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Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-22 10:04:10
August 22 2013 09:05 GMT
#1
there won't be any explanation as to what Clauf is or intends to do, you'll have to wait until it is official. This is just a personal entry about working with great people and an eager company
It's rare to find a company that you not only enjoy, but feel that the goals and projects of the company align with your own expectations of the scene you've been so heavily involved in. It's even more surprising to have that be your very first actual job. While I've done a lot of work online and for various organizations on a volunteer basis, working here has changed my understanding of true work ethic and responsibility.

When I was first offered the position of the job here at Clauf, I was ecstatic and had my own worries about the company. I wasn't sure if I was ready to move to another country where I didn't speak a word of the language (I did it once already when I was 12, moving to Quebec) and going into a company I knew so little of. My main contacts were three people: Marc (Snowbird), previously from GOMTV, Can Yang, previously with CJ E&M, WEG and OGN, and a German named Patrick who has been playing and doing smaller stuff in Germany for eSports (I also have a coworker who is an ex-NaVi League of Legends player, he's pretty badass!). No matter how many times they reassured me of the country, the language, people as well as the company; signing that contract and starting a completely new life was a huge leap for myself, financially and sentimentally.

[image loading]
You can see the office from here!

Long-story short is basically that I was convinced this was the right company for me when they not only offered travel accommodations, but Can personally paid for my flight (since I couldn't get an invoice to show proof of expense) and also lent me the deposit to live in an apartment. Someone who I've never personally met and only knew me through the formal interviews and one-on-one talks; was doing everything in his power, outside of the company's already generous outreach, to make sure that when I landed, I would have everything already set up. This isn't counting the hours Patrick spent looking for apartments, taking pictures and talking to the realtor for me nor including my arrival where Patrick personally assisted me with all legal documents needed to get set up (bank, governmental buildings, health insurance). It was hard not to trust a company and, more importantly, their employees when they treat you with a professional attitude and general desire to get you here. Granted, the process was a bit rocky both on my end for financial reasons as well as they had never brought someone in from North-America (I'm the first, but not the last), but overall; I can say I got settled within a week and am now in the groove of their pace and efficiency of work.

The best part about this job is the mix of languages (Korean, German, English [French - just me]) and the people I'm working with. The company takes the corporate culture and applies many new-age ideas such as monthly company activities (we're going bowling on Friday! I have the CEO on my team lol!). There is a hierarchy of work, but our tasks and duties are based on self-motivation and push to improve the company. We're not monitored or bossed around, but often times meetings will happen to align what we did for the week while also reorienting our short-term and long-term plans. It's these little touches and binding of the divisions with our team that make the workplace environment conducive towards productivity. We're directed in what needs to get down and they rely on us to prioritize the urgency of each duty.

At 24, I am the youngest at the company and probably subconsciously treated so, but also all of our divisional leaders are people with experience equal to half of my age. Their knowledge, memories and stories are incredible because I wasn't a part of that time nor in their unique region of South Korea. To know that the people leading this company had a hand in starting OGN's eSports channel, managed eStro, owned PlayXP and so on (so much more on their resume) makes it an honor to work alongside them and actually feel excited to be learning again. When I was volunteering, I feel I plateaued in terms of improvement where I wasn't earning any more personal experience, but just adding more titles to my resume. Being here flips the board, makes all of that volunteer experience as a mere introduction into an international scene beyond the computer monitor.

I really have no complaints here so I'm sorry if this seems rather one-sided. It feels good to know people rely on my own small amount of expertise to do things. I've been here for about two weeks and thus far; things are going smoothly, I just got my own business card, paycheck and live so close to downtown.

+ Show Spoiler +
The best perk about this company is that I can get Subway 12-inchs for about 5 euro.

Milk is also crazy cheap here (0.69 euro, what the fuck!). I'll probably make a separate blog about Berlin but there is really nothing I dislike about this company. If anyone is in Berlin and wants to hang out, let me know!. I'm definitely seeing if I can start going to events like DreamHack and IEM in the near future. I am very thankful that a company took a chance at me and it is a real honor to be working somewhere I truly believe in the vision.

