• Log InLog In
  • Register
Liquid`
Team Liquid Liquipedia
EDT 07:13
CEST 13:13
KST 20:13
  • Home
  • Forum
  • Calendar
  • Streams
  • Liquipedia
  • Features
  • Store
  • EPT
  • TL+
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Smash
  • Heroes
  • Counter-Strike
  • Overwatch
  • Liquibet
  • Fantasy StarCraft
  • TLPD
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Blogs
Forum Sidebar
Events/Features
News
Featured News
Code S Season 1 (2026) - RO4 & Finals Preview4[ASL21] Ro4 Preview: On Course12Code S Season 1 - RO8 Preview7[ASL21] Ro8 Preview Pt2: Progenitors8Code S Season 1 - RO12 Group A: Rogue, Percival, Solar, Zoun13
Community News
Code S Season 1 (2026) - RO8 Results2Weekly Cups (May 4-10): Clem, MaxPax, herO win1Maestros of The Game 2 announcement and schedule !11Weekly Cups (April 27-May 4): Clem takes triple0RSL Revival: Season 5 - Qualifiers and Main Event12
StarCraft 2
General
Team Liquid Map Contest #22 - The Finalists Code S Season 1 (2026) - RO4 & Finals Preview Code S Season 1 (2026) - RO8 Results Code S Season 1 (2026) - RO12 Results MaNa leaves Team Liquid
Tourneys
GSL Code S Season 1 (2026) Sparkling Tuna Cup - Weekly Open Tournament KSL Week 89 2026 GSL Season 2 Qualifiers Maestros of The Game 2 announcement and schedule !
Strategy
Custom Maps
[D]RTS in all its shapes and glory <3 [A] Nemrods 1/4 players
External Content
Mutation # 525 Wheel of Misfortune The PondCast: SC2 News & Results Mutation # 524 Death and Taxes Mutation # 523 Firewall
Brood War
General
vespene.gg — BW replays in browser Pros React to: TvT Masterclass in FlaSh vs Light BGH Auto Balance -> http://bghmmr.eu/ BW General Discussion ASL21 General Discussion
Tourneys
[BSL22] RO8 Bracket Stage + Another TieBreaker [ASL21] Semifinals B [ASL21] Ro8 Day 4 Escore Tournament StarCraft Season 2
Strategy
Muta micro map competition Fighting Spirit mining rates [G] Hydra ZvZ: An Introduction Simple Questions, Simple Answers
Other Games
General Games
Path of Exile Stormgate/Frost Giant Megathread Nintendo Switch Thread Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne Starcraft Tabletop Miniature Game
Dota 2
The Story of Wings Gaming
League of Legends
Heroes of the Storm
Simple Questions, Simple Answers Heroes of the Storm 2.0
Hearthstone
Deck construction bug Heroes of StarCraft mini-set
TL Mafia
Vanilla Mini Mafia Mafia Game Mode Feedback/Ideas TL Mafia Community Thread Five o'clock TL Mafia
Community
General
European Politico-economics QA Mega-thread US Politics Mega-thread YouTube Thread Russo-Ukrainian War Thread UK Politics Mega-thread
Fan Clubs
The herO Fan Club!
Media & Entertainment
[Manga] One Piece Anime Discussion Thread [Req][Books] Good Fantasy/SciFi books
Sports
2024 - 2026 Football Thread McBoner: A hockey love story Formula 1 Discussion
World Cup 2022
Tech Support
streaming software Strange computer issues (software) [G] How to Block Livestream Ads
TL Community
The Automated Ban List
Blogs
How EEG Data Can Predict Gam…
TrAiDoS
ramps on octagon
StaticNine
Funny Nicknames
LUCKY_NOOB
Customize Sidebar...

Website Feedback

Closed Threads



Active: 2134 users

MLG Winter Championship (Dallas) - March 15-17

Forum Index > StarCraft 2 Tournaments
Post a Reply
1 2 3 4 5 6 Next All
MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-03-13 14:06:28
February 04 2013 15:27 GMT
#1
[image loading]


The Winter Championship in Dallas, Texas, from March 15-17 will include an invite-only, 32-player, StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm exhibition tournament just days after the game is released. The 28 players who win their Winter Season Showdowns will join the top four (Life, Leenock, Flash, Bomber) from the MLG 2012 Fall Championship to compete in a single elimination bracket for $75,000 and a first place prize of $25,000.

All matches will be broadcast via two streams.

Note: the Winter Championship will not include an open-bracket tournament for Starcraft II.

