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HomeStory Cup doesn't need marketing. People go to the event for the environment more than for top tier Starcraft.
But having some top koreans is what adds some extra spice to the tournament. Also its a rare opportunity for lower tiered foreigners to upset some koreans.
Iam just worried we are running out of time.
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On June 18 2018 00:57 almightytivi wrote: INCREDIBLY BAD MARKETING... secure some solid koreans first, then announce. Someone booked their flight and hotel already, without Serral, Neeb, Scarlett, or any of the koreans... I can't understand this.
I already confirmed top Level Koreans sir/ma'am
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On June 18 2018 21:28 TaKeTV wrote:Show nested quote +On June 18 2018 00:57 almightytivi wrote: INCREDIBLY BAD MARKETING... secure some solid koreans first, then announce. Someone booked their flight and hotel already, without Serral, Neeb, Scarlett, or any of the koreans... I can't understand this. I already confirmed top Level Koreans sir/ma'am
In addition I want to mention that this personally (naruto here) hurt me when reading this. First of all my HomeStoryCups in terms of responsible for invites always had good to insane lineups with a few exceptions that werr a bit weaker.
Secondly it is not always easy to gather all superstars and HSC isnt the GSL code S. Most of the time though we have Europes superstars and iirc last time had multiple GSL champions.
I agree that we are late on announcements but the way you put it makes it really easy for you too. As example I just confirmed 2 players a day ago and not due to me being lazy but many declines; issues with people being able to go OR cancelling for private reasons.
You cannot name a Single HSC in the past years with a bad lineup. To give you some Inside:
Trap was invited and cant make it Special cant make it Serral cant make it Neeb cant make it Showtime cant make it
Along with other issues. Our lineup will have multiple GSL champions and some of the best players that ever touched starcraft alongside fan favorites from the sc2 and broodwar era. Furthermore I decided to help smaller talent whoare still good to come and cover costs even though this is over our budget already and we do not have a mainpartner resulting in a 10000$ prizepool.
So yes; we are a bit late with announcing superstars or in general but do not fear; the lineup is still very strong
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On June 18 2018 21:39 TaKeTV wrote:Show nested quote +On June 18 2018 21:28 TaKeTV wrote:On June 18 2018 00:57 almightytivi wrote: INCREDIBLY BAD MARKETING... secure some solid koreans first, then announce. Someone booked their flight and hotel already, without Serral, Neeb, Scarlett, or any of the koreans... I can't understand this. I already confirmed top Level Koreans sir/ma'am In addition I want to mention that this personally (naruto here) hurt me when reading this. First of all my HomeStoryCups in terms of responsible for invites always had good to insane lineups with a few exceptions that werr a bit weaker. Secondly it is not always easy to gather all superstars and HSC isnt the GSL code S. Most of the time though we have Europes superstars and iirc last time had multiple GSL champions. I agree that we are late on announcements but the way you put it makes it really easy for you too. As example I just confirmed 2 players a day ago and not due to me being lazy but many declines; issues with people being able to go OR cancelling for private reasons. You cannot name a Single HSC in the past years with a bad lineup. To give you some Inside: Trap was invited and cant make it Special cant make it Serral cant make it Neeb cant make it Showtime cant make it Along with other issues. Our lineup will have multiple GSL champions and some of the best players that ever touched starcraft alongside fan favorites from the sc2 and broodwar era. Furthermore I decided to help smaller talent whoare still good to come and cover costs even though this is over our budget already and we do not have a mainpartner resulting in a 10000$ prizepool. So yes; we are a bit late with announcing superstars or in general but do not fear; the lineup is still very strong
Ach, dont worry Naruto! We love you and we love HSC! Dont get angry at some random dude that only made three posts on TL until now
The line up nearly never disappointed for years now. Really looking forward.
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On June 15 2018 21:16 Gekk02 wrote: Fantasy and MVP please
It would be great honestly, but I guess pretty hard to get em both. At least MVP is on decent shape, which I cannot say bout Fanta.
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Just need Cure
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On June 18 2018 22:59 Dav1oN wrote:It would be great honestly, but I guess pretty hard to get em both. At least MVP is on decent shape, which I cannot say bout Fanta.
I heard someone saw a vulture in the parking lot
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On June 18 2018 23:20 TaKeTV wrote:Show nested quote +On June 18 2018 22:59 Dav1oN wrote:On June 15 2018 21:16 Gekk02 wrote: Fantasy and MVP please It would be great honestly, but I guess pretty hard to get em both. At least MVP is on decent shape, which I cannot say bout Fanta. I heard someone saw a vulture in the parking lot oh shit, this gets me hyped!
Btw, would it be possible to let us donate towards the prize pool during the 4 days of HSC?
I'm sure we can add a few thousand!
Edit: Also it's very disapppointing that HSC seemingly gets no support from the Warchest money.
