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It should come as no surprise due to my lack of streaming / participation in tournaments over the past year that I have been considering moving away from the Starcraft scene for some time now. In fact this post feels poorly timed but I would like to make it anyway. Although the recent decline in the Starcraft scene in general has aided in my lack of passion for the game, ultimately it is not the reason for my withdrawal from the scene. I've always been exceedingly competitive at anything I decide to put my focus into, and i've had a focus for Starcraft like nothing else. That being said after not achieving the desired result eventually you've got to throw in the towel and move on. I still don't regret any of it, being part of this wonderful community has given me countless experiences that I would never have received otherwise. Along with those experiences I have also met my best friends who I look forward to knowing for many years to come. I would also like to say that I feel very fortunate to be part of such an amazing team as Evil Geniuses. EG has given me opportunities that are unavailable anywhere else. I was able to be housed with my best friends, practice and compete with some of the most talented players at the forefront of the scene, and they helped me build a name and following for myself. EG is the reason I have been able to follow my dream.
From here I plan to go back to school and become a physical trainer for the time being. As I am getting older I've started to realize the importance of fitness and exercise in everday life as well as the enjoyment that comes from it. I also plan on competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the near future. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is something I've missed for the past few years and would like to dive back into.
I do plan on leisurely streaming Starcraft 2 as well as survival horror games and other games in the future so this won't be the last you've seen of me. Thanks to everyone who has supported me throughout the years, you guys are amazing and I would not have been able to do it without you.
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your Country52797 Posts
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I always enjoyed your stream 
gl hf in real life 
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You've always seemed like an awesome guy, hope things go well for you in the future.
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Good luck! Win lots of ju jitsu tournaments!
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B-Bryce
I loved your stream, you seem like a very chill person. Peace
We're all gonna make it
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Go kick ass Bryce. You'll be a sick personal trainer.
GL.
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Bryce you're awesome , good luck in Jiu Jitsu!!!
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United States23455 Posts
GL! Thanks for sticking around in the SC2 scene. I always enjoyed your stream.
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It was awesome seeing you eat pizza
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This should be in TL news imo
Edit - don't hide in blogs!!!
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Best of luck in the real world!
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United States23455 Posts
Obligatory, "his look alike left SC2 so he couldn't stay around any longer"
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GL HF Machine always loved watching you!
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Will miss you, but good luck in school. Glad to hear that you plan on still streaming stuff!
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Good luck ! Don't disappear from TL Machine
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Germany25649 Posts
I'll still stop by and watch your stream <3 ! <3
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Hmm...Machine leaves SC2 the same time as IdrA...we always knew they were the same person! 
Sorry to see you go Machine, loved seeing you in all the promo stuff that EG put out (no more Machine vs Food ). Also loved seeing you machine-mode through those survival horror games awhile back. Would've loved to see you make one more deep run in a tourney, but sadly not to be.
Good luck to you.
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GL man, you can be a personal trainer and be the actor in your gym commercials.
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Byebye Machine, good luck in school!
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noooooooooooooo machineee my favourite :'(
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Katowice25012 Posts
We'll always love you buddy!
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Thank you for all your work Machine, I was sad to see you compete less and I loved all those videos you were a part of.
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Canada16217 Posts
Good luck in your future endeavors!
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Good Bye, Machine, All The Best.
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Goddamn. So much nostalgia. I will miss your stream. I can honestly say that I am proud to be one of the few hundreds to have watched your stream on a regular basis.
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Good luck Machine! You're an awesome person.
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Sorry to see you go Machine, but best of luck with your studies and being a personal trainer!
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Best of luck Machine! You are a great guys, I'm sure your life will be awesome .
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Still remember being super excited about watching you stream on the KR server for the first time...
GL in your future! And I hope this thread will stay clearer of hate posts than Idra's, there is no need to state anything like that when somebody moves on.
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Not a huge surprise. Best of luck!
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Sad to see you go, was a pleasure to play all those games on ladder last year.
Personally if I were to quit as well, I'd probably also divert my time and energy back into BJJ. The sport felt to me much like a physical version of a chess match - as I'm sure you've experienced! Best of luck :D
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Best of luck. Looking forward to cathing you stream in the future.
