Yes - I had a similar idea almost immediately, too. At the very least, could the games be cast live by flying the casters IN to Korea? This could actually be feasible if you reused GomTV's studio resources and/or got Artosis, Tasteless, Wolf, and/or Khaldor to help cast, too.

PLLLLEEEASE. Or at least have Smix help do translations via Skype. Then I may be appeased.

opterown

Australia54784 Posts

September 05 2012 05:19 GMT

#23

playing in korea would mean that GOM would need to open their studios at 3am on sunday, lol

Gary Oak

Canada2381 Posts

September 05 2012 05:22 GMT

#24

It's unfortunate, but necessary. Props to you guys for increasing the prize pool by a grand to compensate!

Jacmert

Canada1709 Posts

September 05 2012 05:24 GMT

#25

CORRECTION - fly in Smix to Korea. She will do it, trust me

(how else are we going to find someone who speaks both Korean and English in South Korea? Wait, never mind, don't answer that... just do as I tell you

)

On September 05 2012 14:19 opterown wrote:
playing in korea would mean that GOM would need to open their studios at 3am on sunday, lol

Ha ha, well at least you know that GomTV won't need it, right? Ha ha. Oh, and I just remembered that Korea has a law that forbids minors from playing online games past midnight. But anyways, I suggest you film it in the GomTV studios (making sure the games are finished before midnight), together with live casters (and maybe a handpicked live audience that you know won't spoil the results), and then broadcast the recording at the usual time.

Do it! Or else I will still watch the Grand Finals anyways with my TSL+ because I love TeamLiquid no matter what.

*looks down at chest* Oh yeah, I forgot I was wearing my TL t-shirt today too, lol

derElbe

Germany571 Posts

September 05 2012 05:37 GMT

#26

i don't have a problem with that at all!

if we do see a "playing picture" of the players or not, doesn't make it count anyway.

finals will be cool

thanks TL !

KiwiLime

United States44 Posts

September 05 2012 05:51 GMT

#27

Seems like a great call with no draw backs for the players, and we still get to watch an amazing finals; I'm all for this.

Dodgin

Canada39254 Posts

September 05 2012 05:51 GMT

#28

Understandable but really disappointing : ( I would have liked to see more than games cast from replays and a splash screen between games for the finals.

Jarrito

United States51 Posts

September 05 2012 06:12 GMT

#29

As long as the players and teams keep the results to themselves, not terrible news.

aRyuujin

United States5049 Posts

September 05 2012 06:21 GMT

#30

like others have said, would be cool if GOM could host. Kind of a bummer, online always feels less legitimate, but definitely understandable. pity if it hurts the viewercount significantly

Seeker

Where dat snitch at?37041 Posts

September 05 2012 06:24 GMT

#31

A shame that this happened but as always, TL makes the right decisions after considering every factor

V170

Mexico13 Posts

September 05 2012 06:29 GMT

#32

They wouldn't be able to attend the after party anyways, like Thorzain.

McKTenor13

United States1383 Posts

September 05 2012 06:31 GMT

#33

I completely understand the situation. You guys made a very intelligent and caring move. Thanks for the update!

StorrZerg

United States13919 Posts

September 05 2012 06:32 GMT

#34

TSL4 after party?

growlizing

Norway122 Posts

September 05 2012 06:42 GMT

#35

Sucks, but the correct decision for the two players and hopefully the quality of the games.

Atoissen

Norway1737 Posts

September 05 2012 07:02 GMT

#36

Its sad, but sounds like the correct decition.

SolarJto

United States260 Posts

September 05 2012 07:23 GMT

#37

Minors dominating

Majynx

United States1431 Posts

September 05 2012 07:24 GMT

#38

This is unfortunate, but understandable news. I was hoping to see some footage of the players similar to what happened with ThorZaIN and Naniwa. Hoping for some great games. Best of luck to both players.

FlamingForce

Netherlands701 Posts

September 05 2012 07:43 GMT

#39

I'd much rather see major tournaments take into account the player's situation. Good call.

SpunXtain03

Australia66 Posts

September 05 2012 08:01 GMT

#40

I don't agree with this. If players want to be in it to win the big tournaments - not just GSL - I think they need to make some sacrifices, within reason. TeamLiquid is a driving force behind the eSports movement, and the TSL has a respectable prize pool - which is now being increased as a result of the players not attending the finals.

If players aren't commited to making the flight for the finals, there are plenty of other worthy players who were left out of the tournament.

Oh well.