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Die4Ever
United States17727 Posts
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Diabolique
Czech Republic5118 Posts
So, we've got what we wanted. BlizzCon is changing the system. More Lilbows is what we need! :-) | ||
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BreAKerTV
Taiwan1658 Posts
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ejozl
Denmark3487 Posts
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Cele
Germany4016 Posts
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Nebuchad
Switzerland12422 Posts
On December 18 2015 12:40 thecrazymunchkin wrote: There's pretty much no market now for the smaller LANs featuring Koreans (e.g. Gfinity), while out of all the DH / IEM / Red Bull events last year, there was a grand total of two events which had a prize pool of 50k necessary to qualify as a Global Event (IEM WC and DHW, while the rest were $25k). Sure, ESL could divert funds used in WCS 2015 to cover global events in 2016, but it's unlikely that we'll match the total weekenders seen in 2015, let alone 2013/14. And whatever happens, it sure won't make up for two fewer starleagues. My read was that Blizzard would also be ready to give the boost to global events. You're right that it's not actually written so I was wrong, but I would be surprised if this wasn't the case. | ||
BLinD-RawR
ALLEYCAT BLUES50749 Posts
On December 18 2015 13:06 Cele wrote: interesting changes. not sure if i like them.. we have unrelated reasons to like them. | ||
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Diabolique
Czech Republic5118 Posts
On December 18 2015 12:44 SlammerIV wrote: Alright fair enough. I guess I am just more optimistic. At this point we don't really know how many Global events along the lines of IEM with open qualifiers will exist. I think there will still be a solid amount of IEM style tournaments to go around. As for GSL SSL I think the 6 tournaments last year was a bit too much, it really felt rushed and lessened the hype a bit with a GSL or SSL final every other week. I also think the more open Korean schedule will allow for more other tournaments along the lines of kespa cup and hot6six cup. Also these events will hopefully have blizzard money for larger prize pools as well as WCS points available. I agree that the Champion slots for GSL and SSL seem a bit bad, as you pointed out seems to reward a single performance over consistency. However, lets be real, pretty much every GSL and SSL champ was in the top 8 of Blizzcon last year, so this year will not be that different in that respect. And overall in my opinion the benefits of the system in respects to growing the foreign scene, more money, and greater overall support far outweighs concerns over a less than optimal Blizzcon system. Just a slight disagreement. 6 tournaments of GSL / SSL per year were not too much. They would be enough, if they were not run at the same time. This way, it was a stupidly packed month with both competitions and then a looong wait for the next season. If they splitted the current ones into the system winter - spring - summer - autumn, it would make it somehow OK. But if it will be run in the current system of January x 2, then 5 months nothing and then July x 2, that is fucking bad. We can only hope for still some hot6ix and kespa cups ... | ||
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SuperHofmann
Italy1741 Posts
I think that - Starcraft II + Esporst + Less Tournaments in Korea = Less Epic - . My hopes are in a new and more epic Proleague format, possible with less 1vs1 competition | ||
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Diabolique
Czech Republic5118 Posts
On December 18 2015 13:20 SuperHofmann wrote: I don't agree with "Setting up an epic year in StarCraft II ESports". I think that - Starcraft II + Esporst + Less Tournaments in Korea = Less Epic - . My hopes are in a new and more epic Proleague format, possible with less 1vs1 competition New Proleague format? Any info that it will be changed? Well, now, after GSL / SSL becoming more a random thing (today both sOs and Life out of their 25% chance for qualifying to BlizzCon), Proleague might be the only thing in the world to watch (if IEM becomes region locked). | ||
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Cele
Germany4016 Posts
On December 18 2015 13:12 BLinD-RawR wrote: we have unrelated reasons to like them. so what are yours? i didnt even say why i like or dislike em ^^ | ||
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BLinD-RawR
ALLEYCAT BLUES50749 Posts
On December 18 2015 13:28 Cele wrote: so what are yours? i didnt even say why i like or dislike em ^^ less GSL means more use of afreeca studio for BW content like the NSL. Although I'm not sure if a deal has been made between kespa and afreeca on broadcasting rights for proleague, can't expect SPOTV to do both proleague LCK and other LoL content on their own, after all even the LoL stuff is shared with OGN, maybe the same can be done for SC2, then again what do I know, things rarely go as I say they do. | ||
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Horiken
Japan68 Posts
On December 18 2015 12:47 Die4Ever wrote: Can anyone tell me how the players qualify for the WCS Circuit Championships? All it says is that they come from the WCS Regional Challengers... 8 from Reginal challenger, 8 from EU server qualifier, 6 from AM server qualifier, 2 from host Nation qualifier, 8 from WCS points. look at Details and Requirements page. http://wcs.battle.net/sc2/en/articles/2016-wcs-details-and-requirements | ||
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Solar424
United States4001 Posts
On December 18 2015 13:20 SuperHofmann wrote: I don't agree with "Setting up an epic year in StarCraft II ESports". I think that - Starcraft II + Esporst + Less Tournaments in Korea = Less Epic - . My hopes are in a new and more epic Proleague format, possible with less 1vs1 competition If there is a Proleague next year. Shouldn't we have heard something about it yet, or is KeSPA hopping on the "delay your announcement for as long as humanly possible" train | ||
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BLinD-RawR
ALLEYCAT BLUES50749 Posts
On December 18 2015 13:47 Solar424 wrote: If there is a Proleague next year. Shouldn't we have heard something about it yet, or is KeSPA hopping on the "delay your announcement for as long as humanly possible" train you must not know kespa, I won't be surprised if they announced proleague a week before they start the season. | ||
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Die4Ever
United States17727 Posts
On December 18 2015 13:49 BLinD-RawR wrote: you must not know kespa, I won't be surprised if they announced proleague a week before they start the season. still better than Blizzard announcing this after qualifications have already started lol | ||
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Cele
Germany4016 Posts
On December 18 2015 13:31 BLinD-RawR wrote: less GSL means more use of afreeca studio for BW content like the NSL. Although I'm not sure if a deal has been made between kespa and afreeca on broadcasting rights for proleague, can't expect SPOTV to do both proleague LCK and other LoL content on their own, after all even the LoL stuff is shared with OGN, maybe the same can be done for SC2, then again what do I know, things rarely go as I say they do. yeah interesting. But then im not sure if we would have more BW if there was more studio time. I think the bigger issue is actually sponsorship. With SSL being discontinued by SBENU's dwindling ineterst in the format, (acc to Sonic's statement) that seems to be more of a problem to me. Anyways, more studio space won't hinder BW, that's for sure. Sidenote: It's really weird how this Sc2 <-> interaction works out often these days. And i don't mean game bashing in the forums. It's just in the korean market, where we all turn our eyes too, both games actually struggle for the same ressources in parts. It's the same discussion with sponsors and players really. SBENU dropping BW is good for Sc2 as they will focus more time/money there (even more on LoL im sure) and likewise BW fans are often not too sad about  Flash's retirement, given the higher likelyhood of him streaming on afreeca soon. A weird interaction really, but im getting of topic :> | ||
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ZAiNs
United Kingdom6525 Posts
On December 18 2015 13:47 Solar424 wrote: If there is a Proleague next year. Shouldn't we have heard something about it yet, or is KeSPA hopping on the "delay your announcement for as long as humanly possible" train It's already been announced, and it's going to start in January. | ||
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lestye
United States4206 Posts
There's some stuff that's been up for some time and still not translated yet, regarding Kespa Cup 2016. | ||
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Chaggi
Korea (South)1936 Posts
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