Yeah... this is really bad. The Open Bracket was the reason I got a Gold Membership, so I could watch the extra streams and see awesome stuff like MKP lose a game to WBC. That makes me sad I won't get to see an Open Bracket anymore.. MLG Championships were my favorite events too, and the only ones I pay for anymore.

Maybe I should look into the GSL again.

I am sure they are going to replace it with something that is less cumbersome. Just thinking about the number of PCs required do run the open bracket makes my head hurt. It will likely be open, just not madness or run on the same days as MLG prime.

Alejandrisha

United States6565 Posts

January 22 2013 22:38 GMT

#223

it better be an online qualifier for a semi-large open bracket (64 or 128 preferably)
mlg wouldn't be the same with no open bracket. if it's because people don't watch, then fine don't stream it but at least let players try to make a name for themselves at a big lan like MLG

UHF

Australia58 Posts

January 22 2013 22:42 GMT

#224

One of the highlights of the year for me is when the aussies could get behind Team Nv (and Immunity) when they traveled to Dallas to compete in the Open Bracket. I hope MLG really have a solid alternative for the removal of the Open Bracket!

Atrbyg

United States513 Posts

January 22 2013 22:45 GMT

#225

On January 23 2013 07:36 Nazeron wrote:
wonder what they have planned because they usually help new talent to get into the scene and help with exposure

Wondering the exact same thing.

Wi)nD

Canada719 Posts

January 22 2013 22:51 GMT

#226

is mlg hots? or wol ?

ChuCky.Ca

Canada2497 Posts

January 22 2013 22:56 GMT

#227

On January 23 2013 07:51 Wi)nD wrote:
is mlg hots? or wol ?

hots

Fuego

United Kingdom166 Posts

January 22 2013 23:02 GMT

#228

Didn't everyone used to moan about the Open Bracket because it was really difficult for little to no reward? I liked the prestige of making it through the open bracket, so I will miss it. Wonder what they have planned? :o

LuckyFool

United States9015 Posts

January 22 2013 23:10 GMT

#229

Makes sense, less and less people were attending to compete in the open bracket as it was. MLG stopped releasing replays of the open bracket and their coverage of it was so shitty it just wasn't worth it at all for teams to send players. The last couple MLG open brackets of last year felt lacking for sure. Although part of the problems with a few of the events were reduced open brackets due to WCG events piggy backing off MLG but still...

acgFork

Canada397 Posts

January 22 2013 23:14 GMT

#230

What the bloody hell I already bought a fucking plane ticket to Dallas and quit my job at SuperStore just so I could practice for the open bracket. And lickety fucking split, this shit happens. HOLY TITFUCK wtf

LuckyFool

United States9015 Posts

January 22 2013 23:18 GMT

#231

On January 23 2013 08:14 acgFork wrote:
What the bloody hell I already bought a fucking plane ticket to Dallas and quit my job at SuperStore just so I could practice for the open bracket. And lickety fucking split, this shit happens. HOLY TITFUCK wtf

and right now I'm pretty glad I quit sc2 after the last MLG of 2012 ha.

no more being able to be bad and go to MLG's like me of 2012 LOL :D

intense555

United States474 Posts

January 22 2013 23:22 GMT

#232

Hopefully qualifier LANs, online there are just too many maphackers it makes me sick........

BronzeKnee

United States5219 Posts

January 22 2013 23:27 GMT

#233

Wow that sucks really bad. I guess you can try and qualify for some other tournament?

Laryleprakon

New Zealand9496 Posts

January 22 2013 23:30 GMT

#234

I'm fine with this as it is so close to the HOTS release date.

Hopefully we get MLG details soon :/

RiceAgainst

United States1849 Posts

January 22 2013 23:33 GMT

#235

Hmm, I don't know how I feel about this. But if they really decide on no open bracket, it's probably for something good...

GohgamX

Canada1096 Posts

January 22 2013 23:40 GMT

#236

Yeah, a portion was leaked so lets just hang tight and see what else comes out

Havik_

United States5585 Posts

January 22 2013 23:46 GMT

#237

BULLSHIT. The open bracket was what made MLG great during the Halo 2 days giving unknowns a chance to make a name for themselves. Scarlett made a name for herself during the IPL 4 open bracket and look where she is now. Open brackets are a must for tournaments like MLG. Not having it is a terrible choice.

lisward

Singapore959 Posts

January 22 2013 23:48 GMT

#238

Doesn't sound like a good idea, but Ill reserve my judgement till I see what Sundance has in mind!

ZeBigMarn

Australia30 Posts

January 22 2013 23:51 GMT

#239

Not angry about this at all if this is a one time thing. With HOTS being so new the quality of the new players will be so much more variable and could detract from the play more than it helps. I said could, not would and with such a large investment it makes sense to risk it on a large unknown isn't wise.
For the next MLG hopefully the open bracket is returned if this 'new idea' fails. But as I said earlier I can live with this for the time being.

Mohdoo

United States15726 Posts

January 22 2013 23:51 GMT

#240

What we lose: Story lines that allow us to connect with players, most of which are Western players

What we gain: Some more kespa player many of us have no clue about and most of which are people who have made 0 attempt to reach out to the Western audience.

Yeah, what a great change. Looking so forward to Dallas.