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MLG has released a news post discussing the expansion of the MLG Raleigh SC2 player pool as well as top player invites:
In the short time since we announced that StarCraft 2 would be added to the Pro Circuit, MLG has received an overwhelmingly positive response from the community. We at MLG are incredibly excited to be able to add StarCraft 2 to the Pro Circuit, and we want the inaugural Event in Raleigh to be the best possible tournament for all those involved. The 32 available passes sold out within seconds; these passes were offered to make sure that this first tournament would be accessible to newcomers and as-yet unknown talent: the players that are the heart of the MLG community, and may well be the stars of tomorrow. In the interest of producing the highest possible level of competition for everyone, we have decided to issue 32 additional invitations to the world’s best players, bringing the total number of competitors at Raleigh to 64.
StarCraft is a well-established franchise, but is a new Event on the Pro Circuit. While there are a number of players who are known as top players, MLG currently has no previous tournaments to rely on to form a ranking system. However, no StarCraft 2 tournament would be the same without them. The best way to ensure that everyone gets a fair shot, but that the current talent is not left out, is to hold an open, randomly-seeded, tournament where newcomers and veteran players alike can compete on a level playing field.
Please note that these reputation-based invitations will only be used at MLG Raleigh. All future StarCraft 2 MLG Events will use the standard MLG Pro Circuit points system. The Top 16 players to come out of Raleigh will be issued invitations to the next Event, in D.C., and the remaining passes for that Event will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.
We're tremendously excited to see a number of new players make names for themselves in Raleigh, as well as feature some of the biggest names in the StarCraft community. In the coming weeks, we'll be releasing a finalized player roster for the Event. Stay tuned!
Source: http://www.mlgpro.com/content/page/310553/Top-StarCraft-2-Players-to-be-Invited-to-MLG-Raleigh
With that said, I have already taken a handful of invites out for notable players. I am extending this out to members of the community who send me a PM here on TeamLiquid.
If the PM does not fit the below format then I will not respond to it. Also, we will only be looking to invite top eight players in the Diamond 1v1 League (and I have ways to check this). This is a first come, first serve basis.
Subject: MLG SC2 Raleigh Invitee
Real Name:
In-game BNet 2.0 Name:
Diamond Ladder Position:
Sponsor: (N/A if none)
Age:
Email:
Location:
Thanks for everyone's interest in MLG and look for more announcements in the coming weeks leading up to the event!
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So are the invitees US-only?
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On August 06 2010 08:21 Qwerty. wrote:
So are the invitees US-only?
Nope, if a player can throw out the money to attend from oversees then that's fine with us 
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Hoho. Interesting twist
I hope I get to see some fun games of Idra stomping on Silver level players!
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top 8 in your division or the top 8 players on the ladder? Because top 8 division means shit
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On August 06 2010 08:29 floor exercise wrote:
top 8 in your division or the top 8 players on the ladder? Because top 8 division means shit
Mean's shit but it means more to have those players there and not silver/bronze
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"Diamond ladder position"
What about the poor souls stuck in platinum like Cauthonluck? =P
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I should elaborate, you want to make a cut off based on ladder points if you're looking at a simple determinant for eligibility. There are divisions where being top 8 means you have 500 points and divisions where having 700 points puts you at #20. It would be unfortunate for a better play to be passed up cause he's in a more difficult division
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Now people can stop bitching about it, and finally realize that MLG is run by people who actually listen to the community, good or bad.
As to everyone that bought the original 32-pass and are upset about this change:
1) They announced that this would happen BEFORE passes went on sale, had the passes sold out quick enough.
2) It's more respectable to get a top finish when their are pros in the brackets, than get a top finish against people who are very unknown and probably much less skilled than those who are being invited.
3) If you entered solely because you thought the competition would be lacking, and you would get easy-money...you honestly should not be anywhere near any competitive leagues, go to locals.
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Rank in diamond is a really poor way to do it. Make a minimum rating. There are some people with 600 points in 25th place and some in first with 400.
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Yes, I know all about the ELO and sc2ranks -- I'm not going to invite just anyone. Also, I've already reached out to the players who should be reached out to so don't need to worry about it. This is for those lesser-known players that I haven't reached out to in the community because it's hard to find a way to contact them.