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Without a doubt one of the nicest people in SC and, if I may be so bold, the best damn actor in competitive gaming.
GL with school machine. Hope to see you stream soon because i've missed it.
Nice Costume
Santa Machine
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Loved watching Machine back in the beta/launch days.
Good luck Machine.
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I thought idra already retired?
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I used to love your stream! Glad to hear you will keep it up!
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glhf machine!
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<3 Bryce,
You have been one of my best friends I ever met from gaming. I'm sad to see the towel thrown in.. but I know you will be just fine with this next chapter in your life. Don't be a stranger and don't be a man, be a machine!
-Jacob LzGaMeR
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Good luck buddy. I doubt you remember this, but I got a chance to talk to you briefly at MLG providence. I saw you and Axslav standing off to the side of the hallway outside of the main convention room. We didn't chat for long but I got to shake your hand and let you know that I enjoyed your stream. I think you might have even signed something one of my buddys pushed in front of you haha. Anyways, best of luck!
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GLHF Machine! You are one of the most genuinely amazing and nice people in NA esports.
Never change man.
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GL with everything, Bryce! It can never be understated just how friendly and genuinely nice of a person you were in this community. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you. Hope to see you around; will definitely be looking out for future streams!
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Good luck man, you were always (and still are) one of my favorite players.
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Estonia4644 Posts
Hey good luck wherever you go and what ever happens Machine
Dont become a stranger to TL!
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didnt think this guy played sc2 since 2 years ago
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Not a surprise, but good-bye and good-luck Machine!
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first idra, then machine :O
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Best wishes with everything you do. Was a pleasure watching you all of these years!
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nooooo
always liked machine, seemed like a real bro
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Got a chance to meet Bryce (Machine) a couple of times at MLG player areas etc. Such a genuinely cool guy as everyone else is saying. We need more people like you in the Starcraft community and you will definitely be missed Bryce! Was able to snag this picture with you at MLG Anaheim 2012 and have you sigh my mouse-pad. Best of luck in the rest of your ventures!
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What's the most important thing you'll be taking with you from your time as a progamer?
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You are a very charismatic person, and i would often watch your stream... i wish you all the best with your future endeavours!
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I might eventually try to meet you for some fighting training, I would love to get out west for some time and learn something like that!
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IdrA retires from gaming around the same time as Machine.
Coincidence? I think not.
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no Machine i loved your streams
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On February 06 2014 08:36 monsta wrote:no Machine i loved your streams
He will stream every now and then he said!
GL Machine, class act!
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Why did Idra double post?
+ Show Spoiler +j/k may you have the best of luck on everything you do
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Ah I always like him, gl in the future endeavours!
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BJJ is nice, but real men go with Muay Thai ^.-
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GL machine, you were always up there with white ra and sheth as the absolutely kindest and most manner individuals in the scene <3
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Best of luck man, you were one of my favourite players! would love to see you stream from time to time
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was never impressed by his play, but still machine is a cool guy
best of luck, whatever you do.
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You are a good human, i watched you stream and the ads for kingston were great. Good luck in your futur projects
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I remember being at IPL4 at the Cosmopolitan and seeing you and Axslav in the elevator. Good luck man.
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Old school EG member that I hoped that would get into SC2 casting with Incontrol but to his each own, good luck in your fitness plans!
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Good luck in school, Bryce! Glad to hear you'll still be streaming
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BJJ is awesome, good luck with competition and school alike! Still hoping to maybe see you in the future of competitive gaming if the right game comes along.
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Always one of my favorite players, and I will miss you too much
GLHF in school man, hope you get podiums in BJJ, you deserve it my friend!
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One of the nicest guys in the scene =(
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amazing guy when I met him at MLG. even though i was some nobody to him, he still treated me like a close friend and chatted for a long time. great guy
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thats sad... we will miss you bryce!!! good luck for your future and may the swarm be with you!!
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Always the sweet heart. GL HF Bryce in the future.
