It feels insignificant to talk of his strategy, but he really was ahead of his time, being the first to really make fiends consistently work at the highest level in all matchups. Extraordinary player, fantastic human being. You're an inspiration to all of us. Rest in peace Space.

IceCube

Croatia1403 Posts

May 09 2013 11:13 GMT

#324

Wow this really touched me.

RIP man!

Skipper240

140 Posts

May 09 2013 11:24 GMT

#325

On May 09 2013 18:58 metzninja wrote:
It feels insignificant to talk of his strategy, but he really was ahead of his time, being the first to really make fiends consistently work at the highest level in all matchups.

PhilMiraldo v2.0!

Inside.Out

Canada569 Posts

May 09 2013 12:00 GMT

#326

i joined the WC3 community just as Space started to get successful, so he was always a favourite of mine. amazing player, so sad to hear the news.

burningPurple

Norway76 Posts

May 09 2013 12:29 GMT

#327

RIP Space, you were one of my heroes back when I was a kid playing WC3! Your memory, and legacy, lives on in your fans! <3<3<3

Yorke

England881 Posts

May 09 2013 14:23 GMT

#328

RIP Space, you made everyone proud. Your family, the community, yourself. When I found out that you were unwell I was shocked, never would have known from your play. Goodbye man, you inspire me to be better.

iMOOrtal

Canada144 Posts

May 09 2013 14:33 GMT

#329

Wow.. Fuck. RIP

EngrishTeacher

Canada1109 Posts

May 09 2013 15:02 GMT

#330

RIP. Hope we can all learn something from this guy.

xsevR

United States324 Posts

May 09 2013 17:58 GMT

#331

I remember learning of Space's condition for the first time, after seeing him play tons, and simply not believing it. How could someone with those reflexes, that micro... It simply blew my mind. Not only that, but he often had to adopt his strategy in the game based on his dexterity. Reading those initial interviews, hearing how he just wanted to prove himself as a player and make his mother proud really put into perspective how a video game can be so much more, and how competition transcends physical limitations and arenas. I'm sad that he's gone but am left with the bittersweet memory of a guy that pursued his dream the best he could.

xxxxxxb

155 Posts

May 09 2013 18:46 GMT

#332

RIP. A little late, but i just saw the thread.
I'm, also, one of those who were really amazed after finding out his condition. Just how fucking good and fierce do you have to be to play like that and succeed ...

shark.

593 Posts

May 09 2013 18:55 GMT

#333

Honestly, I shed a couple of tears when I heard about this. Seriously someone to be looked up to for his determination and for how humble he was.

RIP.

NomaKasd

Scotland65 Posts

May 09 2013 23:37 GMT

#334

RIP

metzninja

New Zealand626 Posts

May 10 2013 12:12 GMT

#335

On May 09 2013 20:24 Skipper240 wrote:

Show nested quote +

PhilMiraldo v2.0!

Emphasis on highest level - taking a game off Grubby in a bo3 doesn't count

Using fiends in the mirror and against elf were two pretty big changes from the ghoul-gargs standard and it was refreshing/surprising to see how well he did in WEG.

He was so smart and so quick, good enough to be remembered for his skill but what he had to contend with makes him one of the greatest gamers ever, any genre. Can't reiterate that enough!

Nevermind86

Somalia429 Posts

May 10 2013 13:02 GMT

#336

Rest in peace brother, you were an incredible undead player, owning people up with that terrible disease you had, we'll miss you, always remenber you.

Slayer-

United States113 Posts

May 12 2013 07:12 GMT

#337

RIP Space,excellent rallyjacks. The best undead player for atleast a year, the Orc vs Undead imbalance certainly held him back. his spirit will be missed