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The_Red_Viper
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
19533 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-02-28 17:17:07
February 28 2017 17:16 GMT
#121
On March 01 2017 02:14 Mun_Su wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 01 2017 01:32 The_Red_Viper wrote:

Still a bit sad because someone like Rain has pretty much no chance to get in now



May I ask why?

Well i don't see him being popular enough to be in the top8 of fan votes.

On March 01 2017 02:15 Elentos wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 01 2017 02:14 Mun_Su wrote:
On March 01 2017 01:32 The_Red_Viper wrote:

Still a bit sad because someone like Rain has pretty much no chance to get in now



May I ask why?

He's a big name in SC2 but not really in BW. In a popularity vote like this he's unlikely to get top 10 or better.


I doubt he would make it in sc2 either (fan vote), i might be wrong though.
IU | Sohyang || There is no God and we are his prophets | For if ‘Thou mayest’—it is also true that ‘Thou mayest not.” | Ignorance is the parent of fear |
Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55553 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-02-28 17:19:20
February 28 2017 17:18 GMT
#122
On March 01 2017 02:16 The_Red_Viper wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 01 2017 02:14 Mun_Su wrote:
On March 01 2017 01:32 The_Red_Viper wrote:

Still a bit sad because someone like Rain has pretty much no chance to get in now



May I ask why?

Well i don't see him being popular enough to be in the top8 of fan votes.

Show nested quote +
On March 01 2017 02:15 Elentos wrote:
On March 01 2017 02:14 Mun_Su wrote:
On March 01 2017 01:32 The_Red_Viper wrote:

Still a bit sad because someone like Rain has pretty much no chance to get in now



May I ask why?

He's a big name in SC2 but not really in BW. In a popularity vote like this he's unlikely to get top 10 or better.


I doubt he would make it in sc2 either (fan vote), i might be wrong though.

He'd have a much better shot since he's basically a legend in SC2. He's one of the best things to ever happen to SC2 Protoss. Maybe the best.

Of course the first 4 spots in a popularity vote would all be Terrans.
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lestye
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States4178 Posts
February 28 2017 17:19 GMT
#123
On March 01 2017 02:15 Elentos wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 01 2017 02:14 Mun_Su wrote:
On March 01 2017 01:32 The_Red_Viper wrote:

Still a bit sad because someone like Rain has pretty much no chance to get in now



May I ask why?

He's a big name in SC2 but not really in BW. In a popularity vote like this he's unlikely to get top 10 or better.

Yeah that sucks, which is a shame because his game vs Effort was probably among my favorites in the last season of the ASL.
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The_Red_Viper
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
19533 Posts
February 28 2017 17:28 GMT
#124
On March 01 2017 02:18 Elentos wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 01 2017 02:16 The_Red_Viper wrote:
On March 01 2017 02:14 Mun_Su wrote:
On March 01 2017 01:32 The_Red_Viper wrote:

Still a bit sad because someone like Rain has pretty much no chance to get in now



May I ask why?

Well i don't see him being popular enough to be in the top8 of fan votes.

On March 01 2017 02:15 Elentos wrote:
On March 01 2017 02:14 Mun_Su wrote:
On March 01 2017 01:32 The_Red_Viper wrote:

Still a bit sad because someone like Rain has pretty much no chance to get in now



May I ask why?

He's a big name in SC2 but not really in BW. In a popularity vote like this he's unlikely to get top 10 or better.


I doubt he would make it in sc2 either (fan vote), i might be wrong though.

He'd have a much better shot since he's basically a legend in SC2. He's one of the best things to ever happen to SC2 Protoss. Maybe the best.

Of course the first 4 spots in a popularity vote would all be Terrans.


Oh i am not denying that, imo Rain is one of the most important players in sc2 for sure. But that doesn't necessarily translate into a lot of fans. Hard to say for sure, though he surely had the looks so he probably had a lot of fans :D


On March 01 2017 02:19 lestye wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 01 2017 02:15 Elentos wrote:
On March 01 2017 02:14 Mun_Su wrote:
On March 01 2017 01:32 The_Red_Viper wrote:

Still a bit sad because someone like Rain has pretty much no chance to get in now



May I ask why?

