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On August 07 2012 23:52 larse wrote:
Gomstudio is small so getting it pack is nothing. Also, Gomstudio is usually filled with 50% foreigners.
People are still in denial sc2 is as popular as bw or will be as popular as bw in Korea. When I post something about the fact that sc2 is not so popular in Korea and it may face severe problems after the transition. It will get downvoted to hell. People think sc2 can draw crowd like OSL finals. I just wanna say good will is simply not fact.
If BW came out today it wouldn't be successful either. Of course SC2 isn't going to have an easy ride. What are you trying to say? "Shut it all down, let's play LoL"? It's been two years. That's not really very long at all.
and there aren't downvotes here, it's not reddit
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Haha thanks a lot. Here's hoping oooooetc is pretty okay !
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On August 08 2012 00:26 Redmark wrote:Show nested quote +On August 07 2012 23:52 larse wrote:
Gomstudio is small so getting it pack is nothing. Also, Gomstudio is usually filled with 50% foreigners.
People are still in denial sc2 is as popular as bw or will be as popular as bw in Korea. When I post something about the fact that sc2 is not so popular in Korea and it may face severe problems after the transition. It will get downvoted to hell. People think sc2 can draw crowd like OSL finals. I just wanna say good will is simply not fact. If BW came out today it wouldn't be successful either. Of course SC2 isn't going to have an easy ride. What are you trying to say? "Shut it all down, let's play LoL"? It's been two years. That's not really very long at all. and there aren't downvotes here, it's not reddit
there are actually some people who dont want sc2 to do well/smile deep inside when it doesn't do well.... 
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You guys mix up good will and fact again.
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Glad to see my predictions were pretty spot on
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On August 07 2012 23:59 opterown wrote: JangBi,  FantasyOz, Mvp,  DongRaeGu, San, PartinG, MC, MarineKing, NesTeaFlying, By.Sun, BeSt, BaBy, Flash, Last are our RO16 players! sad for zerg =/
OP race, they said...
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On August 08 2012 00:26 Redmark wrote:Show nested quote +On August 07 2012 23:52 larse wrote:
Gomstudio is small so getting it pack is nothing. Also, Gomstudio is usually filled with 50% foreigners.
People are still in denial sc2 is as popular as bw or will be as popular as bw in Korea. When I post something about the fact that sc2 is not so popular in Korea and it may face severe problems after the transition. It will get downvoted to hell. People think sc2 can draw crowd like OSL finals. I just wanna say good will is simply not fact. If BW came out today it wouldn't be successful either. Of course SC2 isn't going to have an easy ride. What are you trying to say? "Shut it all down, let's play LoL"? It's been two years. That's not really very long at all.
Seems like that's happening in Korea.
On topic: yay Baby / Flash! (I expected Baby to 2-0, but good enough.)
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On August 08 2012 00:19 larse wrote:
Of course it's very good but it's not the same level
As much as I believe SC2 has a niche in Korea, I don't believe that it well get to BW level in terms of popularity either. I think that's also just because of the nature of gaming now. It becomes less about going to Net Cafes or PC Bangs (as they are called in Korea) with your friends and playing. Since everything is online, you play what you PERSONALLY want to play.
Plus, there is no doubt games like LoL and DOTA will be more popular because it still maintains that kind of group dynamic that kids during Boxer's era experienced when they went to PC Bangs to play group matches in Brood War.
Either way, I think GOM packs in enough crowds to at least inspire the players and draw marginal profits as well. I know there's a big chance that the OSL will never be what it used to but it could sure draw more than 5 or 6 people.
On a personal note, I don't care if SC2 competitions in Korea never draw the crowds that BW did in its heyday. I just want it to, at least, draw enough, especially in the face of more popular games like LoL and Dota to survive and thrive.
No hating here. OSL was great, I just think GSL can be its own thing, maybe not as big but at least a successful franchise somewhat.
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I think alot watch online these days comparatively.
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Will there be an official english stream for Ro16?
