EPTBoxer Should Quit Starcraft - Page 8
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Dazed.
Canada3301 Posts
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Zortch
Canada635 Posts
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WorldCommunist8
United States226 Posts
Also, I believe the BoxeR effect is gone, and a new "effect" has come into play in his advantage. I call it "The July Effect" because he demonstrated it so well. It's simple. Younger players are underestimating old players who were on a decline. They don't prepare enough and they get bit by it in the end. BoxeR is like the Brett Favre of StarCraft. Just when we think it's time to write him off, he shocks us yet again. I believe. | ||
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jimminy_kriket
Canada5516 Posts
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Spritescaper
United States63 Posts
He may not be the feared and awe-inspiring player in Starcraft that he once was (although we still catch glimpses of his brilliance to this day), but if this guy wants to keep playing Starcraft, then damn it if I'm not gonna support his decision every step of the way. On a related note, Boxer is the iconic player in what I like to refer to as the "oldies triumvirate" consisting of Boxer, Nada, and July. Starcraft will never cease to be enjoyable for me so long as the pride of the veterans continue to make their presence felt in the progaming scene.  | ||
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SilverSkyLark
Philippines8437 Posts
He should coach... | ||
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Sadist
United States7288 Posts
Give him a chance, you are definitely selling the man short. Just because he didnt win those OSLs they werent failures. Hell make a nice comeback IMO. Maybe he wont be the best player, but hell be up there again, hes streaky as hell and when he gets on a roll watch the fuck out. | ||
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iloveHieu
United States1919 Posts
becoming the first progamer to reach age 30 is also an accomplishment I think, he'll do fine. | ||
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HooHa!
United States688 Posts
What I love about boxer is that he DOES have these extremes in his playing. And that his name is everything, his reputation. He definitely isn't out of the competition yet, Hes doing what he loves. And hes doing it awesome. To me, he is the Sakuraba of Starcraft. He comes in with a new trick every time it seems. And he goes for a specific hardcore style that just carries itself through the game. And its entertaining to watch, even though it isn't straight up perfect micro, or he isn't just creating armies out of nothing impressively. His games are emotional, they really mean more than just a win. Now, this doesn't take away anything from the current top players. They have great fire in their play too. Now those who don't know who Kazushi Sakuraba, hes a japanese MMA fighter passed his prime who was a superstar who ranked among the highest a few years back and in the late 90's. But otherwise, watching his fights were something else. He wasn't the best, but his play was unique and just unorthodox. I hope he still plays in pro matches till hes 30. In fact competition nowandays is so tight. ANYONE can take the title of champ it seems. Like Jaedong and Flash and fOrGG are all top of their game, Best is kicking trash, JulyZerg makes a comeback, Midas is coming back, Xellos makes a brief spot in the stage, Nada is doing great. These extra diamond and platinum mice may be possible to be snagged. With how tight the competition is nowandays. | ||
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Archaic
United States4024 Posts
It is just the charisma that he represents through his play, and his "ballsiness" that make his games exciting. Not to mention everything else he did and pioneered. I certainly agree with him being the most influential player but it was just that spark that he always had, time and time again, that made him such a great player (not necessarily in skill). One good example of it is when Boxer starts out playing standard, but he just randomly decides to do stuff that is insanely unorthodox or just off standard, such as Boxer vs Odin in ProLeague. | ||
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TW WiNNinG 54
United States250 Posts
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d(O.o)a
Canada5066 Posts
 I respect Boxer's determination however I agree that he really shouldn't be playing these days and like you said if he were a coach or player/coach that would be awesome. I just miss watching him play back in 2002 and thinking... Wow what if I could be like him someday. He inspired me to play terran for 4 years. I think he is a great role model but it's time for him to hang up his professional gaming towel. | ||
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Luddite
United States2315 Posts
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zerofear
Mexico44 Posts
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Xstatic
United States765 Posts
If so, most of us would have quit long ago. Losing is a part of life. But instead of giving up when we lose, the defeat only fuels our passion to succeed, to come back and defeat our enemy. Boxer exemplifies the core of Starcraft, the truth of what makes this game so awesome; we lose, we go back and learn, improve, and come back for victory. As long as Starcraft is around, Boxer will always have a place. | ||
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Unbelievable237
Korea (South)78 Posts
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EGMachine
United States1643 Posts
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Specialist
United States803 Posts
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yoshtodd
United States418 Posts
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jeddus
United States832 Posts
If he no longer loves it then he shouldn't. | ||
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