I didn't watcha single SC:BW game since the SC2 Beta was released. There is just too much user generated content for SC2 (Everything day9 SC2 related, glhf.tv, hd, husky, DJwheat, Artosis, Shoutcraft and all the other streams) out there that next to playing the beta I can't even make the time to watch a single SC:BW match. I guess I'll tune in for the MSLOSL finals, but that's about it.

I am actually a bit surpirsed that SC2 could take over the role of SC:BW so easily for me. Especially when I am considering that I watched basically all BW tournaments in the last 3 years. It was nice watching BW over the last years, but I guess it is time to finally move on.

wadadde

270 Posts

May 03 2010 19:52 GMT

#63

Lol, so much hate for sc2

As a European it's just hard to follow the Korean broodwar stuff live and the foreigners don't seem to be playing it anymore, so is it any wonder that so many people prefer watching SC2?
Personally, I just love being there at the start.. seeing how the game evolves, both organically and artificially (through the Blizzard nerfs etc).
I don't own a beta key, but seriously people, it's not THAT bad as an e-sport, is it?? Let's just hope that the Korean geniusses stop playing scbw soon, so we can see them take SC2 to the next level (I'm assuming that there is a next level obviously.. I don't see how any of you can know the answer to that question either..)

Terranist

United States2496 Posts

May 03 2010 19:56 GMT

#64

it's hard to care about sc1 since the foreigner scene basically evaporated after TSL.

plan3t

Canada75 Posts

May 03 2010 20:00 GMT

#65

I've been watching a lot of SC2 and OSL because it seems that NO ONE IS COMMENTATING ANYTHING ELSE.
Would love to see some MSL/Proleague commentaries.

Also, I've really, really been enjoying the Nal_Ra Oldboy series. Everyone needs to check that out. Mega props to the guys who are subbing it!

n.DieJokes

United States3443 Posts

May 03 2010 20:04 GMT

#66

MSL has some top quality matches, also watching sc2 sucks

boesthius

United States11637 Posts

May 03 2010 20:17 GMT

#67

--- Nuked ---

Umbrella

Taiwan936 Posts

May 03 2010 20:18 GMT

#68

Always liked proleague. Starcraft 2 isn't bad, but I'll always watch PL/OSL/MSL over them.

okum

France5778 Posts

May 03 2010 20:19 GMT

#69

Flash and Jaedong

QibingZero

2611 Posts

May 03 2010 20:23 GMT

#70

MSL. The first games of the ro8 were amazing, and it's only getting better from here I think. If they manage not to screw the finals up this time, they might actually get a sponsor on time next round!

I can't believe it's ~65% SC2 right now. What exactly is enjoyable about watching it? I had fun playing it for about a month of beta, I'll admit, but it's just not anywhere near as interesting to watch at this stage...

Kenpachi

United States9908 Posts

May 03 2010 20:27 GMT

#71

fuck you all who voted SC2.

...

LosingID8

CA10828 Posts

May 03 2010 20:27 GMT

#72

maybe in the future sc2 will be a good spectator sport, but currently there is no way it can compare to the well established pro scene that bw has.

i honestly cannot fathom why someone would enjoy watching sc2 over the korean leagues.

Amnesia

United States3818 Posts

May 03 2010 20:27 GMT

#73

OSL

Kralic

Canada2628 Posts

May 03 2010 20:46 GMT

#74

I think some of the reasons why SC2 has a lot of votes could be due to some of the casters that are doing SC2 at the moment. The game doesn't have to be appealing to the eyes, but with the right caster it makes the difference. I watch anything SC, SC2 is fun to watch when casters I like are casting the game. Proleague is fun because it is BW and I can relate to it somewhat still. MSL and OSL are great as well.

/Have not voted yet.

Deleted User 3420

24492 Posts

May 03 2010 20:47 GMT

#75

I like watching sc2 the most :-)

it takes exceptional games of sc1 to keep me very interested
whereas in sc2 just a "good game" keeps me engaged cuz so much of it is new

Tuke

Finland1666 Posts

May 03 2010 20:49 GMT

#76

For me it is: Proleague/OSL/MSL> Starcraft 2. I prefer watching sc over watching sc2

HollOwed

United States17 Posts

May 03 2010 20:57 GMT

#77

SC nuff said

Harem

United States11393 Posts

May 03 2010 21:05 GMT

#78

MSL > PL > OSL > SC2.

SC2 will be more fun to watch when zerg isn't so zzz.

Zato-1

Chile4253 Posts

May 03 2010 21:09 GMT

#79

I've never played in iCCup (I use a mac). I don't ever plan to. I do see myself playing SC2 though, and watching SC2 vids helps me learn strategies I can then use. Plus it's more fun to watch.

hejakev

Sweden518 Posts

May 03 2010 21:12 GMT

#80

On May 04 2010 05:27 LosingID8 wrote:
maybe in the future sc2 will be a good spectator sport, but currently there is no way it can compare to the well established pro scene that bw has.

i honestly cannot fathom why someone would enjoy watching sc2 over the korean leagues.

You can't comprehend why people would want a preview of the game they've been waiting years for? Really?