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coko
Profile Joined November 2002
United Kingdom570 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-19 23:11:29
March 19 2012 22:59 GMT
#1
http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/news/starcraft-2-at-the-winter-championships-casters-pools-and-more/

Pools

Pool A
  • (T)MarineKing
  • (T)GanZi
  • (P)MC
  • (P)SaSe


Pool B
  • (Z)DongRaeGu
  • (P)NaNiwa
  • (T)DeMusliM
  • (Z)HayprO


Pool C
  • (P)HuK
  • (Z)Violet
  • (Z)Ret
  • (P)Socke


Pool D
  • (P)OZ
  • (P)Parting
  • (P)Grubby
  • (T)TheStC


Group A and D feel the hardest to me!

Casters:

(R)Tasteless, (P)Artosis, DJWheat, (Z)Day[9], JP McDaniel, and Rob Simpson.
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THM
Profile Joined November 2010
Bulgaria1131 Posts
March 19 2012 23:01 GMT
#2
Wow, so Foxer got the hardest group for being 1st at MLG Winter Arena?

Not cool :S Still, fighting!
feanor1
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States1899 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-19 23:08:41
March 19 2012 23:01 GMT
#3
Sase and Haypro in because Leenock and Nestea are not coming

Z=(Wiki)Oz

Only 4 T and 4 Z out of 16.
8 P Its the ML-PVP
Olinim
Profile Joined March 2011
4044 Posts
March 19 2012 23:02 GMT
#4
Dongraegu got it easy xD. A is the toughest group imo.
Gator
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States3432 Posts
March 19 2012 23:03 GMT
#5
groups A omgomgomg
TSM
Bastilol
Profile Joined April 2011
Germany129 Posts
March 19 2012 23:03 GMT
#6
Wow so many Protoss
Artosis - "Dr. House is Idra in doctor form"
NuclearJudas
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
6546 Posts
March 19 2012 23:03 GMT
#7
Banjo to take it all. You'll see. 2012 - year of Liquid. :D
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Irave
Profile Joined October 2010
United States9965 Posts
March 19 2012 23:03 GMT
#8
Nice list of players for pool play. Lots of high caliber players missing from the pool play, open bracket is going to be where its at for sure.
XaCez
Profile Joined May 2010
Sweden6991 Posts
March 19 2012 23:04 GMT
#9
Feels like it was ages since Day[9] casted at MLG.
People get too easily offended by people getting too easily offended by the word rape.
-MoOsE-
Profile Joined March 2011
United States236 Posts
March 19 2012 23:04 GMT
#10
On March 20 2012 08:03 Bastilol wrote:
Wow so many Protoss


the icons are messed up for some not all of them are toss
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Die4Ever
Profile Joined August 2010
United States17665 Posts
March 19 2012 23:04 GMT
#11
where's Leenock, our defending champ? And NesTea?
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ChuCky.Ca
Profile Joined July 2011
Canada2497 Posts
March 19 2012 23:05 GMT
#12
gonna be sick!!!!!
Most Skilled Current esport Games Scbw>Sc2>Cs1.6>Dota2>Hon>Loopin Louie The Drinking Game>LoL
AngelusDeLetum
Profile Joined April 2010
United States98 Posts
March 19 2012 23:05 GMT
#13
great pools... is there an open bracket seed for each of these groups then?
ChuCky.Ca
Profile Joined July 2011
Canada2497 Posts
March 19 2012 23:05 GMT
#14
On March 20 2012 08:04 Die4Ever wrote:
where's Leenock, our defending champ? And NesTea?

nestea would have had to qualify..
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Soma.bokforlag
Profile Joined February 2011
Sweden448 Posts
March 19 2012 23:05 GMT
#15
violet and mkp switched race?

looks good for naniwa and huk.. they should get top 2

grubbys pvp is pretty good, maybe he can take a game or two
Jiddra
Profile Joined October 2010
Sweden2685 Posts
March 19 2012 23:05 GMT
#16
Naniwa - DRG rematch in groups, sweet!
I am not young enough to know everything.
Die4Ever
Profile Joined August 2010
United States17665 Posts
March 19 2012 23:06 GMT
#17
On March 20 2012 08:05 ChuCky.Ca wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:04 Die4Ever wrote:
where's Leenock, our defending champ? And NesTea?

nestea would have had to qualify..

he did
http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/competitions/30#event_85_placement-of-arena-players
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Pokebunny
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
United States10654 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-19 23:11:37
March 19 2012 23:06 GMT
#18
On March 20 2012 08:04 Die4Ever wrote:
where's Leenock, our defending champ? And NesTea?

They were out after LR1 or LR2 in Arena. All seeding was done from arena, places 17-32 will be in OWR5.

e: okay, nvm. HayprO was 17th. NesTea possibly not coming because he'd rather practice for GSL?

e: okay ditto for Leenock! I'm bad
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coko
Profile Joined November 2002
United Kingdom570 Posts
March 19 2012 23:06 GMT
#19
On March 20 2012 08:04 -MoOsE- wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:03 Bastilol wrote:
Wow so many Protoss


the icons are messed up for some not all of them are toss


Should be fixed now.
Whatson
Profile Blog Joined January 2012
United States5356 Posts
March 19 2012 23:06 GMT
#20
Open bracket is going to be insane...
¯\_(シ)_/¯
krisss
Profile Joined November 2010
Luxembourg305 Posts
March 19 2012 23:07 GMT
#21
How did they decide Whos in what group? im curious
life is like fighting a dinosaur.. it's pretty hard.
Lavit2099
Profile Joined November 2011
United States390 Posts
March 19 2012 23:07 GMT
#22
Group B for-the-fucking-win.
Die4Ever
Profile Joined August 2010
United States17665 Posts
March 19 2012 23:07 GMT
#23
On March 20 2012 08:06 Pokebunny wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:04 Die4Ever wrote:
where's Leenock, our defending champ? And NesTea?

They were out after LR1 or LR2 in Arena. All seeding was done from arena, places 17-32 will be in OWR5.

e: okay, nvm. HayprO was 17th. NesTea possibly not coming because he'd rather practice for GSL?

Leenock and NesTea both made the top 16
http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/competitions/30#event_85_placement-of-arena-players
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Falconblade
Profile Joined December 2011
United States1035 Posts
March 19 2012 23:08 GMT
#24
On March 20 2012 08:06 Pokebunny wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:04 Die4Ever wrote:
where's Leenock, our defending champ? And NesTea?

They were out after LR1 or LR2 in Arena. All seeding was done from arena, places 17-32 will be in OWR5.

e: okay, nvm. HayprO was 17th. NesTea possibly not coming because he'd rather practice for GSL?


They qualified.Both did. I'm assuming GSL shortly after MLG.
Eee
Profile Joined August 2011
Sweden2712 Posts
March 19 2012 23:08 GMT
#25
Hmm Violet, Nestea, and Leenock are missing. Does anybody know why?
dragonborn
Profile Joined January 2012
4781 Posts
March 19 2012 23:08 GMT
#26
naniwa's group is so easy!

go go nani <3
Nazeron
Profile Joined September 2010
Canada1046 Posts
March 19 2012 23:08 GMT
#27
wow, A is def the hardest IMO, love how MLG keeps bringing back tastosis
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feanor1
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States1899 Posts
March 19 2012 23:09 GMT
#28
On March 20 2012 08:08 Eee wrote:
Hmm Violet, Nestea, and Leenock are missing. Does anybody know why?

Violets there
aristarchus
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States652 Posts
March 19 2012 23:09 GMT
#29
So I guess two of the people who qualified for groups aren't going. Any info on how they picked the replacements?
Die4Ever
Profile Joined August 2010
United States17665 Posts
March 19 2012 23:09 GMT
#30
On March 20 2012 08:08 Falconblade wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:06 Pokebunny wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:04 Die4Ever wrote:
where's Leenock, our defending champ? And NesTea?

They were out after LR1 or LR2 in Arena. All seeding was done from arena, places 17-32 will be in OWR5.

e: okay, nvm. HayprO was 17th. NesTea possibly not coming because he'd rather practice for GSL?


They qualified.Both did. I'm assuming GSL shortly after MLG.

Yea I guess they just decided to stay home for more practice, cause their GSL groups aren't very soon. Also NesTea is in the same group as MC.
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rkshox
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
Taiwan536 Posts
March 19 2012 23:09 GMT
#31
Wow Group A is stacked! No Husky for commentators?
@ranleee /// "first we expand, then we defense it'
Wunder
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United Kingdom2950 Posts
March 19 2012 23:09 GMT
#32
Sase and Haypro seemed to have replaced Nestea and Leenock, I guess they won't be coming to Columbus even with a free trip? :[
Writer@joonjoewong
Jacmert
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
Canada1709 Posts
March 19 2012 23:10 GMT
#33
Group D looks like the "easiest". And poor Demuslim with DRG and Naniwa :S
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`MemoRY
Profile Joined January 2011
United States80 Posts
March 19 2012 23:10 GMT
#34
Group B: The Nestea slayers
Jaedong | MarineKing | NaNiwa | ToD
ydeer1993
Profile Joined January 2012
United Kingdom569 Posts
March 19 2012 23:10 GMT
#35
oh god, every mlg huk gets the easiest group, gogo DRG And MKP
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SMD
Profile Joined December 2010
Canada627 Posts
March 19 2012 23:11 GMT
#36
On March 20 2012 08:10 ydeer1993 wrote:
oh god, every mlg huk gets the easiest group, gogo DRG And MKP


I think Id take Violet or Ret to win that group.......
Frankon
Profile Joined May 2010
3054 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-19 23:12:44
March 19 2012 23:11 GMT
#37
nvm

Find out Haypro is a replacement.
Eee
Profile Joined August 2011
Sweden2712 Posts
March 19 2012 23:11 GMT
#38
On March 20 2012 08:09 feanor1 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:08 Eee wrote:
Hmm Violet, Nestea, and Leenock are missing. Does anybody know why?

Violets there

Totally missed his name <.<
robih
Profile Joined September 2010
Austria1086 Posts
March 19 2012 23:12 GMT
#39
A >>> D >> C >>>>>>>>>>>>> B
Glowbox
Profile Joined June 2010
Netherlands330 Posts
March 19 2012 23:13 GMT
#40
Sick players and sick casters. Looks awesome!
jmbthirteen
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States10734 Posts
March 19 2012 23:13 GMT
#41
On March 20 2012 08:11 SMD wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:10 ydeer1993 wrote:
oh god, every mlg huk gets the easiest group, gogo DRG And MKP


I think Id take Violet or Ret to win that group.......

yeah someone must not have seen ret go 7-0 against parting, naniwa and sase yesterday.

and Sase and haypro finished first and second in the consolation matches at the winter arena which is why they are filling in
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Femari
Profile Joined June 2011
United States2900 Posts
March 19 2012 23:14 GMT
#42
MKP wins Arena, gets hardest group. Oh well he should win it anyway, he's still amazing TvP last time I checked.
Mvp | BoxeR | MarineKing | MC | viOlet | Scarlett | Flash | Bisu | XellOs | Sea | Fantasy | By.Sun
Kompicek
Profile Joined May 2008
Czech Republic245 Posts
March 19 2012 23:15 GMT
#43
So this is again for 20dollars ppv?
BigKahunaBurger
Profile Joined June 2011
Australia334 Posts
March 19 2012 23:16 GMT
#44
Wow, 8 protoss? Fuck the Sad Zealot.
Olinim
Profile Joined March 2011
4044 Posts
March 19 2012 23:16 GMT
#45
On March 20 2012 08:13 jmbthirteen wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:11 SMD wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:10 ydeer1993 wrote:
oh god, every mlg huk gets the easiest group, gogo DRG And MKP


I think Id take Violet or Ret to win that group.......

yeah someone must not have seen ret go 7-0 against parting, naniwa and sase yesterday.

and Sase and haypro finished first and second in the consolation matches at the winter arena which is why they are filling in

7-1. He lost a game to Parting.
TBone-
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States2309 Posts
March 19 2012 23:16 GMT
#46
Wow only 4 terrans t.t. I hope Ret or Socke wins this tournament. Its been way too long since one of them has had a major title.
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WallieP
Profile Joined January 2011
Netherlands425 Posts
March 19 2012 23:16 GMT
#47
So many koreans... mlg should be the big foreign tourney with just a few korean hero's like mc or some eg korean and some that come from the open brackets, but right now its allready at least 2 and mostly 3 koreans a group which makes the groups/this tourney allready pretty predictable
i came i saw i conquered
SMD
Profile Joined December 2010
Canada627 Posts
March 19 2012 23:16 GMT
#48
On March 20 2012 08:15 Kompicek wrote:
So this is again for 20dollars ppv?


nope free low quality. pay for beta streams and hd, i believe.
Jacmert
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
Canada1709 Posts
March 19 2012 23:16 GMT
#49
From Twitter: Adam Apicella ‏ @MrMLGAdam For those asking leenock has gstl and nestea badly hurt his wrist in a wreck wish him well (he will be fine just recovery time)
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TrevaH
Profile Joined August 2011
Canada122 Posts
March 19 2012 23:16 GMT
#50
idra? T_T Link me to what I missed or does he have to be an open bracket warrior for sucking?
Vi0elence
Profile Joined June 2011
United States35 Posts
March 19 2012 23:17 GMT
#51
:O dat group A....B,D,C! Looks like fun!
Huk....fighting?! <3
StarVe
Profile Joined June 2011
Germany13591 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-19 23:18:10
March 19 2012 23:17 GMT
#52
On March 20 2012 08:16 TrevaH wrote:
idra? T_T Link me to what I missed or does he have to be an open bracket warrior for sucking?

yes, he didn't qualify

Poor MKP, wins Winter Arena and gets the most difficult group anyway.
Femari
Profile Joined June 2011
United States2900 Posts
March 19 2012 23:17 GMT
#53
On March 20 2012 08:08 dragonborn wrote:
naniwa's group is so easy!

go go nani <3

I wouldn't call drawing the best player in the world easy. Rest of the group maybe, but DRG?
Mvp | BoxeR | MarineKing | MC | viOlet | Scarlett | Flash | Bisu | XellOs | Sea | Fantasy | By.Sun
Black17
Profile Joined October 2011
France435 Posts
March 19 2012 23:18 GMT
#54
So many P.

If Stephano gets out of open bracket ha has really good chances
Gator
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States3432 Posts
March 19 2012 23:18 GMT
#55
group C probably is an easier group but i think that it has the closest relative skill level between the players in it.. could see any one of them taking first place
TSM
SMD
Profile Joined December 2010
Canada627 Posts
March 19 2012 23:18 GMT
#56
On March 20 2012 08:16 WallieP wrote:
So many koreans... mlg should be the big foreign tourney with just a few korean hero's like mc or some eg korean and some that come from the open brackets, but right now its allready at least 2 and mostly 3 koreans a group which makes the groups/this tourney allready pretty predictable


if theres 3 koreans in each group, and koreans are "better" how does it make it predictable?

be your logic you throw away the foriegner, therefore its still up in the air which korean wins the group?

Not to mention whoevers comming out of the open bracket.

No mlg live event has been " predictable" something always happens, a big upset or two, good storylines.
dragonborn
Profile Joined January 2012
4781 Posts
March 19 2012 23:18 GMT
#57
On March 20 2012 08:17 Femari wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:08 dragonborn wrote:
naniwa's group is so easy!

go go nani <3

I wouldn't call drawing the best player in the world easy. Rest of the group maybe, but DRG?

naniwa can beat him.
scarper65
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
1560 Posts
March 19 2012 23:19 GMT
#58
Poor Marineking and Ganzi. i really hope they make it out.
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
March 19 2012 23:19 GMT
#59
Why does Grubby have to be in a group with 2 other protoss...PvP is such a random match up.
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
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WallieP
Profile Joined January 2011
Netherlands425 Posts
March 19 2012 23:22 GMT
#60
On March 20 2012 08:18 SMD wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:16 WallieP wrote:
So many koreans... mlg should be the big foreign tourney with just a few korean hero's like mc or some eg korean and some that come from the open brackets, but right now its allready at least 2 and mostly 3 koreans a group which makes the groups/this tourney allready pretty predictable


if theres 3 koreans in each group, and koreans are "better" how does it make it predictable?

be your logic you throw away the foriegner, therefore its still up in the air which korean wins the group?

Not to mention whoevers comming out of the open bracket.

No mlg live event has been " predictable" something always happens, a big upset or two, good storylines.

I mean that the top 10 is going to be korean most likely, while this was the tourney for foreigners to shine or try to shine..
if i wanna watch at korean players i go to gsl, for non-koreans i watched mlg.. right now its both korean
i came i saw i conquered
Frankon
Profile Joined May 2010
3054 Posts
March 19 2012 23:23 GMT
#61
On March 20 2012 08:19 Plansix wrote:
Why does Grubby have to be in a group with 2 other protoss...PvP is such a random match up.

Not for Grubby... WC3 micro > PvP
Monochromatic
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
United States997 Posts
March 19 2012 23:23 GMT
#62
Racial balance in these group could be a ton better. 4 Z, 4 T, and 8 P. Should be 1 T 1 Z and 2 P in each, instead of having no zergs in half the groups.
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Balgrog
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States1221 Posts
March 19 2012 23:23 GMT
#63
poor grubby he's going to have to fight his ASS off.
The only way to attack structure is with chaos.
Liveon
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Netherlands1083 Posts
March 19 2012 23:23 GMT
#64
So apparently Nestea not coming because he hurt his wrist
@MrMLGAdam
For those asking leenock has gstl and nestea badly hurt his wrist in a wreck wish him well (he will be fine just recovery time)
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iSometric
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
2221 Posts
March 19 2012 23:24 GMT
#65
Burlesque fighting!
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hooktits
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States972 Posts
March 19 2012 23:24 GMT
#66
keep an eye out for this up and coming player named hooktits, i hear he may make a splash in the open bracket ^_^
Hooktits of Tits gaming @hooktits twit
feanor1
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States1899 Posts
March 19 2012 23:24 GMT
#67
On March 20 2012 08:16 Jacmert wrote:
From Twitter: Adam Apicella ‏ @MrMLGAdam For those asking leenock has gstl and nestea badly hurt his wrist in a wreck wish him well (he will be fine just recovery time)
https://twitter.com/#!/MrMLGAdam/status/181881418534760448

Must have been in the last 2 days as Nestea was in the GSTL this past weekend
Femari
Profile Joined June 2011
United States2900 Posts
March 19 2012 23:24 GMT
#68
On March 20 2012 08:18 dragonborn wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:17 Femari wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:08 dragonborn wrote:
naniwa's group is so easy!

go go nani <3

I wouldn't call drawing the best player in the world easy. Rest of the group maybe, but DRG?

naniwa can beat him.

He can yes but it'll be the hardest series for him all tournament. Won't be close to easy.
Mvp | BoxeR | MarineKing | MC | viOlet | Scarlett | Flash | Bisu | XellOs | Sea | Fantasy | By.Sun
LittLeD
Profile Joined May 2010
Sweden7973 Posts
March 19 2012 23:26 GMT
#69
If Grubby can take himself out of that group, I will praise him to no end!

+ Show Spoiler +
Wait, I already do that....Anyways, GRUBSTER FIGHTING~
☆Grubby ☆| Tod|DeMusliM|ThorZaiN|SaSe|Moon|Mana| ☆HerO ☆
vendettahow
Profile Joined March 2012
14 Posts
March 19 2012 23:26 GMT
#70
Poor TheSTC....All Protoss group. T.T
Paraiba
Profile Joined March 2011
Brazil217 Posts
March 19 2012 23:26 GMT
#71
What about Mvp?
sitromit
Profile Joined June 2011
7051 Posts
March 19 2012 23:26 GMT
#72
DRG will take his group EZPZ...
GreyKnight
Profile Joined August 2010
United States4720 Posts
March 19 2012 23:26 GMT
#73
Gonna be a bland MLG compared to the others
Serimek
Profile Joined August 2011
France2274 Posts
March 19 2012 23:26 GMT
#74
Anyone knows who's replacing HayprO and SaSe in Winner Bracket RO5 ?
SC2 is the best game to watch and was the best to play before I grew old and slow...
Serimek
Profile Joined August 2011
France2274 Posts
March 19 2012 23:27 GMT
#75
On March 20 2012 08:26 Paraiba wrote:
What about Mvp?


Winner Bracket RO5 if he attends
SC2 is the best game to watch and was the best to play before I grew old and slow...
Noobity
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States871 Posts
March 19 2012 23:27 GMT
#76
I think group C is being underrated. I think those are all very good players that are going to give us the best matches. I think MKP and MC have group A pretty well in hand.

I think group B is full of strong players, and while DRG and Naniwa are the clear favorites, both Haypro and Demuslim have been showing very strong abilities, and don't forget Haypro's been in KR for a while now. While a month or so isn't the hugest deal, I have faith that he's learned a lot while there.

I think Oz and Parting have the edge in D, but honestly ruling out Grubby would simply be lacking insight, and of course the stc has a fighting chance to take it.

I honestly think group C has the best possibility for phenomenal games, but I think Ret will win all his PvZs, and it will come down to his games vs Violet, and whether or not Huk can take violet/sase out. Though really, watching Sase play in the RBL I would not be surprised to see him make it out in either first or second. I wouldn't say he's a favorite by any stretch though.

I'm really interested to see who comes up from opens, personally.
My name is Mike, and statistically, yours is not.
talismania
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
United States2364 Posts
March 19 2012 23:27 GMT
#77
hmm was hoping maybe rotti and bitter would have been picked up by mlg for this event as well
Benjamin80
Profile Joined February 2012
581 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-19 23:29:55
March 19 2012 23:28 GMT
#78
I hope Stephano can make it out of the open bracket and be placed in Pool B. Then we will have a rematch of DRG/Stephano and Stephano vs Naniwa. This would be so sick. My money on Stephano to win them both

Bad group for Huk btw he isnt very good vs zerg and a Socke is excellent in PvP gonna be very hard for him
[QUOTE][B]On March 19 2012 02:32 iNcontroL wrote:[/B] IF LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS YOU CANNON RUSH[/QUOTE]
12mrsaturns
Profile Joined November 2011
United States23 Posts
March 19 2012 23:29 GMT
#79
?? I thought Day[9] was random.
White-Ra and NaNiwa fighting! 김택용 화이팅!
Xcobidoo
Profile Joined June 2011
Sweden1871 Posts
March 19 2012 23:29 GMT
#80
Hoping that there are a lot of good players in the Open Bracket since this is basically winter arena number 2 without it.
Supreme Intergalactic Commander
Xanthopsia
Profile Joined November 2010
Australia41 Posts
March 19 2012 23:29 GMT
#81
I really want Sase to be able to perform well in a big tournament but I don't think he'll be able to get past MKP, MC and Ganzi.. But I can still hope! Sase hwaiting!
dragonborn
Profile Joined January 2012
4781 Posts
March 19 2012 23:29 GMT
#82
On March 20 2012 08:28 Benjamin80 wrote:
I hope Stephano can make it out of the open bracket and be placed in Pool B. Then we will have a rematch of DRG/Stephano and Stephano vs Naniwa. This would be so sick. My money on Stephano to win them both

stephano to group D.

everyone want to watch him against korean protosses.
supsun
Profile Joined February 2012
United Kingdom343 Posts
March 19 2012 23:30 GMT
#83
question: is this shit free?

just wondering... whether it's free or not, i will be buying and/or watching either wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Hamdemon
Profile Joined September 2011
United States348 Posts
March 19 2012 23:30 GMT
#84
For a NA event it's getting to the point that there aren't any NA players at all =/. At this point why even hold events outside of korea if we're just going to waste money flying in koreans?
"All warfare is based on deception." - Sun Tzu
dragonborn
Profile Joined January 2012
4781 Posts
March 19 2012 23:30 GMT
#85
On March 20 2012 08:30 supsun wrote:
question: is this shit free?

just wondering... whether it's free or not, i will be buying and/or watching either wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

yes, free low quality stream.
Benjamin80
Profile Joined February 2012
581 Posts
March 19 2012 23:31 GMT
#86
On March 20 2012 08:29 dragonborn wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:28 Benjamin80 wrote:
I hope Stephano can make it out of the open bracket and be placed in Pool B. Then we will have a rematch of DRG/Stephano and Stephano vs Naniwa. This would be so sick. My money on Stephano to win them both

stephano to group D.

everyone want to watch him against korean protosses.


Haha, Yea would be fun also. But Pool B I think would have the better storyline:D

But first thing first getting out the open bracket with all these amasing players gonna be hard hell Stephano vs Polt could happend again
[QUOTE][B]On March 19 2012 02:32 iNcontroL wrote:[/B] IF LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS YOU CANNON RUSH[/QUOTE]
intel21
Profile Joined March 2011
67 Posts
March 19 2012 23:32 GMT
#87
IMPORTANT:




.....Tasteless plays random??
supsun
Profile Joined February 2012
United Kingdom343 Posts
March 19 2012 23:32 GMT
#88
On March 20 2012 08:30 dragonborn wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:30 supsun wrote:
question: is this shit free?

just wondering... whether it's free or not, i will be buying and/or watching either wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

yes, free low quality stream.