Example: Trump. ANSWER YOUR PM JESUS CHRIST STOP STREAMING!1IOH1IOEDH1!! RAGE.
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and I have ways to check this
haha like loggin on to bnet and checking the profile? mad skills :D
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I'll admit that the private invite/ladder position system works slightly better than my suggestion of "have them pay Shrew's rent".
The wait for this tournament is rough, feels like waiting for Christmas as a kid. Going to be an insanely awesome event.
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On August 06 2010 08:43 green.at wrote:haha like loggin on to bnet and checking the profile? mad skills :D
My eye is on you SIR. BE AFRAID!
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On August 06 2010 08:43 MLG.Shrew wrote:
I'll admit that the private invite/ladder position system works slightly better than my suggestion of "have them pay Shrew's rent".
The wait for this tournament is rough, feels like waiting for Christmas as a kid. Going to be an insanely awesome event.
Imagine what it's like for the players :o
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is there a way to see the players that signed up to the tournement?
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On August 06 2010 09:03 phamou wrote:
is there a way to see the players that signed up to the tournement?
Unfortunately at this time we are not releasing a sign up list, but one will be announced later down the line.
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Good move by MLG as this is what the community wanted, but I can see how it's kind of gay for the first 32 guys who bought a pass and were expecting to play the other 31 guys, not the additional top 32 invited players in the world. Obviously this makes for a better tournament, and you need to beat the best to be the best, etc, but I think everyone can see the point. Just playing the devil's advocate here.
This will be clear in the future though. Qualifiers might be a better move so there's not this "who bought passes the fastest" component which is a bit silly. Qualifiers would allow unknowns to get in but still making sure there would be a high level of competition. I'm sure MLG knows what they're doing from other games so maybe they've already considered this though.
Really excited for the event, it would be quite boring without the top players ^^
Edit: I read it again and am a bit confused on the wording. Clearly the 32 spots already sold are fixed for this event. But will the 'first come first served' spots have the diamond requirement in the future? That solution would be ok instead of qualifiers too. Or is the diamond requirement just for the "invite" spots?
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On August 06 2010 08:25 Empyrean wrote:Hoho. Interesting twist I hope I get to see some fun games of Idra stomping on Silver level players!
Since gomtv is happening in Seoul and it has an $85k first prize, I'm 99.9999% sure IdrA will be doing that instead (the dates conflict so he can't do both)
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sweet this tourney going to be epic now can't wait to see.
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I think doing it based off ladder ranks is a HORRIBLE idea. Players like Morrow and Machine don't ladder competitively. It's like seeding college golf players based on put put scores.
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On August 06 2010 09:19 Liquid`Tyler wrote:Show nested quote +On August 06 2010 08:25 Empyrean wrote:Hoho. Interesting twist I hope I get to see some fun games of Idra stomping on Silver level players! Since gomtv is happening in Seoul and it has an $85k first prize, I'm 99.9999% sure IdrA will be doing that instead (the dates conflict so he can't do both)
And i'm assuming you will be there to stop him from getting that first price.
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On August 06 2010 09:31 MythicalMage wrote:
I think doing it based off ladder ranks is a HORRIBLE idea. Players like Morrow and Machine don't ladder competitively. It's like seeding college golf players based on put put scores.
I bet MorroW and Machine both received personal invitations.
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On August 06 2010 09:31 MythicalMage wrote:
I think doing it based off ladder ranks is a HORRIBLE idea. Players like Morrow and Machine don't ladder competitively. It's like seeding college golf players based on put put scores.
i think everything should be based on ladder stats, blizzard is going to be running a bunch of tournaments based on ladder. If players are good enough to get to the top there is no excuse not to grind it out. you can be on the top of the ladder in 2 days if you are really good.
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On August 06 2010 09:31 MythicalMage wrote:
I think doing it based off ladder ranks is a HORRIBLE idea. Players like Morrow and Machine don't ladder competitively. It's like seeding college golf players based on put put scores.
I promise you, JP knows whats up, and he has hundreds of people known in the community who can vouch for players that don't ladder a lot. JP isn't dumb lol.
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It's going to be an honor to meet the top players there!
