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konadora
Singapore66163 Posts
Originally from here: Source
Written by: Timeless
Homepage: http://www.cyworld.com/ansang2
Title: Do You Know TeamLiquid (TL)?
If you type in the keywords 'Team Liquid' (TL) on Naver, you will get the result 'TeamLiquidNet' in Korea, as well as the address link http://www.teamliquid.net/.
- What is it about?
If you search it up, it says it is an American Starcraft fansite, covering game tournaments, progamers and misc.
(If you browse the site, you will be amazed by the sheer volume of content they have.)
- Why suddenly?
I went to the recent Blizzcon 2009, and I've met a few friends there who browse that site.
Do you remember back in 2007 when pgr and TL contacted each other regarding their translating forums and other issues?
- What happened (in Blizzcon)?
During the tour to the Blizzard headquarters, the long-legged youth sitting beside me just came forward to me after seeing my name tag.
'PGR21'
That was what was written. His name was James, one of TeamLiquid's moderators (ID: Kennigit).
We exchanged greetings, talked about various stuff and later on, he invited me and my friends to their 'OSL Finals party'.
Next night at 10pm, there was an OSL Finals party in one of the hotel conference rooms. There were around 100 American TL users, moderators and staff from the site, all whom played Starcraft. Their main goal was of course, to watch the OSL finals which was to start in 2am (American time).
Around 11pm, there was a meeting with the CJ Entus progaming team. There was a signing and photo-taking session, as well as a quiz where each player asked 5 questions regarding themselves and gave CJ uniforms to those who guessed the answers correctly. Here, I was really surprised.
Questions were something like these:
Hometown? Birthday? Longest winning streak? Which opponent the player faced in which finals?
When I asked how did they get the questions correct, they said that they had a progaming database in TL. Isn't that amazing?
(On a side note, I got Effort's longest winning streak question correct. Haha)
And until the finals started, people drank beer and 2 people went forward to play 1:1s. There were even commentaries. Because the main purpose was to enjoy themselves, there were lots of vulgar chatting going on, as well as physical activities which were all very fun.
As it got closer to the start of the finals, we tuned in to watch the channel and it was interesting to listen to people (who were sitting beside me) talk about what the commercials were about ^^;
And finally! When the games started, everyone shouted 'one, two, three, Park Myung Soo Hwaiting! Lee Jae Dong Hwaiting!' Haha.
(Of course, I joined in as well.)
That was how I spent the night, and we met them again at Blizzcon the following day. In the afternoon, after the meeting with the reporters, we met them again. We talked about many things over dinner. A few of them knew quite a few things about pgr.
Also, there are a few similarities between TL and pgr.
1) People have full access to the entire site (other than posting) without the need to register
2) After registering, for 10 days, they can only post comments and not make threads.
3) When unsuitable posts are made, posts are deleted and sometimes, bans are given out.
4) There are around 8 people operating the site, similar to PGR.
Isn't this fascinating? ^^
I never knew there were such meetings outside of Korea involving genuine Starcraft fans who were so interested in the Korean leagues, players and teams.
I was deeply moved by their passion and love for the game, as well as their well manners. They really know how to enjoy Starcraft.
I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you and hi to James (Kennigit), Joseph (LosingID8), Jeffry (intrigue), Tom (so no fek), Cameron (aers), Darren (blabber) as well as other TL friends and Edwin (Kore from SC2GG), who was banned. (Of course, I don't think I can see them again ^^).
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Mexico1178 Posts
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konadora
Singapore66163 Posts
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Belgium9947 Posts
Jeffry = intrigue
James = Kennigit
Joseph = LosingID8
dunno the rest
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Interesting read. I wish I could go to blizzcon/other big events. Usually when I find I am able to make it, I end up not getting tickets 
Thanks for translating this. 
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konadora
Singapore66163 Posts
is Edwin fantacist? I remember he was banned lol
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So fucking awesome. Gotta be good recognition for Tl. Hell If I had known about it ahead of time I'd wish even more that I had been more on the ball in getting my blizzcon tickets(waited way too long and they sold out before I even started to look )
Thanks for the translation once again konnaaaaaa.
