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SK skip TECHLABS final against Na`Vi
SK Gaming have announced that they will not be flying to Moscow this weekend to play the TECHLABS Cup final against Natus Vincere.
A semi-final win against KerchNET secured SK a spot in the TECHLABS Cup final, set to be played in Moscow this weekend. The team today issued a news post via their website, stating that they will not be in Moscow this weekend. In the news no reason behind the cancellation was given, just underlining the fact that the team will not be going.
f0rest & co. won't go to Moscow
TECHLABS held a press conference today, in which they declared Natus Vincere the victory in TECHLABS Cup, which award them the main prize of $10,000 and SK will get $5,000.
While there will be no final, the organizers arranged a show match between Natus Vincere and Moscow Five on Sunday, so people showing up at the MEGA shopping center will still have a match to watch.
Tags: SK Gaming, TECHLABS Cup, Moscow Five
SK scared :D
2012-03-15 19:23:31
Na'vi has done the same :)
2012-03-15 20:29:10
SK < NaVi !! NaVi is the best ! :)
2012-03-15 21:24:43
ESC > Na'Vi
2012-03-15 21:48:06
Age: 17
2012-03-15 23:41:02
and what? ESC is the most stable team :) so ESC>Na'Vi
2012-03-16 00:01:15
most stable? ok bro, but navi better
2012-03-16 00:05:44
8 years of esc :S
2012-03-16 00:30:24
omg. Na`Vi did improssible by 1 year, so ESC sucks.
2012-03-16 22:07:11
Nick: wallee
2012-03-16 00:41:03
yee :D he probably is playing better than real wally ;)
2012-03-16 00:45:00
wallee from UA, fanboy ...
2012-03-16 00:47:01
cry me a river
Czech <3 forest
Post edited 2012-03-17 13:20:10
Czech <3 forest
Post edited 2012-03-17 13:20:10
2012-03-17 13:19:28
haha =D
2012-03-17 12:31:07
There're some changes in SK comming I guess
2012-03-15 20:46:39
no maybe they have some problems who knows maybe some player cant go or whatever you dont know it
2012-03-15 20:58:04
problems with visas to russia as markeloff said
2012-03-16 06:24:14
worse than that!
if i were part of TECHLABS org. i wouldn't invite SK anymore, that's sad for the event
if i were part of TECHLABS org. i wouldn't invite SK anymore, that's sad for the event
2012-03-15 20:51:34
thank god you aint a part of it !
Post edited 2012-03-16 00:44:47
Post edited 2012-03-16 00:44:47
2012-03-16 00:44:31
Techblabs is probably the worst tournament ever made. all matches except final online? gg
2012-03-16 12:25:22
GeT_RiGhT stated to fragbite.se that they were'nt able to get any visas, and therefore they are unable to attend to this event.
2012-03-15 22:33:23
They had problem with visas.. Sad but true
2012-03-16 09:18:07
they just have another plans :P
2012-03-16 11:19:59
gl hacker ;)
2012-03-15 19:23:40
lol
2012-03-15 19:23:49
sad, wonder why!
2012-03-15 19:23:51
- Face would be my guess why.
But its just a longshot ^^
But its just a longshot ^^
2012-03-15 20:00:15
Or Get_Right after that interview SK. "Im scared going first because im best and I know i can win clutch situation"
But really they not going because cant travel to Russia.
But really they not going because cant travel to Russia.
2012-03-15 21:14:27
he was really good at IEM, so I can't see any valid reason for dropping him.
2012-03-15 22:51:43
cuz hes the only 1 not considered a "superstar" in most eyes.
And if they are going to make any change thats the only vaild one.
And if they are going to make any change thats the only vaild one.
2012-03-16 22:55:44
Sad...
2012-03-15 19:24:00
Am I the only one thinking that SK shouldn't get any prize money for pulling out of the event like that? :/
2012-03-15 19:25:09
Yes, you are :)
I'm sure they have reasons for that.
I'm sure they have reasons for that.
2012-03-15 19:27:34
no, he isn't. speak for yourself.
2012-03-15 19:39:10
-1
2012-03-15 19:47:19
Nick:Tegla
Player:Get_right, face, f0rest
Clan: SK Gaming
stupid fanboy?
Player:Get_right, face, f0rest
Clan: SK Gaming
stupid fanboy?
2012-03-15 19:51:32
+1
2012-03-15 19:27:40
Think they should get bumped down to third place and Kechnet should of been given their spot.
