EPTI'm sure many male and female gamers can all relate to the struggle of having to do what you love despite having a parent that just doesn't understand. (slick WS reference.)
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TumbaSC
United States78 Posts
I'm sure many male and female gamers can all relate to the struggle of having to do what you love despite having a parent that just doesn't understand. (slick WS reference.) | ||
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green.at
Austria1459 Posts
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LiLSighKoh
United States588 Posts
And a new Barbie fan! | ||
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Putty
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Jade
Poland289 Posts
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namste
Finland2292 Posts
On June 22 2013 04:32 SearchEU wrote: If she really is practicing 10 hours+ per day, then call me a fan of her already, all the female progamers that are not just mascots for their teams are greatly appreciated (at least by me, sure not only by me ) Sadly at the moment they could just as well be wearing mascot suits, they have gotten 0 playtime so far. | ||
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dogmode
Philippines491 Posts
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Race is Terran
United States382 Posts
On June 22 2013 04:33 namste wrote: I wonder if the day ever comes when a girl gets send out as a proper and legit pick against someone in gstl. Sadly at the moment they could just as well be wearing mascot suits, they have gotten 0 playtime so far. *cough* scarlett *cough* *cough* That day has come. | ||
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Ecstatic
United States160 Posts
On June 22 2013 04:42 Race is Terran wrote: *cough* scarlett *cough* *cough* That day has come. A shame that she won't be there for Ax-Ac in the playoffs. | ||
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Lorning
Belgica34432 Posts
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furlyman
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a176
Canada6688 Posts
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synd
Bulgaria586 Posts
On June 22 2013 04:42 Race is Terran wrote: *cough* scarlett *cough* *cough* That day has come. *cough* *cough* girl *cough But we're half-way there User was warned for this post | ||
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Thieving Magpie
United States6752 Posts
On June 22 2013 04:59 synd wrote: *cough* *cough* girl *cough But we're half-way there Stop hate-mongering. | ||
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MisterTea
United Kingdom1047 Posts
It's not hate mongering.. shes a very good player, but it's not the same | ||
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BabyToss!
Czech Republic588 Posts
And it's true, that she'd not be on that team if the Prime coach wasn't her boyfriend. Not trying to be a jerk here, it just proves, that what matters is, who you know and not how hard you work or how big your passion for the game is, in many cases. | ||
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Boucot
France15997 Posts
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Holdenintherye
Canada1441 Posts
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SHOOG
United States1639 Posts
I respect the dedication and training she is putting forth. Hopefully we will see the fruits of her labor one day. | ||
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bypLy
757 Posts
cheering for her | ||
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theking1
Romania658 Posts
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Ctesias
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theking1
Romania658 Posts
On June 22 2013 04:57 a176 wrote: all these girls need to get the chance to display their skill and results, otherwise they will all still just remain signings to pander to the male audience. truly, respect is earned, not given. if as a male you feel pandered by seeing a fully dressed girl in a gaming booth hmmm....you have some interesting fetishes | ||
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asdfOu
United States2089 Posts
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Thieving Magpie
United States6752 Posts
On June 22 2013 06:24 theking1 wrote: if as a male you feel pandered by seeing a fully dressed girl in a gaming booth hmmm....you have some interesting fetishes Pandering is an affect, not an effect. You pander to someone, whether that someone feels pandered is irrelevant. It is possible to "fail" to pander to someone. For example, I might try to pander to vegetarians--by offering raw steak. They would be disgusted, but that doesn't mean I didn't try pandering to them. A "male" not *feeling* pandered does not mean he wasn't pandered. | ||
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stormssc
Poland125 Posts
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MstrJinbo
United States1251 Posts
On June 22 2013 06:34 stormssc wrote: too bad her nickname isnt very brilliant Yeah it's a bit unfortunate that she selected a name that carries a lot of negative baggage to western viewers. | ||
