With buzz being that HotS beta invites going out very soon (or started already) I was wondering how that will affect things like tournaments and players abilities.
Casuals who get an invite will likely jump at the chance but to the pros; do you focus on practicing WoL so you stay in best form for ACL or other big events? Or will you just muck around for fun? Is it even a concern for you that HotS beta will affect your play when you jump back into WoL?
I think not many pros will play HotS beta in the international scene at least - the pros that have chances to win LAN or other tournaments that is. Will the absence of top pros in the beta slow preparatory balance testing?
And what happens when the beta opens up? Think we will see pros - especially those struggling in WoL jump over early to try and get the lead on the better players? Do you think we will see HotS beta tournaments along side WoL tournaments and how do you think it will affect audiences of WoL tournaments?
My thinking is we will see the InControls jump over while guys like Taeja will stick to WoL until theres more money in HotS. What about SEA players? Will our best try to get the jump on HotS metagame or keep competing in WoL?
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