compLexity & MVP Partner - DRG & Genius - coL.MVP - Page 27

On July 23 2011 21:54 raistline123 wrote:
I kind of wonder with all this talk about foreign teams approaching Korean players if this is where all these mergers are coming from.

IE: Col. approaches DRG, says they are interested in signing him and maybe genius, DRG then says to them maybe you should speak with my coach first, which in turn takes place and this is the type of deal that is struck.

How do we know that Col. didn't approach DRG and Genius on their own? And maybe if they did this is how things turned out.

On July 23 2011 22:05 jlake02 wrote:


We contacted Choi, the MVP manager, first and contacted him directly (not through a player).

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Raistline: I can tell you, you should read my interview on ESFI. I am very honest and transparent about how all of this happened. One thing I believe in heavily is just being honest. Good or bad that is the best policy and I have been working in eSports for over 10 years and so a lot of people can vouch for that fact. So on that note, I could give you every name of the people I spoke with to get to Choi but I won't. I did not speak to the players prior to speaking to Choi(MVP Manager). That I 100% guarantee.

I do give more detail at ESFI

http://esfiworld.com/sc2/feature/complexity-coo-elaborates-col-mvp-deal

On July 23 2011 22:46 raistline123 wrote:


I wasn't doubting your honesty one bit. I have read the thread and am looking forward to the future for your team.

Will you eventually be sending players to Korea to train??? Is this part of the deal at all?

On July 23 2011 22:26 coljbass wrote:
We at compLexity have started off a solid business partnership with MVP. I really believe you will see this deal deepen and grow over time. You will see a lot more cooperation and way to get both brands exposure but having dual roles in guiding and managing the players. In all honesty we already have several things in the works to not only benefit Western eSports from this deal but greatly benefit the Korean scene as well. The point of this all is yes it is a good business move for us and them but more importantly this will help us both become better organizations. No one is being harmed by this. The players are getting more exposure, opportunity and travel and both organizations are gaining a foothold outside of their homelands as well as the increased exposure and ability to learn from each other.

There is always going to be the clamoring for "why didnt they just buy out the players or buy the whole organization or merger? That is not always possible. All options were discussed and at this moment in time both parties agreed this was the best way to start.

Raistline: I can tell you, you should read my interview on ESFI. I am very honest and transparent about how all of this happened. One thing I believe in heavily is just being honest. Good or bad that is the best policy and I have been working in eSports for over 10 years and so a lot of people can vouch for that fact. So on that note, I could give you every name of the people I spoke with to get to Choi but I won't. I did not speak to the players prior to speaking to Choi(MVP Manager). That I 100% guarantee.

I do give more detail at ESFI

http://esfiworld.com/sc2/feature/complexity-coo-elaborates-col-mvp-deal