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johnbo
Profile Joined December 2012
United Kingdom41 Posts
August 18 2014 01:37 GMT
#41
The exp channel on youtube afaik didn't actually upload all the previous seasons of gsl like they said they would, they are missing for example the 2011 january which is maybe where jinro beat mc in groups with mech ? also when he had the sick ro4 series vs mkp
ToT)OjKa(
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
Korea (South)2437 Posts
August 18 2014 01:52 GMT
#42
Hi Jinro,

Is it possible to get tickets for your fight in September? I assume it'll be in Seoul?

By the way, can I ask what visa you're on? F2? Or something else? I plan to move to Seoul after my contract ends in December and try for a non-teaching job. I'd also like to start training MMA. I really should have started a lot sooner but haven't done so yet.

I'll check out a local place next month and see how I go.

Oh and also, have you taken the TOPIK test?
OjKa OjKa OjKa!
vult
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
United States9400 Posts
August 18 2014 02:20 GMT
#43
Jinroooo! Glad life is treating you good and you are staying active with a lot of things. Play GSL Code A qualis for the hell for it hahah.
I used to play random, but for you I play very specifically.
Tobblish
Profile Joined August 2011
Sweden6404 Posts
August 18 2014 02:26 GMT
#44
Great so see a blog of yours again Jinro <3
And welcome back!
The curse is real
SoleSteeler
Profile Joined April 2003
Canada5442 Posts
August 18 2014 02:32 GMT
#45
On August 18 2014 06:51 nbaker wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2014 04:55 sotaporo wrote:
i have to ask, do you actually have to deposit 20,000$ or more to get apartment in korea? i am just baffled how can average person get apartment?

Yeah, this is crazy. Don't people pay this much as a down payment on a house?


Yes, it is ridiculous. It's why most Koreans live at home with mom and dad until they get married. I have several Korean friends in their 30s who still live at home.

Key money (as the deposit is called) can be anywhere between $500 to $200,000 (or more). The more money you put in, the less you pay in rent. If you put enough in it's free. For example, a place that might have a standard $10,000 key money deposit (like my place) would take like $100,000 to make it rent free. Most real estate offices (분동산) have charts that show how much you'll pay in rent depending on how much key money you put down.

Very nice to hear from you, Jinro. I'm glad it's all going well!
Liquid`Jinro
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
Sweden33719 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-08-18 02:50:19
August 18 2014 02:47 GMT
#46
On August 18 2014 04:55 sotaporo wrote:
i have to ask, do you actually have to deposit 20,000$ or more to get apartment in korea? i am just baffled how can average person get apartment?

Depends, the 1room was 5k deposit/450 a month. The house before that was 30k deposit as I said. You can find some older 2 bedroom/kitchen places for 10k deposit as well... but yeah, their system is pretty expensive.

In the past, the "Jeonse" system was even more popular, where you pay a HUGE deposit and no rent (so for this place I'd be paying like 150-200k and then not pay rent, then get the money back when I choose to end the contract)... as I understand it, it was more common your family would have money saved up.

On August 18 2014 10:52 ToT)OjKa( wrote:
Hi Jinro,

Is it possible to get tickets for your fight in September? I assume it'll be in Seoul?

By the way, can I ask what visa you're on? F2? Or something else? I plan to move to Seoul after my contract ends in December and try for a non-teaching job. I'd also like to start training MMA. I really should have started a lot sooner but haven't done so yet.

I'll check out a local place next month and see how I go.

Oh and also, have you taken the TOPIK test?

No visa since poker doesn't qualify as work, I'm perpetual tourist

I could get a working holiday visa but have to go back to sweden to get it so its a bit of a hassle.

Not taken any tests, I dont study Korean in any official capacity.

