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On January 16 2012 10:00 SaoPaulo wrote:
People here are just too dumb to "get it".
It`s not about getting more money. OF COURSE being a doctor would give more money than being a pro-player (in general), but what if the person likes the excitement to play tournaments? the feeling of pure adrenaline, the fear of losing to someone due to competition, the fame, the winning parte, the odds to win by doing something very diffrent?
Im sure white-ra is a pro-gamer not because of money, but he simply LIKES it and enjoys his whole life.
Let me tell u a story between Grubby and Creo.
For those who dont know Warcraft 3, Grubby used to be the best player of the western world (which means the same can be applied to Stephano nowadays), and once, during his prime of the game, he said he would quit. He didnt, because he loved the game.
Creo, a misterious guy who were in the same team as Grubby, was also getting a lot of fame and playing really good. He managed to win WCG (beating the best players in the world, like Moon and Grubby) and simply stopped playing, at the age of 20 or something. He said he would only win a major tournament (like WCG, probably the biggest one in WC3) and stop playing. He did that. But at what cost? Now he`s a computer scientist, working for some company in Norway. Sure, I bet he likes his job a lot, but I DOUBT he is happier than winning a WCG or playing WC3L finals against Lucifer, Moon, Susiria and getting paid by 4K. Now imagine how much more money Creo would get after the WCG, but the guy simpled stopped playing just because he wouldn`t like to delay his "real career"..
I still think Stephano is doing a stupid decision. He is in the prime of his life, and myself, being at the same age as him, envy a lot the fact he`s a pro-gamer and he`s doing something he likes. And yea, I do go to college, but I honestly prefer the adrenaline of playing then studying Calculus so later my boss can kick my ass.
Sorry guys, its simple not a good decision at all. I would agree if he went to college when he`s like 22, 24 years old, but 19, 20? Come on, the kid has a lot of talent, he`ll be able to make a lot of money. And not to mention the pure adrenaline of playing, which is, at least for me, something that we need to consider (it seems that you are thinking "one side" only).
Maybe i am getting of my chest by telling u guys this, sry about my horrible english, but anyway, people saying Stephano is being smart is actually the opposite. Maybe I just dont like the mundane people.
I just compare Grubby to Creo, and I probably see that Grubby made a wiser choice than Creo... Even though I agree with TotalBiscuit that is better for someone to do college and then invest in his own hobbies and stuff like that, but clearly that worked out perfectly for TB, but I do not think it would be a good idea for Stephano, at least in the point where he is now (as a beast), or Grubby..
The smart decision is to do what you enjoy more, and you're in no position to determine what that would be for another person so stop pretending you are lol.
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Sign me up stephano is amazing :D
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On January 16 2012 07:15 dsousa wrote:
I don't see why they need to be mutually exclusive, but I do understand making education the priority... he's clearly a smart person, but still young and has lots to learn. Perhaps once he gets settled at a University he could continue to play while studying.
Otherwise, 2013 - The Return of Stephano :D It'll be sweet!
French med studies make that difficult: the number of students that are allowed to make it to 2nd year is fixed by the University and is usually around 10% of 1st year students (only the best go through).
Once you've made it through the 1st year, you have an average student life, next hurdle is 6th year where you get to choose between anesthetist/surgeon/... There are quotas for each type, best students choose first.
Meaning 2014 - 2019 : The Return of Stephano ^^
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I'm a huge fan! He is definitely my favorite player! Having watched alot of different streams I haven't seen anyone and I litterally mean ANYONE who has the mechanics that Stephano has. Imo they are better than the best Koreans just from watching their streams. He is the only playing where I go "wow I could never do that, ever!" when I watch him play.
The fact that he still loses sometimes is only cause he has this very funky builds and gladly shows them off to the entire world so sometimes we see strats that a specically tailored to kill his build. (The rather recent MVP vs Stephano game at the blizz cup springs to mind)
Sometimes it almost feels like he does these builds just for the sake of getting a challenge, though that is probably not the case 
Amazing player! Definitely the best I have ever seen 
Ontop of that he has such a cool personality!
Please sign me up! :D
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Just realised I am not in the members list, please sign me up!
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lol me neither ! Sign me up plz !
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I don't think I've ever seen Stephano play Muta Ling Bling vs Terran. Unsurprisingly, he looks really good at it.
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On January 24 2012 22:53 MCDayC wrote:
I don't think I've ever seen Stephano play Muta Ling Bling vs Terran. Unsurprisingly, he looks really good at it.
