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IdrA to return to U.S. - Page 16
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Krehlmar
Sweden1149 Posts
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Stuv
Netherlands942 Posts
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xZiGGY
United Kingdom801 Posts
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jfourz
Ireland421 Posts
i cant really see a reason to move away from the biggest sc2 league when you are serious about sc2... even if there is a "big thing" starting in the US, do people really think it will outshine Korea? | ||
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Tesla12
Serbia71 Posts
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Roggay
Switzerland6320 Posts
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Lynskey
United Kingdom26 Posts
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dtz
5834 Posts
On February 16 2011 20:27 jfourz wrote: pretty lame :/ idra is like my favorite person to watch in gsl for all the drama and hype. i cant really see a reason to move away from the biggest sc2 league when you are serious about sc2... even if there is a "big thing" starting in the US, do people really think it will outshine Korea? He said he thought so in the interview with Artosis as well as SOTG and i don't doubt him. Take a look at who is getting their hand inside sc2 in the west. MLG just tied up with IMG which is owned by a billionaire and IMG handles most of the pro athletes and entertainers that is recognisable. Michael Jordan, David Beckham, Tiger Woods. All of these are managed by IMG if i'm not wrong.I might be wrong on some of the names but certainly the point stands. And if EU and US really goes deep into this, of course it will be prestigious. They have had long long long history of developing prestige and injecting money into sport. UEFA champions league, NBA, NFL. The most prestigious and richest sport leagues in the world. Sure Korea is the capital of esports for a while now, but the Korean SC2 scene does not look particularly hot. It is just sustained by one or two giant corporation. Even BW has a lot of issues and uncertainties with lawsuits and sponsors. Things are not going that well in the grassroot level. Whereas in US and EU, things are looking VERY well in the grassroot level. From day9 to husky, from weekly tournaments to lans. All parts of the community contributes. His assesment that the centre is gonna shift seems accurate. | ||
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TheGrimace
United States929 Posts
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lucasesper
Brazil181 Posts
Not that money isn't important, but e-spots shouldn't be all about it. I mean, unless the difference in payoffs is huge between US and Korea, a player should focus on staying at where the skill and prestige are higher. People got more excited when idra won against MVP in a ladder game than when he won MLG, for instance. | ||
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Reasonable
Ukraine1432 Posts
The truth is, it is all about skill, and by quitting GSL he will undoubtedly lose skill and with it popularity and potential earnings. Idra needs to disperse illusions and keep playing in code S and training in Korea. When MLG day comes just come to the US, own and leave. I mean, really, how can you compare EG players I've never even heard of to MVP, MC, Nestea etc. etc.that he gets to play against in Korea? This marks the decline of Idra. And I liked him, because he was a zerg at heart, like me | ||
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Oreo7
United States1647 Posts
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Deleted User 137586
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In a way, it's nice that GSL had more foreigners than before, but it would be even better if there were several high caliber leagues with comparable skill levels. And I don't think there are many people in NA atm that could draw crowds and play entertaining games like Idra. | ||
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Ludwigvan
Germany2371 Posts
On February 16 2011 20:51 Reasonable wrote: I think this would be the worst decision he could make right now. The truth is, it is all about skill, and by quitting GSL he will undoubtedly lose skill and with it popularity and potential earnings. Idra needs to disperse illusions and keep playing in code S and training in Korea. When MLG day comes just come to the US, own and leave. I mean, really, how can you compare EG players I've never even heard of to MVP, MC, Nestea etc. etc.that he gets to play against in Korea? This marks the decline of Idra. And I liked him, because he was a zerg at heart, like me Yea, the decision is a little odd. However, let us see what the announcements are. I don't think Idra will regret this decision, he seems to have reasons for this, maybe he is a little homesick too.  | ||
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Flew
United Kingdom133 Posts
True, it's kinda sad that he's leaving the biggest SC2 league in the world, but maybe this'll turn out to be a brave and brilliant move, which will contribute to NA ( and hopefully European) leagues growing to match or even eclipse the popularity of the GSL. Also, I can see how it would be better for his social life and help to keep his spirits up - he seems kinda down in interviews sometimes. I lived in Japan for a year, and I had a great time and made friends out there, but I look back now and realise that I was kinda isolated because I didn't speak the language fluently, and it made me become so distant from all my old friends. I wish IdrA the best of luck, and I'm really excited about the future of esports in NA and Europe. | ||
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JustinMartin
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Spekulatius
Germany2413 Posts
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Greggle
United States1131 Posts
I sure hope we get another foreigner in Code S, we need more than just Jinro, as awesome as Jinro is. | ||
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Spekulatius
Germany2413 Posts
On February 16 2011 21:00 JustinMartin wrote: so there wont be new episodes of IMBALANCED with artosis and idra? On February 16 2011 21:01 Spekulatius wrote: So no more IMBALANCED episodes for the next few months? hivemind!? =) | ||
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Lambertus
South Africa989 Posts
On February 16 2011 20:31 Lynskey wrote: I hope the admins don't mind me linking to offsite content, but I've written an article about this here. I think it's a really Big Thing this, although it's just one guy moving back home the fact it's coupled with the nasl rumours, MLG uber prize pool etc. it could be a bit of landmark moment. I'm certainly a bit excited! Nice write-up and nice end of your text I clearly support your link here! | ||
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