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Hey everyone, as MLG Adam said, we were planning on expanding the bracket. To make sure that top tier players are going to get in, I've been working closely with JP on the invites (translation: listening to what he recommends).
As i said earlier, this was the announcement I promised. We'll be releasing the full player list once the attendees are locked in. I'm expecting it to be a solid turnout.
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More the merrier. Good news
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Exciting! Can't wait to come watch this.
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Cool stuff. I'm still wondering about Cluck and Demuslim though, considering that the game's promotion system has been unkind to them and they're still in plat.
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On August 06 2010 10:52 Belegorm wrote:
Cool stuff. I'm still wondering about Cluck and Demuslim though, considering that the game's promotion system has been unkind to them and they're still in plat.
I've GOT this. Just simma down.
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On August 06 2010 11:01 itmeJP wrote:Show nested quote +On August 06 2010 10:52 Belegorm wrote:
Cool stuff. I'm still wondering about Cluck and Demuslim though, considering that the game's promotion system has been unkind to them and they're still in plat. I've GOT this. Just simma down.
Guys JP watches / plays / is involved in a LOT of Sc2 Im pretty sure he knows who the best of the best are, and they will be there if they accept thier invites.
JP I have complete faith in you inviting the best players and helping MLG make this the best US tourney yet.
+ Show Spoiler +You are going to have a hard time competing with that gomtv tourney though
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On August 06 2010 11:01 itmeJP wrote:Show nested quote +On August 06 2010 10:52 Belegorm wrote:
Cool stuff. I'm still wondering about Cluck and Demuslim though, considering that the game's promotion system has been unkind to them and they're still in plat. I've GOT this. Just simma down.
//Offtopic question. Are you the "JP" who co-casted with Day9 in the countdown party, or am i completely wrong? :-)
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On August 06 2010 11:39 Grettin wrote:Show nested quote +On August 06 2010 11:01 itmeJP wrote:On August 06 2010 10:52 Belegorm wrote:
Cool stuff. I'm still wondering about Cluck and Demuslim though, considering that the game's promotion system has been unkind to them and they're still in plat. I've GOT this. Just simma down. //Offtopic question. Are you the "JP" who co-casted with Day9 in the countdown party, or am i completely wrong? :-)
Yes, he is.
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On August 06 2010 11:43 Pervect wrote:Show nested quote +On August 06 2010 11:39 Grettin wrote:On August 06 2010 11:01 itmeJP wrote:On August 06 2010 10:52 Belegorm wrote:
Cool stuff. I'm still wondering about Cluck and Demuslim though, considering that the game's promotion system has been unkind to them and they're still in plat. I've GOT this. Just simma down. //Offtopic question. Are you the "JP" who co-casted with Day9 in the countdown party, or am i completely wrong? :-) Yes, he is.
Alright, great to hear!
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As one of the lucky 32 random folk that got in by being quick about the passes... awesome! I'm really pumped to play against the pros, and hopefully I can steal a series or two and make a name for myself (and earn an invite to the next one)!
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On August 06 2010 11:10 jamesr12 wrote:Show nested quote +On August 06 2010 11:01 itmeJP wrote:On August 06 2010 10:52 Belegorm wrote:
Cool stuff. I'm still wondering about Cluck and Demuslim though, considering that the game's promotion system has been unkind to them and they're still in plat. I've GOT this. Just simma down. Guys JP watches / plays / is involved in a LOT of Sc2 Im pretty sure he knows who the best of the best are, and they will be there if they accept thier invites. JP I have complete faith in you inviting the best players and helping MLG make this the best US tourney yet. + Show Spoiler +You are going to have a hard time competing with that gomtv tourney though
QFT ^^.
HE'S GOT THIS.
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On August 06 2010 09:19 Liquid`Tyler wrote:Show nested quote +On August 06 2010 08:25 Empyrean wrote:Hoho. Interesting twist I hope I get to see some fun games of Idra stomping on Silver level players! Since gomtv is happening in Seoul and it has an $85k first prize, I'm 99.9999% sure IdrA will be doing that instead (the dates conflict so he can't do both)
My interest increases knowing this. Can't wait to see who shows up where during that time to compete for whom.
Quick, someone ask the "Don"
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Lol I'm like rank 25 in ladder cuz I random. I guess I better get top 8 before submitting my resume!
