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Chae Interview: GSL will switch to HoTS on release

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Slasher
Profile Joined September 2007
United States1095 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-12-05 13:02:26
December 05 2012 04:18 GMT
#1
We conducted an extensive 30+ minute interview with GSL's Mr Chae at IPL5, spanning over several topics including producing IPL5 and holding the GSL finals outside of Korea, the current working relationship with KeSPA, and GSL's plans for 2013. Mr Chae says that GSL will switch to Heart of the Swarm in the first season after it's released. He also says they have a better working relationship with KeSPA than they ever have. Will transcribe as much as I can, any help is appreciated!

Walnuts
Profile Joined March 2012
United States770 Posts
December 05 2012 04:20 GMT
#2
Mr. Chae such a boss.
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Azera
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
3800 Posts
December 05 2012 04:23 GMT
#3
Woah what happened to his eye?
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geokilla
Profile Joined May 2011
Canada8255 Posts
December 05 2012 04:27 GMT
#4
Noooo. Why HOTS?! Just when WoL is getting exciting again!
Yoshi Kirishima
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States10383 Posts
December 05 2012 04:28 GMT
#5
On December 05 2012 13:27 geokilla wrote:
Noooo. Why HOTS?! Just when WoL is getting exciting again!


Is it really? I thought most people were getting bored of seeing BL/infestor (can you elaborate/give an example?)


Also fuck yeah Mr chae, you so handsome!
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Demonhunter04
Profile Joined July 2011
1530 Posts
December 05 2012 04:29 GMT
#6
On December 05 2012 13:28 Yoshi Kirishima wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 05 2012 13:27 geokilla wrote:
Noooo. Why HOTS?! Just when WoL is getting exciting again!


Is it really? I thought most people were getting bored of seeing BL/infestor (can you elaborate/give an example?)


Also fuck yeah Mr chae, you so handsome!


The new changes are sure to stir things up.

HotS is four months away, in any case.
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Zim23
Profile Joined August 2010
United States1681 Posts
December 05 2012 04:32 GMT
#7
This was sort of obvious though, I don't know if anyone doubted that they were switching ASAP.
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HeeroFX
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States2704 Posts
December 05 2012 04:35 GMT
#8
I am sure every league will switch to HOTS. Its a not really a big deal.
Yoshi Kirishima
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States10383 Posts
December 05 2012 04:40 GMT
#9
On December 05 2012 13:29 Demonhunter04 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 05 2012 13:28 Yoshi Kirishima wrote:
On December 05 2012 13:27 geokilla wrote:
Noooo. Why HOTS?! Just when WoL is getting exciting again!


Is it really? I thought most people were getting bored of seeing BL/infestor (can you elaborate/give an example?)


Also fuck yeah Mr chae, you so handsome!


The new changes are sure to stir things up.

HotS is four months away, in any case.


Oh derp, the patch of course xD
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Laryleprakon
Profile Joined May 2011
New Zealand9496 Posts
December 05 2012 04:58 GMT
#10
Nice interview :D
thirtyapm
Profile Joined January 2012
521 Posts
December 05 2012 06:00 GMT
#11
not his choice, must be one of the license conditions
mrRoflpwn
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States2618 Posts
December 05 2012 06:05 GMT
#12
On December 05 2012 15:00 thirtyapm wrote:
not his choice, must be one of the license conditions


Exactly- Blizzard will only give out Hots tournament licenses once HOTS is released- This is to ensure the scene stays as one and has a smooth transition over to the new expansion.
Cant wait for next year- just bought the 2013 yearlong GOM pass!
Long live the Boss Toss!
Zerg.Zilla
Profile Joined February 2012
Hungary5029 Posts
December 05 2012 06:08 GMT
#13
On December 05 2012 15:05 mrRoflpwn wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 05 2012 15:00 thirtyapm wrote:
not his choice, must be one of the license conditions


Exactly- Blizzard will only give out Hots tournament licenses once HOTS is released- This is to ensure the scene stays as one and has a smooth transition over to the new expansion.
Cant wait for next year- just bought the 2013 yearlong GOM pass!

and it's completely understandable...
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Sumahi
Profile Blog Joined January 2012
Guam5609 Posts
December 05 2012 06:17 GMT
#14
I thought they might have a longer period in order to transition from WoL to HotS, but I'm sure this'll create some memorable but later embarrassing moments.
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BeyondCtrL
Profile Joined March 2010
Sweden642 Posts
December 05 2012 06:22 GMT
#15
Such a boss
MVega
Profile Joined November 2010
763 Posts
December 05 2012 06:31 GMT
#16
On December 05 2012 15:05 mrRoflpwn wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 05 2012 15:00 thirtyapm wrote:
not his choice, must be one of the license conditions


Exactly- Blizzard will only give out Hots tournament licenses once HOTS is released- This is to ensure the scene stays as one and has a smooth transition over to the new expansion.
Cant wait for next year- just bought the 2013 yearlong GOM pass!


Didn't they say at one point they wouldn't drop support and such from any major tournament that stuck with WoL after HotS released. Roughly 100% sure that they said that.
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Adersick
Profile Joined July 2011
United States216 Posts
December 05 2012 06:37 GMT
#17
Good to hear, with Mr Chae at the helm I'm sure the transition will go quite smoothly. I'm pretty hyped for SC2 in 2013, and this just adds to it! Thanks for the interview by the way.
mango_destroyer
Profile Joined August 2010
Canada3914 Posts
December 05 2012 06:42 GMT
#18
Wow great interview. Good questions and answers. Can`t wait for GSL in 2013
KanoCoke
Profile Joined June 2011
Japan863 Posts
December 05 2012 07:33 GMT
#19
Thank you, Mr. Shay.
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RaiKageRyu
Profile Joined August 2009
Canada4773 Posts
December 05 2012 07:37 GMT
#20
There's no point to NOT switching. Like sure maybe midseason, you should finish it out. New season after HOTS release should be HOTS or viewers won't care.
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