On March 17 2011 16:13 Fushin wrote:
I don't really think the spoonsor thing is such a bif deal. It is KT not KT Rolster we're talking about, that is Alleh KT a mobile phone operator, so it's a private company and they can sposor sc2 without any problem, Kespa can't do anything about it.
So KT wants to advertise on both bw and sc2 scenes good for them, but sposoring a GSL isn't the same has sponsoring a team, since there is not risk involved in the former and it's limited in time. I think they're just testing the water, but considering how well KT Rolster goes, i don't think they will close it anytime soon.

I think you are right with testing the waters, but also I think KT is probably trying to establish some kind of relationship with GOM at the very least to perhaps form at least the business outlines of maybe an extension of Rolster in SC2? Like a sub team where players can stay on Rolster but still test the water themselves without leaving the team if they so desire(i.e. money maker Flash)? Unlike a lot of former BW players who had to join new teams or something. I could be wrong but this would be awesome.

*Edit* It would have been smart of me to read the edited OP instead of peoples initial responses. Sorry

Ribbon

United States5278 Posts

March 17 2011 07:58 GMT

#125

It's interesting that we're seeing middlish-size maps, now. That's a good thing, because it makes it more likely Blizz will add them to the Ladder Pool....in like 6 months, but whatev. Hopin'!

Beyond that, I'm glad to see middlish sized maps because it keeps the map pool diverse. One of my pet peeves of Brood War is that a lot of the maps feel a little same-y, so I like that a game one Tal'Dairm will likely be significantly different from a game on Xel'Naga Fortress. Since Zerg have been having issues on the little Steppes maps and Big Tal'Darim maps, maybe the new maps will be in the "just right" zone.

I think Typhon is Blizzard's best map, so I'm glad to see it getting some love, even if I'm curious how Z will handle vertical position at a pro level.

I know Shakuras isn't in the ladder anymore, but I'm baffled to see it go and Metal stay. I don't see a reason to pick Metal over Shattered Temple.

Is GOM going to roll out three new maps into the GSL pool every GSTL? That'd be pretty baller.

DoctorPhil

Netherlands168 Posts

March 17 2011 08:08 GMT

#126

Dayum dual sight looks awesome. Can't wait to play all these maps.

Stamper

Germany148 Posts

March 17 2011 08:12 GMT

#127

I like dual sight, I find the Xel'Naga themed maps ugly in general and seeing Xel'Naga Caverns in all the cups again and again and ag... made me really tired, so I generally dislike maps with that color. Might be a good map though. Typhon Peaks is just... hurtful. Incredibly ugly and a horrible map in general in my opinion.

setzer

United States3284 Posts

March 17 2011 08:13 GMT

#128

XF looks orgasmic.

Qntc.YuMe

United States792 Posts

March 17 2011 08:18 GMT

#129

imagine KT says to the team they sponsering in brood war "Move to sc2 or we wont sponser you" then the entire KT team moves to sc2? It be serious if players like Flash appeared :D

Fenrisulf

United States325 Posts

March 17 2011 08:19 GMT

#130

Sad that shakuras is gone ;-;

on the other hand....NO MORE CRAP STATION, WOOOOO!

bittman

Australia8759 Posts

March 17 2011 08:21 GMT

#131

I love the 3 player map dynamics. Still rushable, but not blindly rushable. Xelnaga Fortress also has a very peculiar 3rd expansion (4th base) as it looks to have close flying positions to another "main".

Qntc.YuMe

United States792 Posts

March 17 2011 08:22 GMT

#132

where does it say KT is sponsoring the tournament?

Frankon

3054 Posts

March 17 2011 08:23 GMT

#133

On March 17 2011 14:44 NHY wrote:
New maps added :

Dual Sight by LSPrime (TL.net discussion thread)

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At first i was like cool Testbug.... Then i notice its a 2 player map....

PredY

Czech Republic1731 Posts

March 17 2011 08:24 GMT

#134

those 2 new non-blizz maps looks awesome!

bLuR

Canada625 Posts

March 17 2011 08:32 GMT

#135

Why is the KT sponsorship crossed out, does that mean the op was wrong?

Licmyobelisk

Philippines3682 Posts

March 17 2011 08:33 GMT

#136

wow, xel naga fortress feels like collosus heaven but at the same time you can snipe them with your vikings if ever on those tiny gaps between.

Puosu

6992 Posts

March 17 2011 08:34 GMT

#137

On March 17 2011 17:32 bLuR wrote:
Why is the KT sponsorship crossed out, does that mean the op was wrong?

Apparently the information was taken off the Gom site, interpret this as you will.

Grettin

42381 Posts

March 17 2011 08:35 GMT

#138

On March 17 2011 17:32 bLuR wrote:
Why is the KT sponsorship crossed out, does that mean the op was wrong?

Puosus post*

My_Kaiser

Afghanistan151 Posts

March 17 2011 08:37 GMT

#139

my favourite map is still xel'naga carven

Koshi

Belgium38799 Posts

March 17 2011 08:40 GMT

#140

GSL has the best players and the best maps. Therefore, I can only support every decision they make. I hope the NASL also keep up and use decent maps. MLG should also change their mappool a bit, I love all the restrictions they made on their mappool but it would be better to simply use good maps.