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GOM.Sam
Profile Joined February 2011
Korea (South)210 Posts
April 21 2011 08:45 GMT
#1
[image loading]
GSLife 2011

Since the beginning of Open Season 1 in September of last year, GOMTV’s StarCraft 2 league has come a long way. However, in year 2011, GSL showed that it still has a lot of room for growth. In this article, we will bring you a brief summary of GSL woots and woes since the beginning of this year.

The Start of Something
[image loading] Sony Ericsson GSL January

Woots
1. New tournament system was announced: GSL starts a new system with Code S, Code A, and Up & Down Matches. The new system is designed to bring in new and skilled players into the tournament and keep the pre-existing players competitive. You better bring your A game if you play in the GSL.
For more information about the tournament system: http://www.gomtv.net/2011gslsponsors1/news/52017

2. GSL Tour, a year full of tournaments and events, is announced: GOMTV announces to bring exciting events other than the GSL Sponsorship such as ‘Super Tournament’, ‘World Championship’, and ‘Blizzard Cup’.
For more information about the GSL Tour: http://www.gomtv.net/2011gslsponsors1/news/52018

3. GSL season ticket price is reduced: GOMTV decides to decrease the price of the season tickets to better accommodate the users.

4. GOMTV t-shirt giveaway: GOMTV.net users who attend the Final of GSL January received free GSL t-shirts. 4 lucky people received t-shirts autographed by Tastosis, IdrA and Jinro. I want one.

Woes
1. Cocoshoo’s comics hits GOMTV.net: Now I am just faking you out by putting this in the ‘woes’ category. Cocoshoo, a self-claimed biggest fan of FruitDealer, writes GSL reviews (comics).
You can read her comics here: http://www.gomtv.net/2011gslsponsors1/photos/
Will more of these put many GOMTV.net users in misery in the future? Only time will tell…

2. MarineKing on his path to become a new legend: Mvp wanted GOMTV staff to go home early and get some rest so he decides to end the Final match of the season quickly. What MarineKing did not know at the time is that he will rise to be the successor of one of the greatest legends of all time. Oh yeah?

Don’t Stop Me Now
[image loading] Global StarCraft2 Team League February

Woots
1. First StarCraft2 Team League hosted by GOMTV: Top 8 Korean pro SC2 teams fought till death (not literally).
For more information about the team league: http://www.gomtv.net/2011gstl1/news/60315

2. Overkill and Triple Kill: Squirtle of StarTale team achieves an all kill over fOu team while MMA of SlayerS clan achieves a reverse triple kill in the league.

3. Mothership: That’s all.
Watch Motership in action: http://www.gomtv.net/2011gstl1/vod/60831 (Set 8)

4. New maps: Crevasse, Terminus RE, Crossfire SE, and Tal’Darin Altar were added to the map pool.

5. ToD Interview: Random I know but it is always good to see WC3 legends switching to SC2.
Read ToD’s interview here: http://www.gomtv.net/2011gstl1/forum/60911

Woes
1. Only… 4 days? It is my personal wish that GSTL lasted longer than 4 days. But on the other hand, doctors might agree that more than 4 days of GSTL might be dangerous to one’s health due to its sheer awesomeness.

Free Falling
[image loading] 2nd Generation Intel Core GSL March

Woots
1. GSL hits the cable TV in South Korea: Lying on my couch watching GSTL with a coke in my hand was…

2. Code S Group Nominations: Top 8 players for last season’s Code S each get to pick a player to be in their groups. A lot of love was shared at the GOMTV studio during the nominations.
I hope you already have but if you still haven’t watch this: http://www.gomtv.net/2011gslsponsors2/vod/61569

3. Emergence of dominant Code A players: Players like Losira, SuperNova, and Alicia show the world what they are capable of.
Watch the showdown between Losira and SuperNova: http://www.gomtv.net/2011gslsponsors2/vod/62599

4. Return of the God of War: The former BW player and Golden Mouse winner, July, makes the GSLers tremble with fear.

5. MC becomes a two time GSL champ: It could be that MC taking pictures with his global fans and signing autographs before the start of the match are what allowed him to take GSL March trophy. Oh and he thanked his fans from all over the world in English.

