On May 14 2011 02:20 Zlasher wrote:
I'm actually a bit disappointed that they'll be inserted into group play. To me they should have had to fight through the open stages, seeing as now if they win 3 or so series that means they're top 12 and it further saturates the thought that Koreans absolutely shit on foreigners. If they went through open stages like everyone else I'm sure we'd only see 2-3 of them qualify through and then go through what everyone else has to from that point.

Probably just because Gom is forfeiting Code S/ 3 Code A slots. Which would be the equivalent of pool play.

sixfour

England11062 Posts

May 13 2011 18:22 GMT

#627

Probably been mentioned already, but would end up being pretty LOL if Idra won one of the spots back to play in Korea.

DystopiaX

United States16236 Posts

May 13 2011 18:23 GMT

#628

Holy crap this is awesome. Makes mlg an even bigger deal...auto placing into code s is such a big break.

Diglett

600 Posts

May 13 2011 18:26 GMT

#629

hopefully this gives enough incentive for more europeans to come over and compete. im looking at you thorzain, kas, whitera, mouz members, etc

Torte de Lini

Germany38463 Posts

May 13 2011 18:26 GMT

#630

Holy fuck, everything paid for was probably the best news I heard. I know its the most expected perhaps, but damn, this kind of news is mind-blowingly awesome.

It's like mixing vanilla with chocolate ice-cream @_@

Vorlik

1522 Posts

May 13 2011 18:27 GMT

#631

On May 14 2011 03:22 sixfour wrote:
Probably been mentioned already, but would end up being pretty LOL if Idra won one of the spots back to play in Korea.

Makes you wonder if Idra's decision to leave his Code S status was really the best one. I still think he's easily at their level and would've done well. He probably would've made more money just remaining in Code S. I mean tourneys like IPL, NASL,etc are all online so he could do that from Korea. I suppose if he didn't want to deal with any latency issues...

hugman

Sweden4644 Posts

May 13 2011 18:27 GMT

#632

So, if they foreigners who get Code-S seeds don't get knocked out of Code-S will they just start to pile up there? Seeing as there will potentially be a new MLG seeded Code-S player from each event they could just start forcing the Koreans out.

TT1

Canada10060 Posts

May 13 2011 18:29 GMT

#633

im happy about the new mlg/gsl agreement but inviting 4 kors directly into the championship bracket.. feels like mlg just spat in my face

Area51GamingSC2

United States110 Posts

May 13 2011 18:30 GMT

#634

thisj ust made going to columbus alot better

Cartel

Canada255 Posts

May 13 2011 18:31 GMT

#635

This is great news. It goes to show whoever put this together set aside some politics to make the fans happy. Thanks.

Aristodemus

England2014 Posts

May 13 2011 18:31 GMT

#636

This is good news for the whole of the starcraft community to help globalise it, however i think its a bit harsh on the EU players. If Dallas is anything to go by MLG will not be the highest standard foreign tournament as only really Nani, Sjow and Socke who are considered top dogs in EU showed up. Ofcourse if the player pool from foreigners is vastly improved i will take back what i just said. Lets hope the likes of Kas, Strelok, Dimaga, Hasuobs, Demuslim, Cloud, White-ra and Bratok attend.

Torpedo.Vegas

United States1890 Posts

May 13 2011 18:31 GMT

#637

On May 14 2011 03:27 hugman wrote:
So, if they foreigners who get Code-S seeds don't get knocked out of Code-S will they just start to pile up there? Seeing as there will potentially be a new MLG seeded Code-S player from each event they could just start forcing the Koreans out.

Assuming they are good enough. The skill requirements for Code A/Code S are increasing every season. A foreigner who doesn't really have a team to practice with or people to talk SC with isn't really going to get very far purely soloing.

ptbl

United States6074 Posts

May 13 2011 18:32 GMT

#638

On May 14 2011 03:29 TT1 wrote:
im happy about the new mlg/gsl agreement but inviting 4 kors directly into the championship bracket.. feels like mlg just spat in my face

GSL is giving three Code A spots. Also, the winner of MLG has the possibility of winning a Code S spot starting after Columbus. I think it's a good trade off. GSL is paying for the accomodations for a whole month, while MLG is only paying for a weekend stay.

Aristodemus

England2014 Posts

May 13 2011 18:33 GMT

#639

On May 14 2011 03:29 TT1 wrote:
im happy about the new mlg/gsl agreement but inviting 4 kors directly into the championship bracket.. feels like mlg just spat in my face

Maybe koreans feel the same about GSL, take a more objective view.