He's a big name in SC2 but not really in BW. In a popularity vote like this he's unlikely to get top 10 or better.

Yeah that sucks, which is a shame because his game vs Effort was probably among my favorites in the last season of the ASL.


Oh yeah that game was awesome. In general Rain seems to be pretty good atm, one of the better toss players in bw.
No chance to make it into the top8 though i think.
TBLS are a sure bet i would imagine, then there are big streamers like terror who might wanna participate (which would be bad for the quality of the tournament imo).
IU | Sohyang || There is no God and we are his prophets | For if ‘Thou mayest’—it is also true that ‘Thou mayest not.” | Ignorance is the parent of fear |
Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55553 Posts
February 28 2017 17:29 GMT
#125
On March 01 2017 02:28 The_Red_Viper wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 01 2017 02:18 Elentos wrote:
On March 01 2017 02:16 The_Red_Viper wrote:
On March 01 2017 02:14 Mun_Su wrote:
On March 01 2017 01:32 The_Red_Viper wrote:

Still a bit sad because someone like Rain has pretty much no chance to get in now



May I ask why?

Well i don't see him being popular enough to be in the top8 of fan votes.

On March 01 2017 02:15 Elentos wrote:
On March 01 2017 02:14 Mun_Su wrote:
On March 01 2017 01:32 The_Red_Viper wrote:

Still a bit sad because someone like Rain has pretty much no chance to get in now



May I ask why?

He's a big name in SC2 but not really in BW. In a popularity vote like this he's unlikely to get top 10 or better.


I doubt he would make it in sc2 either (fan vote), i might be wrong though.

He'd have a much better shot since he's basically a legend in SC2. He's one of the best things to ever happen to SC2 Protoss. Maybe the best.

Of course the first 4 spots in a popularity vote would all be Terrans.


Oh i am not denying that, imo Rain is one of the most important players in sc2 for sure. But that doesn't necessarily translate into a lot of fans. Hard to say for sure, though he surely had the looks so he probably had a lot of fans :D

He'd have every Protoss fan on his side. So like 20% of the player base
Every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes.
Makro
Profile Joined March 2011
France16890 Posts
February 28 2017 17:33 GMT
#126
was it expected ? anyway good news
Matthew 5:10 "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of shitposting, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven".
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Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55553 Posts
February 28 2017 17:35 GMT
#127
On March 01 2017 02:33 Makro wrote:
was it expected ? anyway good news

SPOTV has been teasing an SSL continuation for a month or so yeah.
Every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes.
pvsnp
Profile Joined January 2017
7676 Posts
February 28 2017 17:35 GMT
#128
Whoa those are some pretty good prizes in terms of money and WCS points. Really looking forward to this now.
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evolsiefil
Profile Joined October 2015
143 Posts
February 28 2017 17:35 GMT
#129
pretty smart decision doing a hybrid. we need to get rid of that sc2 ded gaem broodwar on the rise mindset. instead we should focus on the fact that the starcraft franchise in general is amazing and alive. cheers to spotv.
The_Red_Viper
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
19533 Posts
February 28 2017 17:37 GMT
#130
On March 01 2017 02:29 Elentos wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 01 2017 02:28 The_Red_Viper wrote:
On March 01 2017 02:18 Elentos wrote:
On March 01 2017 02:16 The_Red_Viper wrote:
On March 01 2017 02:14 Mun_Su wrote:
On March 01 2017 01:32 The_Red_Viper wrote:

Still a bit sad because someone like Rain has pretty much no chance to get in now



May I ask why?

Well i don't see him being popular enough to be in the top8 of fan votes.

On March 01 2017 02:15 Elentos wrote:
On March 01 2017 02:14 Mun_Su wrote:
On March 01 2017 01:32 The_Red_Viper wrote:

Still a bit sad because someone like Rain has pretty much no chance to get in now



May I ask why?

