Don't blame him, imo rest>>playing shitty games, espcially when your fans are looking forward to your game. Plus in the tournament position, I'd rather take a worse seed and play well the following day then play shitty all tournament like other have said so imo it's a good desicion.

sekritzzz

1515 Posts

October 08 2011 02:48 GMT

#102

Lets be honest, the main reason idra forfeit is because hes playing TheStc and MMA. If it was any other foreigner he would have gave it a shot, but STC and MMA are way above his league. He doesn't want to bother with it when he's already tired and will probably lose both games.

Its very BM, but his chances of beating MMA/STC is rather low so maybe it was a better decision to forfeit and rest for tomorrow.

Russano

United States425 Posts

October 08 2011 02:48 GMT

#103

Decision makes perfect sense if he's having serious sleep issues. As someone wtih a very strange sleep schedule, dealing with jetlag and playing in a tournament can be incredibly difificult.

The fact that he was basically playing for 500 dollars coupled with the delays pushing the tournament into the very late hours means that Idra clearly thought it wasn't worth it to play tonight then suck ass in the actual championship bracket. I agree with him.

ROOTheognis

United States4482 Posts

October 08 2011 02:49 GMT

#104

On October 08 2011 11:48 sekritzzz wrote:
Lets be honest, the main reason idra forfeit is because hes playing TheStc and MMA. If it was any other foreigner he might have gave it a shot, but STC and MMA are way above his league. He doesn't want to bother with it when he's already tired and will probably lose both games.

Its very BM, but his chances of beating MMA/STC is rather low so maybe it was a better decision to forfeit and rest for tomorrow.

Sadly I think I might agree with this.

I hope he does well once he gets rested though! Good luck.

LambtrOn

United States671 Posts

October 08 2011 02:49 GMT

#105

I read on reddit that HD and Painuser said he was literally falling asleep in the both, so no, I don't blame him at all.

Hnnngg

United States1101 Posts

October 08 2011 02:49 GMT

#106

Idra doesn't need pool play results to do well in tournaments.

Resilient

United Kingdom1431 Posts

October 08 2011 02:49 GMT

#107

Does Whitera's legitimate 2-1 get changed to a 2-0 considering MMA and STC get it for free? If so, I don't see a problem with him resting. As long as EG and his sponsors are fine with less exposure.

KWik-E

United States72 Posts

October 08 2011 02:50 GMT

#108

Part of me wants him to do well in the tournament tomorrow so I am okay with this. The other part of me questions how the sponsors look at this. Like to hear the opinion on the other players and tourny organizers on SOTG or something.

Also as said earlier, what happens if this becomes a norm in tournaments. I feel like the tournaments now have to input a system to punish this sort of behavior now

integrity

United States1014 Posts

October 08 2011 02:50 GMT

#109

so when did it become cool to be anti idra fans...did i miss that thread?

let the man get some rest. im sure he will own face tomorrow

xlava

United States676 Posts

October 08 2011 02:51 GMT

#110

God Idra... I feel bad because he could probably have taken that tourney. Idra fighting, keep going bro.

Also OP I love your sig.

Hnnngg

United States1101 Posts

October 08 2011 02:51 GMT

#111

On October 08 2011 11:49 Resilient wrote:
Does Whitera's legitimate 2-1 get changed to a 2-0 considering MMA and STC get it for free? If so, I don't see a problem with him resting. As long as EG and his sponsors are fine with less exposure.

The end of the White-Ra matches would be the end of the original schedule. If he didn't play White-Ra, he'd be bowing out early.

Bear4188

United States1797 Posts

October 08 2011 02:51 GMT

#112

He's there to compete in the main tournament. A single round victory there is worth as much as winning his entire group. If he thinks that getting rest is more likely to benefit him than playing higher seed then he should absolutely skip out on the group matches. I'm sure if the tournament hadn't been delayed he would have likely played out the matches but with the delays it means playing group matches could harm his form for when he is playing for a much larger prize.

bromg

United States17 Posts

October 08 2011 02:52 GMT

#113

Always thought his bm was a small sign of him having heart. Guess not, yawn im tired im just going to go head and take a nap ? Its cool the sponsors will pay for it, my fans don't want to watch me play even though "it doesn't matter". He's a selfish _ . How and why hes in the position hes in is beyond me.

thane

United States407 Posts

October 08 2011 02:53 GMT

#114

Im not sure why its a big deal at all since these games basically mean nothing. Also I have family on the west coast and that travel from home and back is horrible and Im not having a crazy adrenaline packed weekend like Idra did. I was kind of shocked because hes a crazy competitor, I wish him the best with getting some good sleep.

See.Blue

United States2673 Posts

October 08 2011 02:53 GMT

#115

He's not relevant really one way or another. No big deal.

Sufficiency

Canada23833 Posts

October 08 2011 02:53 GMT

#116

So much for a "professional" gamer to throw games an disappoint his fans.

Basically, IdrA was losing, then he made up an excuse for losing.

ninjamyst

United States1903 Posts

October 08 2011 02:54 GMT

#117

what idra did is like a star baseball pitcher quitting early because of rain delay...

KARnyge

United States132 Posts

October 08 2011 02:55 GMT

#118

I think that Idra made a very smart decision forfeiting. He just came off a huge win in China. Why would he put himself on tilt after? Good choice Idra. I am sad for not being able to see your games but enjoy Atlantic City and cheer on your teammates!

oDieN[Siege]

United States2905 Posts

October 08 2011 02:55 GMT

#119

On October 08 2011 11:47 fAnTaCy wrote:
Don't blame him, imo rest>>playing shitty games, espcially when your fans are looking forward to your game. Plus in the tournament position, I'd rather take a worse seed and play well the following day then play shitty all tournament like other have said so imo it's a good desicion.

I like the way you think, sir.