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MrHoon
10183 Posts
Kennigit should change full name to "Leggigit Nine Esports"
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On August 27 2009 01:41 konadora wrote:
There were around 100 American TL users, moderators and staff from the site, all whom played Starcraft. Their main goal was of course, to watch the OSL finals which was to start in 2am (American time).
So sad you guys had to watch a 3-0 ZvZ series lol.
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Darren = me
Tom = so no fek
Edwin = Kore from SC2GG I believe
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Mexico1178 Posts
"Leggigit the Neck-Snapper" IMHO
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Can someone please translate the netizen comments on pgr21?
This is going really well. I really like that the korean bw scene gets an positive view on the foreigner scene!
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infinity21
Canada6683 Posts
yeah edwin is kore/kurotoss
most people on pgr21 already know about TL lol
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MrHoon
10183 Posts
On August 27 2009 01:58 lgd-Haze wrote:
Can someone please translate the netizen comments on pgr21?
After countless seconds of discussion
Kona and I both said "NO" (don't worry they didn't insult Teamliquid)
But in a nutshell, there were no negative comments and they said they miss Naz'gul who could've been the greatest foreigner. And they also found it an honor that the TL Staff member came up to the PGR Staff first and introduced themselves.
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Kennigit
Canada19447 Posts
hahaha yeah sam was very cool. We played some fun games where i got raped in everything except TvT. Thanks kona for translating!
Timeless (2009-08-25 18:48:09)
항즐이님// 원래 알고 있었다구요! 중간에도 써 있잖아요^^;
그리고 저도 가서 열심히 TL을 찾고 있었는데 우연히 James가 먼저 말을 건 것 뿐입니다!
아! James와 스타2 6승 3패했습니다. 그러자 주변 TL 친구들 반응 'James는 TL 에서 진짜 못하는 애다'
하하하
~_~;;;;; Wax translated this for me hahah.
Says basically that he played some games vs me and went 6-3. He felt good but when he talked to other staff members they told him "James is the worst player on TL staff" hahaha.
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27 win streak was it?
This is pretty cool though, I'm glad TL is getting recognition.
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On August 27 2009 01:50 konadora wrote:
is Edwin fantacist? I remember he was banned lol
Nope, that's not his name haha
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Kennigit
Canada19447 Posts
No, Edwin is kurotoss from sc2gg. He's actually much cooler in real life than i gave him credit (banned) for online haha. Actually all those sc2gg kids were cool cats.
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Hong Kong20321 Posts
looooooooool thats so sweet hahaha
HI PGR21!!
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Germany / USA16648 Posts
Someone please explain to them that TL is not an American site :p
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Well it is advertised as the number one english speaking website.
So its either british or American :D You pick your posion!
I guess it could be a lot of other countries too but as a typical english speaking arrogant member of the united states...I'm going with "AMERICAN"(fuck yeah).
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Great stuff, TL represents. ^_^
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Haha!! PGR21 Fighting
TL + PGR21 yO!
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On August 27 2009 01:41 konadora wrote:
There were even commentaries. Because the main purpose was to enjoy themselves, there were lots of vulgar chatting going on, as well as physical activities which were all very fun.
lol! nice post, It's cool that the Korean side sees the foreigner side exists.
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Kennigit
Canada19447 Posts
On August 27 2009 02:28 Jonoman92 wrote:Show nested quote +On August 27 2009 01:41 konadora wrote:
There were even commentaries. Because the main purpose was to enjoy themselves, there were lots of vulgar chatting going on, as well as physical activities which were all very fun.
lol! nice post, It's cool that the Korean side sees the foreigner side exists.
During the ret/incontrol match, inc jumped up and tackled ret off his chair...then they had a man hug to say sorry haha.
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Try reading my whole post than getting a sense of humor
Didnt realize the United States was now part of Romania.
In case that wasn't clear I was freaking kidding. Note how I openly mock american arrogance(and myself?). I even made an obscure Team America World Police reference Which is essentially a big long mockery of american foreign policy/arrogance/ego centralism during the bush administration...with puppets!
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MrHoon
10183 Posts
On August 27 2009 02:15 Carnac wrote:
Someone please explain to them that TL is not an American site :p
I'm going to tell them everything from TL is handmade from Canada
WHAT NOW MODS?!?