He's a big name in SC2 but not really in BW. In a popularity vote like this he's unlikely to get top 10 or better.


I doubt he would make it in sc2 either (fan vote), i might be wrong though.

He'd have a much better shot since he's basically a legend in SC2. He's one of the best things to ever happen to SC2 Protoss. Maybe the best.

Of course the first 4 spots in a popularity vote would all be Terrans.


Oh i am not denying that, imo Rain is one of the most important players in sc2 for sure. But that doesn't necessarily translate into a lot of fans. Hard to say for sure, though he surely had the looks so he probably had a lot of fans :D

He'd have every Protoss fan on his side. So like 20% of the player base


Haha. I think Zest or herO would have more fans? Dunno.
IU | Sohyang || There is no God and we are his prophets | For if ‘Thou mayest’—it is also true that ‘Thou mayest not.” | Ignorance is the parent of fear |
Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55553 Posts
February 28 2017 17:39 GMT
#131
On March 01 2017 02:37 The_Red_Viper wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 01 2017 02:29 Elentos wrote:
On March 01 2017 02:28 The_Red_Viper wrote:
On March 01 2017 02:18 Elentos wrote:
On March 01 2017 02:16 The_Red_Viper wrote:
On March 01 2017 02:14 Mun_Su wrote:
On March 01 2017 01:32 The_Red_Viper wrote:

Still a bit sad because someone like Rain has pretty much no chance to get in now



May I ask why?

Well i don't see him being popular enough to be in the top8 of fan votes.

On March 01 2017 02:15 Elentos wrote:
On March 01 2017 02:14 Mun_Su wrote:
On March 01 2017 01:32 The_Red_Viper wrote:

Still a bit sad because someone like Rain has pretty much no chance to get in now



May I ask why?

He's a big name in SC2 but not really in BW. In a popularity vote like this he's unlikely to get top 10 or better.


I doubt he would make it in sc2 either (fan vote), i might be wrong though.

He'd have a much better shot since he's basically a legend in SC2. He's one of the best things to ever happen to SC2 Protoss. Maybe the best.

Of course the first 4 spots in a popularity vote would all be Terrans.


Oh i am not denying that, imo Rain is one of the most important players in sc2 for sure. But that doesn't necessarily translate into a lot of fans. Hard to say for sure, though he surely had the looks so he probably had a lot of fans :D

He'd have every Protoss fan on his side. So like 20% of the player base


Haha. I think Zest or herO would have more fans? Dunno.

If he made a comeback to SC2 I think a lot of people would be super happy though. Not gonna happen unfortunately.
Every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes.
The_Red_Viper
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
19533 Posts
February 28 2017 17:44 GMT
#132
On March 01 2017 02:39 Elentos wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 01 2017 02:37 The_Red_Viper wrote:
On March 01 2017 02:29 Elentos wrote:
On March 01 2017 02:28 The_Red_Viper wrote:
On March 01 2017 02:18 Elentos wrote:
On March 01 2017 02:16 The_Red_Viper wrote:
On March 01 2017 02:14 Mun_Su wrote:
On March 01 2017 01:32 The_Red_Viper wrote:

Still a bit sad because someone like Rain has pretty much no chance to get in now



May I ask why?

Well i don't see him being popular enough to be in the top8 of fan votes.

On March 01 2017 02:15 Elentos wrote:
On March 01 2017 02:14 Mun_Su wrote:
On March 01 2017 01:32 The_Red_Viper wrote:

Still a bit sad because someone like Rain has pretty much no chance to get in now



May I ask why?

He's a big name in SC2 but not really in BW. In a popularity vote like this he's unlikely to get top 10 or better.


I doubt he would make it in sc2 either (fan vote), i might be wrong though.

He'd have a much better shot since he's basically a legend in SC2. He's one of the best things to ever happen to SC2 Protoss. Maybe the best.

Of course the first 4 spots in a popularity vote would all be Terrans.


