I don't get it. Does this mean the pros will be isolated from the fans at mlg and be restricted to asking them questions online through reddit? I dunno, sounds great for the players, but not for any kind of real fan interactions.

Neroin

Germany173 Posts

July 14 2011 22:45 GMT

#25

Oh wow this is awesome! I like that players can gather at a central point where they can hang out and actually be found when they are needed to play. I would love to see Teamliquid become a central institution in player-fan connection as well as a hub for players to meet and communicate.
I'd imagine it's quite expensive both in cost and organizing time to accommodate so many players. So I hope it will pay off for TL. Are you going to have sponsors for this lounge or will you get something via the produced content? Also will you provide live-webcams?

Anyways, Homestory Cup III was really great with all the players in a casual atmosphere. Even though MLG is a more "serious" tournament I'm really looking forward to seeing the players take it easy in the lounge and having a good time. Love it!

sang

United States251 Posts

July 14 2011 22:45 GMT

#26

HUGE props to TL for doing this. gonna make things a lot easier at anaheim for the press

EchoZ

Japan5041 Posts

July 14 2011 22:46 GMT

#27

Ooh nice! More interviews~

SuperSaiyanNoob

Canada29 Posts

July 14 2011 22:47 GMT

#28

On July 15 2011 07:43 Pokebunny wrote:
How pro is pro? lol. Do I qualify as good enough for this? D:

I vote yes. We need to get Pokebunny into this shiz.

Dusty

United States3359 Posts

July 14 2011 22:49 GMT

#29

On July 15 2011 07:43 Pokebunny wrote:
How pro is pro? lol. Do I qualify as good enough for this? D:

You qualify as a pro, but you have to be 16 or older :D

Nazeron

Canada1046 Posts

July 14 2011 22:50 GMT

#30

Cool, Thnx to TL for doing this, really shows they care about the players and the events.

VATO_Gandair

United States232 Posts

July 14 2011 22:50 GMT

#31

This is a fine idea, but it really hurts amateur reporters like me who don't have press badges/access. I imagine I'll get fewer chances to say hello to players now. Hopefully some still take time to mingle with the crowd.

RIP photo opportunities

personal views aside, it sounds pretty kickass. Like a rockstar VIP lounge kind of thing. Has snacks and drinks I hope.

Ulfsark

United States958 Posts

July 14 2011 22:57 GMT

#32

Fly me out there and I will give massages to the players in between their interviews all I require is a mere plane ticket.

On a serious note, seems like this will be a great thing for everybody, The games should be better as well.

DruidzHistory

Sweden231 Posts

July 14 2011 22:57 GMT

#33

Awesome!

Porkz

Denmark1027 Posts

July 14 2011 22:58 GMT

#34

On July 15 2011 07:49 Dusty wrote:

Show nested quote +

You qualify as a pro, but you have to be 16 or older :D

Fake ID gogogo ;o

Jokes aside, this sounds Awesome ;D

red4ce

United States7313 Posts

July 14 2011 23:00 GMT

#35

I dunno I feel like this is gonna make it harder for me to ask my favorite gamers for autographs. Good for the pros though I guess. After Thorzain and July's less than favorable reviews of MLG Columbus from the player's perspective this sort of thing will go a long way to ensuring the pros play at their best by providing them a more organized environment.

Battleaxe

United States843 Posts

July 14 2011 23:01 GMT

#36

Awesome idea, can't wait to check out all the great stuff that'll be coming out from this. TL does it again

Mawi

Sweden4365 Posts

July 14 2011 23:03 GMT

#37

If only i had the cash to go to any of these events Pretty awesome of you TL to do something like this!

Freeheals

United States488 Posts

July 14 2011 23:04 GMT

#38

i guess it will be like take's player lounge at HSC? will there be poker tables?

Holcan

Canada2593 Posts

July 14 2011 23:04 GMT

#39

yay more isolation and less scene cohesion ! gogo TL ! :D

Robonord

United States311 Posts

July 14 2011 23:09 GMT

#40

As long the lounge will give fans the opportunity to get autographs/pictures then it sounds like a good idea. Part of the reason I bought my MLG ticket was to hopefully meet a few of my favorite players.