Great article, and so many memories of NASL.

The Jinro Idra showmatch that started everything was, I think, the first time that I had watched a live SC2 broadcast which then led me to watching almost every single NASL game live for season 1.

The season 3 finals in Toronto was nothing short of spectacular. The place was hot, sweaty, crowded, and seriously lacking in beer that any self-respecting person would pay for, but it was such a great time. NASL sure had their struggles, but they sure will be missed.

GhandiEAGLE

United States20754 Posts

March 08 2014 22:19 GMT

#42

I'll always love the way I felt so good after NASL found their niche. The surprised posts of people after NASL3 saying "wtf... I actually really enjoyed that tournament." RIP NASL <3

ZeromuS

Canada13406 Posts

March 08 2014 22:19 GMT

#43

On March 09 2014 07:12 jakethesnake wrote:
Great article, and so many memories of NASL.

The Jinro Idra showmatch that started everything was, I think, the first time that I had watched a live SC2 broadcast which then led me to watching almost every single NASL game live for season 1.

The season 3 finals in Toronto was nothing short of spectacular. The place was hot, sweaty, crowded, and seriously lacking in beer that any self-respecting person would pay for, but it was such a great time. NASL sure had their struggles, but they sure will be missed.

I really hope someone else comes to Canada, but without NASL I doubt it

LA_Morello

Brazil143 Posts

March 08 2014 22:22 GMT

#44

So many good memories from NASL1. I cheered so much for MC to win. The final games vs PuMa were so great to what, it was StarCraft 2 at its finest.

Sadly, the game doesn't feel as interesting to watch as it was in 2011.

Jampackedeon

United States2053 Posts

March 08 2014 22:25 GMT

#45

Yeah, that was a great writeup especially having now remembered all of the drama in seasons 1 and 2... their WCS seemed to finally come together at the end of 2013 and 2014 so far has been awesome (despite some of the games not being the best).

I hope the crew there gets picked up by ESL and they can carry on the Ben and Rotti show in the future.

Thanks for the memories, and here's to more from the team that I'm sure will come from wherever they go next!

Sitze

Netherlands38 Posts

March 08 2014 22:34 GMT

#46

Thank you NASL for the great memories.

Heartland

Sweden24602 Posts

March 08 2014 22:35 GMT

#47

What a strangely emotional writeup that was. I feel weird for being so affected.

Riffandroll

Canada71 Posts

March 08 2014 22:37 GMT

#48

Although I've moved to Dota 2 from SC2, watching NASL was my fav. It was a bunch of friends having a great time, trying out a bunch of things, without hesitation. Great laughs, great games, great attitudes and a lot of passion. Best of luck to all... you guys rock :-D

p.s. : can't wait for the reunion show when LoV gets released ;-D

kuan888

Canada305 Posts

March 08 2014 22:45 GMT

#49

Great article, great writing!! . rip NASL

Coolluigi

United States57 Posts

March 08 2014 22:48 GMT

#50

rip NASL, sure gonna miss the all the games..

Incognoto

France10239 Posts

March 08 2014 22:48 GMT

#51

the feels of the last few lines... as an idra fan

a lot of q_q welling up in my heart

dUTtrOACh

Canada2339 Posts

March 08 2014 22:54 GMT

#52

Really good write-up; a pleasure to read, aside from the sadness of losing NASL...

Bye, and all hail the champions, RedBull!

CrazyF1r3f0x

United States2120 Posts

March 08 2014 22:56 GMT

#53

Sad news indeed

ArTiFaKs

United States1229 Posts

March 08 2014 22:56 GMT

#54

Great write up, really well written and touches on the important things I think. That Jinro vs Idra showmatch was what brought a lot of people to competitive sc2 I think, and everything after that just got them hooked for good. NASL did a lot for this community and it's sad to see them go so abruptly. I hope someone can rise up and pick up the slack that will inevitably be there in the NA scene nowadays.. times are tough in the sc2 NA scene...

baeric

Germany649 Posts

March 08 2014 22:59 GMT

#55

Wow this article made me really sad. Good memories tho!

Micro_Jackson

Germany2002 Posts

March 08 2014 23:08 GMT

#56

NASL was always kinda in the middle of the road for me. Not as big as MLG, Dreamhack or IEM but not "some events you just cheer for" like TakeTV with Homesstorycup or shoutcraft stuff.

Also in my opinion it shows a bit that you have to be either special, big or/and as much international as possible or SC2 just cant support your business.

Gretorp

United States586 Posts

March 08 2014 23:12 GMT

#57

Cheers and thanks!

ZigguratOfUr

Iraq16955 Posts

March 08 2014 23:14 GMT

#58

Thank you NASL, and Goodbye.

Grumbels

Netherlands7031 Posts

March 08 2014 23:15 GMT

#59

I never liked nasl tbh, I preferred their content most when it was just rotti freelance casting. Some of their innovations seemed forced and gimmicky to me, and I actually don't have any really good memories from them (which I did have with mlg), so I'm not really sad for their departure.