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On November 14 2013 06:58 Eggi wrote:
Obviously what he is doing is good. Some esports is better than no esports.
but the majority of the amateur community is "what about me?"
Wcs NA quals were brutal this year(almost) no point to play in unless you knee you could go toe to toe with high level koreans.
While 8 for 1000$ is nice, xxx for a $25 weekly to maybe handpicked for rank100-200gms(keep the incentive to ladder like shoutcraft did for top16)
That would be optimal way to go about it and not much harder too. No pros, gms 100-200(or w.e criteria) save money and have weekly/daily content
these guys are mostly ladder warriors. Incorporate ladder warriors into your show, give them incentive to play grow scene. Hell make a show called ladder warriors.
Make it based on win percentage/games played/ w.e criteria so people have incentive to turn on the game.
this will go like a volacano and fizzle out.
I think you underestimate just how much time and effort is being put into this, and I honestly don't agree that your method would be better for the scene. I want to hear more about the players themselves, what they do, why they do what they do. I think that this generating the interest in the players themselves will generate interest in the game among non-players or casual players, and that is how we begin to grow the scene.
I think this will be a great event, and if there aren't more then there aren't more. But I know a lot about 8 players I wouldn't otherwise who are way better than I'll ever be. That's pretty damned awesome imo, and makes me wonder who else is out there that I don't know about, what kind of lives they lead, what kind of BM they show on ladder, or how they deal with it when it's shown to them, etc.
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Yeah I'll try and give this a watch, tournaments like this are needed for the growth and survival of the scene - we need local heroes!
I wish someone would do something similar in the UK though :/
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Thanks all!
BIG Updates!
First of all, paypal donation boxes are pretty much all up! and ready for donations! You can find them below the stream on:
http://www.twitch.tv/feardragon64 !
There's one for the tournament itself(labeled "The Breakout Invitational"), as well as one for each player. Sorry if the structure on the page is a bit messy! I'm still getting that sorted out. Also, I do not have Xtraterrestrial Jowj's donation box setup quite yet! It should be done soon though!
Secondly, due to the recent MLG announcement, the final day of the tournament will be streamed over on my channel(twitch.tv/feardragon64) instead of MLG's. For the moment, Axeltoss and I are still planned to be the commentators for this final day though!
Anyways, as soon as I get a chance, I'll put the donation boxes in the opening post as well! Thanks guys!
Edit: Donation boxes now on TL page! I will update for XT Jowj as soon as I can!
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great news!
gogo Core top two players! if not, sonic must win 'cause terran for life.
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Haha can't blame you for that Ironsights! =D
The second hype post is out for The Innovator - Clarity Gaming's SaroVati. Learn more about this Protoss and see why he's one of my favorite protoss to root for!
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I am excited for this event :D
go go go NA scene!
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Thanks for the kind words!
Quick update! You might notice the prize pool is now more than double what it started! A large thanks goes to our new Sponsor, "Let's Kung Fu"! It's a great Starcraft2/Hearthstone podcast you can check out by clicking on the banner below or in the original post!
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/vNGxRwr.jpg)
Also, Clarity Gaming's Wyrd(@cWyrd) will be casting for the event! He's a great commentator and a ton of fun to commentate with so I hope you all are as excited as I am for it! =D
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I almost missed this invitational due to the sheer amount of other tournaments that are going on. I think what you are doing is great. Looking forward to the tournament. Thanks for helping the NA scene!
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I'm really happy to be able to help support this event! Feardragon is doing something that the NA scene desperately needs, and I'm glad to be a part of it.
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<3 Filthyrake. Post just above me is the sponsor who has donated a LOT of money to the total prize pool! Go check him out!
Also, the next storyline/hype post for the Invitational is out! Come learn why ROOT SEED Arium is a strong candidate to take the tournament and what the 14 year old GM has to offer!
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=435572
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The next hype post is out! Read about CORE Gaming's JonSnow - The Challenger. He's an amazing Zerg player who is starting to make name for himself after an impressive run in WCS Challenger league. He's shown he can compete with some amazing players, so will he be able to take the Invitational?
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=435694
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Since this tournament is a follow up, just wanted to say that the stream for the FINAL episode of Breaking Out just went live! Come watch CORE Gaming's Sonic do his Funday episode and also give his thoughts on the bracket!
http://www.twitch.tv/feardragon64
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Ok all! It's game day! Hope everyone is excited! The tournament is kicking off with group A today, casted by myself and Wyrd and observed by KurenTV! Be sure to tune in at 5:30pm PST and 8:30pm EST! We're even going to have a giveaway!
http://www.twitch.tv/feardragon64
See you all there!
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Ohhhhh snap. Dem sponsors.
/hype
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Hype!
Here's hoping the games tonight feature some fun, creative gameplay...no deathballing and one-sided stomps. Should be fun no matter what though!
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EPT
