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Captain Peabody
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States3136 Posts
October 01 2011 05:22 GMT
#521
I would in all likelihood not watch it, but certainly having SC2 on TV would probably be a good thing for the scene overall. Why not?
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PresenceSc2
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia4032 Posts
October 01 2011 05:37 GMT
#522
On October 01 2011 13:29 Ksquared wrote:
MLG and ESPN have partnered before so its not that crazy


Wow..... Captain negative gtfo please.


Gogo sundance ur a total boss!!
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leperphilliac
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States399 Posts
October 01 2011 05:40 GMT
#523
I mean, I'm enthusiastic and all but realistically speaking no, I won't view it on ESPN. Why should I when can have two streams on my computer (plus the CoD one because I play it occasionally)...

I have a feeling a lot of people who voted yes voted so because they want to promote ESports into mainstream media, but if given a choice are going to watch it from their computers anyways.
Mordiford
Profile Joined April 2011
4448 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-01 05:46:46
October 01 2011 05:45 GMT
#524
On October 01 2011 14:37 Za7oX wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 01 2011 13:29 Ksquared wrote:
MLG and ESPN have partnered before so its not that crazy


Wow..... Captain negative gtfo please.


Gogo sundance ur a total boss!!


Not sure if that was a miss-quote or idiocy because the post or portion of a post that you quoted has no real negativity in it. It just looks like he's saying they've partnered before so it wouldn't be surprising if they did so again.

As for the question at hand, in all honesty... I don't know if I'd watch televised Starcraft unless it's done really well and really big and I don't think that could happen due to the nature of the game. I think that having pre-planned pauses for commercials would ruin it for live audiences which I feel really add to the experience and are one of the reasons I like watching MLG events, it would also have an impact on the gameplay. Pauses clearly affect the players, when you're strenuously maintaining 200+ effective APM for 20 minutes and suddenly you stop so they can play a few commercials, it could potentially throw you off.

If it goes the route of recorded footage, edited for television, it would make more sense, but that would kill some of the reason I'm more interested in MLG events over the replay-cast IPL events, quite simply, I feel a lot more excitement knowing that the game is being played right then.

There's a lot of issues that would have to be addressed to get Starcraft onto ESPN, and even if all of those are addressed, I'm not certain if I would be prompted to watch it if an online alternative were available. To be honest, I'm not even sure if some of those issues can be addressed without some sacrifices being made on the part of the Starcraft broadcast or on the part of ESPN.
Muffinman53
Profile Joined November 2010
571 Posts
October 01 2011 05:47 GMT
#525
Yes please <3
Twistacles
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Canada1327 Posts
October 01 2011 05:50 GMT
#526
I wouldn't tune in as I don't wtch tv
"If you don't give a shit which gum you buy, get stride" - Tyler
seiferoth10
Profile Joined May 2010
3362 Posts
October 01 2011 05:52 GMT
#527
Starcraft on ESPN? Sure.
Would I tune in? Nope, rather watch on a stream so I can multitask in the meantime. These days with HTPCs and such, I see no reason to confine myself to a tv.
kofman
Profile Joined August 2011
Andorra698 Posts
October 01 2011 05:53 GMT
#528
On October 01 2011 14:37 Za7oX wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 01 2011 13:29 Ksquared wrote:
MLG and ESPN have partnered before so its not that crazy


Wow..... Captain negative gtfo please.


Gogo sundance ur a total boss!!


Wtf? How is anything he said negative? Actually, by calling him "captain negative" and telling him to "gtfo please", you're the one who's being negative. Please learn to read, so that you don't post stupid stuff like this anymore.
ThaZenith
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Canada3116 Posts
October 01 2011 05:55 GMT
#529
Well, I never watch TV, but it wouldn't hurt to have it on there. The main thing is potentially getting some of the masses watching.
Deleted User 108965
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
1096 Posts
October 01 2011 05:55 GMT
#530
ah how i have always (since last year) dreamed of just chilling on the couch, fly open, and watching sc2. make it happen!
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strikerz200
Profile Joined September 2011
58 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-01 06:06:37
October 01 2011 06:06 GMT
#531
are you fuking kidding me
60 inch tv Vs 20 inch lcd screen? TV ALL THE WAY

not to mention the surround system I have going on in my living room?
fuk yea I'd watch it on TV and grab my popcorn and lie down on my couch.

This would one time i watch TV lol

DeadCell
Profile Joined April 2011
Canada256 Posts
October 01 2011 06:09 GMT
#532
I would watch if I had cable; E-SPORTS ♥
If it comes down to you or them, send flowers.
IPA
Profile Joined August 2010
United States3206 Posts
October 01 2011 06:11 GMT
#533
On October 01 2011 12:44 Vei wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 01 2011 12:40 IPA wrote:
On October 01 2011 12:37 Vei wrote:
Fuck EVERYONE who voted no. Why on earth?


Because I don't watch TV? Because even if I did, I wouldn't want to buy a premium satellite package?

I don't watch TV either, but this is good for the scene as a whole. How selfish can you be? Because YOU don't watch TV you don't want to see our game be made accessible to the masses (TV)? To make it easier for bars? All because you don't want to watch it? And since when was ESPN2 a premium sat package? I mean I guess it probably is in some, but I'm sure they don't plan to introduce a new sport as a pay-to-watch when it's already free-to-watch online. I mean.. wtf.


edit -- whoops the poll is about whether or not you would watch, if you honestly are unable to watch and voted no, then my bad. accurate poll results are good.


