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coko
United Kingdom570 Posts
Pools Pool A Pool B Pool C Pool D Group A and D feel the hardest to me! Casters: ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||
THM
Bulgaria1131 Posts
Not cool :S Still, fighting! | ||
feanor1
United States1899 Posts
Z= ![]() Only 4 T and 4 Z out of 16. 8 P Its the ML-PVP | ||
Olinim
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Gator
United States3432 Posts
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Bastilol
Germany129 Posts
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NuclearJudas
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Irave
United States9965 Posts
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XaCez
Sweden6991 Posts
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-MoOsE-
United States236 Posts
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 | ||
Die4Ever
United States17665 Posts
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ChuCky.Ca
Canada2497 Posts
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AngelusDeLetum
United States98 Posts
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ChuCky.Ca
Canada2497 Posts
On March 20 2012 08:04 Die4Ever wrote: where's Leenock, our defending champ? And NesTea? nestea would have had to qualify.. | ||
Soma.bokforlag
Sweden448 Posts
![]() 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
Sweden2685 Posts
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Die4Ever
United States17665 Posts
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 | ||
Pokebunny
United States10654 Posts
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 ![]() | ||
coko
United Kingdom570 Posts
On March 20 2012 08:04 -MoOsE- wrote: the icons are messed up for some not all of them are toss Should be fixed now. | ||
Whatson
United States5356 Posts
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krisss
Luxembourg305 Posts
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Lavit2099
United States390 Posts
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Die4Ever
United States17665 Posts
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 | ||
Falconblade
United States1035 Posts
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
Sweden2712 Posts
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dragonborn
4781 Posts
go go nani <3 | ||
Nazeron
Canada1046 Posts
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feanor1
United States1899 Posts
On March 20 2012 08:08 Eee wrote: Hmm Violet, Nestea, and Leenock are missing. Does anybody know why? Violets there | ||
aristarchus
United States652 Posts
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Die4Ever
United States17665 Posts
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. | ||
rkshox
Taiwan536 Posts
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Wunder
United Kingdom2950 Posts
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Jacmert
Canada1709 Posts
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`MemoRY
United States80 Posts
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ydeer1993
United Kingdom569 Posts
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SMD
Canada627 Posts
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
3054 Posts
Find out Haypro is a replacement. | ||
Eee
Sweden2712 Posts
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
Austria1086 Posts
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Glowbox
Netherlands330 Posts
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jmbthirteen
United States10734 Posts
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 | ||
Femari
United States2900 Posts
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Kompicek
Czech Republic245 Posts
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BigKahunaBurger
Australia334 Posts
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Olinim
4044 Posts
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-
United States2309 Posts
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WallieP
Netherlands425 Posts
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SMD
Canada627 Posts
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
Canada1709 Posts
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TrevaH
Canada122 Posts
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Vi0elence
United States35 Posts
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StarVe
Germany13591 Posts
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
United States2900 Posts
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? | ||
Black17
France435 Posts
If Stephano gets out of open bracket ha has really good chances | ||
Gator
United States3432 Posts
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SMD
Canada627 Posts
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
4781 Posts
On March 20 2012 08:17 Femari wrote: I wouldn't call drawing the best player in the world easy. Rest of the group maybe, but DRG? naniwa can beat him. | ||
scarper65
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Plansix
United States60190 Posts
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WallieP
Netherlands425 Posts
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 | ||
Frankon
3054 Posts
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
United States997 Posts
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Balgrog
United States1221 Posts
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Liveon
Netherlands1083 Posts
@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) | ||
iSometric
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hooktits
United States972 Posts
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feanor1
United States1899 Posts
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
United States2900 Posts
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. | ||
LittLeD
Sweden7973 Posts
+ Show Spoiler + Wait, I already do that....Anyways, GRUBSTER FIGHTING~ | ||
vendettahow
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Paraiba
Brazil217 Posts
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sitromit
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GreyKnight
United States4720 Posts
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Serimek
France2274 Posts
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Serimek
France2274 Posts
On March 20 2012 08:26 Paraiba wrote: What about Mvp? Winner Bracket RO5 if he attends | ||
Noobity
United States871 Posts
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. | ||
talismania
