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Zenbrez
Profile Joined June 2012
Canada5973 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-31 17:13:52
August 31 2013 17:13 GMT
#241
On September 01 2013 02:00 Dingodile wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 01 2013 01:56 juvenal wrote:
On September 01 2013 01:45 AmuseD wrote:
I hate to see that so much people are acting like ''omg sc2 is dead or dying''.

Get a grip on yourself and be realistic.

Yes old BW players are retiring from starcraft 2, I am at least happy that they gave it a try and decided to stop. So be it. Good luck to them in the future. Starcraft 2 will continue no matter what!

long live Warcraft III! I mean they still got a WCG spot right?

Yes, final time this year
I am sure Blizz want kill wc3, as they did in scbw.
probably because wcg is in china this year they got final time.

Didn't they say 2 years ago was their final wc3 year? They keep caving
Refer to my post.
lichter
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
August 31 2013 17:15 GMT
#242
If Blizz makes SC2 f2p and it takes off in China you're all gonna have to start learning Mandarin hahaha
AdministratorYOU MUST HEED MY INSTRUCTIONS TAKE OFF YOUR THIIIINGS
ForTehDarkseid
Profile Joined April 2013
8139 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-31 17:21:36
August 31 2013 17:19 GMT
#243
On September 01 2013 02:10 AmuseD wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 01 2013 02:01 ForTehDarkseid wrote:
On September 01 2013 01:58 AmuseD wrote:
On September 01 2013 01:55 ForTehDarkseid wrote:
On September 01 2013 01:45 AmuseD wrote:
I hate to see that so much people are acting like ''omg sc2 is dead or dying''.

Get a grip on yourself and be realistic.

Yes old BW players are retiring from starcraft 2, I am at least happy that they gave it a try and decided to stop. So be it. Good luck to them in the future. Starcraft 2 will continue no matter what!

You don't see (or don't want to see) the big picture in the background.


What is there else to see? It already has been said that the starcraft 2 scene is over packed. Economic crisis is hitting every company. But still the starcraft 2 scene is not dying.
If you can point me out what I overlooked that would be great

ESports aren't running on a money, they are running on a passion.


I can shake your hand on that ofcourse. But doing something for A LIVING, then pasion won't feed and pay bills for you. I was talking in an economical perspective

Do you think Mini or Movie, for example, were earning more when they were playing BW?
I honestly doubt it was the deciding factor.
I think their strategy is to dumpster bad Western teams (c) uriel
iGn1t3
Profile Joined May 2011
Hong Kong73 Posts
August 31 2013 17:21 GMT
#244
All these players have a bright future and all the sudden... this... oh well, good luck to all.
I lose today to win tomorrow.
Dingodile
Profile Joined December 2011
4139 Posts
August 31 2013 17:21 GMT
#245
On September 01 2013 02:19 ForTehDarkseid wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 01 2013 02:10 AmuseD wrote:
On September 01 2013 02:01 ForTehDarkseid wrote:
On September 01 2013 01:58 AmuseD wrote:
On September 01 2013 01:55 ForTehDarkseid wrote:
On September 01 2013 01:45 AmuseD wrote:
I hate to see that so much people are acting like ''omg sc2 is dead or dying''.

Get a grip on yourself and be realistic.

Yes old BW players are retiring from starcraft 2, I am at least happy that they gave it a try and decided to stop. So be it. Good luck to them in the future. Starcraft 2 will continue no matter what!

You don't see (or don't want to see) the big picture in the background.


What is there else to see? It already has been said that the starcraft 2 scene is over packed. Economic crisis is hitting every company. But still the starcraft 2 scene is not dying.
If you can point me out what I overlooked that would be great

ESports aren't running on a money, they are running on a passion.


I can shake your hand on that ofcourse. But doing something for A LIVING, then pasion won't feed and pay bills for you. I was talking in an economical perspective

Do you think Mini or hyvva were earning more when they were playing BW?
I honestly doubt it.

Do you know what passion means? I honestly doubt it.
Grubby | ToD | Moon | Lyn | Sky
Kasaraki
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
Denmark7115 Posts
August 31 2013 17:22 GMT
#246
It sucks, but it's just the natural conclusion to the oversaturation. When Kespa switched, the amount of teams and player in Korea more than doubled - the ecosystem couldn't keep up. When this purge is done, things will be alive and well, but severely thinned out.
Arceus
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
Vietnam8333 Posts
August 31 2013 17:22 GMT
#247
On September 01 2013 02:15 lichter wrote:
If Blizz makes SC2 f2p and it takes off in China you're all gonna have to start learning Mandarin hahaha

Wc3 was free to play too and aside from 3, 4 top players/abusers, China only semi-dominated when no one plays the game anymore. You need platform & infrastructure to reach the top in gaming and every country included China are light years behind Korea for this matter
babylon
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
8765 Posts
August 31 2013 17:24 GMT
#248
On September 01 2013 02:22 Arceus wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 01 2013 02:15 lichter wrote:
If Blizz makes SC2 f2p and it takes off in China you're all gonna have to start learning Mandarin hahaha

Wc3 was free to play too and aside from 3, 4 top players/abusers, China only semi-dominated when no one plays the game anymore. You need platform & infrastructure to reach the top in gaming and every country included China are light years behind Korea for this matter

Human hater. Whining about abuse when Korea has Lyn.
Shana
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Indonesia1814 Posts
August 31 2013 17:27 GMT
#249
Starcraft of unbelievable legend cannot disband.
Believing in what lies ahead. | That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet.
Arceus
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
Vietnam8333 Posts
August 31 2013 17:28 GMT
#250
On September 01 2013 02:24 babylon wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 01 2013 02:22 Arceus wrote:
On September 01 2013 02:15 lichter wrote:
If Blizz makes SC2 f2p and it takes off in China you're all gonna have to start learning Mandarin hahaha

Wc3 was free to play too and aside from 3, 4 top players/abusers, China only semi-dominated when no one plays the game anymore. You need platform & infrastructure to reach the top in gaming and every country included China are light years behind Korea for this matter

Human hater. Whining about abuse when Korea has Lyn.