If things go South, then at at least I can look back at this haha

Sincerely,
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Michael Cohen (@TorteDeLini)

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Jacmert
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
Canada1709 Posts
August 22 2013 09:12 GMT
#2
Wow. Looking forward to the big reveal. Your white-out redacting skills are legit, btw Get hyped!
(sorry, for some reason I can only speak in strange cliches and trite phrases at the moment. I should probably head to bed)

+ Frodan, too!
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v_lm
Profile Joined September 2012
France202 Posts
August 22 2013 09:15 GMT
#3
Just : Yummy !
A friend is someone you know well and still love.
TheEmulator
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
28090 Posts
August 22 2013 09:32 GMT
#4
Well I'm happy you are happy Torte
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boesthius
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States11637 Posts
August 22 2013 09:43 GMT
#5
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Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
August 22 2013 10:32 GMT
#6
On August 22 2013 18:15 v_lm wrote:
Just : Yummy !


On August 22 2013 18:32 TheEmulator wrote:
Well I'm happy you are happy Torte


On August 22 2013 18:12 Jacmert wrote:
Wow. Looking forward to the big reveal. Your white-out redacting skills are legit, btw Get hyped!
(sorry, for some reason I can only speak in strange cliches and trite phrases at the moment. I should probably head to bed)

+ Frodan, too!


thanks (:
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
Chexx
Profile Joined May 2011
Korea (South)11232 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-22 11:18:43
August 22 2013 10:43 GMT
#7
Can is pretty awesome and really nice.


Never been a huge fan of "Berliner" because after eating all your fingers are so sticky :/
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Waxangel
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
United States33429 Posts
August 22 2013 11:29 GMT
#8
there won't be any explanation as to what Clauf is or intends to do


joke
AdministratorHey HP can you redo everything youve ever done because i have a small complaint?
grs
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Germany2339 Posts
August 22 2013 11:31 GMT
#9
Well, Clauf is Azubu Europe, no? Interested to see the announcement.

Welcome to Germany.
Rimstalker
Profile Joined May 2011
Germany734 Posts
August 22 2013 11:49 GMT
#10
hmmm.

Clauf GmbH is a new venture with Korean roots aiming to standardize and unite worldwide eSports by acting as the focal point for the rapidly growing eSports market, comprised of over 100 million consumers.

A very own eSports dedicated Media channel will endorse Clauf promoting eSports and the gaming scene in general.

Based in Berlin, Germany, Clauf will help the global as well as local eSports market grow, ultimately elevating Berlin to the world’s eSport capital.

Clauf is looking for many new talents! Send your (speculative) application to info@clauf.com!
Here be Dragons
Zetter
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
Germany629 Posts
August 22 2013 11:58 GMT
#11
Welcome to Germany, Berlin is a nice city to live in! =D

Even though the people in Berlin are the most unfriendly in the universe. :p

Have you read zatic's blogs about Germany? They explain most things you need to know.
Mendici sumus. Hoc est verum. | I don't mind straight people, as long as they act gay in public. | Es ist keine Tugend edel geboren werden, sondern sich edel machen | οἶδα οὐκ εἰδώς
ReachTheSky
Profile Joined April 2010
United States3294 Posts
August 22 2013 12:17 GMT
#12
Congratz!!!
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lichter
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
August 22 2013 12:24 GMT
#13
Neeeeeeeed more Clauf infooooooo
AdministratorYOU MUST HEED MY INSTRUCTIONS TAKE OFF YOUR THIIIINGS
kollin
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United Kingdom8380 Posts
August 22 2013 12:45 GMT
#14
Thank you for helping esports reach the clouds and go through the roof.
ReignSupreme.
Profile Blog Joined September 2012
Australia4123 Posts
August 22 2013 12:51 GMT
#15
Really awesome, enjoy the opportunity Torte~
Mafe
Profile Joined February 2011
Germany5966 Posts
August 22 2013 12:59 GMT
#16
GL in your job and welcome to germany.

I think you over-censored the image, at least if clauf.com is in fact your companies homepage.
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
August 22 2013 13:03 GMT
#17
On August 22 2013 21:45 kollin wrote:
Thank you for helping esports reach the clouds and go through the roof.


Help me reach Mun, all my spaceships blow up.
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
Daswollvieh
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
5553 Posts
August 22 2013 13:10 GMT
#18
Sounds like something you wake up to with a kidney missing.
HoboJoe20
Profile Joined June 2012
Canada63 Posts
August 22 2013 13:27 GMT
#19
On August 22 2013 22:03 Torte de Lini wrote:
Help me reach Mun, all my spaceships blow up.