2012-03-15 19:34:13
no, u are not!!! if it was me, unless they gave me a reasonable explanation, i wouldnt give them any money at all.
2012-03-15 19:37:29
Im pretty sure its financial reasons - flying 5+ guys with gear and everything to moscow on short notice + hotel etc. with only 5k to win "extra" - and for sure something is taking for SK themselves - I hope at least its not because they "would lose anyways" - that would be the most silly attitude ever - certainly not something ANY programer would ever think...
Post edited 2012-03-15 19:54:50
Post edited 2012-03-15 19:54:50
2012-03-15 19:53:31
Ye, but if you can't go to the event, you shouldn't just get the prize, in my opinion. I arranged a HoN tournament at a gaming event here in Norway in December. One of the four teams decided not to come, since even if they won the tourney they most likely wouldn't earn anything from it (they had to book hotels, flights etc). It's not like I just said "No problem, you can have the 4th place prize". No, we replaced them, like I think SK should've been in this case as well.
Though, SK might have their reasons. I don't know that much about this situation. In general, though, teams shouldn't be able to forfeit a LAN and still get the prize money.
Though, SK might have their reasons. I don't know that much about this situation. In general, though, teams shouldn't be able to forfeit a LAN and still get the prize money.
2012-03-15 20:15:07
if sk forfeit the game, it means a default loss, to that extent, they finished 2nd, so they should be paid the money.
2012-03-16 02:22:06
why would you even think that they think they'd lose anyway? they drawed against Na'Vi at IEM and did a stronger match vs ESC than Na'Vi managed to do, which the ESC players also said after the event was over.
2012-03-15 22:55:09
They were invited by TECHLab. The trip was payed so as the accommodation
2012-03-16 19:23:43
+1
2012-03-15 20:43:07
+1 so disrespectiful
2012-03-15 20:52:24
+1
2012-03-15 22:14:56
expected
2012-03-15 19:25:13
oh! did you expect this? I think you are a fortune teller.. LOL
2012-03-15 19:27:10
Markoloff told after IEM Finals:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detail..
You should have known that! vadityapanda <3 markeloff
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detail..
You should have known that! vadityapanda <3 markeloff
2012-03-15 19:34:18
oh yeah. he said this. That does not mean that he was sure SK wont attend TECHLABS finale...
2012-03-15 19:36:32
you failed. it was expected and gsitex is right.
although he wasn't sure, it was expected.
plus: don't try to win an argument by BOLDING
Post edited 2012-03-15 23:44:55
although he wasn't sure, it was expected.
plus: don't try to win an argument by BOLDING
Post edited 2012-03-15 23:44:55
2012-03-15 23:44:30
What does he say? It's in russian...
2012-03-15 20:30:29
that he doesn't know if SK will come cuz they have visa problems
2012-03-15 21:13:40
SK fled... Sick players... Gone are the days of SpawN, the LEGEND...
Now SK is too weak..
Na'Vi RULES!!
Now SK is too weak..
Na'Vi RULES!!
2012-03-15 19:26:24
Wtf?
2012-03-15 19:31:59
its not written in French.
2012-03-15 19:34:38
Its not written in English too
2012-03-15 19:37:27
It's not written in English either.
Practice what you preach x)
Practice what you preach x)
2012-03-15 20:06:39
OMG!! You neither know English nor French. Give me some time to learn your language and reply.. LOL^^
2012-03-15 21:10:54
What's wrong with French ? :/
2012-03-15 19:51:36
No one understand it :D
2012-03-15 20:27:45
I do. however I don't understand Danish or Indian ...
Do you understand Indian ?
Post edited 2012-03-15 20:30:37
Do you understand Indian ?
Post edited 2012-03-15 20:30:37
2012-03-15 20:30:23
Yes, muhallu aka bibi toto
2012-03-15 20:38:31
did I ask you ? :/
2012-03-15 20:40:50
There's no 'indian' language FYI.
2012-03-15 20:52:35
indian? xD i dont think anyone understand indian.
anyway the indian guy just meant that it was written in english and not a language that "few" understand like french.. Yes i know french is spoken in many countries but certainly not as many as english.
anyway the indian guy just meant that it was written in english and not a language that "few" understand like french.. Yes i know french is spoken in many countries but certainly not as many as english.
