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SmykuToronto
Profile Joined October 2014
Poland269 Posts
January 24 2016 19:36 GMT
#481
On January 25 2016 04:33 Ansibled wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 25 2016 04:07 SmykuToronto wrote:
On January 25 2016 03:48 Deathstar wrote:


Let's introduce a rule in World Cup allowing all countries except for Germany to participate. Everyone can make stupid analogies in favor of any argument. It seems that alternatives for WCS 2016 hit casters' pockets really hard if they defend it so fiercely.

It's not like Korea is banned from participating, players with visas can play in foreign tournaments and they will be sending 8 players to Blizzcon who competed in Korea (50%). So this analogy doesn't really hold up at all.

That's my point. As I said, "everyone can make stupid analogies in favor of any argument.". Rotti's analogy doesn't hold up either because WCS and World Cup or continental cups like Euro or Copa America are not comparable.
Big J
Profile Joined March 2011
Austria16289 Posts
January 24 2016 19:36 GMT
#482
On January 25 2016 04:30 Arvendilin wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 25 2016 04:25 Luolis wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:23 WrathSCII wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:21 DJHelium wrote:





Thank you!

Finally something positive that is not a shitpost in the stupid twitter war!


How else would thoorin get a following than shitpost in twitter.

By beeing generally super knowledgable and always stating his mind.

I'm not big into other esports, but go read his articles about BroodWar they are pretty fucking damn amazing quality

He knows a lot of stuff, a lot of minor stuff that you can easily overlook, his personality may split community views on him (i personally like it, but its super understandable how people would get angry at it) but his content is top notch


How the fuck can you even dare to call a foreigner knowledgable?
Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55566 Posts
January 24 2016 19:37 GMT
#483
On January 25 2016 04:36 Big J wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 25 2016 04:30 Arvendilin wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:25 Luolis wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:23 WrathSCII wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:21 DJHelium wrote:
https://twitter.com/kenzi131/status/691339964089389056


https://twitter.com/kenzi131/status/691340122017509376


Thank you!

Finally something positive that is not a shitpost in the stupid twitter war!


How else would thoorin get a following than shitpost in twitter.

By beeing generally super knowledgable and always stating his mind.

I'm not big into other esports, but go read his articles about BroodWar they are pretty fucking damn amazing quality

He knows a lot of stuff, a lot of minor stuff that you can easily overlook, his personality may split community views on him (i personally like it, but its super understandable how people would get angry at it) but his content is top notch


How the fuck can you even dare to call a foreigner knowledgable?

Can Foreigners Even Have Knowledge?
Every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes.
showstealer1829
Profile Blog Joined May 2014
Australia3123 Posts
January 24 2016 19:37 GMT
#484
Interesting back and forth now. I'm going to stay out of it now for the most part, I was Temp banned once over this, I have no desire to do it again and I think I'm too passionate in one way but I'll simply say this as my last post in here, in regards to what I said earlier in the thread, besides an angry accusation to one guy calling him something evil, which I rightfully got the temp ban for, I can only use the line of the French Foreign Legion. "Je Ne Regrette Rein" - "I regret nothing"
There is no understanding. There is only Choya. Choya is the way. Choya is Love. Choya is Life. Has is the Light in the Protoss Dark and Nightmare is his chosen Acolyte
Deathstar
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
9150 Posts
January 24 2016 19:38 GMT
#485
On January 25 2016 04:34 Elentos wrote:

Savage.


SGTK may be entry level but he's definitely a rising star
rip passion
207aicila
Profile Joined January 2015
1237 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-01-24 19:39:24
January 24 2016 19:38 GMT
#486
On January 25 2016 04:25 Luolis wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 25 2016 04:23 WrathSCII wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:21 DJHelium wrote:
https://twitter.com/kenzi131/status/691339964089389056


https://twitter.com/kenzi131/status/691340122017509376


Thank you!

Finally something positive that is not a shitpost in the stupid twitter war!


