Idra is still in Korea right? At least for another week or so?

I'm surprised he's not competing in one final GSL. He's scheduled to play in 12 hours, why bail now?!

CidO

United States695 Posts

February 21 2011 21:09 GMT

#563

On February 21 2011 15:25 ZenViper wrote:
Better to go to USA where you can actually win a game.

And by win a game, you mean continue winning, right? Seeing as how he made it to Ro8 in GSLJan, 3-0 his Ro16 group against NaDa/Clide/Genius and was just stopped by the Gorilla Terran. Go Grack~

halbnig

Korea (South)2 Posts

February 22 2011 04:16 GMT

#564

this situation kind of reminds me of footballers like beckham going over to the US to play in the MLS. it creates fanfare, there is an opportunity to grow a sport in a country where it is not hugely popular, and there is the ability to make a ton of money against lesser competition. hopefully the scene in the US will grow, but i have a feeling this is going to turn into one of those situations where truly competitive people will want to go and play with the highest level of competition, no matter the stakes. just my two cents.

Brewed Tea

United States124 Posts

February 22 2011 07:50 GMT

#565

hell, its about time.

Ouga

Finland645 Posts

February 22 2011 11:30 GMT

#566

I don't understand why would he not play the last GSL. Group was pretty easy (relatively), and it pays like 2k$ more if you reach ro16? Besides playing in GSL should be awesome regardless :o If moving happens in beginning of march, why not play the first 2 weeks of GSL, likely he'd drop in ro16 anyway against groupA guys

SmoKim

Denmark10305 Posts

February 22 2011 12:34 GMT

#567

ahh it all makes sense now, Clide just said IdrA left because of him

know we know

Darkn3ss

United States717 Posts

February 22 2011 20:34 GMT

#568

OMFG. Clide had the audacity to say that IdrA might've left cuz Clide was "rude" to him. LOL (that has nothing to do with IdrA coming back and Clide is just an asshole, right?... RIGHT?!)

BS aside, tho, it's good news!!! With NASL and tons of other tournaments, IdrA will be able to dominate and it's always nice to have him closer to us!!! =) Maybe his coaching will become a little cheaper... maybe he'll even be able to coach in person WOOOT WOOOT!!!

Anyway, Welcome Back, IdrA! I feel like you could've won this GSL and THEN came back, but it's alright! I know you'll be back to Korea one day to rape face of those who stand in your way!!!

EGIdrA Fighting!!!

Wicelo

45 Posts

February 22 2011 23:50 GMT

#569

Relating to his stream comments and in my opinion he's moving back to US mostly because he can't bear Korea anymore, I think its culture doesn't suit him.

Jayme

United States5866 Posts

February 24 2011 08:28 GMT

#570

On February 21 2011 15:25 ZenViper wrote:
Better to go to USA where you can actually win a game.

Round of 8 is for chobos...twice even.

It's actually quite sad that he left TSL as honestly it's him and Jinro I was even watching SC2 for in the first place. I'm not a huge fan of the game to begin with so this is a blow to my watchability.

Clearly this isn't the same for a lot of people but we can kid ourselves about the NA e-sports scene all we want but the fact is that there really isn't one comparable to the GSL now or in the near future.

kalleralle

Sweden183 Posts

February 24 2011 15:04 GMT

#571

On February 23 2011 08:50 Wicelo wrote:
Relating to his stream comments and in my opinion he's moving back to US mostly because he can't bear Korea anymore, I think its culture doesn't suit him.

I havent watched his stream but what specifically is it that he doesnt enjoy with Korea and the Korean scene ?

lxginverse

Monaco1506 Posts

February 24 2011 16:12 GMT

#572

sorry if this was answered already but will he participate in TSL3?

Wicelo

45 Posts

February 24 2011 19:39 GMT

#573

On February 25 2011 00:04 kalleralle wrote:

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I havent watched his stream but what specifically is it that he doesnt enjoy with Korea and the Korean scene ?

During one of his stream he said something like "sorry about these shitty games but they're korean, exept some top players they just learn a very agressive build and do it over and over, they're like robots they don't know how to think"

he said this after being cheesed numerous time in a row and idk but I just think he can't bear their culture.

Rasky

United States406 Posts

February 24 2011 22:59 GMT

#574

When does he arrive in the States?

Punti

99 Posts

February 26 2011 17:42 GMT

#575

I stopped watching GSL after GSL jan. because I don't think the service they provided was worth the money. So yes, I am happy that Idra is coming back, he was the main reason for me to watch GSL anyway, it will not be the same without him. Looking forward to the big tourneys.

Gackt_

335 Posts

February 28 2011 23:08 GMT

#576

they are joking about IdrA leaving when Artosis and Kelly are doing their high five

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaxZ3awl9VI

go IdrA!

RevViETrice

United States8 Posts

March 23 2011 12:34 GMT

#577

no more korea =