How to Watch the MLG Winter Championship

+ Show Spoiler +
The MLG Winter Championship kicks off Friday, March 15 at 5pm CST. The three-day action packed tournament will be broadcast LIVE on majorleaguegaming.com, free in up to 720p HD.

For the premier eSports experience, purchase a premium upgrade for only $9.99 now [url="https://secure.twitch.tv/products/mlgsubscription/ticket/"]online. The upgrade will give you 30 days of HD video access including the Winter Championship ad-free in up to 1080p HD – see complete details below.

Don’t miss the first MLG Pro Circuit event of the year as the best eSports players in the world compete for $170,000 in prizes!
How to Watch

The MLG Winter Championship will be broadcast over four streams (two StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm, one Call of Duty: Black Ops II, and one League of Legends). To watch the streams, just head over to majorleaguegaming.com. The streams will be featured front and center on the home page. To switch between streams, click on the tabs at the top of the video player.

VOD will be available shortly after each match. You can access the spoiler-free archive by clicking the “VOD” button above the video player. In addition, the streams will be rebroadcast starting immediately after each day’s conclusion.


Premium Upgrade – [url="https://secure.twitch.tv/products/mlgsubscription/ticket/"]Available Now!

To get the ultimate viewing experience, you can subscribe to MLG on Twitch.tv [url="https://secure.twitch.tv/products/mlgsubscription/ticket/"]here. For $9.99, you get a one month subscription that unlocks ad-free access to the MLG Winter Championship live streams, MLG daily content and archives in full 1080p HD. You will also receive premium chat features including a custom badge and a huge selection of subscriber-only emoticons.

This upgrade is a monthly subscription, meaning you get all these perks for 30 days from the time of purchase. After the Winter Championship, you can enjoy multiple shows per week for League of Legends, Call of Duty: Black Ops II, StarCraft II: Heart of the Swam, and other MLG exclusives, all streamed in 1080p, as well as 24/7 rebroadcasts.

MLG Gold Members will receive codes to redeem a free Premium Upgrade later this week.
[/url][/url][/url]




Spectator Passes:

Spectator passes for the Dallas event are now available for sale, online, in the MLG Store.

Spectator Passes- General Admission
$35 Online- Available online until March 14th at 11:59 PM EST. After this time, passes will be available for purchase at the door.
$50 at the door

VIP Pass – StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm - limited quantity* - $250

VIP Perks
  • VIP credential
  • Priority check in line
  • Reserved seating in the first few rows at the StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm competition area
  • Early admission to the show – Friday, March 15 at 12:30pm
  • Friday venue tour with Sundance DiGiovanni – Friday, March 15 at 12:45pm
  • Friday pre doors open reception with players – Friday, March 15 at 1-2pm
  • Limited edition MLG Nike hoodie
  • Chance to win one of 10 iBUYPOWER gaming PCs used on the MLG 2012 Pro Circuit. - Raffle will be conducted on site at 1:30pm during the VIP reception. Winners will have the PC shipped to their house post event, however side panels of the PCs will be provided on-site for player autographs.


Venue Information:

+ Show Spoiler +
Dallas Convention Center (http://www.dallasconventioncenter.com/)
650 S. Griffin Street
Dallas, TX 75202


Hotel Information:

Please keep in mind that there are multiple conventions at the Convention Center over the same weekend, so the area hotels will be booked extremely fast. So book your hotel room as soon as possible.

+ Show Spoiler +
The Adolphus (http://www.hoteladolphus.com/)
1231 Commerce Street
Hotel Rate: $139 s/d/t/q + 13% tax
Book your room online now! (https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=10530812&utm_source=3293939&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=22609381)
Reservation phone: 800-221-9083
Reservation cutoff date: Feb 26, 2013
Additional Information: Full service 4 diamond hotel, complimentary internet included
Parking: $26 per day for overnight
Distance to venue: 2 blocks

Crowne Plaza Dallas (http://www.crownedallas.com/)
1015 Elm Street, Dallas
Hotel Rate: $139 s/d/t/q + 13% tax
Book your room online now! (https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_gi_new&groupID=19168788)
Reservation Phone: 214-742-5678
Reservation cutoff date: Feb 28, 2013
Additional Information: Self parking is $12 overnight
Distance to venue: 2 blocks


Airport Information:
+ Show Spoiler +
  • 17 miles from Dallas Ft. Worth International Airport
  • 7 miles from Dallas Love Field Airport.


