GCS Retrospective

Jump back to quoted post15 Feb 2018, 21:04 PMShadowLinkX37

Never forgetti the Hooligan loss

Jump back to quoted post15 Feb 2018, 21:30 PMA_E

Resti in spaghetti

Jump back to quoted post16 Feb 2018, 04:40 AMdukejason

I would focus more cash for tech next time around for equipment you keep that you can use for future events. I also think that allowing people to play from there house instead of flying in is a great idea. Its also better to give option to play from home so you dont hear excuses like i did not like comp etc. I think its best to let the Top players play in there comfort zone. I am looking forward to reading what the new plan is for gcs2. In live event i saw 1400 viewers,was fun to watch,altho there were terrible sound issues.

Jump back to quoted post16 Feb 2018, 04:40 AMdukejason

I would focus more cash for tech next time around for equipment you keep that you can use for future events. I also think that allowing people to play from there house instead of flying in is a great idea. Its also better to give option to play from home so you dont hear excuses like i did not like comp etc. I think its best to let the Top players play in there comfort zone. I am looking forward to reading what the new plan is for gcs2. In live event i saw 1400 viewers,was fun to watch,altho there were terrible sound issues.

Jump back to quoted post16 Feb 2018, 13:45 PMVon Kluge

Mate where's the thrill if tournament games aren't played in a live arena? I never felt so much buzz and excitement before and during GCS at the venue. Sure it costs money, but boy is it worth it.
How else can one stuff a drunk Vonivan in a taxi?!

Jump back to quoted post16 Feb 2018, 07:09 AMA_E

There are dozens of ways to cheat that can only be eliminated by it being a live event. That is another reason.

Jump back to quoted post16 Feb 2018, 23:56 PMdukejason

I get that. I think you should consider doing a fund me for just tech/comp equip for GCS 2. I think you would get donations for that. Seeing you today break over 2 k on twitch makes me feel even stronger about you getting better equip. I think much more is possible with upgrades, your a very trusted individual when it comes to donating to your tournaments.

To Vonkluge: I just think its expensive to pay for players to come. I think players if interested should pay there way as far as plane tickets/hotel. If im not mistaken ae and storm actually helped to arrange alot of that. That money and energy could be used else were like tech. If the player cannot afford it then he should do go fund me and try to raise the cash.

Jump back to quoted post17 Feb 2018, 16:45 PMTomakaze

I don't think you quite understand what you are suggesting. You would have the organizers remove one of the core pillars of the GCS experience for the sake of "tech". Having this big live event separates it from all other tournaments. I will admit that the situation prevented a few fantastic players from participating like Noggano, but the end result was worth it.

There is no doubt it is expensive to pay for air fares, but the community managed to make it happen irregardless. You're right that players should be forward thinking in prepping for travel to another country, but the onus shouldn't be on them to guarantee it happens. The biggest thing players should be responsible for is keeping their passport up to date.

Experience from GCS will also help smooth the organization and production immensely. A go fund me page would be redundant to the community donation pool as people should already understand that part of the money will be spent on travel for the finalists.