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Nathanias: My friend Geoff - Page 2

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NorthernSpectre
Profile Joined July 2018
1 Post
July 22 2019 19:07 GMT
#21
Rest in peace Geoff. A pillar in the SC community from the very beginning.
Dav1oN
Profile Joined January 2012
Ukraine3164 Posts
July 22 2019 19:14 GMT
#22
Thank you for sharing this! It's so great you had a chance to spent time in awesome way with him!

Still don't belive that happened...

Geoff left a huge and positive mark on my hearth even tho I never met him peronally

I'll miss his voice and personality so much...and his humor...

RIP Geoff, you will always remain for us as esports/starcraft titan!
In memory of Geoff "iNcontroL" Robinson 11.09.1985 - 21.07.2019 A tribute to incredible man, embodiment of joy, esports titan, starcraft community pillar all in one. You will always be remembered!
Mithriel
Profile Joined November 2010
Netherlands2969 Posts
July 22 2019 19:16 GMT
#23
Thanks for sharing this story Nathanias, sorry for your loss mate.

Ugh, so devastated
There is no shame in defeat so long as the spirit is unconquered. | Cheering for Maru, Innovation and MMA!
fkgamer
Profile Joined August 2010
Norway9 Posts
July 22 2019 19:18 GMT
#24
I loved this real and personal post!
Thank you for sharing it with us Nathanias.
Hope won't dissapoint <3
Cinskywind00
Profile Joined September 2018
3 Posts
July 22 2019 19:19 GMT
#25
Thanks for that, I've spent countless hours listening to you both and he will be missed.
stridh
Profile Joined January 2016
Sweden1 Post
July 22 2019 19:22 GMT
#26
Thank you for sharing Nathanias. Your beautiful writing helps to understand my own feelings after these shocking news. I am sad for so many reasons. I am sad for not being able to watch his stream anymore. I am sad for you and the rest of the "core" SC2 team as I see you as friends and I can only imagine your feeling. I am so sad for Anna. I am sad for everyone who would have met him if he was still with us because he really seemed like the guy who brought joy with him wherever he went.

Rest In Peace Geoff
Dutra
Profile Joined October 2011
Brazil5 Posts
July 22 2019 19:26 GMT
#27
On July 23 2019 03:34 Tongue wrote:
I sent this message to ZG on reddit but want to make sure you see it too. No idea what you must be feeling. You're in our thoughts.

I just want to reach out and tell you that the whole SC community is thinking of you guys (Rotti, Feardragon, Tasteless, Artosis, Zombigrub, all of the casters, etc.) and despite all of the caster comments on your youtube VODs and who we think is the best or whatever bullshit we throw at you all, we love you guys. It might not seem like it at times, and we say hurtful things, but at the end of the day we need you all.

You all are the backbone of the professional scene. I myself have been part of starcraft for almost a decade as a fan and player, and watching you all has been a treat. It hurts me so much to learn that Geoff has passed, even though I never met him in real life. I feel like I knew him... To be so young and to encounter such misfortune. It's extremely saddening.

The point is, I am sitting here at work choking up and almost crying because of the horrible news. Feels silly coming from me, a nobody, but emotions are emotions, I suppose. From my own reaction, I can't fathom what you and your coworkers must be going through and feeling after losing a friend like that. You actually did know him. I just wanted to offer my sincere condolences, and I hope you and the team can get past this together. Please know that the SC community mourns and has you all in their thoughts. I think I speak for everyone in saying this. <3


I echo everything you just said. In a weird way we have this feeling that we know them, and the sadness we are feeling just proof how much we care about them too.
BriMikon
Profile Joined November 2010
United States82 Posts
July 22 2019 19:37 GMT
#28
<3
"...if joyful is the fountain that rises in the sun, its springs are in the wells of sorrow unfathomed at the foundations of the Earth." -Tolkien
Ero-Sennin
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States756 Posts
July 22 2019 19:41 GMT
#29
The impact this man had speaks to his character. Thank you for sharing your bit of the story. I hope everyone has a good of Monday as they can. <3
Luck makes talent look like genius.
ImSquanchnHere
Profile Joined March 2019
15 Posts
July 22 2019 19:45 GMT
#30
On July 23 2019 04:26 Dutra wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 23 2019 03:34 Tongue wrote:
I sent this message to ZG on reddit but want to make sure you see it too. No idea what you must be feeling. You're in our thoughts.