I don't see the problem here.
itsjustatank
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Hong Kong9154 Posts
August 22 2013 13:30 GMT
#20
guard your passport with your life
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Rekrul
Profile Blog Joined November 2002
Korea (South)17174 Posts
August 22 2013 14:01 GMT
#21
i like how he acts like he knows wat they do / intend to do
why so 진지해?
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
August 22 2013 14:25 GMT
#22
sik b8
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
c0ldfusion
Profile Joined October 2010
United States8293 Posts
August 22 2013 14:28 GMT
#23
On August 22 2013 18:05 Torte de Lini wrote:
At 24, I am the youngest at the company and probably subconsciously treated so, but also all of our divisional leaders are people with experience equal to half of my age.


Frodan is younger than 24 though right?!
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
August 22 2013 14:29 GMT
#24
On August 22 2013 23:28 c0ldfusion wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 22 2013 18:05 Torte de Lini wrote:
At 24, I am the youngest at the company and probably subconsciously treated so, but also all of our divisional leaders are people with experience equal to half of my age.


Frodan is younger than 24 though right?!


yes, he should be 23 (:

We won't be sharing the same office space, but he will be the youngest when he arrives.
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
Yorbon
Profile Joined December 2011
Netherlands4272 Posts
August 22 2013 14:35 GMT
#25
This sounds awesome!
I have to admit it made me feel somewhat jealous.
Master of DalK
Profile Blog Joined June 2012
Canada1797 Posts
August 22 2013 15:03 GMT
#26
Hey Clauf has an office space legitmately unlike AZUBU. +1 for clauf.

Gratz Torte on getting the job, whatever it is. Hope the new website comes out soon.
@MasterDalK | Maelstrom Entertainment | Streaming Every Esport Under the Sun
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
August 22 2013 15:20 GMT
#27
On August 23 2013 00:03 Master of DalK wrote:
Hey Clauf has an office space legitmately unlike AZUBU. +1 for clauf.

Gratz Torte on getting the job, whatever it is. Hope the new website comes out soon.


The office is incredibly nice and well-designed with large windows. It's pretty open-spaced and is in the heart of Berlin.
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
UniversalSnip
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
9871 Posts
August 22 2013 16:53 GMT
#28
thanks for the picture of the bread
"How fucking dare you defile the sanctity of DotA with your fucking casual plebian terminology? May the curse of Gaben and Volvo be upon you. le filthy casual."
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
August 22 2013 17:02 GMT
#29
It's a donut my coworker brought for us all!
I just had an Amerikaner, except its just a cookie :/ No idea why they call it an Amerikaner
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
UniversalSnip
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
9871 Posts
August 22 2013 17:05 GMT
#30
thanks for the picture of the donut. I felt there wasn't much substance to this until I saw it.
"How fucking dare you defile the sanctity of DotA with your fucking casual plebian terminology? May the curse of Gaben and Volvo be upon you. le filthy casual."
Chexx
Profile Joined May 2011
Korea (South)11232 Posts
August 22 2013 17:11 GMT
#31
On August 23 2013 02:02 Torte de Lini wrote:
It's a donut my coworker brought for us all!
I just had an Amerikaner, except its just a cookie :/ No idea why they call it an Amerikaner


Its not called a donut. It depends where you live in Germany. Where I grew up its called "Berliner". In cologne they are called "Krapfen" and in Berlin they are called "Pfannkuchen".
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Adebisi
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Canada1637 Posts
August 22 2013 17:16 GMT
#32
CLAUF = ROOF + CLOUD
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
August 22 2013 17:31 GMT
#33
On August 23 2013 02:11 Chexx wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 23 2013 02:02 Torte de Lini wrote:
It's a donut my coworker brought for us all!
I just had an Amerikaner, except its just a cookie :/ No idea why they call it an Amerikaner


Its not called a donut. It depends where you live in Germany. Where I grew up its called "Berliner". In cologne they are called "Krapfen" and in Berlin they are called "Pfannkuchen".


Sorry, I had no idea!
We're in Berlin, so Berliner it is.
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
r.Evo
Profile Joined August 2006
Germany14080 Posts
August 22 2013 17:45 GMT
#34
On August 23 2013 02:31 Torte de Lini wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 23 2013 02:11 Chexx wrote:
On August 23 2013 02:02 Torte de Lini wrote:
It's a donut my coworker brought for us all!
I just had an Amerikaner, except its just a cookie :/ No idea why they call it an Amerikaner


Its not called a donut. It depends where you live in Germany. Where I grew up its called "Berliner". In cologne they are called "Krapfen" and in Berlin they are called "Pfannkuchen".


