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[Interview?] Hydra is a cyclops!

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Funnytoss
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
Taiwan1471 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-24 04:20:44
June 24 2011 03:35 GMT
#1
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Trollface hydra!

In a dual interview on the 23rd with Fantasy of SKT, Hydra revealed that, "One of my eyes can only see object's outlines, and I can't do lasik or anything on it. I play with one eye."

Under these circumstances, he's not only won a personal championship, but takes on the burden of ace player on his team. Fantasy and the others were astounded at this. Because of a childhood accident in which his left eye was damaged by broken glass, Hydra's left cornea has taken TERRIBLE TERRIBLE DAMAGE. [T/N: some liberties taken here with the translation, of course]. Though undergoing surgery, his eye was unable to recover, and can only see outlines, finding it difficult to distinguish between objects. Things on the left side of his body are often not visible to him, and as such is often thought to be ignoring others. With a practically blind left eye, Hydra worked much harder with his right eye to get accustomed to everyday life. But relying solely upon one eye has caused his right eye's vision to deteriorate as well. Because it's hard for him to see the minimap clearly, Hydra decided to wear a contact lens in his right eye, and his StarCraft skills took a step up afterwards.

He never talked about this before simply because there was no need to. The fact that he's blind in one eye came out in the interview as the topic went to conscription. Hydra said, "this isn't anything to show off - if I just went around on this without anyone asking me it would feel a bit weird so I just kept it to myself." He's been able to live life and play StarCraft with one eye, winning a championship due to his honest personality. It is said that Hydra takes in and accepts all instruction from coaches without any complaint, using break time to work on aspects of his game that he himself finds inadequate.

"To be honest, it's definitely hard to play StarCraft with only one eye. But I feel that overcoming all odds to accomplish my dream is happiness. I have to work harder than other players if I wish to pull ahead, so I'll work even harder. To be the best pro player, I'll give it all I've got."

Source: wfbrood (originally DES)

[T/N: I disliked Hydra for fucking over Bisu last MSL, but mad props to him for what he's been able to go through and accomplish]
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vectorix108
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States4633 Posts
June 24 2011 03:40 GMT
#2
Wow, that's really surprising. I had no idea. But that just makes my respect for him go up even higher. Go Hydra!!
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wassbix
Profile Joined October 2009
Canada499 Posts
June 24 2011 03:40 GMT
#3
He can get an eyepatch and become the true piratezerg
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50121 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-24 03:43:51
June 24 2011 03:43 GMT
#4
he should get aan eyepatch and become the pirate zerg for realz.

Edit:Sniped.

still mad respect to him for still being able to do well,lol at trollface.
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DarkMatter_
Profile Joined January 2010
Canada1774 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-24 03:44:10
June 24 2011 03:43 GMT
#5
Holy shit. I take back everything bad I ever said about him.
Legatus Lanius
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
2135 Posts
June 24 2011 03:43 GMT
#6
wow, must be hard to live with no depth perception :C
"He's the Triple H of Brood War." - Ribbon on Flash | "He's more like the John Cena of Brood War." - Aus)MaCrO on Flash
Headshot
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States1656 Posts
June 24 2011 03:44 GMT
#7
Oh, wow.
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Legatus Lanius
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
2135 Posts
June 24 2011 03:48 GMT
#8
does this mean he doesnt have to do military service?
"He's the Triple H of Brood War." - Ribbon on Flash | "He's more like the John Cena of Brood War." - Aus)MaCrO on Flash
zerious
Profile Joined August 2010
Canada3803 Posts
June 24 2011 03:54 GMT
#9
What a hero
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50121 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-24 03:55:08
June 24 2011 03:54 GMT
#10
On June 24 2011 12:48 Legatus Lanius wrote:
does this mean he doesnt have to do military service?


no,he'd probably get some sort of public service job like Nal_Ra is a middle school teacher(not enitrely sure)
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Arolis
Profile Joined October 2010
United States496 Posts
June 24 2011 03:55 GMT
#11
On June 24 2011 12:40 wassbix wrote:
He can get an eyepatch and become the true piratezerg

Wait, it all makes sense now. Hwaseung Oz can't win a Proleague championship because Piratezerg has been playing for CJ!

Good on Hydra. He doesn't let a little thing like blindness distract him from winning an MSL gold. Tons of respect for his attitude.
Spica
Profile Joined December 2010
United States5582 Posts
June 24 2011 03:56 GMT
#12
*Throws back head triumphantly with a smug smile on face* What'd I tell ya guys, what'd I tell ya. Hydra's a hard-working boy, what can I say? His results speak for himself. You know you work hard when you win a MSL championship, but winning a championship with one eye only and through sheer effort alone? It's more than just a mere accomplishment.

YEEEAHHHHH HYDRAAAAA KEEP ON TRUCKING, MY BOY. Always proud of ya, my fellow birthday-sharer! |D

Side note: Lmfao, the Korean netizens are ASTOUNDED by this information and now semi-revering him. Shin Dong Won indeed.
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King K. Rool
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Canada4408 Posts
June 24 2011 03:59 GMT
#13
Wow mad respect. Even more respect because he's never said anything about it.
fabiano
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Brazil4644 Posts
June 24 2011 04:00 GMT
#14
Wow

Just... wow. And what an attitude. Not saying a thing to anyone because he didnt feel there was no need to, that deserves great respect.
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neobowman
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Canada3324 Posts
June 24 2011 04:04 GMT
#15
0_0.

