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houck
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United Kingdom102 Posts
August 31 2010 16:24 GMT
#81
I think this is going to turn into who's zerg and who's protoss lol... MLG = Protoss Zerg = IEM...

I like MLG cos HuK was playing better I'm a fan.
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lol, wasn't IEM HuK's first LAN tourny? so doesn't that make MLG his 2nd?
"If I don't lose! I'll win!" - Trump
Aikin
Profile Joined April 2010
Austria532 Posts
August 31 2010 16:28 GMT
#82
I had to vote IEM because the MLG stream really didn´t like me. Crashed the shit out of my browers every 10 mins..

Also I knew/liked the playerpool at IEM better and the post game interviews where just godlike.

And the crowd was awesome, and Dimaga!
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my0s
Profile Joined March 2010
United States193 Posts
August 31 2010 16:31 GMT
#83
Id have to say IEM.

For a variety of reasons, which I suppose I will list on the off chance that a tournament host ends up reading this thread.

1) The Casting

IEM had Day[9] casting the entire event which is about as ideal as it gets. Also his co-caster for the event was moderately well spoken and had relevant things to say, but also was aware enough to let Day9 set the pace and take the lead casting role, as lets face it...its whats expected.

The MLG caster shuffle was ok at first, but eventually the novelty wore of and I personally found myself disinterested in a lot of games HD/Husky casted. Don't get me wrong I think they are good guys and doing an amazing job for the community with their VODs and media, but just overall lack the depth and high level commentary required to cast these major events. ( sorry )

2) The Games

IEM had the stronger lineup and overall just more exciting games. Thats not really something that can be controlled, but its just how it worked out. Also the quality of casting contributes to this in indirect ways.

3) The Event

IEM felt very big and exciting. There was great shots of the players, the stage, and the event. MLG focused heavily on the casters, lacked a real stage, and just overall had a "local lan" feel to it.

4) Coverage

This is probably the only place MLG came out on top. Great quality free stream with great bandwidth and the option to even upgrade to HD. Very well done by MLG, props.


Thats about it. Overall both events were great and very exciting to watch and im thankful for both events.
Beyonder
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
Netherlands15103 Posts
August 31 2010 16:36 GMT
#84
On September 01 2010 01:31 my0s wrote:
Id have to say IEM.

For a variety of reasons, which I suppose I will list on the off chance that a tournament host ends up reading this thread.

1) The Casting

IEM had Day[9] casting the entire event which is about as ideal as it gets. Also his co-caster for the event was moderately well spoken and had relevant things to say, but also was aware enough to let Day9 set the pace and take the lead casting role, as lets face it...its whats expected.

The MLG caster shuffle was ok at first, but eventually the novelty wore of and I personally found myself disinterested in a lot of games HD/Husky casted. Don't get me wrong I think they are good guys and doing an amazing job for the community with their VODs and media, but just overall lack the depth and high level commentary required to cast these major events. ( sorry )

2) The Games

IEM had the stronger lineup and overall just more exciting games. Thats not really something that can be controlled, but its just how it worked out. Also the quality of casting contributes to this in indirect ways.

3) The Event

IEM felt very big and exciting. There was great shots of the players, the stage, and the event. MLG focused heavily on the casters, lacked a real stage, and just overall had a "local lan" feel to it.

4) Coverage

This is probably the only place MLG came out on top. Great quality free stream with great bandwidth and the option to even upgrade to HD. Very well done by MLG, props.


Thats about it. Overall both events were great and very exciting to watch and im thankful for both events.


Couldnt have said it better myself
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sleepytime
Profile Joined January 2010
Denmark122 Posts
August 31 2010 16:42 GMT
#85
On August 31 2010 10:07 Vokasak wrote:
IEM had our beloved Day9.


so did MLG
Nada fighting!
darr3n
Profile Joined June 2010
101 Posts
August 31 2010 17:06 GMT
#86
IEM. why? because I was there one day!
I'm melting
hadoken5
Profile Joined May 2010
Canada519 Posts
August 31 2010 17:11 GMT
#87
Got tired of watching MMM every game in the MLG. The only good games were the finals where a lot of innovative play was presented.
NexUmbra
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Scotland3776 Posts
August 31 2010 17:11 GMT
#88
On August 31 2010 10:10 chekthehek wrote:
iem was a lot better in my opinion. streams were better, games were better, casters were better, and it was really enjoyable to watch, especially when they had an interview after EVERY game

even though the times were quite early


Pretty much agree with all this :/
Life has won two GSLs and a Blizzard Cup. NOT three GSLs.
Elevenst
Profile Joined April 2010
Canada249 Posts
August 31 2010 17:35 GMT
#89
i picked mlg it was more entertaining to me as a protoss not that iem could have done anything about that and a lot of it was german during the breaks as well as the nada interview so that made me sad...has anyone subbed that yet? i'd really like to know what was said
FliedLice
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Germany7494 Posts
August 31 2010 17:57 GMT
#90
On September 01 2010 02:06 darr3n wrote:
IEM. why? because I was there one day!


