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Shathe
Profile Joined July 2017
Hungary422 Posts
June 18 2018 12:15 GMT
#61
HomeStory Cup doesn't need marketing. People go to the event for the environment more than for top tier Starcraft.


But having some top koreans is what adds some extra spice to the tournament. Also its a rare opportunity for lower tiered foreigners to upset some koreans.

Iam just worried we are running out of time.
TaKeTV
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Germany1200 Posts
June 18 2018 12:28 GMT
#62
On June 18 2018 00:57 almightytivi wrote:
INCREDIBLY BAD MARKETING... secure some solid koreans first, then announce. Someone booked their flight and hotel already, without Serral, Neeb, Scarlett, or any of the koreans... I can't understand this.


I already confirmed top Level Koreans sir/ma'am
Commentator
TaKeTV
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Germany1200 Posts
June 18 2018 12:39 GMT
#63
On June 18 2018 21:28 TaKeTV wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 18 2018 00:57 almightytivi wrote:
INCREDIBLY BAD MARKETING... secure some solid koreans first, then announce. Someone booked their flight and hotel already, without Serral, Neeb, Scarlett, or any of the koreans... I can't understand this.


I already confirmed top Level Koreans sir/ma'am



In addition I want to mention that this personally (naruto here) hurt me when reading this. First of all my HomeStoryCups in terms of responsible for invites always had good to insane lineups with a few exceptions that werr a bit weaker.

Secondly it is not always easy to gather all superstars and HSC isnt the GSL code S. Most of the time though we have Europes superstars and iirc last time had multiple GSL champions.

I agree that we are late on announcements but the way you put it makes it really easy for you too. As example I just confirmed 2 players a day ago and not due to me being lazy but many declines; issues with people being able to go OR cancelling for private reasons.

You cannot name a Single HSC in the past years with a bad lineup. To give you some Inside:

Trap was invited and cant make it
Special cant make it
Serral cant make it
Neeb cant make it
Showtime cant make it

Along with other issues. Our lineup will have multiple GSL champions and some of the best players that ever touched starcraft alongside fan favorites from the sc2 and broodwar era. Furthermore I decided to help smaller talent whoare still good to come and cover costs even though this is over our budget already and we do not have a mainpartner resulting in a 10000$ prizepool.

So yes; we are a bit late with announcing superstars or in general but do not fear; the lineup is still very strong
Commentator
Lambertus
Profile Joined February 2010
South Africa985 Posts
June 18 2018 12:47 GMT
#64
On June 18 2018 21:39 TaKeTV wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 18 2018 21:28 TaKeTV wrote:
On June 18 2018 00:57 almightytivi wrote:
INCREDIBLY BAD MARKETING... secure some solid koreans first, then announce. Someone booked their flight and hotel already, without Serral, Neeb, Scarlett, or any of the koreans... I can't understand this.


I already confirmed top Level Koreans sir/ma'am



In addition I want to mention that this personally (naruto here) hurt me when reading this. First of all my HomeStoryCups in terms of responsible for invites always had good to insane lineups with a few exceptions that werr a bit weaker.

Secondly it is not always easy to gather all superstars and HSC isnt the GSL code S. Most of the time though we have Europes superstars and iirc last time had multiple GSL champions.

I agree that we are late on announcements but the way you put it makes it really easy for you too. As example I just confirmed 2 players a day ago and not due to me being lazy but many declines; issues with people being able to go OR cancelling for private reasons.

You cannot name a Single HSC in the past years with a bad lineup. To give you some Inside:

Trap was invited and cant make it
Special cant make it
Serral cant make it
Neeb cant make it
Showtime cant make it

Along with other issues. Our lineup will have multiple GSL champions and some of the best players that ever touched starcraft alongside fan favorites from the sc2 and broodwar era. Furthermore I decided to help smaller talent whoare still good to come and cover costs even though this is over our budget already and we do not have a mainpartner resulting in a 10000$ prizepool.

