I look forward to what is to come and respect his decision, but I do wish he would hold off until the end of his GSL5 run, or that GSL would hold another mini-tournament of sorts for somebody to take his place. Having byes and whatnot seems like it'll throw a wrench in things a little.

cipher

United States1 Post

February 17 2011 02:20 GMT

#482

I'll miss watching him play. I can't blame anyone for trying to make better money, but these small, frequent, and low stakes tournaments make it a lot less exciting as a spectator. That's why I usually just watch the Korean events, and why I think this will not help draw the audience needed to make SC2 something in the west.

trikshun

United States437 Posts

February 17 2011 02:26 GMT

#483

On February 17 2011 07:11 Bobster wrote:

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Zenio worse than SanZenith?

C'mon man.

I forgot about him

Wartortle

Australia504 Posts

February 17 2011 02:50 GMT

#484

so many dropped hints in that video to the creation of the 'north american starcraft 2 league' which is about to go up on NASL.tv (unconfirmed). If his team is pulling out of korea they are definitely gearing up for an assault on the NASL.

so i guess we will see a lot more of idra from now on, and maybe he can win something.

zerious

Canada3803 Posts

February 17 2011 03:03 GMT

#485

On February 17 2011 11:26 trikshun wrote:

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I forgot about him

You also forgot about Banbanszenith, Poltprime, FOXLyn, ogsHyperdub, Thebestfou, Choyafou and probably others I can't remember off the top of my head.

Andwhy

United States91 Posts

February 17 2011 03:24 GMT

#486

The link in the OP links to the Brood War TLPD, which claims that Idra's main race is Terran (therefore, it cannot apply to Idra in SC2). Just a heads up.

Irave

United States9965 Posts

February 17 2011 03:24 GMT

#487

I think its great overall that he is coming back and focusing on his gaming here with tourneys. Starcraft 2 is just going to continue to blow up in popularity. I just hope scheduling will allow for Jinro to come back and defend his MLG tittle!

RaiKageRyu

Canada4773 Posts

February 17 2011 03:32 GMT

#488

DAMN IT!

His group for the GSL had the most drama around. It was going to be so entertaining. T_T

Chicane

United States7875 Posts

February 17 2011 03:57 GMT

#489

This is crazy news! Artosis and Tasteless will soon be alone in Korea if this North American league kicks off.

This is great news for Root though since they have a very strong North American focus and really do have so many solid players who can do well in large tournaments.

Plans like this really make things interesting. Some teams have been considering sending players out to Korea, and I remember FXO was talking about the house in Malaysia, but now it may be a waste if the tournament in North America really is big enough. We will have to wait and see... but I am very excited!

Wartortle

Australia504 Posts

February 17 2011 04:04 GMT

#490

i kind of want korea to still be the main focus, i think its a bit sad if people start chasing this big tourney in america for more money and convenience. i like that you have to go to korea to play the best.

HollowLord

United States3862 Posts

February 17 2011 04:12 GMT

#491

I couldn't be more shocked.

Pudge_172

United States1378 Posts

February 17 2011 04:23 GMT

#492

Monday night The Rock returned to WWE

Tuesday night The Grack announced he's returning to the USA

Yamulo

United States2096 Posts

February 17 2011 04:48 GMT

#493

On February 16 2011 15:03 Essentia wrote:
What ladder will he be practicing on?

he said on sotg he will be mainly doing inhouse stuff with maybe some US ladder and then something about eu ladder.

Noxie

United States2227 Posts

February 17 2011 05:09 GMT

#494

Glad to have you back

elementz

United States281 Posts

February 17 2011 05:12 GMT

#495

TL seems more willing to fly people all over the world to different events, I am sure Jinro, Huk, Ret, will be coming in for the Major tourneys considering GSL is weekdays and MLG/Dreamhack etc etc are friday/sta/sun.

clayn

Germany444 Posts

February 17 2011 06:04 GMT

#496

He will rock the US tournaments.

Hoju

United States449 Posts

February 17 2011 06:17 GMT

#497

The real reason IdrA is leaving Korea: http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=193680

bruteMax

Canada339 Posts

February 17 2011 06:39 GMT

#498

Well this is just weird. 1 week prior to the biggest/best tournament kicks off (that would be the GSL), idra leaves for lesser/smaller tournaments. I don't get it - doesn't idra want a chance to win GSL code S? Maybe leave a month later as GSL champion?

And isn't Grubby part of EG? So now Grubby is the only EG rep in Korea. Probably no loss to Grubby, as I doubt he and idra would get along.

Lastly, no more IMBALANCED episodes?

konaman

Australia283 Posts

February 17 2011 06:46 GMT

#499

If prize pools that large are going to become a common theme in the non-Korean scene then it is a smart decision from Idra. He is certainly among the best outside Korea and after all the guy is a professional, winning a big tourny or two with that sort of money on offer is potentially life changing.

Torpedo.Vegas

United States1890 Posts

February 17 2011 07:13 GMT

#500

I think the highlight of his return is we now get to play and practice against Idra on the ladder. Although, he really won't be able to match up against top tier players as easily as he did on Korea. Unless its a practice match versus some EG people....or Tyler...