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Profile Joined June 2004
TL.net134 Posts
Last Edited: 2023-03-28 20:54:17
March 28 2023 20:52 GMT
#1
Discussion thread for front page poll: How much are you willing to pay a year for StarCraft esports content?
Telephone
Profile Joined October 2010
United States147 Posts
March 28 2023 21:05 GMT
#2
I think that it's important to keep the scene alive, and we all love the game. I answered 50-99 because I'm willing to have one or two subs for streamers and when the community is driving events and tournaments, the many many hours of content is easily worth what one would otherwise spend on going to the movies or such.
phodacbiet
Profile Joined August 2010
United States1740 Posts
March 28 2023 21:16 GMT
#3
Id pay 10-15 bucks a month
Highwinds
Profile Joined August 2010
Canada955 Posts
March 28 2023 21:58 GMT
#4
They shoulda been selling Merch in a store either online or on site for 10 years and it would have been enough business to keep things going. League of Legends store in Korea was selling overpriced $100 official merch that everyone was buying. We could have been getting value for our money
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argonautdice
Profile Joined January 2013
Canada2719 Posts
March 28 2023 22:19 GMT
#5
I went by the Netflix line of thought. If I'm willing to pay $10/month for Netflix, I'm willing to do that for Starcraft.
very illegal and very uncool
Glorfindelio
Profile Joined October 2022
223 Posts
March 29 2023 00:03 GMT
#6
I'd pay 20+ a month for something that's provided me great joy and amusement for years. But I'm also a doddering old man in my 30s now with financial stability, so I'm obviously aware that isn't a feasible number for many people.
JJH777
Profile Joined January 2011
United States4415 Posts
March 29 2023 00:42 GMT
#7
$200+ with merch. Willing to do 10-15$ a month with no merch. Only interested in supporting the KR scene at this point though especially since ESL is keeping most of the money in the regionals. Not that I blame them for that just a reality that KR players were hurt a lot more by the GSL reduction and need the extra help more. I've contributed to KSL and the warditv KR invitational so far. Hoping some more KR specific crowdfunding will be announced by Afreeca.
moonsjde
Profile Joined October 2022
48 Posts
March 29 2023 00:49 GMT
#8
$0
Beelzebub1
Profile Joined May 2015
1004 Posts
March 29 2023 00:58 GMT
#9
I give 10 dollars a month for Tasteosis's Patreon, I'd gladly give another 10 or 15 whatever to a worthy SC 2 related cause though. I'm poor but not that poor.
iPlaY.NettleS
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Australia4393 Posts
March 29 2023 03:14 GMT
#10
Zero.
I don't use adblocker when I watch streams or the YT vids.
Really not interested in this trend of monthly subscriptions for an increasing number of things.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7PvoI6gvQs
CicadaSC
Profile Joined January 2018
United States1880 Posts
Last Edited: 2023-03-29 10:52:06
March 29 2023 03:57 GMT
#11
depends what kind of esports content. NA or KR id pay a good amount. NA is relevant to me and I wanna see it succeed, and KR has a long history in starcraft so id love to suppor that. dont care much about EU or Asia region though unfortunately and wouldnt pay anything. (but i still love to watch many players serral, showtime, etc not to sound like a hater, wait im actually subbed to both of them so i guess at least $10/month?)
Remember that we all come from a place of passion!!
TossHeroes
Profile Joined February 2022
281 Posts
March 29 2023 04:08 GMT
#12
$0
Eventually there will be better choices/content for viewers to chose from
rwala
Profile Joined December 2019
331 Posts
March 29 2023 04:21 GMT
#13
I'd like to find a way to help keep GSL going specifically.
Yoshi Kirishima
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States10366 Posts
March 29 2023 04:55 GMT
#14
$100+ a month to see GSL in its 2022 state, especially with the Ro10 Round Robins.
Mid-master streaming MECH ONLY + commentary www.twitch.tv/yoshikirishima +++ "If all-in fails, all-in again."
Riner1212
Profile Joined November 2012
United States337 Posts
March 29 2023 05:04 GMT
#15
the 22% for nothing shouldnt determine the final verdict... even after the poll closes, please consider the other percentages that people are willing to contribute money, so they can enjoy sc2 content.
Sjow "pretty ez life as protoss"
dbRic1203
Profile Joined July 2019
Germany2655 Posts
March 29 2023 06:12 GMT
#16
I ve contributed a small dollar amount to some crowdfunding events in the past, so answered 1-19$
MaxPax
AxiomB
Profile Joined August 2016
69 Posts
March 29 2023 09:46 GMT
#17
Only to support GSL.
Poopi
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
France12911 Posts
March 29 2023 11:46 GMT
#18
For GSL / KR scene, around 25-30$ a month.
WriterMaru
hwjdts224
Profile Joined November 2022
13 Posts
March 29 2023 12:44 GMT
#19
0
Balnazza
Profile Joined January 2018
Germany1274 Posts
March 29 2023 12:48 GMT
#20
When I was an active watcher, I probably would have paid 10€ per month for SC2, atleast for the EU scene.
"Wenn die Zauberin runter geht, dann macht sie die Beine breit" - Khaldor, trying to cast WC3 German-only
JimmyJRaynor
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Canada17329 Posts
March 29 2023 15:07 GMT
#21
i donate//pay//contribute $60 USD a year to Wardi. I'm satisfied with it.
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RPR_Tempest
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Australia7798 Posts
March 29 2023 20:41 GMT
#22
I used to always buy the GSL tickets, but nothing now. It's more or less over, the scene is a shell of its former glory. It's been such a constant in my life that it's nice to have around still, but its entertainment value isn't anything I'd be willing to pay for at this stage.
Soundwave, Zerg player from Canberra, Australia. @SoundwaveSC
argonautdice
Profile Joined January 2013
Canada2719 Posts
March 30 2023 01:54 GMT
#23
Based on the current distribution, the community seems to be willing to pay on average $60 a year (i.e. $5 a month) for SC2 content, so basically a Twitch sub to a channel.
very illegal and very uncool
XenOsky
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Chile2337 Posts
Last Edited: 2023-03-30 06:33:31
March 30 2023 06:30 GMT
#24
Been watching bw for free since 2003, why would I pay now?
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RandomPlayer
Profile Joined April 2012
Russian Federation400 Posts
Last Edited: 2023-03-30 08:52:25
March 30 2023 06:42 GMT
#25
0
Because sc2 has been a drug for me, it's been distracting me from real life things for 13 years. I feel like a zombie when watching it. I've been trying to get off the hook.
Although it does bring joy and distracts from RL issues at some moments. I just need to minimize the time I spend on it. The same goes for poker content on yt.
knotfun
Profile Joined July 2019
41 Posts
March 30 2023 18:10 GMT
#26
I pay 10 a month for the Brood War BSL + some sporadic donations. I watch more SC related content than let's say Netflix or other subscription products. I'll probably start funding more in the future to come for this reason, SC content is important to me.
Broodwar4lyf
Profile Blog Joined February 2016
304 Posts
April 01 2023 05:05 GMT
#27
For BW 10 dollars a month
For SC2 zero dollars
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TequilaMockingbird
Profile Joined February 2013
Germany64 Posts
April 01 2023 07:19 GMT
#28
Zero. Used to be a very active watcher for 10-ish years but I feel like I have seen it all with Sc2, matches, even grand finals, begin to feel repetitive, there is no element of surprise or any particular story line I am interested in anymore.
Maybe something changes my attitude towards Sc2 in the future and reinvigorates my passion, but tbh right now I cannot see what that would be.
M3t4PhYzX
Profile Joined March 2019
Poland4237 Posts
April 02 2023 19:45 GMT
#29
On March 29 2023 12:14 iPlaY.NettleS wrote:
Zero.
I don't use adblocker when I watch streams or the YT vids.
Really not interested in this trend of monthly subscriptions for an increasing number of things.

