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krayotek
Profile Joined August 2011
Honduras11 Posts
May 11 2012 13:22 GMT
#501
if they just have PPv passes I surely wil not pay. they should be more concious and have a free stream like before
Michaels
Profile Joined August 2010
419 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-05-11 13:22:46
May 11 2012 13:22 GMT
#502
On May 11 2012 22:19 StarStruck wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 11 2012 22:17 soulist wrote:
On May 11 2012 15:11 Tachion wrote:
On May 11 2012 15:08 MLGAnnouncements wrote:
[marking the first time in eSports history that KeSPA players will participate in video game tournaments in the United States.

...WCG?


but WCG is a Korean based company. I don't think it counts.


Do you want a list of events that KeSPA players competed in? o-O

It's documented.


KeSPA(+all korean) progamers were "banned" from non-korean competition because they were too good (TLS1, 2).
Eee
Profile Joined August 2011
Sweden2712 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-05-11 13:28:08
May 11 2012 13:23 GMT
#503
On May 11 2012 22:18 Aeroplaneoverthesea wrote:
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On May 11 2012 22:12 Eee wrote:
On May 11 2012 21:59 Aeroplaneoverthesea wrote:
On May 11 2012 21:56 Frankon wrote:
On May 11 2012 21:54 Aeroplaneoverthesea wrote:
On May 11 2012 21:49 Eee wrote:
On May 11 2012 21:47 Aeroplaneoverthesea wrote:
On May 11 2012 21:35 Linwelin wrote:
On May 11 2012 21:33 Aeroplaneoverthesea wrote:
On May 11 2012 21:30 Linwelin wrote:
If there is exclusivity, then fuck you MLG. Europeans are pretty much screwed since they won't realistically be able to meet their favourite BW players if they ONLY play at MLG and in Korea...
If there isn't exclusivity, then it's pretty good news


Europeans weren't exactly filled with options for meeting our favourite current Koreans. Most of the biggest names (MVP, MMA, DRG, MKP, Nestea, MC) aren't in Europe that often with the exception of MC. Not to mention it's hardly cheap for most Europeans to travel to Germany or Sweden for the weekend and I don't think many people were going to these events anyway who weren't from the country they were in.


Well MMA and Nestea were in Paris like a week ago, remember? Yea koreans are more often in the US but that's not a particularly good argument. Also, traveling to Sweden for a Dreamhack or to Germany for IEM is way easier (and cheaper) than going to the US


You're complaining about this deal denying you something that you never really had in the first place.

If you were regularly shelling out 1000 Euros to go to Sweden from Ireland to see MC then fair enough, this deal might lose you something but I really doubt you or many other people were.

USA costs more than Sweden and Germany sure, but the USA is also a much better place to visit especially over Sweden.

It doesn't cost 1000 Euros to travel from Ireland to sweden, rather 50-60 euros (excl. accommodation)


What? Why would you exclude accomodation. There's no way you're going to get from Ireland to Sweden and back (including taxi/train to the airport in Ireland/Stockholm) pay for three day's accomodation, plus a pass for Dreamhack and food while you are there for less than 600 euros, and that's if you stay somewhere really shitty and eat crappy food and don't see any of Stockholm while you're there.

The Plane tickets also cost way, way more than you said.

https://book.flysas.com/

For example are charging 241 euros for a return trip from Dublin to Stockholm.

You sir are a master at finding overpriced air tickets.


Feel free to find cheap return flights from Dublin to Stockholm for the dates of the next Dreamhack.

64 Euros (46 to stockholm from dublin and 14.7 euro back from stockholm to dublin) you'll arrive two days prior to DH though since the flight of the date of 15th was sold out.

Ryanair.com

Your sir, are dumb. Why would you want to find accomodation in Stockholm for Dreamhack Summer (Which is on the west coast of Sweden, the other side from stockholm). If you're not that picky you could just sleep in the sleeping halls at Dreamhack Summer. And accomodation isn't really that expensive in Jönköping, I could easily make do the travel from Dublin to Jönköping and even not pass the 200 euro mark. Please stop talking shit about things you dont know. T_T



The post of someone who's never paid for a holiday in his life.

