The real problem is, simply put, people are not coming out. If more players came out (as in players who post & have never attended) things would be different. This thread wouldn’t even exist. But unfortunately, that’s not the case. And even worse, players STILL do not seem inclined to make an effort to come. Which is why, we have to consider every option going forward for SF2 (supergun, classic mode, HF, CE, whatever).
Everyone keeps bringing up the numbers we had for Evo, but everyone is forgetting some majors are possibly starting to phase out HDR as a main game. SB, done. Nec, probably done. Final Round? Given that HDR was on the fence last year, this year does not look very promising. Devastation? We heard rumors that last year may have been HDR’s last year (the meager turnout really didn’t help). So, if that holds true, then all we have left are just WC majors. And even then, how much longer will HDR be in the main line-up if we continue to have sub-par entrants? Should HDR get dropped from a WC major, I think that would be the final blow.
I’m sure to many it seems like my bro & I have lost faith in HDR. In many ways, the answer is yes. We have lost faith in the players. I’ve been critical of the ST scene for years…but at least now, some of those guys “seem” inclined to actually come out if we run Classic Mode or Supergun. What of the HDR side? People do not even seem “interested” in coming out. For SF2 to live on, players need to promote the game. The best way to promote the game is to actually be in attendance.
SNK Player, given where you live, I really hope that you make it out to NCR, as well as the group of friends you play with.
On a related note, seriously, somone needs to bring the PSN community into this discussion already (and to a tourney for that matter!). That community seems so oblivious at times…surely, they must know we are discussing the future of HDR, let alone SF2.