It is with great sadness that we bring to the public's attention that SaSe will not be attending MLG due to his hectic tournament schedule. We will greatly miss him at Providence and look forward to sending him on the circuit next season. He released a statement for his fans and he sends his regrets:
Hi everyone! Last days I have been thinking so much about what to do with my upcoming events. When I got to know I play JYP in GSL on the 14th of November I realized I would have to play three tournaments in three different countries in three different time zones, in 10 days! I feel so sad and sorry to let you guys know this but I have chosen to turn down MLG. I feel like my stamina and my lowest skill level is not good enough to perform well at all these events. MLG is a super nice event and MLG Orlando was the event I have enjoyed the most in my Star Craft II career but GSL and Dream Hack are great events as well.
GSL has been my dream to win ever since I started Star Craft II. I haven’t done well in GSL and I would probably have a bigger chance to do well in MLG than GSL. But GSL to me is the hardest tournament in the world and that's where I wanna do my best. Dream Hack is not as hard as either MLG or GSL. But it's in Sweden! Lately I have gotten so much support from the Swedish community and I really feel like I wanna give something back to them. Also I want to see my mother, brother and sister. ^.^v
Once again sorry to all you fans(friends) who were expecting to see me in Providence. It was so nice to see so many of you at Orlando and it felt like the golden days of WarCraft III, but it's outside Asia, so awesome! I promise to make up for you next year! You will be missed! Much love from me to you! // Your SaSe
Thats unfortunate however i don't blame him. I would choose those tournaments as well. 3 Tournaments in 10 days in different continents is tough. SaSe fighting~
Glad to see he is putting his mental and physical states ahead of everything else, so he can show off how awesome he actually is when he does play in Dreamhack and GSL =)
On November 01 2011 03:35 Resilient wrote: That's a shame, but totally the smart decision to make.
i totally disagree and i think sase made the wrong move big time this is going to be mlgs biggest event EVER they have over 1 million dollars in prizes at providence and first place is going to get 50,000!!!
i think sase should of saved code a for another day
Can't really fault him for wanting to stay in Korea for the GSL, as well as heading home to Sweden for DreamHack. Obisouly nothing against MLG, it's just unfortunate timing :/ GOGO SaSe HWAITING!
It's okay, he is amazingly good and he can definitely go far in both GSL and Dreamhack. If he plays his best he does have a solid chance of winning GSL.
On November 01 2011 03:35 Resilient wrote: That's a shame, but totally the smart decision to make.
i totally disagree and i think sase made the wrong move big time this is going to be mlgs biggest event EVER they have over 1 million dollars in prizes at providence and first place is going to get 50,000!!!
i think sase should of saved code a for another day
Yeah, it isn't a good decision skipping MLG but whatever it is what it is.
On November 01 2011 03:35 Resilient wrote: That's a shame, but totally the smart decision to make.
i totally disagree and i think sase made the wrong move big time this is going to be mlgs biggest event EVER they have over 1 million dollars in prizes at providence and first place is going to get 50,000!!!
i think sase should of saved code a for another day
i don't think he has enough points to be directly seeded.. which means he has to be playing in the open bracket not knowing who he plays. Imo, i think his decision which was the correct decision
On November 01 2011 03:35 Resilient wrote: That's a shame, but totally the smart decision to make.
i totally disagree and i think sase made the wrong move big time this is going to be mlgs biggest event EVER they have over 1 million dollars in prizes at providence and first place is going to get 50,000!!!
i think sase should of saved code a for another day
See my post, and I think this makes more sense to you... I mean, if you knew what SaSe wants, and where he's from (he wants to make it in Korea, and he's from Sweden) then you would perfectly understand his decision making
Besides, new GSL format = much better chance of getting to Code S!
On November 01 2011 03:35 Resilient wrote: That's a shame, but totally the smart decision to make.
i totally disagree and i think sase made the wrong move big time this is going to be mlgs biggest event EVER they have over 1 million dollars in prizes at providence and first place is going to get 50,000!!!
i think sase should of saved code a for another day
I don't know if you read the statement from SaSe... good damnit i got like quad ninjad =/
On November 01 2011 03:35 Resilient wrote: That's a shame, but totally the smart decision to make.
i totally disagree and i think sase made the wrong move big time this is going to be mlgs biggest event EVER they have over 1 million dollars in prizes at providence and first place is going to get 50,000!!!
i think sase should of saved code a for another day
Its not like they will just keep giving him code A seeds (Actually I'm probably wrong and they probably will keep giving him seeds should he fail), but he shouldn't be relying on the kindness of GOM to allow him into the GSL should he not put his best foot forward.
