actually I think ESA2 will be better than ESA1 in every aspect !
about the Japanese, they weren't confirmed for ESA1 and CJ announced 2 weeks before the tourney that they couldn't come... But this time is different, because CJ says so... ask him
I also expect more Europeans to come, from south and north Europe !
and once we announce the final date, it will NOT change, I can assure you that.
btw, we already partly explained why we chose these rules and it's enough, because we won't change them whatever you say/whine/cry about it. so stop complaining -_- (how many times do I have to write that? can't you READ ppl???).
now, if you wanna miss a great tournament, great players and great fun just because the rules don't suit you, fine... stop posting then please.