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ymir233
United States8275 Posts
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Kevin_Sorbo
Canada3217 Posts
On June 22 2013 06:38 MstrJinbo wrote: Yeah it's a bit unfortunate that she selected a name that carries a lot of negative baggage to western viewers. Mother fuckin Klaus Barbie. what a monster. | ||
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Chronald
United States619 Posts
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Thieving Magpie
United States6752 Posts
On June 22 2013 06:46 ymir233 wrote: I don't care if the player is a male, female, or a monkey pretending to be half-Swedish. She needs results. I'm not sure why you're saying this--since she said she wants to prove herself to her team before she wants to be sent out... | ||
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CuSToM
United States1478 Posts
On June 22 2013 04:59 synd wrote: *cough* *cough* girl *cough But we're half-way there User was warned for this post Should have been banned for this post. Scarlett is a member of our community, and has probably done more for it than this guy ever will. | ||
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Redox
Germany24794 Posts
On June 22 2013 06:47 Kevin_Sorbo wrote: Mother fuckin Klaus Barbie. what a monster. I also always have to think of this guy when I hear "Barbie". Btw I felt sorry for her when I saw the video. She seems like a nice and sincere person, but I am sure she will never make it.  | ||
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Cirqueenflex
499 Posts
On June 22 2013 06:34 stormssc wrote: too bad her nickname isnt very brilliant too bad she does not have blonde hair :p but the part of her getting new builds from creator worries me. It indicates that she is not capable of stealing builds off of better opponents, let alone create her own, and just repeat the couple builds she learned over and over, for 10-12 hours a day, like so many progamers out there. Maybe I'm just reading too much into it, would be awesome if her hard training would actually pay off. | ||
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StarMoon
Canada682 Posts
Also, she seems really genuine and I hope she can accomplish something in the future, gl to her! | ||
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Thieving Magpie
United States6752 Posts
On June 22 2013 07:01 Cirqueenflex wrote: too bad she does not have blonde hair :p but the part of her getting new builds from creator worries me. It indicates that she is not capable of stealing builds off of better opponents, let alone create her own, and just repeat the couple builds she learned over and over, for 10-12 hours a day, like so many progamers out there. Maybe I'm just reading too much into it, would be awesome if her hard training would actually pay off. It also indicates that she's actually busy worrying about mechanics instead of becoming a genius bonjwa. | ||
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eScaper-tsunami
Canada313 Posts
On June 22 2013 06:59 CuSToM wrote: Should have been banned for this post. Scarlett is a member of our community, and has probably done more for it than this guy ever will. I don't think TL can ban someone for stating some truth in a very touchy subject. User was warned for this post | ||
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edlover420
349 Posts
On June 22 2013 07:11 eScaper-tsunami wrote: I don't think TL can ban someone for stating some truth in a very touchy subject. oh the irony ontopic: she certainly looks like a barbie doll with which I would play 1v1 24/7 | ||
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mustache
Switzerland309 Posts
On June 22 2013 06:59 CuSToM wrote: Should have been banned for this post. Scarlett is a member of our community, and has probably done more for it than this guy ever will. All prejudice aside. Regardless of the fact that Scarlett is a community member or very skilled SC2 player bringing her up as the poster example of a female gamer IS a difficult subject, and certainly leaves room for discussion either way. Though his comment might not have been the most friendly im not sure the content of your comment holds any real relevance for THAT particular discussion either. | ||
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E.L.V.I.S
Belgium458 Posts
On June 22 2013 06:46 ymir233 wrote: I don't care if the player is a male, female, or a monkey pretending to be half-Swedish. She needs results. well the half swedish monkey could have his 1st arm on the mouse, 2nd and 3rd on the keyboard and his 4th arm on his 5th arm ! I'd be cheering for that monkey | ||
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Evil_Sheep
Canada902 Posts
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shin_toss
Philippines2589 Posts
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theking1
Romania658 Posts