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Been a massive fan of yours for a while Machine, sad to see you go but best of luck with everything. Looking forward to catching your stream whenever you're on. <3
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NOOOOOOOOOOOO bye bye my beautiful machine
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On a scale from 10 to Machine, how surprising is this announcement?
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I remember back in early WoL I thought Machine was one of the coolest zergs around, I am sad to see you go. Hopefully you will find renewed passion elsewhere. Dont stay a stranger to the community! =)
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Oh friend, it is okay. You'll find a new passion.
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Good luck Machine! I will always remember the video of you running a mile after eating 2 burritos! :D
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goodbye machine, i will always remember meeting u at GESL and calling u Idra after you walked out of the booth :D
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best of luck, Machine.
For me you were one of those guys who made me think, that EG isn´t just a promotion and attention whore, but an organisation that cares about the well being of the the industry, the players, the fans and most importantly the individuals involved.
No that it has come to an end may be a great opportunity for you.
Use it well and all the best!
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Will always remember watching your stream when SC2 first came out and learning from it. GL and have fun!
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Good luck Machine!
Please let us know in advance when you decide to stream, so we can all set aside time to drop by. :D
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<3 machine i hope you do well in whatever you chose :D
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good luck! thanks for many funny ads and videos on youtube
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On February 06 2014 09:12 ninazerg wrote:
On a scale from 10 to Machine, how surprising is this announcement?
Machine. On a more serious note, gonna miss ya, man! Good luck Bryce. <3
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I rated 1 because I don't want you to retire :<
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Sad to see you go man. But good luck with BJJ!
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Such a decent bloke with a chill stream and sweet chats. Loved your insight and explanations as you played, always thought you deserved more viewers. But hey, it is what it is, sadly the most eye-balls are drawn away from info and chill otherwise you and Nony would both have 40k while streaming. My two fav streamers since way back when man, not been the same.
Stay chill, enjoy life and remember to appreciate the small things. Life is great.
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You are far and away one of the most well rounded streamers I have watched on Twitch in recent years. I always felt welcomed and part of your channel. So for that and the time and effort you put into it, Thank you! Best of luck to you in your new endeavors.
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Sucks to see the best foreign zerg go : /
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Good luck, Machine. " As I am getting older I've started to realize the importance of fitness and exercise in everday life as well as the enjoyment that comes from it." Mens sana in corpore sano. A sound mind in a sound body.
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good luck in the future Bryce. gg gl hf.
I went to a LAN in West Virginia with StorrZerg once just to chill with Machine...no lie.
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I wish you the best Bryce, thanks for your dedication to the scene I will miss seeing you at MLGs.
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Peace dude. GL!
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pro gamer into martial artist (athlete?), daaanggg gl
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machine :D
I met you at MLG DC back in 2010, thanks for signing my poster man!!
Best of luck
-Mike
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Thanks for the memories, which (for me) are more about the Machine eating competitions on the EG youtube page.
But I wish you nothing but the best, especially in jujitsu!
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We will miss you, best of luck!
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Was one of my favorites in Brood War. Best of luck Bryce!
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Northern Ireland24239 Posts
Best of luck in the future man, Machine and Idra going so close to each other in retiring too
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Most manner player NA, gonna miss you Machine.
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You're a nice guy Machine, good luck!
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GL Bryce! Always thought you were a pretty chill and upstanding guy!
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Win some BJJ tournaments before incontrol retires and joins all the tournaments you enter!
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Thank you for everything you brought to the scene and good luck in everything that you do. I always rooted for you when you competed and enjoyed your stream.
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I'm glad you won't stop streaming entirely. It was always enjoyable.
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Always enjoy when you stream!! Good luck at school and drop in often!
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I definitely like to think back to when you Idra, Incontrol answered questions from Anna and made a lot of videos EG related. All the times Incontrol mentioned you in SotG gave us a really good picture of just how nice a person you are. Glad to hear you arent leaving entirely!
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Was nice meeting you at MLGs. GL!
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Good luck Machine. You will be missed.
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At least do one more Chipotle challenge, but make it three burritos this time though for a final bang.
LOVE YOU MACHINE!
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damn man EG doesn't feel the same without machine and now idra leaving the scene too.
good luck and thank for the gosu pizza eating contest.