Transportation:
+ Show Spoiler +
  • Super Shuttle (800) 258-3826
    • From DFW airport $25 each way
    • From Dallas Love Field $15 each way


Format:
+ Show Spoiler +
  • Invite-only, exhibition tournament (no open bracket) with all matches taking place on the main stage and one feature station.
  • 32-Player Single Elimination Bracket (Bo5s & 7s) featuring:
    • 28 Players from Winter Season Showdowns
    • Life, Leenock, Flash, Bomber - Top 4 Players from 2012 Fall Championship


Prizes:
+ Show Spoiler +
$75,000 total
1st = $25,000
2nd = $15,000
3rd = $9,000
4th = $6,000
5th = $3,000 (4 Players)
9th = $1,000 (8 Players)


Broadcast:

31 Matches, 3 Days - all matches will be broadcast via two streams
MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-02-04 15:34:22
February 04 2013 15:27 GMT
#2
Online Winter Season Showdowns:

The invite-only, Winter Season Showdowns features 56 of the top StarCraft II players in the world playing StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm before it is released to the public on March 12.

From Monday, February 4 through Friday, March 8, each weeknight, and select Sundays, at 5pm ET, MLG will broadcast one Showdown at www.majorleaguegaming.com and www.twitch.tv/team/MLG. The complete broadcast schedule is available here.

The 28 players who win their Showdowns will advance to an invite-only, exhibition tournament at the Winter Championship.

Broadcast Schedule:
+ Show Spoiler +
All Broadcasts begin at 5pm ET online (http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/) and Twitch (http://www.twitch.tv/team/MLG). Schedule below and online.

Monday, 2/4: Parting vs Fantasy
Tuesday, 2/5: Roro vs Hero
Wednesday, 2/6: Innovation vs Ty
Thursday, 2/7: Soulkey vs Last
Friday, 2/8: Rain vs Flying
Sunday, 2/10: Sase vs Snute
Monday, 2/11: Nerchio vs BabyKnight
Tuesday, 2/12: Stephano vs Titan
Wednesday, 2/13: Mana vs Bly
Thursday, 2/14: Socke vs Thorzain
Friday, 2/15: Ret vs Feast

Broadcast dates for the following matchups will be announced soon:

Grubby vs Dimaga
Sen vs Moonglade
MC vs Alive
Taeja vs Violet
Hero vs Polt
Creator vs Nestea
Mvp vs Curious
Sniper vs Seed
MarineKing vs Gumiho
DongRaeGu vs Jjakji
Scarlett vs Goswser
Idra vs Ddoro
Fenix vs State
Vibe vs Illusion
Suppy vs Maker
Killer vs Qxc
Huk vs Sasquatch


Matchups:
+ Show Spoiler +
KESPA (5) - 10 KESPA players competing for 5 spots

Parting vs. Fantasy
Rain vs. Flying
Innovation vs. TY
Roro vs. Hero
Soulkey vs. Last

ESF (5) - 10 ESF players competing for 5 spots

DongRaeGu vs. Jjakji
MarineKing vs Gumiho
Mvp vs Curious
Creator vs Nestea
Sniper vs Seed

Independent/Western (3) - 6 Western+ Independent Korean players competing for 3 spots

MC vs Alive
Hero vs Polt
Taeja vs Violet

North America (7) - 14 NA players competing for 7 spots

Killer vs Qxc
Huk vs Sasquatch
Scarlett vs Goswser
Idra vs Ddoro
Suppy vs Maker
Fenix vs State
Vibe vs Illusion

Europe (7) - 14 EU players competing for 7 spots

Stephano vs Titan
Nerchio vs BabyKnight
Mana vs Bly
Grubby vs Dimaga
Socke vs Thorzain
Ret vs Feast
Sase vs Snute

Southeast Asia (1) - 2 SEA players competing for 1 spot

Sen vs Moonglade


Map Pool:
+ Show Spoiler +
Akilon Wastes
Bifrost
Cloud Kingdom
Daybreak
Entombed Valley
Korhal City
Newkirk City
Ohana
Planet S
Star Station
Whirlwind

Note: In each Winter Season Showdown match, both Players will veto three Maps. The Map Pool will be trimmed down to seven for the Exhibition Tournament at the Winter Championship.


Prize:
+ Show Spoiler +
The 28 winners will receive placement at the Winter Championship in Dallas from March 15-17 where they will compete with Life, Leenock, Flash and Bomber.


