system completely falls apart as soon as you start having some of the best players outside of it. What if Jinro qualifies for the top16, and MVP only shows up for the finals, then Jinro has to lose three BO3 (or whatever) while MVP can only lose ONE BO3 before he's eliminated, assuming he makes it into the top32. Who would want the tournament to be structured like that?

Seeding is one thing, it attempts to make it so the best players meet further into the tournament, but this MLG system is ridiculous, it gives more "lives" to some players. It's not competition on an even ground, it's silly.


Where are you getting this from?

Look at MLG's championship bracket system. If you're a top 16 seed you can lose your first two series and still make it all the way to the finals. Whereas if you get into the championship bracket via top 16 in the open bracket, you're automatically put into the loser's bracket (even if you havent lost a single game) so if you drop a single BO3 you're done.
Dantaro
Profile Joined November 2010
United States69 Posts
February 05 2011 19:39 GMT
#354
yup this was the new system implemented last year for halo. they need to revert to the old classic championship bracket where all 32 teams (16 pro and 16 open) are at 0-0
MLG
Klogon
Profile Blog Joined November 2002
MURICA15980 Posts
February 05 2011 20:25 GMT
#355
Excellent progress from MLG. Sure there are some kinks they need to work on for their tournament structure, but this is nothing but great news.
letsroll
Profile Joined June 2009
23 Posts
February 05 2011 22:30 GMT
#356
Way to go mlg!! I went to mlg Raleigh and it was a blast. Really hope u guys r coming back. This is real big for e-sports outside of S.Korea and shows that u can make a living playing video games now. Hope there is more to come and with annoucements like this you can only expect so. I do believe this is the dawn of e-sports in the USA . We can only hope and see.
zaii
Profile Joined October 2010
Guam2611 Posts
February 05 2011 23:47 GMT
#357
On February 06 2011 04:32 kNightLite wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 06 2011 02:03 zaii wrote:
On February 05 2011 23:23 hugman wrote:
On February 04 2011 08:06 kNightLite wrote:
I think the championship bracket is going to create more drama than extended series.

Here's what I got out of looking at the convoluted brackets. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
-explanation-




This champion bracket system completely falls apart as soon as you start having some of the best players outside of it. What if Jinro qualifies for the top16, and MVP only shows up for the finals, then Jinro has to lose three BO3 (or whatever) while MVP can only lose ONE BO3 before he's eliminated, assuming he makes it into the top32. Who would want the tournament to be structured like that?

Seeding is one thing, it attempts to make it so the best players meet further into the tournament, but this MLG system is ridiculous, it gives more "lives" to some players. It's not competition on an even ground, it's silly.


Where are you getting this from?

Look at MLG's championship bracket system. If you're a top 16 seed you can lose your first two series and still make it all the way to the finals. Whereas if you get into the championship bracket via top 16 in the open bracket, you're automatically put into the loser's bracket (even if you havent lost a single game) so if you drop a single BO3 you're done.


No, It's a double elimination bracket. If you lose your first series you're put in the loser bracket, and if you lose your second series, you're out of the tournament. You than play another series to determine your placing.

So NO losing 3 series in a row won't allow you to still have a run at the finals.
MLG-Kyle
Profile Joined November 2010
United States123 Posts
February 06 2011 00:06 GMT
#358
Guys, there is a lot of confusion and misunderstanding circulating about the bracket. As I've said several times, we haven't announced the format for 2011, and most of what is being brought up is terribly incorrect.

Relax.
Let it Raine
Profile Joined August 2010
Canada1245 Posts
February 06 2011 00:42 GMT
#359
Excited for the 2011 season. Will try to compete in at least one event myself.

Can't wait!
Grandmaster Zerg x14. Diamond 1 LoL. MLG 50, Halo 3. Raine.
applejuice
Profile Joined October 2010
307 Posts
February 06 2011 07:14 GMT
#360
On February 04 2011 02:14 compscidude wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 04 2011 02:12 Accidentus wrote:
I'm pumped. Props to MLG for stepping up.


Yes Props to MLG.
Although I'm not sure where MLG is spending 8 million investement they got.
This $50k is a one time tourney in one year right?


I seriously hope you're trolling.
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