Also in the long run, maintaining a good GSL career would eventually pay better than winning a single MLG, as well as make him a significantly better player.
On November 01 2011 03:35 Resilient wrote: That's a shame, but totally the smart decision to make.
i totally disagree and i think sase made the wrong move big time this is going to be mlgs biggest event EVER they have over 1 million dollars in prizes at providence and first place is going to get 50,000!!!
i think sase should of saved code a for another day
See my post, and I think this makes more sense to you... I mean, if you knew what SaSe wants, and where he's from (he wants to make it in Korea, and he's from Sweden) then you would perfectly understand his decision making
Besides, new GSL format = much better chance of getting to Code S!
You neglect to mention, new GSL format also = much better chance of not being in Code A anymore.
On November 01 2011 03:35 Resilient wrote: That's a shame, but totally the smart decision to make.
i totally disagree and i think sase made the wrong move big time this is going to be mlgs biggest event EVER they have over 1 million dollars in prizes at providence and first place is going to get 50,000!!!
i think sase should of saved code a for another day
I think it's quite obvious that SaSe is not in this to make as much money as possible. If you want to be the best you have to put up results in GSL. How would he do that if he turns it down for other tournaments?
I am legit very happy about this decision as a hue SaSe fan, i am glad he is focusing on fewer tournaments and making sure he is in top condition for them.
3 tournies, 3 different, 3 diff time zones! Yeah, you're making the right decision. No one wants to lose because they were too worn down to play their best. GL in the GSL.
If Sase's going to be in MLG's open bracket, I can fully understand why he would not want to risk his performance in the GSL, along with his own aspirations to do well there.
All the best in GSL, the new format should be better for you!
Sase ... you will be missed in MLG and hope you progress in the GSL .... you have 2 great reason for skipping ( not that you needed to give any in the first place )
On November 01 2011 03:35 Resilient wrote: That's a shame, but totally the smart decision to make.
i totally disagree and i think sase made the wrong move big time this is going to be mlgs biggest event EVER they have over 1 million dollars in prizes at providence and first place is going to get 50,000!!!
i think sase should of saved code a for another day
See my post, and I think this makes more sense to you... I mean, if you knew what SaSe wants, and where he's from (he wants to make it in Korea, and he's from Sweden) then you would perfectly understand his decision making
Besides, new GSL format = much better chance of getting to Code S!
You neglect to mention, new GSL format also = much better chance of not being in Code A anymore.
Actually it's still 50%, lose your first round and you're out, similar to the old format.
Increased chance of getting to Code S from A, no decrease in elimination in first round.
On November 01 2011 03:35 Resilient wrote: That's a shame, but totally the smart decision to make.
i totally disagree and i think sase made the wrong move big time this is going to be mlgs biggest event EVER they have over 1 million dollars in prizes at providence and first place is going to get 50,000!!!
i think sase should of saved code a for another day
See my post, and I think this makes more sense to you... I mean, if you knew what SaSe wants, and where he's from (he wants to make it in Korea, and he's from Sweden) then you would perfectly understand his decision making
Besides, new GSL format = much better chance of getting to Code S!
You neglect to mention, new GSL format also = much better chance of not being in Code A anymore.
Actually it's still 50%, lose your first round and you're out, similar to the old format.
Increased chance of getting to Code S from A, no decrease in elimination in first round.
Argue the semantics, miss my general point. All is well with the internet!
This is good for the SCII scene in general. This started to crop up in men and women's tennis a few years ago--players were over-extending themselves and getting tired and injured. I'd much rather see a player performing at their best over fewer events than see them compromise multiple events due to over-exertion. Sase said he didn't feel like he was playing his best last MLG...and he still did very well. However, I want to watch him at his best.
As a Sase fan, I'm looking forward to seeing you in both Dreamhack and GSL and at future MLGs.
Logical choice - he can't possibly skimp GSL and not going to dreamhack would cost him tons of fans...I mean, if it was some tiny tournament, but DH is huge as well
Good choice, Naniwa will win Providence any ways .
On November 01 2011 04:04 sVnteen wrote: nice way of saying i dont go to mlg since i have no chance to win there anyways because of the format
really sad still though
Not really. 99.9% sure he would go if not for the tight schedule, obviously if he had one of the Top 4 seeds then he would go Providence and maybe skip Dreamhack.
