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On August 06 2010 08:11 Stratos_speAr wrote:Show nested quote +On August 06 2010 07:47 TheOrz wrote:On August 06 2010 07:43 banana wrote:On August 06 2010 07:42 TheOrz wrote:
Umm this is only for Korea... why do we care?? Do you even realize what site you are posting on? The Team Liquid site? I'm just disappointed to see that actually it's not truly a global event, it's a Korean event. We westerners are still lacking in SC2 tournies. I know MLG is putting one together, but not enough out there in general for people who are basically confined to certain geographic regions. And what would make it a truly global event? The event needs to be hosted somewhere. GOM is mainly in Korea. It makes sense to be there. And no, don't say that they should just be played on B.net, that is a horrible idea for several reasons that have been already mentioned.
They could scatter the prelims around.
One location in the U.S. one in Korea, one or two somewhere in europe.
Flying out to Seoul if you're in the RO64 is fine, but before that nobody is gonna fork out that much money.
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This tournament is going to be EXTREME
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On August 06 2010 08:13 Backpack wrote:Show nested quote +On August 06 2010 08:11 Stratos_speAr wrote:On August 06 2010 07:47 TheOrz wrote:On August 06 2010 07:43 banana wrote:On August 06 2010 07:42 TheOrz wrote:
Umm this is only for Korea... why do we care?? Do you even realize what site you are posting on? The Team Liquid site? I'm just disappointed to see that actually it's not truly a global event, it's a Korean event. We westerners are still lacking in SC2 tournies. I know MLG is putting one together, but not enough out there in general for people who are basically confined to certain geographic regions. And what would make it a truly global event? The event needs to be hosted somewhere. GOM is mainly in Korea. It makes sense to be there. And no, don't say that they should just be played on B.net, that is a horrible idea for several reasons that have been already mentioned. They could scatter the prelims around. One location in the U.S. one in Korea, one or two somewhere in europe. Flying out to Seoul if you're in the RO64 is fine, but before that nobody is gonna fork out that much money.
This was introduced yesterday. Things could still change, who knows. Maybe in future tournaments, prelims will be worldwide(since it's considered global, and not everybody has the sponsorship/money to travel to Korea). It makes sense to start off in Korea first, and then expand.
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On August 06 2010 08:11 Stratos_speAr wrote:Show nested quote +On August 06 2010 07:47 TheOrz wrote:On August 06 2010 07:43 banana wrote:On August 06 2010 07:42 TheOrz wrote:
Umm this is only for Korea... why do we care?? Do you even realize what site you are posting on? The Team Liquid site? I'm just disappointed to see that actually it's not truly a global event, it's a Korean event. We westerners are still lacking in SC2 tournies. I know MLG is putting one together, but not enough out there in general for people who are basically confined to certain geographic regions. And what would make it a truly global event? The event needs to be hosted somewhere. GOM is mainly in Korea. It makes sense to be there. And no, don't say that they should just be played on B.net, that is a horrible idea for several reasons that have been already mentioned.
They should do it like almost every other "world" event where the prelims are held all around the world with players qualifying to compete in the next highest event. Eg: nationals, regionals (US / EU / Asia / Rest) then the major tourny in Korea.
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I'm really excited but also really confused... 500,000 USD prizes a year, yet each winner every month gets 85,000 USD? That doesn't add up...
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Did you say Esport ?
Is there any plan from foreign TV to cover this ?
Oh, and 500 000 is for 2010 I think, so its only for the 4 incoming months xD
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On August 06 2010 08:11 Stratos_speAr wrote:Show nested quote +On August 06 2010 07:47 TheOrz wrote:On August 06 2010 07:43 banana wrote:On August 06 2010 07:42 TheOrz wrote:
Umm this is only for Korea... why do we care?? Do you even realize what site you are posting on? The Team Liquid site? I'm just disappointed to see that actually it's not truly a global event, it's a Korean event. We westerners are still lacking in SC2 tournies. I know MLG is putting one together, but not enough out there in general for people who are basically confined to certain geographic regions. And what would make it a truly global event? The event needs to be hosted somewhere. GOM is mainly in Korea. It makes sense to be there. And no, don't say that they should just be played on B.net, that is a horrible idea for several reasons that have been already mentioned.
Is it possible to play SC2 off of B.net?? Since when?
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On August 06 2010 08:21 TheOrz wrote:Show nested quote +On August 06 2010 08:11 Stratos_speAr wrote:On August 06 2010 07:47 TheOrz wrote:On August 06 2010 07:43 banana wrote:On August 06 2010 07:42 TheOrz wrote:
Umm this is only for Korea... why do we care?? Do you even realize what site you are posting on? The Team Liquid site? I'm just disappointed to see that actually it's not truly a global event, it's a Korean event. We westerners are still lacking in SC2 tournies. I know MLG is putting one together, but not enough out there in general for people who are basically confined to certain geographic regions. And what would make it a truly global event? The event needs to be hosted somewhere. GOM is mainly in Korea. It makes sense to be there. And no, don't say that they should just be played on B.net, that is a horrible idea for several reasons that have been already mentioned. Is it possible to play SC2 off of B.net?? Since when?
