On October 20 2016 13:44 opisska wrote: Honestly, I don't get it. The post that got InControL so worked up was a guy who plainly said that he likes Wolf more than him. So does InControL really think that people should not be allowed to have preferences for some casters? Or that everyone is obliged to prefer him? The "provide only constructive criticism" angle is silly, this is fucking entertainment, the viewers are expected to just personally like some casters more than other, by pure matter of taste and they do not need any logical argument for that. I agree that when people say "caster X is shit" without any qualification, that it is pretty awful and should be frowned upon, but that's not what happened. I still like InControl's casting as I have for many years (and I have always said that), but this entitled behavior really makes me like him less. I particularly hate the line of thinking "I am doing this out of passion, so you owe me respect", which is just a spoiled princess attitude - kinda surprising of InControL himself, the king of inappropriate humor.
Totally agree with you. There was no insulting. He was just stating that he prefers a person over another.
There should be a competition for caster teams as well. After match they commentate, people in audience can assign them between 1 and 10 scores :D After each round of competition one casting pair is out. Best one gets to commentate the finals
I can't wait for Tastosis, BiscuitControL and Toderdam! The rest of the casters are great too, but really hoping to see some casting from those 3 pairings. :D
On October 20 2016 21:55 rockdj911 wrote: More casters - the better. I don't always like Incontrol humor but... Overall he is fine caster I think, and obviously a professional. I would prefer double elimination bracket with more days of play and more games so we can experience every caster as much as we can. The only downfall of blizzcon I think, not enough starcraft that is
Bring us a good show! That's all what we're hoping for
Maybe for the last time indeed (for me at least, sc2 viewer from WOL).
Yeah it's a shame so many games have to be played off the mak stage. Hopefully someone casts them and they post the vods. I can't rember who said it but I think some caster mentioned that some of the most epic games of sc2 have probably already happened but have gone totally unnoticed since they were played off stage, or in practice, or on ladder.
On October 20 2016 21:55 rockdj911 wrote: More casters - the better. I don't always like Incontrol humor but... Overall he is fine caster I think, and obviously a professional. I would prefer double elimination bracket with more days of play and more games so we can experience every caster as much as we can. The only downfall of blizzcon I think, not enough starcraft that is
Bring us a good show! That's all what we're hoping for
Maybe for the last time indeed (for me at least, sc2 viewer from WOL).
Yeah it's a shame so many games have to be played off the mak stage. Hopefully someone casts them and they post the vods. I can't rember who said it but I think some caster mentioned that some of the most epic games of sc2 have probably already happened but have gone totally unnoticed since they were played off stage, or in practice, or on ladder.
All games will be live and casted. Blizzard started doing an opening weekend the week before Blizzcon to do the opening stages of tournaments. For SC2, all these players really only qualified for the Global Playoffs. They haven't formally made it to Blizzcon itself until they make it out of the group stages.
4, 4 man groups with 2 WCS circuit and 2 WCS Korea players in each group. GSL style Double elim.
On October 21 2016 19:05 ClaudeSc2 wrote: Everytime iNcontroL is announced as a caster or host for an event he receives hate. The guy has achieved Nickelback status.
I would never trade iNcontroL for Nickelback though. <3
On October 22 2016 01:40 Antonidas wrote: LAST BLIZZCON. WOuldn't be surprised. It's a dame shame. Such a beuitiful, cerebrla, complex, entertaning game. The public will never know =[
It's definitely NOT the last Blizzcon. You probably meant last SC2 major at Blizzcon, which is extremely unlikely as well.
On October 22 2016 01:40 Antonidas wrote: LAST BLIZZCON. WOuldn't be surprised. It's a dame shame. Such a beuitiful, cerebrla, complex, entertaning game. The public will never know =[
It's definitely NOT the last Blizzcon. You probably meant last SC2 major at Blizzcon, which is extremely unlikely as well.
Agreed, I would bet any amount of money that WCS and the WCS finals at BlizzCon next year will be just as big is in 2016.
Now that they've finally added a store to the game, they won't suddenly stop to invest into sc2. SPL no longer being around has zero impact on WCS or the amount of money Blizzard will invest into sc2.
I'm pretty pumped to see incontrol still being invited to these events, must be awesome to have been around jaedong as long as he has now. sign autographs after the event please
On October 26 2016 03:36 romson87 wrote: Can't really complain about the line-up but I really would like to see Wolf and Valdes there
Wolf will be doing Heroes at Blizzcon (with, among others, Khaldor and Kaelaris) so that explains that. Still kinda sad about no Valdes. He casted a pretty impressive amount of games this year.
On October 20 2016 13:44 opisska wrote: Honestly, I don't get it. The post that got InControL so worked up was a guy who plainly said that he likes Wolf more than him. So does InControL really think that people should not be allowed to have preferences for some casters? Or that everyone is obliged to prefer him? The "provide only constructive criticism" angle is silly, this is fucking entertainment, the viewers are expected to just personally like some casters more than other, by pure matter of taste and they do not need any logical argument for that. I agree that when people say "caster X is shit" without any qualification, that it is pretty awful and should be frowned upon, but that's not what happened. I still like InControl's casting as I have for many years (and I have always said that), but this entitled behavior really makes me like him less. I particularly hate the line of thinking "I am doing this out of passion, so you owe me respect", which is just a spoiled princess attitude - kinda surprising of InControL himself, the king of inappropriate humor.
Totally agree with you. There was no insulting. He was just stating that he prefers a person over another.
imagine if the phrase "orcs in space" got censored and banned because it hurt the feelings of the Blizzard employees. Where would we be. Often, the most stinging, insightful, and honest criticism leads to the most growth. Its clear Blizzard's comeback from "Orcs in Space" is one of Mike Morhaime's favourite eras in Blizzard's 25 year existence.
in conclusion, i've played more than 10,000 games of SC2 and spent 100 hours playing Overwatch and i'm happy with the caster lineup and with BlizzCon 2016 in general.
If there is no band at the end of BlizzCon.... the epic conclusion of BlizzCon 2016 might be the crowning of the SC2 world champion.... how cool would that be?