On June 22 2013 06:33 Thieving Magpie wrote: Pandering is an affect, not an effect. You pander to someone, whether that someone feels pandered is irrelevant. It is possible to "fail" to pander to someone. For example, I might try to pander to vegetarians--by offering raw steak. They would be disgusted, but that doesn't mean I didn't try pandering to them. A "male" not *feeling* pandered does not mean he wasn't pandered. Damn.You caught me right there.And I am supposed to take the GREs and Sat subject tests soon...... | ||
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cosmo.6792
161 Posts
On June 22 2013 07:11 eScaper-tsunami wrote: I don't think TL can ban someone for stating some truth in a very touchy subject. User was warned for this post I do not understand why eScraper-tsunami was "warned" for his post. Did he do anything wrong? Maybe I'm a little behind on my political correctness, but as I understand it the most accurate description for Scarlett is not "girl" or "boy" but rather "transgender". Have we sunk so deep in the mire of political correctness that differentiating between transgenders and girls is now considered a ban-able offense? If eScraper-tsunami got "warned" for bringing up such a touchy subject, I would understand. But then why wasn't the same warning issued the the original instigator? Race_is_Terran is the one who baited people with his sarcastic *cough*Scarlett*cough* remark. He's the one who brought up the touchy subject in the first place. Everyone else was just responding to him. | ||
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Moka
Canada942 Posts
On June 22 2013 08:38 cosmo.6792 wrote: I do not understand why eScraper-tsunami was "warned" for his post. Did he do anything wrong? Maybe I'm a little behind on my political correctness, but as I understand it the most accurate description for Scarlett is not "girl" or "boy" but rather "transgender". Have we sunk so deep in the mire of political correctness that differentiating between transgenders and girls is now considered a ban-able offense? If eScraper-tsunami got "warned" for bringing up such a touchy subject, I would understand. But then why wasn't the same warning issued the the original instigator? Race_is_Terran is the one who baited people with his sarcastic *cough*Scarlett*cough* remark. He's the one who brought up the touchy subject in the first place. Everyone else was just responding to him. Just stop it, don't bring that topic here because this is not what we are discussing about. Go prime ! On topic, check out MarineKing's sitdown series too :D | ||
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eScaper-tsunami
Canada313 Posts
On June 22 2013 08:44 Moka wrote: Just stop it, don't bring that topic here because this is not what we are discussing about. Go prime ! On topic, check out MarineKing's sitdown series too :D Ya, I don't think we should de-rail this thread too far from what actually matters, which is Barbie. And as to my warning, I already sorted it out with admin and it's fine . | ||
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Foblos
United States426 Posts
On June 22 2013 08:38 cosmo.6792 wrote: I do not understand why eScraper-tsunami was "warned" for his post. Did he do anything wrong? Maybe I'm a little behind on my political correctness, but as I understand it the most accurate description for Scarlett is not "girl" or "boy" but rather "transgender". Have we sunk so deep in the mire of political correctness that differentiating between transgenders and girls is now considered a ban-able offense? If eScraper-tsunami got "warned" for bringing up such a touchy subject, I would understand. But then why wasn't the same warning issued the the original instigator? Race_is_Terran is the one who baited people with his sarcastic *cough*Scarlett*cough* remark. He's the one who brought up the touchy subject in the first place. Everyone else was just responding to him. As a general rule you want to take questions like this to the Website Feedback area. Trying to talk about it in this forum will likely get you warned or banned, though I agree with you. On subject though, I would really like to see Barbie play. Even if she doesn't stomp nerds like Innovation or Parting it would still be really cool to see her playing. | ||
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Iodem
United States1173 Posts
On June 22 2013 08:52 Foblos wrote: As a general rule you want to take questions like this to the Website Feedback area. Trying to talk about it in this forum will likely get you warned or banned, though I agree with you. On subject though, I would really like to see Barbie play. Even if she doesn't stomp nerds like Innovation or Parting it would still be really cool to see her playing. Prime's already been eliminated from GSTL, might as well send someone other than Creator/Maru/MKP/Byun at this point and get them some in-booth experience. | ||
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Conut
Canada1026 Posts
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JeanLuc
Canada377 Posts
On June 22 2013 04:57 a176 wrote: all these girls need to get the chance to display their skill and results, otherwise they will all still just remain signings to pander to the male audience. truly, respect is earned, not given. I don't get what you mean. girls need to be given a chance to play, because they're girls ? respect is earned , not given? you don't see a contradiction with what you said | ||
