The only really well-known guy they have left is Marineking. Everyone else that has competed at the Code S level seems to have left the team. I mean, come on, look at everyone who's left recently.

Polt (TSL)
Check (eSahara)
Maka (eSahara)
Hongun (eSahara)

I believe that literally is all the Prime players that ever competed in Code S, or managed to stay in Code A for a long while.

Anyone have any idea why this might be? Is it their lack of sponsorship, and as a result, little to no salary outside of tournament winnings?

Sub Zero

Poland117 Posts

January 15 2012 20:54 GMT

didn't Prime had the most qualified players out of all the teams last code A qualifiers?
And they reached the GSTL finals last season. Doesn't look like dying to me.

Fionn

United States23455 Posts

January 15 2012 20:57 GMT

Prime will be fine. They have Creator, Anneyong, Bumblebee, Core and BboongBboong who all qualified for Code A. Byun is also really good and probably Code S level, but is out due to the Coca scandal. Maka, HongUn and Check are good, but no better than any of their current new blood. Only player they probably miss is Polt who left due to a conflict with the coach and not due to money, etc.

Newbistic

China2912 Posts

January 15 2012 20:57 GMT

According to your information Prime isn't dying so much as they're turning into a desert.

Snaiil

Sweden312 Posts

January 15 2012 20:58 GMT

AnyPro, Creator, Maru and ByuN are all good.

Utinni

Canada1196 Posts

January 15 2012 21:14 GMT

On January 16 2012 05:54 Sub Zero wrote:
didn't Prime had the most qualified players out of all the teams last code A qualifiers?
And they reached the GSTL finals last season. Doesn't look like dying to me.

yup, OP just doesn't know any other prime players though.

Dubzex

United States6994 Posts

January 15 2012 21:15 GMT

On January 16 2012 05:57 Newbistic wrote:
According to your information Prime isn't dying so much as they're turning into a desert.

With mirages of money that really only lead to nowhere.

United States6173 Posts

January 15 2012 21:34 GMT

On January 16 2012 05:57 Newbistic wrote:
According to your information Prime isn't dying so much as they're turning into a desert.

I see what you did thar.

ch33psh33p

7650 Posts

January 15 2012 21:44 GMT

On January 16 2012 05:57 Fionn wrote:
Prime will be fine. They have Creator, Anneyong, Bumblebee, Core and BboongBboong who all qualified for Code A. Byun is also really good and probably Code S level, but is out due to the Coca scandal. Maka, HongUn and Check are good, but no better than any of their current new blood. Only player they probably miss is Polt who left due to a conflict with the coach and not due to money, etc.

Fionn laying down the fucking law.

LeoLeo

Sweden456 Posts

January 15 2012 21:46 GMT

#10

They aren't dying, they are refreshing their places and making room for new stars, look at their players in code A and you'll see what I am talking about. I'm actually glad they get rid of their players living on old achievements like hong un and Check.

I wouldn't be surprised if they have at least three players in code S in about 6 months, excluding MKP.

Blazinghand

United States25557 Posts

January 15 2012 22:04 GMT

#11

Also honestly any team with MKP on it is a great team <3

I love watching that guy play. He exudes a manly aura that naturally draws those around him closer. It's like nothing else I've experienced. When you see him in person, you'll understand. When you watch him play, it's a religious experience. Salvation lies only in those dark, brooding eyes of MKP. In any interaction with him, you find you want to hear him speak, to watch him micro, to feel the strong sinewy muscles of his forearms macro.

*shudders*

It's amazing

S2Lunar

1051 Posts

January 15 2012 22:06 GMT

#12

http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/sc2-korean/teams/68_Prime

They have 14 members, more than most teams, International or Korean.

And also, some of the biggest up and comers in the scene, creator, cOre, BBongBBong, and someone who I think will make a big splash soon, Byun.

Not to mention they already have Maru who has qualififed for Code A, Marineking, and players like Terious.

Eee

Sweden2712 Posts

January 15 2012 22:06 GMT

#13

Prime just had a lot of their players qualifying for Code-A, I think they're all fine.
On the contrary the situation of Zenex is rather worrying.

S2Lunar

1051 Posts

January 15 2012 22:11 GMT

#14

On January 16 2012 07:06 Eee wrote:
Prime just had a lot of their players qualifying for Code-A, I think they're all fine.
On the contrary the situation of Zenex is rather worrying.

Zenex was in a much worse situation a few months ago, now they're not actually that bad. They have been doing pretty well in KSL, they qualified for NASTL, and they're playing in the next GSTL.

A few months ago it looked like they were completely dead, the situation is much better for them now.

Br3ezy

United States720 Posts

January 15 2012 22:23 GMT

#15

oh well a good thing is that since it is dying, it can be officially sc2 history which is kind of cool

sickoota

Canada918 Posts

January 15 2012 22:39 GMT

#16

Prime is fine just their players are extremely underrated. BBongBBong especially no one knows about him but he's a beast

OmniEulogy

Canada6593 Posts

January 15 2012 22:41 GMT

#17

Prime is fine. Learn who they still have before posting things like this -.- SlayerS new members literally come out of nowhere and suddenly dominate people and get into code S. give Prime two seasons and we'll see the newer faces making names for themselves.

Luepert

United States1933 Posts

January 15 2012 22:45 GMT

#18

Annyeong or whatever is pretty beast, he took out really good players in wcg korea and in ksl. Also they just partnered with TT so we will actually be seeing more of prime players soon in international events.

NuclearJudas

6546 Posts

January 15 2012 22:58 GMT

#19

Prime will be fine, mate. They have some great talents coming through, Byun (he needs to call himself Byun when he comes back and not fucking GhostKing, damn it) whenever he comes back from his suspension and MKP.