6. Korean pop group, Secret and GSL March: Watch their performance at GSL March Final here http://www.gomtv.net/2011gslsponsors2/vod/63200

Woes
1. The Curse: Mvp, the winner of last season’s GSL, was eliminated in Ro32. However, people did not know then that this was just the beginning of a jinx that will come along with winning a GSL.
Who is the MVP of this group? http://www.gomtv.net/2011gslsponsors2/vod/61321

2. IdrA leaves GSL: Some of us cried a river when he left us to go back to his home country. Think I am joking? Then watch this: http://www.gomtv.net/2011gslsponsors2/vod/61324 (M 2 Set 1)

3. The fall of the Emperor: BoxeR decides to visit Code A territory.

4. Cocoshoo is at it again: Be aware your eyes might not like this http://www.gomtv.net/2011gslsponsors2/photos/61039

We are the Champions
[image loading] Global StarCraft2 Team League March

Woots
1. The comeback of the underdogs: SlayerS takes the winner’s trophy after beating IM in a close battle. Was it epic? You decide: http://www.gomtv.net/2011gstl2/vod/63470

2. Holy Check: Cella returns. But this time as SlayerS coach. Cella plus BoxeR equals oh my.

3. New maps: Dual Sight, Xel’Naga Fortress, and Typhon Peaks http://www.gomtv.net/2011gstl2/news/62974 Dual Sight looks wicked.

4. The birth of a new MVP: MMA takes a new name of “Champion Killer”.

Woes
1. Not long enough.

Around the World
[image loading] 2011 LG Cinema 3D World Championship Seoul

Woots
1. Free: VODs are free. If you haven’t watched the matches yet then you really need to or your mama is going to slap you. http://www.gomtv.net/2011championship/

2. Another great team match: World All Stars vs. Korean All Stars. Watching coach Artosis in action = priceless.

3. Donations: Thanks to everyone, we raised over thirty thousand dollars which we will be delivering to World Vision to help the ones who were affected by the recent Japanese earthquake.

4. NesTea gets iced: http://www.gomtv.net/2011championship/vod/64001

5. CattleBruisers: Mvp likes to bruise cattles. http://www.gomtv.net/2011championship/photos/63937

6. Girl’s Day: The Korean pop group performed at the Final of World Championship.
7. Stream: Stream quality gets upgraded.

8. Mac: GOM Player is now available for Mac. http://www.gomtv.net/2011championship/news/64310

9. Records Page: You can check out players’ GSL statistics at our Records Page. http://www.gomtv.net/records/index.gom

Woes
1. MarineKing joins the Kong line: MarineKing’s favorite number is 2. I am personally waiting for the day he changes his ID to Optimus. http://www.gomtv.net/2011championship/vod/64516

2. The World Team leaves Korea: Wishing all of them best of luck http://www.gomtv.net/2011championship/photos/64553

To be continued...
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Barca
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States418 Posts
April 21 2011 08:47 GMT
#2
I dig it! GSL has gotten substantially better since season 1, for sure
- I hate threads that end with "Thoughts?" -
mcht
Profile Joined December 2009
Germany201 Posts
April 21 2011 08:53 GMT
#3
GSL fightiiing !
this might be mkp's time with mvp in code A :D
hiyo_bye
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States737 Posts
April 21 2011 08:57 GMT
#4
Entertaining post, I like it.

