EPT[CSN] CotH: Korean to MLG Columbus - Page 4
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kratos-23
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SeltzerPlease
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1. IMNestea and IMMvp were not on-location when we ran the IM tournament and the IM coach, as well as one or two others, wanted to take the opportunity to showcase other players (A trip to MLG is neat and all, but for Top 8 players it could pose a threat to their serious practice schedules. 2. The Korean CSN is bringing is in a separate situation from the ones chosen by MLG, so the names of the announced MLG players will not spoil any CotH results. This is a project that we took wholly upon ourselves. 3. While it WOULD be awesome to bring all 8 players out, it would also be RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE. CSN is focusing on creating an awesome experience for our selected player in order to pave the way for more player exchange programs in the future! 4. fOu and oGs are not participating because they did not respond in time to our requests to run a house tournament (and isn't 8 such a nice, braket-friendly number?). We look forward to including them in future events, time and interest permitting. 5. Sorry the trailer is cheesy! The WCG Ultimate Gamer trailer was our inspiration, and you can't get too far from cheeseball with that as your point of origin. ;D | ||
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mprs
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On May 13 2011 17:19 Crazyeyes wrote: Hmm, too bad oGs isn't participating... So is it that all 72 players are fighting for _ONE_ slot? If so, I really hope some players are sent there through their own sponsors or whatever. I wouldnt really consider MLG 'having koreans' if it was just 1. Or even just 4. =/ Oh? Well I won't comment what I wanted to since I know what you mean. Anyway, I think it depends on the quality of the player. If we get a Losira/Nestea/MC/MVP/bomber/etc. I would consider there is Korean representation. In the same way, if Europe only had Naniwa and White-Ra, I would still consider it as having Europeans (just because those are at the top level of their region, and as good as any). Awesome stuff CSN! | ||
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tezul
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Irave
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Aic
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We'll see the folowing players at MLG Columbus. In adiddtion to the winner of the CSN Team clash. ST_Bomber IM.Losira SlayerS_MMA FOXMoon In addition The winner of the MLG's will recive Code S and the rest ofthe top 4 will recive Code A, for the folowing GSL season. Al very interesting news. The link and fulll atricle below. GOMTV anounsment + Show Spoiler + Dear GOMTV.net users: We are very excited that we are able to bring you this good news. Since the start of the GSL series on September 4th of last year, we have been working for the development of eSports not only in Korea but also around the world. We have also been trying to build relationships with other eSports organizations. The goal of GSL in 2010 was to promote and build the foundation of the League. At the start of year 2011, the regular (sponsorship) league was launched and we believe this year is the time to encourage continuous participation of players from all over the world in GSL and establish cooperation between GSL and foreign eSports organizations. In pursuit of our goal, we have been providing 4 Code A seeds to non-Korean players. GOM House was also set up in order to provide a place to stay and practice for the foreign players. In order to reach our goal, we have decided to start a program named "League Exchange" in cooperation with MLG. We are happy to be working with a great organization like MLG. MLG and GSL will be employing the following exchange program: Pro Circuit Players Competing in the GSL At MLG Columbus, the Top 3 non-Korean finishers will each be placed into GSL Code A. At every 2011 Pro Circuit Live Competition after MLG Columbus, GSL placement will occur as follows: Code S status will be awarded to the highest placing player, regardless of country of origin, who doesn’t already have Code S status. Code A status will be awarded to the next 3 highest placing non-Korean players. If Code S status is awarded to a Korean player, Code A status also will be awarded to the 4th highest placing non-Korean player. All travel and accommodation expenses for these players will be provided by the GSL. GSL Pro Players Competing on the MLG Pro Circuit MLG will invite four Korean pro players to each Pro Circuit Live Competition. These players will be placed directly into the Championship Pools, one into each Pool. Their placement in the Pools will be determined by their GSL rank. All travel and accommodation expenses for these players will be provided by MLG. For MLG Columbus, we will also be inviting the winner of the CSN tournament, currently in progress. This player will be seeded into the Open Bracket, and their travel and accommodation expenses will be covered by CSN. The Players The following four GSL pro players will attend MLG Columbus. ST_Bomber IM.Losira SlayerS_MMA TBA Shortly put, there will be a player exchange program for top GSL rankers and top notch players from MLG, the biggest league in NA region. Thus you will be able to watch the MLG winner, runner-up and other top rankers display their skills in GSL and watch Korean GSL players showcase their skills in MLG events. In addition, the winner of the recent Rakaka tournament held in Sweden will also receive GSL Code A seed and will be staying and practicing at the GOM House. We want to give our greatest appreciation to the Rakaka Logitech Tournament for making this possible and we are looking forward to future cooperation between GOMTV and Rakaka. GSL is always open to ideas for the worldwide cooperation and development of eSports. We also welcome cooperation that will be beneficial to the viewers and players. We promise to work hard to bring you a better and more interesting tournament. Thank you. GOMTV.net | ||