How else would thoorin get a following than shitpost in twitter.


You seriously think Thorin's point, not his arguing style or replies, but his main point, is wrong?

Not even a fan or follower of the guy in any way, like I said previously, but it seems he's at least on the correct side of the argument this time.
mfw people who never followed BW speak about sAviOr as if they know anything... -___-''''
TL+ Member
Big J
Profile Joined March 2011
Austria16289 Posts
January 24 2016 19:38 GMT
#487
On January 25 2016 04:37 Elentos wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 25 2016 04:36 Big J wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:30 Arvendilin wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:25 Luolis wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:23 WrathSCII wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:21 DJHelium wrote:
https://twitter.com/kenzi131/status/691339964089389056


https://twitter.com/kenzi131/status/691340122017509376


Thank you!

Finally something positive that is not a shitpost in the stupid twitter war!


How else would thoorin get a following than shitpost in twitter.

By beeing generally super knowledgable and always stating his mind.

I'm not big into other esports, but go read his articles about BroodWar they are pretty fucking damn amazing quality

He knows a lot of stuff, a lot of minor stuff that you can easily overlook, his personality may split community views on him (i personally like it, but its super understandable how people would get angry at it) but his content is top notch


How the fuck can you even dare to call a foreigner knowledgable?

Can Foreigners Even Have Knowledge?

How could I know?
Arvendilin
Profile Joined February 2013
Germany1878 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-01-24 19:40:36
January 24 2016 19:39 GMT
#488
On January 25 2016 04:36 Big J wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 25 2016 04:30 Arvendilin wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:25 Luolis wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:23 WrathSCII wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:21 DJHelium wrote:
https://twitter.com/kenzi131/status/691339964089389056


https://twitter.com/kenzi131/status/691340122017509376


Thank you!

Finally something positive that is not a shitpost in the stupid twitter war!


How else would thoorin get a following than shitpost in twitter.

By beeing generally super knowledgable and always stating his mind.

I'm not big into other esports, but go read his articles about BroodWar they are pretty fucking damn amazing quality

He knows a lot of stuff, a lot of minor stuff that you can easily overlook, his personality may split community views on him (i personally like it, but its super understandable how people would get angry at it) but his content is top notch


How the fuck can you even dare to call a foreigner knowledgable?

Psshhhh we all know foreigners are super knowledgeable they are just too lazy to get their mechanics up :^)

EDIT: Okay That was too much, I apologize to Snute and all the other hardworking foreigners, but especially snute cuz he's cute and I don't want him to hate me
My heroes: Jangbi, Bisu, Stork and BeSt for BW, Rain, Zest and Stats for SC2! Need a better Signature tbh...
Ansibled
Profile Joined November 2014
United Kingdom9872 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-01-24 19:40:38
January 24 2016 19:40 GMT
#489
On January 25 2016 04:38 207aicila wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 25 2016 04:25 Luolis wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:23 WrathSCII wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:21 DJHelium wrote:
https://twitter.com/kenzi131/status/691339964089389056


https://twitter.com/kenzi131/status/691340122017509376


Thank you!

Finally something positive that is not a shitpost in the stupid twitter war!


How else would thoorin get a following than shitpost in twitter.


You seriously think Thorin's point, not his arguing style or replies, but his main point, is wrong?

Not even a fan or follower of the guy in any way, like I said previously, but it seems he's at least on the correct side of the argument this time.

Does he have a point to be wrong about? I'm having trouble telling what it's supposed to be from the way he's just flaming everyone.
'StarCraft is just a fairy tale told to scare children actually.'
TL+ Member
Luolis
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
Finland7160 Posts
January 24 2016 19:40 GMT
#490
On January 25 2016 04:38 207aicila wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 25 2016 04:25 Luolis wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:23 WrathSCII wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:21 DJHelium wrote:
https://twitter.com/kenzi131/status/691339964089389056


https://twitter.com/kenzi131/status/691340122017509376


Thank you!