Yes, Im not sure if entrance is free or not (I know its like 40$ for the people fighting). It's at Korean Top Team in Seoul (you can check the Top FC facebook page and they always post their info in Korean and English).
Moderatortell the guy that interplanatar interaction is pivotal to terrans variety of optionitudals in the pre-midgame preperatories as well as the protosstinal deterriggation of elite zergling strikes - Stimey n | Formerly FrozenArbiter
Liquid`Jinro
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
Sweden33719 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-08-18 03:10:59
August 18 2014 02:52 GMT
#47
On August 18 2014 07:38 Artanis[Xp] wrote:
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On August 18 2014 07:08 GTPGlitch wrote:
Also, totally teasing the ESPORTS drama world by mentioning that you have a girlfriend and nothing else D:

As he's such a tease I decided to upload a picture of his gf for him.
[image loading]
Something may have gone wrong with cropping though.

Hahaha

Kinda cool you can still tell what picture it is oO

EDIT: She said she's fine with it being posted so:
+ Show Spoiler [Huge picture] +

[image loading]
Moderatortell the guy that interplanatar interaction is pivotal to terrans variety of optionitudals in the pre-midgame preperatories as well as the protosstinal deterriggation of elite zergling strikes - Stimey n | Formerly FrozenArbiter
FiWiFaKi
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
Canada9859 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-08-18 02:55:25
August 18 2014 02:52 GMT
#48
Hopefully we see you fighting Anthony Pettis or Johny Hendricks (hopefully Rory by then) in two years

Really nice read Jinro, thanks for the updates, keep them coming if you can.
In life, the journey is more satisfying than the destination. || .::Entrepreneurship::. Living a few years of your life like most people won't, so that you can spend the rest of your life like most people can't || Mechanical Engineering & Economics Major
Liquid`Jinro
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
Sweden33719 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-08-18 03:10:17
August 18 2014 02:53 GMT
#49
On August 18 2014 10:34 TBone- wrote:
So I've been looking for your mech games on scrap station and lost temple against mc for many months now, anyone know where I could find them?

I don't know if this is available outside Korea, but if you use the Korean GOMTV player, you can find all old GSL games for free in their Game section:
+ Show Spoiler [screenshot] +

[image loading]
Moderatortell the guy that interplanatar interaction is pivotal to terrans variety of optionitudals in the pre-midgame preperatories as well as the protosstinal deterriggation of elite zergling strikes - Stimey n | Formerly FrozenArbiter
Liquid`Jinro
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
Sweden33719 Posts
August 18 2014 03:06 GMT
#50
On August 18 2014 03:54 Teoita wrote:
Great to know you're doing great I can really relate to getting the urge to play again once in a while, but unfortunately PvZ just immediately makes it disappear for me

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Scouting all-ins is so much easier in hots haha. Plus, so much easier when you actually researched your build a bit and know timings...


I swear i never thought i'd hear a terran saying this xD

Aaaaanyway for the TvZ cheese plz pick 2fact blueflame. It's a hilarious build.

I think it's all about perspective... that, and I haven't played enough TvPs yet since all I get is TvT. But so far it seems to me that the mine change has really deterred protoss players from some of the greedier builds, and the reaper let's you see enough of what's going on that you can at least tell if he's expanded or not

This scouting strength of the reaper, along with protoss having relatively poor scouting, makes me feel opening reaper every game is the best TvP - hides your build AND gives you scouting. TvT early game scouting is pretty simple so hiding your build doesn't matter as much as varying it I think, same with TvZ.
Moderatortell the guy that interplanatar interaction is pivotal to terrans variety of optionitudals in the pre-midgame preperatories as well as the protosstinal deterriggation of elite zergling strikes - Stimey n | Formerly FrozenArbiter
StorrZerg
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States13919 Posts
August 18 2014 03:07 GMT
#51
Glad to see you doing well
Hwaseung Oz fan for life. Swing out, always swing out.
starslayer
Profile Joined August 2011
United States696 Posts
August 18 2014 03:15 GMT
#52
damn your still a badass. always was a fan of yours/still am and i can still remember you were one of the if not the first stream i ever watched, missed those days. anyways nice to hear from you glad things are going well and hope life gets even better now go fuck some ppl up in MMA
i came here to kickass and chew bubblegum and i'm all out of bubble gum
Liquid`Jinro
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
Sweden33719 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-08-18 03:24:38
August 18 2014 03:22 GMT
#53
On August 18 2014 04:39 Kommatiazo wrote:
TvP you should try messing with Dayshi's mass hellion, it's truly a hilarious one to pull off. Killing a P deathball with only hellions is so outrageous.