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Garnet
Vietnam9021 Posts
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t0ssboy
Bulgaria681 Posts
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Figgy
Canada1788 Posts
I wonder when someone born a woman will be sent out as a legitimate pick. Scarlett is amazing, I saw her playing at NASL and it was great. She is also one of the best foreigners there is. But it really just isn't the same. Having female players on teams just because they are female is an embarassment to the community and to the gender. | ||
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fearus
China2164 Posts
On June 22 2013 15:30 Figgy wrote: I wonder when someone born a woman will be sent out as a legitimate pick. Scarlett is amazing, I saw her playing at NASL and it was great. She is also one of the best foreigners there is. But it really just isn't the same. Having female players on teams just because they are female is an embarassment to the community and to the gender. Tossgirl use to be sent out for proleague. | ||
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Scarlett`
Canada2385 Posts
I haven't got the chance to talk to her yet but I hope I can once my Korean improvesMaybe will prime will even give her a match in booth on their final match since they are already eliminated for sure >< | ||
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Daswollvieh
5553 Posts
 Jaedong´s girl is just the beginning. | ||
lichter
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
On June 22 2013 04:54 Ecstatic wrote: A shame that she won't be there for Ax-Ac in the playoffs. Scarlett told me she was staying until the end of GSTL | ||
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Scarlett`
Canada2385 Posts
On June 22 2013 16:43 lichter wrote: Scarlett told me she was staying until the end of GSTL I can confirm this ! On June 22 2013 16:41 Daswollvieh wrote: So many nerds will dream of Korean women with their traditional values, cooking for you and playing games with you. Jaedong´s girl is just the beginning.Pretty sure she's Chinese (If you referring to Irena Liu (from Proleague with yellow shirt)) | ||
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lichter
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
On June 22 2013 16:45 Acer.Scarlett` wrote: I can confirm this ! Pretty sure she's Chinese (If you referring to Irena Liu (from Proleague with yellow shirt)) Jaedong's girl is a Chinese model. Who wants to cook him soup. <3 On topic: LEE YU RA SO BEAUTIFUL (in case you don't get the reference: ) | ||
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Daswollvieh
5553 Posts
On June 22 2013 16:45 Acer.Scarlett` wrote: I can confirm this ! Pretty sure she's Chinese (If you referring to Irena Liu (from Proleague with yellow shirt)) Yeah she is, should´ve said Asian women, like the advertisements. | ||
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BoZiffer
United States1841 Posts
Best wishes and hopefully she gets some booth time. | ||
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Jacmert
Canada1709 Posts
On June 22 2013 07:01 Cirqueenflex wrote: too bad she does not have blonde hair :p but the part of her getting new builds from creator worries me. It indicates that she is not capable of stealing builds off of better opponents, let alone create her own, and just repeat the couple builds she learned over and over, for 10-12 hours a day, like so many progamers out there. Maybe I'm just reading too much into it, would be awesome if her hard training would actually pay off. She's getting builds and tactics from Creator...! He's not just any Protoss. He was our Team Liquid Star League 4 champion ($16k USD). Let's not forget that Artosis or whoever had commented before that Squirtle was regarded as the Protoss mastermind behind StarTale and that Parting got a lot of his builds from him. | ||
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Jacmert
Canada1709 Posts
On June 22 2013 08:16 Evil_Sheep wrote: I'd love to see Barbie play in WCS-AM, she is Korean after all, she practices 12 hrs a day, Creator is showing her how to play. If Tilea, a female kiwi random (race!) can hang there I have to wonder if Barbie might be able to as well... That is such a good idea. WCS America *might* be a good region to "lock" yourself in, at least for this year. But then she'd have to play at the time zone AND latency disadvantage, so... What I really want to know, though, is her KR ladder league & rank. | ||
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lichter
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
On June 22 2013 16:50 Jacmert wrote: That is such a good idea. WCS America *might* be a good region to "lock" yourself in, at least for this year. But then she'd have to play at the time zone AND latency disadvantage, so... What I really want to know, though, is her KR ladder league & rank. Last time it was mentioned (I forget where and by whom), she was masters in Korea | ||
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Prugelhugel
