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Yeah, it's only been a couple of days, but so much has been written.
The leader really surprised me with his article; there are parts that I, as someone who was quite serious about VT in the past, don't fully understand! This shows that you've really delved into VT, you didn't just lazily repeat what everyone else does, who just spout nonsense without understanding anything. It would be better if you channeled that energy into creation, rather than criticism. But, of course, critics are also needed.
I see several problems, some of which are artificially created:
1. What's better – SOD or VT?
2. SOD players are being oppressed – they're treated like losers, weaklings, etc.
3. What should be the format for CIS tournaments?
But maybe we shouldn't compare them? How much longer can we argue about which side to crack an egg from? Let SOD be for SOD players, and VT be for VT players. Everyone chooses what they want to play. The more something is forced on people, the more natural resistance there is. If, after so many years, TE/VT hasn't resonated with the masses, it won't now. Even if you improve management and marketing, it won't. This isn't a mass-market game; you need to delve into it, understand it, and enjoy the different versions. Unfortunately, there are very few such people, maybe 20 or 30, I don't think there are more. But it's worth acknowledging that these are truly intelligent and talented people, capable of playing both versions equally well, switching between different mechanics, and being at the forefront of both versions.
There's a lot of noise about the humiliation of SOD players. But, apart from the "sheep" from a random and insignificant Organizer, I haven't seen anything offensive from VT players here, but you, SOD players, write all sorts of nonsense about yourselves. You're belittling yourselves. We are what we believe we are. If YOUR ENTIRE experience in the game is drinking beer in the evening while moving around units, and putting down VT, well... that's also a valid way to play. But then why complain?
For me, it's undeniable that a more capable person is someone who didn't just lazily find the time and opportunity to fully understand VT, and then decide whether to criticize it or not; otherwise, it's better to remain silent. There are only two such people who express themselves constructively – the radical Leader and the more open-minded Dirty. And many can't even properly play SOD, but... VT is crap...
But the point isn't that. Let's look at who actually comes to the latest CIS tournaments? Yes, it's mostly VT players. These are people who have the desire and the opportunity to come to the CIS tournament, and they do come, sacrificing some of their resources and benefits, proving their fanaticism (without being extreme) for the game, not in forum arguments, but in real life. Undoubtedly, these are, on average, successful people who can afford to manage to learn and play both versions, but also earn a living and have the opportunity to come to real-life sessions. So why can't they assert their right to play their preferred version?
Moscow 2013 and Kyiv 2014 for SOD. I wasn't in Moscow, but the Kyiv tournament doesn't live up to the level of a CIS tournament, either in terms of the lineup or the number of participants. SOD players aren't coming. Why? Are they not fans? Do they not have the opportunity? Nonsense. They just don't want to. They love to chat here on the forum, but when it comes to action, they disappear. The conclusion is that SOD tournaments are only for online play? Well, if SOD players don't come to the CIS tournament, why complain about VT? They probably need to gather a strong team and tell Lisar – "sorry, dude, we don't care, there will be SOD." And he won't be able to do anything about it. But for now, there's only SOD whining, and in reality, only VT players will come again.
This war is not needed by anyone, because any war brings only destruction, and we need peace, development, and prosperity. And we need to find a compromise for mass appeal instead of squabbles for internal competitions. In my opinion, almost every serious VT player will also play SOD if there are really more SOD players. But not just casual players who like to move units around while drinking beer, but really dedicated players who are focused on winning.
The leader really surprised me with his article; there are parts that I, as someone who was quite serious about VT in the past, don't fully understand! This shows that you've really delved into VT, you didn't just lazily repeat what everyone else does, who just spout nonsense without understanding anything. It would be better if you channeled that energy into creation, rather than criticism. But, of course, critics are also needed.
I see several problems, some of which are artificially created:
1. What's better – SOD or VT?
2. SOD players are being oppressed – they're treated like losers, weaklings, etc.
3. What should be the format for CIS tournaments?
But maybe we shouldn't compare them? How much longer can we argue about which side to crack an egg from? Let SOD be for SOD players, and VT be for VT players. Everyone chooses what they want to play. The more something is forced on people, the more natural resistance there is. If, after so many years, TE/VT hasn't resonated with the masses, it won't now. Even if you improve management and marketing, it won't. This isn't a mass-market game; you need to delve into it, understand it, and enjoy the different versions. Unfortunately, there are very few such people, maybe 20 or 30, I don't think there are more. But it's worth acknowledging that these are truly intelligent and talented people, capable of playing both versions equally well, switching between different mechanics, and being at the forefront of both versions.
There's a lot of noise about the humiliation of SOD players. But, apart from the "sheep" from a random and insignificant Organizer, I haven't seen anything offensive from VT players here, but you, SOD players, write all sorts of nonsense about yourselves. You're belittling yourselves. We are what we believe we are. If YOUR ENTIRE experience in the game is drinking beer in the evening while moving around units, and putting down VT, well... that's also a valid way to play. But then why complain?
For me, it's undeniable that a more capable person is someone who didn't just lazily find the time and opportunity to fully understand VT, and then decide whether to criticize it or not; otherwise, it's better to remain silent. There are only two such people who express themselves constructively – the radical Leader and the more open-minded Dirty. And many can't even properly play SOD, but... VT is crap...
But the point isn't that. Let's look at who actually comes to the latest CIS tournaments? Yes, it's mostly VT players. These are people who have the desire and the opportunity to come to the CIS tournament, and they do come, sacrificing some of their resources and benefits, proving their fanaticism (without being extreme) for the game, not in forum arguments, but in real life. Undoubtedly, these are, on average, successful people who can afford to manage to learn and play both versions, but also earn a living and have the opportunity to come to real-life sessions. So why can't they assert their right to play their preferred version?
Moscow 2013 and Kyiv 2014 for SOD. I wasn't in Moscow, but the Kyiv tournament doesn't live up to the level of a CIS tournament, either in terms of the lineup or the number of participants. SOD players aren't coming. Why? Are they not fans? Do they not have the opportunity? Nonsense. They just don't want to. They love to chat here on the forum, but when it comes to action, they disappear. The conclusion is that SOD tournaments are only for online play? Well, if SOD players don't come to the CIS tournament, why complain about VT? They probably need to gather a strong team and tell Lisar – "sorry, dude, we don't care, there will be SOD." And he won't be able to do anything about it. But for now, there's only SOD whining, and in reality, only VT players will come again.
This war is not needed by anyone, because any war brings only destruction, and we need peace, development, and prosperity. And we need to find a compromise for mass appeal instead of squabbles for internal competitions. In my opinion, almost every serious VT player will also play SOD if there are really more SOD players. But not just casual players who like to move units around while drinking beer, but really dedicated players who are focused on winning.
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