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doothegee
Profile Joined December 2009
Korea (South)3011 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-02 22:17:21
August 02 2011 21:08 GMT
#1
Posted on his fan cafe

Translation thanks to Wala.Revolution

After contemplating for a long time, I have decided to retire.

First I want to apologize to my fans.

I am a bit sad since it has been four years since I became a professional gamer and I have not won a title that I can be proud of. Ha ha ha.

Especially since I didn't perform well after transferring to Woongjin and carrying the momentum while I was doing well in eStro.

I tried my best for my fans, preparing for the MST but it didn't go my way. But I still find solace in that I had fun playing the game for once in a long time. ^^

I grateful towards the fans that always cheered me on even with disappointing results.

I hope you'll continue to cheer for Woongjin and those of you who bash it, stop. (TN: I think that's he's saying, stop the woongjin hate on the Korean forums and such)

I hope all of you stay healthy and have a merry life. Goodbye__


오랜 생각과 고민끝에 이제 은퇴합니다.

먼저 팬분들께 정말 죄송하다는 말 전하고 싶네요.

게이머경력도 4년차인데 내세울만한 타이틀도 따지못했고 여러모로 약간의 아쉬움은 들긴 드네요. ㅎㅎㅎ

제일 아쉬운 부분이 있다면 웅진팀에 와서 성적을 내지 못한 부분과 이스트로때 잘한 시절도 있었는데

그 부분을 계속 이어나가지 못한점이 아쉽네요.

그리고 오늘 서바이버경기 준비도 조금 하고 마지막까지 최선을 다하는 모습 보여드릴려고했는데

생각처럼 잘 안되더라구요. 그래서 만족한 부분은 오랜만에 게임을 웃고 즐기면서 했다는 점이에요^^

아무튼... 실망도 많이 안겨드렸는데 계속 응원 해주신 팬분들께 감사드립니다

앞으로 웅진 팀 많이 응원 해주시고 특히 웅진갤러리분들 그만좀 까셨으면 좋겠어요 ㅋㅋㅋ

항상 건강하시고 행복하시길 바랍니다. 안녕히 계세요__

(I'll be out, so someone translate and add to OP for me?)

After exiting the MSL Survivor prelims, all his schedule was over for this season and he seems to have made up his mind after that.

웅진 멘쓰즈
moopie
Profile Joined July 2009
12605 Posts
August 02 2011 21:09 GMT
#2
I'm going to sleep, let me get some of that carpet.
shurgen
Profile Joined October 2009
350 Posts
August 02 2011 21:09 GMT
#3
damn this sucks...
Crisium
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States1618 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-02 21:14:26
August 02 2011 21:09 GMT
#4
What? I know he hasn't been the "Proleague Terran" recently that he used to be, but this is odd. He just moved up in Kespa ranking to the top 30 as well.

Let us remember the peak of Really:

http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/details.php?section=korean&type=players&id=444&part=games&vs=all&league=standard&map=any&from_year=2009&from_month=10&from_day=19&to_year=2010&to_month=2&to_day=7&action=Update
Broodwar and Stork forever! List of BW players with most Ro16, Ro8: http://tinyurl.com/BWRo16-Ro8
TelecoM
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States10673 Posts
August 02 2011 21:11 GMT
#5
Shit that really sucks... One by One.. T_T...GL Really in your future!
AKA: TelecoM[WHITE] Protoss fighting
TheGlassface
Profile Joined November 2010
United States612 Posts
August 02 2011 21:11 GMT
#6
He's been performing really poorly. No this isn't my pun attempt. I actually liked him a lot.
Another one gone...
Damn. It's tough being a BW fan these days.
The mystery of life is not a problem to solve, but a reality to experience. **Hang in there STX fans!! Kal Hwaiting!**
XXGeneration
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States625 Posts
August 02 2011 21:12 GMT
#7


Really..
"I was so surprised when I first played StarCraft 2. I couldn't believe that such an easy game exists... I guess the best way to attract people these days is to make things easy and simple." -Midas
TheAmazombie
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States3714 Posts
August 02 2011 21:14 GMT
#8
Thanks for the games Really. Good luck in the future.
We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery, we need humanity. More than cleverness, we need kindness and gentleness. Without these qualities, life will be violent and all will be lost. -Charlie Chaplin
zmeqt
Profile Joined February 2010
Bulgaria527 Posts
August 02 2011 21:14 GMT
#9
Nooo.Atleast it isn't someone i liked very much,but still bad.
the slogans
blubbdavid
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Switzerland2412 Posts
August 02 2011 21:16 GMT
#10
Really...
Reality...

I'm sad that I won't have the chance to confuse both of them anymore.

What do you desire? Money? Glory? Power? Revenge? Or something that surpasses all other? Whatever you desire - that is here. Tower of God ¦¦Nutella, drink of the Gods
sTsCompleted
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States380 Posts
August 02 2011 21:16 GMT
#11
sorry, I just have to make the obvious joke...

+ Show Spoiler +
really?!!?
Wala.Revolution
Profile Blog Joined November 2006
7582 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-02 22:39:50
August 02 2011 21:18 GMT
#12
오랜 생각과 고민끝에 이제 은퇴합니다.

먼저 팬분들께 정말 죄송하다는 말 전하고 싶네요.

게이머경력도 4년차인데 내세울만한 타이틀도 따지못했고 여러모로 약간의 아쉬움은 들긴 드네요. ㅎㅎㅎ

제일 아쉬운 부분이 있다면 웅진팀에 와서 성적을 내지 못한 부분과 이스트로때 잘한 시절도 있었는데

그 부분을 계속 이어나가지 못한점이 아쉽네요.

그리고 오늘 서바이버경기 준비도 조금 하고 마지막까지 최선을 다하는 모습 보여드릴려고했는데

생각처럼 잘 안되더라구요. 그래서 만족한 부분은 오랜만에 게임을 웃고 즐기면서 했다는 점이에요^^
아무튼... 실망도 많이 안겨드렸는데 계속 응원 해주신 팬분들께 감사드립니다

앞으로 웅진 팀 많이 응원 해주시고 특히 웅진갤러리분들 그만좀 까셨으면 좋겠어요 ㅋㅋㅋ

항상 건강하시고 행복하시길 바랍니다. 안녕히 계세요__

After contemplating for a long time, I have decided to retire.

First I want to apologize to my fans.

I am a bit sad since it has been four years since I became a professional gamer and I have not won a title that I can be proud of. Ha ha ha.

Especially since I didn't perform well after transferring to Woongjin and carrying the momentum while I was doing well in eStro.

I tried my best for my fans, preparing for the MST but it didn't go my way. But I still find solace in that I had fun playing the game for once in a long time. ^^

I am grateful towards the fans that always cheered me on even with disappointing results.

I hope you'll continue to cheer for Woongjin and those of you who bash it, stop. (TN: I think that's he's saying, stop the woongjin hate on the Korean forums and such)

I hope all of you stay healthy and have a merry life. Goodbye__
Stuck.
bearbuddy
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
3442 Posts
August 02 2011 21:20 GMT
#13
Wasn't there an interview a year ago where he mentioned that, if given a chance to go back and decide whether to be a professional gamer, he would rather not do it? I'm not really surprised by his move, cause I always seem to get the impression that he's just following through the motion like a job and does not possess the passion like some of the players.
moopie
Profile Joined July 2009
12605 Posts
August 02 2011 21:22 GMT
#14
On August 03 2011 06:20 bearbuddy wrote:
Wasn't there an interview a year ago where he mentioned that, if given a chance to go back and decide whether to be a professional gamer, he would rather not do it? I'm not really surprised by his move, cause I always seem to get the impression that he's just following through the motion like a job and does not possess the passion like some of the players.

I thought that was Light
I'm going to sleep, let me get some of that carpet.
zobz
Profile Joined November 2005
Canada2175 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-02 21:23:20
August 02 2011 21:22 GMT
#15
Progamers are getting old. All those who don't have Boxer 30s gamer aspirations will be dropping like flies, no doubt. New blood should continue to be interesting to see though.
"That's not gonna be good for business." "That's not gonna be good for anybody."
Telcontar
Profile Joined May 2010
United Kingdom16710 Posts
August 02 2011 21:23 GMT
#16


Good luck in whatever you move on to next!
Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta.
rabidch
Profile Joined January 2010
United States20289 Posts
August 02 2011 21:25 GMT
#17
On August 03 2011 06:22 zobz wrote:
Progamers are getting old. All those who don't have Boxer 30s gamer aspirations will be dropping like flies, no doubt. New blood should continue to be interesting to see though.

i think BW is increasingly becoming seen as a game where it wont survive by the point they reach 30. and they're only retiring from BW.
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NicksonReyes
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Philippines4431 Posts
August 02 2011 21:25 GMT
#18
Whatt!? I even had him on my FPL and FMSL team, even though he isn't performing that well these past couple of months. Even though he's not that good, I still like watching his games .
Goodbye Really.
"Start yo" -FlaSh
Ilikestarcraft
Profile Blog Joined November 2004
Korea (South)17727 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-02 21:28:45
August 02 2011 21:26 GMT
#19
On August 03 2011 06:22 moopie wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 03 2011 06:20 bearbuddy wrote:
Wasn't there an interview a year ago where he mentioned that, if given a chance to go back and decide whether to be a professional gamer, he would rather not do it? I'm not really surprised by his move, cause I always seem to get the impression that he's just following through the motion like a job and does not possess the passion like some of the players.

I thought that was Light

Nah I remember it being Really too.
"Nana is a goddess. Or at very least, Nana is my goddess." - KazeHydra
Jsanko
Profile Joined March 2010
Slovakia120 Posts
August 02 2011 21:28 GMT
#20
This made me really sad .
Mineralzzzzz...
Holgerius
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Sweden16951 Posts
August 02 2011 21:28 GMT
#21
Awww, too bad.

