The spiritual successor to the 'Get Well Soon Backho Card' initiated during February 2009 ~ March 2009 (When it was delivered to the man himself.) Basically it's exactly the same project (a big card filled with messages, pictures and other nice stuff.) for Hwaseung OZ zerg player Lee Jaedong.
~ Wouldn't it be nice to see Jaedong with one of these? (Sadly I don't mean a bowlcut.)~
This might seem as though it's solely motivated by the free agency period and the massive headache it seems to have produced for players, parents and the teams themselves. In part it is, I'm not going to deny that.
However, this project is more about bringing together fans of Lee Jaedong and showing him the foreign community supports him regardless of which team he's aligned with or what struggles he goes through.
The response to the Backho card was so overwhelming and it represented not only something fun for me to work on, but also a way to once again connect the overseas fans with the Korean scene.
You'll have to trust me when I say that Chanwoong's reaction was worth every single message printed on those pieces of card. I want to do something like that for another player who has faced a recent series of problems and it would be brilliant if fans of Jaedong and Hwaseung could unite to send messages over to him when the new Proleague season kicks off in about a month.
How Can I Join In?
It couldn't be simpler. Just leave a message using the following format and I will personally print them off, assemble a card and present it to Jaedong at the first available opportunity. I will also take some photos of him recieving it and get a small message from Jaedong himself regarding the card.
Messages need to be:
~ In Korean or English. ~ Less than 300 words. ~ One per forum member. ~ Directed to Jaedong himself. ~ Not offensive or discussing 'Free Agency Period.'
Username: Nationality: Message:
Graphics and photos are also welcomed as long as they are:
~ 400px or less. ~ Worksafe. ~ Not depicting anything illegal or offensive.
Please direct any further questions or suggestions as comments to this post. Also if you don't wish to participate or don't agree with this project for whatever personal reasons please don't discuss them here. PM me with any concerns and I'll respond ASAP.
P.S. As a little bit more motivation for people to join in even if they're a tad reluctant:
If this project goes well I'm way more liable to make cards for other players. (Boxer, Bisu, Savior etc etc.) So if you'd like the chance to join in at a later date then please leave a message - no matter how large or small.
PLEASE TRY TO KEEP NON-MESSAGE CHAT IN THIS THREAD TO A MINIMUM! (It'll make collecting the messages easier on me ~ thanks.)
Username: iCCup.deL Nationality: Australian Message: You are the best player of all time - I hope to see you playing for many years and that you achieve everything you want in StarCraft! Remember to do what's best for you and don't be persuaded otherwise, know that you have many foreign fan's support!
<May update with a pic>
Thanks NeverGG nuna for this opportunity, I am sure it will mean a lot to him after this stressful period
Username: So no fek Nationality: USA Message: Congratulations on winning the Golden Mouse, I wish for your continued success, and hope you are the first person to win a Platinum Mouse!
(Assuming they still have plans to give them away at 5 wins.. and since there may not be many more OSLs for SC, he would probably have to win the next two, but it would be great to see such a deserving player reach that height, and if there are 2-3 more OSLs left, I think Jaedong can do it.
Username: xalo Nationality: Peruvian Message: Congratulations on the golden mouse achievement! Watching your games was the reason i chose zerg. Keep working hard and win more starleagues!
Username:NukeTheStars Nationality:USA Message:Hi, Jaedong. I commentate Korean games in English for the foreign community. Every game I cast that involves you gets about three times as many views as any other game. The foreign community loves you. Your drive to do your best is truly something that transcends cultural differences and our countries' borders. We'll always support you!
Username:Warrior Madness Nationalityerg Message: JD I've never been as emotionally invested in any starcraft player or athelete as I with you. You're the most passionate, most dedicated, most fiercely focused and most resilient player on the face of the earth. Your heart and soul just pours onto the keyboard & mouse, and you are able to bounce back from the most difficult adversities that would cripple others. You inspire me! Keep on fighting. I'll keep on following!
Username: geegee1 Nationality: USA Message: You are one of the best players of the world aim for a higher goal. Many foreigners continue to look at you and watch you. Jaedong Fighting!
Zelniq USA When watching SC started becoming stale, I considered quitting viewing TV matches. But your games were so exciting and impressive to watch, you reminded me of why I loved to watch SC in the first place. I know I'm not the only one who feels this way. Don't ever forget you have many foreign fans who will always support you.
Username: AlTheCake Nationality: Canadian Message: You're the greatest Starcraft player that I've ever known - Congratulations on winning your golden mouse, and please keep playing as great as always~!
FranzF1 Chile Jaedong you are not only the best player of SC ever, you are a great person and you always seems to be so hardworking, I really admire your entusiasm and you inspire me to do everything to reach my own dreams. I hope to keep seeing you dominate the StarCraft scene. Congratulations for your recent Golden Mouse and I will always suport!
vRoOk USA Lee Jae Dong.. your so baller with your pink i-pod and rap.. plus you can dance. Your Starcraft skills are beyond measure. I hope you continue to study English so maybe we can have a conversation one day. Keep it up man think platinum (:
Username: Grobyc Nationality: Canadian Message: Jaedong, you are one of my all time favourite players and I like watching you play so much it is a hobby to watch all your games. I can always rely on you to put up a strong fight and do your best to win. If it weren't for you, I would never ever play Zerg. Keep doing your best, because I know you have what it takes to be the best StarCraft player in the world!
Username: neobowman Nationality: Korean/Canadian Message: Jaedong, after I mvoed to Canada and started watching your games, I was amazed at the level you play at. In my opinion, you are the greatest player in StarCraft of all time. A year ago, I asked my cousin for your autograph in Korea and he brought it with him when he came back to Canada. I still keep it with my most important posessions today. You are my favourite player by far and your hard work and dedication inspires me to work harder in my own life. Congratulations on winning the Golden mouse and remember than there are countless Jaedong fans like myself even in Canada and the US.
Username: Hyde Nationality: Australian Message: Congratulations on your shiny Golden Mouse! Thank you for all your hard work and providing us with wonderful and entertaining games. I wish you much success and will forever cheer and support you in the future! Thank you for all that you have done for Starcraft! Lee Jae Dong FIGHTING!
Username: saikeraku Nationality: Chinese Message: Jaedong, your games are always awesome to watch! Hope you'll be able to reach all of your goals and continue being the best SC player there ever was. Congratulations on winning your golden mouse! Hope you'll become the first person ever to win the OSL 3 times in a row and the platinum mouse! Good luck, I'll always support you.
Username Lenwe Nationality Dutch Message Congratulations on your golden mouse, you are definately one of the all time greatest now. I hope we can continue to enjoy your games for many more seasons to come.
Username:genryou Nationality:Malaysia Message: Jaedong, to be honest, I,m not an Oz fan nor I,m a fan of you either, but I really respect the way you played your games. You never ceased to amaze me at how great you are. Every time you destroyed a Terran, it just gave me a motivation to train harder to improve my skills. Keep on winning Jaedong, because you are my ultimate source of motivation, and I,ll definitely surpass you one day.
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