Format:
+ Show Spoiler +
Invite-Only online matches; Winner takes all, Best of five games
DiMano
Profile Joined July 2011
Korea (South)2066 Posts
February 04 2013 15:32 GMT
#3
http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/2013_MLG_Winter_Championship
http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/2013_MLG_Winter_Championship/Showdowns
Deleted User 173346
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
16169 Posts
February 04 2013 15:35 GMT
#4
--- Nuked ---
Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
February 04 2013 15:38 GMT
#5
How did DeMuslim not qualify by the way? Im sure he could of been placed into the NA bracket instead of a few players who i don't think deserve spots
Sad panda
ModeratorTeam Liquid Football Thread Guru! - Chelsea FC ♥
ThePlayer33
Profile Joined October 2011
Australia2378 Posts
February 04 2013 15:59 GMT
#6
I think there has been a good break from MLGs, pretty hyped for this one!!
| Idra | YuGiOh | Leenock | Coca |
MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
February 04 2013 16:16 GMT
#7
Spectator Pass Details

Spectator Passes- General Admission
$35 Online
$50 at the door

VIP Pass – StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm - limited quantity* - $250

VIP Perks
  • VIP credential
  • Priority check in line
  • Reserved front row seating at StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm competition area
  • Early admission to the show – Friday, March 15 at 12:30pm
  • Friday venue tour with Sundance DiGiovanni – Friday, March 15 at 12:45pm
  • Friday pre doors open reception with players – Friday, March 15 at 1-2pm
  • Limited edition MLG Nike hoodie
  • Chance to win one of 10 iBUYPOWER gaming PCs used on the MLG 2012 Pro Circuit. - Raffle will be conducted on site at 1:30pm during the VIP reception. Winners will have the PC shipped to their house post event, however side panels of the PCs will be provided on-site for player autographs.
Glon
Profile Joined December 2010
United States569 Posts
February 04 2013 16:32 GMT
#8
T.T would be so hyped if there was a fair invite/qualification process. Now won't bother watching much except for top 8 - the skill won't be there
@QuanticGlon https://twitter.com/QuanticGlon
Darthsanta13
Profile Joined July 2011
United States564 Posts
February 04 2013 16:44 GMT
#9
On February 05 2013 01:32 Glon wrote:
T.T would be so hyped if there was a fair invite/qualification process. Now won't bother watching much except for top 8 - the skill won't be there

Out of curiosity who of those who won't be attending do you think really would've had a shot at making top 16 or so? I wish there was an open bracket too but other than some of the weaker NA players invited the invites are all pretty solid. I suppose more Koreans?
Glon
Profile Joined December 2010
United States569 Posts
February 04 2013 16:48 GMT
#10
On February 05 2013 01:44 Darthsanta13 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 05 2013 01:32 Glon wrote:
T.T would be so hyped if there was a fair invite/qualification process. Now won't bother watching much except for top 8 - the skill won't be there

Out of curiosity who of those who won't be attending do you think really would've had a shot at making top 16 or so? I wish there was an open bracket too but other than some of the weaker NA players invited the invites are all pretty solid. I suppose more Koreans?



Well now, let's see. I'm on Quantic, and guess how many of our players got invited? Well, 1, but he turned down the invite.

Of those not invited that REALLY surprise me: Hyun (for obvious reasons) and Hwangsin (7/8'th at MLG Dallas. Really not at least invited to showmatch?).

For me it hits home hard, considering all of the work that I have put into HOTS over the past month and a half. Some of the players invited have yet to even download the game - and yet there they are, playing in an invitational.

But then again, I'm not going to continue on. What's done is done - and while I would love it for MLG to do a late open bracket (online) where ~4-8 qualify, its not going to happen. So, go IPL!
@QuanticGlon https://twitter.com/QuanticGlon
MLG_Adam
Profile Joined July 2010
United States994 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-02-04 16:53:01
February 04 2013 16:52 GMT
#11
On February 05 2013 01:48 Glon wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 05 2013 01:44 Darthsanta13 wrote:
On February 05 2013 01:32 Glon wrote:
T.T would be so hyped if there was a fair invite/qualification process. Now won't bother watching much except for top 8 - the skill won't be there

Out of curiosity who of those who won't be attending do you think really would've had a shot at making top 16 or so? I wish there was an open bracket too but other than some of the weaker NA players invited the invites are all pretty solid. I suppose more Koreans?



Well now, let's see. I'm on Quantic, and guess how many of our players got invited? Well, 1, but he turned down the invite.

Of those not invited that REALLY surprise me: Hyun (for obvious reasons) and Hwangsin (7/8'th at MLG Dallas. Really not at least invited to showmatch?).

For me it hits home hard, considering all of the work that I have put into HOTS over the past month and a half. Some of the players invited have yet to even download the game - and yet there they are, playing in an invitational.

