Thanks Nathanias and Ting for setting this up! It is greatly appreciated by those who enjoy 2v2 and want a larger competitive scene.

Considering the 4 invited spots, I understand that the emphasis will be on grabbing popular names in order to bring in high viewer counts. However, I think that this is also a great opportunity to add a competitive element to the 2v2 ladder. If just the #1 ranked team in the world was invited off ladder status as of the qualifier date, it would still allow for 3 flashy pro teams to be invited, while adding a compelling story line to the mix.

There is enough money on the line where I believe this would significantly raise the level of play on the 2v2 ladder, as well as add an element of depth to the players invited. Regardless of your decision, I am hugely supportive of tournaments like this and respect the effort that you all have put in to make it happen.

Megiddosc

United States966 Posts

March 04 2015 04:46 GMT

#26

I've been using Ting for over a year now and it works out rather well for me. Awesome to see them sponsoring some more tournaments as well. Will be tuning in.

[Svall]Granis

Sweden94 Posts

March 04 2015 05:38 GMT

#27

This is just awesome, ive been looking forward to a new KSL and boom here it is and with new sponsor.

Happy for you Nathanias !!

Phanekim

United States777 Posts

March 04 2015 06:10 GMT

#28

too bad the maps blow.

Cascade

Australia5405 Posts

March 04 2015 06:20 GMT

#29

On March 04 2015 11:33 woopr wrote:

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there is no such thing as high level 2v2 players in sc2 and they will always get beaten by a team of high level 1v1 players.

If that is the case, it seems like it is starting to be a viable option for mid-level 1on1 pros to learn 2on2 and swipe all the prize money. I think there are plenty of 1on1 "pros" that realistically can't expect to win this kind of money in 1on1 tournaments, but that will have a good chance of winning more if they pick a partner and specialise in 2on2. Would certainly be great if a few pairs of mid 1on1 players did they switch, at least part time! There is $$$ to gain!!!

Cascade

Australia5405 Posts

March 04 2015 06:22 GMT

#30

anyway, gogogo 2on2 scene!! :D

Any ZZ team? plz give me a good ZZ team that can show me how to play!

Will you distribute replays?

And G

Germany491 Posts

March 04 2015 09:37 GMT

#31

On March 04 2015 15:10 Phanekim wrote:
too bad the maps blow.

I made a couple of 2v2 maps recently, here are some of the more standard ones:

+ Show Spoiler [Dangerous Prey] +

+ Show Spoiler [Path Of Vengeance] +

+ Show Spoiler [Past Imperfect] +

Aesthetics are WIP.

See anything you'd like to have in this tournament?

Cascade

Australia5405 Posts

March 04 2015 11:21 GMT

#32

The ladder maps are slowly getting better I guess, but some community maps as well is definitely a good choice imo.

vedaria

United States11 Posts

March 04 2015 14:36 GMT

#33

I am in the market for a new phone and plan. I guess that makes the decision easy. This tournament should be a lot of fun.

ZaMa

United States38 Posts

March 04 2015 15:46 GMT

#34

should try to get avilo+mario on a team together haha

barny94

France39 Posts

March 06 2015 11:01 GMT

#35

no link to sign up for the first qualifier ?

traderjoe

Germany69 Posts

March 09 2015 10:26 GMT

#36

ProTech has to Invite

StarcraftWonders

United States59 Posts

March 09 2015 18:18 GMT

#37

IMBACoaching needs an invite. I think it would be hilarious to see his BM. Not to mention he's also probably the best 2v2 player on NA.

-Kyo-

Japan1926 Posts

March 09 2015 18:45 GMT

#38

On March 10 2015 03:18 StarcraftWonders wrote:
IMBACoaching needs an invite. I think it would be hilarious to see his BM. Not to mention he's also probably the best 2v2 player on NA.

Far as I know he hasn't had any 2v2 partners since before his twitch fiasco and, no, he isn't the best 2v2 player. I'm not sure he plays in any tournaments anymore tbh.

StarcraftWonders

United States59 Posts

March 09 2015 19:17 GMT

#39

On March 10 2015 03:45 -Kyo- wrote:

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Far as I know he hasn't had any 2v2 partners since before his twitch fiasco and, no, he isn't the best 2v2 player. I'm not sure he plays in any tournaments anymore tbh.

I watch imba pretty regularly and when he does play 2s he dominates whoever he is against. Protech isn't even close compared to imbacoaching in my eyes.

-Kyo-

Japan1926 Posts

March 09 2015 20:58 GMT

#40

On March 10 2015 04:17 StarcraftWonders wrote:

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I watch imba pretty regularly and when he does play 2s he dominates whoever he is against. Protech isn't even close compared to imbacoaching in my eyes.

I never said he was bad. I am pretty good friends with imba if u didn't kno... He usually smurfs/doesn't play highest mmr and even still, ladder doesn't make u the best 2v2 player. >.> My main point was that he really doesn't 2v2 with any premades anymore since no1 that is good is really interested in it in general. Obviously, events like this change that though~