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TheSir
1830 Posts
On September 14 2012 02:06 MLG_Adam wrote: As a company we will definitely be focusing more and more on North America, not exclusively but this region will be a priority. Thats fine, but then stop telling that MLG's goal is to provide the highest level competitive gaming in the world | ||
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Drake
Germany6146 Posts
SHAME ! SHAME !!! he is crazy good ! | ||
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Mattes
Germany1116 Posts
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Drake
Germany6146 Posts
On September 14 2012 02:15 TheSir wrote: Thats fine, but then stop telling that MLG's goal is to provide the highest level competitive gaming in the world yep its fine mlg using alot americans but then they really have to say that they want american vs XY and not "best players" because sorry, that isnt true then ! | ||
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revel8
United Kingdom3022 Posts
On September 14 2012 02:06 MLG_Adam wrote: Viewership is definitely affected by the presence of EU and NA players. It is a fact that viewership goes DOWN after the last 'foreigner' (hate that term) is eliminated. As a company we will definitely be focusing more and more on North America, not exclusively but this region will be a priority. North American players winning, gaining confidence, getting better, etc. is great for the scene as a whole. We need there to be aspiration to be the best in North America, and that should not REQUIRE you moving to Seoul to prove it/make a living (at least in our opinion). In any case, for those speculating about the invites, here is the list of players we have formally invited. We did NOT include the Top 8 from Raleigh as they are already in Group Play: Korea/Taiwan DongRaeGu MarineKing Alicia MC Puma Mvp Europe Naniwa Stephano Sase Sockeh Grubby Ret North America Huk Idra Select Sheth Sasquatch Illusion KawaiiRice Hawk Caliber Scarlett Vibe Major ***THIS LIST IS INVITED PLAYERS, NOT CONFIRMED PLAYERS*** Also please remember that we still have online qualifiers for group play spots for KR, EU, and NA. Edit: Top 8 from Raleigh that are already in Dallas Groups: Leenock First Taeja TheSTC Hero Violet Revival, Heart Thanks for the list of invited players. I do have a question. How many online qualifiers are there? Can players playing in this tournament also compete in the online qualifiers. Considering that you wrote The top eight will include four KeSPA players, two from North America, one from EU and one from Korea/Taiwan. does that mean Stephano (if he confirms) will have to finish in the Top 8 of this to make it MLG Fall Championship or will he qualify if he is just the last player from EU remaining? | ||
Adebisi
Canada1637 Posts
Invite list looks pretty good overall I spose, I think more weighting should have been given to players who did well at WCS, namely Ostijiy, State and Insur, but oh well. | ||
MLG_Adam
United States994 Posts
On September 14 2012 02:15 TheSir wrote: Thats fine, but then stop telling that MLG's goal is to provide the highest level competitive gaming in the world Why? We have multiple avenues for global participation at our events. You're sensationalizing things as usual. For those asking about online qualifiers: http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/news/compete-in-the-fall-starcraft-ii-online-qualifiers | ||
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Dox
Australia1199 Posts
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SpeaKEaSY
United States1070 Posts
On September 14 2012 02:06 MLG_Adam wrote: Viewership is definitely affected by the presence of EU and NA players. It is a fact that viewership goes DOWN after the last 'foreigner' (hate that term) is eliminated. As a company we will definitely be focusing more and more on North America, not exclusively but this region will be a priority. North American players winning, gaining confidence, getting better, etc. is great for the scene as a whole. We need there to be aspiration to be the best in North America, and that should not REQUIRE you moving to Seoul to prove it/make a living (at least in our opinion). In any case, for those speculating about the invites, here is the list of players we have formally invited. We did NOT include the Top 8 from Raleigh as they are already in Group Play: North America Huk Idra Select Sheth Sasquatch Illusion KawaiiRice Hawk Caliber Scarlett Vibe Major ***THIS LIST IS INVITED PLAYERS, NOT CONFIRMED PLAYERS*** aww man, why'd binski get snubbed  | ||
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Canucklehead
Canada5074 Posts