Oh i am not denying that, imo Rain is one of the most important players in sc2 for sure. But that doesn't necessarily translate into a lot of fans. Hard to say for sure, though he surely had the looks so he probably had a lot of fans :D

He'd have every Protoss fan on his side. So like 20% of the player base


Haha. I think Zest or herO would have more fans? Dunno.

If he made a comeback to SC2 I think a lot of people would be super happy though. Not gonna happen unfortunately.

Hm yeah would be interesting for sure. Especially because Rain is one of the guys who could be GOAT.
I enjoy his play in bw though so there is that :D
IU | Sohyang || There is no God and we are his prophets | For if ‘Thou mayest’—it is also true that ‘Thou mayest not.” | Ignorance is the parent of fear |
Makro
Profile Joined March 2011
France16890 Posts
February 28 2017 17:45 GMT
#133
On March 01 2017 02:35 Elentos wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 01 2017 02:33 Makro wrote:
was it expected ? anyway good news

SPOTV has been teasing an SSL continuation for a month or so yeah.

now you say it, i remember spotting it on twitter a while ago, but totally forgot about it

nicely done then
Matthew 5:10 "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of shitposting, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven".
TL+ Member
Mun_Su
Profile Joined December 2012
France2063 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-02-28 19:04:56
February 28 2017 18:06 GMT
#134
On March 01 2017 02:15 Elentos wrote:

He's a big name in SC2 but not really in BW. In a popularity vote like this he's unlikely to get top 10 or better.



On March 01 2017 02:16 The_Red_Viper wrote:

He's a big name in SC2 but not really in BW. In a popularity vote like this he's unlikely to get top 10 or better.




Thanks guys

I'm not sure if Rain could win a popularity vote in sc2 because he left the scene since quite a long time. But in his prime he would have been chosed, he played so well I found myself lacking of argument against protoss

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Ziggy
Profile Blog Joined June 2013
South Korea2105 Posts
February 28 2017 18:46 GMT
#135
Huge news for the franchise, good move, spotv
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therabit
Profile Joined August 2011
795 Posts
February 28 2017 18:50 GMT
#136
Nice. I really like SSL production from the past 2 years
FiWiFaKi
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
Canada9859 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-02-28 19:33:04
February 28 2017 19:32 GMT
#137
Really excited for the BW portion, hoping it can live up to the expectations and keep going into the future.

Great news for the SC2 guys as well of course!
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iamho
Profile Joined June 2009
United States3347 Posts
February 28 2017 19:49 GMT
#138
This is awesome, are there any dates announced yet?
Jealous
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
10177 Posts
February 28 2017 19:51 GMT
#139
On March 01 2017 02:35 evolsiefil wrote:
pretty smart decision doing a hybrid. we need to get rid of that sc2 ded gaem broodwar on the rise mindset. instead we should focus on the fact that the starcraft franchise in general is amazing and alive. cheers to spotv.

We absolutely do NOT have to get rid of the BW on the rise mindset!

BROOD WAR ON THE COME UP. BW4LYFE! Say it with me fam.
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[PkF] Wire
Profile Joined March 2013
France24211 Posts
February 28 2017 19:57 GMT
#140
On March 01 2017 02:18 Elentos wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 01 2017 02:16 The_Red_Viper wrote:
On March 01 2017 02:14 Mun_Su wrote:
On March 01 2017 01:32 The_Red_Viper wrote:

Still a bit sad because someone like Rain has pretty much no chance to get in now



May I ask why?

Well i don't see him being popular enough to be in the top8 of fan votes.

On March 01 2017 02:15 Elentos wrote:
On March 01 2017 02:14 Mun_Su wrote:
On March 01 2017 01:32 The_Red_Viper wrote:

Still a bit sad because someone like Rain has pretty much no chance to get in now



May I ask why?

He's a big name in SC2 but not really in BW. In a popularity vote like this he's unlikely to get top 10 or better.


I doubt he would make it in sc2 either (fan vote), i might be wrong though.

He's one of the best things to ever happen to SC2 Protoss. Maybe the best.

Definitely the best.
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