OrangeGarage Profile Joined October 2015 Korea (South) 299 Posts #1 http://sports.naver.com/esports/news/read.nhn?oid=109&aid=0003242686

Reporter Ko Yong Joon



The first proleague of LOTV is at dire straits before it has even started. Last October, Prime has been involved in match fixing, completely demolishing the entire team, and is now unable to take part in proleague.



Now, LOTV Proleague faces yet another obstacle. The expected 7 team league process is hampered by Sbenu's SC2 team. Opinions that Sbenu's poor financial state will affect the team as well are gaining more support as time goes on. Their logic is that a stable 6 team league will be better than another shaky 7 team league.



Trustworthy information says "The league information was supposed to be released on the morning of January 18th." the information also reports "The possibility of a 6 team Proleague is actually growing."



OSEN has looked into it, and interviews show that opinions are currently split. The players and coaching staff are siding with Coach Lee Seon Jong through social media. One said "Sbenu is going through hard times because of the sponsor, but it doesn't look good to reduce another team in an already small community where new players are hard to find. It's gonna be hard, but I wish we could stick together."



Another declared "Sbenu's league entry will show where exactly LOTV is currently at. It is a new league, and every team, every player is important.", showing his support for the 7 team format.



Some showed their doubts as well. Some management and staff say that the team will struggle monetarily with the lack of sponsor. "Unlike the LOL team, the SC2 team has received much less money this year than the last. The LOL team can also request support from Riot if worst comes to worst, but the SC2 team has to spend personal money. We can't help but think of the nightmare we had last year. It's going to be better to play safe with a 6 team format"



Another also voiced his concern. "Sbenu is going through tough times. That's going to impact the team's play. Prime's low scores came not only from matchfixing, but also because the players lost confidence. We must take some time to think rationally. Can they make it through this turmoil?"



KeSPA quotes "we're looking at various opinion to find an answer. We'll come through with a plan soon. If we get the team format, we'll announce the sponsor and other details." Reporter Ko Yong JoonThe first proleague of LOTV is at dire straits before it has even started. Last October, Prime has been involved in match fixing, completely demolishing the entire team, and is now unable to take part in proleague.Now, LOTV Proleague faces yet another obstacle. The expected 7 team league process is hampered by Sbenu's SC2 team. Opinions that Sbenu's poor financial state will affect the team as well are gaining more support as time goes on. Their logic is that a stable 6 team league will be better than another shaky 7 team league.Trustworthy information says "The league information was supposed to be released on the morning of January 18th." the information also reports "The possibility of a 6 team Proleague is actually growing."OSEN has looked into it, and interviews show that opinions are currently split. The players and coaching staff are siding with Coach Lee Seon Jong through social media. One said "Sbenu is going through hard times because of the sponsor, but it doesn't look good to reduce another team in an already small community where new players are hard to find. It's gonna be hard, but I wish we could stick together."Another declared "Sbenu's league entry will show where exactly LOTV is currently at. It is a new league, and every team, every player is important.", showing his support for the 7 team format.Some showed their doubts as well. Some management and staff say that the team will struggle monetarily with the lack of sponsor. "Unlike the LOL team, the SC2 team has received much less money this year than the last. The LOL team can also request support from Riot if worst comes to worst, but the SC2 team has to spend personal money. We can't help but think of the nightmare we had last year. It's going to be better to play safe with a 6 team format"Another also voiced his concern. "Sbenu is going through tough times. That's going to impact the team's play. Prime's low scores came not only from matchfixing, but also because the players lost confidence. We must take some time to think rationally. Can they make it through this turmoil?"KeSPA quotes "we're looking at various opinion to find an answer. We'll come through with a plan soon. If we get the team format, we'll announce the sponsor and other details." I am drone! My dream is Hatchery!

