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Erasme
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Bahamas15899 Posts
May 28 2014 22:13 GMT
#110201
he probably makes more money streaming and bts than he would do on a pro team
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7lxwFEB6FI “‘Drain the swamp’? Stupid saying, means nothing, but you guys loved it so I kept saying it.”
Laurens
Profile Joined September 2010
Belgium4558 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-05-28 22:15:41
May 28 2014 22:14 GMT
#110202
Casting at BTS is probably a better job than going pro again

sniped
cecek
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Czech Republic18921 Posts
May 28 2014 22:15 GMT
#110203
Yeah, I don't think he wants to. Streaming and being a caster seems like a much less stressful, more stable and overall better job than being a pro player.
super gg
Acritter
Profile Joined August 2010
Syria7637 Posts
May 28 2014 22:20 GMT
#110204
Merlini going pro would mean he'd have to tryhard again. He really, really doesn't want to tryhard. I say, let the man rest on his laurels. I'm happy enough watching his stream.
dont let your memes be dreams - konydora, motivational speaker | not actually living in syria
Acritter
Profile Joined August 2010
Syria7637 Posts
May 28 2014 22:21 GMT
#110205
On May 29 2014 06:45 Sn0_Man wrote:
There's no "meta" really established cuz LC isn't in CM but I think that 3 is a great position for her. That hero is pretty strong imo. Could also run her mid for fast blink pickoffs a-la bat mid. Safe-lane carry is a bit questionable since she doesn't really need babysit most of the time. She also makes a fine 4-position but you kinda sacrifice the utility of duel there since you can't really yolo-duel people as a 4-position.

Also there's no way you need soul ring on that hero.

If you're constantly spamming OO in the offlane, then yes, you do.
dont let your memes be dreams - konydora, motivational speaker | not actually living in syria
BlackChaos
Profile Joined May 2014
21 Posts
May 28 2014 22:28 GMT
#110206
On May 29 2014 07:20 Acritter wrote:
Merlini going pro would mean he'd have to tryhard again. He really, really doesn't want to tryhard. I say, let the man rest on his laurels. I'm happy enough watching his stream.


His videos are informative enough that people will not doubt his knowledge or skill in the game. And he went out as one of the best of his time from what people tell me, so there's no hurry to ruin that wonderful rep.
Acritter
Profile Joined August 2010
Syria7637 Posts
May 28 2014 22:38 GMT
#110207
On May 29 2014 07:28 BlackChaos wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 29 2014 07:20 Acritter wrote:
Merlini going pro would mean he'd have to tryhard again. He really, really doesn't want to tryhard. I say, let the man rest on his laurels. I'm happy enough watching his stream.


His videos are informative enough that people will not doubt his knowledge or skill in the game. And he went out as one of the best of his time from what people tell me, so there's no hurry to ruin that wonderful rep.

Tell you? Tell you? You mean you haven't seen it for yourself?

This is the video you need to watch.
dont let your memes be dreams - konydora, motivational speaker | not actually living in syria
HighTimeDotA
Profile Joined May 2014
Canada1412 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-05-28 22:40:55
May 28 2014 22:40 GMT
#110208
His current job yields more income and is super chill. i like ex pros being casters because they are not completely clueless and i can actually bear listening to them.
rtz is like the Bieber of dota, true Canadian treasure.
hootsushi
Profile Joined August 2010
Germany3468 Posts
May 28 2014 22:47 GMT
#110209
Merlini is a fantastic caster and incredible streamer, I'd hate seeing him go pro again.
trifecta
Profile Joined April 2010
United States6795 Posts
May 28 2014 23:00 GMT
#110210
famous chinese ex-pros go into casting/coaching and some make a lot of money on online stores. merlini is the NA equivalent
HighTimeDotA
Profile Joined May 2014
Canada1412 Posts
May 28 2014 23:02 GMT
#110211
less stress about same if not more money, who wouldnt. all video games is a lot more fun when you play for fun.
rtz is like the Bieber of dota, true Canadian treasure.
Comeh
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
United States18919 Posts
May 28 2014 23:17 GMT
#110212
On May 29 2014 07:10 cecek wrote:
I think Merlini could totally transition into a full pro if he wanted to. I mean Purge made it happen. :D Just kidding, I think Merlini would be good enough to be on a legit team that competes in the west.

I can't tell you how fast I was at almost replying to your purge comment.
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SilverStar
Profile Joined January 2012
Sweden18511 Posts
May 28 2014 23:22 GMT
#110213
I'm a bit sad that clauf doesnt have their hand in dota 2. I feel like we are missing out on that juicy drama.
teddyoojo
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
Germany22369 Posts
May 28 2014 23:25 GMT
#110214
On May 29 2014 07:38 Acritter wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 29 2014 07:28 BlackChaos wrote:
On May 29 2014 07:20 Acritter wrote:
Merlini going pro would mean he'd have to tryhard again. He really, really doesn't want to tryhard. I say, let the man rest on his laurels. I'm happy enough watching his stream.