Lyn had been winning uncountable inCups and performing well in WC3L long before the Blademaster disease
shin_toss
Profile Joined May 2010
Philippines2589 Posts
August 31 2013 17:28 GMT
#251
sad.. what to do? blizz?
AKMU / IU
StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
August 31 2013 17:28 GMT
#252
On September 01 2013 00:30 eNtitY~ wrote:
I thought they said at the end of SPL that the team was not in trouble?


Things change. It's not like a lot of people didn't see it coming because they did even if STX Soul said that they would continue for another PL at the end of the final. Things like this are usually the first thing to be cut off.
NervO
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
Netherlands511 Posts
August 31 2013 17:28 GMT
#253
If Hyvaa retires, I will aujkwahwdhaawhdjwadjk :'(
Currently working with Team Acer CSGO | @AcerNervO
ForTehDarkseid
Profile Joined April 2013
8139 Posts
August 31 2013 17:29 GMT
#254
On September 01 2013 02:21 Dingodile wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 01 2013 02:19 ForTehDarkseid wrote:
On September 01 2013 02:10 AmuseD wrote:
On September 01 2013 02:01 ForTehDarkseid wrote:
On September 01 2013 01:58 AmuseD wrote:
On September 01 2013 01:55 ForTehDarkseid wrote:
On September 01 2013 01:45 AmuseD wrote:
I hate to see that so much people are acting like ''omg sc2 is dead or dying''.

Get a grip on yourself and be realistic.

Yes old BW players are retiring from starcraft 2, I am at least happy that they gave it a try and decided to stop. So be it. Good luck to them in the future. Starcraft 2 will continue no matter what!

You don't see (or don't want to see) the big picture in the background.


What is there else to see? It already has been said that the starcraft 2 scene is over packed. Economic crisis is hitting every company. But still the starcraft 2 scene is not dying.
If you can point me out what I overlooked that would be great

ESports aren't running on a money, they are running on a passion.


I can shake your hand on that ofcourse. But doing something for A LIVING, then pasion won't feed and pay bills for you. I was talking in an economical perspective

Do you think Mini or hyvva were earning more when they were playing BW?
I honestly doubt it.

Do you know what passion means? I honestly doubt it.

Your point is? People shouldn't get me wrong, I am not here about to argue about SC2's future.
I am here because you can't say "everything is well", when it clearly bleeds and hurts people we love and respect.
I think their strategy is to dumpster bad Western teams (c) uriel
StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
August 31 2013 17:30 GMT
#255
On September 01 2013 00:36 monk wrote:
According to the reddit thread, Mini has retired as well.


That's a shame. Like I said in the other thread, these players should have no problems finding teams. Whether it be KeSPA or not. It's up to them if they want to continue playing.
Pontius Pirate
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
United States1557 Posts
August 31 2013 17:30 GMT
#256
While this is bad news overall, I gained a lot of respect for the coaches for pulling such a bold maneuver as joining another team league with a decapitated lineup. If they win GSTL, maybe they'll attract sponsors again.

But they won't win GSTL because Axiom-Acer is going to win :p
"I had to close the door so my parents wouldn't judge me." - ZombieGrub during the ShitfaceTradeTV stream
Shebuha
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
Canada1335 Posts
August 31 2013 17:32 GMT
#257
Wow. Wow. Wow. What? Wow. Sad.

Perhaps Mini really is gonna go join the SSL crew and it really was him people were playing against the last few days.
Mistakes
Profile Joined February 2011
United States1102 Posts
August 31 2013 17:32 GMT
#258
Fucking Hyvaa better not be retiring too. Sound and Jangbi, and possibly Hyvaa? Kill me. TT
StarCraft | www.psistorm.com | www.twitter.com/MistakesSC | www.twitch.tv/MistakesSC | Seattle
andrewlt
Profile Joined August 2009
United States7702 Posts
August 31 2013 17:34 GMT
#259
On September 01 2013 01:58 AmuseD wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 01 2013 01:55 ForTehDarkseid wrote:
On September 01 2013 01:45 AmuseD wrote:
I hate to see that so much people are acting like ''omg sc2 is dead or dying''.

Get a grip on yourself and be realistic.

Yes old BW players are retiring from starcraft 2, I am at least happy that they gave it a try and decided to stop. So be it. Good luck to them in the future. Starcraft 2 will continue no matter what!

You don't see (or don't want to see) the big picture in the background.


What is there else to see? It already has been said that the starcraft 2 scene is over packed. Economic crisis is hitting every company. But still the starcraft 2 scene is not dying.
If you can point me out what I overlooked that would be great


The worst of the economic crisis happened in 2008-2009. It's 2013. BW was still strong during the recession. What's happening to SC2 right now has nothing to do with the economy and more to do with a competitor (LoL) kicking its ass. See Yahoo vs Google and Blackberry vs Apple.
ACrow
Profile Joined October 2011
Germany6583 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-31 17:35:50
August 31 2013 17:34 GMT
#260
A dark day for SC2 and the RTS genre in general, though somewhat expected. Strategy games are just not the flavor of the recent years

No one could hope that 16+ professional Korean teams could stay afloat, not even BW in its heyday could support that, so some consolidation is in order (I expect more to come, alas - should be ~8 professional teams after all has been said and done, more or less). Here's hoping the Korean SC2 scene stabilizes on that level and that the next PL won't be the last (a merger with GSTL would be fine though).
Get off my lawn, young punks
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