- We have a lot of players who are in Code A and Code S who retire ( ZerO, Aria) and who change regions ( jjakji. Bomber, First, YoDa).
- As it is know Code A has a new format with 48 played as Group stage
So in total we have 40 players in Code A and 32 in Code S in total 72.
Now in GSL we have 14 12 15 which is in total 41 player. So we need 31 players to have 72 players for the league and the question is here why it is said that 36 players get slots?
Watch participants on code A page, sorry I did not mention that.
LP is not a source I did such pages in the past almost for every event and there is no source about the fact that Ro32 Code A players do not get slots.
On January 07 2014 22:04 xpaperclip wrote: The 36 players qualifying is from the WCS announcement. Specifically this.
Yeah I saw it, but I am very dissapointed that such a big thing that all Ro32 players have to was not mentioned at all. It was bigger then I had thought... All Code A players except Ro24 winners will have to requalify.
Yes, that's right. Look at the announcement flowchart again. The new format is advancing from Code A gets you into the Code S for the current season, not the next.
wait wait wait so 12 Code A winners are now back in Code A and other players have to qualify??? I am a bit lost in the new format but my picture is: 36 players from prelims + 12 players who won last season Code A + 8 Code S players from Ro8 = 56 players in total? So we will have 12 Code A groups with 4 players where 2 players (24 in total) go to join 8 players in Code S and then we have 32 players and 1 slot (jjakji's one) is undecided? So now we have 56 players total in the league instead of 72?
I guess a lot of people do not realize that there are only 19 players in GSL now and a reset was made so almost every player have to qualify again... And this can be the most stacked prelims ever in SC2 history. http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/2013_WCS_Season_3_Korea_GSL/Challenger Just look here ereyone who did not win Ro24 will be in prelims. These are all GSL players.
On January 07 2014 23:01 DiMano wrote: wait wait wait so 12 Code A winners are now back in Code A and other players have to qualify??? I am a bit lost in the new format but my picture is: 36 players from prelims + 12 players who won last season Code A + 8 Code S players from Ro8 = 56 players in total? So we will have 12 Code A groups with 4 players where 2 players (24 in total) go to join 8 players in Code S and then we have 32 players and 1 slot (jjakji's one) is undecided? So now we have 56 players total in the league instead of 72?
I guess a lot of people do not realize that there are only 19 players in GSL now and a reset was made so almost every player have to qualify again... And this can be the most stacked prelims ever in SC2 history. http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/2013_WCS_Season_3_Korea_GSL/Challenger Just look here ereyone who did not win Ro24 will be in prelims. These are all GSL players.
Exactly :-P 7 are in Code S (second round of Code A basically) 12 are in Code A, 'cause they won their Ro24 match last season 36 will be qualified through the prelims -> We have 48 players in Code A, the winners of each group (yes, Code A has a group stage now) advance to Code S Ro32. So we no longer need 72, but only 56 players for a GSL season.
For my part... I don't like the new format. The prelims are just going to be even harder (WAY harder), because almost everyone has to requalify every season (only 20 are qualified each time). I just hope they have a decent format for the prelims, which prevents the very strong players to face each other early on in the qualifier.
On January 07 2014 23:34 xpaperclip wrote: That's as I understand it. No more up+downs, no more win one match and be safe.
Yep, you need two wins now to be save - and you even get to play Code S if you win twice in Code A.
So basically Code A is now just an extension of the Code S tournament by 2 rounds instead of a separate thing huh. Wow that's pretty brutal in structure.
omg, I didn't even notice they changed the GSL format.
This new format is AWESOME! I like it so much, it really looks like the Starleague format of preliminaries into 'dual tournament' into the 'main event'. All in one season.
So great, now I actually look forward to GSL even more! Man, Proleague going on and GSL starting in a while. Whatever doom and gloom there may be, I am so glad about the amount of best SC2 content we are getting nowadays!
(and also BW with SSL9 starting soon, followed by the GomTV Classic!)
I just cannot stress how much I like this change! The Code S will be THE tournament, as it should be. Not only you have to fight for it in qualifiers, you also need to fight in Code A, that will be FULL of amazing players too. And to top it off, if you are not Top8 in Code S, you will have to fight it out AGAIN!
If I read this correctly, ANYONE can have a shot at winning Code S in one season. If this is true, I dont mind that tons of people have to requalify this time
Thing is though, last year the players that where in Code A had to wait a whole season before they where in Code S thus limiting there chances to get enough points to go to Blizzcon. The new system is brutal but fair, a new player to WCS can win Code S in 1 season but has to qualify and survive all rounds. Besides there are only 3 seasons anyway, and it takes a long time before it's finished.
