NASL application VODS - Page 91

On March 16 2011 01:35 RevRich wrote:
People fail to realize that the GSL has a HUGE barrier to entry for us foreigners. If Joe Starcraft player wants to play in the GSL he needs to make a long-term commitment and turn his entire life upside down to do so. I don't see anyone complaining or accusing GOM of racism for the way they run their tournament (they offer no online qualification/advancement). I feel that it would be a disservice to NAers to have Korean players advancing in the NASL strictly through online play and then only having to commit to a short-term trip to NA to compete and collect the huge prize.

I don't know about you, but watching some code A guys destroy everyone at IEM wasn't fun to spectate. I want to see players that have an even footing battle it out. In my opinion watching Koreans (12hrs+ a day practicing - its their entire life) competing against foreigners not living in Korea (4-6hrs+ a day practicing - its not their entire life) just isn't compelling competition. Like I've said before on this topic - when our culture supports starcraft players the way Korea's culture does - I'll be all for having a true global starcraft tournament. Unfortunately, our cultures are no where near the same in that regard.

I'm new to the community so maybe I don't understand the rabid fanaticism for Korean players. Why do people in NA/Europe respect/root for Korean players almost as much, if not more, than their own countrymen? I suppose people just want to the see the best of the best. I'm still of the opinion that Korean players are better at SC2 because they practice 10x harder than foreigners.
Their culture allows such dedication, ours does not.

On March 16 2011 06:21 HowSoOnIsNow wrote:


So why would i want to watch a bunch of College slackers who take Esports as a hobby, a bunch of self called pros who play for a few hours and call it a good day. Why would i root for a Foreigner? Because he`s not asian? Or because he`s just not from Korea? I feel like i have more in common with a dedicated guy like Boxer or a confident guy like Mc than some of the guys i`ve seen in VoDs.

I root for Huk, because he`s a fellow Quebecer, and so do i for Kiwikaki, but that`s it. Why would i root for some dudes from the States or Sweden? I like Jinro because he`s a skilled guy. I like TlO for the same reasons. If you aint got the skills, im not gonna root for you because of the flag youre born under. And if the foreigner aint from your country, why rooting for the guy? It just doesnt make any sense.

It`s like if english people wouldnt enjoy Ronaldiniho playing or Messi, just because they`re not english and they`re just superior players.

And i might say something controversial here, but Koreans arent better just because they practice harder. They have, generally, the skillset for the game.

And if you didnt like July`s application comparatively to one like AVilo, it just screams bias.