Hydra. I didn't really care for you before but... What a beast.
thestool91
Profile Joined August 2007
672 Posts
June 24 2011 04:04 GMT
#16
what i want to know is: how did his eye get damaged by SHRAPNEL? sketchy shit there
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JMave
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
Singapore1803 Posts
June 24 2011 04:06 GMT
#17
wow i have such mad respect for him now. i always found him to be a fluke but man, that is really some huge effort and devotion.
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erin[go]bragh
Profile Joined December 2008
United States815 Posts
June 24 2011 04:08 GMT
#18
I still don't like you that much Hydra, but god damnit, I respect you.

Seriously though, mad props.
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Spica
Profile Joined December 2010
United States5582 Posts
June 24 2011 04:09 GMT
#19
On June 24 2011 13:04 thestool91 wrote:
what i want to know is: how did his eye get damaged by SHRAPNEL? sketchy shit there

It's actually glass instead of shrapnel that damaged his eye. Poor Hydra. :'(
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prototype.
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Canada4202 Posts
June 24 2011 04:13 GMT
#20
Flash should learn a thing or two from hydra.
( ・´ー・`)
a9arnn
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States1537 Posts
June 24 2011 04:14 GMT
#21
Damn, I can't believe he's so good with only having full use of 1 eye, congrats to Hydra! He must've had to practice soo much harder than the other players, but at least he's got a gold to show for it :D!
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henzi
Profile Joined November 2010
United States200 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-24 04:16:18
June 24 2011 04:15 GMT
#22
How can I dislike a player like that now..... His rise to stardom has been so quick that I never gave him much credit, but to rise like that with a handicap is crazy hydra
figq
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
12519 Posts
June 24 2011 04:25 GMT
#23
I want a T-Shirt with Hydra now, in Che style. :bow: But that also means he has difficulty following the minimap. Hope opponents don't try to abuse that somehow, it would be a low blow.
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saltywet
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Hong Kong1316 Posts
June 24 2011 04:29 GMT
#24
i disliked hydra, but like the others in this thread, mad props to hydra, especially for bringing this up AFTER a starleague win.

i think my opinions of him may change
Kenpachi
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States9908 Posts
June 24 2011 04:29 GMT
#25
ah...

MAKES HIM MORE BALLER
Nada's body is South Korea's greatest weapon.
Sprouter
Profile Joined December 2009
United States1724 Posts
June 24 2011 04:32 GMT
#26
wow i hope he starts playing games with an eye patch :D
ShadeR
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
Australia7535 Posts
June 24 2011 04:33 GMT
#27
Props to hydra for overcoming adversity but cyborg vision is imbalanced.
DrivE
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States2554 Posts
June 24 2011 04:34 GMT
#28
On June 24 2011 13:32 Sprouter wrote:
wow i hope he starts playing games with an eye patch :D

An eyepatch would make him look so badass
LUCK IS NO EXCUSE
Yoshi Kirishima
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States10343 Posts
June 24 2011 04:37 GMT
#29
that's disappointing

Fighting!
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NicksonReyes
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Philippines4431 Posts
June 24 2011 04:45 GMT
#30
Wow....
I now feel bad for hating him .
"Start yo" -FlaSh
swanized
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
Canada2480 Posts
June 24 2011 04:46 GMT
#31
well we didn't hear hydra complain about his vision in every interview did we?


incredible sportsmanship and warrior spirit right here
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Brad`
Profile Joined October 2010
Canada548 Posts
June 24 2011 04:48 GMT
#32
On June 24 2011 13:46 swanized wrote:
well we didn't hear hydra complain about his vision in every interview did we?


incredible sportsmanship and warrior spirit right here

Yes its surprising as I imagine his eye is still causing intense pain when he plays broodwar making it hard for him to hold his mouse.



swanized
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
Canada2480 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-24 04:51:09
June 24 2011 04:50 GMT
#33
Hydra should defenitely wear a monacle instead of a contact lens

On June 24 2011 13:48 Brad` wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 24 2011 13:46 swanized wrote:
well we didn't hear hydra complain about his vision in every interview did we?


incredible sportsmanship and warrior spirit right here

Yes its surprising as I imagine his eye is still causing intense pain when he plays broodwar making it hard for him to hold his mouse.


LOL


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BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50121 Posts
June 24 2011 04:54 GMT
#34
On June 24 2011 13:48 Brad` wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 24 2011 13:46 swanized wrote:
well we didn't hear hydra complain about his vision in every interview did we?


incredible sportsmanship and warrior spirit right here

Yes its surprising as I imagine his eye is still causing intense pain when he plays broodwar making it hard for him to hold his mouse.


here we go again.brad,you should have just ignored the statement,I'm pretty sure swanized is just fucking around.
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Slardar
Profile Joined April 2010
Canada7593 Posts
June 24 2011 04:54 GMT
#35
Holy f... That... That is Pro Gaming "Fighting Spirit" right here, ANYONE can take a page out of Hydra's book and learn something. This should be frontpaged imo.... this is just inspirational to say the least. Hydra is a beast... TL needs to get a live interview... GO HB!
hauton
Profile Joined March 2009
Hong Kong743 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-24 04:57:37
June 24 2011 04:55 GMT
#36
So, protip for those playing against Hydra - send your drops in from the left

EDIT: also, where are the fanboys bitching that a progamer is talking about a valid impairment to his play?
keep it up, youll either be famous or homeless one day
LuckyMacro
Profile Joined July 2010
United States1482 Posts
June 24 2011 05:00 GMT
#37
pretty incredible. respectttt
Telcontar
Profile Joined May 2010
United Kingdom16710 Posts
June 24 2011 05:02 GMT
#38
Mad respect to this guy. I kind of disliked him for trolling with the MSL groups but you can't deny this guy has determination and talent.
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Darth Vader
Profile Joined June 2011
United States50 Posts
June 24 2011 05:03 GMT
#39
On June 24 2011 13:13 prototype. wrote:
Flash should learn a thing or two from hydra.