Proof?
Fubi
Profile Joined March 2011
2228 Posts
March 19 2012 23:33 GMT
#89
Huk has to be the luckiest guy to have ever lived on this planet, i swear.
dragonborn
Profile Joined January 2012
4781 Posts
March 19 2012 23:33 GMT
#90
On March 20 2012 08:32 supsun wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:30 dragonborn wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:30 supsun wrote:
question: is this shit free?

just wondering... whether it's free or not, i will be buying and/or watching either wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

yes, free low quality stream.


Proof?

they said this on winter arena.
Benjamin80
Profile Joined February 2012
581 Posts
March 19 2012 23:33 GMT
#91
On March 20 2012 08:30 Hamdemon wrote:
For a NA event it's getting to the point that there aren't any NA players at all =/. At this point why even hold events outside of korea if we're just going to waste money flying in koreans?


That´s a very pessimistic attitude NA got alot of really good upcomming players. Vileillusion is one I regard as a player who got a great future.

Also you got Stephano comming what more do you want?
[QUOTE][B]On March 19 2012 02:32 iNcontroL wrote:[/B] IF LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS YOU CANNON RUSH[/QUOTE]
MonsterBeast
Profile Joined October 2011
Canada193 Posts
March 19 2012 23:35 GMT
#92
Of course, the one person whom I am rooting for (Ganzi) Gets an unbelieveable bracket >.<
It is what it is.
Mingle
Profile Joined June 2011
United Kingdom26 Posts
March 19 2012 23:35 GMT
#93
Poor DeMusliM, still so much hope for him
Prillan
Profile Joined August 2011
Sweden350 Posts
March 19 2012 23:36 GMT
#94
On March 20 2012 08:32 supsun wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:30 dragonborn wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:30 supsun wrote:
question: is this shit free?

just wondering... whether it's free or not, i will be buying and/or watching either wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

yes, free low quality stream.


Proof?


From link in OP...
As always, there will be a free way to watch the Championships; you’ll get plenty of action even if you decide not to pay a penny. But to get the full experience—meaning access to ALL the streams, in full HD—there are two things you can do.
TheBB's sidekick, aligulac.com | "Reality is frequently inaccurate." - Douglas Adams
Whoranzone
Profile Joined June 2011
Germany330 Posts
March 19 2012 23:36 GMT
#95
On March 20 2012 08:30 Hamdemon wrote:
For a NA event it's getting to the point that there aren't any NA players at all =/. At this point why even hold events outside of korea if we're just going to waste money flying in koreans?

I don't get it so you'd rather have some no offense guaranteed losses seeded directly into the Championship bracket as it always was ? Don't forget there is also
The Open Bracket

This thing gets crazier with every event. The 240-player Open Bracket at the Winter Championships is completely sold out. We’ll have the full confirmed list of players for you tomorrow, but here’s a preview of some of the names you can expect to see: Select, Jinro, Thorzain, HasuObs, Rain, Artist, Minigun… and a ton more.
this.
Mondieu
Profile Joined November 2011
Romania803 Posts
March 19 2012 23:37 GMT
#96
Grubby has the hardest group, without a doubt. I hope MC takes this so everyone can complain about protoss being powerfull again and I can reinstall the game :D
Lowell
Profile Joined October 2010
Germany346 Posts
March 19 2012 23:37 GMT
#97
On March 20 2012 08:32 intel21 wrote:
IMPORTANT:




.....Tasteless plays random??


He did in the 5 Beta games in his TLPD entry. He plays Protoss know afaik.
hoby2000
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States918 Posts
March 19 2012 23:38 GMT
#98
Aren't there a significant amount of players missing from these groups? I thought all arena players were seeded?
A lesson without pain is meaningless for nothing can be gained without giving something in return.
ToD
Profile Joined December 2008
France222 Posts
March 19 2012 23:38 GMT
#99
tastosis !
Commentator
Luepert
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States1933 Posts
March 19 2012 23:38 GMT
#100
Sase and haypro replacing nestea and leenock. :/
esports
howLiN
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Portugal1676 Posts
March 19 2012 23:39 GMT
#101
On March 20 2012 08:18 dragonborn wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:17 Femari wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:08 dragonborn wrote:
naniwa's group is so easy!

go go nani <3

I wouldn't call drawing the best player in the world easy. Rest of the group maybe, but DRG?

naniwa can beat him.

DRG mopped the floor with Naniwa at the Winter Arena...
framtidenskrig
Profile Joined May 2011
Sweden92 Posts
March 19 2012 23:39 GMT
#102
DEMUSLIM FIGHTING! We believe in you mate
75-80°C are absolutly fine! A CPU can handle ~95-100°C. User was banned from Tech Support for being wrong.
dragonborn
Profile Joined January 2012
4781 Posts
March 19 2012 23:40 GMT
#103
On March 20 2012 08:39 howLiN wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:18 dragonborn wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:17 Femari wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:08 dragonborn wrote:
naniwa's group is so easy!

go go nani <3

I wouldn't call drawing the best player in the world easy. Rest of the group maybe, but DRG?

naniwa can beat him.

DRG mopped the floor with Naniwa at the Winter Arena...

and naniwa mopped the floor with DRG at the Providence.
TheTurk
Profile Joined January 2011
United States732 Posts
March 19 2012 23:40 GMT
#104
On March 20 2012 08:02 Olinim wrote:
Dongraegu got it easy xD. A is the toughest group imo.


You're telling me that Naniwa, who took out Nestea AND DRG at MLG providence poses no threat to that group/to drg?
Starcraft is a lifestyle.
dnld12
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States324 Posts
March 19 2012 23:40 GMT
#105
I think group b is the group of death.
When life gives you Stalkers, Get blink.
howLiN
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Portugal1676 Posts
March 19 2012 23:42 GMT
#106
On March 20 2012 08:40 dragonborn wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:39 howLiN wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:18 dragonborn wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:17 Femari wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:08 dragonborn wrote:
naniwa's group is so easy!

go go nani <3

I wouldn't call drawing the best player in the world easy. Rest of the group maybe, but DRG?

naniwa can beat him.

DRG mopped the floor with Naniwa at the Winter Arena...

and naniwa mopped the floor with DRG at the Providence.

DRG had food poisoning at Providence and he clearly has improved since then.
sc14s
Profile Joined March 2011
United States5052 Posts
March 19 2012 23:42 GMT
#107
On March 20 2012 08:40 TheTurk wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:02 Olinim wrote:
Dongraegu got it easy xD. A is the toughest group imo.


You're telling me that Naniwa, who took out Nestea AND DRG at MLG providence poses no threat to that group/to drg?


just btw drg had food poisoning then.. not to mention the more recent result is DRG mopping the floor with naniwa's hair.
MonsterBeast
Profile Joined October 2011
Canada193 Posts
March 19 2012 23:42 GMT
#108
On March 20 2012 08:40 dragonborn wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:39 howLiN wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:18 dragonborn wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:17 Femari wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:08 dragonborn wrote:
naniwa's group is so easy!

go go nani <3

I wouldn't call drawing the best player in the world easy. Rest of the group maybe, but DRG?

naniwa can beat him.

DRG mopped the floor with Naniwa at the Winter Arena...

and naniwa mopped the floor with DRG at the Providence.


DRG got food poisoning at MLG Povidence :D
It is what it is.
HeeroFX
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States2704 Posts
March 19 2012 23:43 GMT
#109
Open Bracket is gonna be insane, But I think MKP wins his group, Naniwa wins his group, HuK wins his group, and TheSTC wins his group
dragonborn
Profile Joined January 2012
4781 Posts
March 19 2012 23:43 GMT
#110
On March 20 2012 08:42 howLiN wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:40 dragonborn wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:39 howLiN wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:18 dragonborn wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:17 Femari wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:08 dragonborn wrote:
naniwa's group is so easy!

go go nani <3

I wouldn't call drawing the best player in the world easy. Rest of the group maybe, but DRG?

naniwa can beat him.

DRG mopped the floor with Naniwa at the Winter Arena...

and naniwa mopped the floor with DRG at the Providence.

DRG had food poisoning at Providence and he clearly has improved since then.

naniwa has improved as well.
Leifish
Profile Joined July 2011
851 Posts
March 19 2012 23:44 GMT
#111
Shit, this is going to be so crazy good.

MKP to take it all.
Xarles
Profile Joined July 2011
459 Posts
March 19 2012 23:44 GMT
#112
On March 20 2012 08:42 MonsterBeast wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:40 dragonborn wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:39 howLiN wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:18 dragonborn wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:17 Femari wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:08 dragonborn wrote:
naniwa's group is so easy!

go go nani <3

I wouldn't call drawing the best player in the world easy. Rest of the group maybe, but DRG?

naniwa can beat him.

DRG mopped the floor with Naniwa at the Winter Arena...

and naniwa mopped the floor with DRG at the Providence.


DRG got food poisoning at MLG Povidence :D

Kinda worried about DRG & STC though.
They've got their GSL RO32 Group the day after MLG. =/
Canucklehead
Profile Joined March 2011
Canada5074 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-19 23:47:19
March 19 2012 23:46 GMT
#113
Lol, mkp's reward for winning the winter arena is the hardest group! Don't worry, I still believe MKP will get first in the group! Also, I'm kind of skeptical of nestea's excuse since he looked fine in gstl a couple of days ago, unless his wrists got crushed by seal's cheese.

Leenock, I can understand for gstl and I thought every gstl player would skip mlg for the important elimination round games. However, Oz, Parting and Stc are attending MLG and skipping GSTL.
Top 10 favourite pros: MKP, MVP, MC, Nestea, DRG, Jaedong, Flash, Life, Creator, Leenock
Fionn
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United States23455 Posts
March 19 2012 23:47 GMT
#114
Hooray for Parting. Which means Polt will also be going to Columbus since his Code S group isn't until April 17th or something crazy like that.
Writerhttps://twitter.com/FionnOnFire
ladyumbra
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Canada1699 Posts
March 19 2012 23:47 GMT
#115
On March 20 2012 08:44 Xarles wrote:
Kinda worried about DRG & STC though.
They've got their GSL RO32 Group the day after MLG. =/


GOM said they're playing groups out of order to allow people who want to go to mlg to do that with no problems.
ClairvoyanceSC2
Profile Joined February 2012
United States758 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-19 23:47:52
March 19 2012 23:47 GMT
#116
OH MAN. Group B and A look mighty fierce. Should be great tournament
rotegirte
Profile Joined April 2011
Germany2859 Posts
March 19 2012 23:47 GMT
#117
ahhhh poor grubby T_T
Dranak
Profile Joined July 2011
United States464 Posts
March 19 2012 23:47 GMT
#118
On March 20 2012 08:44 Xarles wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:42 MonsterBeast wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:40 dragonborn wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:39 howLiN wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:18 dragonborn wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:17 Femari wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:08 dragonborn wrote:
naniwa's group is so easy!

go go nani <3

I wouldn't call drawing the best player in the world easy. Rest of the group maybe, but DRG?

naniwa can beat him.

DRG mopped the floor with Naniwa at the Winter Arena...

and naniwa mopped the floor with DRG at the Providence.


DRG got food poisoning at MLG Povidence :D

Kinda worried about DRG & STC though.
They've got their GSL RO32 Group the day after MLG. =/


GOM has said some of the RO32 groups will be rescheduled to accomodate players going to MLG.
Stomp
Profile Joined August 2011
3 Posts
March 19 2012 23:48 GMT
#119
Oh man, I can't wait to see this MLG :O, gna be insane. Great casters, and Great players.

Could i ask if this MLG, is going to be the ppv, like the winter arena?, or will it be avaliable to everyone to watch live?.
Leifish
Profile Joined July 2011
851 Posts
March 19 2012 23:48 GMT
#120
How did they determine Nestea's replacement to be Sase?
Xarles
Profile Joined July 2011
459 Posts
March 19 2012 23:48 GMT
#121
On March 20 2012 08:47 ladyumbra wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:44 Xarles wrote:
Kinda worried about DRG & STC though.
They've got their GSL RO32 Group the day after MLG. =/


GOM said they're playing groups out of order to allow people who want to go to mlg to do that with no problems.

Oh okay, that's good.
ladyumbra
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Canada1699 Posts
March 19 2012 23:48 GMT
#122
On March 20 2012 08:47 Fionn wrote:
Hooray for Parting. Which means Polt will also be going to Columbus since his Code S group isn't until April 17th or something crazy like that.


Which group do you hope Polt lands in if he gets through open?.
Rollies
Profile Joined September 2011
United Kingdom29 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-19 23:49:25
March 19 2012 23:48 GMT
#123
On March 20 2012 08:47 ladyumbra wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:44 Xarles wrote:
Kinda worried about DRG & STC though.
They've got their GSL RO32 Group the day after MLG. =/


GOM said they're playing groups out of order to allow people who want to go to mlg to do that with no problems.

good job since otherwise

If DRG makes it to the final....the finals are 6pm,-9pm sunday ( which would be 7am-10am monday korean time) due to play code S at 6.10pm Korean time

Also I persume tastosis might only cast friday/saturday so theyc an arrive in good time ready for the GSL?
MrCash
Profile Joined October 2011
United States1504 Posts
March 19 2012 23:49 GMT
#124
Huk always seems to get the easiest groups/brackets recently. Although there are some Korean's in his group, so it won't be too easy for him.
From the looks, it seems Koreans will be dominating once again.
Olinim
Profile Joined March 2011
4044 Posts
March 19 2012 23:49 GMT
#125
On March 20 2012 08:40 TheTurk wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:02 Olinim wrote:
Dongraegu got it easy xD. A is the toughest group imo.


You're telling me that Naniwa, who took out Nestea AND DRG at MLG providence poses no threat to that group/to drg?

Not gonna make the food poisoning excuse like everyone else, mostly because I don't need to. DRG beat Naniwa every other time they played, and improved alot more than Naniwa did. Not saying he "poses no threat", but yes easy group for DRG.
setzer
Profile Joined March 2010
United States3284 Posts
March 19 2012 23:50 GMT
#126
Race distribution isn't exactly what I would call idea and PvP is, imo, by far the worst matchup.
howLiN
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Portugal1676 Posts
March 19 2012 23:50 GMT
#127
On March 20 2012 08:43 dragonborn wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:42 howLiN wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:40 dragonborn wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:39 howLiN wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:18 dragonborn wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:17 Femari wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:08 dragonborn wrote:
naniwa's group is so easy!

go go nani <3

I wouldn't call drawing the best player in the world easy. Rest of the group maybe, but DRG?

naniwa can beat him.

DRG mopped the floor with Naniwa at the Winter Arena...

and naniwa mopped the floor with DRG at the Providence.

DRG had food poisoning at Providence and he clearly has improved since then.

naniwa has improved as well.

You do know that kind of argument is for the fanclubs, right? You're not saying anything that isn't deeper than "he is the best player evar, he'll win Code S three times in a row".
dragonborn
Profile Joined January 2012
4781 Posts
March 19 2012 23:53 GMT
#128
On March 20 2012 08:50 howLiN wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:43 dragonborn wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:42 howLiN wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:40 dragonborn wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:39 howLiN wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:18 dragonborn wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:17 Femari wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:08 dragonborn wrote:
naniwa's group is so easy!

go go nani <3

I wouldn't call drawing the best player in the world easy. Rest of the group maybe, but DRG?

naniwa can beat him.

DRG mopped the floor with Naniwa at the Winter Arena...

and naniwa mopped the floor with DRG at the Providence.

DRG had food poisoning at Providence and he clearly has improved since then.

naniwa has improved as well.

You do know that kind of argument is for the fanclubs, right? You're not saying anything that isn't deeper than "he is the best player evar, he'll win Code S three times in a row".

because you make a unnecessary excuse.

"he was sick, he lose because of food poisoning, he got a headache"

These excuses are really unnecessary.

naniwa beat him because he was better than DRG at Providence.
Kernen
Profile Joined July 2011
United States84 Posts
March 19 2012 23:53 GMT
#129
Open bracket will be the best part about this tournament
A hellion donut with a marauder filling, not so tasty. - DJ Wheat
Xarles
Profile Joined July 2011
459 Posts
March 19 2012 23:54 GMT
#130
On March 20 2012 08:49 MrCash wrote:
Huk always seems to get the easiest groups/brackets recently. Although there are some Korean's in his group, so it won't be too easy for him.
From the looks, it seems Koreans will be dominating once again.

Yeah, but viOlet's not a top Korean though. Definitely have a shot, but HuK's group shouldn't be too hard for him.
setzer
Profile Joined March 2010
United States3284 Posts
March 19 2012 23:55 GMT
#131
On March 20 2012 08:53 dragonborn wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:50 howLiN wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:43 dragonborn wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:42 howLiN wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:40 dragonborn wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:39 howLiN wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:18 dragonborn wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:17 Femari wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:08 dragonborn wrote:
naniwa's group is so easy!

go go nani <3

I wouldn't call drawing the best player in the world easy. Rest of the group maybe, but DRG?

naniwa can beat him.

DRG mopped the floor with Naniwa at the Winter Arena...

and naniwa mopped the floor with DRG at the Providence.

DRG had food poisoning at Providence and he clearly has improved since then.

naniwa has improved as well.

You do know that kind of argument is for the fanclubs, right? You're not saying anything that isn't deeper than "he is the best player evar, he'll win Code S three times in a row".

because you make a unnecessary excuse.

"he was sick, he lose because of food poisoning, he got a headache"

These excuses are really unnecessary.

naniwa beat him because he was better than DRG at Providence.


Providence was quite a while ago. DRG is easily the best ZvP player in the world and he showed that in MLG Arena/GSL.
Raithed
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
China7078 Posts
March 19 2012 23:55 GMT
#132
Group A is so hard.
howLiN
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Portugal1676 Posts
March 19 2012 23:57 GMT
#133
On March 20 2012 08:53 dragonborn wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:50 howLiN wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:43 dragonborn wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:42 howLiN wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:40 dragonborn wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:39 howLiN wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:18 dragonborn wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:17 Femari wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:08 dragonborn wrote:
naniwa's group is so easy!

go go nani <3

I wouldn't call drawing the best player in the world easy. Rest of the group maybe, but DRG?

naniwa can beat him.

DRG mopped the floor with Naniwa at the Winter Arena...

and naniwa mopped the floor with DRG at the Providence.

DRG had food poisoning at Providence and he clearly has improved since then.

naniwa has improved as well.

You do know that kind of argument is for the fanclubs, right? You're not saying anything that isn't deeper than "he is the best player evar, he'll win Code S three times in a row".

because you make a unnecessary excuse.

"he was sick, he lose because of food poisoning, he got a headache"

These excuses are really unnecessary.

naniwa beat him because he was better than DRG at Providence.

Look, I'm sorry man, but that was an exception, DRG's ZvP is just too good right now as he proved to Naniwa at Winter Arena and at the Code S finals against a guy who took out the likes of Nestea, MKP, MC and aLive in a convincing fashion. I love Naniwa but it's pretty clear that DRG is the better player at the matchup at the moment.
Ktk
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Korea (South)753 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-19 23:59:29
March 19 2012 23:58 GMT
#134
I feel like this wasn't hyped or advertised well... It's three days before the arena before this was announced, I didn't even know until today, whereas for NY Winter Arena there was (ignoring those hype pics... my eyes) a lot of community awareness beforehand?

Also 50% protoss groups to boot lol
I'm thinking 1 protoss in top4... Any more and I probably won't be watching [anyways], this comes between two midterms anyways ;_;

E: Beating someone in a set once doesn't necessarily mean one player is better than the other at the time. Lots of external factors play into the game, as well as the inherent luck-based aspects of the game (random errors from both opponents - if both make the same # of errors, each error carries a different weight)
JJH777
Profile Joined January 2011
United States4400 Posts
March 19 2012 23:58 GMT
#135
Wow disappointed that Nestea isn't going to be there. I hope his wrists get better really fast.
yawnoC
Profile Joined December 2010
United States3704 Posts
March 20 2012 00:00 GMT
#136
these
groups
look
AMAZING!

This is going to be such a fun event to watch ^_^
GG - UNiVeRsE is the best player in the WORLD
DGenerate
Profile Joined June 2010
Canada140 Posts
March 20 2012 00:00 GMT
#137
That's all great, but no Husky?
0kz
Profile Joined January 2010
Italy1118 Posts
March 20 2012 00:02 GMT
#138
day9 is baaaaack !!!! <3
Dexington
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Canada7276 Posts
March 20 2012 00:02 GMT
#139
Poor, poor Grubby.
"Man you guys are missing out waving your stats dicks about instead of watching this pvp" - bbm
MasterKang
Profile Joined August 2011
United States1373 Posts
March 20 2012 00:04 GMT
#140
Holy protoss batman!
Players: MMA, Boxer, Ryung, Life, TaeJa, Squirtle, Brown, Dark,
HejaBVB
Profile Joined March 2012
Germany125 Posts
March 20 2012 00:04 GMT
#141
Husky > Rob Simpson
Polt will take it all.
Joedaddy
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States1948 Posts
March 20 2012 00:07 GMT
#142
Poor Sase ^^;; lol

MKP all the way for me!
I might be the minority on TL, but TL is the minority everywhere else.
Cassel_Castle
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States820 Posts
March 20 2012 00:10 GMT
#143
On March 20 2012 08:16 SMD wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:15 Kompicek wrote:
So this is again for 20dollars ppv?


nope free low quality. pay for beta streams and hd, i believe.


It's $30 a year I think? So $7.50 per event, that's pretty close to the 5 euros that EU events charge for HD/extra streams unless I'm really far off on the exchange rate.
GhandiEAGLE
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States20754 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 00:11:23
March 20 2012 00:10 GMT
#144
I would care more if I could watch it, but hey, who am I to ruin the party

EDIT: YAY FREE LQ STREAM
Oh, my achin' hands, from rakin' in grands, and breakin' in mic stands
wenyuan
Profile Joined December 2009
United States118 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 00:13:28
March 20 2012 00:11 GMT
#145
can someone tell me what happened to Leenock/NesTea?
(Wiki)2012 MLG Pro Circuit/Winter/Championship
from that shouldn't Leenock/NesTea get the top 16 seed?

but other than that, sick group A
Liquid'HerO <3
dAPhREAk
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Nauru12397 Posts
March 20 2012 00:11 GMT
#146
hey, i think you accidentally put the gsl groups. wtf with all the koreans.....
Mrvoodoochild1
Profile Joined June 2011
United States1439 Posts
March 20 2012 00:13 GMT
#147
Group A is sick. DRG has a pretty easy road so I expect him to go far.
"let your freak flag fly"
Jedclark
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United Kingdom903 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 00:13:31
March 20 2012 00:13 GMT
#148
Groups B and C are going to be tough. Sick groups, can't wait.
"They make it so scrubnubs can PM me. They make it so I can't ignore scrubnubs!" - "I'm gonna show you how great I am." MKP fan since GSL Open Season 2 #hipsternerd
lordofsoup
Profile Joined January 2012
United States159 Posts
March 20 2012 00:14 GMT
#149
Dam 8 toss only 4 of the other races.
NOHUNTERS
DivinO
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States4796 Posts
March 20 2012 00:14 GMT
#150
Rob Simpson got serious cred!
LiquipediaBrain in my filth.
Mrvoodoochild1
Profile Joined June 2011
United States1439 Posts
March 20 2012 00:16 GMT
#151
On March 20 2012 09:04 HejaBVB wrote:
Husky > Rob Simpson
Polt will take it all.

Not really, Husky is just a pure shoutcrafter. Rob at least has some game knowledge and is able to contribute to the cast in ways that is not shouting into a mic. I'm am not saying Husky is bad at what he does but Rob is just a better all around caster and feels more appropriate for the MLG setting.
"let your freak flag fly"
ZisforZerg
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States224 Posts
March 20 2012 00:16 GMT
#152
ROB PIMPSON. YES.
"I'm too drunk, to taste that chicken."
ladyumbra
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Canada1699 Posts
March 20 2012 00:16 GMT
#153
On March 20 2012 09:11 wenyuan wrote:
can someone tell me what happened to Leenock/NesTea?
(Wiki)2012 MLG Pro Circuit/Winter/Championship
from that shouldn't Leenock/NesTea get the top 16 seed?

but other than that, sick group A


@MrMLGAdam For those asking leenock has gstl and nestea badly hurt his wrist in a wreck wish him well (he will be fine just recovery time)
Femari
Profile Joined June 2011
United States2900 Posts
March 20 2012 00:17 GMT
#154
On March 20 2012 09:11 dAPhREAk wrote:
hey, i think you accidentally put the gsl groups. wtf with all the koreans.....

You act like the whole thing is Koreans. Literally half the players are foreigners.
Mvp | BoxeR | MarineKing | MC | viOlet | Scarlett | Flash | Bisu | XellOs | Sea | Fantasy | By.Sun
RaiD.RaynoR
Profile Joined February 2012
United States294 Posts
March 20 2012 00:17 GMT
#155
drg vs naniwa incoming?!!
Redemption is the consequence of forgiveness
Carras
Profile Joined August 2010
Argentina860 Posts
March 20 2012 00:17 GMT
#156
great casters as always =)

mm only 4 pools.. pretty good , but could have better players
Hall0wed
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States8486 Posts
March 20 2012 00:18 GMT
#157
Oz is going but not Leenock? And Nestea bailing?