On September 14 2012 02:18 Adebisi wrote: I'm curious how group stage will work at Dallas, there will be 8 players seeded from Raleigh Summer Championship, then 8 from the MvP tournament, and then 8x3 more from each regional online qualifier? 40 players? I guess that makes sense because I imagine they free up a lot of budget with no arena. Invite list looks pretty good overall I spose, I think more weighting should have been given to players who did well at WCS, namely Ostijiy, State and Insur, but oh well. Have they said how many qualify from the online qualifiers? I assumed they would just cut that down to 8 going something like 4 NA 2 EU and 2 KR. This will give them 24 players in groups same as columbus with 8 more joining from open bracket and using the same tournament format. | ||
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Kergy
Peru2011 Posts
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Moosy
Canada396 Posts
mkp huk sasquatch scarlett | ||
BisuDagger
Bisutopia19267 Posts
Bisu is in there too <3!!!! Adam, is there any word on when MLG is coming back to Orlando? | ||
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oGsTrueSmug
England141 Posts
a) Expose them to more competition with Koreans of higher quality than Code A regulars and a handful of Code S players who turn up when they feel like it, and; b) Get more of the Korean pro-gaming house mentality. Right now a lot of the NA and EU gaming houses are nowhere near the level of intensity and seriousness that the Koreans have - EG spend more time putting together promotional videos for whatever big name European they've outpaid anyone else for than actually posting results these days, for example. A handful of players can compete consistently with Koreans without the rigour they go through: NaNiWa (until recently); Stephano when he's not doing weird-ass shit for no reason (assuming he EVER takes his Code S seed); but the majority cannot. You wouldn't expect someone who does a month of running a mile a day to compete at the London Marathon with the elites, but by handing over more tourney places to foreigners as a free shot, this is essentially what MLG is doing. Good for their wallets? Probably. Good for the competitive scene? Almost certainly not. | ||
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StarGalaxy
Germany744 Posts
On September 14 2012 00:12 DarkPlasmaBall wrote: Player Mvp Team MVP Tournament MvP Okay, got it. And the MVP of each team (e.g. teaja - liquid) | ||
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Mackus
England1681 Posts
As a company we will definitely be focusing more and more on North America, not exclusively but this region will be a priority. North American players winning, gaining confidence, getting better, etc. is great for the scene as a whole. We need there to be aspiration to be the best in North America, and that should not REQUIRE you moving to Seoul to prove it/make a living (at least in our opinion). I completely agree with this in some ways, Korea is the heart of Starcraft just like Vatican City is the heart of Christianity - analogy being is that it will never ever change, it can be improved but it will always be more beneficial in Korea | ||
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Archvil3
Denmark989 Posts
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Darpa
Canada4413 Posts
On September 14 2012 02:19 MLG_Adam wrote: Why? We have multiple avenues for global participation at our events. You're sensationalizing things as usual. For those asking about online qualifiers: http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/news/compete-in-the-fall-starcraft-ii-online-qualifiers I wouldnt bother justifying it Adam, there will be whiners regardless of who you invite. MLG tournaments are almost always the most competitive tournaments outside of GSL. Anyone who says otherwise is just flat out wrong. GIven the top 8 at raleigh, its more like 12 NA 6 Euro 14 Koreans. Realistically virtually everyone on that list of Koreans are a top tier competitors. The NA picks with the exception of maybe Caliber is the best NA has to offer. So it should be a great tournament. | ||
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Dodgin
Canada39254 Posts
On September 14 2012 02:32 Darpa wrote: I wouldnt bother justifying it Adam, there will be whiners regardless of who you invite. MLG tournaments are almost always the most competitive tournaments outside of GSL. Anyone who says otherwise is just flat out wrong. GIven the top 8 at raleigh, its more like 12 NA 6 Euro 14 Koreans. Realistically virtually everyone on that list of Koreans are a top tier competitors. IPL4 was the most competitive foreigner tournament of all time IMO, either that or MLG Providence because every Korean came to try for the 50k first place prize. | ||
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Zorkmid
4410 Posts
On September 14 2012 02:15 TheSir wrote: Thats fine, but then stop telling that MLG's goal is to provide the highest level competitive gaming in the world They get the best players, they put on the best production, they improve the fastest. Not sure what else you want bud. They're NA based, they serve primarily NA fans. | ||
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