Congratz to him. I don't know much much about him or how GSL works. But i must admit that what he is doing is something i have thought about(In dream, I know i suck at star craft

) putting everything up on the line and just go for it. I know I am to scared to do so myself. Maybe one day ill do something like that who knows =)

But I don't believe that he should be given the spot. But I would rather see is that he finds a place to live and is able to keep on going after he's dream.

bubblegumbo

Taiwan1296 Posts

July 16 2011 02:34 GMT

#182

Why doesn't Carn just get into a Western clan like Europeans for now and get some pay?? It can't be that hard since hehas been playing in Korea that long and can actually compete in Code A qualifiers. What he did is both admirable and really crazy at the same time, more thought should've been put in.

Oboeman

Canada3980 Posts

July 16 2011 02:40 GMT

#183

carn should come win MLG!

Applecakes

Australia319 Posts

July 16 2011 02:41 GMT

#184

Every time I've seen him play in the Korean weekly its been fairly lackluster . I wouldn't place money on him to succeed at MLG.

KiLL_ORdeR

United States1518 Posts

July 16 2011 02:46 GMT

#185

On July 16 2011 08:44 desrow wrote:
people are giving way too much shit to carn. GL carn hope you make it

Seriously, when have any of you gotten off of your asses and actually pursued your dreams and passions. What carn is doing is incredible and the fact that he has come so far in such a short time is nothing to be scoffed at by anyone.

However, I don't understand the reason for the op. Sure, it brings attention to him, but really, what's the point? Why not wait until he succeeds rather than write an article now bitching about how unjust the system is? I don't see carn whining, he's probably practicing right now trying to overcome the adversity.

Utinni

Canada1196 Posts

July 16 2011 02:49 GMT

#186

I love the weekend warriors saying negative stuff like they've watched caRn from his birth. The guy has 100% more dedication to competing and he has shown better results then a lot of top North American players in the Qualifiers. I really wish well for the guy and hope he doesn't give up because if he actually could practice with a team he'd improve even more. To get that late in the Code A qualifier is grueling.

It's all about who you know I guess.

MooMooMugi

United States10531 Posts

July 16 2011 02:51 GMT

#187

I feel sorry for him, I think he has tried to qualify for Code A for more than 4 times already? He certainly deserves some recognition for this determination

Raysalis

Malaysia1034 Posts

July 16 2011 03:08 GMT

#188

I wish that Carn could play in tournaments outside of Korea. He definitely have the skills to do very well. Sad that he doesn't have the sponsors to do so.

arbitrageur

Australia1202 Posts

July 16 2011 03:13 GMT

#189

This guy is gonna be the biggest beast, final round of qualifiers with no previous RTS experience :SSS

Aphasie

Norway474 Posts

July 16 2011 03:17 GMT

#190

Ave Cæsar, morituri te salutant
(Hail the Emperor, we who are about to die salute you! - words of the ancient gladiators of the Colosseum)

Why is this even relevant? Because cArn follows the same code of honor. I remember the hype video about him moving to korea and what i thought back then "this guy doesn't stand a chance". I always though he was an unknowing westerner that had heard that korea was the best place to pracc and doesn't know the real level of competition. I still follow that sentiment, but what has transpired has shown me differently. Not in my initial judgement, but my judgement of character. I remember Wolf recently "dissed" him (about one or two months ago) saying he had the lowest mouse speed he had ever seen. Which is pivotal to making it as a pro-gamer, and he still hasn't improved that part of the game.

But this post isn't about cArn's skill, its about his attitude. He has kept with it. He has continuously tried to improve his game (even though he has no "special talent"). He has kept on playing without an auto-berth into code-A. He has continued to fight against his fate, against the odds and without any backup organization (which is more than any failed non-koreans in the GSL so far). Huk and Jinro have the right attitude (they keep on training hard and going against the best - the only remedy to prevent an all-korean onslaught a year from now). Without any official recognition or "great tour results" (even though i think he placed 4th in a "best of the best" of france tour") he has kept at it.

