C'est la vie. You're a survivor, Theo. And just like you got through all those confusing, difficult times in high school and college, you'll find your way. And for you, it will be bigger and better than StarCraft ever was.

My only request/hope is that if and when you do find yourself playing SC2 again, it's not quite so anonymous. I can't tell you the levels of excitement that would come over me if, on a rare day in the next months...years..., I saw your stream on my followers tab in twitch.tv

All the love Theo!

Zax19

Czech Republic1136 Posts

August 02 2013 13:44 GMT

#42

I guess the announcement seemed a bit like a rage quit but I applaud your decision, people seem to think that everything is hunky-dory when most players barely scrape by. I hope you find something with more future soon.

Wohmfg

United Kingdom1292 Posts

August 02 2013 13:45 GMT

#43

Your mindset is an inspiration

Gl in your future.

MarinePrince

United States101 Posts

August 02 2013 14:18 GMT

#44

We'll miss you mate, but you gotta do what you gotta do. Takes a man to mark these kind of hard decisions.

Detonation

United States26 Posts

August 02 2013 14:20 GMT

#45

;_;7

ROOTSasquatch

United States234 Posts

August 02 2013 14:23 GMT

#46

Really nice blog, especially what you wrote about entitlement. GL in the future!

Eggi

478 Posts

August 02 2013 14:31 GMT

#47

honestly best blog I have ever read,

I can connect with this a lot and I never really made it to your level.
JP missed a good interview. lol <3

KingDime

Canada750 Posts

August 02 2013 14:31 GMT

#48

It was pretty cool to watch you progress Theo by taking note of your skills, watching your bracket runs and even predicting some upsets over strong players. The section about a lack of tournaments to build your name resonates with myself. When the local scene died over here my passion fell sharply going into HOTS. It removed my foundation and everything just collapsed.

I wish you good luck on whatever the future holds for you Theo!

Cele

Germany4016 Posts

August 02 2013 14:46 GMT

#49

pretty good blog I'd say.

lovelyrose

Canada160 Posts

August 02 2013 14:46 GMT

#50

I remember your first sc2 stream, was like 180p and probably still lagged. I think your tvp strat was like tanks and hellions. I was glad to hear you were giving sc2 progaming a shot. after seeing your progress in bw, it wasn't a surprise to me that you were doing well in sc2. it'll suck not to see your wcs games, and stream whenever I can catch it. Im sure things will go badass for you, and stay in touch!

btw, where's the TS part in your blog? surely cuteguy made an impact on you

HeavenResign

United States702 Posts

August 02 2013 14:54 GMT

#51

Great read, sad to see someone so talented go. Loved listening to you on Meta. Best of luck in everything you do!

tehbennzor

United States1 Post

August 02 2013 14:56 GMT

#52

Good luck on what ever you do. You will be missed.

EGLzGaMeR

United States1867 Posts

August 02 2013 14:57 GMT

#53

I wish you luck theo, I will miss you! I have known you for so long.. maybe 2005? or for sure 2006 wcg.. Old school. I know you will be alright in life, I will just miss a great terran and an overall great guy in our scene. Good luck sir you will be missed <3

Musicus

Germany23570 Posts

August 02 2013 14:58 GMT

#54

What a read, thanks for sharing your story Theo! I'm sad it didn't work out for you, but with your mindset I'm sure you'll have a good life ahead of you

Kyhol

Canada2574 Posts

August 02 2013 15:03 GMT

#55

I enjoyed playing ladder games against you. I haven't played in a long time but your name definitely sticks out from when I did actively play.

May your new pursuits bring you maintainable happiness and I hope that you can become comfortable financially in the next few years.

Cheers

jakethesnake

Canada4948 Posts

August 02 2013 15:04 GMT

#56

The saddest part about Theo retiring is that the SC2 community loses someone who genuinely loves the game and has a great mindset. GL in the future Theo and I hope that you leave a good positivie lasting influence on this community. SC2 would be a lot better if more people had your passion and attitude.