Sorry, I had no idea!
We're in Berlin, so Berliner it is.

"Berliner Pfannkuchen" = "Krapfen" depending on the region. There's like a dozen words for it depending on where exactly you are, they also usually have different fillings.

"Pfannkuchen" = Pancake in most parts of Germany. However in Berlin/Brandenburg people also use that word for the above to completely confuse everyone including fellow Germans. In those regions people tend to call pancakes "Eierkuchen" (literally "Egg cake") instead. Suddenly it depends on who exactly you're talking, something you'll encounter a lot in Berlin. =P


gl hf, Berlin is awesome as hell. Feel free to hit me up whenever you need a quick info. =)
"We don't make mistakes here, we call it happy little accidents." ~Bob Ross
StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-22 17:50:45
August 22 2013 17:49 GMT
#35
You have me interested in what exactly you boys will be doing. Have fun in Germany Torte!

On August 22 2013 21:45 kollin wrote:
Thank you for helping esports reach the clouds and go through the roof.


That made me laugh out loud.
HardlyNever
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States1258 Posts
August 22 2013 17:53 GMT
#36
Umm... dude...

Are you sure this isn't another business front for some shady company? I mean, your website doesn't work, almost intentionally (?)

Also, the only description I can find is this LinkedIn description. Which I can basically summarize as "we esport internationally." Not really sure how that makes sense...

I dunno. Seems super shady. Be safe and don't get scammed.
Out there, the Kid learned to fend for himself. Learned to build. Learned to break.
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
August 22 2013 18:17 GMT
#37
Whoever wrote that description on the LinkedIn page is very talented.
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
Chexx
Profile Joined May 2011
Korea (South)11232 Posts
August 22 2013 18:27 GMT
#38
On August 23 2013 02:45 r.Evo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 23 2013 02:31 Torte de Lini wrote:
On August 23 2013 02:11 Chexx wrote:
On August 23 2013 02:02 Torte de Lini wrote:
It's a donut my coworker brought for us all!
I just had an Amerikaner, except its just a cookie :/ No idea why they call it an Amerikaner


Its not called a donut. It depends where you live in Germany. Where I grew up its called "Berliner". In cologne they are called "Krapfen" and in Berlin they are called "Pfannkuchen".


Sorry, I had no idea!
We're in Berlin, so Berliner it is.

"Berliner Pfannkuchen" = "Krapfen" depending on the region. There's like a dozen words for it depending on where exactly you are, they also usually have different fillings.

"Pfannkuchen" = Pancake in most parts of Germany. However in Berlin/Brandenburg people also use that word for the above to completely confuse everyone including fellow Germans. In those regions people tend to call pancakes "Eierkuchen" (literally "Egg cake") instead. Suddenly it depends on who exactly you're talking, something you'll encounter a lot in Berlin. =P


gl hf, Berlin is awesome as hell. Feel free to hit me up whenever you need a quick info. =)


thats correct if you call it Berliner in Berlin you will probably get weird looks.
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Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
August 22 2013 18:36 GMT
#39
What's the one food everyone should if they're in Berlin?
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
Hondelul
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
1999 Posts
August 22 2013 18:38 GMT
#40
On August 23 2013 03:17 Torte de Lini wrote:
Whoever wrote that description on the LinkedIn page is very talented.

Spezialgebiete

eSports, Business Development, Tournament System, Partnership, Life Streaming, TV Content, TV Shows

That´s interesting, are there streams from your office? ^^
Skilledblob
Profile Joined April 2011
Germany3392 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-22 18:51:55
August 22 2013 18:50 GMT
#41
On August 23 2013 03:36 Torte de Lini wrote:
What's the one food everyone should if they're in Berlin?


