EPTMLG here is what I am willing to pay: $60 for the same as last year (six Pro Circuit events).
You also need to announce the casters, and soon, before anyone commits to this kind of money.
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Soleron
United Kingdom1324 Posts
MLG here is what I am willing to pay: $60 for the same as last year (six Pro Circuit events). You also need to announce the casters, and soon, before anyone commits to this kind of money. | ||
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Elwar
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Theres no reason to believe that this will help 'raise standards' as opposed to 'make MLG a shit ton of profit if successful'. Nor do I care about 'raised standards' if it means SC2 will become an expensive, PPV-laden hobby. I paid for 4 seasons of GSL before it became unreasonably priced, I've paid for two ESL.tv events (very low price, much higher quality than this event will be). I hope this initiative fails and people don't become suckered by the ever-present 'support E-sports!!1!' lines, but we'll see and good luck to MLG and the events to follow this in the future if it succeeds. | ||
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Chewbacca.
United States3634 Posts
On February 14 2012 08:24 obesemk wrote: "The same basic Championship experience that was free last year will still be available as a free broadcast; so will events like the Online Qualifiers." What is the basic championship experience? Everything they had last year is the same. You can watch the equivalent of the stuff they had last year for free, or you can get HD for a little money. The new content that they are adding this year that wasn't in place last year now is going to cost money. | ||
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R1CH
Netherlands10340 Posts
On February 14 2012 08:26 careohx wrote: Btw whats up with Blizzard rule? Where you must have a free option? http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/company/legal/videopolicy.html ******************** Limitation of Usage Neither you nor the operator of any website where your Production(s) may be viewed can force a viewer to pay a "fee" to be able to view your Production(s). ********************************************* You don't think MLG are big enough to have a special agreement with Blizzard? That page is for people making YouTube videos, not businesses running leagues. | ||
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Poo
Canada536 Posts
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Klonere
Ireland4123 Posts
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disciple
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Matpakke
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Yamulo
United States2096 Posts
On February 14 2012 08:23 TheDougler wrote: I love you Asha' and understand your stance... But with that said, Fuck you. If Sundance hasn't proven that he has a vision for e-sports yet, that he listens to the fans with their every complaint --well... aside from Extended series-- then I could appreciate this reaction. But... Sundance has proven that he cares. And he has said before that if e-sports is to be successful as a business it can't keep leaking money with advertisements being the only stopper. Personally I'm fine with this. I would NOT have been fine with this if this was a year ago. Dallas was a terrible, TERRIBLE thing. But with the quality that MLG (and other tournaments) provide, I am more than willing to pay for it. 2011 was a test run for SC2 as a serious international e-sport and it widely surpassed pretty much everyone's expectations. It's time to pay the piper now and I'm sorry to those that don't understand that. I'll be enjoying watching this fantastic event without you guys I guess. Who cares what he has done in the past, or his vision of ESPORTS is. The truth is that he is isolating the MLG fan base, and isn't even doing it in a matter that is coherent. For one, the GSL is a better deal in EVERY SINGLE WAY, and two it is the same weekend as another tournament with a good player list as well. Oh yeah, and they offer a free stream. | ||
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carloselcoco
United States2302 Posts
On February 14 2012 08:14 EternitysEnd wrote: So I guess Blizzard's official "video policy" doesn't pertain to MLG? http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/company/legal/videopolicy.html I could be way off...can anyone explain this to me? Or do the freed vods one week later do the trick? Actually they are alright as they provide the VODs for free one week after. | ||
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Jisall
United States2054 Posts
On February 14 2012 08:23 nick1689 wrote: I dont get this community sometimes... You expect MLG to put this show on for free? Theyre spending $100k+ on bringing together the best starcraft 2 players in the world, putting on high production, and youre telling them to fuck off? For 20 bucks? Thats being selfish, and asking for way more than you deserve. So many spoiled brats who don't appreciate anything Guess whats happens if MLG doesnt make money? No more tournies. Are you going to complain when that happens as well? Maybe these spoiled brats you claim everyone as value the dollar bill more highly then you. For some people it is expensive, when all they want to do is watch starcraft, which other tournaments are providing for free. Its hard to compete with a free event | ||
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AllSalesFinal
United States211 Posts
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ThreeActPlay
United States249 Posts
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Ricemagical
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Jacmert
Canada1709 Posts
On February 14 2012 08:07 rewired wrote: Me too, so I go to barcraft with the UBCSC and 604 Starcraft guys, use the awesome feature that TL has now to find a barcraft close to you and enjoy for a price you might think is fairer Wait, Team Liquid has a WHAT feature?! P.S. I'm from Vancouver (area), too! Whoa... http://www.teamliquid.net/barcraft/ | ||
Pholon
Netherlands6142 Posts
On February 14 2012 08:17 Dodgin wrote: I've edited my post on the first page with a poll. you can quote your own poll/report it and it'll show up in multiple places but still work. edit: | ||
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Siliticx
Canada206 Posts
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JJH777
United States4407 Posts
I really hope this fails hard. I could afford the 20$ if I wanted too but I will absolutely not pay for this simply because of how they are pricing it relative to the GSL while being a worse tournament. It is completely ridiculous. | ||
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Kralic
Canada2628 Posts
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TRAP[yoo]
Hungary6026 Posts
but i wont pay for mlg. i know that i wont watch the vods and im pretty sure that i wont be able to watch all 3 days...so 20$ are just too much. | ||
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