I wanna just let everyone know that as of now sixjax and NrG are 2 different things. It will be released further as to what each entity actually entails.

DarkPlasmaBall

United States45051 Posts

March 31 2011 03:30 GMT

#126

I haven't heard anything about SixJax, but holy cow are they lucky!

LoLAdriankat

United States4307 Posts

March 31 2011 03:31 GMT

#127

On March 31 2011 12:03 MangoTango wrote:
Fuck yeah, Artosis! Movin' on up in the world! Captain! The big boss!

More like Sixjax movin' on up in the world.

StarStruck

25339 Posts

March 31 2011 03:37 GMT

#128

On March 31 2011 11:10 RmoteCntrld wrote:

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So, since they're on the same team they won't play together? I'd say its far more likely they DO play together there isn't any real reason they wouldn't. Also how could you possibly know where his skill level is? Just because he hasn't been able to play in tournaments doesn't mean he isn't practicing.

Haters, Jesus.

No, it's called a reality check. Apparently some of you are in need of one.

I will be clear: just because you are on the same team doesn't necessarily mean you train a whole lot together. This notion has existed for sponsored foreign teams in BW (to a greater extent) and apparently it still applies to SC2 as well for some foreign teams. All the information is there for you guys. This is based on several interviews coming straight from the players themselves. We've made great strides since the beginning of E-Sports and more training houses are beginning to materialize. I have helped manage several sponsored teams in the past and unfortunately this is how it is.

When Artosis was in [Media], those guys weren't just teammates. Many of them were friends prior, so it was only natural to practice a lot together, which they did. Artosis has a lot on his plate atm with commentating and the NASL. Hell, I must say its about time he found time to practice again let alone compete in the NASL. My expectations for him in that competition are very low.

I know Artosis very well and what he's capable of from BW and the beta days of SC2. He isn't a pushover, but I wouldn't call him a top player either. His popularity stems from his commentating abilities and other projects surrounding Starcraft. It's one thing to play a few hours and it's another thing to be playing the game all day. You can be the most knowledgeable person about Starcraft, but you still have to apply it and get the results. As for them training together... timezones are a huge factor. Artosis is a commentator first; player second in his free-time. Practice time will be sparse.

I give credit where it's due. I have my peeves with the guy, but that by no means makes me a 'hater' lmao. I remember when he commentated his first set of matches a long time ago and I was like 'what the hell Dan? Why didn't you start doing this sooner? You are much better at this than actually competing!" That was ages ago. -.-

Better than IdrA

Ukraine50 Posts

March 31 2011 03:38 GMT

#129

SJArtosis! Hooray!

ZomgTossRush

United States1041 Posts

March 31 2011 03:44 GMT

#130

Congrats artosis and good luck.

Vei

United States2845 Posts

March 31 2011 03:46 GMT

#131

what is sixjax? are they even in korea? how is this a good decision by sixjax at all? props to artosis for getting paid, naturally, but i'm surprised no korean team offered him $...

masterbreti

Korea (South)2711 Posts

March 31 2011 03:59 GMT

#132

seeing artosis being called sjartosis just feels werid. i love artosis, but this deal feels fake, like there is something that we don't know going on. feels like maybe what we know is very little and there is a while other conspiracy going on.

idk. artosis on this team just reaks of fakeness

Cobbbler

United States60 Posts

March 31 2011 03:59 GMT

#133

This is way so...random and strange. I've never even heard Artosis acknowledge Sixjax's existence before and now he's heading up their team? I hope there is an explanation posted soon. Why Sixjax of all teams when he could have had a spot...practically anywhere with a little practice. It just doesn't make sense to me.
Maybe I'm just disappointed that Media isn't reforming like Skew suggested it might.
Yeah, more than anything I think I'm disappointed.

StarStruck

25339 Posts

March 31 2011 04:03 GMT

#134

Who's to say Skew won't join sixjax? It could happen.

hidiliho

Canada685 Posts

March 31 2011 04:04 GMT

#135

Sixjax brings a household name into their crew. Bringing some much needed attention to the group.

oGm`REM

United States870 Posts

March 31 2011 04:05 GMT

#136

sixjax.NrG? Wow. That was very unexpected.
Anyway, congrats on Artosis and great pickup.

Belano

Sweden657 Posts

March 31 2011 04:09 GMT

#137

Bets of luck to Artosis. I really look forward to seeing him play.

Is it just me that wanted Liquid to pick him up? Thought, I want all my favorite players to play for Liquid

DarkRise

1644 Posts

March 31 2011 04:12 GMT

#138

Wait what? Is this just a ploy to get publicity for the team. As Incontrol said, it's very odd for someone to manage a team that's not even base on Korea which will be in totally different timezone. My take on this is that team is branching to Korea and Artosis will recruit/manage Korean players?

Jampackedeon

United States2053 Posts

March 31 2011 04:13 GMT

#139

Grats on getting Dan, as team captain I image he is a great asset due to his high exposure to players.

Antedelerium

United States224 Posts

March 31 2011 04:14 GMT

#140

It is weird to think of Artosis being captain from across the world, but did anyone consider this? Artosis is supposed to scout new recruits and find fresh talent. He's in Korea and has close ties with the Korean progaming scene. Maybe Sixjax wants to become a global team? Liquid has players in Korea, the US, and Europe. Why not have another team do the same?