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Gescom
Canada3335 Posts
Is there anything you can't do? | ||
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Alizee-
United States845 Posts
If it was something like the now deceased Championship Gaming Series, you would actually have people move to America for it, not just play on a NA server and then have to fly in one time just for the finals. Sorry, but I think allowing any foriegners(in regards to anyone outside North America) is stupid. Maybe if this league eventually becomes more than 90% internet based allow people to relocate to America and play in it, until then, having a big tournament and getting players from all over to play on the NA server is dumb to me. My comparison would be having the WCG Grand Finals in America...but Koreans still win it. That doesn't really put America any better off, it doesn't develop the talent here any more it just provides a platform and money for everyone else to scoop up. I just don't get the point of calling it North American when it is only on a technicality. | ||
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vicariouscheese
United States589 Posts
On February 23 2011 05:47 BlueFlames wrote: but that would be the best marketing strategy for this projekt, dont you think? ^^ You have to convince them that you were the winner and got 100k, then I think they'll get in your pants. Not because of starcraft... but I guess you have to start somewhere  | ||
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YouGotNothin
United States907 Posts
On February 23 2011 05:47 BlueFlames wrote: but that would be the best marketing strategy for this projekt, dont you think? ^^ Starcraft Girls for the NASL, yes I can see it now, they'll be like cheerleaders at football games, except hotter because they'll be dressed up like Kerrigan (human Kerrigan not that icky other one). | ||
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BlueFlames
Germany1756 Posts
On February 23 2011 05:51 YouGotNothin wrote: Starcraft Girls for the NASL, yes I can see it now, they'll be like cheerleaders at football games, except hotter because they'll be dressed up like Kerrigan (human Kerrigan not that icky other one). Kerrigan and Nova lookalikes dancing the Firebathero dance or Yellows dance anyone? I would pay just to see that happening.^^ | ||
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CASLsoju
Canada253 Posts
On February 23 2011 02:25 BlueFlames wrote: you are absolutely right. it has not even started yet, but it is clear that this is the worst thing that ever happened to esport. [/endsarcasm] It's all the little things that matter and once you put them together, you get an idea. Here are a few things I've noticed: No ingame timer No health bars Bad graphics, the website, even if it is just a splash. For something THIS big and not made to look amazing really sucks. At the very least shell out like 2k for a professional designer to at least make your image look good. | ||
Myles
United States5162 Posts
On February 23 2011 05:50 Alizee- wrote: This sounds totally absurd to me. NORTH AMERICAN Star League....yet people want to see Koreans, Europeans, etc. How in the hell is this going to grow North America if you just insert players from around the world? If it was something like the now deceased Championship Gaming Series, you would actually have people move to America for it, not just play on a NA server and then have to fly in one time just for the finals. Sorry, but I think allowing any foriegners(in regards to anyone outside North America) is stupid. Maybe if this league eventually becomes more than 90% internet based allow people to relocate to America and play in it, until then, having a big tournament and getting players from all over to play on the NA server is dumb to me. My comparison would be having the WCG Grand Finals in America...but Koreans still win it. That doesn't really put America any better off, it doesn't develop the talent here any more it just provides a platform and money for everyone else to scoop up. I just don't get the point of calling it North American when it is only on a technicality. Seriously, you put in all the effort to complain that anyone is allowed in despite being held in the in the US and being called the NASL? If you want to have a great tournament you need to allow the best players from anywhere. Plus, this isn't like BW where some B-team guy would wipe the floor with 99.9% of Americans. And a tournament like this isn't to develop talent, it's to create interest and buzz around an event that normally attracts very little here. If you really think that not allowing Koreans would be better to do that I think that's pretty crazy. | ||
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arterian
Canada1157 Posts
This sounds totally absurd to me. NORTH AMERICAN Star League....yet people want to see Koreans, Europeans, etc. How in the hell is this going to grow North America if you just insert players from around the world? If it was something like the now deceased Championship Gaming Series, you would actually have people move to America for it, not just play on a NA server and then have to fly in one time just for the finals. Sorry, but I think allowing any foriegners(in regards to anyone outside North America) is stupid. Maybe if this league eventually becomes more than 90% internet based allow people to relocate to America and play in it, until then, having a big tournament and getting players from all over to play on the NA server is dumb to me. My comparison would be having the WCG Grand Finals in America...but Koreans still win it. That doesn't really put America any better off, it doesn't develop the talent here any more it just provides a platform and money for everyone else to scoop up. The point is that it is now practical for Americans to play in a GSL style tournament with GSL style prizes. GSL is extremely practical for Koreans, and now NASL will be extremely practical for Americans. As far as I know, Koreans will still face the same challenges that Americans face now, which is flying over, finding a place to stay and having a high chance of winning absolutely nothing. The difference essentially is that the NASL has their qualifiers online lessening the likelihood players from all over, not just Korea, will not have to commit anything until they have a semi-realistic chance of winning money. That is how you grow E-Sports. | ||