Finally something positive that is not a shitpost in the stupid twitter war!


How else would thoorin get a following than shitpost in twitter.


You seriously think Thorin's point, not his arguing style or replies, but his main point, is wrong?

Not even a fan or follower of the guy in any way, like I said previously, but it seems he's at least on the correct side of the argument this time.

? I dont think i commented thorins point at all, but his arguing style and replies precisely. Theres many sides to the argument, and i cannot be bothered to argue which i think is the smartest thing to do. I just think thorin is an insufferable asshole
pro cheese woman / Its never Sunny in Finland. Perkele / FinnishStarcraftTrivia
Big J
Profile Joined March 2011
Austria16289 Posts
January 24 2016 19:41 GMT
#491
On January 25 2016 04:38 207aicila wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 25 2016 04:25 Luolis wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:23 WrathSCII wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:21 DJHelium wrote:
https://twitter.com/kenzi131/status/691339964089389056


https://twitter.com/kenzi131/status/691340122017509376


Thank you!

Finally something positive that is not a shitpost in the stupid twitter war!


How else would thoorin get a following than shitpost in twitter.


You seriously think Thorin's point, not his arguing style or replies, but his main point, is wrong?

Not even a fan or follower of the guy in any way, like I said previously, but it seems he's at least on the correct side of the argument this time.


Yes?! When I like to watch my local 5th league football team that doesn't force me to watch Austrian Bundesliga. Hell, it doesn't even force me to watch German Bundesliga or champions league. I'm still a football fan in that case.
Ppjack
Profile Joined March 2015
Belgium489 Posts
January 24 2016 19:42 GMT
#492
On January 25 2016 04:38 207aicila wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 25 2016 04:25 Luolis wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:23 WrathSCII wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:21 DJHelium wrote:
https://twitter.com/kenzi131/status/691339964089389056


https://twitter.com/kenzi131/status/691340122017509376


Thank you!

Finally something positive that is not a shitpost in the stupid twitter war!


How else would thoorin get a following than shitpost in twitter.


You seriously think Thorin's point, not his arguing style or replies, but his main point, is wrong?

Not even a fan or follower of the guy in any way, like I said previously, but it seems he's at least on the correct side of the argument this time.


i'm always on his side when it comes to cs:go and I know no shit about league except the basics.
But he is so far to be right.... he has an opinion that is totally not mine (and not only mine it seems) and makes so wrong points.

Seriously, is it possible to have a discussion here or are people going to camp on their position ?

We should order a sociological study on who is by essence in a side or the other, and who is actually trying to understand the changes and try to make the starcraft scene healthy and peren. Really
<;o)
showstealer1829
Profile Blog Joined May 2014
Australia3123 Posts
January 24 2016 19:46 GMT
#493
On January 25 2016 04:26 Elentos wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 25 2016 04:17 Penev wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:07 Elentos wrote:
On January 25 2016 03:57 WrathSCII wrote:
On January 25 2016 03:48 Deathstar wrote:
Yeah posts like this make me think this is a racial issue. "Joking" or not, it misrepresents what the World Cup is and what WCS is. And deliberately so IMO.

https://twitter.com/RotterdaM08/status/691307446011367425


This is not racial issue but stupidity issue. We are not fighting over because Foreigners are having more tournaments to play and win, we support that. But we say that should not come at the cost of Koreans. But no, lets keep shit posting twitter, that will be better as a community figurehead.

The article targets an issue with the Korean scene and that WCS changes ignores that and focuses only on the foreigners. What our glorious community figures do? Insulting and author and call him "shitter" while admitting not reading the article. Then slowly start saying "It was not my intention"

"IT IS AN HONEST MISTAKE"...

Now the whole twitter evolved and everyone joining their own sides and calling each other out over a tweet... A FUCKING TWEET!

And the drama continues tonight on twitter...