On January 08 2014 09:13 DrPandaPhD wrote: any idea when the brackets release?
Soon™
But in all seriousness, less than 10 minutes before the games start unless this season is different from the others (other than needing more players to qualify)
So to qualify for royal road, you have to win the whole thing while starting from qualifiers? Anyone who manage to do that deserves a lightsaber to show how much more awesome he is than life.
I won't be casting the qualifier this time. My plan for today is to record videos for you, especially FP VODs, and I'll also explain in one of the videos I'm going to upload later why I'm not casting this time. If I'm able to get some replays I'll upload VODs of the matches later
On January 08 2014 10:15 Khaldor wrote: I will not be casting the qualifier this time. My plan for today is to record videos for you, especially FP VODs, and I'll also explain in one of the videos I'm going to upload later why I'm not casting this time. If I'm able to get some replays I'll upload VODs of the matches later
On January 08 2014 10:15 Khaldor wrote: I won't be casting the qualifier this time. My plan for today is to record videos for you, especially FP VODs, and I'll also explain in one of the videos I'm going to upload later why I'm not casting this time. If I'm able to get some replays I'll upload VODs of the matches later
Shit that's super cool, I actually prefer FPVODs over casted games :D
On January 08 2014 10:15 Khaldor wrote: I won't be casting the qualifier this time. My plan for today is to record videos for you, especially FP VODs, and I'll also explain in one of the videos I'm going to upload later why I'm not casting this time. If I'm able to get some replays I'll upload VODs of the matches later
Shit that's super cool, I actually prefer FPVODs over casted games :D
To be honest it'd be great if you guys could help me later to promote them a bit on Reddit and in here. I uploaded FP VODs of for example Bomber and sOs and they did not get any attention at all. I was actually thinking about not even bothering this time since I feel nobody is really interested in them anymore :-/
On January 08 2014 10:15 Khaldor wrote: I won't be casting the qualifier this time. My plan for today is to record videos for you, especially FP VODs, and I'll also explain in one of the videos I'm going to upload later why I'm not casting this time. If I'm able to get some replays I'll upload VODs of the matches later
Shit that's super cool, I actually prefer FPVODs over casted games :D
To be honest it'd be great if you guys could help me later to promote them a bit on Reddit and in here. I uploaded FP VODs of for example Bomber and sOs and they did not get any attention at all. I was actually thinking about not even bothering this time since I feel nobody is really interested in them anymore :-/
Dooooo it we love them. I'll start my upvoting engine.
On January 08 2014 10:15 Khaldor wrote: I won't be casting the qualifier this time. My plan for today is to record videos for you, especially FP VODs, and I'll also explain in one of the videos I'm going to upload later why I'm not casting this time. If I'm able to get some replays I'll upload VODs of the matches later
Shit that's super cool, I actually prefer FPVODs over casted games :D
To be honest it'd be great if you guys could help me later to promote them a bit on Reddit and in here. I uploaded FP VODs of for example Bomber and sOs and they did not get any attention at all. I was actually thinking about not even bothering this time since I feel nobody is really interested in them anymore :-/
I feel watching FPVODs is something only the most hardcore players/fans will do so it will never have a huge number of views, but in return those people who do watch are usually extremely grateful for the videos you upload I for one hope you keep it up!
Khaldor can you confirm what the format is going to be? Straight single elim with group finalists advance or are they doing the top 4 double elim thing again? Or maybe something else entirely?
I've read this "Bo3 (2 wins to advance)" thing which doesn't fit in my mind with the number of groups and players which we expect to qualify.
Just recorded a quick video tour through the venue. Will upload it in a few minutes (waiting for the encoding to finish). Talked a bit to Leenock, Hyvaa and Seed. So many good players here Can't wait to get that FP video of Leenock :D
Edit @Paperclip: I don't have any insights atm on the format
On January 08 2014 11:34 Khaldor wrote: Just recorded a quick video tour through the venue. Will upload it in a few minutes (waiting for the encoding to finish). Talked a bit to Leenock, Hyvaa and Seed. So many good players here Can't wait to get that FP video of Leenock :D
Edit @Paperclip: I don't have any insights atm on the format
Nice, i always watch these fpvods, i love your dedication <3
I am curious if TY will make it in, i hope he does!
On January 08 2014 11:41 alexiii wrote: Sucks to not see this.
