EPTIt's not worse for Koreans than 2016. For a guaranteed 2 years. Considering the overall state of the scene that's as close to winning as you can get.
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Elentos
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It's not worse for Koreans than 2016. For a guaranteed 2 years. Considering the overall state of the scene that's as close to winning as you can get. | ||
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The_Red_Viper
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On December 12 2016 03:05 Elentos wrote: It's not worse for Koreans than 2016. For a guaranteed 2 years. Considering the overall state of the scene that's as close to winning as you can get. Well we have three GSLs instead of 4 Starleagues. Maybe the super tournaments are decent, but i wouldn't hold my breath. Then there is no Proleague ofc (which isn't about WCS, but still affects the korean scene quite dramatically) Overall i only see losers | ||
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opisska
Poland8852 Posts
On December 12 2016 03:16 The_Red_Viper wrote: Well we have three GSLs instead of 4 Starleagues. Maybe the super tournaments are decent, but i wouldn't hold my breath. Then there is no Proleague ofc (which isn't about WCS, but still affects the korean scene quite dramatically) Overall i only see losers You are on TL, how can you be surprised to see only losers?  + Show Spoiler + I am so sorry ... | ||
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Elentos
55550 Posts
On December 12 2016 03:16 The_Red_Viper wrote: Well we have three GSLs instead of 4 Starleagues. Maybe the super tournaments are decent, but i wouldn't hold my breath. Then there is no Proleague ofc (which isn't about WCS, but still affects the korean scene quite dramatically) Overall i only see losers One Starleague goes missing, but overall there are more tournaments for Koreans to play in. More prize money to be earned. The 3 seasons of GSL are spread out so that losing in January doesn't mean you're done until June. And apparently all parties involved are already committed to keeping this in tact for 2018, which means a lot more security for team owners and players. Let's face it, it was never going to be better than this for Korea. The fact that it's not worse for the next two years makes them winners. Meanwhile the WCS Circuit got kinda rekt. | ||
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Phredxor
New Zealand15076 Posts
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Swisslink
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On December 12 2016 04:01 Phredxor wrote: Yeah i honestly don't understand how people are complaining about Korea after this. Well, it's still weird that a non-Korean can compete in Korea, but at the same time, a Korean can't compete abroad. Either there should be no region lock at all, or the region lock has to be on both ends, imo. I'm totally against a region lock; but it just seems weird that even now, when the Korean scene is practically dead, Blizzard still tries to protect the foreigners. | ||
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lastride
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aQuaSC
717 Posts
On December 12 2016 04:47 lastride wrote: I dont understand why there are so many negative comments here. Blizz is basically caring sc2 so badly, we should just be grateful there is going to be another full year of sc2. 2 years. | ||
digmouse
China6329 Posts
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Argonauta
Spain4948 Posts
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Phredxor
New Zealand15076 Posts
On December 12 2016 05:49 digmouse wrote: I also want to point out that with kespa gone, Korean players will have more Chinese online and offline tournaments to look forward to. Kung Fu cup gonna be stacked. | ||
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showstealer1829
Australia3123 Posts
On December 12 2016 04:14 Swisslink wrote: Well, it's still weird that a non-Korean can compete in Korea, but at the same time, a Korean can't compete abroad. Either there should be no region lock at all, or the region lock has to be on both ends, imo. I'm totally against a region lock; but it just seems weird that even now, when the Korean scene is practically dead, Blizzard still tries to protect the foreigners. Pretty much that. Like I said earlier. Better than expected but still a fucking joke | ||
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Dodgin
Canada39254 Posts
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Rehio
United States1718 Posts
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BronzeKnee
United States5217 Posts
On December 10 2016 18:53 Penev wrote: People believe pizzagate, critical thinking went down the drain apparently I believe critical thinking long before pizzagate... the anti-intellectual movement sweeping the world has made inroads everywhere. Honestly, this seems like a lot of support for a game I thought Blizzard was basically going to pull the plug on after I read the comments about their commitment to Proleague. | ||
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Eighty7Gaming
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Drmooose
United States390 Posts
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ownself
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lestye
United States4163 Posts
On December 12 2016 04:14 Swisslink wrote: Well, it's still weird that a non-Korean can compete in Korea, but at the same time, a Korean can't compete abroad. Either there should be no region lock at all, or the region lock has to be on both ends, imo. I'm totally against a region lock; but it just seems weird that even now, when the Korean scene is practically dead, Blizzard still tries to protect the foreigners. Do you really think foreigners participating in Korean events have the same impact at all to Koreans participating in foreign events? On December 12 2016 10:27 Eighty7Gaming wrote: Is the region lock successful? Seems like it has failed. Koreans simply moved out of korea. Byun doninated, true vs polt final. A failed experiment? Viewership hasn't increased either. The Koreans that moved out of Korea is in the single digits. It isnt like 2013 or 2014 where we had a bunch of Koreans in WCS America and Europe. Also we have a lot more chance that pro foreigners can afford to go pro. Compare foreigner earnings 2014-2015 to 2016. | ||
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BronzeKnee
United States5217 Posts
On December 12 2016 10:27 Eighty7Gaming wrote: Is the region lock successful? Seems like it has failed. Koreans simply moved out of korea. Byun doninated, true vs polt final. A failed experiment? Viewership hasn't increased either. It was way too late. | ||
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