I don't like seeing all these players retire.
I believe in the almighty Grötslev! -- I am never serious and you should never believe a thing I say. Including the previous sentence.
snajper
Profile Joined July 2011
48 Posts
August 02 2011 21:29 GMT
#22
bw falling apart ;;(
Drayne
Profile Joined February 2010
Canada239 Posts
August 02 2011 21:29 GMT
#23
So sad, really was such a great player back then...
Everyweek there is another player leaving.. so sad
Ikonn
Profile Joined October 2009
Netherlands1958 Posts
August 02 2011 21:30 GMT
#24
On August 03 2011 06:20 bearbuddy wrote:
Wasn't there an interview a year ago where he mentioned that, if given a chance to go back and decide whether to be a professional gamer, he would rather not do it? I'm not really surprised by his move, cause I always seem to get the impression that he's just following through the motion like a job and does not possess the passion like some of the players.


yeah I think that was in that interview with Artosis
DeepBlu2
Profile Blog Joined April 2004
United States975 Posts
August 02 2011 21:30 GMT
#25
Goodbye to Really.. Let his peak be what he is remembered by.. I don't think it was his time to retire but I respect his decision.
u gotta sk8
Ikonn
Profile Joined October 2009
Netherlands1958 Posts
August 02 2011 21:35 GMT
#26
it's really sad that he somehow lost his edge in TvP because he was so very good at that while still in eSTRO



optic flare bitches
Guamshin
Profile Joined January 2011
Netherlands295 Posts
August 02 2011 21:36 GMT
#27
I kinda expected it since i find him always looking abit down, very sad news though to see another player retire.

GL in whatever you decide to do in your life Park Sang Woo.
Weeeee
eatmyshorts5
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States1530 Posts
August 02 2011 21:38 GMT
#28
I really liked really. No pun, I promise.

No but seriously, he was one of my favorite terran's to watch. I remember when Day9 did a daily of him destroying JangBi which at the time was #1 vT ELO of all time. Only then did I realize how great and intelligent his vs P really was.

You will be missed, really. :p
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TheNessman
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States4158 Posts
August 02 2011 21:38 GMT
#29
this is so sad! I remember so many of his amazing games, he used to be so good, but honestly i think the team switch effected him...

i can't believe it....

On August 03 2011 06:09 Crisium wrote:
Let us remember the peak of Really:

http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/details.php?section=korean&type=players&id=444&part=games&vs=all&league=standard&map=any&from_year=2009&from_month=10&from_day=19&to_year=2010&to_month=2&to_day=7&action=Update

that was an awesome season. partially because of him, and the fact that he gave eSTRO so much hope! ><
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Xiphos
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Canada7507 Posts
August 02 2011 21:39 GMT
#30
On August 03 2011 06:36 Guamshin wrote:
I kinda expected it since i find him always looking abit down, very sad news though to see another player retire.

GL in whatever you decide to do in your life Park Sang Woo.


I think he has depression while playing and like he always grunt after he loses. He was the ACE player of ESTRO and now he playing as 4th player competing spot with Light on Wonjin.
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gustavohmp
Profile Joined May 2011
Brazil139 Posts
August 02 2011 21:40 GMT
#31
Wow, this is bullshit.
The guy is so young, and Ive seen him performing so well.
I have nothing against SC2, but if retires and becomes a SC2 player, Ill be in a mix of confused and mad.
Someone as good as him, with a grip for Starcraft, shouldnt been retiring like that.
JangBi will go the finals.
K3Nyy
Profile Joined February 2010
United States1961 Posts
August 02 2011 21:40 GMT
#32
Another one.. =(
Umbrella
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
Taiwan936 Posts
August 02 2011 21:40 GMT
#33
I guess I need a new favorite player. =[
smekz
Profile Joined April 2010
Portugal503 Posts
August 02 2011 21:42 GMT
#34
bw needs good news asap, im getting depressed :\
knyttym
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
United States5797 Posts
August 02 2011 21:43 GMT
#35
On August 03 2011 06:30 Ikonn wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 03 2011 06:20 bearbuddy wrote:
Wasn't there an interview a year ago where he mentioned that, if given a chance to go back and decide whether to be a professional gamer, he would rather not do it? I'm not really surprised by his move, cause I always seem to get the impression that he's just following through the motion like a job and does not possess the passion like some of the players.


yeah I think that was in that interview with Artosis


I remember he was asked if he would let his son be a progamer and really answered no way.

You know estro terrans are quite good. And he was the best of the bunch
disciple
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
9070 Posts
August 02 2011 21:45 GMT
#36
hmm, perhaps he is switching to SC2 ?
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b0lt
Profile Joined March 2009
United States790 Posts
August 02 2011 21:46 GMT
#37
Seiya really
Smix *
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States4549 Posts
August 02 2011 21:46 GMT
#38
fuck each piece of news like this just rips my heart T_T
TranslatorBe an Optimist Prime, Not a Negatron // twitter @smixity
Anomarad
Profile Joined June 2010
Canada565 Posts
August 02 2011 21:46 GMT
#39
Solid Terran, sad to see him leave. I was wondering when he was going to retire though, he always looked like he hated being in that booth... Anyway, GL to him.
Trajan98
Profile Joined October 2010
Canada203 Posts
August 02 2011 21:48 GMT
#40
Sad to see Really go. I wonder if a lot of these retirements are because some players feel that BW doesn't have a lot of time left, and since they haven't won much in their career so far they feel that even if they get good enough to win a starleague, BW won't be around long enough for them to reap the rewards of becoming one of the best.
IntoTheEmo
Profile Joined February 2009
Singapore1169 Posts
August 02 2011 21:49 GMT
#41
Not what I wanted to see...

I have this sinking feeling that we'll see another xxx playing SC2 thread just like forGG...

O well, at least he still has some Woongjin pride left...

Damn
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catleaves
Profile Joined December 2010
United States506 Posts
August 02 2011 21:50 GMT
#42
TT_TT sad news.
^^
zerious
Profile Joined August 2010
Canada3803 Posts
August 02 2011 21:51 GMT
#43
Artosis must be sad
sixfour
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
England11061 Posts
August 02 2011 21:51 GMT
#44
good run man, gl with whatever you do next. Just a shame that he couldn't go out on some sort of high given the games this morning
p: stats, horang2, free, jangbi z: soulkey, zero, shine, hydra t: leta, hiya, sea
d(O.o)a
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Canada5066 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-02 21:56:14
August 02 2011 21:52 GMT
#45
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Really, you're my sc hero, you're the one who made me love estro. Your use of blind in TvP during the mechanic era of SC was simply inspiring! Keep being a boss!

This game is a must watch for everybody:
edit: lame
On August 03 2011 06:35 Ikonn wrote:
it's really sad that he somehow lost his edge in TvP because he was so very good at that while still in eSTRO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95qmgMA5JdE

optic flare bitches

seriously watch this video.
Hi.
tedster
Profile Joined May 2009
984 Posts
August 02 2011 21:55 GMT
#46
Really should go down in history as having played further under his potential than almost any other gamer.

He had a lot in common with ZerO but never made the jump. I'll miss you, buddy.
the last wcs commissioner
hellbound
Profile Joined April 2010
United Kingdom2242 Posts
August 02 2011 21:55 GMT
#47
Damn, really getting owned by kwanro's murder drones is one of my favourite matches. Sad to see him go, but you can't really say no one saw this coming.
Holgerius
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Sweden16951 Posts
August 02 2011 21:55 GMT
#48
Really's play in general during the Match Point-era was awesome.
I believe in the almighty Grötslev! -- I am never serious and you should never believe a thing I say. Including the previous sentence.
538
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
Hungary3932 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-02 21:57:53
August 02 2011 21:56 GMT
#49
Really nooooooo!
He couldn't TvZ for his life, but his TvP and TvT were sometimes downright phenomenal, a lot of very unique and entertaining stuff.
Actually, I've been contemplating doing some random writeup on a selection of his games for a while, but then I got engaged in the Unsung series instead...

He really was underwhelming today in the MST, I can't help thinking he wasn't too motivated - no wonder though with such thoughts looming over him. GLHF in life Park Sang Woo!

On August 03 2011 06:55 Holgerius wrote:
Really's play in general during the Match Point-era was awesome.

I bet you were reminded of Really vs Jangbi on Match Point first as well
BW fighting!
CobaltBlu
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States919 Posts
August 02 2011 21:58 GMT
#50
I never got the impression that Really was enjoying his time as a BW pro. I remember that interview he had with Artosis and I thought that he had come off as sad. He also hasn't been doing well on Woongjin. I hope he enjoys whatever he moves onto next.
razorsuKe
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
Canada2000 Posts
August 02 2011 22:01 GMT
#51
On August 03 2011 06:55 Holgerius wrote:
Really's play in general during the Match Point-era was awesome.


LoL that short lived medics in TvP phase
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Tuke
Profile Joined January 2009
Finland1666 Posts
August 02 2011 22:02 GMT
#52
This is unexpected. I'm sad to see him retire.
TeamLiquid CJ Entusman #42
Necosarius
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
Sweden4042 Posts
August 02 2011 22:04 GMT
#53
This is so sad, his TvP was so good
Crunchums
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
United States11144 Posts
August 02 2011 22:04 GMT
#54
This is a huge hit for Stars.

One of the bad things about the Korean BW scene is since it's completely zero-sum not every player can have great results, which makes even solid players like Really feel inadequate.
brood war for life, brood war forever
Essbee
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
Canada2371 Posts
August 02 2011 22:05 GMT
#55
Wow this is sad... wtf
xarthaz
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
1704 Posts
August 02 2011 22:13 GMT
#56
Hon_Sin will have large shoes to fill. Let us hope best for the future and wish strength to Really.
Aah thats the stuff..
Biff The Understudy
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
France7888 Posts
August 02 2011 22:18 GMT
#57
+ Show Spoiler +
Well he lost to Jaehoon


... means it was really time to retire.
The fellow who is out to burn things up is the counterpart of the fool who thinks he can save the world. The world needs neither to be burned up nor to be saved. The world is, we are. Transients, if we buck it; here to stay if we accept it. ~H.Miller
Heyoka
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Katowice25012 Posts
August 02 2011 22:21 GMT
#58
edited translation into OP.