Döner.

and for the love of god get a good one with veal meat and not the crap with chicken. Aside from that I am not aware of something distinctly from Berlin. Berlin pretty much has every type of restaurant you could want.
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
August 22 2013 18:51 GMT
#42
Do(accent)ner Kebab right? I hear it's good, but I've yet to try it at a good place.
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
Skilledblob
Profile Joined April 2011
Germany3392 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-22 18:55:03
August 22 2013 18:53 GMT
#43
yea it depends a lot on where you get it. It's awesome though after you drank a lot of alcohol.


for the Ö and stuff just write it oe instead (but best get used to the german keyboard layout). It's an accepted form of writing these so

ö = oe
ü = ue
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
August 22 2013 18:54 GMT
#44
Do you know much about Bavarian food? Like I said in the blog: we're doing Bowling then Bavarian food as the company's monthly activity!
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
Skilledblob
Profile Joined April 2011
Germany3392 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-22 19:01:19
August 22 2013 18:56 GMT
#45
I myself am from Berlin so I can tell you the stereotypical stuff. What yo uwill most likely get is Weißwurst and Bretzeln.

Weißwurst is a veal sausage where you cut it open and get out the meat inside it. Bretzeln is a Pretzel but I think the dough is different to what you get outside germany.

You might also get Spätzel, this I like a lot. It's basically a type of pasta often served with meat dishes. My advice to you is dont get Weißwurst. Most germans outside Bavaria think it's disgusting because the way you eat it is just weird. If one of your co-workers get it ask him for a bite, but I'd say it's not for beginners.

StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
August 22 2013 19:09 GMT
#46
On August 23 2013 03:53 Skilledblob wrote:
yea it depends a lot on where you get it. It's awesome though after you drank a lot of alcohol.


for the Ö and stuff just write it oe instead (but best get used to the german keyboard layout). It's an accepted form of writing these so

ö = oe
ü = ue


Isn't everything a whole lot better after you've drank a lot of alcohol? ^^
Noobity
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States871 Posts
August 22 2013 19:11 GMT
#47
I'm excited to hear what's going to come of Clauf. Hire some US graphics guys please :p

Torte I hope this works out well for you, I've always been impressed with your work and desire to improve the community. I'm glad you've found something that sounds incredibly awesome and like a huge opportunity
My name is Mike, and statistically, yours is not.
Chexx
Profile Joined May 2011
Korea (South)11232 Posts
August 22 2013 20:12 GMT
#48
Did you already try Currywurst?
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Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-22 20:21:09
August 22 2013 20:18 GMT
#49
No, just Bratwurst which was delicious (:

On August 23 2013 04:11 Noobity wrote:
I'm excited to hear what's going to come of Clauf. Hire some US graphics guys please :p

Torte I hope this works out well for you, I've always been impressed with your work and desire to improve the community. I'm glad you've found something that sounds incredibly awesome and like a huge opportunity


Thanks man, you've always been a huge supporter and make it all worhtwhile
We are hiring, I think either our LinkedIn or Xing page is showing.
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
selboN
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
United States2523 Posts
August 22 2013 21:20 GMT
#50
Subway 12in for 5 euro isn't cheap :|
"That's what happens when you're using a mouse made out of glass!" -Tasteless (Referring to ZergBong)
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
August 22 2013 21:27 GMT
#51
It's pretty much standard price, naturally with everything else I listed; I don't think it's amongst the best of perks.
What's funny is that is a reduced price than what it'd really be. Woes of being at the center of a tourist area.
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
r.Evo
Profile Joined August 2006
Germany14080 Posts
August 23 2013 01:01 GMT
#52
On August 23 2013 03:54 Torte de Lini wrote:
Do you know much about Bavarian food? Like I said in the blog: we're doing Bowling then Bavarian food as the company's monthly activity!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bavarian_cuisine

This should explain pretty much everything. tl;dr: If you love meat it's for you.

Things to try when it comes to meat: Weißwurst, Leberkäse (literally "Liver cheese", the Bavarian version has neither liver nor cheese in it however), Sauerbraten.

Cold things: Pretzels, Obatzda (literally "clumped" in Bavarian slang)

Sweet stuff: Apfelstrudel, Bienenstich (contains neither bees nor stings)

...for Beer while you're in the north I'd recommend black beer ("Schwarzbier"), which has a pretty malty/sweet/heavy kind of flavor. If it's about the south... grab the closest local and ask him what he drinks or recommends. Waitresses also do a great job there. Whatever you do, staying away from the big brands is usually not a bad idea if you have local beer around.
"We don't make mistakes here, we call it happy little accidents." ~Bob Ross
Livinpink
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Canada326 Posts
August 23 2013 04:29 GMT
#53
Congratz, GGWP, happy for you! Yay for success stories :3
http://www.teamliquid.net/video/streams/Livinpink
StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
August 23 2013 05:07 GMT
#54
Not much of a success story until the project actually gets up and running Pink. This is what we call infant stages. Long road ahead.
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-23 05:23:53
August 23 2013 05:22 GMT
#55
Correct, but the work is something I personally enjoy and the people make the place very much waking up early to (like now).
On August 23 2013 10:01 r.Evo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 23 2013 03:54 Torte de Lini wrote:
Do you know much about Bavarian food? Like I said in the blog: we're doing Bowling then Bavarian food as the company's monthly activity!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bavarian_cuisine

This should explain pretty much everything. tl;dr: If you love meat it's for you.

