Idra disappoints me as a fan with this. But obviously it is his decision and I will follow him nonetheless. I think we shouldn't speculate about his reasoning, just embrace it and hope he will amaze us here in foreign land.

Bowdy

United States232 Posts

February 16 2011 16:48 GMT

#282

For the record I completely understand Idra's reasoning behind leaving...

That being said, from a fans POV, I can't help but be EXTREMELY disappointed. Regardless of prize money, nobody argues that Korea is the place to be as far as prestigious tournaments goes, and having Idra help represent the foreigners was awesome. Also the fact that he's leaving after being seeded for GSL March (seeded quite well might I add) is lame. It's not that I have a problem with him leaving, I have a problem with WHEN he's leaving.

All that aside, I wish him best of luck and I do look forward to western eSports growing and Idra doing well. I will continue to be a fan as always, I just really felt Idra was going to have a great GSL this season :/

Vehemus

United States586 Posts

February 16 2011 16:50 GMT

#283

On February 17 2011 01:33 GreEny K wrote:

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To be fair, they say that about everyone though. If you were being interviewed and said someone sucks (Not saying he does) people would hate you.

Name one Zerg player outside of NesTea that has performed at a higher level in tournaments.

zerious

Canada3803 Posts

February 16 2011 16:51 GMT

#284

Son, I am disappoint...

wakefield

United Kingdom114 Posts

February 16 2011 16:53 GMT

#285

On February 17 2011 01:50 Vehemus wrote:

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Name one Zerg player outside of NesTea that has performed at a higher level in tournaments.

fruitdealer

Leeto

United States1320 Posts

February 16 2011 16:54 GMT

#286

I wonder why they he doesn't wait until after GSL March to move back, as he's already Code S. See how far he can get in one last tournament before leaving, and maybe win some big bucks too.

Headshot

United States1656 Posts

February 16 2011 16:55 GMT

#287

On February 17 2011 01:53 wakefield wrote:

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fruitdealer

FD may have one the first one, but hasn't IdrA placed higher more consistently?

shoppa028

United States20 Posts

February 16 2011 16:59 GMT

#288

i dont understand how anyone can be disappointed that's a foreigner. He is moving back to the US because the western part of the globe is going to be bigger than korea. I recommend watching SotG he explains exactly why, and how its more beneficial for him.

Sein

United States1811 Posts

February 16 2011 16:59 GMT

#289

On February 17 2011 01:55 Headshot wrote:

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FD may have one the first one, but hasn't IdrA placed higher more consistently?

Fruitdealer's GSL record is:
Winner
R32 (MKP)
R8 (HongUn)
R32

Idra's:
R32 (Lotze)
R16 (Zenio)
R32 (MVP)
R8 (Jinro)

supersoft

Germany3729 Posts

February 16 2011 17:00 GMT

#290

Wow that sucks... Idra was atleast the thirdbest Zerg in the world.

xZiGGY

United Kingdom801 Posts

February 16 2011 17:01 GMT

#291

clide mc mvp zenio group of death casted by tastosis, yes, yes, YES.

Disconnect

United States84 Posts

February 16 2011 17:02 GMT

#292

I'm all for it. I want eSports to grow in the west. The west is a community that shares a common cultural background and a common language whether it be your first or second. Korea has a very foreign culture and there is a huge language barrier. We can identify with and get to know the personalities of the western players far better. These are people we can actually interact with, joke around with, actually meet at a LAN, etc.

I'm really pumped for the future of eSports in the west.

Almin

United States583 Posts

February 16 2011 17:06 GMT

#293

Yeah, lets make Koreans want to come to North America for the best sc2 experience,

fuck yeah.

FeyFey

Germany10114 Posts

February 16 2011 17:17 GMT

#294

idra needs a new pc heh. Just kidding, whatever reason it is it will bring some fun in the western scene. Seems like korea doesn't like zergs atm, because they are underpowered maybe one reason dunno ? (this is not my opinion by the way i think zerg is still the strongest sc2 race :3 )

RyanRushia

United States2748 Posts

February 16 2011 17:20 GMT

#295

freaking excited for this... really should be a good hint of how important the NASL is going to be!

Angelbelow

United States3728 Posts

February 16 2011 17:22 GMT

#296

Even if you consider FD higher than IdrA, who else? IdrA, IMO, is easily top 3 zergs Korea.

Proto_Protoss

United States495 Posts

February 16 2011 17:23 GMT

#297

This actually might help raise the level of play in the foreign scene. Everybody is going to have to match up to IdrA or just get rolled.

WniO

United States2706 Posts

February 16 2011 17:24 GMT

#298

On February 17 2011 02:23 Proto_Protoss wrote:
This actually might help raise the level of play in the foreign scene. Everybody is going to have to match up to IdrA or just get rolled.

yeah this will be scary. ill beat him if he comes to a michigan tourney for sure. haha?

IndridCold

United States385 Posts

February 16 2011 17:28 GMT

#299

Idra is a top 3 zerg in the world. i really think its hard to argue with that, even for IdrA haters... moving home isn't moving away from korea cause he can't handle it, thats nonsense..... did everyone give TLO this hard of a time when he wanted to go home?

Slusher

United States19143 Posts

February 16 2011 17:29 GMT

#300

I'm disappointed. I don't hold anything against Idra, with the prize pool of every international tournament going up so drastically, and GSL actually only being good money if you win, not to mention being the hardest to win, it's a good choice for him.

But for me, the villain of the GSL is gone. here is hoping Losira or Ace make it to code S because those guys seem like total dicks. Where Idra drew the ire of the Koreans by being indifferent, they are so in your face, will they be better than Idra time will tell, but s5 is

for me