[syfChadMann]

Why not have a Pro league - where only pro teams can play.. ala the Tier 1.. where there are prizes of $$ and all that goodness..Then Tier 2 where only clan affiliated players can play.. but allow Tier 1 players to play in both if they have the clan...

IMO a team league is not just about the competition, but the bonding of the clan/team and the sense of pride they can build in their success.. pride for their clans and the cheers of their clanmates from the streams.. vs the elitist Pro league that are small circles of players.

both types are awesome.. for different reasons.. the Pro league showcases the talent of the pro teams in SEA, where as the Clan league is that fun exciting grudge match style show down.

IMO
Tier 2 / players Clan league...
Tier 3 / CL
Tier 4 , & CL

Can even implement a rule that the first (1 or 2) players from each team have to be the lowest league represented in that tier... and only 1 or 2 tier 1 players can play each match.

I get the issue with players not wanting glade and tgun representing teams they are not part of, as it takes away some of the pride at stack - about the strongest team/clan in SEA.. that is the real prize, money aside - this league and all community leagues should be about fun, enjoyment and building the community.

[Zealo]

Originally Posted by ChadMann

Why not have a Pro league - where only pro teams can play.. ala the Tier 1.. where there are prizes of $$ and all that goodness..Then Tier 2 where only clan affiliated players can play.. but allow Tier 1 players to play in both if they have the clan...

IMO a team league is not just about the competition, but the bonding of the clan/team and the sense of pride they can build in their success.. pride for their clans and the cheers of their clanmates from the streams.. vs the elitist Pro league that are small circles of players.

both types are awesome.. for different reasons.. the Pro league showcases the talent of the pro teams in SEA, where as the Clan league is that fun exciting grudge match style show down.

IMO
Tier 2 / players Clan league...
Tier 3 / CL
Tier 4 , & CL

Can even implement a rule that the first (1 or 2) players from each team have to be the lowest league represented in that tier... and only 1 or 2 tier 1 players can play each match.

I get the issue with players not wanting glade and tgun representing teams they are not part of, as it takes away some of the pride at stack - about the strongest team/clan in SEA.. that is the real prize, money aside - this league and all community leagues should be about fun, enjoyment and building the community.

isn't that exactly what nirvana (i think) proposed? or was i imagining that?

[syfChadMann]

Originally Posted by Zealo

isn't that exactly what nirvana (i think) proposed? or was i imagining that?

Yeah it is.. basically - but I think the current play is to not permit Tier1 players to compete in Tier 2.
Which is silly.

There should be two different leagues for the new league.. a Pro league and a Clan league. Allow the best players to represent their clans - regardless of how stacked one team may or may not be, a Clan league is about players battling out to find out which clan has the drive, determination and skill to be the best. Not a place for mercenaries, as a 'Clan' league should only be players that represent that clan in each team.

where as the Pro league should be straight up, high level competitive play - for the prizes and the glory.

Tier 1 can use some small team format, whereas tier 2 can have a much larger format with many more players being involved. If there is one player that is always All-Killing cause they are a top GM/Pro player then good on them. That shows how strong that clan really is.. if the Clan only has one decent player, then the other clans against them need to work on the right sniper to take them out. Also the low league players first rule works in all Tiers (except for tier 1...), For example; Tier 2 teams vs, Bo7 - First two players from each team must be whereas the last two can be what ever mix of or that the team can field on the night.

idk, Hopefully a fair league for all is developed, but I do believe that Pro players should be able to represent their pro team, I think clans like TA would be highly affected by not being able to play in both Tiers. Their A team level players also in pro teams; MaFia, SenSei, yang, Rossi, deth, Pinder, EdgE, Light, Voices - all split onto 3 different teams.

Back on topic of the thread; Put tgun and glade into their own team that they can select players for - let them play and represent their own skill. While the extra, not-yet-pro-players that they add to their roster can use it as a proving ground to try and get more exposure.. and Perhaps a chance to play/practice with two of SEA's top Zergs. Why not have a tournament where 1st gets a spot on the Herocraft team?...

anyway, Can't wait to see how this all ends up.