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StarVe
Profile Joined June 2011
Germany13591 Posts
June 03 2012 00:26 GMT
#401
On June 03 2012 09:04 Nuttyguy wrote:
the toy is called a chinese yoyo. @35 mins in

aka diabolo
CuteZergling
Profile Joined November 2011
641 Posts
June 03 2012 00:28 GMT
#402
I'm 50 minutes in so far and this is incredibly interesting. I didn't think I'd listen to anything for 3 hours, yet here I am.
Team owner of team QTLing
MCDayC
Profile Joined March 2011
United Kingdom14464 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-06-03 00:30:58
June 03 2012 00:30 GMT
#403
Woah, 3 hours! I'm 25 mins in and enjoying it, thanks JP.
VERY FRAGILE, LIKE A BABY PANDA EGG
zanga
Profile Joined September 2011
659 Posts
June 03 2012 00:32 GMT
#404
Jesus christ 2GD HOW MUCH CAN YOU TALK :D 3 HOURS!

I like it though, you're a very interesting and lovable creature!
(:
takingbackoj
Profile Joined December 2010
United States684 Posts
June 03 2012 01:09 GMT
#405
The LoL and shoe tying comparison was the best part. I agree so much.
Get the hell outta here Der Beek, your'e ruining my moment.
MoonfireSpam
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United Kingdom1153 Posts
June 03 2012 01:13 GMT
#406
Bloody hell, every guest from now will be boring......

I would suggest that anyone that enjoyed this give The Executives a listen, sometimes similar stuff is covered. Hope it's ok to suggest other stuff thats not related to this show.
Awesomeness
Profile Joined October 2008
Germany1361 Posts
June 03 2012 01:13 GMT
#407
holy shit 3 hours? Should be amazing, gonna watch when I have the time. :D
xlord 5:0
Synche
Profile Joined May 2010
United States1345 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-06-03 01:22:22
June 03 2012 01:16 GMT
#408
All these are just gold, JP. It's intriguing to learn about these guys in such detail. Hopefully you make this a weekly show.

By the way that break where he leaves you hanging at 30 minutes was well handled, just thought you should know.
sorrowptoss
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
Canada1431 Posts
June 03 2012 01:28 GMT
#409
Seriously, people like JP make Esports Esports. So much contribution, needs more recognition!
CuteZergling
Profile Joined November 2011
641 Posts
June 03 2012 01:35 GMT
#410
Two hours in. This is amazing JP and 2GD. Can't wait for more.
Team owner of team QTLing
Froob
Profile Joined December 2010
United Kingdom342 Posts
June 03 2012 01:43 GMT
#411
3 hours well invested
イア
ne0lith
Profile Joined August 2011
537 Posts
June 03 2012 01:44 GMT
#412
I really like how 2GD says stuff up front, including things like how much casters used to make, what they make now and basicaly tells you anything you ask, without aiming for a fake image of himself or anything at that.
Kerotan
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
England2111 Posts
June 03 2012 01:46 GMT
#413
I really loved the grubby episode, was great to hear him talk about meeting kasparov, keep these up JP, well worth listening to, looking forward to chewing into this 3 hour ep with 2GD!
Nerdette // External revolution - Internal revolution // Fabulous // I raise my hands to heaven of curiosity // I don't know what to ask for // What has it got for me? // Kerribear
FidoDido
Profile Joined March 2011
United States1292 Posts
June 03 2012 01:55 GMT
#414
I think 2GD is right on with KESPA will eventually strong arm GOMTV.. I hope other people who love GSL's "global league" goal will help support them, now more than ever before.

LGIMSeed FantasyToss~~ Hipster Seed fan before he made Code A
Karawasa
Profile Joined July 2011
United States58 Posts
June 03 2012 02:01 GMT
#415

I really like how 2GD says stuff up front, including things like how much casters used to make, what they make now.


I couldn't find that part. Would someone mind just giving me a few estimates?
Nuttyguy
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United Kingdom1526 Posts
June 03 2012 02:14 GMT
#416
300 euros a gig previously now he says 2-2.5k per gig and some people get paid 10k+ appearance.
Synche
Profile Joined May 2010
United States1345 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-06-03 02:17:01
June 03 2012 02:16 GMT
#417
I didn't hear the exact numbers but that seems slightly too forthcoming, but who knows.

But 2GD is one of the realist motherfuckers in esports. I really have mad respect, he's my kind of dude. I'd love to get a couple drinks with him someday.
ne0lith
Profile Joined August 2011
537 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-06-03 02:20:23
June 03 2012 02:19 GMT
#418
On June 03 2012 11:01 Karawasa wrote:
Show nested quote +

I really like how 2GD says stuff up front, including things like how much casters used to make, what they make now.


I couldn't find that part. Would someone mind just giving me a few estimates?


At 1:45:20, he talks about Apollo and how much he earns compared to other casters(can't tell if he knows for sure about others or it's just assumptions). Before that(can't find at what time in the video) he also talks about what he and Joe Miller, his Quake co-caster used to make.

If you want the short version:


+ Show Spoiler +
Apollo used to make 300 dollars per event when he got started, now he makes 2000-2500 per event. He says others make 10k+ per event. James(2gd) made about 300 euros per month from casting for ESL and he mentions Joe Miller getting 300 dollars per event, probably on top of his salary which should've been just as much.
MoonfireSpam
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United Kingdom1153 Posts
June 03 2012 02:24 GMT
#419
On June 03 2012 11:01 Karawasa wrote:
Show nested quote +

I really like how 2GD says stuff up front, including things like how much casters used to make, what they make now.


I couldn't find that part. Would someone mind just giving me a few estimates?


I think he said they used to get nothing (pre WoW), then maybe $100 a gig, going up to about $300 WoW/pre SC2 for stuff like DH, currently I think he mentioned $2k for a weekend currently for someone like Apollo, although did not say if this was including flights etc. or not. He alluded to someone getting 10k which I would guess is Day 9 or Artosis.

When at ESL he was getting ~24k euro/yr.

Other numbers mentioned are the GD studio is projected to turn over 300k euro this year before expenses which including set up (20k euro), salary (30k/year per member), prize money, rent, bills etc (not disclosed).

*Numbers subject to memory, or lack of.
IMNasty
Profile Joined February 2012
663 Posts
June 03 2012 02:36 GMT
#420
wow i could listen to interview w/ 2GD for hours
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