I find it weird to read a post from a Teamliquid reporter on EG's internal affairs...
Besides that, this post is entirely speculative, and doesn't make for a good discussion. I can speculate plenty of players to be on EG, which is more likely neither of us have any idea and we will just have to wait and see..
Also, it isn't news that Kespa contracts end in august - we knew that already. And just because the time seems to allign nicely with EG's supposedly larger budget (I'm sure you have no clue about EG's actual budget plans), it is more likely for a korean team to pick up the Kespa players, or that they might get their contracts renewed/extended.
It is indeed interesting, and i'm excited to find out. But i can't find sense in creating a thread about this - especially when the thread is made by someone from Teamliquid staff
I think it would be cool if they picked up some unexpectated players. There are so many lesser known players out there with skills that could compete with the top dogs. Though it seems like Parting is the obvious choice.
I feel that Startale won't part with Life easily. They realized they made a huge mistake letting Parting and Squirtle leave. Startale should demand a large transfer fee. EG will definately need to upgrade their lineup across the board depending on HuK's performance this summer. Perhaps the $ could be put into a European and Korean gaming house to attract talent. Lets hope they are able to keep coach Park after this season of SPL too. I wouldn't be shocked that near the conclusion of Season 1 and 2 finals you see top NA and EU players joining EG from inferior teams.
On May 17 2013 01:05 AnomalySC2 wrote: I think it would be cool if they picked up some unexpectated players. There are so many lesser known players out there with skills that could compete with the top dogs. Though it seems like Parting is the obvious choice.
You forgot that EG's way is to pick up the most popular players because they are an advertising company. That is why they bought Stephano when he was most popular, same thing with Thorzain and HuK. EG is there to hold Monster cans into webcams.
Honestly I'd be cool with any of the listed pickups. I'm still hoping for a foreign run team to do well in a damn PL ;_; A lot of people will say it taints the players they knew and loved- and to that I say quit being so romantic. It's a business, shit happens.
On May 17 2013 01:00 MagnuMizer wrote: I find it weird to read a post from a Teamliquid reporter on EG's internal affairs...
Besides that, this post is entirely speculative, and doesn't make for a good discussion. I can speculate plenty of players to be on EG, which is more likely neither of us have any idea and we will just have to wait and see..
Also, it isn't news that Kespa contracts end in august - we knew that already. And just because the time seems to allign nicely with EG's supposedly larger budget (I'm sure you have no clue about EG's actual budget plans), it is more likely for a korean team to pick up the Kespa players, or that they might get their contracts renewed/extended.
It is indeed interesting, and i'm excited to find out. But i can't find sense in creating a thread about this - especially when the thread is made by someone from Teamliquid staff
TL is a Progaming News/Community Site. Why can they not post speculation about it? Waxangel is not a member of TLPro, so there is no conflict of interest.
On May 17 2013 01:00 MagnuMizer wrote: I find it weird to read a post from a Teamliquid reporter on EG's internal affairs...
Besides that, this post is entirely speculative, and doesn't make for a good discussion. I can speculate plenty of players to be on EG, which is more likely neither of us have any idea and we will just have to wait and see..
Also, it isn't news that Kespa contracts end in august - we knew that already. And just because the time seems to allign nicely with EG's supposedly larger budget (I'm sure you have no clue about EG's actual budget plans), it is more likely for a korean team to pick up the Kespa players, or that they might get their contracts renewed/extended.
It is indeed interesting, and i'm excited to find out. But i can't find sense in creating a thread about this - especially when the thread is made by someone from Teamliquid staff
You must not read many articles about...anything at all.
On May 17 2013 01:05 AnomalySC2 wrote: I think it would be cool if they picked up some unexpectated players. There are so many lesser known players out there with skills that could compete with the top dogs. Though it seems like Parting is the obvious choice.
You forgot that EG's way is to pick up the most popular players because they are an advertising company. That is why they bought Stephano when he was most popular, same thing with Thorzain and HuK. EG is there to hold Monster cans into webcams.
Yes I know, that's why I said I think it would be cool if they did grab up an unexpectated player
On May 17 2013 01:24 Beyond Magic wrote: i wonder why EG hasn't already hired dimaga, the guy is a blast, one of the best zergs on EU. guess they have kinda too many zergs.
He doesn't have the same fanbase as the people they usually recruit, and if they recruit for just skill, they go for a Korean. Apparently Dimaga doesn't come cheap at all either.
On May 17 2013 01:24 Beyond Magic wrote: i wonder why EG hasn't already hired dimaga, the guy is a blast, one of the best zergs on EU. guess they have kinda too many zergs.
He doesn't have the same fanbase as the people they usually recruit, and if they recruit for just skill, they go for a Korean. Apparently Dimaga doesn't come cheap at all either.
he's an awkward mix of small fanbase (but fiercely dedicated) and high skill/high demand. if he was like suppy and relatively unknown, he would be a no-brainer. same can be said for if he had a huge fanbase- a la Idra or Huk.
I always wondered what would happen if Flash/Jaedong were on the same team. I think they'd either push each other so hard in competition that no one could touch them, or one would lose his confidence and become only a shadow of his former self.
As cool as Life would be, I'd rather JD stay ace zerg. Get him a 'toss to practice against instead.
They'll probably pick up a couple of random scrubs along the lines of Lee Young Ho. Jung Myung Hoon, Kim Taek Yong and Song Byung Goo. And proceed to destroy Starcraft stardom!
On May 17 2013 02:05 danl9rm wrote: I always wondered what would happen if Flash/Jaedong were on the same team. I think they'd either push each other so hard in competition that no one could touch them, or one would lose his confidence and become only a shadow of his former self.
As cool as Life would be, I'd rather JD stay ace zerg. Get him a 'toss to practice against instead.
This isn't BW -.-
When JD and Flash somehow manage to play a 30-50 minute epic TvZ every other time they play. I'll admit that SC2 is as consistant in terms of skill as BW
Also a 75% winrate from Flash that he achived (2009 to 2012) and 70% over his entire will also help. About 80% if you exclude Bisu, Fantasy, Stork and JD himself.
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