I generelly support the players i like the most. Simple as that. And its more likely that i like someone who i "know" kinda. So a person like incontrol is just one of my favourite players because he is an awesome person and has that underdog feeling.

I don't like rooting for the favorites that much.

and about patriotism (which is just a nicer term for nationalism) it's just stupid in my eyes. i will never be patriotic and just don't get it why people feel attached just about a birth place. ... and its no argument that "they do it in other sports aswell". that just a lemming call.

FenneK

France1231 Posts

June 16 2011 11:04 GMT

#122

i root for french players, but their results dont make it easy for me

youngminii

Australia7514 Posts

June 16 2011 11:05 GMT

#123

I'm Korean Australian, and there's no one in Australia to root for (well except moonglade but everyone loves him)

Jiddra

Sweden2685 Posts

June 16 2011 11:05 GMT

#124

On June 16 2011 20:01 JesusOurSaviour wrote:

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Same.

That said, come WCG2011 (HYPEEE) There's going to be some nation hyping (Hi Swedish TL-ers) + patriotism!

Woooohoooo Sweden, we are the SC2 mafia!!

We gonna take all the gold, bases and lovers!

simansh

257 Posts

June 16 2011 11:10 GMT

#125

This kind of surprises me, I always thought there was kind of a negative load to the word patriotism, especially by americans :p (no offense). That said, I think it's kind of silly to judge people based on nationality.

Jedi Master

Germany185 Posts

June 16 2011 11:10 GMT

#126

Patriotism are you kidding me? That a US-Only thing, because the stupid Americans thing they are the greatest country in the world, they're so wrong.

I'm rooting for players that I like the most, their country isn't really important. I like TLO mostly because of his unique builds and his entertaining games (NUKES!) and MKP for his great Bio-Play (Base-Race Series vs Nada!).

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Alethios

New Zealand2765 Posts

June 16 2011 11:17 GMT

#127

No professional New Zealanders to root for

Ragoo

Germany2773 Posts

June 16 2011 11:18 GMT

#128

On June 16 2011 20:10 Jedi Master wrote:
Patriotism are you kidding me? That a US-Only thing, because the stupid Americans thing they are the greatest country in the world, they're so wrong.

... yes Americans are -very- patriotic but they are definitely not the only patriotic country and have you ever seen something like a football world cup?

I love my own country but that doesn't mean I think we are the greatest, I consider myself patriotic but not chauvinistic.

Neino

Norway295 Posts

June 16 2011 11:31 GMT

#129

Uh, I'm from norway. And the only pro players I can think of from approximately here would be the swedes, so would have to cheer for scandinavia then. Prefer great players with great personalities that just deliver awesome games, regardless of where they're from.

Zarahtra

Iceland4053 Posts

June 16 2011 11:42 GMT

#130

race > country > player(lika...bility?) > .... > zerg, pretty much.

Probe1

United States17920 Posts

June 16 2011 11:43 GMT

#131

I'm highly patriotic towards my Zerg compatriots. For the SWARM.

However I see little purpose in dividing pro players into individual countries. We're all playing a game that breaks the color of our skin, creeds and nationalities; that transcends the pointless labeling we assign everyone in real life. I see three races. I hate Terran, I think Protoss are alright and I'll support a Zerg player till the end.

But no, I don't cheer for American progamers any more than I cheer for Norwegian or Korean progamers. I cheer for the smartest, fastest and most successful players whether they're from Zimbabwe or New Zealand.

Leyra

United States1222 Posts

June 16 2011 11:47 GMT

#132

On June 16 2011 20:10 Jedi Master wrote:
Patriotism are you kidding me? That a US-Only thing, because the stupid Americans thing they are the greatest country in the world, they're so wrong.

I'm rooting for players that I like the most, their country isn't really important. I like TLO mostly because of his unique builds and his entertaining games (NUKES!) and MKP for his great Bio-Play (Base-Race Series vs Nada!).

I've never understood why these "Stupid American" posts aren't a bannable offense on this forum... to me that's kind of like calling someone a racial slur. It's bigotry, even if it's based on something silly like their country of origin.

That being said, you're a fool if you think "stupid Americans" are the only ones who believe in patriotism. It's an incredibly common feeling, just look at the World cup or something. Ignorant ass.

mapthesoul

Trinidad/Tobago429 Posts

June 16 2011 11:57 GMT

#133

Most Swedish people on this forum are idiots and very annoying with their patriotism (and i say this as a swede). It's straight up embarassing most of the time.

Benjef

United Kingdom6921 Posts

June 16 2011 11:59 GMT

#134

Dignitas is my favorite team because there a UK based organization / team. Even if most of the players arn't British I don't care :D.

Probe1

United States17920 Posts

June 16 2011 12:00 GMT

#135

You should try living in America if you want to see annoying patriotism.

Leyra, most people that make America bashing posts without reason or support last less than a few months. It isn't even US bashing, its just shit posts.

legaton

France1763 Posts

June 16 2011 12:06 GMT

#136

I support korean players because watching BW for years used me to root for the korean guys owning the white dudes at WCG.

Alver

United States177 Posts

June 16 2011 12:07 GMT

#137

On June 16 2011 21:00 Probe1 wrote:
You should try living in America if you want to see annoying patriotism.

this absolutely =\

im very happy to live in a country with a good economy like america and i feel the people who live near me are pleasant, so i feel kinda patriotic.... untill i read what 'patriotic' americans put on the internet...

its cool when people talk about their country in a positive light, the shit storm comes when people talk bad about another country, or SO good about their own it basically means they have contempt for other countries.

HolyArrow

United States7116 Posts

June 16 2011 12:09 GMT

#138

OP probably didn't see the TSL thread after Thorzain beat MC, for one example. We had people posting the Swedish flag and generally saying annoying stuff like "LOL, KOREA WHO?" It made my head hurt. I understand that people want to see players of their nation beat Koreans, but come on, it's incredibly annoying to just see the mass patriotic gloating whenever it actually happens.

Enzyme

Australia183 Posts

June 16 2011 12:12 GMT

#139

I tend to pick my favourite players based on a mixture of skill and personality with nationality meaning little to me. MoonGlade may be a fellow Australian, but I've yet to see play from him that has won me over, like many other players have. I can fully understand that people like nationalism, it's just not for me I suppose.

ShiShKeBab

Sweden43 Posts

June 16 2011 12:19 GMT

#140

On June 16 2011 21:09 HolyArrow wrote:
OP probably didn't see the TSL thread after Thorzain beat MC, for one example. We had people posting the Swedish flag and generally saying annoying stuff like "LOL, KOREA WHO?" It made my head hurt. I understand that people want to see players of their nation beat Koreans, but come on, it's incredibly annoying to just see the mass patriotic gloating whenever it actually happens.

I appologize on behalf of the vast majority of swedish people who do not wave flags. You must remember that many people who are interested in e-sports are rather young and will not have developed that most excellent of human qualities - tact.