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Papua New Guinea1058 Posts
Machine is a supercool dude, but I'm pretty sure everyone saw it comming for at least 2 years now. Good luck.
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On February 06 2014 11:17 DMXD wrote:
damn man EG doesn't feel the same without machine and now idra leaving the scene too.
good luck and thank for the gosu pizza eating contest.
Yeah, Machine best pizza eater on EG easy, that was awesome .
But it really makes you wonder what EG's plans are for the sc2 division.
With LzGamer, Machine, IdrA, Revival, aLive, Oz and Stephano gone, iNcontrol playing less and less and Thorzain being part time it's only Huk, Demuslim, Jaedong and JYP left. I wonder if they will pick up more players. Currently there are hardly enough to compete in teamleagues and with all the cuts/retirements they should've enough budget to get new players.
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Hey Machine back in WoL beta when I was playing Zerg you were the player I tried to emulate the most. Sorry things didn't quite work out as planned. Best of luck in the future.
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
not machine, not him...
Anyways, well never knew if you were actually dewey from malcolm in the middle, grew up TT.
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I remember a friend of mine who really liked you a lot back when I used to avidly follow SC2. I stopped for my own reasons which I won't derail this thread with, but I'm sure she'll be sad to hear that you're moving on to something else.
Best of luck to you.
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Good luck out there man. I didn't know you did BJJ! Definitely get back into rolling again as its one of the most awesome things to do on this planet!
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What am I going to do now with all my models retiring. Best of luck, Bryce.
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Lack of Machine burger eating pics in this thread.
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Didn't you retire the other day, Greg?
<3 glhf
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Machine you are a genuine and awesome person and I wish you the BEST of success in your next ventures.
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Wow IdrA retires twice in one week
GLHF Machine!
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One of the most consistent class acts in the scene. We'll miss you, but best of luck!!
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I'd really suggest getting into the athletic training major if you want to do anything with athletes at all. From there on you can decide to just keep that, or take the CSCS (certified strength and conditioning specialist) test and add that on to your credentials, but I would really encourage you to look into the AT avenue.
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Always been such a nice guy, good luck machine!
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This retirement thread really ticked me off. You haven't streamed or competed or done ANYTHING in a year. Now you decide to make a retirement thread which everybody hates seeing to begin with and then take a cheap shot saying SC2 being in decline influenced your decision but not really. Really? Just hit the door and be thankful you got to freeload off this game. Those of us who still love and play the game don't want to hear you talking about the games decline in your pitiful retirement thread. Why not say something positive to inspire the up and coming pros? The same goes for "Idra" and his cheap shots in his "retirement thread".
Anyway, have fun sniffing another guys junk in your BJJ escapades brah.
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On February 06 2014 12:42 TricksAre4Figs wrote:
This retirement thread really ticked me off. You haven't streamed or competed or done ANYTHING in a year. Now you decide to make a retirement thread which everybody hates seeing to begin with and then take a cheap shot saying SC2 being in decline influenced your decision but not really. Really? Just hit the door and be thankful you got to freeload off this game. Those of us who still love and play the game don't want to hear you talking about the games decline in your pitiful retirement thread. Why not say something positive to inspire the up and coming pros? The same goes for "Idra" and his cheap shots in his "retirement thread".
Anyway, have fun sniffing another guys junk in your BJJ escapades brah.
Ya that's a little frustrating, but honestly just because he writes a thread to say bye to his fans and the scene and to give an update on what he's thinking about doing as a transition doesn't make him a "freeloader" or whatever. I would've loved to see some more positive posts and no cheap shots, but hey that's out of my control so there's no reason letting it ruin my day.
Peace out Machine, you were a chill dude and it sounds like you are happy with your decision, good luck man.
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Definitely one of the nicest guys in the scene.
Sadly, what many people thought was coming came at last.
Sorry to hear you didn't achieve some of your goals in SC2 result wise, but best of luck on your future endeavors Machine.
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GL in going back to school Machine. And thanks for giving us an announcement on what we knew was coming so that we could have some closure and give you the kudos you deserve.
