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mitthrawn
Profile Joined May 2010
Germany443 Posts
June 12 2011 17:00 GMT
#241
On June 13 2011 01:54 oGs420 wrote:
And coincidentally the only two non-mediocre players on ROOT that actually get good results decide not to merge with coL. Kind of shows what the state of both the teams are.

No offense to the other players but THIS.

Good luck to all involved.
/o\
nekuodah
Profile Joined August 2010
England2409 Posts
June 12 2011 17:00 GMT
#242
On June 13 2011 01:57 TheAuditor wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 13 2011 01:47 syllogism wrote:
On June 13 2011 01:45 TheAuditor wrote:
For why Kiwikaki and Slush didn't join the team probably isn't because they didn't want to. It's probably because they couldn't. I'm sure that they couldn't join the team because they live in Canada and Complexity is an American organization. They more than likely would have to sponsor Slush and Kiwikaki with a visa I believe. There could also be contract implications based on that. That's why I believe that Complexity didn't pick them up.

I'm sure complexity wants to stay as an American team and doesn't have the resources or doesn't want to have a contract with non US residents, and Kiwi/Slush don't want to move to America.

This is a silly theory for various reasons, but I'd like to point out ddoro and drewbie live in canada



Drewbie lives in Florida in the house and I'm not entirely sure where Ddoro lives. Ddoro could also have a visa allowing him to travel/move easily to the US while the other two do not.

I just find it odd that the Two Canadians didnt join with the team (the ones living in Canada) and the American members did join.

Its been hinted that kiwi and slush already have new teams lined up, so maybe they just got offered a better deal? as they are the most 'successful' of the root players.
synapse
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
China13814 Posts
June 12 2011 17:00 GMT
#243
Really interested to see where Slush/Kiwi go... they're probably ROOT's best players (imo) so :/
:)
gladsheim
Profile Joined October 2010
Australia676 Posts
June 12 2011 17:01 GMT
#244
On June 13 2011 01:59 Naniwa wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 13 2011 01:13 ROOTedward wrote:
Hey guys, thanks for all of the posts - it's a very sad day that we announce the end of ROOT but exciting for what's happening in the future. We were finally in a situation where we had to assess where we were going with our "grassroots" movement and in the end decided this was the best for our players. Sadly, we tried very hard to keep the whole team together, but it wasn't able to happen - you will find out where KiWi and Slush are going soon - best of luck to them!



where are slush and kiwi going?
i wont leak obv


guess we can rule out digni if naniwa hasn't heard anything
Daralii
Profile Joined March 2010
United States16991 Posts
June 12 2011 17:01 GMT
#245
On June 13 2011 02:00 nekuodah wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 13 2011 01:57 TheAuditor wrote:
On June 13 2011 01:47 syllogism wrote:
On June 13 2011 01:45 TheAuditor wrote:
For why Kiwikaki and Slush didn't join the team probably isn't because they didn't want to. It's probably because they couldn't. I'm sure that they couldn't join the team because they live in Canada and Complexity is an American organization. They more than likely would have to sponsor Slush and Kiwikaki with a visa I believe. There could also be contract implications based on that. That's why I believe that Complexity didn't pick them up.

I'm sure complexity wants to stay as an American team and doesn't have the resources or doesn't want to have a contract with non US residents, and Kiwi/Slush don't want to move to America.

This is a silly theory for various reasons, but I'd like to point out ddoro and drewbie live in canada



Drewbie lives in Florida in the house and I'm not entirely sure where Ddoro lives. Ddoro could also have a visa allowing him to travel/move easily to the US while the other two do not.

I just find it odd that the Two Canadians didnt join with the team (the ones living in Canada) and the American members did join.

Its been hinted that kiwi and slush already have new teams lined up, so maybe they just got offered a better deal? as they are the most 'successful' of the root players.

Far too obvious. It has to be some sort of vast, anti-Canadian conspiracy!
Fear is freedom! Subjugation is liberation! Contradiction is truth!
redFF
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States3910 Posts
June 12 2011 17:01 GMT
#246
So wait, are they now Col.Catz, Col.Drewbie etc.? I always thought Root was a better team than complexity but oh well. Exciting to see the players get better opportunities! I swear Root just picked up a ton of sponsors though? Ah well it's a shame to see a team disappear but at the same time exciting to see where Kiwi and Slush go! Slush impressed a lot at MLG so I expect a big team to pick him up.
zaii
Profile Joined October 2010
Guam2611 Posts
June 12 2011 17:02 GMT
#247
On June 13 2011 01:59 Naniwa wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 13 2011 01:13 ROOTedward wrote:
Hey guys, thanks for all of the posts - it's a very sad day that we announce the end of ROOT but exciting for what's happening in the future. We were finally in a situation where we had to assess where we were going with our "grassroots" movement and in the end decided this was the best for our players. Sadly, we tried very hard to keep the whole team together, but it wasn't able to happen - you will find out where KiWi and Slush are going soon - best of luck to them!



where are slush and kiwi going?
i wont leak obv


HELLLO Dignitas!!!!
Autotroph
Profile Joined September 2010
United Kingdom940 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-12 17:03:36
June 12 2011 17:02 GMT
#248
On June 13 2011 00:47 nYaLa wrote:
slush or kiwikaki to FXO?


Good call.

