ugh now that I think about it, I hope this tournament format change isn't the only thing blizzard has in store for us. hope blizzcon will have some exciting news
Blizzard announces 2015 WCS changes
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Deathstar
9150 Posts
ugh now that I think about it, I hope this tournament format change isn't the only thing blizzard has in store for us. hope blizzcon will have some exciting news | ||
The_Templar
your Country52793 Posts
On November 06 2014 05:40 Deathstar wrote: Yeah free vods would be nice, or at the very least rebroadcasts ugh now that I think about it, I hope this tournament format change isn't the only thing blizzard has in store for us. hope blizzcon will have some exciting news Blizzard is announcing something new for SC2 during blizzcon, this has already been announced | ||
mvdunecats
United States102 Posts
On November 06 2014 04:59 Deathstar wrote: Just look at GSL for the best. But GSL isn't broadcast at a friendly time for a good chunk of the world, particularly for those who live in North, South and Central America. On November 06 2014 04:59 Deathstar wrote: blizzcon is a treat for the fans. something less serious but something that allows you to see your guy at the big stage during blizzard's biggest event If that's what Blizzard wants Blizzcon to be, they should just invite competitors based on fan voting instead of having a points based system that rewards performance. | ||
TOAA
United States38 Posts
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Valefort
France228 Posts
On November 06 2014 05:14 CakeSauc3 wrote: I don't get what is so terrible about having the best players in the world at the tournament for the best players in the world. Because it's not only about the overall level of a competition. A lot of people are chauvinistic, at least a little bit, and if you have no one to cheer for in a tournament it's a lot less interesting. In classic sports people usually support local teams or their countries, SC2 is no different and the division foreigner/koreans is everywhere. Quality of play is important but top level play is not absolutely essential from a spectator's point of view like me. When you love sc2 you'll watch regardless but if you're a casual player/fan you won't always watch unless there is something else that draws you, be it chauvinism, player(s) you like, particular shoutcasters ...you name it. | ||
Caladan
Germany1238 Posts
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gruff
Sweden2276 Posts
On November 01 2014 20:49 Gr33d wrote: Looks like TB is still salty when it comes to TaKe's events. They give out a big enough prize pool, meet the other requirements AND a lot of people watch them, ofc they should also give WCS points then. Popularity and prize pool is a terrible argument to determine point distribution. It's not obvious (in fact quite counter-intuitive) to do so and is by no means a controversial position. You can think Homestory is the best tournament out there, that doesn't change anything. | ||
opisska
Poland8852 Posts
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Exitor45
United States72 Posts
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danbel1005
United States1319 Posts
As long as u keep feeding me starcraft, ill be happy! Happy Holidays y'all!! ♥ | ||
Wyrdness
United Kingdom29 Posts
The issue with an unified league is factoring the immigration of where the events and finals will be held, EU will most likely be host to finals as I think we have less strict immigration then the US. | ||
Hadronsbecrazy
United Kingdom551 Posts
On November 06 2014 07:09 mvdunecats wrote: But GSL isn't broadcast at a friendly time for a good chunk of the world, particularly for those who live in North, South and Central America. If that's what Blizzard wants Blizzcon to be, they should just invite competitors based on fan voting instead of having a points based system that rewards performance. fan vote might be the only way to see flash vs jaedong vs stork at blizzcon | ||
wptlzkwjd
Canada1240 Posts
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KalWarkov
Germany4126 Posts
On December 29 2014 08:00 wptlzkwjd wrote: I haven't followed professional SC2 since WoL ended. This WCS system looks incredibly confusing. Can't we go back to just GSLs and WCGs? Or even better, MSLs, OSLs, and WCGs? it rly isnt. just read and use your brain for a second. | ||
AyaaLa
Spain629 Posts
On December 29 2014 08:03 KalWarkov wrote: it rly isnt. just read and use your brain for a second. yes it is for people that dont have your amazing brain. edit: no need to be a f*cking dick | ||
JimRising
Mexico52 Posts
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Slydie
1778 Posts
I am Norwegian, and we are OP in crosscountry skiing, especially for women. Now imagine if every Norwegian in the top 100 or so would be allowed in the world cup. I guess at least 20 would qualify, and effectively block several nations from having a legit team. That is why the Norwegians have to compeete harshly amongs themselves for the national quota of 5-7 athletes, diversity is secured. Same thing with Jamaican sprinters, west african long distance runners, dutch skaters etc. etc. Why do you think european athletic championship and the African cup in football exist? Because local championships matters! I enjoyed the first WCS immensely because of its nation-region-world steucture. Of course, 3 Koreans were top 3 in the end, but the events and the winners created on the way there were amazing! Why not make a complete citezenship lock? It would help the scene way more than it would hurt the very few players living outside their region. | ||
Whitewing
United States7483 Posts
On January 08 2015 22:46 Slydie wrote: Koreans are way too dominant. Blizzard needs to be even harder on restricting Korean participation. I am Norwegian, and we are OP in crosscountry skiing, especially for women. Now imagine if every Norwegian in the top 100 or so would be allowed in the world cup. I guess at least 20 would qualify, and effectively block several nations from having a legit team. That is why the Norwegians have to compeete harshly amongs themselves for the national quota of 5-7 athletes, diversity is secured. Same thing with Jamaican sprinters, west african long distance runners, dutch skaters etc. etc. Why do you think european athletic championship and the African cup in football exist? Because local championships matters! I enjoyed the first WCS immensely because of its nation-region-world steucture. Of course, 3 Koreans were top 3, but the events and the winners created on the way there were amazing! Why not make a complete citezenship lock? It would help the scene way more than it would hurt the very few players living outsode their region. Starcraft, as it stands, is not a national sport, it's an individual one. | ||
aka_star
United Kingdom1546 Posts
On January 08 2015 22:46 Slydie wrote: Koreans are way too dominant. Blizzard needs to be even harder on restricting Korean participation. I am Norwegian, and we are OP in crosscountry skiing, especially for women. Now imagine if every Norwegian in the top 100 or so would be allowed in the world cup. I guess at least 20 would qualify, and effectively block several nations from having a legit team. That is why the Norwegians have to compeete harshly amongs themselves for the national quota of 5-7 athletes, diversity is secured. Same thing with Jamaican sprinters, west african long distance runners, dutch skaters etc. etc. Why do you think european athletic championship and the African cup in football exist? Because local championships matters! I enjoyed the first WCS immensely because of its nation-region-world steucture. Of course, 3 Koreans were top 3 in the end, but the events and the winners created on the way there were amazing! Why not make a complete citezenship lock? It would help the scene way more than it would hurt the very few players living outside their region. Banning all the Korean's wont fix it. | ||
Dingodile
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