So my final words will be:
cArn, I salute you!
I hope your mentality and perseverance will succeed in the long run. When every non-korean pro will lose due to laziness and lack of practice - you will have done everything within your power to improve. Even though you don't truly succeed there can be no blame on your part. In a philosophical way you are the greatest pro-westerner.

You will always have my deep rooted respect
Cheers from Norway

Drowsy

United States4876 Posts

July 16 2011 03:52 GMT

#191

I was feeling sorry for him until it was revealed he plays terran, now I'm ambivalent.

But on a serious note, I'm shocked no korean team has picked him up if he's getting that far through code A quals. Why doesn't he just talk to some of the korean teams and get himself recruited instead of just begging for a Code A spot? I'm sure he's learned at least some of the language in a year, and if not he could probably have the deal brokered by a translator.The korean teams are taking players who've done far worse in code A qualifiers, I'm sure they'd be glad to have him, especially with how far he's come under horrible circumstances. I think in a more stable training environment he can do this.

garlicface

Canada4196 Posts

July 16 2011 04:09 GMT

#192

On July 16 2011 12:52 Drowsy wrote:
I was feeling sorry for him until it was revealed he plays terran, now I'm ambivalent.

But on a serious note, I'm shocked no korean team has picked him up if he's getting that far through code A quals. Why doesn't he just talk to some of the korean teams and get himself recruited instead of just begging for a Code A spot? I'm sure he's learned at least some of the language in a year, and if not he could probably have the deal brokered by a translator.The korean teams are taking players who've done far worse in code A qualifiers, I'm sure they'd be glad to have him, especially with how far he's come under horrible circumstances. I think in a more stable training environment he can do this.

He's not begging for any spots. He's trying to earn his Code A placement.

LeoA

Canada108 Posts

July 16 2011 05:52 GMT

#193

They should not have kicked him out of the GOM house, so that a team could live there...Its not the FXO house, and it never will be, and in my opinion its disgusting that someone like cArn would get kicked out just so that a mediocre team could lose in the GSTL, and their ace could turn his back on the country...

I used to be a FXO fanboy, but if its because of them cArn has no place to train, fuck them.

Drowsy

United States4876 Posts

July 16 2011 05:58 GMT

#194

On July 16 2011 13:09 garlicface wrote:

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He's not begging for any spots. He's trying to earn his Code A placement.

right, I understand that and probably should have rephrased. Rather than the OP and others begging for Carn to just be granted Code A spot, the community (and Carn himself) should try to campaign for him to get recruited by a korean team. With a better practice environment, I'm quite sure he could qualify.

RPR_Tempest

Australia7799 Posts

July 16 2011 05:58 GMT

#195

On July 16 2011 11:09 Blasphemi wrote:

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Sheth is not a great player. He didn't deserve that spot.

LOL

I'm sorry, what? Sheth isn't a great player? I guess beating a 2 time GSL semi-finalist makes you totally bad, am I right?

Disquiet

Australia628 Posts

July 16 2011 06:09 GMT

#196

I hope he can get OK practice in the boarding house, as thats probably whats holding him back. Its a shame he could not get a deal to practice with any of the korean teams, OGS-TL comes to mind as a good candidate. If he can make it to the final round of the qualifiers I am really surprised none of them will offer him a spot (especially if he pays for his food/boarding in the house).

Got to admire his perseverance though, when does he have to return to france?

ReaperX

Hong Kong1758 Posts

July 16 2011 06:10 GMT

#197

I think he doesn't deserve the free Code A spot, but he does deserve to stay in the GOM house

Maghetti

United States2429 Posts

July 16 2011 06:12 GMT

#198

What is with all the negative posts? Replace cArn with IdrA or MC, give them no team or practice partners, and no stable housing and see how well they do. The guy does not deserve a free code A spot, but he definitely should be picked up by a team, or at the very least be given a place to stay and train in the GOM house.

qck

United Kingdom201 Posts

July 16 2011 06:16 GMT

#199

He's not entitled to anything just for pursuing his dreams.
Good luck to him anyway.