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Ziemas
Sweden53 Posts
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crazeman
664 Posts
On August 29 2010 11:44 lac29 wrote: Because Korean teams in general prefer Korean players? Because Idra seems to have no interest in learning Korean or having extended interaction with Korean teammates and would probably prefer English speaking teammates/team? Because we know how much of a good predictor you are (ex. Google Wave)? I'm sure a LOT of teams would want him on their team. Honestly, how many foreigners (and American) are on Pro-korean teams? Idra is one of the few foreigners who actually made it there and most of us would root for him just from association by nationality. It's the same thing as Yao Ming playing basketball in the NBA. There's literally like a article on him every day in the Chinese newspaper even though theres absolutely no new news to report about him and every person in China roots for his team and buy his team's jerseys and merchandise just because "Yao Ming is on it". After Yao went into the NBA, basketball became a heck lot popular in china. Look at TossGirl from BW afaik she's not very good but they keep her on a team for gimmicks and because she sells tickets. Idra can easily sell tickets and increase the SC2 esports fanbase in America just by being on the team. No offense to Idra because he's very skilled and is one of the best sc2 players out there. | ||
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pR0gR4m3R
Spain1446 Posts
On August 29 2010 14:21 IdrA wrote: i havent read the thread but id like to post a bit of a clarification cuz i think some of the connotation of what i said was lost in the translation of that interview, if someone could translate this and post it on a korean site thatd be awesome too i didnt mean it as a slight to kespa or cj and my decision had absolutely nothing to do with the political situation between kespa/blizzard. i left because after almost 2 and a half years i wasnt really enjoying the progaming lifestyle anymore, the long hours and lack of freedom, and with star2 i feel ill have opportunities to do professional gaming without living like that. i said kespa teams because they all function that way, not because i didnt want to be associated with kespa. also id like to thank cj both for my time with them and for how supportive theyve been of my decision to leave. Ok Greg, thx for bringing some light into situation, but, as a big CJ fan would like to ask you if they showed a bit interest in recontracting you or do they have plans for SC2?? Best of Luck | ||
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Wolfpox
Canada164 Posts
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TriniMasta
United States1323 Posts
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shawster
Canada2485 Posts
gl with your endeavors | ||
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dekuschrub
United States2069 Posts
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Piski
Finland3461 Posts
On August 29 2010 17:32 TriniMasta wrote: I thought IdrA was already in OGS? Nope. He was in CJ the last few years | ||
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DarkspearTribe
568 Posts
On August 29 2010 14:21 IdrA wrote: i havent read the thread but id like to post a bit of a clarification cuz i think some of the connotation of what i said was lost in the translation of that interview, if someone could translate this and post it on a korean site thatd be awesome too i didnt mean it as a slight to kespa or cj and my decision had absolutely nothing to do with the political situation between kespa/blizzard. i left because after almost 2 and a half years i wasnt really enjoying the progaming lifestyle anymore, the long hours and lack of freedom, and with star2 i feel ill have opportunities to do professional gaming without living like that. i said kespa teams because they all function that way, not because i didnt want to be associated with kespa. also id like to thank cj both for my time with them and for how supportive theyve been of my decision to leave. That's understandable 12 hours a day each day is retarded. | ||
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lacho_u
Bulgaria535 Posts
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wiesel
Germany727 Posts
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Grettin
42381 Posts
But good luck, will be rooting for you and hope to see you in a team when the time comes! | ||
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Syro
Germany113 Posts
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ProFail
Korea (North)81 Posts
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Comrade
Sweden102 Posts
On August 29 2010 12:47 lac29 wrote: Comrade: You quoted the wrong person. My bad, I had 2 qoute I guess you quoted whoever i was responding to and I removed one of the quote signatures. sorry. | ||
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Xoso
41 Posts
On August 29 2010 21:03 wiesel wrote: Because in "real life jobs" people don't have to work 12 hours a day? I wish it would be true Most people in America work 8 hours a day and if you are white collar in reality much less than that. Alteast from my experience in the Corporate world that is how it works. | ||
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esaul17
Canada547 Posts
On August 29 2010 21:52 ProFail wrote: I think for him to be successful he needs to become more professional and act like a good sportsman, if he ever wants e-sports to become huge. People like IdrA (As much respect as I have for him) are definitely holding the e-sports scene back by being really ratty looking, greasy and rude to everyone, including the interviewers (IEM Finals Interview) I do not think IdrA was greasy or rude. He just lost a finals in what would be, for him, the worst way possible. So sure, his mood wasn't the best. He was still calm and professional though, and this he has been nothing buy good for esports. If only his in game manner matched his interview manner  . | ||
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piegasm
United States266 Posts
On August 29 2010 21:52 ProFail wrote: I think for him to be successful he needs to become more professional and act like a good sportsman, if he ever wants e-sports to become huge. People like IdrA (As much respect as I have for him) are definitely holding the e-sports scene back by being really ratty looking, greasy and rude to everyone, including the interviewers (IEM Finals Interview) I'd say IdrA was admirably civilized at the IEM Finals Interview. The guy basically says to MorroW "well you won the tournament but it doesn't really count cuz reapers are imba" and then turns to IdrA and says "let's not talk about balance..." The interviewer is lucky he came away from that with all his teeth still left in his mouth. | ||
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Whole
United States6046 Posts
On August 29 2010 14:57 travis wrote: do you think it's possible you might slack and/or not be as sharp as you could if you continued to live "the progaming lifestyle" ? I'm worried about this too. I mean 12 hours a day is a bit excessive for SCII, but I hope Idra still maintains a strict practice schedule. Especially since he is a macro player which requires steady practice. I think another Korean SC2 team would be great for IdrA because he can practice with other players instead of ladder grinding on CJ. | ||
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kar1181
United Kingdom515 Posts
When you think about sports sciences (i'm sure there is overlap here), diet, training regime all these sorts of things have a lot of study and research behind them. The Korean approach of more is more, seems rather unsophisticated. As 'pro-gaming' becomes an increasingly lucrative activity, the degree of professionalism in training and preparation is going to increase too. I wonder if anyone knows if there is some actual study behind 'optimum' performance in gaming? | ||
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