My personal favorite is that the tweet implies that people want less opportunities for non-Korean players and more for Korean players instead of just more opportunities for Korean ones. Handcuff all of them so they stop shitposting on twitter, I say.

He's saying Koreans already have it good in the sense they get 8 spots, as much as the whole rest of the world. In football some continents get more spots than others (as you know). The WCS - football analogy is hilariously confusing, I hope this twitter thread keeps extending

It's also a hilariously bad analogy. A tennis analogy would be way more appropriate - WCS is like tennis tournaments imo - but I guess no caster knows shit about tennis.

Show nested quote +
On January 25 2016 04:21 DJHelium wrote:
https://twitter.com/kenzi131/status/691339964089389056
https://twitter.com/kenzi131/status/691340122017509376

Canata is a hero tbh (kenzi too ofc). But yeah, I'm willing to give things time. It's just that the outlook right now is not the best for the Korean scene, and not even that great for SC2 in general.


Okay I have to come back just for this. I'd like to ban Novak Djokovic from the Grand Slams so Roger Federer could win for once
There is no understanding. There is only Choya. Choya is the way. Choya is Love. Choya is Life. Has is the Light in the Protoss Dark and Nightmare is his chosen Acolyte
207aicila
Profile Joined January 2015
1237 Posts
January 24 2016 19:48 GMT
#494
On January 25 2016 04:42 Ppjack wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 25 2016 04:38 207aicila wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:25 Luolis wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:23 WrathSCII wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:21 DJHelium wrote:
https://twitter.com/kenzi131/status/691339964089389056


https://twitter.com/kenzi131/status/691340122017509376


Thank you!

Finally something positive that is not a shitpost in the stupid twitter war!


How else would thoorin get a following than shitpost in twitter.


You seriously think Thorin's point, not his arguing style or replies, but his main point, is wrong?

Not even a fan or follower of the guy in any way, like I said previously, but it seems he's at least on the correct side of the argument this time.


i'm always on his side when it comes to cs:go and I know no shit about league except the basics.
But he is so far to be right.... he has an opinion that is totally not mine (and not only mine it seems) and makes so wrong points.

Seriously, is it possible to have a discussion here or are people going to camp on their position ?

We should order a sociological study on who is by essence in a side or the other, and who is actually trying to understand the changes and try to make the starcraft scene healthy and peren. Really


But a discussion is taking place. I have not found any convincing argument as to how these changes will not be severely detrimental to the SC2 scene (at least the top players, for those of us who actually care about them) and thus my enjoyment of the game. All these commentators and personalities acting like manchildren and saying "i swear its going to be awesome but we just cant tell you anything" is certainly not helping in any way.

You are very much entitled to your opinion, but you presenting your opinion will not make me give less of a shit about the Korean scene and its tragic, slow death.
mfw people who never followed BW speak about sAviOr as if they know anything... -___-''''
TL+ Member
StasisField
Profile Joined August 2013
United States1086 Posts
January 24 2016 20:00 GMT
#495
On January 25 2016 04:07 SmykuToronto wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 25 2016 03:48 Deathstar wrote:

https://twitter.com/RotterdaM08/status/691307446011367425

Let's introduce a rule in World Cup allowing all countries except for Germany to participate. Everyone can make stupid analogies in favor of any argument. It seems that alternatives for WCS 2016 hit casters' pockets really hard if they defend it so fiercely.

According to Rotti, he's actually losing a lot of the income he gets from casting in this new system.

https://www.reddit.com/r/starcraft/comments/42gkuj/i_really_dont_like_thorin_in_general_not_just/cza6ne8

And according to Nathanias, there is more on the way, but they are currently under NDA

https://www.reddit.com/r/starcraft/comments/42gkuj/i_really_dont_like_thorin_in_general_not_just/cza9ke3