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ffadicted
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Shinobi1982
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On May 13 2011 23:16 Aic wrote: GomTV just Releasted their stement regarding teh GSL/MLG exchangeprogram. We'll see the folowing players at MLG Columbus. In adiddtion to the winner of the CSN Team clash. ST_Bomber IM.Losira SlayerS_MMA TBA TBA seems to be FOXMoon | ||
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nihlon
Sweden5581 Posts
On May 13 2011 23:16 Aic wrote: GomTV just Releasted their stement regarding teh GSL/MLG exchangeprogram. We'll see the folowing players at MLG Columbus. In adiddtion to the winner of the CSN Team clash. ST_Bomber IM.Losira SlayerS_MMA TBA In addition The winner of the MLG's will recive Code S and the rest ofthe top 4 will recive Code A, for the folowing GSL season. Al very interesting news. The link and fulll atricle below. GOMTV anounsment + Show Spoiler + Dear GOMTV.net users: We are very excited that we are able to bring you this good news. Since the start of the GSL series on September 4th of last year, we have been working for the development of eSports not only in Korea but also around the world. We have also been trying to build relationships with other eSports organizations. The goal of GSL in 2010 was to promote and build the foundation of the League. At the start of year 2011, the regular (sponsorship) league was launched and we believe this year is the time to encourage continuous participation of players from all over the world in GSL and establish cooperation between GSL and foreign eSports organizations. In pursuit of our goal, we have been providing 4 Code A seeds to non-Korean players. GOM House was also set up in order to provide a place to stay and practice for the foreign players. In order to reach our goal, we have decided to start a program named "League Exchange" in cooperation with MLG. We are happy to be working with a great organization like MLG. MLG and GSL will be employing the following exchange program: Pro Circuit Players Competing in the GSL At MLG Columbus, the Top 3 non-Korean finishers will each be placed into GSL Code A. At every 2011 Pro Circuit Live Competition after MLG Columbus, GSL placement will occur as follows: Code S status will be awarded to the highest placing player, regardless of country of origin, who doesn’t already have Code S status. Code A status will be awarded to the next 3 highest placing non-Korean players. If Code S status is awarded to a Korean player, Code A status also will be awarded to the 4th highest placing non-Korean player. All travel and accommodation expenses for these players will be provided by the GSL. GSL Pro Players Competing on the MLG Pro Circuit MLG will invite four Korean pro players to each Pro Circuit Live Competition. These players will be placed directly into the Championship Pools, one into each Pool. Their placement in the Pools will be determined by their GSL rank. All travel and accommodation expenses for these players will be provided by MLG. For MLG Columbus, we will also be inviting the winner of the CSN tournament, currently in progress. This player will be seeded into the Open Bracket, and their travel and accommodation expenses will be covered by CSN. The Players The following four GSL pro players will attend MLG Columbus. ST_Bomber IM.Losira SlayerS_MMA TBA Shortly put, there will be a player exchange program for top GSL rankers and top notch players from MLG, the biggest league in NA region. Thus you will be able to watch the MLG winner, runner-up and other top rankers display their skills in GSL and watch Korean GSL players showcase their skills in MLG events. In addition, the winner of the recent Rakaka tournament held in Sweden will also receive GSL Code A seed and will be staying and practicing at the GOM House. We want to give our greatest appreciation to the Rakaka Logitech Tournament for making this possible and we are looking forward to future cooperation between GOMTV and Rakaka. GSL is always open to ideas for the worldwide cooperation and development of eSports. We also welcome cooperation that will be beneficial to the viewers and players. We promise to work hard to bring you a better and more interesting tournament. Thank you. GOMTV.net Also read: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=222580¤tpage=7 | ||
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GTArchangel
United States6 Posts
In the same vein, the idea of having more foreigners in the GSL is exciting. But isn't automatically qualifying the winner of MLG and the subsequent top 3 foreigners for Code S and Code A respectively, too much? I guess it could be said that with a Korean representation at MLG, the winner may be justified as a Code S caliber player but that's only if the Korean representation itself continues to be Code S (ST_Bomber and IM.Losira). There is the potential, however, for the Koreans to take the top 4 spots in the tournament. As a result, the foreigners that finish 5-8 automatically earn a seed in Code A. Overall, it seems to me that the GSL has a lot more to lose in this exchange program and that MLG has a lot more to gain. The GSL is widely considered to be the most competitive Starcraft 2 tournament in the world and now run the risk of watering down their Code A tournament with 4 players that won't have necessarily proven themselves capable of competing at a Code A level. While MLG, on the other hand, has the luxury of inviting any 4 Korean players that they wish to attend. As a final thought, will the Korean invites be the same for the entire season? If not, will the new invites take the spot of the Koreans who were invited previously? If one Korean doesn't retain Championship Bracket status, does the new invite supplant another foreigner so that they don't have to go through the Open Bracket when they come to compete? EDIT: looks like MLG has modified their tournament to accommodate the 4 additional Korean players so no foreigners will be moved down to the Open Bracket. | ||
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