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Psyclon
Bulgaria2443 Posts
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Phobbers
773 Posts
On April 30 2012 05:49 hypercube wrote: His attitude didn't change. Some former fans' perception of his attitude has. I'd say his attitude has changed, especially during that string in 2011 where he won an IEM, the Asus Invite, and had an amazing run at MLG Orlando. But, I feel it's changed BACK to what it used to be. It's sad as a fan to see, but that is what being a fan is about. Sticking through when it's rough, always looking at the future and hoping that Greg will release the mother fucking Gracken again. | ||
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Benjamin99
4176 Posts
On April 30 2012 05:36 Omri wrote: Game 1 - Huk gets DT, IdrA leaves, no gg. Game 2 - Long macro game on Shakurs, Archon Toilet, Idra leaves, no gg. Game 3 - 6 pool into Hydralisk and Nydus Worm that fails, Idra leaves, no gg. Game 4 - 6 pool.... .... ... no gg.. Huk 4 - 0 IdrA. So he did exactly what he did vs Alive? | ||
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dAPhREAk
Nauru12397 Posts
On April 30 2012 05:53 otgomni wrote: I guess that settles the argument. I have simply underestimated your obsession with Greg Fields and the persona he projects. Still, I'm left wondering how someone can appreciate someone that doesn't appreciate them, but that's a question that cannot be answered here. lol. im not obsessed with idra. i dont have posters of him on my walls, i dont subscribe to his twitter/fan club, etc. when i see he is playing, i watch because i find him interesting. i watch ITG because i love to hear his and the other members' opinions. they are entertaining. and let me tell you exactly why i "appreciate him:" i like his "i dont give a shit attitude." that includes him not giving a shit about me. if you want a player to act like he is your best friend, thats cool, thats your thing. but its not mine. i think people take this whole esports thing way too seriously and i like it when someone comes in and says "i dont give a shit" like idra. | ||
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dAPhREAk
Nauru12397 Posts
it wasn't exactly a throw-away since huk is greedy, and six pool isnt as fail against a p as a t, but it was still weak to see. his second game was amazing; he just decided not to give us another in the third or fourth. | ||
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Darothane
United Kingdom16 Posts
On April 30 2012 05:44 otgomni wrote: Was a much better series. Watching the MC/Stephano respect grow through the games was nice as well. do you have links to VODS? I looked on youtube but couldn't find them :/ | ||
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otgomni
United States33 Posts
On April 30 2012 06:02 Darothane wrote: do you have links to VODS? I looked on youtube but couldn't find them :/ The games were played last night and they aired the replay today on IPLStream for the EU crowd. I imagine the VODs will be available over the next few days through their site. It's typically 8 hours after airing but I don't know IPL's schedule. | ||
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DreamChaser
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WArped
United Kingdom4845 Posts
On April 30 2012 06:02 Darothane wrote: do you have links to VODS? I looked on youtube but couldn't find them :/ Here you are. http://www.twitch.tv/ignproleague/b/316504828 | ||
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MintPanda
United Kingdom19 Posts
This is all good for stirring up some excitement and hype for him and the game (such as the rivalry between IdrA and MC/Huk), but that's only when he's actually performing decently. Once he starts to sink into a slump and stay there, you will definitely start seeing a sharp decline in his viewership. Let's face it, he's raged all the time about how "silly" the other races are and how "easy" it is to just cheese, and in these games he's done nothing to back up anything he's said before, and he's turning into a cheesy scrub. | ||
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Benjamin99
4176 Posts
On April 30 2012 06:09 DreamChaser wrote: I think of IdrA like that kid on the (Insert sport) team who was mediocre but threw huge fits when ever he lost and no one really liked playing against him because if you won he would just throw a tantrum but if you lost he would gloat about it. Most of the time the other people hate him/her and stopped playing against them but for whatever reason it seems IdrA fans are still IdrA fans. I think there is two reason. First he is an American zerg and not many of those around. Second reason are his BM. For some reason people like to see that. But his days as a competive player are pretty much gone. I dont expect much off him. The game have evolved so much and Idra simply not good enough anymore. He lacks unit control and his decision and game awareness are awefull. Compare him to the new super zerg on the NA scene aka Scarlet and you can see if you watch there games closely that she is actually ahead of idra. But thats Esport for you old players fall new players rise. | ||
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La1
United Kingdom659 Posts
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I_PROTOSSED_MY_HW
22 Posts
On April 30 2012 05:08 dAPhREAk wrote: they (EG) got in bed with idra knowing who he is. i think they are more qualified to decide whether he can represent the team. What makes you say that? Looks like an appeal to authority to me. On April 30 2012 05:08 dAPhREAk wrote: also, incontrol said on the last SOTG that Dreamhack was upset that idra couldnt come because they lost tons of viewers. everything idra touches immediately gets an absurd number of viewers. so, apparently, the sport is doing just fine with idra's "bad" attitude. I haven't followed the scene intently as of late, so I don't know whether or not this still holds, but Idra's games never fail to disappoint me. It's like he's playing with the mindset that he's going to ragequit the instant he encounters any adversity. I can safely say that Idra's participation in any tournament has made the viewing experience less enjoyable for me, mainly because most of Idra's games consist of an insipid period, most often followed by a silly mistake on Idra's part, and finally the optional whining and bitching followed by the ragequit. Also, just for the record, I don't really care about how many people watch SC2, I care about the quality of the games. Now that I think about it, that's really all I care about when it comes to watching SC2. Needless to say, I think the quality of games involving Idra is really bad. | ||