Edit: Just saw the dignitas post above me. Also a good call.
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ptbl
Profile Joined January 2011
United States6074 Posts
June 12 2011 17:03 GMT
#249
Arguably, Kiwikaki and Slush were the best players on Root. I'm not sure if this was a good choice for complexity gaming. I wonder where those two will land.

Also, what happens to Fayth and Sundevil?
Don't mind me
r3clay
Profile Joined May 2010
Netherlands137 Posts
June 12 2011 17:03 GMT
#250
On June 13 2011 02:01 redFF wrote:
So wait, are they now Col.Catz, Col.Drewbie etc.? I always thought Root was a better team than complexity but oh well. Exciting to see the players get better opportunities! I swear Root just picked up a ton of sponsors though? Ah well it's a shame to see a team disappear but at the same time exciting to see where Kiwi and Slush go! Slush impressed a lot at MLG so I expect a big team to pick him up.


very true.. but Col is the team with the money so that name is kept.. thats the way it is in the corporate world
U Mad Bro?
iAmJeffReY
Profile Joined August 2010
United States4262 Posts
June 12 2011 17:03 GMT
#251
Well, tbh, Kiwi and slush, to me, are on a different level than the other guys in ROOT. Makes sense to me. They're leaps and bounds above coL guys. At least kiwi is. I'd say kiwi is one of the best toss on NA.
Unbiased biased terran abuser Jeffrey. Sorry for the rage, friend!
Darpa
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Canada4413 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-12 17:04:31
June 12 2011 17:03 GMT
#252
On June 13 2011 01:59 Popcorn1 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 13 2011 01:57 TheAuditor wrote:
On June 13 2011 01:47 syllogism wrote:
On June 13 2011 01:45 TheAuditor wrote:
For why Kiwikaki and Slush didn't join the team probably isn't because they didn't want to. It's probably because they couldn't. I'm sure that they couldn't join the team because they live in Canada and Complexity is an American organization. They more than likely would have to sponsor Slush and Kiwikaki with a visa I believe. There could also be contract implications based on that. That's why I believe that Complexity didn't pick them up.

I'm sure complexity wants to stay as an American team and doesn't have the resources or doesn't want to have a contract with non US residents, and Kiwi/Slush don't want to move to America.

This is a silly theory for various reasons, but I'd like to point out ddoro and drewbie live in canada



Drewbie lives in Florida in the house and I'm not entirely sure where Ddoro lives. Ddoro could also have a visa allowing him to travel/move easily to the US while the other two do not.

I just find it odd that the Two Canadians didnt join with the team (the ones living in Canada) and the American members did join.

It has nothing to do with them being Canadian or living in Canada.



This, Complexity already has Stalife, Rsvp and Firezerg, who all are Canadian. I seriously doubt it has anything to do with that.

I would bet Kiwi and slush go to FXO with qxc
"losers always whine about their best, Winners go home and fuck the prom queen"
Reapher
Profile Joined January 2011
Peru131 Posts
June 12 2011 17:03 GMT
#253
Kiwi and Slush to keep ROOT alive? :D:D
S.O.L.I.D.
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States792 Posts
June 12 2011 17:03 GMT
#254
If Kiwi and Slush couldn't join because they were Canadian, it would have been mentioned in the OP. TheAuditor, you're wrong.

Anyway, this is kinda cool news. Kiwi and Slush were my favorite ROOT guys though, so I'm very interested to see where they go. I'm hoping for FXO or Liquid. FXO is probably the most likely, and I'd love to see the two playing in the GSTL.
Jakkerr
Profile Joined December 2010
Netherlands2549 Posts
June 12 2011 17:04 GMT
#255
I'd say Kiwikaki to EG.
Incontrol hinted on his stream that EG is looking to expand their roster.

I have no idea about slush but he's a good player so he should have no problems finding a good team, maybe FXO
Bobster
Profile Joined January 2011
Germany3075 Posts
June 12 2011 17:04 GMT
#256
So much disrespect to catz, minigun, drewbie and ddoro

"Kiwi and Slush the only good players" my ass.
zaii
Profile Joined October 2010
Guam2611 Posts
June 12 2011 17:04 GMT
#257
Dignitas is gonna have a sick american roster if true.

Kiwi,Select, and Slush!
SadStarcraft
Profile Joined August 2010
Mexico56 Posts
June 12 2011 17:06 GMT
#258
sell outs.

User was warned for this post

User was warned for this post
Daralii
Profile Joined March 2010
United States16991 Posts
June 12 2011 17:06 GMT
#259
On June 13 2011 02:04 Bobster wrote:
So much disrespect to catz, minigun, drewbie and ddoro

"Kiwi and Slush the only good players" my ass.

People tend to base their opinions off results rather than actual play. Hopefully Complexity covers travel and we'll get to see Minigun kicking ass at more events. :3
Fear is freedom! Subjugation is liberation! Contradiction is truth!
TheSubtleArt
Profile Joined May 2011
Canada2527 Posts
June 12 2011 17:06 GMT
#260
On June 13 2011 00:49 ChickenLips wrote:
>extremely talented group of gamers

IdrA would like to disagree LOL

i wonder how Minigun's APM will evolve over time. Maybe he'll be the first progamer >100APM after SjoW

Isn't Root like 7-2 vs EG in clan wars? It's funny cause Idra always talks down on them and they keep beating EG.
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