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jaydee81
Profile Joined November 2010
Germany119 Posts
January 13 2012 16:01 GMT
#181
Great read, as always!
Tortious_Tortoise
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States944 Posts
January 13 2012 16:05 GMT
#182
WaxAngel that's uncalled for. Firstly, Destiny was clearly on tilt after losing that 3rd game to grubby (you know, the one where he was miles ahead and then was harassed to death in a grueling 25+ minute game?). Secondly, iNcontroL beat ThorZaIN, which, granted, may have been due to ThorZaINs tilt after his two previous losses.

What I'm actually disappointed about, though, is your classification of servers. Reinforcing stereotypes is the best way to ensure their accuracy in the future. By reinforcing the stereotype that NA< all other servers, you have taken motivation away from those North American players who are good, but don't invest enough time in StarCraft to become professional. There could be high-master / GM NA players who have enormous potential who don't pursue a career in StarCraft because of the shitty things people say about the NA server.

Great writeup otherwise. I didn't know whatthefat was a TL writer. Congrats! I love your work :D
Treating eSports as a social science since 2011; Credo: "The system is never wrong"-- Day9 Daily #400 Part 3
siNwOw
Profile Joined October 2011
Germany9 Posts
January 13 2012 16:08 GMT
#183
nice read and it's so true!
Newbistic
Profile Blog Joined August 2006
China2912 Posts
January 13 2012 16:21 GMT
#184
Great writeup.

I like how if you click on Ret's "I love liquipedia" photo it shows an enlarged picture of Ret, and if you click on Destiny's photo it also shows a picture of Ret. Ulterior motives?
Logic is Overrated
StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
January 13 2012 16:24 GMT
#185
Remember,

The players are the true stars.

Other personalities are the icing on the cake.
gardinho
Profile Joined September 2010
Germany368 Posts
January 13 2012 16:50 GMT
#186
handsome boy moviestar!
Amoment
Profile Joined May 2011
Germany175 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-13 16:54:09
January 13 2012 16:53 GMT
#187
I...
can´t agree more
awesome read
6000 MMR/competitive Dota 2 player. SC2 LOTV Grandmaster - WoL Top 75 EU, 150 World. YouTuber.
CTStalker
Profile Blog Joined November 2004
Canada9720 Posts
January 13 2012 17:04 GMT
#188
you don't have to agree with Wax, but you should appreciate him calling it like he sees it, and not being PC about it.

great article guys!
By the way, my name is Funk. I am not of your world
perser84
Profile Joined October 2010
Germany399 Posts
January 13 2012 17:06 GMT
#189
well done
DKaidon
Profile Joined December 2011
Poland23 Posts
January 13 2012 17:08 GMT
#190
Expected something more about Dimaga and anything about Nerchio, both did great IMO
Tortious_Tortoise
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States944 Posts
January 13 2012 17:08 GMT
#191
On January 14 2012 02:04 CTStalker wrote:
you don't have to agree with Wax, but you should appreciate him calling it like he sees it, and not being PC about it.

great article guys!


It just seemed rude to me. It didn't seem like he was calling it like he was seeing it. He lumped all NA players together-- personally I think that calls for some political correctness.
Treating eSports as a social science since 2011; Credo: "The system is never wrong"-- Day9 Daily #400 Part 3
Chunhyang
Profile Joined December 2011
Bangladesh1389 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-13 17:15:37
January 13 2012 17:15 GMT
#192
wrong thread
If you could reason with haters, there would be no haters. YGTMYFT
Lyter
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United Kingdom2145 Posts
January 13 2012 17:17 GMT
#193
On January 14 2012 02:08 mbr2321 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 14 2012 02:04 CTStalker wrote:
you don't have to agree with Wax, but you should appreciate him calling it like he sees it, and not being PC about it.

great article guys!


It just seemed rude to me. It didn't seem like he was calling it like he was seeing it. He lumped all NA players together-- personally I think that calls for some political correctness.


Are you seriously trying to say NA is not the weakest server? It has been like that for a long time and every NA pro will agree with it
FliedLice
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Germany7494 Posts
January 13 2012 17:19 GMT
#194
On January 14 2012 02:17 Lyter wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 14 2012 02:08 mbr2321 wrote:
On January 14 2012 02:04 CTStalker wrote:
you don't have to agree with Wax, but you should appreciate him calling it like he sees it, and not being PC about it.

great article guys!


It just seemed rude to me. It didn't seem like he was calling it like he was seeing it. He lumped all NA players together-- personally I think that calls for some political correctness.


Are you seriously trying to say NA is not the weakest server? It has been like that for a long time and every NA pro will agree with it


pleeeeeaaaaaasssseeee stop.
Kevmeister @ Dota2
MogSkynet
Profile Joined May 2011
25 Posts
January 13 2012 17:32 GMT
#195
I love HSC so much! MoMan and Hasuobs were my favorites, I could listen to either of them cast pretty much all day and be happy. Thanks to Take and his team for putting on such an awesome event!
naVaz
Profile Joined March 2011
Germany38 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-13 18:14:03
January 13 2012 18:06 GMT
#196
only dumb people laugh at incontrols humor. like making fun of the british accent of his cocaster over and over. me personally thinks he shouldnt be at HSC. he is spreading subliminal hate and thinks its funny. im not saying he is doing it on purpose, it just the way he is - very ego-centered. not very appropriate for such a nice and positiv turnament.

It just seemed rude to me. It didn't seem like he was calling it like he was seeing it. He lumped all NA players together-- personally I think that calls for some political correctness.


political correctness? i lol'd. is there such a thing?



great writeup tho. i REALLY enjoyed HSC! especially MC and MKP casting and those insane Dimaga games.

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naVaz
Profile Joined March 2011
Germany38 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-13 18:09:53
January 13 2012 18:08 GMT
#197
Resilient
Profile Joined June 2010
United Kingdom1431 Posts
January 13 2012 18:12 GMT
#198
Incontrol and Grubby's casting is seriously good. I'm not surprised considering their confidence and success irl, but it's still nice to have these kind of dual-role professionals around. Almost everyone did great casting, but those two stood out for me.
RouaF
Profile Joined October 2010
France4120 Posts
January 13 2012 18:29 GMT
#199
Very good tournament and very funny article !
Vei
Profile Joined March 2010
United States2845 Posts
January 13 2012 18:58 GMT
#200
On January 14 2012 02:08 mbr2321 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 14 2012 02:04 CTStalker wrote:
you don't have to agree with Wax, but you should appreciate him calling it like he sees it, and not being PC about it.

great article guys!


It just seemed rude to me. It didn't seem like he was calling it like he was seeing it. He lumped all NA players together-- personally I think that calls for some political correctness.

I always get a very passive-aggressive vibe from many of TL's BW writers...

That said he was obviously just voicing what he believed in, in all cases, so I'm not too offended.

Poor HerO lol, he needs to hurry up and realize Korean shyness will only make him fade into obscurity in global esports.
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