QTV coverage must be seamless for all the matches after a given round. The CPL had an audience clamoring for QTV coverage that was for the most part let down. This is inexcusable in future events. I for one was doubtful that anyone would watch Quake matches as intently as traditional sporting matches. However, after being raptly tied to the computer monitor and watching thrilling last minute wins by czm over Treble and zero4 over Lakerman, I am willing to rereviewuate my original stance.
Match play has a chance.
I may have said match play has a chance, but certain things still need to change for that chance to be realized. For one thing, matches will never gain a widespread audience when people must buy the game in order to watch the match. Fatality has gained a substantial amount of notoriety, as Thresh had before him. The curiosity factor needs to be capitalized on. It might not gain widespread use, but by showing the commitment towards the advancement of gaming, id Software would make up for a lot of lost credibility.