this.


also i have no clue about the american sc2 scene
Kevmeister @ Dota2
Therapist..
Profile Joined July 2010
United States57 Posts
August 31 2010 18:23 GMT
#91
IEM for sure. I'd rather tolerate Apollo with Day9 than listen to HD/Husky. There was also more skilled players at IEM, MLG had so many pubs because of open registration.
xilaratu
Profile Joined July 2010
United States233 Posts
August 31 2010 18:32 GMT
#92
Voted IEM because it had better games, but MLG had better coverage.
Twaxter
Profile Joined April 2010
Canada190 Posts
August 31 2010 18:44 GMT
#93
Both tournaments were pretty boring,

at the IEM, just 5 rax reaper ,were the finals.

and at the MLG, poor slush kicked out early, and were left for a mirror match up.

I'd like the IEM a tad better.
Lose and Learn
ZaaaaaM
Profile Joined March 2010
Netherlands1828 Posts
August 31 2010 18:50 GMT
#94
On August 31 2010 10:10 chekthehek wrote:
iem was a lot better in my opinion. streams were better, games were better, casters were better, and it was really enjoyable to watch, especially when they had an interview after EVERY game

even though the times were quite early

Can't agree more, well- times were no problem here in europe
no dude, the question
AgentMulder
Profile Joined August 2010
United States54 Posts
August 31 2010 18:54 GMT
#95
I think IEM was just better all over, although the Raleigh event was a solid first try for MLG. My major problem was some of the casting. Really they need to cut it down to two. Day9 for the intellectual, analytical stuff, and Husky for the battles/harassment/other exciting bits. Sorry HD, but I prefer my metaphors/witticisms intact and undefiled.
I watch Day9 to learn, Husky to laugh, and HD when I feel like facepalming.
Marou
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Germany1371 Posts
August 31 2010 19:32 GMT
#96
i voted IEM because MLG takes to much time to update their VOD (yeah i know they want me to pay for it...) and before all better games - from what i saw yet -
Althrough MLG stream was far better quality and appeared to run much smoothly.
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Klapdout
Profile Joined August 2007
United States282 Posts
August 31 2010 19:34 GMT
#97
IEM by far, I didn't enjoy MLG, lost interest by the middle of day one. I'm really not a fan of HD's casts, husky is ok, but day9 and Apollo for the entire event was much more enjoyable for me.
Watching the crowd behind the casters, and all the stage shots also made the event feel more exciting. Plus the quake live matches were amazing, and I ended up liking them more than SC2's games.
Xerrea
Profile Joined April 2010
Denmark41 Posts
August 31 2010 20:11 GMT
#98
On September 01 2010 01:31 my0s wrote:

4) Coverage

This is probably the only place MLG came out on top. Great quality free stream with great bandwidth and the option to even upgrade to HD. Very well done by MLG, props.


you know.. you could also upgrade the IEM stream to HD!

On September 01 2010 01:42 sleepytime wrote:
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On August 31 2010 10:07 Vokasak wrote:
IEM had our beloved Day9.


so did MLG


MLG didn't have as much Day9 as IEM had
QQmore
Profile Joined March 2010
Sweden12 Posts
August 31 2010 20:28 GMT
#99
Had to pick IEM because Day[9] casted every match. I don't think the other casters are bad or something, I'm just way to Day[9]-fanboyistic, so every time he wasn't casting at MLG, I couldn't help but feel disappointed.
Kralic
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Canada2628 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-08-31 20:36:01
August 31 2010 20:33 GMT
#100
I chose MLG because it is going to be a good venue in the future. They will probably bump the prize money up after they saw the big draw it gave, which will attract more international players. If it stays in the format of 32 invited 32 open that will be awesome. I like watching a game when a "no name" gives an invited player a run for their money. ElParamedico vs Silver was entertaining. They just need to improve which games are casted Incontrol vs Machine would have been better than Tyler vs J3tty(no offense) for the first series.

Last but not least the ask the caster thread MLG always does is awesome + the day9 attempt at standup.
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