Very sad, Really was that unique kind of Terran who excelled at TvP but never quite had the aggression down in TvZ. That game against Jangbi on Match Point is how I'll always remember him, its the first thing I think of whenevever his name comes up.
@RealHeyoka | ESL / DreamHack StarCraft Lead
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
August 02 2011 22:27 GMT
#59
): Another one falls~
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
Jugan
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States1566 Posts
August 02 2011 22:29 GMT
#60
This makes me sad, first MBC is (in essence) shutting down, and now really, who destroyed two of my FPLs by himself and had shown so much promise while at eStro, is retiring

Maybe we'll see him in SC2? Although I think that's a bit of a naughty thought :X
Even a Savior couldn't fix all problems. www.twitch.tv/xJugan
SaetZero
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States855 Posts
August 02 2011 22:30 GMT
#61
Sad news. Too many retires in the last year or so. -_-
Never Forget. #TheRevolutionist
Neighbor
Profile Joined May 2009
United States119 Posts
August 02 2011 22:32 GMT
#62
Well, he can always pride in that fact that he was the one that broke BW's longest TvT win streak.
Redmark
Profile Joined March 2010
Canada2129 Posts
August 02 2011 22:32 GMT
#63
If it's true that he regretted becoming a progamer I doubt he'd make the same choice again with another game.
r33k
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Italy3402 Posts
August 02 2011 22:32 GMT
#64
I always will remember him for giving us the worst TvZs in BW history.

He had something going for him last season but from his interviews he seemed like a type of guy who gets let down really easily. The rise of SC2 can't have helped his state of mind. Oh well, army or sc2.
mprs
Profile Joined April 2010
Canada2933 Posts
August 02 2011 22:33 GMT
#65
On August 03 2011 06:20 bearbuddy wrote:
Wasn't there an interview a year ago where he mentioned that, if given a chance to go back and decide whether to be a professional gamer, he would rather not do it? I'm not really surprised by his move, cause I always seem to get the impression that he's just following through the motion like a job and does not possess the passion like some of the players.


Or the impossible circumstance where he had the passion then lost it? The stress and grueling work required in this profession is not easy and it wears you down.
We talkin about PRACTICE
Chimpalimp
Profile Joined May 2010
United States1135 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-02 22:36:01
August 02 2011 22:33 GMT
#66
Good luck in your future endeavors Really. He was a good terran that gave us some great games, its sad to see him go. Perhaps he will pull an EffOrt and come back after a year of relaxation and "real" life.

Please no one construed that BW is dying because of this, its just a player who is tired of being a player and wants a regular life. Contrary to popular belief being a pro gamer isn't all its cracked up to be.

EDIT: loads of typos
I like money. You like money too? We should hang out.
Piy
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
Scotland3152 Posts
August 02 2011 22:34 GMT
#67
He was my favourite progamer. Oh well.
My. Copy. Is. Here.
MangoTango
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United States3670 Posts
August 02 2011 22:41 GMT
#68
Really.
"One fish, two fish, red fish, BLUE TANK!" - Artosis
Ilikestarcraft
Profile Blog Joined November 2004
Korea (South)17727 Posts
August 02 2011 22:44 GMT
#69
On August 03 2011 06:45 disciple wrote:
hmm, perhaps he is switching to SC2 ?

He seems like one of the most unlikely to actually.
"Nana is a goddess. Or at very least, Nana is my goddess." - KazeHydra
Grebliv
Profile Joined May 2006
Iceland800 Posts
August 02 2011 22:45 GMT
#70
ESV Mapmaking!
PH
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
United States6173 Posts
August 02 2011 22:45 GMT
#71
Wow. This sucks. Really was a very exciting T to watch. ):
Hello
DyEnasTy
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United States3714 Posts
August 02 2011 22:45 GMT
#72
This is such a bummer
Much better to die an awesome Terran than to live as a magic wielding fairy or a mindless sac of biological goop. -Manifesto7
JustPassingBy
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
10776 Posts
August 02 2011 22:46 GMT
#73
Good luck to him for whatever he plans next. Very sad to see him go... :-(
lizzard_warish
Profile Joined June 2011
589 Posts
August 02 2011 22:47 GMT
#74
On August 03 2011 07:44 Ilikestarcraft wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 03 2011 06:45 disciple wrote:
hmm, perhaps he is switching to SC2 ?

He seems like one of the most unlikely to actually.
He gave an interview a year ago where he ruled it out.
Goragoth
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
New Zealand1065 Posts
August 02 2011 22:47 GMT
#75
Sad news, I always liked Really but not too surprising either. His poor performance after the move and the fact that Woongjin now have Light to fill their Terran position means that Really wouldn't see much ProLeague play anyway. Coupled with, as others have mentioned, his lack of passion for the game it's a logical move to move on.

Best luck with your life and you will be missed Really.
Creator of LoLTool.
puppykiller
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States3126 Posts
August 02 2011 22:47 GMT
#76
noooo i loved that terran!
Why would I play sctoo when I can play BW?
Horiz0n
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
Sweden364 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-02 22:49:52
August 02 2011 22:49 GMT
#77
:< what to say...
JerKy
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Korea (South)3013 Posts
August 02 2011 22:50 GMT
#78
Sigh, so many well known and talented players leaving the scene
Really, you will be missed, you had a good run despite your reasons for quitting
You can type "StarCraft" with just your left hand.
andynewin
Profile Joined March 2010
United States105 Posts
August 02 2011 22:54 GMT
#79
omg (T)Really (T)Really quit damn can't believe this iS (T)Really happening I hope he comes back (Z)just like (Z)EffOrt did in a few months
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Ideas
Profile Blog Joined April 2008
United States8098 Posts
August 02 2011 22:54 GMT
#80
that really sucks. he had really entertaining TvP. I loved watching him own protosses with medics on matchpoint
Free Palestine
AppleTart
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States1261 Posts
August 02 2011 22:54 GMT
#81
Sigh.. and at one point he was actually the second best Terran for a few months, shame to see him go.

Really, you were/are a great player and I hope you succeed in whatever you choose to do in the future.
always tired -_-
prosatan
Profile Joined September 2009
Romania8024 Posts
August 02 2011 23:00 GMT
#82

400 + apm GoSu terran
GL in the future!
Lee JaeDong Fighting! The only church that illuminates is the one that burns.
EliteReplay
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Dominican Republic913 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-02 23:02:30
August 02 2011 23:02 GMT
#83
dont be sad u know that every bw that retires soon enough get into sc2
if play random i can't call any race imba?
Roffles *
Profile Blog Joined April 2007
Pitcairn19291 Posts
August 02 2011 23:03 GMT
#84
God Bless
Qaatar
Profile Joined January 2011
1409 Posts
August 02 2011 23:05 GMT
#85
On August 03 2011 08:02 EliteReplay wrote:
dont be sad u know that every bw that retires soon enough get into sc2


I hope he reunites with his old teammate on IM then.

On a more serious note, this makes me extremely sad.
NB
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Netherlands12045 Posts
August 02 2011 23:07 GMT
#86
new member of team EG... really?

joking aside this is a sad news .... BW scene is dying day by day T_T
Im daed. Follow me @TL_NB
Eishi_Ki
Profile Joined April 2009
Korea (South)1667 Posts
August 02 2011 23:09 GMT
#87


Best Reaver of all time. OF ALL TIME!

Best of luck in whatever you choose to do Really!
Count9
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
China10928 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-02 23:12:18
August 02 2011 23:11 GMT
#88
Noooo top 3 Terran in the world T_T whyyy. On the plus side, the more A-team SC1 players go into SC2, the faster SC2 will be pushed to its limits.
Lebesgue
Profile Joined October 2008
4542 Posts
August 02 2011 23:12 GMT
#89
What a sad news. I remember when in estro he used to have some beastly TvP. Was probably top 3 and for sure top5 TvPer and some point.

What a shame... So many depressing news recently.
RinesOnRx
Profile Joined April 2011
Canada74 Posts
August 02 2011 23:17 GMT
#90
On August 03 2011 06:20 bearbuddy wrote:
Wasn't there an interview a year ago where he mentioned that, if given a chance to go back and decide whether to be a professional gamer, he would rather not do it? I'm not really surprised by his move, cause I always seem to get the impression that he's just following through the motion like a job and does not possess the passion like some of the players.


Sad to see another solid player leaving BW, but I can emphathize with his regrets for choosing prgaming as a career. It is unfortunate that most players are past their prime at ages of 21~22 with no education and training for a career afterwards.

I remember reading about an old school player 박신영 getting accepted to a really prestigious management program in Korea at Sogang Uni but haven't heard of anyone else transitioning succesfully into life outside of e-sports.

You will be missed Really. I wish you the best for whatever you pursue in the future.
PeterHuynh
Profile Joined June 2011
United States151 Posts
August 02 2011 23:21 GMT
#91
if this guy ever switched to sc2 would he be better than MVP?
.
moopie
Profile Joined July 2009
12605 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-02 23:27:46
August 02 2011 23:27 GMT
#92
On August 03 2011 08:21 PeterHuynh wrote:
if this guy ever switched to sc2 would he be better than MVP?

stop.