Completely understand that you are disappointed but it's really stressful to do everything as a one man army over here. Unfortunately I'm basically the only one who really tries to provide a coverage for this right now -.-
Here's a tour through the venue so that you have a bit of an idea at least: http://redd.it/1uofz2
On January 08 2014 11:41 alexiii wrote: Sucks to not see this.
Completely understand that you are disappointed but it's really stressful to do everything as a one man army over here. Unfortunately I'm basically the only one who really tries to provide a coverage for this right now -.-
Here's a tour through the venue so that you have a bit of an idea at least: http://redd.it/1uofz2
Oh, it was not a jab at you, just disappointed. I know you do a lot for us fans. Thanks for that btw, and for the vid.
On January 08 2014 11:41 alexiii wrote: Sucks to not see this.
Completely understand that you are disappointed but it's really stressful to do everything as a one man army over here. Unfortunately I'm basically the only one who really tries to provide a coverage for this right now -.-
Here's a tour through the venue so that you have a bit of an idea at least: http://redd.it/1uofz2
Everyone totally appreciates the work you do over there, and we understand when it is difficult to provide coverage! Thanks for everything you do.
On January 08 2014 12:00 xpaperclip wrote: Also looking at the state of the brackets, it seems almost everyone has a Ro16 bye so the 2 wins to advance is sounding like group finalists advance.
It makes sense, 9 brackets, a morning and afternoon session and 36 spots to fill
On January 08 2014 12:00 xpaperclip wrote: Also looking at the state of the brackets, it seems almost everyone has a Ro16 bye so the 2 wins to advance is sounding like group finalists advance.
On January 08 2014 12:00 xpaperclip wrote: Also looking at the state of the brackets, it seems almost everyone has a Ro16 bye so the 2 wins to advance is sounding like group finalists advance.
On January 08 2014 12:53 orvinreyes wrote: i thought Flash quailfied for Code S already?
Format changed back to old GSL. top 8 Code S remain, other 24 go back to code A. But this round is special since it is in the transition phase. Only the 12 code A Ro24 winners from last round stay.
Also, Barbie is still in the lower bracket. She can qualify if she wins the next 2 bo3s. We must believe!
I feel like Coca is one of the biggest losers of the change of format from a bo5 to a bo7 Proleague. Still hoping we get to see him in place of Terminator or Cure at some point, as he is unlikely to break into the Maru/sOs/Rogue core.
GumiHo 2-1 Trend, qualifies for Code A! TheBest 2-0 Sleep, qualifies for Code A! (sorry, made a mistake here -.-) Sora 2-0 Brain, qualifies for Code A!
I spoke to TheBest and he decided to play again. But he's not 100% back yet because he has no idea what he wants to do right now. He might retire again in the near fututre. It's all uncertain. But he's back for now.
On January 08 2014 14:30 [N3O]r3d33m3r wrote: I thought hyvaa retired? Why is he playing in the Qualifiers :o
I also see Monster was playing? He had retired a while ago too. Seems like various players who retired in the last year are giving qualifying a shot--what do they have to lose, and if they make it to Premier League it's a bit of free money for them.
APM Videos recorded so far: Leenock, Symbol, Barbie, Bbyong, Super, Squirtle
Aiming for at least Ryung and State for the afternoon session but will hopefully get a lot more players. Also planning a short interview with State if it works out. All of the content will be uploaded to www.YouTube.com/KhaldorTV within the next few days
On January 08 2014 14:40 Khaldor wrote: APM Videos recorded so far: Leenock, Symbol, Barbie, Bbyong, Super, Squirtle
Aiming for at least Ryung and State for the afternoon session but will hopefully get a lot more players. Also planning a short interview with State if it works out. All of the content will be uploaded to www.YouTube.com/KhaldorTV within the next few days
Wait, ryung is playing KR this season? Awesome, hope he makes it
So I think I'm missing something, what all changed that suddenly made KR much more attractive? Was it just the pseudo-residency requirements for other regions or is there increased prize pool / prestige this time around?
On January 08 2014 14:43 ricecake wrote: So I think I'm missing something, what all changed that suddenly made KR much more attractive? Was it just the pseudo-residency requirements for other regions or is there increased prize pool / prestige this time around?
Format. It's now possible to win GSL from the qualifier in a single season. For many players it's worth the gamble. And even if you don't win, making it into Code S is still really good.
On January 08 2014 14:43 ricecake wrote: So I think I'm missing something, what all changed that suddenly made KR much more attractive? Was it just the pseudo-residency requirements for other regions or is there increased prize pool / prestige this time around?
GSL does have a higher prize pool now on top of the new residency restrictions.