Austria637 Posts
This could be the killing blow in esports, I mean it is so male dominated, there must be such a huge uncovered segment of possible viewers in form of females. onTopic: Yeah, she's another progamer. I like that she's doing it, but not because she is female - because she had the balls to switch job and start new at her age (I don't know her age though, but she mentioned that she's old. I guess she's about 29 or so?) | ||
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Jacmert
Canada1709 Posts
On June 22 2013 16:46 lichter wrote: Jaedong's girl is a Chinese model. Who wants to cook him soup. <3 On topic: LEE YU RA SO BEAUTIFUL (in case you don't get the reference: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWZYATP1IR4 ) LOL, that was hilarious. Is that from 2011 during the last Brood War only Proleague? (before Hybrid Proleague)? Also, yay for the news that Scarlett is staying till the end of the GSTL! Go Axiom-Acer! I guess I've gotta root for the foreigner team, even though I'm a big fan of a lot of the other players/teams too  | ||
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thirtyapm
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TAMinator
Australia2706 Posts
PLS BE MY WAIFU <3 | ||
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syriuszonito
Poland332 Posts
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lichter
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
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Scarlett`
Canada2385 Posts
On June 22 2013 17:03 lichter wrote: I wonder if she plays with longer fingernails like ST.Aphrodite. First time I saw that I thought it was a weird as Spider Hands Losira It just takes a day or so to get used to; You're supposed to press with pads of fingers rather than tips anyway, so just gotta make sure you're pressing near the bottom of the keys and everything is fine ~ | ||
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SuperEight
United States333 Posts
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Ctesias
4595 Posts
On June 22 2013 17:25 Acer.Scarlett` wrote: It just takes a day or so to get used to; You're supposed to press with pads of fingers rather than tips anyway, so just gotta make sure you're pressing near the bottom of the keys and everything is fine ~ Long fingernails confirmed for ruining Esports. No wait... Old habits die hard. | ||
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HeartOfTheSwarm
Niue585 Posts
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LuckyGnomTV
Russian Federation367 Posts
On June 22 2013 04:42 Race is Terran wrote: *cough* scarlett *cough* *cough* That day has come. We all know that Scarlett is not real female. | ||
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Chrono000
Korea (South)358 Posts
On June 22 2013 16:54 Prugelhugel wrote: Blizzard should really do some market research on how to get girls into SC2 with LotV. This could be the killing blow in esports, I mean it is so male dominated, there must be such a huge uncovered segment of possible viewers in form of females. onTopic: Yeah, she's another progamer. I like that she's doing it, but not because she is female - because she had the balls to switch job and start new at her age (I don't know her age though, but she mentioned that she's old. I guess she's about 29 or so?) thats my guess also 29 possibly even 30 anyone know her age? | ||
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Greendotz
United Kingdom2053 Posts
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Rutsber
United States15 Posts
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Nekovivie
United Kingdom2599 Posts
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lichter
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
On June 22 2013 18:25 Greendotz wrote: Has she even appeared on the bench for Prime? As I can't remember seeing her. Even Eve has had some bench appearances for Azubu She's usually on the bench! | ||
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doktorLucifer
United States855 Posts
On June 22 2013 16:41 Daswollvieh wrote: So many nerds will dream of Asian women with their traditional values, cooking for you and playing games with you. Jaedong´s girl is just the beginning.It's nicer to cook WITH your lady-friend, no? :D | ||
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HaRuHi
1220 Posts
I like that in sc2, there is always a neutral referee. Unless we allow them to use maphacks / Like most beautiful singers use autotune, sing playback etc... The extra attention they get for their looks only will get them so far. The rest is hard work. And the bonus she gets: being on a team like prime without any qualifications whatsoever, I think she pays back, as I could image a gorgeous lady helps motivating team mates a lot. Best of Luck, next tossgirl inc? | ||
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iMAniaC
Norway703 Posts
