[Satu]

Im glad that the silent majority has become a lot more vocal in this thread that the vocal minority. So far we've mainly heard rants from players who lost to the koreans in tournaments, Im pretty glad to see not everyone shares the same opinion. Theres no way we could change the rules further than the rule eddie made up for the masters cup, although that might not be implemented for the community open. Edit: Not my own decision to make anyway ;P

Although, on the topic of stopping a hat streaks, I don't see it as changing heaps, there will most likely be one korean left instead of two, so it'd still be a good challenge for SEA players.

I love how I made that section in the OP for interesting opinions, then everyone goes forward and says something interesting or credible to the discussion. Way to make my job impossible guys, thats how good the discussion has been!

Btw, Im being careful not to put my opinions forward on this, I'll look biased no matter what because they joined SPR and are giving us advertising space at the very least. When you look at the points in the OP, don't think they are my actual opinion, those are just there to give a general idea of what the discussion should be about.

[Maynarde]

Originally Posted by Zergtastic

I love how I made that section in the OP for interesting opinions, then everyone goes forward and says something interesting or credible to the discussion. Way to make my job impossible guys, thats how good the discussion has been!

I know what you mean man. Some very good arguments here, on both ends of the spectrum and even those who are in between. I really liked reading all the posts, and seeing nothing but mature and valid arguments. Great community.

I've come to decision personally after reading them all. Eddie's rules are quite good, as they keep fairness for not only the Master's Cup but I can see them working for the CO as well. I still believe the Korean pros being around on the SEA ladder and in tournaments is a good thing for player development, but that said I wouldn't want a situation where the scene dies from players looking at tournaments and seeing it half populated by IM, SlayerS, fOu, etc. C or B teamers; who are always going to dominate in a tournament in this region. There needs to be balance.

I believe Eddie's rules should be applied to the CO, even on a trial basis with possible modifications based on feedback. I agree with a lot of deL's points as well, they don't really contribute to the community beyond being an obstacle to overcome for the best players and I wouldn't want to see them take prize money from a SEA tournament week after week after week. The SEA community is first and foremost what needs to benefit from a CO.