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I thought you were really cool when I first met you back at MLG 2012 in Anaheim. Even if I called you, Idra, to tease you.
Thank you for the hard work
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;______; goodbye idra
you dont have to announce retirement twice
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I will never roll with machine ;_;
gl man
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We miss your freindly albeit small stream! Keep your chin up and enjoy life!
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Glad to see you're not getting tripped up in SC2 if/when it's something that you don't think you're going to be successful in, and especially glad to see you've already got some things in mind that you are planning to pursue. I think it's fair to say you have a lot of passion when it comes to fitness and physical activity.
Was a good run with EG, we'll miss you.
gl hf Bryce!
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Machine, you're a great guy and have contributed to the awesomeness of LANs that I've met you at. Best of luck
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GL Bryce. You're always welcome here no matter what you do. We'll miss you playing though.
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GG WP Bryce! GL HF regardless of what you try! It was pretty awesome to chat with you in real life @ Astro Gaming last September thanks for being social with a nerd!
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Can't wait for the casual streams. Machine fighting!
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Machine I always thought you were a great guy. Good luck in whatever you do next.
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Ahhh sad to see you go man. I still love the videos that PsyonicReaver put up when you guys were housing together with all that nonsense about hot sauce and what not. You really made me laugh with your videos and the moments of glory you had in starcraft, especially your series vs Bomber in MLG 2011. I'll still look for your youtube channel for more funny videos you put up!
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Bless, buddy. You were my underdog of choice, always a cool guy with a lot of humility and talent. Best of luck to you in the future and I hope you achieve great things!
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If you're gonna learn BJJ are you going to finish it off with muay thai/kickboxing training for a full MMA repetoire? I find a lot of people tend to do that. I have to say that I've been on this site since sc2, so I'm not one of the old guard, but you have been consistently one of the most down to earth, coolest sc2 people around. Congratz on having a great sc2 career, and I hope your life is full of successes like this was for you .
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Loved watching the way you played. Good luck with everything!
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Hey machine, I remember meeting you at an MLG and you were unbelievably nice. Just want to say good luck and thanks for all the fun memories, You were and are a great player and will be remembered for what you were. An awesome dude and someone that anyone in this community can look up to. GL HF
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I'm surprised that this isn't a Featured Blog yet, given you are/were a professional player. :p
GL and HF in real life.
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I'll always be grateful for all the help in SCBW and SC2 you gave me. See you around the gaming universe man.
<3
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you were always a super cool guy machine. absolutely loved watching you in beta
good luck with fitness and jiu-jitsu! stay in touch and stream every now and then please :D would love to chat and listen to your music again!
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Best of luck I'm sure you'll make an awesome trainer.
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Russian Federation604 Posts
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Thanks for everything, good luck in everything
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Not unexpected but still sad. You've always been an enjoyable guy! Good luck with your future, Bryce!
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Not totally unexpected, as you said. But I think I can say for anyone who has followed you loosely since Brood War - good luck out there buddy! You should stream some Brood War, speaking of it. 
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On February 06 2014 17:00 Radicalness wrote:
Not unexpected but still sad. You've always been an enjoyable guy! Good luck with your future, Bryce!
i, too, enjoy you.
i enjoy you
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Glhf Bryce, it's been a pleasure Sir!
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Gl hf machine and thanks for the memories. I remember watching you stream and commentate the eg masters cup. Always enjoyed the evenings of starcraft (usually while studying lol). You seem like a really nice guy and chill dude so I wish you well in the future. Go kick ass!
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Oh man, we lose both of the idras
Machine, good luck in the future! Enjoy studying and have fun at anything you chose doing!
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France9034 Posts
This is sad though not unexpected. I wish you the best in whatever you get into, Bryce. You always appeared like a very nice and friendly person, it's sad that you didn't achieve what you wanted in SC2. It's been cool to see you from the very beginning of the SC2 scene.
Good bye to EG's "Good guy"
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Hello Bryce. I have a real question (that maybe will sound like an ass question but in fact it's not) and i don't know if you can answer it.
You entered EG a long time ago and you did not put tournament wins on the table, you were behind Demuslim and idrA on your streaming and you didn't go on much show.
