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[Updated] Jim facing visa issues for Season II Finals? - P…

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Darkhorse
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States23455 Posts
August 15 2013 17:14 GMT
#81
On August 16 2013 02:14 crazyweasel wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 01:37 Garnet wrote:
Visa: ESPORTS's worst enemy.

anyone has notcied this only happens in wcs america??? what is wrong damn

Ok now you are trying to dump this on AM. The world championships are in Germany run by ESL...
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Shellshock
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States97276 Posts
August 15 2013 17:15 GMT
#82
On August 16 2013 02:12 Waxangel wrote:
damn that xenophobic Germany government

it's ok though because this tournament was on at a horrible time for Chinese viewers
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Arevall
Profile Joined February 2010
Sweden1133 Posts
August 15 2013 17:15 GMT
#83
Also he played in America last week
Larkin
Profile Blog Joined January 2012
United Kingdom7161 Posts
August 15 2013 17:16 GMT
#84
Not again...
https://www.twitch.tv/ttalarkin - streams random stuff, high level teamleague, maybe even heroleague
eScaper-tsunami
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Canada313 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-15 17:18:07
August 15 2013 17:16 GMT
#85
I really don't understand why players who made it to Ro8 in their respective region wouldn't apply for all their necessary visas (regional and seasonal) Is it that hard to have a backup plan?

Even if you don't qualify for seasonal finals, if players like Jim fail hard at preparing ahead, then the next ranking player may be suitable to replace Jim because they did plan ahead. You can't have a successful career if you don't plan ahead and capitalize on these opportunities.

And what blows my mind is Jim has a coach/manager who really should've known how long it would take to apply for visas and I'm sure that visa's cost is a lot less than $5000. Being critical here, but whoever is managing Jim has no idea what he's doing.
RuhRoh is my herO
nvaish4
Profile Joined May 2013
United States29 Posts
August 15 2013 17:19 GMT
#86
On August 16 2013 02:05 Irre wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 01:54 nvaish4 wrote:
Artosis said he could "see Jim getting out." The curseeeeeeee.


LMAO if this is true

It was on META. I rewatched it on twitch to verify
"The night is dark and full of terrors"
Darkhorse
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States23455 Posts
August 15 2013 17:20 GMT
#87
On August 16 2013 02:16 eScaper-tsunami wrote:
I really don't understand why players who made it to Ro8 in their respective region wouldn't apply for all their necessary visas (regional and seasonal) Is it that hard to have a backup plan?

Even if you don't qualify for seasonal finals, if players like Jim fail hard at preparing ahead, then the next ranking player may be suitable to replace Jim because they did plan ahead. You can't have a successful career if you don't plan ahead and capitalize on these opportunities.

And what blows my mind is Jim has a coach/manager who really should've known how long it would take to apply for visas and I'm sure that visa's cost is a lot less than $5000. Being critical here, but whoever is managing Jim has no idea what he's doing.

I have to agree. I don't know exactly the situation that prevented him from getting a visa, but lack of preparation screws over the other player (in this case aLive), the whole tournament which now has to give out walkovers, and Jim himself. Horrible all around.
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rauk
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
United States2228 Posts
August 15 2013 17:20 GMT
#88
On August 16 2013 02:16 eScaper-tsunami wrote:
I really don't understand why players who made it to Ro8 in their respective region wouldn't apply for all their necessary visas (regional and seasonal) Is it that hard to have a backup plan?

Even if you don't qualify for seasonal finals, if players like Jim fail hard at preparing ahead, then the next ranking player may be suitable to replace Jim because they did prepare ahead. You can't have a successful career if you don't prepare ahead and capitalize on these opportunities.

