EPTTSL to become first SC2 team with player salaries - Page 6
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Deleted User 47542
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feanor1
United States1899 Posts
On March 14 2011 17:16 FubsyGamr wrote: So, this might seem like a silly question, but....if they weren't getting salaries before, how exactly did they support themselves? Were they really working 40 hours a week, full time, AND getting this good at SC2? I'm guessing they are not working other jobs, so how do they do it? Where did the money come from, before sponsors? Well living in a team house covers almost all of your standard living expenses, so likely the only disposable income came from winnings or outside part time work/parents. | ||
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BrodiaQ
United States892 Posts
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shannn
Netherlands2891 Posts
I don't think there are but I want some confirmation if anyone with a source knows. | ||
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GertHeart
United States631 Posts
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arterian
Canada1157 Posts
On March 14 2011 17:27 shannn wrote: I wonder if anyone knows this but are there progaming licences for sc2? I remember there is for wc3/bw and other e-sports games for Koreans which makes a big deal when you earn money since you only pay a few % of income tax. Hope anyone can clarify this for me. I don't think there are but I want some confirmation if anyone with a source knows. Nope. KeSPA doesn't run the show for SC2. | ||
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ooni
Australia1498 Posts
On March 14 2011 17:22 superbabosheki wrote: That's a lot of money esp since it is in Korea, and they don't have to pay for food or rent. ironically food and rent is like the only thing cheap in korea (well that and clothing, pretty much daily needs), rest (+enjoyment) is similar or more expensive. | ||
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Mulletarian
Norway101 Posts
How much monthly for a standard 1 bedroom apartment? (About $1400-$1500 USD /m in Oslo, Norway) How much is a 0,5L beer in a pub? (About $10-$11 in Oslo, Norway) Dinner for two bought in a store? (About $17 in Oslo, Norway) Bottle of coke? ($2.6 Oslo, Norway) | ||
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hmunkey
United Kingdom1973 Posts
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DivinO
United States4796 Posts
 Foreign scene still ahead though. :-P | ||
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hmunkey
United Kingdom1973 Posts
On March 14 2011 17:50 Mulletarian wrote: Out of pure interest - and sorry to derail - what's the cost of food, rent and enjoyment in S-Korea? How much monthly for a standard 1 bedroom apartment? (About $1400-$1500 USD /m in Oslo, Norway) How much is a 0,5L beer in a pub? (About $10-$11 in Oslo, Norway) Dinner for two bought in a store? (About $17 in Oslo, Norway) Bottle of coke? ($2.6 Oslo, Norway) What?! Those prices are obscene! I'm speaking from an American perspective but still, those costs are like 2-3 times more expensive than their equivalents here (and it's not like our equivalents are of any worse quality). I guess it's understandable with Norway's small scale and location though. | ||
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Germany640 Posts
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Clafou
Belgium921 Posts
On March 14 2011 17:50 Mulletarian wrote: Out of pure interest - and sorry to derail - what's the cost of food, rent and enjoyment in S-Korea? How much monthly for a standard 1 bedroom apartment? (About $1400-$1500 USD /m in Oslo, Norway) How much is a 0,5L beer in a pub? (About $10-$11 in Oslo, Norway) Dinner for two bought in a store? (About $17 in Oslo, Norway) Bottle of coke? ($2.6 Oslo, Norway) Wow, that's pretty huge O_o I don't know the cost of life in South Korea but that's more than in Belgium. | ||
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Deleted User 47542
1484 Posts
On March 14 2011 17:34 ooni wrote: ironically food and rent is like the only thing cheap in korea (well that and clothing, pretty much daily needs), rest (+enjoyment) is similar or more expensive. What else do they really need though lol.. | ||
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MostDifferent
Norway124 Posts
doesnt S class player get $1250 or something per month? or was that just a rumour? | ||
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Oneoldfogie
United Kingdom61 Posts
Weren't they happy just playing the game for no salary before? | ||
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Baarn
United States2702 Posts
On March 14 2011 14:45 aike wrote: But considering it's like a 80+ hour a week job... is it really worth it?  And yea I do believe a lot of the major foreigner teams pay salaries. I seriously doubt anyone on this team practice that much. If so it's not showing in gsl performances. | ||
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tyCe
Australia2542 Posts
On March 14 2011 18:00 Baarn wrote: I seriously doubt anyone on this team practice that much. If so it's not showing in gsl performances. touche But lol, I certainly agree. TSL has the best jerseys and jackets and best sponsors, but the worst actual performances atm. | ||
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Garnet
Vietnam9033 Posts
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HeIios
Sweden2523 Posts
On March 14 2011 18:00 Oneoldfogie wrote: I dont understand why everyone is complaining that for the number of hours they "work" the amount of money they're getting is somehow bad. Weren't they happy just playing the game for no salary before? Indeed they were, as are many other teams. As time goes by this figure is likely to rise if the team performs well and SC2 grows bigger, but their current salary is fantastic for young adults who are playing games for a living with a very high chance of taking that number 1 spot. I hope to see much from TSL, go fightin~g! | ||
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