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SkimGuy
Canada709 Posts
On April 30 2012 06:27 I_PROTOSSED_MY_HW wrote: What makes you say that? Looks like an appeal to authority to me. I haven't followed the scene intently as of late, so I don't know whether or not this still holds, but Idra's games never fail to disappoint me. It's like he's playing with the mindset that he's going to ragequit the instant he encounters any adversity. I can safely say that Idra's participation in any tournament has made the viewing experience less enjoyable for me, mainly because most of Idra's games consist of an insipid period, most often followed by a silly mistake on Idra's part, and finally the optional whining and bitching followed by the ragequit. Also, just for the record, I don't really care about how many people watch SC2, I care about the quality of the games. Now that I think about it, that's really all I care about when it comes to watching SC2. Needless to say, I think the quality of games involving Idra is really bad. Yea, players like Idra don't produce good games because they give up at the first sign of adversity. Some of the greatest comebacks in BW were remembered as such because those players never gave up. Some are even made fun of (Fantasy GG timing) but in the end the games are much more entertaining because you know the players are giving it everything they have to win the game instead of leaving when things *start* to go bad | ||
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dAPhREAk
Nauru12397 Posts
On April 30 2012 06:27 I_PROTOSSED_MY_HW wrote: What makes you say that? Looks like an appeal to authority to me. I haven't followed the scene intently as of late, so I don't know whether or not this still holds, but Idra's games never fail to disappoint me. It's like he's playing with the mindset that he's going to ragequit the instant he encounters any adversity. I can safely say that Idra's participation in any tournament has made the viewing experience less enjoyable for me, mainly because most of Idra's games consist of an insipid period, most often followed by a silly mistake on Idra's part, and finally the optional whining and bitching followed by the ragequit. Also, just for the record, I don't really care about how many people watch SC2, I care about the quality of the games. Now that I think about it, that's really all I care about when it comes to watching SC2. Needless to say, I think the quality of games involving Idra is really bad. you dont think the team managers are better qualified to determine what is best for the team than a random forum poster? i'm not sure i need to qualify that statement with anything more. idra's games lately have not been "bad." they have been utter shit (at least what i have seen). i don't think he is going to go on ITG and say "im playing the best i have been doing in years." so, i will continue to support him and when he comes back to his glory, i will be there rooting for him. if he doesnt then it will be upsetting, but life goes on and i wish all the best to him. | ||
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IMLyte
Canada714 Posts
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System42
172 Posts
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Penecks
United States600 Posts
On April 30 2012 07:05 System42 wrote: this shit is not a rivalry Idra was just talking to huk and being all nice to him on his stream when he got a game against him there managers told them to do this so if you think oh idras being bm to huk because they have a rivalry your stupid. they dont anymore so dont think they do they told idra to say stuff like that. Yeah I wouldn't be surprised if they're just keeping up appearances, I mean let's face it Idra attracts a lot of viewers that hardly care about his gameplay, they just want to see BM or drama. Since the Orb debacle Idra can't really go around calling people "faggots" or some other endearing terms he liked to use, but he has to keep up some of the BM appearances from the past, so I'm not very surprised at how this went. If Idra won 4 - 2 or something we wouldn't even be here anymore speaking about it. I doubt Idra the "real" person would go out of his way to be BM to a teammate if there was no other motive. | ||
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TheAngryZergling
United States387 Posts
On April 30 2012 05:08 dAPhREAk wrote: i think thats the definition of a fair weather fan. i will root for idra regardless because i just like him. I like what I perceive to be the guy hidden behind the idra persona. I think he is a very smart, articulate player and I still will tune into his stream when I have the chance to watch streams and Sheth isn't streaming. But being someone who is very possessive of the time they have on this earth, I don't want to be left with the same sensation of wasted time after tuning into a competitive match of his as I have so repeatedly. I honestly wish him the best and hope his results improve, but until I start hearing a more balanced ratio of tales about his brilliant play in this or that competition to tales of his disappointing efforts, my time will be spent elsewhere. Having a few dozen more hours well spent is certainly worth being labelled a fair weather fan of my 2nd favorite NA zerg. | ||
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Nimic
Norway1360 Posts
If this doesn't have any consequences for Idra, something is rotten in the state of EG. I expect he'll be getting a talking to, though. | ||
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