Though I'm a little curious as to why this post is written so well when written English in GSL streams seem to have weird little grammar issues at times.
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Benjef
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United Kingdom6921 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-04-21 08:59:12
April 21 2011 08:58 GMT
#5
GSL has blown up with the Foreigners! One thing I hope is that it blows up inside South Korea too!
<3 | Dota 2 | DayZ | <3
Irrelevant
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
United States2364 Posts
April 21 2011 09:05 GMT
#6
Can't wait to see what else GomTv has up their sleeves for the future. Great work so far to everyone involved!
shell
Profile Joined October 2010
Portugal2722 Posts
April 21 2011 09:07 GMT
#7
GSL is the best thing that ever happen to competitive SC2!

keep rocking guys!
BENFICA || Besties: idra, Stephano, Nestea, Jaedong, Serral, Jinro, Scarlett || Zerg <3
Gingerninja
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United Kingdom1339 Posts
April 21 2011 09:08 GMT
#8
On April 21 2011 17:45 GOM.Sam wrote:

Woes
1. MarineKing joins the Kong line: MarineKing’s favorite number is 2. I am personally waiting for the day he changes his ID to Optimus. http://www.gomtv.net/2011championship/vod/64516


This made me laugh so much. GSL has improved every season. Hopefully the future team leagues can be spread out longer like the Pro League season in brood war. It allows unknowns to make a splash, sets up dream matchs when teams bring out their big guns, and ofc the drama and bm that team league brings.
戦いの中に答えはある
Happy Frog
Profile Joined May 2010
Australia490 Posts
April 21 2011 11:12 GMT
#9
Nice Sam
Lynkilen
Profile Joined September 2010
Norway211 Posts
April 21 2011 12:46 GMT
#10
Nice, agree with all of it.
vanhio
Profile Joined November 2010
Niue1017 Posts
April 21 2011 12:54 GMT
#11
I love you GSL : )
Garnet
Profile Blog Joined February 2006
Vietnam9016 Posts
April 21 2011 13:03 GMT
#12
Long live GSL.
Let it Raine
Profile Joined August 2010
Canada1245 Posts
April 21 2011 13:09 GMT
#13
On April 21 2011 22:03 Garnet wrote:
Long live GSL.


^
Grandmaster Zerg x14. Diamond 1 LoL. MLG 50, Halo 3. Raine.
JinDesu
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States3990 Posts
April 21 2011 13:12 GMT
#14
Woes
1. Only… 4 days? It is my personal wish that GSTL lasted longer than 4 days. But on the other hand, doctors might agree that more than 4 days of GSTL might be dangerous to one’s health due to its sheer awesomeness.


I'm sorry, Sam, but as an American, I demand that you let me do dangerous stuff to my health!
Yargh
Arrowsun
Profile Joined December 2010
United States55 Posts
April 21 2011 13:14 GMT
#15
The GSL has become must see viewing for me. I get a ticket to each league. I think the thing I like the most is seeing new builds and new ways of playing each race. Plus, I think players taking risks, like many players do in the GSL, has a lot of weight. One bad risk could end a newer players GSL run very early.
Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.
SushilS
Profile Joined November 2010
2115 Posts
April 21 2011 13:30 GMT
#16
GOM is the leader in this here Esports area... no doubt. GG!
iceiceice: I’m going to make this short; I am the one true tinker player.
Vipsanius
Profile Joined February 2011
Netherlands708 Posts
April 21 2011 13:44 GMT
#17
On April 21 2011 17:45 GOM.Sam wrote:

2. MarineKing on his path to become a new legend: Mvp wanted GOMTV staff to go home early and get some rest so he decides to end the Final match of the season quickly. What MarineKing did not know at the time is that he will rise to be the successor of one of the greatest legends of all time. Oh yeah?


YellOw?
Existential
Profile Joined December 2010
Australia2107 Posts
April 21 2011 13:51 GMT
#18
Thanks for the write up. Yeah, GSL has come a long way.
Jaedong <3 | BW - The first game I ever loved
dusthoof
Profile Joined August 2010
279 Posts
April 21 2011 13:56 GMT
#19
Keep it out Gom !! I hope there will be a new code SSS Tournament. Just like how code S and code A works. I know this will cost more money but if SC2 scene matures then there is a need to have more tournaments. Hate that so many talented can't get on TV. Gom fightng !!!
biskit
Profile Joined August 2010
Australia355 Posts
April 21 2011 14:07 GMT
#20
Nice writeup. GSL is definitely my favourite tournament.
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