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howLiN
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Portugal1676 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-23 13:30:32
January 23 2012 13:30 GMT
#161
On January 23 2012 22:12 1sz2sz3sz wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 23 2012 22:03 Mirosuu wrote:
On January 23 2012 19:14 1sz2sz3sz wrote:
I for one welcome our new KeSPA overlords

Finally some professionalism.


There is a big reason why most of the westerner scene and in particular, Idra dislike anything that has the name KeSPA on it, and it's definitely not Professionalism.

Most of the western scene dont know anything about KeSPA and just hate it because its the cool thing to do!

Um, didn't Idra live there for like 3 years? I'm pretty sure he knows what he's talking about.
Milkis
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
5003 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-23 13:54:03
January 23 2012 13:53 GMT
#162
On January 23 2012 22:30 GrungyMunchy wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 23 2012 22:12 1sz2sz3sz wrote:
On January 23 2012 22:03 Mirosuu wrote:
On January 23 2012 19:14 1sz2sz3sz wrote:
I for one welcome our new KeSPA overlords

Finally some professionalism.


There is a big reason why most of the westerner scene and in particular, Idra dislike anything that has the name KeSPA on it, and it's definitely not Professionalism.

Most of the western scene dont know anything about KeSPA and just hate it because its the cool thing to do!

Um, didn't Idra live there for like 3 years? I'm pretty sure he knows what he's talking about.


KeSPA has its own sets of... problems. They're no angels. And they're not the most professional of organizations either.

But a lot of the shit that they get is completely unjustified (like the entire IP rights debate). But there's a ton of reasons to fling shit at them for, which is why everyone looks at KeSPA and see EVERYTHING they do as terrible. But just remember not everything they do is terrible and being out in the public spotlight sucks since things you do/say often get misinterpreted


On January 23 2012 21:25 resilve wrote:
Surely what matters is if Blizzard will license a league other than GOM?

The whole point with sc2 is that you cant just start your own league like BW, but you need blizzard's contract and permission to go ahead. Surely any BW teams that come over will have to operate within the framework Blizz + GOM has in korea? which is the GSL as the only league and the GSTL as the only team league. I dont see how Kespa could re-create their BW situation.


Blizzard can't do shit about it. It's all GOM at this point since GOM has that exclusive contract.
iCCup.Nove
Profile Joined March 2010
United States260 Posts
January 23 2012 13:53 GMT
#163
On January 23 2012 22:08 ElPeque.fogata wrote:
WTF.

I fail to see how all this "protectionism" helps the players in any way. It only seems to protect teams from having to pay the players, decent salaries. Transfers are always good. They show the esport is alive and the money is flowing.

And if bw players switching take money away from current sc2 pros, then so be fucking it, they deserve it better!

Don't fix what is not broken. Give free enterprise a chance you marxist/stastist nuts!


The problem they're discussing in the interview isn't so much about foreigners but about current korean pro teams switching to sc2 and basically forcing their way with their money. Imagine if a player like Flash switched to SC2, it's unlikely that he'd be on a team such as oGs instead KT would just invest in their own SC2 team. That's where the problems arise. All these BW teams switching inflates the amount of teams in the GSTL but shouldn't the teams who were there first be the ones to reap the rewards? Such as IM, Prime, Slayers. Those teams aren't involved in BW (and not taking anything from them) so why should bw teams be allowed to simply walk in and force their way in regards to SC2. This not only affects the teams and players but the people who work at GOM.
KicKDoG
Profile Joined December 2003
Sweden765 Posts
January 23 2012 13:56 GMT
#164
Well i guess they do it for more and competition. If they still love Starcraft which i bet they do then moving to starcraft 2 is a good step for their career.
http://www.twitter.com/KicKDoG_LoL baylife plox?
GoSuChicken
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
Germany1726 Posts
January 23 2012 14:00 GMT
#165
this is so interesting, thanks alot!
whereismymind
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United Kingdom717 Posts
January 23 2012 14:01 GMT
#166
Do you think savior can compete in sc2?
one day.. i'll lose my mind
Linwelin
Profile Joined March 2011
Ireland7554 Posts
January 23 2012 14:04 GMT
#167
On January 23 2012 23:01 whereismymind wrote:
Do you think savior can compete in sc2?