+ Show Spoiler +
hammer time
I'm going to sleep, let me get some of that carpet.
X10A
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Canada9837 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-02 23:29:17
August 02 2011 23:28 GMT
#93
Ohh Really, I'll miss you TT
I remember your TvP && Kwanro's drones eating you alive...
Such a sad day D= You'll be missed
I can't ever confuse Really and Reality again
Good luck Really, you'll be missed.
Edit: Oh look another, can this stop?
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Ursadon-n-Pals
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
United States928 Posts
August 02 2011 23:30 GMT
#94

I remember that old interview Artosis did for SCforAll with Really where he said he wouldn't switch to SC2 and he would end his progaming career after BW. I guess this is all we will see of Really.
Nothing worth having comes easy.
Doraemon
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
Australia14949 Posts
August 02 2011 23:33 GMT
#95
oh man....another one
Do yourself a favour and just STFU
sinistral
Profile Joined October 2010
Singapore859 Posts
August 02 2011 23:34 GMT
#96
Oh man this sucks. Come to think of it Really hasn't been playing for Woongjin for quite some time. During the SPL playoffs it was always (T)hOn_sin coming out instead.
(´・ω・`)
SkelA
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Macedonia13032 Posts
August 02 2011 23:34 GMT
#97
Sad news . Another one bites the dust but its understandable.

He Really sucked lately. Now its the time for the military or just switch to SC2 like every BW player so far who start sucking hardcore.
Stork and KHAN fan till 2012 ...
Ikonn
Profile Joined October 2009
Netherlands1958 Posts
August 02 2011 23:41 GMT
#98
On August 03 2011 08:34 sinistral wrote:
Oh man this sucks. Come to think of it Really hasn't been playing for Woongjin for quite some time. During the SPL playoffs it was always (T)hOn_sin coming out instead.


Really played in the play-offs too, beat Barracks and then lost twice to Flash
jimminy_kriket
Profile Blog Joined February 2007
Canada5502 Posts
August 02 2011 23:44 GMT
#99
That sucks , he called me a chobo one time when I asked for a game! hahaha he'll always hold a special place in my heart for that <3
life of lively to live to life of full life thx to shield battery
FlaShFTW
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States10155 Posts
August 02 2011 23:45 GMT
#100
WAT!... NO!!! sc bw may b crumbling right now...
Writer#1 KT and FlaSh Fanboy || Woo Jung Ho Never Forget || Teamliquid Political Decision Desk
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Grobyc
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Canada18410 Posts
August 02 2011 23:47 GMT
#101
awww wtf I love Really ;_;
If you watch Godzilla backwards it's about a benevolent lizard who helps rebuild a city and then moonwalks into the ocean.
OpticalShot
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Canada6330 Posts
August 02 2011 23:54 GMT
#102
Really =( I guess he knew his time was up. Best of luck to him in the future.
[TLMS] REBOOT
justiceknight
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
Singapore5741 Posts
August 02 2011 23:57 GMT
#103
remember this game......

EternalSC
Profile Joined May 2011
Sweden313 Posts
August 03 2011 00:02 GMT
#104
Really?


LOL C WHAT I DID THUR?

User was warned for this post
SHIT'S ON LIKE DONKEY KONG!
Chairman Ray
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States11903 Posts
August 03 2011 00:05 GMT
#105
NOOOOO There goes my star FPL player =(
VGhost
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States3613 Posts
August 03 2011 00:09 GMT
#106
Sad to see him go. I liked the guy when he was playing for estro and then Stars picked him up which was cool.
#4427 || I am not going to scan a ferret.
Kibibit
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States1551 Posts
August 03 2011 00:13 GMT
#107
Jesus christ, is this just going to be the summer of bad news? Good luck to Really in whatever he chooses to do, though. Still, it's sad to see a talent like him give up.
R.I.P. 우정호 || Do probes dream of psionic sheep?
Djabanete
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
United States2786 Posts
August 03 2011 00:16 GMT
#108
Really is tied for the longest TvP win streak: 13 games.
May the BeSt man win.
Vasoline73
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States7801 Posts
August 03 2011 00:16 GMT
#109
Ughhh. Now I feel bad about my comments in the thread for his MST group. He was playing badly recently but you don't know what you've got til it's gone. I will miss you Really
Inkarnate
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Canada840 Posts
August 03 2011 00:17 GMT
#110
On August 03 2011 09:02 EternalSC wrote:
Really?


LOL C WHAT I DID THUR?



Lol i was coming into the thread to do just that.

Great minds.
King[Neikos]
Profile Joined September 2010
Costa Rica506 Posts
August 03 2011 00:18 GMT
#111
cant we have ANY good news for BW this year? jesus
Jukulmolder
Profile Joined April 2011
Spain254 Posts
August 03 2011 00:19 GMT
#112
and there goes another one...
GL really, wherever you end up.
"IT'S THE SCYTHE, ISN'T IT? PEOPLE ALWAYS NOTICE THE SCYTHE"
snotboogie
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Australia3550 Posts
August 03 2011 00:19 GMT
#113
Damn, I was a fan. I once got banned from Mystlord's stream for repeatedly commenting on Really's handsomeness.
Archaeo
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States397 Posts
August 03 2011 00:20 GMT
#114
Ah fuuu...one of my favorite Terran players. Players that transferred to other teams are having a tough time.
Yo my chingu!!!
Sega92
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States467 Posts
August 03 2011 00:26 GMT
#115
oh no!! sad day...well, it was a good time and a good run, he will be missed, perhaps we'll see him in the future
Existential
Profile Joined December 2010
Australia2107 Posts
August 03 2011 00:30 GMT
#116
Sad to see anyone retire !
Jaedong <3 | BW - The first game I ever loved
rauk
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
United States2228 Posts
August 03 2011 00:33 GMT
#117
TTwTT at least his departure doesn't really affect woongjin's playoff chances
stork4ever
Profile Joined April 2010
United States1036 Posts
August 03 2011 00:33 GMT
#118
WHoa, almost seemed like yesterday he was an up and coming player. good luck in the future!
Bibbit
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
Canada5377 Posts
August 03 2011 00:35 GMT
#119
He was one of my absolute favourite players. D:

I remember me and my friend had to start calling him Seiya because his ID made sentences not make any sense if we didnt realize we were talking about him.
Sayer
Profile Joined August 2009
United States403 Posts
August 03 2011 00:42 GMT
#120
Ahhhh man Really, really?

Tho it would be nice to see if he plays SC2. He would arguably be one of the most skilled player to switch over..
dibban
Profile Joined July 2008
Sweden1279 Posts
August 03 2011 00:48 GMT
#121
That is sad, really..
이제동 - 이영호 since '07.
kdgns
Profile Joined May 2009
United States2427 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-03 00:49:27
August 03 2011 00:49 GMT
#122
On August 03 2011 09:42 Sayer wrote:
Ahhhh man Really, really?

Tho it would be nice to see if he plays SC2. He would arguably be one of the most skilled player to switch over..


MVP got known for that one time he beat flash, (T)Really really hit the map when he ended flash's monster TvT streak...I can see some potential in SC2, there's precedent for it
prototype.
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Canada4200 Posts
August 03 2011 00:52 GMT
#123
On August 03 2011 09:49 kdgns wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 03 2011 09:42 Sayer wrote:
Ahhhh man Really, really?

Tho it would be nice to see if he plays SC2. He would arguably be one of the most skilled player to switch over..


MVP got known for that one time he beat flash, (T)Really really hit the map when he ended flash's monster TvT streak...I can see some potential in SC2, there's precedent for it

I'm pretty sure people started noticing Really when he was optical flaring observers and shuttles in TvP on matchpoint... and it worked.
( ・´ー・`)
LuckyMacro
Profile Joined July 2010
United States1482 Posts
August 03 2011 00:55 GMT
#124
I'm actually pretty sad about this; I was never a huge huge fan of him but I actually liked his terran.
funnybananaman
Profile Joined April 2009
United States830 Posts
August 03 2011 00:59 GMT
#125
awww thats so sad. we'll miss you really!
iNfeRnaL *
Profile Blog Joined August 2005
Germany1908 Posts
August 03 2011 01:00 GMT
#126
Slowly and surely they all go away... meh..
masami.sc
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
United States445 Posts
August 03 2011 01:04 GMT
#127
On August 03 2011 09:02 EternalSC wrote:
Really?


LOL C WHAT I DID THUR?


No, what is it exactly that you're trying to do here? It's not funny or post worthy in any way - it's just plain rude and immature. If you don't have shit to say, then don't say shit for fuck's sake.

Anyway, back on topic:

It seems things are just getting worse and worse for the BW community... Really was one of my all time favorite players. His macro and game sense were superbly underrated, and a lot of eStro fans complained that he wasn't a proper ace.

But I always found myself cheering for him. The first time I saw Really play, it was in a Proleague match against Best on Katrina. At the time, Best was in his prime - plus it was on Katrina, a Protoss map to boot. I thought it would be an easy win for the Protoss monster. But in a strange turn of events, the relatively unknown Terran, Really, won! And it wasn't by cheese or tricky play; it was a straight up macro game. Here was a man who wasn't afraid to get into a macro-fest with Best. I was amazed; as of that moment, I became a devout Really fan.

