At Blizzcon I waited in line for four hours for the chance to meet Totalbiscuit. I missed quite a few matches of the Blizzcon finals to do so, and the Blizzcon finals were the only reason I had traveled to be there.

When I met him he called me a dick. And it was awesome.

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Thanks for being someone worth looking up to, TB. You've been an inspiration for working hard, never giving up, and fighting for what you believe in. You taught me a lot over the years just by being yourself and providing an example of how to live a good life.

[F_]aths

Germany3947 Posts

May 01 2018 14:37 GMT

#22

OMG. I discovered TB only when he made his "I suck at Starcraft 2" series, but watched some of his content later. Even though Starcraft 2 is just one of many of his games, he made an impact with his casting, his various tournaments, and the Axiom team.

Having to read terrible news is heart breaking.

DonaldM1978

7 Posts

May 01 2018 14:38 GMT

#23

God bless TB hope things get better

Vutalisk

United States679 Posts

May 01 2018 14:55 GMT

#24

I'm tearing up reading the post. It is really sadden me to see such an unfortunate event happens to TB's family.

I gain a whole new level of respect for TB with the candidness and positivity from his post. I can't imagine how hard it is to think everything clearly in such a difficult time like this. My heart goes out to him and his family. All the best to them.

Stay strong!

RxMidnight

United States251 Posts

May 01 2018 15:19 GMT

#25

Incredibly sad news. TB is only 5 years older than me, it doesn't seem real that someone so young has to go through so much.

ramask2

Thailand1024 Posts

May 01 2018 15:27 GMT

#26

I remember doubting TB the moment he started moving into the SC2 scene. Did he really have passion? I think it's safe to say that he proved me wrong over and over and over. His work ethics, his commitment to the Axiom players, as well as his courageous fight with cancer became a source of inspiration for me over the years.

Inspiration. The word gets thrown around a lot, but TB really embodies that for me.

Liquid`Jinro

Sweden33719 Posts

May 01 2018 16:25 GMT

#27

... I know it's a stupid (or maybe naive) but I just always assumed he'd pull through in the end. Truly saddened to read this, I'm not sure what to say.

I still hope I'll be reading about a miracle recovery in a few months...

vult

United States9399 Posts

May 01 2018 16:59 GMT

#28

Been watching TB content for longer than I can remember, even back during his WoW raid guides around like 2009??

I'm heartbroken about the most recent news. I cannot imagine this happening to anyone and feel terrible that he has to suffer like this, but hope that the rest of his time can be enjoyable with his family and not have to worry about too many deadlines and stress. He alone changed my perspective on how I look at games and how I personally critique and analyze media, and has been a cornerstone in the gaming industry, especially Starcraft. No one in the general gaming industry has carried the flag for Starcraft like TB has, always wearing his SC2 hat on the Co-Optional podcast weekly and even on the H3 Podcast, running Axiom, and just being a very influential figure in our scene and in the gaming sphere overall.

The industry will hurt when he is gone. I don't think anyone will fill the void that he leaves behind, but hopefully one day we can look back on him and remember someone who changed the landscape of game criticism and consumer rights in gaming permanently.

I wish him the easiest of journeys going forward, and hope that a miracle can come true for him. My well wishes to him, Genna, and his family through this time.

Topdoller

United Kingdom3860 Posts

May 01 2018 17:52 GMT

#29

Really sad he wont beat the cancer , but i have to say hes a true warrior going out on his own terms . Makes me proud hes from the North East of England.

Long live John Bain, he wont be forgotten

sc-darkness

856 Posts

May 01 2018 18:26 GMT

#30

I lost a friend a few months ago to this stupid disease. I think she tried a lot of things, but she also didn't have success. Really sad.

Ectar

56 Posts

May 01 2018 18:39 GMT

#31

Hopefully the mods haven't kept TB from teamliquid.net.

TB, you're so incredibly strong (or maybe stubborn). You are an inspiration for everyone.
I can't think of a more respected individual in the gaming community. You've done so much with such integrity.
If the combined will of other people for you to live means anything, you'll be just fine.

Immaterial

Canada510 Posts

May 01 2018 20:28 GMT

#32

This is so sad

it’s been a long fight it seems, and as others have said he has taken it on with tremendous courage and tenacity. Love for TB, Genna and their family <3

HotDOSBuns

Canada172 Posts

May 01 2018 22:51 GMT

#33

“We did not ask for this room or this music. We were invited in. Therefore, because the dark surrounds us, let us turn our faces to the light. Let us endure hardship to be grateful for plenty. We have been given pain to be astounded by joy. We have been given life to deny death. We did not ask for this room or this music. But because we are here, let us dance.”

Pretty tough getting through those few paragraphs. Difficult to read for a lot of reasons. All my love to John and his family <3

thePunGun

598 Posts

May 02 2018 02:05 GMT

#34

Lost my best friend to this f***ing disease (leukemia) in 2004, he was only 23. He was like a brother to me, his sister is the love of my life and we've been together for 16 years this spring. We've vowed to never marry, because it'd hurt too much without him being there....so...this hits home...

TB is a pioneer, his videos and passion helped shaping, what would ultimately become Youtube gaming, years before let's plays were even a thing.
I can't even imagine Youtube and Twitch without him... been watching the podcast ever since tgs and his WTF series for years.
I'm in shock and heartbroken over this...

Psyonic_Reaver

United States4330 Posts

May 02 2018 03:08 GMT

#35

TB was always nice to me and I'll always be thankful to him for giving me opportunities to play in his WOL SC2 tournaments.

Damn man...

Matroid_Prime

Canada59 Posts

May 02 2018 03:43 GMT

#36

TB - You will always have a special place in my heart. Your passion for SC was amazing and thoroughly entertained me over the years. It has been a pleasure getting to know you and learning more about what you love. Thank you for Axiom, thank you for Shoutcraft, thank you for your casting ability. Much love and blessings.

Orlok

Korea (South)227 Posts

May 02 2018 03:54 GMT

#37

I can honestly say there has never been as great of a supporter of Starcraft 2 than TB. I remember all the great things he did, both while the scene was running large and when it was running out of steam. I've always respected and admired his management ethics while running his team, and I truly think we will never have such a passionate pioneer again; a man who kept his principals and loved this scene.
My thanks to you for the years, and I wish only the best for you, however long that may be.