• Log InLog In
  • Register
Liquid`
Team Liquid Liquipedia
EDT 10:00
CEST 16:00
KST 23:00
  • Home
  • Forum
  • Calendar
  • Streams
  • Liquipedia
  • Features
  • Store
  • EPT
  • TL+
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Smash
  • Heroes
  • Counter-Strike
  • Overwatch
  • Liquibet
  • Fantasy StarCraft
  • TLPD
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Blogs
Forum Sidebar
Events/Features
News
Featured News
RSL Season 1 - Final Week6[ASL19] Finals Recap: Standing Tall15HomeStory Cup 27 - Info & Preview18Classic wins Code S Season 2 (2025)16Code S RO4 & Finals Preview: herO, Rogue, Classic, GuMiho0
Community News
Esports World Cup 2025 - Brackets Revealed17Weekly Cups (July 7-13): Classic continues to roll8Team TLMC #5 - Submission extension3Firefly given lifetime ban by ESIC following match-fixing investigation17$25,000 Streamerzone StarCraft Pro Series announced7
StarCraft 2
General
The Memories We Share - Facing the Final(?) GSL Heaven's Balance Suggestions (roast me) Who will win EWC 2025? Esports World Cup 2025 - Brackets Revealed RSL Revival patreon money discussion thread
Tourneys
Sea Duckling Open (Global, Bronze-Diamond) FEL Cracov 2025 (July 27) - $8000 live event Sparkling Tuna Cup - Weekly Open Tournament RSL: Revival, a new crowdfunded tournament series $5,100+ SEL Season 2 Championship (SC: Evo)
Strategy
How did i lose this ZvP, whats the proper response
Custom Maps
External Content
Mutation # 482 Wheel of Misfortune Mutation # 481 Fear and Lava Mutation # 480 Moths to the Flame Mutation # 479 Worn Out Welcome
Brood War
General
BGH Auto Balance -> http://bghmmr.eu/ Flash Announces (and Retracts) Hiatus From ASL Soulkey Muta Micro Map? BW General Discussion [ASL19] Finals Recap: Standing Tall
Tourneys
CSL Xiamen International Invitational [Megathread] Daily Proleagues 2025 ACS Season 2 Qualifier Cosmonarchy Pro Showmatches
Strategy
Simple Questions, Simple Answers I am doing this better than progamers do.
Other Games
General Games
Stormgate/Frost Giant Megathread Path of Exile Nintendo Switch Thread CCLP - Command & Conquer League Project The PlayStation 5
Dota 2
Official 'what is Dota anymore' discussion
League of Legends
Heroes of the Storm
Simple Questions, Simple Answers Heroes of the Storm 2.0
Hearthstone
Heroes of StarCraft mini-set
TL Mafia
TL Mafia Community Thread Vanilla Mini Mafia
Community
General
Things Aren’t Peaceful in Palestine US Politics Mega-thread Russo-Ukrainian War Thread Stop Killing Games - European Citizens Initiative Summer Games Done Quick 2025!
Fan Clubs
SKT1 Classic Fan Club! Maru Fan Club
Media & Entertainment
Korean Music Discussion Movie Discussion! [Manga] One Piece Anime Discussion Thread [\m/] Heavy Metal Thread
Sports
2024 - 2025 Football Thread Formula 1 Discussion TeamLiquid Health and Fitness Initiative For 2023 NBA General Discussion
World Cup 2022
Tech Support
Computer Build, Upgrade & Buying Resource Thread
TL Community
The Automated Ban List
Blogs
Ping To Win? Pings And Their…
TrAiDoS
momentary artworks from des…
tankgirl
from making sc maps to makin…
Husyelt
StarCraft improvement
iopq
Customize Sidebar...

Website Feedback

Closed Threads



Active: 681 users

Starcraft II Gets Adult-only Rating in Korea - Page 7

Forum Index > SC2 General
429 CommentsPost a Reply
Prev 1 5 6 7 8 9 22 Next All
NET
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
United States703 Posts
April 17 2010 01:13 GMT
#121
That's pretty ridiculous.