I just want to reach out and tell you that the whole SC community is thinking of you guys (Rotti, Feardragon, Tasteless, Artosis, Zombigrub, all of the casters, etc.) and despite all of the caster comments on your youtube VODs and who we think is the best or whatever bullshit we throw at you all, we love you guys. It might not seem like it at times, and we say hurtful things, but at the end of the day we need you all.

You all are the backbone of the professional scene. I myself have been part of starcraft for almost a decade as a fan and player, and watching you all has been a treat. It hurts me so much to learn that Geoff has passed, even though I never met him in real life. I feel like I knew him... To be so young and to encounter such misfortune. It's extremely saddening.

The point is, I am sitting here at work choking up and almost crying because of the horrible news. Feels silly coming from me, a nobody, but emotions are emotions, I suppose. From my own reaction, I can't fathom what you and your coworkers must be going through and feeling after losing a friend like that. You actually did know him. I just wanted to offer my sincere condolences, and I hope you and the team can get past this together. Please know that the SC community mourns and has you all in their thoughts. I think I speak for everyone in saying this. <3


I echo everything you just said. In a weird way we have this feeling that we know them, and the sadness we are feeling just proof how much we care about them too.



100% agree. I have been watching him for years and I feel like I know him. Even though I never met him it still hurts all the same bc in many ways I looked up to him. His passion for things outside of starcraft (physical fitness and health) really helped me to cultivate my love for that lifestyle. I had always said I would visit a dreamhack and meet the SC2 personalities that I have been watching for many years. I am saddened to know that I will never get the chance to have a beer with Geoff. "Yesterday is history, today is a gift, tomorrow is a mystery".
Shyknee
Profile Joined July 2019
3 Posts
July 22 2019 19:46 GMT
#31
Thanks Nate. That was touching.
Heyoka
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Katowice25012 Posts
July 22 2019 19:57 GMT
#32
Beautifully written, thank you.

On July 23 2019 02:22 Nathanias wrote:
It has been one of my greatest pleasures to do WCS Challenger with Incontrol in the last year. We both went up to Marc who was in charge last year and made a case that we should be allowed to be more stupid on air since it was not a premier tournament and we had to be up at 5am to cast what would amount to "group stage 3" type games from Dreamhack until the top 4 of NA(top 16 of EU Keepo). Blizzard gave us free reign to troll on air and we both talked about getting Feardragon out of his shell more too(I think we've accomplished that as Ravi has become such a more confident caster and I love working with him). We kinda owned that show in the last year and every season we'd talk about new things to focus on and drag out to keep things interesting since we knew Serral couldn't lose (and when he did oh boy it just made things super fun tbh lol).


I'd also like to thank you for this specifically, as one of the few people who knows exactly how difficult this is.
@RealHeyoka | ESL / DreamHack StarCraft Lead
TheAnarchy
Profile Joined January 2010
Chile1105 Posts
July 22 2019 20:04 GMT
#33
I met geoff in 1999 at an event. We were together in 88) clan and then in ToT)(. I didnt heard of him lately but this is shocking =( RIP.
DrDevice
Profile Joined December 2010
Canada132 Posts
July 22 2019 20:12 GMT
#34
Thanks for sharing Nate, these posts and stories are making it slightly easier to process this awful news. He's gone but clearly will never be forgotten
fluidrone
Profile Blog Joined January 2015
France1478 Posts
July 22 2019 20:15 GMT
#35
<3 kappanias
"not enough rights"
daskleinehotte
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Germany76 Posts
July 22 2019 20:18 GMT
#36
Thanks Nate.
www.bunker-rush.de (German SC2 and eSports blog)
Fetti
Profile Joined April 2016
6 Posts
July 22 2019 20:19 GMT
#37
This is such a wonderful post and such a wonderful thinking about Geoff, thank you for sharing this <3
Bideo
Profile Joined July 2019
1 Post
July 22 2019 20:22 GMT
#38
Thank you Nate for sharing this. I've never felt this type of emotional impact from the passing of someone I've never met. For me, it is a testament to his character. Geoff's incredible intelligence, humor, and passion while being so welcoming was magnetic. I feel like I lost a true friend. RIP Geoff.
vult
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
United States9400 Posts
July 22 2019 20:30 GMT
#39
Thanks Nate <3 love you buddy.
I used to play random, but for you I play very specifically.
BaneRiders
Profile Joined August 2013
Sweden3630 Posts
July 22 2019 20:32 GMT
#40
Sorry for your loss Nate, and thanks for sharing.
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