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On August 27 2009 01:50 konadora wrote:
is Edwin fantacist? I remember he was banned lol
That's not my real name, my real name is hard to spell/remember so I am not hurt by his not remembering me. Nada spelled my name wrong on my shirt even T_T. Don't think he was talking about me though, don't know how he would know I was banned o_O. I have this though n_n
Timeless ^
Lol@Kennigit's face.
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On August 27 2009 02:32 MrHoon wrote:Show nested quote +On August 27 2009 02:15 Carnac wrote:
Someone please explain to them that TL is not an American site :p I'm going to tell them everything from TL is handmade from Canada WHAT NOW MODS?!?
So everything from TL is maple syrup and weed? Also possibly bacon?
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That's a great read, I'm glad they can see how passionate and fun TL people are about Starcraft. Again, amazing job TL for putting this together, certainly highlight of blizzcon (which is saying a lot).
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Kennigit
Canada19447 Posts
What the fuck was i doing to my mouth?
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3 Lions
United States3705 Posts
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On August 27 2009 03:18 Kennigit wrote:
What the fuck was i doing to my mouth?
That's how you usually talk tbh.
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Canada7170 Posts
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TL's awesomness strikes again.
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kOre is EDWIN!!! I did the interviews with sAviOr and sKyHigH and then LosingID8 saved my ass because I couldn't translate the interviews for Zero and NaDa (my korean is decent but not good enough ).
Oh and a long time ago I was banned from TL by Kennegit, Hotbid, etc but we are all cool now lol
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woooo, props to our TLPD and its really nice that we get recognized by pgr and given such high praise.
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konadora
Singapore66163 Posts
On August 27 2009 03:18 Kennigit wrote:
What the fuck was i doing to my mouth?
lool hahaa
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So awesome. :D
It was really nice talking with Sam (Timeless), and I really hope he gets a chance to go to Blizzcon again next year, or that I get a chance to go to Korea some day. Definitely a top notch guy, and I'd love to speak with him again.
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aers
United States1210 Posts
On August 27 2009 03:35 mikeymoo wrote:
Cameron = aers?
Yap.
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On August 27 2009 02:12 Kennigit wrote:
No, Edwin is kurotoss from sc2gg. He's actually much cooler in real life than i gave him credit (banned) for online haha. Actually all those sc2gg kids were cool cats.
thats right im cool and now you all know it hahaha
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So cool he can fall asleep at the dinner table without anyone laughing at him. :D
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On August 27 2009 09:12 aers wrote:Yap.
Cool. Someone with the same name as me :D.
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On August 27 2009 09:20 So no fek wrote:
So cool he can fall asleep at the dinner table without anyone laughing at him. :D
I believe I was running on like 5 hours of sleep for like the past 3 days ... =.=
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major props to TL. gettin' the word out.
blizzcon was in USA, so they probably thought that TL was american-based
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what are the netizens saying in the comments?
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aers
United States1210 Posts
On August 27 2009 09:20 So no fek wrote:
So cool he can fall asleep at the dinner table without anyone laughing at him. :D
Wait he fell asleep? Damn, I didn't even notice..
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ahaha that's so cool
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Calgary25980 Posts
Need netizen translations please haha!!
The article was interesting, thanks for translating it
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Man I love this kinda intermingling between the scenes. PGR21 FIGHTIIING!
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I wonder if they talk about the Bisu face and things like that over on their forum.
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This is so cool :D I'm kinda suprised they didnt know about TL by now, since people have been waving signs during televized matches for a long time ^^
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On August 27 2009 02:29 Kennigit wrote:Show nested quote +On August 27 2009 02:28 Jonoman92 wrote:On August 27 2009 01:41 konadora wrote:
There were even commentaries. Because the main purpose was to enjoy themselves, there were lots of vulgar chatting going on, as well as physical activities which were all very fun.
lol! nice post, It's cool that the Korean side sees the foreigner side exists. During the ret/incontrol match, inc jumped up and tackled ret off his chair...then they had a man hug to say sorry haha.
Please tell me there is some video footage of this!
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i doubt u'd get fanbase this passionate and fun in other video-games, one of the reason y i love starcraft!
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EPT
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