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acgFork
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
Canada397 Posts
January 23 2013 23:39 GMT
#301
On January 23 2013 08:18 LuckyFool wrote:
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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


You don't even know how hard I want to punch you in the penis right now, tit-licker.

User was temp banned for this post.
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BlazeFury01
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States1460 Posts
January 24 2013 02:15 GMT
#302
On January 24 2013 08:39 acgFork wrote:
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On January 23 2013 08:18 LuckyFool wrote:
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


You don't even know how hard I want to punch you in the penis right now, tit-licker.

User was temp banned for this post.


lmao! Classic!
AlternativeEgo
Profile Joined August 2011
Sweden17309 Posts
January 24 2013 05:12 GMT
#303
@HawkSC2
I declined my invitation to the MLG 2013 winter season. I am retired for now.



NA invites confirmed (along with sad news)
Mark Munoz looks like Gretorp
zebezt
Profile Joined August 2011
185 Posts
January 24 2013 08:50 GMT
#304
I think they saw the success of FFA matches in other tournaments, and they will replace the open bracket with a big series of FFA matches.
Hall0wed
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States8486 Posts
January 24 2013 08:53 GMT
#305
People should chillax, Sundance is smarter than announcing no open bracket without having an amazing plan in store.
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Targe
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
United Kingdom14103 Posts
January 24 2013 09:19 GMT
#306
On January 24 2013 08:18 iKill wrote:
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On January 23 2013 20:44 Targe wrote:
On January 23 2013 20:41 Mandalor wrote:
On January 23 2013 20:37 Targe wrote:
On January 23 2013 04:15 Broodwurst wrote:
On January 23 2013 04:11 Targe wrote:
Whaat?

What could possibly replace open brackets? :/


Qualifiers in whatever format?

If this means MLG will finally again be able to stream all games I like this.


If it means they stream more games that is good because at the moment the number of games streamed is relatively poor.


You know there are 4 streams live simultaneously? MLG broadcasts a shitton of games. I can't think of a tournament that streams more games.


I know, there are lots of games but there are times when some of the streams were just shots of the crowd whilst there were games going on, hopefully they could remove that even if there isn't casting.

Not that I'm complaining about MLG quality, it's excellent, but always strive to improve huh?


You can't just "show games even if there isn't casting". You need an observer unless you want to broadcast an FPVOD which is nearly unwatchable in the case of most toptier pros.


I do believe that an observer following a game being broadcasted is exactly a game without casting is it not?
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TAMinator
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia2706 Posts
January 24 2013 09:55 GMT
#307
On January 23 2013 03:24 Crazypyro1 wrote:
Sounds pretty boring to me. I know the open brackets don't usually pull in that much in terms of viewers, compared to only having known pros participate, but it added something to the feel of MLG that I think will be sorely missed without the open bracket. Everyone loves to see the underdog, but MLG has pretty much completely shut out the chances of one of those story lines.

One has to wonder what they were thinking, especially because I think story lines are more important now than ever to the growth of e-sports.

Judgement: Stupid move, in my opinion.

You don't even know what they're planning and you're already judging them. Now THAT is a stupid move.
blade55555
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
United States17423 Posts
January 24 2013 10:06 GMT
#308
On January 24 2013 18:55 TAMinator wrote:
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On January 23 2013 03:24 Crazypyro1 wrote:
Sounds pretty boring to me. I know the open brackets don't usually pull in that much in terms of viewers, compared to only having known pros participate, but it added something to the feel of MLG that I think will be sorely missed without the open bracket. Everyone loves to see the underdog, but MLG has pretty much completely shut out the chances of one of those story lines.

One has to wonder what they were thinking, especially because I think story lines are more important now than ever to the growth of e-sports.

Judgement: Stupid move, in my opinion.

You don't even know what they're planning and you're already judging them. Now THAT is a stupid move.


Considering what players like
are tweeting about it, doesn't sound good. Sounds like new comers are going to get screwed over. THAT IS SO MUCH BETTER!
When I think of something else, something will go here
nihlon
Profile Joined April 2010
Sweden5581 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-01-24 10:09:57
January 24 2013 10:09 GMT
#309
On January 24 2013 17:53 Hall0wed wrote:
People should chillax, Sundance is smarter than announcing no open bracket without having an amazing plan in store.

I don't know, it's pretty dumb to announce no open bracket without saying what's replacing it at the same time. Maybe he just likes being raged at, dunno.
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Zealously
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
East Gorteau22261 Posts
January 24 2013 11:18 GMT
#310
On January 24 2013 19:09 nihlon wrote:
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On January 24 2013 17:53 Hall0wed wrote:
People should chillax, Sundance is smarter than announcing no open bracket without having an amazing plan in store.

I don't know, it's pretty dumb to announce no open bracket without saying what's replacing it at the same time. Maybe he just likes being raged at, dunno.