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I would be awesome if HSC this year could transfer me a million dollars, but I doubt it will happen. My paypal is h2owodnik@gmail.com, not that it matters.
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On June 18 2018 23:20 TaKeTV wrote:Show nested quote +On June 18 2018 22:59 Dav1oN wrote:On June 15 2018 21:16 Gekk02 wrote: Fantasy and MVP please It would be great honestly, but I guess pretty hard to get em both. At least MVP is on decent shape, which I cannot say bout Fanta. I heard someone saw a vulture in the parking lot
You guys doing great job, as always
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On June 18 2018 23:41 Musicus wrote:Show nested quote +On June 18 2018 23:20 TaKeTV wrote:On June 18 2018 22:59 Dav1oN wrote:On June 15 2018 21:16 Gekk02 wrote: Fantasy and MVP please It would be great honestly, but I guess pretty hard to get em both. At least MVP is on decent shape, which I cannot say bout Fanta. I heard someone saw a vulture in the parking lot oh shit, this gets me hyped! Btw, would it be possible to let us donate towards the prize pool during the 4 days of HSC? I'm sure we can add a few thousand! Edit: Also it's very disapppointing that HSC seemingly gets no support from the Warchest money.
The issue is that it will always be generated 'income' as a business. You donate 10$ - we obviously need to pay taxes for it. So 40% or so (I am no tax guy) is already gone - then we increase prize pool and pay the players - they pay taxes obviously as well. So increasing prize-pool via donations usually isn't super good
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OMG Bunny, thank you NarutO <333
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On June 19 2018 00:59 TaKeTV wrote:Show nested quote +On June 18 2018 23:41 Musicus wrote:On June 18 2018 23:20 TaKeTV wrote:On June 18 2018 22:59 Dav1oN wrote:On June 15 2018 21:16 Gekk02 wrote: Fantasy and MVP please It would be great honestly, but I guess pretty hard to get em both. At least MVP is on decent shape, which I cannot say bout Fanta. I heard someone saw a vulture in the parking lot oh shit, this gets me hyped! Btw, would it be possible to let us donate towards the prize pool during the 4 days of HSC? I'm sure we can add a few thousand! Edit: Also it's very disapppointing that HSC seemingly gets no support from the Warchest money. The issue is that it will always be generated 'income' as a business. You donate 10$ - we obviously need to pay taxes for it. So 40% or so (I am no tax guy) is already gone - then we increase prize pool and pay the players - they pay taxes obviously as well. So increasing prize-pool via donations usually isn't super good Hm too bad, I'd still donate though.
Really happy about soO btw!
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On June 18 2018 21:39 TaKeTV wrote:Show nested quote +On June 18 2018 21:28 TaKeTV wrote:On June 18 2018 00:57 almightytivi wrote: INCREDIBLY BAD MARKETING... secure some solid koreans first, then announce. Someone booked their flight and hotel already, without Serral, Neeb, Scarlett, or any of the koreans... I can't understand this. I already confirmed top Level Koreans sir/ma'am In addition I want to mention that this personally (naruto here) hurt me when reading this. First of all my HomeStoryCups in terms of responsible for invites always had good to insane lineups with a few exceptions that werr a bit weaker. Secondly it is not always easy to gather all superstars and HSC isnt the GSL code S. Most of the time though we have Europes superstars and iirc last time had multiple GSL champions. I agree that we are late on announcements but the way you put it makes it really easy for you too. As example I just confirmed 2 players a day ago and not due to me being lazy but many declines; issues with people being able to go OR cancelling for private reasons. You cannot name a Single HSC in the past years with a bad lineup. To give you some Inside: Trap was invited and cant make it Special cant make it Serral cant make it Neeb cant make it Showtime cant make it Along with other issues. Our lineup will have multiple GSL champions and some of the best players that ever touched starcraft alongside fan favorites from the sc2 and broodwar era. Furthermore I decided to help smaller talent whoare still good to come and cover costs even though this is over our budget already and we do not have a mainpartner resulting in a 10000$ prizepool. So yes; we are a bit late with announcing superstars or in general but do not fear; the lineup is still very strong You're doing a fantastic job as usual Naruto!
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Perfect. HSC is probably the only tournament series soO doesn't have a second place for yet.
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On the liquipedia Blizzard is mentioned as a sponsor unlike any other HSC events. Curious if there's any details on this or if it means anything different?
Also I'd love to donate to increase the prize pool!
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Maybe blizz relaxed their rules that made Take refuse them in the past (iirc)?
Anyway, SO excited. Time to get glued to the sofa.
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I'm sure the tournament won't disappoint. No matter the lineup I'll watch anyway as per tradition. Without Serral I think I'll cheer for the Liquid guys.
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Gonna be a lot of 2nd place jokes coming soO's way at HSC
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