Same.
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craftstar9
Profile Joined March 2023
3 Posts
April 03 2023 02:36 GMT
#30
I'm paying $50 per month for starcraft content. Most of them have been spent on subscription to the streamers in the scene. Will continue to do that until I go bankrupt
Creager
Profile Joined February 2011
Germany1923 Posts
April 03 2023 17:15 GMT
#31
On April 03 2023 04:45 M3t4PhYzX wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 29 2023 12:14 iPlaY.NettleS wrote:
Zero.
I don't use adblocker when I watch streams or the YT vids.
Really not interested in this trend of monthly subscriptions for an increasing number of things.

Same.


I always use adblocker for everything - ads are a pest to mankind. Ad-ridden content has become so subpar that I'd rather have a paywall to hopefully ensure a minimum quality standard (with news sites and other journalistic content), twitch streamers are a completely different story, though, as most content creation nowadays is so interchangable, uninspired and outright lame (reaction videos) that lots of the people don't deserve money IMHO.

I was fine with paying for GSL seasons back with GomTV, if the content is right I prefer paying over being the product.
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Vision_
Profile Joined September 2018
875 Posts
April 03 2023 18:21 GMT
#32
I would pay for SC 2.5. The game is too repeatitive even if i probably enjoyed each patch. The heart of the game is still here a bit old but i won t pay for a game which propose (near always) the same build every match up. There s obvious changes which can add freshness and increase re-playability, this money should deserve a better goal.
alpenrahm
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Germany629 Posts
April 04 2023 13:26 GMT
#33
not a fan of subscriptions. Will pay some money sometimes when i feel like it
outscar
Profile Joined September 2014
2832 Posts
Last Edited: 2023-04-04 15:43:23
April 04 2023 15:40 GMT
#34
On April 01 2023 14:05 Broodwar4lyf wrote:
For BW 10 dollars a month
For SC2 zero dollars


My man! SC2 is already spoiled enough compared to what BW came through - post KeSPA era, dark ages when expros had their only income from streaming. We're still in very bad spot, ASL being only major tournament after Greedzard cut off KSL 4 years ago. If ASL cuts us off then BW as esports is done.