United States2364 Posts
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Benjamin80
581 Posts
Bad group for Huk btw he isnt very good vs zerg and a Socke is excellent in PvP gonna be very hard for him | ||
12mrsaturns
United States23 Posts
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Xcobidoo
Sweden1871 Posts
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Xanthopsia
Australia41 Posts
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dragonborn
4781 Posts
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
United Kingdom343 Posts
just wondering... whether it's free or not, i will be buying and/or watching either wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy | ||
Hamdemon
United States348 Posts
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dragonborn
4781 Posts
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
581 Posts
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 | ||
intel21
67 Posts
.....Tasteless plays random?? | ||
supsun
United Kingdom343 Posts
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
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dragonborn
4781 Posts
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
581 Posts
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? ![]() | ||
MonsterBeast
Canada193 Posts
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Mingle
United Kingdom26 Posts
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Prillan
Sweden350 Posts
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. | ||
Whoranzone
Germany330 Posts
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
Romania803 Posts
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Lowell
Germany346 Posts
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
United States918 Posts
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ToD
France222 Posts
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Luepert
United States1933 Posts
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howLiN
Portugal1676 Posts
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
Sweden92 Posts
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dragonborn
4781 Posts
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
United States732 Posts
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? | ||
dnld12
United States324 Posts
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howLiN
Portugal1676 Posts
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
United States5052 Posts
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
Canada193 Posts
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 | ||
HeeroFX
United States2704 Posts
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dragonborn
4781 Posts
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
851 Posts
MKP to take it all. | ||
Xarles
459 Posts
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
Canada5074 Posts
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. | ||
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Fionn
United States23455 Posts
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ladyumbra
Canada1699 Posts
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
United States758 Posts
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rotegirte
Germany2859 Posts
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Dranak
United States464 Posts
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
3 Posts
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
851 Posts
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Xarles
459 Posts
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
Canada1699 Posts
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
United Kingdom29 Posts
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
United States1504 Posts
From the looks, it seems Koreans will be dominating once again. | ||
Olinim
4044 Posts
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
United States3284 Posts
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howLiN
Portugal1676 Posts
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
4781 Posts
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
United States84 Posts
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Xarles
459 Posts
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
United States3284 Posts
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
China7078 Posts
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howLiN
Portugal1676 Posts
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
Korea (South)753 Posts
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
United States4400 Posts
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yawnoC
United States3704 Posts
groups look AMAZING! This is going to be such a fun event to watch ^_^ | ||
DGenerate
Canada140 Posts
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0kz
Italy1118 Posts
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Dexington
Canada7276 Posts
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MasterKang
United States1373 Posts
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HejaBVB
Germany125 Posts
Polt will take it all. | ||
Joedaddy
United States1948 Posts
MKP all the way for me! | ||
Cassel_Castle
United States820 Posts
On March 20 2012 08:16 SMD wrote: 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
United States20754 Posts
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wenyuan
United States118 Posts
![]() from that shouldn't Leenock/NesTea get the top 16 seed? but other than that, sick group A | ||
dAPhREAk
Nauru12397 Posts
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Mrvoodoochild1
United States1439 Posts
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Jedclark
United Kingdom903 Posts
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lordofsoup
United States159 Posts
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DivinO
United States4796 Posts
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Mrvoodoochild1
United States1439 Posts
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. | ||
ZisforZerg
United States224 Posts
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ladyumbra
Canada1699 Posts
On March 20 2012 09:11 wenyuan wrote: can someone tell me what happened to Leenock/NesTea? ![]() 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
United States2900 Posts
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. | ||
RaiD.RaynoR
United States294 Posts
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Carras
Argentina860 Posts
mm only 4 pools.. pretty good , but could have better players | ||