Brutaxilos Profile Blog Joined July 2010 United States 2513 Posts #2 I don't mind 6 teams so long as the SBENU players get a partnership with another team. Maybe MVP or something. Jangbi favorite player. Forever~ CJ herO the King of IEM. BOMBERRRRRRRR. Sexy Boy Rogue. soO #1!

geokilla Profile Joined May 2011 Canada 7533 Posts #3 Half of this is due to Blizzard basically restricting the Korean scene in my opinion. Other half is of course, due to the scandals that Prime and SBENU/Startale face. The Korean scene is very top heavy. I mean just look at Prime last year. They were the laughing stock of Proleage like how Philadelphia is in the NBA right now.

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partydude89 Profile Blog Joined August 2012 1835 Posts Last Edited: 2016-01-18 02:16:07 #5 startale noooo! you've made it this far, c'mon guys... #1 Official Hack Fan|#2 Bomber behind Wintex.|Curious|Life|Flash|TY|Cure|Maru|sOs|Jin Air Green Wings fighting!|SBENU Fighting!|

Clonester Profile Joined August 2014 Germany 2808 Posts #6 Rip 8th team. There wount be one.



If they let SBENU die to itself instead of support SBENU (maybe under new name and soon under new brand), 6 team ProLeague is doomed to stop existing in 1-2 years.

6 Team ProLeague will live the same life as 5 team GSTL



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lichter Profile Blog Joined September 2010 1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL 22233 Posts #7 time to investigate again i guess Administrator YOU MUST HEED MY INSTRUCTIONS TAKE OFF YOUR THIIIINGS

iMrising Profile Blog Joined March 2012 United States 1095 Posts #8 This is just sad news $O$ | soO

Phredxor Profile Joined May 2013 New Zealand 15049 Posts #9 That blows either way. No new Team 8 and possibly only 6 teams :s.



Not promising for Proleague and thus SC2 in Korea.

Wintex Profile Blog Joined July 2011 Norway 14485 Posts #10 gg The Bomber boy | EG, PPD | Remember "KTViolet" Woo Jung Ho and "INTERNETHULK" Dennis Hawelka.

Dodgin Profile Blog Joined July 2011 Canada 38851 Posts #11 at this rate proleague and the korean scene will disappear completely by 2018

LongShot27 Profile Joined May 2013 United States 2084 Posts Last Edited: 2016-01-18 03:22:16 #12 Would be nice to convince the military to sponsor a team. No one would expect them to win but it would give the few players that have a chance at a post military career a way to stay sharp if not competitive. If all men were created equal there would be no reason to declare it.

Arceus Profile Blog Joined February 2008 Vietnam 8290 Posts #13 when will Freeces start adding players?

imre Profile Blog Joined November 2011 France 9125 Posts #14 On January 18 2016 12:21 Dodgin wrote:

at this rate proleague and the korean scene will disappear completely by 2018



at this rate we might have a really dead game in 1year. WCS system have to work really well. at this rate we might have a really dead game in 1year. WCS system have to work really well. Zest fanboy.

Dodgin Profile Blog Joined July 2011 Canada 38851 Posts #15 On January 18 2016 12:27 sAsImre wrote:

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On January 18 2016 12:21 Dodgin wrote:

at this rate proleague and the korean scene will disappear completely by 2018



at this rate we might have a really dead game in 1year. WCS system have to work really well. at this rate we might have a really dead game in 1year. WCS system have to work really well.



I'm sure the foreign scene and WCS will continue longer than KR, with the new system I think a long term shift is coming. The Korean scene is not getting any new players(DRGling the only exception) and teams are falling with no replacement. Every year we have less and less teams in Korea. We used to have 8 teams + eSF teams, now we have 0 ESF teams, no Axiom and 6 Kespa teams remaining. I'm sure the foreign scene and WCS will continue longer than KR, with the new system I think a long term shift is coming. The Korean scene is not getting any new players(DRGling the only exception) and teams are falling with no replacement. Every year we have less and less teams in Korea. We used to have 8 teams + eSF teams, now we have 0 ESF teams, no Axiom and 6 Kespa teams remaining.