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On August 08 2012 01:05 silent_owl wrote:Show nested quote +On August 08 2012 00:19 larse wrote:
Of course it's very good but it's not the same level As much as I believe SC2 has a niche in Korea, I don't believe that it well get to BW level in terms of popularity either. I think that's also just because of the nature of gaming now. It becomes less about going to Net Cafes or PC Bangs (as they are called in Korea) with your friends and playing. Since everything is online, you play what you PERSONALLY want to play. Plus, there is no doubt games like LoL and DOTA will be more popular because it still maintains that kind of group dynamic that kids during Boxer's era experienced when they went to PC Bangs to play group matches in Brood War. Either way, I think GOM packs in enough crowds to at least inspire the players and draw marginal profits as well. I know there's a big chance that the OSL will never be what it used to but it could sure draw more than 5 or 6 people. On a personal note, I don't care if SC2 competitions in Korea never draw the crowds that BW did in its heyday. I just want it to, at least, draw enough, especially in the face of more popular games like LoL and Dota to survive and thrive. No hating here. OSL was great, I just think GSL can be its own thing, maybe not as big but at least a successful franchise somewhat.
Well there is a lot of life to be born from Starcraft II. They have two more expansions. If Blizzard supports it more in the future we have no idea how big Starcraft II will be. Kespa now supporting it and going to get bigger there plus with the SC:BW players playing it will cause more hype especially when Heart of the Swarm comes out.
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On August 08 2012 01:24 Coolness53 wrote:Show nested quote +On August 08 2012 01:05 silent_owl wrote:On August 08 2012 00:19 larse wrote:
Of course it's very good but it's not the same level As much as I believe SC2 has a niche in Korea, I don't believe that it well get to BW level in terms of popularity either. I think that's also just because of the nature of gaming now. It becomes less about going to Net Cafes or PC Bangs (as they are called in Korea) with your friends and playing. Since everything is online, you play what you PERSONALLY want to play. Plus, there is no doubt games like LoL and DOTA will be more popular because it still maintains that kind of group dynamic that kids during Boxer's era experienced when they went to PC Bangs to play group matches in Brood War. Either way, I think GOM packs in enough crowds to at least inspire the players and draw marginal profits as well. I know there's a big chance that the OSL will never be what it used to but it could sure draw more than 5 or 6 people. On a personal note, I don't care if SC2 competitions in Korea never draw the crowds that BW did in its heyday. I just want it to, at least, draw enough, especially in the face of more popular games like LoL and Dota to survive and thrive. No hating here. OSL was great, I just think GSL can be its own thing, maybe not as big but at least a successful franchise somewhat. Well there is a lot of life to be born from Starcraft II. They have two more expansions. If Blizzard supports it more in the future we have no idea how big Starcraft II will be. Kespa now supporting it and going to get bigger there plus with the SC:BW players playing it will cause more hype especially when Heart of the Swarm comes out. Especially some people think LoL will be a fad. They feel that it is fun to play but not fun to watch. I tried myself an feel the same.
So the entire scene relies on Blizzard's life support.
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That's a lot of Protoss...glad Best made it though, I have three SKT players to cheer for in the ro16.
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On August 08 2012 00:43 Dakure wrote:Show nested quote +On August 07 2012 23:59 opterown wrote:JangBi, FantasyOz, Mvp, DongRaeGu, San, PartinG, MC, MarineKing, NesTeaFlying, By.Sun, BeSt, BaBy, Flash, Last are our RO16 players! sad for zerg =/ OP race, they said...
who, terran?
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only 2 zergs...this is like GSL season 1 all over again...=P
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The group nomination will be GSL players pickin on the Kespa players but at least it will be funny to see what they each have to say =).
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Why didn't you beat Best, Zero
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On August 07 2012 23:45 cmartin9 wrote:Show nested quote +On August 07 2012 23:40 opterown wrote:On August 07 2012 23:39 Shellshock1122 wrote:
What day is the group selection ceremony? I haven't been able to watch in case they mentioned on the stream next tuesday i believe! The group selection is on August 21st as stated by the announcers at the end
ok thanks. Would have replied earlier but thunderstorms knocked out power again >.>
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On August 07 2012 22:57 imallinson wrote:Show nested quote +On August 07 2012 22:54 opterown wrote:JangBi, Fantasy, Oz, Mvp, DongRaeGu, San, PartinG, MC, MarineKing, NesTea, Flying, By.Sun, best, BaBy, Flashfor RO16 so far, one more to go It's looking like a good Ro16, maybe a little zerg light but good players. Does anyone know what format the Ro16 is? Is it just single elim bracket from now or is there another group stage like the last OSL Ro16?
Wait, did I miss Fantasy playing? Oh god. I missed Fantasy and Flash. Bring on the Ro16!
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Any vods to catch? Very interested in watching flash and best
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