So yes; we are a bit late with announcing superstars or in general but do not fear; the lineup is still very strong


Ach, dont worry Naruto! We love you and we love HSC!
Dont get angry at some random dude that only made three posts on TL until now

The line up nearly never disappointed for years now. Really looking forward.
The only known Reverend on TL playing SC2 and BW (http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=409226)
Dav1oN
Profile Joined January 2012
Ukraine3164 Posts
June 18 2018 13:59 GMT
#65
On June 15 2018 21:16 Gekk02 wrote:
Fantasy and MVP please


It would be great honestly, but I guess pretty hard to get em both. At least MVP is on decent shape, which I cannot say bout Fanta.
In memory of Geoff "iNcontroL" Robinson 11.09.1985 - 21.07.2019 A tribute to incredible man, embodiment of joy, esports titan, starcraft community pillar all in one. You will always be remembered!
DieuCure
Profile Joined January 2017
France3713 Posts
June 18 2018 14:11 GMT
#66
Just need Cure
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TaKeTV
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Germany1200 Posts
June 18 2018 14:20 GMT
#67
On June 18 2018 22:59 Dav1oN wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 15 2018 21:16 Gekk02 wrote:
Fantasy and MVP please


It would be great honestly, but I guess pretty hard to get em both. At least MVP is on decent shape, which I cannot say bout Fanta.


I heard someone saw a vulture in the parking lot
Commentator
Musicus
Profile Joined August 2011
Germany23579 Posts
Last Edited: 2018-06-18 14:44:21
June 18 2018 14:41 GMT
#68
On June 18 2018 23:20 TaKeTV wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 18 2018 22:59 Dav1oN wrote:
On June 15 2018 21:16 Gekk02 wrote:
Fantasy and MVP please


It would be great honestly, but I guess pretty hard to get em both. At least MVP is on decent shape, which I cannot say bout Fanta.


I heard someone saw a vulture in the parking lot

oh shit, this gets me hyped!

Btw, would it be possible to let us donate towards the prize pool during the 4 days of HSC?

I'm sure we can add a few thousand!

Edit: Also it's very disapppointing that HSC seemingly gets no support from the Warchest money.
Maru and Serral are probably top 5.
Ej_
Profile Blog Joined January 2013
47656 Posts
Last Edited: 2018-06-18 14:51:57
June 18 2018 14:51 GMT
#69
I would be awesome if HSC this year could transfer me a million dollars, but I doubt it will happen. My paypal is h2owodnik@gmail.com, not that it matters.
"Technically the dictionary has zero authority on the meaning or words" - Rodya
Dav1oN
Profile Joined January 2012
Ukraine3164 Posts
June 18 2018 15:05 GMT
#70
On June 18 2018 23:20 TaKeTV wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 18 2018 22:59 Dav1oN wrote:
On June 15 2018 21:16 Gekk02 wrote:
Fantasy and MVP please


It would be great honestly, but I guess pretty hard to get em both. At least MVP is on decent shape, which I cannot say bout Fanta.


I heard someone saw a vulture in the parking lot


You guys doing great job, as always
In memory of Geoff "iNcontroL" Robinson 11.09.1985 - 21.07.2019 A tribute to incredible man, embodiment of joy, esports titan, starcraft community pillar all in one. You will always be remembered!
TaKeTV
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Germany1200 Posts
June 18 2018 15:59 GMT
#71
On June 18 2018 23:41 Musicus wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 18 2018 23:20 TaKeTV wrote:
On June 18 2018 22:59 Dav1oN wrote:
On June 15 2018 21:16 Gekk02 wrote:
Fantasy and MVP please


It would be great honestly, but I guess pretty hard to get em both. At least MVP is on decent shape, which I cannot say bout Fanta.


I heard someone saw a vulture in the parking lot

oh shit, this gets me hyped!

Btw, would it be possible to let us donate towards the prize pool during the 4 days of HSC?

I'm sure we can add a few thousand!

Edit: Also it's very disapppointing that HSC seemingly gets no support from the Warchest money.


The issue is that it will always be generated 'income' as a business. You donate 10$ - we obviously need to pay taxes for it. So 40% or so (I am no tax guy) is already gone - then we increase prize pool and pay the players - they pay taxes obviously as well. So increasing prize-pool via donations usually isn't super good
Commentator
Kashim
Profile Joined December 2013
Poland1231 Posts
June 18 2018 16:02 GMT
#72
SC2 LP Staff, Aligulac Editor, Tournament Organiser and Admin @KashimSC2
Durnuu
Profile Joined September 2013
13324 Posts
June 18 2018 16:09 GMT
#73
OMG Bunny, thank you NarutO <333
BUNNYYYYYYYYY https://i.imgur.com/BiCF577.png
Musicus
Profile Joined August 2011
Germany23579 Posts
June 18 2018 16:32 GMT
#74
On June 19 2018 00:59 TaKeTV wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 18 2018 23:41 Musicus wrote:
On June 18 2018 23:20 TaKeTV wrote:
On June 18 2018 22:59 Dav1oN wrote:
On June 15 2018 21:16 Gekk02 wrote:
Fantasy and MVP please


It would be great honestly, but I guess pretty hard to get em both. At least MVP is on decent shape, which I cannot say bout Fanta.