He sometimes play it, even on tournement games. Not bad at all with it..
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Why is Stephano sometimes on Twitch, and others on own3d?
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On January 24 2012 22:53 MCDayC wrote:
I don't think I've ever seen Stephano play Muta Ling Bling vs Terran. Unsurprisingly, he looks really good at it.
He used to do it all the time when he was an up-and-coming player playing smaller cups.
He was the ultimate ZvT sniper with it too, his other match-ups weren't nearly as good back then.
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Stephano has been kicking Bling's ass all day long in customs games. I believe the result so far is 14:1 O.O
I admire Bling for not jumping out the window in despair :D
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Pls sign me up :D
i like his rochmusic when he is playing, before i heard classic rock on stephano stream i never liked it...
but now im listening to it all day
Gogo Stephano :D
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On January 16 2012 10:00 SaoPaulo wrote:
People here are just too dumb to "get it".
I still think Stephano is doing a stupid decision. He is in the prime of his life, and myself, being at the same age as him, envy a lot the fact he`s a pro-gamer and he`s doing something he likes. And yea, I do go to college, but I honestly prefer the adrenaline of playing then studying Calculus so later my boss can kick my ass.
Sorry guys, its simple not a good decision at all. I would agree if he went to college when he`s like 22, 24 years old, but 19, 20? Come on, the kid has a lot of talent, he`ll be able to make a lot of money. And not to mention the pure adrenaline of playing, which is, at least for me, something that we need to consider (it seems that you are thinking "one side" only).
Calling people dumb because they don't agree with you opinion... is dumb. You're saying hes dumb because hes not doing what you want him to do... some people have different views on life and rather do something else... Maybe he doesn't want to be playing sc2 10 hours a day in a room with 10 other guys sharing one bathroom and oh did i mention hygiene?
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On January 25 2012 02:30 Bagi wrote:Show nested quote +On January 24 2012 22:53 MCDayC wrote:
I don't think I've ever seen Stephano play Muta Ling Bling vs Terran. Unsurprisingly, he looks really good at it. He used to do it all the time when he was an up-and-coming player playing smaller cups. He was the ultimate ZvT sniper with it too, his other match-ups weren't nearly as good back then.
To say the least his other matchup was quite horrible every ZvZ he pretty much lost. Its funny how things change I consider his ZvZ his best matchup now
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![[image loading]](http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/406516_332786950087911_233214543378486_1076685_2046726912_n.jpg)
Stephano and some other M players (BlinG, Stephano, Jack (M staff), Tarson, Zephimir (M LoL player and staff member) and Adelscott at a restaurant !
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On January 22 2012 04:55 TheSubtleArt wrote:Show nested quote +On January 16 2012 10:00 SaoPaulo wrote:
People here are just too dumb to "get it".
It`s not about getting more money. OF COURSE being a doctor would give more money than being a pro-player (in general), but what if the person likes the excitement to play tournaments? the feeling of pure adrenaline, the fear of losing to someone due to competition, the fame, the winning parte, the odds to win by doing something very diffrent?
Im sure white-ra is a pro-gamer not because of money, but he simply LIKES it and enjoys his whole life.
Let me tell u a story between Grubby and Creo.
For those who dont know Warcraft 3, Grubby used to be the best player of the western world (which means the same can be applied to Stephano nowadays), and once, during his prime of the game, he said he would quit. He didnt, because he loved the game.
Creo, a misterious guy who were in the same team as Grubby, was also getting a lot of fame and playing really good. He managed to win WCG (beating the best players in the world, like Moon and Grubby) and simply stopped playing, at the age of 20 or something. He said he would only win a major tournament (like WCG, probably the biggest one in WC3) and stop playing. He did that. But at what cost? Now he`s a computer scientist, working for some company in Norway. Sure, I bet he likes his job a lot, but I DOUBT he is happier than winning a WCG or playing WC3L finals against Lucifer, Moon, Susiria and getting paid by 4K. Now imagine how much more money Creo would get after the WCG, but the guy simpled stopped playing just because he wouldn`t like to delay his "real career"..
I still think Stephano is doing a stupid decision. He is in the prime of his life, and myself, being at the same age as him, envy a lot the fact he`s a pro-gamer and he`s doing something he likes. And yea, I do go to college, but I honestly prefer the adrenaline of playing then studying Calculus so later my boss can kick my ass.
