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kochujang
Germany1226 Posts
On March 04 2011 23:45 TurtlePerson2 wrote: Maybe Intel is pulling some strings. They're sponsoring both events right now. That was my very first thought. I believe this is closer to the truth. | ||
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bennyaus
Australia1833 Posts
On March 04 2011 21:35 Mailing wrote: Moonglade does not deserve it, he 1. Is basically a korean player (as much as idra is) 2. He JUST got knocked out of Code A a few days ago. Morrow should be the one given a chance. + Show Spoiler + How should Morrow be given a chance? he lost to 2 out of the 4 players that have a shot, and didn't have a chance to play the other 2 (Squirtle and Moon). He also lost convincingly to Ret who got knocked out in first round as well, but is recognised as a top tier (top 10) foreigner. When he travels to Korea he might get a seed in Code A anyway... | ||
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Numy
South Africa35471 Posts
On March 05 2011 00:13 bennyaus wrote: + Show Spoiler + On March 04 2011 21:35 Mailing wrote: Moonglade does not deserve it, he 1. Is basically a korean player (as much as idra is) 2. He JUST got knocked out of Code A a few days ago. Morrow should be the one given a chance. + Show Spoiler + How should Morrow be given a chance? he lost to 2 out of the 4 players that have a shot, and didn't have a chance to play the other 2 (Squirtle and Moon). He also lost convincingly to Ret who got knocked out in first round as well, but is recognised as a top tier (top 10) foreigner. When he travels to Korea he might get a seed in Code A anyway... Morrow is still in school. He stated he was finishing school before trying anything. Although I can't remember exactly how European school timetables work, I think this is still the case. | ||
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CmdrDashy
Australia62 Posts
The auto get into code s after winning code a kinda made more sense to me. Winning code a atm is a great achievement but the benefit isn't as large as i feel it should be. The prize pool for code a is comparatively low and then its into the up and down matches anyway. | ||
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Frankon
3054 Posts
Now people who get to knock back early will not waste a month. They will try to apply for foreign tournaments (non-koreans ones) so they can get some cash and in instance sth happens to the player in S or A class they can get into it. Korean wave incoming to big western sc2 tournaments. | ||
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aebriol
Norway2066 Posts
Anything to get one or two more foreigners into code S. It was great to have Idra and Jinro, and I feel that the absolute best would be to have between 3 and 4 there. So a great move. | ||
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Resolve
Singapore679 Posts
Anyway, I don't like this decision. + Show Spoiler + Moon took out Squirtle in Semi-Finals 1, so the 3 players fighting for these spots are : 1. FOXMoon who lost to ST_Virus (RO8 atm) 2. ST_Ace who lost to ZeNeXCoCa (out in the RO16 after losing to LeenockfOu) 3. FXOmOOnGLaDe who lost to ZeNeXJjun (out in the R16 after losing to TSL_Rain) Why should they deserve a second chance? In the case of (2) and (3), their opponents who they lost to don't even have a chance at all of qualifying for code S, yet they do. You argue that since they aren't so good anyway they won't win and thus will not qualify for code S, but that's not the point. The game is not stable and anything can still happen in SC2 (just look at the upsets this season). Them getting a chance at all in the Up/Down matches by competing in a tournament that is of lower standard than code A seems ridiculous especially after they got knocked out in RO32. They also guarantee a spot in code A next season. You cannot compare this situation to the direct seed of the 4 foreigners into Code A. The reason why there is this arrangement for foreigners is to attract them to go compete in Korea. It is not worth it going to Korea knowing that you might fail to qualify for GSL. The chance of failing is too huge, so most people are not willing to invest their time / money to go to KR. Top 8 Code A technically is equivalent to 3rd place in code S, since both of them get 2 chances to survive the Up/Down. With a pool of 23 players after the season ends, either: 1) Let the finalists of code A qualify for code S automatically. (They deserve it don't they? Code A isn't easy either) Form 7 groups of 3 with the remaining players, although you lose half a day of content. 2) Find a 24th player from 9-16 of code A. Just a thought. Well, if Intel is pulling the strings, then whatever, I don't see GOM going against their sponsor. | ||
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Saiwa
Germany789 Posts
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Kleinmuuhg
Vanuatu4091 Posts
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turdburgler
England6749 Posts
On March 04 2011 20:31 Piledriver wrote: Even Squirtle and Moonglade? Who lost 2-0 to Moon? On what basis are they more eligible for Code S than moon? didnt squirtle all-kill IM or something? time to demote mvp to code a herpderp | ||
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Novalisk
Israel1818 Posts
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PartyBiscuit
Canada4525 Posts
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Hunterai
Thailand842 Posts
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Maskedsatyr
Singapore1245 Posts
On March 05 2011 01:34 turdburgler wrote: didnt squirtle all-kill IM or something? time to demote mvp to code a herpderp No... IM won the whole event. Great idea imo regardless of what the motives were. | ||
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Bleb
Croatia278 Posts
they just pwned what I believe are EU/NA best players It would be nicer if we knew about this reward before tournament started but it's still nice solution | ||
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dtz
5834 Posts
I think this is only controversial because they announce it midway. But for subsequent tournaments, we can see people who got knocked out in gsl flooding IEM and this will increase the skill level of IEM tremendously. Sure this sucks for the rest of code A this season but in the long run its probably for the greater good. | ||
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Str1keFreedom
United States112 Posts
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fabiano
Brazil4644 Posts
Its kind of World Cup works if more tournaments are part of this. | ||
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kiy0
Portugal593 Posts
On March 05 2011 00:42 aebriol wrote: I love this idea by Gom. Anything to get one or two more foreigners into code S. It was great to have Idra and Jinro, and I feel that the absolute best would be to have between 3 and 4 there. So a great move. Too bad the IEM finalists are both korean... LOL | ||
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Malaz
Germany1257 Posts
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