EPTOfficial State of the Game Podcast Thread - Page 1054
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ellirc
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Absolutionn
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MrCon
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On May 14 2011 09:23 Azarkon wrote: Unfortunately, I have to agree with the SOTG hosts on this issue - it's a huge advantage for GSL players, not so much for MLG players. The opportunity costs are simply not the same. I think they didn't really thought about it from a foreigner perspective : - Place 2 to 4 goes to code A : -- if they lose first round, they can just return to US directly and just spent 2 to 5 days in Korea -- if they lose ro16, they just go back to US after 7 to 10 days (those 2 cases still makes a nice hollidays) -- if th go ro8 or better, then they can actually have a shot in code S, so staying one month has a real point - Place 1 gets to code S : -- same process ; he gets eliminated in group play, he just returns to US, next GSL the next MLG winner will get his spot (he obviously won't play the up and down, they haven't announced the details but I guess it will be like that) -- if he wins group play, he already earned more (or equal ?) than a second place in MLG. He only stays in Korea while he keeps winning, so he risks nothing and potentially gains a lot (in money and fame) Foreigners wins in all those scenarii. | ||
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nvs.
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The same thing he gets upset about when people do it about NASL... | ||
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mordk
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Their attitude however, shows some... fear?? excessive respect? They're sounding like they want worse players, to increase their winning chances. It's logical, but ridiculous from a competitive standpoint. | ||
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Looms
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On May 14 2011 09:31 ItsMeDomLee wrote: MLG wants more viewers? Are they going to be able to support them all? You wouldn't think so from Dallas.. You have not read any of MLG's responses post-Dallas. | ||
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doihy
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ellirc
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On May 14 2011 09:32 mordk wrote: Hmmm... they've got some good points, there's a lot of advantage for the koreans, but considering GSL is a month long event, I don't see how it could be done otherwise. Maybe a spot for Up/Down matches, so if they're knocked out they can just leave? Their attitude however, shows some... fear?? excessive respect? They're sounding like they want worse players, to increase their winning chances. It's logical, but ridiculous from a competitive standpoint. I'd say fear. It's pretty obvious. Also, they are looking way too much in to this - it won't even affect the big picture that much. + Show Spoiler + On May 14 2011 09:33 doihy wrote: I like how all the pro-gamers don't like that koreans are coming to MLG. They don't want to practice hard to beat them. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Too much Select. | ||
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Azarkon
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On May 14 2011 09:30 MrCon wrote: I think they didn't really thought about it from a foreigner perspective : - Place 2 to 4 goes to code A : -- if they lose first round, they can just return to US directly and just spent 2 to 5 days in Korea -- if they lose ro16, they just go back to US after 7 to 10 days (those 2 cases still makes a nice hollidays) -- if th go ro8 or better, then they can actually have a shot in code S, so staying one month has a real point - Place 1 gets to code S : -- same process ; he gets eliminated in group play, he just returns to US, next GSL the next MLG winner will get his spot (he obviously won't play the up and down, they haven't announced the details but I guess it will be like that) -- if he wins group play, he already earned more (or equal ?) than a second place in MLG. He only stays in Korea while he keeps winning, so he risks nothing and potentially gains a lot (in money and fame) Foreigners wins in all those scenarii. Code A is pretty much worthless, so basically they get a shot at money IF they decide to stay in Korea for a month+ AND IF they get through Code A. Code S is awarded to only one player, and that player can be a Korean. By contrast, getting seeded into the Champion's Bracket gives you a pretty damn good chance of winning money in the three or so days that you're there for MLG. It's great for people like Naniwa who want to go to the GSL anyways. But for most MLG players it's an opportunity that's probably not even going to be used, especially given the skill discrepancy that typically exists at MLG vs GSL. Foreigners win in none of these scenarios, except the one foreigner who gets seeded into Code S *if* he's a foreigner. | ||
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and he's not the best but he's very good. and im sure he's not the only one practicing that hard if his argument is that the sc2 pro scene isn't BIG ENOUGH yet, then that's fair. when the sc2 pro scene is more structured there will be more players playing that hard I really think it's mostly just because the game is new | ||
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Stark1
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-Geoff Robinson User was warned for this post (Don't make shit up plz) | ||
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