Hall0wed
United States8486 Posts
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. | ||
geokilla
Canada8230 Posts
On March 20 2012 08:16 SMD wrote: nope free low quality. pay for beta streams and hd, i believe. Where do you see this info? | ||
esaul17
Canada547 Posts
Edit: Just read Nestea hurt his wrist in a wreck. Meant no disrespect, was just joking. | ||
Femari
United States2900 Posts
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. | ||
Talic_Zealot
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dAPhREAk
Nauru12397 Posts
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
Barbados1365 Posts
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Hulavuta
United States1252 Posts
My predictions are MC, DongRaeGu, viOlet, and Oz. | ||
RaiKageRyu
Canada4773 Posts
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Erik.TheRed
United States1655 Posts
an mlg where every group is a group of death. can't wait! | ||
RIPJAWS
Canada26 Posts
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canikizu
4860 Posts
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
United States210 Posts
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 | ||
Takeodesu
United States21 Posts
On March 20 2012 08:01 feanor1 wrote: Sase and Haypro in because Leenock and Nestea are not coming Z= ![]() 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 ![]() | ||
zEnVy
United States446 Posts
IEM Hanover, Winter Clash, Gaming Lan, and now MLG. PvP fest. | ||
RiT4LiN
Netherlands131 Posts
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MildSeven
Canada311 Posts
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Valikyr
Sweden2653 Posts
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 ![]() | ||
zz_
Sweden1022 Posts
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 | ||
mango_destroyer
Canada3914 Posts
I should mention no Leenock and Nestea is very disappointing. MEH! | ||
Son of Gnome
United States777 Posts
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Timurid
Guyana (French)656 Posts
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Bagration
United States18282 Posts
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xuanzue
Colombia1747 Posts
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JOJOsc2news
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Champloo
Germany1850 Posts
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? ![]() | ||
Spaceneil8
United States317 Posts
On March 20 2012 10:02 Champloo wrote: 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? ![]() 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
Germany10 Posts
edit: same obviously goes for TheStC | ||
paintfive
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Kaitokid
Germany1327 Posts
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MLG_Adam
United States994 Posts
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Luepert
United States1933 Posts
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United States4 Posts
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Prophanity
United States165 Posts
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. | ||
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Fionn
United States23455 Posts
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? | ||
Ammanas
Slovakia2166 Posts
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wajd
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FrostedMiniWheats
United States30730 Posts
Group A would have been sick. No leenock either ;; | ||
FatkiddsLag
United States413 Posts
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archonOOid
1983 Posts
someone asked Parting about his group: "group of D eath" You may laugh now ![]() | ||
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Germany38463 Posts
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Shellshock
United States97276 Posts
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Acronysis
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CursedFeanor
Canada539 Posts
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
United States105 Posts
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Czech Republic959 Posts
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KiWiKaKi
Canada691 Posts
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mango_destroyer
Canada3914 Posts
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
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wajd
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On March 20 2012 10:55 amiGo_O wrote: why is NesTea missing? ![]() ![]() WhiteRa not going, he said so on his facebook. Not sure about Dimaga... | ||
aRyuujin
United States5049 Posts
groups look pretty stronk | ||
RageCommodore
Germany912 Posts
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 ![]() | ||
IamNatural
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bennyaus
Australia1833 Posts
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. | ||
Polygamy
Austria1114 Posts
poor Haypro. | ||
AimlessAmoeba
Canada704 Posts
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StarStruck
25339 Posts
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TheRealPaciFist
United States1049 Posts
Best MLG groups ever! | ||
Eruism
United States312 Posts
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rOse_PedaL
Korea (South)450 Posts
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Laryleprakon
New Zealand9496 Posts
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pwnopotamus
United States70 Posts
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
Canada8304 Posts
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 | ||
Shinespark
Chile843 Posts
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reyder
United States71 Posts
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CrazyAsian
United States188 Posts
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gradotude
United States196 Posts
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fortheGG
United Kingdom1002 Posts
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vthree
Hong Kong8039 Posts
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
United States1104 Posts
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Chaves
Brazil315 Posts
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Chaves
Brazil315 Posts
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micmiles
United States9 Posts
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Propanelol
United States81 Posts
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Falconblade
