EPTOn November 19 2013 10:49 TotalBiscuit wrote:
SHOUTcraft America.
Not Australia. No exceptions.
SHOUTcraft America.
Not Australia. No exceptions.
Can we expect SHOUTcraft SEA or Europe in the future?
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DARKING
Mexico674 Posts
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Sub40APM
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On November 19 2013 10:49 TotalBiscuit wrote: SHOUTcraft America. Not Australia. No exceptions. If you dont mind me asking TB, whats the rational for excluding Australians? Is it more of growing the NA scene or more of a sponsor issue? | ||
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Holdenintherye
Canada1441 Posts
On November 19 2013 12:08 Sub40APM wrote: If you dont mind me asking TB, whats the rational for excluding Australians? Is it more of growing the NA scene or more of a sponsor issue? I'd guess that it's probably to not open the floodgates. If he lets Australians play, why not Koreans and so on | ||
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Gabriel_reaper
Czech Republic41 Posts
On November 19 2013 12:08 Sub40APM wrote: If you dont mind me asking TB, whats the rational for excluding Australians? Is it more of growing the NA scene or more of a sponsor issue? Same as for excluding Europeans, Afrikans, Antarcticans and Asians. They are not in Americas. | ||
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Jampackedeon
United States2053 Posts
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TotalBiscuit
United Kingdom5437 Posts
On November 19 2013 12:08 Sub40APM wrote: If you dont mind me asking TB, whats the rational for excluding Australians? Is it more of growing the NA scene or more of a sponsor issue? Because it's SHOUTcraft America What more explanation is needed? | ||
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Squat
Sweden7978 Posts
On November 20 2013 02:40 TotalBiscuit wrote: Because it's SHOUTcraft America What more explanation is needed? I am not sure I understand, you're saying it's called SHOUTcraft America, yet you will not let someone from Australia compete because he is not American? That seems kind of convoluted, I mean Australia is kind of like America, they both begin with the letter A for instance. Also they both speak english, kind of. I think a case could be made for Australia and America being essentially the same thing, just a matter of semantics. Also, it's been far too long since you and Greg cast together, it's still to this day one of the easiest pairings to listen to in the world of esports. | ||
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TotalBiscuit
United Kingdom5437 Posts
On November 20 2013 02:48 Squat wrote: I am not sure I understand, you're saying it's called SHOUTcraft America, yet you will not let someone from Australia compete because he is not American? That seems kind of convoluted, I mean Australia is kind of like America, they both begin with the letter A for instance. Also they both speak english, kind of. I think a case could be made for Australia and America being essentially the same thing, just a matter of semantics. Also, it's been far too long since you and Greg cast together, it's still to this day one of the easiest pairings to listen to in the world of esports. Best post NA, wonder if anyone gets caught out by it | ||
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desRow
Canada2654 Posts
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Sub40APM
6336 Posts
On November 20 2013 02:48 Squat wrote: I am not sure I understand, you're saying it's called SHOUTcraft America, yet you will not let someone from Australia compete because he is not American? That seems kind of convoluted, I mean Australia is kind of like America, they both begin with the letter A for instance. Also they both speak english, kind of. I think a case could be made for Australia and America being essentially the same thing, just a matter of semantics. Also, it's been far too long since you and Greg cast together, it's still to this day one of the easiest pairings to listen to in the world of esports. They are kind of similar in terms of both scenes needing to be sheltered from better Korean players, and being weaker and less tournament rich than Europe. As might as well amalgamate them with the weakest region recognized by Blizzard. | ||
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LuckoftheIrish
United States4791 Posts
On November 20 2013 02:48 Squat wrote: I am not sure I understand, you're saying it's called SHOUTcraft America, yet you will not let someone from Australia compete because he is not American? That seems kind of convoluted, I mean Australia is kind of like America, they both begin with the letter A for instance. Also they both speak english, kind of. I think a case could be made for Australia and America being essentially the same thing, just a matter of semantics. Also, it's been far too long since you and Greg cast together, it's still to this day one of the easiest pairings to listen to in the world of esports. So XMG_monchi should be allowed then. | ||
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Crot4le
England2927 Posts
On November 20 2013 09:36 Sub40APM wrote: They are kind of similar in terms of both scenes needing to be sheltered from better Korean players, and being weaker and less tournament rich than Europe. As might as well amalgamate them with the weakest region recognized by Blizzard. My word you're persistant. It's SHOUTcraft America with no exceptions. How many more times do you need to be told? If you want a tournament for Australian players go ahead and create one yourself, I'll even donate you £50 for the prize pool to help you get off the ground. And please don't say that it's not doable, it has been accomplished in the past (SC2Improve for example). | ||
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LuckoftheIrish
United States4791 Posts
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Crot4le
England2927 Posts
On November 20 2013 10:00 LuckoftheIrish wrote: TB, if you're around, I was about to say something about the sponsor, but didn't want to talk out of my ass so I'll phrase it as a question. Is the American exclusivity of SHOUTcraft due in part to requests by Ting? Hasn't SHOUTcraft always been exclusive to American residents even before the sponsorship of Ting? | ||
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LuckoftheIrish
United States4791 Posts
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TotalBiscuit
United Kingdom5437 Posts
On November 20 2013 10:09 Crot4le wrote: Hasn't SHOUTcraft always been exclusive to American residents even before the sponsorship of Ting? SHOUTcraft was invitationals before the original America tournament. We did a lot of Europeans in those events. | ||
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Cheren
United States2911 Posts
Looking forward to this BTW! | ||
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KillerDucky
United States498 Posts
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MrMatt
Canada225 Posts
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Epamynondas
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On November 20 2013 09:36 Sub40APM wrote: They are kind of similar in terms of both scenes needing to be sheltered from better Korean players, and being weaker and less tournament rich than Europe. As might as well amalgamate them with the weakest region recognized by Blizzard. TBH Korea doesn't have that many tournaments either, why not allow koreans into SHOUTcraft America as well? | ||
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