I guess Orb was right when he said stim-packs were meth.
"Dark Templar are the saviors of the Protoss Race." -Artosis
SoMuchBetter
Profile Blog Joined April 2003
Australia10606 Posts
April 17 2010 01:17 GMT
#122
On April 17 2010 09:24 DoubleU wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 17 2010 09:17 G.s)NarutO wrote:
KeSpa is really good at creating trouble. Since a lot of new members are joining these days: Usually you shouldn't post oneliners or equal dumb things, but there's just not more I want to mention concerning KeSpa.


here a one liner, KeSpa can suck on my balls.

as a veteran poster of these boards i think thats a oneliner we can all agree with
AUSSIESCUM
TeamLiquid eSTROgeneral #1 • RIP
SoMuchBetter
Profile Blog Joined April 2003
Australia10606 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-17 01:23:15
April 17 2010 01:21 GMT
#123
the problem with kespa is that they have never actually done anything for progaming and yet they sit there leeching money of something they never had any part in building because at one point managed to mysteriously assume control of it.

on the contrary to ever helping starcraft in korea, on numerous occasions theyve attempted to kill it off because they decided they wanted to milk it even harder. Progaming and starcraft in korea would be in a MUCH MUCH better place if kespa never existed

now its kind of funny that blizzard is trying to rescue progaming and kespa would rather go down with the ship than give up the total control it has now
AUSSIESCUM
TeamLiquid eSTROgeneral #1 • RIP
[X]Ken_D
Profile Blog Joined May 2005
United States4650 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-17 01:33:00
April 17 2010 01:22 GMT
#124
KeSPA strikes again...

lol @ the naive comments about how KeSPA keeps Starcraft alive. /facepalm. Funny, I as well as others have been watching competitive Starcraft way back when it was only available as obscure streaming tournament in Korea. With players such as IntoTheRain, XD'Grr.

Enjoy your Starcraft 2 in 2012.

P.S. SkelA, STFU. K, thx.
[X]Domain - I just do the website. Nothing more.
tyCe
Profile Joined March 2010
Australia2542 Posts
April 17 2010 01:24 GMT
#125
Wow, KesPA hitting below the waist now.

However, that is absolutely stupid. It's bleeding obvious that SCII isn't an adult game. The only thing this would do is increase hype in SCII. I expect every kid in Korea to play this game when it launches.
Betrayed by EG.BuK
im a roc
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States745 Posts
April 17 2010 01:28 GMT
#126
Do you think it could be possible that KeSPA is actually using some twisted reverse-psychology to hype up the game with every intention of giving in to Blizzard's inevitable objection?


Naw, me either...
Beware The Proxy Pool Rush
gravity
Profile Joined March 2004
Australia1847 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-17 01:31:30
April 17 2010 01:28 GMT
#127
I wonder if Blizzard will consider the nuclear option - cease & desist against "unlicenced" SC broadcasters like OGN and MBC? Of course it's questionable if Blizzard could even enforce that if the Korean government doesn't agree. No wonder they don't want open LAN play in SC2.
Mohdoo
Profile Joined August 2007
United States15677 Posts
April 17 2010 01:30 GMT
#128
Meh, sucks for them. SC2 is already huge in the American regions and Europe. Starcraft 2 could not even sell a single copy in Korea and it would still be extremely successful. It seems like Kespa still doesn't realize what an insignificant bit of the global scene they are.
LunarDestiny
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
United States4177 Posts
April 17 2010 01:30 GMT
#129
Does anyone know the reaction of the korean gaming community?
They must be 10x more angry than we are.
Tanatos
Profile Joined April 2010
United States381 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-17 01:32:13
April 17 2010 01:31 GMT
#130
It is not the KeSPA doing this shit. It is the thing called 'national game rating committee' doing it and kinda related to KeSPA but not entirely. This committee is also doing things like 'automatic time out at 12am' for ALL online games for teenagers. They just started for some online games such as Maplestory. Anyway I thinks it is just a warning from KeSPA to Blizzard that who is in control of e-sports in Korea, which I think Blizzard will eventually win. Committee will make it
+15 later on anyway also.
[X]Ken_D
Profile Blog Joined May 2005
United States4650 Posts
April 17 2010 01:31 GMT
#131
Regarding the topic, this is my reaction:

[image loading]
[X]Domain - I just do the website. Nothing more.
LunarDestiny
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
United States4177 Posts
April 17 2010 01:33 GMT
#132
Ken, what is that black thing under your feet?
im a roc
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States745 Posts
April 17 2010 01:34 GMT
#133
On April 17 2010 10:31 Tanatos wrote:
It is not the KeSPA doing this shit. It is the thing called 'national game rating committee' doing it and kinda related to KeSPA but not entirely. This committee is also doing things like 'automatic time out at 12am' for ALL online games for teenagers. They just started for some online games such as Maplestory. Anyway I thinks it is just a warning from KeSPA to Blizzard that who is in control of e-sports in Korea, which I think Blizzard will eventually win. Committee will make it
+15 later on anyway also.


Your post is completely contradictory. You start by saying that is's not KeSPA that did this, then you said that it is a warning from KeSPA to Blizzard, implying that they did do this. I don't understand what you are trying to say. KeSPA effectively owns all eSports in Korea. There is no doubt that they had some hand in this.
Beware The Proxy Pool Rush
[X]Ken_D
Profile Blog Joined May 2005
United States4650 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-17 01:37:08
April 17 2010 01:35 GMT
#134
On April 17 2010 10:33 LunarDestiny wrote:
Ken, what is that black thing under your feet?


I'm not sure. I modify a picture and I didn't notice it. Originally it is about raised legs for a better dump.
[X]Domain - I just do the website. Nothing more.
Seacow
Profile Joined March 2010
Sweden99 Posts
April 17 2010 01:38 GMT
#135
There are actually some pretty gruesome death animations in SC2, especially marines getting literally sliced in half by Dark Templar or stuff burning to death.
Early upgrade enthusiast
Tanatos
Profile Joined April 2010
United States381 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-04-17 01:42:41
April 17 2010 01:40 GMT
#136
On April 17 2010 10:34 im a roc wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 17 2010 10:31 Tanatos wrote:
It is not the KeSPA doing this shit. It is the thing called 'national game rating committee' doing it and kinda related to KeSPA but not entirely. This committee is also doing things like 'automatic time out at 12am' for ALL online games for teenagers. They just started for some online games such as Maplestory. Anyway I thinks it is just a warning from KeSPA to Blizzard that who is in control of e-sports in Korea, which I think Blizzard will eventually win. Committee will make it
+15 later on anyway also.


Your post is completely contradictory. You start by saying that is's not KeSPA that did this, then you said that it is a warning from KeSPA to Blizzard, implying that they did do this. I don't understand what you are trying to say. KeSPA effectively owns all eSports in Korea. There is no doubt that they had some hand in this.


Yap. I think I didn't clearly explained. First, committee and KeSPA are not diretly connected. committee is under government control and KeSPA is not. Second, i believe somehow KeSPA and committee have shared interest and committee is sided with KeSPA. So, my second statement from origianl quote is just my guessing

Oh, they call it Game Rating Board. my bad on that
Rantech
Profile Joined April 2010
Chile527 Posts
April 17 2010 01:41 GMT
#137
kespa definitelly has something to do with this... omg
im a roc
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States745 Posts
April 17 2010 01:50 GMT
#138
On April 17 2010 10:40 Tanatos wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 17 2010 10:34 im a roc wrote:
On April 17 2010 10:31 Tanatos wrote:
It is not the KeSPA doing this shit. It is the thing called 'national game rating committee' doing it and kinda related to KeSPA but not entirely. This committee is also doing things like 'automatic time out at 12am' for ALL online games for teenagers. They just started for some online games such as Maplestory. Anyway I thinks it is just a warning from KeSPA to Blizzard that who is in control of e-sports in Korea, which I think Blizzard will eventually win. Committee will make it
+15 later on anyway also.


