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Mike Morhaime Press Conference at WCS Finals - Page 2

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Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
November 19 2012 10:56 GMT
#21
Is it me or alot of that broken english? I'm not sure if Mike speak's like that, but i'd like better grammar next time please.

Awesome questions by some though, thanks for putting it up
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Rannasha
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Netherlands2398 Posts
November 19 2012 10:58 GMT
#22
On November 19 2012 19:52 Dodgin wrote:
I think the most interesting thing I picked up from this is that they do read TL, and they weigh the posts/opinions here equally to bnet forums or even more than bnet forums in some cases.

This is hardly surprising. During the earlier years of WoW, Blizzard already reluctantly admitted that they would read external community sites (in case of WoW, primarily Elitist Jerks, which was a bit like the TL of WoW at the time) and that these had a higher signal-to-noise ratio than their own forums.

They can't really maintain an active presence on these external sites or give them too much attention, otherwise the hordes of stereotyped "Battle.net forumposters" would migrate to the community sites, negatively affecting the discussions.
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Plexa
Profile Blog Joined October 2005
Aotearoa39261 Posts
November 19 2012 11:00 GMT
#23
Good job guys
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Darryle
Profile Joined December 2011
Australia5 Posts
November 19 2012 11:02 GMT
#24
Loved the part about bronze league xD
Sumahi
Profile Blog Joined January 2012
Guam5609 Posts
November 19 2012 11:02 GMT
#25
Thank you for posting this interview. It has been interesting to see the way SC2, a game created to be an esport has evolved and how the community evolves with it. It means that there is far more pressure on SC2 than other games, and far more expectations. I see Blizzard taking that very seriously thus far in terms of how they are developing Heart of the Swarm.
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Trasko
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Sweden983 Posts
November 19 2012 11:08 GMT
#26
That was interesting. I think the future for e-sports is looking very fine!
Jaedong <3
Deckkie
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Netherlands1595 Posts
November 19 2012 11:10 GMT
#27
On a related note, I believe TL would have a interview with Dustin, correct?
Is there any news on this?
Always look on the bright side of life
KaiserJohan
Profile Joined May 2010
Sweden1808 Posts
November 19 2012 11:12 GMT
#28
On November 19 2012 19:22 Birdie wrote:
He's being very politically correct with what he's saying, that's for sure. I imagine no one will be upset with his answers but he doesn't really say anything substantial either, which is a pity.


Did anyone expect otherwise? :p
I'm suprised he dosn't end the internew by advocating world peace or something
England will fight to the last American
vgijamven
Profile Joined December 2011
Sweden95 Posts
November 19 2012 11:12 GMT
#29
So basically to summarize:
- They have no plan on implementing micro-transactions at the moment,
- MM is Bronze Terran,
- Even MM thinks the Bnet forums are trash (paraphrasing)

Good read
"If it it's important, you'll find a way. If it's not, you'll find an excuse." -Daniel Decker
Tanukki
Profile Joined June 2011
Finland579 Posts
November 19 2012 11:13 GMT
#30
Good interview, but the blue text should be for Blizzard responses instead of the questions!
SigmaoctanusIV
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States3313 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-11-19 11:14:16
November 19 2012 11:13 GMT
#31
Interesting to hear from Morhaime. He has his hands in all the departments. Also he is the CEO of Blizzard how is he still bronze

I would have loved to hear More thoughts on a Micro transaction Free to play system for Battle.net only having to pay for the single player campaign, or something to that effect.
I am Godzilla You are Japan
Vindicare605
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States16118 Posts
November 19 2012 11:15 GMT
#32
I always enjoy reading Mike Morhaime interviews.

The man just seems real to me, like he hasn't forgotten why he helped start Blizzard in the first place and he has never really lost the gamer geek side of him.

That's just how he seems to me whenever I see anything done by him.

I think as long as he's at the helm Blizzard is ok, my only fear is what will happen to this company after he retires or passes away, hopefully that won't happen for a long time.
aka: KTVindicare the Geeky Bartender
Vindicare605
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States16118 Posts
November 19 2012 11:18 GMT
#33
On November 19 2012 19:58 Rannasha wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 19 2012 19:52 Dodgin wrote:
I think the most interesting thing I picked up from this is that they do read TL, and they weigh the posts/opinions here equally to bnet forums or even more than bnet forums in some cases.

This is hardly surprising. During the earlier years of WoW, Blizzard already reluctantly admitted that they would read external community sites (in case of WoW, primarily Elitist Jerks, which was a bit like the TL of WoW at the time) and that these had a higher signal-to-noise ratio than their own forums.

They can't really maintain an active presence on these external sites or give them too much attention, otherwise the hordes of stereotyped "Battle.net forumposters" would migrate to the community sites, negatively affecting the discussions.


Agreed.

Believe me when I say that I'm happy that Blizzard stays out of these forums and just lurks.

Whenever they post ANYTHING in the BNET forums, the trolls, flamers, whiners and jerks come out, basically anyone looking for easy attention.

They're well aware of the effect they have on their own boards, so they do their best to try and appease their own forum goers while also privately reading the community sites that have better discussion going on.
aka: KTVindicare the Geeky Bartender
Marti
Profile Joined August 2011
552 Posts
November 19 2012 11:22 GMT
#34
Could they explain themselves about a certain message broadcasted after a certain game, during which they basically said "BW has to go " ? Because that was pretty offensive to me and i'm sure a bunch of other people and well looking at his political correctness here ...
#adun giveafuck - - - "Did this guy just randomly finger me?" - Sayle
Azurues
Profile Joined March 2011
Malaysia5612 Posts
November 19 2012 11:22 GMT
#35
this is nice

but barely any much details on HoTs, just Blizzard overall
EFF_TotaL
Profile Joined February 2009
United States16 Posts
November 19 2012 11:23 GMT
#36
Great interview. I wish blizzard had more interviews like this. More communication would be nice.
HereBeDragons
Profile Joined May 2011
1429 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-11-19 11:33:22
November 19 2012 11:25 GMT
#37
James Colony, GamePlanet: The event here is being streamed free. Most SC leagues are PPV. Is free streaming you guys are really pushing for next year?


What is this? The only major tournament with a ppv model is MLG, and they're getting rid of it as we speak.

....Much more social than television.

Zinggg! Subtle jab, done!


I also find that a lot of the questions are quite shallow and setup to be responded by the political-wordy-no-substance responses that leads to nowhere. Esports journalist needs to press on the issue they want to know and be less vague about their questions to avoid equally vague responses. Of course, not every single one of the questions are like this, but quite a big chunk of it felt that I've gained nothing from reading them.
Vindicare605
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States16118 Posts
November 19 2012 11:29 GMT
#38
On November 19 2012 20:22 Azurues wrote:
this is nice

but barely any much details on HoTs, just Blizzard overall


Go watch the Dustin Browder interview or read the transcript. He goes into much more detail about HOTS since he's more actively involved in its development than MM is.
aka: KTVindicare the Geeky Bartender
WArped
Profile Joined December 2010
United Kingdom4845 Posts
November 19 2012 11:30 GMT
#39
A tone of nice questions, a nice read, thank you guys!
Dodgin
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Canada39254 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-11-19 11:35:30
November 19 2012 11:35 GMT
#40
wrong thread
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