|
I’m retiring with no intention of returning to progaming. My interest in playing and competing has dwindled substantially as of late. While I did well during the LotV beta by winning some weekly cups and getting 3rd place at the Red Bull Archon tournament, after Red Bull I struggled to find any motivation to practice. Part of me felt some amount of injustice at the patch that hit shortly before that event. I know that if I had prepared better or played better then we could’ve qualified for the next step but it still hurt. Beasty and I had been practicing LotV since ~April individually as well as internal archon mode customs for months before the event. To see all my preparation fail me again was too much, especially when it seemed like some of the other teams had only practiced a relatively very short time. Regardless, for about a month after the event I tried practicing on and off but never found myself interested in putting in the time and effort to adapt and improve.
As I step away from StarCraft 2’s competitive sphere, I’ll be focusing more heavily on the board game I began work on earlier this year, code named Discord. I haven’t been looking for any commentary jobs within the scene. While I’m not adverse to the idea, right now it feels best to just focus my efforts elsewhere. For years and years I’ve devoted so much time to competing. The opportunities I’ve had I wouldn’t trade for anything else. I’ve been able to travel the world and meet so many different people. While I was never a champion, I had some good results here and there. StarCraft gave me meaning that I sorely needed in my early college years while providing a solid focus and place to invest my energy and competitive drive as the scene and my skills grew. I learned more about how my mind and body function while pushing the limits of what’s possible.
For the rest of my life, I will use the skills I gained from progaming with joy although even now it pains me so much to leave. Retiring is like giving up on a friend. We’ve spent so much time together and experienced so many different places and events. To simply have that cut out of my life hurts. I’ve always been in love with the idea of progaming. There’s nothing I ever wanted more than to walk on the front stage of a Dreamhack or IEM as a champion. I wanted to make this my life for as long as possible, but I’m finally acknowledging the reality of my results and motivation. It’s time for me to move on to something else where I intrinsically want to devote as much energy as in me. Life is what we make of it, and you can bet that I’m going to pour my soul into my next project.
I’ll be providing periodic updates on Discord including insight into the design process, future mechanics, and playtesting opportunities in the near future.
Thanks to everyone who’s supported me for all these years. It’s been a trip.
 
|
All the best man and good luck with your board game! Thanks for all the great games and moments you provided, hopefully we will still hear from you in the future!
Good bye!
![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/staff/heyoka/GSTL/qxc3.jpg)
|
Ah, today is a sad day. Never forget FXOqxc all-kill of IM. You've done more than what most foreigners will ever do in their life. Hang up the keyboard & mouse with your head high mate!
|
Good Luck and Have Fun QXC, I was a big fan of your style of play and your big competitive force of will :D
And of your badass bandana.
|
|
|
Canada1637 Posts
Best of luck with everything! Have enjoyed watching you play 
|
I've been a strong supporter since 2010 man. I sincerely thank you for all of the fond memories over the years.
|
Thanks for all the good times throughout Lotv beta and keep us updated on how your other endeavors play out!
|
Good luck in your future and farewell.
|
Take care man! Good luck with everything.
|
Denmark145 Posts
One of the smartest players i've met, was always a blast to hang out with you at events. Good luck in the future, i'm sure you'll create something great
|
United States1225 Posts
Thanks for years of entertainment and inspiration! Wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Keep bumming around the boards also, love seeing your insights and ideas.
|
Best of luck and maybe I'll see you in Essen and Spiel '17 with Discord.
|
Good luck with everything Kevin <3
|
So long sir, hopefully you'll stick around the community some, maybe a TL beta for your board game project. I'd be happy to help and best of luck.
|
Austria16289 Posts
Thanks for everything, you are, will be and have always been an awesome player and personality for the scene.
Maybe we will see you another day9 in another game.
|
Thank you for everything, I will always remember your all-kill in GSTL as it was the first I ever saw!
|
Good Luck with everything! Will miss your insights and Archon action a lot
|
Austria24420 Posts
Was an honor working with you. Good luck with all your future plans!
|
Good luck QXC, you will be greatly missed. In my opinion you are one of the greatest analytical minds to touch Starcraft. Thank you for everything you did in our community.
|
|
|
|
|
|
EPT
