It seems like TLO just couldn't really handle living in another country. I think everyone who lives in another country where they can't speak the language goes through a time where they just wanna go home. I moved to Germany, not being able to speak the language, and after about 3-4 months I just wanted to leave and see all my friends and family..purely because I just felt so alienated, it's a very bizarre feeling..
I can't really blame him to be honest, I imagine going from Germany to Korea must have been such a huge culture shock..

Lightspeed

130 Posts

November 05 2010 21:45 GMT

#82

It's a bit of a pity, as he was already qualified for a-rank, with a good shot at s-rank still. Anyway, Europe is really lacking some top tier Zerg players at the moment, so I am really looking forward to him tearing up the European tourney scene again. Has the benefit of him getting a lot more cast time as well, more TLO on air is always good. All the best.

iwillalwayspwnyou

3 Posts

November 05 2010 21:47 GMT

#83

--- Nuked ---

Redmark

Canada2129 Posts

November 05 2010 21:58 GMT

#84

surprising amounts of malice aimed at TLO
I get that some people didn't think that he was a top player but active dislike is strange. Trolls will be trolls I guess.

toadstool

Australia421 Posts

November 05 2010 22:05 GMT

#85

I moved countries for work to Canada when I was 21, and for 2 months I was so lonely and sad. Try moving to a different country and culture where you don't SPEAK the language and see how sick of it you get, and how much you miss your family and friends.

TLO, don't mind the haters. Keep playing good Starcraft!

LazyScout

United States223 Posts

November 05 2010 22:08 GMT

#86

haha
the zerg discussion is the funniest thing I've ever read

UltraVires

United States241 Posts

November 05 2010 22:12 GMT

#87

On November 06 2010 06:26 calin wrote:
It seems like TLO just couldn't really handle living in another country. I think everyone who lives in another country where they can't speak the language goes through a time where they just wanna go home. I moved to Germany, not being able to speak the language, and after about 3-4 months I just wanted to leave and see all my friends and family..purely because I just felt so alienated, it's a very bizarre feeling..
I can't really blame him to be honest, I imagine going from Germany to Korea must have been such a huge culture shock..

I agree with this. Many who go to college, especially in a foreign country, have a terrible time adjusting. You land in a totally new place, new people, new culture, and after the initial excitement wears off, all you want to do is run home. But college is 4 years long, so you just fight through it till you like your new place. I have no idea how long TLO has been having a hard time, but I can't help but think that it's a bit soon for him to leave. It took me 6 months to stop being miserable when I first moved away to college, and another 6 to actually be happy. And I moved only 90 miles away from home lol.

Anyway, sorry to hear that TLO is leaving Korea. I hope he keeps inspiring us with his amazing play from home, though! Gogo TLO, you're still my favorite player!

schimmetje

Netherlands1104 Posts

November 05 2010 22:32 GMT

#88

Wow, as many TLO surprises outside as ingame nowadays. Welcome back though, should always do what makes you feel best. Plus now we get more Dario over here and that's always good. And who knows, maybe some day (see Ret).

So that's a bed freed in the house, HuK/Ret match to settle who gets it?

Clearout

Norway1060 Posts

November 05 2010 23:21 GMT

#89

Great writeup as allways. Really enjoyed the reps, thank you!

DoXa

Switzerland1448 Posts

November 05 2010 23:23 GMT

#90

wat? no more TLO in korea?
the money will be made there young padawan. learning you must the playstyle of korea.

but best of luck in germany and other foreign tournaments and i hope you can profite from your connections to korea to mantain and improve your level of play.

pHelix Equilibria

United States1134 Posts

November 05 2010 23:31 GMT

#91

Ret is funny!

Highways

Australia6105 Posts

November 05 2010 23:38 GMT

#92

TLO leaving? Interesting.

Minor nitpick, Patch 1.2 has not been released yet.

applejuice

307 Posts

November 05 2010 23:52 GMT

#93

On November 06 2010 06:58 Redmark wrote:
surprising amounts of malice aimed at TLO
I get that some people didn't think that he was a top player but active dislike is strange. Trolls will be trolls I guess.

Were you surprised when people supported him when it was announced he was going to Korea? If people were happy about that, then they'll obviously be disappointed when he leaves. Double edged sword...

HowardRoark

1146 Posts

November 06 2010 00:02 GMT

#94

Worst. News. EVER.

A part of me died, TLO have been one of the biggest reasons for me to embrace SC2, sometimes he felt like a young Boxer. I feel it is pretty obvious it will go downhill from here on, since it must mean he will get less practice, and fade from the scene. TL lost their diamond, and he still had the youth to keep improving. Saddest day of SC2 so far.

chocopan

Japan986 Posts

November 06 2010 00:22 GMT

#95

I'm very sad TLO is retreating to Europe, but I very much agree with the people talking about how hard it is to adjust to life in another country (let alone adjust to the Korean progamer lifestyle). They call it "culture shock" for a reason. It's hard to imagine how challenging it can actually be. That plus a few losses and changing race, I can easily imagine his batteries may have run down.

I do believe for the really top-tier players Korea is probably still the place you want to be, at least for the time being. The game is developing great in NA and Europe which is wonderful to see, but the truth is the infrastructure for sc progaming, all that institutional knowledge and the culture and so on, is already well-established in Korea and that does make a difference.

Having said that though, however much it improves your game being able to spar against oGs members every day, being depressed will most definitely not improve your game. It must have been a hard choice for him, but ultimately he knows best.

There's no reason he can't return to Korean tournaments or even move to Korea again in the future.

Hang in there TLO! Do what you need to do.