It seems there isn't much more to say than good luck Huk. I, along with many many others, will be a huge fan no matter who you play for. The same goes for my thoughts about TL. Change isn't doom, and moving to EG to take your game to new heights, with fresh eyes, and a new perspective also creates space for the next big thing in TL. A win win if I ever saw one.

rfr

Sweden7 Posts

August 17 2011 01:01 GMT

#3063

EGHuK <3

Had completely missed that this was in the making, a very pleasant surprise indeed. Tho I'm sorry for TLs sake.

Morning

18 Posts

August 17 2011 01:01 GMT

#3064

Good luck Huk! Such a bitter sweet time, but I hope you continue to do great things!

TheAuditor

United States136 Posts

August 17 2011 01:02 GMT

#3065

I was always an EG fan, this is even better

TheGambler

Germany8 Posts

August 17 2011 01:05 GMT

#3066

i m really sry for TL .They just lost one of the best foreigen players.
i personally can t understand y Huk left TL but i really wish both the best for their future !

sjschmidt93

United States2518 Posts

August 17 2011 01:06 GMT

#3067

Please be like real sports so we can all know what he making...

DPK

Canada487 Posts

August 17 2011 01:06 GMT

#3068

Little bit sad to hear this, but if, business wise, its a good decision for HuK then why not?? I just don't want to see this affect his gameplay and skills. At least EG is supporting esport and the players pretty well. I will continue to cheer and support HuK. I like EG but not as much as TL when it comes to sc2. I was a fan of EG from the beginning, when it was actually a canadian pro team of cs 1.6, but I just don't really like how often they change their roster (added or released) instead of trying to find ways to improve their players to the next level. Its so much easier to put the cash on the table...but at least some players benefit from it!!

Anyhow, GL to HuK with his new team and GL to EG for future events!! Hope to see more of their players get good results.

Btw : no sure if its true but from what i've seen, it seems like iNcontrol will go to korea too??
http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/sc2-korean/teams/24_Evil_Geniuses

Autotroph

United Kingdom940 Posts

August 17 2011 01:07 GMT

#3069

HuK is a phenomenal player, with one of the best work ethics of all foreigner players. It seemed he had really found a home on Team Liquid. Success in both Korean, European and American tournaments, due to a massive increase in quality of practice, enabled by the setup TL had in place.
HuK clearly has drive and passion for playing this game at the highest level. He is a great personality too, and I will be a fan of his wherever he goes.
That said - and this is cheesy and probably naive - I would have loved if he had gone with his heart and stayed with TL. The amount of money rumoured to have been offered to him is huge and I would challenge anyone not to weigh that up and decide against it, but I for one would have stayed in the family.
Massive respect for Nazgul for being able to write that article without a hint of negativity, and also to the whole of the TL staffers for being able to keep their opinions within circles that needed to hear it, instead of putting out in the public domain.

HuK is a liquid player in mindset, who was made an offer he couldn't refuse.

Random321321

32 Posts

August 17 2011 01:08 GMT

#3070

Never really liked HuK's way of playing, I'll just miss Idra saying he's bad.

Kewlots

Australia534 Posts

August 17 2011 01:10 GMT

#3071

i am disappoint

TT why does this make me so sad

Kewlots

Australia534 Posts

August 17 2011 01:11 GMT

#3072

On August 17 2011 10:06 sjschmidt93 wrote:
Please be like real sports so we can all know what he making...

yeah if i had an idea of the money situation this might be easyier to understand TT

novabossa

United States350 Posts

August 17 2011 01:13 GMT

#3073

EG you MONSTER

I am heartbroken

onedayclose

United States1145 Posts

August 17 2011 01:16 GMT

#3074

I saw this coming as soon as EG picked up TSL Puma! EG wants the best players on the planet. Kudoz to them to giving HuK the $ he deserves as he is what I consider the top foreigner on the planet at the moment. IdrA going back to Korea? this is news!

SavageReborn

Australia106 Posts

August 17 2011 01:16 GMT

#3075

HuK <3

Was expecting this and I respect his decision. Many liquid fans will probably be heartbroken, and so will HuK fans... But as a supporter of both liquid and EG, all i can say is: IdrA vs HuK showmatch where?!

NeSS1

United States101 Posts

August 17 2011 01:17 GMT

#3076

Sighhh... this is shitty. Condolences to Team Liquid and bittersweet congratulations to HuK.

KRJeongSooYeon

Korea (South)20 Posts

August 17 2011 01:18 GMT

#3077

so sad... TT

Fix637

United States256 Posts

August 17 2011 01:18 GMT

#3078

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This is the saddest thing I've ever read since I started coming to TL over a year ago. HuK was my favorite Liquid' player and to see him leave is just... heartbreaking.

HuK's such a down to Earth person and has such a level head. I remember several months ago when he was sick he stole Jos' mic and used it to talk to all of his fans while he was streaming. He was too sick to play but he gave us all a chance to have a one-on-one conversation with him. He even addressed me personally at one point, which made me realize that E-SPORTS professionals are not just elitist automatons, they're people who came from the same background as their fans. Knowing what he told us about who he was and about his background made me realize that anyone can become a pro-gamer if they're dedicated enough and put their heart and soul into it.

HuK you're going to be great no matter where you go. I hope we still get to see your stream on TL and that you really kick ass and take names in Korea.

Good luck, have fun and we'll miss you so much.

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Black Gun

Germany4482 Posts

August 17 2011 01:20 GMT

#3079

what the heck?

havent followed the rumors for the past couple of weeks so i absolutely didnt see that one coming. im still shocked and speechless. such a bittersweet farewell-thread.

i guess i wish huk the best of luck with his new team.

Camail

United States1030 Posts

August 17 2011 01:21 GMT

#3080

It hurts that one of my favorite (and formerly my absolute favorite) player on my favorite team is leaving. I've been lurking for quite some time now, but I felt like adding a drop to the ocean by giving my wishes to Huk's future. I can't imagine how sad this is for everyone involved. I've never been one for business, so I wouldn't do the same thing if I was in either EG's or Huk's place, but I can not hold a grudge on Huk. EG, after all of the controversy that has been stirred up, please win. If you buy out contracts AND fail, then that is a very bad day for everyone.

Here is my theory about how we can equate this to professional athletics, because the scale is not 1-to-1 when it comes to length of time in a team. Being how new this game is, and how small teams are, I can believe that Hulk because as close the thee other players as he did. It would probably like trading a player who has been playing on the same baseball team for 4-5 years.

Heh, my first post should not be this depressing.