Again, quote of the thread. I also remember Hydra saying after being beaten by Flash in the previous MSL something like (a paraphrase) "I learned so much, these games pointed out my weaknesses and my limited understanding." He could very well have mentioned his eye, but no. Flash on the other hand volunteers information every opportunity he gets to mention his wrists. He could just say, "It's ok fans, it's being treated and doctors say its fine so don't worry about it" (which is factually true and sportsmanlike). Instead he chooses to mention tendons, muscles, he cant hold the mouse... It's sad, tbh. That is the reason why Koka, prototype, and others like me find it offensive.

User was temp banned for this post.
hauton
Profile Joined March 2009
Hong Kong743 Posts
June 24 2011 05:06 GMT
#40
For all the haters, a comparison of the two injuries

Flash
- Recent condition
- Fluctuating in severity
- Directly due to playing
- Potentially treatable
- Known and questioned upon
- Directly visible

Hydra
- Past condition
- Stable in severity
- From a childhood incident
- Permanent
- Unknown until now, interviewers will probably ask him about it from now on
- Not clearly visible

(rotten) apples and oranges, really
keep it up, youll either be famous or homeless one day
domane
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
Canada1606 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-24 05:11:13
June 24 2011 05:10 GMT
#41
I'm surprised he never mentioned his disability (and its burden on his concentration) in previous interviews. I'm very impressed with his additional effort and perseverance.
lxginverse
Profile Joined May 2008
Monaco1506 Posts
June 24 2011 05:10 GMT
#42
playing with one eye?

what a baller
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Warpath
Profile Joined April 2010
Canada1242 Posts
June 24 2011 05:12 GMT
#43
I would be impressed if there wasn't a blind guy that can play starcraft

+ Show Spoiler +
jk of course
Black[CAT]
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Malaysia2589 Posts
June 24 2011 05:15 GMT
#44
And here I am, cursing him to lose every game...
I feel so...
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tube
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States1475 Posts
June 24 2011 05:22 GMT
#45
man.. cyclops.. thats offensive man
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Nick_54
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
United States2230 Posts
June 24 2011 05:30 GMT
#46
I'm impressed with his effort and fighting spirit. Props to him for never using it as an excuse. He really has overcome a lot and I'm glad his hard work has let him minimize this disability and take a title. I hope he continues to do well in the future.
Funnytoss
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
Taiwan1471 Posts
June 24 2011 05:30 GMT
#47
On June 24 2011 14:22 tube wrote:
man.. cyclops.. thats offensive man


In my defense, that was the title used in the Chinese translation. I'm not sure what it was in the original Korean. "Cyclops" isn't necessarily interpreted as an offensive in Chinese, so the intent could be different from how we receive it in English.
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saltywet
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Hong Kong1316 Posts
June 24 2011 05:33 GMT
#48
On June 24 2011 13:55 hauton wrote:
So, protip for those playing against Hydra - send your drops in from the left

EDIT: also, where are the fanboys bitching that a progamer is talking about a valid impairment to his play?


hydra has been playing with his handicap and not complaining, or blaming his losses on it all these years. the moment flash loses he brings up his wrist injury. thats the difference.
_Quasar_
Profile Joined October 2010
Russian Federation4405 Posts
June 24 2011 05:33 GMT
#49
OMFGWTF. That must have been horrible.
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Menzies
Profile Joined February 2011
New Zealand129 Posts
June 24 2011 05:38 GMT
#50
Wow, that is really inspiring. Good on you Hydra!! :D
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Sephy90
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States1785 Posts
June 24 2011 05:41 GMT
#51
On June 24 2011 14:30 Funnytoss wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 24 2011 14:22 tube wrote:
man.. cyclops.. thats offensive man


In my defense, that was the title used in the Chinese translation. I'm not sure what it was in the original Korean. "Cyclops" isn't necessarily interpreted as an offensive in Chinese, so the intent could be different from how we receive it in English.

I actually don't find it offensive at all. You know how ballin' a Cyclops is in the stories? Anyway it's just how you interpret it!
"So I turned the lights off at night and practiced by myself"
henzi
Profile Joined November 2010
United States200 Posts
June 24 2011 05:47 GMT
#52
People, grow up please, it is apples and oranges. Stop comparing the two conditions, they are very different. Obviously you can play with 1 eye, but not with 1 hand. So very different.