And I'm not hater of SC2, it's just incredibly sad seeing such competetive games left alone to die.
sunbeams are never made like me...
Kaito_SG0
Profile Joined March 2022
1 Post
Last Edited: 2023-04-08 00:14:58
April 04 2023 21:29 GMT
#35
"Willing to pay nothing for esports events"

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[image loading]


When less and less events come for starcraft.


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ThunderJunk
Profile Joined December 2015
United States726 Posts
April 07 2023 14:05 GMT
#36
I'd contribute 200+, but for Broodwar. That's where the future is. Always has been. We got distracted by shiny 3D graphics and smooth pathing. But Broodwar's always been there, supporting us, waiting for us to remember.
I am free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do.
AmericanUmlaut
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Germany2594 Posts
April 07 2023 21:00 GMT
#37
I spend a couple hundred dollars a year on SC. My current passion as a viewer is much more for BW, so that's where my money is going. I think that with a scene as small as ours, we have to throw some coin if we want to continue to have good matches to watch.
The frumious Bandersnatch
moonsjde
Profile Joined October 2022
48 Posts
April 08 2023 00:28 GMT
#38
On April 05 2023 06:29 Kaito_SG0 wrote:
"Willing to pay nothing for esports events"

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[image loading]


When less and less events come for starcraft.


User was warned for this post

lol, false equivalence. zero reason to assume the same people who don't want to pay are all shocked or offended about event funding. i couldn't care less - if the events happen i'll watch, if they don't i'll do something else
tlnetuser108
Profile Joined October 2022
83 Posts
April 08 2023 06:46 GMT
#39
I have so many subscriptions that don't even remember. I'm sure a $200 a year one is okay. That's less than $20 a month. Thats nothing.
aringadingding
Profile Joined September 2010
479 Posts
April 08 2023 17:52 GMT
#40
For me 200+ was easy. I donate and sub to a lot of players. So this would not mean much of a difference to me. And if the 200+ would be essential for tourneys etc. it would be a no brainer, since this is the best game i have played and watched ever.
KingAlphard
Profile Blog Joined August 2012
Italy1705 Posts
April 08 2023 19:46 GMT
#41
On April 08 2023 09:28 moonsjde wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 05 2023 06:29 Kaito_SG0 wrote:
"Willing to pay nothing for esports events"

+ Show Spoiler +
[image loading]


When less and less events come for starcraft.


User was warned for this post

lol, false equivalence. zero reason to assume the same people who don't want to pay are all shocked or offended about event funding. i couldn't care less - if the events happen i'll watch, if they don't i'll do something else


It is in the context of starcraft fans, if you ask the same question to the general population then 99.9% will answer nothing but this isn't particularly relevant. What is relevant is when you ask the question to people who actually care about watching the events
ExpatRights
Profile Joined February 2021
53 Posts
April 09 2023 06:36 GMT
#42
merch doesn't make much money, that's why CLG & TSM are downsizing..
Husyelt
Profile Blog Joined May 2020
United States837 Posts
April 12 2023 04:11 GMT
#43
I'd pay $50 a year for sc2 twitch subs, and maybe $50-100 on crowdfunded tourneys
You're getting cynical and that won't do I'd throw the rose tint back on the exploded view
v1p3r52
Profile Joined December 2010
New Zealand182 Posts
Last Edited: 2023-04-12 05:15:33
April 12 2023 05:12 GMT
#44
I do $10 a month for ASL English patreon because I love watching the ASL and having them cast it in English. I watch every ASL game where with SC2 i dont watch most of it apart from some big players in really big tournaments. Home story cup is proberly the other one i would support cos like that tourney, its always fun and cool to see. SC2 has been guttered lately and seems to be going down but broodwar is still going strong and its great, been some great games lately.
lestye
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States4200 Posts
April 12 2023 05:35 GMT
#45
Yeah, it depends on what kind of content. Is it TL journalism? is it actual production for tournaments? VOD access? etc etc. Starcraft 1 or 2? I already pay 5 bucks a month for ASL patreon. i used to pay for GOMTV access, so paying for stuff isnt completely alien to me.

I think id pay a premium if it was something really noteworthy, like a American/European LAN for BW.
"You guys are just edgelords. Embrace your inner weeb desu" -Zergneedsfood
DrunkenJedi
Profile Joined November 2010
Germany175 Posts
April 12 2023 08:13 GMT
#46
On March 29 2023 06:05 Telephone wrote:
I think that it's important to keep the scene alive, and we all love the game. I answered 50-99 because I'm willing to have one or two subs for streamers and when the community is driving events and tournaments, the many many hours of content is easily worth what one would otherwise spend on going to the movies or such.


I second that!
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Piste
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
6183 Posts
April 13 2023 08:17 GMT
#47
To have nyoken or tastosis casted live progames 10bucks a month.
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