Thanks for writing this man, I'll still be one of your biggest fans, whether you choose to pursue casting or to continue as a pro gamer. I still remember the days when you placed really well at mlg, or when you went 4-0 out the gate at the first NASL while ALSO casting it. A lot of the newer fans in the scene never got to see those moments, and I feel like if they did they would be as big a fan as I am of you. It's the same deal with Jinro. My friends that are newer to the scene never saw the great white foreigner hope, as he beat MC with MECH. They discredit his wins, but the feeling I got when watching Jinro go on that run, or when I saw you shit all over that MLG, has not been replicated within the scene since.

Thanks again man. You'll always have my support :D
P.S. I have now shaken your hand twice, but I've never gotten an autograph. Maybe if we meet again at MLG Raleigh, I'll get that chance.

Masterchefx

3 Posts

November 19 2012 19:47 GMT

#222

Thank You Geoff! <3

jnsjr

United States461 Posts

November 19 2012 19:50 GMT

#223

Good luck at Dreamhack and with your wedding. Excited to see what EG has planned going forward.

Skinnylegs

Sweden3 Posts

November 19 2012 19:51 GMT

#224

Great read, Great caster, looking forward watching you at dreamhack. Keep it up Geoff, YOU are Starcraft 2!

soapyy.

United States103 Posts

November 19 2012 19:59 GMT

#225

Geoff you are a great person and a member of this community! Thank you for being awesome!

nunez

Norway4003 Posts

November 19 2012 20:01 GMT

#226

Sleep 0
iNcontroL 2

sleep went on to berserk 5 protoss after incontrols wake-up call.

looking forward to more casting, and hoping for some sick upsets at various tourneys.

illsick

United States1770 Posts

November 19 2012 20:07 GMT

#227

gl geoff

have fun on your mini break

Upchurch

United States15 Posts

November 19 2012 20:13 GMT

#228

Incontrol, no one has a problem with you, they have a problem with what you represent. You yourself are a very likable guy, you make mistakes sure, but everybody does! And the community, by and large, forgives you for those mistakes. But I will say this: Incontrol, as a person, is nearly universally loved.

Incontrol, as a symbol, is nearly universally disliked or even hated. Foreigners are sick and tired of seeing their heroes constantly get destroyed by Koreans in tournaments, and they need someone to blame. Who better than someone who makes a lot of money, represents the community, and constantly gets destroyed in tournaments? The storyline goes like this: foreigners practice less, focus on personality more, lose to Koreans. Incontrol fits that storyline to a T. Moreover, people feel like because Incontrol and others are financially successful without being successful in tournaments, that foreigners have no incentive to do well in tournaments or practice hard.

In short, people feel like there is something fundamentally wrong with non-Korean SC2, and the fact that one of the highest paid players has no tournament success is the biggest indicator of that fundamental wrongness. The fact that that player happens to be one of the most likable guys in esports contributes to the community's "bipolar" view of Incontrol.

elimzkE

Australia92 Posts

November 19 2012 20:20 GMT

#229

cheers for the entertainment, bud. people like you are the reason esports is my prime source of entertainment these days. congrats on you and anna, keep up the good work.

s.a.y

Croatia3840 Posts

November 19 2012 20:25 GMT

#230

GL with your life

Sterling

United States182 Posts

November 19 2012 20:31 GMT

#231

It's really nice to read such an honest and open blog -- from a community figure at the forefront of the scene. I appreciate the candor and wish you the best of luck.

10/10 would read again

samura1panda

17 Posts

November 19 2012 20:44 GMT

#232

INCONTROL !! as a desperate wannabe progamer myself! I want to thank you for all the work/sacrifice you had put in the esports community as a whole! I know it may be too much to ask but please keep doing what you are doing!!! You are the best at what you do and you know that

Do not let your frustrations get a hold yourself and always aim for the best :D

I hope to see more of you! and Congratulations to you and Anna! :D

Pressured_Canadian

United States1 Post

November 19 2012 20:52 GMT

#233

You are an incredible help to the community. Much love brother!!

Skitzofreniix

Netherlands6 Posts

November 19 2012 20:55 GMT

#234

cool story bro, we will now forgive you for youre tournament results...

User was temp banned for this post.

shizaep

Canada2920 Posts

November 19 2012 21:06 GMT

#235

Really interesting read. You're a huge part of this community and I wish you the best.
+ Show Spoiler +

P.S. I put this in a really shitty blog some time ago:
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Don't let the reddit trolls get you!

Nuclease

United States1049 Posts

November 19 2012 21:20 GMT

#236

Wow I like this a lot. I'm looking forward to you being a badass commentator, Geoff, and I am sure that we will be seeing lots of you around!

GoodSirTets

Canada200 Posts

November 19 2012 21:21 GMT

#237

Busy guy, but holy shit you've made yourself a nice life XD
Well done sir.
Just don't attention whore on SoTG and I love you long time.

snively

United States1159 Posts

November 19 2012 21:22 GMT

#238

I read this whole thing in incontrols voice. he has a pretty fun voice

Teodice

Sweden641 Posts

November 19 2012 21:33 GMT

#239

Great entry sir! I love what you do and the way you do it!

See you at Dreamhack!

Obstikal

616 Posts

November 19 2012 21:42 GMT

#240

dont be like tastless and lose your passion man!

lol jk but srsly you are always entertaining to watch either in a tournament or on the caster chair. Looking forward for what you have to bring !