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Olli
Austria24422 Posts
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babylon
8765 Posts
On August 29 2013 15:18 lichter wrote: On the one hand, I agree that if he didn't enjoy the game, then getting on with his life is the right choice. But on the other I see someone like Jaedong who did so poorly for a long period in SC2, but just won't fucking give up until he succeeds. Yeah, but it definitely takes a certain temperament to be able to crush one's way through the depressing miasma of "hero to zero." Not that Jangbi was anywhere close to zero ... (which is why this news is so shocking). | ||
BigFan
TLADT24920 Posts
On August 29 2013 15:18 lichter wrote: On the one hand, I agree that if he didn't enjoy the game, then getting on with his life is the right choice. But on the other I see someone like Jaedong who did so poorly for a long period in SC2, but just won't fucking give up until he succeeds. we don't know how much Jaedong enjoys SCII. I'm sure his success and all the traveling must be a big bonus for him to stick around. | ||
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Thinasy
2856 Posts
On August 29 2013 15:19 Fionn wrote: Maybe Jangbi can go join Grape in LoL. Please. | ||
lichter
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
On August 29 2013 15:20 babylon wrote: Yeah, but it definitely takes a certain temperament to be able to crush one's way through the depressing miasma of "hero to zero." Not that Jangbi was anywhere close to zero ... (which is why this news is so shocking). I know, I am just so depressed by this On August 29 2013 15:21 BigFan wrote: we don't know how much Jaedong enjoys SCII. I'm sure his success and all the traveling must be a big bonus for him to stick around. Makes me wonder why more Kespa players don't try that route. It might actually be fruitful. Instead of straight up retiring, try going on a foreign adventure. | ||
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StarStruck
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On August 29 2013 15:18 lichter wrote: On the one hand, I agree that if he didn't enjoy the game, then getting on with his life is the right choice. But on the other I see someone like Jaedong who did so poorly for a long period in SC2, but just won't fucking give up until he succeeds. Other than Flash you would be hard pressed to find a player with as much dedication and work ethic as Jaedong and for how long they've in the business? God damn. | ||
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theking1
Romania658 Posts
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negativedge
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Gamlet
Ukraine336 Posts
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viforce
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pbjsandwich
United States443 Posts
On August 29 2013 15:23 theking1 wrote: not really a surprise.a lot of former pros can not adapt to sc2.Also less money,less fame compared to bw and a lot of players lose interest really quick..And this is just the tip of the iceberg.When esf and kespa en their trade ban this november the scene will have only one set of teams which is probably better since it will eliminate the weakest ones but i see a lot of former bw greats getting brenched or retireing simply because of too much competition.I would pick maru over bisu or flash in my team any day of the week. have you seen Jangbis SC2 record? He was a fantastic player | ||
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Brutaxilos
United States2630 Posts
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Jenia6109
Russian Federation1612 Posts
He had potential to be a top protoss in SC2. So damn sad JangBi, thank you for what you did in 2011-2012 <3 Will always remember you, legend of the fall and the last Protoss! <3 <3 <3 | ||
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Maleta
Chile150 Posts
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NDPH_Prodigy
Australia35 Posts
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Fionn
United States23455 Posts
On August 29 2013 15:23 theking1 wrote: not really a surprise.a lot of former pros can not adapt to sc2.Also less money,less fame compared to bw and a lot of players lose interest really quick..And this is just the tip of the iceberg.When esf and kespa en their trade ban this november the scene will have only one set of teams which is probably better since it will eliminate the weakest ones but i see a lot of former bw greats getting brenched or retireing simply because of too much competition.I would pick maru over bisu or flash in my team any day of the week. Where does the less money come from? I can see the less fame part, but he could have made a lot more money in SC2 than BW if he was doing as well as he was at the end of BW. | ||
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schaf
Germany1326 Posts
On August 29 2013 15:21 lichter wrote: I know, I am just so depressed by this Makes me wonder why more Kespa players don't try that route. It might actually be fruitful. Instead of straight up retiring, try going on a foreign adventure. It's a big decision for your life and the amount of work these guys put in becoming brood war champions back in the day must be horrific. You can only survive that if you love the challenge and the thrill of the game. another good example for this is Best, who retired and directly started playing bw again. and Sea, and Hiya (though I would accept that these guys did not really delve deep into sc2)... | ||
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Existential
Australia2107 Posts
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StarStruck
25339 Posts
On August 29 2013 15:23 theking1 wrote: not really a surprise.a lot of former pros can not adapt to sc2.Also less money,less fame compared to bw and a lot of players lose interest really quick..And this is just the tip of the iceberg.When esf and kespa en their trade ban this november the scene will have only one set of teams which is probably better since it will eliminate the weakest ones but i see a lot of former bw greats getting brenched or retireing simply because of too much competition.I would pick maru over bisu or flash in my team any day of the week. The real surprise rests on the fact that JangBi was actually looking quite good, guys like Sea were making strides, but yeah at the end of the day if you don't enjoy the game or find that passion then maybe it's time for a change of scenery. Getting your military duty out of the way is a great start. | ||
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babylon
8765 Posts
On August 29 2013 15:21 BigFan wrote: we don't know how much Jaedong enjoys SCII. I'm sure his success and all the traveling must be a big bonus for him to stick around. I actually think the scenery change did JD a ton of good. From what I hear, JD enjoys being on EG, and honestly, if you're a Chinese/Korean player and you have the chance to go to a legit foreign team, I think you should take it and run.  Both for the money and all the experiences. Given how short a progaming career is, it's a good idea to make the most out of it. | ||
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