What drew me in was his thoughtful style and unbelievably strong macro. Later on, his innovative usage of medic flares to nullify observers completely blew my mind and renewed my faith in his greatness. I'm incredibly sad to see him go, and I wish him luck in the future. Thanks for all the great games ;_;

박상우, 화이팅!


mmmmm...
DivinO
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States4796 Posts
August 03 2011 01:07 GMT
#128
So sad. Will miss you really.
LiquipediaBrain in my filth.
Taekwon
Profile Joined May 2010
United States8155 Posts
August 03 2011 01:07 GMT
#129
I had a certain liking torwards really...
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JMave
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
Singapore1803 Posts
August 03 2011 01:12 GMT
#130
man why do i get the feeling that the bw scene is slowly eroding away..
火心 Jealous. I always loved that feeling when I was young. Embrace it.
Grobyc
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Canada18410 Posts
August 03 2011 01:14 GMT
#131
I suppose him moving to SC2 would be better than nothing. I hate to see favourite players simply drop off the radar.
If you watch Godzilla backwards it's about a benevolent lizard who helps rebuild a city and then moonwalks into the ocean.
Achromic
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
773 Posts
August 03 2011 01:14 GMT
#132
(T)Really did have potential and I thought with effort (no pun intended) could easily make it into top 15, even top 10 of KESPA rankings.
Blah
integral
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
United States3156 Posts
August 03 2011 01:15 GMT
#133
It's clear to me his heart hasn't been in it for a while -- BUT you have to wonder how much this was influenced by netizens. After his proleague losses to flash and then his futility in the MST he no doubt got a lot of flak for his play. "lol terrible games" etc etc. He was probably pretty depressed already after being in a slump for quite a long time, and I can't imagine the constant criticism helping. I think Kwanro probably retired for similar reasons.
Z3kk
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
4099 Posts
August 03 2011 01:19 GMT
#134
I am a bit sad since it has been four years since I became a professional gamer and I have not won a title that I can be proud of. Ha ha ha.


Saddest Ha ha ha. of all time
Failure is not falling down over and over again. Failure is refusing to get back up.
Taekwon
Profile Joined May 2010
United States8155 Posts
August 03 2011 01:20 GMT
#135
On August 03 2011 10:15 integral wrote:
It's clear to me his heart hasn't been in it for a while -- BUT you have to wonder how much this was influenced by netizens. After his proleague losses to flash and then his futility in the MST he no doubt got a lot of flak for his play. "lol terrible games" etc etc. He was probably pretty depressed already after being in a slump for quite a long time, and I can't imagine the constant criticism helping. I think Kwanro probably retired for similar reasons.


Kwanro's retirement was definitely catalyzed by coach park, unfortunately.
I think the same can be said of Really. I don't think the team itself was exactly buddy buddy with him.
On the ads, it demonstrated some awkwarditee...
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LazerKatten
Profile Joined June 2009
Sweden40 Posts
August 03 2011 01:32 GMT
#136
Damn! Always looked forward to Reallys games and hoped that he would preform like he do from time to time.. Tobad! :/
King K. Rool
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Canada4408 Posts
August 03 2011 01:34 GMT
#137
On August 03 2011 10:20 Taekwon wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 03 2011 10:15 integral wrote:
It's clear to me his heart hasn't been in it for a while -- BUT you have to wonder how much this was influenced by netizens. After his proleague losses to flash and then his futility in the MST he no doubt got a lot of flak for his play. "lol terrible games" etc etc. He was probably pretty depressed already after being in a slump for quite a long time, and I can't imagine the constant criticism helping. I think Kwanro probably retired for similar reasons.


Kwanro's retirement was definitely catalyzed by coach park, unfortunately.
I think the same can be said of Really. I don't think the team itself was exactly buddy buddy with him.
On the ads, it demonstrated some awkwarditee...

Source for kwanro statement?

Sad that he's leaving, but he has his reasons and I wish him luck in the future.
Katsuge
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Singapore7730 Posts
August 03 2011 01:34 GMT
#138
fffffff :<
김태연 | 정은지 | 아이유 |  한효주 | 이민정 <3 -|||- 소녀시대 에이핑크 사랑해!
rickybobby
Profile Joined October 2010
United States405 Posts
August 03 2011 01:35 GMT
#139
sad to see Really leave. Maybe he'll play a showmatch against boxer as well
RandomAbuse
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
187 Posts
August 03 2011 01:39 GMT
#140
and thus, life must go on....
Kawatan wrote: "Defilers are mid units".
Crais
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Canada2136 Posts
August 03 2011 01:48 GMT
#141
RIP MBC Game Hero
alffla
Profile Blog Joined November 2005
Hong Kong20321 Posts
August 03 2011 01:52 GMT
#142
this is such sad news to wake up to man I really liked his play especially when he had that epic tvp streak with medics and beat flash and everything ( best of luck tohim
Graphicssavior[gm] : What is a “yawn” rape ;; Masumune - It was the year of the pig for those fucking defilers. Chill - A clinic you say? okum: SC without Korean yelling is like porn without sex. konamix: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMY!
Fenrax
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States5018 Posts
August 03 2011 01:56 GMT
#143
Sad. Really had the potential to be a great player, even now still. But he just never got there and in the end he was probably just tilting or something considering that some of his games were far under what he was capable of.
CDRdude
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
United States5625 Posts
August 03 2011 02:06 GMT
#144
I was never a huge fan of Really, but I'm still sorry to see him go. He was a solid terran player, and he was a major boon to estro.
Force staff is the best item in the game.
Mvz
Profile Joined April 2003
206 Posts
August 03 2011 02:07 GMT
#145
It makes me sad to think about that everyone you've been following in this game for so many years will one day stop playing and possibly disappear from esports. I hope that players who drop out of the BW pro scene will continue their journey into SC2 and chase that champion title rather than throw in the towle for good.

What ever you do Really, good luck.
ghrur
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States3786 Posts
August 03 2011 02:07 GMT
#146
Sigh, goodbye (T)Really. Your matches on Match Point really were spectacular. I'll never forget this one in particular. Good luck in life.

darkness overpowering
meegrean
Profile Joined May 2008
Thailand7699 Posts
August 03 2011 02:09 GMT
#147
REALLY? Man, Really had such good macro. I will always remember the day when he stopped Flash's amazing TvT streak.
Brood War loyalist
Hyde
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
Australia14568 Posts
August 03 2011 02:09 GMT
#148
ahhhh wtf, man after being 0-2'ed too T_T
I will miss him, I hope he is successful in whatever he chooses to pursue
Because when you left, Brood War was all spotlights and titans. Now, with the death of the big leagues, Brood War has moved to the basements and carparks. Now, Brood War is unlicensed brawls, lost teeth, and bloody fights for fistfulls of money - SirJolt
KiLL_ORdeR
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
United States1518 Posts
August 03 2011 02:10 GMT
#149
Not surprising. He had an interview with artosis a while back and he didn't seem at all motiviated to play games. That was right after he snapped FlaSh's 22 game win streak in TvT, arguably the high point of his career. doubt he'll play sc2 either.
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GhoSt[shield]
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Canada2131 Posts
August 03 2011 02:11 GMT
#150
Goodbye Sea.Really/Seiya. Your great Vult-Tank and midgame dropship TvT was a pleasure to watch. Thanks for all the great games and goodluck in the future.
Nemesis
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Canada2568 Posts
August 03 2011 02:12 GMT
#151
I can't exactly say that I liked him as a player but good luck to Really in whatever future endeavor he pursues.
Lee Young Ho fighting! KT P are just CHINTOSSTIC.
Sephy90
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States1785 Posts
August 03 2011 02:22 GMT
#152
No... Noo.... NOOOOO. WHY!? (( I wish the best for you Really <3333
"So I turned the lights off at night and practiced by myself"
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50121 Posts
August 03 2011 02:26 GMT
#153
hmm august strikes again...sad news.

I hate august..all kinds of shit happens.
Brood War EICWoo Jung Ho, never forget.| Twitter: @BLinDRawR
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Gamegene
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States8308 Posts
August 03 2011 02:26 GMT
#154
No more optical flares...

t___t.
Throw on your favorite jacket and you're good to roll. Stroll through the trees and let your miseries go.
Zyferous
Profile Joined September 2010
United States270 Posts
August 03 2011 02:40 GMT
#155
Goodbye Really, good luck in the future!
Jaedong forever.
GreEny K
Profile Joined February 2008
Germany7312 Posts
August 03 2011 02:45 GMT
#156
man, this sucks so many players retiring.
Why would you ever choose failure, when success is an option.
arb
Profile Blog Joined April 2008
Noobville17921 Posts
August 03 2011 02:47 GMT
#157
One of my favorite Terrans too..
Artillery spawned from the forges of Hell
stanik
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Canada213 Posts
August 03 2011 03:25 GMT
#158
This is an honest question.

What are the odd's that he gives sc2 a try?

My question spurs from my perception where in BW the scene is pure and giving SC2 a try is sellout and or traitorous.

-----------------------

This is coming from my interpretation that anyone with BW mechanics could carry over to SC2 and succeed.
TheOnly92
Profile Joined September 2010
Malaysia804 Posts
August 03 2011 03:27 GMT
#159
what what what? is it just me or is it all to sudden?
Rdm3
Profile Joined August 2011
United States24 Posts
August 03 2011 03:28 GMT
#160
Man around the end of every SPL BW dies just a little bit more I am so sad
테란 파이팅
Kinky
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States4126 Posts
August 03 2011 03:29 GMT
#161
Every time I see another BW pro retire, I question how long it'll take for them to try playing SC2.
FreezerJumps
Profile Joined May 2010
Canada653 Posts
August 03 2011 03:32 GMT
#162
Really?
Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37023 Posts
August 03 2011 03:34 GMT
#163
Sigh...... Damn sc2 ppl were right. BW is dying. COME ON FLASH, JAEDONG, BISU, IT'S ALL UP TO U THREE NOW!
ModeratorPeople ask me, "Seeker, what are you seeking?" My answer? "Sleep, damn it! Always sleep!"
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Jragon
Profile Joined October 2010
Australia1471 Posts
August 03 2011 03:35 GMT
#164
Really was the guy with the optic flare on Match Point? Even if it wasn't as cool as seeing it against lurkers recently, it was fairly awesome. I remember watching that when I started following the Korean scene. All the best, (T)Really
"Bisu is just too good." - Jaedong (http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=218995) "Bisu hyung's play is just too good" - Flash (http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=225861)
white_horse
Profile Joined July 2010
1019 Posts
August 03 2011 03:41 GMT
#165
On August 03 2011 12:25 stanik wrote:
This is an honest question.