So could it possibly be the casters like the WCS system because they genuinely find it to be a good system and they are excited for the other things in the future? Maybe, just maybe, they actually care about the scene...
What do you mean Immortals can't shoot up?
Phredxor
Profile Joined May 2013
New Zealand15076 Posts
January 24 2016 20:01 GMT
#496
On January 25 2016 04:46 showstealer1829 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 25 2016 04:26 Elentos wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:17 Penev wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:07 Elentos wrote:
On January 25 2016 03:57 WrathSCII wrote:
On January 25 2016 03:48 Deathstar wrote:
Yeah posts like this make me think this is a racial issue. "Joking" or not, it misrepresents what the World Cup is and what WCS is. And deliberately so IMO.

https://twitter.com/RotterdaM08/status/691307446011367425


This is not racial issue but stupidity issue. We are not fighting over because Foreigners are having more tournaments to play and win, we support that. But we say that should not come at the cost of Koreans. But no, lets keep shit posting twitter, that will be better as a community figurehead.

The article targets an issue with the Korean scene and that WCS changes ignores that and focuses only on the foreigners. What our glorious community figures do? Insulting and author and call him "shitter" while admitting not reading the article. Then slowly start saying "It was not my intention"

"IT IS AN HONEST MISTAKE"...

Now the whole twitter evolved and everyone joining their own sides and calling each other out over a tweet... A FUCKING TWEET!

And the drama continues tonight on twitter...

My personal favorite is that the tweet implies that people want less opportunities for non-Korean players and more for Korean players instead of just more opportunities for Korean ones. Handcuff all of them so they stop shitposting on twitter, I say.

He's saying Koreans already have it good in the sense they get 8 spots, as much as the whole rest of the world. In football some continents get more spots than others (as you know). The WCS - football analogy is hilariously confusing, I hope this twitter thread keeps extending

It's also a hilariously bad analogy. A tennis analogy would be way more appropriate - WCS is like tennis tournaments imo - but I guess no caster knows shit about tennis.

On January 25 2016 04:21 DJHelium wrote:
https://twitter.com/kenzi131/status/691339964089389056
https://twitter.com/kenzi131/status/691340122017509376

Canata is a hero tbh (kenzi too ofc). But yeah, I'm willing to give things time. It's just that the outlook right now is not the best for the Korean scene, and not even that great for SC2 in general.


Okay I have to come back just for this. I'd like to ban Novak Djokovic from the Grand Slams so Roger Federer could win for once


No need. Fed express will win at least one more! Have faith!
Ppjack
Profile Joined March 2015
Belgium489 Posts
January 24 2016 20:07 GMT
#497
On January 25 2016 04:48 207aicila wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 25 2016 04:42 Ppjack wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:38 207aicila wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:25 Luolis wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:23 WrathSCII wrote:
On January 25 2016 04:21 DJHelium wrote:
https://twitter.com/kenzi131/status/691339964089389056


https://twitter.com/kenzi131/status/691340122017509376


Thank you!

Finally something positive that is not a shitpost in the stupid twitter war!


How else would thoorin get a following than shitpost in twitter.


You seriously think Thorin's point, not his arguing style or replies, but his main point, is wrong?

Not even a fan or follower of the guy in any way, like I said previously, but it seems he's at least on the correct side of the argument this time.


i'm always on his side when it comes to cs:go and I know no shit about league except the basics.
But he is so far to be right.... he has an opinion that is totally not mine (and not only mine it seems) and makes so wrong points.

Seriously, is it possible to have a discussion here or are people going to camp on their position ?

We should order a sociological study on who is by essence in a side or the other, and who is actually trying to understand the changes and try to make the starcraft scene healthy and peren. Really


But a discussion is taking place. I have not found any convincing argument as to how these changes will not be severely detrimental to the SC2 scene (at least the top players, for those of us who actually care about them) and thus my enjoyment of the game. All these commentators and personalities acting like manchildren and saying "i swear its going to be awesome but we just cant tell you anything" is certainly not helping in any way.

You are very much entitled to your opinion, but you presenting your opinion will not make me give less of a shit about the Korean scene and its tragic, slow death.


