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Please discuss IdrA and Sen in Code S January in this thread.
Dathremar
Profile Joined November 2011
Macedonia11 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-14 15:02:22
December 14 2011 15:01 GMT
#1141
On December 15 2011 00:00 GizmoPT wrote:
a guy that didnt care about the competition there and forfeited gets invited back and a guy that was trying his best gets kicked out just cause of a game

For You it is just a game, for them it is a job. If You don't feel like working it might get Your ass fired.
Barbiero
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Brazil5259 Posts
December 14 2011 15:08 GMT
#1142
Huhh... I don't like the idea of Idra taking Code S directly. Sure it's to make up for the naniwa thing, but he really should work from down there to achieve it.

It's not a matter of if he deserves it, it's a matter of how used he is to GSL. It will be a huge blow to go insta-codeS for him and he is not used to that. I do think that he will be able to maintain himself, but I'd prefer to see him working from down there.
♥ The world needs more hearts! ♥
karpo
Profile Joined October 2010
Sweden1998 Posts
December 14 2011 15:12 GMT
#1143
On December 15 2011 00:00 Reaper9 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 14 2011 23:53 karpo wrote:
On December 14 2011 23:38 Shortynut wrote:
Not saying neither of these guys deserve this opportunity, because we all agree they are both fantastic players, but Naniwa worked very hard to be given the chance at that spot (not that it was set in stone), even committing to his stay in Korea (giving up all the potential prize money from foreign tournaments in the process, which doesn't support the "naniwa is a money hunter" argument).

I think the "IdrA being the most popular foreigner" argument is irrelevant, he had a Code S spot before he left for NA, it's only right that he be allowed the chance to return.



He had a code S spot like half a year ago that he forfeited. Why should he get a invite back again, essentially bypassing the currently much harder qualification rounds?


I think it's a sign of good-will from GOM to the people outside of Korea, even if most won't see it that way. While they punish Naniwa, they give code S to Idra and Sen with the mindset of "hey, we still respect other people from foreign countries, let's give these popular players a chance".


It feels like a handout to me. It isn't fair to the great players still stuck in code A/B either. People lost interest in NASL S2 becuse there were no koreans and now GOM give away spots in the most prestigious SC2 tournament to foreigners. Everything seems messed up somehow.
MCDayC
Profile Joined March 2011
United Kingdom14464 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-14 15:12:54
December 14 2011 15:12 GMT
#1144
On December 14 2011 23:47 GrungyMunchy wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 14 2011 23:14 Taiki wrote:
On December 14 2011 23:07 HappyChris wrote:
Code S is a popularity contest not a competition of skills. Hole incident is a bad joke.

Giving out 2 Code S spot to players that didnt earn it in the MLG exchange program wtf is going on here.


Yeah man. I remember when SjoW and the gang got sent to Korea thanks to the MLG exchange program, everyone was full of praise and said that they were going to "tear up Code A" like it was totally fair for all the other Koreans struggeling in Code B. Now when Naniwa gets thrown out and Idra and Sen gets invited due to foreign turnament results the competition is suddenly unfair and invalid.

People should seriously consider not looking through coloured glasses all the time.

I don't personally agree with the MLG-GSL program, but at least it was an established way of getting in Code A and constituted one of two legitimate ways of qualifying in it. It's known by everyone that you could compete in Code A by either competing in the Code A qualifiers in Korea or by competing in an MLG and getting a high enough place to qualify for Code A.

This on the other hand is completely different. Do you actually know why Idra and Sen got seeded to play in Code S? There weren't any qualifiers for those spots, they were hand-picked by GOM to be directly placed into their highest league. No, getting "good foreign tournament results" isn't good enough if they didn't establish beforehand in which tournaments and how good of results you need to get to qualify for Code S. How about Hero, shouldn't he get a seed because of Dreamhack? How about Puma?

This isn't about Idra or Sen mind you, it's about getting two players to play in Code S just because GOM feels like it. That completely undermines the competitive aspect of the league.

