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On January 31 2013 09:15 barbsq wrote:Show nested quote +On January 31 2013 07:50 Alaric wrote:I just read the espn article and I was stunned by that part: Beck also notes that League of Legends and StarCraft were considered for the 2016 Olympics — “they were talking about it” — and he’s confident Riot Games has stepped up to that necessary next level for Season 3. Did anyone else react to it? There was a thread about it in SC2 general iirc. The general consensus of the thread (and I agree with it) is that SC and League don't really belong in the Olympics, as I believe that the point of the Olympics is to celebrate the physical feats of strength and skill of human beings, which isn't really the point of esports.
Skills=> Main need to play league of legends ^^ i would love to see it in the olimpics
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Chess is an olympic sport.
Bowling is an olympic sport.
Billiards is as well.
Physical feat of strength? Not quite.
I don't see why an eSport like SC2/LoL shouldn't be in the olympics.
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On January 31 2013 09:17 checo wrote:Show nested quote +On January 31 2013 09:15 barbsq wrote:On January 31 2013 07:50 Alaric wrote:I just read the espn article and I was stunned by that part: Beck also notes that League of Legends and StarCraft were considered for the 2016 Olympics — “they were talking about it” — and he’s confident Riot Games has stepped up to that necessary next level for Season 3. Did anyone else react to it? There was a thread about it in SC2 general iirc. The general consensus of the thread (and I agree with it) is that SC and League don't really belong in the Olympics, as I believe that the point of the Olympics is to celebrate the physical feats of strength and skill of human beings, which isn't really the point of esports. Skills=> Main need to play league of legends ^^ i would love to see it in the olimpics
Meh, ping pong counts, as does snowboarding n shit.
Not to necessarily say I believe it should be in, but that sort of argument doesnt hold water.
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On January 31 2013 08:41 ArchAngelSC wrote:Show nested quote +On January 31 2013 07:50 Alaric wrote:I just read the espn article and I was stunned by that part: Beck also notes that League of Legends and StarCraft were considered for the 2016 Olympics — “they were talking about it” — and he’s confident Riot Games has stepped up to that necessary next level for Season 3. Did anyone else react to it? Old news brah.
Esport in Olympics? Even chess isnt part of the Olympics. I really cant imagine this happening anytime soon. And I can imagine the potential shitstorm that this would stir up if people heard it was even seriously considered....
My parents didn't talk to me for 2 days after I told them that gaming was a serious occupation lol.
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On January 31 2013 09:18 smOOthMayDie wrote:
Chess is an olympic sport.
Bowling is an olympic sport.
Billiards is as well.
Physical feat of strength? Not quite.
Skill of the mind? Indeed.
SC2/League? Skills of the mind.
...these are olympic sports?
Also literature/music/architecture/etc etc etc used to be olympic "sports"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_competitions_at_the_Olympic_Games
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On January 31 2013 09:21 fishinguy wrote:Show nested quote +On January 31 2013 08:41 ArchAngelSC wrote:On January 31 2013 07:50 Alaric wrote:I just read the espn article and I was stunned by that part: Beck also notes that League of Legends and StarCraft were considered for the 2016 Olympics — “they were talking about it” — and he’s confident Riot Games has stepped up to that necessary next level for Season 3. Did anyone else react to it? Old news brah. Esport in Olympics? Hell even chess isn't part of the Olympics. I really cant imagine this happening anytime soon. And I can imagine the potential shitstorm that this would stir up if people heard it was even seriously considered.... My parents didn't talk to me for 2 days after I told them that gaming was a serious occupation lol.
Chess is.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_sports
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I like how Tug of War is a discontinued Olympic Sport.
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On January 31 2013 09:21 smOOthMayDie wrote:Show nested quote +On January 31 2013 09:21 fishinguy wrote:On January 31 2013 08:41 ArchAngelSC wrote:On January 31 2013 07:50 Alaric wrote:I just read the espn article and I was stunned by that part: Beck also notes that League of Legends and StarCraft were considered for the 2016 Olympics — “they were talking about it” — and he’s confident Riot Games has stepped up to that necessary next level for Season 3. Did anyone else react to it? Old news brah. Esport in Olympics? Hell even chess isn't part of the Olympics. I really cant imagine this happening anytime soon. And I can imagine the potential shitstorm that this would stir up if people heard it was even seriously considered.... My parents didn't talk to me for 2 days after I told them that gaming was a serious occupation lol. Chess is. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_sports
That article says chess isn't in the Olympic games, but only that it's recognized by the IOC.
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On January 31 2013 09:21 smOOthMayDie wrote:Show nested quote +On January 31 2013 09:21 fishinguy wrote:On January 31 2013 08:41 ArchAngelSC wrote:On January 31 2013 07:50 Alaric wrote:I just read the espn article and I was stunned by that part: Beck also notes that League of Legends and StarCraft were considered for the 2016 Olympics — “they were talking about it” — and he’s confident Riot Games has stepped up to that necessary next level for Season 3. Did anyone else react to it? Old news brah. Esport in Olympics? Hell even chess isn't part of the Olympics. I really cant imagine this happening anytime soon. And I can imagine the potential shitstorm that this would stir up if people heard it was even seriously considered.... My parents didn't talk to me for 2 days after I told them that gaming was a serious occupation lol. Chess is. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_sports
do you read what you link it says right at the top of the link "Many sports are not recognized as Olympic sports although their governing bodies are recognized by the IOC"
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I'm not going to lie I do not ever want to see ESPORTS in the Olympics.
