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TSL3 is better than live:
You don't know the results like it is live but you have nearly no delay between games.
I think what really should change in the near future are the endless downtimes between games in basically all except the "best run" tournament streams (and even there technical difficulties can just fuck them over)...
Really, i don't get why not EVERYTHING is cast from replays:
1: Stream-Cheating = Impossible.
2: Casters for online tourneys could just grab a game and cast it instead of complaining about not being invited to some game or something not showing up.
3: You don't even notice that it's a replay if the Streamers are not overdoing it with the "replay" features.
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Nerd chills.
A great article. It gives a succinct look at the evolution of the series and how SC2 is rising. The author did a great job on this.
It's impossible not to be excited and optimistic about SC2 at this point. 
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Now I have something to link when people call me a nerd for watching a video game. Phenomenal article :D
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A truly impressive article. Made me all wiggly and tingly.
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On April 01 2011 16:17 Velr wrote:
TSL3 is better than live:
You don't know the results like it is live but you have nearly no delay between games.
I think what really should change in the near future are the endless downtimes between games in basically all except the "best run" tournament streams (and even there technical difficulties can just fuck them over)...
Really, i don't get why not EVERYTHING is cast from replays:
1: Stream-Cheating = Impossible.
2: Casters for online tourneys could just grab a game and cast it instead of complaining about not being invited to some game or something not showing up.
3: You don't even notice that it's a replay if the Streamers are not overdoing it with the "replay" features.
what. not sure how replays beat live matches. Well, I do not care either way if the matches are live but we can't see the players. But GSL style live is hands down the best and of course better than replays. This is why I cant wait for the finals of TSL3!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Awesome! I perked up the moment I read "Ars Technica" in the side bar, and I was not disappointed!
It's absolutely amazing watching the scene grow. It seems very week there's some new huge announcement. And the koreans are being quite graceful about the sudden shift as well. Boxer's interview, among others, shows that the players are really accepting the change, and are quite willing to play on foreigner's terms.
I really think that if the korean scene had snuffed the foreign scene instead of embracing it the way they have, things might look somewhat different. But with the support of a korean scene that's already well developed, and korean viewers watching the TSL through GOM, things are looking great for foreigners. Maybe GOM will begin delivering other tournaments to the korean community just like Tasteless and Artosis are bringing the korean scene to foreigners.
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I'm so happy I've been here since the early Broodwar days and followed scene's evolution. It's amazing. The future looks good. TL <3
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The first ever GSL championship featured some impressive games from foreign players like Greg "Idra" Fields and Dario "TLO" Walsh
Wait.. what?
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I teared up again reading John's speech. The inclusion of this really adds depth to the otherwise already great summary of the life of Starcraft.
Hope this will interest some more people in the competitive scene... or at least make them less oblivious to it.
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On April 01 2011 16:50 Starfox wrote:Show nested quote +The first ever GSL championship featured some impressive games from foreign players like Greg "Idra" Fields and Dario "TLO" Walsh Wait.. what?
Just a typo by confusing TLO and Jinro's last names that's all.
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"Dario "TLO" Walsh"
its Dario Wünsch oO
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What an amazing article, it's definitely TLFE worthy. Who is the author anyways on Team Liquid?
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Good stuff, I feel like it takes away from John's speech to de-engrish it though..
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wow what an epic article!
very good to read..good job!
go post this article to everyone you know!
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[QUOTE]On April 01 2011 13:53 Turnus wrote:
[quote]It feels like the international professional StarCraft scene is happening organically, just like it did in Korea all those years ago. Local tournaments are being played every day for prize pools anywhere from $100 to $2,500, giving new players a chance to make a name for themselves before working their way up to larger tournaments, then challenge themselves to qualify for the big prizes. These big prizes are getting very large indeed: $34,500 in total for the TSL3, a rumored $150,000 for the IGN league, and a whopping $400,000 for NASL. Teams are forming. Sponsors are being found. Stories of future legends are being written. The only difference is that in Korea it happened in the local PC bangs, whereas now it's happening over the Internet so that the entire world can join in.[/QUOTE]
Not to take something away from this article, but someone has been doing their research, almost any part of this article can be found described in slightly different words somewhere on TL. the above for example is from the recent state of the Game 
A nice summarized story of SC, a good read.
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On April 01 2011 17:03 teamsolid wrote:
What an amazing article, it's definitely TLFE worthy. Who is the author anyways on Team Liquid?
That would be me. I've lurked here for years but only got an account last year.
I'm really glad you guys liked the article. (I'm sorry about the name error, that's just a copy/paste typo on my part and I'll get it fixed tomorrow). I really wanted to express the passion that I feel for Starcraft, and I think that came through. I was actually jumping up and down when I saw that both Tasteless and Artosis had tweeted it (getting all wiggly and jiggly!)
I honestly have never been more excited about any article I've written than I am for this one. Thanks guys!
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Awesome article, great work dude!
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On April 01 2011 17:00 Ticcie wrote:
I teared up again reading John's speech. The inclusion of this really adds depth to the otherwise already great summary of the life of Starcraft.
Hope this will interest some more people in the competitive scene... or at least make them less oblivious to it.
Same...it is powerful even without having to be into the game. Just pursuing what you want in life rather than adhering to the so-called "norm." A great way to appeal to those who may think of it as a waste of time.
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I found it to be a rather inspiring story. Very well written and a nice flow in the story as well going from SC1 to SC2. Good read up for everyone that likes SC2 or for people that have no clue what it's all about.
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Chills run down my spine and i got teary eyes when I read this while working. Its like time stopped and memories come flashing back. Makes me proud of my nerd side and loved the game even more.
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