Sorry guys, its simple not a good decision at all. I would agree if he went to college when he`s like 22, 24 years old, but 19, 20? Come on, the kid has a lot of talent, he`ll be able to make a lot of money. And not to mention the pure adrenaline of playing, which is, at least for me, something that we need to consider (it seems that you are thinking "one side" only).
Maybe i am getting of my chest by telling u guys this, sry about my horrible english, but anyway, people saying Stephano is being smart is actually the opposite. Maybe I just dont like the mundane people.
I just compare Grubby to Creo, and I probably see that Grubby made a wiser choice than Creo... Even though I agree with TotalBiscuit that is better for someone to do college and then invest in his own hobbies and stuff like that, but clearly that worked out perfectly for TB, but I do not think it would be a good idea for Stephano, at least in the point where he is now (as a beast), or Grubby..
The smart decision is to do what you enjoy more, and you're in no position to determine what that would be for another person so stop pretending you are lol.
Yeah, I think Stephano could make a lot more money and probably have a lot more fun being a pro for longer, but none of us are him nor have the right to demand anything of him.
He is one of the best players in the Western world on 3 hours of practice a day. If he committed, there is no doubt whatsoever he would be the best player in the world by far. But, sadly, he wishes to become a doctor and thus become a doctor he shall.
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On January 25 2012 12:36 AnachronisticAnarchy wrote:Show nested quote +On January 22 2012 04:55 TheSubtleArt wrote:On January 16 2012 10:00 SaoPaulo wrote:
People here are just too dumb to "get it".
It`s not about getting more money. OF COURSE being a doctor would give more money than being a pro-player (in general), but what if the person likes the excitement to play tournaments? the feeling of pure adrenaline, the fear of losing to someone due to competition, the fame, the winning parte, the odds to win by doing something very diffrent?
Im sure white-ra is a pro-gamer not because of money, but he simply LIKES it and enjoys his whole life.
Let me tell u a story between Grubby and Creo.
For those who dont know Warcraft 3, Grubby used to be the best player of the western world (which means the same can be applied to Stephano nowadays), and once, during his prime of the game, he said he would quit. He didnt, because he loved the game.
Creo, a misterious guy who were in the same team as Grubby, was also getting a lot of fame and playing really good. He managed to win WCG (beating the best players in the world, like Moon and Grubby) and simply stopped playing, at the age of 20 or something. He said he would only win a major tournament (like WCG, probably the biggest one in WC3) and stop playing. He did that. But at what cost? Now he`s a computer scientist, working for some company in Norway. Sure, I bet he likes his job a lot, but I DOUBT he is happier than winning a WCG or playing WC3L finals against Lucifer, Moon, Susiria and getting paid by 4K. Now imagine how much more money Creo would get after the WCG, but the guy simpled stopped playing just because he wouldn`t like to delay his "real career"..
I still think Stephano is doing a stupid decision. He is in the prime of his life, and myself, being at the same age as him, envy a lot the fact he`s a pro-gamer and he`s doing something he likes. And yea, I do go to college, but I honestly prefer the adrenaline of playing then studying Calculus so later my boss can kick my ass.
Sorry guys, its simple not a good decision at all. I would agree if he went to college when he`s like 22, 24 years old, but 19, 20? Come on, the kid has a lot of talent, he`ll be able to make a lot of money. And not to mention the pure adrenaline of playing, which is, at least for me, something that we need to consider (it seems that you are thinking "one side" only).
Maybe i am getting of my chest by telling u guys this, sry about my horrible english, but anyway, people saying Stephano is being smart is actually the opposite. Maybe I just dont like the mundane people.
I just compare Grubby to Creo, and I probably see that Grubby made a wiser choice than Creo... Even though I agree with TotalBiscuit that is better for someone to do college and then invest in his own hobbies and stuff like that, but clearly that worked out perfectly for TB, but I do not think it would be a good idea for Stephano, at least in the point where he is now (as a beast), or Grubby..
The smart decision is to do what you enjoy more, and you're in no position to determine what that would be for another person so stop pretending you are lol. Yeah, I think Stephano could make a lot more money and probably have a lot more fun being a pro for longer, but none of us are him nor have the right to demand anything of him. He is one of the best players in the Western world on 3 hours of practice a day. If he committed, there is no doubt whatsoever he would be the best player in the world by far. But, sadly, he wishes to become a doctor and thus become a doctor he shall.
Seriously, come on. I mean I know this is a fanclub but seriously.
Anyway Stephano is immensely talented so I do hope he continues to play, but if he does decide to pursue his studies, I wish him luck in that as well.
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