Just respect Hydra for his mad effort, and respect Flash for his mad skills.
Checkm8
Profile Joined March 2011
Japan627 Posts
June 24 2011 05:47 GMT
#53
If Hydra gets his left eye back(by some mysterious magic or something lol) then he would just stomp down everyone! Oh man! Go Hydra!
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Carush
Profile Joined June 2011
United States356 Posts
June 24 2011 05:55 GMT
#54
this is some really motivating shit
I hope hydra can improve his zvt and go win another starleague :D
Release
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States4397 Posts
June 24 2011 06:00 GMT
#55
When i saw the end of 4set of pdpop MSL finals, i thought it was weird to see the new champion rubbing his eyes. Usually winners will throw their arms up, etc. Guess it must have been tiring for his eyes.
☺
aimaimaim
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Philippines2167 Posts
June 24 2011 06:02 GMT
#56
On June 24 2011 15:00 Release wrote:
When i saw the end of 4set of pdpop MSL finals, i thought it was weird to see the new champion rubbing his eyes. Usually winners will throw their arms up, etc. Guess it must have been tiring for his eyes.


niow this .. THIS I GOTTA SEE ..
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BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50121 Posts
June 24 2011 06:04 GMT
#57
On June 24 2011 15:00 Release wrote:
When i saw the end of 4set of pdpop MSL finals, i thought it was weird to see the new champion rubbing his eyes. Usually winners will throw their arms up, etc. Guess it must have been tiring for his eyes.


I though he was so happy he was about to cry or something.
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Frah
Profile Joined February 2010
Canada96 Posts
June 24 2011 06:12 GMT
#58
I always liked you Hydra but this makes you look even more awesome, keep going man!!
"Dudes yo" -Surfer4Life
TwoToneTerran
Profile Joined March 2009
United States8841 Posts
June 24 2011 06:14 GMT
#59
I still dislike the player for the group of death thing, but this is nothing short of absolutely commendable.
Remember Violet.
Yxes2211
Profile Joined April 2010
United States1587 Posts
June 24 2011 06:14 GMT
#60
Man respect Hydra. Much much respect.
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Gatsbizzle
Profile Joined March 2010
United States132 Posts
June 24 2011 06:15 GMT
#61
Mad respect for Hydra - he's definitely showing some true progamer spirit and perseverance.
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Laerties
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States361 Posts
June 24 2011 06:35 GMT
#62
Does he wear an eye-patch? That would be so badass.
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Spica
Profile Joined December 2010
United States5582 Posts
June 24 2011 06:50 GMT
#63
I like how there's this ad on the 1st page: + Show Spoiler +
[image loading]

It's advertising glasses, yet the website is ClearlyContacts?

Also, can a mod please change the title to "Hydra is a baller!" Much appreciated if done.
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Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37024 Posts
June 24 2011 06:54 GMT
#64
A one eyed Starcraft PROFESSIONAL player!!!!????!?!?

Mad respect man.... mad respect..... Go Hydra!!
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Keone
Profile Joined April 2011
United States812 Posts
June 24 2011 07:06 GMT
#65
Oh. My. God.

BLIND IN ONE EYE?!?!?!?! and wins a STARLEAGUE?!?!

Holy crap. Unbelievable. Incredible. I'm speechless except for when it comes to superlatives.
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LunarDestiny
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
United States4177 Posts
June 24 2011 07:09 GMT
#66
My hate for Hydra had just stopped.
DarkMatter_
Profile Joined January 2010
Canada1774 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-24 07:14:59
June 24 2011 07:13 GMT
#67
Like some others have said, it's also incredibly admirable that he didn't bring it up until now...when he won a starleague and has proven to be one of the top players this season.

BTW, I agree with the person that said this should be posted in the news section. It's an incredibly inspirational piece of news that I think everyone on TL should hear about.
scrubtastic
Profile Joined May 2009
1166 Posts
June 24 2011 07:14 GMT
#68
Craziness. /respect to Hydra

I don't want him to make his one good eye deteriorate through playing more Starcraft though, that would be kinda sad.

And yes Hydra is the true Piratezerg.
Hyde
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
Australia14568 Posts
June 24 2011 07:14 GMT
#69
Wow, love his attitude/spirit, what a super cool guy. Respect to Hydra
Even if you do become accustomed to playing with just one eye it still must be difficult
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gngfn
Profile Joined January 2009
United States1726 Posts
June 24 2011 07:15 GMT
#70
Someone please please please please make some fanart featuring Flash as Odysseus and Hydra as Polyphemus.
Holgerius
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Sweden16951 Posts
June 24 2011 07:30 GMT
#71
Always liked Hydra, and this makes him even cooler.
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MeteorRise
Profile Joined August 2010
Canada611 Posts
June 24 2011 07:39 GMT
#72
Damn hydra is so cool. An eye patch would be sick ahaha
Elegance, in all things.
Hacksaw11
Profile Joined July 2008
Australia359 Posts
June 24 2011 07:42 GMT
#73
im blind in right eye, and mini map being on left is A++ for me

But in all honestly its not that difficult or anything with just 1 eye...

I dont see anything remarkable about it.

Go Hydra you sexy zerggy beast!
- -
shadymmj
Profile Joined June 2010
1906 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-24 07:53:07
June 24 2011 07:52 GMT
#74
MSL winners suffer from crippling disabilities...trend?
There is no such thing is "e-sports". There is Brood War, and then there is crap for nerds.
BloodDrunK
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Bangladesh2767 Posts
June 24 2011 08:08 GMT
#75
mad respect to hydra for keeping it on the dl for so long.

so we gonna start calling him pirate zerg from now on???

