I was busy studying for a calc test so I didn't even know there was an issue, but I feel better knowing that ipl is admitting it and not trying to play the blame game.

ArchDC

Malaysia1996 Posts

November 08 2011 00:43 GMT

#203

Respect for the post.

Just be careful not to go into some flame war anywhere online though, sort out the facts and talk w the SEA organizers and give one final update, facts then actions and next steps.

DivinitySC2

United States244 Posts

November 08 2011 00:44 GMT

#204

Will the winner of the event still receive the IPL Seed?

psycrop

United States9 Posts

November 08 2011 00:48 GMT

#205

pretty sure IGN was denying all counts as to why the streams were so bad and it wasn't their responsibility last night. nice 180 there, but better late than never.

xtfftc

United Kingdom2343 Posts

November 08 2011 00:51 GMT

#206

It's a bid sad that the situation had to end like this but kuddos to IPL for acting decisively. It's a step in the right direction.

Chernobyl

Brazil143 Posts

November 08 2011 00:52 GMT

#207

On November 08 2011 07:03 Logarythm wrote:
Woah. This is why IPL/IGN are my favorite SC2 establishment out there.

and it`s my favorite from now on.

Congrats for your sincerity, and thanks for care.

Alex.IGN

United States1050 Posts

November 08 2011 00:52 GMT

#208

On November 08 2011 09:44 DivinitySC2 wrote:
Will the winner of the event still receive the IPL Seed?

Yes

hmunkey

United Kingdom1973 Posts

November 08 2011 00:56 GMT

#209

I know this sounds classist, but I personally think major broadcasted tournaments shouldn't be held in developing countries (with a few exceptions like China of course).

It just seems like the infrastructure isn't stable or in place for these kind of things -- perfect example being their computers.

I see no reason why this couldn't have been held in say Australia or Singapore instead.

Nikerym

Australia17 Posts

November 08 2011 00:58 GMT

#210

Glad to see IPL taking responsibility... but what did they expect hosting it in a 2nd possibly 3rd world country when it could have been held in Australia/NZ Without any major issues like these.

Zirith

Canada403 Posts

November 08 2011 00:59 GMT

#211

Sorry, I didn't get to watch this, what was the problem?

teamsolid

Canada3668 Posts

November 08 2011 01:00 GMT

#212

Just how bad was the broadcast? Any VODs available? I want to watch just to see how much of a trainwreck it was

turamn

United States1374 Posts

November 08 2011 01:00 GMT

#213

I also don't have any clue what went on...?

Gamegene

United States8308 Posts

November 08 2011 01:01 GMT

#214

On November 08 2011 10:00 teamsolid wrote:
Just how bad was the broadcast? Any VODs available? I want to watch just to see how much of a trainwreck it was

just read the LR thread.

i believe they were waiting for a game for 6 hours.

http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=278984

Dox

Australia1199 Posts

November 08 2011 01:02 GMT

#215

All I can really do is apologise to IGN on behalf of the SEA Region for allowing AZK to pilot this trainwreck. I wish I could have been more involved.

I wrote a detailed blog about the entire event here:
http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=283600

Foxx1

United States57 Posts

November 08 2011 01:06 GMT

#216

Lol oh Philippines. Not surprised on how it ended up. No not being racist.. I am half and have family there. Just from the way things are down there

Psychatog

Philippines71 Posts

November 08 2011 01:08 GMT

#217

I'm from the Philippines and I tried to go the event live. Organizers are running around like their heads are cut-off. This is the first time they run a major event and it was bad enough they put IPL's name on this.

sraelgaiznaer

Philippines423 Posts

November 08 2011 01:11 GMT

#218

coming from Manila (Philippines) I was sad to see the crowd during the stream. Tasteless and Artosis were doing the best that they can but the audience seemed boring. When they requested a cheer you hear nothing. When the camera guys pan to the audience you see only a handful. Im sad cause I though e-Sports was big here in Manila. Guess I was wrong.

GhandiEAGLE

United States20754 Posts

November 08 2011 01:13 GMT

#219

We can now only wait for a statement from PPSL now.

JediGamer

United States656 Posts

November 08 2011 01:14 GMT

#220

So basically without any research you guys sponsored this event because you would get a bunch of money. Then it backwashed and you "took responsibility" by saying all the issues were related to them. A really bad mistake but at least you wrote an apology.