I heard someone saw a vulture in the parking lot

oh shit, this gets me hyped!

Btw, would it be possible to let us donate towards the prize pool during the 4 days of HSC?

I'm sure we can add a few thousand!

Edit: Also it's very disapppointing that HSC seemingly gets no support from the Warchest money.


The issue is that it will always be generated 'income' as a business. You donate 10$ - we obviously need to pay taxes for it. So 40% or so (I am no tax guy) is already gone - then we increase prize pool and pay the players - they pay taxes obviously as well. So increasing prize-pool via donations usually isn't super good

Hm too bad, I'd still donate though.

Really happy about soO btw!
Maru and Serral are probably top 5.
xtorn
Profile Blog Joined December 2013
4060 Posts
June 18 2018 17:31 GMT
#75
On June 18 2018 21:39 TaKeTV wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 18 2018 21:28 TaKeTV wrote:
On June 18 2018 00:57 almightytivi wrote:
INCREDIBLY BAD MARKETING... secure some solid koreans first, then announce. Someone booked their flight and hotel already, without Serral, Neeb, Scarlett, or any of the koreans... I can't understand this.


I already confirmed top Level Koreans sir/ma'am



In addition I want to mention that this personally (naruto here) hurt me when reading this. First of all my HomeStoryCups in terms of responsible for invites always had good to insane lineups with a few exceptions that werr a bit weaker.

Secondly it is not always easy to gather all superstars and HSC isnt the GSL code S. Most of the time though we have Europes superstars and iirc last time had multiple GSL champions.

I agree that we are late on announcements but the way you put it makes it really easy for you too. As example I just confirmed 2 players a day ago and not due to me being lazy but many declines; issues with people being able to go OR cancelling for private reasons.

You cannot name a Single HSC in the past years with a bad lineup. To give you some Inside:

Trap was invited and cant make it
Special cant make it
Serral cant make it
Neeb cant make it
Showtime cant make it

Along with other issues. Our lineup will have multiple GSL champions and some of the best players that ever touched starcraft alongside fan favorites from the sc2 and broodwar era. Furthermore I decided to help smaller talent whoare still good to come and cover costs even though this is over our budget already and we do not have a mainpartner resulting in a 10000$ prizepool.

So yes; we are a bit late with announcing superstars or in general but do not fear; the lineup is still very strong

You're doing a fantastic job as usual Naruto!
Life - forever the Legend in my heart
ZigguratOfUr
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Iraq16955 Posts
June 18 2018 19:15 GMT
#76
Perfect. HSC is probably the only tournament series soO doesn't have a second place for yet.
LaughNgamez
Profile Joined April 2015
Canada525 Posts
June 19 2018 03:23 GMT
#77
On the liquipedia Blizzard is mentioned as a sponsor unlike any other HSC events. Curious if there's any details on this or if it means anything different?

Also I'd love to donate to increase the prize pool!
(◕‿◕✿) Hopefully one day a decent caster http://www.youtube.com/LaughNgamez (◠‿◠✿)
lechatnoir
Profile Joined November 2016
392 Posts
June 19 2018 08:49 GMT
#78
Maybe blizz relaxed their rules that made Take refuse them in the past (iirc)?

Anyway, SO excited. Time to get glued to the sofa.
Azhrak
Profile Joined January 2011
Finland1198 Posts
June 19 2018 14:02 GMT
#79
I'm sure the tournament won't disappoint. No matter the lineup I'll watch anyway as per tradition. Without Serral I think I'll cheer for the Liquid guys.
starcraft2.fi
FrostedMiniWheats
Profile Joined August 2010
United States30730 Posts
June 19 2018 14:12 GMT
#80
Gonna be a lot of 2nd place jokes coming soO's way at HSC
NesTea | Mvp | MC | Leenock | Losira | Gumiho | DRG | Taeja | Jinro | Stephano | Thorzain | Sen | Idra |Polt | Bomber | Symbol | Squirtle | Fantasy | Jaedong | Maru | sOs | Seed | ByuN | ByuL | Neeb| Scarlett | Rogue | IM forever
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