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GohgamX
Canada1096 Posts
On December 06 2011 19:11 The Reaper wrote: Only 3 weeks? And he can't stay longer because he has a kid now. Kind of a waste of money if you ask me. 3 weeks is not near enough time to do anything substantial. I kinda see your point but it is Korea and it does seem to have a magical effect on SC2 players.... | ||
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purpose
Sweden1017 Posts
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Sgonzo
Canada202 Posts
On December 06 2011 09:06 OPL3SA2 wrote: Your argument lacks merit. Being a professional in anything by dictionary defintion terms means you make a certain percentage of your total income through it. I forget the exact percentage, I think it's above 50% if i'm not mistaken. I'm pretty sure Steven Bonnell makes 50% of his incoming through streaming, so it's safe to call him a professional gamer (even before he joined a professional gaming team). Your argument lacks merit dude i was saying it is ridiculous to say Destiny isnt a pro gamer thnx for not reading, i was replyign to another post hence why i qouted them....... | ||
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JustPassingBy
10776 Posts
On December 06 2011 17:39 DoubleB wrote: Incontrol, why don't you go to kor?  Would love to see ya pwning em He was once in Korea, I think. Actually at the very beginning of sc2. But not sure for what, he was only there briefly. edit: On December 05 2011 05:23 eXigent. wrote: Destiny doesn't pay for the trip, his sponsors do, willingly. Not to mention he will be streaming and making bank from ad revenue while staying there. So what exactly are you talking about? I'm saying that if you sponsor a flight for somebody, I'd rather see them sending somebody who can commit more. Not blaming Steve for only staying for three weeks, since he has a kid to take care of, actually I am pleasantly surprised that he is going at all. | ||
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Sabu113
United States11101 Posts
Don't think it will do much to produce actual results. Destiny's success began and will end with the infestor. He doesn't show the same sophistication in builds as other pros. That level of detail will be among others to keep him from producing. | ||
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Mrvoodoochild1
United States1439 Posts
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RoyGBiv_13
United States1275 Posts
On December 06 2011 11:44 Brainling wrote: I'm annoyed he switched to Own3D because I enjoyed watching him on my iPad as I rambled around the house or laid in bed. Oh well, his loss...I'll just stream someone else. This is the exact sentiments I have. I even bought a few months of JTV because the ads were causing cancer. Now I just watch other things on JTV | ||
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Havek
Denmark20 Posts
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blacksheepwall
China1530 Posts
For once I actually agree with Incontrol, which is a weird feeling. | ||
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Staboteur
Canada1873 Posts
That said, I say this: The difference between a player like IdrA and a player like Destiny is that where IdrA plays to get good and win tournaments (and has a huge viewer audience because of it), Destiny plays to entertain streamwatchers (and attends tournaments / showmatches to maintain credibility (yes, he does have credibility)) Will Destiny benefit from going to Korea? Hell yeah. He'll become a better player with a better understanding of the game and more experience in general. Will he become a top-tier pro expected to place well at MLG/GSL/IPL/NASL? I doubt it, because it isn't his motivation to do so, and until his primary motivation isn't "Make money by being goddamn entertaining" I can't see Destiny working up the motivation to compete at the highest of levels. I mean, why should he? He's got a damn good thing going and is very well suited for what he does... why should he need to place well at MLG? It makes sense for all involved parties to do this. People -will- watch Destiny play in Korea and any involved sponsors -will- get word of their products out to viewers. It's a good thing for all parties involved, I just think it's important to note that the primary motivation isn't "Get Destiny good enough for #1 GM KOREA!", but "Use the skills of a talented and entertaining streamer to further the franchise and PROMOTE ESPORTS." I'm all for it. You gogogogoggogogo, Mr. Bonnell. | ||
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Littlemuff
United Kingdom301 Posts
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Eee
Sweden2712 Posts
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s0cce12
United States8 Posts
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ppshchik
United States862 Posts
With training in Korea Destiny will reach another level for sure. It will even be better if GSL gives Destiny a Code A spot or something, will definitely increase the viewers+revenues for GSL. | ||
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Elefanto
Switzerland3584 Posts
On December 08 2011 05:41 ppshchik wrote: It will even be better if GSL gives Destiny a Code A spot or something, will definitely increase the viewers+revenues for GSL. Yes, they certainly are going to give a Code A spot to a forth tier foreigner. | ||
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RaKooNs
United Kingdom397 Posts
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BroboCop
United States373 Posts
-his mechanics will improve slightly -he will still make infestors -if people make high templars or ghost and use any sense of control destiny will be in trouble still. nevertheless, gz and good luck to destiny. | ||
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tessem
United States23 Posts
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NEXUS6
United States413 Posts
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Holophonist
United States297 Posts
On December 08 2011 05:45 Elefanto wrote: Yes, they certainly are going to give a Code A spot to a forth tier foreigner. Get off your high horse, please. Destiny can and has taken games off of Haypro and Demuslim, both were given spots. | ||
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