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Redmark
Profile Joined March 2010
Canada2129 Posts
November 17 2011 21:17 GMT
#61
On November 18 2011 05:28 Drey wrote:
This is the saddest interview I ever read on TL, it goes from bad to worse and no happy ending.

For us, probably. For him, I guess it at least resulted in spending more time with his family, and some hope for the future. He seems to be taking things quite well, for the circumstances.
Bagration
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
United States18282 Posts
November 17 2011 21:21 GMT
#62
This is very sad. While I am sure many people would like to see this man continue to be a programer, whether in BW or SC2, I realize that this decision is probably for the best.

His answer about how little time he got to spend with his father is very sad and heartbreaking, and I wish the best for him and his family.
Team Slayers, Axiom-Acer and Vile forever
Reaper9
Profile Joined January 2010
United States1724 Posts
November 17 2011 21:24 GMT
#63
I can almost feel what Hiya is as a person just by reading this, though I have never met him. I wish him a happier and stable future.
I post only when my brain works.
phyren
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United States1067 Posts
November 17 2011 21:26 GMT
#64
Really sad interview as everyone has noticed. The death in the family obviously sets the tone there. Still, it seems like he is taking a positive outlook on the retirement rather than being discouraged that he hadn't found a team. I wish him the best of luck in the future.
TheNessman
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States4158 Posts
November 17 2011 21:35 GMT
#65
This interview is so good.... and also sad.

But he's so honest and realistic and open hearted i feel... Hiya you were always awesome in my book and you still are now!!!!!

That last picture... when you read the whole thing, it really is an amazing picture, i can easily imagine hiya looking exactly like that when he talks about those kinds of things.... sad but true.

Hiya we love you!
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TheNessman
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States4158 Posts
November 17 2011 21:35 GMT
#66
SERIOUSLY sad.

but also happy because hiya is an awesome person
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ffreakk
Profile Joined September 2010
Singapore2155 Posts
November 17 2011 21:37 GMT
#67
On November 18 2011 04:19 HopLight wrote:
Sad, but I have to ask, was anyone else wondering why Hiya looks so much like Fantasy in these pictures? (Especially 2 and 4)


You are probably just a white dude who (like many others) have problem telling Asians apart. They look nothing alike, even in those pictures, to me :D

In any case, i guess that clarify Hiya's future status, as well as his reasons to retire.. Tbh i think the timing could have been better, but if that's what he wants to do then there's no helping it. Sounds like pretty valid reasons too, spending time w family after a big hit (his dad) and all.
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Spuick
Profile Joined April 2011
Norway357 Posts
November 17 2011 21:38 GMT
#68
NOOOOOOOOOOO HIYA((((((((
ImbaTosS
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United Kingdom1717 Posts
November 17 2011 21:43 GMT
#69
A pretty special interview, GGs hiya. I hope you enjoy playing the game, and spend plenty of time with your family. Priorities are important.
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amazingxkcd
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
GRAND OLD AMERICA16375 Posts
November 17 2011 21:46 GMT
#70
HollywoodFishKing seems to got the short end of life. I have faith that he will rebound back into happier times very soon.
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The world is burning and you rather be on this terrible website discussing video games and your shallow feelings
Guamshin
Profile Joined January 2011
Netherlands295 Posts
November 17 2011 21:48 GMT
#71
Very sad but good interview, HiyA you are my favourite terran player. Gl in whatever you gonna do now.
Weeeee
Yaki
Profile Joined April 2011
France4234 Posts
November 17 2011 21:55 GMT
#72
so saddening about his father . RIP.
MC ■ MarineKing ■ LosirA ■ To someone who has lost after trying his best, no words from the winner can console him.
imperator-xy
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Germany1377 Posts
November 17 2011 21:57 GMT
#73
some seconds after reading this i finally realized he was a big part of progaming, a thing i spent so much time for in my life.

good luck for whatever youll do hiya. i will always remember you and your lips.
pR0gR4m3R
Profile Joined February 2008
Spain1446 Posts
November 17 2011 21:58 GMT
#74
So sad, he could have been a good sc2 progamer if he had tried
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Shana
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Indonesia1814 Posts
November 17 2011 22:06 GMT
#75
Thanks for translation, that was a very good interview
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danl9rm
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States3111 Posts
November 17 2011 22:08 GMT
#76
Then, to add insult to injury, my father passed away last month, weighing even more heavily on my heart.


I don't know a lick of Korean, but this can't be what he said. I think you were looking for a different expression there.

Thanks for the interview!
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Miles_Edgeworth
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States141 Posts
November 17 2011 22:09 GMT
#77
Good luck, HiyA.
TylerThaCreator
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
United States906 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-11-17 22:11:04
November 17 2011 22:10 GMT
#78
On November 18 2011 07:08 danl9rm wrote:
Show nested quote +
Then, to add insult to injury, my father passed away last month, weighing even more heavily on my heart.


I don't know a lick of Korean, but this can't be what he said. I think you were looking for a different expression there.

Thanks for the interview!


What are you talking about? That is a textbook example of how to use that idiom (which means - to make a bad situation even worse).
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rift
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
1819 Posts
November 17 2011 22:16 GMT
#79
On November 18 2011 07:10 TylerThaCreator wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 18 2011 07:08 danl9rm wrote:
Then, to add insult to injury, my father passed away last month, weighing even more heavily on my heart.


I don't know a lick of Korean, but this can't be what he said. I think you were looking for a different expression there.

Thanks for the interview!


What are you talking about? That is a textbook example of how to use that idiom (which means - to make a bad situation even worse).

Not at all. A person's father dying can in no way be described as an insult.
Burns
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States2300 Posts
November 17 2011 22:18 GMT
#80
he should still consider sc2 T_T
such a sad story
Good luck hiya
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