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Taiyoken
Profile Joined April 2011
Canada130 Posts
May 13 2011 19:07 GMT
#681
There's going to be a post tomorrow or something that explains how the GSL format changes.
Pills
Profile Joined October 2010
206 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-05-13 19:10:01
May 13 2011 19:09 GMT
#682
This is so awesome.

But PLEEEEAAAASSSSE MLG, fix your stream problems, and try to get more casters so that we can choose between more games. With all of these awesome games going on, I don't want one hour waits in between games. If you fix these problems, MLG could become the best foreign tournament ever!!!
TeMiL
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Peru545 Posts
May 13 2011 19:09 GMT
#683
what happen if the top 4 are the 4 koreans, noone travels to korea?
it says top3 nonkoreans, so if thishappen that means that 5th , 6th and 7th will travel to codeA?
p4NDemik
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
United States13896 Posts
May 13 2011 19:12 GMT
#684
MLG just got real son. So glad I'll be there to see these guys compete!
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Fubi
Profile Joined March 2011
2228 Posts
May 13 2011 19:13 GMT
#685
On May 14 2011 04:09 TeMiL wrote:
what happen if the top 4 are the 4 koreans, noone travels to korea?
it says top3 nonkoreans, so if thishappen that means that 5th , 6th and 7th will travel to codeA?

Personally, I hope this won't be the case, as getting 7th, 6th or even 5th at a MLG is definitely relatively easier than getting thru the Code A qualifiers
RusHXceL
Profile Joined August 2010
United States1004 Posts
May 13 2011 19:15 GMT
#686
MLG just got a HUGE impact to their competitive scene. EPIC
Nivoh
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Norway259 Posts
May 13 2011 19:15 GMT
#687
IM.Losira YEEES! So happy for that kid. :D:D
Nerski
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States1095 Posts
May 13 2011 19:17 GMT
#688
This is actually a pretty terrible exchange for foreign players, even if the fans will like it. Assuming you spend a month in korea and win a code A you get about 1300 dollars minus all the living expenses costs...which basically makes leaving to go play code A not all that valuable. Assuming you were willing to spend a month to compete in Code S, you could potentially make out, but you could just as easily not.

Add in things like IPL and NASL starting to give away big prizes and I actually can't help but think a lot of the NA/EU players playing in those would turn the Code S and Code A down because korea is largely a difficult place for a foreign pro player to make a living. Players who have good team financial backing being the exception such as the liquid guys.

Flip side the koreans show up for a weekend, gain an advantage over all foreigners in the open brackets, can take home the top prize in a 3 day stay and head back to korea and not even miss competing in the GSL.

Fans will like the idea a ton, I think in practice however it won't be nearly as appealing for NA/EU players as it will be for Korean players. Whether or not it will help grow the western esports scene is anyones guess.
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FrodaN
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
754 Posts
May 13 2011 19:18 GMT
#689
THIS IS HUGE!
s4life
Profile Joined March 2007
Peru1519 Posts
May 13 2011 19:19 GMT
#690
Anyone knows how much for the MLG Columbus SC2 ticket? I think I might drive from Chicago...it's like 6 hours I think.
Hall0wed
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States8486 Posts
May 13 2011 19:20 GMT
#691
Can't wait to meet all the Koreans!
♦ My Life for BESTie ♦ 류세라 = 배 ♦
JamSam
Profile Joined February 2011
United Kingdom50 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-05-13 19:22:09
May 13 2011 19:20 GMT
#692
I somewhat question 'top 3 non koreans', because we all know there are many people who do well in MLG's who either can't or don't want to go or return to Korea. I can think of atleast 7 players who would say no due to commitments or who already said they ain't interested..

Does this mean the 3 invites could be people who aren't even in the top 8...
Mattes
Profile Joined July 2010
Germany1116 Posts
May 13 2011 19:20 GMT
#693
Holy shit.

Thats awesome...
Sickest news for sc2 this year for sure.
"Eyo lesson' here, Bey. You're comin' at the king, you best not miss."
Tyri
Profile Joined May 2010
Germany453 Posts
May 13 2011 19:21 GMT
#694
I really like the idea of the exchange, and I really anticipate MLG columbus

We will have to see how this will work out but I think this will somewhat soften up and maybe even bridge the borders between the "foreigner scene" and the korean one.

Also it will raise more awareness for foreign tournaments in the korean scene.

I dont see how any bad can come from that and if MlG fixes the technical issues which I am sure they have been working on like crazy.

I must say, that I am pretty pretty looking forward to columbus ^.^

Hall0wed
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States8486 Posts
May 13 2011 19:22 GMT
#695
On May 14 2011 04:17 Nerski wrote:
This is actually a pretty terrible exchange for foreign players, even if the fans will like it. Assuming you spend a month in korea and win a code A you get about 1300 dollars minus all the living expenses costs...which basically makes leaving to go play code A not all that valuable. Assuming you were willing to spend a month to compete in Code S, you could potentially make out, but you could just as easily not.

Add in things like IPL and NASL starting to give away big prizes and I actually can't help but think a lot of the NA/EU players playing in those would turn the Code S and Code A down because korea is largely a difficult place for a foreign pro player to make a living. Players who have good team financial backing being the exception such as the liquid guys.

Flip side the koreans show up for a weekend, gain an advantage over all foreigners in the open brackets, can take home the top prize in a 3 day stay and head back to korea and not even miss competing in the GSL.

Fans will like the idea a ton, I think in practice however it won't be nearly as appealing for NA/EU players as it will be for Korean players. Whether or not it will help grow the western esports scene is anyones guess.


Apparently you can't read, all travel and accomodation expenses are paid by GSL.
♦ My Life for BESTie ♦ 류세라 = 배 ♦
Vapaach
Profile Joined February 2011
Finland994 Posts
May 13 2011 19:23 GMT
#696
This is huge, amazing job MLG!
If you never try you never know. Sase - Mana - TLO - WhiteRa - Naniwa - Sheth - HuK
red4ce
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States7313 Posts
May 13 2011 19:24 GMT
#697
Holy shit this is epic. Koreans in MLG? More foreigners in code A? Thank youuuuuuuu!

I wonder how the automatic placement into code S will work. As in who are they bumping out, or are they expanding the code S pool to 33 players?
Vehemus
Profile Joined November 2010
United States586 Posts
May 13 2011 19:24 GMT
#698
On May 14 2011 04:19 s4life wrote:
Anyone knows how much for the MLG Columbus SC2 ticket? I think I might drive from Chicago...it's like 6 hours I think.


Having driven from Columbus to Chicago many times in my life, it is indeed around six hours, depending if you're closer to Wisconsin it's almost seven, or closer to Indiana it's like five and a half.
This space for rent.
Geegeez
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Canada226 Posts
May 13 2011 19:25 GMT
#699
Great news for SC2's future in Korea and abroad.
MajorityofOne
Profile Joined December 2010
Canada2506 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-05-13 19:29:14
May 13 2011 19:25 GMT
#700
This is amazing! The stakes for this just got so high, a direct spot into Code S and 3 other spots for Code A....plus Koreans in the championship bracket.....jesus

Bomber is probably the tournament favorite now

Oh, and also...if the tournament winner gets automatic Code S....which current Code S player is losing his seed?
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