His videos are informative enough that people will not doubt his knowledge or skill in the game. And he went out as one of the best of his time from what people tell me, so there's no hurry to ruin that wonderful rep.

Tell you? Tell you? You mean you haven't seen it for yourself?

This is the video you need to watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNZ6_tp9_1A

the funny thing is, this kinda play ud find in fails of the week nowadays.
like people were fucking awful back then
Esports historian since 2000. Creator of 'The Universe' and 'The best scrambled Eggs 2013'. Host of 'Star Wars Marathon 2015'. Thinker of 'teddyoojo's Thoughts'. Earths and Moons leading CS:GO expert. Lord of the Rings.
teddyoojo
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
Germany22369 Posts
May 28 2014 23:26 GMT
#110215
On May 29 2014 08:22 SilverStar wrote:
I'm a bit sad that clauf doesnt have their hand in dota 2. I feel like we are missing out on that juicy drama.

well they have their hands on notail and hanni
i really fucking miss their streams
Esports historian since 2000. Creator of 'The Universe' and 'The best scrambled Eggs 2013'. Host of 'Star Wars Marathon 2015'. Thinker of 'teddyoojo's Thoughts'. Earths and Moons leading CS:GO expert. Lord of the Rings.
Gosi
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
Sweden9072 Posts
May 28 2014 23:26 GMT
#110216
http://www.twitch.tv/therealhandi

wut
[13:40] <Qbek> gosi i dreanmt about you
SilverStar
Profile Joined January 2012
Sweden18511 Posts
May 28 2014 23:32 GMT
#110217
On May 29 2014 08:26 teddyoojo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 29 2014 08:22 SilverStar wrote:
I'm a bit sad that clauf doesnt have their hand in dota 2. I feel like we are missing out on that juicy drama.

well they have their hands on notail and hanni
i really fucking miss their streams

True. Forgot about the whole Azubu thing. I'm suprised they are still running. I wonder who's money is being thrown out of the window for the whole azubu thing. I still don't see how they could even come close to break even.
andyrau
Profile Joined December 2010
13015 Posts
May 28 2014 23:33 GMT
#110218
On May 29 2014 08:25 teddyoojo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 29 2014 07:38 Acritter wrote:
On May 29 2014 07:28 BlackChaos wrote:
On May 29 2014 07:20 Acritter wrote:
Merlini going pro would mean he'd have to tryhard again. He really, really doesn't want to tryhard. I say, let the man rest on his laurels. I'm happy enough watching his stream.


His videos are informative enough that people will not doubt his knowledge or skill in the game. And he went out as one of the best of his time from what people tell me, so there's no hurry to ruin that wonderful rep.

Tell you? Tell you? You mean you haven't seen it for yourself?

This is the video you need to watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNZ6_tp9_1A

the funny thing is, this kinda play ud find in fails of the week nowadays.
like people were fucking awful back then

just speaks volumes about how far the community has come as a whole
even half decent players can pull off shit like this - juking and baiting greedy opponents

not to take anything away from merlini ofc, when he first did this it was incredible.
"Zai is legitimately not as good as bulba." | kaipi ti3 champions
Adrian_mx
Profile Joined April 2010
Mexico1880 Posts
May 28 2014 23:33 GMT
#110219
On May 29 2014 08:25 teddyoojo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 29 2014 07:38 Acritter wrote:
On May 29 2014 07:28 BlackChaos wrote:
On May 29 2014 07:20 Acritter wrote:
Merlini going pro would mean he'd have to tryhard again. He really, really doesn't want to tryhard. I say, let the man rest on his laurels. I'm happy enough watching his stream.


His videos are informative enough that people will not doubt his knowledge or skill in the game. And he went out as one of the best of his time from what people tell me, so there's no hurry to ruin that wonderful rep.

Tell you? Tell you? You mean you haven't seen it for yourself?

This is the video you need to watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNZ6_tp9_1A

the funny thing is, this kinda play ud find in fails of the week nowadays.
like people were fucking awful back then


Have to agree, Merlini was pro in his time because it was a fairly new game. Now that its transitioned into what it is today, hes merely as good as a top pro player. Merlini coming back to the pro scene would definetly develope and improve NA scene. But he probably-most likely makes more money doing what he does, take into consideration though the The International winnings if he were to be a pro player and achieve that. But thats really dreaming and far fetch
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Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
May 28 2014 23:34 GMT
#110220
On May 29 2014 07:47 hootsushi wrote:
Merlini is a fantastic caster and incredible streamer, I'd hate seeing him go pro again.

His stream is amazing and I love every time he says "disaster".
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
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