I've probably traveled arround Europe more than you ever will in your life, you clearly dont know SHIT about travelling, especially since you look up flights on SAS in the first place. -.-
Ballack
Profile Joined April 2010
Norway821 Posts
May 11 2012 13:28 GMT
#504
No "MLG players" attending Kespa events?
Just when I thought I was out, Blizz pulled me back in..
StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
May 11 2012 13:31 GMT
#505
On May 11 2012 22:22 Michaels wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 11 2012 22:19 StarStruck wrote:
On May 11 2012 22:17 soulist wrote:
On May 11 2012 15:11 Tachion wrote:
On May 11 2012 15:08 MLGAnnouncements wrote:
[marking the first time in eSports history that KeSPA players will participate in video game tournaments in the United States.

...WCG?


but WCG is a Korean based company. I don't think it counts.


Do you want a list of events that KeSPA players competed in? o-O

It's documented.


KeSPA(+all korean) progamers were "banned" from non-korean competition because they were too good (TLS1, 2).


TSL isn't the only non-Korean competition out there bud, but nice try and that's because it was about amateurs.
master341
Profile Joined August 2011
Canada3 Posts
May 11 2012 13:31 GMT
#506
This is indeed a good news.
The only concern is 'exclusive', being that the current BW guys will only compete in KeSpa leagues and MLG.... If this is the case, it's really hard to tell if this is actually a good news...
StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-05-11 13:33:32
May 11 2012 13:32 GMT
#507
On May 11 2012 22:28 Ballack wrote:
No "MLG players" attending Kespa events?


What do you want to see them in? PL? Not a chance.

Maybe open qualifers for OSLs is a possibility, but they would still have to qualify like everyone else. There are no free byes.

The real benefit they get is having KeSPA players at their events, which is a pretty big deal.
revel8
Profile Joined January 2012
United Kingdom3022 Posts
May 11 2012 13:32 GMT
#508
So Kespa players will feature in MLG's. Does this mean Kespa tournaments will feature foreigner seeds from MLG Tournaments, or is it just a one-way thing?
careohx
Profile Joined June 2011
263 Posts
May 11 2012 13:33 GMT
#509
On May 11 2012 22:32 StarStruck wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 11 2012 22:28 Ballack wrote:
No "MLG players" attending Kespa events?


What do you want to see them in? PL? Not a chance.

Maybe open qualifers for OSLs is a possibility, but they would still have to qualify like everyone else. There are no free byes.

Yeah KeSPA doesnt own events other than the Proleague.
Necro)Phagist(
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Canada6660 Posts
May 11 2012 13:33 GMT
#510
On May 11 2012 22:32 StarStruck wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 11 2012 22:28 Ballack wrote:
No "MLG players" attending Kespa events?


What do you want to see them in? PL? Not a chance.

Maybe open qualifers for OSLs is a possibility, but they would still have to qualify like everyone else. There are no free byes.

lol Team MLG Hwaiting xD

on a serious note, that's how it should be.... no free byes into top tier tournaments!
"Are you talking to me? Because your authority is not recognized in fort kick ass!"" ||Park Jung Suk|| |MC|HerO|HyuN|
StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-05-11 13:36:05
May 11 2012 13:35 GMT
#511
On May 11 2012 22:33 careohx wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 11 2012 22:32 StarStruck wrote:
On May 11 2012 22:28 Ballack wrote:
No "MLG players" attending Kespa events?


What do you want to see them in? PL? Not a chance.

Maybe open qualifers for OSLs is a possibility, but they would still have to qualify like everyone else. There are no free byes.

Yeah KeSPA doesnt own events other than the Proleague.


If you're talking about Starcraft related events those are the biggest bud. The one-offs are far and few like All-Stars and STX hosting their own.
Jono7272
Profile Joined November 2010
United Kingdom6330 Posts
May 11 2012 13:35 GMT
#512
I know they want BW players at their event, and the players will have limited time, but the way going about it that isn't exclusivity. That makes them look bad and focused on profits much more than growing the scene. They should be attending their tourneys due to them offering the best service, price pool etc. not because they contractually have to!
Innovation | Flash | Mvp | Byun | TY
NHY
Profile Joined October 2010
1013 Posts
May 11 2012 13:38 GMT
#513
On May 11 2012 22:04 FairForever wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 11 2012 21:54 StarStruck wrote:
On May 11 2012 21:47 FairForever wrote:
On May 11 2012 21:37 magnaflow wrote:
On May 11 2012 15:30 Bart wrote:
ooo I feel a bit sad for Gom. It's like MLG is the dude and they dumped Gom for the hotter and more "exprienced" Kespa. Maybe cos I joined the bandwagon when SC2 came out and wasn't a fan of SC BW.



More like GOM dumped MLG for the younger hotter IPL and is now watching MLG get married to the hottest girl in Korea, jealosy will ensue.