... Blizzard said they have a LAN version of SCII available only for specific tournaments.
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I am so happy right now :')
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So I can see the offline pre-lims and the round of 64 being in korea, but what about the qualifying leagues, nobody is going to fly to korea to play in the qualifying leagues before the tournies even start.
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On August 06 2010 08:22 Deucegladlier wrote:Show nested quote +On August 06 2010 08:21 TheOrz wrote:On August 06 2010 08:11 Stratos_speAr wrote:On August 06 2010 07:47 TheOrz wrote:On August 06 2010 07:43 banana wrote:On August 06 2010 07:42 TheOrz wrote:
Umm this is only for Korea... why do we care?? Do you even realize what site you are posting on? The Team Liquid site? I'm just disappointed to see that actually it's not truly a global event, it's a Korean event. We westerners are still lacking in SC2 tournies. I know MLG is putting one together, but not enough out there in general for people who are basically confined to certain geographic regions. And what would make it a truly global event? The event needs to be hosted somewhere. GOM is mainly in Korea. It makes sense to be there. And no, don't say that they should just be played on B.net, that is a horrible idea for several reasons that have been already mentioned. Is it possible to play SC2 off of B.net?? Since when? ... Blizzard said they have a LAN version of SCII available only for specific tournaments.
Oh wow... so they really *are* a bunch of bastards, lol!
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omgggggggg, so much money.... That's so crazy omgomgomgomgomg
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i think there is another little problem, you must have korean sc2 account? so not only you need to fly to korea, but you must buy korean sc2 version lol
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On August 06 2010 08:22 Deucegladlier wrote:Show nested quote +On August 06 2010 08:21 TheOrz wrote:On August 06 2010 08:11 Stratos_speAr wrote:On August 06 2010 07:47 TheOrz wrote:On August 06 2010 07:43 banana wrote:On August 06 2010 07:42 TheOrz wrote:
Umm this is only for Korea... why do we care?? Do you even realize what site you are posting on? The Team Liquid site? I'm just disappointed to see that actually it's not truly a global event, it's a Korean event. We westerners are still lacking in SC2 tournies. I know MLG is putting one together, but not enough out there in general for people who are basically confined to certain geographic regions. And what would make it a truly global event? The event needs to be hosted somewhere. GOM is mainly in Korea. It makes sense to be there. And no, don't say that they should just be played on B.net, that is a horrible idea for several reasons that have been already mentioned. Is it possible to play SC2 off of B.net?? Since when? ... Blizzard said they have a LAN version of SCII available only for specific tournaments.
No, they did not. Any source?
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On August 06 2010 08:25 Darpa wrote:
So I can see the offline pre-lims and the round of 64 being in korea, but what about the qualifying leagues, nobody is going to fly to korea to play in the qualifying leagues before the tournies even start.
The best of the best will. I'm sure the top players have teams that will pay for the plane ticket.
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The problem about doing prelims in multiple worldwide locations is not only money, but the issue of representation. eg How many players do you take from the US as compared to Korea? Taking foreign Starcraft players is like affirmative action. For every foreigner accepted to this tournament, there are probably 10 Korean B teamers who deserved it more.
Yes, US and European player quality will inevitably suck compared to Korea. Just wait for all the Korean BW junior/retired pros to make the switch to SC2, they will dominate the current beta "pros"
If you're a foreigner who thinks he can be the best in the world, come to Korea and play. Otherwise, don't even bother playing in the prelims. You're not good enough and won't make it. The tourney payout will only pay off if you make top 4, as airfare/lodgingwill set you back at least 2 grand.
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On August 06 2010 08:36 thesighter wrote:
The problem about doing prelims in multiple worldwide locations is not only money, but the issue of representation. eg How many players do you take from the US as compared to Korea? Taking foreign Starcraft players is like affirmative action. For every foreigner accepted to this tournament, there are probably 10 Korean B teamers who deserved it more.
Yes, US and European player quality will inevitably suck compared to Korea. Just wait for all the Korean BW junior/retired pros to make the switch to SC2, they will dominate the current beta "pros"
If you're a foreigner who thinks he can be the best in the world, come to Korea and play. Otherwise, don't even bother playing in the prelims. You're not good enough and won't make it. The tourney payout will only pay off if you make top 4, as airfare/lodgingwill set you back at least 2 grand.
this. and i dont see any europeans/americans geting anywhere near top 4
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On August 06 2010 08:32 whiteLotus wrote:
i think there is another little problem, you must have korean sc2 account? so not only you need to fly to korea, but you must buy korean sc2 version lol
Did you actually read the full article?
YOU DONT GET TO PLAY WITH YOUR OWN COMPUTER!
that means you don't need to worry about sc2 account and graphic settings etc.
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On August 06 2010 08:42 rlagksquf wrote:Show nested quote +On August 06 2010 08:32 whiteLotus wrote:
i think there is another little problem, you must have korean sc2 account? so not only you need to fly to korea, but you must buy korean sc2 version lol Did you actually read the full article? YOU DONT GET TO PLAY WITH YOUR OWN COMPUTER! that means you don't need to worry about sc2 account and graphic settings etc.
- You must have your own Battle.net account. say what
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EPT