But then again, I'm not going to continue on. What's done is done - and while I would love it for MLG to do a late open bracket (online) where ~4-8 qualify, its not going to happen. So, go IPL!


If you don't want to attend or watch, don't, but please stop following us around into every thread bashing us.
Twitter: MrAdamAp
NarutO
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
Germany18839 Posts
February 04 2013 17:00 GMT
#12
On February 05 2013 01:16 MLG Deimos wrote:
Spectator Pass Details

Spectator Passes- General Admission
$35 Online
$50 at the door

VIP Pass – StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm - limited quantity* - $250

VIP Perks
  • VIP credential
  • Priority check in line
  • Reserved front row seating at StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm competition area
  • Early admission to the show – Friday, March 15 at 12:30pm
  • Friday venue tour with Sundance DiGiovanni – Friday, March 15 at 12:45pm
  • Friday pre doors open reception with players – Friday, March 15 at 1-2pm
  • Limited edition MLG Nike hoodie
  • Chance to win one of 10 iBUYPOWER gaming PCs used on the MLG 2012 Pro Circuit. - Raffle will be conducted on site at 1:30pm during the VIP reception. Winners will have the PC shipped to their house post event, however side panels of the PCs will be provided on-site for player autographs.


Does that mean its 35$ to watch the stream?
CommentatorPolt | MMA | Jjakji | BoxeR | NaDa | MVP | MKP ... truly inspiring.
MLG_Adam
Profile Joined July 2010
United States994 Posts
February 04 2013 17:11 GMT
#13
On February 05 2013 02:00 Type|NarutO wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 05 2013 01:16 MLG Deimos wrote:
Spectator Pass Details

Spectator Passes- General Admission
$35 Online
$50 at the door

VIP Pass – StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm - limited quantity* - $250

VIP Perks
  • VIP credential
  • Priority check in line
  • Reserved front row seating at StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm competition area
  • Early admission to the show – Friday, March 15 at 12:30pm
  • Friday venue tour with Sundance DiGiovanni – Friday, March 15 at 12:45pm
  • Friday pre doors open reception with players – Friday, March 15 at 1-2pm
  • Limited edition MLG Nike hoodie
  • Chance to win one of 10 iBUYPOWER gaming PCs used on the MLG 2012 Pro Circuit. - Raffle will be conducted on site at 1:30pm during the VIP reception. Winners will have the PC shipped to their house post event, however side panels of the PCs will be provided on-site for player autographs.


Does that mean its 35$ to watch the stream?


No sir, $35 to spectate live for 3 days. Stream is free
Twitter: MrAdamAp
KingDime
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Canada750 Posts
February 04 2013 17:38 GMT
#14
On February 05 2013 01:48 Glon wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 05 2013 01:44 Darthsanta13 wrote:
On February 05 2013 01:32 Glon wrote:
T.T would be so hyped if there was a fair invite/qualification process. Now won't bother watching much except for top 8 - the skill won't be there

Out of curiosity who of those who won't be attending do you think really would've had a shot at making top 16 or so? I wish there was an open bracket too but other than some of the weaker NA players invited the invites are all pretty solid. I suppose more Koreans?



Well now, let's see. I'm on Quantic, and guess how many of our players got invited? Well, 1, but he turned down the invite.

Of those not invited that REALLY surprise me: Hyun (for obvious reasons) and Hwangsin (7/8'th at MLG Dallas. Really not at least invited to showmatch?).

For me it hits home hard, considering all of the work that I have put into HOTS over the past month and a half. Some of the players invited have yet to even download the game - and yet there they are, playing in an invitational.

But then again, I'm not going to continue on. What's done is done - and while I would love it for MLG to do a late open bracket (online) where ~4-8 qualify, its not going to happen. So, go IPL!


Unfortunately one of the major downsides to starcraft 2 at this point is the lack of a proper ranking system due to how tournaments are structured as of this point. When I am watching tennis for example, you have a good idea where everyone stands with their ranking but starcraft 2 has some real issues that need to be addressed.

Hopefuly this will be fixed in the upcoming years so players are picked based on their results instead of a seemingly random qualification process. Many players on the NA list are extremely good and deserve to be there but on the other hand several of the choices feel very weak.

And it's completely besides the point that it is highly likely NA or EU players will lose to a Korean in the main bracket. Arbitrary invite lists are detrimental to up and comers who had a solid chance in a qualifying tournament but aren't necessarily a household name.