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Does anyone know if MLG is going to stream some of this? Or do I need to attend in person?
I wasn't too interested in this tourney until this announcement... 
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On August 06 2010 13:57 overt wrote:Does anyone know if MLG is going to stream some of this? Or do I need to attend in person? I wasn't too interested in this tourney until this announcement...
If it's anything like Halo 3, Call of Duty, RSV, and the myriad other games MLG's had on the Circuit, they'll stream pretty much 100% of it, and release the replays as well. For Halo etc. they broadcast the entire tournament day's gameplay, whether or not it's being commentated (i.e. Ro256). Those of you used to watching marathon streams from major SC tournaments will be right at home, I imagine.
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@overt:
It will likely be streamed. I've been following MLG for quite a while and they do a pretty nice job with live coverage.
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Sounds good, thanks for the reply. Was thinking about attending this since it isn't too far from me but I think I'd much rather not ask off work and stream from the comfort of my home.
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will day9 have any part in MLG regarding starcraft 2 ?
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Dunno if MLG's announced it officially, but the casters are supposed to be HD, Husky, JP, and Day9.
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On August 06 2010 14:35 Hemingway wrote:
Dunno if MLG's announced it officially, but the casters are supposed to be HD, Husky, JP, and Day9.
Supposed to be?
Are who you want to be
Day9 is going to be in germany casting the IEM tournament so he's out and HD/Husky have no affiliation with MLG as far as I know so it will probably be JP and/or other MLG casters.
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On August 06 2010 08:25 Empyrean wrote:Hoho. Interesting twist I hope I get to see some fun games of Idra stomping on Silver level players!
Funny, the last few games I watched were Silver stomping on Idra level players.
This is great news. I'm glad that MLG is willing to listen to TL about this, and also glad that this will be a one time thing. The SC2 tournament scene is looking pretty good
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nice pun eieio lol
Hope this MLG is super successful, MLG WoW arena is awesome~!
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On August 06 2010 14:52 Backpack wrote:Show nested quote +On August 06 2010 14:35 Hemingway wrote:
Dunno if MLG's announced it officially, but the casters are supposed to be HD, Husky, JP, and Day9. Supposed to be? Are who you want to be Day9 is going to be in germany casting the IEM tournament so he's out and HD/Husky have no affiliation with MLG as far as I know so it will probably be JP and/or other MLG casters.
It's already been announced that they are the casters... Husky made a video but it's been moved to private though.
Thread to mlg forums about the casters :Here!
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Nothing has been confirmed about who is casting the event and anything you've heard of seen is just a rumor at this point. Nothing to see, move along folks. 
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On August 06 2010 16:26 itmeJP wrote:Nothing has been confirmed about who is casting the event and anything you've heard of seen is just a rumor at this point. Nothing to see, move along folks.
We got Ryan Seacrest and the Old Spice Guy
Fact.
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On August 06 2010 16:33 MLG.Shrew wrote:Show nested quote +On August 06 2010 16:26 itmeJP wrote:Nothing has been confirmed about who is casting the event and anything you've heard of seen is just a rumor at this point. Nothing to see, move along folks. We got Ryan Seacrest and the Old Spice Guy Fact.
You should get the nooooooooooooooooooooo waiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii kid. He'd be fantastic.
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JP I hate your name. I always pronounce it in my head as "item jp" but thats not right...
This seems like it will be a fantastic event, I'm looking forward to it. I share the curiosity about if it will be streamed, though I predict it will be. Will certainly tune in if it is.
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this was to be expected, perhaps not in time for raleigh though, but the sooner the better. Just got even more hyped up about this event. gogo fighting!
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if they dont get Dj wheat/ Day 9 / JP i am going to bringing cloud to sunshines parade ! ps please MLG GET DJ WHEAT !!!!
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On August 06 2010 16:45 Flameberger wrote:
JP I hate your name. I always pronounce it in my head as "item jp" but thats not right...
This seems like it will be a fantastic event, I'm looking forward to it. I share the curiosity about if it will be streamed, though I predict it will be. Will certainly tune in if it is.
I'm sorry you had a rough childhood education, that most of been tough. +1 COUNT IT.