Seems silly that players win the chance to be flown across the world for free to win MONEY only to pass on that opportunity. Hopefully this is limited in the future.
♦ My Life for BESTie ♦ 류세라 = 배 ♦
geokilla
Profile Joined May 2011
Canada8230 Posts
March 20 2012 00:18 GMT
#158
On March 20 2012 08:16 SMD wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:15 Kompicek wrote:
So this is again for 20dollars ppv?


nope free low quality. pay for beta streams and hd, i believe.

Where do you see this info?
esaul17
Profile Joined May 2010
Canada547 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 00:22:33
March 20 2012 00:18 GMT
#159
Aw, Nani scared Leenock and Nestea away from MLGs.

Edit: Just read Nestea hurt his wrist in a wreck. Meant no disrespect, was just joking.
Femari
Profile Joined June 2011
United States2900 Posts
March 20 2012 00:19 GMT
#160
On March 20 2012 09:18 Hall0wed wrote:
Oz is going but not Leenock? And Nestea bailing?

Seems silly that players win the chance to be flown across the world for free to win MONEY only to pass on that opportunity. Hopefully this is limited in the future.

Nestea is injured though. Idk about Oz.
Mvp | BoxeR | MarineKing | MC | viOlet | Scarlett | Flash | Bisu | XellOs | Sea | Fantasy | By.Sun
Talic_Zealot
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
688 Posts
March 20 2012 00:19 GMT
#161
Sick player pool and caster crew! Btw,aren't those supposed to be only BW race icons.
There are three types of people in the universe: those who can count, and those who cant.
dAPhREAk
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Nauru12397 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 00:26:08
March 20 2012 00:20 GMT
#162
On March 20 2012 09:17 Femari wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 09:11 dAPhREAk wrote:
hey, i think you accidentally put the gsl groups. wtf with all the koreans.....

You act like the whole thing is Koreans. Literally half the players are foreigners.

in my defense..... three of the foreigners have been in the GSL. huk, naniwa and sase. =D

edit: four. cant believe i forgot haypro.
xsnac
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Barbados1365 Posts
March 20 2012 00:21 GMT
#163
is funny how everyone here is saying " group X and Y is easy " . /facepalm
1/4 \pi \epsilon_0
Hulavuta
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States1252 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 00:27:40
March 20 2012 00:21 GMT
#164
Lol, Group B is the "Upset NesTea" group.

My predictions are MC, DongRaeGu, viOlet, and Oz.
Done with Team Liquid for a while. Don't expect to find me here.
RaiKageRyu
Profile Joined August 2009
Canada4773 Posts
March 20 2012 00:26 GMT
#165
Guess GSTL means a lot to FXO or just Leenock. Can't afford to have two of the big bad four be out of town.
Someone call down the Thunder?
Erik.TheRed
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States1655 Posts
March 20 2012 00:28 GMT
#166
holy shit...

an mlg where every group is a group of death.

can't wait!
"See you space cowboy"
RIPJAWS
Profile Joined March 2012
Canada26 Posts
March 20 2012 00:30 GMT
#167
marine king got a hard group naniwa is almost surely coming out of his group with drg these are good groups overall :D
canikizu
Profile Joined September 2010
4860 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 00:39:31
March 20 2012 00:36 GMT
#168
What's with Grubby and PvP lolz.

Is this one free to watch?

Ganzi is still teamless right now, he probably is going to get poached left and right at MLG lol.
colingrad
Profile Joined March 2008
United States210 Posts
March 20 2012 00:42 GMT
#169
On March 20 2012 09:36 canikizu wrote:
What's with Grubby and PvP lolz.

Is this one free to watch?

Ganzi is still teamless right now, he probably is going to get poached left and right at MLG lol.



MLG has said that all the main events will always remain free to watch, of course as it is with most major tournaments you will have to purchase a pass for HD and the bonus streams
For the Emperor!
Takeodesu
Profile Joined November 2009
United States21 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 00:48:45
March 20 2012 00:42 GMT
#170
On March 20 2012 08:01 feanor1 wrote:
Sase and Haypro in because Leenock and Nestea are not coming

Z=(Wiki)Oz

Only 4 T and 4 Z out of 16.
8 P Its the ML-PVP


ML-PVP just doesn't have the same ring to it as GOMTVT

I think group B is the closest group maybe next to group D. Even though there are alot of protosses in the group stages I can only see like 2-3 coming out of this :\

edit: Nvm i forgot MLG format ^^;; MC and hopefully a protoss from group D will make it out in 1st but I think the other two groups zerg makes it out
If you wait till the last minute it will only take a minute
zEnVy
Profile Joined June 2011
United States446 Posts
March 20 2012 00:43 GMT
#171
Man what's up with all the Protoss lately?

IEM Hanover, Winter Clash, Gaming Lan, and now MLG. PvP fest.
RiT4LiN
Profile Joined April 2010
Netherlands131 Posts
March 20 2012 00:43 GMT
#172
Yeey I love Rob Simpson
A quote
MildSeven
Profile Joined October 2010
Canada311 Posts
March 20 2012 00:44 GMT
#173
Damn.. Grubby's got a monstrously tough group.
Valikyr
Profile Joined June 2010
Sweden2653 Posts
March 20 2012 00:46 GMT
#174
On March 20 2012 08:50 setzer wrote:
Race distribution isn't exactly what I would call idea and PvP is, imo, by far the worst matchup.

PvP can be awesome, but it rarely is We'll see. People should be practicing a lot of PvP for this so we might see some cool PvPs atleast.
zz_
Profile Joined December 2010
Sweden1022 Posts
March 20 2012 00:46 GMT
#175
On March 20 2012 08:04 Die4Ever wrote:
where's Leenock, our defending champ? And NesTea?


Defending champion should be MMA, right? He won Columbus last year, after all.
I that I guess he ain't going either t.t
In the absence of justice, what is sovereignty but organized robbery?
mango_destroyer
Profile Joined August 2010
Canada3914 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 00:50:31
March 20 2012 00:50 GMT
#176
A and D so stacked.

I should mention no Leenock and Nestea is very disappointing. MEH!
Son of Gnome
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States777 Posts
March 20 2012 00:50 GMT
#177
poor grubby and poor demuslim
Whatever happens, happens
Timurid
Profile Joined April 2011
Guyana (French)656 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 00:51:43
March 20 2012 00:51 GMT
#178
is stephano going to be in open brackets?
Bagration
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
United States18282 Posts
March 20 2012 00:54 GMT
#179
Going to be tough for Grubby and Ganzi (weakest MU TvP). Hopefully both can do well, and Ganzi finds a team soon.
Team Slayers, Axiom-Acer and Vile forever
xuanzue
Profile Joined October 2010
Colombia1747 Posts
March 20 2012 00:57 GMT
#180
any info about the open bracket?
Dominions 4: "Thrones of Ascension".
JOJOsc2news
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
3000 Posts
March 20 2012 01:01 GMT
#181
Really looking forward to it. That's a stacked player list.
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Champloo
Profile Joined August 2011
Germany1850 Posts
March 20 2012 01:02 GMT
#182
On March 20 2012 09:51 Timurid wrote:
is stephano going to be in open brackets?


He said at Lone Star Clash that he's going back to europe for a week and then returns to the US for IPL4, so I guess he won't be at MLG.

When will MLG change their format btw? Will group play be as meaningsless as in past MLGs? With people going 0-3 and then being placed in winner's bracket?
Spaceneil8
Profile Joined February 2011
United States317 Posts
March 20 2012 01:05 GMT
#183
On March 20 2012 10:02 Champloo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 09:51 Timurid wrote:
is stephano going to be in open brackets?


He said at Lone Star Clash that he's going back to europe for a week and then returns to the US for IPL4, so I guess he won't be at MLG.

When will MLG change their format btw? Will group play be as meaningsless as in past MLGs? With people going 0-3 and then being placed in winner's bracket?

That's IPL, in MLG going 0-4 puts you in losers bracket, while going 1-3 puts you in losers but one round higher and so on. Only one person wins the group.
Illias
Profile Joined March 2012
Germany10 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 01:16:20
March 20 2012 01:12 GMT
#184
I didn't read all the comments so sorry if this has been answered allready but is it even physiclly possible for DRG to stay till the end of the tournament and play his GSL group? There is only like 6 hours between my estimated end of MLG and his group.

edit: same obviously goes for TheStC
paintfive
Profile Joined September 2011
785 Posts
March 20 2012 01:13 GMT
#185
HuK LuKing out yet again. Even though he has slim chances against violet and red.
Kaitokid
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Germany1327 Posts
March 20 2012 01:14 GMT
#186
Every single group looks really scary. I think all players have a decent chance to advance but it will be hard for Socke/Grubby/Haypro and Demuslim.

Going to be awesome
MLG_Adam
Profile Joined July 2010
United States994 Posts
March 20 2012 01:16 GMT
#187
Not sure where you guys heard it, but Stephano is coming to MLG Columbus with Bling. Just reconfirmed it on Skype.
Twitter: MrAdamAp
Luepert
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States1933 Posts
March 20 2012 01:18 GMT
#188
If Nestea is dropping out, will IM still send MVP and Losira to the bracket?
esports
Redbeard13
Profile Joined March 2012
United States4 Posts
March 20 2012 01:18 GMT
#189
Sick groups can't wait!
Prophanity
Profile Joined January 2012
United States165 Posts
March 20 2012 01:18 GMT
#190
On March 20 2012 10:16 MLG_Adam wrote:
Not sure where you guys heard it, but Stephano is coming to MLG Columbus with Bling. Just reconfirmed it on Skype.


Perhaps we'll get to hear the U.S. national anthem again as Stephano takes the tournament!

Nah I don't think it'll be quite so easy for him this time...not that difficulty seems to matter to that button-pressing machine.
Thurken
Profile Joined September 2011
961 Posts
March 20 2012 01:21 GMT
#191
I'd be glad to be in group C if i came from the open bracket. But at the same time, the players are evenly matched, so it's gonna be interesting
Fionn
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United States23455 Posts
March 20 2012 01:26 GMT
#192
On March 20 2012 10:16 MLG_Adam wrote:
Not sure where you guys heard it, but Stephano is coming to MLG Columbus with Bling. Just reconfirmed it on Skype.


Will Symbol, Inori and Polt be attending MLG like said on Twitter a while ago?
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Ammanas
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Slovakia2166 Posts
March 20 2012 01:29 GMT
#193
So, if I buy 30 dollars gold membership, is it 100% guaranteed that nothing will change and I will indeed have full HD/Beta/whatever access to all 4 Championships this year?
JangBi forever <3 || Classic! herO! Rain! Zest! | Rogue! Hydra! Solar! | Fantasy! Cure! Reality! Sorry! Journey!
wajd
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
240 Posts
March 20 2012 01:31 GMT
#194
What's the game casting schedule like? Is it all groups on Fri, or alot more of open bracket action on the streams?
FrostedMiniWheats
Profile Joined August 2010
United States30730 Posts
March 20 2012 01:37 GMT
#195
So so disappointed Nestea isn't coming :/

Group A would have been sick. No leenock either ;;
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FatkiddsLag
Profile Joined May 2010
United States413 Posts
March 20 2012 01:40 GMT
#196
Ret gunna dominate zvp in his group and probably win the zvz too. I'm liking his chances.
archonOOid
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
1983 Posts
March 20 2012 01:44 GMT
#197
someone asked MC about his group: "group A rgh"
someone asked Parting about his group: "group of D eath"

You may laugh now
I'm Quotable (IQ)
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
March 20 2012 01:45 GMT
#198
Go SaSe and Naniwa!
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
Shellshock
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States97276 Posts
March 20 2012 01:45 GMT
#199
Lol maybe mkp should have lost to get the 2nd seed. super easy group B. Oh well. Ganzi is teamless so maybe that'll help marineking. He's beaten MC before. He should beat Sase. I believe in him. Huk got a decent group too. If he can beat violet he can probably come in first
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Acronysis
Profile Joined November 2011
872 Posts
March 20 2012 01:48 GMT
#200
Looks like i'm buying a gold membership! What a good deal for it now. Totally worth the $30 =)
The multiplying villanies of man do swarm upon him.
CursedFeanor
Profile Joined August 2010
Canada539 Posts
March 20 2012 01:54 GMT
#201
On March 20 2012 10:29 Ammanas wrote:
So, if I buy 30 dollars gold membership, is it 100% guaranteed that nothing will change and I will indeed have full HD/Beta/whatever access to all 4 Championships this year?


Well that's what they always said and they kept to their word so far. There's no reason to doubt it really. Get the gold!
NyxRose
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
United States105 Posts
March 20 2012 01:55 GMT
#202
Go go HayprO
amiGo_O
Profile Joined February 2012
Czech Republic959 Posts
March 20 2012 01:55 GMT
#203
why is NesTea missing? btw any info on White-Ra or DIMAGA ?
♥ In Loda we trust ♥
KiWiKaKi
Profile Joined February 2010
Canada691 Posts
March 20 2012 01:55 GMT
#204
grubbby fighting
ur pro or ur noob , thats life
mango_destroyer
Profile Joined August 2010
Canada3914 Posts
March 20 2012 01:57 GMT
#205
On March 20 2012 10:16 MLG_Adam wrote:
Not sure where you guys heard it, but Stephano is coming to MLG Columbus with Bling. Just reconfirmed it on Skype.


Oh fuck yes!
DreamChaser
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
1649 Posts
March 20 2012 01:58 GMT
#206
Group C i expect something interesting to happen, Violet should get the first place and 2nd is a toss up imo between Ret and HuK, Ret looks in good form as of late (Red Bull LAN) while HuK's looking a little lack luster, i think Ret will take it in the end though.
Plays against every MU with nexus first.
wajd
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
240 Posts
March 20 2012 01:58 GMT
#207
On March 20 2012 10:55 amiGo_O wrote:
why is NesTea missing? btw any info on White-Ra or DIMAGA ?



WhiteRa not going, he said so on his facebook. Not sure about Dimaga...
aRyuujin
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States5049 Posts
March 20 2012 01:58 GMT
#208
So many Protoss :O
groups look pretty stronk
can i get my estro logo back pls
RageCommodore
Profile Joined September 2011
Germany912 Posts
March 20 2012 02:01 GMT
#209
Poor Socke always gets seeded into a group of death...
but to be fair, every group looks like a group ouf death in this tournament. GL though, I really hope he can make it far.
Also, it's great to see Day9 casting an MLG again
BW: sGs.sTaRfaLL SC2: MarojiN | fan of: Darkforce, DBS, Last, Mvp, BoguS/InnoVatioN | Executer vs Choosy on Gladiator - Never forget T-T
IamNatural
Profile Joined November 2011
64 Posts
March 20 2012 02:11 GMT
#210
WHERE IS HUSKY! I WANT [K]9!!!
bennyaus
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Australia1833 Posts
March 20 2012 02:13 GMT
#211
On March 20 2012 10:13 paintfive wrote:
HuK LuKing out yet again. Even though he has slim chances against violet and red.


Preemptive hating because they assume HuK will succeed. How flattering. I don't get how HuK has so many haters... he is a lovable personality and has an entertaining playstyle. He also WINS enough to justify his hype. Slim chances against Ret (the guy he 2-0'd at MLG WA, something which Nani, Parting, Sase couldn't do), and Violet? No. HuK has to be easily favoured to beat Socke and take at least 1 win off a Zerg (either Ret or Violet), putting him in a likely position to qualify.
I play Random - HuK, DRG + Liquid fan
Polygamy
Profile Joined January 2010
Austria1114 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 02:17:27
March 20 2012 02:15 GMT
#212
wow, so many korean players.

poor Haypro.
AimlessAmoeba
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Canada704 Posts
March 20 2012 02:16 GMT
#213
Gogo Demuslim! I really wanna see something crazy from this guy.
StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
March 20 2012 02:16 GMT
#214
Pool D won't be fun.
TheRealPaciFist
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States1049 Posts
March 20 2012 02:18 GMT
#215
I think the best foreigners are (Zerg) Ret and Sen, (Protoss) Huk and Naniwa, and for (Terran) I have no idea. These groups have 3 of those top-imo foreigners, and none of the other foreigners are bad (unlike previous MLG groups we've seen). And we've got some deadly Koreans: Group A's MKP, Ganzi, MC are terrifying, Protoss has plenty of players to root for with Oz and Parting, and the Zerg champion DRG has finally won a Code S tournament, so who can stop him?

Best MLG groups ever!
Second favorite strategy game of all time: Starcraft. First: Go (aka Wei Qi, Paduk, or Igo)
Eruism
Profile Joined December 2011
United States312 Posts
March 20 2012 02:23 GMT
#216
Group C looks incredibly easy, but the rest of them are gonna be epic :D
PartinG MarineKing Mvp Polt Keen ByuN <3
rOse_PedaL
Profile Blog Joined January 2012
Korea (South)450 Posts
March 20 2012 02:28 GMT
#217
dat group A
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ MKP HWAITING ಠ_ಠ ಠ_ಠ
Laryleprakon
Profile Joined May 2011
New Zealand9496 Posts
March 20 2012 02:35 GMT
#218
Have they released who will be attending the open bracket?
pwnopotamus
Profile Joined July 2011
United States70 Posts
March 20 2012 02:35 GMT
#219
On March 20 2012 11:18 TheRealPaciFist wrote:
I think the best foreigners are (Zerg) Ret and Sen, (Protoss) Huk and Naniwa, and for (Terran) I have no idea. These groups have 3 of those top-imo foreigners, and none of the other foreigners are bad (unlike previous MLG groups we've seen). ....


You spelled "Stephano" wrong...seems like you forgot the "t-p-h-a-o"...
TheDougler
Profile Joined April 2010
Canada8304 Posts
March 20 2012 02:42 GMT
#220
On March 20 2012 10:58 DreamChaser wrote:
Group C i expect something interesting to happen, Violet should get the first place and 2nd is a toss up imo between Ret and HuK, Ret looks in good form as of late (Red Bull LAN) while HuK's looking a little lack luster, i think Ret will take it in the end though.


I'd put a little money on Ret outpreforming Violet. PM me if interested. Not much but we can discuss details in the PM
I root for Euro Zergs, NA Protoss* and Korean Terrans. (Any North American who has beat a Korean Pro as Protoss counts as NA Toss)
Shinespark
Profile Joined June 2011
Chile843 Posts
March 20 2012 02:50 GMT
#221
Why isn't Husky casting? I miss him.
"I, for one, welcome our new Korean overlords."
reyder
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States71 Posts
March 20 2012 02:51 GMT
#222
holy koreans batman 9 Koreans out of 16! well USA got a 25% chance! go USA
NGUNS!
CrazyAsian
Profile Joined October 2010
United States188 Posts
March 20 2012 02:54 GMT
#223
Group A will be nuts. Rob Simpson will be an interesting change, I tend to enjoy his casting.
gradotude
Profile Joined October 2009
United States196 Posts
March 20 2012 02:57 GMT
#224
some strong competition here but being announced after gsl groups kinda makes it pale in comparison....
fortheGG
Profile Joined April 2011
United Kingdom1002 Posts
March 20 2012 02:58 GMT
#225
b.c can't compare at all to a,d although we'll at least see some foreigners go through this way
vthree
Profile Joined November 2011
Hong Kong8039 Posts
March 20 2012 03:02 GMT
#226
holy koreans batman 9 Koreans out of 16! well USA got a 25% chance! go USA


Should have been 11 but Nestea and Leenock decided not to come
shockaslim
Profile Joined December 2010
United States1104 Posts
March 20 2012 03:05 GMT
#227
Well.....that is a lot of Protoss.
Dirty Deeds...DONE DIRT CHEAP!!!
Chaves
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Brazil315 Posts
March 20 2012 03:13 GMT
#228
I ll be cheering for naniwa, ret and grubby, Gogogo guys!
Chaves
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Brazil315 Posts
March 20 2012 03:14 GMT
#229
Why no more MrBitter? Rob is good, but i dont really like jp and djwheat, nothing personal, just prefer other caster's :D Anyway ll be a nice event.
micmiles
Profile Joined February 2012
United States9 Posts
March 20 2012 03:25 GMT
#230
I am so happy that Day[9] is casting again! And Tastosis! :DDDDD Words cannot explain my happiness
Propanelol
Profile Joined October 2011
United States81 Posts
March 20 2012 03:28 GMT
#231
All the groups.... B is going to be intense fighting for 2nd place. NaNi and DeMuslim are both strong and Hayder is no joke either.
Discount_Glowstix
Profile Joined January 2011
42 Posts
March 20 2012 03:33 GMT
#232
Wow great lineup. I hate the fact that all the great koreans are always in the same groups, and that all the major popular foreign players get easier groups. Just being a conspiracy theorist but i swear they rig it so that the koreans have to knock each other out in the earlier rounds !
Falconblade
Profile Joined December 2011
United States1035 Posts
March 20 2012 03:40 GMT
#233
Come on HuK, Grubbster, Ret and DeMusliM!

Far too many Protoss though.
Femari
Profile Joined June 2011
United States2900 Posts
March 20 2012 03:40 GMT
#234
On March 20 2012 11:51 reyder wrote:
holy koreans batman 9 Koreans out of 16! well USA got a 25% chance! go USA

but there's only 8 koreans
Mvp | BoxeR | MarineKing | MC | viOlet | Scarlett | Flash | Bisu | XellOs | Sea | Fantasy | By.Sun
DataMiner
Profile Joined March 2011
United States104 Posts
March 20 2012 03:43 GMT
#235
Do you have to pay to watch this event too?
Femari
Profile Joined June 2011
United States2900 Posts
March 20 2012 03:45 GMT
#236
On March 20 2012 12:43 DataMiner wrote:
Do you have to pay to watch this event too?

nope, all championships are free to watch with a premium HD stream

only arenas and other events that they are adding will probably be ppv
Mvp | BoxeR | MarineKing | MC | viOlet | Scarlett | Flash | Bisu | XellOs | Sea | Fantasy | By.Sun
itkovian
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States1763 Posts
March 20 2012 03:49 GMT
#237
Wow, all those groups look really difficult... I guess if I was to pick a hardest it would probably be group A. But seriously, all of those groups look really nasty. Feels a lot different than last year's groups haha. I guess this means the open bracket will be even more stacked too, from the good players that didn't make it into groups. Should be fun to watch, I always prefer the open bracket story-lines more.
=)=
Dalguno
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States2446 Posts
March 20 2012 03:51 GMT
#238
Artosis, Tastless, Day9 (finally back!), and Rob! YEaaaaaah buddy!
"I'm gonna keep making drones cause I'm a baller, and ballers make drones." -Snute
SovietHammer
Profile Joined March 2011
United States166 Posts
March 20 2012 03:56 GMT
#239
MLPvPvPvPvPvPvPvP
Ryusei-R1
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States2106 Posts
March 20 2012 03:59 GMT
#240
Poor Grubby has to fight so many koreans.
Jaedong plz
anApple
Profile Joined November 2011
Singapore275 Posts
March 20 2012 04:05 GMT
#241
Really hope DeMuslim does well!
huehuehue
TheShadower
Profile Joined November 2011
United States94 Posts
March 20 2012 04:08 GMT
#242
On March 20 2012 11:13 bennyaus wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 10:13 paintfive wrote:
HuK LuKing out yet again. Even though he has slim chances against violet and red.


Preemptive hating because they assume HuK will succeed. How flattering. I don't get how HuK has so many haters... he is a lovable personality and has an entertaining playstyle. He also WINS enough to justify his hype. Slim chances against Ret (the guy he 2-0'd at MLG WA, something which Nani, Parting, Sase couldn't do), and Violet? No. HuK has to be easily favoured to beat Socke and take at least 1 win off a Zerg (either Ret or Violet), putting him in a likely position to qualify.


It was actually 2-1 vs Ret (he 2-0ed Oz, though), but I basically agree with what you are saying. Anyone who thinks Huk has "slim chances" is stretching it a bit. Out of the 4 top seeds, he got the most favorable group pairing IMO.
Belha
Profile Joined December 2010
Italy2850 Posts
March 20 2012 04:13 GMT
#243
I loooove the casters. All the important non-euro are in ^^
Chicken gank op
emc
Profile Joined September 2010
United States3088 Posts
March 20 2012 04:14 GMT
#244
I like that rob simpson is coming back, he was a pretty cool guy, definitely better than most casters who don't have a day job like him. seriously, RS needs to replace one of the code A casters in GSL.
ELA
Profile Joined April 2010
Denmark4608 Posts
March 20 2012 04:17 GMT
#245
WTB schedule soon plz
The first link of chain forged, the first speech censured, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied, chains us all irrevocably.
SafeAsCheese
Profile Joined June 2011
United States4924 Posts
March 20 2012 04:25 GMT
#246
On March 20 2012 08:17 StarVe wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:16 TrevaH wrote:
idra? T_T Link me to what I missed or does he have to be an open bracket warrior for sucking?

yes, he didn't qualify

Poor MKP, wins Winter Arena and gets the most difficult group anyway.


He didn't qualify for pool play, but gets seeded into open winners bracket round 5
Corsica
Profile Joined February 2011
Ukraine1854 Posts
March 20 2012 05:02 GMT
#247
do we have to pay again?....
jarf1337
Profile Joined July 2010
United States146 Posts
March 20 2012 05:03 GMT
#248
On March 20 2012 14:02 Corsica wrote:
do we have to pay again?....