United States1035 Posts
Far too many Protoss though. | ||
Femari
United States2900 Posts
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 | ||
DataMiner
United States104 Posts
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Femari
United States2900 Posts
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 | ||
itkovian
United States1763 Posts
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Dalguno
United States2446 Posts
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SovietHammer
United States166 Posts
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Ryusei-R1
United States2106 Posts
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anApple
Singapore275 Posts
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TheShadower
United States94 Posts
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
Italy2850 Posts
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emc
United States3088 Posts
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Denmark4608 Posts
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SafeAsCheese
United States4924 Posts
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
Ukraine1854 Posts
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jarf1337
United States146 Posts
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. | ||
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India442 Posts
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sitromit
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jubil
United States2602 Posts
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Solo Terran
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FuGGu
United States176 Posts
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Neverplay
Austria532 Posts
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ceaRshaf
Romania4926 Posts
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.... | ||
zaii
Guam2611 Posts
On March 20 2012 14:03 jarf1337 wrote: 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
Canada8230 Posts
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RoyaleBrainSlug
United States295 Posts
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PeZuY
935 Posts
The groups to me looks like: A>B>C>D | ||
Pokemonxoxo
United States217 Posts
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Jerkil
Algeria24 Posts
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ceaRshaf
Romania4926 Posts
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. | ||
Lysanias
Netherlands8351 Posts
![]() 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
United States6994 Posts
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Woj
United States133 Posts
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Johhey
Norway72 Posts
GoGo Ret! :D | ||
Leijona
Finland56 Posts
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
United States3704 Posts
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 Rides a motorcycle ... badassOk to further clarify the Nestea situation. @hwanni_ told me he wrecked his motorcycle to avoid a child in the street. He will be fine Crashes to avoid hitting a child ... more badass | ||
MiKTeX
United States234 Posts
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Lysanias
Netherlands8351 Posts
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 + Rides a motorcycle ... badassAdam 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 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
Netherlands1146 Posts
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MapleLeafSirup
Germany950 Posts
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FrostedMiniWheats
United States30730 Posts
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 + Rides a motorcycle ... badassAdam 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 Crashes to avoid hitting a child ... more badass ![]() | ||
BenBuford
Denmark307 Posts
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JerKy
Korea (South)3013 Posts
Gl to all players | ||
Neelia
Germany599 Posts
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
Australia1662 Posts
MLG just confuse me. | ||
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Shellshock
United States97276 Posts
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 | ||
sl0t
United States73 Posts
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Robinsa
Japan1333 Posts
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MVTaylor
United Kingdom2893 Posts
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! | ||
hookyelyak
Egypt184 Posts
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Disengaged
United States6994 Posts
On March 20 2012 17:00 hookyelyak wrote: no husky ): .............>not watching this mlg Cool. | ||
Boblhead
United States2577 Posts
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Josh_rakoons
United Kingdom1158 Posts
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Josh_rakoons
United Kingdom1158 Posts
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Shellshock
United States97276 Posts
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? | ||
zaii
Guam2611 Posts
On March 20 2012 17:17 Josh_rakoons wrote: Poor STC, tvp is his worst matchup TT You gotta overcome your weaknesses sometime. | ||
JJH777
United States4400 Posts
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
United Kingdom1968 Posts
looks like HuK has a really really good chance to top his group | ||
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Belgium38799 Posts
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LeLfe
France3160 Posts
On March 20 2012 17:17 Josh_rakoons wrote: Poor STC, tvp is his worst matchup TT like basically every Terran but Polt? | ||
JustPassingBy
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jmbthirteen
United States10734 Posts
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... | ||
Liveon
Netherlands1083 Posts
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 ![]() | ||
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Australia54784 Posts
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: like basically every Terran but Polt? MarineKing!! | ||
JJH777
United States4400 Posts
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
Egypt184 Posts
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 . | ||
ReturnStroke
United States801 Posts
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JamSam
United Kingdom50 Posts
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dpL
Sweden571 Posts
On March 20 2012 08:03 NuclearJudas wrote: Banjo to take it all. You'll see. 2012 - year of Liquid. :D Banjo4ever. | ||
