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Bellygareth
Profile Joined October 2010
France512 Posts
February 16 2011 09:16 GMT
#261
It reduces my interest in the GSL code S frankly. I'll be following Code A more closely than code S for the first time
PheNOM_
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States417 Posts
February 16 2011 09:22 GMT
#262
holy shit... welcome home buddy.
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=184006
schimmetje
Profile Joined August 2010
Netherlands1104 Posts
February 16 2011 09:22 GMT
#263
I wonder what this'll mean for foreigner participation/interest in GSL and frankly for the tourney as a whole.

It's only one player now of course, but with EG not going, foreigners not doing that well, and the grass starting to look greener elsewhere.. Seems to me either it'll become more of the isolated highest ideal place or the other pros in there (with the resources) may consider shopping outside more as well. Or a mix of course, though door number two sounds pretty good to me.
Change to MY nostalgia? UNACCEPTABLE! Monkey paaaw!
Zorkey
Profile Joined January 2011
Netherlands167 Posts
February 16 2011 09:25 GMT
#264
on1 hand, this kinda makes me sad, not seeing him in GSL, those matches have made for the most excited ones for me (being somewhat of an idra fan). ALTHO this will probebly mean we will see him ALOT more in the future in online tournaments and other stuff, so i hope that will be JUST as good.

All in All goodluck back in the states Idra, ill be looking forward to seeing your play, still.
Nizaris
Profile Joined May 2010
Belgium2230 Posts
February 16 2011 09:29 GMT
#265
Well that sucks....
enzym
Profile Joined January 2010
Germany1034 Posts
February 16 2011 09:30 GMT
#266
The attempts to rationalize this as anything other than a personal decision by IdrA are really weak. ^^
Now I'm waiting to see Liquid leave as well, since IdrA was obviously the most determined, disciplined, experienced and because of that successful foreign progamer there, and then GSL will fall apart.
"I fart a lot, often on my gf in bed, then we roll around laughing for 5 mins choking in gas." — exog // "…be'master, the art of reflection. If you are not a thinking man, to what purpose are you a man at all?" — S. T. Coleridge
Werk
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States294 Posts
February 16 2011 09:30 GMT
#267
Hmmmm GSL a thing of the past? kinda saddens me...what will tastosis do? only white guys in korea?
Do Werk Son
Dezire
Profile Joined December 2010
Netherlands640 Posts
February 16 2011 09:31 GMT
#268
have fun destroying face in US
BoxeR, HuK, IdrA, Minigun, MVP <3
aebriol
Profile Joined April 2010
Norway2066 Posts
February 16 2011 09:33 GMT
#269
This does make me sad.

I am a fan of Idra, and not just because I am a zerg player. I consider GSL to be the best of the best, and I would have loved to see him succeed there and win a tournament.

That said, I do think that he is suffering from being, imho, the clearly #2 best zerg in the world (NesTea being the best, Idra being second, and then some others are behind those two), and him thinking zerg being underpowered, I don't think he saw a lot of chances for success.

Especially considering the new map pool, that isn't on the ladder, and requires good practice partners. IM did in my opinion show in the team league the importance of good teamwork, with the way they played on the new maps.

His chances of winning good money from SC2 is clearly higher in the US. Not only because he will be, by far, the best player in the US (my opinion, again), but because the scene is expanding, more and more is happening, while the GSL structure is kind of set at least for a year it seems.

I am sad that he chose to come back, and it will mean I have less interest in the GSL - but I will still watch it and learn from the best of the best (who I consider them to be).

And of course, I'd wish him the best of luck.

... if this was decided some time ago, I do think it's bad manner not to inform gomtv earlier. Not because of clide / zenio, but because they should have been given a chance to get another code S player and another code A player into their tournaments. But maybe the timing wasn't set in stone, so he thought he might have a chance to play in GSL march before leaving.

Either way ... sad news to me. I guess ... JulyZerg with his epicness will be my new favourite
SmoKim
Profile Joined March 2010
Denmark10305 Posts
February 16 2011 09:33 GMT
#270
kinda sad that he is moving back to US, seeing how good he did in Korea

but it is kinda awesome that he now will be back to be in all the US tournaments ect

fuck it, great news =)
"LOL I have 202 supply right now (3 minutes later)..."LOL NOW I HAVE 220 SUPPLY SUP?!?!?" - Mondragon
TheBanana
Profile Joined December 2010
Norway2183 Posts
February 16 2011 09:33 GMT
#271
Oh no.
One less player to root for in the GSL.


I'm getting REALLY curious about what's going down in 5 days and aprox 3 hours now.
If I wasn't before.
If you're not getting better faster than everybody else, you're getting worse.
FarbrorAbavna
Profile Joined July 2009
Sweden4856 Posts
February 16 2011 09:36 GMT
#272
Idra pretty much summed it up perfectly in this video, there really is alot of things going on in the west that makes the GSL seem much less exciting to participate in when actually trying to make a living off of gaming.
Do you really want chat rooms?
HeIios
Profile Joined May 2010
Sweden2523 Posts
February 16 2011 09:37 GMT
#273
Manifesto you disgust me by thinking american cheese is in any way "natural".
pred470r
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Bulgaria3265 Posts
February 16 2011 09:38 GMT
#274
At least now he can go out, and not worry about not being able to order some chicken in the restaurant. =)
azr
Profile Joined August 2010
Norway144 Posts
February 16 2011 09:39 GMT
#275
On February 16 2011 15:14 Pervect wrote:
Clide got trolled hard lol.. Idra said he knew before the group drawings and purposely picked Clide and group B so Clide would have to play MVP. Then someone else put Zenio in B and MC in A, so they two people that kind of had a grudge with Idra, so Clide/Zenio will probably win B and have to face MVP/MC who will probably win A. An excellent long troll from Idra. gg wp


If it is true that he knew that he would not participate in the GSL already during the ceremony, then that is disappointing. I couldn't care less about his anger tantrums or bold statements, he is has his way and is an interesting figure in the e-sports scene. But to intentionally sabotage another persons chance in a tournament like GSL, out of spite, is fucking pathetic. This is a perfect example bad manner in my opinion, and something I would expect of a child.
bearhug
Profile Joined September 2010
United States999 Posts
February 16 2011 09:46 GMT
#276
I'm sure Idra will earn more in NA. But at the same time, many NA progamers will get less because of Idra. So it's a good move for him but shouldn't say ' help e-sports in NA'.
We are dusts in the vast cosmic arena. Need to make the most out of life when we still have it.
Holgerius
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Sweden16951 Posts
February 16 2011 09:48 GMT
#277
Awww, makes me kinda sad. He had potential to win GSL IMO.

GL in America Greg!
I believe in the almighty Grötslev! -- I am never serious and you should never believe a thing I say. Including the previous sentence.
Champi
Profile Joined March 2010
1422 Posts
February 16 2011 09:49 GMT
#278
this is pretty big news, im excited to see if the big announcement EG has to make was influentual in this move by idra
OptimusYale
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Korea (South)1005 Posts
February 16 2011 09:49 GMT
#279
thanks for not saying sorry to the SK fans you have! Never got the chance to come watch you play, met you once but hey shit happens.

Good luck and hope the money makes you happy
Biggo
Profile Joined October 2010
Australia185 Posts
February 16 2011 09:50 GMT
#280
Wow, sucks from a personal perspective as GSL is on at a great time for me whereas i never get to see much due to time differences from us or EU.

Guess the tables are turning...
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