Not in Korea for sure
Fuck Razor and Death Prophet
Kommander
Profile Joined March 2011
Philippines4950 Posts
January 23 2012 14:07 GMT
#168
On January 23 2012 22:53 Milkis wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 23 2012 22:30 GrungyMunchy wrote:
On January 23 2012 22:12 1sz2sz3sz wrote:
On January 23 2012 22:03 Mirosuu wrote:
On January 23 2012 19:14 1sz2sz3sz wrote:
I for one welcome our new KeSPA overlords

Finally some professionalism.


There is a big reason why most of the westerner scene and in particular, Idra dislike anything that has the name KeSPA on it, and it's definitely not Professionalism.

Most of the western scene dont know anything about KeSPA and just hate it because its the cool thing to do!

Um, didn't Idra live there for like 3 years? I'm pretty sure he knows what he's talking about.


KeSPA has its own sets of... problems. They're no angels. And they're not the most professional of organizations either.

But a lot of the shit that they get is completely unjustified (like the entire IP rights debate). But there's a ton of reasons to fling shit at them for, which is why everyone looks at KeSPA and see EVERYTHING they do as terrible. But just remember not everything they do is terrible and being out in the public spotlight sucks since things you do/say often get misinterpreted


Show nested quote +
On January 23 2012 21:25 resilve wrote:
Surely what matters is if Blizzard will license a league other than GOM?

The whole point with sc2 is that you cant just start your own league like BW, but you need blizzard's contract and permission to go ahead. Surely any BW teams that come over will have to operate within the framework Blizz + GOM has in korea? which is the GSL as the only league and the GSTL as the only team league. I dont see how Kespa could re-create their BW situation.


Blizzard can't do shit about it. It's all GOM at this point since GOM has that exclusive contract.


And that's what's really irking me about Blizzard. It's their own damn game, they should put their foot down and at least use the rightful power that they have as the CREATORS of the game. Instead they don't get involved unless their earning power gets threatened. Pretty sad.
SeaSwift
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Scotland4486 Posts
January 23 2012 14:07 GMT
#169
On January 23 2012 23:01 whereismymind wrote:
Do you think savior can compete in sc2?


Even if it was legal, it would be a stupid move. SaviOr isn't exactly liked in either the BW or SC2 scene in Korea.
Lumi
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States1616 Posts
January 23 2012 14:08 GMT
#170
I am going to be so intensely, royally pissed off if KESPA enters and starts s hitting all over the SC2 scene. Losing KESPA was the BEST part about moving on from brood war.

And all of this talk is pretty new perspective for me and it is quite unsettling =\
twitter.com/lumigaming - DongRaeGu is the One True Dong - /r/onetruedong
Kommander
Profile Joined March 2011
Philippines4950 Posts
January 23 2012 14:08 GMT
#171
On January 23 2012 23:04 Linwelin wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 23 2012 23:01 whereismymind wrote:
Do you think savior can compete in sc2?


Not in Korea for sure


I'm willing to bet that he's not just banned in Korea. He'll get banned in foreign events quite simply because foreign organizers are afraid to receive community backlash for accepting him. Savior's practically a persona non grata in the whole of esports.
symtab
Profile Joined September 2010
Romania11 Posts
January 23 2012 14:11 GMT
#172
What i like about GOM TV is that anyone can try to qualify for Code A. I dont see any problems if BW pros come to SC2, if they are better than current SC2 players, then we will see better games. The only thing that is important is the scene should remain open for anyone (if you are good enough).
sebsejr
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
213 Posts
January 23 2012 14:11 GMT
#173
Interesting read! Please pump more money into the korean sc2 team!
SeaSwift
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Scotland4486 Posts
January 23 2012 14:15 GMT
#174
On January 23 2012 23:08 Kommander wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 23 2012 23:04 Linwelin wrote:
On January 23 2012 23:01 whereismymind wrote:
Do you think savior can compete in sc2?