So why did EG kept you around ? I'm really curious. Is it just because EG is family ? Is it because you were a wonderfull practice partner ? Something entierly different ? Or maybe i'm wrong on my three statement.
It's an honnest question. I always wondered. Good luck with all of what you'll try to do
Will keep watching your stream when have time and when it's on
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Thanks allot for the time hours you put into streaming, you saved me many hours of boredom!
Good luck Machine, #dyel
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Good luck in the future, Bryce!
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good luck for the future!
glhf
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Even though you never showed the best results I always admired you for your funny and nice character. The world needs more people like you and if I ever stumble into you, I will buy you a beer or a burger plate
GL in the future! <3
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Must be the such the opportunity to get to play for EG, i still remember watching some of your games in 2010. Hope your plans work out broski.
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You always seemed like such a nice guy. Best of luck in the future.
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good luck man. I was cool seeing you on New Year's Eve at the Rave and getting a picture with you and DeMuslim, you guys were really cool in person
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Oh no, you were always one of my favourites because you look like this guy I know irl. gl hf
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always nice to watch your stream good luck with future things
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You were always a player I rooted for. Sorry to see you go, but I understand your decision. Gl with whatever you do!
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Machine such a nice guy, dont watch he's stream alot but sometime i do and i really enjoy it...
I hope he will be fine!
Gl Machine! See you on stream!
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Enjoy! And keep eating pizzas the way you do.
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Good Luck Machine!!
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Good luck in the future! I enjoyed all the streams =]
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gl man. really hope you will stream sc or something in the future
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He has not played a single game of starcraft for like 1 year...
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Goodbye Bryce!
My favourite player of all time, an inspiration.
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IdrA retires yet again? ;o
+ Show Spoiler +He's a really good guy though, I think that much is undeniable. Certainly not someone you can hate on a personal level, unless you're insane.
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Canada13386 Posts
GL in the future machine! you have always been a pretty cool guy on stream, glad to hear you will stream games every now and then
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MAAACHIIIINEEE!! You have always been one of my favorite streams to watch, love your attitude and the music.
Good luck in your studies, and have fun with the BJJ!
Happy to know I'll still be able to see your stream occasionally <3
EG.Machine fighting!
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Greg2 finally out :/ too bad.. GL in the future Greg2
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GLHF Machine, always liked your personality
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Machine, you're one of the players I would search for in a bracket and wish for a brake-out performance.
Sad to see you go as I've always appreciated you as a personality in the scene.
Work hard, Be Healthy and Enjoy Life!
Thank you for being a part of StarCraft!
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EG Machine?? Who dat??
User was warned for this post
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One of the nicest guys in the scene goes gl to you Machine
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A class act and a great human. GL Bryce, you're the fucking man.
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GL man I always loved your attitude.
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Good luck Machine!
I'll always remember you completing the chipotle challenge! Haha!
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Thanks for all the memories Machine.
Now I gotta ask, do those Gunnar Glasses actually do anything?
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To compete in BJJ? I really want to see him in the UFC : D
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Good move Bryce, all the best to you!
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Russian Federation1401 Posts
Good luck in BJJ! I hope to meet you on the mats one day! Anyone knows what belt is he?
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I always enjoyed your stream. GLHF
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hah Artosis's legendary MSL cheerful :3 good bye Machine~
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Well, he hasn't done anything over the past like what 3-4 years? Lucky EG supplied someone who was sure to never achieve anything past 2010 for so long. Still a nice guy, i wish him the best of luck in the future.
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I think we can expect an avalanche of retiring pros in near future, SC2 is below expectations and there is strong competition from mobas .
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Hope your life turns out well. Thanks for all of your efforts. You vs Inc @MLG 2010 (I think?) was one of the first games of SC2 I ever saw.
Good luck and, again, thank you.
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Hey, thank you for all the games and fun memories you gave us and good luck in your future endeavors, you were always a cool dude. Would be awesome if you occasionally streamed for fun
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Good bye and good luck. Thanks for all the games!
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On February 07 2014 04:57 pivor wrote:I think we can expect an avalanche of retiring pros in near future, SC2 is below expectations and there is strong competition from mobas .
