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TL to host Pro Players Lounge at MLG Anaheim - Page 3

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godemperor
Profile Joined October 2010
Belgium2043 Posts
July 14 2011 23:17 GMT
#41
Can't wait for the AMAs!
WArped
Profile Joined December 2010
United Kingdom4845 Posts
July 14 2011 23:19 GMT
#42
Mann, that's so damn pro. I expect many drunk Hot_Bid interviews.
aCePikNik
Profile Joined May 2011
United States69 Posts
July 14 2011 23:20 GMT
#43
Hope this is as epic as I can imagine it is. Only fear is it doesn't catch on as much as it could, hope that the Korean players take part in it too.

brb making www.randomsc2newswebsite.com for a press pass
<3 Sheth <3
Ibsen
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States102 Posts
July 14 2011 23:21 GMT
#44
On July 15 2011 07:43 Pokebunny wrote:
How pro is pro? lol. Do I qualify as good enough for this? D:


Good question! If the community wants you there you'll be there. Make sure that you apply. I think a bunch of players are going to miss out, because they don't apply. If you guys have a favorite player: make sure to tell them that you want them there.

On July 15 2011 07:45 Canucklehead wrote:
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.


On July 15 2011 08:00 red4ce wrote:
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.


No Way! The players are still going to be at the event. They will need to play and they will want to watch. The problem is that many of these players go back to their hotels to get away and they have private parties that the community never gets to see. We want to give the players a place where they can relax together, while providing additional access to fans all over the world.


On July 15 2011 07:50 VATO_Gandair wrote:
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.


Make sure to apply as press-- you never know what will happen. Even if you don't-- you'll still have access to the players at MLG. This is a way to give the community greater access: not limit it.
FliedLice
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Germany7494 Posts
July 14 2011 23:29 GMT
#45
homestory cup MLG style?
Kevmeister @ Dota2
Marou
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Germany1371 Posts
July 14 2011 23:32 GMT
#46
this is an amazing idea, althrough i hope it will be close enougth to the venue so players won't hesitate to come
twitter@RickyMarou
HighlyToxic
Profile Joined July 2011
France101 Posts
July 14 2011 23:33 GMT
#47
It's awesome
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-07-14 23:37:52
July 14 2011 23:34 GMT
#48
Yes, yes, yes!

What determines a pro player from anyone? As we all know, there are up and coming teams and prominent players who haven't really met the public eye, how will you distinguish these players or know which to give access to?

edit: sort of answered already.

Are only players given access if applied, or are managers of these players equally allowed.
How big is the room exactly?
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
Whiplash
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
United States2929 Posts
July 14 2011 23:37 GMT
#49
Awesome, definitely applying.
Cinematographer / Steadicam Operator. Former Starcraft commentator/player
xXFireandIceXx
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Canada4296 Posts
July 14 2011 23:37 GMT
#50
Teamliquid=Just too awesome
NB
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Netherlands12045 Posts
July 14 2011 23:39 GMT
#51
tears in my eyes.... so awesome xD
Im daed. Follow me @TL_NB
Badfatpanda
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States9719 Posts
July 14 2011 23:39 GMT
#52
wow great to see an effort like this put into a tourney =D
Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy. -Beethoven | Mech isn't a build, it's a way of life. -MajOr | Charlie.Sheen: "What is sarcastic, kids who have no courage to fight?" | #TerranPride #yolo #swag -Naama after 2-0'ing MC at HSC VI
SigmaoctanusIV
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States3313 Posts
July 14 2011 23:41 GMT
#53
So I am a nobody high masters player who bought a Player Pass that means I wouldn't Qualify for this awesome lounge right?
I am Godzilla You are Japan
Ibsen
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States102 Posts
July 14 2011 23:42 GMT
#54
On July 15 2011 08:34 Torte de Lini wrote:
Yes, yes, yes!

What determines a pro player from anyone? As we all know, there are up and coming teams and prominent players who haven't really met the public eye, how will you distinguish these players or know which to give access to?


The community decides. If you want a player, lets us know. Post on Reddit. Tell the player that you want to see in the lounge, "I want to see you in the lounge." This is first and foremost an event to give greater access to everyone who can't make it to MLG Anaheim. Let us know who you want to see!
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
July 14 2011 23:46 GMT
#55
On July 15 2011 08:42 Ibsen wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 15 2011 08:34 Torte de Lini wrote:
Yes, yes, yes!

What determines a pro player from anyone? As we all know, there are up and coming teams and prominent players who haven't really met the public eye, how will you distinguish these players or know which to give access to?


The community decides. If you want a player, lets us know. Post on Reddit. Tell the player that you want to see in the lounge, "I want to see you in the lounge." This is first and foremost an event to give greater access to everyone who can't make it to MLG Anaheim. Let us know who you want to see!


Oh, e-mail doesn't work? I was just about to send in an application for these players I have~
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
12oz
Profile Joined November 2010
United States6 Posts
July 14 2011 23:46 GMT
#56
good thing i was columbus instead, seems this will make stalking your favorite pro much more difficult.
quote?
xtfftc
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United Kingdom2343 Posts
July 14 2011 23:53 GMT
#57
Pretty good idea. It's nice to see that MLG are working close with the independent community sites.

Great! The opportunity to relax well between games will definitely improve their quality!
--Some Masters player


Also, they are obviously taking feedback from both players and media representatives and are doing their best to accomodate for them.

The media coverage is the area in which MLG is head and shoulders above every other major tournament.
--Some unknown blogger
Irave
Profile Joined October 2010
United States9965 Posts
July 14 2011 23:54 GMT
#58
Make sure there is a person there to just remind people of the schedule. I'd imagine most won't want to leave when coming to this place!
Usagi
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Spain1647 Posts
July 14 2011 23:57 GMT
#59
Somehow feels like being out of the actual venue is more an inconvenience than a good thing.
From what I heard from Colombus, they asked the players to be on site at the moment, and they never knew when they were called, so I can see many discouraged after the first time they go, they spend 5 minutes and have to go back. Some would rather spend those 15 minutes in backstage.
Because players would find this useful betwheen games. If they are finished for the day they will probably go to the hotel. And players who have a tighter schedule with the open bracket might not even have the time to go there.
Best of luck tho.
Legless
Profile Joined October 2010
United States48 Posts
July 14 2011 23:57 GMT
#60
On July 15 2011 07:45 Canucklehead wrote:
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.


I think this is a valid concern, was thinking the same thing the entire time i was reading it, seems like a great thing for players, but i thought part of the awesome MLG experience was for the players and fans to get to interact in between games. Maybe its just me though.
HuK fighting :)
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