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MLG 2011 Circuit Prize Money Announced - Page 6

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Rho_
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States971 Posts
February 03 2011 16:44 GMT
#101
That is a pretty monster prize pool. Go go MLG!
ptbl
Profile Joined January 2011
United States6074 Posts
February 03 2011 16:44 GMT
#102
On February 04 2011 01:38 Frack wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 04 2011 01:34 ptbl wrote:
On February 04 2011 01:31 Frack wrote:
sc2 in NA/EU doesnt need korea to be successful


Wait, isn't the point of a tournament to attract the top players from the world? So, you're saying that you don't want MVP, oGsMC, Jinro, Idra, fruitdealer, IMNestea, MKP, etc participating in MLG? Why?

Im saying that their loss does not make the tournament, to me, any less of a prestigious tournament. Idra will be there btw and any other Korean that wants to make the investment. I think MLG's seeding idea is great personally, ensuring the committed and talented get their just dues over several events, it is a far superior format than the gsl and the pool of American and Euro talent it should pool is fantastic.

In an ideal world sure id love the Koreans to come in droves BUT i dont think the tournament needs it and I dont think their presence takes away from, what should be, an awesome series of casts.


Anyway, the whole point is moot. Adam from LG said the championship isn't closed. People with points from the regular even will be seeder higher, but everyone can participate.
Don't mind me
RyanRushia
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States2748 Posts
February 03 2011 16:45 GMT
#103
this is awesome cant wait to try and grab a spot!
I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free. | coL.Ryan | www.twitter.com/coL_RyanR
dacthehork
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States2000 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-03 16:48:06
February 03 2011 16:46 GMT
#104
On February 04 2011 01:42 On_Slaught wrote:
MLG is going to be awesome this year. Looks big enough to attract all the big names from everywhere, including korea!


price to round trip + hotel
conflicting schedules with practice / GSL
chances of winning

For the 50,000 dollar one sure, for a 5k at best tournament?

You have to have sponsors that really want US exposure (which doesn't overlap that much with say prime's sponsor which is a korean chicken company. Obviously EG/Liquid/Fnatic will all show up, and maybe oGsMC or someone with a really good shot at winning or Nada/boxer for exposure reasons.
Warturtle - DOTA 2 is KING
compscidude
Profile Joined December 2010
176 Posts
February 03 2011 16:47 GMT
#105
This is what i call a True "American Dream"
American Cash HERE I COME !
templar rage
Profile Joined September 2010
United States2509 Posts
February 03 2011 16:47 GMT
#106
Tbh, I agree that they probably should have given the circuit events a slightly bigger prizepool in exchange for a slightly lower Nationals prize pool. I think having like $30k for 1st (with subsequent payouts scaled down the same way) and putting that money into scaling up the circuit events prizepool would be a bit better. Still, it should be a sick season. Can't wait.
SmoKim
Profile Joined March 2010
Denmark10305 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-03 16:49:20
February 03 2011 16:47 GMT
#107
great news from MLG, looks like they and Dreamhack are gonna be the big names in 2011 so far

for reference: Dreamhack has 1.5 Million Swedish krona, which are about 234.000 $
"LOL I have 202 supply right now (3 minutes later)..."LOL NOW I HAVE 220 SUPPLY SUP?!?!?" - Mondragon
compscidude
Profile Joined December 2010
176 Posts
February 03 2011 16:50 GMT
#108
On February 04 2011 01:46 dacthehork wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 04 2011 01:42 On_Slaught wrote:
MLG is going to be awesome this year. Looks big enough to attract all the big names from everywhere, including korea!


price to round trip + hotel
conflicting schedules with practice / GSL
chances of winning

For the 50,000 dollar one sure, for a 5k at best tournament?

You have to have sponsors that really want US exposure (which doesn't overlap that much with say prime's sponsor which is a korean chicken company.


I agreed, and matter in fact I pointed out earlier,
There wont be notable players from Korea just to compete for 5k.
US - Korea Round trip itself costs around 1.5k ~ 2k these days
And hotel + food would just not be worth the investment to earn 2k.

In addition, players from a team cant really decide to go unless the team manager thinks its
both good for the player and the team. Is it worth the time and money to fly over to US?
to possibly make profit of 2k? or practice hard during that 2 weeks and prepare to win 85 Grand from GSL?

your call. but 50k yes definetly.
Dantaro
Profile Joined November 2010
United States69 Posts
February 03 2011 16:50 GMT
#109
MLG attracted big players with smaller prize pools last year. now that its quadrupled, i think they can still do it.
MLG
BilltownRunner
Profile Joined July 2010
United States229 Posts
February 03 2011 16:50 GMT
#110
On February 04 2011 01:41 compscidude wrote:
I think MLG might lose more money trying to sponsor a tournament with 5k 1st prize pool.
This is asking people to come to a party when you only have 1 girl while theres 200 guys..
.not gonna happen. Btw this was just an anology, dont take it offensive
Kudos !