This, completely. I honestly can't understand this move by GOM, it's utterly justified. Why not DeMuslim? He's also in Code A like Idra was through the same method. Why not Puma? Why not Hero? Yongwha? Fruitdealer, he's a fan favourite, why not him? WHY? Please, I actually wish they would put out a statement justifying this move.
VERY FRAGILE, LIKE A BABY PANDA EGG
ArtThouAngry
Profile Joined December 2011
Canada146 Posts
December 14 2011 15:13 GMT
#1145
I hope that he proves all the haters wrong :D
IdrA, GoOdy, Axslav FIGHTING!!!!!!!
hongo
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
207 Posts
December 14 2011 15:13 GMT
#1146
release the gracken!
EaryKing
Profile Joined July 2011
Bulgaria158 Posts
December 14 2011 15:14 GMT
#1147
Final my favourite player Sen got a chance
"You shouldn't trust your feeling sometimes. Remember Emperor had a feeling that Luke Skywalker would turn to the darkside.
msjakofsky
Profile Joined June 2011
1169 Posts
December 14 2011 15:20 GMT
#1148
well i guess they're both awesome players and more deserving than most of the foreigners

still none of those two seeds seem really earned to me, wouldn't be surprised if they get their asses kicked in the 1st round.

blackbrrd
Profile Joined September 2010
Norway477 Posts
December 14 2011 15:21 GMT
#1149
On December 15 2011 00:12 MCDayC wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 14 2011 23:47 GrungyMunchy wrote:
On December 14 2011 23:14 Taiki wrote:
On December 14 2011 23:07 HappyChris wrote:
Code S is a popularity contest not a competition of skills. Hole incident is a bad joke.

Giving out 2 Code S spot to players that didnt earn it in the MLG exchange program wtf is going on here.


Yeah man. I remember when SjoW and the gang got sent to Korea thanks to the MLG exchange program, everyone was full of praise and said that they were going to "tear up Code A" like it was totally fair for all the other Koreans struggeling in Code B. Now when Naniwa gets thrown out and Idra and Sen gets invited due to foreign turnament results the competition is suddenly unfair and invalid.

People should seriously consider not looking through coloured glasses all the time.

I don't personally agree with the MLG-GSL program, but at least it was an established way of getting in Code A and constituted one of two legitimate ways of qualifying in it. It's known by everyone that you could compete in Code A by either competing in the Code A qualifiers in Korea or by competing in an MLG and getting a high enough place to qualify for Code A.

This on the other hand is completely different. Do you actually know why Idra and Sen got seeded to play in Code S? There weren't any qualifiers for those spots, they were hand-picked by GOM to be directly placed into their highest league. No, getting "good foreign tournament results" isn't good enough if they didn't establish beforehand in which tournaments and how good of results you need to get to qualify for Code S. How about Hero, shouldn't he get a seed because of Dreamhack? How about Puma?

This isn't about Idra or Sen mind you, it's about getting two players to play in Code S just because GOM feels like it. That completely undermines the competitive aspect of the league.

This, completely. I honestly can't understand this move by GOM, it's utterly justified. Why not DeMuslim? He's also in Code A like Idra was through the same method. Why not Puma? Why not Hero? Yongwha? Fruitdealer, he's a fan favourite, why not him? WHY? Please, I actually wish they would put out a statement justifying this move.

Idra is the only one who has given up a Code S spot, so giving it back to him makes sense to me. He is a foreigner, he is well known and they want him in the GSL because he makes good entertainment.
Mr Showtime
Profile Joined April 2011
United States1353 Posts
December 14 2011 15:22 GMT
#1150
Yeeeeaaaaaaaa IdrA let's fucking go!
Shiori
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
3815 Posts
December 14 2011 15:22 GMT
#1151
Idra isn't Code S caliber, but it's interesting nonetheless. GL.
djfoxmccloud
Profile Joined July 2011
France185 Posts
December 14 2011 15:22 GMT
#1152
it would be totally baller if idra just came in code S,and for the hell of bming did a drone rush. That would make my day/year
pPingu
Profile Joined September 2011
Switzerland2892 Posts
December 14 2011 15:24 GMT
#1153
I agree with what r1ch tweeted

R1CH_TL Richard Stanway
Players should have to earn a spot in Code S via skill, arbitrarily seeding people directly in cheapens it. Smart business move though.
Malibu Joe
Profile Joined December 2011
10 Posts
December 14 2011 15:25 GMT
#1154
IdrAAAAAAA !
Zorkmid
Profile Joined November 2008
4410 Posts
December 14 2011 15:25 GMT
#1155
On December 15 2011 00:22 Shiori wrote:
Idra isn't Code S caliber, but it's interesting nonetheless. GL.