2012-03-15 20:59:13
As far as I know more people have french as their native language than english :)
Ofc. more people learn english in school as a 2. or 3. language. :)
Ofc. more people learn english in school as a 2. or 3. language. :)
2012-03-16 11:12:04
Its a great language dude.. :)
2012-03-15 21:11:43
nothing is wrong with french dude especially when french girls talking SO HAWT:>
oui
oui
2012-03-16 00:08:58
No body knows what's goin on with SK, so stop being their manager!
2012-03-15 19:26:30
Should have attended the event at least...
Does that comes under managing?? or just an opinion?
Does that comes under managing?? or just an opinion?
2012-03-15 19:29:29
Maybe they are practicing for more important event, maybe they wanna correct their mistakes.. etc
2012-03-15 19:35:30
yeah that deserves +1
2012-03-15 19:39:33
you know what are financial problems? it could happen!
2012-03-15 20:26:01
mby it's cheaper for them to not go there and get 5000€ directly
2012-03-15 19:26:54
SK easy mode =(
2012-03-15 19:27:16
im pretty sure they struggled to get last minute visa's
2012-03-15 19:29:31
maybe..
2012-03-15 20:26:36
SK doesn't deserve the money seriously ... Techlabs be a man and cancel their cashprize
2012-03-15 19:30:14
They made the way to finals , so they deserve it anyways.
2012-03-15 19:39:24
next news : SK relese cs lineup
2012-03-15 19:31:18
5K without playing ... super :D
2012-03-15 19:31:31
lol should have gave the team that sk beat in the semi final the finals spot we want to see some pros play for big money =(
2012-03-15 19:31:33
i'm sure we're all interested in spectating knet getting trashed.
Post edited 2012-03-15 23:00:36
Post edited 2012-03-15 23:00:36
2012-03-15 23:00:23
who says they will get trashed seeing how kerchnet beat na'vi 2-0 in the last event they were matched up in
2012-03-16 05:32:20
fear
2012-03-15 19:37:08
sk should tell why...
At least for their fans...
At least for their fans...
2012-03-15 19:38:51
heh easy maney 4 sk. :D
2012-03-15 19:40:19
practice game...
2012-03-15 19:40:33
suckers lol
2012-03-15 19:41:07
Showtime!
Na'Vi raping M5! Let it be in honor of Xek :)
Post edited 2012-03-15 19:41:29
Na'Vi raping M5! Let it be in honor of Xek :)
Post edited 2012-03-15 19:41:29
2012-03-15 19:41:10
Well when you think how much the trip and the hotel costs and other stuff, they thought that its better to save some money. Of course SK arent afraid of navi. Only stupid people can say that
2012-03-15 19:41:18
Its NOT money reason. The main organizator from Techlabs said that TechLABS:
1) Paid already air tickets in both directions.
2) Paid for hotel accommodation
3) Paid for food and other little things.
1) Paid already air tickets in both directions.
2) Paid for hotel accommodation
3) Paid for food and other little things.
2012-03-16 15:45:05
FUUUUUUUUU :(
2012-03-15 19:45:56
Haters gonna hate, mad people gonna mad :D
Post edited 2012-03-15 19:47:03
Post edited 2012-03-15 19:47:03
2012-03-15 19:46:30
hhmm, i want know reason. and why m5?Then KerchNet must play vs Na'Vi....
srry for bad eng.
srry for bad eng.
2012-03-15 19:47:17
It sounds to me to be financial. If they get 5k for not even showing up, isn't it the same as winning 1st place, minus the airfare + hotel fees?
So if they spend 3-4k on travel and hotel, then end up losing, they go home +$1,000. If they win they go home +$6000. But if they don't even go they still end up +$5000.
Smart financial move, but sucks for the CS community.
So if they spend 3-4k on travel and hotel, then end up losing, they go home +$1,000. If they win they go home +$6000. But if they don't even go they still end up +$5000.
Smart financial move, but sucks for the CS community.
2012-03-15 19:47:37
That's not it...
Actually rumors say that SK players are in a conflict because of the iem champ...
Actually rumors say that SK players are in a conflict because of the iem champ...
2012-03-15 19:51:30
give proof of rumors. link maybe or arguments?
2012-03-15 19:55:46
Search on other hltv topics or sk-gamin' forums, I've noticed this days but didn't pay any atention to it. ;)
2012-03-15 20:49:58
Its NOT money reason. The main organizator from Techlabs said that TechLABS:
1) Paid already air tickets in both directions.
2) Paid for hotel accommodation
3) Paid for food and other little things.
1) Paid already air tickets in both directions.
2) Paid for hotel accommodation
3) Paid for food and other little things.
