[ElectricAngel]

Originally Posted by CarbonTwelve

The problem occurs when people are already supporting it as much as they can (by buying the game, playing it, watching tournaments, etc.), but there just aren't enough of them. I think the SC2 players complaining here are in exactly this position - they've done everything else they can towards encouraging Aussie/SEA support from Blizzard, but it still isn't happening, simply due to the lack of numbers. It's got nothing to do with not understanding that they need to support it.

I agree with what I think is Dox's sentiment (namely, that we shouldn't dump on Blizzard because they did do quite a bit despite the small scene), however that still doesn't change the fact that, regardless of the past, the SEA SC2 scene has all but been abandoned by Blizzard.

I will leave the term "abandoned" alone.. cause I could go on all day on how ungreatfull people are to the service they receive from Blizzard.. I come from the COD community..

And I still see no reason to turn on a company that has done so much for the community.. If its support they need, then it's support they need! Again turning your back on a scene because you compare it to a totally different scene and are not getting the same result..makes no sense to me.. If people like companies who throw money at people screaming "love me!" go for it.. but personally I'll play a game I enjoy thank you.. made and supported by a team that DOES listen and support its community.. just not in a superficial, materialistic way..

My opinion take it or leave it..

[CarbonTwelve]

Originally Posted by ToR.Arnor

The SEA Scene hasnt Been abandoned, Over the last couple months Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines have all have national championships, next month theres going to a regional finals (top 2 from each event) to wrap it all up.

Apologies for my ignorance of these. Just looked this up and found the info, and looks like a good tournament, although I'd be interested to find out just how much was invested by Blizzard.

Originally Posted by ElectricAngel

I will leave the term "abandoned" alone.. cause I could go on all day on how ungreatfull people are to the service they receive from Blizzard.. I come from the COD community..

Well, I don't think it's about being ungrateful. I mean, some people are, but please understand that I'm not using the term "abandoned" to sensationalise it, it's just that the support that once was there (WCS Australia / Oceania) no longer is.

If its support they need, then it's support they need!

What more kind of "support" can the people here provide? I'd say at this stage nothing is going to lure back enough people to the SC2 scene here to suddenly change whether hosting large events like WCS Australia is a worthwhile venture.

personally I'll play a game I enjoy thank you..

Which is what a lot of people in this thread are also doing. Wishing & hoping it was more isn't a bad thing.

Incidentally, I don't think the comparison to LoL is unfair either. The comparison does need to be made while taking into account the playerbase, but it's still true that Riot is currently investing in Australian tournaments and Blizzard is not. Things don't improve by hiding from the facts.