You have the power to create your own destiny.
Iplaythings
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Denmark9110 Posts
June 24 2011 08:31 GMT
#76
lets make a "i liked hydra before this interview" club lol.

and i sitll dont get why people HAVE to bring flash's wrists into this, jesus christ guys.....
In the woods, there lurks..
naneri
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
Kyrgyzstan165 Posts
June 24 2011 08:35 GMT
#77
On June 24 2011 12:35 Funnytoss wrote:
[T/N: I disliked Hydra for fucking over Bisu last MSL, but mad props to him for what he's been able to go through and accomplish]


Bisu fucked overhimself with his shitty PvT, there is no need to blame others for that.
High APM is when your marine gets 3 stim packs instead of one.
Eun_Star
Profile Joined April 2010
United States322 Posts
June 24 2011 08:44 GMT
#78
much respect for hydra's dedication and success! this is certainly a surprising news
Jackal03
Profile Joined October 2009
Brazil7469 Posts
June 24 2011 08:59 GMT
#79
wow, i'm amazed at that!

i'm an even bigger fan now
BW is back
Cheeseburgered
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States716 Posts
June 24 2011 09:03 GMT
#80
When everyone says his ZvT isn't incredible just tell them he plays it like a cyclops
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c3rberUs
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Japan11286 Posts
June 24 2011 09:13 GMT
#81
The fact that he can play great BW with effectively one-eye, is just amazing.
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Zona
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
40426 Posts
June 24 2011 09:20 GMT
#82
Wow, I'm really impressed at how well he's done despite this hindrance. And respect for not making a big deal about it in public.
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virpi
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Germany3598 Posts
June 24 2011 09:20 GMT
#83
wow, so I have something in common with hydra. (I'm also blind on one eye...)
hydra fighting!
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hellbound
Profile Joined April 2010
United Kingdom2242 Posts
June 24 2011 09:41 GMT
#84
How the fuck did this turn into a handicap severity contest? Some of you people...

Hydra chose the path of progaming because that is what he wanted to do. Despite being stunted from the get go. He beat the odds, became a starleague champion and the ace player for one of the top teams. And bickering over who is impaired more is the best you can do?
kuroshiroi
Profile Joined November 2010
3149 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-24 10:04:34
June 24 2011 09:45 GMT
#85
On June 24 2011 12:43 Legatus Lanius wrote:
wow, must be hard to live with no depth perception :C

He still has depth perception, it's just not as good as for people with 2 working eyes. I'm sure his brain has adjusted for the lack of a second eye providing vision by now, since it happened when he was very young.

Still, interesting fact and props for making it to this level with this kind of disability.
Fly Jaedong, fly!
Existential
Profile Joined December 2010
Australia2107 Posts
June 24 2011 10:00 GMT
#86
Wow, really impressive that he can be a pro gamer if one of his eyes can't function to 100%
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IntoTheWow
Profile Blog Joined May 2004
is awesome32274 Posts
June 24 2011 10:09 GMT
#87
What a baller! Can't believe he won a MSL like that
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Legatus Lanius
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
2135 Posts
June 24 2011 10:16 GMT
#88
On June 24 2011 18:45 kuroshiroi wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 24 2011 12:43 Legatus Lanius wrote:
wow, must be hard to live with no depth perception :C

He still has depth perception, it's just not as good as for people with 2 working eyes. I'm sure his brain has adjusted for the lack of a second eye providing vision by now, since it happened when he was very young.

Still, interesting fact and props for making it to this level with this kind of disability.


whoa, didnt know the brain could do that O.O
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CoMMoDuS
Profile Joined February 2010
Germany507 Posts
June 24 2011 10:20 GMT
#89
Makes his achievements look even better! Stunning what some of the progamers actually overcome to make it to the top.
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dibban
Profile Joined July 2008
Sweden1279 Posts
June 24 2011 10:21 GMT
#90
On June 24 2011 19:16 Legatus Lanius wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 24 2011 18:45 kuroshiroi wrote:
On June 24 2011 12:43 Legatus Lanius wrote:
wow, must be hard to live with no depth perception :C

He still has depth perception, it's just not as good as for people with 2 working eyes. I'm sure his brain has adjusted for the lack of a second eye providing vision by now, since it happened when he was very young.

Still, interesting fact and props for making it to this level with this kind of disability.


whoa, didnt know the brain could do that O.O

The human brain is a true piece of art
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SkelA
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Macedonia13032 Posts
June 24 2011 10:28 GMT
#91
Wow thats preety sick. I always liked Hydra even before he was good and liked him even more when he put Bisu in the group of death :p .

Respect to Hydra ! I hope he continue to perform well and see him going far in leagues.
Stork and KHAN fan till 2012 ...
revy
Profile Joined September 2009
United States1524 Posts
June 24 2011 10:31 GMT
#92
On June 24 2011 13:50 swanized wrote:
Hydra should defenitely wear a monacle instead of a contact lens

Show nested quote +
On June 24 2011 13:48 Brad` wrote:
On June 24 2011 13:46 swanized wrote:
well we didn't hear hydra complain about his vision in every interview did we?


incredible sportsmanship and warrior spirit right here

Yes its surprising as I imagine his eye is still causing intense pain when he plays broodwar making it hard for him to hold his mouse.


LOL




That would be so awesome...

