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CreightonOlsen
Profile Blog Joined September 2018
United States366 Posts
September 16 2019 13:45 GMT
#1
Hello nerds,

I thought it might be prudent to give an update on some changes in my life, as I'm a (very minor) part of this chaotic esports world we all live in. I'll do my best to stay succinct.

I've just finished up my contract here in Korea. Without another job in place, I can't get a visa to remain in the country. Given my professional skillset, I'd likely have to take a job as an English teacher here if I wanted to remain, and I don't think that's the right path for my life right now. My streaming/casting career hasn't quite developed enough to merit a full-time career as an esports personality. I can assure you I've explored every option to remain here, as I love the chosen family and friends that I've made in Korea. Therefore, the only real option available to me is to return to the USA. My flight home is on Tuesday, Sep 24. Sadly, that does mean that I will miss the GSL Season 3 finals and Super Tournament 2.

In fact, Saturday's semifinal matches will be my final GSL event here in Korea. I have had the distinct pleasure of helping swarms of Starcraft fans plan their holidays, find their way to the venue, and locate a cold beer after the matches. It's truly been the highlight of my time here in Korea, and there will forever be a hole in my heart where the GSL used to be. Of course, I look forward to shitposting with the rest of the Twitch chat GM's in 2020 and beyond. If you are able to attend the GSL in the future, there are several helpful posts out there, and everyone is always welcome to reach out to me with questions. I just won't be around to help you to and from the studios anymore.

With regards to my streaming, it's more bad news, I'm afraid. I'm selling my computer before I leave, and I don't foresee a way for me to keep up with content creation anytime in the next month or two. This means that weekly viewer 1v1s, tournament casting, and all other streams are suspended until further notice. I will be sending out a notice to my subscribers via email, but I encourage you to find other small-time Starcraft 2 content creators to support on Patreon, Twitch, MyFreeCams, or wherever.

I am applying for PR, community, and marketing jobs in the video game industry with increasing urgency every day. I suspect it will be a while before I am able to find solid ground in my job search, but as soon as I have found a city to call home, my first priority (after buying an apartment, a car, and a stress ball) will be to re-establish my streaming setup and get back on the dragoon, as it were. If anyone has job leads or recommendations for good cities for broke single guys to live in, I would welcome your suggestions and advice.

Finally, I want to say thank you. To Blizzard, to Afreeca TV, to the Korean SC2 guys, to the entire caster community, to the tournament organizers, and to everyone who has welcomed me into their hearts and their lives over the past few years. You may not hear from me for a while, but as soon as I'm able, I'll get back in there and bring you the action again.

My spirit remains indomitable.

-Creighton

TL;DR – Creighton's going dark for a month or more. He loves you.

****
https://www.twitch.tv/CreightonOlsen
DSK
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
England1110 Posts
September 16 2019 17:56 GMT
#2
Very sad to hear that your time in SK has come to an end, I wish you a safe and trouble free trip back home.

Thanks for all your help keeping the three kings (CynicalDeath, Kashim and hjpalpha) of SC2 liquipedia in updating the event information and being the man on the inside.
Hope to hear more positives from you in the coming weeks/months.
**@ YT: SC2POVs at https://www.youtube.com/c/SC2POVsTV | https://liquipedia.net/starcraft2/SC2POVs @**
Htime
Profile Joined March 2019
58 Posts
September 16 2019 20:22 GMT
#3
Creighton, your star may have not burned long, but it burned brightly for me over the last year. I just finished watching your DeepMind casts, and I am a big fan of your GSL work. I could see it on your face and hear it in your voice when you were casting with NoRegret; you were living your best life and I got a big smile watching along. I really enjoy the enthusiasm you bring to the casts and your interest in bringing the GSL experience to life for the SC2 tourism scene.

Best of luck in your next endeavors.
WombaT
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Northern Ireland25283 Posts
September 16 2019 21:59 GMT
#4
Best of luck with your future endeavours. I would echo the sentiment posted before me that your star burned brightly but briefly in our community.

Hopefully you find your way back to us in some capacity, but I hope you find employment that suits your talents and pays well in the interim!
'You'll always be the cuddly marsupial of my heart, despite the inherent flaws of your ancestry' - Squat
Ben...
Profile Joined January 2011
Canada3485 Posts
September 17 2019 00:02 GMT
#5
Good luck! I thought you were a fantastic caster on GSL and I'm sure you'll excel at whatever you choose to do next.
"Cliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide" -Tastosis
keaneu
Profile Joined February 2011
Korea (South)65 Posts
September 17 2019 00:36 GMT
#6
Cross-comment from reddit: I believe we had the pleasure of having your casting gig officially paid for the first time! This aside from negotiating from the position of some power with the orgs highlighted, while working with you on the short stories. Wanted to say thanks for the jobs well done, albeit in a slightly different professional capacity but still e-sports related work.

All the very best in your future endeavours Creighton, and as I would reinforce from our conversations exchanged, this comes from a friend amongst the GSL audience.
Director, TitanEX1 Co., Ltd.
Harris1st
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Germany6928 Posts
September 17 2019 08:51 GMT
#7
Sad to hear. Was hoping to see more of you and thought you probably have a the proverbial foot in the door now :/

Anyway, good luck in whatever it is you wanna do next
Go Serral! GG EZ for Ence. Flashbang dance FTW
Akio
Profile Blog Joined January 2019
Finland1838 Posts
September 17 2019 08:54 GMT
#8
Sad to hear you're leaving Korea, I really enjoyed your casting whether it was on-stream or the occasional GSL cast.

Best of luck man, hope to hear from you again
Mine gas, build tanks.
DeNikSSB
Profile Joined November 2016
United States135 Posts
September 17 2019 17:19 GMT
#9
Stay safe man, good luck in the future.
Alejandrisha
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States6565 Posts
September 18 2019 01:49 GMT
#10
good luck!
get rich or die mining
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Vindicare605
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States16071 Posts
September 18 2019 10:31 GMT
#11
You took your shot and got to cast on the big stage in Korea. That's awesome dude.

From someone that tried casting, but never took the risk to head to Korea. You have my respect. I wish you luck in your next adventure my man.
aka: KTVindicare the Geeky Bartender
BerserkSword
Profile Joined December 2018
United States2123 Posts
September 18 2019 20:49 GMT
#12
best of luck.

youre a hell of a caster
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Koivusto
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
Finland542 Posts
September 19 2019 16:17 GMT
#13
Thanks for everything Creighton. I enjoyed your casting in GSL and I really hope you'll end up casting more in the future. You're a man of words and personality.

Have a safe trip home!
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FFW_Rude
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
France10201 Posts
September 21 2019 07:31 GMT
#14
You are a better caster than NoRegret. And i kind of like him too
#1 KT Rolster fanboy. KT BEST KT ! Hail to KT playoffs Zergs ! Unofficial french translator for SlayerS_`Boxer` biography "Crazy as me".
WombaT
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Northern Ireland25283 Posts
September 21 2019 08:00 GMT
#15
Some Creighton shoutout signs at GSL today, nice touch.
'You'll always be the cuddly marsupial of my heart, despite the inherent flaws of your ancestry' - Squat
Harris1st
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Germany6928 Posts
September 21 2019 09:25 GMT
#16
Haha en taro bald guy :D
Go Serral! GG EZ for Ence. Flashbang dance FTW
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