Doom Guy
uberism
Profile Joined January 2011
Canada271 Posts
February 04 2013 18:01 GMT
#15
On February 05 2013 01:52 MLG_Adam wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 05 2013 01:48 Glon wrote:
On February 05 2013 01:44 Darthsanta13 wrote:
On February 05 2013 01:32 Glon wrote:
T.T would be so hyped if there was a fair invite/qualification process. Now won't bother watching much except for top 8 - the skill won't be there

Out of curiosity who of those who won't be attending do you think really would've had a shot at making top 16 or so? I wish there was an open bracket too but other than some of the weaker NA players invited the invites are all pretty solid. I suppose more Koreans?



Well now, let's see. I'm on Quantic, and guess how many of our players got invited? Well, 1, but he turned down the invite.

Of those not invited that REALLY surprise me: Hyun (for obvious reasons) and Hwangsin (7/8'th at MLG Dallas. Really not at least invited to showmatch?).

For me it hits home hard, considering all of the work that I have put into HOTS over the past month and a half. Some of the players invited have yet to even download the game - and yet there they are, playing in an invitational.

But then again, I'm not going to continue on. What's done is done - and while I would love it for MLG to do a late open bracket (online) where ~4-8 qualify, its not going to happen. So, go IPL!


If you don't want to attend or watch, don't, but please stop following us around into every thread bashing us.


So next time MLG makes a decision the fans don't like, we'll just shut up and let things be.
MLG Deimos
Profile Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-02-04 18:05:03
February 04 2013 18:04 GMT
#16
On February 05 2013 02:38 KingDime wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 05 2013 01:48 Glon wrote:
On February 05 2013 01:44 Darthsanta13 wrote:
On February 05 2013 01:32 Glon wrote:
T.T would be so hyped if there was a fair invite/qualification process. Now won't bother watching much except for top 8 - the skill won't be there

Out of curiosity who of those who won't be attending do you think really would've had a shot at making top 16 or so? I wish there was an open bracket too but other than some of the weaker NA players invited the invites are all pretty solid. I suppose more Koreans?



Well now, let's see. I'm on Quantic, and guess how many of our players got invited? Well, 1, but he turned down the invite.

Of those not invited that REALLY surprise me: Hyun (for obvious reasons) and Hwangsin (7/8'th at MLG Dallas. Really not at least invited to showmatch?).

For me it hits home hard, considering all of the work that I have put into HOTS over the past month and a half. Some of the players invited have yet to even download the game - and yet there they are, playing in an invitational.

But then again, I'm not going to continue on. What's done is done - and while I would love it for MLG to do a late open bracket (online) where ~4-8 qualify, its not going to happen. So, go IPL!


Unfortunately one of the major downsides to starcraft 2 at this point is the lack of a proper ranking system due to how tournaments are structured as of this point. When I am watching tennis for example, you have a good idea where everyone stands with their ranking but starcraft 2 has some real issues that need to be addressed.

Hopefuly this will be fixed in the upcoming years so players are picked based on their results instead of a seemingly random qualification process. Many players on the NA list are extremely good and deserve to be there but on the other hand several of the choices feel very weak.

And it's completely besides the point that it is highly likely NA or EU players will lose to a Korean in the main bracket. Arbitrary invite lists are detrimental to up and comers who had a solid chance in a qualifying tournament but aren't necessarily a household name.






The invitations were done based on the players results in 2012. We did an internal ranking of players taking into account every single global event in 2012 and selected out the regional invites based on that hierarchy. So in the end, the invitations were based on 2012 global performance.
BisuDagger
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Bisutopia19352 Posts
February 04 2013 18:12 GMT
#17
Has the ticket price always been this high at the dallas venue? My favorite thing about MLG Orlando was the extremely cheap ticket $20 ticket prices. Of course I would still pay the 35$ but 50$ at the door is harsh and I hope people can get their tickets in advance.
ModeratorFormer Afreeca Starleague Caster: http://afreeca.tv/ASL2ENG2
m0ck
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
4194 Posts
February 04 2013 18:13 GMT
#18
On February 05 2013 02:38 KingDime wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 05 2013 01:48 Glon wrote:
On February 05 2013 01:44 Darthsanta13 wrote:
On February 05 2013 01:32 Glon wrote:
T.T would be so hyped if there was a fair invite/qualification process. Now won't bother watching much except for top 8 - the skill won't be there

Out of curiosity who of those who won't be attending do you think really would've had a shot at making top 16 or so? I wish there was an open bracket too but other than some of the weaker NA players invited the invites are all pretty solid. I suppose more Koreans?



Well now, let's see. I'm on Quantic, and guess how many of our players got invited? Well, 1, but he turned down the invite.

