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On August 01 2014 16:39 Faust852 wrote:Show nested quote +On August 01 2014 12:06 yido wrote:
Makes me feel good about my CM QuickFire purchase over Razer Blackwidow.
I probably will be getting a CM Spawn instead of repurchasing Razer Abyssus as well.
Also switching to redbull instead of monster when I want to upset my stomach.
Seriously though, this EG feels completely different from the one that kept Machine around forever because he was "like family". Picking up NA talents like Suppy to boost NA talent pool. Now after dumping their Proleague roster unceremoniously they decide to close down Alliance Sc2?
^SirPinky, I agree with everything about being grateful for any monetary support for sc2 eSport. But I strongly think that for eSports to become legitimate in the public's eye, it needs to reform into something that demands professionalism and is driven by talent/skill. You know that Razer also sponsor TeamLiquidPro?
Or realize it doesn't at all matter who you buy from. Most advertisers do it for the brand recognition, so when you choose which product you buy, you are more likely to buy one because you've seen it before.
Buying because a sponsor supports a certain team is rather silly imo. Simply buy the best product on the market, that will push companies to make a better product, rather than throwing money into things that aren't profitable.
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On August 01 2014 16:48 FiWiFaKi wrote:Show nested quote +On August 01 2014 16:39 Faust852 wrote:On August 01 2014 12:06 yido wrote:
Makes me feel good about my CM QuickFire purchase over Razer Blackwidow.
I probably will be getting a CM Spawn instead of repurchasing Razer Abyssus as well.
Also switching to redbull instead of monster when I want to upset my stomach.
Seriously though, this EG feels completely different from the one that kept Machine around forever because he was "like family". Picking up NA talents like Suppy to boost NA talent pool. Now after dumping their Proleague roster unceremoniously they decide to close down Alliance Sc2?
^SirPinky, I agree with everything about being grateful for any monetary support for sc2 eSport. But I strongly think that for eSports to become legitimate in the public's eye, it needs to reform into something that demands professionalism and is driven by talent/skill. You know that Razer also sponsor TeamLiquidPro? Or realize it doesn't at all matter who you buy from. Most advertisers do it for the brand recognition, so when you choose which product you buy, you are more likely to buy one because you've seen it before. Buying because a sponsor supports a certain team is rather silly imo. Simply buy the best product on the market, that will push companies to make a better product, rather than throwing money into things that aren't profitable.
Well if you look at SteelSeries sponsorship history they used pretty much 95% of their marketing budget on teams. Up until late years they havn´t focused on ads, streaming names or entertainment in general. Marketing through teams simply introduces products to the fans who might get a chance to try out the gear through the teams etc. The simple idea that the fans want to have the same gear as their favorite player.
Razer uses a slighly different model but has always been on the team sponsorship side as well obviously.
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On August 01 2014 05:17 johnbongham wrote:
Just as EG dumped cs entirely, it will eventually dump SC2 entirely. Alex Garfield simply milks the cow while its full and then quietly disappears.
Well, you know, thats how businesses work in the real world.
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On August 01 2014 16:48 FiWiFaKi wrote:Show nested quote +On August 01 2014 16:39 Faust852 wrote:On August 01 2014 12:06 yido wrote:
Makes me feel good about my CM QuickFire purchase over Razer Blackwidow.
I probably will be getting a CM Spawn instead of repurchasing Razer Abyssus as well.
Also switching to redbull instead of monster when I want to upset my stomach.
Seriously though, this EG feels completely different from the one that kept Machine around forever because he was "like family". Picking up NA talents like Suppy to boost NA talent pool. Now after dumping their Proleague roster unceremoniously they decide to close down Alliance Sc2?
^SirPinky, I agree with everything about being grateful for any monetary support for sc2 eSport. But I strongly think that for eSports to become legitimate in the public's eye, it needs to reform into something that demands professionalism and is driven by talent/skill. You know that Razer also sponsor TeamLiquidPro? Or realize it doesn't at all matter who you buy from. Most advertisers do it for the brand recognition, so when you choose which product you buy, you are more likely to buy one because you've seen it before. Buying because a sponsor supports a certain team is rather silly imo. Simply buy the best product on the market, that will push companies to make a better product, rather than throwing money into things that aren't profitable.
I don't know, lot of high end gears are more or less equal in quality. So the desider is usually your preference. I bought my 6GV2 and my Sensei because Mvp uses them. I have nothing against Razer but since I didn't know what to buy, the fact that my favourite player uses this modele make me buy Steelseries instead of Razer or Roccat.
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On August 01 2014 05:17 ZenithM wrote:
Probably one of the most talented up-and-coming zerg players out there :/
I hope he finds a team, maybe a Korean one?
u drunk? why would a korean team pick him up when they can pick up any young upcoming korean that is way better than him 
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LOL @ everyone trying to tell me where to spend my money, never asked for any of your unwanted advice.
I was only trying to show my support for a player I respect and admire, if I want to show my disappointment in his release by a Razer sponsored team I have the right to do it through switching merchandise loyalty.
And yea I know Razer sponsors liquid, but having a negative response about a sponsor wasn't prohibited on liquid forums either.
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On August 01 2014 23:33 LeviathanDK wrote:Show nested quote +On August 01 2014 05:17 ZenithM wrote:
Probably one of the most talented up-and-coming zerg players out there :/
I hope he finds a team, maybe a Korean one? u drunk? why would a korean team pick him up when they can pick up any young upcoming korean that is way better than him
Yeah, therefore many people tried to tell him that in nice words as an answer to his blog.
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That´s sort of Bad news 
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Russian Federation17 Posts
I think we're all forgetting that the iconic patchzerg was Ziktomini.
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On August 01 2014 08:48 johnbongham wrote:Show nested quote +On August 01 2014 08:20 TBone- wrote:On August 01 2014 05:17 johnbongham wrote:
Just as EG dumped cs entirely, it will eventually dump SC2 entirely. Alex Garfield simply milks the cow while its full and then quietly disappears. Which is a completely reasonable thing to do. They are a business dude t.t. Wow we got a regular Aristotle over here. No shit EG is a business. They are much more a business than an esports organization. Just throwing that out there to those who value loyalty to a scene over $$$$$$$. Alex Garfield doesn't give a shit about the fans, he is just lining his pockets driven by nothing but his thirst for more money. EG has gone from being the ultimate underdog cs team to being the mcdonalds of esports and Alliance is the new Chipotle. Wouldn't be surprised if they even kick Jaedong before he wises up and leaves on his own accord. It was especially annoying when EG was rubbing off on TL for a while. This my opinion, feel free to disagree or sick incontrol on me or whatever. pizza.gg User was warned for this post
Uuuuuh, so many BS
"No shit EG is a business" - BS sentence
"Alex Garfield doesn't give a shit about the fans" - just wrong BS
"he is just lining his pockets driven by nothing but his thirst for more money" - pathetic BS
"Wouldn't be surprised if they even kick Jaedong" - speculative BS
[A] was a way to give Naniwa a home in esport without joining EG officially. SortOf just came along and got there. Now both are gone. So what?
NOTHING changed to EG, they still have a full lineup with two players in NA-Premier and with Xeno a good up and coming one.
I feel sad for SortOf because i dont think he will find a good team.
None the less: Good Luck!!!
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On August 01 2014 07:15 Ctone23 wrote:Show nested quote +On August 01 2014 05:56 MrMercuG wrote:On August 01 2014 05:39 Ctone23 wrote:At least foreigners won back then  In 2012? About as much or even less then now. Oops, you're right. I'm stuck in 2010-11
No he isn't; Stephano won NASL and LSC in 2012
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