Wait... didn't realize this earlier, but does this mean Hack is giving up his WCS AM spot? I don't think you can compete in two regions simultaneously.
On January 08 2014 15:08 argonautdice wrote: Wait... didn't realize this earlier, but does this mean Hack is giving up his WCS AM spot? I don't think you can compete in two regions simultaneously.
On January 08 2014 15:08 argonautdice wrote: Wait... didn't realize this earlier, but does this mean Hack is giving up his WCS AM spot? I don't think you can compete in two regions simultaneously.
yes
That's good news for the WCS AM challengers :p Wonder how they'll fill that spot.
On January 08 2014 15:21 Caihead wrote: Stats making it through qualifiers is pretty baller though, no idea how he keeps pulling that off despite not looking good in proleague.
What if I told you that his only victories in the qualifier are PvPs?
On January 08 2014 15:21 Caihead wrote: Stats making it through qualifiers is pretty baller though, no idea how he keeps pulling that off despite not looking good in proleague.
What if I told you that his only victories in the qualifier are PvPs?
Means he got nice brackets, happens.
CJ players always making qualifiers is pretty insane though, why do they always look so bad in team leagues.
Only notable walkover seems to be Noblesse eMotion 2-0 ShowTime
Interestingly, the only player which seems to have benefited from double elim vs group finalists advance so far is Stats, who lost to GuMiho in the semis but made it anyway. Every other morning group the group finalists were the ones who advanced anyway.
LOL TRUE gets a walkover over JKS and an unknown Zerg, and is now one Bo3 away from Code A already.
Panic 2-0 UngNim Solar 2-0 (Unknown) Classic 2-0 Mamuri Trust 2-0 Untouchable DRG 2-0 (Unknown) -> State will play DRG if he wins against Booster. Dark 2-0 KKaMSI
Oh, probably. There was another 박준성 in TLPD too, I guess that's a mistake.Actually, I'm not sure now, both have valid games played. Never mind again, his ID is 노란곰돌이 which is apparently a nickname for him or something.
I like to think of old Code A like a burning ship. Everyone was told to get off, but Yugioh could never leave his kingdom to die alone and thus retired.
Panic 2-0 Sacsri, plays Stork for Code A. herO 2-0 RagnaroK, plays Solar for Code A. Shine 2-0 Junbo, plays Trust for Code A. Ryung 2-0 Zero, plays Classic for Code A. RorO 2-0 Harrier, plays winner of State v DRG for Code A.
On January 08 2014 17:04 KatatoniK wrote: I will always hate Roro regardless :D
Hoping Ryung beats Classic now. Would be nice to see him in Code A after dropping out of NA last season.
What about Impact? Seems like he got one of the hardest bracket if Creator finally can fucking handle his nerves at least in single-player competitions.
Wtf, woke up - see TY didn't make it. Oh why, cruel world?! On the other hand, yay for Stork and Classic in finals, Classic should make it easily and hopefully Stork makes it too. Also rooting for CJ.herO - his smile would be greatly missed in GSL...
On January 08 2014 17:12 KatatoniK wrote: He still has a chance to qualify. Keeping the faith, given I have no idea who Harrier is and I want Roro to lose to DRG.
Harrier is a former ZeNEX/ST terran, made Code A a couple of times iirc.
On January 08 2014 17:17 Dodgin wrote: Guys, no foreigner has ever qualified for Code A. I'm not sure why you expected State of all people to change that tradition.
On January 08 2014 17:17 Dodgin wrote: Guys, no foreigner has ever qualified for Code A. I'm not sure why you expected State of all people to change that tradition.
I know that, and with how loaded this tournament is I know he probably won't make it.
But, it's still fun to root for him. And with the way he's been playing he has a chance, albeit a small one.
On January 08 2014 17:17 Dodgin wrote: Guys, no foreigner has ever qualified for Code A. I'm not sure why you expected State of all people to change that tradition.
I know that, and with how loaded this tournament is I know he probably won't make it.
But, it's still fun to root for him. And with the way he's been playing he has a chance, albeit a small one.
ByuN was only streaming recently and looked in pretty decent shape, was high GM. If he's still on the team, and is being benched for TerrOr, i'd not show up as well.
On January 08 2014 17:33 AxionSteel wrote: ByuN was only streaming recently and looked in pretty decent shape, was high GM. If he's still on the team, and is being benched for TerrOr, i'd not show up as well.
On January 08 2014 17:33 AxionSteel wrote: ByuN was only streaming recently and looked in pretty decent shape, was high GM. If he's still on the team, and is being benched for TerrOr, i'd not show up as well.