Not at all, just look at Assembly. First prize is about 3000 euros for first then only 1500 euros for second and TL is flying Huk and Ret out, along with Tyler from the U.S.
KillerDucky
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States498 Posts
February 03 2011 16:51 GMT
#111
In the video on mlg's page they say they are totally redoing the venue layout, and there will be three main stages, one for each event. Starcraft 2 gets its own main stage woot!
MarineKingPrime Forever!
bLooD.
Profile Joined November 2010
Germany470 Posts
February 03 2011 16:52 GMT
#112
Wow thats sick. 50k?!!! How much does the 1st at Code S get?
Nashty
Profile Joined September 2010
Canada15 Posts
February 03 2011 16:53 GMT
#113
sorry if this was already asked
but can anyone sign up for MLG?
and how are the 200+ players selected?
the one with the highest ladder points?

thank you very much
Your favorite brotoss buddy
Thunderflesh
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United States382 Posts
February 03 2011 16:54 GMT
#114
Awesome, this is great news, thanks MLG!

Any word on whether there will be soundproof booths this year? At least for the big matches?
You'll worry less about what people think about you when you realize how seldom they do.
compscidude
Profile Joined December 2010
176 Posts
February 03 2011 16:54 GMT
#115
On February 04 2011 01:50 BilltownRunner wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 04 2011 01:41 compscidude wrote:
I think MLG might lose more money trying to sponsor a tournament with 5k 1st prize pool.
This is asking people to come to a party when you only have 1 girl while theres 200 guys..
.not gonna happen. Btw this was just an anology, dont take it offensive
Kudos !


Not at all, just look at Assembly. First prize is about 3000 euros for first then only 1500 euros for second and TL is flying Huk and Ret out, along with Tyler from the U.S.


I'm speaking from an audience perspective. While there maybe well known players in the
US community, the most entertaining players are without a doubt the Koreans.
Specifically those who won the previous GSL champions or atleast have placed in Semi.

All were gonna see is the same players from US/CAN district with the same 5k price pool same as before. And for that reason, MLG wont be making significantly more than previous seasons, but for sure when 50k comes around the corner, Koreans will be doing live coverage as well as many gaming sites from all over the world. +Big Boost in their name and value to the company.
dacthehork
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States2000 Posts
February 03 2011 16:54 GMT
#116
On February 04 2011 01:50 BilltownRunner wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 04 2011 01:41 compscidude wrote:
I think MLG might lose more money trying to sponsor a tournament with 5k 1st prize pool.
This is asking people to come to a party when you only have 1 girl while theres 200 guys..
.not gonna happen. Btw this was just an anology, dont take it offensive
Kudos !


Not at all, just look at Assembly. First prize is about 3000 euros for first then only 1500 euros for second and TL is flying Huk and Ret out, along with Tyler from the U.S.


Liquid is in a pretty special place with regards to sponsorship and supporting their team.
Warturtle - DOTA 2 is KING
aike
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States1629 Posts
February 03 2011 16:55 GMT
#117
On February 04 2011 01:53 Nashty wrote:
sorry if this was already asked
but can anyone sign up for MLG?
and how are the 200+ players selected?
the one with the highest ladder points?

thank you very much


MLG has always been first come first serve, so if you sign up (And pay the fee) then you can play in MLG. Although they do like to reserve some spots for some of the pros.
Wahaha
oXoCube
Profile Joined October 2010
Canada197 Posts
February 03 2011 16:56 GMT
#118
On February 04 2011 01:50 BilltownRunner wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 04 2011 01:41 compscidude wrote:
I think MLG might lose more money trying to sponsor a tournament with 5k 1st prize pool.
This is asking people to come to a party when you only have 1 girl while theres 200 guys..
.not gonna happen. Btw this was just an anology, dont take it offensive
Kudos !


Not at all, just look at Assembly. First prize is about 3000 euros for first then only 1500 euros for second and TL is flying Huk and Ret out, along with Tyler from the U.S.


TLAF really has been a OMGWTFAWESOME sponsor for them. Thanks for being absolutely baller dudes, TLAF.
Pudge_172
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States1378 Posts
February 03 2011 16:56 GMT
#119
I think this is a pretty huge jump in prizes and events comparing 2010 to 2011.

Hopefully this goes really well for MLG and we can see it increase even more for 2012.
Diablo 3 Blog Me & My Mom http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?id=336890
compscidude
Profile Joined December 2010
176 Posts
February 03 2011 16:56 GMT
#120
On February 04 2011 01:52 bLooD. wrote:
Wow thats sick. 50k?!!! How much does the 1st at Code S get?


Code A, 1st prize is around 2k? w.e it was very low considering how dissapointed the GSL4 Code A champion was, saying the prize is only same as Round 32 player from Code A.

If i was in Code A, i'd definetly think about flyin to Dallas to compete for 50K as this is the closest thing there is to 85K (GSL 1st prize)
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