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Defacer
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Canada5052 Posts
August 12 2011 21:38 GMT
#3061
On August 13 2011 06:26 Lamphead wrote:
Sundance DiGiovanni > guy running NASL


MLG had to provide Korea players an all expenses paid trip and guaranteed seeding into pool play so that we would have the honor of watching them win all of MLGs prize money.

That's a great deal for the Koreans, the fans and MLG, but is kind of a slap in the face to all the NA and European teams that have play through the tournament and pay their own bills.
Misanthrophic13
Profile Joined August 2011
Bahrain22 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-12 21:39:31
August 12 2011 21:39 GMT
#3062
On August 13 2011 06:05 Serpico wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 13 2011 05:26 cosimorondo wrote:
Ultimately the burden is on the NASL to acquire the best and most interesting players. The Korean players represent an asset to the NASL's ad revenue. For instance, Boxer participating in a tournament generates interest which generates ad revenue (a lot more than NA and EU players).

A 2000$ stipend may barely cover travel expenses if only economy options are taken. But what about paying them for their celebrity status? Famous people are payed large sums to make commencement speeches, to give you an example.

You get what you pay for. $2000 doesn't pay for much these days.

Players dont have to be reasonable at all? All NASL's fault. 2k is more than you think and probably understand seeing as how this is a business. You're almost saying NASL should just cave to their demands without thinking about their bank account.


This has nothing to do with travel, more to do with the horrible production quality, the lack of business ethics on the part of the NASL taking forever to reimburse their deposits, Puma's Grand prize. The TSL-EG debacle. It has nothing to do with the $2000 stipend.
The difference between satire and sarcasm is the difference between surgery and butchery. — Edward Nichols
HotShizz
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
France710 Posts
August 12 2011 21:40 GMT
#3063
They made a reasonable counter offer. Short of bending over backwards to kiss ass, I think that was as far as it made sense to go. They didn't say Koreans couldn't attend, they just chose not too, and for that, I see no blame to NASL. I will continue to support them, and will even applaud them for choosing a reasonable solution and sticking to their guns. Good luck NASL, I hope season 2 goes smoothly, and the Koreans rethink their ultimatum for season 3.
Enchanted
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States1609 Posts
August 12 2011 21:41 GMT
#3064
On August 13 2011 06:39 Misanthrophic13 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 13 2011 06:05 Serpico wrote:
On August 13 2011 05:26 cosimorondo wrote:
Ultimately the burden is on the NASL to acquire the best and most interesting players. The Korean players represent an asset to the NASL's ad revenue. For instance, Boxer participating in a tournament generates interest which generates ad revenue (a lot more than NA and EU players).

A 2000$ stipend may barely cover travel expenses if only economy options are taken. But what about paying them for their celebrity status? Famous people are payed large sums to make commencement speeches, to give you an example.

You get what you pay for. $2000 doesn't pay for much these days.

Players dont have to be reasonable at all? All NASL's fault. 2k is more than you think and probably understand seeing as how this is a business. You're almost saying NASL should just cave to their demands without thinking about their bank account.


This has nothing to do with travel, more to do with the horrible production quality, the lack of business ethics on the part of the NASL taking forever to reimburse their deposits, Puma's Grand prize. The TSL-EG debacle. It has nothing to do with the $2000 stipend.

You mean they did reimburse them a month before they had to according to the contract that all the korean teams signed. That's what you meant, right?
KingTony
Profile Joined March 2011
United States46 Posts
August 12 2011 21:41 GMT
#3065
I might be wrong, but isn't this a closely mirrored situation tp foreigners take on not wanting to participate in the GSL?
I have top 3 control in the world.
jmbthirteen
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States10734 Posts
August 12 2011 21:42 GMT
#3066
On August 13 2011 06:39 Misanthrophic13 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 13 2011 06:05 Serpico wrote:
On August 13 2011 05:26 cosimorondo wrote:
Ultimately the burden is on the NASL to acquire the best and most interesting players. The Korean players represent an asset to the NASL's ad revenue. For instance, Boxer participating in a tournament generates interest which generates ad revenue (a lot more than NA and EU players).

A 2000$ stipend may barely cover travel expenses if only economy options are taken. But what about paying them for their celebrity status? Famous people are payed large sums to make commencement speeches, to give you an example.

You get what you pay for. $2000 doesn't pay for much these days.