2012-03-16 15:45:34
Did I say something about the money problems? I knew that already, lol. ;D
2012-03-16 16:37:13
theres nothing wrong within the team, shouldnt believe rumours everytime
2012-03-15 21:32:02
I didn't, but this topic showed up... ;D
2012-03-16 00:19:08
When thats the reason,than it is in my eyes very unprofessional,but i think there is another reason maybe they kick again somebody :)
2012-03-15 19:56:04
When you say something is professional that means that you are getting money for something, and you can earn for a living out of it. So if they get more money by not going, that looks more professional to me.
2012-03-15 20:07:46
Where is the fire btwn na'vi and sk gone? CS 1.6 dying because of money calculations? I dont think that money is the reason...
2012-03-15 21:47:14
Its NOT money reason. The main organizator from Techlabs said that TechLABS:
1) Paid already air tickets in both directions.
2) Paid for hotel accommodation
3) Paid for food and other little things.
1) Paid already air tickets in both directions.
2) Paid for hotel accommodation
3) Paid for food and other little things.
2012-03-16 15:45:17
According to get_right they had problems getting the players to Russia. Problem with visa.
2012-03-15 19:49:42
So in this case it's not their fault. They should be claimed the 2nd and get the cashprize IMO. Or in last case re-schedule the match.
2012-03-15 19:53:18
Pussyies
2012-03-15 19:49:48
stupid SK ...
2012-03-15 19:50:03
stfu noobs
2012-03-15 19:52:46
NiP > SK
2012-03-15 19:57:50
such immature comments ...have u ever thought that maybe traveling from sweden to moscow isn`t worth even if they get the 1st place instead they can get the same amount (-travel expenses food and stuff) without tiring themselves ?
2012-03-15 19:59:47
Its NOT money reason. The main organizator from Techlabs said that TechLABS:
1) Paid already air tickets in both directions.
2) Paid for hotel accommodation
3) Paid for food and other little things.
1) Paid already air tickets in both directions.
2) Paid for hotel accommodation
3) Paid for food and other little things.
2012-03-16 15:45:51
HAHA They scare....Na'Vi owned
2012-03-15 20:01:19
SK was better than Na'Vi at IEM though.
2012-03-15 23:04:16
when?on European finals or on WC? cause Na`Vi > SK at both of them
2012-03-16 16:47:55
fearrrrr :DD
2012-03-15 20:04:33
sad but go M5 :D
Post edited 2012-03-15 20:09:19
Post edited 2012-03-15 20:09:19
2012-03-15 20:07:41
SK scared pussy...
2012-03-15 20:10:40
scared of what? 16-6 against Tyloo?
2012-03-15 20:16:45
It's like they earned 50k in iem. lol.
Post edited 2012-03-15 20:14:54
Post edited 2012-03-15 20:14:54
2012-03-15 20:12:29
Expected.They have visa problems,markeloff knew it even on IEM Global
2012-03-15 20:15:45
SK aren't attending because f0rest broke his index finger, don't you guys know this?
2012-03-15 20:18:50
no? yes y no trolling? any source?
2012-03-15 20:22:01
-ROBBAN +WALLE
2012-03-15 20:20:50
hnnng
+1
+1
2012-03-15 20:22:55
Is there any offical statement out there why SK is not attending the final?
Post edited 2012-03-15 20:22:39
Post edited 2012-03-15 20:22:39
2012-03-15 20:21:42
yep guyz sk is trying to surveyvive :D
2012-03-15 20:25:43
Nice!!!M5 GOGOGO!
2012-03-15 20:26:39
humm... still getting 5tousand bucks for quit, nice.
2012-03-15 20:27:30
Big changes coming to SK
Post edited 2012-03-15 20:29:17
Post edited 2012-03-15 20:29:17
2012-03-15 20:28:50
Okay, I think it's a stupid thing to have to travel from Sweden to Russia spending money from the organization for each of the passages of the players and staff to play a single game that could and should be played during the performance of the same tournament and and wait almost a month later ... anyway I consider the poor organization .... after the $ 10,000 had been to cover passages each mimebors along with the staff of SK-Gaming and stay , a real stupid ... well done meeting of SK.