Your post is completely contradictory. You start by saying that is's not KeSPA that did this, then you said that it is a warning from KeSPA to Blizzard, implying that they did do this. I don't understand what you are trying to say. KeSPA effectively owns all eSports in Korea. There is no doubt that they had some hand in this.


Yap. I think I didn't clearly explained. First, committee and KeSPA are not diretly connected. committee is under government control and KeSPA is not. Second, i believe somehow KeSPA and committee have shared interest and committee is sided with KeSPA. So, my second statement from origianl quote is just my guessing

Oh, they call it Game Rating Board. my bad on that


Yes, I think this is about right. The two organizations are independent of each other in every official sense, but I can say confidently that KeSPA almost certainly had a hand in this decision by the board.

On April 17 2010 10:38 Seacow wrote:
There are actually some pretty gruesome death animations in SC2, especially marines getting literally sliced in half by Dark Templar or stuff burning to death.


I'm still not convinced. Marines were decapitated in BW, and most Zerg units exploded. This rating seems completely unnecessary to me.
Beware The Proxy Pool Rush
Seacow
Profile Joined March 2010
Sweden99 Posts
April 17 2010 01:52 GMT
#139
On April 17 2010 10:50 im a roc wrote:


I'm still not convinced. Marines were decapitated in BW, and most Zerg units exploded. This rating seems completely unnecessary to me.


Just saying. Of course implementing a 'Gore on/off' option would solve.
Early upgrade enthusiast
Tdelamay
Profile Joined October 2009
Canada548 Posts
April 17 2010 01:54 GMT
#140
On April 17 2010 10:50 im a roc wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 17 2010 10:40 Tanatos wrote:
On April 17 2010 10:34 im a roc wrote:
On April 17 2010 10:31 Tanatos wrote:
It is not the KeSPA doing this shit. It is the thing called 'national game rating committee' doing it and kinda related to KeSPA but not entirely. This committee is also doing things like 'automatic time out at 12am' for ALL online games for teenagers. They just started for some online games such as Maplestory. Anyway I thinks it is just a warning from KeSPA to Blizzard that who is in control of e-sports in Korea, which I think Blizzard will eventually win. Committee will make it
+15 later on anyway also.


Your post is completely contradictory. You start by saying that is's not KeSPA that did this, then you said that it is a warning from KeSPA to Blizzard, implying that they did do this. I don't understand what you are trying to say. KeSPA effectively owns all eSports in Korea. There is no doubt that they had some hand in this.


Yap. I think I didn't clearly explained. First, committee and KeSPA are not diretly connected. committee is under government control and KeSPA is not. Second, i believe somehow KeSPA and committee have shared interest and committee is sided with KeSPA. So, my second statement from origianl quote is just my guessing

Oh, they call it Game Rating Board. my bad on that


Yes, I think this is about right. The two organizations are independent of each other in every official sense, but I can say confidently that KeSPA almost certainly had a hand in this decision by the board.

Show nested quote +
On April 17 2010 10:38 Seacow wrote:
There are actually some pretty gruesome death animations in SC2, especially marines getting literally sliced in half by Dark Templar or stuff burning to death.


I'm still not convinced. Marines were decapitated in BW, and most Zerg units exploded. This rating seems completely unnecessary to me.