MLG Providence is stacked incredibly in favor of the top 16 seeds. Truly a no brainer to cross that one out since the other two events have everyone playing on a more even field. GL to Sase!
As a huge fan of your stream recently, I can't say I'm not sad to hear this, but I think it's very commendable that you're choosing the more prestigious tournament over the one with the most prize money. It shows your true dedication to improving your level of play.
Best of luck at Dreamhack, and more importantly, GSL! I'll be watching and cheering!
GSL has been my dream to win ever since I started Star Craft II. I haven’t done well in GSL and I would probably have a bigger chance to do well in MLG than GSL. But GSL to me is the hardest tournament in the world and that's where I wanna do my best.
This is the reason I respect Sase so much... good luck for GSL and Dreamhack I think you made the right choice.
This sucks , I can't believe he is turning down MLG national Championship though. I am glad to see him so dedicated like others in Korea such as HuK and Naniwa. Best of luck to him and all of quantic gaming!
For long I have had the feeling that SaSe has the mindset of a future champion. I think this is a good move. Even if he does'nt beat JYP, he will have great succes in the GSL in the long run.
Sucks to hear, but thanks for the statement, looking forward to cheering for you at dreamhack and at gsl <3 Hope you do well in your tournaments, JYP sucks at PVP and yours is scary good, you should do well.
awww damn! I can't fault him though, I'd choose the biggest tournament in the world and my home country before another tournament too, so I'll be cheering for him nonetheless at those two! Top three foreigner Protoss in my opinion, keep on killin it
On November 01 2011 04:31 kaarotto wrote: and the mlg is really unfair and to be the chap sase would has to win like 30 games b ut the top seeded have to win 3
Normally I'd agree with you for every other event, but this is the championship and it's only fair the people with points get the most benefit.
On November 01 2011 04:31 kaarotto wrote: and the mlg is really unfair and to be the chap sase would has to win like 30 games b ut the top seeded have to win 3
Normally I'd agree with you for every other event, but this is the championship and it's only fair the people with points get the most benefit.
I see that point. However, the way MLG has set up their tournament season with the culmination in Providence means that the people with points have such an easy time accumulating more points. Thus, if the qualifier season has a system that is flawed (and it has), the championship event is going to be equally flawed, because the seeding has been shaped by the system that has so heavily protected underachieving players.
This however has nothing to do with Sase's participation; he could only attend one of the season's MLGs, thus he would not even have been seeded even with winning that event (see IMMvp's position).
I think it is a good decision for players to be careful with their tournament scheduling and management. Investing in freeing up time for both practice and actually being in a good physical condition to perform in the tournaments you do compete in will probably be something to reap the rewards from down the line. As for the specific decision of skipping MLG Providence, I am not surprised at all; he has stated unequivocally that GSL is his prime concern. DreamHack Winter is not exactly a minnow when it comes to the tournament pyramid either, and of course supporting a Swedish event of that stature should come fairly natural to not only most Europeans but certainly most Swedes.
Considering the chances of reaching good results at MLG are pretty slim and the huge stamina costs all that travelling implies, it seems like the best choice to me. Staying longer in korea is more beneficial to his level as a player.
Completely understandable. If you travelled to Korea you want to practice there and play the GSL if you get a chance. So good luck at GSL SaSe. Best of luck for your career.
Seriously MLG needs to fix its championship finale it makes little sense + it's really unfair for the open bracket players as other MLGs. I would rather see an invitational tourney based off MLG points instead. The just of this is that SaSe will get 30000$ instead of 80000$ dollars
Probably a good call. Though I think Dreamhack has a stronger international line-up than MLG and it is so much more than just a tournament so I can understand that he rathers wants to go there. Especially with the overprotective and extremely odd system MLG has.
And GSL is his dream and ultimate goal, so no ill will there.
On November 01 2011 05:12 Kyhol wrote: Isn''t Providence the biggest prize pool? I'd skip Sweden. Providence is going to be fucking sick!
DH winter will have half the prizepool of providence and sase will be on an even footing with other competitors rather than having to fight through the open bracket and championship bracket. I would guess that the expected winnings are about the same for both tournaments (it's very hard to land top 4 in Providence with all the good players and the massive advantage seeding gives), but DH is closer to Korea and Sase seems to like to idea of competing in front of his home crowd. I totally understand his decision, even though I'm sad we won't be seeing him at all three events.
MLG is completely silly if you have to compete in the open bracket anyway. That's only doable for those that dwart the others in skill, not any non-korean atm.
