I hardly post on tl.net but this deserves my effort to at least try to express myself.. What a sad day for esports.. Jinro was to me the guy who pioneered late game macro terrans.. Ive always believed in you bu i felt that in your streams youve been less passionate.. good luck in whatever you do.. And i hope you can rekindle that fiery passion that weve come to see once hots is released.. That is if you decide to come back..

macncheezeplz

United States93 Posts

August 07 2012 02:43 GMT

#623

Hard choices were made. I'm glad he found the strength to do what's right! : )

mprs

Canada2933 Posts

August 07 2012 02:44 GMT

#624

When people look back on SC2 with nostalgia, in a similar manner we do to BW now, people will think of how you overcame the odds and was able to carry the foreigner hopes on your shoulders. With GOM casts being so late, it was very difficult to get up for them. But with you there, there was that one day in the week that was always exciting and worth getting up for. You inspired a lot of players and fans by showing them that cultural barriers are meaningless and the only thing that matters is determination and work ethic.

I loved your style of play and your class. You are an awesome dude and one of the main reasons I am a huge TL fan. I hope you never think that your achievements were small.

Looking forward to seeing you on the forums banning baddies

Talicsnake

United States31 Posts

August 07 2012 02:44 GMT

#625

An inspiration to all Terran players. gg Jinro

yawnoC

United States3704 Posts

August 07 2012 02:44 GMT

#626

I remember when Artosis did the videos for the GOM preliminaries and Jinro was knocked out of the first 2 early and everyone was so shocked and surprised. Then Season 3 preliminaries started and he made it through. I didn't know what to really expect but, as everyone knows, he made a HUGE splash.

When I look back at it. I feel like Jinro was playing Terran the "right way" and it didnt pay off correctly early on. It was also great to see. He didn't play just to win like a lot of terrans at the time. The game then evolved and Jinro had such a HUGE head start in terms of playing that style in SC2 that he just went on a huge tear. It was nice to see someone playing the way he wanted to and then seeing it pay off in full when, for a while, it was doing nothing for him results wise.

Even though I play protoss, I still liked watching Jinro play. I'll miss watching you play Jinro but it sounds like, right now, this is the best move for you. I hope that you can maybe come back with a renewed passion and love for the game but if not best of luck in whatever you do ^_^

He would have periods of inspiration, of rigorous practice, but I don't think he ever had the same drive that he had for SC1 (for which, every SC2 player in the world should count themselves lucky).

I always thought the same thing.

On August 07 2012 10:54 Liquid`Jinro wrote:

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Yeah I will, I'll even try HotS (but not competitively).

Never say NEVER! (but I kinda believe you)

On August 07 2012 10:42 larse wrote:
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InControl once said that if you find yourself needing a reason to play other than the enjoyment of the game, then it is time you stop playing.

What a moronic and naive statement. If the reason of anyone doing a job is purely passion, then there will be no clean water, no food, no transportation, and no one take care of your trash. The reason of doing a job could be much more than just passion, it cloud be necessity, responsibility, or a perpetual love without "passion". Even if you lost passion, you do it because you loved it once deeply and truly.

Wow, what iNcontrol said went over your head completely...

Aserrin

Uruguay231 Posts

August 07 2012 02:45 GMT

#627

Best foreign performance in the GSL ever

Clazziquai10

Singapore1949 Posts

August 07 2012 02:46 GMT

#628

My day just got infinitely sadder.

It's as if something in me just died.

The Final Boss

United States1839 Posts

August 07 2012 02:46 GMT

#629

Liquid`Jinro will forever be my favorite StarCraft player. He was the reason why I stayed up to ridiculous hours to watch him play in the GSL. Those two seasons will forever be my favorite seasons to watch just because he was in them. I bought a Liquid shirt as soon as I could and I was really thankful to get his signature at MLG Providence. His signature is the only one on that shirt of mine, and I love wearing that shirt. So long Jinro, you will always be remembered.

Captain Peabody

United States3126 Posts

August 07 2012 02:46 GMT

#630

Ah, and let me add that I was one of those who first knew you as the indomitable FrozenArbiter, riding herd over the Starcraft 2 forums, saving us from the dreaded MBS battles and the arguments over whehter or not Starcraft 2 looked too much like Warcraft 3, helping us discuss the Nullifier, Proton Charge, the Tempest...all that good stuff! It was honestly kind of a shock (but a very pleasant surprise!) to me when you suddenly went pro again and started winning tournaments left and right. Maybe you could rejoin the mod staff now?

Honestly, though, I'll always be grateful to you for the good times we had back then, and I hope you find something fulfilling to do with the rest of your life. Godspeed!

The Final Boss

United States1839 Posts

August 07 2012 02:47 GMT

#631

WIll Jinro post at all on TL any more? TeamLiquid.net is not going to be the same thing if Jinro does not post any more

Eaglewing

Sweden2 Posts

August 07 2012 02:48 GMT

#632

I just made a TL account because ive never needed it before.
but for this i do need one.

i started to watch starcraft 2 at the beta and one of my favorite players was Jinro that i later heard was Swedish that made him even more badass. i watched hes whole career in SC2 and ive never been so happy and nervous as i was when he beet MC with the proxy banshee on jungle basin. i dont care if it was cheesy. he made me start watching gsl and i have ever seens.
thank you Jinro for showing me this world of starcraft 2. wish you the best!
lycka till!

Sc2ttyl

United States245 Posts

August 07 2012 02:48 GMT

#633

I never make any posts on this site that arent troll/hate posts, but to you Jinro I will give my only post thats positive. I will never forget you in the GSL, that is one of the few positive memories i have of this game. You leaving sends chills through my body because how much I respect you as a person and a player.

Deleted User 135096

3624 Posts

August 07 2012 02:48 GMT

#634

I'm sure many have said this, but I can probably safely say that we all collectively wish you the best Jonathan, and many thanks for the entertainment and games you have provided us!

orCy

Germany17 Posts

August 07 2012 02:49 GMT

#635

You'll be missed, man!

CosmicHippo

United States547 Posts

August 07 2012 02:49 GMT

#636

Whenever I look back on sc2, Jinro will definatly be in that picture, no matter what. I remember watching his gsl proformances in the early days, never had so much fun watching sc2 watchin him play during thoughs days.

TheLOLas

United States646 Posts

August 07 2012 02:49 GMT

#637

Good luck Jinro. The first pro SC2 matched I ever watched on GOM was you and Idra. You'll be missed. T_T <3

Rob-ThePhantom

Australia9 Posts

August 07 2012 02:49 GMT

#638

The only Terran stream I would regularly watch, and one of the few GSL players who would have me grinding my teeth in the stressful moments and jumping up and down, fist-pumping at every success. Wishing you a ridiculously successful Poker career!!

SkaPunk

United States471 Posts

August 07 2012 02:49 GMT

#639

It was nice meeting you at MLG Raleigh last year, my skype picture is still with your arm around me and my teammate Jank. You will be missed forever! GG!

Maxtor

United Kingdom273 Posts

August 07 2012 02:49 GMT

#640

Thank you for allowing many of us to dream of a foreign GSL winner, you carried the hopes of many on your shoulders and even though you didnt win the tournament, you certainly won everyone over with the passion that was shown in that booth. Stay awesome!