Savern101
United Kingdom859 Posts
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. | ||
amiGo_O
Czech Republic959 Posts
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ReboundEU
508 Posts
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halfies
United Kingdom327 Posts
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Presidenten
Sweden777 Posts
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
Germany165 Posts
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 -.- | ||
MtlGuitarist97
United States1539 Posts
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halfies
United Kingdom327 Posts
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
Sweden1166 Posts
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… | ||
NightOfTheDead
Lithuania1711 Posts
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
France4234 Posts
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blacklist_member
Australia318 Posts
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Wildmoon
Thailand4189 Posts
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papaz
Sweden4149 Posts
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DrPandaPhD
5188 Posts
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 :/ | ||
LeLfe
France3160 Posts
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 | ||
zYwi3c
Poland1811 Posts
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Wildmoon
Thailand4189 Posts
On March 20 2012 19:35 LeLfe wrote: 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
272 Posts
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
Norway430 Posts
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? | ||
j1nzo
Germany367 Posts
great casters! | ||
kseutron
France56 Posts
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kseutron
France56 Posts
Didnt find it on MLG's website :/ | ||
neurosx
Luxembourg1096 Posts
Gogo Demuslim ♥ | ||
Lorch
Germany3678 Posts
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arQ
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ShatterZer0
United States1843 Posts
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Roth
Germany165 Posts
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tsango
Australia214 Posts
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Florix
Germany116 Posts
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scsnow
Slovenia515 Posts
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Roth
Germany165 Posts
On March 20 2012 21:08 scsnow wrote: Ret will have his revenge with Huk ![]() I hope so ![]() | ||
bzhWisa
Austria15 Posts
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
Canada1392 Posts
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Sqq
Norway2023 Posts
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dpL
Sweden571 Posts
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
France1505 Posts
On March 20 2012 21:35 Sqq wrote: Is IdrA in the open bracket ? Seeded in round 5 | ||
philly5man
United Kingdom356 Posts
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zanga
659 Posts
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whereismymind
United Kingdom717 Posts
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Urbz
Netherlands456 Posts
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 | ||
OminouS
Sweden1343 Posts
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dpL
Sweden571 Posts
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
Sweden361 Posts
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IlkSch
9 Posts
Hope he will show his amazing skills and succeed. | ||
Roth
Germany165 Posts
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AsnSensation
Germany24009 Posts
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GoSuChicken
Germany1726 Posts
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WCH
Canada239 Posts
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Doomblaze
United States1292 Posts
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? | ||
mmatahi
France126 Posts
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 ![]() | ||
Serimek
France2274 Posts
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murtas
Portugal249 Posts
The groups will be much more interesting then. | ||
WCH
Canada239 Posts
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 ![]() Yeah exactly, since his record is something ridi vP in foreign scene. Must be like 15-1 or 15-0 in bo3 or something. | ||
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Shellshock
United States97276 Posts
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 | ||
Mattchew
United States5684 Posts
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FallenEncore
United Kingdom64 Posts
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StarVe
Germany13591 Posts
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
United Kingdom38 Posts
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Atlas247
Canada318 Posts
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The_Darkness
United States910 Posts
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 ![]() 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. | ||
ZenithM
France15952 Posts
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 ![]() 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
United States243 Posts
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Saber_Rider
Sweden361 Posts
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StarVe
Germany13591 Posts
Don't worry about his stamina, at Lone Star Clash he said he has no problems with that. | ||
Chriscras
Korea (South)2812 Posts
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. | ||
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MLG_Adam
United States994 Posts
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Funq
Netherlands77 Posts
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote: I don't get the Rob hate ![]() Neither do I, I generally enjoy his casting! | ||
Serimek
France2274 Posts
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote: I don't get the Rob hate ![]() To me, Rob seems to be a nice man and a nice caster. Keep on keepin' on with him ! | ||
Vertical
Indonesia4317 Posts
sorry for the hate but... HUK AGAINN gets the "easiest" group why stack all the koreans ??? | ||
Crownlol
United States3726 Posts
IS THAT DAY9 I SEE!? Finally back casting an event? | ||
TheDougler
Canada8304 Posts
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote: I don't get the Rob hate ![]() 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 | ||