That's the right decision for sure. GSL is the most important ofcourse and Dreamhack being in Sweden will make sure SaSe will have loads of fans cheering for him. The prize pool for Dreamhack is also very big, almost 30k dollars first place prize.
On November 01 2011 05:12 Kyhol wrote: Isn''t Providence the biggest prize pool? I'd skip Sweden. Providence is going to be fucking sick!
If you read the interview he said he REALLY wants to goto dreamhack so that he can go home and see his family as well as pay tribute to all the swedish fans who have been supporting him. Why would you skip the event that allows you to do that just to be placed in an open bracket that you might not make it out of? His choices seem logical to me.
On November 01 2011 03:48 On_Slaught wrote: Don't blame him for avoiding what is by far the toughest of those 3 things.
If he was seeded he'd def take the MLG spot instead. Would be stupid not to.
In terms of the amount of playing hed have to do i agree, but GSL is by far a much tougher tournament, since after MLG dallas the only players who have won MLG are players that are in the GSL, think about that ^^
Good choice. The prestige and the skill level of the GSL make it the only tournament worth sacrificing for and a championship there should be the main goal of any serious SC2 progamer.
The only reason I see that makes MLG worth attending over Dreamhack is to attain the code S seed. He'll probably have an easier time doing so rather than trudging through both Code A and Up&downs. I don't know if it's available to foreigners however..
On November 01 2011 03:39 Liquid`Tyler wrote: Good decision. Open bracket at Providence is not gonna be pleasant. GL HF SaSe
Yeah I totally agree. It's a very smart choice. GSL will be extremely difficult as well but at least you'll get some days in between for turbopractice.
It sucks but KR to US to Sweden, yikes. There's no point of going if you gonna exhaust yourself and don't give it 150%. Also MLG open bracket is like the hell of tournaments lol GL in GSL, hope you do good :D
Not a problem at all! Pretty sure than any of us would gladly trade one MLG appearance in order for you to go to Dreamhack AND the Global freaking Starcraft League. Hope you enjoy seeing your family, friends and fans at dreamhack and do well in the GSL.
It sucks but its definitely the best decision. Can't wait to see him play in GSL and DH though, he is easily one of the best foreign protoss's out there.
Really sad to hear this, but it was thought out really well. SaSe is becoming a real beast in the foreigner world and I can't wait to see him during GSL and DH!
understandable man, you made a logical choice and no one should blame you, i hope u do well in GSL and DH and look forward to seeing u next MLG season <3
Totally understandable. I like it when players choose GSL focus over an "easy" win at MLG or other tournaments. Kudos to SaSe for staying dedicated while in Korea!
Very reasonable reason and refreshing to see someone dedicated to GSL because it's the #1 league as well as his dream from the start which he didn't forget.
Well he didnt really have any points because he came into MLG season late in year. Much better cahnce at achievement next year with a better system that doesnt let you ride to pools every time.
Oh poo :[ I wanted to see more sentry/zealot/colossus drops. Oh well, I do agree w/ his decision even though we all want to see him @ every tournament.
I respect his decision a lot. Family is important, and choosing GSL over MLG is nothing to be ashamed of and hopefully fans understand that. GL in GSL,
Well, I doubt anyone would choose MLG over GSL, right? I understand and agree with SaSe's decision. I also wish him the best of luck! I'll surely be rooting for him like a crazy bastard :DD
Oh that's not that big of a deal at all. I thought it was a lack of funding or something like that, (which I found odd just thinking about) but I think it is a good decision. MLG is completely stacked, and the bracket will be near impossible for him to get through (or almost any player for that matter) starting at the bottom.
I'm glad you think it's a good idea, I do too. I would much rather see a great player play his very best than to see him many times playing sub-par. I am a big fan, and a part of it is because I feel watching your play allows me to personally consider you not only a top tier foreigner but possibly one of the best Protoss-- certainly THE best up and coming Protoss, as far as being in the public eye more recently. Please continue to practice what you do, your play is truly original, exciting, and amazing <3
Just want to make it a little bit more clear. I didn't choose to not attend MLG because of the open bracket is really hard. I would love to play it just because it is really hard! I moved to Korea to become better and play with the best and I don't plan moving to any other country just because I want to live where the real competition is. If these events just were a little bit more spread out I would have been at MLG for sure. In MLG I would have two chances to make it to the finals, in GSL I just gone one^^
I read almost everything here and I am so happy for all the support Once again sorry and like I said, I will come back next year ^_^ I checked my fanpage and my fanbase looks like Sweden is the biggest then comes USA so I am looking forward to it already!