While korean scene is dying, foreign scene was almost dead.
Something is tried to be done about it. And I don't like the lack of GSL/SSL but I'm sure the korean ecosystem will adapt, create side tournaments, online leagues and such.

And if we can have few global event a year à la Lol, everything will be awesome.

That's my opinion, and I don't understand the people that are already bitching that korean scene is dead or whatever. I understand the concern, and th'tas why people must work in a good direction for the sustainability of every scene.

Starcraft was not in a good state anymore, and when something is done to encourage people to watch / go pro a lot of people are blindly bitching. Just seeing the argument "esl casters are not legit cuz paid by blizz" makes me want to vomit.

This community, and I said it before, has become hugely toxic, nostalgic of I don't know what.
Koreans are not dying. They were not showing any interest in foreign tournament, why should we focus on them?
While few koreans enjoyed the foreign scene, they have always been welcome and easily fan favorite.

And the scene is not in the same shape it was in 2011 when starcraft 2 was the only relevant esport.

Start acting like a real community and work on it.
<;o)
207aicila
Profile Joined January 2015
1237 Posts
January 24 2016 20:15 GMT
#498
On January 25 2016 05:07 Ppjack wrote:
While korean scene is dying, foreign scene was almost dead.


Source?

On January 25 2016 05:07 Ppjack wrote:
While korean scene is dying, foreign scene was almost dead.
Something is tried to be done about it. And I don't like the lack of GSL/SSL but I'm sure the korean ecosystem will adapt, create side tournaments, online leagues and such.


You must be new here, the number of tournaments for the Korean scene has gone *down* over the years, not up. Interest has been waning except for the rare event (like TotalBiscuit's SHOUTCraft stuff and the OlimoLeague that himself and Olivia have helped create) and people have been retiring because of it.

On January 25 2016 05:07 Ppjack wrote:
That's my opinion, and I don't understand the people that are already bitching that korean scene is dead or whatever. I understand the concern, and th'tas why people must work in a good direction for the sustainability of every scene.


It's fine to have that opinion, but you clearly do not understand, or do not care, about the severity of the situation. For those of us who have watched the premier tournaments slowly shrink in number, teams disband, and many online tournaments come to an end, it's disheartening.

On January 25 2016 05:07 Ppjack wrote:
Starcraft was not in a good state anymore, and when something is done to encourage people to watch / go pro a lot of people are blindly bitching.


Do you seriously think there were so many people trying to break out into the scene, who haven't already been part of it for years now? Do you think this is going to cause a sudden outburst of new talent? I would love for that to be the case, I guess we'll have to wait and see.

On January 25 2016 05:07 Ppjack wrote:
Just seeing the argument "esl casters are not legit cuz paid by blizz" makes me want to vomit.


I guess you're not familiar with the concept of "conflict of interest".


On January 25 2016 05:07 Ppjack wrote:
This community, and I said it before, has become hugely toxic, nostalgic of I don't know what.
Koreans are not dying. They were not showing any interest in foreign tournament, why should we focus on them?
While few koreans enjoyed the foreign scene, they have always been welcome and easily fan favorite.


You what mate? Take a look at these tournaments. Note how many Korean players attended. Then tell me they were not showing any interest.

On January 25 2016 05:07 Ppjack wrote:
Start acting like a real community and work on it.


Okay, Mr. joined in 2015...
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On January 25 2016 05:07 Ppjack wrote:
While korean scene is dying, foreign scene was almost dead.
Something is tried to be done about it. And I don't like the lack of GSL/SSL but I'm sure the korean ecosystem will adapt, create side tournaments, online leagues and such.


You must be new here, the number of tournaments for the Korean scene has gone *down* over the years, not up. Interest has been waning except for the rare event (like TotalBiscuit's SHOUTCraft stuff and the OlimoLeague that himself and Olivia have helped create) and people have been retiring because of it.


TB has nothing to do with the Olimoleague besides being a donation goal one time, That's all Olivia's work
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