I don't think I agree on not competing until you've "proven yourself", though. On one hand, I realize that it's a waste of one's own time to get completely stomped in a tournament, as well as an unfair advantage to one's opponent if all the other players have a hard time beating their opponents. On the other hand, it's nice to cheer at your favourite players in tournaments and not just know that they're "proving themselves" somewhere... Moreover, it really re-inforces the "mascot view" if a female player gets signed, but never even tries to qualify for a tournament. Of course, I'm sure there are loads of guys who are signed and are too busy "proving themselves" to compete in tournament, so it's a kind of unfair thing to note, but nonetheless, the sheer under-representedness of females in tournaments reinforces this effect. I imagine that it would also be nice for female viewers and gamers to have more than one active female progamer to look up to, but it's kind of hard when they're all at home "proving themselves" instead of being out there competing. Of course, it's really unfair to indicate that it's the responsibility of any female gamer to try to get more female gamers interested in competing, but I don't think it's unfair to note how the overall picture currently looks like and speculate what kind of effect that has on other potential female progamers. Overall, I think that both the female players and the community get more than they lose by trying to qualify, even though they fail or haven't "proven themselves" first. For one thing, it creates storylines. Just think about ToD who tried to qualify for GSL so many times and how awesome his storyline would have been if he had managed to get into code A. Even without ever qualifying, there's a storyline there. Or think back to ret's runs in the Courage tournaments in Brood War. He didn't qualify, but we remember it because there was a storyline there and it's a part of ret as a progamer. However, there's no storyline of interest with "proving oneself" through laddering or in a team house. Moreover, playing in tournaments might encourage more female gamers to go pro and I think closing the gap in the the male/female ratio of progamers is a good thing. Lastly, there's not that much time wasted in a failed attempt, and this is especially true for online tournaments, such as the qualifiers for WCS. If one really thinks that everyone else is so much better, then it should take less than an hour to get eliminated. I'd say the tiny bit of storyline and the visibility of female progamers is worth more than the discomfort of being stomped in a qualifier. And who knows, perhaps there won't even be any stomping and one manages to advance in the qualifiers. This turned out as a longer post than I had imagined, focusing only on a single thing she said, but it's been on my mind for a while. It just boggles my mind that there are so many online qualifiers in which there are a bunch of pros and a bunch of unknowns (presumably guys), but not a single known female gamer. Why not even try every now and then? All that being said, I know that there are active female progamers out there, but I'd love to see them compete more and I think it would be a good thing overall for the scene, although I certainly don't want to force anyone to compete if they don't want to. On June 22 2013 16:54 Prugelhugel wrote: Blizzard should really do some market research on how to get girls into SC2 with LotV. This could be the killing blow in esports, I mean it is so male dominated, there must be such a huge uncovered segment of possible viewers in form of females. Actually, quite a few of the female progamers have mentioned that they got into competing via the female-only tournaments. They did it just for fun and then realized it was actually fun and wanted to compete in other tournaments as well. I think that's really a niche that's been left open and that could potentially do a lot for the male/female ratio, especially now that we have global play. I'd love to see a prestigious female-only open tournament held in such a way that everyone would be able to compete without time-zones, regions or other obstacles getting in the way. It may also be that an improved social element in the tournament may attract more female gamers, so that the tournament itself is a social event instead of just a lonely run through the brackets, but that's just speculation on my part. Perhaps 2v2 tournaments would be the way to lure female gamers into competing? | ||
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ZerGGling
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Eggi
478 Posts
she is quite the marketable player for obvious reasons. Good for TTesports and Prime! | ||
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ROOTheognis
United States4482 Posts
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Zealot Lord
Hong Kong747 Posts
On June 24 2013 23:42 ROOTheognis wrote: Dang yo... if she's Creator's mentor and practicing 12 hrs we should see her compete soon! :D gogo Isn't it the other way around? I thought Creator is the one teaching her how to play protoss :p Although I'm not sure a player who is slumping hard is great as a mentor.. =( Hopefully Creator gets back his WoL mojo back soon. | ||
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Vanimar
220 Posts
