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If you haven't already done so, I would encourage you to get in touch with prominent community figures about this, for multiple reasons:
- it's possible they have already tried something like this (there are lots of community streams already that I expect to be interested in GSL qualifiers as well), so maybe they can give you some insight into what they did and where they got stuck
- some (like Artosis or Incontrol) may have contacts within Blizzard to help you get past the being noticed problem
- they can help you promote and spread the word about your plans
- if you are successful, you should probably coordinate with other community streams anyways. Personally, I would prefer if GSL qualifiers are streamed on an existing channel because it would prevent community resources from further fracturing, plus it's much easier to notice if GSL qualifiers show up on e.g. Basetrade.
I'd start with contacting Basetrade and the Pylon Show to cover the most important community stream and the main outlet for community news, respectively. Artosis and Incontrol have expressed both frustrations with how Blizzard facilitates and advertises esports and a desire to promote new community projects so I'm sure this would help you in some way.
I have been in contact with some of the folks on the local scene, but the foreign SC2 community here in Seoul can be quite insular. It's hard to get people to respond to you! I have a connection with the Afreeca team, and they have informed me that Blizz has to say yes first. If anyone in the scene wanted to get back to me, that would be great, but as of yet, it has not been happening.
If I am able to hear something from Blizz, I will definitely work closely with the other community members here to make sure everyone feels appreciated, included, and comfortable with the process. There are lots of moving parts happening all at the same time, but Blizzard is the first team that has to say "yes" to get this project off the ground.
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On May 17 2019 07:52 CreightonOlsen wrote:Show nested quote +If you haven't already done so, I would encourage you to get in touch with prominent community figures about this, for multiple reasons:
- it's possible they have already tried something like this (there are lots of community streams already that I expect to be interested in GSL qualifiers as well), so maybe they can give you some insight into what they did and where they got stuck
- some (like Artosis or Incontrol) may have contacts within Blizzard to help you get past the being noticed problem
- they can help you promote and spread the word about your plans
- if you are successful, you should probably coordinate with other community streams anyways. Personally, I would prefer if GSL qualifiers are streamed on an existing channel because it would prevent community resources from further fracturing, plus it's much easier to notice if GSL qualifiers show up on e.g. Basetrade.
I'd start with contacting Basetrade and the Pylon Show to cover the most important community stream and the main outlet for community news, respectively. Artosis and Incontrol have expressed both frustrations with how Blizzard facilitates and advertises esports and a desire to promote new community projects so I'm sure this would help you in some way. I have been in contact with some of the folks on the local scene, but the foreign SC2 community here in Seoul can be quite insular. It's hard to get people to respond to you! I have a connection with the Afreeca team, and they have informed me that Blizz has to say yes first. If anyone in the scene wanted to get back to me, that would be great, but as of yet, it has not been happening. If I am able to hear something from Blizz, I will definitely work closely with the other community members here to make sure everyone feels appreciated, included, and comfortable with the process. There are lots of moving parts happening all at the same time, but Blizzard is the first team that has to say "yes" to get this project off the ground.
Absolutely, just someone like Artosis might speed that up a lot. You asking something or me asking something doesn’t cut through like if you can get someone like him to do it.
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Blizzard is the worst, why does anything need approval from them? It's like asking if we can play baseball in the park on certain days and having to wait for some municipal enforcement person make a decision.
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Absolutely, just someone like Artosis might speed that up a lot. You asking something or me asking something doesn’t cut through like if you can get someone like him to do it.
Historically it's been difficult for me to get in touch with SC2 personalities and casters. I think they are all just very busy guys, and some no-name idiot writing them with an idea is not something they have the time or energy to respond to. Hopefully we can establish a base of interest and credibility through these social media actions, which would prompt a response from the appropriate parties!
Although, Artosis, if you're watching, can I buy you a beer and talk about this?
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Hell yes I would! Been wanting to be able to watch GSL qualifiers for many seasons now.
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Carry a sign during GSL asking if you can cast the qualifiers for free
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Carry a sign during GSL asking if you can cast the qualifiers for free
hahahaha. I never want my GSL trips to be about me - always about making the live shows better for the viewers and players. This would definitely distract from the broadcast in a bad way!
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Would be awesome to see this!
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I am interested in watching this, mainly because I am curious about some players who often tried to qualify in past years but never did. I watched some of the footage by NoRegreT from previous qualifiers and it was great.
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Would definitely watch this! Kudos for your effort, I hope you succeed in getting Blizzard’s attention.
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Would definitely watch it. The qualifiers have so many matches between top players these days, let's have it!
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of course ... and i think it'd be nice exposure for some of up and coming players or players who are just under A-tier who never get their games broadcasted
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On May 17 2019 09:09 CreightonOlsen wrote:Show nested quote +Absolutely, just someone like Artosis might speed that up a lot. You asking something or me asking something doesn’t cut through like if you can get someone like him to do it. Historically it's been difficult for me to get in touch with SC2 personalities and casters. I think they are all just very busy guys, and some no-name idiot writing them with an idea is not something they have the time or energy to respond to. Hopefully we can establish a base of interest and credibility through these social media actions, which would prompt a response from the appropriate parties! Although, Artosis, if you're watching, can I buy you a beer and talk about this?
Yeah I wish I used Twitter and the likes solely for tones such as these haha, I’m quite useless in terms of hash tagging
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On May 16 2019 22:40 Valyrian wrote:
If you haven't already done so, I would encourage you to get in touch with prominent community figures about this, for multiple reasons:
- it's possible they have already tried something like this (there are lots of community streams already that I expect to be interested in GSL qualifiers as well), so maybe they can give you some insight into what they did and where they got stuck
- some (like Artosis or Incontrol) may have contacts within Blizzard to help you get past the being noticed problem
- they can help you promote and spread the word about your plans
- if you are successful, you should probably coordinate with other community streams anyways. Personally I would prefer if GSL qualifiers are streamed on an existing channel because it would prevent community resources from further fracturing, plus it's much easier to notice if GSL qualifiers show up on e.g. Basetrade.
I'd start with contacting Basetrade and the Pylon Show to cover the most important community stream and the main outlet for community news, respectively. Artosis and Incontrol have expressed both frustration with how Blizzard facilitates and advertises esports and a desire to promote new community projects so I'm sure this would help you in some way.
Sound advice! Hope some of the big shots read this thread.
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Absolutely yes. It always makes me feel sad when I know there are GSL qualy going on yet there is no way to watch it.
And man, you will be a hero if it works out, thanks for your efforts.
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I remember Khaldor used to film some stuff at these and we got to see them uploaded later, even that would be kinda cool. Recaps of the day/some over the shoulder stuff etc, really nice to have some kind of record.
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