I feel like these are all troll questions. MLG was very clear about how the payment systems and streams would be working this year.
wut kan i dew
Lennient
Profile Joined January 2012
497 Posts
March 20 2012 05:08 GMT
#249
This would be insane if Stephano managed to come out of the open bracket and won against Naniwa in the final
weeA
Profile Joined October 2010
India442 Posts
March 20 2012 05:10 GMT
#250
OMG Group A MKP
Lim Yo Hwan I love U
sitromit
Profile Joined June 2011
7051 Posts
March 20 2012 05:11 GMT
#251
Have they released the competitor list for the Open Bracket yet?
jubil
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States2602 Posts
March 20 2012 05:15 GMT
#252
Looks like C is the only "weak" group. Should be a crazy tournament! MKP fighting!
Marineking-Polt-Maru-Fantasy-Solar-Xenocider-Suppy fighting!
Solo Terran
Profile Joined November 2011
367 Posts
March 20 2012 05:21 GMT
#253
Why no Husky???? T.T
FuGGu
Profile Joined March 2012
United States176 Posts
March 20 2012 05:23 GMT
#254
This is HuK's tournament. I just have a feeling.
Neverplay
Profile Joined May 2010
Austria532 Posts
March 20 2012 05:30 GMT
#255
grubby got in the group of death TT
Better light a candle than curse the darkness
ceaRshaf
Profile Joined August 2009
Romania4926 Posts
March 20 2012 05:33 GMT
#256
On March 20 2012 14:23 FuGGu wrote:
This is HuK's tournament. I just have a feeling.


I don't even think he will get out of groups.

DRG vs Naniwa lol...again...and again....
Mess with the best, die like the rest.
zaii
Profile Joined October 2010
Guam2611 Posts
March 20 2012 05:33 GMT
#257
On March 20 2012 14:03 jarf1337 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 14:02 Corsica wrote:
do we have to pay again?....


I feel like these are all troll questions. MLG was very clear about how the payment systems and streams would be working this year.


They just want attention
geokilla
Profile Joined May 2011
Canada8230 Posts
March 20 2012 05:42 GMT
#258
No one wants to read the thread lol
RoyaleBrainSlug
Profile Joined December 2010
United States295 Posts
March 20 2012 05:53 GMT
#259
Oh my god! these groups are disgustingly good, I can't wait.
Zileas is my Homeboy
PeZuY
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
935 Posts
March 20 2012 05:56 GMT
#260
So long since seen day9 at mlg, gonna be the kind of tournament when I am up at 1:00-5:00(sincerely European).

The groups to me looks like: A>B>C>D
Pokemonxoxo
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States217 Posts
March 20 2012 06:07 GMT
#261
I don't really like how both this coming weekend and last weekend is so full of good Starcraft tournaments. I'm getting really behind in classes because of that >.<
Within and Without
Jerkil
Profile Joined February 2012
Algeria24 Posts
March 20 2012 06:08 GMT
#262
is there a free stream aviablie ?
<3 SK.BET.Sweet , SK.MadFrog , 4K^Fov, MYM]GOSTOP
ceaRshaf
Profile Joined August 2009
Romania4926 Posts
March 20 2012 06:11 GMT
#263
On March 20 2012 15:07 Pokemonxoxo wrote:
I don't really like how both this coming weekend and last weekend is so full of good Starcraft tournaments. I'm getting really behind in classes because of that >.<


Starcraft does "terrible, terrible damage" to your grades.
Mess with the best, die like the rest.
Lysanias
Profile Joined March 2011
Netherlands8351 Posts
March 20 2012 06:28 GMT
#264
RETribution is coming for you Huk better be ready

Apart from racial balance this still looks very good, high quality players in the brackets and open bracket is going to be a blast to watch to.

Also gogo Grubby and Ret !
Disengaged
Profile Joined July 2010
United States6994 Posts
March 20 2012 06:30 GMT
#265
This gonna be free?
Woj
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
United States133 Posts
March 20 2012 06:31 GMT
#266
Gogogo MKP fighting :D!
Johhey
Profile Joined July 2011
Norway72 Posts
March 20 2012 06:31 GMT
#267
Looking forward to group C
GoGo Ret! :D
Leijona
Profile Joined March 2012
Finland56 Posts
March 20 2012 06:36 GMT
#268
Going to be an amazing tournament!
Still no signs of a weekend without staying up late to watch SC!

Naniwa should be able to make it through the group stage relatively easy.
Nice!
yawnoC
Profile Joined December 2010
United States3704 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 06:39:04
March 20 2012 06:37 GMT
#269
On March 20 2012 08:16 Jacmert wrote:
From Twitter: Adam Apicella ‏ @MrMLGAdam For those asking leenock has gstl and nestea badly hurt his wrist in a wreck wish him well (he will be fine just recovery time)
https://twitter.com/#!/MrMLGAdam/status/181881418534760448

More info about it ...
Adam Apicella ‏ @MrMLGAdam
Ok to further clarify the Nestea situation. @hwanni_ told me he wrecked his motorcycle to avoid a child in the street. He will be fine
Rides a motorcycle ... badass
Crashes to avoid hitting a child ... more badass
GG - UNiVeRsE is the best player in the WORLD
MiKTeX
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States234 Posts
March 20 2012 06:38 GMT
#270
rob pimpson is everywhere
Lysanias
Profile Joined March 2011
Netherlands8351 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 06:44:59
March 20 2012 06:43 GMT
#271
On March 20 2012 15:37 yawnoC wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:16 Jacmert wrote:
From Twitter: Adam Apicella ‏ @MrMLGAdam For those asking leenock has gstl and nestea badly hurt his wrist in a wreck wish him well (he will be fine just recovery time)
https://twitter.com/#!/MrMLGAdam/status/181881418534760448

More info about it ...
Show nested quote +
Adam Apicella ‏ @MrMLGAdam
Ok to further clarify the Nestea situation. @hwanni_ told me he wrecked his motorcycle to avoid a child in the street. He will be fine
Rides a motorcycle ... badass
Crashes to avoid hitting a child ... more badass


I am imagining now he did 250, then steared his motorcycle out of the way of a child in a split second Nestea jumps off, the bike fly's in a building exploding the entire street to peaces while Nestea in his leather jacket walks out with the child under his arm.
All this under some bad 80's rock music !
michielbrands
Profile Joined June 2011
Netherlands1146 Posts
March 20 2012 06:44 GMT
#272
WoW awesome groups/players, really curious how Ret will do, with 2 protoss in his group, and his exposure last weekend I think he has to be able to top his group
- me (L) competitive gaming -
MapleLeafSirup
Profile Joined July 2009
Germany950 Posts
March 20 2012 06:53 GMT
#273
poor grubby
FrostedMiniWheats
Profile Joined August 2010
United States30730 Posts
March 20 2012 07:00 GMT
#274
On March 20 2012 15:37 yawnoC wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:16 Jacmert wrote:
From Twitter: Adam Apicella ‏ @MrMLGAdam For those asking leenock has gstl and nestea badly hurt his wrist in a wreck wish him well (he will be fine just recovery time)
https://twitter.com/#!/MrMLGAdam/status/181881418534760448

More info about it ...
Show nested quote +
Adam Apicella ‏ @MrMLGAdam
Ok to further clarify the Nestea situation. @hwanni_ told me he wrecked his motorcycle to avoid a child in the street. He will be fine
Rides a motorcycle ... badass
Crashes to avoid hitting a child ... more badass


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NesTea | Mvp | MC | Leenock | Losira | Gumiho | DRG | Taeja | Jinro | Stephano | Thorzain | Sen | Idra |Polt | Bomber | Symbol | Squirtle | Fantasy | Jaedong | Maru | sOs | Seed | ByuN | ByuL | Neeb| Scarlett | Rogue | IM forever
BenBuford
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Denmark307 Posts
March 20 2012 07:02 GMT
#275
Group 'B is for Banjo' \o/
BenBuford on twitter.
JerKy
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Korea (South)3013 Posts
March 20 2012 07:04 GMT
#276
That is a craaaaap ton of protoss D:
Gl to all players
You can type "StarCraft" with just your left hand.
Neelia
Profile Joined September 2010
Germany599 Posts
March 20 2012 07:04 GMT
#277
On March 20 2012 08:48 Leifish wrote:
How did they determine Nestea's replacement to be Sase?


Haypro got the 17th and Sase the 18th Seed due to the Consolidation Bracket during the Winter Arena.
Parcelleus
Profile Joined January 2011
Australia1662 Posts
March 20 2012 07:07 GMT
#278
So is this the main circuit MLG (free streams) or the PPV MLG (lol) ?

MLG just confuse me.
*burp*
Shellshock
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States97276 Posts
March 20 2012 07:10 GMT
#279
On March 20 2012 16:07 Parcelleus wrote:
So is this the main circuit MLG (free streams) or the PPV MLG (lol) ?

MLG just confuse me.


this should be the main circuit with the free streams
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sl0t
Profile Joined August 2010
United States73 Posts
March 20 2012 07:12 GMT
#280
another pvp group for grubby D:
Robinsa
Profile Joined May 2009
Japan1333 Posts
March 20 2012 07:39 GMT
#281
Group A is crazy. It will be interesting to see how many games Sase can take here.
4649!!
MVTaylor
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
United Kingdom2893 Posts
March 20 2012 07:46 GMT
#282
oGs.TheStC
Liquid'Haypro

FXOz

Startale.Parting
Quantic.Naniwa
Quantic.Sase

All will be potentially missing GSTL to participate, just something to factor in when liquibets come up!
@followMVT
hookyelyak
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Egypt184 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 08:00:46
March 20 2012 08:00 GMT
#283
no husky ): .............>not watching this mlg
life.parting.mkp.hero.rain.
Disengaged
Profile Joined July 2010
United States6994 Posts
March 20 2012 08:01 GMT
#284
On March 20 2012 17:00 hookyelyak wrote:
no husky ): .............>not watching this mlg


Cool.
Boblhead
Profile Joined August 2010
United States2577 Posts
March 20 2012 08:01 GMT
#285
Rob simpson is the only caster i look foward to listening to during the event.
Josh_rakoons
Profile Joined December 2011
United Kingdom1158 Posts
March 20 2012 08:12 GMT
#286
WTF, no artosis? may not even watch :/
Josh_rakoons
Profile Joined December 2011
United Kingdom1158 Posts
March 20 2012 08:17 GMT
#287
Poor STC, tvp is his worst matchup TT
Shellshock
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States97276 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 08:18:55
March 20 2012 08:18 GMT
#288
On March 20 2012 17:12 Josh_rakoons wrote:
WTF, no artosis? may not even watch :/

Artosis is listed on the front page with Tasteless. Did something happen that he's not coming anymore or did you just overlook that?

Casters:

(R)Tasteless, (P)Artosis, DJWheat, (Z)Day[9], JP McDaniel, and Rob Simpson.
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zaii
Profile Joined October 2010
Guam2611 Posts
March 20 2012 08:27 GMT
#289
On March 20 2012 17:17 Josh_rakoons wrote:
Poor STC, tvp is his worst matchup TT


You gotta overcome your weaknesses sometime.
JJH777
Profile Joined January 2011
United States4400 Posts
March 20 2012 08:32 GMT
#290
On March 20 2012 16:04 Neelia wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:48 Leifish wrote:
How did they determine Nestea's replacement to be Sase?


Haypro got the 17th and Sase the 18th Seed due to the Consolidation Bracket during the Winter Arena.


This is the only upside to Nestea and Leenock not attending. I bet Thorzain and any other pros who didn't take the consolation bracket seriously are majorly regretting it right now. Serves them right I hope anyone who did that fails to make it to pool play if they are attending.
ThatGuy89
Profile Joined February 2011
United Kingdom1968 Posts
March 20 2012 08:34 GMT
#291
group A holy shit
looks like HuK has a really really good chance to top his group
Koshi
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Belgium38799 Posts
March 20 2012 08:38 GMT
#292
Ret fighting. 2012 Year of Liquid!
I had a good night of sleep.
LeLfe
Profile Joined February 2011
France3160 Posts
March 20 2012 08:39 GMT
#293
On March 20 2012 17:17 Josh_rakoons wrote:
Poor STC, tvp is his worst matchup TT


like basically every Terran but Polt?
Writer for Red bull (Fr) and Iron Squid (En/Fr) @ClemLeLfe on twitter
JustPassingBy
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
10776 Posts
March 20 2012 08:40 GMT
#294
No Leenock and no NesTea makes me sad. :-(
jmbthirteen
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States10734 Posts
March 20 2012 08:40 GMT
#295
On March 20 2012 17:00 hookyelyak wrote:
no husky ): .............>not watching this mlg

you only watch an event if one specific person is casting? Thats...
www.superbeerbrothers.com
Liveon
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Netherlands1083 Posts
March 20 2012 08:41 GMT
#296
On March 20 2012 17:32 JJH777 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 16:04 Neelia wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:48 Leifish wrote:
How did they determine Nestea's replacement to be Sase?


Haypro got the 17th and Sase the 18th Seed due to the Consolidation Bracket during the Winter Arena.


This is the only upside to Nestea and Leenock not attending. I bet Thorzain and any other pros who didn't take the consolation bracket seriously are majorly regretting it right now. Serves them right I hope anyone who did that fails to make it to pool play if they are attending.

Thorzain participated and lost 2-0 against Haypro, wrong example xD.

Good for Haypro though, hope he can show us some more awesome play
Hearthstone manager ECVisualize, Head Admin DSCL
opterown *
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Australia54784 Posts
March 20 2012 08:41 GMT
#297
On March 20 2012 17:17 Josh_rakoons wrote:
Poor STC, tvp is his worst matchup TT


http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/details.php?section=sc2-korean&type=players&id=70&part=main&include_standard_leagues=1
75% is good in my books


On March 20 2012 17:39 LeLfe wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 17:17 Josh_rakoons wrote:
Poor STC, tvp is his worst matchup TT


like basically every Terran but Polt?


MarineKing!!
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JJH777
Profile Joined January 2011
United States4400 Posts
March 20 2012 08:43 GMT
#298
On March 20 2012 17:41 Liveon wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 17:32 JJH777 wrote:
On March 20 2012 16:04 Neelia wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:48 Leifish wrote:
How did they determine Nestea's replacement to be Sase?


Haypro got the 17th and Sase the 18th Seed due to the Consolidation Bracket during the Winter Arena.


This is the only upside to Nestea and Leenock not attending. I bet Thorzain and any other pros who didn't take the consolation bracket seriously are majorly regretting it right now. Serves them right I hope anyone who did that fails to make it to pool play if they are attending.

Thorzain participated and lost 2-0 against Haypro, wrong example xD.

Good for Haypro though, hope he can show us some more awesome play


Thorzain only used one hand.
hookyelyak
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Egypt184 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 08:54:32
March 20 2012 08:52 GMT
#299
On March 20 2012 17:40 jmbthirteen wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 17:00 hookyelyak wrote:
no husky ): .............>not watching this mlg

you only watch an event if one specific person is casting? Thats...

no, but i was so eagerly waiting to watch husky with day 9 .and i am really sad it won't happen .
life.parting.mkp.hero.rain.
ReturnStroke
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States801 Posts
March 20 2012 08:55 GMT
#300
Rob Simpson to cast. Nice. Really sick casting line up.
JamSam
Profile Joined February 2011
United Kingdom50 Posts
March 20 2012 09:09 GMT
#301
This'll be like mlg arena for me. If Artosis isn't casting then it'll just be two play by play casters with weak knowledge.
dpL
Profile Joined May 2011
Sweden571 Posts
March 20 2012 09:38 GMT
#302
On March 20 2012 08:03 NuclearJudas wrote:
Banjo to take it all. You'll see. 2012 - year of Liquid. :D

Banjo4ever.
Savern101
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United Kingdom859 Posts
March 20 2012 09:47 GMT
#303
On March 20 2012 18:09 JamSam wrote:
This'll be like mlg arena for me. If Artosis isn't casting then it'll just be two play by play casters with weak knowledge.


Day9 is a play by play caster with weak knowledge? O.o I know people tend to put him up on a pedestal but his analysis is normally perfectly listenable.

Demuslim... Tough group. Will beat Haypro (or should, he did at Arena) Naniwa is good at PvT (like most toss). DRG would be interesting. Could see him taking a map off him if he plays at the level he did against nestea.
EG.DeMusliM/d.BlinG/UK Fighting!
amiGo_O
Profile Joined February 2012
Czech Republic959 Posts
March 20 2012 09:47 GMT
#304
"Nestea will not be attending MLG Winter Championships due to a wrist injury he sustained during a car accident." from his facebook fan page
♥ In Loda we trust ♥
ReboundEU
Profile Joined September 2010
508 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 09:51:00
March 20 2012 09:50 GMT
#305
I take it, i will be able to watch this event, with my gold-membership, in comparison to the last event which was strictly PPV?

Sry if my question is "noob", just curios
U MAD BRO?
halfies
Profile Joined November 2011
United Kingdom327 Posts
March 20 2012 09:57 GMT
#306
rob simpson? isnt he that awful guy from winter arena?
Presidenten
Profile Joined December 2010
Sweden777 Posts
March 20 2012 10:09 GMT
#307
On March 20 2012 18:57 halfies wrote:
rob simpson? isnt he that awful guy from winter arena?


He is great, and yes I do think he casted the Winter Arena as well.
Roth
Profile Joined March 2012
Germany165 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 10:13:23
March 20 2012 10:11 GMT
#308
I like Rob Simpson, think that he is the Blizzard guy who was first seen on MLG Providence. However lucky to see Day[9] again as a caster for MLG. Much love for Day[9] <3

Too bad that NesTea and Leenock need to cancel and I do not think that HayprO ans SaSe are the best replacements although they are the next in ranking the Winter Arena had imo better players who could have replaced two of the best Zergs.

Now I will only cheer on DRG for winning the whole tournament what would be absolutely huge after his GSL victory and not that unrealistic due to his performance in the Winter Arena. He needs to show the world how powerful Zerg is.
He has a nice start to do so in the easiest group thus far. Excited who will go through the Open Bracket and seed into the groups, especially in DRG's group.

Group A and D by far the hardest groups now.

Does anybody know if Stephano will play in the Open Bracket? I though that he said in State of the Game that he will compete in the MLG, is that true?


Sad I can't watch the tournament because of my exam -.-
Day[9] - "That stupid ice cream truck representing happiness!"
MtlGuitarist97
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States1539 Posts
March 20 2012 10:14 GMT
#309
Screw school, the open bracket for this MLG is worth watching over studying for exams :D
halfies
Profile Joined November 2011
United Kingdom327 Posts
March 20 2012 10:16 GMT
#310
On March 20 2012 19:09 Presidenten wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 18:57 halfies wrote:
rob simpson? isnt he that awful guy from winter arena?


He is great, and yes I do think he casted the Winter Arena as well.

made me cry when i wanted to watch a match ans his annoying voice kept coming through my headphones. guess ill just have to hope that he doesnt end up casting any DRG matches then
Slangen
Profile Joined August 2011
Sweden1166 Posts
March 20 2012 10:17 GMT
#311
On March 20 2012 08:06 Whatson wrote:
Open bracket is going to be insane...

It always seem to be… remember white Ra and naniwas run through open bracket a while ago? That sure was something…
Fnatic - TSM - EG
NightOfTheDead
Profile Joined August 2009
Lithuania1711 Posts
March 20 2012 10:18 GMT
#312
On March 20 2012 13:14 emc wrote:
I like that rob simpson is coming back, he was a pretty cool guy, definitely better than most casters who don't have a day job like him. seriously, RS needs to replace one of the code A casters in GSL.


Although, i have nothing against him, but he often seems oblivious and not serious enough of what is going on. Casters should have very strong emphasis skills, which apparently he lacks, although the rest of his casting style is spot on.
Yaki
Profile Joined April 2011
France4234 Posts
March 20 2012 10:20 GMT
#313
First 3 groups there's 2 favorite but group D is pretty insane but I think PartinG and Oz will top 2
MC ■ MarineKing ■ LosirA ■ To someone who has lost after trying his best, no words from the winner can console him.
blacklist_member
Profile Joined January 2011
Australia318 Posts
March 20 2012 10:20 GMT
#314
Gonne be good to see PvP of Oz in action. IMO he has the best PvP atm.
MC and MKP fighting ^^
Wildmoon
Profile Joined December 2011
Thailand4189 Posts
March 20 2012 10:24 GMT
#315
Where is MVP?
papaz
Profile Joined December 2009
Sweden4149 Posts
March 20 2012 10:27 GMT
#316
Polt is going to be in the open brackets right?
DrPandaPhD
Profile Joined November 2011
5188 Posts
March 20 2012 10:29 GMT
#317
Probably has been answered (didn't have time to read all pages but seen the question pop up quite a bit)

Afaik, Nestea is not going because he crashed with a motorcycle hurting his wrists. He crashed to not hit a kid from what I've read.
Leenock is not going because he got the GSTL same weekend and puts that as a priority. But with Oz going I find it weird :/
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LeLfe
Profile Joined February 2011
France3160 Posts
March 20 2012 10:35 GMT
#318
On March 20 2012 19:24 Wildmoon wrote:
Where is MVP?


didn't make it in the top16 at winter arena and with his condition I don't see him trying to go through the open bracket
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zYwi3c
Profile Joined November 2010
Poland1811 Posts
March 20 2012 10:48 GMT
#319
wtf ;/ MKP is group of death ... again
I'm getting the derection.
Wildmoon
Profile Joined December 2011
Thailand4189 Posts
March 20 2012 10:49 GMT
#320
On March 20 2012 19:35 LeLfe wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 19:24 Wildmoon wrote:
Where is MVP?


didn't make it in the top16 at winter arena and with his condition I don't see him trying to go through the open bracket



kurrysauce
Profile Joined October 2010
272 Posts
March 20 2012 10:54 GMT
#321
On March 20 2012 18:09 JamSam wrote:
This'll be like mlg arena for me. If Artosis isn't casting then it'll just be two play by play casters with weak knowledge.


Meh , I feel that the level of game knowledge of the casters announced is sufficient to enjoy the matches. I don't think people watch MLG to see super in depth game analysis anyway.
nymfaw
Profile Joined November 2010
Norway430 Posts
March 20 2012 10:54 GMT
#322
On March 20 2012 18:57 halfies wrote:
rob simpson? isnt he that awful guy from winter arena?


thats right.


Anyone know if MLG will cost money again?
Everything will be ok in the end. if it's not ok, its not the end.
j1nzo
Profile Joined February 2012
Germany367 Posts
March 20 2012 10:56 GMT
#323
nice lineup!
great casters!
♞ rest in peace Madiba ♞
kseutron
Profile Joined June 2011
France56 Posts
March 20 2012 11:01 GMT
#324
Why no Husky ?
kseutron
Profile Joined June 2011
France56 Posts
March 20 2012 11:02 GMT
#325
Oh and can we find the Open Bracket tree somewhere ?

Didnt find it on MLG's website :/
neurosx
Profile Joined August 2011
Luxembourg1096 Posts
March 20 2012 11:07 GMT
#326
So do people actually like Rob simpson's casting ? I mean I have nothing against the guy but everytime I see him cast he just sounds like a socially awkward dude doing weird jokes no one is laughing at. Meh i'll bear with it i guess.

Gogo Demuslim ♥
You'll wish I'd never stooped to notice you.
Lorch
Profile Joined June 2011
Germany3678 Posts
March 20 2012 11:10 GMT
#327
No nestea makes me really sad face
Ah well atleast day is back.
arQ
Profile Joined October 2010
1033 Posts
March 20 2012 11:10 GMT
#328
Any news on the open bracket signups? Specifically wondering if Stephano will attend.
"The universe is not required to be in perfect harmony with human ambition." -Carl Sagan || Flash || Mvp || Naniwa ||
ShatterZer0
Profile Joined November 2010
United States1843 Posts
March 20 2012 11:10 GMT
#329
wtf is with group A? So stacked that it reminds me of my youth playing jenga...
A time to live.
Roth
Profile Joined March 2012
Germany165 Posts
March 20 2012 11:12 GMT
#330
I do want Husky too
Day[9] - "That stupid ice cream truck representing happiness!"
tsango
Profile Joined July 2011
Australia214 Posts
March 20 2012 11:14 GMT
#331
:O group A massive group of death, gonna be so good i cant wait - i just hope they show more of the good games from the open bracket and less albeit slightly good looking chicks losing to losira.
If you dont like something, then that should be reason enough to try and change it
Florix
Profile Joined April 2011
Germany116 Posts
March 20 2012 11:21 GMT
#332
finals: socke vs mc(2nd)
7P inc.
scsnow
Profile Joined April 2010
Slovenia515 Posts
March 20 2012 12:08 GMT
#333
Ret will have his revenge with Huk
Roth
Profile Joined March 2012
Germany165 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 12:12:07
March 20 2012 12:11 GMT
#334
On March 20 2012 21:08 scsnow wrote:
Ret will have his revenge with Huk


I hope so He is definetly capable to do so.
Day[9] - "That stupid ice cream truck representing happiness!"
bzhWisa
Profile Joined August 2011
Austria15 Posts
March 20 2012 12:27 GMT
#335
On March 20 2012 20:10 arQ wrote:
Any news on the open bracket signups? Specifically wondering if Stephano will attend.