Players dont have to be reasonable at all? All NASL's fault. 2k is more than you think and probably understand seeing as how this is a business. You're almost saying NASL should just cave to their demands without thinking about their bank account.


This has nothing to do with travel, more to do with the horrible production quality, the lack of business ethics on the part of the NASL taking forever to reimburse their deposits, Puma's Grand prize. The TSL-EG debacle. It has nothing to do with the $2000 stipend.

Ha NASL taking forever to pay players. Dude 60 days is short. And players have already started getting deposit backs after just 30 days. That is a very quick turnaround.
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Dr.Sin
Profile Joined October 2010
Canada1126 Posts
August 12 2011 21:47 GMT
#3067
On August 13 2011 06:41 KingTony wrote:
I might be wrong, but isn't this a closely mirrored situation tp foreigners take on not wanting to participate in the GSL?


This is not comparable because foreign players did not sign a contract prior to qualifying for the GSL only to break this contract, putting the entire organization of the league into jeopardy and wasting immense amounts of everyone's time, players and organizers.
Devolved
Profile Joined April 2008
United States2753 Posts
August 12 2011 21:48 GMT
#3068
I think it should still be a good league. One thing about all the Koreans that were scheduled to play was that it sorta predetermined the winners. In the end, you knew the only person that could challenge a Korean would be a Korean just purely based on how many were playing, and of course their skill level. Now, with less Koreans playing in it, the future is not written. The photograph is fading.
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dabom88
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States3483 Posts
August 12 2011 21:48 GMT
#3069
On August 13 2011 06:41 KingTony wrote:
I might be wrong, but isn't this a closely mirrored situation tp foreigners take on not wanting to participate in the GSL?


MLG Exchange program addressed all the complaints. Their travel expenses are covered and they're given free lodging and practice partners. Which is why you saw Thorzain, Fenix, Sase, and Naniwa in Code A. Just covering everyone's travel expenses and lowering the prize pool would make everyone, the players, NASL, and the viewers happy.
You should not have to pay to watch the GSL, Proleague, or OSL at a reasonable time. That is not "fine" and it's BS to say otherwise. My sig since 2011. http://www.youtube.com/user/dabom88
creamer
Profile Joined February 2011
Canada128 Posts
August 12 2011 21:49 GMT
#3070
As much as I hate to say it, this will greatly affect the amount of viewers the NASL recieves
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KhAmun
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States1005 Posts
August 12 2011 21:52 GMT
#3071
While they certainly had a point in the beginning, NASL gave them a more than generous offer in my opinion in regards to the financial situation, and it is very unreasonable for them to refuse.
muddymuddy
Profile Joined May 2011
United States22 Posts
August 12 2011 21:55 GMT
#3072
On August 13 2011 06:26 Lamphead wrote:
Sundance DiGiovanni > guy running NASL



Why? MLG has an exchange program for 4 Koreans.

NASL is offering to sponsor a lot more players on a lot tighter budget (15 Koreans). Overall NASL is willing to give more money to bring Korean players, on top of a prize pool that dwarfs that of MLG.

Regardless, if money is such a big issue for Korean teams, then it would make sense to think long-term in regards to sponsorships. Often times, to make money you have to spend money. NASL is spending money to make money. It goes the same for Korean teams. They need to take the risk that participating in NASL gives (which has been made minor by NASL stipends). The mere exposure that NASL provides is a profitable return, as Korean teams need to look for non-Korean sponsors moving into the future and NASL provides exposure to Western sponsors. Let alone the prize pool.

It appears to me that SC2Con may be looking at this in a short-term way, which might not be the wisest decision given the current situation of Korean teams.
traxdatacd
Profile Joined February 2011
Croatia21 Posts
August 12 2011 21:56 GMT
#3073
On August 12 2011 08:11 Lrod wrote:
Guess i wont be watching NASL next season.

User was warned for this post


why warned?
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AsnSensation
Profile Joined April 2011
Germany24009 Posts
August 12 2011 21:58 GMT
#3074
I just figured that catz has to be the big man behind NASL, no koreans in the NORTH AMERICAN star league, which means if things stay like this, there will be the first major tournament a foreigner takes down and cashes huge amounts ...... or puma again
Sushi7412
Profile Joined August 2011
Korea (South)2 Posts
August 12 2011 21:58 GMT
#3075
On August 13 2011 06:55 muddymuddy wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 13 2011 06:26 Lamphead wrote:
Sundance DiGiovanni > guy running NASL



Why? MLG has an exchange program for 4 Koreans.

