I rarely cry, so when I feel like I'm going to cry (right now), I count that as crying. Didn't follow WC3 so I didn't know who he was until now, but he seems a great guy. Though I'd say with his condition he probably rested enough already in his life, I hope he's running or flying somewhere now.

Liquid`Jinro

Sweden33719 Posts

May 07 2013 16:24 GMT

#64

Damn.....

Didn't know him personally at all, watched his replays at times in WC3 (I didn't play much but I enjoyed watching games) and knew about his story etc....

Feels sad to see him go

EDIT: That's actually an understatement, feeling surprisingly sad. Damn.

R.I.P

RyanRushia

United States2748 Posts

May 07 2013 16:25 GMT

#65

On May 08 2013 01:24 Just_a_Moth wrote:
I rarely cry, so when I feel like I'm going to cry (right now), I count that as crying. Didn't follow WC3 so I didn't know who he was until now, but he seems a great guy. Though I'd say with his condition he probably rested enough already in his life, I hope he's running or flying somewhere now.

if i could "like" or "upvote" this comment or whatever to show my support of it, i'd be clicking until my fingers bleed

saddaromma

1129 Posts

May 07 2013 16:27 GMT

#66

his micro was godlike, eventhough he had ~100 APM. Whereas minimum for pro players was ~220. He had to cut corners, and make every move as efficient as possible. Also, I love wc3 community, nobody tried to differentiate him and treated him as equal opponent.

RIP Space.

B.I.G.

3251 Posts

May 07 2013 16:30 GMT

#67

For some reason I just forgot what my excuse was for not being awesome at something

Olli

Austria24417 Posts

May 07 2013 16:31 GMT

#68

He reminds me so much why it's incredibly idiotic to pass videogames off as a waste of time. Even though I never played WC3, I'm still incredibly happy that the game existed. It gave Space something to enjoy and something to dream of and it sure as hell gave him strength where others would have given up.

Heyoka

Katowice25012 Posts

May 07 2013 16:32 GMT

#69

I remember that interview where he talked about the difficulties he faced as a progamer. Very sad, sorry to hear. Best wishes to his family.

shin ken

Germany612 Posts

May 07 2013 16:34 GMT

#70

This guy was a hero! A role model for all of us!

He reminded us, that you can overcome all odds with just enough passion and willpower and make the best of your life, even if it seems to be impossible sometimes.

Rest in Peace Space!

Mista_Masta

Netherlands557 Posts

May 07 2013 16:36 GMT

#71

RIP Space. He was awesome and he will be missed.

sickzee

Croatia15 Posts

May 07 2013 16:40 GMT

#72

i've never played wc3, but that's really sad... :c RIP, gg buddy.

Kazeyonoma

United States2912 Posts

May 07 2013 16:40 GMT

#73

RIP, still remember reading about him back when. shame.

Al Bundy

7257 Posts

May 07 2013 16:43 GMT

#74

Man that's really unfortunate. RIP.

ForTheDream

Germany1780 Posts

May 07 2013 16:43 GMT

#75

nooooooooo

RIP Space, such an inspiring player

MasterOfPuppets

Romania6942 Posts

May 07 2013 16:44 GMT

#76

While the inevitability of death remains a constant, it always unnerves me how many of those that we consider unfairly gone seem to have been characters of outstanding resolve, prowess or moral fibre compared to many of those left. Evidently, this makes cases such as Space's all the more tragic, shattering any and every hopeful illusion of some supreme morality governing the universe. It's sad that we must be reminded so often that anyone, no matter how ardent or passionate or hardworking or kind can pass away at any time or be stricken by one incurable, terminal condition or another.

Nevertheless, even as someone who has not followed the WC3 scene a great deal, Space's tragedy has gotten to me on a personal level, and I will check out some of his games momentarily.

I think what's important is to keep the memory of him, not of his affliction but of his personality and games, alive; let it not be forgotten. It's the least we could do...