Stephano stated on the LoneStarClash that he will attend in the open bracket.
ROOTdrewbie
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Canada1392 Posts
March 20 2012 12:32 GMT
#336
pool c foreigner group :D
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Sqq
Profile Joined August 2010
Norway2023 Posts
March 20 2012 12:35 GMT
#337
Is IdrA in the open bracket ?
Dead girls don't say no.
dpL
Profile Joined May 2011
Sweden571 Posts
March 20 2012 12:38 GMT
#338
On March 20 2012 21:35 Sqq wrote:
Is IdrA in the open bracket ?

http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/2012_MLG_Pro_Circuit/Winter/Championship
Agathon
Profile Joined February 2011
France1505 Posts
March 20 2012 12:39 GMT
#339
On March 20 2012 21:35 Sqq wrote:
Is IdrA in the open bracket ?


Seeded in round 5
"C'est au pied du mur, qu'on voit le mieux...le mur".
philly5man
Profile Joined July 2010
United Kingdom356 Posts
March 20 2012 12:40 GMT
#340
Really exciting. The casting lineup is great but could do with getting Apollo in instead of JP as JP isn't a fantastic caster. JP does a lot for the community/MLG so I can see why he's there, but yeah, Apollo is a better caster, as is Rotterdam.
zanga
Profile Joined September 2011
659 Posts
March 20 2012 12:44 GMT
#341
All of these players are ridiculously good....
(:
whereismymind
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United Kingdom717 Posts
March 20 2012 12:47 GMT
#342
How did Grubby get seed? Just asking, qualifiers?
one day.. i'll lose my mind
Urbz
Profile Joined August 2011
Netherlands456 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 12:57:38
March 20 2012 12:52 GMT
#343
On March 20 2012 21:47 whereismymind wrote:
How did Grubby get seed? Just asking, qualifiers?


He finished top 16 @ http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/2012_MLG_Pro_Circuit/Winter/Arena
If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything
OminouS
Profile Joined February 2010
Sweden1343 Posts
March 20 2012 13:03 GMT
#344
Is Rob casting because the companies thinks he does a good job (which I happen to do, I think Rob is great!) or because Blizzard is forcing them? Or a combination of the two? I don't think any of you has an definitive answer but I would love to hear some theories.
On the 6th day JF made Reavers and on the 7th day JF put his opponent to rest
dpL
Profile Joined May 2011
Sweden571 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 13:18:32
March 20 2012 13:13 GMT
#345
On March 20 2012 22:03 OminouS wrote:
Is Rob casting because the companies thinks he does a good job (which I happen to do, I think Rob is great!) or because Blizzard is forcing them? Or a combination of the two? I don't think any of you has an definitive answer but I would love to hear some theories.

If you consider the quality, or lack thereof, when it comes to many casters I don't see why Blizzard would have to force anyone to take on Rob Simpson. Especially since he's casted at a couple of major events. Also, having Blizzard's E-sports Assistant Manager at your tournament adds legitimacy.
Saber_Rider
Profile Joined March 2012
Sweden361 Posts
March 20 2012 13:17 GMT
#346
Looking sweet! Wanna see what SaSe can do in his group
Really sucks two of the best zergs couldn't make it tho...
FFE or die trying
IlkSch
Profile Joined June 2011
9 Posts
March 20 2012 13:17 GMT
#347
gogo HayprO!

Hope he will show his amazing skills and succeed.
Roth
Profile Joined March 2012
Germany165 Posts
March 20 2012 13:46 GMT
#348
SaSe and Grubby are in the badest groups they could get in. Don't think that they will have any chance although both aren't that bad players but MKP, MC, PartinG...no way. I'm sorry for you guys and I still hope that you can do something big happen
Day[9] - "That stupid ice cream truck representing happiness!"
AsnSensation
Profile Joined April 2011
Germany24009 Posts
March 20 2012 13:52 GMT
#349
wow so this weekend already? finally mlg liveevents again, have to admit mlg has the best crowd always followed by dreamhack groups are so stacked, time to buy a gold membership that will hopefully cover all the championships without changes later on
GoSuChicken
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
Germany1726 Posts
March 20 2012 13:59 GMT
#350
So many protoss ugh :/
WCH
Profile Joined June 2010
Canada239 Posts
March 20 2012 14:08 GMT
#351
It would be very interesting if Stephano makes it out of the open bracket and gets placed in D.
Doomblaze
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States1292 Posts
March 20 2012 14:16 GMT
#352
On March 20 2012 23:08 WCH wrote:
It would be very interesting if Stephano makes it out of the open bracket and gets placed in D.



It'll be interesting when he does it only using mass upgraded lings. You heard it here first!
Who's gonna be in the open bracket? Does anybody know?
In Mushi we trust
mmatahi
Profile Joined March 2011
France126 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 14:18:34
March 20 2012 14:18 GMT
#353
On March 20 2012 23:08 WCH wrote:
It would be very interesting if Stephano makes it out of the open bracket and gets placed in D.


Or in group B vs DRG and Naniwa But I would love to see stephano vP vs real top P like Parting or Oz.
Serimek
Profile Joined August 2011
France2274 Posts
March 20 2012 14:18 GMT
#354
Anyone knows who's replacing HayprO and SaSe in Winner Bracket RO5 ?
SC2 is the best game to watch and was the best to play before I grew old and slow...
murtas
Profile Joined December 2010
Portugal249 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 14:19:29
March 20 2012 14:19 GMT
#355
Oh didn't know there was 8 players qualifying for pool from the brackets, sweet sweet. (before was 4)
The groups will be much more interesting then.
WCH
Profile Joined June 2010
Canada239 Posts
March 20 2012 14:21 GMT
#356
On March 20 2012 23:18 mmatahi wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 23:08 WCH wrote:
It would be very interesting if Stephano makes it out of the open bracket and gets placed in D.


Or in group B vs DRG and Naniwa But I would love to see stephano vP vs real top P like Parting or Oz.


Yeah exactly, since his record is something ridi vP in foreign scene. Must be like 15-1 or 15-0 in bo3 or something.
Shellshock
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States97276 Posts
March 20 2012 14:22 GMT
#357
On March 20 2012 23:16 13_Doomblaze_37 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 23:08 WCH wrote:
It would be very interesting if Stephano makes it out of the open bracket and gets placed in D.



It'll be interesting when he does it only using mass upgraded lings. You heard it here first!
Who's gonna be in the open bracket? Does anybody know?

Polt. I believe Fionn said it was on twitter. Polt and 2 other TSL players are coming
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Mattchew
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States5684 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 14:22:57
March 20 2012 14:22 GMT
#358
banjo. lets go. liquid 2012
There is always tomorrow nshs.seal.
FallenEncore
Profile Joined January 2011
United Kingdom64 Posts
March 20 2012 14:23 GMT
#359
Thanks sase and Grubby thanks for come, jezz the mlg matchmakers were unkind a and d are groups of death! Group b looks pretty even i think
StarVe
Profile Joined June 2011
Germany13591 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 14:37:37
March 20 2012 14:34 GMT
#360
On March 20 2012 23:22 Shellshock1122 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 23:16 13_Doomblaze_37 wrote:
On March 20 2012 23:08 WCH wrote:
It would be very interesting if Stephano makes it out of the open bracket and gets placed in D.



It'll be interesting when he does it only using mass upgraded lings. You heard it here first!
Who's gonna be in the open bracket? Does anybody know?

Polt. I believe Fionn said it was on twitter. Polt and 2 other TSL players are coming


Inori and Symbol, at least that's what TSL said some time ago. Also players like Puma, JYP, Sleep, Select, Bling, Rain, HasuObs, Thorzain, Golden, Heart, Killer and Morrow.
zManiacal
Profile Joined December 2011
United Kingdom38 Posts
March 20 2012 14:39 GMT
#361
Eurgh, Rob Simpson. *Cringe*
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Atlas247
Profile Joined February 2011
Canada318 Posts
March 20 2012 14:46 GMT
#362
Can we please get Husky with Day9 again? Husky is Sean's best casting partner by far.
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The_Darkness
Profile Joined December 2011
United States910 Posts
March 20 2012 14:48 GMT
#363
On March 20 2012 23:18 mmatahi wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 23:08 WCH wrote:
It would be very interesting if Stephano makes it out of the open bracket and gets placed in D.


Or in group B vs DRG and Naniwa But I would love to see stephano vP vs real top P like Parting or Oz.


I think he did fine on ladder against Parting and Oz. Usually if Stephano does well against someone on ladder (or isn't impressed by his play on the ladder) he beats him in a tournament -- Puma, Thorzain, Kas, [everyone else in the EU]. He admitted to struggling with Polt on the ladder before the ASUS final and Polt 4-1'd him (although of course Stephano seems to have made the necessary adjustments following ASUS). I think he struggled against Squirtle and MC on the ladder, not taking a game off either player, but his vP has improved since then and I would (as a fan) favor him even against MC

I just hope he makes it through to pool play so he doesn't have to play a million games. His stamina is somewhat suspect, although I think it's improving.
To be is to be the value of a bound variable.
ZenithM
Profile Joined February 2011
France15952 Posts
March 20 2012 14:50 GMT
#364
On March 20 2012 23:48 The_Darkness wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 23:18 mmatahi wrote:
On March 20 2012 23:08 WCH wrote:
It would be very interesting if Stephano makes it out of the open bracket and gets placed in D.


Or in group B vs DRG and Naniwa But I would love to see stephano vP vs real top P like Parting or Oz.


I think he did fine on ladder against Parting and Oz. Usually if Stephano does well against someone on ladder (or isn't impressed by his play on the ladder) he beats him in a tournament -- Puma, Thorzain, Kas, [everyone else in the EU]. He admitted to struggling with Polt on the ladder before the ASUS final and Polt 4-1'd him (although of course Stephano seems to have made the necessary adjustments following ASUS). I think he struggled against Squirtle and MC on the ladder, not taking a game off either player, but his vP has improved since then and I would (as a fan) favor him even against MC

I just hope he makes it through to pool play so he doesn't have to play a million games. His stamina is somewhat suspect, although I think it's improving.


I wouldn't go as far as to put him favorite against MC :D
Certainly against foreigner protosses however, Stephano just doesn't lose to this stuff.
BRaegO
Profile Joined November 2010
United States243 Posts
March 20 2012 14:53 GMT
#365
Here is to hoping there will be more of a mix with terran and zerg coming through the open bracket to keep us all from pulling our hair out from PvP over and over... :D
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Saber_Rider
Profile Joined March 2012
Sweden361 Posts
March 20 2012 14:54 GMT
#366
I'm not really sure of Rob Simpson getting to cast here...I wouldn't mind him as a host or as someone who does interviews and stuff but as a caster? Just feels like there's a lot of ppl out there who can make a better play-by-play shoutcast. But I really hope he does a good job this weekend and proves me wrong!
FFE or die trying
StarVe
Profile Joined June 2011
Germany13591 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 14:57:24
March 20 2012 14:56 GMT
#367
I wouldn't favour him against MC at all, MC plays so different from anyone else, you can't really anticipate anything if you haven't played a lot against him before. Let them face each other a couple of times and I'd say Stephano's chance get better and better, but I wouldn't go so far as to say he's favoured. And I'm kind of a fan, too.

Don't worry about his stamina, at Lone Star Clash he said he has no problems with that.
Chriscras
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Korea (South)2812 Posts
March 20 2012 15:00 GMT
#368
On March 20 2012 23:39 zManiacal wrote:
Eurgh, Rob Simpson. *Cringe*


LOL he is obviously there because its a good way for MLG to kiss up to Blizzard. Better get used to Rob showing up at more tournaments now that Blizzard is taking a more active role in ESPORTS.
"En taro adun, Executor."
MLG_Adam
Profile Joined July 2010
United States994 Posts
March 20 2012 15:09 GMT
#369
I don't get the Rob hate Also to clarify, Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard. Little known fact is Rob's first esports job was with MLG casting our events at 16 years old. He left MLG to take a full time job with Blizzard. Even though I'll never forgive him for leaving, we love Rob's casting and will always welcome him back to our events!
Twitter: MrAdamAp
Funq
Profile Joined December 2011
Netherlands77 Posts
March 20 2012 15:11 GMT
#370
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote:
I don't get the Rob hate Also to clarify, Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard. Little known fact is Rob's first esports job was with MLG casting our events at 16 years old. He left MLG to take a full time job with Blizzard. Even though I'll never forgive him for leaving, we love Rob's casting and will always welcome him back to our events!


Neither do I, I generally enjoy his casting!
I go to 11
Serimek
Profile Joined August 2011
France2274 Posts
March 20 2012 15:13 GMT
#371
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote:
I don't get the Rob hate Also to clarify, Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard. Little known fact is Rob's first esports job was with MLG casting our events at 16 years old. He left MLG to take a full time job with Blizzard. Even though I'll never forgive him for leaving, we love Rob's casting and will always welcome him back to our events!


To me, Rob seems to be a nice man and a nice caster. Keep on keepin' on with him !
SC2 is the best game to watch and was the best to play before I grew old and slow...
Vertical
Profile Joined July 2011
Indonesia4317 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 15:18:25
March 20 2012 15:17 GMT
#372
LOL
sorry for the hate but...

HUK AGAINN gets the "easiest" group

why stack all the koreans ???
-Terran-
Crownlol
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
United States3726 Posts
March 20 2012 15:23 GMT
#373
Wait a minute...

IS THAT DAY9 I SEE!? Finally back casting an event?
shaGuar :: elemeNt :: XeqtR :: naikon :: method
TheDougler
Profile Joined April 2010
Canada8304 Posts
March 20 2012 15:25 GMT
#374
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote:
I don't get the Rob hate Also to clarify, Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard. Little known fact is Rob's first esports job was with MLG casting our events at 16 years old. He left MLG to take a full time job with Blizzard. Even though I'll never forgive him for leaving, we love Rob's casting and will always welcome him back to our events!


Pretty sure it's just a vocal minority. Weird considering how much everyone loved him at providence and he was pretty well received at IEM and MLG Winter Arena too
I root for Euro Zergs, NA Protoss* and Korean Terrans. (Any North American who has beat a Korean Pro as Protoss counts as NA Toss)
Mr Showtime
Profile Joined April 2011
United States1353 Posts
March 20 2012 15:29 GMT
#375
If Grubby makes it out of this group, I'd say he's secured his position as a top foreigner. No Zergs to play, but if IdrA or someone similar makes it out of the open bracket and gets placed in his group, we'll get to see at least one.
Cel.erity
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States4890 Posts
March 20 2012 15:31 GMT
#376
On March 21 2012 00:17 Vertical wrote:
LOL
sorry for the hate but...

HUK AGAINN gets the "easiest" group

why stack all the koreans ???


Well the groups are done by seeding, and it has been proven that MLG's seeding system sucks; that's why they're changing it for next season. No use complaining anymore.

I suppose MarineKing got the hardest group, but most of the reason for that is him being in it. I would certainly not want to be in a group with DRG and Naniwa either.
We found Dove in a soapless place.
Mr Showtime
Profile Joined April 2011
United States1353 Posts
March 20 2012 15:32 GMT
#377
On March 20 2012 23:39 zManiacal wrote:
Eurgh, Rob Simpson. *Cringe*


Would you care to justify your claim that he's a bad caster, rather than writing something useless like "Cringe?"

Most people seem to enjoy him, as do I, but I don't understand why others would rather see someone else.
Sareth
Profile Joined June 2011
Germany1008 Posts
March 20 2012 15:38 GMT
#378
On March 21 2012 00:17 Vertical wrote:
LOL
sorry for the hate but...

HUK AGAINN gets the "easiest" group

why stack all the koreans ???

Violet and ret are sure no pushovers, Sockes PvP is not that great though. Sure, the group is not as tough as group A, but Huk is not through yet.
MrMotionPicture
Profile Joined May 2010
United States4327 Posts
March 20 2012 15:41 GMT
#379
Wait, who is Rob Simpson?
"Elvis Presley" | Ret was looking at my post in the GSL video by Artosis. | MMA told me I look like Juanfran while we shared an elevator with Scarlett
vndods
Profile Joined October 2011
United States3743 Posts
March 20 2012 15:41 GMT
#380
On March 21 2012 00:38 Sareth wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 21 2012 00:17 Vertical wrote:
LOL
sorry for the hate but...

HUK AGAINN gets the "easiest" group

why stack all the koreans ???

Violet and ret are sure no pushovers, Sockes PvP is not that great though. Sure, the group is not as tough as group A, but Huk is not through yet.

nah, HuK is basically through with that LucKy group.
vndods
Profile Joined October 2011
United States3743 Posts
March 20 2012 15:41 GMT
#381
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote:
I don't get the Rob hate Also to clarify, Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard. Little known fact is Rob's first esports job was with MLG casting our events at 16 years old. He left MLG to take a full time job with Blizzard. Even though I'll never forgive him for leaving, we love Rob's casting and will always welcome him back to our events!

Rob is awesome, don't listen to the haters.
DawN883
Profile Joined November 2011
Sweden558 Posts
March 20 2012 15:44 GMT
#382
Man I love these groups! and Day9 casting once more!
If the dead are not raised, Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die
ELA
Profile Joined April 2010
Denmark4608 Posts
March 20 2012 15:47 GMT
#383
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote:
I don't get the Rob hate Also to clarify, Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard. Little known fact is Rob's first esports job was with MLG casting our events at 16 years old. He left MLG to take a full time job with Blizzard. Even though I'll never forgive him for leaving, we love Rob's casting and will always welcome him back to our events!


Rob hate? Really? Well you can throw in there, that I personally am really glad that he's involved
The first link of chain forged, the first speech censured, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied, chains us all irrevocably.
Crownlol
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
United States3726 Posts
March 20 2012 15:49 GMT
#384
Ret is on a tear lately... I wouldn't count him out.
shaGuar :: elemeNt :: XeqtR :: naikon :: method
zomgE
Profile Joined January 2012
498 Posts
March 20 2012 15:49 GMT
#385
On March 21 2012 00:47 ELA wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote:
I don't get the Rob hate Also to clarify, Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard. Little known fact is Rob's first esports job was with MLG casting our events at 16 years old. He left MLG to take a full time job with Blizzard. Even though I'll never forgive him for leaving, we love Rob's casting and will always welcome him back to our events!


Rob hate? Really? Well you can throw in there, that I personally am really glad that he's involved

better than most nonanalytical imo. atleast not nasally and/or sound like he's drowning.
SheaR619
Profile Joined October 2010
United States2399 Posts
March 20 2012 15:51 GMT
#386
Actually Marineking is quiet smart considering that he has a strong TvP so it would make sense that he would want to knock MC down to the lower bracket is possible. Who could be a potential threat later on. Although Ganzi there is questionable since Ganzi quiet good as well. I think it would of been better to put another P in there imo but I guess he also want to knock out ganzi early on. Sase? I just feel bad for him lol I hope he does well though but he will be the dark horse in this group.

That many protoss yes? Had to say it :p first time it not dominated by terran
I may not be the best, but i will be some day...
Yoduh
Profile Joined August 2010
United States216 Posts
March 20 2012 15:51 GMT
#387
On March 21 2012 00:32 Mr Showtime wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 23:39 zManiacal wrote:
Eurgh, Rob Simpson. *Cringe*


Would you care to justify your claim that he's a bad caster, rather than writing something useless like "Cringe?"

Most people seem to enjoy him, as do I, but I don't understand why others would rather see someone else.


casters are like food, everyone has their different tastes. just for some reason or another people like and dislike certain casters. I'm a Tastosis/JP/DoA man myself, while I dislike Day9/Apollo/TB, and neutral about Husky. I think they're all decent guys but I have no scientific reason for what I like except it's just my personal preference.

Anyways, my 2 cents about the bracket: I think people are underestimating the difficulty for HuK in group C. Violet I think is a fair challenge but I think the big surprise here will be Ret, who if anyone saw last night in the Red Bull LAN CRUSSSSSSHED through seven ZvP games in a row, winning his 3 matches against Parting, Naniwa, and Sase.
SoloZergg
Profile Joined October 2011
United States90 Posts
March 20 2012 15:53 GMT
#388
On March 21 2012 00:17 Vertical wrote:
LOL
sorry for the hate but...

HUK AGAINN gets the "easiest" group

why stack all the koreans ???


Ret is a friggin beast man, never how he's going to play. Same with Violet, who's been putting up some impressive games against VERY impressive opponents. So, I guess I kinda half-agree with you, HuK will probably crush them all, but I'd rather see Violet and Ret make it out.
I fuckin' love lurkers...
CarlosOmse
Profile Joined October 2011
Germany507 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 16:01:09
March 20 2012 15:59 GMT
#389
oh please not to much JP and Rob Simpson casts still dont understand why thoose 2 are casting o.O
Rob simpsons is a nice and freindly guy and obv its cool to have somone from blizz there but his casting isnt very good gamplay wise imo he obv knows how to talk but his indepth game knowledge seems to be kinda off
well anyways its going to be a great event!

grp A is insanly strong and fornutaly for the foreigners i groups b and c only have 1 koreaner so we have at least 2 foreigners at ranks 2 seeded after grp play ^^
a book is like a mirror if a monkey looks into it no philosopher will look back
Mr Showtime
Profile Joined April 2011
United States1353 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 16:07:34
March 20 2012 16:06 GMT
#390
On March 21 2012 00:51 Yoduh wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 21 2012 00:32 Mr Showtime wrote:
On March 20 2012 23:39 zManiacal wrote:
Eurgh, Rob Simpson. *Cringe*


Would you care to justify your claim that he's a bad caster, rather than writing something useless like "Cringe?"

Most people seem to enjoy him, as do I, but I don't understand why others would rather see someone else.


casters are like food, everyone has their different tastes. just for some reason or another people like and dislike certain casters. I'm a Tastosis/JP/DoA man myself, while I dislike Day9/Apollo/TB, and neutral about Husky. I think they're all decent guys but I have no scientific reason for what I like except it's just my personal preference.


It would be nice if he (and others) would include a decent reason why. Simpson hasn't been around as long in SC2, so I don't think the qualities people do not like have been established.

I do get the taste thing too. I personally don't like TB or DoA as much as others. TB and Wheat are both known for being more commentary than analysis. The reason I like Wheat is that he passes off analysis to his co-caster, and when he is alone, he sticks to what he knows. TB on the other hand can be quite pretentious from time to time. Now for DoA, I don't know. I just don't care for his casting, and I can't quite put a finger on why. You make a good case.

There is some separation between who I don't care for and who I don't like. I don't care for DoA's casting, but I don't like TB. If DoA got an MLG job I'd be fine with that, although I'd rather see someone else. If TB got an MLG job, I'd be upset.

(I should also point out that I think they are all good guys and do their jobs well. I'm not trying to start shit. Just stating my opinion.)
leandroqm
Profile Joined June 2008
Netherlands874 Posts
March 20 2012 16:08 GMT
#391
Tastosissssssssssssss!
What are you tinkering about?
sVnteen
Profile Joined January 2011
Germany2238 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 16:10:59
March 20 2012 16:10 GMT
#392
wow groups a c and d are all amazing

drg and nani should have a pretty easy time in group b

and FINALLY WE HAVE DAY 9 BACK ON THE CASTING DESK YEEEEEHA
MY LIFE STARTS NOW ♥
nymfaw
Profile Joined November 2010
Norway430 Posts
March 20 2012 16:11 GMT
#393
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote:
I don't get the Rob hate !


I think Rob has a very good caster voice, with a calm and friendly tone. He also does a very good job with the interviews of players, and has a good TV face.. The only problem is it's kind of hard to take him serious ingame as it doesnt nessescarily sound like he has alot of clue (although im sure he do), I just get a "hey everybody im flying on a pink cloud" vibe when he talks which I dont think suits a RTS caster, and also I think he is very feminine in a way which I find annoying(no offense to all the feminine boys out there im sure u cool )).
Everything will be ok in the end. if it's not ok, its not the end.
dgwow
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Canada1024 Posts
March 20 2012 16:12 GMT
#394
Nice nice if it's PvP Grubby might make it out of his group!
Don't let those anti-cheese advocates tell you what to do. Rush to meet life head on!
Kammalleri
Profile Joined November 2010
Canada613 Posts
March 20 2012 16:13 GMT
#395
Should be a pretty sick event. I thought Sheth ranked 18th at the Arena so shouldn't he be there instead of Sase as the second replacement?
dpL
Profile Joined May 2011
Sweden571 Posts
March 20 2012 16:20 GMT
#396
On March 21 2012 01:13 Kammalleri wrote:
Should be a pretty sick event. I thought Sheth ranked 18th at the Arena so shouldn't he be there instead of Sase as the second replacement?

Sase beat Sheth in the consolation bracket.
Kevan
Profile Joined April 2011
Sweden2303 Posts
March 20 2012 16:20 GMT
#397
On March 21 2012 01:12 dgwow wrote:
Nice nice if it's PvP Grubby might make it out of his group!

You have to win your group if you want to stay in the winners bracket right? I think that will be almost impossible for Grubby, especially considering there are some really good players in the open bracket who will make it to the pool play.
SC2, rip in pepperinos
nam nam
Profile Joined June 2010
Sweden4672 Posts
March 20 2012 16:21 GMT
#398
On March 21 2012 01:11 nymfaw wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote:
I don't get the Rob hate !