Mr Showtime
United States1353 Posts
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Cel.erity
United States4890 Posts
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. | ||
Mr Showtime
United States1353 Posts
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
Germany1008 Posts
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
United States4327 Posts
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vndods
United States3743 Posts
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
United States3743 Posts
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote: I don't get the Rob hate ![]() Rob is awesome, don't listen to the haters. | ||
DawN883
Sweden558 Posts
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ELA
Denmark4608 Posts
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote: I don't get the Rob hate ![]() Rob hate? Really? Well you can throw in there, that I personally am really glad that he's involved | ||
Crownlol
United States3726 Posts
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zomgE
498 Posts
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 ![]() 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
United States2399 Posts
That many protoss yes? Had to say it :p first time it not dominated by terran | ||
Yoduh
United States216 Posts
On March 21 2012 00:32 Mr Showtime wrote: 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
United States90 Posts
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. | ||
CarlosOmse
Germany507 Posts
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 ^^ | ||
Mr Showtime
United States1353 Posts
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
Netherlands874 Posts
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sVnteen
Germany2238 Posts
![]() drg and nani should have a pretty easy time in group b and FINALLY WE HAVE DAY 9 BACK ON THE CASTING DESK YEEEEEHA | ||
nymfaw
Norway430 Posts
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 )). | ||
dgwow
Canada1024 Posts
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Kammalleri
Canada613 Posts
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dpL
Sweden571 Posts
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
Sweden2303 Posts
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. | ||
nam nam
Sweden4672 Posts
On March 21 2012 01:11 nymfaw wrote: 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
United States2294 Posts
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 ![]() Neither do I, I generally enjoy his casting! I agree, was glad to see he would be there! | ||
Ronski
Finland266 Posts
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ZanXala
Sweden26 Posts
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OpticalPhonon
Canada72 Posts
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote: I don't get the Rob hate ![]() 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
United Kingdom38 Posts
On March 21 2012 00:32 Mr Showtime wrote: 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. | ||
johnny123
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KaptenCulpa
Sweden29 Posts
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hunts
United States2113 Posts
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Kralic
Canada2628 Posts
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. | ||
halfies
United Kingdom327 Posts
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote: I don't get the Rob hate ![]() 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
Canada396 Posts
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MLG_Adam
United States994 Posts
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 ![]() 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 ![]() 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. | ||
hunts
United States2113 Posts
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 ![]() 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 ![]() 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 ![]() | ||
Mr Showtime
United States1353 Posts
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
Germany2223 Posts
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 ![]() 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 ![]() 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 ![]() 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! | ||
RedBlargh
99 Posts
Looking forward to seeing those who'll be coming out of the open-bracket. Always exciting :D | ||
Hing
Estonia26 Posts
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OpticalPhonon
Canada72 Posts
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 ![]() 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 ![]() 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
Czech Republic18 Posts
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MLG_Adam
United States994 Posts
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 ![]() 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 ![]() 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. | ||
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MLG_Adam
United States994 Posts
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. | ||
Wolver1
Netherlands2 Posts
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ceaRshaf
Romania4926 Posts
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. | ||
Falconblade
United States1035 Posts
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 ![]() 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 ![]() 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
Canada72 Posts
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 ![]() 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 ![]() 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
Sweden2712 Posts
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
4044 Posts
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
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Tarotis
Germany1931 Posts
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 ![]() 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 ![]() 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
Sweden572 Posts
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Falconblade
United States1035 Posts
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 ![]() 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 ![]() 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
98 Posts
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
Indonesia4317 Posts
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 | ||
Mr.Brightside
