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Zerkaszhan
Canada120 Posts
On June 16 2011 02:43 Ribbon wrote: Since the GSL is off this week, I've been watching some Brood War. What/where are some VODs of Yellow that I should seek out to learn what was lost? Even when I was a BW fan, I don't think I've ever seen a Yellow game. get out fiend D: | ||
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blubbdavid
Switzerland2412 Posts
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Ribbon
United States5278 Posts
Because Starcraft 2 is a failure, they couldn't actually afford gold. The loser gets a silver medal, and the winner gets another silver metal painted yellow. On June 16 2011 02:45 tenacity wrote: Yellow vs Bisu on Heart Break Ridge. A classic. Sweet, thanks. | ||
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xarthaz
1704 Posts
On June 16 2011 02:52 Ribbon wrote: Because Starcraft 2 is a failure, they couldn't actually afford gold. The loser gets a silver medal, and the winner gets another silver metal painted yellow. thats common practice in actual sports competitions... | ||
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Ryo
8787 Posts
On June 16 2011 02:50 yoonyoon wrote: + Show Spoiler + 스타2 전향 아냐…게임 방송인으로 활약할 가능성 높아 갑작스러운 은퇴 선언으로 팬들에게 충격을 안겼던 홍진호의 향후 거취에 관심이 쏠리고 있다. 홍진호는 15일 자신의 팬카페에 은퇴 결심을 알렸다. 갑작스러운 홍진호의 은퇴 소식에 팬들은 당혹감을 감추지 못하면서 홍진호가 팬카페 글에 남겼던 '새로운 도전'이 무엇인지 여러 가지 추측이 돌고 있다. 일각에서 추측하는 것과 달리 홍진호는 스타크래프트2로 전향할 생각이 없는 것으로 알려졌다. 홍진호는 게임을 하는 것보다 다른 일로 팬들을 만나고 싶다는 의사를 밝혔고 게임 방송 일을 할 것이 유력한 것으로 전해졌다. 홍진호의 입담은 이미 여러 차례 방송을 통해 입증됐다. 따라서 게임 방송국에서는 해설자 영입 1순위로 홍진호를 꼽기도 했다. 홍진호가 은퇴를 결심하게 된 결정적인 이유도 한 방송국에서 접촉을 해왔기 때문인 것으로 보인다. 게임을 하지는 않지만 e스포츠와 관련된 일을 계속 하게 될 것이 확실함에 따라 홍진호의 은퇴로 서운해 하던 팬들은 안도의 한숨을 쉴 수 있게 됐다. 어떤 형태로든 홍진호의 모습을 계속 볼 수 있게 됐기 때문이다. 홍진호의 구체적인 향후 거취는 추후에 KT와 홍진호의 입장 정리가 완료되는 대로 팬들에게 공개될 것으로 알려졌다. [데일리e스포츠 이소라 기자 sora@dailyesports.com] summary: it is said that he has no interest in going to SC2, and while he won't be progaming any more, he's still likely to work in an esports-related career such as going on gaming TV shows He certainly looked like he enjoyed himself on Hyungjoon's show. | ||
tree.hugger
Philadelphia, PA10406 Posts
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Equinox_kr
United States7395 Posts
Still sad though. First is the worst, second is the best, emirite?  | ||
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Chef
10810 Posts
+ Show Spoiler + To be honest I hate every person who suggested he play SC2 instead. That would just be the loss of all dignity for Yellow. Boxer, an unbelievable legend, has already been brought down so low. It's not just about being able to live as a progamer, it's about being the best... You can't be the best if you purposely try to go somewhere with softer competition. That would just be too sad... I don't want to see any more legends desecrate their careers this way. | ||
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YoungNeil
Canada328 Posts
It's always sad to see a legend pass, but I think this was definitely a good decision by YellOw. He knows that his prime as a player has been over for a long time - if he doesn't want to be a coach or a commentator, leaving altogether is surely the best decision for his future. Like he said in his farewell, the guy is almost thirty. He's already a legend in progaming, I'm not surprised that there are other things he wants to accomplish now. Best of luck in the future, Jin-Ho! You won't be forgotten, even latecomers like me will remember and respect your name. + Show Spoiler + On June 16 2011 02:58 Chef wrote: + Show Spoiler + To be honest I hate every person who suggested he play SC2 instead. That would just be the loss of all dignity for Yellow. Boxer, an unbelievable legend, has already been brought down so low. It's not just about being able to live as a progamer, it's about being the best... You can't be the best if you purposely try to go somewhere with softer competition. That would just be too sad... I don't want to see any more legends desecrate their careers this way. I disagree. It's no more of an indignity for BoxeR to play SC2 than it was for him to play BW after his prime as a player. Nobody can be the best forever (or even for more than a short while), and all of the old legends know that. If he doesn't want to play SC2, that's one thing. I honestly think it's pretty insulting to him to say that being anything besides the best (well, second best) isn't enough. Yes, competition in SC2 isn't as tough as it is in BW, but that wouldn't make YellOw (or Boxer, Nada, or July) a quitter for trying. There are a lot of things in life that are easier than being among the best BW players in the world, it doesn't reflect poorly on one of these players to try out something else. And for what it's worth, BoxeR seems like he may have made another Iloveoov and SKT1. Say what you want about his current skills as a player, the man loves E-Sports, and he's doing a hell of a lot to make it even better. Do you think Iloveoov wants pity for coaching Fantasy to his first OSL victory, now that he's not a top player himself? I'm sure BoxeR feels the same way. (SC2 fans: Yeah, I don't mean the Super Tournament, I know MMA hasn't won that. Yet. I also know that BoxeR isn't a literal coach any more, but it's clear that he has a strong leadership role in SlayerS.) | ||
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zarepath
United States1626 Posts
Great player. | ||
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Garnet
Vietnam9044 Posts
On June 16 2011 02:58 Chef wrote: It was a long career and he didn't believe he had any more chances left for a gold. I'm happy he played for all these years, it's longer than many of you may think. Hong Jin Ho definitely made his mark. + Show Spoiler + To be honest I hate every person who suggested he play SC2 instead. That would just be the loss of all dignity for Yellow. Boxer, an unbelievable legend, has already been brought down so low. It's not just about being able to live as a progamer, it's about being the best... You can't be the best if you purposely try to go somewhere with softer competition. That would just be too sad... I don't want to see any more legends desecrate their careers this way. Do you even know what Boxer is doing in SC2? | ||
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Warpath
Canada1242 Posts
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Gamal
United States32 Posts
 Thank you for so many unforgettable games over an amazing career. | ||
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Ribbon
United States5278 Posts
Losing? | ||
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Assymptotic
United States552 Posts
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JAWS_
Brazil61 Posts
Omg what a Troll, he not only created the best Pro-gamer Team on Sc2 so far? (Results prove it), but he is creating a Dinasty on SC2. | ||
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krndandaman
Mozambique16569 Posts
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Weavel
Finland9223 Posts
edit: But let's not derail this thread. It's indeed sad to see Yellow retire. I for one was hoping to see him play for at least once(like reach did). | ||
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Ikonn
Netherlands1958 Posts
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Welmu
Finland3295 Posts
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