NASL is offering to sponsor a lot more players on a lot tighter budget (15 Koreans). Overall NASL is willing to give more money to bring Korean players, on top of a prize pool that dwarfs that of MLG.

Regardless, if money is such a big issue for Korean teams, then it would make sense to think long-term in regards to sponsorships. Often times, to make money you have to spend money. NASL is spending money to make money. It goes the same for Korean teams. They need to take the risk that participating in NASL gives (which has been made minor by NASL stipends). The mere exposure that NASL provides is a profitable return, as Korean teams need to look for non-Korean sponsors moving into the future and NASL provides exposure to Western sponsors. Let alone the prize pool.

It appears to me that SC2Con may be looking at this in a short-term way, which might not be the wisest decision given the current situation of Korean teams.


I agree, and I feel sorry for Pros who actually want to participate but can not just because of few representatives. If anything (regardless of the business perspective) it harms Korea and Koreans in general (SC2 community wise).
forgottendreams
Profile Joined August 2010
United States1771 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-12 22:01:52
August 12 2011 21:59 GMT
#3076
On August 13 2011 06:58 AsnSensation wrote:
I just figured that catz has to be the big man behind NASL, no koreans in the NORTH AMERICAN star league, which means if things stay like this, there will be the first major tournament a foreigner takes down and cashes huge amounts ...... or puma again


Probably not, there are more independant Koreans out there then just puma, her0, huk (if you count him as Korean like IEM did) and rain.

I'm sure NASL is already looking into these types of players as we speak for invites.
mystrdat
Profile Joined March 2011
Czech Republic5 Posts
August 12 2011 22:08 GMT
#3077
This is just a part of the story, subjectively biased towards NASL as it is NASL posting it. I want to see the Koreans making an offical statement about this. Either way if the best Korean players are out, there goes my ticket.
I could be an old Silver League shemale.
phuzi0n
Profile Joined April 2010
United States308 Posts
August 12 2011 22:09 GMT
#3078
That's some serious bullshit by SC2Con. Korean teams seem to be building up walls greater than China's. I wonder how long before they all withdraw from MLG too.
Slider954
Profile Joined March 2011
United States342 Posts
August 12 2011 22:16 GMT
#3079
On August 13 2011 07:08 mystrdat wrote:
This is just a part of the story, subjectively biased towards NASL as it is NASL posting it. I want to see the Koreans making an offical statement about this. Either way if the best Korean players are out, there goes my ticket.



I'm not sure, but I think its been posted that the Koreans aren't going to make a statement. Like I said, not sure and I really don't have the energy to go looking for the post(s).
Best in the world at what I do
Assirra
Profile Joined August 2010
Belgium4169 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-12 23:19:06
August 12 2011 22:18 GMT
#3080
On August 13 2011 05:54 BoomNasty wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 13 2011 05:49 Punti wrote:
On August 13 2011 05:32 BoomNasty wrote:
I don't want to sound bad here, but you would think the Koreans would suck it up for this and pay their players to travel because the foreigner scene is doing a HELL of a lot more for esports than Korea is actually doing. We cannot further esports by ourselves, we need to have the best competition at every single event we can.


Those people make their living out of that. I think it's not the fact that they do not want to see esports grow, but mainly that they have to keep an eye on the financial aspect. There are financial interests involved, from all sides, and that surely doesn't make things easier. Sure, just doing things for the community is great, but you have to consider the fact that everyone of them is an individual person who needs food, a place to live and a future. It's easy to be a part of the community. You just have your normal job and life, and at evening you turn on your pc and watch a stream. That doesn't mean you deserve anything from them, because it's them who are investing their lifes, not you.


i totally agree with you. its just many people in korea have noticed that there is far more potential outside of korea, and have taken measures to do that. its just sad that team managers are not finding ways to allow their players to travel. if teams outside of korea can manage to send their players around their world (ex. HuK who seems to be all over the world these days). there is more than enough sponsorship available, imo, its just they are not doing what they can to get these sponsors

You got any idea how the fiance works there?
if not you got no right to say shit like "they are not doing what they can"
The "problem" in korea for Starcraft 2 is Brood war, it runs away with almost everything.
This is something that in the west simply does not exists so its impossible to compare.
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