Australia317 Posts
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. | ||
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opterown
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Australia54784 Posts
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 | ||
Nimic
Norway1360 Posts
Now I am glad I have Gold. Quadstream, anyone? | ||
Mr.Brightside
Australia317 Posts
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Australia54784 Posts
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. | ||
Mr.Brightside
Australia317 Posts
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. | ||
Azarkon
United States21060 Posts
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ShakaZu.Sc2
United States131 Posts
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LittleRagey
United States24 Posts
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althaz
Australia1001 Posts
On a sadder note, no Husky? =[ | ||
Burns
United States2300 Posts
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chosenkerrigan
858 Posts
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
724 Posts
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
United States78 Posts
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
United States10734 Posts
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. | ||
Santiago4ever
Sweden299 Posts
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spree
United States86 Posts
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Rhaegar_tar
France847 Posts
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
Scotland64 Posts
-DRG / Demuslim to advance | ||
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Croatia26 Posts
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Falconblade
United States1035 Posts
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
Netherlands2 Posts
Lol no top 3 protoss in the world. | ||
Billd
Canada210 Posts
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Kibbelz
United States31 Posts
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Shellshock
United States97276 Posts
On March 22 2012 06:02 Wolver1 wrote: 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 | ||
RyanRushia
United States2748 Posts
gooo GRUBBY! | ||
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unit
United States2621 Posts
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
United States10734 Posts
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. | ||
SovSov
United States755 Posts
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vaderseven
United States2556 Posts
note: this is not the gold membership or freestream | ||
Spaceneil8
United States317 Posts
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
Canada613 Posts
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hugman
Sweden4644 Posts
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 ![]() 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 ![]() 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
United States83 Posts
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 My first real contribution to an argument on TL <3 | ||
ref4
2933 Posts
too bad he's too busy having a real job lol | ||
Neacant
Germany40 Posts
any way to get spoiler free vod watching on monday? :O | ||
Nizzy
United States839 Posts
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
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mRandy
Sweden146 Posts
also stoked for the event. | ||
jmbthirteen
United States10734 Posts
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. | ||
unnar
Iceland211 Posts
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HejaBVB
Germany125 Posts
btw Polt will take it all! | ||
TheRealViceroy
United States16 Posts
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MLG-Kyle
United States123 Posts
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mDuo13
United States307 Posts
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jmbthirteen
United States10734 Posts
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. | ||
Chicane
United States7875 Posts
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Twiggs
United States600 Posts
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Twiggs
United States600 Posts
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 ![]() 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 ![]() 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. | ||
DarkPlasmaBall
United States44186 Posts
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DarkPlasmaBall
United States44186 Posts
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? ![]() | ||
RaiKageRyu
Canada4773 Posts
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. | ||
Dalguno
United States2446 Posts
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. | ||
FGFGFG
Netherlands21 Posts
2:00pm PST (-8) 5:00pm EST (-5) 9:00pm GMT (+0) 6:00am KST (+9) Confusing. | ||
Oiseaux
United States676 Posts
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. | ||
theBALLS
Singapore2935 Posts
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. | ||
Rash_Pocket
3 Posts
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SafeAsCheese
United States4924 Posts
There should be every race in every group | ||
Slangen
Sweden1166 Posts
On March 21 2012 13:33 chosenkerrigan 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. anyone can beat anyone, it's just Naniwa MOST LIKELY won't beat him NaNi WILL beat him. Most likely ![]() | ||
TheNessman
United States4158 Posts
also is it PPV? | ||
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Let it Raine
Canada1245 Posts
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Vira
573 Posts
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DBrave
Serbia379 Posts
![]() 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 | ||
TheOnlyNurSo
Germany50 Posts
Fight!!!! | ||
Dac
Canada538 Posts
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
Sweden2685 Posts
On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote: I don't get the Rob hate ![]() 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. | ||
Cokefreak
Finland8095 Posts
On March 24 2012 01:18 Jiddra wrote: Show nested quote + On March 21 2012 00:09 MLG_Adam wrote: I don't get the Rob hate ![]() 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
Canada3116 Posts
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NeThZOR
South Africa7387 Posts
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 | ||
adiga
495 Posts
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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