Good for IdrA. Its tomorrow's games that matter, anyways. Good for the viewers, too, if IdrA really brings it tomorrow being well rested.

And, c'mon, give the guy a break. He just arrived from China - what? Yesterday? Jet lag sucks. I get the feeling that a lot of people commenting have never gone more than a 2 or 3 hour time difference.

imareaver3

United States906 Posts

October 08 2011 03:09 GMT

#144

On October 08 2011 12:07 symbolic wrote:

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It isn't up to him.

It's his job to play so he can represent his sponsors/team.

...but not his job to lower his performance in a massive tournament to increase his standing in an ultimately meaningless pool he has no chance of winning. I believe his sponsors would be happier that he get sleep and do well tomorrow than play a bit more tonight.

taLbuk

Madagascar1879 Posts

October 08 2011 03:10 GMT

#145

On October 08 2011 11:57 kittensrcute wrote:

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So why tire yourself in a practice game before the games that actually matter?

exactly my point, you shouldn't especially when the tournament was unfortunately already delayed several hours.

Irave

United States9965 Posts

October 08 2011 03:10 GMT

#146

Makes sense can't really blame him for doing it. Smart move, hopefully he gets the rest he needs to perform spectacular tomorrow.

Escape

Canada306 Posts

October 08 2011 03:10 GMT

#147

I am actually ok with it, since this is only group play. Yes, it sucks for those that bought tickets to see him play, but on the other hand, would you rather see him just play bad and quit?

He only has his team and sponsors to answer to i think.

ReaperX

Hong Kong1758 Posts

October 08 2011 03:11 GMT

#148

This is a good decision for me... idrA needs to get his head in check for tommorows games

Djzapz

Canada10681 Posts

October 08 2011 03:12 GMT

#149

On October 08 2011 11:44 me_viet wrote:

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How is it jokes on Idra if he does badly?

Well I think the real reason he forfeited is because he's pissed and the whole "I'm tired" stuff is largely a cover up.

If he ends up giving us bad games, in the end we get less games. Not his problem tho.

Hrrrrm

United States2081 Posts

October 08 2011 03:13 GMT

#150

On October 08 2011 12:01 DrOmni wrote:

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You show the ignorance and stupidity that comes with being a mindless hater. He never made an excuse for not winning here, he simply chose to forfeit his games to get some sleep which he decided was more important since his chances of even taking second would be slim at best. Also, with the delay today the games would go on for an insane amount of time for someone who is already sleep deprived and just hurt them even more the next day.

Why there is even a thread about this is beyond me. Had it been white-ra who bowed out people would be rushing to show support and people would go google jetlag to give reasons why it is such a good decision on his part. However, since it is idra, the biggest fucktards on TL come out to post.

That's because people know if White-ra were to forfeit he must be on the verge of DEATH because White-ra isn't a quitter. Hell I would go as far to say White-ra would pass out on stage before he forfeits a match. Where as Idra has shown time and time again that when he feels he's at a slight disadvantage he throws in the towel. MMA/HuK/MC/Nerchio

Werk

United States294 Posts

October 08 2011 03:13 GMT

#151

I agree, its IPL's fault for putting little importance on the group stages, and it's a great thing that Idra will be getting rest, and (hopefully) in good condition for the rest of the tournament

Veritask

260 Posts

October 08 2011 03:13 GMT

#152

It's a smart decision from him. After losing, it's very unlikely he'll win the group. Since the games are meaningless if he doesn't finish top 2, it's a better idea to make sure he's ready for the tournament

KDot2

United States1213 Posts

October 08 2011 03:13 GMT

#153

to anyone wondering ... I read most of the thread and I would say most people said it was a good decision ... I was afraid everyone would freak out about this .... gladly they really didn't

Demidyne

United States110 Posts

October 08 2011 03:13 GMT

#154

Idra played pretty terribly against White-Ra, not making poor decisions but in fact making no decisions. He looked like he was on autopilot playing a mediocre game that won't cut it at this level and looking nothing like the player who just won in China. He didn't react, mulktitask, expand, or do anything that that situations against white ra called for. I would rather see him rest now than play out poor games and possibly end up in the same place and still be incredibly exhausted for elimination play. Good Night Sweet Prince!

nufcrulz

Singapore934 Posts

October 08 2011 03:14 GMT

#155

Sounds like a sensible decision to me, considering he was gonna play two Koreans at way below his best form.. Would've done the same if put in his position sleep is better than potentially losing two games and ending up last in the group anyway..