Monacle zerg... Mr. Peanut zerg.. Mr. Monopoly zerg!
N.geNuity
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States5112 Posts
June 24 2011 10:54 GMT
#93
On June 24 2011 13:48 Brad` wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 24 2011 13:46 swanized wrote:
well we didn't hear hydra complain about his vision in every interview did we?


incredible sportsmanship and warrior spirit right here

Yes its surprising as I imagine his eye is still causing intense pain when he plays broodwar making it hard for him to hold his mouse.




have to give this more props. Lol, wp!
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Yodo
Profile Joined March 2010
Russian Federation327 Posts
June 24 2011 11:01 GMT
#94
And now Bisu should confess that he is a girl actually.
prosatan
Profile Joined September 2009
Romania8044 Posts
June 24 2011 11:37 GMT
#95
DAMN I ALMOST CRYED!
CONGRATS HYDRA YOU ARE OUTSTANDING!!!
Lee JaeDong Fighting! The only church that illuminates is the one that burns.
JesusOurSaviour
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United Arab Emirates1141 Posts
June 24 2011 11:40 GMT
#96
This guy is a Total balller. so hardworking in all of his MU's. Very impressed
MiraKul
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Malaysia498 Posts
June 24 2011 12:26 GMT
#97
Total respect to Hydra man! I guess he'll have a new nickname. The Cyclops!
ovrpwrd
_Quasar_
Profile Joined October 2010
Russian Federation4405 Posts
June 24 2011 12:43 GMT
#98
i think All-seeing Eye is better
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VGhost
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States3613 Posts
June 24 2011 13:28 GMT
#99
On June 24 2011 14:33 saltywet wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 24 2011 13:55 hauton wrote:
So, protip for those playing against Hydra - send your drops in from the left

EDIT: also, where are the fanboys bitching that a progamer is talking about a valid impairment to his play?


hydra has been playing with his handicap and not complaining, or blaming his losses on it all these years. the moment flash loses he brings up his wrist injury. thats the difference.


I'm pretty sure 1) most of the interviews we get of Flash are when he wins and 2) the interviewers are bringing it up most times because it's BIG NEWS when the best player in the world has a physical issue that impacts play.

Like two years ago when P Manning had the knee issue, every reporter would ask him about it in every game for the first half of the season even when it obviously wasn't an issue.

Sheesh.

All that said, mad respect for Hydra, playing with one eye is nuts.
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Caladbolg
Profile Joined March 2011
2855 Posts
June 24 2011 13:30 GMT
#100
This is about Hydra guys, not about Flash.

But wow, that's amazing. Especially when you consider his strength is muta micro, which requires precise clicks and incredible hand-eye coordination.
"I don't like the word prodigy at all. To me prodigy sounds like a person who was 'gifted' all these things rather than a person who earned all these talents by hard training... I must train harder to reach my goal." - Flash
hellbound
Profile Joined April 2010
United Kingdom2242 Posts
June 24 2011 13:35 GMT
#101
On June 24 2011 21:43 _Quasar_ wrote:
i think All-seeing Eye is better


The Beholder?
Noxie
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States2227 Posts
June 24 2011 13:39 GMT
#102
Wow, crazy story, tons of respect. Hydra fighting!
r33k
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Italy3402 Posts
June 24 2011 13:41 GMT
#103
:O This is insane... Mad respect for the guy.
amazingxkcd
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
GRAND OLD AMERICA16375 Posts
June 24 2011 14:24 GMT
#104
He won an MSL with only 1 eye? Jesus, Mad Props to him!
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Popss
Profile Joined April 2011
Sweden176 Posts
June 24 2011 14:27 GMT
#105
Pretty damn crazy coming this far with what (for BW) is a pretty severe handicap.

Also lol at the OP title ^^
Rodiel3
Profile Joined March 2011
France1158 Posts
June 24 2011 14:46 GMT
#106
Wow, impressive
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DuckS
Profile Joined September 2010
United States845 Posts
June 24 2011 15:00 GMT
#107
I have a lot more respect for him now. This is very inspirational.
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Reyis
Profile Joined August 2009
Pitcairn287 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-24 15:02:31
June 24 2011 15:02 GMT
#108
look at my kid hydra how he is not crying about his injury every interview like flash does about his wrist..

respect!
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G3CKO
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Canada1430 Posts
June 24 2011 15:10 GMT
#109
Having only one eye is very had to live. Having no depth perception is such a hard thing to deal with.
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HighTemper
Profile Joined April 2011
Canada3867 Posts
June 24 2011 15:29 GMT
#110
I'm completely in awe by this news!! He's probably my least favorite Zerg Ace on CJ after "the zerg who left eSport" and Hawkeye!

It's truly inspirational to compete with the best in the world when you have to work much harder than all the others!

Mad respect to Hydra AKA Cyclops! (Pretty cool nickname) FIGHTING!!
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kassi
Profile Joined April 2010
United States290 Posts
June 24 2011 15:31 GMT
#111
I never really got into the Hydra-love... but now, I seriously respect the guy. I'm going to be cheering him on now =) 신동원 hwaiting~!
Caos2
Profile Joined November 2008
United States1728 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-24 21:20:36
June 24 2011 21:19 GMT
#112
Hydra just become so much more awesome after this. Mad props to him!


On June 24 2011 22:35 hellbound wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 24 2011 21:43 _Quasar_ wrote:
i think All-seeing Eye is better


The Beholder?

[image loading]

You hit the nail right in the head! I think The Beholder is just perfect!
Torenhire
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States11681 Posts
June 24 2011 21:32 GMT
#113
I always knew cheering for Hydra would pay off.

