EPTGSL Should restream EU/USA Timezone - Page 8
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ch4ppi
Germany802 Posts
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mprs
Canada2933 Posts
On February 24 2011 02:35 Myles wrote: You have some numbers for this? You state this like you know exactly how much it costs for them to stream a event rather then hold a database of VODs that are available whenever someone wants to access the. Also, there is much benefit. I don't have to stay up to 4-6am to watch the games live, which I prefer much more then watching VODs. Uhhh what? He doesn't need numbers to back up his claims. Let x be the amount of money it costs to stream. The amount of total money spent on streaming if they were to stream twice = 2x. ... which is what he said. Anyway, the benefit is strictly to you. GOM gets nothing. In fact, they just get lowered ticket prices. You say you prefer to watch live games over VoDs, but restream wouldn't be live. A large majority of the community would either watch live or through VoDs anyway, there is no reason for a 2nd live showing. It makes zero sense. | ||
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Rah
United States973 Posts
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Diamond
United States10796 Posts
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Myles
United States5162 Posts
On February 24 2011 03:05 mprs wrote: Uhhh what? He doesn't need numbers to back up his claims. Let x be the amount of money it costs to stream. The amount of total money spent on streaming if they were to stream twice = 2x. ... which is what he said. Anyway, the benefit is strictly to you. GOM gets nothing. In fact, they just get lowered ticket prices. You say you prefer to watch live games over VoDs, but restream wouldn't be live. A large majority of the community would either watch live or through VoDs anyway, there is no reason for a 2nd live showing. It makes zero sense. No, he said that running the stream twice would cost much more then simply having vods. I disagree and want to know how he came to that conclusion. I asked for numbers because he's likely pulling it out of his ass and has no more authority to state it will cost much more then I have to say it will cost almost nothing more. | ||
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klops
United States674 Posts
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motioncity
United States37 Posts
On February 23 2011 15:44 BLinD-RawR wrote: I thought the greatest thing about watching pro starcraft was fighting the urge of sleeping at 2AM to watch a starleague finals. it shows passion and dedication. School tomorrow?still watch starcraft at 2AM. Catch a a flight in the morning?Still watch starcraft at 2AM. + Show Spoiler + FOR THE PASSION, FOR THE GLORY, FOR THE MEMORIES, FOR THE MONEY, YOU'RE A GAMER, YOU LOVE STARCRAFT, WHATS THE DIFFERENCE? ALL THE SAME!!! haha i agree with this i have classes everyday and usually i end up falling asleep with my laptop running GSL...and i usually stay up till 5-6am watching and yeah in a way i think it shows that "dedication" to the game | ||
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Diamond
United States10796 Posts
On February 24 2011 03:05 mprs wrote: Uhhh what? He doesn't need numbers to back up his claims. Let x be the amount of money it costs to stream. The amount of total money spent on streaming if they were to stream twice = 2x. ... which is what he said. Anyway, the benefit is strictly to you. GOM gets nothing. In fact, they just get lowered ticket prices. You say you prefer to watch live games over VoDs, but restream wouldn't be live. A large majority of the community would either watch live or through VoDs anyway, there is no reason for a 2nd live showing. It makes zero sense. Actually only if they get equal viewers both broadcasts. If they do, then it's a success. You only pay for the bandwidth that is used. On February 24 2011 03:14 motioncity wrote: haha i agree with this i have classes everyday and usually i end up falling asleep with my laptop running GSL...and i usually stay up till 5-6am watching and yeah in a way i think it shows that "dedication" to the game Don't forget GSL is at 4AM over here in the EST. Meaning staying up "to be a sport" or whatever is simply not an option for those with jobs. | ||
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1st_Panzer_Div.
United States621 Posts
Plus a restream isn't live... it's really the same as watching a VOD, except it's unpausable with long breaks between games, and you don't control when it starts. Plus the HD VODs are always higher quality than the streams. I don't really see any benefit over watching a VOD. Edit: Removed the line about money. | ||
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Diamond
United States10796 Posts
On February 24 2011 03:16 1st_Panzer_Div. wrote: Plus a restream isn't live... it's really the same as watching a VOD, except it seems you just don't want to pay for it and it's unpausable with long breaks between games. Esports are awesome, why not put so money into the community you enjoy. This is not about $, please read the thread/op. | ||
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shell
Portugal2722 Posts
If they were to restream GSL i bet they wouldn't do it on the sametime another big league takes place because they would lose potencial VOD costumers and some viewers because some will prefer NASL! | ||
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dolpiff
France300 Posts
i hear you since i have the same problem living in europe but its not gonna happen | ||
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Rah
United States973 Posts
On February 24 2011 03:17 iCCup.Diamond wrote: This is not about $, please read the thread/op. It doesn't matter what this thread is really about at this point, you're wasting your breath. They will oppose it because they're disgusted by the thought of other people getting for free what they convinced themselves was worth paying for. We're all in a shitty situation as far as GOM, but now it's like crabs in a barrel. | ||
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Justanx
United States240 Posts
If you are being frugal then you have to wake up in the morning to watch. | ||
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wireke
Belgium122 Posts
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Diamond
United States10796 Posts
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Velr
Switzerland10665 Posts
On February 24 2011 03:30 wireke wrote: For EU its actually not such a bad timing. Most of the time games are played from 10 am CET. How is that not bad for a "non student"? Thats worse than in the middle of the night... | ||
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hmunkey
United Kingdom1973 Posts
On February 23 2011 15:44 BLinD-RawR wrote: I thought the greatest thing about watching pro starcraft was fighting the urge of sleeping at 2AM to watch a starleague finals. it shows passion and dedication. School tomorrow?still watch starcraft at 2AM. Catch a a flight in the morning?Still watch starcraft at 2AM. + Show Spoiler + FOR THE PASSION, FOR THE GLORY, FOR THE MEMORIES, FOR THE MONEY, YOU'RE A GAMER, YOU LOVE STARCRAFT, WHATS THE DIFFERENCE? ALL THE SAME!!! Unless, say, you're a responsible person and all. | ||
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Marcus420
Canada1923 Posts
On February 24 2011 03:23 Rah wrote: It doesn't matter what this thread is really about at this point, you're wasting your breath. They will oppose it because they're disgusted by the thought of other people getting for free what they convinced themselves was worth paying for. We're all in a shitty situation as far as GOM, but now it's like crabs in a barrel. Nothing is free. Deal with it. You are wrong. | ||
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Zisc
20 Posts
On February 24 2011 03:04 ch4ppi wrote: The Poll is totally biased... where is the "I dont care" Option? if you don't care.........don't vote? OT: Hell yeah restream that shit but only allow it to be accessible to people who HAVE bought the season ticket and increase the bitrate ftw. | ||
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