Adult rating is usually for hardcore games with sex and extreme violent. SC2 has some violence, but it's nothing shocking.
If Kespa has nothing to do with this, could it be that Korea is afraid that SC2 will be so good that school grades will fall? Amusingly enough, it seems likely ;P
This road isn't leading anywhere...
Prev 1 5 6 7 8 9 22 Next All
Please log in or register to reply.
Live Events Refresh
Epic.LAN
12:00
Epic.LAN 45 Playoffs Stage
Liquipedia
CranKy Ducklings
10:00
Sea Duckling Open #136
CranKy Ducklings142
Liquipedia
[ Submit Event ]
Live Streams
Refresh
StarCraft 2
Hui .207
StarCraft: Brood War
Barracks 2679
Mini 1528
Hyuk 1045
Larva 845
Stork 430
firebathero 414
GuemChi 407
Soma 395
Last 285
TY 186
[ Show more ]
Dewaltoss 179
Light 175
Hyun 95
Pusan 84
Bonyth 68
ToSsGirL 55
Backho 31
GoRush 29
SilentControl 11
Aegong 2
Dota 2
Gorgc10736
singsing3179
qojqva1499
Fuzer 171
canceldota73
LuMiX1
Counter-Strike
Stewie2K631
sgares602
Heroes of the Storm
Khaldor248
Other Games
B2W.Neo2151
DeMusliM497
Lowko218
ArmadaUGS45
Trikslyr25
Rex21
Organizations
Other Games
gamesdonequick2840
StarCraft 2
Blizzard YouTube
StarCraft: Brood War
BSLTrovo
sctven
[ Show 14 non-featured ]
StarCraft 2
• Legendk 5
• AfreecaTV YouTube
• intothetv
• Kozan
• IndyKCrew
• LaughNgamezSOOP
• Migwel
• sooper7s
StarCraft: Brood War
• Michael_bg 2
• BSLYoutube
• STPLYoutube
• ZZZeroYoutube
League of Legends
• Nemesis1652
• Jankos956
Upcoming Events
CSO Contender
3h
Sparkling Tuna Cup
20h
Online Event
1d 2h
Esports World Cup
2 days
ByuN vs Astrea
Lambo vs HeRoMaRinE
Clem vs TBD
Solar vs Zoun
SHIN vs Reynor
Maru vs TriGGeR
herO vs Lancer
Cure vs ShoWTimE
Esports World Cup
3 days
Esports World Cup
4 days
Esports World Cup
5 days
CranKy Ducklings
6 days
BSL20 Non-Korean Champi…
7 days
Liquipedia Results

Completed

CSL Xiamen Invitational: ShowMatche
RSL Revival: Season 1
Murky Cup #2

Ongoing

BSL 2v2 Season 3
Copa Latinoamericana 4
Jiahua Invitational
BSL20 Non-Korean Championship
CSL Xiamen Invitational
2025 ACS Season 2
Championship of Russia 2025
Underdog Cup #2
FISSURE Playground #1
BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025
ESL Impact League Season 7
IEM Dallas 2025
PGL Astana 2025
Asian Champions League '25

Upcoming

CSLPRO Last Chance 2025
CSLPRO Chat StarLAN 3
BSL Season 21
RSL Revival: Season 2
SEL Season 2 Championship
uThermal 2v2 Main Event
FEL Cracov 2025
Esports World Cup 2025
ESL Pro League S22
StarSeries Fall 2025
FISSURE Playground #2
BLAST Open Fall 2025
BLAST Open Fall Qual
Esports World Cup 2025
BLAST Bounty Fall 2025
BLAST Bounty Fall Qual
IEM Cologne 2025
TLPD

1. ByuN
2. TY
3. Dark
4. Solar
5. Stats
6. Nerchio
7. sOs
8. soO
9. INnoVation
10. Elazer
1. Rain
2. Flash
3. EffOrt
4. Last
5. Bisu
6. Soulkey
7. Mini
8. Sharp
Sidebar Settings...

Advertising | Privacy Policy | Terms Of Use | Contact Us

Original banner artwork: Jim Warren
The contents of this webpage are copyright © 2025 TLnet. All Rights Reserved.