2012-03-15 20:34:22
its pretty obvious they knew they were getting pay just for playing online so why not take the 5000 and not pay for flights ect and stay home and still get the same amount of money as if staying there winning and getting 10k - all the money for staying there which would bring them around 5k
2012-03-15 20:39:01
"There is no information yet on who, if anyone, will replace SK in the final and whether the Swedes will receive any prize money" you dont read
2012-03-15 21:49:33
' KerchNet disagree with the organizers’ decision. Manager of the team Ukraine Alexandr 'alert' Shtachenko commented:
"KerchNet won over the M5 in the first stage of playoff and by this M5 got 5-8th places in the event. The same time our team lost in semifinal to SK Gaming and per logic after such situation with SK Gaming this slot should be transferred to us. I hope that it's just misunderstanding and two Ukranian teams will play in the final" '
Source : GreatFrag.com
"KerchNet won over the M5 in the first stage of playoff and by this M5 got 5-8th places in the event. The same time our team lost in semifinal to SK Gaming and per logic after such situation with SK Gaming this slot should be transferred to us. I hope that it's just misunderstanding and two Ukranian teams will play in the final" '
Source : GreatFrag.com
2012-03-15 20:41:45
i hope
2012-03-15 20:43:42
+1 , kerchnet should play the final
2012-03-15 20:48:04
TECHLABS held a press conference today, in which they declared Natus Vincere the victory in TECHLABS Cup, which award them the main prize of $10,000 and SK will get $5,000.
While there will be no final, the organizers arranged a show match between Natus Vincere and Moscow Five on Sunday
Argentina sucks totally
While there will be no final, the organizers arranged a show match between Natus Vincere and Moscow Five on Sunday
Argentina sucks totally
2012-03-15 20:52:21
Ukraine seems to suck aswell as even KerchNet's manager didn't understand the situation.
2012-03-15 21:03:30
+1
2012-03-15 21:12:49
money easy for NaVi... ^^
2012-03-15 20:47:04
There Might be some problem wid Sk .....!
2012-03-15 20:55:54
SK has become weak since dey donot have a AWP player in der ranks.. Trace is not a natural AWP..
2012-03-15 21:02:05
if only two teams would play in a final... really why they need to go? :D np for 5k
2012-03-15 21:24:13
SHOW MATCH - I hate this shit :(
2012-03-15 21:27:33
SK as always, unprofessional, since the stuff with heaton and potti to the delpan move from fnatic and everything they do.
2012-03-15 21:28:13
lol, they couldn't get visas.
2012-03-15 22:58:41
visa troubles
2012-03-15 21:29:48
GOOD JOB MOSCOW FIVE hahaha :D
2012-03-15 21:38:21
is sad read this news, but i guess than SK team have his excuses
2012-03-15 21:46:29
lol why? :(
2012-03-15 21:55:13
omg :'( im a big SK fan but this was lame!!
2012-03-15 22:13:03
10k (if they win) - trip + hotel + food = 5000. If they loose (70 per cent chances), they get 5000k and loose it all for trip and expenses. Smart move for the organization business wise but stupid for the show and fans!
2012-03-15 22:22:07
they should lose then, 5000k is huge :P
2012-03-15 23:48:08
a post in the forum said that sk player could get 3000-3500 euro paid per month, so it means a shit for the orga. to let the team fly to fight, if it's visa problem, how to explain msi beat it russia, so there must be some problems in the team
2012-03-16 09:44:29
I hope there is a good explanation. If not, then its jusy very unprofessionel and just confirms how long e-sport has yet to become truly recognised as a "real" sport.
2012-03-15 22:34:50
fuck`em ... sk so scared.. na`vi the best !! always
2012-03-15 22:54:57
brilliant deductive reasoning there.
2012-03-15 23:27:15
lol nice Na`Vi..
It will be nice to watch match Na`Vi vs M5 :)
It will be nice to watch match Na`Vi vs M5 :)
2012-03-15 23:05:22
SK scared? wtf are people talking about? travel from sweden to moscow for playing one match? waste of time tbh..
2012-03-15 23:08:04
Well, every team, including SK, knew from the beginning how this tournament was going to work/develop.
2012-03-15 23:10:05
yeah, but maybe they were planing on that, to get easy 5k.
i guess TECHLABS rules should be prepared for that
i guess TECHLABS rules should be prepared for that
2012-03-15 23:46:00
I am not that much into conspiracy theories you know...
The TECHLABS rules are already prepared for that as far as I understand it, one of the finalist is not going to play the final the assisting team wins.
Post edited 2012-03-16 00:19:17
The TECHLABS rules are already prepared for that as far as I understand it, one of the finalist is not going to play the final the assisting team wins.