I mean she talks a lot about cooking food and their favourite food... That just seems so stereotypical to me. I really hope that in the future some female gamers with the attitude and desire will eventually compete on equal ground. The reason I resent tournaments with only female participants is, that I do not see the need for it. Wile in sports due to physical advantages sexes are sepparated, I do not see the necessity in E-sports. Well, unless someone went ahead and presented actual data which shows a genetic superiority for men. But I do not see that happening. So in the end what I'm trying to say is, that although female gamers are certainly needed, they should not get "special treatment", special cups or anything. They have the capabilities to compete on equal grounds as their male counterparts. Maybe it's just me, but I really really like the idea of SC2 as a place of total equality no matter of gender, looks... etc. All that matters is training, dedication and talent. | ||
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Growiel
Korea (South)363 Posts
On June 25 2013 00:40 Vanimar wrote: Although I definately embrace the equality in male and female gamers (and as such resent the idea of seperate leagues and such), I still feel that she is being the "girl" in the house. I mean she talks a lot about cooking food and their favourite food... That just seems so stereotypical to me. I really hope that in the future some female gamers with the attitude and desire will eventually compete on equal ground. This is mostly due to how it works in Korea. She's older than them she "has" to take care of them as their 누나 (Nuna, big sister). If she was a dude, she would probably buy most of their food, or cook it if he enjoys cooking. | ||
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goody153
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HolydaKing
21254 Posts
On June 25 2013 02:17 goody153 wrote: i dont any girl pro gamer can be as good as scarlett .. in fact, they can become much better. girls in theory can become the best players ever, it's not like they're lacking physical strength or anything similar. it's just that there are not enough girls playing and usually they don't spend as much time trying to get better. | ||
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29 fps
United States5724 Posts
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ejozl
Denmark3383 Posts
Nice interview. | ||
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TrollPolice
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Chrono000
Korea (South)358 Posts
On June 25 2013 02:28 29 fps wrote: i wish there were more female players out there to break the stereotype that girls are bad at gaming. me too but lets face it, it is hard to picture a female devoting much time to gaming for any length of time. | ||
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THM
Bulgaria1131 Posts
Also, a girl playing SC2 all the time that also likes to play football and cook food? Seems like a dream to me hehe | ||
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EpicDemente
Chile202 Posts
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banjoetheredskin
United States744 Posts
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United States1938 Posts
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United States953 Posts
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Norway16838 Posts
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Lunareste
United States3596 Posts
It's really inspiring that she DREAMS of playing in Code S/WCS Premiere against males and winning. She puts in the time, she has the motivation, now it's just up to her to do it. | ||
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intmastad
Korea (South)38 Posts
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ktimekiller
United States690 Posts
On June 25 2013 01:11 Growiel wrote: This is mostly due to how it works in Korea. She's older than them she "has" to take care of them as their 누나 (Nuna, big sister). If she was a dude, she would probably buy most of their food, or cook it if he enjoys cooking. ^ It is standard for the older person to treat and take care of the younger. | ||
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Chrono000
Korea (South)358 Posts
On June 25 2013 07:53 SniXSniPe wrote: Call me crazy, but I don't find this interview and herself to be very inspiring, despite what the topic title says. She was able to join a pro-team (due to connections/dating Gerrard). Her mother wasn't supportive of her idea of becoming a pro-gamer, yes, but her father totally supports her which is more than enough. Doesn't sound like much of a struggle to me. hit the nail on the head here. its good to be objective in esports because there is a lot of marketing and smoke screens going on all the time. i cant shake the feeling that females in esports currently is just a demographic diversification strategy. So whilst people are sensitive to sexism towards female esports figures, overly supporting them when they have not proven themselves or have not even committed years and years to the game is reverse sexism, no? | ||
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