I think people don't get it. MLG knows how f'd up Dallas was. Why do people just think they aren't going to do anything about it? I talked to MLG Lee at the CES Invitational and he basically said they are going to have it right. I could see how bothered he was from Dallas. They won't make the same mistakes again.

Aristodemus

England2010 Posts

May 17 2011 13:08 GMT

#122

I also think they should not charge for the streams, its not that i think the price is unreasonable just that most people who watch are most likely students and it isnt often i would get to watch an entire tournament either. Obviously its nice that players can earn such big prizes now, but would they stop playing these tournaments if it were less? Dreamhack for me is the pinnacle and that is free, most revenue is from sponsors anyway not ads.

Ayestes

United States106 Posts

May 17 2011 13:09 GMT

#123

Every MLG I've watched has had it's problems. Dallas was just the most destructive. I don't know if MLG can actually do anything about it given the internet quality at the venues. It isn't necessarily their fault, but I'm not going to buy an HD pass and hardly get to see any games on a poor, poor schedule.

I am not planning to buy one. That said, if they actually start streaming on time without hiccup for a few hours, I will be supporting them in buying late Friday. I just do not see it happening. They really need a satellite truck, and they really could use LAN settings for SC2 . Only then would this all be a non-issue and we would be happy as could be.

AxionSteel

United States7754 Posts

May 17 2011 13:13 GMT

#124

I"ll get one I think. Very excited for this tournament, and I believe they're going to make sure the stream doesn't fail this time.

Hrwa

Croatia147 Posts

May 17 2011 13:13 GMT

#125

On May 17 2011 22:05 BRaegO wrote:
I think people don't get it. MLG knows how f'd up Dallas was. Why do people just think they aren't going to do anything about it? I talked to MLG Lee at the CES Invitational and he basically said they are going to have it right. I could see how bothered he was from Dallas. They won't make the same mistakes again.

Maybe because every MLG with SC2 had problems.
And every time they said that next time they will get everything right.

artanis2

United States732 Posts

May 17 2011 13:14 GMT

#126

The only way to know for sure they have fixed their problems is for them to prove it. Their word means jack shit at this point unfortunately.

MoreFaSho

United States1427 Posts

May 17 2011 13:14 GMT

#127

There's no way I'm purchasing a pass, it's awful quality.....
compared to being there competing live!

DivineSC

United States128 Posts

May 17 2011 13:15 GMT

#128

I dont have to buy one, I still have it from dallas :D

turdburgler

England6749 Posts

May 17 2011 13:18 GMT

#129

i accepted the free pass due to the fail of dallas, so ill see how it goes to see if i get more for the next mlgs

Noxie

United States2227 Posts

May 17 2011 13:18 GMT

#130

MLG has something to prove. I am sure they will, but until that time comes I think that its best to keep to the free stream.

However I will be attending Cbus. I hope I do not hear word of the stream going bad.

RaFeStaR

United States161 Posts

May 17 2011 13:20 GMT

#131

I'm still really skeptical due to the technical issues in Dallas. If there aren't any major issues, this could shape up to be the best tournament to date.

I want to buy one, I just have no faith

Fog-of-War

United States103 Posts

May 17 2011 13:23 GMT

#132

MLG HD pass wasn't the only premium stream to have difficulties. I have been dissapointed in nearly every premium pass i've seen offered. wouldn't surprise me if MLG had difficulties again this year. it's a waste of money i'll just watch a free stream

Jampackedeon

United States2053 Posts

May 17 2011 13:25 GMT

#133

You need another option on this pole for folks who bought one for Dallas and so have a free pass now, the real question will be for the following MLG (can't remember the location).

Depending on the performance I get with my free HD pass from Dallas/Columbus I will probably get the HD pass again to support the organization and western esports.

GoStyle

United Kingdom95 Posts

May 17 2011 13:26 GMT

#134

can someone tell me when MLG is? I cant seem to find the date

heishe

Germany2284 Posts

May 17 2011 13:27 GMT

#135

No way with the way Dallas was run. If this one goes smooth 100% without any problems I might consider buying a pass for the next one, otherwise no way.

SenorChang

Australia4730 Posts

May 17 2011 13:29 GMT

#136

On May 17 2011 22:26 GoStyle wrote:
can someone tell me when MLG is? I cant seem to find the date

June 3rd to 5th

-Archangel-

Croatia7457 Posts

May 17 2011 13:40 GMT

#137

I will not buy one because of the past (and not just the last MLG). But if this one is awesome and without problems and they keep that quality for the next one I might consider getting a HQ pass although they do earn money of free users through commercials which I have no problems watching (especially since they are all so wacky and fun :D)

Snickersnee

United States241 Posts

May 17 2011 13:46 GMT

#138

I'm going so no need for one :D

magha

Netherlands427 Posts

May 17 2011 13:46 GMT

#139

Every single MLG so far has been plagued by delays, technical difficulties, etc. So no, I won't buy a HD pass untill after they've had like 3 tournaments without problems.

sansalvador

Austria308 Posts

May 17 2011 13:48 GMT

#140

Hell no.