Things to try when it comes to meat: Weißwurst, Leberkäse (literally "Liver cheese", the Bavarian version has neither liver nor cheese in it however), Sauerbraten.

Cold things: Pretzels, Obatzda (literally "clumped" in Bavarian slang)

Sweet stuff: Apfelstrudel, Bienenstich (contains neither bees nor stings)

...for Beer while you're in the north I'd recommend black beer ("Schwarzbier"), which has a pretty malty/sweet/heavy kind of flavor. If it's about the south... grab the closest local and ask him what he drinks or recommends. Waitresses also do a great job there. Whatever you do, staying away from the big brands is usually not a bad idea if you have local beer around.


Jesus this is a lot of stuff. I don't enjoy beer which is a huge problem here
Thanks! Now, I am prepared :D
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
August 23 2013 05:36 GMT
#56
On August 23 2013 14:22 Torte de Lini wrote:
Correct, but the work is something I personally enjoy and the people make the place very much waking up early to (like now).


Well, if you weren't doing something you personally enjoy then I would ask "what are you doing with your life?" Because if you aren't passionate about the work you do then you need a change. Money is great and all but if you aren't getting personal satisfaction from what you do. Then you might just need a career change because you won't be happy in the long run. From what I've seen and heard you've been building up towards something like this. It's great that you found people you like working with. That is part of the process but what you guys achieve is something completely different though. I've worked with upstart businesses before and we made good revenue within our first year (one of which ended up being on the Dragon's Den) unfortunately the owner was too-short sighted and it ended up as a flop. You know who got all the business? Mark Zuckerberg. Cannot wait to see how this turns out for you Torte. Wish you all the best bud.
Daswollvieh
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
5553 Posts
August 23 2013 07:36 GMT
#57
On August 23 2013 14:22 Torte de Lini wrote:
Correct, but the work is something I personally enjoy and the people make the place very much waking up early to (like now).
Show nested quote +
On August 23 2013 10:01 r.Evo wrote:
On August 23 2013 03:54 Torte de Lini wrote:
Do you know much about Bavarian food? Like I said in the blog: we're doing Bowling then Bavarian food as the company's monthly activity!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bavarian_cuisine

This should explain pretty much everything. tl;dr: If you love meat it's for you.

Things to try when it comes to meat: Weißwurst, Leberkäse (literally "Liver cheese", the Bavarian version has neither liver nor cheese in it however), Sauerbraten.

Cold things: Pretzels, Obatzda (literally "clumped" in Bavarian slang)

Sweet stuff: Apfelstrudel, Bienenstich (contains neither bees nor stings)

...for Beer while you're in the north I'd recommend black beer ("Schwarzbier"), which has a pretty malty/sweet/heavy kind of flavor. If it's about the south... grab the closest local and ask him what he drinks or recommends. Waitresses also do a great job there. Whatever you do, staying away from the big brands is usually not a bad idea if you have local beer around.


Jesus this is a lot of stuff. I don't enjoy beer which is a huge problem here
Thanks! Now, I am prepared :D


Haha, Bavarian cuisine is fat as hell. I´d stick to Weisswurst with a decent sweet mustard, that´s great.

Beerwise, assuming ignorance here, it depends highly on whether you drink Pils or Hefe / Weissbier. The former is what one usually means internationally (outside of Bavaria ) by beer , the latter is made differently, much heavier and sweeter. So if you don´t like beer because it´s too bitter, then you may give this a try at the Bavarian place.
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
August 23 2013 08:21 GMT
#58
On August 23 2013 14:36 StarStruck wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 23 2013 14:22 Torte de Lini wrote:
Correct, but the work is something I personally enjoy and the people make the place very much waking up early to (like now).