No, but really, we haven't even scratched the surface with how awesome this event will be. More to come!
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All i have to say is that I applaud MLG. They did what they said they would do and listen to the community that they came to for advice. I think this is an awesome way to do it. Great idea and this tournament just got that much better!
Also I know your talking about casters and such JP but did we confirm it will be on the mlgpro with a stream?
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On August 06 2010 19:44 lightrise wrote:
All i have to say is that I applaud MLG. They did what they said they would do and listen to the community that they came to for advice. I think this is an awesome way to do it. Great idea and this tournament just got that much better!
Also I know your talking about casters and such JP but did we confirm it will be on the mlgpro with a stream?
Think hard about this one -- No comment from me however!.
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On August 06 2010 19:45 itmeJP wrote:Show nested quote +On August 06 2010 19:44 lightrise wrote:
All i have to say is that I applaud MLG. They did what they said they would do and listen to the community that they came to for advice. I think this is an awesome way to do it. Great idea and this tournament just got that much better!
Also I know your talking about casters and such JP but did we confirm it will be on the mlgpro with a stream? Think hard about this one -- No comment from me however!.
Lol i guess it kinda doesn't make sense. I was more talking about the whole tournament or if you are just casting the semi finals and the finals. Do we get to see "main stage" all the time just like halo? I know there are only certain times where there are casters and times where the stream is just played... that is more what i am talking about lol
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So sad that I'm at Leeds Festival that weekend. I usually have a great time watching the Halo (Go Carbon!) and WoW (Go Dignitas!), and with SC as well, I would be fit to burst. Thanks for pushing this JP, you were a big part of making American WoW a scene (RIP Arenacast) and now you're doing the same for SC
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Wow, this is really cool. I'd like to see this. Is this going to be in the new Marriot downtown? This is what the MLG site makes it seem like.
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So any well known players going now?
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With only $7k in prizes I just don't see a big name attending this tournament. Especially, since gomtv has that 85k top prize going on at the same time -_- MLG really needs to up the ante on prize money or the big names will never play here.
Another scenario, say a good player does rise through playing mlg. He will just be lost when he realizes he can make 10x as much in tournaments across the sea.
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On August 06 2010 22:55 icemanzdoinwork wrote:
With only $7k in prizes I just don't see a big name attending this tournament. Especially, since gomtv has that 85k top prize going on at the same time -_- MLG really needs to up the ante on prize money or the big names will never play here.
Another scenario, say a good player does rise through playing mlg. He will just be lost when he realizes he can make 10x as much in tournaments across the sea.
The ESL online qualifier is that weekend as well, with nearly double the prize pool in the final tournament.
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I think the prize money is fine. If you live in the US the travel is cheaper and you don't risk as much of a loss if you don't win it. MLG might up the prize money as the game shows more and more support from the fans. MLG always has a great show except for the dr. pepper house segment during breaks.
Go go MLG bring the North American e-sports out of the halo's and wow arena! I wouldn't mind seeing Igoaf cast games as well. I last heard he got into SC2.
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On August 06 2010 22:55 icemanzdoinwork wrote:
With only $7k in prizes I just don't see a big name attending this tournament. Especially, since gomtv has that 85k top prize going on at the same time -_- MLG really needs to up the ante on prize money or the big names will never play here.
Jeez. There's always something to complain about, it seems.
TL.net three days ago: None of the big names will be attending this tournament, because the passes will sell out to a bunch of bronze, nay, practice league-caliber players! Make it an invitational!
MLG: Okay, we'll be awesome and expand the bracket and invite the top players so they don't have to worry about the passes selling out.
TL.net now: Well... none of the big names will be attending this tournament! MLG will never get off the ground this way, they need a prize pool of over $85k!
Did any of you see the gomtv schedule? It looks like a fantastic tournament. Hell, I'll watch it for sure, and 85k is absolutely awesome. However, for players to be in the running for that 85 grand, they have to be in Korea from September 4th through October 2nd. Uhhhh. Speaking of 'cost of attendance,' that is a significant investment in time and money. If you want to determine things purely by a "maximum money per time invested" basis, then gomtv still beats out MLG, but the difference isn't nearly as stark as the immediate impression of "85k vs. 5k." At (85k/29 days)= $2.93k a day for gomtv, and MLG is (5k/2days*)=2.5k a day, with a much lower cost of attendance.