I think Rob has a very good caster voice, with a calm and friendly tone. He also does a very good job with the interviews of players, and has a good TV face.. The only problem is it's kind of hard to take him serious ingame as it doesnt nessescarily sound like he has alot of clue (although im sure he do), I just get a "hey everybody im flying on a pink cloud" vibe when he talks which I dont think suits a RTS caster, and also I think he is very feminine in a way which I find annoying(no offense to all the feminine boys out there im sure u cool )).

How exactly is he feminine? I don't see it.
rastaban
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States2294 Posts
March 20 2012 16:27 GMT
#399
On March 21 2012 00:11 Funq wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote:
I don't get the Rob hate Also to clarify, Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard. Little known fact is Rob's first esports job was with MLG casting our events at 16 years old. He left MLG to take a full time job with Blizzard. Even though I'll never forgive him for leaving, we love Rob's casting and will always welcome him back to our events!


Neither do I, I generally enjoy his casting!

I agree, was glad to see he would be there!
Tyler: "...damn it, that's StarCraft. Opening doors is what we do. Being the first to find food is the greatest pleasure a player can have!"
Ronski
Profile Joined February 2011
Finland266 Posts
March 20 2012 16:49 GMT
#400
Finally Day[9] is back to cast at MLG, and unless they come up with another crazy PPV I will definately be watching.
I am a tank. I am covered head to toe in solid plate mail. I carry a block of metal the size of a 4 door sedan to hide behind. If you see me running - you should too.
ZanXala
Profile Joined October 2011
Sweden26 Posts
March 20 2012 16:58 GMT
#401
Group B: Trio of death + Haypro. Should be the most high level group imo, especially if Haypro goes Providence mode so that there are 4 crazy good players instead of 3. Remember Naniwa beat a lot of these great players in the winter arena and demuslim beat Nestea and has been showing really good play lately. I would say right now group B is the group of death rather than group A because it's really only marineking that is in really good form. Although Sase doesn't need to play PvZ, his worst matchup, in group play unless an open bracket player makes it into the group and MC can be good if he hits his allins, so it's defenitely very interesting groups all of them.
| IdrA | ThorZaIN | Jaedong | Life | Bomber | Cure |
OpticalPhonon
Profile Joined November 2011
Canada72 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 17:33:14
March 20 2012 17:16 GMT
#402
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote:
I don't get the Rob hate Also to clarify, Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard. Little known fact is Rob's first esports job was with MLG casting our events at 16 years old. He left MLG to take a full time job with Blizzard. Even though I'll never forgive him for leaving, we love Rob's casting and will always welcome him back to our events!

The issue is that all of a sudden this guy comes out of nowhere and is casting major events. His only casting credentials appear to be the "Terrible, terrible damage" videos and whatever part-time job you're referring too. In contrast, every other caster we see on stage has paid their dues putting in hundreds (or thousands) of hours into the community with little or no pay. Can you honestly say that if Rob Simpson wasn't working for Blizzard that he would be casting this?

There's nothing wrong with his casting but there are many people in the community who are just as good, if not better. In fact, you have a bunch of them casting your Beta stream. Why not give the opportunity to people who have shown their love and dedication to the community instead of someone who appears to be nothing more than a carpetbagger.

Edit: Adam actually states "Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard." I mean, that's just the biggest pile of bullshit I've ever heard. Is this how the hiring process went:
Adam: "Hey Rob remember all those years ago when you were 16 and you casted for us?"
Rob: "No."
Adam: "Well, we'd like you to cast again! It's a totally different game so we'll just start you off nice and easy by putting you in front of about a hundred thousand live viewers. Don't worry they're on the Internet, so they won't be critical if it goes badly."
Rob: "I actually work for Blizzard now, so I can't."
Adam: "Blizzard? Huh, what a coincidence the game you'll be casting is made by Blizzard!"
Rob: "Wow, that must be a sign! I guess I'll take the job."
zManiacal
Profile Joined December 2011
United Kingdom38 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 17:32:38
March 20 2012 17:25 GMT
#403
On March 21 2012 00:32 Mr Showtime wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 23:39 zManiacal wrote:
Eurgh, Rob Simpson. *Cringe*


Would you care to justify your claim that he's a bad caster, rather than writing something useless like "Cringe?"

Most people seem to enjoy him, as do I, but I don't understand why others would rather see someone else.


I never stated he was a bad caster? I just don't agree with his post game analysis that he gives, much like Husky/Apollo. These guys are full of enthusiasm, huge nerdballers and give a shit about the community but are they top casters when it comes to post game analysis? Heck no.
FOREVER BRONZE
johnny123
Profile Joined February 2012
521 Posts
March 20 2012 17:32 GMT
#404
stefano to win it all from the open bracket!
Favorite players,Stephano/MVP/Nestea/Gumiho/Life/Jaedong/MMA
KaptenCulpa
Profile Joined December 2011
Sweden29 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 17:44:58
March 20 2012 17:44 GMT
#405
Noo HUsky Soo sad. Gonna be a boring MLG.
Born to lose - Live to win
hunts
Profile Joined September 2010
United States2113 Posts
March 20 2012 17:47 GMT
#406
I actually liked rob's casting in MLG winter arena, and I think he fit in really well with tastosis.
twitch.tv/huntstv 7x legend streamer
Kralic
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Canada2628 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 17:48:16
March 20 2012 17:47 GMT
#407
On March 21 2012 02:16 OpticalPhonon wrote:
Edit: Adam actually states "Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard." I mean, that's just the biggest pile of bullshit I've ever heard. Is this how the hiring process went:
Adam: "Hey Rob remember all those years ago when you were 16 and you casted for us?"
Rob: "No."
Adam: "Well, we'd like you to cast again! It's a totally different game so we'll just start you off nice and easy by putting you in front of about a hundred thousand live viewers. Don't worry they're on the Internet, so they won't be critical if it goes badly."
Rob: "I actually work for Blizzard now, so I can't."
Adam: "Blizzard? Huh, what a coincidence the game you'll be casting is made by Blizzard!"
Rob: "Wow, that must be a sign! I guess I'll take the job."


Can you post a source to that job interview? I hope that isn't what went on.
Brood War forever!
halfies
Profile Joined November 2011
United Kingdom327 Posts
March 20 2012 18:04 GMT
#408
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote:
I don't get the Rob hate Also to clarify, Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard. Little known fact is Rob's first esports job was with MLG casting our events at 16 years old. He left MLG to take a full time job with Blizzard. Even though I'll never forgive him for leaving, we love Rob's casting and will always welcome him back to our events!

well, its mainly because he isnt that good. his game knowledge isnt really good, and he doesnt make up for by being really funny, or even just being really good with someone else. i mean, the player casts at winter arena were awkward at times, but when they spoke, it was interesting. Robs role seems to be agreeing with who ever else is there, or trying way to hard to make an unfunny thought into a legendary moment that everyone will remember.
thats why i dont like him
Moosy
Profile Joined October 2010
Canada396 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 18:08:18
March 20 2012 18:07 GMT
#409
Where have all the terran gone?

Also lover the casters, especially Rob Simpson; his innocent casting is admirable.
MLG_Adam
Profile Joined July 2010
United States994 Posts
March 20 2012 18:15 GMT
#410
On March 21 2012 02:16 OpticalPhonon wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote:
I don't get the Rob hate Also to clarify, Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard. Little known fact is Rob's first esports job was with MLG casting our events at 16 years old. He left MLG to take a full time job with Blizzard. Even though I'll never forgive him for leaving, we love Rob's casting and will always welcome him back to our events!

The issue is that all of a sudden this guy comes out of nowhere and is casting major events. His only casting credentials appear to be the "Terrible, terrible damage" videos and whatever part-time job you're referring too. In contrast, every other caster we see on stage has paid their dues putting in hundreds (or thousands) of hours into the community with little or no pay. Can you honestly say that if Rob Simpson wasn't working for Blizzard that he would be casting this?

There's nothing wrong with his casting but there are many people in the community who are just as good, if not better. In fact, you have a bunch of them casting your Beta stream. Why not give the opportunity to people who have shown their love and dedication to the community instead of someone who appears to be nothing more than a carpetbagger.

Edit: Adam actually states "Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard." I mean, that's just the biggest pile of bullshit I've ever heard. Is this how the hiring process went:
Adam: "Hey Rob remember all those years ago when you were 16 and you casted for us?"
Rob: "No."
Adam: "Well, we'd like you to cast again! It's a totally different game so we'll just start you off nice and easy by putting you in front of about a hundred thousand live viewers. Don't worry they're on the Internet, so they won't be critical if it goes badly."
Rob: "I actually work for Blizzard now, so I can't."
Adam: "Blizzard? Huh, what a coincidence the game you'll be casting is made by Blizzard!"
Rob: "Wow, that must be a sign! I guess I'll take the job."


Honest answers are never accepted I guess casting experience, existing job relationships, plus hands on experience for 5 years working in ESPORTS for the publisher of said title is not good enough credentials.

You can be as dramatic as you like, I was being 100% honest. Rob is my friend, a former co worker, and we all feel he is a damn good caster.
Twitter: MrAdamAp
hunts
Profile Joined September 2010
United States2113 Posts
March 20 2012 18:17 GMT
#411
On March 21 2012 03:15 MLG_Adam wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 21 2012 02:16 OpticalPhonon wrote:
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote:
I don't get the Rob hate Also to clarify, Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard. Little known fact is Rob's first esports job was with MLG casting our events at 16 years old. He left MLG to take a full time job with Blizzard. Even though I'll never forgive him for leaving, we love Rob's casting and will always welcome him back to our events!

The issue is that all of a sudden this guy comes out of nowhere and is casting major events. His only casting credentials appear to be the "Terrible, terrible damage" videos and whatever part-time job you're referring too. In contrast, every other caster we see on stage has paid their dues putting in hundreds (or thousands) of hours into the community with little or no pay. Can you honestly say that if Rob Simpson wasn't working for Blizzard that he would be casting this?

There's nothing wrong with his casting but there are many people in the community who are just as good, if not better. In fact, you have a bunch of them casting your Beta stream. Why not give the opportunity to people who have shown their love and dedication to the community instead of someone who appears to be nothing more than a carpetbagger.

Edit: Adam actually states "Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard." I mean, that's just the biggest pile of bullshit I've ever heard. Is this how the hiring process went:
Adam: "Hey Rob remember all those years ago when you were 16 and you casted for us?"
Rob: "No."
Adam: "Well, we'd like you to cast again! It's a totally different game so we'll just start you off nice and easy by putting you in front of about a hundred thousand live viewers. Don't worry they're on the Internet, so they won't be critical if it goes badly."
Rob: "I actually work for Blizzard now, so I can't."
Adam: "Blizzard? Huh, what a coincidence the game you'll be casting is made by Blizzard!"
Rob: "Wow, that must be a sign! I guess I'll take the job."


Honest answers are never accepted I guess casting experience, existing job relationships, plus hands on experience for 5 years working in ESPORTS for the publisher of said title is not good enough credentials.

You can be as dramatic as you like, I was being 100% honest. Rob is my friend, a former co worker, and we all feel he is a damn good caster.


Don't let the haters get to you Rob is a good entertaining caster, and Iike his casting. And it adds sweet irony/humor whenever he gets to cast a game that has b.net problems like lag or disconects :D
twitch.tv/huntstv 7x legend streamer
Mr Showtime
Profile Joined April 2011
United States1353 Posts
March 20 2012 18:21 GMT
#412
On March 21 2012 01:49 Ronski wrote:
Finally Day[9] is back to cast at MLG, and unless they come up with another crazy PPV I will definately be watching.


When are people going to shut up about this?
They've announced that they don't have PPV for major events.
skeldark
Profile Joined April 2010
Germany2223 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 18:27:20
March 20 2012 18:22 GMT
#413
On March 21 2012 03:17 hunts wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 21 2012 03:15 MLG_Adam wrote:
On March 21 2012 02:16 OpticalPhonon wrote:
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote:
I don't get the Rob hate Also to clarify, Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard. Little known fact is Rob's first esports job was with MLG casting our events at 16 years old. He left MLG to take a full time job with Blizzard. Even though I'll never forgive him for leaving, we love Rob's casting and will always welcome him back to our events!

The issue is that all of a sudden this guy comes out of nowhere and is casting major events. His only casting credentials appear to be the "Terrible, terrible damage" videos and whatever part-time job you're referring too. In contrast, every other caster we see on stage has paid their dues putting in hundreds (or thousands) of hours into the community with little or no pay. Can you honestly say that if Rob Simpson wasn't working for Blizzard that he would be casting this?

There's nothing wrong with his casting but there are many people in the community who are just as good, if not better. In fact, you have a bunch of them casting your Beta stream. Why not give the opportunity to people who have shown their love and dedication to the community instead of someone who appears to be nothing more than a carpetbagger.

Edit: Adam actually states "Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard." I mean, that's just the biggest pile of bullshit I've ever heard. Is this how the hiring process went:
Adam: "Hey Rob remember all those years ago when you were 16 and you casted for us?"
Rob: "No."
Adam: "Well, we'd like you to cast again! It's a totally different game so we'll just start you off nice and easy by putting you in front of about a hundred thousand live viewers. Don't worry they're on the Internet, so they won't be critical if it goes badly."
Rob: "I actually work for Blizzard now, so I can't."
Adam: "Blizzard? Huh, what a coincidence the game you'll be casting is made by Blizzard!"
Rob: "Wow, that must be a sign! I guess I'll take the job."


Honest answers are never accepted I guess casting experience, existing job relationships, plus hands on experience for 5 years working in ESPORTS for the publisher of said title is not good enough credentials.

You can be as dramatic as you like, I was being 100% honest. Rob is my friend, a former co worker, and we all feel he is a damn good caster.


Don't let the haters get to you Rob is a good entertaining caster, and Iike his casting. And it adds sweet irony/humor whenever he gets to cast a game that has b.net problems like lag or disconects :D

Sweet irony/humor, thats what we want. Who needs lan if you can have sweet irony. oO

Will there be a caster free stream?
I would really like a stream without casters but with game sounds and a good observer!
Save gaming: kill esport
RedBlargh
Profile Joined July 2011
99 Posts
March 20 2012 18:52 GMT
#414
No casting K9? Seriously, Day9 and Husky are on par with Tastosis when they cast together.

Looking forward to seeing those who'll be coming out of the open-bracket. Always exciting :D
Hing
Profile Joined November 2010
Estonia26 Posts
March 20 2012 18:54 GMT
#415
Too much protoss :S
OpticalPhonon
Profile Joined November 2011
Canada72 Posts
March 20 2012 19:14 GMT
#416
On March 21 2012 03:15 MLG_Adam wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 21 2012 02:16 OpticalPhonon wrote:
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote:
I don't get the Rob hate Also to clarify, Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard. Little known fact is Rob's first esports job was with MLG casting our events at 16 years old. He left MLG to take a full time job with Blizzard. Even though I'll never forgive him for leaving, we love Rob's casting and will always welcome him back to our events!

The issue is that all of a sudden this guy comes out of nowhere and is casting major events. His only casting credentials appear to be the "Terrible, terrible damage" videos and whatever part-time job you're referring too. In contrast, every other caster we see on stage has paid their dues putting in hundreds (or thousands) of hours into the community with little or no pay. Can you honestly say that if Rob Simpson wasn't working for Blizzard that he would be casting this?

There's nothing wrong with his casting but there are many people in the community who are just as good, if not better. In fact, you have a bunch of them casting your Beta stream. Why not give the opportunity to people who have shown their love and dedication to the community instead of someone who appears to be nothing more than a carpetbagger.

Edit: Adam actually states "Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard." I mean, that's just the biggest pile of bullshit I've ever heard. Is this how the hiring process went:
Adam: "Hey Rob remember all those years ago when you were 16 and you casted for us?"
Rob: "No."
Adam: "Well, we'd like you to cast again! It's a totally different game so we'll just start you off nice and easy by putting you in front of about a hundred thousand live viewers. Don't worry they're on the Internet, so they won't be critical if it goes badly."
Rob: "I actually work for Blizzard now, so I can't."
Adam: "Blizzard? Huh, what a coincidence the game you'll be casting is made by Blizzard!"
Rob: "Wow, that must be a sign! I guess I'll take the job."


Honest answers are never accepted I guess casting experience, existing job relationships, plus hands on experience for 5 years working in ESPORTS for the publisher of said title is not good enough credentials.

You can be as dramatic as you like, I was being 100% honest. Rob is my friend, a former co worker, and we all feel he is a damn good caster.

These are all valid reasons for hiring someone.

The only issue is that you're now stating that one of the primary reasons why you hired him is because he has worked for Blizzard for five years. This contradicts what you wrote earlier: "Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard." If earlier in the thread you'd simply stated that "Yeah, he works for Blizzard and that makes him even more qualified for the position" I would have had less of a problem. But your earlier post came across as artificial as you tried to build him up as some sort of hard working community member that we just weren't aware of. While he may be a great guy who is a competent caster, at the end of the day he is a Blizzard employee and that's why he got the job over a community member.
Ph0en1x
Profile Joined January 2012
Czech Republic18 Posts
March 20 2012 19:16 GMT
#417
Is there any posibility of any low free stream ? or atleast some free streamed games or anything.
MLG_Adam
Profile Joined July 2010
United States994 Posts
March 20 2012 19:17 GMT
#418
On March 21 2012 04:14 OpticalPhonon wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 21 2012 03:15 MLG_Adam wrote:
On March 21 2012 02:16 OpticalPhonon wrote:
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote:
I don't get the Rob hate Also to clarify, Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard. Little known fact is Rob's first esports job was with MLG casting our events at 16 years old. He left MLG to take a full time job with Blizzard. Even though I'll never forgive him for leaving, we love Rob's casting and will always welcome him back to our events!

The issue is that all of a sudden this guy comes out of nowhere and is casting major events. His only casting credentials appear to be the "Terrible, terrible damage" videos and whatever part-time job you're referring too. In contrast, every other caster we see on stage has paid their dues putting in hundreds (or thousands) of hours into the community with little or no pay. Can you honestly say that if Rob Simpson wasn't working for Blizzard that he would be casting this?

There's nothing wrong with his casting but there are many people in the community who are just as good, if not better. In fact, you have a bunch of them casting your Beta stream. Why not give the opportunity to people who have shown their love and dedication to the community instead of someone who appears to be nothing more than a carpetbagger.

Edit: Adam actually states "Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard." I mean, that's just the biggest pile of bullshit I've ever heard. Is this how the hiring process went:
Adam: "Hey Rob remember all those years ago when you were 16 and you casted for us?"
Rob: "No."
Adam: "Well, we'd like you to cast again! It's a totally different game so we'll just start you off nice and easy by putting you in front of about a hundred thousand live viewers. Don't worry they're on the Internet, so they won't be critical if it goes badly."
Rob: "I actually work for Blizzard now, so I can't."
Adam: "Blizzard? Huh, what a coincidence the game you'll be casting is made by Blizzard!"
Rob: "Wow, that must be a sign! I guess I'll take the job."


Honest answers are never accepted I guess casting experience, existing job relationships, plus hands on experience for 5 years working in ESPORTS for the publisher of said title is not good enough credentials.

You can be as dramatic as you like, I was being 100% honest. Rob is my friend, a former co worker, and we all feel he is a damn good caster.

These are all valid reasons for hiring someone.

The only issue is that you're now stating that one of the primary reasons why you hired him is because he has worked for Blizzard for five years. This contradicts what you wrote earlier: "Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard." If earlier in the thread you'd simply stated that "Yeah, he works for Blizzard and that makes him even more qualified for the position" I would have had less of a problem. But your earlier post came across as artificial as you tried to build him up as some sort of hard working community member that we just weren't aware of. While he may be a great guy who is a competent caster, at the end of the day he is a Blizzard employee and that's why he got the job over a community member.


The Blizzard reference is intended to highlight that he works on the game, understands the game, and has knowledge of tournaments/players. It is more of a resume highlight, e.g. he knows his shit.
Twitter: MrAdamAp
MLG_Adam
Profile Joined July 2010
United States994 Posts
March 20 2012 19:17 GMT
#419
On March 21 2012 04:16 Ph0en1x wrote:
Is there any posibility of any low free stream ? or atleast some free streamed games or anything.



Yes every Pro Circuit has free stream options.
Twitter: MrAdamAp
Wolver1
Profile Joined March 2012
Netherlands2 Posts
March 20 2012 19:40 GMT
#420
Yh group B is gonna be insane best zerg in the world, easy top 3 toss and perhaps best foreign terran and i guess haypro, whos lets be honest is gonna get stomped. Cant wait to see more nani action that guy is seriuslly sick, ppl should give him more love ^^.
ceaRshaf
Profile Joined August 2009
Romania4926 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 19:51:24
March 20 2012 19:50 GMT
#421
On March 21 2012 03:52 RedBlargh wrote:
No casting K9? Seriously, Day9 and Husky are on par with Tastosis when they cast together.

Looking forward to seeing those who'll be coming out of the open-bracket. Always exciting :D


Exactly. Instead we have all this drama with Rob Pimpson. He is better than JP but still bad in large doses. I can tolerate him a few matches but not an entire tournament.
Mess with the best, die like the rest.
Falconblade
Profile Joined December 2011
United States1035 Posts
March 20 2012 20:05 GMT
#422
On March 21 2012 03:15 MLG_Adam wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 21 2012 02:16 OpticalPhonon wrote:
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote:
I don't get the Rob hate Also to clarify, Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard. Little known fact is Rob's first esports job was with MLG casting our events at 16 years old. He left MLG to take a full time job with Blizzard. Even though I'll never forgive him for leaving, we love Rob's casting and will always welcome him back to our events!

The issue is that all of a sudden this guy comes out of nowhere and is casting major events. His only casting credentials appear to be the "Terrible, terrible damage" videos and whatever part-time job you're referring too. In contrast, every other caster we see on stage has paid their dues putting in hundreds (or thousands) of hours into the community with little or no pay. Can you honestly say that if Rob Simpson wasn't working for Blizzard that he would be casting this?

There's nothing wrong with his casting but there are many people in the community who are just as good, if not better. In fact, you have a bunch of them casting your Beta stream. Why not give the opportunity to people who have shown their love and dedication to the community instead of someone who appears to be nothing more than a carpetbagger.

Edit: Adam actually states "Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard." I mean, that's just the biggest pile of bullshit I've ever heard. Is this how the hiring process went:
Adam: "Hey Rob remember all those years ago when you were 16 and you casted for us?"
Rob: "No."
Adam: "Well, we'd like you to cast again! It's a totally different game so we'll just start you off nice and easy by putting you in front of about a hundred thousand live viewers. Don't worry they're on the Internet, so they won't be critical if it goes badly."
Rob: "I actually work for Blizzard now, so I can't."
Adam: "Blizzard? Huh, what a coincidence the game you'll be casting is made by Blizzard!"
Rob: "Wow, that must be a sign! I guess I'll take the job."


Honest answers are never accepted I guess casting experience, existing job relationships, plus hands on experience for 5 years working in ESPORTS for the publisher of said title is not good enough credentials.

You can be as dramatic as you like, I was being 100% honest. Rob is my friend, a former co worker, and we all feel he is a damn good caster.


Rob's great as a caster. His voice is kind of pretty brilliant. And he knows enough of the game to be relevant. Hell he called most of the upsets and games in MLG Winter Arena, he understands how people play and what kind of form they are in. Normally I wouldn't post about how great he is, but haters will always post while those that like him will not because we normally don't have to when he's already included in the lineup. There are definitely more people that enjoy Rob's casting.

Hell, our community has casters like TB, Husky, Wheat, and Rob is as knowledgeable as them. I don't mind all of those aforementioned, so Rob is fine too. I enjoy Rob's calm casting, it stops me from turning off the sound when its getting too loud.

And who really is that knowledgeable about the game anyways? Artosis (except when he goes on his biased lovefests of hyped Protoss players, Mvp, Nestea, Alive, and his hatred of SlayerS), Day9, Apollo?

He's excellent, and deserves it. And what more could we want than a decent caster who works for Blizzard to be at our events? More Blizzard interaction with the scene.
OpticalPhonon
Profile Joined November 2011
Canada72 Posts
March 20 2012 20:55 GMT
#423
On March 21 2012 04:17 MLG_Adam wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 21 2012 04:14 OpticalPhonon wrote:
On March 21 2012 03:15 MLG_Adam wrote:
On March 21 2012 02:16 OpticalPhonon wrote:
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote:
I don't get the Rob hate Also to clarify, Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard. Little known fact is Rob's first esports job was with MLG casting our events at 16 years old. He left MLG to take a full time job with Blizzard. Even though I'll never forgive him for leaving, we love Rob's casting and will always welcome him back to our events!

The issue is that all of a sudden this guy comes out of nowhere and is casting major events. His only casting credentials appear to be the "Terrible, terrible damage" videos and whatever part-time job you're referring too. In contrast, every other caster we see on stage has paid their dues putting in hundreds (or thousands) of hours into the community with little or no pay. Can you honestly say that if Rob Simpson wasn't working for Blizzard that he would be casting this?

There's nothing wrong with his casting but there are many people in the community who are just as good, if not better. In fact, you have a bunch of them casting your Beta stream. Why not give the opportunity to people who have shown their love and dedication to the community instead of someone who appears to be nothing more than a carpetbagger.