What are the odd's that he gives sc2 a try?

My question spurs from my perception where in BW the scene is pure and giving SC2 a try is sellout and or traitorous.

-----------------------

This is coming from my interpretation that anyone with BW mechanics could carry over to SC2 and succeed.


Most bw players who want to switch already have so when a bw progamer announces his retirement that usually means from progaming itself. Also, nobody ever said that switching to sc2 is bad. Whats bad is when sc2 fans keep wishing that bw players will switch so that they will liven up their scene. Make ur own heroes.
Translator
GenesisX
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Canada4267 Posts
August 03 2011 04:11 GMT
#166
Where are all the progamers going
133 221 333 123 111
thopol
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
Japan4560 Posts
August 03 2011 04:17 GMT
#167
I don't think that progamers are retiring at a faster rate now than in the past, but that's just a feeling. It's always sad to lose a player. I was never a big Really fan, but I watched a bunch of his games and rooted for him often. I hope there's a good post-progaming future ahead of him.
endy
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Switzerland8970 Posts
August 03 2011 04:34 GMT
#168
I can remember when Really said he almost retired when eStro disbanded.
I guess he never found the motivation to be as good as before, hence his poor results after joining W.Stars.
ॐ
Crisium
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States1618 Posts
August 03 2011 04:35 GMT
#169
There's 150+ progamers, so retirements will occasional occur. Most players start playing professionally between 16-19, and careers start to unwind by 22-24. With such a small timeframe to be a top player, retirements are common. Are they more common than before SC2? I'm not sure. Besides Effort, a player hasn't retired when they are a top 15 player. When we start to see top 15 players leaving, then I'd worry.
Broodwar and Stork forever! List of BW players with most Ro16, Ro8: http://tinyurl.com/BWRo16-Ro8
mansa
Profile Joined May 2011
Philippines336 Posts
August 03 2011 04:37 GMT
#170
Really... One of my favorite players T.T gone.....

@Seeker I think everyone knows that BW is gonna disappear sooner or later TBH, I only expect it to go on for 2 years more.
Licmyobelisk
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
Philippines3682 Posts
August 03 2011 04:37 GMT
#171
I hope he does good in life. if he doesn't have the same passion in BW let him be.. yeah, not everyone I think will jump in the SC 2 bandwagon.
I don't think I've ever wished my opponent good luck prior to a game. When I play, I play to win. I hope every opponent I ever have is cursed with fucking terrible luck. I hope they're stuck playing underneath a stepladder with a black cat in attendance a
Gummy
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States2180 Posts
August 03 2011 04:40 GMT
#172
Everybody has punned this to death, so I really don't want to make another one. Still sad to see him go.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ There are three kinds of people in the world: those who can count and those who can't.
red4ce
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States7313 Posts
August 03 2011 05:04 GMT
#173
Always a shame when a solid brood war progamer retires. As I never really rooted for him before I wouldn't mind if he switched to SC2, but I just get the feeling he's done with progaming period. There's no need to cry about the downfall of brood war just because of 1 retirement though. MBCgame shutting down is a threat to e-sports, an average terran player retiring in the twilight of his career is not.
Emon_
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
3925 Posts
August 03 2011 05:10 GMT
#174
GG Really. You were a solid player. I'll always remember you for your epic TvP games vs. Kal
"I know that human beings and fish can coexist peacefully" -GWB ||
HawaiianPig
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
Canada5155 Posts
August 03 2011 05:11 GMT
#175
Boy, this really sucks. I don't even mean to pun, I really mean it really sucks.
AdministratorNot actually Hawaiian.
Baarn
Profile Joined April 2010
United States2702 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-03 05:16:32
August 03 2011 05:12 GMT
#176
GL Really with future endeavors. I'll miss everyone going REALLY? and making puns when you play. Miss seeing games like this also.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wf24xmGoWM
There's no S in KT. :P
Kaolla
Profile Joined January 2003
China2999 Posts
August 03 2011 05:15 GMT
#177
somehow when i read about something liek this i cant help thinking the end is coming T_T;
really used to be good too T_T
its me
GTR
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
51449 Posts
August 03 2011 05:18 GMT
#178
really has already iterated via scforall interview with artosis that he'd be done with progaming after bw.
Commentator
J1.au
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Australia3596 Posts
August 03 2011 05:25 GMT
#179
Well if he was going to retire, now was the time to do it. The PL season is over and he had dropped out of his MST group. I will always remember Really as the man who broke Flash's incredible TvT streak. I wish him the best of luck in whatever he chooses to do next.
DanceCommander
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
United States1808 Posts
August 03 2011 05:26 GMT
#180
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO REALLLY....

my favorite estro player after upmagic spit on my heart
Ideas
Profile Blog Joined April 2008
United States8098 Posts
August 03 2011 05:31 GMT
#181
On August 03 2011 14:18 GTR wrote:
really has already iterated via scforall interview with artosis that he'd be done with progaming after bw.


loool i forgot about scforall. the foxnews of BW back then

also never forgot how artosis always said really was going to be as good as flash "soon" :\
Free Palestine
Rkie
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United States1278 Posts
August 03 2011 05:46 GMT
#182
Ah the pain of retirement and loss. It leaves such a bitter feeling among everyone involved. I find it interesting that even though everyone knows things like this are inevitable, they are always so moved by it. The feeling of loss can really bring many different types of people together more than anything else.

Good luck Really. I wish you the best of success in your life.
Seraphim
Profile Blog Joined March 2006
United States4467 Posts
August 03 2011 05:48 GMT
#183
Dang, that's so sad
Hermes | Bisu[Shield] Fighting~!
hacklebeast
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States5090 Posts
August 03 2011 05:49 GMT
#184
On August 03 2011 14:31 Ideas wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 03 2011 14:18 GTR wrote:
really has already iterated via scforall interview with artosis that he'd be done with progaming after bw.


loool i forgot about scforall. the foxnews of BW back then

also never forgot how artosis always said really was going to be as good as flash "soon" :\



Along with the entire estro house. I'm pretty sure really, puma, upmagic, action, sangho, and flying were all slated to be the next bonjwa at one point or another
Protoss: Best, Paralyze, Jangbi, Nal_Ra || Terran: Oov, Boxer, Fantasy, Hiya|| Zerg: Yellow, Zero
Kipsate
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Netherlands45349 Posts
August 03 2011 05:51 GMT
#185
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WriterXiao8~~
LuckyMacro
Profile Joined July 2010
United States1482 Posts
August 03 2011 05:54 GMT
#186
On August 03 2011 14:12 Baarn wrote:
GL Really with future endeavors. I'll miss everyone going REALLY? and making puns when you play. Miss seeing games like this also.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wf24xmGoWM


I remember the chat going pun-wild a few times when Movie and Really were playing...so much that mods were banning anyone who failed to make a decent pun. good times.
EvilTeletubby
Profile Blog Joined January 2004
Baltimore, USA22254 Posts
August 03 2011 05:54 GMT
#187
On August 03 2011 14:31 Ideas wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 03 2011 14:18 GTR wrote:
really has already iterated via scforall interview with artosis that he'd be done with progaming after bw.


loool i forgot about scforall. the foxnews of BW back then

also never forgot how artosis always said really was going to be as good as flash "soon" :\


At the risk of catching some hate, IMO idra/artosis had always overrated Really.

Don't get me wrong, Really was an absolute beast, solid as a rock. He was like the ideal practice partner and proleaguer, but never had that something-extra-special to put him over the top.
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RowdierBob
Profile Blog Joined May 2003
Australia13005 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-03 06:01:20
August 03 2011 06:01 GMT
#188
Yeah, Really was like a really (d'oh) solid role player on your team, but he was never a go-to guy or star of the show.

Disappointing to see a quality player leave, but it's really (again!) not that big a deal. Is it?
"Terrans are pretty much space-Australians" - H
figq
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
12519 Posts
August 03 2011 06:04 GMT
#189
:// he was one of the reasons for me to start supporting Stars. Very sad, hope he could reconsider.
If you stand next to my head, you can hear the ocean. - Day[9]
Ryo
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
8787 Posts
August 03 2011 06:12 GMT
#190
On August 03 2011 07:18 Biff The Understudy wrote:
+ Show Spoiler +
Well he lost to Jaehoon


... means it was really time to retire.

Shows how very little you know.


Bad news for Stars.
But I wish him all the best, he's looked a bit unhappy these few months.
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SpecFire
Profile Joined December 2010
United States1681 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-03 06:31:23
August 03 2011 06:31 GMT
#191
WRONG THEAD
•|SlayerS_MMA| • Ryung • Fin • Puzzle •
almond
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
115 Posts
August 03 2011 07:07 GMT
#192
Too bad.
Stopping Flash's tvt streak was pretty good feat.
Medic vs jangbi game was also kinda cool.
Shana
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Indonesia1814 Posts
August 03 2011 07:11 GMT
#193
Noooooooooo

Believing in what lies ahead. | That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet.
Silentness
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States2821 Posts
August 03 2011 07:21 GMT
#194
On August 03 2011 16:07 almond wrote:
Too bad.
Stopping Flash's tvt streak was pretty good feat.
Medic vs jangbi game was also kinda cool.