* = I'm assuming MLG will have two days' worth of SC, because I believe that's how WoW and other non-Halo games tend to be
Sure, most/all Koreans will not play in MLG--they already live there. But I would suspect that we'll see many more big names of international players than the people complaining seem to think, especially with players that have other obligations leading them to not be able to dedicate a whole month of their time to playing a computer game in a different country. Most likely people will continue to be either cynical or ignorant and keep bringing this issue up, but to them all I can say is--why don't we just wait and see first? Both MLG and gomtv will continue to have tournaments. If gomtv truly steals every single top name in the SC2 scene, then it would be conducive to have discussions about how to get bigger names to go to MLG, and your complaints would be validated. However, I think you'll see that MLG will be an awesome, entertaining tournament. Have some faith.
EDIT: Source for gomtv schedule: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=141496
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Seriously, the first 32 invites will most likely be bronze/silver league caliber players. Granted, I understand the need for an open invite tournament, but still... any Diamond league player that got in will have no problem dominating. I'd apply to go, but I need to work on getting into the Top 8 of my league. Right now, I'm sitting at #30 because I play 1v1 about the same amount as 2v2/3v3/4v4. I'm Diamond 1v1, Plat 2v2/3v3, and Diamond 4v4. All random teams. I haven't found good teammates to work with on a solid consistent team.
I'll see if I can get into Top 8 over the next few days then apply. If not, man.. sucks to be beat out by a first come first serve basis. I have friends in NC, so I could definitely hit up the tournament and crash at their places.
Wigz
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On August 06 2010 22:04 Endorsed wrote:
So any well known players going now?
well considering they invited another 32 "well known" people, take a guess
On August 07 2010 03:10 Wigz wrote:
Seriously, the first 32 invites will most likely be bronze/silver league caliber players.
Where is your evidence for this?
I'm top 8 in my diamond league and so is a friend of mine and we both got in as the original 32. Also i'm sure Joseki is top 8 in his division.
Gotta love people who come to TL and talk about random crap without supporting their claims.
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I don't know why everyone assumes the first 32 people who bought MLG slots are low level players. I know bronze players, I know silver players, if you even say 'MLG' to them they're going to reply "wat? I don't watch baseball dude". My friend bought the game the day it came out and he's silver 1v1 as protoss and can't even grasp the concept of what a build order is. He's not aware Phoenix is a unit, he's never made a mothership, he builds probes until his gateways are up then never makes a probe again. I watched one of his replays to give him tips a couple days ago and he doesn't chronoboost... ever, not one time in an entire game.
I highly doubt there were any players below platinum mashing F5 to get into MLG. If you believe otherwise you are severely overestimating the awareness of your average SC2 player about competitive gaming.
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On August 07 2010 03:20 Azile wrote:
I don't know why everyone assumes the first 32 people who bought MLG slots are low level players. I know bronze players, I know silver players, if you even say 'MLG' to them they're going to reply "wat? I don't watch baseball dude". My friend bought the game the day it came out and he's silver 1v1 as protoss and can't even grasp the concept of what a build order is. He's not aware Phoenix is a unit, he's never made a mothership, he builds probes until his gateways are up then never makes a probe again. I watched one of his replays to give him tips a couple days ago and he doesn't chronoboost... ever, not one time in an entire game.
I highly doubt there were any players below platinum mashing F5 to get into MLG. If you believe otherwise you are severely overestimating the awareness of your average SC2 player about competitive gaming.
There are a lot of people who play MLG Halo and other games who did get SC2 passes, so you're forgetting about those people.
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Still have a couple of slots to work with guys so keep sending me PMs!
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glad you FE the bracket to 64, makes me warm inside, thanks for doing this JP
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Hey, if anyone from MLG can answer, please do:
Now that the event is expanded to 64 players, does that mean the tournament schedule will bleed over into Saturday as well? Players and spectators will need to know as soon as possible for flight/driving/hotel logistics!
Also, did Shrew or Adam ever get my e-mails? =P
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Can't wait to see the player list. Will we be able to see in time to decide if we want to go spectate the event?
