EPTthe open bracket was at the last live MLG event with SC2: http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/2013_MLG_Spring_Championship
unless you mean you're glad to see MLG back in the general sense
MLG Anaheim (June 20-22) Details - Page 2
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Waxangel
United States33592 Posts
the open bracket was at the last live MLG event with SC2: http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/2013_MLG_Spring_Championship unless you mean you're glad to see MLG back in the general sense | ||
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goofyballer
United States136 Posts
So of the $40,000 prize pool, MLG wants $14,400+ of it (192 x 75...for those who sign up early, lolz) to come from the players themselves????? | ||
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Abominous
Croatia1625 Posts
On March 15 2014 06:34 goofyballer wrote: Wait, it costs $75 to play in the open bracket?? So of the $40,000 prize pool, MLG wants $14,400+ of it (192 x 75...for those who sign up early, lolz) to come from the players themselves????? I don't understand the frustration, coming from Call of Duty 4 PC community, teams of 5 often paid 350 € entrance fees and 90% of tournaments were entry-fee-funded. | ||
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goofyballer
United States136 Posts
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.kv
United States2332 Posts
On March 15 2014 06:34 goofyballer wrote: Wait, it costs $75 to play in the open bracket?? So of the $40,000 prize pool, MLG wants $14,400+ of it (192 x 75...for those who sign up early, lolz) to come from the players themselves????? like the staff and equipment are all free | ||
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Abominous
Croatia1625 Posts
On March 15 2014 06:37 goofyballer wrote: That's garbage too. This isn't poker, risking your own money isn't supposed to be part of the equation. Well, nobody is forcing you to play. :/ | ||
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Weavel
Finland9223 Posts
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Wintex
Norway16838 Posts
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DrPandaPhD
5188 Posts
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goofyballer
United States136 Posts
Certainly not, but it sucks a lot for any pro player who flies out to Anaheim, loses, and watches Polt stand on the stage with a big check made out to him from their money. People wonder why SC2 is dying, well, a total lack of financial support for the people who ostensibly play it to pay rent and buy food and stuff might have something to do with it. Charging $75 to play in your tournament? Sheesh. | ||
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s.a.y
Croatia3840 Posts
This is going to be interesting. | ||
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Mistakes
United States1102 Posts
On March 15 2014 05:20 Plansix wrote: Gotta cover those operating cost. Also, Esports is one of the few competitive fields that doesn't charge an entry fee for most of their events. I don't know about many other sports, but when I rode Motocross it was ~$25 to ~$35 per class sign up, excluding camping and all that of course. I think it's totally logical to charge an entry fee to play in a large event. | ||
Darkhorse
United States23455 Posts
On March 15 2014 06:37 goofyballer wrote: That's garbage too. This isn't poker, risking your own money isn't supposed to be part of the equation. WTF entrance fees have always been part of the tournament. | ||
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sm0b
United States157 Posts
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TheBloodyDwarf
Finland7524 Posts
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Waise
3165 Posts
yeah it's a lot of money, not everyone has that kind of money to spend on starcraft, but if you don't then why do you want to be at MLG anaheim? it's not like starcraft is a working class occupation, it's a choice to pursue gaming as a career and you should know it's not going to be stable | ||
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asongdotnet
United States1060 Posts
On March 15 2014 07:04 sm0b wrote: am I the only one who sees no competitor passes on sale? it was up briefly... i don't know where it went | ||
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superpanda27
111 Posts
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vult
United States9400 Posts
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Derez
Netherlands6068 Posts
On March 15 2014 05:52 Dodgin wrote: I'm really happy to see the 2011 MLG format back Yes, the 8 people making it out of the open bracket smashing everyone else sure did make for some great times. | ||
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