It is a somewhat extraordinary feeling being a Brood War fan. Not only do we still get overwhelming amounts of quality content, but we have years and years of rich history filled with breathtaking games, epic stories and fun moments to come back to. Only discovering the game some 2 years ago, for me going back is as exciting as going forwards. In this blog series, you can accompany me on a journey through space and time continuum (or discontinuum?) to get but a glimpse of all the buried treasures waiting for us to re-discover. The series is dedicated to everyone who has in any way helped document the vast Brood War history and make it so easily accessible for us and the future generations.
On this cold cloudless monday most of us are excited to see the ultimate mortal enemies, Jaedong and Flash, clash yet again in the upcoming KT Rolster vs. Hwaseung Oz war. KT isn't doing too well placing 8th in the total ranking and so many are surprised that the team wouldn't use its secret weapon. Violet has KT's trust despite his recent 5-10 record, but just how well can he deal with his first opponent being none other than Jaedong? After stepping down as captain of KT due to the return of his own rolemodel, Reach, the young protoss seems to be regaining his former strength... + Show Spoiler [There are spoilers in this spoiler.] +
Although Violet cannot pull an allkill, he helps his team win the match by taking out Jaedong, Killer and PerfectMan (as his teammate Stats manages to stop HiyA) and, as always, he wins our hearts. Only to be diagnosed with a form of acute leukemia ten days later. After a year and a half of struggle, Violet eventually looses his battle despite his determination and cheerful mindset which we could experience first-hand from his activity on these very forums.
It is never too soon to come back and appreciate Violet's legacy, for what is one's legacy if there is noone in the world to remember it? 우정호. 1988 - 2012
Where and when do we go next? If you have an idea for the next trip, let me know (but please try avoiding any spoilers). This series will be updated irregularly. Note: You can see Killer, PerfectMan and HiyA, play regularly on snipealot's 24/7 FPV restream and in the 8th SonicTV StarLeague.
I have played Starcraft since 1998 and followed the pro scene lightly-religiously since 2008ish and I still LOVE the idea of this blog. So jazzed on this. 5 stars ezpz
I had just seen a post of yours about the TLS and happened to click the "blog" link by your name, not knowing you had done this. It's really touching, Stratos.
I wish I could say more, but there's nothing else to say. Thank you.
On February 17 2013 23:38 thezanursic wrote: Nice video looking forward to more! Ohh and where did you get the graphics at the beginning of the video from, did you make them yourself?
stock vids. being a time traveller grants you some extra time but certainly doesn't help your laziness^^
As I missed quite a lot about the BW scene and its history (only barely knowing who was good, the name of the leagues, some epic moves etc), I'm already a fan of this series ! I hope it helps me catch up with BW history !
The better player won more often in BW. IDK how players like Jaedong or Flash can stand the transition to SC2, they have probably lost more SC2 than they did BW in the last 5 years.
This video reminded me of how much more I used to look forward to Broodwar proleague. Thinking about Violet makes me cry every time, especially this video
Btw could anyone link me to a video with the korean commentators/players/whatnot commentating on Violets passing away? Perhaps a korean highlights video, if one exists. Just want to see more footage now.
On February 18 2013 22:21 Markwerf wrote: i can't help but feeling he is only so special for people because he died early... It happens..
Violet was one of the few progamers who had actually reached out to us. We got to know him firsthand and he seemed to be a cool outgoing guy. You can read as many interviews as you want but that won't replace a direct experience like that. While facing cancer he'd answer a fan's question that he'd like to come back to help the team "but cancer not ezpz haha".
It is always a tragedy to see a young man go but no, that is not the whole story here. I can't speak for others, but I think he had a special place in the hearts of many of us before he had passed away. Violet was a TLer, he was one of us.
Btw. that is of course aside his amazing starcraft skills. If you're one of those who think of anyone but the top 10 ever starcraft players as 'mediocre' and unworthy of attention I have nothing to say to that as that line of thinking is completely alien to me.
Such an awesome video and a good tribute to violet! I never watched a lot of his games since I got into the BW scene pretty late but that video and reading about him passing away is sad
On February 18 2013 22:21 Markwerf wrote: i can't help but feeling he is only so special for people because he died early... It happens..
Violet was one of the few progamers who had actually reached out to us. We got to know him firsthand and he seemed to be a cool outgoing guy. You can read as many interviews as you want but that won't replace a direct experience like that. While facing cancer he'd answer a fan's question that he'd like to come back to help the team "but cancer not ezpz haha".
It is always a tragedy to see a young man go but no, that is not the whole story here. I can't speak for others, but I think he had a special place in the hearts of many of us before he had passed away. Violet was a TLer, he was one of us.
Btw. that is of course aside his amazing starcraft skills. If you're one of those who think of anyone but the top 10 ever starcraft players as 'mediocre' and unworthy of attention I have nothing to say to that as that line of thinking is completely alien to me.
Violet was scary good when he was at top of his game. Funny thing though, my strongest memory of him are his several loses to ling run-bys because of not making enough canons. RIP
If you want to go wayyyy back XD's~Grr... !~!!!!~!~!
I remember as a kid learning that not only was he paid to play starcraft but he was also a model in korea. Wanted to be him so bad lol. He was one of the best at the start of starcraft.
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Flash, clash yet again in the upcoming KT Rolster vs. Hwaseung Oz war. KT isn't doing too well placing 8th in the total ranking and so many are surprised that the team wouldn't use its secret weapon. 
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