Well, if you weren't doing something you personally enjoy then I would ask "what are you doing with your life?" Because if you aren't passionate about the work you do then you need a change. Money is great and all but if you aren't getting personal satisfaction from what you do. Then you might just need a career change because you won't be happy in the long run. From what I've seen and heard you've been building up towards something like this. It's great that you found people you like working with. That is part of the process but what you guys achieve is something completely different though. I've worked with upstart businesses before and we made good revenue within our first year (one of which ended up being on the Dragon's Den) unfortunately the owner was too-short sighted and it ended up as a flop. You know who got all the business? Mark Zuckerberg. Cannot wait to see how this turns out for you Torte. Wish you all the best bud.


Thanks (:
To be honest, when it came to a first job, I didn't expect eSports (I literally got no interest or interviews from companies outside though, no matter how much I varied and altered my CV). Personal satisfaction was definitely not something I was expecting out of a first job with limited real-work experience.
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Rimstalker
Profile Joined May 2011
Germany734 Posts
August 23 2013 09:37 GMT
#59
On August 23 2013 14:22 Torte de Lini wrote:

Jesus this is a lot of stuff. I don't enjoy beer which is a huge problem here
Thanks! Now, I am prepared :D


Check if 'Duckstein' Weissbier or Weizenbier is available, I had it two weeks ago in Dresden and it was not too bad.


Here be Dragons
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-23 11:35:44
August 23 2013 11:35 GMT
#60
Just had "dürüm döner", it was like the Shish Taouk we have in Lebanese restaurants. But it was a bit spicy and no turnips, so I liked it :D

It was only 3.40 too
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Neroin
Profile Joined March 2009
Germany173 Posts
August 23 2013 14:34 GMT
#61
In case you encounter something about "Schwaben" (Swabia) I'd gladly help out.
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
August 24 2013 13:35 GMT
#62
I just had an apple fritter at a Bavarian restaurant, it was pretty amazing.
they also served beer in 1-litre mugs, wtf
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Chexx
Profile Joined May 2011
Korea (South)11232 Posts
August 24 2013 14:48 GMT
#63
On August 24 2013 22:35 Torte de Lini wrote:
I just had an apple fritter at a Bavarian restaurant, it was pretty amazing.
they also served beer in 1-litre mugs, wtf

depending where you live this is pretty normal
WriterFollow me @TL_Chexx
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
August 24 2013 15:23 GMT
#64
Also depends who I am with and I definitely saw multiple mugs coming and going.
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Skilledblob
Profile Joined April 2011
Germany3392 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-24 20:27:53
August 24 2013 20:27 GMT
#65
yeah best get used to it. 1l bier mugs are nothing special in germany

so what did you eat, how did you like it?
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
August 24 2013 21:43 GMT
#66
I ordered the Sirloin steak because the menu was a bit lacking, it was either that or white sausages which Ive seen before.
The apple fritter was definitely unique, but the white cream it was drowning it was over the top, especially with the nuts.

Overall, the place had great ambiance and atmosphere, and service, but the food was average at best. Definitely enjoyed my time there and having dinner with my co-workers in downtown Berlin as it got dark was truly mesmerizing.

I'm also not good at impromptu speeches haha
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OgerGolg
Profile Joined August 2011
Germany65 Posts
August 25 2013 13:17 GMT
#67
The menu was lacking? Get some pork.
OERTW
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
August 25 2013 13:24 GMT
#68
You know I don't like pork
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RayBeans
Profile Joined July 2011
Germany331 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-27 09:49:29
August 27 2013 09:49 GMT
#69
Be sure to visit MeltDown Berlin soon Looking forward to hear from Clauf soon!

Oh and welcome to Berlin and Germany :D
eSports with friends & HSV esports e.V. - Hamburg!
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
August 27 2013 09:52 GMT
#70
On August 27 2013 18:49 RayBeans wrote:
Be sure to visit MeltDown Berlin soon Looking forward to hear from Clauf soon!

Oh and welcome to Berlin and Germany :D


Yeah, Patrick told me you guys have Street Fighter there and stuff! I'm totally in!
It's on my list of places to go!
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
bluQ
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Germany1724 Posts
September 17 2013 23:03 GMT
#71
On August 23 2013 05:12 Chexx wrote:
Did you already try Currywurst?

Currywurst is the "true" Berlin food. Go eat it! Naow!
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Otolia
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
France5805 Posts
September 17 2013 23:39 GMT
#72
If you pay more than 4euros for your junk food in Berlin, you are either too hipster or getting ripped off !