Post edited 2012-03-16 00:19:17
2012-03-16 00:16:08
i mean they should be prepared to give the prizes for those who attend only
it should've a 3rd place decider between knet and fnatic, so one of them would fly to moscow :)
it should've a 3rd place decider between knet and fnatic, so one of them would fly to moscow :)
2012-03-16 00:23:06
Well, SK themselves stated in their news piece that they weren't sure if they would get any prize at all.
Thus the final decision, on whatever basis is was made, was up to TECHLABS. Their money their rules in the end if this suits their interests better.
Thus the final decision, on whatever basis is was made, was up to TECHLABS. Their money their rules in the end if this suits their interests better.
2012-03-16 04:38:57
With no reason given this outcome is pretty lame.
2012-03-15 23:09:05
According to GT they couldn't get their visa to enter Russia, so calm down kids.
2012-03-15 23:17:27
Pretty easy to state it at their site and in their issued news piece if that is what happens. That would stop the controversy before it even starts, right?
2012-03-16 00:18:54
Sounds like an excuse to me, really. Anyway, #232.
Just my opinion, of course.
Just my opinion, of course.
2012-03-16 00:30:25
http://www.sk-gaming.com/content/52360-NaVi_grante..
" SK could not attend due to visa issues."
There you go
" SK could not attend due to visa issues."
There you go
2012-03-16 11:15:11
Not the news piece I refered to, was it?
2012-03-16 22:21:52
- RobbaN
+ anyone
+ anyone
2012-03-16 00:09:50
You can't kick the IGL milky and he's a gr8 one so it's not going to happened
2012-03-16 00:11:09
Have you actually watched SK play? His IGL is the worst in world CS, he uses strats with a slower playstyle than SK'03.
The only reason SK actually win games is cause of the skill of f0rest, get_right and trace (previously Delpan).
Why the hell would you play so passive when you have 3 of the best aimers in the world. If they played fast and aggresive they would never lose a round.
Instead, Robbans strats end up being, "camp until theres 30 seconds left in the round then walk into markeloffs awp 1 by 1"
The only reason SK actually win games is cause of the skill of f0rest, get_right and trace (previously Delpan).
Why the hell would you play so passive when you have 3 of the best aimers in the world. If they played fast and aggresive they would never lose a round.
Instead, Robbans strats end up being, "camp until theres 30 seconds left in the round then walk into markeloffs awp 1 by 1"
2012-03-16 02:44:46
nice logic bro
2012-03-16 09:16:05
there is some logic here.
sometimes you have to play agresive...
sometimes you have to play agresive...
2012-03-16 10:08:03
I agree with ... nothing that you said , that's he's strategy and i guarantee you Robban is a gr8 player and igl , just coz sometimes takes it slow doesn't mean they'll kick him out , SK won indeed by the skill level of it's players but look on the decisions Robban makes in the game , i'm not a SK fan but robban is awesome that's why im defending him in this discussion
2012-03-16 11:43:08
they quit the torunament... they dont deserve any money, cmon!!! fuk SK! no play no money
2012-03-16 00:24:16
shame on sk.
2012-03-16 00:24:40
Oh please,
SK did the realistic thing here. Considering the two teams are from Sweden and Ukraine and the final is in Russia, I think it's obvious which one would "give up". If the finals were at Denmark (let's say that), wanna bet what would happen?
Giving up, in this case, means five grand in the pocket, since they rightfully won the online qualifiers.
We, spectators, lose a great match, but it's kinda expected. Yes, they knew it from the beggining and went for the second place. Can you blame them?
SK did the realistic thing here. Considering the two teams are from Sweden and Ukraine and the final is in Russia, I think it's obvious which one would "give up". If the finals were at Denmark (let's say that), wanna bet what would happen?
Giving up, in this case, means five grand in the pocket, since they rightfully won the online qualifiers.
We, spectators, lose a great match, but it's kinda expected. Yes, they knew it from the beggining and went for the second place. Can you blame them?
2012-03-16 00:27:42
I'm sure this isn't a decision/outcome that the SK players themselves are happy with. Perhaps for the organization it seems more profitable to just not send them and take the second place, or they had visa problems. But you know the SK players would love every chance they can get to beat Na'Vi in any tournament.
2012-03-16 02:24:03
sad T T
2012-03-16 01:07:05
whatever anyway, easy money for na'vi
2012-03-16 02:20:11
Obviously sending 5 guys to Russia + accom is more than $5k = not worth it
well maybe its not 5k... but the profit margin would be to slim to make it worth their while -_-
Post edited 2012-03-16 02:36:30
well maybe its not 5k... but the profit margin would be to slim to make it worth their while -_-
Post edited 2012-03-16 02:36:30
2012-03-16 02:35:26
SK Gaming : Professional as ever.