CJ FIGHTING (-_ )
SirJolt: Well maybe if you weren't so big and stupid, it wouldn't have hit you.
how2TL
Profile Joined August 2010
1197 Posts
June 24 2011 21:41 GMT
#114
Too bad we can't call him Sauron Zerg since that's taken.
Hikari
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
1914 Posts
June 24 2011 22:23 GMT
#115
Reminds me of the game where Boxer played a blind guy.

New found respect for hydra now~ Playing with 1 eye is the next thing down the list beside playing with only 1 hand.
EpiK
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Korea (South)5757 Posts
June 24 2011 23:25 GMT
#116
for a game that requires so much hand-eye coordination, this is just insane. I respect him even more for not ever mentioning it until now..
tedster
Profile Joined May 2009
984 Posts
June 24 2011 23:32 GMT
#117
On June 25 2011 06:32 Torenhire wrote:

CJ FIGHTING (-_ )

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TheNessman
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States4158 Posts
June 24 2011 23:42 GMT
#118
HOLY FUCK

that's awesome. Overcome all. hahah hydra lol so pro
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NB
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Netherlands12045 Posts
June 25 2011 00:43 GMT
#119
hydra just win over a fan: me
omg.. play with 1 eye is HARD O_O
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therockmanxx
Profile Joined July 2010
Peru1174 Posts
June 25 2011 01:08 GMT
#120
So now I wonder wht hppn to mustache zerg?
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SolaR-
Profile Blog Joined February 2004
United States2685 Posts
June 25 2011 01:12 GMT
#121
Hydra is my favorite new fish progamer. I even love him more now
ibreakurface
Profile Joined June 2010
United States664 Posts
June 25 2011 01:31 GMT
#122
On June 24 2011 12:43 DarkMatter_ wrote:
Holy shit. I take back everything bad I ever said about him.

Why?
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dukethegold
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Canada5645 Posts
June 25 2011 01:37 GMT
#123
OK. I don't dislike Hydra anymore and root for him from now on.

I honestly would not feel comfortable straining my one remaining good eye for a career of computer gaming.

He must have a lot of passion for starcraft.

Props to him. I respect him.
Taekwon
Profile Joined May 2010
United States8155 Posts
June 25 2011 02:55 GMT
#124
Like a bawss
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oxidized
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States324 Posts
June 25 2011 02:57 GMT
#125
I don't mean to disrespect hydra in any way, and I realize it is a really great that he is able to get through life with only one eye but... how would having only one eye possibly affect Starcraft play? You don't need depth perception to play SC...???

Also, he won't feel any pain by now since this was a childhood accident.
FlaShFTW
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States10158 Posts
June 25 2011 03:17 GMT
#126
damn, respect man. too bad. imagine if he had two good eyes.
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Lebesgue
Profile Joined October 2008
4542 Posts
June 25 2011 03:19 GMT
#127
Wow, that is quite shocking news. It is quite impressive that he managed to win a starleague with that condition.

Telcontar
Profile Joined May 2010
United Kingdom16710 Posts
June 25 2011 03:38 GMT
#128
On June 25 2011 06:19 Caos2 wrote:
Hydra just become so much more awesome after this. Mad props to him!


Show nested quote +
On June 24 2011 22:35 hellbound wrote:
On June 24 2011 21:43 _Quasar_ wrote:
i think All-seeing Eye is better


The Beholder?

[image loading]

You hit the nail right in the head! I think The Beholder is just perfect!

And the gnashers fit. Perfect.
Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta.
tomatriedes
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
New Zealand5356 Posts
June 25 2011 03:45 GMT
#129
Imagine if he had two good eyes!
danbel1005
Profile Joined February 2008
United States1319 Posts
June 25 2011 03:49 GMT
#130
On June 24 2011 12:40 wassbix wrote:
He can get an eyepatch and become the true piratezerg


Wrong my boy u r wrong.
There was, there is, there will always be One True Piratezerg.
Peruvian Zerg Castro FIGHTING!!!!

Much respect for Hydra tho.
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BrownBear
Profile Joined March 2010
United States6894 Posts
June 25 2011 07:14 GMT
#131
My respect for the Cyclops Zerg just went way up.
SUNSFANNED
gamapg
Profile Joined January 2010
Philippines189 Posts
June 25 2011 09:48 GMT
#132
1 word

RESPECT

I was pissed off at this guy, but now I'm inspired by him.
kidcrash
Profile Joined September 2009
United States620 Posts
June 25 2011 11:10 GMT
#133
On June 25 2011 11:57 oxidized wrote:
I don't mean to disrespect hydra in any way, and I realize it is a really great that he is able to get through life with only one eye but... how would having only one eye possibly affect Starcraft play? You don't need depth perception to play SC...???

Also, he won't feel any pain by now since this was a childhood accident.


His working eye has to move further to cover the area his non-working eye would normally cover. I would imagine this probably puts a lot of strain on his working eye. Also there is a chance his left eye could have been the dominant one (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocular_dominance). According to this article, there is a 1/3 chance his left eye (non-working) could be his more coordinated eye.
Mikilatov
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
United States3897 Posts
June 25 2011 11:34 GMT
#134
On June 25 2011 12:49 danbel1005 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 24 2011 12:40 wassbix wrote:
He can get an eyepatch and become the true piratezerg


Wrong my boy u r wrong.
There was, there is, there will always be One True Piratezerg.
Peruvian Zerg Castro FIGHTING!!!!

Much respect for Hydra tho.