You should play in the next Olimoleague or something. Any chance to see a casted Jinro game again... the nostalgia. I'm glad you're enjoying yourself, it's really really good to hear such positive things from someone we miss so much in the community.

glhf Jinro!

If you have a vod or replay link I'll check it out, sounds fun!

Yeah, I'll probably play in the Olimo stuff eventually. They are on Sundays right? That's my only completely free day.

On August 18 2014 03:39 Grettin wrote:
Cool read! Are you fluent in Korean already? Wish we'd be able to read about your poker adventures, but if it's too private, i completely understand.

Keep on kicking ass! Thanks for the blog.

I'm not fluent at all, but I'm getting better. The MMA training is my primary learning place since only the headcoach speaks english... I've actually improved my Korean a ton from this haha

The poker stuff would be boring unless I posted a bunch of graphs, and then I'm basically posting my exact income etc and it feels too personal hehe
Moderatortell the guy that interplanatar interaction is pivotal to terrans variety of optionitudals in the pre-midgame preperatories as well as the protosstinal deterriggation of elite zergling strikes - Stimey n | Formerly FrozenArbiter
klipik12
Profile Joined March 2012
United States241 Posts
August 18 2014 04:12 GMT
#54
So wait, you've been living in Korea for 4 years? :o
<(^_^)> || Axiom - CoL - mYi - Prime - ROOT - EG - Acer || WCS Teamleague pls ;-;
RPR_Tempest
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Australia7798 Posts
August 18 2014 04:58 GMT
#55
Jinro, words cannot describe the amount of respect I have for you. It's really awesome to see you're doing well. Nice to hear from you, mate.
Soundwave, Zerg player from Canberra, Australia. @SoundwaveSC
Joedaddy
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States1948 Posts
August 18 2014 06:00 GMT
#56
On August 18 2014 12:22 Liquid`Jinro wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2014 04:39 Kommatiazo wrote:
TvP you should try messing with Dayshi's mass hellion, it's truly a hilarious one to pull off. Killing a P deathball with only hellions is so outrageous.

You should play in the next Olimoleague or something. Any chance to see a casted Jinro game again... the nostalgia. I'm glad you're enjoying yourself, it's really really good to hear such positive things from someone we miss so much in the community.

glhf Jinro!

If you have a vod or replay link I'll check it out, sounds fun!

Yeah, I'll probably play in the Olimo stuff eventually. They are on Sundays right? That's my only completely free day.

Show nested quote +
On August 18 2014 03:39 Grettin wrote:
Cool read! Are you fluent in Korean already? Wish we'd be able to read about your poker adventures, but if it's too private, i completely understand.

Keep on kicking ass! Thanks for the blog.

I'm not fluent at all, but I'm getting better. The MMA training is my primary learning place since only the headcoach speaks english... I've actually improved my Korean a ton from this haha

The poker stuff would be boring unless I posted a bunch of graphs, and then I'm basically posting my exact income etc and it feels too personal hehe


Would you recommend going pro with poker to a close friend/loved one? If so, what are the top 2-3 pieces of advice you'd give?
I might be the minority on TL, but TL is the minority everywhere else.
Forgottenfrog
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
United States1268 Posts
August 18 2014 06:04 GMT
#57
If you do decide to play again Jinro, no matter what time it is, I will stay up and watch you unless I have work. I really hope to see you play SC2 again and I am also looking forward to your MMA matches.
Holloworb
Profile Joined November 2011
Norway345 Posts
August 18 2014 06:20 GMT
#58
Cool stuff Jinro. Plz do attend an open bracket sometime, would love to see a casted game of you again
Holdenintherye
Profile Joined December 2012
Canada1441 Posts
August 18 2014 06:24 GMT
#59
Nice blog!
Good to feel some nostalgia from the early days of sc2
evilCursor
Profile Joined November 2011
Germany49 Posts
August 18 2014 07:29 GMT
#60
so cool to read this, Jinro fighting!
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