I don't see where this sentiment comes from. He absolutely is Code S material. If he ever gets his ZvP up to par with his ZvZ and ZvT, he might become the best Zerg on the planet.
Moralez
Profile Joined May 2011
Portugal1857 Posts
December 14 2011 15:26 GMT
#1156
Fair enough, idra gave up his code S spot so he gets it again awesome move.
Master League Zerg - EGIdrA - IMNesTea - EGMachine - EGIncoNtrol - IMLosirA - Destiny - MVPDRG -
Taiki
Profile Joined December 2011
Norway57 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-14 15:27:15
December 14 2011 15:26 GMT
#1157
+ Show Spoiler +
+ Show Spoiler +
On December 14 2011 23:47 GrungyMunchy wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 14 2011 23:14 Taiki wrote:
On December 14 2011 23:07 HappyChris wrote:
Code S is a popularity contest not a competition of skills. Hole incident is a bad joke.

Giving out 2 Code S spot to players that didnt earn it in the MLG exchange program wtf is going on here.


Yeah man. I remember when SjoW and the gang got sent to Korea thanks to the MLG exchange program, everyone was full of praise and said that they were going to "tear up Code A" like it was totally fair for all the other Koreans struggeling in Code B. Now when Naniwa gets thrown out and Idra and Sen gets invited due to foreign turnament results the competition is suddenly unfair and invalid.

People should seriously consider not looking through coloured glasses all the time.

I don't personally agree with the MLG-GSL program, but at least it was an established way of getting in Code A and constituted one of two legitimate ways of qualifying in it. It's known by everyone that you could compete in Code A by either competing in the Code A qualifiers in Korea or by competing in an MLG and getting a high enough place to qualify for Code A.

This on the other hand is completely different. Do you actually know why Idra and Sen got seeded to play in Code S? There weren't any qualifiers for those spots, they were hand-picked by GOM to be directly placed into their highest league. No, getting "good foreign tournament results" isn't good enough if they didn't establish beforehand in which tournaments and how good of results you need to get to qualify for Code S. How about Hero, shouldn't he get a seed because of Dreamhack? How about Puma?

This isn't about Idra or Sen mind you, it's about getting two players to play in Code S just because GOM feels like it. That completely undermines the competitive aspect of the league.


I don't agree with the exchange program either or any sort of invite based turnaments. My point was that when SjoW and company went to Code A everyone was saying that it was justified. Now when Idra and Sen (both which are a lot more acomplished than everyone else that went through the same exchange program) the competition is suddenly invalid. Which is quite ridiculous.

Yes, they are playing in GSL because GOM feels like it. Just like it is with every single invite based turnament. Would you or anyone for that matter seriously argue that DH's invites undermines the competition?
Zorgaz
Profile Joined June 2010
Sweden2951 Posts
December 14 2011 15:26 GMT
#1158
I don't agree with them GOM just giving away Code S spots.

Code A i can understand, even Up and Down.

But man Code S should be earned!
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fcgog
Profile Joined October 2011
United Kingdom876 Posts
December 14 2011 15:29 GMT
#1159
nooooooooooooooooo
DaRKMaTT3r
Profile Joined November 2010
Brazil553 Posts
December 14 2011 15:29 GMT
#1160
This feels so unfair. So many people working hard to get one of those precious code S spots and idra and sen just got one for free. =( They should have done some matches to decide to that or at least give the extra 2 spots spots for the up and down.

So now, HuK after so much ahrd work trying to stay in code S is gonna still have to face Up and downs and idra just got there for free? If it was to be given for free they should at least given one to HuK who's the only foreigner that's been truly loyal to GSL tournament all this time. =(
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