The question is "Would I tune in?" My answer is no. As you said, accurate poll results are good. I love all the ESSSPURTSSS fans getting hurt over my response. I love this game but I wouldn't watch it on TV because...I can't and don't want to (again, no TV).
Time held me green and dying though I sang in my chains like the sea.
IPA
Profile Joined August 2010
United States3206 Posts
October 01 2011 06:13 GMT
#534
On October 01 2011 13:48 Kiyo. wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 01 2011 13:45 Sandro wrote:
So, has Sundance tweeted anything relevant ever since the initial talks?


Show nested quote +
MLGSundance Sundance DiGiovanni
Thank you Reddit and Twitter for answering the call. Front-page of reddit and well over a thousand replies and retweets. Made an impression.


Was the most relevant tweet after.


Also, lol at 1k replies. To ESPN that is peanuts. Not trying to be a prophet of doom (I <3 SC with all my heart) but that isn't really something to brag about.

Sundance to ESPN folk: "We got 1k replies!"
ESPN folk: "PBA Bowling Championship gets 17k replies..."
Time held me green and dying though I sang in my chains like the sea.
DrakanSilva
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Chile932 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-01 06:16:34
October 01 2011 06:14 GMT
#535
On October 01 2011 15:13 IPA wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 01 2011 13:48 Kiyo. wrote:
On October 01 2011 13:45 Sandro wrote:
So, has Sundance tweeted anything relevant ever since the initial talks?


MLGSundance Sundance DiGiovanni
Thank you Reddit and Twitter for answering the call. Front-page of reddit and well over a thousand replies and retweets. Made an impression.


Was the most relevant tweet after.


Also, lol at 1k replies. To ESPN that is peanuts. Not trying to be a prophet of doom (I <3 SC with all my heart) but that isn't really something to brag about.

Sundance to ESPN folk: "We got 1k replies!"
ESPN folk: "PBA Bowling Championship gets 17k replies..."


Mmm If ESPN 2 shows live MLG during those 3 days it would get A LOT more than 17k replies.
do a twitt about PBA Bowling at some hour during the day and see if it gets 17k replies. I'm not sure.


It will all dependes if the casters are good.
Yeah I would love to see day9, jp, djwheat, tastosis and some more on ESPN, but there are others I wouldn't watch.

So I voted yes.
In the beginning there was nothing... and then exploded
RESTRiCT
Profile Joined January 2011
Canada123 Posts
October 01 2011 06:14 GMT
#536
I get TSN 2 in canada BUT I WOULD TUNE IN
KazeHydra
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Japan2788 Posts
October 01 2011 06:15 GMT
#537
Unfortunately, I would not watch because I don't have a TV. Still, this is exciting that the SC2 scene is getting noticed.
"Because I know this promise that won’t disappear will turn even a cause of tears into strength. You taught me that if I can believe, there is nothing that cannot come true." - Nana Mizuki (Yakusoku) 17:36 ils kaze got me into nana 17:36 ils by his blog
Setev
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Malaysia390 Posts
October 01 2011 06:21 GMT
#538
ESPN2? I'm not sure if my satellite TV package covers that channel but hell yea! Great way to promote e-sports. The future is here at last.

But realistically, I'll probably watch on computer anyways.
I'm the King Of Nerds
KimJongChill
Profile Joined January 2011
United States6429 Posts
October 01 2011 06:26 GMT
#539
This sounds like amazing news. Although I prefer watching on my computer (because of ease of access), the sheer novelty of seeing starcraft on a tv channel is enough to pique my interest. please happen!
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Alejandrisha
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States6566 Posts
October 01 2011 06:31 GMT
#540
On October 01 2011 14:45 Mordiford wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 01 2011 14:37 Za7oX wrote:
On October 01 2011 13:29 Ksquared wrote:
MLG and ESPN have partnered before so its not that crazy


Wow..... Captain negative gtfo please.


Gogo sundance ur a total boss!!


Not sure if that was a miss-quote or idiocy because the post or portion of a post that you quoted has no real negativity in it. It just looks like he's saying they've partnered before so it wouldn't be surprising if they did so again.

As for the question at hand, in all honesty... I don't know if I'd watch televised Starcraft unless it's done really well and really big and I don't think that could happen due to the nature of the game. I think that having pre-planned pauses for commercials would ruin it for live audiences which I feel really add to the experience and are one of the reasons I like watching MLG events, it would also have an impact on the gameplay. Pauses clearly affect the players, when you're strenuously maintaining 200+ effective APM for 20 minutes and suddenly you stop so they can play a few commercials, it could potentially throw you off.

If it goes the route of recorded footage, edited for television, it would make more sense, but that would kill some of the reason I'm more interested in MLG events over the replay-cast IPL events, quite simply, I feel a lot more excitement knowing that the game is being played right then.

There's a lot of issues that would have to be addressed to get Starcraft onto ESPN, and even if all of those are addressed, I'm not certain if I would be prompted to watch it if an online alternative were available. To be honest, I'm not even sure if some of those issues can be addressed without some sacrifices being made on the part of the Starcraft broadcast or on the part of ESPN.

Yeah if it goes onto TV and it's prerecorded it wouldn't be for people already in the sc2 community who watch streams all the time.. we would just find out the results via the internet and watch in online :/
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