MSSA responds to harsh criticism on SA national eSports management

This is why MGO's are the way forward, not some body governing nonsense, yes the MSSA allows to go overseas and what not but you dont see the professional teams like [A]lliance or Na'vi stating they represent sweden or the ukraine, they just say that they from the relevant country
 
That's a fine point. The thing is, if you want Protea colours for playing eSport, then you have to go through the MSSA. If you want the prestige and braggin rights and honours that come with Protea colours, then you work for it, right?

Otherwise you can rely on private clubs and sponsorships to get you overseas, and to make professional gaming a viable career in SA.

However, it doesn't' seem like the private side is able to justify the costs at this stage. Saying Na'vi and Alliance can do it under their club name is fine; did you notice how many sponsors they have plastered all over them? Those gaming markets are far more developed than our own.

Nothing is stopping anyone from starting a South African eSport Gaming Federation, or any form of eSport gaming endeavour. Then, that organisation can send people overseas to whatever competitions they like. The only thing is, you won't be able to get national Protea colours unless you go through the MSSA. And you won't be able to compete in tournaments that are designed for nation representatives.

My question is: what do people actually want? What do they expect from the MSSA? What is the justification of that expectation?
 
Hi James

Does the MSSA organize like couches and training session with the selected team? If they don't then whats the point?
I am think in the line like the SC2 houses in South Korea. I know will not happen as easily here but if the MSSA not working to put up structures like that, that will work in a SA context then whats the point anyone can organize professional Comps. SA colors is just bonus does not mean the best in SA.
 
Weasley said:
Hi James

Does the MSSA organize like couches and training session with the selected team? If they don't then whats the point?
I am think in the line like the SC2 houses in South Korea. I know will not happen as easily here but if the MSSA not working to put up structures like that, that will work in a SA context then whats the point anyone can organize professional Comps. SA colors is just bonus does not mean the best in SA.
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That is absolutely true. There are quite a few good players in SA alone that choose not to play in clans or hassle with the MSSA.
 
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