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On August 06 2010 16:33 MLG.Shrew wrote:Show nested quote +On August 06 2010 16:26 itmeJP wrote:Nothing has been confirmed about who is casting the event and anything you've heard of seen is just a rumor at this point. Nothing to see, move along folks. We got Ryan Seacrest and the Old Spice Guy Fact.
Im holding you to this!
*whistles the little tune*
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On August 07 2010 03:15 Backpack wrote:well considering they invited another 32 "well known" people, take a guess Show nested quote +On August 07 2010 03:10 Wigz wrote:
Seriously, the first 32 invites will most likely be bronze/silver league caliber players. Where is your evidence for this? I'm top 8 in my diamond league and so is a friend of mine and we both got in as the original 32. Also i'm sure Joseki is top 8 in his division. Gotta love people who come to TL and talk about random crap without supporting their claims.
Again, first come first serve means anybody. Enjoy crushing people who still don't know to play. Had I known about this earlier, I could just as well have signed up, seeing as how it's anybody really.
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On August 07 2010 04:33 Synwave wrote:Show nested quote +On August 06 2010 16:33 MLG.Shrew wrote:On August 06 2010 16:26 itmeJP wrote:Nothing has been confirmed about who is casting the event and anything you've heard of seen is just a rumor at this point. Nothing to see, move along folks. We got Ryan Seacrest and the Old Spice Guy Fact. Im holding you to this! *whistles the little tune*
Hahahahaha
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On August 06 2010 22:55 icemanzdoinwork wrote:
With only $7k in prizes I just don't see a big name attending this tournament. Especially, since gomtv has that 85k top prize going on at the same time -_- MLG really needs to up the ante on prize money or the big names will never play here.
Another scenario, say a good player does rise through playing mlg. He will just be lost when he realizes he can make 10x as much in tournaments across the sea.
Yeah, the prize money isn't spectacular enough to really attract european or asian players over. I won't say international, cause well, Canadian players could attend.
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On August 07 2010 05:12 Wigz wrote:Show nested quote +On August 06 2010 22:55 icemanzdoinwork wrote:
With only $7k in prizes I just don't see a big name attending this tournament. Especially, since gomtv has that 85k top prize going on at the same time -_- MLG really needs to up the ante on prize money or the big names will never play here.
Another scenario, say a good player does rise through playing mlg. He will just be lost when he realizes he can make 10x as much in tournaments across the sea. Yeah, the prize money isn't spectacular enough to really attract european or asian players over. I won't say international, cause well, Canadian players could attend.
It needs to grow. Btw, European Halo teams have never got in the Top 8 but are still attending. Sponsors are great to have 
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Tournament schedule will be released shortly, but yes, it will go Fri - Sat.
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is this in Raleigh, NC?! argh I'm going off to college before then D:
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On August 07 2010 05:30 MLG_Lee wrote:
Tournament schedule will be released shortly, but yes, it will go Fri - Sat.
Is a stream confirmed?
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They will be streaming the event.
They stream each game on their circuit, excluding the EA games I believe.
Plus, since they are Blizzards Offical NA partner, theirs no reason they won't be able to stream.
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Come on people, this is basically the chance for any Diamond players to attend MLG's first live StarCraft 2 event, not to mention a shot at the $7,000 prize pool. I'd expect the number of PMs to cause JP's inbox to explode, but I see he still needs more folks. Get on this before it's too late.
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On August 07 2010 10:49 JoshSuth wrote:
Come on people, this is basically the chance for any Diamond players to attend MLG's first live StarCraft 2 event, not to mention a shot at the $7,000 prize pool. I'd expect the number of PMs to cause JP's inbox to explode, but I see he still needs more folks. Get on this before it's too late.
yeah man because all of us can just hop on a plane to NC no problem
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I live in Raleigh. Definitely going to try to go and watch!
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This is literally in Nony's backyard, is he playing?
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On August 07 2010 13:43 Takkara wrote:
This is literally in Nony's backyard, is he playing?
Yeah haven't heard much from Nony since like HDH. Would really like to see him in this or just playing in general.
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OH YEAAA.
D.C. is next. I'm gonna join up and come in 64th but atleast I'll be able to say I tried.
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On August 07 2010 15:55 dogabutila wrote:
OH YEAAA.