Heh, I always thought of him more as 'sunglasses' Zerg. =P

And Piratezerg is already on Oz, right? Hahahaha
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Taekwon
Profile Joined May 2010
United States8155 Posts
June 25 2011 15:13 GMT
#135
Wish he would show a bit more congeniality though lol
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thestool91
Profile Joined August 2007
672 Posts
June 25 2011 18:00 GMT
#136
On June 24 2011 13:09 Spica wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 24 2011 13:04 thestool91 wrote:
what i want to know is: how did his eye get damaged by SHRAPNEL? sketchy shit there

It's actually glass instead of shrapnel that damaged his eye. Poor Hydra. :'(


Oh haha he changed it. It said shrapnel first and I was like wow where has this guy been around...
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djbhINDI
Profile Joined June 2011
United States372 Posts
June 25 2011 18:40 GMT
#137
That's pretty insane...StarCraft with one eye? Shit.
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Emon_
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
3925 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-25 18:44:30
June 25 2011 18:44 GMT
#138
On June 26 2011 03:40 djbhINDI wrote:
That's pretty insane...StarCraft with one eye? Shit.

Seconded. And he won an MSL final. Too sick

Hope he doesn't hurt the healthy eye.
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BisuDagger
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Bisutopia19239 Posts
June 25 2011 18:47 GMT
#139
Badass for hydra, but maybe seeing outlines is advantageous like Neo seeing all those numbers in the matrix.
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MangoTango
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United States3670 Posts
June 25 2011 19:29 GMT
#140
Holy wow, did not know that he's playing on 1 eye. Amazing.
"One fish, two fish, red fish, BLUE TANK!" - Artosis
.Aar
Profile Joined September 2010
2177 Posts
June 25 2011 21:02 GMT
#141
Wowowow.

I haven't been following BW very much but I always see this guy in the Power Rank and catch snippets of praise here and there. Mad props. CJ hwaiting!
now run into the setting sun, and suffer, but don't mess up your hair.
hellbound
Profile Joined April 2010
United Kingdom2242 Posts
June 26 2011 15:23 GMT
#142
Now that I think about it does anyone know where this interview with Hydra and Fantasy can be found?
Chef
Profile Blog Joined August 2005
10810 Posts
June 26 2011 16:43 GMT
#143
As one star begins to burn out, another burns more brightly. Such is the nature of BW.

Hydra Fighting~! ^^
LEGEND!! LEGEND!!
therockmanxx
Profile Joined July 2010
Peru1174 Posts
June 26 2011 17:25 GMT
#144
Meeeeh there was a blind guy that almost beat boxer xD
But seriously thats impresive !!
Tekken ProGamer
trexbqs
Profile Joined January 2011
Malaysia1731 Posts
June 26 2011 17:42 GMT
#145
Speechless for a while after read it.
Thank you cz translating. I'm really appreciate it.

Hydra fighting!!!!
Learn,live and love it.
levarien11111
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States61 Posts
June 26 2011 18:27 GMT
#146
On June 24 2011 13:15 henzi wrote:
How can I dislike a player like that now..... His rise to stardom has been so quick that I never gave him much credit, but to rise like that with a handicap is crazy hydra

actually crazy hydra is a different person,hydra is only hydra,now fi you meant it as a pun (which i don't get) with knowing they are 2 different people then i guess its ok
death is only the beginning
humanimal
Profile Joined June 2010
United States151 Posts
June 30 2011 22:25 GMT
#147
SO. MUCH. RESPECT. =O

I wanna see a showmatch now between hydra and someone else. Handicap: opponent has to play with an eyepatch. It'll be like boxer v. blind kid (or the all stars games 3v3 + handicaps)! Sadly I don't think this would happen... it might be embarrassing/demeaning to hydra
KawaiiRice
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
United States2914 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-30 23:53:22
June 30 2011 23:52 GMT
#148
Castro vs Hydra gogogogo
O_O!!!x_O
@KawaiiRiceLighT
ZergMaestro
Profile Joined January 2011
United States169 Posts
July 01 2011 00:19 GMT
#149
Holy shit hydra fucking owns
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KenNage
Profile Joined May 2009
Chile885 Posts
July 05 2011 23:16 GMT
#150
mad respect to the man , what else can i say
masami.sc
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
United States445 Posts
July 05 2011 23:29 GMT
#151
Hydra... damn, mad respect! It must be really difficult to play with one eye. The fact that he got gold in MSL just makes his story even more astonishing. Hydra fighting!
mmmmm...
s4life
Profile Joined March 2007
Peru1519 Posts
July 05 2011 23:30 GMT
#152
kakashi zerg FTW!
Signet
Profile Joined March 2007
United States1718 Posts
July 07 2011 00:07 GMT
#153
I'm curious why the vision in his right eye would deteriorate? In patients with strabismic amblyopia (not what Hydra has, but a medical condition where the brain does not use one of the eyes properly) it's typically the unused eye that is at risk for vision deterioration while the dominant eye is fine. I'd think if anything his left eye would be gradually getting worse to the point of blindness if he doesn't make sure to use it at least a little.
Gescom
Profile Joined February 2010
Canada3397 Posts
July 07 2011 02:47 GMT
#154
http://www.goodhope.org.uk/departments/eyedept/coping.htm

I'm not sure. Maybe they mean that it is much more straining to use the single eye?
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Last Edited: 2011-07-08 01:02:30
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