And what blows my mind is Jim has a coach/manager who really should've known how long it would take to apply for visas and I'm sure that visa's cost is a lot less than $5000. Being critical here, but whoever is managing Jim has no idea what he's doing.


chinese people get denied visas all the time, just because
Taf the Ghost
Profile Joined December 2010
United States11751 Posts
August 15 2013 17:23 GMT
#89
Jim is kind of cursed this season...
dAPhREAk
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Nauru12397 Posts
August 15 2013 17:25 GMT
#90
lol.

maybe Blizzard should use its multiquadrillion dollars to force the german government to give out visas to chinese nationals. if it were LoL/DoTA/whatever else that is what they would do!! oh wait, that argument didn't work in the other thread either.
BreAKerTV
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
Taiwan1658 Posts
August 15 2013 17:25 GMT
#91
Just damn sad...

I'm so sorry, edison. I originally was certain that this wouldn't be a problem.
Retired caster / streamer "BingeHD". Digital Nomad.
ensign_lee
Profile Joined June 2010
United States1178 Posts
August 15 2013 17:26 GMT
#92
Ugh, he has got to be beyond pissed.
ZAiNs
Profile Joined July 2010
United Kingdom6525 Posts
August 15 2013 17:26 GMT
#93
On August 16 2013 02:19 nvaish4 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 02:05 Irre wrote:
On August 16 2013 01:54 nvaish4 wrote:
Artosis said he could "see Jim getting out." The curseeeeeeee.


LMAO if this is true

It was on META. I rewatched it on twitch to verify

He also said Innovation or Maru will take the tournament. Ergo, Rain ezpz.
Zaphid
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Czech Republic1860 Posts
August 15 2013 17:26 GMT
#94
On August 16 2013 02:20 rauk wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2013 02:16 eScaper-tsunami wrote:
I really don't understand why players who made it to Ro8 in their respective region wouldn't apply for all their necessary visas (regional and seasonal) Is it that hard to have a backup plan?

Even if you don't qualify for seasonal finals, if players like Jim fail hard at preparing ahead, then the next ranking player may be suitable to replace Jim because they did prepare ahead. You can't have a successful career if you don't prepare ahead and capitalize on these opportunities.

And what blows my mind is Jim has a coach/manager who really should've known how long it would take to apply for visas and I'm sure that visa's cost is a lot less than $5000. Being critical here, but whoever is managing Jim has no idea what he's doing.


chinese people get denied visas all the time, just because

Well, if you say you go to China as journalist you will also get denied. Arbitrary rules.
I will never ever play Mech against Protoss. - MVP
chatuka
Profile Joined July 2011
1351 Posts
August 15 2013 17:28 GMT
#95
I hope they settle this and figuire the problem out. Jim is a cool cat he needs to play and compete. He basically plays as well as a Korean anyways.
Canucklehead
Profile Joined March 2011
Canada5074 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-15 17:29:10
August 15 2013 17:28 GMT
#96
Alright where are all the german people making fun of the US and their visa policies at, when jim/macsed were first denied US visas?! Good thing next season's finals will be in toronto, canada!....I will prepare myself to eat crow if the chinese are denied visas to canada!
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onPHYRE
Profile Joined October 2010
Bulgaria923 Posts
August 15 2013 17:29 GMT
#97
So is this for sure?
Livin' this life like it was written.
KAkos MAgos
Profile Joined July 2011
Greece47 Posts
August 15 2013 17:30 GMT
#98
wouldnt it be cheaper to host this event in Korea? All players need to fly to germany now :/
Darkhorse
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States23455 Posts
August 15 2013 17:30 GMT
#99
On August 16 2013 02:28 Canucklehead wrote:
Alright where are all the german people making fun of the US and their visa policies at, when jim/macsed were first denied US visas?! Good thing next season's finals will be in toronto, canada!....I will prepare myself to eat crow if the chinese are denied visas to canada!

Shhhh us Americans are trying to be hypocritical don't give it away.
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Darkhorse
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States23455 Posts
August 15 2013 17:31 GMT
#100
On August 16 2013 02:30 KAkos MAgos wrote:
wouldnt it be cheaper to host this event in Korea? All players need to fly to germany now :/

It rotates. Last time it was in China, This time in EU, I believe season 3 is in Canada.
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