Or a lot of people have been around for say 4 years, not achieved much, and have decided that they need to get on with "real" life where they can accomplish things.
if you look at how many SC2 players there have been, and consider it's been about 4 years now since SC2 began, having people retire isn't that surprising if they aren't at the top of the game, because they've tried, not got the success they wanted, and are moving on to other things.
If you keep playing a videogame forever when you aren't at the top level, it doesn't help you much financially, and it really screws you in the long term because you're putting off the rest of your life.
Machine already said he basically dropped BJJ while playing SC2, Idra put off his education etc. You make sacrifices, and there's a point at which the sacrifice isn't worth it and you need to move on, and while 3 or 4 years is a long time in some respects, it's probably close to the "move on" timescale.
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Admire you for having the courage to chase your dreams, and having the courage to realize it wasn't working out for you and changing course. bravo!
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RIP the cutest, worst, best looking, dumbest, most adorable, least skilled brood war player in US history
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Peace out, Masheen. And good luck. Your sis is still hot though.
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On February 07 2014 09:19 MarlieChurphy wrote:
Peace out, Masheen. And good luck. Your sis is still hot though.
Are there pictures of her out there? She gets hyped up a lot but I've never managed to find a picture of her. It's like TL saying that there was this one match in Asus ROG that was the greatest game EVAR, but nobody links to the VOD or even says who faced each other.
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One of my favorite members of my favorite SC2 team <3 Gonna miss you. Definitely one of the chillest pro-gamers I've ever had the honor of meeting and talking with. Best of luck with your future endeavors!
+ Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/eZwuUA3.jpg) Peace!
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Just popping in to say that you seemed like a pretty cool dude when I met you at Anaheim in 2012. Good luck in the future.
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OMGG
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I tuned in to your stream regularly and really enjoyed it. Good luck Machine!
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Byebye Bryce!
Hope to see you streaming soon. One of the best guy around for sure, will miss you.
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On February 07 2014 07:18 Lonyo wrote:Show nested quote +On February 07 2014 04:57 pivor wrote:I think we can expect an avalanche of retiring pros in near future, SC2 is below expectations and there is strong competition from mobas . Or a lot of people have been around for say 4 years, not achieved much, and have decided that they need to get on with "real" life where they can accomplish things. if you look at how many SC2 players there have been, and consider it's been about 4 years now since SC2 began, having people retire isn't that surprising if they aren't at the top of the game, because they've tried, not got the success they wanted, and are moving on to other things. If you keep playing a videogame forever when you aren't at the top level, it doesn't help you much financially, and it really screws you in the long term because you're putting off the rest of your life. Machine already said he basically dropped BJJ while playing SC2, Idra put off his education etc. You make sacrifices, and there's a point at which the sacrifice isn't worth it and you need to move on, and while 3 or 4 years is a long time in some respects, it's probably close to the "move on" timescale.
Don't bother. For some reason, people aren't capable of comprehending the idea that some of our favourite players have been in the scene a really, really long time, and are simply due for retirement.
Or, as you state, maybe 4 or 5 years not winning anything is simply a case of "I've not made it to a championship win, and I've given it the time it needed to do my best. I can stick around for ten years and maybe I'll get some insanely lucky run in a tournament and beat a lot of weak brackets by mostly luck, delegitimising my whole victory, or I can accept I'm no longer likely to gain championship form, cut my losses and retire with some dignity.
I'm sure nobody expects Usain Bolt to be running in the Olympics 10 years from now. Why people expect eSports pros to stick around for so long is beyond me.
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Good luck in the future Machine!
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This is the worst! gl in the future.
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Sad. Was always hoping you'd make a comeback as I thoroughly enjoyed your stream. Gl man
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I would love to see a fitness show with you and Geoff but i don't know if Geoff's busy schedule would allow it. Maybe have him as a guest from time to time haha.
I always enjoyed the Kingston HyperX commercials you were in and the EGMC games that you helped cast from time to time, best wishes in the future!
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Good luck Machine! I'm happy to have been part of your stream of SC2 since the early days, I think you are a cool person and great personality. All the best.
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