On January 08 2014 17:33 AxionSteel wrote: ByuN was only streaming recently and looked in pretty decent shape, was high GM. If he's still on the team, and is being benched for TerrOr, i'd not show up as well.
How recently?
Very recently I thought, maybe 2-3 weeks?
That's not that recently. I suppose he might be invisible because he's joining a new team and moving to another WCS region?
Anyone have his ladder accounts for NA/EU? Does he have the 200 wins needed?
On January 08 2014 17:33 AxionSteel wrote: ByuN was only streaming recently and looked in pretty decent shape, was high GM. If he's still on the team, and is being benched for TerrOr, i'd not show up as well.
How recently?
Very recently I thought, maybe 2-3 weeks?
That's not that recently. I suppose he might be invisible because he's joining a new team and moving to another WCS region?
Anyone have his ladder accounts for NA/EU? Does he have the 200 wins needed?
well he either didnt sign up or didnt have the 200 wins for AM before the debacle the other day.
wow, that makes 5 CJ players qualifying today. 7/11 CJ players are in GSL. SonGDuri could still qualify, that would make over 75% of the roster in GSL.
On January 08 2014 17:40 argonautdice wrote: wow, that makes 5 CJ players qualifying today. 7/11 CJ players are in GSL. SonGDuri could still qualify, that would make over 75% of the roster in GSL.
On January 08 2014 17:40 argonautdice wrote: wow, that makes 5 CJ players qualifying today. 7/11 CJ players are in GSL. SonGDuri could still qualify, that would make over 75% of the roster in GSL.
Coach park should tell his players that proleague is one big qualifier
On January 08 2014 17:40 Swiv wrote: so, does anyone know why hyvaa played this qualifier if he'd retire anyway? what if he would have succeeded`?
he probably played for the same reason a bunch of other retired players played: GSL format's changed so you don't have to be stuck in code A for a season, which means you can win GSL straight from the qualifiers in a single season. Heck, TheBest retired in October and now he's in Code A. Though someone said this is hyvaa's last tourney before retiring And who knows what happened if he had succeeded? More 6 pools?
On January 08 2014 17:40 argonautdice wrote: wow, that makes 5 CJ players qualifying today. 7/11 CJ players are in GSL. SonGDuri could still qualify, that would make over 75% of the roster in GSL.
Coach park should tell his players that proleague is one big qualifier
On January 08 2014 17:48 myxoma_strain wrote: While it would have been nice to actually watch these games, I must admit I'm kind of enjoying the tenseness of sitting and waiting for the results
Me too, seems to make me root for people more than normal.
On January 08 2014 17:48 myxoma_strain wrote: While it would have been nice to actually watch these games, I must admit I'm kind of enjoying the tenseness of sitting and waiting for the results
Without any idea how each series is going especially :D
On January 08 2014 17:56 myxoma_strain wrote: RorO qualifies! The LR tears shall give him the power he needs to win another GSL over the fan favourites!
On January 08 2014 17:48 myxoma_strain wrote: While it would have been nice to actually watch these games, I must admit I'm kind of enjoying the tenseness of sitting and waiting for the results
You know that when even Khaldor's passion isn't enough to get the games broadcasted, it's tough work indeed.
On January 08 2014 17:56 myxoma_strain wrote: RorO qualifies! The LR tears shall give him the power he needs to win another GSL over the fan favourites!
Sniper will always be more evil!
The difference is, sniper is evil out of neccessity. RorO's success is directly related to how many people he is upsetting, for example, his performance in proleague and qualifying over DRG
On January 08 2014 17:48 myxoma_strain wrote: While it would have been nice to actually watch these games, I must admit I'm kind of enjoying the tenseness of sitting and waiting for the results
You know that when even Khaldor's passion isn't enough to get the games broadcasted, it's tough work indeed.
But yeah, also enjoying this F5-spamming.
Khaldor is doing FPVODs instead of streaming. But most of us here would actually prefer a stream. Oh well.
On January 08 2014 17:48 myxoma_strain wrote: While it would have been nice to actually watch these games, I must admit I'm kind of enjoying the tenseness of sitting and waiting for the results
You know that when even Khaldor's passion isn't enough to get the games broadcasted, it's tough work indeed.
But yeah, also enjoying this F5-spamming.
Khaldor is doing FPVODs instead of streaming. But most of us here would actually prefer a stream. Oh well.
I don't think Khaldor has a choice. In the past he's always done both, but I guess this time he could only do FPVods.