2012-03-16 02:39:12
yeah visa is very diffucult sometimes. my brother currently stucked at dubai. he has to go burkina faso. damn
2012-03-16 04:03:03
Unprofessional
2012-03-16 04:55:05
Fly ten people in just to play one match? seriously? This was a pretty stupid event setup to begin with.
2012-03-16 06:28:34
they have way too much money, any respect for priezes, hope they will lose every fking tournament
2012-03-16 07:28:02
gl m5 =) gl navi =)
2012-03-16 08:46:00
Shouldn't get a penny, lack of respect. Let M5 battle for the cash instead.
Why should Na'Vi now have to travel there just for a silly show match, when they have already won 1st place.
And who is going to spectate a show match? The sponsors of this tournament will be pretty pissed about this too.
Why should Na'Vi now have to travel there just for a silly show match, when they have already won 1st place.
And who is going to spectate a show match? The sponsors of this tournament will be pretty pissed about this too.
2012-03-16 10:17:22
Interview with TECHLABS CUP organizers! Some hot questions are answered...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedd.. ---> Very interesting interview by c58|dimonnn aka the owner of cyberfight.ru portal with the organizers of TECHLABS Cup that brings some light on the situation with SK skipping the final, about why they do it, about the prizes for the showmatch between M5 vs Na`Vi and much, much more. Too bad for the audience the interview is in Russian only :((
Well, here are a couple of major topics that were discussed in that interview:
First of all the oganizers are saying that SK are not being professional at all as the organizers were trying to get in touch with them and confirm thier arrival to Moscow for the past 3 weeks now, but SK simply ignored them. TECHLABS Cup organizers even paid not returnable plain tickets and reserved a good hotel for all five SK Gaming players, but SK still refused to come to the final with Na`Vi. Recently SK finally gave their reason on why they cannot come to Moscow. What they told the organizers was really weird. They said that they are not able to come to Moscow because if they lose to Na`Vi on that particular final one of SK's players might be kicked from the team permanently. This really sounds weird, but it's an official reason by the Swedes. Most likely it's just an excuse and SK will remain having all the same players on the team, they just had to come with a reason for not showing up. Anyway, it is weird, because Moscow paid all the expenses themselves for the Swedes and they still don't want to come...strange...
Another topic that was touched in that interview is the prizes for the showmatch between M5 and Na`Vi. It's gonna be a hot and interesting battle between the two giants because the organizers want this match to be as interesting as it would be against SK, so the TECHLABS promissed to pay the $ in prizers for each round that either team will win. So, in other words, for each winning round there will be a dollar value attached to the winner of the round, so the match should really be interesting.
That's all I can provide from the interview at the moment. These are probably the main topics touched in there, but there's some more to it...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedd.. ---> Very interesting interview by c58|dimonnn aka the owner of cyberfight.ru portal with the organizers of TECHLABS Cup that brings some light on the situation with SK skipping the final, about why they do it, about the prizes for the showmatch between M5 vs Na`Vi and much, much more. Too bad for the audience the interview is in Russian only :((
Well, here are a couple of major topics that were discussed in that interview:
First of all the oganizers are saying that SK are not being professional at all as the organizers were trying to get in touch with them and confirm thier arrival to Moscow for the past 3 weeks now, but SK simply ignored them. TECHLABS Cup organizers even paid not returnable plain tickets and reserved a good hotel for all five SK Gaming players, but SK still refused to come to the final with Na`Vi. Recently SK finally gave their reason on why they cannot come to Moscow. What they told the organizers was really weird. They said that they are not able to come to Moscow because if they lose to Na`Vi on that particular final one of SK's players might be kicked from the team permanently. This really sounds weird, but it's an official reason by the Swedes. Most likely it's just an excuse and SK will remain having all the same players on the team, they just had to come with a reason for not showing up. Anyway, it is weird, because Moscow paid all the expenses themselves for the Swedes and they still don't want to come...strange...
Another topic that was touched in that interview is the prizes for the showmatch between M5 and Na`Vi. It's gonna be a hot and interesting battle between the two giants because the organizers want this match to be as interesting as it would be against SK, so the TECHLABS promissed to pay the $ in prizers for each round that either team will win. So, in other words, for each winning round there will be a dollar value attached to the winner of the round, so the match should really be interesting.