I miss Berlin. *sigh*
Striker.superfreunde
Profile Joined May 2010
Germany1120 Posts
December 17 2013 23:27 GMT
#73
Esports Global Network - ESGN (TV) in 2014
On board so far: esl, gom exp and (ofc) clauf...
Wonder theres no thread by now

http://www.ongamers.com/articles/esports-global-network-esgn-kicks-off-in-2014/1100-334/
'Your ak is pretty... uhm... dank!'
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
December 17 2013 23:54 GMT
#74
I'm intending to write a blog about ESGN & Clauf next month (:
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
Striker.superfreunde
Profile Joined May 2010
Germany1120 Posts
December 19 2013 15:16 GMT
#75
'Your ak is pretty... uhm... dank!'
SilverStar
Profile Joined January 2012
Sweden18511 Posts
May 28 2014 23:17 GMT
#76
If things go South, then at at least I can look back at this haha


Do you mind giving us a rundown on your personal experience with clauf since last year, given the recent news of unpaid salaries? Will you be staying with clauf/ in germany?
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-05-29 08:56:30
May 29 2014 08:56 GMT
#77
On May 29 2014 08:17 SilverStar wrote:
Show nested quote +
If things go South, then at at least I can look back at this haha


Do you mind giving us a rundown on your personal experience with clauf since last year, given the recent news of unpaid salaries? Will you be staying with clauf/ in germany?


Hey! This is quite a revive!

I'll be more open once things are more clear and decided on this end. I'm so sorry that I do not want to speak candidly about things at the present time.
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
anemoneya
Profile Joined October 2010
58 Posts
May 30 2014 19:33 GMT
#78
good luck man, I hope things get better soon.
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-05-31 11:06:43
May 31 2014 11:06 GMT
#79
On May 31 2014 04:33 anemoneya wrote:
good luck man, I hope things get better soon.


Thank you very much for your kind words <3
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Kleinmuuhg
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Vanuatu4091 Posts
June 02 2014 13:04 GMT
#80
wishing you all the best and hope it'll all turn out allright
This is our town, scrub
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
June 02 2014 14:33 GMT
#81
On June 02 2014 22:04 Kleinmuuhg wrote:
wishing you all the best and hope it'll all turn out allright


Thank you very much, I really mean that.
I still like to think I'm part of this community and so I will share my experience once things are settled.
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
lichter
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
June 02 2014 15:39 GMT
#82
I'm sure everyone is excited to hear your side of the story :p
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Kleinmuuhg
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Vanuatu4091 Posts
June 02 2014 18:53 GMT
#83
but dont get yourself in trouble for it!
This is our town, scrub
AlternativeEgo
Profile Joined August 2011
Sweden17309 Posts
June 02 2014 19:18 GMT
#84
On June 03 2014 03:53 Kleinmuuhg wrote:
but dont get yourself in trouble for it!


Gave your thoughtful warning some thinking and no possible trouble scenario came to mind.
Mark Munoz looks like Gretorp
Kleinmuuhg
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Vanuatu4091 Posts
June 02 2014 19:27 GMT
#85
On June 03 2014 04:18 AlternativeEgo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 03 2014 03:53 Kleinmuuhg wrote:
but dont get yourself in trouble for it!


Gave your thoughtful warning some thinking and no possible trouble scenario came to mind.

1) ppl are already giving him shit for posting in that news thread
2) he already got in some trouble before because he posted too openly (iirc)
i just dont want him to get unnecessary flac from our nice community..
This is our town, scrub
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-06-03 21:40:53
June 02 2014 19:47 GMT
#86
On June 03 2014 00:39 lichter wrote:
I'm sure everyone is excited to hear your side of the story :p


I am writing a bit of it now actually, I'm hoping I can do a bit of an AMA but only after everything's resolved as that is a priority (as it should be).

On June 03 2014 03:53 Kleinmuuhg wrote:
but dont get yourself in trouble for it!


Strangely relevant actually. Bookmark this post, you'll see.

edit: stop messaging me that this blog is on a show. Everything written here is relatively true in regards to how I still feel.
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
anemoneya
Profile Joined October 2010
58 Posts
June 05 2014 04:32 GMT
#87
Torte, when you decide to do AMA, here's question I'd like to ask:
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/starcraft-2/451920-the-ultimate-question-whos-behind-clauf-azubu#1

in short, if you ever saw/heard of the guy in picture (Kim seok ki) or not. Thanks!
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