Edit: Adam actually states "Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard." I mean, that's just the biggest pile of bullshit I've ever heard. Is this how the hiring process went:
Adam: "Hey Rob remember all those years ago when you were 16 and you casted for us?"
Rob: "No."
Adam: "Well, we'd like you to cast again! It's a totally different game so we'll just start you off nice and easy by putting you in front of about a hundred thousand live viewers. Don't worry they're on the Internet, so they won't be critical if it goes badly."
Rob: "I actually work for Blizzard now, so I can't."
Adam: "Blizzard? Huh, what a coincidence the game you'll be casting is made by Blizzard!"
Rob: "Wow, that must be a sign! I guess I'll take the job."


Honest answers are never accepted I guess casting experience, existing job relationships, plus hands on experience for 5 years working in ESPORTS for the publisher of said title is not good enough credentials.

You can be as dramatic as you like, I was being 100% honest. Rob is my friend, a former co worker, and we all feel he is a damn good caster.

These are all valid reasons for hiring someone.

The only issue is that you're now stating that one of the primary reasons why you hired him is because he has worked for Blizzard for five years. This contradicts what you wrote earlier: "Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard." If earlier in the thread you'd simply stated that "Yeah, he works for Blizzard and that makes him even more qualified for the position" I would have had less of a problem. But your earlier post came across as artificial as you tried to build him up as some sort of hard working community member that we just weren't aware of. While he may be a great guy who is a competent caster, at the end of the day he is a Blizzard employee and that's why he got the job over a community member.


The Blizzard reference is intended to highlight that he works on the game, understands the game, and has knowledge of tournaments/players. It is more of a resume highlight, e.g. he knows his shit.

Again, this comes across as disingenuous. I don't see the issue with just straight out saying that the main reason why he got this opportunity to cast was because he works for Blizzard. Is there really a need to brush that aside by calling it a "resume highlight"? If he's in his mid-20s and has worked there for five years it's probably the only thing of note on his resume. At the few events he has casted so far he has always been introduced as "Rob Simpson from Blizzard" so why are you all of a sudden trying to present him as something different? It's just bizarre and unnecessary especially from someone who just claimed that they were "being 100% honest".

Eee
Profile Joined August 2011
Sweden2712 Posts
March 20 2012 21:02 GMT
#424
On March 21 2012 04:50 ceaRshaf wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 21 2012 03:52 RedBlargh wrote:
No casting K9? Seriously, Day9 and Husky are on par with Tastosis when they cast together.

Looking forward to seeing those who'll be coming out of the open-bracket. Always exciting :D


Exactly. Instead we have all this drama with Rob Pimpson. He is better than JP but still bad in large doses. I can tolerate him a few matches but not an entire tournament.

I would've rather seen someone like Wolf, Khaldor, Apollo or even Orb at his place.
Olinim
Profile Joined March 2011
4044 Posts
March 20 2012 21:17 GMT
#425
On March 21 2012 04:40 Wolver1 wrote:
Yh group B is gonna be insane best zerg in the world, easy top 3 toss and perhaps best foreign terran and i guess haypro, whos lets be honest is gonna get stomped. Cant wait to see more nani action that guy is seriuslly sick, ppl should give him more love ^^.

Can't tell if serious...
JOJOsc2news
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
3000 Posts
March 20 2012 21:19 GMT
#426
It's a bit sad that Husky isn't there. I really like the Husky/Day[9] casting combo. They are the perfect mix of being analytical, entertaining and goofy. True entertainment in my opinion.
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Tarotis
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
Germany1931 Posts
March 20 2012 21:19 GMT
#427
On March 21 2012 05:05 Falconblade wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 21 2012 03:15 MLG_Adam wrote:
On March 21 2012 02:16 OpticalPhonon wrote:
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote:
I don't get the Rob hate Also to clarify, Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard. Little known fact is Rob's first esports job was with MLG casting our events at 16 years old. He left MLG to take a full time job with Blizzard. Even though I'll never forgive him for leaving, we love Rob's casting and will always welcome him back to our events!

The issue is that all of a sudden this guy comes out of nowhere and is casting major events. His only casting credentials appear to be the "Terrible, terrible damage" videos and whatever part-time job you're referring too. In contrast, every other caster we see on stage has paid their dues putting in hundreds (or thousands) of hours into the community with little or no pay. Can you honestly say that if Rob Simpson wasn't working for Blizzard that he would be casting this?

There's nothing wrong with his casting but there are many people in the community who are just as good, if not better. In fact, you have a bunch of them casting your Beta stream. Why not give the opportunity to people who have shown their love and dedication to the community instead of someone who appears to be nothing more than a carpetbagger.

Edit: Adam actually states "Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard." I mean, that's just the biggest pile of bullshit I've ever heard. Is this how the hiring process went:
Adam: "Hey Rob remember all those years ago when you were 16 and you casted for us?"
Rob: "No."
Adam: "Well, we'd like you to cast again! It's a totally different game so we'll just start you off nice and easy by putting you in front of about a hundred thousand live viewers. Don't worry they're on the Internet, so they won't be critical if it goes badly."
Rob: "I actually work for Blizzard now, so I can't."
Adam: "Blizzard? Huh, what a coincidence the game you'll be casting is made by Blizzard!"
Rob: "Wow, that must be a sign! I guess I'll take the job."


Honest answers are never accepted I guess casting experience, existing job relationships, plus hands on experience for 5 years working in ESPORTS for the publisher of said title is not good enough credentials.

You can be as dramatic as you like, I was being 100% honest. Rob is my friend, a former co worker, and we all feel he is a damn good caster.


Rob's great as a caster. His voice is kind of pretty brilliant. And he knows enough of the game to be relevant. Hell he called most of the upsets and games in MLG Winter Arena, he understands how people play and what kind of form they are in. Normally I wouldn't post about how great he is, but haters will always post while those that like him will not because we normally don't have to when he's already included in the lineup. There are definitely more people that enjoy Rob's casting.

Hell, our community has casters like TB, Husky, Wheat, and Rob is as knowledgeable as them. I don't mind all of those aforementioned, so Rob is fine too. I enjoy Rob's calm casting, it stops me from turning off the sound when its getting too loud.

And who really is that knowledgeable about the game anyways? Artosis (except when he goes on his biased lovefests of hyped Protoss players, Mvp, Nestea, Alive, and his hatred of SlayerS), Day9, Apollo?

He's excellent, and deserves it. And what more could we want than a decent caster who works for Blizzard to be at our events? More Blizzard interaction with the scene.

Rotti, Rotti and Rotti again! RotterdaM is one of the best casters when it comes to knowledge! Not as good as Artosis of course, but he is still pretty awesome.
So stoked for the weekend, gonna be awesome!!
Tryxtira
Profile Joined November 2010
Sweden572 Posts
March 20 2012 21:24 GMT
#428
I honestly feel sorry for all the grubby-fans, lol...
Falconblade
Profile Joined December 2011
United States1035 Posts
March 20 2012 22:15 GMT
#429
On March 21 2012 06:19 Tarotis wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 21 2012 05:05 Falconblade wrote:
On March 21 2012 03:15 MLG_Adam wrote:
On March 21 2012 02:16 OpticalPhonon wrote:
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote:
I don't get the Rob hate Also to clarify, Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard. Little known fact is Rob's first esports job was with MLG casting our events at 16 years old. He left MLG to take a full time job with Blizzard. Even though I'll never forgive him for leaving, we love Rob's casting and will always welcome him back to our events!

The issue is that all of a sudden this guy comes out of nowhere and is casting major events. His only casting credentials appear to be the "Terrible, terrible damage" videos and whatever part-time job you're referring too. In contrast, every other caster we see on stage has paid their dues putting in hundreds (or thousands) of hours into the community with little or no pay. Can you honestly say that if Rob Simpson wasn't working for Blizzard that he would be casting this?

There's nothing wrong with his casting but there are many people in the community who are just as good, if not better. In fact, you have a bunch of them casting your Beta stream. Why not give the opportunity to people who have shown their love and dedication to the community instead of someone who appears to be nothing more than a carpetbagger.

Edit: Adam actually states "Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard." I mean, that's just the biggest pile of bullshit I've ever heard. Is this how the hiring process went:
Adam: "Hey Rob remember all those years ago when you were 16 and you casted for us?"
Rob: "No."
Adam: "Well, we'd like you to cast again! It's a totally different game so we'll just start you off nice and easy by putting you in front of about a hundred thousand live viewers. Don't worry they're on the Internet, so they won't be critical if it goes badly."
Rob: "I actually work for Blizzard now, so I can't."
Adam: "Blizzard? Huh, what a coincidence the game you'll be casting is made by Blizzard!"
Rob: "Wow, that must be a sign! I guess I'll take the job."


Honest answers are never accepted I guess casting experience, existing job relationships, plus hands on experience for 5 years working in ESPORTS for the publisher of said title is not good enough credentials.

You can be as dramatic as you like, I was being 100% honest. Rob is my friend, a former co worker, and we all feel he is a damn good caster.


Rob's great as a caster. His voice is kind of pretty brilliant. And he knows enough of the game to be relevant. Hell he called most of the upsets and games in MLG Winter Arena, he understands how people play and what kind of form they are in. Normally I wouldn't post about how great he is, but haters will always post while those that like him will not because we normally don't have to when he's already included in the lineup. There are definitely more people that enjoy Rob's casting.

Hell, our community has casters like TB, Husky, Wheat, and Rob is as knowledgeable as them. I don't mind all of those aforementioned, so Rob is fine too. I enjoy Rob's calm casting, it stops me from turning off the sound when its getting too loud.

And who really is that knowledgeable about the game anyways? Artosis (except when he goes on his biased lovefests of hyped Protoss players, Mvp, Nestea, Alive, and his hatred of SlayerS), Day9, Apollo?

He's excellent, and deserves it. And what more could we want than a decent caster who works for Blizzard to be at our events? More Blizzard interaction with the scene.

Rotti, Rotti and Rotti again! RotterdaM is one of the best casters when it comes to knowledge! Not as good as Artosis of course, but he is still pretty awesome.
So stoked for the weekend, gonna be awesome!!


I love Rotterdam. Brilliant caster, one of my favorites.
alhazrel
Profile Joined November 2011
98 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 22:52:57
March 20 2012 22:52 GMT
#430
I wish DeMuslim had been streaming when he got that news.

I'd like more player-casters too but with the way they're almost all already playing in the tourney that could be tough.
Vertical
Profile Joined July 2011
Indonesia4317 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 23:36:01
March 20 2012 23:35 GMT
#431
On March 21 2012 00:53 SoloZergg wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 21 2012 00:17 Vertical wrote:
LOL
sorry for the hate but...

HUK AGAINN gets the "easiest" group

why stack all the koreans ???


Ret is a friggin beast man, never how he's going to play. Same with Violet, who's been putting up some impressive games against VERY impressive opponents. So, I guess I kinda half-agree with you, HuK will probably crush them all, but I'd rather see Violet and Ret make it out.


I did not said that violet and ret are easy opponent
But compared to ganzi or mc ??
How lucky can this guy be, oh my gosh
-Terran-
Mr.Brightside
Profile Joined October 2009
Australia317 Posts
March 20 2012 23:38 GMT
#432
Why has nobody noticed that for some reason Thorzain is in the open bracket even though he qualified for group play? MVP, Leenock and Sjow must have all declined attending and so were replaced by Grubby, Haypro, Ganzi and SaSe... that's one ro32 loser too many from the Winter Arena and Thorzain lost his spot. Does anyone know why this is? Does Thorzain prefer to avoid group play for some crazy reason?

IMO Ganzi or Haypro need to be cut if Thorzain gets his rightful place. Ganzi did not even reach the online qualifier's ro8 so technically should not have been at the Winter Arena, which he dropped out of in the ro32 anyway, meaning he should not have qualified for group play. Haypro did not even bother to qualify (did he get some sort of free pass?), however he did rank very highly coming 7th at MLG Providence last year and performed fairly consistently throughout the season. Grubby and SaSe however both did legitimately qualify for the Winter Arena but were knocked out in the ro32.
"Makin' Pylons, Makin' Probes, Fightin' Round The World" - Russell Crowe
opterown *
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Australia54784 Posts
March 20 2012 23:41 GMT
#433
On March 21 2012 08:38 Mr.Brightside wrote:
Why has nobody noticed that for some reason Thorzain is in the open bracket even though he qualified for group play? MVP, Leenock and Sjow must have all declined attending and so were replaced by Grubby, Haypro, Ganzi and SaSe... that's one ro32 loser too many from the Winter Arena and Thorzain lost his spot. Does anyone know why this is? Does Thorzain prefer to avoid group play for some crazy reason?

IMO Ganzi or Haypro need to be cut if Thorzain gets his rightful place. Ganzi did not even reach the online qualifier's ro8 so technically should not have been at the Winter Arena, which he dropped out of in the ro32 anyway, meaning he should not have qualified for group play. Haypro did not even bother to qualify (did he get some sort of free pass?), however he did rank very highly coming 7th at MLG Providence last year and performed fairly consistently throughout the season. Grubby and SaSe however both did legitimately qualify for the Winter Arena but were knocked out in the ro32.


Recommend you check liquidpedia again, almost all you said is incorrect.
Thorzain got 17-24 at arena
Ganzi got top 16
MVP was 17-24 as well.
Haypro won the dropout bracket
etc etc
ModeratorRetired LR Bonjwa
TL+ Member
Nimic
Profile Joined September 2010
Norway1360 Posts
March 20 2012 23:48 GMT
#434
Genuinely pleased to see Rob Simpson back.

Now I am glad I have Gold. Quadstream, anyone?
Mr.Brightside
Profile Joined October 2009
Australia317 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-20 23:57:36
March 20 2012 23:54 GMT
#435
"Makin' Pylons, Makin' Probes, Fightin' Round The World" - Russell Crowe
opterown *
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Australia54784 Posts
March 20 2012 23:58 GMT
#436
On March 21 2012 08:54 Mr.Brightside wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 21 2012 08:41 opterown wrote:
On March 21 2012 08:38 Mr.Brightside wrote:
Why has nobody noticed that for some reason Thorzain is in the open bracket even though he qualified for group play? MVP, Leenock and Sjow must have all declined attending and so were replaced by Grubby, Haypro, Ganzi and SaSe... that's one ro32 loser too many from the Winter Arena and Thorzain lost his spot. Does anyone know why this is? Does Thorzain prefer to avoid group play for some crazy reason?

IMO Ganzi or Haypro need to be cut if Thorzain gets his rightful place. Ganzi did not even reach the online qualifier's ro8 so technically should not have been at the Winter Arena, which he dropped out of in the ro32 anyway, meaning he should not have qualified for group play. Haypro did not even bother to qualify (did he get some sort of free pass?), however he did rank very highly coming 7th at MLG Providence last year and performed fairly consistently throughout the season. Grubby and SaSe however both did legitimately qualify for the Winter Arena but were knocked out in the ro32.


Recommend you check liquidpedia again, almost all you said is incorrect.
Thorzain got 17-24 at arena
Ganzi got top 16
MVP was 17-24 as well.
Haypro won the dropout bracket
etc etc


Sorry I was just going by what was on MLG's site. It looked to me like it was top16 from the winners bracket that went through. Also, you should actually READ my full post.


I did read your whole post.
Thorzain didn't qualify, the others did. Grubby and Sase were beaten in WR1 but came through to LR3. As again, just check liquipedia.
ModeratorRetired LR Bonjwa
TL+ Member
Mr.Brightside
Profile Joined October 2009
Australia317 Posts
March 21 2012 00:02 GMT
#437
On March 21 2012 08:58 opterown wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 21 2012 08:54 Mr.Brightside wrote:
On March 21 2012 08:41 opterown wrote:
On March 21 2012 08:38 Mr.Brightside wrote:
Why has nobody noticed that for some reason Thorzain is in the open bracket even though he qualified for group play? MVP, Leenock and Sjow must have all declined attending and so were replaced by Grubby, Haypro, Ganzi and SaSe... that's one ro32 loser too many from the Winter Arena and Thorzain lost his spot. Does anyone know why this is? Does Thorzain prefer to avoid group play for some crazy reason?

IMO Ganzi or Haypro need to be cut if Thorzain gets his rightful place. Ganzi did not even reach the online qualifier's ro8 so technically should not have been at the Winter Arena, which he dropped out of in the ro32 anyway, meaning he should not have qualified for group play. Haypro did not even bother to qualify (did he get some sort of free pass?), however he did rank very highly coming 7th at MLG Providence last year and performed fairly consistently throughout the season. Grubby and SaSe however both did legitimately qualify for the Winter Arena but were knocked out in the ro32.


Recommend you check liquidpedia again, almost all you said is incorrect.
Thorzain got 17-24 at arena
Ganzi got top 16
MVP was 17-24 as well.
Haypro won the dropout bracket
etc etc


Sorry I was just going by what was on MLG's site. It looked to me like it was top16 from the winners bracket that went through. Also, you should actually READ my full post.


I did read your whole post.
Thorzain didn't qualify, the others did. Grubby and Sase were beaten in WR1 but came through to LR3. As again, just check liquipedia.


Sorry, yes you're right, I shouldn't have looked at it through the MLG site instead of liquipedia. Please don't do the etc etc thing again, I was geniunely concerned that for some reason a player was missing out and then you have to add that at the end of the post. It's a douchey thing to do. Just correcting me would have sufficed.
"Makin' Pylons, Makin' Probes, Fightin' Round The World" - Russell Crowe
Azarkon
Profile Joined January 2010
United States21060 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-21 00:27:22
March 21 2012 00:26 GMT
#438
Free stream, yes, free stream for every game, no - previous MLGs I think they put 1/2 of the games on the paid streams. It's not just a SD vs. HD thing.
ShakaZu.Sc2
Profile Joined February 2012
United States131 Posts
March 21 2012 01:23 GMT
#439
Damn im home for the weekend from college til Sunday and have terrible internet.... Looks like ima have to break into someones house and steal their internet for 3 days
Check out my stream at http://www.twitch.tv/shakazu and follow me on twitter https://twitter.com/ShakaZuSC2
LittleRagey
Profile Joined August 2011
United States24 Posts
March 21 2012 01:49 GMT
#440
Too many protoss players. PLEASE don't be another pvp final!
althaz
Profile Joined May 2010
Australia1001 Posts
March 21 2012 02:19 GMT
#441
Holy crap, only GSL is meant to have so much awesomeness going on.

On a sadder note, no Husky? =[
The first rule we don't talk about race conditions. of race conditions is
Burns
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States2300 Posts
March 21 2012 04:26 GMT
#442
this is a really good casting bracket, and its a much need break from the other casting duos which i cant standing listening to anymore
What do you mean you heard me during the night, these are quiet pants!
chosenkerrigan
Profile Joined May 2011
858 Posts
March 21 2012 04:33 GMT
#443
On March 20 2012 08:18 dragonborn wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:17 Femari wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:08 dragonborn wrote:
naniwa's group is so easy!

go go nani <3

I wouldn't call drawing the best player in the world easy. Rest of the group maybe, but DRG?

naniwa can beat him.


anyone can beat anyone, it's just Naniwa MOST LIKELY won't beat him
JackDT
Profile Joined January 2012
724 Posts
March 21 2012 04:54 GMT
#444
Can anyone draw out exactly how everything works format-wise in this tournament?

What do you get for being top seed in Open Bracket vs 49th exactly?

It looks like the open bracket has to finish before pool play, because the bottom 2 of each pool are from the bracket, is that right? So when does pool play start?

BanditX
Profile Joined February 2012
United States78 Posts
March 21 2012 06:46 GMT
#445
On March 20 2012 08:04 Die4Ever wrote:
where's Leenock, our defending champ? And NesTea?


Nestea has sad numerous times that he doesnt like to travel to play starcraft. The jet lag really gets to him.
jmbthirteen
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States10734 Posts
March 21 2012 06:56 GMT
#446
On March 21 2012 15:46 BanditX wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 20 2012 08:04 Die4Ever wrote:
where's Leenock, our defending champ? And NesTea?


Nestea has sad numerous times that he doesnt like to travel to play starcraft. The jet lag really gets to him.

but thats not why he wont be there. he was in a motorcycle accident and injured his wrist so he needs to rest.
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Santiago4ever
Profile Joined February 2010
Sweden299 Posts
March 21 2012 08:06 GMT
#447
B = Group of death. It's got two swedes in it
Ernest Hemingway once wrote: The world is a fine place and worth fighting for. I agree with the second part.
spree
Profile Joined August 2010
United States86 Posts
March 21 2012 09:17 GMT
#448
Rooting for Ganzi, MMA and BoxeR get to enjoy these MLG's most of the time so I'm glad he's out here now, albeit not a slayer anymore.
Hell, it's about TvP.
Rhaegar_tar
Profile Joined February 2012
France847 Posts
March 21 2012 09:46 GMT
#449
On March 21 2012 04:40 Wolver1 wrote:
Yh group B is gonna be insane best zerg in the world, easy top 3 toss and perhaps best foreign terran and i guess haypro, whos lets be honest is gonna get stomped. Cant wait to see more nani action that guy is seriuslly sick, ppl should give him more love ^^.


I hope you meant top 3 foreign protoss...
EzPz
Profile Joined May 2011
Scotland64 Posts
March 21 2012 10:44 GMT
#450
Demuslim with another hard group but i think if he plays well like he did in the winter arena he is more than capable of beating Naniwa! I'd love too see him take a game from DRG aswell!

-DRG / Demuslim to advance
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TrutY
Profile Joined March 2012
Croatia26 Posts
March 21 2012 13:21 GMT
#451
Group C is most interesting for me, hope Ret can do something more
Falconblade
Profile Joined December 2011
United States1035 Posts
March 21 2012 16:46 GMT
#452
People need to realize its not top 2 move onto WR bracket.

Straight from liquipedia:
"Each Pool’s 1st Place Player will advance into the Winners Championship Bracket Semifinals.
Each Pool’s 2nd-6th Place Player will advance to the Losers Championship Bracket round 6-2 respectively. "
Wolver1
Profile Joined March 2012
Netherlands2 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-21 21:07:46
March 21 2012 21:02 GMT
#453
I hope you meant top 3 foreign protoss...

Lol no top 3 protoss in the world.
Billd
Profile Joined April 2011
Canada210 Posts
March 21 2012 22:06 GMT
#454
Pulling for Huk this weekend. I think he can take his group. Although I think Ret will be ready for any high gateway count attacks because of their series at the arena. Time will tell!
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Kibbelz
Profile Joined March 2012
United States31 Posts
March 21 2012 22:57 GMT
#455
So... many... protoss....
"Conventional wisdom notwithstanding, there is no reason either in football or in poetry why the two should not meet in a man's life if he has the weight and cares about the words" -Archibald MacLeish
Shellshock
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States97276 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-21 22:58:36
March 21 2012 22:58 GMT
#456
On March 22 2012 06:02 Wolver1 wrote:
Show nested quote +
I hope you meant top 3 foreign protoss...

Lol no top 3 protoss in the world.

But Parting and Oz are in group D, MC is in group A, and Genius isnt at mlg so I'm lost
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RyanRushia
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States2748 Posts
March 22 2012 00:03 GMT
#457
this is awesome! all of these groups are amazing

gooo GRUBBY!
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Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37017 Posts
March 22 2012 00:05 GMT
#458
MKP vs DRG finals again? Yes plz :D
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unit
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
United States2621 Posts
March 22 2012 04:46 GMT
#459
On March 21 2012 19:44 EzPz wrote:
Demuslim with another hard group but i think if he plays well like he did in the winter arena he is more than capable of beating Naniwa! I'd love too see him take a game from DRG aswell!

-DRG / Demuslim to advance

you do realize that group stages isn't elimination based (unless they changed it for this season) it's just for a show while we wait for the open bracket to clear up
jmbthirteen
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States10734 Posts
March 22 2012 05:16 GMT
#460
On March 22 2012 13:46 unit wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 21 2012 19:44 EzPz wrote:
Demuslim with another hard group but i think if he plays well like he did in the winter arena he is more than capable of beating Naniwa! I'd love too see him take a game from DRG aswell!

-DRG / Demuslim to advance

you do realize that group stages isn't elimination based (unless they changed it for this season) it's just for a show while we wait for the open bracket to clear up

its not just for a show. its for seeding into the bracket. the three guys who dont win each group are seeded into the losers bracket while the 4 winners are in the upper bracket and need to lose 2 series to be knocked out. hardly just for a show.
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SovSov
Profile Joined September 2010
United States755 Posts
March 22 2012 05:44 GMT
#461
sorry if this isnt the right place to ask, but can spectators play SC2 on the computers there? if so, does it cost money? i don't mean to compete but i want to be able to play in a tournament on one of the days MLG is going on.
vaderseven
Profile Joined September 2008
United States2556 Posts
March 22 2012 14:34 GMT
#462
Does anyone know how much an HD pass for JUST this event will cost? I know they go sale at 6pm tonight but I cant find a price.

note: this is not the gold membership or freestream
Spaceneil8
Profile Joined February 2011
United States317 Posts
March 22 2012 14:39 GMT
#463
On March 22 2012 23:34 vaderseven wrote:
Does anyone know how much an HD pass for JUST this event will cost? I know they go sale at 6pm tonight but I cant find a price.

note: this is not the gold membership or freestream

It's 20. Every event except Providence was 10, and Providence was 50. Gold is still the much better deal tbh, but this event is 20.
Kammalleri
Profile Joined November 2010
Canada613 Posts
March 22 2012 14:45 GMT
#464
But, but but... Gold membership can't watch PPV for free!!
hugman
Profile Joined June 2009
Sweden4644 Posts
March 22 2012 15:28 GMT
#465
On March 21 2012 05:55 OpticalPhonon wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 21 2012 04:17 MLG_Adam wrote:
On March 21 2012 04:14 OpticalPhonon wrote:
On March 21 2012 03:15 MLG_Adam wrote:
On March 21 2012 02:16 OpticalPhonon wrote:
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote:
I don't get the Rob hate Also to clarify, Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard. Little known fact is Rob's first esports job was with MLG casting our events at 16 years old. He left MLG to take a full time job with Blizzard. Even though I'll never forgive him for leaving, we love Rob's casting and will always welcome him back to our events!