D.C. is next. I'm gonna join up and come in 64th but atleast I'll be able to say I tried.
If it makes you feel any better, everyone who gets eliminated early will share last place ^^
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Im even more pumped for this tournament. =D Cant wait to see the full player list, JP you're the man!
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No one has the right to say that MLG doesn't listen to their fans. :D
<3 MLG
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On August 07 2010 16:02 Backpack wrote:Show nested quote +On August 07 2010 15:55 dogabutila wrote:
OH YEAAA.
D.C. is next. I'm gonna join up and come in 64th but atleast I'll be able to say I tried. If it makes you feel any better, everyone who gets eliminated early will share last place ^^
wait wait, so i will be tied for 32nd instead?
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Im assuming its double elim with top8 on saturday.
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hope all 64 is sold out quick so we can see who is playing
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On August 07 2010 13:43 Takkara wrote:
This is literally in Nony's backyard, is he playing?
It's not literally in Nony's backyard, but I hope he's coming!
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where is nony's backyard literally?
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On August 08 2010 18:52 itmeJP wrote:
Almost there! weeeeee!
... gigidi? o_0
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On August 08 2010 10:44 dogabutila wrote:
where is nony's backyard literally?
Not sure, really - you'd have to ask him.
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We still have a couple of invite spots we're holding open for the TL community. If anyone's interested, please see OP and PM itmeJP.
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I'm so mad I missed the opportunity to buy a ticket and get my name out there. I agree the ladder seeding is a bad idea, but hey, who am I to judge? I wanted one of those passes SO bad.
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On August 10 2010 01:20 Fenrisulfr wrote:
I'm so mad I missed the opportunity to buy a ticket and get my name out there. I agree the ladder seeding is a bad idea, but hey, who am I to judge? I wanted one of those passes SO bad.
PM itmejp, he has a couple reserved passes left i think.
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On August 10 2010 03:43 MLG_Lee wrote:Show nested quote +On August 10 2010 01:20 Fenrisulfr wrote:
I'm so mad I missed the opportunity to buy a ticket and get my name out there. I agree the ladder seeding is a bad idea, but hey, who am I to judge? I wanted one of those passes SO bad. PM itmejp, he has a couple reserved passes left i think.
Done. I would love to be a part of the competition and put up a good show!
EDIT: I actually saw that he's holding back passes for top 8 diamond. Unfortunate seeing how I'm a mustang in the leagues and I'm shooting up from plat to diamond at the moment. I'm stuck in the same league as CauthonLuck haha! Soon enough I suppose.
Hopefully things work out though.
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Do we know the streaming/VOD arrangements for this? I likely won't be able to watch on Friday, and I'm curious about the overall streaming and the hours.
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Guys If you purchased one of the original 32 passes PLEASE check your email and respond! Thank you
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so, are all 64 sold out/filled now ?
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It is so sweet to see SC2 gaining momentum.
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On August 13 2010 19:06 logicalmayhem wrote:im surprised idrA isnt signed up for this http://www.mlgpro.com/content/news/310920/StarCraft-2-Will-be-Broadcast-Live-in-Raleigh-in-HD-Full-Player-List-ReleasedPS Painuser i hope you school evryone User was warned for this post, please read the topicwhere can i find this topic information, there are no thread rules sticked in the SC2 section. so yeah not sure what ive done wrong, idra owns and ide like to see in this tournament, and pain user has really helped my with my play through his stream/stratbunker and i want him to win. so yeah would appreciate knowing what im being warned for
it doesn't really make sense to say "im surprised idra isnt signed up for this" after i explained why there's very little chance he could make it. gomtv tournament conflicts with this. gomtv will take place in seoul, where idra lives, and it has a lot more prize money ($85k for first), and a lot more follow-up prize money. i said as much earlier in the thread
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On August 06 2010 08:34 Jyvblamo wrote:
"Diamond ladder position"
What about the poor souls stuck in platinum like Cauthonluck? =P
If he wants to get in he should start laddering again instead of playing custom games ;p
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On August 12 2010 20:37 SmoKim wrote:so, are all 64 sold out/filled now ?
Yep!
Sadly for some of us that couldn't get it, but VERY good for those who did.
Gonna be a few crazy days!
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EPT
