I'm truly impressed how quick and professional this response was made.
No time for anything to be blown way out of proportion. Wish something more can be done for the 3rd place guy, but he didn't place 2nd so I don't think he is 100% deserving to go. I just feel bad for him being mislead.

dAPhREAk

Nauru12397 Posts

November 07 2011 22:30 GMT

#66

well said. hopefully thegunrun can get shit together so people can watch the rest of the event. i had the event in the background for like six hours yesterday waiting to see if anything would happen, but nothing did except some low level matches. luckily i was able to do other things, so no problems by me.

ESPRITsc

200 Posts

November 07 2011 22:30 GMT

#67

Alex, any info regarding what will happen to the YoonYJ situation? I understand that the qualifier is already being held but the man also deserved the spot to compete.

CuteZergling

641 Posts

November 07 2011 22:30 GMT

#68

Mad respect IGN/IPL. Bold move, but probably necessary, to cancel the stream from your own channel.

marcesr

Germany1383 Posts

November 07 2011 22:31 GMT

#69

What happened yesterday that it was so terrible?

tuho12345

4482 Posts

November 07 2011 22:31 GMT

#70

Thank you and please cast them again cuz I really wanna watch those games in a better quality.

Fyrewolf

United States1533 Posts

November 07 2011 22:31 GMT

#71

Respect for IGN/IPL, taking responsibility and apologizing. IPL has only gotten better and better, and been learning from their mistakes and constantly improving. By far one of the best organizations esports could ever have.

Seriously, mad respect for you guys. We still <3 you for everything you are doing for the scene, don't ever stop being so awesome.

Apom

France656 Posts

November 07 2011 22:31 GMT

#72

On November 08 2011 07:10 Spaceneil8 wrote:
It looks like IPL is throwing the PPSL under the bus. I would have liked to see a response that helps the scene there instead of just removing the IPL name from it.

What do you want them to do ? They can't take a plane to the Philipines and take control of the event...

ProLagger

Philippines30 Posts

November 07 2011 22:33 GMT

#73

Honestly though, I think it will be better next time, considering that THAT was the FIRST big Starcraft2 event The Philippines. They probably need to make a reputation first, THEN give it another shot, yeah?

Or probably from a different organizer who knows better* Or is not a 1-man organizer*

MonkSEA

Australia1227 Posts

November 07 2011 22:34 GMT

#74

On Nov 7 2011 22:10 Spaceneil8 wrote:
It looks like IPL is throwing the PPSL under the bus. I would have liked to see a response that helps the scene there instead of just removing the IPL name from it.

They're not removing their name from it. All they said is they're going to stop streaming it from their channel. PPSL is in the wrong here. Constant lack of communication, not flying promised players over, not runnig a stream test prior to the event, despite being suggested too by IPL.

They're in no way throwing them under the bus. PPSL's plans were adequate to IPL's beliefs, so they trusted them. It was PPSL who threw IPL under the bus if anything.

ReaperX

Hong Kong1758 Posts

November 07 2011 22:34 GMT

#75

Well done IPL, it was really a horrible job and overhyped by Team AZK. Sigh, was hoping the SEA community would have some flashes of brilliance ;s

lovekr

9 Posts

November 07 2011 22:35 GMT

#76

What actions are you going to take to investigate the fraudulent use of IPL's sponsor money by the admin when he used the money to send his own guy instead of the proper player?

Are you going to take any action if said player wins a spot at IPL 4, considering it would be IPL that will pick up the tab to fly him there compounding the misdeed even more.

ZenithM

France15952 Posts

November 07 2011 22:35 GMT

#77

I liked the full disclosure and honesty, very well said. A bit disappointed we won't be seeing some Tastosis to cast awesome games though.

Keep up the good work IGN

ESPRITsc

200 Posts

November 07 2011 22:35 GMT

#78

On November 08 2011 07:33 ProLagger wrote:
Honestly though, I think it will be better next time, considering that THAT was the FIRST big Starcraft2 event The Philippines. They probably need to make a reputation first, THEN give it another shot, yeah?

Or probably from a different organizer who knows better* Or is not a 1-man organizer*

After the shadiness of the tournament organizer, I don't think anyone would be so easy to trust them now. I mean, IPL actually trusted them. Was given a chance by one of the most respected organization in SC2 and he blew it.

oogieogie

United States3657 Posts

November 07 2011 22:36 GMT

#79

I love that you realized "oh hey we messed up so here is what we are going to do"

Ty for this statement, and hopefully only the best from here on out for IPL.

Slardar

Canada7593 Posts

November 07 2011 22:36 GMT

#80

Thanks IPL, I watched through most of it, it wasn't even that terrible. The event still has some amazing players worth watching, I can't wait for the replays. 모든 것들은 용서(all is forgiven)