Main game that comes into my mind was when Really lost all of his marines to Hyun's hold lurker shenanigans... that costed him the game, but we got a funny Hyun air humping ceremony out of it.
GL HF... YOLO..lololollol.
Nogardeci89
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
United States113 Posts
August 03 2011 07:29 GMT
#195
I will miss this most of all

Motivate
Profile Joined June 2011
2860 Posts
August 03 2011 07:55 GMT
#196
i started watching BW quite recently (around about the match fixing scandal time)

was really actually any good? i've always remembered him as being a very mediocre terran, about the same level as mvp (before he switched) or frozen
pinkranger15
Profile Joined June 2010
Philippines1597 Posts
August 03 2011 07:55 GMT
#197
what?? that was unexpected. :O
yoyo!
TwoToneTerran
Profile Joined March 2009
United States8841 Posts
August 03 2011 07:58 GMT
#198
On August 03 2011 16:55 Motivate wrote:
i started watching BW quite recently (around about the match fixing scandal time)

was really actually any good? i've always remembered him as being a very mediocre terran, about the same level as mvp (before he switched) or frozen


He was much better than both of them, but he was never overall solid, to be honest. His TvT was probably his most stable matchup. Earlier in his career when he was on Estro, he was one of the odd Terrans like Hiya and Fantasy who had very good TvP/TvT but bad TvZ. After his swap to Woongjin it seemed his TvZ massively improved, but his TvP became a crippled matchup in turn.

He was always in that 10-5th best terran range, never really great, but you couldn't count him out against most people.
Remember Violet.
Crisium
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States1618 Posts
August 03 2011 07:59 GMT
#199
On August 03 2011 16:55 Motivate wrote:
i started watching BW quite recently (around about the match fixing scandal time)

was really actually any good? i've always remembered him as being a very mediocre terran, about the same level as mvp (before he switched) or frozen


He was very good in late 2009, early 2010, as I linked to just a few posts into the thread. He was ranked #3 PR in January 2010 (technically #4 since MBC Power Outage was so gosu).

http://www.teamliquid.net/powerrank/index.php?prid=37
Broodwar and Stork forever! List of BW players with most Ro16, Ro8: http://tinyurl.com/BWRo16-Ro8
HighTemper
Profile Joined April 2011
Canada3867 Posts
August 03 2011 08:06 GMT
#200
Really sad to see an A-teamer retiring when most of the retirements were either B-teamers or gamers long pass their peak.

I don't like Really for his beastly vP because I have a heavy bias towards the Protoss race. I'll always miss him as someone who can make me grind my teeth whenever he played against good Protoss.

BW, where are you now? One team down (probably) next Proleague with B-teamers replacing A-teamers?

SC God, please give me back the 12-team Proleague... also bless Really.
"Issue the orders Sir [JangBi], and I will storm Hell." - Anthony Wayne
everytimee
Profile Joined May 2010
United States122 Posts
August 03 2011 08:24 GMT
#201
Sad to see a great macro terran go. Enjoyed your games!
radadaundandan
Profile Joined May 2007
Bulgaria3148 Posts
August 03 2011 08:28 GMT
#202
Another sad day for BroodWar!
We will miss you Really! Farewell!
Flash returns...
EchoZ
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Japan5041 Posts
August 03 2011 08:32 GMT
#203
We will REALLY miss you!
Dear Sixsmith...
sinistral
Profile Joined October 2010
Singapore859 Posts
August 03 2011 09:08 GMT
#204
On August 03 2011 08:41 Ikonn wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 03 2011 08:34 sinistral wrote:
Oh man this sucks. Come to think of it Really hasn't been playing for Woongjin for quite some time. During the SPL playoffs it was always (T)hOn_sin coming out instead.


Really played in the play-offs too, beat Barracks and then lost twice to Flash


Shit, thanks man. I was thinking how fail hOn_sin was during the playoffs that I seem to forget that Really played as well.

But still..
(´・ω・`)
Ryo
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
8787 Posts
August 03 2011 09:13 GMT
#205
On August 03 2011 18:08 sinistral wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 03 2011 08:41 Ikonn wrote:
On August 03 2011 08:34 sinistral wrote:
Oh man this sucks. Come to think of it Really hasn't been playing for Woongjin for quite some time. During the SPL playoffs it was always (T)hOn_sin coming out instead.


Really played in the play-offs too, beat Barracks and then lost twice to Flash


Shit, thanks man. I was thinking how fail hOn_sin was during the playoffs that I seem to forget that Really played as well.

But still..

Hmm... that may well have contributed to his retirement. I mean Light's transfer and the "emergence" of Hon_sin. That kind of pushed Really into the background. He was supposed to be Woongjin's Terran ace when he first joined their team.
영원히 엠비씨게임 히어로 팬.
JIJIyO
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Canada1957 Posts
August 03 2011 09:19 GMT
#206
Nooooo Really =( One of the few non imba and CJ players I liked. I know he was mediocre, but I liked him a lot. Sad to see him go.......Weird I post in a Really thread, but I didn't in the Yellow or Oov ones lol.
KT_Violet
obesechicken13
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
United States10467 Posts
August 03 2011 09:24 GMT
#207
boo!
I think in our modern age technology has evolved to become more addictive. The things that don't give us pleasure aren't used as much. Work was never meant to be fun, but doing it makes us happier in the long run.
Elroi
Profile Joined August 2009
Sweden5595 Posts
August 03 2011 10:08 GMT
#208
That's a shame. Very bad for Woongjin too. He was so promising: I remember the game with the blinded observers and some games vs Flash.

"To all eSports fans, I want to be remembered as a progamer who can make something out of nothing, and someone who always does his best. I think that is the right way of living, and I'm always doing my best to follow that." - Jaedong. /watch?v=jfghAzJqAp0
Fiction_
Profile Joined November 2010
New Zealand33 Posts
August 03 2011 10:46 GMT
#209
Ah... I was just getting into BW and Really was starting to become my favorite player...
Guess I have to find someone else..
BloodDrunK
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Bangladesh2767 Posts
August 03 2011 11:08 GMT
#210
aw man that's really really sad.

we'll miss you....

You have the power to create your own destiny.
Motivate
Profile Joined June 2011
2860 Posts
August 03 2011 11:22 GMT
#211
man i just realised woongjin's terran line is going to suck unless hon_sin steps up. he must perform pretty well in practice if they play him so much? :S i hope it's just nerves because i have yet to see anything good from him
Sewi
Profile Blog Joined November 2006
Germany1697 Posts
August 03 2011 11:23 GMT
#212
Very sad
I always loved watching his games, especially his long macro games were awesome back when he was in estro.

GL in whatever you're going to do next Really!
"Well, things were going ok until he lost all his stuff" - Tasteless, 17.02.2016
Armathai
Profile Joined October 2007
1023 Posts
August 03 2011 11:28 GMT
#213
It's always sad to see a progamer retire t.t

Really was pretty incredible during his Estro peak, I remember him being a pretty safe liquibet option and doing pretty nicely on my FPL team.
It's tobad he never was able to reach his good form again where he was easily one of the top terrans.
Looking for ArcticCerebrate formerly from @USEast
TheSubtleArt
Profile Joined May 2011
Canada2527 Posts
August 03 2011 11:30 GMT
#214
Really's vulture play was incredible its sad that he's going =/.
Dodge arrows
KinosJourney2
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Sweden1811 Posts
August 03 2011 11:36 GMT
#215
This sucks :/
I liked Really, i wish him the best of luck in the future.
ocho wrote: EDIT: NEVERMIND, THIS THING HAS APM TECHNOLOGY OMG
saritenite
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Singapore1680 Posts
August 03 2011 12:06 GMT
#216
On August 03 2011 06:46 Smix wrote:
fuck each piece of news like this just rips my heart T_T


http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=113256

T_T
r33k
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Italy3402 Posts
August 03 2011 12:08 GMT
#217
Too much support in this thread for a player who's been in the top most hated list for years.

Have a couple standard really games.


BachHo
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States170 Posts
August 03 2011 12:08 GMT
#218
Nooooo! Super sad. His optic flare TvP build was amazing, will miss his shenanigans.
Kiante
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
Australia7069 Posts
August 03 2011 12:20 GMT
#219
On August 03 2011 21:08 r33k wrote:
Too much support in this thread for a player who's been in the top most hated list for years.

Have a couple standard really games.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElyqN7TBWZE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBBSzdDqoQ8

i dont remember anyone specifically hating on really. at least not people i talk to.
Writer
Lylat
Profile Joined August 2009
France8575 Posts
August 03 2011 12:50 GMT
#220
On August 03 2011 21:06 saritenite wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 03 2011 06:46 Smix wrote:
fuck each piece of news like this just rips my heart T_T


http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=113256

T_T

This thread is awesome, can't believe I missed it...

Nal_rA <3
JustPassingBy
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
10776 Posts
August 03 2011 13:00 GMT
#221
At least nuke won't ever trip over those unwilling puns again...
trexbqs
Profile Joined January 2011
Malaysia1731 Posts
August 03 2011 13:13 GMT
#222
Another progamer retired.I'm shocked and speechless for awhile.
Really...thank you so much.

I wish you good luck in future. Will miss you so much after this.
Learn,live and love it.
C[SCL]
Profile Joined April 2009
Philippines576 Posts
August 03 2011 13:23 GMT
#223
I remember when Really was one of my favorite players.. Good luck in your future endeavors!
BISU FAN FOREVER|Really fan.. really.|Flash, please get all the golds. k thx
boesthius
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States11637 Posts
August 03 2011 15:03 GMT
#224
--- Nuked ---
Itachii
Profile Blog Joined April 2008
Poland12466 Posts
August 03 2011 15:19 GMT
#225
Didn't expect this at all, sure he played really badly lately, but everyone falls into slump, sooner or later.Oh well, GL to him, bye~
La parole nous a été donnée pour déguiser notre pensée
obesechicken13
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
United States10467 Posts
August 03 2011 15:39 GMT
#226
Did he, Really, retire?
I think in our modern age technology has evolved to become more addictive. The things that don't give us pleasure aren't used as much. Work was never meant to be fun, but doing it makes us happier in the long run.
swanized
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
Canada2480 Posts
August 03 2011 16:43 GMT
#227
why do you this to me ?
Writer
mdb
Profile Blog Joined February 2003
Bulgaria4059 Posts
August 03 2011 16:44 GMT
#228
gl Really, you`ll be missed.
naneri
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
Kyrgyzstan165 Posts
August 03 2011 17:11 GMT
#229
wtf do i have to read all these news about retirements and have no way to contact those guys to prevent this. Why am i reading different stuff on this sc:bw portal if i can not change anything in BW. why is it dying and i am just doing nothing. damn - after the grandfinal i am going to quit with all that stuff and stop reading tl.net and thinking anything concerned with bw!!!
High APM is when your marine gets 3 stim packs instead of one.
butchji
Profile Joined September 2009
Germany1531 Posts
August 03 2011 17:12 GMT
#230
wow another sick Terran at SC2. Complete dominance >,<.