I will go stream some now, take care everyone and see u there ^_^vvvvvvvvvvvv
On November 01 2011 03:35 Resilient wrote: That's a shame, but totally the smart decision to make.
i totally disagree and i think sase made the wrong move big time this is going to be mlgs biggest event EVER they have over 1 million dollars in prizes at providence and first place is going to get 50,000!!!
i think sase should of saved code a for another day
I think Sase explained quite well and enough on why GSL is more ideal for him....
I'm sad I won't see him at MLG, but as everyone's saying, if he wants to do well in GSL he's going to have to make sacrifices - not going to MLG is one of them.
Would have preferred to see him in MLG instead of DH due to their coverage, which is miles ahead compared to DreamHack (interviews, cameras from the tournamentarea etc.) But from his perspective it's understandable why he chose DH over MLG.
The first dreamhack invitational had better coverage than the MLG's going on at that time. It's been almost half a year since the last major dreamhack so saying MLG is better than DH based on coverage might be a little premature. I'm pretty sure they have stepped it up for the winter tournament. Also I feel he was more choosing between GSL and MLG for several reasons.
On November 01 2011 19:29 nihlon wrote: The first dreamhack invitational had better coverage than the MLG's going on at that time. It's been almost half a year since the last major dreamhack so saying MLG is better than DH based on coverage might be a little premature. I'm pretty sure they have stepped it up for the winter tournament. Also I feel he was more choosing between GSL and MLG for several reasons.
Sad face, but if he does well in GSL it will be totaly worth it, I am sure Huk likes all the attention but it would be soooo cool to have another non-Korean doing well in GSL.
On November 01 2011 19:29 nihlon wrote: The first dreamhack invitational had better coverage than the MLG's going on at that time. It's been almost half a year since the last major dreamhack so saying MLG is better than DH based on coverage might be a little premature. I'm pretty sure they have stepped it up for the winter tournament. Also I feel he was more choosing between GSL and MLG for several reasons.
Yeah you're probably right. Also didn't consider it earlier but obviously since it's in Sweden he will probably be covered even more. However I don't really think he would consider skipping GSL seeing how adamant he is about training and competing with the best. You could argue that he only prioritizes Korea as a training environment but from what I've understood from his interviews I feel like he cares more about the prestige that comes from competing in the GSL (be it code A or S) rather than western tournaments. So I really doubt he seriously considered it but I could be wrong of course.
Best of luck to SaSe in GSL. I guess we should respect his decision to focus on GSL, because without putting in focus he cannot perform well in any one event.
Well its SaSe decision what to play, he took imo harder path to try hes luck in GSL which is very unforgiving (you lose = you lost 1 month). But anyways hes one of few people outside korea that might do well in GSL so GL SaSe!
On November 01 2011 05:25 iNcontroL wrote: hard to knock a guy when he has reasoning like that.. gl sase, you are a fantastic player and whatever tourney has you in it is lucky to have you!
iNcontroL your also such an awesome guy and fantastic player! I know you have it in you.
Pretty much everyone who commented in this thread is awesome. So much love! <3
And SaSe i totally understand your decision and i really hope you will own in both GSL and Dreamhack. With all the love you've gotten in this thread you wont have any problem of performing like an unstoppable beast <3
On November 02 2011 04:38 NineteenSC2 wrote: Smart choice as MLG is definitely a lot tougher
its really funny you say that. SaSe steamrolled through the open bracket with ez at orlando. He then proceeded to go 4-1 in his pool. This pool was one of the harder pools and the only person he lost to was Puma(garbage 1-1-1 bs).
To say MLG is tougher than GSL is just the most unintelligent, ignorant statement i've heard.
On November 02 2011 04:38 NineteenSC2 wrote: Smart choice as MLG is definitely a lot tougher
its really funny you say that. SaSe steamrolled through the open bracket with ez at orlando. He then proceeded to go 4-1 in his pool. This pool was one of the harder pools and the only person he lost to was Puma(garbage 1-1-1 bs).
To say MLG is tougher than GSL is just the most unintelligent, ignorant statement i've heard.
Puma has shown time, and time again that he can take macro games off protoss. Also Puma just does whatever it takes to win a game.
GSL can be easier depending on who you play and how you win, and the same can be said for MLG.
lets say huk/idra/naniwa/MMA were to win providence..they would have probably had a much easier time winning it then someone going from OLB#5-12 or whatever.
