That was a good ending to a fantastic run IPL. I remember all the moments from the humble beginnings, starting as an online tournament with foreigners to a full fledged premier SC2 empire in every domain. All the moments, from the HyuN Club reign, the epic KiWiKaKi Archon toilet to every online showing, IPL has always been an important component to my SC2 life. I will fondly miss the casters, the logo and the games, but the memories of an epic brand will always remain. Thanks IPL, thanks for everything, and I sincerely hope everyone finds their path, SC2 or not, e-sports or not.

TommyP

United States6231 Posts

March 29 2013 01:51 GMT

#685

On March 29 2013 10:50 figq wrote:
It's not such an upset. IM is notorious for being bad in team leagues despite being ridiculously great individually. MVP, on the other hand, is a team with history of performing well in team leagues even when they don't have that much star power individually. Sure, IM performed better in team leagues lately, but the old trends are not lost, it seems.

ehh that was in 2011 with MVP, now I'd say they are the 2nd best team from top to bottom

kollin

United Kingdom8380 Posts

March 29 2013 01:51 GMT

#686

Goodbye IPL, we will miss you.

HeeroFX

United States2704 Posts

March 29 2013 01:51 GMT

#687

So sad it had to end....

Undead1993

Germany17651 Posts

March 29 2013 01:51 GMT

#688

tears in my eyes after these words ipl was just awesome. as stephano won, as squirtle lost after a sick comeback against alive. so sad to see you go

glgl to all of you

neoghaleon55

United States7435 Posts

March 29 2013 01:51 GMT

#689

On March 29 2013 10:50 Bagration wrote:

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Wow...

There is something called a classy celebration. This is not an example of that

sorry
it's a running gag since 2012 GSL Season 2

FrostedMiniWheats

United States30730 Posts

March 29 2013 01:52 GMT

#690

mmm they have a history of doing good in IPTL though. Still made 4 finals in these and won 2 of them. So we're still better than MVP ;o

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Sad to see IPTL go ;;

they were my oasis of starcraft 2 during the weekdays when I got home. Was always nice tuning into a kickass match that just suddenly got announced out of nowhere. They shall be missed.

Junho.C

United States73 Posts

March 29 2013 01:52 GMT

#691

On March 29 2013 10:48 Aerisky wrote:

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LOL wait seriously? I was only here to catch the waning moments. Ouch.

Well, Squirtle doesn't have the best micro and photon cannon is amazing vs all-ins, so... IDK y Squirtle went 4gate, especially since you can't warp on high ground anymore.

WhX

Germany778 Posts

March 29 2013 01:52 GMT

#692

If only Mvp would've been send out, at least instead of Ragnarok...
Anyway, GG IPL & IPTL, gonna miss both formats. Hope everything goes well for the staff who's been around for all this time!

pmp10

3349 Posts

March 29 2013 01:52 GMT

#693

So IPTL shows up that Super is as good as MC.

Bagration

United States18282 Posts

March 29 2013 01:52 GMT

#694

Thank you IPL. You guys had your up and downs, and there were great events (IPL 3, IPL 5), and downs (IPTL finals at San Fran).

It was really sad to see Kevin deliver that final closing like that. An integral part of SC2 eSports ended today.

Tayar

United States1439 Posts

March 29 2013 01:52 GMT

#695

i will never be able to watch another squirtle game without thinking of this.
anyway, farewell to IPTL, was always a great watch. hope whoever buys you does right by everyone and brings us more awesome sc and more catspajamas.

felisconcolori

United States6168 Posts

March 29 2013 01:52 GMT

#696

Kevin Knocke, unexpectedly reaching out and punching everyone in the feels at the end.

Fusilero

United Kingdom50293 Posts

March 29 2013 01:52 GMT

#697

Well bye IPL it was nice knowing you at least I'm sure we'll see these casters again especially kevinknocke organisations would be stupid to pass up someone as good as he is at hype.