Not in Korea for sure


I'm willing to bet that he's not just banned in Korea. He'll get banned in foreign events quite simply because foreign organizers are afraid to receive community backlash for accepting him. Savior's practically a persona non grata in the whole of esports.


Agreed. Inviting SaviOr to your tournament is one way to hand out pitchforks to Reddit.
Leetley
Profile Joined October 2010
1796 Posts
January 23 2012 14:26 GMT
#175
You keep all your money in a big brown bag inside a zoo!
What a thing to do!~
canikizu
Profile Joined September 2010
4860 Posts
January 23 2012 14:33 GMT
#176
On January 23 2012 22:17 Tomken wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 23 2012 21:26 .vid wrote:
On January 23 2012 21:25 resilve wrote:
Surely what matters is if Blizzard will license a league other than GOM?

Why would they not? It's not like KeSPA's money is worth less then Gretech's. Speaking of which, KeSPA and the teams have bigger sponsors and more money at their disposal.

Anyway, you can say all you want about KeSPA, but I'd rather have them give it a try then watch GOM organised events any longer.


OGN destroy GOM on every aspect in production value.

Yeah I love OGN's HD stream and English cast and how they try to reach out to the foreign scene.

vanhio
Profile Joined November 2010
Niue1017 Posts
January 23 2012 14:41 GMT
#177
On January 23 2012 23:33 canikizu wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 23 2012 22:17 Tomken wrote:
On January 23 2012 21:26 .vid wrote:
On January 23 2012 21:25 resilve wrote:
Surely what matters is if Blizzard will license a league other than GOM?

Why would they not? It's not like KeSPA's money is worth less then Gretech's. Speaking of which, KeSPA and the teams have bigger sponsors and more money at their disposal.

Anyway, you can say all you want about KeSPA, but I'd rather have them give it a try then watch GOM organised events any longer.


OGN destroy GOM on every aspect in production value.

Yeah I love OGN's HD stream and English cast and how they try to reach out to the foreign scene.




Hahhahaha :D I feel the same way
NuKedUFirst
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Canada3139 Posts
January 23 2012 14:52 GMT
#178
Mr. Chae> Our stance is that there is no problem as long as current SC2 players perform better than BW pros when they switch.


how are they going to do this? Is Gom going to break their fingers ? I don't understand this at all.. And I think they will need to expand the GSTL if there are more teams, otherwise it would be unfair. Regardless of the teams.
FrostedMiniWeet wrote: I like winning because it validates all the bloody time I waste playing SC2.
Chaggi
Profile Joined August 2010
Korea (South)1936 Posts
January 23 2012 14:52 GMT
#179
I wouldn't mind as long as I can see the best players play. While it would suck if the established SC2 teams got muscled out, I want to see the highest level of competition possible in SC2, and if that means BW teams coming in and taking over, so be it.
Michaels
Profile Joined August 2010
419 Posts
January 23 2012 14:55 GMT
#180
On January 23 2012 23:33 canikizu wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 23 2012 22:17 Tomken wrote:
On January 23 2012 21:26 .vid wrote:
On January 23 2012 21:25 resilve wrote:
Surely what matters is if Blizzard will license a league other than GOM?

Why would they not? It's not like KeSPA's money is worth less then Gretech's. Speaking of which, KeSPA and the teams have bigger sponsors and more money at their disposal.

Anyway, you can say all you want about KeSPA, but I'd rather have them give it a try then watch GOM organised events any longer.


OGN destroy GOM on every aspect in production value.

Yeah I love OGN's HD stream and English cast and how they try to reach out to the foreign scene.



GOM has no HD stream
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