I'm just going to save myself reposting a rebuttal and frivolously post this in response to these discussions
On August 10 2011 05:02 MLG_Adam wrote: Prizes.
I posted in another thread on this subject. We are well aware of the short comings of our current structure, prizes, etc.
For next year, look for more direct avenues into our seeding system, more immediate opportunities to crack pool play, more online activity, less forgiveness of poor showings (e.g. no tenure for players that do not do well), GLOBAL feeder systems, better prizes....I could go on and on, and I'm very excited to announce details when we're ready, but the bottom line is: We are addressing, and hopefully fixing, many of the complaints/suggestions that we read from the community in an effort to truly represent the SC2 community.
We learned some lessons, as we have every year in nearly 10 years of doing these events, and we're excited to apply to them to all of our titles for next year, especially sC2
I posted in another thread on this subject. We are well aware of the short comings of our current structure, prizes, etc.
For next year, look for more direct avenues into our seeding system, more immediate opportunities to crack pool play, more online activity, less forgiveness of poor showings (e.g. no tenure for players that do not do well), GLOBAL feeder systems, better prizes....I could go on and on, and I'm very excited to announce details when we're ready, but the bottom line is: We are addressing, and hopefully fixing, many of the complaints/suggestions that we read from the community in an effort to truly represent the SC2 community.
We learned some lessons, as we have every year in nearly 10 years of doing these events, and we're excited to apply to them to all of our titles for next year, especially sC2
On August 23 2011 08:04 MLG_Adam wrote: True. We're happy with extended series.
I'm not going to debate the issue here, but we feel strongly that a double elimination bracket has a memory.
OUTSIDE of that particular issue, we are addressing and changing everything else, per my post above.
I've grown used to the extended series after following MLG for so many years. You guys are gonna have hard time converting these folks, But hey it's you're tournament your rules.
Doesn't matter if you've grown used to it. I'm going to stick by my stance and say in a few years time they will re-think this stance.
I can only recall a few finals in SC2 that really caught my interest. Most of them have been very one-sided affairs. It's a really big turn off when the games leading up to the championship bracket are more entertaining.
It is what it is. They lack time already and this is there way of cutting down time. This is something that won't go away and the format will always be changing.
It is what it is. They lack time already and this is there way of cutting down time. This is something that won't go away and the format will always be changing.
Huge misconception. We do NOT use extended series for time reasons. We use it because we feel it is superior.
Agree or disagree with its merits, I just wanted to dis-spell that idea.
It is what it is. They lack time already and this is there way of cutting down time. This is something that won't go away and the format will always be changing.
Huge misconception. We do NOT use extended series for time reasons. We use it because we feel it is superior.
Agree or disagree with its merits, I just wanted to dis-spell that idea.
:r
Considering the open bracket is sometimes all over the place and with the delays (they will happen regardless). I have a hard time swallowing that one. Besides that, I recall a few of your MLG higher ups talking about how there isn't enough time for such things before. For example, the ten minute leeway and the fact you have to run a tight ship. I'm going to have to dig up those comments. Just need to remember who said it. Might have been in a blog with regards to the DGs and W.O.s.
It is what it is. They lack time already and this is there way of cutting down time. This is something that won't go away and the format will always be changing.
Huge misconception. We do NOT use extended series for time reasons. We use it because we feel it is superior.
Agree or disagree with its merits, I just wanted to dis-spell that idea.
The biggest issue with extended series is that if the finals is an extended series, it sucks, the player up 2-0 is very likely a huge favourite and it just makes from a spectator perspective it crappy.
BO3 finals in general.... sucks.
edit: dunno why people say its time saving, in general extended series will make for a more total amount of games O_O;
It is what it is. They lack time already and this is there way of cutting down time. This is something that won't go away and the format will always be changing.
Huge misconception. We do NOT use extended series for time reasons. We use it because we feel it is superior.
Agree or disagree with its merits, I just wanted to dis-spell that idea.
:r
Considering the open bracket is sometimes all over the place and delays. I have a hard time swallowing that one.
I am dumbfounded.
The open bracket's biggest opponent is lack of LAN. We are dealing with 70+ live internet connections on the floor. When your show moves from location to location, the internet will ALWAYS be a variable. Sometimes it causes delays. Sometimes it is seamless.
How do you tell if you are registered for the event correctly? I signed up a while ago and got an email today telling me to complete the online registration today. I went to the site, but I had already entered in the information. Am I signed up correctly? How do I know?
Edit: I also sent an email asking the same question but got no reply.
It is what it is. They lack time already and this is there way of cutting down time. This is something that won't go away and the format will always be changing.
Huge misconception. We do NOT use extended series for time reasons. We use it because we feel it is superior.
Agree or disagree with its merits, I just wanted to dis-spell that idea.
oh man... it's gonna be great when you get asked about extended series during SOTG live at Raleigh in front of the crowd haha.
I don't think MLG really thinks extended series is superior. They may say so publicly but I think they use it just to be different because no other tournament uses that because it's a terrible rule. They use it to stand out from the crowd.
On August 23 2011 10:12 Canucklehead wrote: I don't think MLG really thinks extended series is superior. They may say so publicly but I think they use it just to be different because no other tournament uses that because it's a terrible rule. They use it to stand out from the crowd.
use it to stand out.... Counter strike uses extended series, and I think that's where they got it from.
EPT
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