Sad to see him get knocked out obviously, but AFAIK he's still in NA meaning he was playing with like a seconds lag.

Either way, it's obvious he's trying to renew his playstyle a bit, and parts of it are looking really solid. His drop play was really cool (especially considering how he never used to drop back in WoL), he just seemed to have trouble securing his economy back home while he did it. He also seemed to rely a bit too much on stutter stepping and retreating against Infestor/Ultra instead of taking up a good position and getting in a concave.

Easy for a scrub like me to say, obviously, but clumping up and retreating step by step from a Zerg army doesn't seem to be working as well as vs Protoss.

Dreamhack Valencia up next, then? Does anyone know if he will go there?

Parser

Italy88 Posts

July 09 2013 22:42 GMT

#4324

In this moment, arguably one of the worst of ThorZaIN's career I would like to be added to this fanclub. I have been a fan since his victory against fruitdealer in TSL3 and now i would like to support him openly. I am sure that he has the skill to bounce back to prominence. Gogo ThorZaIN, you will be soon in your former shape!

RaZorwire

Sweden718 Posts

July 09 2013 23:51 GMT

#4325

On July 10 2013 07:42 Parser wrote:
In this moment, arguably one of the worst of ThorZaIN's career I would like to be added to this fanclub. I have been a fan since his victory against fruitdealer in TSL3 and now i would like to support him openly. I am sure that he has the skill to bounce back to prominence. Gogo ThorZaIN, you will be soon in your former shape!

Nice.

Just thought I'd post what Thorzain had to say on twitter:

"I just checked my twitter. A lot of support. Thank you very much. You all really cheered me up. I don't have anything to blame my recent performance on. Because in the end, it's how I perform in these tournament situations that matters. All I know is that I'm motivated to once more become the player I used to be. Keep supporting me and I will do my best not to disappoint."

Glad to hear he's still motivated. It seems like he's got a few things to figure out in his play, but I'll be cheering for him as long as he keeps playing.

hootsushi

Germany3468 Posts

July 10 2013 03:35 GMT

#4326

I'm sure you will bounce back. I will eagerly await your return to europe's throne! =)

Paragleiber

413 Posts

July 13 2013 16:01 GMT

#4327

Can somebody explain to me where the nickname "T-funk" comes from and what it means? I see quite a few people using it here but I don't understand it.

ThePlagueJG

Sweden1010 Posts

July 13 2013 17:34 GMT

#4328

On July 14 2013 01:01 Paragleiber wrote:
Can somebody explain to me where the nickname "T-funk" comes from and what it means? I see quite a few people using it here but I don't understand it.

I don't know where it comes from, but the picture is true epicness :D

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Parser

Italy88 Posts

July 13 2013 21:40 GMT

#4329

On July 14 2013 01:01 Paragleiber wrote:
Can somebody explain to me where the nickname "T-funk" comes from and what it means? I see quite a few people using it here but I don't understand it.

T-funk was his nickname in the HOTS beta. He streamed quite a lot of beta so he is now associated to that nick.

ThePlagueJG

Sweden1010 Posts

July 17 2013 11:00 GMT

#4330

ThorZaIN also got a new blog in Swedish at Tv6: ThorZaIN Blog at Tv6 esport

RaZorwire

Sweden718 Posts

August 02 2013 09:45 GMT

#4331

He made a post in his blog on tv6 (in swedish) where he talked a bit about his recent results (or lack of them) and his mentality towards the game. He mentioned that he is still trying to find some kind of balance where he doesn't put too much pressure on himself and also doesn't become too relaxed to play his best. Pretty interesting read, You could probably understand most of it using google translate if you don't speak swedish.

http://www.tv6.se/blog/thorzain/att-spela-en-turnering

RaZorwire

Sweden718 Posts

August 14 2013 14:11 GMT

#4332

Oh man.

It's good that he's moving on to do what he wants with his life, of course, but I still feel really sad. He's provided some of the most memorable moments in the history of professional Starcraft, and even if he'll still be playing part-time, It still feels as if the scene has lost something valuable.

Good luck with med school, Marcus. I'll never forget your victory over Polt at Dreamhack. Nor the time you sent me a greeting through my friend followed by almost beating Taeja.

ThePlagueJG

Sweden1010 Posts

August 14 2013 14:37 GMT

#4333

He' still gonna play people, just not as much. Don't say your final goodbye yet