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Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55550 Posts
December 17 2015 21:48 GMT
#81
It's really something else, people who didn't make SSL today might already be fucked for the rest of the year. I guess every Korean who doesn't win SSL/GSL has to try attending every WCS Global events for them points.
Every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes.
deacon.frost
Profile Joined February 2013
Czech Republic12129 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-12-17 21:50:10
December 17 2015 21:48 GMT
#82
So Parting has to get proper long term Taiwanese Visa?

edit>
Oh, me bad, nothing
I imagine France should be able to take this unless Lilbow is busy practicing for Starcraft III. | KadaverBB is my fairy ban mother.
digmouse
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
China6329 Posts
December 17 2015 21:49 GMT
#83
On December 18 2015 06:47 opisska wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 18 2015 06:45 digmouse wrote:
On December 18 2015 06:43 TheDougler wrote:
On December 18 2015 06:36 digmouse wrote:
On December 18 2015 06:34 Ansibled wrote:
Only 2 seasons of GSL/SSL

SSL vs GSL is cool though.

I'll bet my ass that KeSPA Cup will return and there will be more Korean events.

To be fair, if you look at it, this isn't that different from the 2015 system. DHs and IEMs are still the same that opens to anyone and will be dominated by Koreans.


Did I misinterpret that? I thought they were replacing DHs and IEMs with Circuit events which are still DHs and IEMs except now region locked, which is why Take said he wouldn't add HSC to that since it'd mean no Koreans at his tournament.. If I misread that then I'm actually pretty stoked about that and don't really have any problems with this.

Also in any case I'm excited about the competitive archon mode stuff.


No, read further below in the OP, WCS Global Events which are DHs and IEMs remain the same. The ones that are locked to foreigners are called WCS Circuit Events, different things.


No, this is not true according to the text posted by Blizzard


They posted THIS:

"WCS GLOBAL EVENTS

WCS Global Events are the only opportunity before the WCS Global Playoffs to bring together players from the WCS Korea and WCS Circuit systems to battle for points. The goal is to have the highest level of StarCraft II play open to players from both standings. For more information on the WCS Global Event requirements, check out our Requirements blog."
TranslatorIf you want to ask anything about Chinese esports, send me a PM or follow me @nerddigmouse.
Die4Ever
Profile Joined August 2010
United States17676 Posts
December 17 2015 21:50 GMT
#84
so only 4 koreans qualify by points, the other 4 have to win a GSL/SSL...
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oo_Wonderful_oo
Profile Blog Joined December 2013
The land of freedom23126 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-12-17 21:54:58
December 17 2015 21:51 GMT
#85
On December 18 2015 06:49 digmouse wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 18 2015 06:47 opisska wrote:
On December 18 2015 06:45 digmouse wrote:
On December 18 2015 06:43 TheDougler wrote:
On December 18 2015 06:36 digmouse wrote:
On December 18 2015 06:34 Ansibled wrote:
Only 2 seasons of GSL/SSL

SSL vs GSL is cool though.

I'll bet my ass that KeSPA Cup will return and there will be more Korean events.

To be fair, if you look at it, this isn't that different from the 2015 system. DHs and IEMs are still the same that opens to anyone and will be dominated by Koreans.


Did I misinterpret that? I thought they were replacing DHs and IEMs with Circuit events which are still DHs and IEMs except now region locked, which is why Take said he wouldn't add HSC to that since it'd mean no Koreans at his tournament.. If I misread that then I'm actually pretty stoked about that and don't really have any problems with this.

Also in any case I'm excited about the competitive archon mode stuff.


No, read further below in the OP, WCS Global Events which are DHs and IEMs remain the same. The ones that are locked to foreigners are called WCS Circuit Events, different things.


No, this is not true according to the text posted by Blizzard


They posted THIS:

"WCS GLOBAL EVENTS

WCS Global Events are the only opportunity before the WCS Global Playoffs to bring together players from the WCS Korea and WCS Circuit systems to battle for points. The goal is to have the highest level of StarCraft II play open to players from both standings. For more information on the WCS Global Event requirements, check out our Requirements blog."


Even if that's right. which doesn't sound like that from the requirements blog, there is a thing.


These events award prize pool and points for the WCS Circuit.


