Hey merz,

I can say one thing for sure: you just earned yourself a new fan in me. Sick block post, and I hope to meet you at some point in the future somewhere

Thanks for sharing and keep up the hard work!

ZisforZerg

United States224 Posts

December 31 2011 07:12 GMT

#25

yay merz! I stood behind you at MLG Anaheim and was in awe of your multitasking O>O, <3 the blog, very insightful

Lowko

Netherlands286 Posts

December 31 2011 07:28 GMT

#26

I think you just earned both a lot of respect and fans sir. At least you get both from me.

Quality read.

bg451

United States40 Posts

December 31 2011 07:54 GMT

#27

I remember meeting you, naniwa, and sjow in anaheim. You guys were all standing by each other and I figured i would get your guys' autographs. At the time i was still getting acquainted with the sc2 scene, and I knew who you and sjow were and what you looked like, but i accidentally called nani apollo LOL. Nonetheless, this was an amazing blog and i look forward to seeing you play. Best of luck in 2012 ^^

bundo

Canada113 Posts

December 31 2011 07:55 GMT

#28

sick blog! great read

scarper65

1560 Posts

December 31 2011 07:56 GMT

#29

Great blog

taitanik

Latvia231 Posts

December 31 2011 08:02 GMT

#30

when i see such a long blog cant force myself to start reading ;(

bg451

United States40 Posts

December 31 2011 08:02 GMT

#31

On December 31 2011 17:02 taitanik wrote:
when i see such a long blog cant force myself to start reading ;(

Do it. Worth every line

tarpman

Canada719 Posts

December 31 2011 08:31 GMT

#32

I love blogs like this because it really gives me some insight into how much raw fucking WORK it is to be a high level player, and a little glimpse into the huge emotional ups and downs. Thanks merz, well written and just a great story! I'm looking forward to the next chapter!

Siphonn

United States298 Posts

December 31 2011 08:34 GMT

#33

This is really inspirational to me, because I am where you were when you were young (wanting to be a progamer). I am high masters/GM right now after playing for about 10 months while going to school, so I think I have a good shot. Thank you for taking the time to write this blog, I feel like it will help me out a bunch to play when I am not in the mood! thanks <333

Ripebananaa

Canada129 Posts

December 31 2011 08:45 GMT

#34

It's 3:45, I wanted to go to bed at 3... whatever, I enjoyed your blog. It's nice to see the life from a real perspective.

I definitely appreciated things like this, and I'm sure many others do too.

wanghis

United States320 Posts

December 31 2011 08:53 GMT

#35

fantastic read. some of your first impressions were humorous (i.e. at least he's korean)

always interesting to follow someone's story

n.DieJokes

United States3443 Posts

December 31 2011 08:53 GMT

#36

Great blog ! 5/5 love hearing the players perspective on things, the human element of esports is more gripping to me than the actual game. I'll be cheering for you!