Sorry but it ain't the same. Neither is chess for that matter. I love chess and I love me some esports but pls.
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Won an aram as udyr /fist pump
3/4/23 :D
our rage is beyond your control.
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On January 31 2013 09:26 Seuss wrote:
I like how Tug of War is a discontinued Olympic Sport.
up until 1920, too, that's 6 olympics worth of tug of war.
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Btw that Oleg guy from Own3d is on Live On 3 today, anyone watching/watch that? I'm not sure if it already ended but that would be interesting to watch.
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On January 31 2013 09:29 Carnivorous Sheep wrote:Show nested quote +On January 31 2013 09:21 smOOthMayDie wrote:On January 31 2013 09:21 fishinguy wrote:On January 31 2013 08:41 ArchAngelSC wrote:On January 31 2013 07:50 Alaric wrote:I just read the espn article and I was stunned by that part: Beck also notes that League of Legends and StarCraft were considered for the 2016 Olympics — “they were talking about it” — and he’s confident Riot Games has stepped up to that necessary next level for Season 3. Did anyone else react to it? Old news brah. Esport in Olympics? Hell even chess isn't part of the Olympics. I really cant imagine this happening anytime soon. And I can imagine the potential shitstorm that this would stir up if people heard it was even seriously considered.... My parents didn't talk to me for 2 days after I told them that gaming was a serious occupation lol. Chess is. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_sports do you read what you link it says right at the top of the link "Many sports are not recognized as Olympic sports although their governing bodies are recognized by the IOC"
That's fine and all, but if they're recognized by the IOC, and 2/3 of the 'sports' I mentioned are held at the "World Games", there's nothing wrong with making SC2/LoL a recognizable sport, either. :p
AFAIK: If your sport is recognized by the IOC, it's considered an "olympic sport" although half of them aren't a part of the official Oympic Games.
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On January 31 2013 09:21 smOOthMayDie wrote:Show nested quote +On January 31 2013 09:21 fishinguy wrote:On January 31 2013 08:41 ArchAngelSC wrote:On January 31 2013 07:50 Alaric wrote:I just read the espn article and I was stunned by that part: Beck also notes that League of Legends and StarCraft were considered for the 2016 Olympics — “they were talking about it” — and he’s confident Riot Games has stepped up to that necessary next level for Season 3. Did anyone else react to it? Old news brah. Esport in Olympics? Hell even chess isn't part of the Olympics. I really cant imagine this happening anytime soon. And I can imagine the potential shitstorm that this would stir up if people heard it was even seriously considered.... My parents didn't talk to me for 2 days after I told them that gaming was a serious occupation lol. Chess is. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_sports
I am absolutely certain that chess is not in the Olympics as of 2012.
afaik, they do have a separate 'Chess Olympiad', but whether or not that's actually run by the IOC, I have no clue. Either way, it's not part of the Olympic games.
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On January 31 2013 09:36 HazMat wrote:
Btw that Oleg guy from Own3d is on Live On 3 today, anyone watching/watch that? I'm not sure if it already ended but that would be interesting to watch.
I'm watching it right now its not over it hasn't even started. Apparently the interview is going to be for the last 45 minutes of the show I'll post again when it starts.
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Is Oleg the CEO of own3d?
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On January 31 2013 09:36 smOOthMayDie wrote:Show nested quote +On January 31 2013 09:29 Carnivorous Sheep wrote:On January 31 2013 09:21 smOOthMayDie wrote:On January 31 2013 09:21 fishinguy wrote:On January 31 2013 08:41 ArchAngelSC wrote:On January 31 2013 07:50 Alaric wrote:I just read the espn article and I was stunned by that part: Beck also notes that League of Legends and StarCraft were considered for the 2016 Olympics — “they were talking about it” — and he’s confident Riot Games has stepped up to that necessary next level for Season 3. Did anyone else react to it? Old news brah. Esport in Olympics? Hell even chess isn't part of the Olympics. I really cant imagine this happening anytime soon. And I can imagine the potential shitstorm that this would stir up if people heard it was even seriously considered.... My parents didn't talk to me for 2 days after I told them that gaming was a serious occupation lol. Chess is. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_sports do you read what you link it says right at the top of the link "Many sports are not recognized as Olympic sports although their governing bodies are recognized by the IOC" That's fine and all, but if they're recognized by the IOC, and 2/3 of the 'sports' I mentioned are held at the "World Games", there's nothing wrong with making SC2/LoL a recognizable sport, either. :p
Lol, you want them to somehow go beyond ESPORTS?
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On January 31 2013 09:26 Seuss wrote:
I like how Tug of War is a discontinued Olympic Sport.
The amount of tension on a rope created by massive amounts of strong people pulling opposite directions is terrifying. I've seen some really gnarly injuries from a rope breaking in tug of war. They discontinued it at my high school after a bad incident.
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