EPTStarcraft II Considered For Future Olympics - Page 13
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PSdualwielder
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CableSCES
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Starburst
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Here's some VODs so you can see what I'm talking about. None of these are actions are macros, they're all key presses. + Show Spoiler + + Show Spoiler + | ||
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TheToaster
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FFGenerations
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On August 03 2012 14:14 Starburst wrote: If we're talking about games that should be in the Olympics (in a perfect world where every one recognizes video games as requiring a certain amount of skill), I'd honestly recommend GunZ. Granted, it's died out for the most part, but I think it's harder than Brood War and much more technical. To me, it certainly requires a large amount of dexterity and "mental" prowess. Wikipedia GunZ entry Here's some VODs so you can see what I'm talking about. None of these are actions are macros, they're all key presses. + Show Spoiler + + Show Spoiler + can you explain what we're watching? does waving the sword block the gun bullets or something? | ||
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Lokian
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WniO
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MHT
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mahO
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Starcraft 2 but only in like 10 years, when it will be at a stage of balance and explored, for now no, but it will come, and yes, definetly, competitive RTS are the only games that would deserve this spot imo. On August 03 2012 07:36 llamasrule1214 wrote: Eh, while this is a interesting idea, i feel like its kinda disregarding the tradition of the Olympics, physical competition among the best in the world, and E-Sports doesn't really have that feeling. Being a high level swimmer myself, I know from a first-hand POV that the work ethic needed to be even remotely OK at any sport is ridicioulous, both mentally and physcially, one must push themselves, but E-Sports like sc2 doesn't have the physical component. The Olympics, imo, should be a place of the world's physical best only. just my 2 very biased cents. You clearly have no freaking idea what you're talking about. If you go that way, I'd say that Starcraft 2 excellence is even harder to reach than most Olympics sports on a mental and physical level (you really believe it is easy to play 8 hours a day (on average) for 3 years, both mentally and physically?), lots of sports doesnt require such training, a lot of athletes have a job and still win at the olympics, find me one pro gamer capable of being top 10 SC2 in the world that doesnt play full time? Point made. If you would have said that you didnt consider a video game, a "brain" sport (yes, hands and eyes are involved but still), to be part of the Olympics I wouldnt have anything to say against it. I really couldnt care less about the Olympics to be honest, so I'm neutral on the subject, but when I see people shooting revolvers winning a gold medal, I wonder why MVP winning one would be so shocking. | ||
flamewheel
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On August 03 2012 09:58 ]343[ wrote: Though I'm touched by the sentiment, I doubt flamewheel could crack the top 50, and I'd be floating somewhere around #1000 (if there were world 1v1 Tetris rankings.) Yeah uhh I'm pretty bad at Tetris these days. Also 1v1 battle isn't my thing. | ||
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Snausages
United States529 Posts
On August 03 2012 07:37 Enema wrote: probably more what we should aim for? oh wow, very rarely do I see someone link to a Pump It Up video, that game would definitely get my vote! | ||
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Le BucheRON
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Silencioseu
Cyprus493 Posts
On August 03 2012 07:34 N.geNuity wrote: I don't support video games in the olympics And you have your right to, but an explanation as to why, would be useful. | ||
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starception
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But to answer which ESPORTS would I want? I'd say Brood War. If not then SC2. | ||
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askTeivospy
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Also tetris in the olympics is jsut dumb | ||
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Absurdly
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yandere991
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Aerisky
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Loanshark
China3094 Posts
On August 03 2012 15:13 mahO wrote: You clearly have no freaking idea what you're talking about. If you go that way, I'd say that Starcraft 2 excellence is even harder to reach than most Olympics sports on a mental and physical level (you really believe it is easy to play 8 hours a day (on average) for 3 years, both mentally and physically?), lots of sports doesnt require such training, a lot of athletes have a job and still win at the olympics, find me one pro gamer capable of being top 10 SC2 in the world that doesnt play full time? Point made. You clearly have no freaking idea what you're talking about. And I'm serious. Do you honestly think that Olympic athletes train less than SC2 players? Do you think gold medal divers, swimmers, runners, rowers, throwers, fencers, gymnasts etc. have other jobs? 8 hours a day for 3 years sounds like a lot, then you realize that these athletes have been working at their craft since elementary school for many of them. Do you think any SC2 or any esports player, ever, will match up to athletes like Michael Phelps in terms of dedication and training? Either you haven't seen the Olympic games for a few decades or you should consider applying for the Special Olympics. | ||
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boyle
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