EPT[IEM] Katowice KR & EU qualifiers 2017 - Page 4
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Durnuu
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FueledUpAndReadyToGo
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intotheheart
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Idiocracy1
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intotheheart
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Charoisaur
Germany16062 Posts
On January 26 2017 04:47 Idiocracy1 wrote: Ok, could be a really stupid question, but how does IEM imagine it will fill out those 64 spots for the offline qualifier? As i see it 12 players get paid trips, and they expect 64 more players to make the trip on their own expense to Katowice? We don't even have that number of pros with teams willing to pay flights+accomodation. It will probably be filled with local amateurs. | ||
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intotheheart
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Idiocracy1
Bulgaria26 Posts
On January 26 2017 04:57 Charoisaur wrote: It will probably be filled with local amateurs. That will really hurt the image of the tourney, let alone make SC2 look bad. For a Global, i would expect more spots to be paid, since it's meant to be a one-off meeting of the top players from around the world. | ||
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Boucot
France15997 Posts
On January 26 2017 04:57 Charoisaur wrote: It will probably be filled with local amateurs. Scoobers Strikes Back | ||
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Kafka777
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Ok, could be a really stupid question, but how does IEM imagine it will fill out those 64 spots for the offline qualifier? As i see it 12 players get paid trips, and they expect 64 more players to make the trip on their own expense to Katowice? We don't even have that number of pros with teams willing to pay flights+accomodation. If 96 spots can be taken by players in some exotic places like Jonkoping or Valencia then its much easier to gather 64 at a more important event in Central Europe - not to mention lower prices in Poland. Although the length of the stay may be an obstacle, unless you plan to drop out during the first weekend. | ||
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Ansibled
United Kingdom9872 Posts
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Kafka777
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How do the offline qualifiers even work? I still don't get it. Offline qualifiers will take place one week before finals in Katowice. Eligibility is based on wcs points and/or ladder rank. (for ex. Master player will have priority over Diamond player) 64 players will play in a double elimination bracket for 12 spots in the finals. | ||
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Sviru1
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Poopi
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Stephano beating the probably laggy Super is still a good result :D. | ||
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HsDLTitich
Italy831 Posts
On January 26 2017 04:47 Idiocracy1 wrote: Ok, could be a really stupid question, but how does IEM imagine it will fill out those 64 spots for the offline qualifier? As i see it 12 players get paid trips, and they expect 64 more players to make the trip on their own expense to Katowice? We don't even have that number of pros with teams willing to pay flights+accomodation. The same way Dreamhack does it, I guess (they even have 96 players instead of 76) | ||
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Semikolon
Norway46 Posts
Snute vs Innovation in Stage 2... that's off to a tough start, Jens. But you can do it! We already have tickets for Katowice, so actually you have to .  | ||
Inflicted
Australia18228 Posts
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Inflicted
Australia18228 Posts
holy shit that GuMiho drop ahahahaha what a throw | ||
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Elentos
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Well time to watch Inno vs sOs. | ||
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chambertin
United States1704 Posts
On January 27 2017 17:25 Elentos wrote: TIME beat soO and lost to Impact? Well time to watch Inno vs sOs. is / was Inno - sOs (being) streamed ? | ||
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