On January 08 2014 17:48 myxoma_strain wrote: While it would have been nice to actually watch these games, I must admit I'm kind of enjoying the tenseness of sitting and waiting for the results
You know that when even Khaldor's passion isn't enough to get the games broadcasted, it's tough work indeed.
But yeah, also enjoying this F5-spamming.
Khaldor is doing FPVODs instead of streaming. But most of us here would actually prefer a stream. Oh well.
I don't think Khaldor has a choice. In the past he's always done both, but I guess this time he could only do FPVods.
He said in his video that he has to bring his own PC and recording gear down if he wants to cast the games, and that he might cast some of the replays if he can
Actually this is the easiest Code A qualifier since the KeSPA switch to SC2 due to there being 36 spots instead of the usual 24, and a lot of old and ex esf players switching regions.
On January 08 2014 18:25 oo_Wonderful_oo wrote: 5 spots left. Code A is stronger than WCS America + WCS Europe i bet.
By quite a large margin :D There are like 5 players on America + Europe who can compete at this Code A level. And they're obviously Korean.
~20 players probably, 5 is too little :D And i bet that if chance given, Nani and Scarlett could fight through fences of Code A. But it's totally different story.
On January 08 2014 18:34 robson1 wrote: Really hope State does not get discouraged and soliders on. It was pretty obvious that he would never make it on the first try.
He tweeted as much both before and after the qualifiers. He plans on sticking around in korea long enough to play the season 2 qualifiers apparently
On January 08 2014 18:34 robson1 wrote: Really hope State does not get discouraged and soliders on. It was pretty obvious that he would never make it on the first try.
He tweeted as much both before and after the qualifiers. He plans on sticking around in korea long enough to play the season 2 qualifiers apparently
very good. If you want to reap the benefits of korean training, you need to stay there a pretty long time, every foreigner who ever had success in BW/SC II says that.
I just realised that it's currently 17 protoss, 14 terrans and 16 zergs (1 ZvZ left), with one TvP left. One of the best racial balances in Code A history.
Wow this is devastating to a Prime fan such as myself. Not a SINGLE Prime player is in Code A or S. There are teamless players in Code A. So disappointed and sad at this. MKP, Maru, Byun or Creator stayed in the S or A level all the time. Maru is on another team now so he doesn't count.
Creator, Kal (Jila) and Remember Prime were close but they faltered near the end. Eins and Terror Prime were knocked out within the RO 16. Splendid was nowhere to be found. Byun got walked over for some reason. So sad right now, its actually heartbreaking.
First MKP retires to play LoL and then Prime loses their champion Maru like they did Polt. Byun doesn't appear in Proleague and Prime is near bottom place in Proleague if not for CJ losing badly to the other teams.
No Prime players in GSL at all.... this is just so unbelievable, I can only watch them in Proleague and 4 of them at most.
hyvaa in qualifier? So he doesn't retire as of now. Always love his cheese lol. Wish to see more of him because his macro game isn't that bad either. iirc he almost beat Innovation in macro game when parade push was unstoppable.
On January 08 2014 18:54 crimsonlink wrote: Wow this is devastating to a Prime fan such as myself. Not a SINGLE Prime player is in Code A or S. There are teamless players in Code A. So disappointed and sad at this. MKP, Maru, Byun or Creator stayed in the S or A level all the time. Maru is on another team now so he doesn't count.
Creator, Kal (Jila) and Remember Prime were close but they faltered near the end. Eins and Terror Prime were knocked out within the RO 16. Splendid was nowhere to be found. Byun got walked over for some reason. So sad right now, its actually heartbreaking.
First MKP retires to play LoL and then Prime loses their champion Maru like they did Polt. Byun doesn't appear in Proleague and Prime is near bottom place in Proleague if not for CJ losing badly to the other teams.
No Prime players in GSL at all.... this is just so unbelievable, I can only watch them in Proleague and 4 of them at most.
On January 08 2014 18:54 crimsonlink wrote: Wow this is devastating to a Prime fan such as myself. Not a SINGLE Prime player is in Code A or S. There are teamless players in Code A. So disappointed and sad at this. MKP, Maru, Byun or Creator stayed in the S or A level all the time. Maru is on another team now so he doesn't count.
Creator, Kal (Jila) and Remember Prime were close but they faltered near the end. Eins and Terror Prime were knocked out within the RO 16. Splendid was nowhere to be found. Byun got walked over for some reason. So sad right now, its actually heartbreaking.
