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NiTroSc2
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States144 Posts
November 18 2011 03:00 GMT
#1
Hello!
I've always been a lurker on these forums but I felt it was a good time to make a blog post about the experience i had today.

Background: Since the day of Starcraft II's release, I have always been a huge fan of the E-Sports scene. I have always kept track of tournaments whenever I can, especially MLGs. I live in Providence and can't travel anywhere to see live events, as much as i wanted too. With MLG Providence, i was super excited. I heard about the meet-up at Providence Place Mall and knew I had to go to meet the pros!

Since i don't really go out much, the mall was unfamiliar. I went with my brother and a friend, and luckily they knew the way around. After a couple of minutes, we finally found the area of the meet-up, the AT&T store. There i got to meet Liquid'TLO! I was so excited. To finally see a Sc2 Pro in person was astounding (I was extremely nervous). I managed to get a picture with him as well, which was fantastic.

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There was also a raffle where a couple of people can win. The prize for each winner was a goodies bag that had an MLG shirt, Sweater, and two VIP passes. My brother, friend, and I all signed up. Anyways, more on that later.

After entering, we decided to walk around the mall. While walking, not only did we get to see TLO, but also many other pros such as Hero, PuMa, Idra, Huk, and Jinro among others. Also present were people such as HotBid, Rich, Nazgul, and others.

After waiting and walking a bit, the 3 of us went back to the AT&T store at around 8:30 to see who would win the raffle. I think there were about 25 VIP passes that could be won (not sure). All of us were waiting anxiously, to see if at least one of us could win. What happened after was incredible.
ALL 3 of us managed to win the raffle, which meant each of us got a bag (granted, there wasn't many people present)! We took another picture with TLO with all of us holding our VIP passes that we luckily won. Was so epic, i don't think i've ever been more happier than that single moment.

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Wrap-up: In the end, i look forward to the upcoming MLG Providence. I don't think Providence gets anything interesting much, so i will definitely look forward to it. I hope this wasn't too hard to read, as i'm not really good at writing. I decided to anyways since i was so excited and pumped up. I hope you enjoyed reading!





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sagrado_corazon
Profile Joined March 2008
United States100 Posts
November 18 2011 03:06 GMT
#2
awesome blog :D
MLG it's gonna be sick dude. I can't wait
iSometric
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
2221 Posts
November 18 2011 03:17 GMT
#3
TLO
's
facial
hair
=
awesome.
strava.com/athletes/zhaodynasty
Crais
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Canada2136 Posts
November 18 2011 03:34 GMT
#4
Dat beard
RIP MBC Game Hero
DreamChaser
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
1649 Posts
November 18 2011 03:51 GMT
#5
You looks more angry than nervous to be honest haha. But lucky you :D no Starcraft pros within 300 mile radius of where i live haha
Plays against every MU with nexus first.
mierin
Profile Joined August 2010
United States4943 Posts
November 18 2011 04:01 GMT
#6
TLO looks like such a boss...hahaha. Congrats, man!
JD, Stork, Calm, Hyuk Fighting!
Rkie
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United States1278 Posts
November 18 2011 04:05 GMT
#7
You look thrilled to be there in that pic. I hope TLO does well in a big tournament soon, or else his beard may get out of control.
MuK_x
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
743 Posts
November 18 2011 04:09 GMT
#8
awesome write up.

TLO beards,oh my gawdddddd.
IdrA "TT1 actually fucked up and didn't see the hatchery,so im at a really big advantage right now,assuming he reacts intelligently which is not something you should assume with TT1"
Black[CAT]
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Malaysia2589 Posts
November 18 2011 04:13 GMT
#9
TLO seems to have a 'belly'~
You mean ESPORTS isnt a synonym for SC2? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ -Proud owner of a Filco Majestouch 2 with Cherry Blue Switches- BW or SC2? Why not both?
ironchef
Profile Blog Joined August 2004
Canada1350 Posts
November 18 2011 04:15 GMT
#10
what a manly beard, goddam.
“Because your own strength is unequal to the task, do not assume that it is beyond the powers of man; but if anything is within the powers and province of man, believe that it is within your own compass also.” - Marcus Aurelius
surfinbird1
Profile Joined September 2009
Germany999 Posts
November 18 2011 07:25 GMT
#11
Why aren't you smiling on your pictures? If I was you I would have grin from ear to ear. Two VIP passes to the bestest and biggest MLG this year and epic progamer meetup, what is wrong with you, so jealous dude.
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