TiG Opinion Article on NASL Situation - Page 27

On August 13 2011 03:26 jenzebubble wrote:


Sorry to hear about S3.

On August 13 2011 11:51 maahes`ra wrote:

Look at all the people that are taking the time to declare they won't be buying an HQ pass for the next NASL, and you'll find your answer.

On August 13 2011 12:51 whateverpeeps wrote:


I agree with you somewhat on the finals. It does suck. But at the same time, that's the beauty of competitions...that's what's exciting. I'm sorry that Boxer didn't make it as I was rooting for him, but hey, a loss is a loss. It's not NASL's fault, it's his fault, or his opponents fault for being a superior player in that series. I mean, think of other sports where upsets happen...nobody goes, "Oh jay kay do over!" or "Double elmination now please!" Nope, a loss is a loss.

However, NASL has stated that they changed the hours for season 2 after speaking to the players about what's more convenient for them. AND they are allowing koreans to play on korean servers when playing other koreans. Given those special privlidges, on top of the travel stipends, I don't think the Koreans have too much to complain about.

It's okay if they still feel it's not worth it, as it's everyone's personal decision what they choose to do with their time. It's just that it no longer becomes the fault of the league.

PS: Boxer and NASL both stated they are on good terms with each other. I think a large part of that is that Boxer was timely with his withdrawal and NASL put no pressure on Boxer to participate when he did not want to.

On August 13 2011 13:31 AllSalesFinal wrote:



What about season 3? I am confused about this statement.

On August 13 2011 13:45 Cynoks wrote:
The management of the Korean scene seem to have this idea that they should control every aspect of eSports and they're literally looking at it like a dictatorship. SC2Con and the Coaches are telling their players where, when, and with whom the players are allowed to play with and they're also trying to tell OUR american tournaments how they should be run.

NASL doesn't have to give players shit to cover travel expenses and yet they're bending over backwards trying to get these players in their tournament but yet SC2Con and GOMTV are trying to maintain a stranglehold on the SC2 eSport. I feel bad for the players that are going to miss the opportunity to play in and probably win a huge tournament. These hypocritical pricks also offer a hell of a lot less than this to foreign players who want to get in the GSL.

On August 13 2011 13:56 venge1155 wrote:
Do not lump GOMtv into this they have as well bent over backwards to accommodate foreigners players (so far as setting up a house with what, 8 spots in it?) and a big trading deal with MLG. GSL is about as welcoming as it gets.

As far as what NASL could have done...not much more really. I personally do not see why they don't write into the contract that after X amount of no shows (or whatever it is they are afraid of with the security deposit) The player/team has to pay a 500 dollar penalty. The only reason i see to do it as a deposit for everyone would be if that money was actually needed to run the thing like a reverse mortgage.

On August 13 2011 13:57 tdt wrote:



Won't be buying anymore GOMTV spots either since it seems they are trying to leverage monopoly power by holding out players. Worse is timing.

On August 13 2011 14:11 DarkRise wrote:
A ridiculous bias opinion!!!
NASL give Koreans an opportunity to earn money outside of GSL. The players can't sustain their lives just by playing 1 single tournament considering how tough the practice time in Korea. If they are out of GSL, they grow mold practicing waiting for next GSL season? Also the fact that they have high chances of getting that 50k 1st place prize. GOM and MLG are entirely different since NASL will fly 16 players.
NASL offer 2k so coming to the finals isn't a loss, It's just like a vacation if you didn't manage to pass RO16.

On August 13 2011 13:53 tdt wrote:
The koreans or those who represent them sound like a bunch of Prima donnas. I never heard any foreigners whining about this and they made way less money usually dropping out by RO16.

Sad. Have to support foreigner tournaments more from now on.

On August 13 2011 14:20 DystopiaX wrote:

Foreigners don't have to pay over a thousand dollars for plane tickets to California alone; their expenses are way lower and they have way more money in sponsorships, etc. to pay for those plane tickets. Many Korean teams are in a tough spot financially and have to pay susbstantially more to make the playoffs; the reason they're complaining and the foreign players aren't is cause their situations are completely different.

On August 13 2011 14:20 DystopiaX wrote:

Foreigners don't have to pay over a thousand dollars for plane tickets to California alone; their expenses are way lower and they have way more money in sponsorships, etc. to pay for those plane tickets. Many Korean teams are in a tough spot financially and have to pay susbstantially more to make the playoffs; the reason they're complaining and the foreign players aren't is cause their situations are completely different.

On August 13 2011 14:01 tdt wrote:

Not even bending over backwards. They give foriengers a shot at chump change $1200 in their secondary league an month long tourney. I make more than $1200 working at lowes as a student 3/4 time in a month. And that's only if they win it.

Koreans get seeded and invites for big money right away in MLG/Dreamhack/NASL, etc

On August 13 2011 14:59 aksfjh wrote:


News flash! They are playing a video game for a living. Albeit, it's not like it's an easy life, but to pretend that they are somehow entitled to a "Lowes paycheck" is absurd. This is how it works in all forms of entertainment workforces. All but the stars get paid little compared to the educated (or not) citizen.

Also, to fix an error in your statement, first place in Code A gets ~$1400 along with the automatic ~$1400 that comes with Code S Ro32 (~$2800 total).