MLG Arena and the TL Calendar - Page 11

On February 23 2012 14:17 Golgotha wrote:
hmm this really hurts mlg. and imo TL should just let winter arena be on the schedule because if MLG fails, it will hurt the whole scene. however, i do understand that rules are rules.

On February 23 2012 15:00 Introvert wrote:
If you are going to spend $20 to watch a tournament, then you aren't going to "forget" if you don't see it on TL. Understandable decision, but people need to realize this isn't going to have that much of an effect.

On February 23 2012 15:00 Introvert wrote:
If you are going to spend $20 to watch a tournament, then you aren't going to "forget" if you don't see it on TL. Understandable decision, but people need to realize this isn't going to have that much of an effect.

On February 23 2012 14:51 Rabbet wrote:


I think my cable provider gets a cut of all the PPV action that goes through their service, they wouldn't list it otherwise.

On February 23 2012 14:50 Xyl wrote:
So much unnecessary drama!
Between GSL 2012 Season 1 Solo and Team matches, MLG 2012 Season 1 matches, MLG Winter Arena matches, GSL's King of Kongs Tournament and December's AOL, I have watched so much Starcraft 2 these past 3 months and still have 1.5 months before both organizations have their 2012 season 2 events. With way more than enough games from only 2 organizations, I can go to the source to watch the events and don't require some calendar for easier access.
I feel it's comparable to folks who pirate movies - they want to watch as many movies as possible but don't want to pay for it and find a way to complain that each release in theaters or DVD/Bluray is too expensive. Meanwhile, those of us who care about quality chose what we watch and support our hobbies/passions with our income. We also understand that there's insufficient time to enjoy all the high quality releases even if we could afford 'em.

To summarize: MLG will do just fine, Hot Bid. The publicity of the main events will pull in new players much like it always has. And just like any PPV event, the hardcore/interested fans will support them and get an extra dose of awesome matches.

An aside: GOM's 2012 pricing (where even a Premium+ yearly ticket doesn't get you ever 2012 show) should be evidence that this tournament broadcasting is a business, and the best tournament organizers have to find more effective ways to monetize the business. MLG's pricing for 2012 ($20 PPV season tickets x 4 + $20 Gold membership = $100) is still much cheaper than GOM's.

On February 23 2012 15:15 lichter wrote:


So I did some computations to see if this is true.

According to my math:

GSL will have ~3,350 games this year (counted number of sets per season, multipled by 3 games for simplicity which I will hold consistent for MLG as well, and 5 seasons). A yearly monthly ticket for GSL/GSTL will cost $239.88. That's ~14 games per dollar, without including Off the Record, AoL, and other special tournaments which are included in Monthly Premium +.

MLG Arenas will have ~732 games (61 sets per tournament, 3 games per set like above, 4 seasons). The ticket for the whole year is $100 as you said. So that's 7.32 games per $1.

Based on number of games, GSL has almost twice as many games per dollar (without counting special events) than MLG.

Was bored at work so I was just curious about it :p

On February 23 2012 15:21 Kerwin wrote:
Don't see why this should be an issue... I pay for GSL and because I pay for GSL I know when their events are... If you're spending money and don't know when the events are then I'm really confused. Not listing it on the calendar will only prevent people from being disappointed to see it on there and then get redirected to MLG's terribly-constructed website and then realize they need to pay money. It should be obvious why TL requires a stream to be available to list a tourney in the calendar... who cares about the tourney if no one can watch it? Also, do my above poster... keep in mind that GOM offers almost everything for free. GSL is simply the best.

Edit: I was too slow on post... I was talking to the person who was bored at work calculating MLG v GOM costs