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On August 10 2009 16:17 Jono wrote:
who the fuck is rekrul..
So you know, Rekrul was a succesful Starcraft player back in the day when the skill gap between Korea and Earth was not that large. He went to Korea to become a progamer but has pretty much failed to make an impression so he quit with frustration and started all those "foreigners suck" threads about other foreigners failing at Starcraft, thus trying to cope with his own failiure.
In their prime, I think Rekrul would have been a stronger player than Artosis, so this match might not be such a sure Artosis win...
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On August 10 2009 16:17 Jono wrote:
who the fuck is rekrul..
comment of the year
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On August 10 2009 21:06 50bani wrote:So you know, Rekrul was a succesful Starcraft player back in the day when the skill gap between Korea and Earth was not that large. He went to Korea to become a progamer but has pretty much failed to make an impression so he quit with frustration and started all those "foreigners suck" threads about other foreigners failing at Starcraft, thus trying to cope with his own failiure. In their prime, I think Rekrul would have been a stronger player than Artosis, so this match might not be such a sure Artosis win...
Actually as I recall Rekrul admitted after the fact that he never made a real effort to improve, instead focusing on..other aspects of life in Seoul. Unless of course you have real information to support your claims.
I wasn't aware that anyone doubted claims that foreigners suck compared to Koreans - it is the difference between established progaming and non-established "pro"gaming, and cultural side effects. There is also the issue that the sample size of Koreans vs non-Koreans exposed to professional gaming is obviously not comparable.
As for this match, I don't really see the appeal - entirely silly social drama I imagine.
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On August 08 2009 14:27 konadora wrote:
day9 live cast please
tz tz tz tz....
On August 06 2009 19:34 Day[9] wrote:
im casting
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Since Day[9] is commentating this people will enjoy watching it x1000 more.
Rekrul your going to have your goon`s asses handed to you on a silver plate...I still remember that replay a few years ago vs Boxer...you opened with a 2 gate range on python and did not put ANY pressure whatsoever and then went into double expo and got steamrolled by Boxer ezpz.
Then again I have never seen Artosis play...but since he's active, he should have the advantage.
Let the battle of the nerds commence! :D
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On August 12 2009 00:11 ChaseR wrote:
Since Day[9] is commentating this people will enjoy watching it x1000 more.
Rekrul your going to have your goon`s asses handed to you on a silver plate...I still remember that replay a few years ago vs Boxer...you opened with a 2 gate range on python and did not put ANY pressure whatsoever and then went into double expo and got steamrolled by Boxer ezpz.
Then again I have never seen Artosis play...but since he's active, he should have the advantage.
Let the battle of the nerds commence! :D
There happens to be only one nerd here and thats Artosis ,Rekrul has too much chest hair to be a nerd.Therefore Rekrul will lose but look way cooler than any other could while he loses.
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Well don't take me wrong Rekrul is x1000 sexier than Artosis, man looks like a forest troll.
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wtf Artosis is a veggie? You've just lost my respect, dude :D
Rekrul fighting!
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On August 11 2009 05:37 Freyr wrote:Show nested quote +On August 10 2009 21:06 50bani wrote:On August 10 2009 16:17 Jono wrote:
who the fuck is rekrul.. So you know, Rekrul was a succesful Starcraft player back in the day when the skill gap between Korea and Earth was not that large. He went to Korea to become a progamer but has pretty much failed to make an impression so he quit with frustration and started all those "foreigners suck" threads about other foreigners failing at Starcraft, thus trying to cope with his own failiure. In their prime, I think Rekrul would have been a stronger player than Artosis, so this match might not be such a sure Artosis win... Actually as I recall Rekrul admitted after the fact that he never made a real effort to improve, instead focusing on..other aspects of life in Seoul. Unless of course you have real information to support your claims. I wasn't aware that anyone doubted claims that foreigners suck compared to Koreans - it is the difference between established progaming and non-established "pro"gaming, and cultural side effects. There is also the issue that the sample size of Koreans vs non-Koreans exposed to professional gaming is obviously not comparable. As for this match, I don't really see the appeal - entirely silly social drama I imagine.
Rekrul describes in detail his life in Poker and in StarCraft It seems to me he made a real effort until Elky taught him how to print money with poker.
It's my opinion as a gentleman and a scholar that if you don't find this show match appealing, you lead a very squalid, shameful life. Two very good foreigners, money on the line, a whole bunch of pride, and Day[9] casting. IMO that's better than a random leaked pro replay.
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This is guaranteed awesome. I just hope it goes 3-2 for maximum Day[9] casting and in game chat trash talking.
My cousin's wedding is the 15th so no live stream for me :/
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rekrul will take this imo, but Artosis ain't bad so I dunno. Also Artosis seems to be playing more SC than Rekrul atm, I think anyways. I really don't know
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On August 10 2009 16:17 Jono wrote:
who the fuck is rekrul..
lol as Bob Dylan would say "the times they are a changing". Man this may not be a good idea anyway. If Artosis loses to cheese the exploding nerd rage may register as a north korean nuke going off on US seismic detectors.
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artosis 3-0 ez
and i cant wait for another day[9] cast i enjoyed his cast of chill vs combat-ex so much lol
BEAR SEMEN 
edit : 100th post ... woo ?
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On August 12 2009 02:15 Chef wrote:Show nested quote +On August 11 2009 05:37 Freyr wrote:On August 10 2009 21:06 50bani wrote:On August 10 2009 16:17 Jono wrote:
who the fuck is rekrul.. So you know, Rekrul was a succesful Starcraft player back in the day when the skill gap between Korea and Earth was not that large. He went to Korea to become a progamer but has pretty much failed to make an impression so he quit with frustration and started all those "foreigners suck" threads about other foreigners failing at Starcraft, thus trying to cope with his own failiure. In their prime, I think Rekrul would have been a stronger player than Artosis, so this match might not be such a sure Artosis win... Actually as I recall Rekrul admitted after the fact that he never made a real effort to improve, instead focusing on..other aspects of life in Seoul. Unless of course you have real information to support your claims. I wasn't aware that anyone doubted claims that foreigners suck compared to Koreans - it is the difference between established progaming and non-established "pro"gaming, and cultural side effects. There is also the issue that the sample size of Koreans vs non-Koreans exposed to professional gaming is obviously not comparable. As for this match, I don't really see the appeal - entirely silly social drama I imagine. Rekrul describes in detail his life in Poker and in StarCraft It seems to me he made a real effort until Elky taught him how to print money with poker. It's my opinion as a gentleman and a scholar that if you don't find this show match appealing, you lead a very squalid, shameful life. Two very good foreigners, money on the line, a whole bunch of pride, and Day[9] casting. IMO that's better than a random leaked pro replay.
Oh great article, thanks for the link.
My primary intent was to mitigate what I saw as angry Rekrul bashing, I meant no offense by my later comment about the game. Apparently I didn't have the story correct either anyway. Thanks again.
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On August 12 2009 02:15 Chef wrote:
It's my opinion as a gentleman and a scholar that if you don't find this show match appealing, you lead a very squalid, shameful life. Two very good foreigners, money on the line, a whole bunch of pride, and Day[9] casting. IMO that's better than a random leaked pro replay.
So true. ^_^ But 8am ... FML. :/
I'll get up anyway, though. Wouldn't wanna miss this: Rekrul, Artosis and Day[9], doesn't get more baller than that.
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This is gonna be great but I'm sad that all i can do is pray Artosis kicks his ass
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