From how he worded this, it doesn't even seem like this is a permanent thing. It's probably just something cool for the first event. Maybe everyone has to fight Flash in BW to move on or something.

Prime Directive

United States186 Posts

January 22 2013 19:37 GMT

#103

This is disappointing. I love going to MLG to compete despite not having a real chance to make pool play. Hope whatever they introduce is open as several have mentioned...

Crownlol

United States3726 Posts

January 22 2013 19:38 GMT

#104

On January 23 2013 04:34 aksfjh wrote:
Open brackets are a huge draw for a lot of my friends who just like to compete. Sure, they go down in 4 games, but sometimes they go further and it's a hoot. It's part of the reason I support MLG when I can. I don't care too much for the underdog story, but love the idea that pros are "forced" to mingle with us lowly scrubs.

Being beaten 13-0 by zEx in CS 1.6 was one of the most fun experiences I ever had in gaming. Granted, it was in the finals at the end of an open bracket win streak that involved beating a Code-A level team the game before but still. Just playing against superstars was unreal.

GregMandel

France822 Posts

January 22 2013 19:39 GMT

#105

On January 23 2013 04:37 birchman wrote:
From how he worded this, it doesn't even seem like this is a permanent thing. It's probably just something cool for the first event. Maybe everyone has to fight Flash in BW to move on or something.

Wait are you telling me it's exactly like having no open qualifier ?

Damn sundance, you tricky bastard ...

Pursuit_

United States1330 Posts

January 22 2013 19:40 GMT

#106

On January 23 2013 04:35 Akio00 wrote:

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Well said. Before you start complaining too hard, wait until you see what the replacement is. Maybe you'll like it. What a hard concept to grasp.

I pretty much agree with this. If they decide to do a bunch of online qualifiers instead for example, or come up with something unique / original that still allows new players to have a chance at breaking into the scene, it could definitely still be fun to watch.

NKB

United Kingdom608 Posts

January 22 2013 19:41 GMT

#107

I really don't know what to think about this till they say what is going to replace the open bracket

Garfailed

Netherlands409 Posts

January 22 2013 19:44 GMT

#108

I thought the open bracket was always so much fun, Pro gamers going down early and then going full gosu and beasting the bracket to get into the main tournament. I hope the replacement will be able to produce such story lines.

KiF1rE

United States964 Posts

January 22 2013 19:46 GMT

#109

On January 23 2013 04:35 Akio00 wrote:

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Well said. Before you start complaining too hard, wait until you see what the replacement is. Maybe you'll like it. What a hard concept to grasp.

well the issue with this is, they made an announcement that the community wont like guaranteed. Without offering what is replacing it... And if its online qualifiers or anything of the sort, I wont like it regardless.

onPHYRE

Bulgaria923 Posts

January 22 2013 19:47 GMT

#110

I hope it is not online qualifiers...

Irave

United States9965 Posts

January 22 2013 19:48 GMT

#111

Sadness, but I expect something great to replace it.

aksfjh

United States4853 Posts

January 22 2013 19:49 GMT

#112

I also want to add that there is a painful shortage of "offline" open bracket opportunities. MLG seems to be all that's left, and it would suck to see it go.

shid0x

Korea (South)5014 Posts

January 22 2013 19:49 GMT

#113

no open backet

(((((
I hope there will be a way for new talent to still quaify tho.

Veldril

Thailand1817 Posts

January 22 2013 19:50 GMT

#114

If they replace the Open bracket with more online or offline qualifiers, and change the tournament format to Swiss Round, top 8 single elimination bracket, then I will be totally happy.

Otherwise, I have to see what they have in their mind.

Acronysis

872 Posts

January 22 2013 19:55 GMT

#115

Man, it's gonna be hard for MLG to put out something that fills the peoples expectation after taking out the OB. Still looking forward to whats comin!

Shantastic

United States435 Posts

January 22 2013 19:57 GMT

#116

I canceled otherwise fantastic spring break plans to go to Dallas for OB. Whatever MLG has planned had better be damn good.

CajunMan

United States823 Posts

January 22 2013 19:57 GMT

#117

Really I guess I won't be going to Dallas. I wonder if how he will replace the viewers/revenue from people going just to compete. Mlgs are cool and all but I'd rather sit at home and watch then drive to Dallas and the majority of people are that way that aren't very close. I understand online qualifiers but eh it isn't the same that seems like just a money thing and if its not I already see the same 30 players play every single day do I really need another tournament for it? Also if this is online qualifiers I wonder how many KR/NA/EU players will be let in probably a disproportionate amount towards KR as we have seen in the past shrinking the NA scenes chances and hurting the scene.

*rant over*

Finnz

United Kingdom260 Posts

January 22 2013 19:57 GMT

#118

What on earth has sundance done...Announcing this with no follow up on what is going to replace open bracket is suicidal.

PhoenixVoid

Canada32740 Posts

January 22 2013 19:59 GMT

#119

Fairly disappointing, because Open Bracket let a lot of unknown players come out to show off their abilities, and created a lot of fun games.

Hrrrrm

United States2081 Posts

January 22 2013 20:01 GMT

#120

Color me not surprised. MLG doesn't want to deal with unknowns beating established pros because of the early volatility of HOTS. MLG has always been more about guaranteeing certain match-ups on stream for viewers than it has ever been about actual competition. I wouldn't be surprised if we see some 64 man tournament where 8 spots or so are open online qualifiers and the rest are who they decide to invite. I'm sure it'll still be a good event to watch, just more MLG silliness.