So, uh, it doesn't boost your chances of getting through the Korean circuit.
Tfw it's about 5000 events.
God dammit.
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Diabolique
Profile Joined June 2015
Czech Republic5118 Posts
December 17 2015 21:51 GMT
#86
On December 18 2015 06:37 opisska wrote:
Also, pleas ALL READ THIS:

http://wcs.battle.net/sc2/en/articles/2016-wcs-details-and-requirements

It is detailed here what is the eligibility for playing in WCS Welfare. Things to note:
- there is still an exception for people who "can demonstrate consistent residency in a region starting on or before January 1, 2013" (even though it's hard to imagine someone is staying that long somewhere and does not have a visa that qualifies him anyway)
- being a progamer is now full-time slavery, where you can't leave your home region for more than 5 weeks in a year.

It would be good to start using the name everywhere it appears - as it is a perfect description.

WCS WELFARE

So it is true, they took away from us all the good events as IEM and DH. I just hope, some organizers will refuse it and organize a good tournament with good players from both worlds. I am also sorry that only 8 world's best players will be playing at BlizzCon. Think about the player number 9. Number 10. No more good dreamhack, no more good IEM, one season in GSL and SSL less ... fucking bad news :-(
sOs | Rogue | Maru | Trap | Scarlett | Snute | MC
Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55550 Posts
December 17 2015 21:51 GMT
#87
On December 18 2015 06:48 deacon.frost wrote:
So Parting has to get proper long term Taiwanese Visa?

Show nested quote +
On December 18 2015 06:48 Elentos wrote:
It's really something else, people who didn't make SSL today might already be fucked for the rest of the year. I guess every Korean who doesn't win SSL/GSL has to try attending every WCS Global events for them points.

Ehm, they have to have some residency visa proof to attend WCS events, haven't they? SO they are FUBAR

On December 18 2015 06:23 Heyoka wrote:
WCS GLOBAL EVENTS

WCS Global Events are the only opportunity before the WCS Global Playoffs to bring together players from the WCS Korea and WCS Circuit systems to battle for points. The goal is to have the highest level of StarCraft II play open to players from both standings. For more information on the WCS Global Event requirements, check out our Requirements blog.

WCS Global Events—7500
  • $50,000+ prize pool
  • 16+ Players
  • 7,500 points
  • Players can earn points in the WCS Korea Standings or WCS Circuit
  • Standings based on their eligibility for that standing.


Every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes.
JonnySC2
Profile Joined December 2015
Germany119 Posts
December 17 2015 21:51 GMT
#88
I honestly really like the changes. The only really bad thing is that there will only be 2 seasons of GSL and SSL. If their would be 3 seasons it would probably almost be perfect.
Its definitly not as bad as the rumours sounded!
SKT best KT
Niko_Thien
Profile Joined September 2011
Germany2671 Posts
December 17 2015 21:51 GMT
#89
On December 18 2015 06:49 digmouse wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 18 2015 06:47 opisska wrote:
On December 18 2015 06:45 digmouse wrote:
On December 18 2015 06:43 TheDougler wrote:
On December 18 2015 06:36 digmouse wrote:
On December 18 2015 06:34 Ansibled wrote:
Only 2 seasons of GSL/SSL

SSL vs GSL is cool though.

I'll bet my ass that KeSPA Cup will return and there will be more Korean events.

To be fair, if you look at it, this isn't that different from the 2015 system. DHs and IEMs are still the same that opens to anyone and will be dominated by Koreans.


Did I misinterpret that? I thought they were replacing DHs and IEMs with Circuit events which are still DHs and IEMs except now region locked, which is why Take said he wouldn't add HSC to that since it'd mean no Koreans at his tournament.. If I misread that then I'm actually pretty stoked about that and don't really have any problems with this.

Also in any case I'm excited about the competitive archon mode stuff.


No, read further below in the OP, WCS Global Events which are DHs and IEMs remain the same. The ones that are locked to foreigners are called WCS Circuit Events, different things.


No, this is not true according to the text posted by Blizzard


They posted THIS:

"WCS GLOBAL EVENTS

WCS Global Events are the only opportunity before the WCS Global Playoffs to bring together players from the WCS Korea and WCS Circuit systems to battle for points. The goal is to have the highest level of StarCraft II play open to players from both standings. For more information on the WCS Global Event requirements, check out our Requirements blog."

Ah, thank you! :D The information overflow kinda killed my brain today ^^
@Niko_Thien on twitter!
TheDougler
Profile Joined April 2010
Canada8304 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-12-17 21:52:04
December 17 2015 21:51 GMT
#90
On December 18 2015 06:47 opisska wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 18 2015 06:45 digmouse wrote:
On December 18 2015 06:43 TheDougler wrote:
On December 18 2015 06:36 digmouse wrote:
On December 18 2015 06:34 Ansibled wrote:
Only 2 seasons of GSL/SSL

SSL vs GSL is cool though.