Yeah, sure some people might not like it, but this is in MLG's best interest. And GOM screwed them over before, sure a lot of us don't like KeSPA but they are a lot more professional than GOM.


I would not call KeSPA more professional than GOM. ._.

They've both made some pretty boneheaded moves in the past.


KeSPA has done a lot of controversial things but they don't leave their partners to hang out to dry (See: Naniwa and Code S Seed). MLG looked like idiots and assholes for promoting something that GOM claimed wasn't true (Code S seed), and came out with a professional response that didn't slaughter GOM. Regardless of what side of the argument you fall on regarding whether Naniwa deserved the seed after the probe rush, GOM's response claiming that no Code S seed was just paperthin and ridiculous.


MLG promoting something that GOM claimed wasn't true and GOM is unprofessional? If you think GOM lied about it then come out and say so. GOM has made decisions in the past in that I don't agree with, some decisions that makes me want to throw fruits at Mr. Chae, but they have never lied about it, unlike Kespa. Maybe GOM just haven't been around long enough and they are actually just like Kespa, but until then, I will believe them as long as there's no evidence to the contrary.
RiceAgainst
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
United States1849 Posts
May 11 2012 13:41 GMT
#514
So, BW players at MLG Anaheim. I hope they stay for Championship Sunday. Else I'll HAVE to go both -if not all three- days!

I'm glad I live close to MLG Anaheim compared to much of the world.
KrazyTrumpet
Profile Joined April 2010
United States2520 Posts
May 11 2012 13:43 GMT
#515
I think people should stop freaking out until we find out just what "exclusive" means in this agreement.
www.twitch.tv/krazy Best Stream Quality NA @KClarkSC2
stafu
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Australia1196 Posts
May 11 2012 13:43 GMT
#516
On May 11 2012 15:15 Femari wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 11 2012 15:11 Tachion wrote:
On May 11 2012 15:08 MLGAnnouncements wrote:
[marking the first time in eSports history that KeSPA players will participate in video game tournaments in the United States.

...WCG?

They obviously meant they haven't been to a US based tournament. WCG isn't US based.

Blizzcon?
Hnnngg
Profile Joined June 2011
United States1101 Posts
May 11 2012 13:46 GMT
#517
On May 11 2012 22:43 stafu wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 11 2012 15:15 Femari wrote:
On May 11 2012 15:11 Tachion wrote:
On May 11 2012 15:08 MLGAnnouncements wrote:
[marking the first time in eSports history that KeSPA players will participate in video game tournaments in the United States.

...WCG?

They obviously meant they haven't been to a US based tournament. WCG isn't US based.

Blizzcon?


Owned by a French conglomerate.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blizzard_Entertainment
Jakkerr
Profile Joined December 2010
Netherlands2549 Posts
May 11 2012 13:49 GMT
#518
On May 11 2012 22:46 Hnnngg wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 11 2012 22:43 stafu wrote:
On May 11 2012 15:15 Femari wrote:
On May 11 2012 15:11 Tachion wrote:
On May 11 2012 15:08 MLGAnnouncements wrote:
[marking the first time in eSports history that KeSPA players will participate in video game tournaments in the United States.

...WCG?

They obviously meant they haven't been to a US based tournament. WCG isn't US based.

Blizzcon?


Owned by a French conglomerate.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blizzard_Entertainment


internet people can literally argue about the most pointless shit, fml.
StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
May 11 2012 13:52 GMT
#519
On May 11 2012 22:49 Jakkerr wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 11 2012 22:46 Hnnngg wrote:
On May 11 2012 22:43 stafu wrote:
On May 11 2012 15:15 Femari wrote:
On May 11 2012 15:11 Tachion wrote:
On May 11 2012 15:08 MLGAnnouncements wrote:
[marking the first time in eSports history that KeSPA players will participate in video game tournaments in the United States.

...WCG?

They obviously meant they haven't been to a US based tournament. WCG isn't US based.

Blizzcon?


Owned by a French conglomerate.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blizzard_Entertainment


internet people can literally argue about the most pointless shit, fml.


No kidding. ._.

Doesn't mean there weren't several events hosted on non-Korea soil with KeSPA players.
Doodsmack
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States7224 Posts
May 11 2012 13:53 GMT
#520
On May 11 2012 22:13 holypalaswe wrote:
http://www.reddit.com/r/starcraft/comments/tht60/mlg_and_kespa_announce_exclusive_multiyear/c4mqoj0



I honestly had never been to r/Starcraft before clicking this link. ROFL what a sewer...
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