Of those not invited that REALLY surprise me: Hyun (for obvious reasons) and Hwangsin (7/8'th at MLG Dallas. Really not at least invited to showmatch?).

For me it hits home hard, considering all of the work that I have put into HOTS over the past month and a half. Some of the players invited have yet to even download the game - and yet there they are, playing in an invitational.

But then again, I'm not going to continue on. What's done is done - and while I would love it for MLG to do a late open bracket (online) where ~4-8 qualify, its not going to happen. So, go IPL!


Unfortunately one of the major downsides to starcraft 2 at this point is the lack of a proper ranking system due to how tournaments are structured as of this point. When I am watching tennis for example, you have a good idea where everyone stands with their ranking but starcraft 2 has some real issues that need to be addressed.

Hopefuly this will be fixed in the upcoming years so players are picked based on their results instead of a seemingly random qualification process. Many players on the NA list are extremely good and deserve to be there but on the other hand several of the choices feel very weak.

And it's completely besides the point that it is highly likely NA or EU players will lose to a Korean in the main bracket. Arbitrary invite lists are detrimental to up and comers who had a solid chance in a qualifying tournament but aren't necessarily a household name.

If you follow tennis, you also know that there are plenty of wild-cards given to players based on criteria other than "place on ATP/WTA ranking-list".
BisuDagger
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Bisutopia19352 Posts
February 04 2013 18:18 GMT
#19
On February 05 2013 03:01 uberism wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 05 2013 01:52 MLG_Adam wrote:
On February 05 2013 01:48 Glon wrote:
On February 05 2013 01:44 Darthsanta13 wrote:
On February 05 2013 01:32 Glon wrote:
T.T would be so hyped if there was a fair invite/qualification process. Now won't bother watching much except for top 8 - the skill won't be there

Out of curiosity who of those who won't be attending do you think really would've had a shot at making top 16 or so? I wish there was an open bracket too but other than some of the weaker NA players invited the invites are all pretty solid. I suppose more Koreans?



Well now, let's see. I'm on Quantic, and guess how many of our players got invited? Well, 1, but he turned down the invite.

Of those not invited that REALLY surprise me: Hyun (for obvious reasons) and Hwangsin (7/8'th at MLG Dallas. Really not at least invited to showmatch?).

For me it hits home hard, considering all of the work that I have put into HOTS over the past month and a half. Some of the players invited have yet to even download the game - and yet there they are, playing in an invitational.

But then again, I'm not going to continue on. What's done is done - and while I would love it for MLG to do a late open bracket (online) where ~4-8 qualify, its not going to happen. So, go IPL!


If you don't want to attend or watch, don't, but please stop following us around into every thread bashing us.


So next time MLG makes a decision the fans don't like, we'll just shut up and let things be.

There's a time and place to voice your concerns with MLG and how they run their events. This isn't the place for that. It ruins the mood for people who want to get excited for an event to have upset people putting a damper on every OP MLG makes on TL. They have a delightful website with representatives that I'm sure are willing to listen to well though out criticisms from those who feel the need to speak up.
ModeratorFormer Afreeca Starleague Caster: http://afreeca.tv/ASL2ENG2
NarutO
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
Germany18839 Posts
February 04 2013 18:24 GMT
#20
On February 05 2013 02:11 MLG_Adam wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 05 2013 02:00 Type|NarutO wrote:
On February 05 2013 01:16 MLG Deimos wrote:
Spectator Pass Details

Spectator Passes- General Admission
$35 Online
$50 at the door

VIP Pass – StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm - limited quantity* - $250

VIP Perks
  • VIP credential
  • Priority check in line
  • Reserved front row seating at StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm competition area
  • Early admission to the show – Friday, March 15 at 12:30pm
  • Friday venue tour with Sundance DiGiovanni – Friday, March 15 at 12:45pm
  • Friday pre doors open reception with players – Friday, March 15 at 1-2pm
  • Limited edition MLG Nike hoodie
  • Chance to win one of 10 iBUYPOWER gaming PCs used on the MLG 2012 Pro Circuit. - Raffle will be conducted on site at 1:30pm during the VIP reception. Winners will have the PC shipped to their house post event, however side panels of the PCs will be provided on-site for player autographs.


Does that mean its 35$ to watch the stream?