On November 02 2011 04:38 NineteenSC2 wrote: Smart choice as MLG is definitely a lot tougher
wait? you think MLG is tougher than GSL?
Having to play through the open bracket of MLG Providence is considered extremely tough. A lot of Korean top players are going to play in the open bracket (like MVP and Nestea) and few will make it to pool play in such competition. On top of the competition being hard, the extreme amount of games you have to play makes it that much harder.
But I have to agree with you that winning GSL is harder than winning MLG.
Now he doesn't go to 1 tournament, but he will later join and be even more beastly with having the possibility to practise in Korea without any interruptions, so its good I think :D. And in 2012 Sase followers will be more happy than they would be after watching this MLG.
Being new to watching and appreciating SC2 tournaments, i'm completely amazed by how much traveling these guys do. Although I consider it to be a blessing, I can see how it could be overwhelming. Look forward to see Sase play again xDD.
On November 01 2011 03:39 Liquid`Tyler wrote: Good decision. Open bracket at Providence is not gonna be pleasant. GL HF SaSe
I bet you're secretly celebrating a slightly easier open bracket .
Joking aside I think this sounds like a very reasonable decision from Sase. Not knowing any of the dates myself I can still see how the MLG open brackets toughness (and the time you need to invest into it) and the fact that DH is in his home country might be the deciding factors for chosing DH over MLG this time. If I had to race all over the world for tournaments I'd probably feel slightly less stressed out by being back home .
I feel like GSL dropped the ball by completely revamping their entire league prior to the end of the MLG season. Supposedly the two leagues have a "partnership" that allows both Koreans and foreigners to compete in both leagues. Obviously this isn't possible in November. I wish GSL had waited to do these changes or had at least discussed this with MLG so as not to have conflicting matches for foreigners.
no one can really be pissed off about this. as much as i'd like to see sase at MLG again GSL definitely would take priority especially having HQ in korea.
On November 04 2011 10:44 onedayclose wrote: I feel like GSL dropped the ball by completely revamping their entire league prior to the end of the MLG season. Supposedly the two leagues have a "partnership" that allows both Koreans and foreigners to compete in both leagues. Obviously this isn't possible in November. I wish GSL had waited to do these changes or had at least discussed this with MLG so as not to have conflicting matches for foreigners.
I doubt the "partnership" is so close GSL needs to discuss with MLG how they do their league... Edit: Actually now that i think about it, what does this have to do with how they do their league? Their are enough koreans coming to Providence that are in the GSL. GSL is almost always so there are bound to have some overlapping no matter what. Sase simply decided that he prefers to practice and focus on 1 tourney at a time for now.
That's sad because I really like his style of playing protoss. His warp prism drops are sexy and his play in general seems to be on HuK's level. Gogo Kim, make me proud in whatever you do.
On November 10 2011 07:40 Spaceneil8 wrote: Why is SaSe going to the IPL UK thing? I thought he only wanted to focus on DH and GSL? Why not just go to Providence instead?
Probably because it's nearer to Sweden. Less jetlag I guess.
On November 10 2011 07:40 Spaceneil8 wrote: Why is SaSe going to the IPL UK thing? I thought he only wanted to focus on DH and GSL? Why not just go to Providence instead?
If you read the OP, you would know that he didnt want to go to MLG Providence because he had a ton of event in a very short time span, and that span of time is in ~a week and a half. So what i assume you're saying is sit around and practice for now and be completely crunched for time in a week >.>
SaSe would have his reasons for not attending an MLG, most of the time these reasons are stated in the OP if they are known
On November 10 2011 07:40 Spaceneil8 wrote: Why is SaSe going to the IPL UK thing? I thought he only wanted to focus on DH and GSL? Why not just go to Providence instead?
Reading the OP, it's less about the # of tournaments, and more about where the tournaments are. (And the length of the travel required between them)
On November 04 2011 10:44 onedayclose wrote: I feel like GSL dropped the ball by completely revamping their entire league prior to the end of the MLG season. Supposedly the two leagues have a "partnership" that allows both Koreans and foreigners to compete in both leagues. Obviously this isn't possible in November. I wish GSL had waited to do these changes or had at least discussed this with MLG so as not to have conflicting matches for foreigners.
Except GSL isn't conflicting with MLG because if it was MVP or Nestea wouldn't be attending. There's no conflict in scheduling b/w gsl and mlg. Sase just chose to go to dreamhack instead of MLG to lessen his jet lag.
EPT
I am sad now
gogo win gsl.
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