First MKP retires to play LoL and then Prime loses their champion Maru like they did Polt. Byun doesn't appear in Proleague and Prime is near bottom place in Proleague if not for CJ losing badly to the other teams.
No Prime players in GSL at all.... this is just so unbelievable, I can only watch them in Proleague and 4 of them at most.
Karma finally reached them..
Indeed, the coach has finally paid for his decision to not give up the GSTL title that they didn't deserve.
On January 08 2014 18:57 xpaperclip wrote: BrAvO eliminates eMotion 2-0 and is the final player to qualify for Code A this season!
And that's all folks! In total, 9, 12, 15 qualified this season.
Only Stats, Zest and Ruin overcame losing in group semis to advance to Code A.
With those staying in Code A from last season, it's 15, 16, 17. Very nice balance. Only if TY had beaten yonghwa, then we would have a perfect distribution.
On January 08 2014 17:48 myxoma_strain wrote: While it would have been nice to actually watch these games, I must admit I'm kind of enjoying the tenseness of sitting and waiting for the results
You know that when even Khaldor's passion isn't enough to get the games broadcasted, it's tough work indeed.
But yeah, also enjoying this F5-spamming.
Khaldor is doing FPVODs instead of streaming. But most of us here would actually prefer a stream. Oh well.
I recorded more than 10 FP Videos up to the point where I could not do it anymore because I had physical pain in my back because of the weird postures that I had to use to record them. Nagging at me is probably the most stupid thing that someone could do. If it's about people losing their passion I feel there are A LOT more other people that should be addressed first instead of the one person to actually provide content
On January 08 2014 17:48 myxoma_strain wrote: While it would have been nice to actually watch these games, I must admit I'm kind of enjoying the tenseness of sitting and waiting for the results
You know that when even Khaldor's passion isn't enough to get the games broadcasted, it's tough work indeed.
But yeah, also enjoying this F5-spamming.
Khaldor is doing FPVODs instead of streaming. But most of us here would actually prefer a stream. Oh well.
I recorded more than 10 FP Videos up to the point where I could not do it anymore because I had physical pain in my back because of the weird postures that I had to use to record them. Nagging at me is probably the most stupid thing that someone could do. If it's about people losing their passion I feel there are A LOT more other people that should be addressed first instead of the one person to actually provide content
Yes, we do appreciate what you are trying to do. Sorry if the words didn't come out right, but I was just trying to say that a stream would have been more popular.
On January 08 2014 18:54 crimsonlink wrote: Wow this is devastating to a Prime fan such as myself. Not a SINGLE Prime player is in Code A or S. There are teamless players in Code A. So disappointed and sad at this. MKP, Maru, Byun or Creator stayed in the S or A level all the time. Maru is on another team now so he doesn't count.
Creator, Kal (Jila) and Remember Prime were close but they faltered near the end. Eins and Terror Prime were knocked out within the RO 16. Splendid was nowhere to be found. Byun got walked over for some reason. So sad right now, its actually heartbreaking.
First MKP retires to play LoL and then Prime loses their champion Maru like they did Polt. Byun doesn't appear in Proleague and Prime is near bottom place in Proleague if not for CJ losing badly to the other teams.
No Prime players in GSL at all.... this is just so unbelievable, I can only watch them in Proleague and 4 of them at most.
And somehow they will probably outlast Startale. Nothing makes sense anymore.
On January 08 2014 18:54 crimsonlink wrote: Wow this is devastating to a Prime fan such as myself. Not a SINGLE Prime player is in Code A or S. There are teamless players in Code A. So disappointed and sad at this. MKP, Maru, Byun or Creator stayed in the S or A level all the time. Maru is on another team now so he doesn't count.
Creator, Kal (Jila) and Remember Prime were close but they faltered near the end. Eins and Terror Prime were knocked out within the RO 16. Splendid was nowhere to be found. Byun got walked over for some reason. So sad right now, its actually heartbreaking.
First MKP retires to play LoL and then Prime loses their champion Maru like they did Polt. Byun doesn't appear in Proleague and Prime is near bottom place in Proleague if not for CJ losing badly to the other teams.
No Prime players in GSL at all.... this is just so unbelievable, I can only watch them in Proleague and 4 of them at most.
And somehow they will probably outlast Startale. Nothing makes sense anymore.
Imagine when Life gets bought out by CJ or some other KeSPA team, Startale is done.
On January 08 2014 17:48 myxoma_strain wrote: While it would have been nice to actually watch these games, I must admit I'm kind of enjoying the tenseness of sitting and waiting for the results
You know that when even Khaldor's passion isn't enough to get the games broadcasted, it's tough work indeed.
