Sheth not returning to Korea from NASL - Page 18

On July 11 2011 20:53 Haydin wrote:


You're right. It's between him and his team, and not the teamliquid forums.

On July 11 2011 20:55 syllogism wrote:
Certainly, but that doesn't mean people can't think less of him for letting down his team, regardless of whether the team supports his decision

On July 11 2011 20:53 [F_]aths wrote:
I like that TB stands up against the demons of stupidity.

Sheth did a lot so far and will continue to do so. But here are some guys, sitting in their chair, enjoy their Diamond rank 5, and demand total devotion to Korean practice standard from Steth. That is just not right.

Sheth should be supported no matter what. The extremely insightful postings he made on the strategy forums already justify it. We should show nothing but respect for Sheth. All his actions, his streaming, all he does for the community proves Sheth's extreme devotion. He is not only a great player (both regarding skill and manners), he is doing so much for us.

On July 11 2011 20:55 syllogism wrote:

Certainly, but that doesn't mean people can't think less of him for letting down his team, regardless of whether the team supports his decision

On July 11 2011 16:09 Sheth wrote:
Hey there TL. I wanted to be the first one to explain this, but I guess Josh beat me to it.

Last time for Code A I didn't explain everything to the community and problems occurred, so this time I will! (Mostly =D )

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in KR in the GOM foreigner house playing in both Code A and GSTL. I have had a great time with GSL and all of the wonderful people in Kor. Besides my team I've had the experience to be able to hang out with Tastlesss, Artosis and Torch. There are others of course, but hanging out with those three was a great time.

However there were things I was unaware of going into Korea. Several things that have kept me from staying for another Code A at this time and from even going back after NASL. First off I was hoping to have been able to learn Korean better, I bought Rosetta stone even, however in the GOM house there are no CD drives. Thus I couldn't do that and thus I was unable to go do things I had planned on. (I could have read a book on it, or went out of my way in my free time to do this, I just bring this up as something that was disapointing.)

Secondly I was expecting to stay here for a month (through all of GSTL) and then go home. However it turned out that there were no flights available from the team for me go go back after GSTL. I don't know how this happened (something to do with buying flights in bulk), but either way I wouldn't have been able to go home after GSTL to see my family for a week before MLG. This was something I had greatly looked forward to while in Korea. Having to stay away for another 2 weeks or so might not seem a big deal, and it wouldn't be for a lot of people however it was for me. I miss my family and friends quite a lot.

Thirdly just quite brutally honestly I'm not fit for staying with 10 other guys in a small area constantly for a month mixed in with random 12 hours flights back to America for things such as NASL and then MLG. Its just not something I enjoy at all and I would have put up with it were I able to at least visit home to recharge after GSTL.

I realize if anyone is to blame here its me, for not being able to stay in the team house like I had said I would for a whole month. I'm very very sad to have left my team in Korea to finish GSTL without me. This is a dick move. I get it. However try and put yourself in my shoes, that's the only defense I can offer. I will miss my team and the training quite a bit. I can go into plenty of excuses, but the main point is I'm leaving the GOM foreigner house to go home where I can have some privacy, stream more and be all around more relaxed. Those who saw me at NASL can tell I was stressed and tired, hopefully being at home for a while will fix that.

I will miss you in Korea team and if in the future I can find a way to live on my own in Korea and go to "work" at the GOM house for the day I'm sure I will try my best to do this. However for now I'm heading home to prepare for MLG in my own way. Hopefully you at TL the reader can respect this and if not I understand. I still have much love for FXO and ofc TL. <3 Sheth

On July 11 2011 20:58 gullberg wrote:
His decision is understandable, the lifestyle in S.Korea doesn't fit everyone.

On July 11 2011 21:00 nihlon wrote:
I don't care if people support him or not, it's the never ending judging of him and other pros that gets to me. Even some of the people that have supported him have presented incredible judgemental views of him, it's quite annoying.

On July 11 2011 21:00 nihlon wrote:


I don't care if people support him or not, it's the never ending judging of him and other pros that gets to me. Even some of the people that have supported him have presented incredible judgemental views of him, it's quite annoying.

On July 11 2011 21:06 Ocedic wrote:


Pro gamers aren't helpless babies that need to be coddled. You know the saying if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen?

Fact is if you're going to call yourself a professional and be a prominent figure in the community, then accept the responsibilities and criticism that come with it. I'm not saying Sheth deserves hate or anything, but to say that 'pros' are immune to criticism simply for being well known is pretty retarded.

By your logic, you aren't allowed to say a movie sucks unless you've made a blockbuster movie yourself?

On July 11 2011 21:01 Goibon wrote:
Privacy thing is definitely huge, i sure as hell couldn't live in a pro gaming house regardless of how cool my housemates were. Too much. When can i fap? This is serious.

On July 11 2011 21:16 JustPassingBy wrote:
Seriously, why do people think it's the Korean culture that allows Korean to bear with the poor living conditions while foreigners tend to shy away? For me, it is not a matter of culture, but of determination and a little bit of desperation.

Outside of Korea:
"Oh, you play very good? Then come into our team!"

In Korea:
"Oh, you play very good? Do you want to commit to living in our team house, under poor conditions and strict practice environment? No? Then we don't need you!"

Korean progamers are just more determined and maybe a bit more desperate, which is why they put up with these living conditions.