JerzeyReign
PSN: JerzeyReign
First, this is not an EVO bash thread. I'm not running around with pitchforks or anything. I just want to know the overall community's feelings. I've been thinking about heading to Vegas this summer and the thought of planning it around EVO cropped up. I was all for it but then the sourness of having to donate to see the game or the game not being on Sunday in the arena like the other main games popped up in my thoughts.
Next, the thoughts of 'Why participate in an event that treats us like the red headed step child?' or 'What if our game doesn't make the cut?' crept in. I countered the participation question with we still get exposure to help grow our scene further despite the fact that Sonic Fox has won over a quarter million dollars during MKX's time (not trying to count the lil' homie's pockets but its up there). The making the cut question brought me to making this thread and looking for others' thoughts.
EVO registration normally gathers the most participants because of the massive amount of players in the vicinity. Just estimating but I think maybe only 30% probably play NRS titles as their main game. The other 70% are just playing it just to play. Either way you slice it, its good for the community. My question becomes why would everyone mark their date off for an event like EVO that "treats" our game like a low tier game instead of supporting events like KiT that seem to cater to NRS games? Just thinking about Vegas prices, I'm sure you probably could attend two other majors that treat NRS titles like a main for the price you'll pay just attending EVO. What I'm going with that thought is why aren't we supporting our events to build them up to the prestige of EVO? The name of Mr. Aquaman's event slips me at the moment but that shit was downright amazing from my "stream seat" and friends that attended all seemed to enjoy it. Why aren't we marking our calendars for events like this?
Taking a hypothetical number for entrants at EVO this year to be 1,000 - mainly because its a new game. Using the 70/30 breakdown, imagine if 300 players decided to go to Summer Jam or Aquaman's event. Lets say they get maybe 300 players to attend. Lets add 200 players decide to attend either event rather than EVO. It'll bring our imaginary total to 500. To me, that win with 500 would be more prestigious than that win with 1,000 because those 500 were there for the game while a lot of that 1,000 are just playing just to play. Again, hypothetical numbers and these splits are probably off.
Now what does this have to do with EVO being a major? Simple. We kind of know the events that cater to our titles will be there. We can almost count them as a "staple major". With EVO, we may be a main game one year and the next be forced to donate to play the game. I don't see the reasoning with continuing to fight and claw for our place within an event that seems to not really "like" our game(s). Why not just support the events that support us?
I have no more to type. These are my thoughts and would like to hear the opinion of others. I'm not looking to boycott EVO or cause an argument. Thoughts or opinions?
TLDR; Your young ass is outta school - read this ish - education doesn't stop
Next, the thoughts of 'Why participate in an event that treats us like the red headed step child?' or 'What if our game doesn't make the cut?' crept in. I countered the participation question with we still get exposure to help grow our scene further despite the fact that Sonic Fox has won over a quarter million dollars during MKX's time (not trying to count the lil' homie's pockets but its up there). The making the cut question brought me to making this thread and looking for others' thoughts.
EVO registration normally gathers the most participants because of the massive amount of players in the vicinity. Just estimating but I think maybe only 30% probably play NRS titles as their main game. The other 70% are just playing it just to play. Either way you slice it, its good for the community. My question becomes why would everyone mark their date off for an event like EVO that "treats" our game like a low tier game instead of supporting events like KiT that seem to cater to NRS games? Just thinking about Vegas prices, I'm sure you probably could attend two other majors that treat NRS titles like a main for the price you'll pay just attending EVO. What I'm going with that thought is why aren't we supporting our events to build them up to the prestige of EVO? The name of Mr. Aquaman's event slips me at the moment but that shit was downright amazing from my "stream seat" and friends that attended all seemed to enjoy it. Why aren't we marking our calendars for events like this?
Taking a hypothetical number for entrants at EVO this year to be 1,000 - mainly because its a new game. Using the 70/30 breakdown, imagine if 300 players decided to go to Summer Jam or Aquaman's event. Lets say they get maybe 300 players to attend. Lets add 200 players decide to attend either event rather than EVO. It'll bring our imaginary total to 500. To me, that win with 500 would be more prestigious than that win with 1,000 because those 500 were there for the game while a lot of that 1,000 are just playing just to play. Again, hypothetical numbers and these splits are probably off.
Now what does this have to do with EVO being a major? Simple. We kind of know the events that cater to our titles will be there. We can almost count them as a "staple major". With EVO, we may be a main game one year and the next be forced to donate to play the game. I don't see the reasoning with continuing to fight and claw for our place within an event that seems to not really "like" our game(s). Why not just support the events that support us?
I have no more to type. These are my thoughts and would like to hear the opinion of others. I'm not looking to boycott EVO or cause an argument. Thoughts or opinions?
TLDR; Your young ass is outta school - read this ish - education doesn't stop