But yeah, also enjoying this F5-spamming.
Khaldor is doing FPVODs instead of streaming. But most of us here would actually prefer a stream. Oh well.
I recorded more than 10 FP Videos up to the point where I could not do it anymore because I had physical pain in my back because of the weird postures that I had to use to record them. Nagging at me is probably the most stupid thing that someone could do. If it's about people losing their passion I feel there are A LOT more other people that should be addressed first instead of the one person to actually provide content
Appreciate everything you're doing Khaldor. Really great work.
On January 08 2014 17:48 myxoma_strain wrote: While it would have been nice to actually watch these games, I must admit I'm kind of enjoying the tenseness of sitting and waiting for the results
You know that when even Khaldor's passion isn't enough to get the games broadcasted, it's tough work indeed.
But yeah, also enjoying this F5-spamming.
Khaldor is doing FPVODs instead of streaming. But most of us here would actually prefer a stream. Oh well.
I recorded more than 10 FP Videos up to the point where I could not do it anymore because I had physical pain in my back because of the weird postures that I had to use to record them. Nagging at me is probably the most stupid thing that someone could do. If it's about people losing their passion I feel there are A LOT more other people that should be addressed first instead of the one person to actually provide content
Thx for doing this mate! Whenever there is a qualifier we call for Khaldor and he delivers.
On January 08 2014 18:54 crimsonlink wrote: Wow this is devastating to a Prime fan such as myself. Not a SINGLE Prime player is in Code A or S. There are teamless players in Code A. So disappointed and sad at this. MKP, Maru, Byun or Creator stayed in the S or A level all the time. Maru is on another team now so he doesn't count.
Creator, Kal (Jila) and Remember Prime were close but they faltered near the end. Eins and Terror Prime were knocked out within the RO 16. Splendid was nowhere to be found. Byun got walked over for some reason. So sad right now, its actually heartbreaking.
First MKP retires to play LoL and then Prime loses their champion Maru like they did Polt. Byun doesn't appear in Proleague and Prime is near bottom place in Proleague if not for CJ losing badly to the other teams.
No Prime players in GSL at all.... this is just so unbelievable, I can only watch them in Proleague and 4 of them at most.
And somehow they will probably outlast Startale. Nothing makes sense anymore.
Nice, my favorite players made it trough! DRG, Seed, Squirtle, Gumiho, Leenock, Bbyong and Ryung.
I'm a bit surprised that both KangHo and Ryung played in Code A first, was this a sort of backup plan in case they didn't make it trough the WCS NA qualifiers?
Coca made a great run through Jila and Dream! And good to see DRG qualifying, even if his bracket was easy !
edit: I imagine he hasn't been playing in Proleague in preparation for individual leagues, especially with Jin Air's really powerful lineup besides him. Even in a qualifier situation I bet it's beneficial to go in relatively unstudied.
On January 08 2014 21:10 matojeja wrote: Wait what. Did Tester got back from the army? He lost to Armani 2-1 Also NAKSEO.. didn't he retire some time ago
I think a lot of players came back because they now have a shot of winning Code S in one season, rather than stagnating and playing like 1 Code A match every 3 months
I can't believe State had DRG and RoRo in his group... that being said, taking a game off of DRG (who is definitely playing well recently) is awesome. I have to say that I am glad that DRG and RoRo both made it through... but stacked qualifiers is an understatement.
Stork and Panic made it through in what appears to be the easiest group... heh.
Zest and Cure over Creator is expected but sad, maybe Creator is the one who needs to jump ships asap. Very happy for Sleep advancing, but at the cost of Killer(SWAGGER)...
On January 09 2014 01:42 XilDarkz wrote: I can't believe State had DRG and RoRo in his group... that being said, taking a game off of DRG (who is definitely playing well recently) is awesome. I have to say that I am glad that DRG and RoRo both made it through... but stacked qualifiers is an understatement.
Stork and Panic made it through in what appears to be the easiest group... heh.
Zest and Cure over Creator is expected but sad, maybe Creator is the one who needs to jump ships asap. Very happy for Sleep advancing, but at the cost of Killer(SWAGGER)...
lol at Barbie getting defwin into Ro.4 to go 0-4
and NOOOOOO LOSIRA WHAT
Not the first time either. I believe State also went 1-2 against DRG at IEM New York this past fall (he also went 1-2 against Flash that tournament).
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for CODE_A !!!!!!!!!! 
After coming so close to qualifying for IEM São Paulo 
His bracket was so easy though.