Waxangel Profile Blog Joined September 2002 United States 29101 Posts #16 I remember OGN's LoL league opening with the former KeSPA chairman and current IeSF chairman vaguely pledging support for teams in trouble, timed very closely after the SBENU incident got big in Korea. It would be unfortunate if that only applied to SBENU in LoL (formerly Prime) and not SBENU-SC2 (Startale). Administrator Hey HP can you redo everything youve ever done because i have a small complaint?

OrangeGarage Profile Joined October 2015 Korea (South) 299 Posts Last Edited: 2016-01-18 03:41:26 #17 On January 18 2016 12:33 Dodgin wrote:

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On January 18 2016 12:27 sAsImre wrote:

On January 18 2016 12:21 Dodgin wrote:

at this rate proleague and the korean scene will disappear completely by 2018



at this rate we might have a really dead game in 1year. WCS system have to work really well. at this rate we might have a really dead game in 1year. WCS system have to work really well.



I'm sure the foreign scene and WCS will continue longer than KR, with the new system I think a long term shift is coming. The Korean scene is not getting any new players(DRGling the only exception) and teams are falling with no replacement. Every year we have less and less teams in Korea. We used to have 8 teams + eSF teams, now we have 0 ESF teams, no Axiom and 6 Kespa teams remaining. I'm sure the foreign scene and WCS will continue longer than KR, with the new system I think a long term shift is coming. The Korean scene is not getting any new players(DRGling the only exception) and teams are falling with no replacement. Every year we have less and less teams in Korea. We used to have 8 teams + eSF teams, now we have 0 ESF teams, no Axiom and 6 Kespa teams remaining.

6 new guys actually

DRGLing

NaTuRaL

SGW

Sonagi

Rookie

Nightmare



I agree that foreign SC2 scene will live longer than Korean SC2 scene. That is why I am both happy and worried about WCS Circuit. Foreigners must be protected to keep the scene alive as much as possible, and Korean players will need a place to go to when Korea's SC2 scene gets fucked over again. 6 new guys actuallyDRGLingNaTuRaLSGWSonagiRookieNightmareI agree that foreign SC2 scene will live longer than Korean SC2 scene. That is why I am both happy and worried about WCS Circuit. Foreigners must be protected to keep the scene alive as much as possible, and Korean players will need a place to go to when Korea's SC2 scene gets fucked over again. I am drone! My dream is Hatchery!

Solar424 Profile Blog Joined June 2013 United States 3948 Posts #18 On January 18 2016 12:33 Waxangel wrote:

I remember OGN's LoL league opening with the former KeSPA chairman and current IeSF chairman vaguely pledging support for teams in trouble, timed very closely after the SBENU incident got big in Korea. It would be unfortunate if that only applied to SBENU in LoL (formerly Prime) and not SBENU-SC2 (Startale).

They also said that they'd support eSF teams coming over. Now IM and Prime are dead and SBENU are on shaky ground. They also said that they'd support eSF teams coming over. Now IM and Prime are dead and SBENU are on shaky ground. Greatest Map of All Time Tournament https://tl.net/forum/viewpost.php?post_id=27617173

chipmonklord17 Profile Joined February 2011 United States 8540 Posts #19 On January 18 2016 12:46 Solar424 wrote:

Show nested quote +

On January 18 2016 12:33 Waxangel wrote:

I remember OGN's LoL league opening with the former KeSPA chairman and current IeSF chairman vaguely pledging support for teams in trouble, timed very closely after the SBENU incident got big in Korea. It would be unfortunate if that only applied to SBENU in LoL (formerly Prime) and not SBENU-SC2 (Startale).

They also said that they'd support eSF teams coming over. Now IM and Prime are dead and SBENU are on shaky ground. They also said that they'd support eSF teams coming over. Now IM and Prime are dead and SBENU are on shaky ground.



To be fair they did support IM and they're doing just fine, they just don't have a SC2 team anymore To be fair they did support IM and they're doing just fine, they just don't have a SC2 team anymore

ShambhalaWar Profile Joined August 2013 United States 930 Posts #20 If they go six teams, that means get ready for more retirements :/





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