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Tilea
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
New Zealand4 Posts
January 29 2019 12:01 GMT
#1
Hello everyone, I think it's time we finally stake a vampire. Don't you agree? Let’s learn about the [l]ifecycle of a [b]utterfly:

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For anyone who has known me personally the fact that Starcraft hasn't always given me the greatest returns for the amount of effort I put into it will come as no surprise, and I think it's time to officially set myself free from it. I'm done hiding, it’s time I came [F]orward before you again.

It's been quite the rollercoaster ride with you. Starting from my small local beginnings with my first big team owner forgetting to remember to add me before the live draft of our first announcement just about seven years ago, to my time to WCS to the occasional stints I had thereafter... all the way to today.

For those who are unaware: A group known as The Banshees which has grown and added on new elements as it grows started a community accepting of all women and eventually, a place for them to compete. I came back once again to get to be a part of this, it was something I never had during my entire career.

There have been thirteen Banshee tournaments since that date. I won ten in a row, QB won two, and the most recent tournament ended with no winner. I’m beginning to get busier and busier with the breakneck speed my life is taking off and it’s becoming increasingly harder for me to justify putting the time and effort required into Starcraft to keep up – the game won’t stop changing and in many good ways, I am a relic of this time.

I don’t think I could have made it to fifteen wins in a row if I tried, and I wouldn’t want my spree to have ended on an unpoetic number. This is in a strange twist of fate the best outcome I could have envisioned; I get to be humbled and may bow out of the ring without exactly losing in the most technical sense of the word. I’m done competing, it’s time to [R]eign.

Don’t think this is entirely the end for me in the Starcraft world. I intend to cocast the fifteenth tournament with ZombieGrub, who has graciously agreed to have me despite my lack of experience. Afterwards I may show up very few tournaments, depending on what my scheduling looks like – I’ll probably only play [r]andom or [t]erran though and hopefully you’ll see significantly less of me on the ladder than you already do. If I’m lucky, the other Banshees will make me develop a habit of losing so I never break my streak – I’ll do my best to enable them for you.

With the responsibility of Starcraft disappearing behind me, I have a lot more time and energy to dive down and explore some of the many doors opening ahead of me. If you’re lucky and our interests align you may even be able to see more of me than you used to as I intend to continue streaming and will hopefully be more accessible than I have been in the past. I’m done cracking, it’s time to [E]xist.

I’m sorry for waiting so long to come before you like this. Those of you who know me will have known I’ve been hurt and scared, but that is no longer an obstacle for me. I would like to request that those who know the stories behind some of my darkest scars remain silent about them – this is about moving on, not lingering in the past.

I think it’s finally time to say goodbye, Starcraft. I would like to thank you all for watching and supporting me, and for all of you who have given me inspiring experiences, but my spark has long since come and gone… and I hope to never see it again. I’m done waiting, thank you all for warming yourselves with me by the fire – but it’s my turn to [E]xit.

I’ll be in touch.

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lichter
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
January 29 2019 12:15 GMT
#2
no lichter shoutout 1/5
AdministratorYOU MUST HEED MY INSTRUCTIONS TAKE OFF YOUR THIIIINGS
Tilea
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
New Zealand4 Posts
January 29 2019 12:15 GMT
#3
shoutout to lichter for teaching me how to use teamliquid
lichter
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
January 29 2019 12:38 GMT
#4
score changed to 5/5
AdministratorYOU MUST HEED MY INSTRUCTIONS TAKE OFF YOUR THIIIINGS
Saeria
Profile Joined November 2015
1 Post
January 29 2019 12:47 GMT
#5
Farewell dear Tilea, it was great having you and the Banshees will always have an open door for you. I wish you all the best for your future. Stay as great as you are. You will be missed!
Butters (Scot)
Profile Joined January 2015
Scotland471 Posts
January 29 2019 13:08 GMT
#6
I'm not good at the word thing imma just say:
Your growth the last year has been cool to witness and I wish you all the best on your adventures

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The number of queens being built in SC2s future just halved
One rule in life, do what ever you want as long as you're not hurting anyone else (unless they are into that kinda thing ;) )
RaNgeD
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
United States733 Posts
January 29 2019 15:34 GMT
#7
Sad to see you go, but I understand. Happy that you get to grow and experience more of life. Starcraft will always be here if you ever need it in the future. You are making a good decision !
Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. 1 Corinthians 13:7
SpeaKEaSY
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States1070 Posts
January 29 2019 16:40 GMT
#8
It was always fun hanging out with you in Adrian's stream chat + meeting you at MLG Dallas. Good luck in the future!
Aim for perfection, settle for mediocrity - KawaiiRice 2014
Niyanyo
Profile Joined April 2011
Mexico71 Posts
January 30 2019 03:43 GMT
#9
Great games on the banshees tourney! Thanks for you play and best of luck in everything.
CynicalDeath
Profile Joined January 2012
Italy3384 Posts
January 30 2019 10:47 GMT
#10
dat FREE hidden message 5/5
ModeratorSC2 LP Admin - My Life for Aiur - Let the Metal flow - @Cynical_Death
ZigguratOfUr
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Iraq16955 Posts
February 05 2019 07:00 GMT
#11
Goodbye and thank you for everything.
Urth
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
United States1249 Posts
February 05 2019 22:40 GMT
#12
Is the title a Nada reference?
BY.HERO FIGHTING!!!!
Tilea
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
New Zealand4 Posts
February 13 2019 23:39 GMT
#13
Yes, the title is a reference to the blog post NaDa wrote with the same name. He was my favourite Brood War player because of that, so this blog post was pretty heavily inspired by that even if the formatting is different.

Thanks for noticing ^^
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