The issue is that all of a sudden this guy comes out of nowhere and is casting major events. His only casting credentials appear to be the "Terrible, terrible damage" videos and whatever part-time job you're referring too. In contrast, every other caster we see on stage has paid their dues putting in hundreds (or thousands) of hours into the community with little or no pay. Can you honestly say that if Rob Simpson wasn't working for Blizzard that he would be casting this?

There's nothing wrong with his casting but there are many people in the community who are just as good, if not better. In fact, you have a bunch of them casting your Beta stream. Why not give the opportunity to people who have shown their love and dedication to the community instead of someone who appears to be nothing more than a carpetbagger.

Edit: Adam actually states "Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard." I mean, that's just the biggest pile of bullshit I've ever heard. Is this how the hiring process went:
Adam: "Hey Rob remember all those years ago when you were 16 and you casted for us?"
Rob: "No."
Adam: "Well, we'd like you to cast again! It's a totally different game so we'll just start you off nice and easy by putting you in front of about a hundred thousand live viewers. Don't worry they're on the Internet, so they won't be critical if it goes badly."
Rob: "I actually work for Blizzard now, so I can't."
Adam: "Blizzard? Huh, what a coincidence the game you'll be casting is made by Blizzard!"
Rob: "Wow, that must be a sign! I guess I'll take the job."


Honest answers are never accepted I guess casting experience, existing job relationships, plus hands on experience for 5 years working in ESPORTS for the publisher of said title is not good enough credentials.

You can be as dramatic as you like, I was being 100% honest. Rob is my friend, a former co worker, and we all feel he is a damn good caster.

These are all valid reasons for hiring someone.

The only issue is that you're now stating that one of the primary reasons why you hired him is because he has worked for Blizzard for five years. This contradicts what you wrote earlier: "Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard." If earlier in the thread you'd simply stated that "Yeah, he works for Blizzard and that makes him even more qualified for the position" I would have had less of a problem. But your earlier post came across as artificial as you tried to build him up as some sort of hard working community member that we just weren't aware of. While he may be a great guy who is a competent caster, at the end of the day he is a Blizzard employee and that's why he got the job over a community member.


The Blizzard reference is intended to highlight that he works on the game, understands the game, and has knowledge of tournaments/players. It is more of a resume highlight, e.g. he knows his shit.

Again, this comes across as disingenuous. I don't see the issue with just straight out saying that the main reason why he got this opportunity to cast was because he works for Blizzard. Is there really a need to brush that aside by calling it a "resume highlight"? If he's in his mid-20s and has worked there for five years it's probably the only thing of note on his resume. At the few events he has casted so far he has always been introduced as "Rob Simpson from Blizzard" so why are you all of a sudden trying to present him as something different? It's just bizarre and unnecessary especially from someone who just claimed that they were "being 100% honest".



I don't buy it either.
Look at how hard every other caster worked at getting to where they are now and compare it with how Rob comes out of nowhere, first seemingly as a joke, and then gets to keep casting. I think it's disrespectful towards casters working their butts off trying to get noticed, and towards the audience who deserve better.

I don't think he's a competent caster. Is he making an active effort to improve his casting, like all the other casters are? Now it's at the point where he's recognizable, so other events bring him on just for that. It's like being famous for being famous. I think it's repulsive.

If you want to have a handsome guy who's comfortable in front of a camera, which Rob Simpson is, then that's fine. You could at least be honest to yourselves about it. He has poor game knowledge, he has no real casting experience prior to MLG and then appears out of nowhere, seemingly because he's a Blizzard employee. It has a stink to it.
Kreggar
Profile Joined September 2011
United States83 Posts
March 22 2012 17:12 GMT
#466
looks like 4 groups of death to me. gonna be a sick MLG! race distribution: 50% P, 25% Z, 25% T!!!!

Now for a hopefully new perspective on the Rob argument (I'm no expert, just a business/human relations focused student).
I think the personal relationship Rob has with MLG and the other casters is being looked at in the wrong light. Yes MLG could haven chosen someone else from the community such as Husky, Tumba, Adebisi, Rotterdam, MrBitter, the list goes on and on. Other people may be great choices for reasons like game knowledge, hard work in the community, recent exposure or working for MLG on other tournaments, you name it. But here is the reason Rob was chosen: business. We all know MLG wants to be a successful, long-term business along with preserving their passion for Esports. Here are the business reasons for this decision:

MLG knows that Rob is going to do a great job. He has worked for them in the past and he now works for Blizzard. I doubt he could have gotten where he is today without trying to be excellent in everything he does, this is also evident in what the community has seen from him recently.

Rob knows all of the other casters and has worked with them recently. Just last weekend Rob was at RBLan with Day9 and Wheat. MLG Winter Arena was just a few weeks ago where he worked with this same team. I feel that the personal relationship between a caster pair cannot be underestimated. Any combination we see this weekend with be comfortable working together and the overall casting quality will be higher as a result.

Rob's game knowledge has never been an issue for me, and I don't feel that every other caster on the list is an expert. I'm fine with the fact that not everyone does the super in-depth analysis of Artosis or Day9, we need people who can comment on the action confidently and be entertaining at the same time. I don't want the caster to hold my hand through every moment of the action, and I think most community members can follow along with the action just fine when Artosis isn't there to help. Finally, MLG will almost certainly pair casters so that we get a commentary/analysis pair as often as possible, which means we won't see Tastosis every time one of the pair is on screen.

/end rant

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ref4
Profile Joined March 2012
2933 Posts
March 22 2012 17:14 GMT
#467
man I will personally fund PsyStarcraft to compete/cast in an MLG :D I <3 that man!


too bad he's too busy having a real job lol
Neacant
Profile Joined February 2012
Germany40 Posts
March 22 2012 17:22 GMT
#468
since i will not be here to watch MLG until monday morning...

any way to get spoiler free vod watching on monday? :O
Nizzy
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States839 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-22 17:33:11
March 22 2012 17:30 GMT
#469
I swear if I buy a MLG GOLD membership and....

have to hear JP trying to cast again.

JP i'm begging you, please stick to just being a host. You don't have it. You're an average SC2 play by play caster at best. You have one tone of voice, which isn't exciting at all to me. I really like watching you JP, YOU'RE AMAZING FOR THE SC2 COMMUNITY/ESPORTS. All the shit you do with MLG/sotg/youtube its sick.

Just please please please stop trying to be a caster. You're not good, you're better at other things, focus on those. How does this keep happening? There's so many talented casters coming up.

How is MLG spending all this money to fly all these top players out but we can't get Apollo/TB or Rotter/Bitter over this guy? Unreal.
FloKi
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
1490 Posts
March 22 2012 22:21 GMT
#470
pretty sick groups!this MLG is gonna be amazing.
Where do whores go?
mRandy
Profile Joined March 2011
Sweden146 Posts
March 22 2012 22:24 GMT
#471
Aww poor Grubby. I will have faith tho and say that if he gets out of that group he'll take it. He's pvp is sneaky good might be able!

also stoked for the event.
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jmbthirteen
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States10734 Posts
March 22 2012 22:24 GMT
#472
On March 23 2012 02:30 Nizzy wrote:
I swear if I buy a MLG GOLD membership and....

have to hear JP trying to cast again.

JP i'm begging you, please stick to just being a host. You don't have it. You're an average SC2 play by play caster at best. You have one tone of voice, which isn't exciting at all to me. I really like watching you JP, YOU'RE AMAZING FOR THE SC2 COMMUNITY/ESPORTS. All the shit you do with MLG/sotg/youtube its sick.

Just please please please stop trying to be a caster. You're not good, you're better at other things, focus on those. How does this keep happening? There's so many talented casters coming up.

How is MLG spending all this money to fly all these top players out but we can't get Apollo/TB or Rotter/Bitter over this guy? Unreal.

I like JP casting. He has great chemistry with Day9 and Tastosis. Some of his casts with Artosis have been pure gold.
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unnar
Profile Joined April 2011
Iceland211 Posts
March 22 2012 23:19 GMT
#473
Wait wont there be free stream?
HejaBVB
Profile Joined March 2012
Germany125 Posts
March 22 2012 23:23 GMT
#474
Husky > Rob Thompson

btw Polt will take it all!
TheRealViceroy
Profile Joined August 2010
United States16 Posts
March 22 2012 23:25 GMT
#475
i thought that JP McDaniel was in Pax east that sunday?
Artosis Pylon, if its good enough for a pro its good enough for me!
MLG-Kyle
Profile Joined November 2010
United States123 Posts
March 22 2012 23:27 GMT
#476
Hey guys, allow me to clarify on the pricing and product side:

For Free you get...
- Access to 2 StarCraft 2 Streams in up to 480p
- Access to the Halo: Reach Stream in up to 480p
- Access to the Fighters Stream (King of Figthers XIII, Soul Calibur V, and Mortal Kombat) in up to 480p
- You can watch any combination of the above streams at the same time.

As a Premium User you get...
- Access to 2 StarCraft 2 Streams in up to 1080p
- Access to 2 additional StarCraft 2 Streams in up to 1080p
- Access to the Halo: Reach Stream in up to 720p
- Access to the Fighters Stream (King of Figthers XIII, Soul Calibur V, and Mortal Kombat) in up to 720p
- No ads
- DVR functionality
- Near-instant VOD access in the player throughout the weekend
- You can watch up to five streams at one time and seamlessly switch between them

How do I become a premium user?

For Columbus, you have two options...:

Buy a Columbus HD Pass through the live player ($20)
- Head to our Live Viewing Page and attempt to access any premium feature:
- Select "High" or Ultra" on any stream
- Select either the StarCraft II Gameplay 2 or 3 stream
- Click the Gold "Get Premium" pop up icon in the bottom right of a stream.
- In the player, click "VOD", and then try to click on a VOD.

Buy a Gold Membership Pass in the MLG Store ($30)
- Gold Membership gets you premium access to a year of Championship Events (4 total)
- This product will no longer be available for purchase online as soon as Columbus ends
- Purchase here


If you have any other questions, I'll do my best to try and answer 'em for you guys. Things kick off on http://majorleaguegaming.com/live Friday at 5pm ET
mDuo13
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States307 Posts
March 23 2012 00:42 GMT
#477
I was thinking, "Wow, MarineKing got a hard group," but after looking at the other groups, I realized that all the groups are really stacked! Looking forward to this competition, for sure.
jmbthirteen
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States10734 Posts
March 23 2012 01:20 GMT
#478
On March 23 2012 08:25 TheRealViceroy wrote:
i thought that JP McDaniel was in Pax east that sunday?

Pax East is the same weekend as IPL 4, not MLG Columbus.
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Chicane
Profile Joined November 2010
United States7875 Posts
March 23 2012 01:52 GMT
#479
Poor Grubby. :'(
Twiggs
Profile Joined January 2011
United States600 Posts
March 23 2012 02:20 GMT
#480
Pool B stacked. Theres always one stacked group, and it usually has DRG in it. I really like Nanis chances this MLG though.
My life for Auir | FLASH . JD . BISU . HERO . Nony . Incontrol . FIGHTING
Twiggs
Profile Joined January 2011
United States600 Posts
March 23 2012 02:25 GMT
#481
On March 23 2012 00:28 hugman wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 21 2012 05:55 OpticalPhonon wrote:
On March 21 2012 04:17 MLG_Adam wrote:
On March 21 2012 04:14 OpticalPhonon wrote:
On March 21 2012 03:15 MLG_Adam wrote:
On March 21 2012 02:16 OpticalPhonon wrote:
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote:
I don't get the Rob hate Also to clarify, Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard. Little known fact is Rob's first esports job was with MLG casting our events at 16 years old. He left MLG to take a full time job with Blizzard. Even though I'll never forgive him for leaving, we love Rob's casting and will always welcome him back to our events!

The issue is that all of a sudden this guy comes out of nowhere and is casting major events. His only casting credentials appear to be the "Terrible, terrible damage" videos and whatever part-time job you're referring too. In contrast, every other caster we see on stage has paid their dues putting in hundreds (or thousands) of hours into the community with little or no pay. Can you honestly say that if Rob Simpson wasn't working for Blizzard that he would be casting this?

There's nothing wrong with his casting but there are many people in the community who are just as good, if not better. In fact, you have a bunch of them casting your Beta stream. Why not give the opportunity to people who have shown their love and dedication to the community instead of someone who appears to be nothing more than a carpetbagger.

Edit: Adam actually states "Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard." I mean, that's just the biggest pile of bullshit I've ever heard. Is this how the hiring process went:
Adam: "Hey Rob remember all those years ago when you were 16 and you casted for us?"
Rob: "No."
Adam: "Well, we'd like you to cast again! It's a totally different game so we'll just start you off nice and easy by putting you in front of about a hundred thousand live viewers. Don't worry they're on the Internet, so they won't be critical if it goes badly."
Rob: "I actually work for Blizzard now, so I can't."
Adam: "Blizzard? Huh, what a coincidence the game you'll be casting is made by Blizzard!"
Rob: "Wow, that must be a sign! I guess I'll take the job."


Honest answers are never accepted I guess casting experience, existing job relationships, plus hands on experience for 5 years working in ESPORTS for the publisher of said title is not good enough credentials.

You can be as dramatic as you like, I was being 100% honest. Rob is my friend, a former co worker, and we all feel he is a damn good caster.

These are all valid reasons for hiring someone.

The only issue is that you're now stating that one of the primary reasons why you hired him is because he has worked for Blizzard for five years. This contradicts what you wrote earlier: "Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard." If earlier in the thread you'd simply stated that "Yeah, he works for Blizzard and that makes him even more qualified for the position" I would have had less of a problem. But your earlier post came across as artificial as you tried to build him up as some sort of hard working community member that we just weren't aware of. While he may be a great guy who is a competent caster, at the end of the day he is a Blizzard employee and that's why he got the job over a community member.


The Blizzard reference is intended to highlight that he works on the game, understands the game, and has knowledge of tournaments/players. It is more of a resume highlight, e.g. he knows his shit.

Again, this comes across as disingenuous. I don't see the issue with just straight out saying that the main reason why he got this opportunity to cast was because he works for Blizzard. Is there really a need to brush that aside by calling it a "resume highlight"? If he's in his mid-20s and has worked there for five years it's probably the only thing of note on his resume. At the few events he has casted so far he has always been introduced as "Rob Simpson from Blizzard" so why are you all of a sudden trying to present him as something different? It's just bizarre and unnecessary especially from someone who just claimed that they were "being 100% honest".



I don't buy it either.
Look at how hard every other caster worked at getting to where they are now and compare it with how Rob comes out of nowhere, first seemingly as a joke, and then gets to keep casting. I think it's disrespectful towards casters working their butts off trying to get noticed, and towards the audience who deserve better.

I don't think he's a competent caster. Is he making an active effort to improve his casting, like all the other casters are? Now it's at the point where he's recognizable, so other events bring him on just for that. It's like being famous for being famous. I think it's repulsive.

If you want to have a handsome guy who's comfortable in front of a camera, which Rob Simpson is, then that's fine. You could at least be honest to yourselves about it. He has poor game knowledge, he has no real casting experience prior to MLG and then appears out of nowhere, seemingly because he's a Blizzard employee. It has a stink to it.

He's a good caster in my opinion. Kinda on the meh side. But by missing the whole "grind" of becoming noticed like all other casters he missed out on that experience. When a caster struggles to become noticed and finally gets his shot, he becomes better. Like Husky when he first started I thought wasn't really great, but now I love his casting and love his attitude of always being appreciative of the shot he's given.
My life for Auir | FLASH . JD . BISU . HERO . Nony . Incontrol . FIGHTING
DarkPlasmaBall
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States44186 Posts
March 23 2012 02:26 GMT
#482
Yay Protoss representing!!! :D
"There is nothing more satisfying than looking at a crowd of people and helping them get what I love." ~Day[9] Daily #100
DarkPlasmaBall
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States44186 Posts
March 23 2012 02:27 GMT
#483
On March 23 2012 11:20 R3demption wrote:
Pool B stacked. Theres always one stacked group, and it usually has DRG in it. I really like Nanis chances this MLG though.


Did you miss Pool A?
"There is nothing more satisfying than looking at a crowd of people and helping them get what I love." ~Day[9] Daily #100
RaiKageRyu
Profile Joined August 2009
Canada4773 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-23 04:39:00
March 23 2012 04:37 GMT
#484
The Rob hate is ridiculous. He has a quality that no amount of hard work can ever achieve: The perfect broadcasting voice.

Not to mention he has good humour and naturally adjusts his style to fit his partner no matter who they are.

He could cast anything with anyone and make it look professional.
Someone call down the Thunder?
Dalguno
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States2446 Posts
March 23 2012 05:47 GMT
#485
On March 23 2012 13:37 RaiKageRyu wrote:
The Rob hate is ridiculous. He has a quality that no amount of hard work can ever achieve: The perfect broadcasting voice.

Not to mention he has good humour and naturally adjusts his style to fit his partner no matter who they are.

He could cast anything with anyone and make it look professional.


Bam. The guy is just straight up loveable. On stream, he's suave, sounds great, and makes things sound awesome. No awkward situations. He doesn't say extreme things that make people mad. Even if his game knowledge isn't perfect, he doesn't let you know it.
"I'm gonna keep making drones cause I'm a baller, and ballers make drones." -Snute
FGFGFG
Profile Joined March 2012
Netherlands21 Posts
March 23 2012 06:43 GMT
#486
MLG site says it starts at
2:00pm PST (-8)
5:00pm EST (-5)
9:00pm GMT (+0)
6:00am KST (+9)

Confusing.


Oiseaux
Profile Joined May 2011
United States676 Posts
March 23 2012 07:23 GMT
#487
On March 23 2012 14:47 Dalguno wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 23 2012 13:37 RaiKageRyu wrote:
The Rob hate is ridiculous. He has a quality that no amount of hard work can ever achieve: The perfect broadcasting voice.

Not to mention he has good humour and naturally adjusts his style to fit his partner no matter who they are.

He could cast anything with anyone and make it look professional.


Bam. The guy is just straight up loveable. On stream, he's suave, sounds great, and makes things sound awesome. No awkward situations. He doesn't say extreme things that make people mad. Even if his game knowledge isn't perfect, he doesn't let you know it.


Maybe because he doesn't say extreme things that make people mad is exactly what makes people mad.

Jokes aside, I never got the whole lack of game knowledge argument. Save for someone like Artosis, this argument could honestly be made for pretty much any other caster out there. Now if one is hating on every other caster out there for that reason too ... well ... at least they're being consistent with their rage.

While Rob isn't perfect (obviously no caster is), he makes a fairly good secondary caster when paired correctly. While I don't want to turn this into a caster bashing post, I can think of some casters no matter who they're paired with, or solo, that just feel obnoxious or boring to listen to at times.

And the whole "just admit you hired him because he works at Blizzard" nonsense: No shit that's why he was hired. He works for the game company that makes the game you're watching for hours on end. To say he hasn't contributed to the community is just pure stupidity; if working for Blizzard isn't contributing to the SC2 community, fuck I don't know what is.
"[S]o be ready to kiss a few donkeys with glued-on paper horns during your unicorn hunt." -Some stupid 4x4 magazine
theBALLS
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Singapore2935 Posts
March 23 2012 07:31 GMT
#488
On March 23 2012 15:43 FGFGFG wrote:
MLG site says it starts at
2:00pm PST (-8)
5:00pm EST (-5)
9:00pm GMT (+0)
6:00am KST (+9)

Confusing.



The -8, -5, etc are all relative to GMT.
If you lose the stick, you'll always have theBALLS.
Rash_Pocket
Profile Joined November 2011
3 Posts
March 23 2012 08:00 GMT
#489
OMFG best tournament to date these players are amazing
SafeAsCheese
Profile Joined June 2011
United States4924 Posts
March 23 2012 08:05 GMT
#490
I wish MLG wouild use a system to spread races out instead of using rankings :/

There should be every race in every group
Slangen
Profile Joined August 2011
Sweden1166 Posts
March 23 2012 09:41 GMT
#491
On March 21 2012 13:33 chosenkerrigan wrote:
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On March 20 2012 08:18 dragonborn wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:17 Femari wrote:
On March 20 2012 08:08 dragonborn wrote:
naniwa's group is so easy!

go go nani <3

I wouldn't call drawing the best player in the world easy. Rest of the group maybe, but DRG?

naniwa can beat him.


anyone can beat anyone, it's just Naniwa MOST LIKELY won't beat him

NaNi WILL beat him. Most likely
Fnatic - TSM - EG
TheNessman
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States4158 Posts
March 23 2012 10:15 GMT
#492
someone should put in the OP that it is this weekend, i literally didn't know this event was this weekend until just now

also is it PPV?
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Let it Raine
Profile Joined August 2010
Canada1245 Posts
March 23 2012 10:24 GMT
#493
no
Grandmaster Zerg x14. Diamond 1 LoL. MLG 50, Halo 3. Raine.
Vira
Profile Joined November 2010
573 Posts
March 23 2012 10:26 GMT
#494
When the open bracket starts?
DBrave
Profile Joined December 2010
Serbia379 Posts
March 23 2012 10:34 GMT
#495
Sorry for my lack of knowledge
please tell me is there gonna be free stream ?
If not give me link to buy cheapest possible ticket to stream, I dont have much money but I dont want to miss these 3 days of awesomeness :D
gg wp
TheOnlyNurSo
Profile Joined February 2012
Germany50 Posts
March 23 2012 16:10 GMT
#496
Socke can make it!!!

Fight!!!!
Dac
Profile Joined September 2010
Canada538 Posts
March 23 2012 16:15 GMT
#497
On March 23 2012 19:34 DBrave wrote:
Sorry for my lack of knowledge
please tell me is there gonna be free stream ?
If not give me link to buy cheapest possible ticket to stream, I dont have much money but I dont want to miss these 3 days of awesomeness :D


free stream will be avaliable just go to the mlgpro.com website.
Jiddra
Profile Joined October 2010
Sweden2685 Posts
March 23 2012 16:18 GMT
#498
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote:
I don't get the Rob hate Also to clarify, Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard. Little known fact is Rob's first esports job was with MLG casting our events at 16 years old. He left MLG to take a full time job with Blizzard. Even though I'll never forgive him for leaving, we love Rob's casting and will always welcome him back to our events!


I guess this is what Kennigit meant with "The old boys club".

That he now happens to be working with esports at Blizzard has nothing to do with it, of course. Perhaps just a bit of icing on the cake.
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Cokefreak
Profile Joined June 2011
Finland8095 Posts
March 23 2012 16:21 GMT
#499
On March 24 2012 01:18 Jiddra wrote:
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On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote:
I don't get the Rob hate Also to clarify, Rob's presence has nothing to do with Blizzard. Little known fact is Rob's first esports job was with MLG casting our events at 16 years old. He left MLG to take a full time job with Blizzard. Even though I'll never forgive him for leaving, we love Rob's casting and will always welcome him back to our events!


I guess this is what Kennigit meant with "The old boys club".

That he now happens to be working with esports at Blizzard has nothing to do with it, of course. Perhaps just a bit of icing on the cake.

I will always love Rob because of his epic Mothership joke. <3
ThaZenith
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Canada3116 Posts
March 23 2012 17:48 GMT
#500
Hah group B is so easy compared to the others.
NeThZOR
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
South Africa7387 Posts
March 23 2012 19:26 GMT
#501
On March 24 2012 01:15 Dac wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 23 2012 19:34 DBrave wrote:
Sorry for my lack of knowledge
please tell me is there gonna be free stream ?
If not give me link to buy cheapest possible ticket to stream, I dont have much money but I dont want to miss these 3 days of awesomeness :D


free stream will be avaliable just go to the mlgpro.com website.

I think you mean majorleaguegaming.com website; mlgpro.com gives an error.

Btw, I finally decided to pay for that ever inviting gold membership ticket, and I am absolutely thrilled that I completed the task. I just cannot wait for MLG to start. Only 1.5 hours left guys :D
SuperNova - 2015 | SKT1 fan for years | Dear, FlaSh, PartinG, Soulkey, Naniwa
adiga
Profile Joined July 2011
495 Posts
March 23 2012 23:17 GMT
#502
Am I the only one having troubles with the stream?
I'm a Gamebattles Premium MLG League Member, WTF IS THAT?
I can't watch the ultra and ultimate qualities, I'm getting a massage about a voucher -.-.-.-
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