Professional Starcraft

Sabyn · 11-06-2008, 10:56 PM

So, anyone else a pro-starcraft fan? I've been following it for about a year now, and it is amazing stuff. The sheer amount of technical skill and tactical acumen seen in high level play is better than any other "esport" out there.

I'll post some information for people who are interested in watching it, just so you know the tournaments, their structure, et cetera.

There are two major tournaments (been around since 2001 or so), the OSL[Ongamenet Star-League] and the MSL [MBC Star-League]; there is also the "Proleague" which has weekly games against various teams.

I'll link a of the most recent OSL (only going to link the round of 16 to avoid spoiling the later rounds). The current MSL is in the round of 8 (meaning there are just 8 players left). If anyone is still skeptical I can link a couple of particularly amazing games that should get you interested.

Incruit OSL Round of 16 Day 1

Dontauro · 11-06-2008, 11:20 PM

I do enjoy these actually, for War3 and other games too.

Sajko · 11-06-2008, 11:20 PM

All I know is that this guy is awesome.

Sabyn · 11-06-2008, 11:23 PM

That is Firebathero, and he is a douche. I will never, ever, EVER, forgive him for his taunting of Savior after an hour long match, bitterly fought set, and the subsequent destruction of Savior's soul.

Oh, and look at that, savior taunted again in that first video.

Have any links for pro-WC3? I really only follow starcraft.

Bloodfrost · 11-06-2008, 11:55 PM

with a little browsing I found savior's team mate get revenge against FBH. And I must say it was very sweet lol.

Believe · 11-06-2008, 11:59 PM

I wonder if SC2 will be as popular as SC1. The game felt pretty good at BlizzCon.

Bloodfrost · 11-07-2008, 12:01 AM

Hope so. Looking forward to the matches that SC2 looks like it will deliver

possible · 11-07-2008, 12:03 AM

I watched OSL but got bored after all the zergs were eliminated.

Should probably watch the finals sometime...

PerritoBites · 11-07-2008, 01:11 AM

How come the korean spectators cover their faces when the cameras pass by?

Kamikaze game:

Elerion · 11-07-2008, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PerritoBites

How come the korean spectators cover their faces when the cameras pass by?

If you were about to be caught on camera at the geek championships, wouldn't you?

PerritoBites · 11-07-2008, 02:09 AM

You don't see people covering their faces at anime conventions... and that is worse IMO.

Sabyn · 11-07-2008, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by possible

I watched OSL but got bored after all the zergs were eliminated.

Should probably watch the finals sometime...

Zergs def make for better matches; the finals are def worth watching though. I couldn't catch it live, but I was able to watch them during my Saturday class. OSL finals spoiler below.

Spoiler Alert, click show to read:

PerritoBites · 11-07-2008, 02:14 AM

Do you get commentaries (in english) if you watch it live? I kind of enjoy those while watching the game.... better than listening to shouting korean gibberish

That protoss vs protoss final was pretty nice... with reaver drops.

Sabyn · 11-07-2008, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PerritoBites

Do you get commentaries (in english) if you watch it live? I kind of enjoy those while watching the game.... better than listening to shouting korean gibberish

That protoss vs protoss final was pretty nice... with reaver drops.

For this OSL they (Cholera, Diggity and Moletrap) did a moogulus live cast, so there was live commentating. It started way early in the morning so I had to watch them on jon747's account with the screaming Koreans, but since I didn't have sound in class it didn't matter. I was too impatient to wait for them to uploaded the commentaryed games heh.

wild_whiskey · 11-07-2008, 03:01 AM

I watch televized Starcraft matches when I'm running on the treadmill at the gym. Channel 68 I think.

11-06-2008, 10:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sabyn I Self Lord And Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 813	Professional Starcraft So, anyone else a pro-starcraft fan? I've been following it for about a year now, and it is amazing stuff. The sheer amount of technical skill and tactical acumen seen in high level play is better than any other "esport" out there. I'll post some information for people who are interested in watching it, just so you know the tournaments, their structure, et cetera. There are two major tournaments (been around since 2001 or so), the OSL[Ongamenet Star-League] and the MSL [MBC Star-League]; there is also the "Proleague" which has weekly games against various teams. I'll link a of the most recent OSL (only going to link the round of 16 to avoid spoiling the later rounds). The current MSL is in the round of 8 (meaning there are just 8 players left). If anyone is still skeptical I can link a couple of particularly amazing games that should get you interested. Incruit OSL Round of 16 Day 1

11-06-2008, 11:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bloodfrost Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Home Posts: 214 +3 Internets	with a little browsing I found savior's team mate get revenge against FBH. And I must say it was very sweet lol. __________________ Eve - Maximo Mustachio - Gallente - 5mil+ SP - T1 Dominix FTW "It is by caffeine alone that I set my mind in motion. It is by the beans of Java that the thoughts aquire speed, The hands aquires shakes, The shakes become a warning. It is by caffeine alone that I set my mind in motion."

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Believe Analyst and Therapist Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,062 -15 Internets	I wonder if SC2 will be as popular as SC1. The game felt pretty good at BlizzCon. __________________

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Bloodfrost Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Home Posts: 214 +3 Internets	Hope so. Looking forward to the matches that SC2 looks like it will deliver __________________ Eve - Maximo Mustachio - Gallente - 5mil+ SP - T1 Dominix FTW "It is by caffeine alone that I set my mind in motion. It is by the beans of Java that the thoughts aquire speed, The hands aquires shakes, The shakes become a warning. It is by caffeine alone that I set my mind in motion."

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PerritoBites （￣ー￣） Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PR, UY, ROC Posts: 2,507 -20 Internets	How come the korean spectators cover their faces when the cameras pass by? Kamikaze game: Last edited by PerritoBites; 11-07-2008 at 01:29 AM..

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Dontauro Really been here since 04' Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 381 -18 Internets	I do enjoy these actually, for War3 and other games too.

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Sajko Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 90 +2 Internets	All I know is that this guy is awesome.

11-06-2008, 11:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sabyn I Self Lord And Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 813	That is Firebathero, and he is a douche. I will never, ever, EVER, forgive him for his taunting of Savior after an hour long match, bitterly fought set, and the subsequent destruction of Savior's soul. Oh, and look at that, savior taunted again in that first video. Have any links for pro-WC3? I really only follow starcraft.

11-07-2008, 12:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
possible gold medal in metal Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 985 -17 Internets	I watched OSL but got bored after all the zergs were eliminated. Should probably watch the finals sometime...

11-07-2008, 02:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
PerritoBites （￣ー￣） Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PR, UY, ROC Posts: 2,507 -20 Internets	You don't see people covering their faces at anime conventions... and that is worse IMO.

11-07-2008, 02:14 AM	#13 (permalink)
PerritoBites （￣ー￣） Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PR, UY, ROC Posts: 2,507 -20 Internets	Do you get commentaries (in english) if you watch it live? I kind of enjoy those while watching the game.... better than listening to shouting korean gibberish That protoss vs protoss final was pretty nice... with reaver drops.

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wild_whiskey Garrulous Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Japan Posts: 2,041 +5 Internets	I watch televized Starcraft matches when I'm running on the treadmill at the gym. Channel 68 I think.

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