That's all I can provide from the interview at the moment. These are probably the main topics touched in there, but there's some more to it...
2012-03-16 11:19:06
"They said that they are not able to come to Moscow because if they lose to Na`Vi on that particular final one of SK's players might be kicked from the team permanently."
False info,one player was risking to get cut from school,not from team.
False info,one player was risking to get cut from school,not from team.
2012-03-16 12:48:15
SK stay home, losers !!!
2012-03-16 13:37:41
fuck you xavikz
you are a looser!
you are a looser!
2012-03-16 14:10:05
All people hating on SK, why? Trace had problems getting visa from Denmark so they could not go.
2012-03-16 14:17:39
why they dont play the final online?.
2012-03-16 15:12:15
Na'Vi fanboys jizzed by thinking SK was scared.
2012-03-16 15:15:23
Its NOT money reason. The main organizator from Techlabs said that TechLABS:
1) Paid already air tickets in both directions.
2) Paid for hotel accommodation
3) Paid for food and other little things.
1) Paid already air tickets in both directions.
2) Paid for hotel accommodation
3) Paid for food and other little things.
2012-03-16 15:43:52
http://www.hltv.org/forum/118279-sk-skipping-tl-cu..
Read what GT said before posting silly comments ^^
Read what GT said before posting silly comments ^^
2012-03-16 15:54:22
SK already practice some LoL just like ESC cos cs is too week and almost dead.
I saw them today while they were playin
It is true...
I saw them today while they were playin
It is true...
2012-03-16 15:53:24
They gave up this, they gave up match for 3rd place vs Lions, SK just sucks, waste of money.
2012-03-16 16:08:51
The SK-management always complained about tournament-hosts. They wouldn't respect the situation of clans etc pp.
But with this kind of behavior, they are even more disrespectful than any tournament-host ever was.
They shouldn't get any money at all, yet pay a compensation to Techlabs.
Post edited 2012-03-16 16:12:11
But with this kind of behavior, they are even more disrespectful than any tournament-host ever was.
They shouldn't get any money at all, yet pay a compensation to Techlabs.
Post edited 2012-03-16 16:12:11
2012-03-16 16:11:32
+1, SK behaved so disrespectfully. They gave it up too easily without an official reason like they did not care it much. SK should return the prize money as compensation to TECHLABS. I don't understand why $5000 matters that much compared to what they lost in reputation and an image of a leading CS team.
2012-03-16 18:38:02
Its funny how people say they behave shit.
Why don't you run and cry to the Danish embassy to give them a Visa?
Why don't you run and cry to the Danish embassy to give them a Visa?
2012-03-16 18:39:47
Visa is out of SK's control, but I don't like how they behaved, just simply say you cant go, take prize money and that's it. Apparently, TECHLABS lost $$$. They had to turn around and rearrange a show match instead so spectators would less disappoint. With that much troubles caused, SK should do something, even small, to make it up.
2012-03-16 18:58:45
trace couldnt get visa when he returned home from Hannover. Mayb thats why..but as usual,we never know what's behind the curtain.
2012-03-16 20:48:55
Somewhere I understand this kind of caculation, and the decision itself, for Na'vi much easier to travel to Moscow, and takes more less cost, so no risk for them.
I have serious doubt that SK will have any profit if they will be only the second, BUT(!) they knew everything about the conditions.
They knew, they have to travel if will be in the final.
They knew the prizes.
So if we talking only about the money, it should be a clear decision at the beginning of the tournament, is it profitable or not?
Should they apply for it, or not?
They din't get any disadvantage, like, prizes lower then at the beggining and so on.
And if they apply, they should go at the end.
I have serious doubt that SK will have any profit if they will be only the second, BUT(!) they knew everything about the conditions.
They knew, they have to travel if will be in the final.
They knew the prizes.
So if we talking only about the money, it should be a clear decision at the beginning of the tournament, is it profitable or not?
Should they apply for it, or not?
They din't get any disadvantage, like, prizes lower then at the beggining and so on.
And if they apply, they should go at the end.
2012-03-16 20:50:29
hmm.. Go to the fking 3rd world and play one game to have a chance to win 10k (-5k~ in travel and hotels) or just stay at home, take the 5k and buy something nice :D
Would've done the same.
Would've done the same.
2012-03-17 11:41:43
they are not afraid of nobody =] SK <3
2012-03-20 17:03:16
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