No sir, $35 to spectate live for 3 days. Stream is free


I should learn to read, my bad, sorry! Thanks for the clarification though! I don't understand the extremes of MLG. Either its stream free or stream expensive haha. Just an observation. If you just would make it 5$ I think a lot of people would buy it ! Thanks for caring for your thread, too often we see an OP and no answers to the before-posted OP !
CommentatorPolt | MMA | Jjakji | BoxeR | NaDa | MVP | MKP ... truly inspiring.
1 2 3 4 5 6 Next All
Please log in or register to reply.
Live Events Refresh
GSL
08:00
2026 Season 1: Playoffs
SHIN vs MaruLIVE!
herO vs TBD
CranKy Ducklings SOOP114
GSL EN (SOOP)0
LiquipediaDiscussion
[ Submit Event ]
Live Streams
Refresh
StarCraft 2
Rex 48
StarCraft: Brood War
Britney 12321
Sea 11354
Jaedong 632
Larva 339
EffOrt 289
Mind 266
Light 199
Soma 193
JYJ 167
Pusan 161
[ Show more ]
Last 150
scan(afreeca) 146
Hm[arnc] 131
ggaemo 110
hero 95
Mini 56
sorry 50
Sharp 40
Shinee 36
Sacsri 27
Backho 24
JulyZerg 20
Movie 14
zelot 7
Barracks 7
Shine 6
IntoTheRainbow 2
Dota 2
Gorgc4300
XaKoH 506
monkeys_forever222
LuMiX0
Counter-Strike
olofmeister204
Other Games
gofns35504
singsing1856
crisheroes241
B2W.Neo190
Pyrionflax167
DeMusliM63
QueenE46
XcaliburYe43
KnowMe14
Organizations
Counter-Strike
PGL53791
StarCraft 2
IntoTheiNu 433
Blizzard YouTube
StarCraft: Brood War
BSLTrovo
[ Show 13 non-featured ]
StarCraft 2
• Berry_CruncH408
• AfreecaTV YouTube
• intothetv
• Kozan
• IndyKCrew
• LaughNgamezSOOP
• Migwel
• sooper7s
StarCraft: Brood War
• BSLYoutube
• STPLYoutube
• ZZZeroYoutube
League of Legends
• Nemesis2113
• Jankos1314
Upcoming Events
IPSL
4h 47m
Bonyth vs Napoleon
G5 vs JDConan
BSL
7h 47m
OyAji vs JDConan
DragOn vs TBD
OSC
12h 47m
Replay Cast
21h 47m
Monday Night Weeklies
1d 4h
Replay Cast
1d 12h
The PondCast
1d 22h
Kung Fu Cup
1d 23h
GSL
2 days
Replay Cast
3 days
[ Show More ]
GSL
3 days
WardiTV Spring Champion…
3 days
Replay Cast
4 days
Sparkling Tuna Cup
4 days
WardiTV Spring Champion…
4 days
Replay Cast
5 days
RSL Revival
5 days
Classic vs SHIN
Rogue vs Bunny
BSL
6 days
Replay Cast
6 days
Afreeca Starleague
6 days
RSL Revival
6 days
Liquipedia Results

Completed

Escore Tournament S2: W7
WardiTV TLMC #16
Nations Cup 2026

Ongoing

BSL Season 22
ASL Season 21
IPSL Spring 2026
KCM Race Survival 2026 Season 2
Acropolis #4
KK 2v2 League Season 1
BSL 22 Non-Korean Championship
SCTL 2026 Spring
RSL Revival: Season 5
2026 GSL S1
Heroes Pulsing #1
Asian Champions League 2026
IEM Atlanta 2026
PGL Astana 2026
BLAST Rivals Spring 2026
IEM Rio 2026
PGL Bucharest 2026
Stake Ranked Episode 1
BLAST Open Spring 2026
ESL Pro League S23 Finals
ESL Pro League S23 Stage 1&2

Upcoming

YSL S3
Escore Tournament S2: W8
CSLAN 4
Kung Fu Cup 2026 Grand Finals
HSC XXIX
uThermal 2v2 2026 Main Event
Maestros of the Game 2
WardiTV Spring 2026
2026 GSL S2
BLAST Bounty Summer 2026
BLAST Bounty Summer Qual
Stake Ranked Episode 3
XSE Pro League 2026
IEM Cologne Major 2026
Stake Ranked Episode 2
CS Asia Championships 2026
TLPD

1. ByuN
2. TY
3. Dark
4. Solar
5. Stats
6. Nerchio
7. sOs
8. soO
9. INnoVation
10. Elazer
1. Rain
2. Flash
3. EffOrt
4. Last
5. Bisu
6. Soulkey
7. Mini
8. Sharp
Sidebar Settings...

Advertising | Privacy Policy | Terms Of Use | Contact Us

Original banner artwork: Jim Warren
The contents of this webpage are copyright © 2026 TLnet. All Rights Reserved.