I think Desrow already tweeted this a few days ago, and Sundance only announced this in response to that tweet?
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ZergCacique
Profile Joined July 2011
United States28 Posts
January 24 2013 14:04 GMT
#311
I've been hitting the HOTS ladder later 2012 for this upcoming MLG. Now its all gones. how can they remove the only thing that made them famous. 'Luckcly i din't bought the plane tickets, i still can't coup with the news. what can this new stuff be? will they put the arenas as qualifiers?


MLG are fucking up
llIH
Profile Joined June 2011
Norway2147 Posts
January 24 2013 15:15 GMT
#312
On January 24 2013 19:09 nihlon wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 24 2013 17:53 Hall0wed wrote:
People should chillax, Sundance is smarter than announcing no open bracket without having an amazing plan in store.

I don't know, it's pretty dumb to announce no open bracket without saying what's replacing it at the same time. Maybe he just likes being raged at, dunno.


Agree. It creates chaos and massive question flow.
stfouri
Profile Joined August 2010
Finland272 Posts
January 24 2013 15:26 GMT
#313
It was alot of hassle to run that bracket in few days and then place them in pool to play against every opponent of that group.
That must be the only reason the ditched it.
People even got disqualified cause they came few minutes late to their OB match if I rememer right? Too tight schedule.
I wouldnt worry too much, most likely its gonna be done online prior the event or something along the lines.
Juice!
Profile Joined January 2011
Belgium295 Posts
January 24 2013 15:27 GMT
#314
On January 25 2013 00:15 KAB00000000M wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 24 2013 19:09 nihlon wrote:
On January 24 2013 17:53 Hall0wed wrote:
People should chillax, Sundance is smarter than announcing no open bracket without having an amazing plan in store.

I don't know, it's pretty dumb to announce no open bracket without saying what's replacing it at the same time. Maybe he just likes being raged at, dunno.


Agree. It creates chaos and massive question flow.



good or bad .. people are talking about MLG .. That's all he needed and you rolled right into it
Second place is just a fancy term for loser
VirgilSC2
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States6151 Posts
January 24 2013 15:34 GMT
#315
On January 25 2013 00:26 stfouri wrote:
It was alot of hassle to run that bracket in few days and then place them in pool to play against every opponent of that group.
That must be the only reason the ditched it.
People even got disqualified cause they came few minutes late to their OB match if I rememer right? Too tight schedule.
I wouldnt worry too much, most likely its gonna be done online prior the event or something along the lines.

The DQ time at MLG for the Open Bracket was half an hour.
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Ethi
Profile Joined November 2011
Germany275 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-01-24 15:40:23
January 24 2013 15:34 GMT
#316
I guess MLG had to do something to make sure that some EG-players still have a chance and i predict some sort of invitation for fan-favourites.

Edit: Didn't read the whole thread at first and as it seems exactly my prediction is becoming true :-(

Edit2: ESL is handling this so much better with their qualifiers.

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Iron_
Profile Joined April 2010
United States389 Posts
January 24 2013 17:54 GMT
#317
The "common man" being able to sign up and play versus the pros, and the high masters guy having a very good day making it a little farther than expected, are why I attend MLG's. I was actually planning on flying to a few of them this year (I live near Dallas, so that is usually a no brainer).

If they eliminate the open bracket (and honestly I don't care what the replacement is), I will not only not attend Dallas and other MLGs, I will not purchase the subscription. I am currently a gold member. I figure I should get this sentiment out there, I am sure there are plenty of others that feel the same way.
SpurvL
Profile Joined March 2010
Sweden345 Posts
January 24 2013 18:12 GMT
#318
I really liked the open bracket :< damn
Naniwa, ThorZaiN, SaSe, DeMusliM, White-RA... Where are my Zerg heroes?.. Stephano <3
chris2423
Profile Joined February 2012
31 Posts
January 25 2013 01:33 GMT
#319
no open bracket is sad to hear imo, it gave the illusion that anyone could show up and win big money. of course you couldn't, but your could dream...and im also sure im not the only one who spent many a MLG praying that a personal favorite, relatively unknown player would pull a miracle and make it through the open bracket.

oh well though, maybe this "something knew" will be better, but im not gonna get my hopes up. you guys remember when sundance was hinting at 7 figure prize pools? i have a feeling this will live up to the hype about as much as that did.
ReachTheSky
Profile Joined April 2010
United States3294 Posts
January 25 2013 01:57 GMT
#320
On January 25 2013 00:34 VirgilSC2 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 25 2013 00:26 stfouri wrote:
It was alot of hassle to run that bracket in few days and then place them in pool to play against every opponent of that group.
That must be the only reason the ditched it.
People even got disqualified cause they came few minutes late to their OB match if I rememer right? Too tight schedule.
I wouldnt worry too much, most likely its gonna be done online prior the event or something along the lines.

The DQ time at MLG for the Open Bracket was half an hour.


When i was at MLG Columbus they were dqing people after 15 minutes in the open bracket.
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