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Keitzer
United States2509 Posts
Like... what are the requirements to be a "team"? for example, can i get a few of my buddies to say "ya, we are a part of blah-blah-blah, and wish to apply for NASL?" or is it something like getting a team manager, sponsor, etc? | ||
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ishboh
United States954 Posts
On February 23 2011 05:50 Alizee- wrote: This sounds totally absurd to me. NORTH AMERICAN Star League....yet people want to see Koreans, Europeans, etc. How in the hell is this going to grow North America if you just insert players from around the world? because it is being played in North america...and on the NA servers. i personally think it doesn't matter as much who plays as where it is played...sc2 is a spectator sport for most of us, so it will be easier to transition into being able to watch these high level games in person if they are being played in the US. | ||
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BlueFlames
Germany1756 Posts
On February 23 2011 06:05 eveo wrote: It's all the little things that matter and once you put them together, you get an idea. Here are a few things I've noticed: No ingame timer No health bars Bad graphics, the website, even if it is just a splash. For something THIS big and not made to look amazing really sucks. At the very least shell out like 2k for a professional designer to at least make your image look good. i dont disagree, but its not the end of the (esports) world like some people want to make it out to be. sure it was a rough start, but that does not say anything about the actual product itself. it only means that incontrol and greatorp dont know what kind of expectations they have to satisfy. They arent the ones that are going to be responsible for the entire production. Incontrol said it himself in the interview. The project was decided and than he was "hired". So if he cant deliver ... he will be replaced. Its that simple. There is a lot on the line for the people who are lending their money. So even though the clash of titans did anger a lot of people. It is in no way an indication of the work of the other parties involved. I personally am sure that Incontrol will bash a lot of people on sotg today and he will vent like always, but i have no doubt in my mind that he will make sure, that something like clash of titans never happens again and i am sure that the other parties involved make sure it wont happen a third time ... Note: I am making him responsible for it cause it was his hypebuilding and it was his stream. | ||
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orotoss
United States298 Posts
What they need is a big studio with audience seating, professional-looking graphics and advertising, a team of camera-men, someone to organize and conduct tournaments, someone to ensure that the livestream and vods go through smoothly, competent commentators with genuine personality, and a well organized website. This will require a big team to make sure no disasters occur. If they got day9 it would be great but I'd prefer if he waited a year or two, or just started up a rival league with higher quality and a competent team. If day9 joined the NASL team and this first season is an epic failure, his reputation will be greatly affected and his future as a commentator will be somewhat compromised. | ||
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Morning
18 Posts
I, for one, am really looking forward to this. | ||
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stephiso
Canada26 Posts
On February 23 2011 03:29 Liquid`Tyler wrote: He didn't forfeit in the GSL because of a conflict with the NASL. He forfeited because he's leaving Korea. Why doesn't he leave Korea later? NASL only starts on April 11th, that's what I'm asking. He is already qualified in code S anyways, might as well give it a shot (yesterday he was supposed to play)...and go home if he did not make it through | ||
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goldengold
Norway61 Posts
On February 23 2011 06:14 Keitzer wrote: What is considered a team? Like... what are the requirements to be a "team"? for example, can i get a few of my buddies to say "ya, we are a part of blah-blah-blah, and wish to apply for NASL?" or is it something like getting a team manager, sponsor, etc? I'm pretty sure a 'team' needs to have players that have regularly participated in tournaments, online and offline, and obviously shown some sort of good results. | ||
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infinity2k9
United Kingdom2397 Posts
On February 23 2011 06:18 stephiso wrote: Why doesn't he leave Korea later? NASL only starts on April 11th, that's what I'm asking. He is already qualified in code S anyways, might as well give it a shot (yesterday he was supposed to play)...and go home if he did not make it through It's pretty unprofessional not to appear too. | ||
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Sqq
Norway2023 Posts
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Shelke14
Canada6655 Posts
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Drake
Germany6146 Posts
i think it should be like max 19.99$  then all fine  (as long as it includes high quality vods because i wont be able to watch it live) | ||
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aderum
Sweden1459 Posts
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