User was temp banned for this post.
phyren
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United States1067 Posts
August 03 2011 17:39 GMT
#231
On August 03 2011 06:16 blubbdavid wrote:
Really...
Reality...

I'm sad that I won't have the chance to confuse both of them anymore.



same here. they both show a lot of potential though.
seRapH
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States9756 Posts
August 03 2011 17:43 GMT
#232
I suppose we all saw this being inevitable, but that thought isn't very comforting
boomer hands
Ryo
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
8787 Posts
August 03 2011 17:48 GMT
#233
On August 04 2011 02:12 butchji wrote:
wow another sick Terran at SC2. Complete dominance >,<.

He's not going to play SC2 professionally. Really plans on taking a vacation and then probably entering the military. After he finishes his service, he'll try something other than progaming.

http://esports.dailygame.co.kr/news/read.php?id=48318
영원히 엠비씨게임 히어로 팬.
CTStalker
Profile Blog Joined November 2004
Canada9720 Posts
August 03 2011 17:51 GMT
#234
my last favourite bw pro has retired
i'll always remember his tvp against jangbi and his epic tvts against flash
By the way, my name is Funk. I am not of your world
Furaha
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Germany271 Posts
August 03 2011 17:52 GMT
#235
That's really sad so many retirements lately...

I wish him the best for the future... gg
Player Manager @janinecgn // facebook.com/ZerglingLove
dellesh1ruH
Profile Joined August 2009
Denmark509 Posts
August 03 2011 18:00 GMT
#236
Iam gonna miss him.
Pain is temporary, Glory is forever!
butchji
Profile Joined September 2009
Germany1531 Posts
August 03 2011 18:03 GMT
#237
On August 04 2011 02:48 Ryo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 04 2011 02:12 butchji wrote:
wow another sick Terran at SC2. Complete dominance >,<.

He's not going to play SC2 professionally. Really plans on taking a vacation and then probably entering the military. After he finishes his service, he'll try something other than progaming.

http://esports.dailygame.co.kr/news/read.php?id=48318



Yeah... right.. just like EffOrt wanted to quit gaming.
Lysanias
Profile Joined March 2011
Netherlands8351 Posts
August 03 2011 18:11 GMT
#238
gg Really ! thank you for your games.
I wish you all the best in all your future endevours.
saritenite
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Singapore1680 Posts
August 03 2011 18:23 GMT
#239
On August 04 2011 03:03 butchji wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 04 2011 02:48 Ryo wrote:
On August 04 2011 02:12 butchji wrote:
wow another sick Terran at SC2. Complete dominance >,<.

He's not going to play SC2 professionally. Really plans on taking a vacation and then probably entering the military. After he finishes his service, he'll try something other than progaming.

http://esports.dailygame.co.kr/news/read.php?id=48318



Yeah... right.. just like EffOrt wanted to quit gaming.


In an interview with Artosis he said he wouldn't allow his kid to become a progamer. Sorry, but the man's tired of gaming.

EffOrt's a different case althogether because he won a starleague and has the motivation.
StorrZerg
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States13919 Posts
August 03 2011 18:54 GMT
#240
Sad day for BW
loved his play. Specially <3 since he was a Estro terran
Hwaseung Oz fan for life. Swing out, always swing out.
mevshero
Profile Joined December 2009
911 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-03 18:55:37
August 03 2011 18:54 GMT
#241
and the bad news keep coming...



please someone post the vod of his tvp game on (i think medusa?!) blinding all the opponents observers
Rokevo
Profile Joined September 2009
Finland1033 Posts
August 03 2011 19:18 GMT
#242
Sad.. and unexpected
Doughboy
Profile Joined April 2010
United States721 Posts
August 03 2011 20:56 GMT
#243
Very depressing, he was one of my favorite players :C. The part about the Korean netizens bashing Woongjin was interesting. I guess I've learned to adjust my expectations when appropriate. This combined with all the other retireees, the STX fandago, MBC shutting down, BW's situation is looking pretty dismal :c. News of a new team would be wanted now more than ever
"Don't be distracted by the what if's, should'ves, and if onlys. The one thing you choose yourself - THAT is the truth of your universe." Fav T: Sea, Leta, Really Fav P: Free, Snow Fav Z: ZerO, GGplay, Jaedong, Neo.G_Soulkey
SuperJongMan
Profile Blog Joined March 2003
Jamaica11586 Posts
August 03 2011 21:42 GMT
#244
He sounded sick and tired of progaming since awhile ago.
At least a year ago if not much further back.
He said it was too difficult a lifestyle and the struggle to be the best has drained his love of game.
It's good he retires. Hopefully he sparks fire in some other interest now.

The best Really game I saw was the ones with mines, turrets, and optic flare. Man that was cool.
But I never liked him... cuz you know... everyone knows... eStro sucks.
POWER OVERWHELMING ! ! ! KRUU~ KRUU~
puppykiller
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States3126 Posts
August 03 2011 21:53 GMT
#245
classic really pwnage
Why would I play sctoo when I can play BW?
Sufficiency
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Canada23833 Posts
August 03 2011 22:41 GMT
#246
I hope this is comparable to guenchi "retiring".
https://twitter.com/SufficientStats
veQ
Profile Joined November 2010
Poland339 Posts
August 03 2011 23:10 GMT
#247
noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, so much bad stuff at once... this cant be happening :<
why BW!!! why r u doing this to us!

another sad day... everytime i read stuff like this :<
"Victory comes to those who look forward" Proud SPECTER EVO Owner - http://imgur.com/a/Me9LU
L0thar
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
987 Posts
August 04 2011 00:03 GMT
#248
Damn, he played some excellent games. GL in the future, Really, in whatever you does.
xarthaz
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
1704 Posts
August 04 2011 00:10 GMT
#249
Despite the gloomy atmosphere, this man has a place.
[image loading]
That what is seen and what is not seen. What is not seen is the new no name rookies entering the scene. there is no news content, little knowledge and talk due to uncertainty regarding them. hence the apparent disharmony between entry and exit.
Aah thats the stuff..
seol1500
Profile Joined February 2010
52 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-05 16:59:42
August 05 2011 16:54 GMT
#250

He sounded sick and tired of progaming since awhile ago.
At least a year ago if not much further back.
He said it was too difficult a lifestyle and the struggle to be the best has drained his love of game.
It's good he retires. Hopefully he sparks fire in some other interest now.

Can someone confirm this please?

What are they going to do when they retire? I know few old progammers who retired are living day by day (ie. manual labour) because they do not have any sufficient qualifications for any other professions. Sad to see him retiring, at least I would hope to see him again in SC2 near future.
Xiphos
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Canada7507 Posts
August 05 2011 16:57 GMT
#251
On August 06 2011 01:54 seol1500 wrote:
What are they going to do when they retire?
Sad to see him retiring, at least I would hope to see him again in SC2 near future.

Why specifically SC2?
2014 - ᕙ( •̀ل͜•́) ϡ Raise your bows brood warriors! ᕙ( •̀ل͜•́) ϡ
seol1500
Profile Joined February 2010
52 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-05 17:05:57
August 05 2011 17:04 GMT
#252
On August 06 2011 01:57 Xiphos wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 06 2011 01:54 seol1500 wrote:
What are they going to do when they retire?
Sad to see him retiring, at least I would hope to see him again in SC2 near future.

Why specifically SC2?


Any other games are not popular in Korea, so the leagues are generally very small despite the competitiveness. I believe SC2 is the only area which has sufficient fundings (and still growing) and further, where Really can make most use of his amazing SC:BW skills.
Xiphos
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Canada7507 Posts
August 05 2011 17:07 GMT
#253
On August 06 2011 02:04 seol1500 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 06 2011 01:57 Xiphos wrote:
On August 06 2011 01:54 seol1500 wrote:
What are they going to do when they retire?
Sad to see him retiring, at least I would hope to see him again in SC2 near future.

Why specifically SC2?


Any other games are not popular in Korea, so the leagues are generally very small despite the competitiveness. I believe SC2 is the only area which has sufficient fundings (and still growing) and further, where Really can make most use of his amazing SC:BW skills.


Well....it Really sucks that SC2 don't have Medics....
2014 - ᕙ( •̀ل͜•́) ϡ Raise your bows brood warriors! ᕙ( •̀ل͜•́) ϡ
Aquafresh
Profile Joined May 2007
United States824 Posts
August 05 2011 17:43 GMT
#254
On August 06 2011 01:57 Xiphos wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 06 2011 01:54 seol1500 wrote:
What are they going to do when they retire?
Sad to see him retiring, at least I would hope to see him again in SC2 near future.

Why specifically SC2?


We all know Artosis is salivating at the opportunity to grab him for Sixjax. One step closer to the Inka/Gosi[Terran]/Really trifecta.
Titusmaster6
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States5937 Posts
August 05 2011 17:50 GMT
#255
I think this will be the first among a wave of progamers retiring. I hope it's not true but I just get the feeling that it's that time when all the players I have watched in bw start moving on with life.

Bye Really, I loved your play and hope you the best.
Shorts down shorts up, BOOM, just like that.
o[twist]
Profile Joined May 2008
United States4903 Posts
August 05 2011 18:25 GMT
#256
really has always seemed kind of sad, especially recently. i'm not surprised.
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