I'll bet my ass that KeSPA Cup will return and there will be more Korean events.

To be fair, if you look at it, this isn't that different from the 2015 system. DHs and IEMs are still the same that opens to anyone and will be dominated by Koreans.


Did I misinterpret that? I thought they were replacing DHs and IEMs with Circuit events which are still DHs and IEMs except now region locked, which is why Take said he wouldn't add HSC to that since it'd mean no Koreans at his tournament.. If I misread that then I'm actually pretty stoked about that and don't really have any problems with this.

Also in any case I'm excited about the competitive archon mode stuff.


No, read further below in the OP, WCS Global Events which are DHs and IEMs remain the same. The ones that are locked to foreigners are called WCS Circuit Events, different things.


No, this is not true according to the text posted by Blizzard


It actually is:

WCS GLOBAL EVENTS

WCS Global Events are the only opportunity before the WCS Global Playoffs to bring together players from the WCS Korea and WCS Circuit systems to battle for points. The goal is to have the highest level of StarCraft II play open to players from both standings. For more information on the WCS Global Event requirements, check out our Requirements blog.

WCS Global Events—7500
$50,000+ prize pool
16+ Players
7,500 points
Players can earn points in the WCS Korea Standings or WCS Circuit
Standings based on their eligibility for that standing.

I root for Euro Zergs, NA Protoss* and Korean Terrans. (Any North American who has beat a Korean Pro as Protoss counts as NA Toss)
Die4Ever
Profile Joined August 2010
United States17676 Posts
December 17 2015 21:52 GMT
#91
I already bought tickets for Dreamhack Austin, they'd better have koreans there
"Expert" mods4ever.com
IceBerrY
Profile Joined February 2012
Germany220 Posts
December 17 2015 21:52 GMT
#92
We will see how it turns out, i think it´s not that bad as you guys are making it sound.
There will still be plenty of Korean Starcraft content guys.
sharkie
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Austria18407 Posts
December 17 2015 21:52 GMT
#93
What's the use of attending a WCS Global event if you earn almost no points in the Circuit/Korea? Only money
digmouse
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
China6329 Posts
December 17 2015 21:52 GMT
#94
http://wcs.battle.net/sc2/en/articles/2016-wcs-details-and-requirements

Requirements for participation and events, this should be in the OP.
TranslatorIf you want to ask anything about Chinese esports, send me a PM or follow me @nerddigmouse.
Die4Ever
Profile Joined August 2010
United States17676 Posts
December 17 2015 21:52 GMT
#95
On December 18 2015 06:52 sharkie wrote:
What's the use of attending a WCS Global event if you earn almost no points in the Circuit/Korea? Only money

yea that's dumb too, those points don't help koreans much at all
"Expert" mods4ever.com
Hoofit
Profile Joined July 2010
United Kingdom128 Posts
December 17 2015 21:53 GMT
#96
I actually quite like the sound of this. More money with more regional play, and still the same tournaments we are used to. If you like seeing 15-16 Koreans at Blizzcon then I guess this is not great news to you.
Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55550 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-12-17 21:54:33
December 17 2015 21:54 GMT
#97
On December 18 2015 06:52 sharkie wrote:
What's the use of attending a WCS Global event if you earn almost no points in the Circuit/Korea? Only money

A WCS Global event (WCS 7500) gives 1500 points to the winner. Considering that the amount of Korean leagues is limited and not everyone can qualify, those points can be everything.
Every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes.
Musicus
Profile Joined August 2011
Germany23576 Posts
December 17 2015 21:54 GMT
#98
On December 18 2015 06:52 digmouse wrote:
http://wcs.battle.net/sc2/en/articles/2016-wcs-details-and-requirements

Requirements for participation and events, this should be in the OP.


Yeah that's actually the interesting and important information.
Maru and Serral are probably top 5.
Diabolique
Profile Joined June 2015
Czech Republic5118 Posts
December 17 2015 21:54 GMT
#99
Wait. What? So the WCS Global Events will still exist? IEM and DH will be a WCS Global Event? HomeStory Cup is a WCS Global Event?
sOs | Rogue | Maru | Trap | Scarlett | Snute | MC
sharkie
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Austria18407 Posts
December 17 2015 21:54 GMT
#100
On December 18 2015 06:52 Die4Ever wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 18 2015 06:52 sharkie wrote:
What's the use of attending a WCS Global event if you earn almost no points in the Circuit/Korea? Only money

yea that's dumb too, those points don't help koreans much at all


Not really dumb, I like that players like herO (consistency in Korea) get rewarded more.
sOs and Parting only got to Blizzcon thanks to weird tournaments
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