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DeepBlu2
Profile Blog Joined April 2004
United States975 Posts
August 06 2011 18:47 GMT
#61
I don't understand how he could benefit more as a manager as opposed to an incredible, incredible player. They have A LOT of good players for them to be turning him into a manager.
u gotta sk8
PHILtheTANK
Profile Joined March 2011
United States1834 Posts
August 06 2011 18:55 GMT
#62
Its a shame to see him go, I had really hoped to see him tearing up some international tournaments, been a huge fan since wc3. Im sure well see him playing again at some point in the future. Also maybe well get to see him at thhe big upcoming dota2 tourney and find out more about what he's doing.
Jieun <3
Mikilatov
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
United States3897 Posts
August 06 2011 18:56 GMT
#63
Kind of sad about this... Overall I really just wish there was more connectivity with China though... I hoped SC2 would change that but it doesn't seem to be the case.
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ForJungSooYeon
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
Canada63 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-06 19:00:56
August 06 2011 18:58 GMT
#64
Edit* Nvm mistake on my part.
OTL
Diamond
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States10796 Posts
August 06 2011 19:01 GMT
#65
On August 07 2011 03:58 ForJungSooYeon wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 06 2011 17:54 iCCup.Diamond wrote:

In the Gigabyte StarsWar 6 Tournament (one of the only Chinese tournaments to make it to English fans) he put up impressive results taking a 3rd/4th (?) place finish.


He finished second, after MC.


No he lost to MC in the Semi finals and was set for the 3rd/4th place match. Somehow the match got delayed to a later date, and the actual results have never made it to the English scene so I don't know if he was 3rd or 4th.

Lovecd was the one that took 2nd.
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babylon
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
8765 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-06 19:08:33
August 06 2011 19:07 GMT
#66
On August 07 2011 03:47 DeepBlu2 wrote:
I don't understand how he could benefit more as a manager as opposed to an incredible, incredible player. They have A LOT of good players for them to be turning him into a manager.

Well, firstly, he's getting paid a shit ton more than he would have gotten paid as a player from a country with a shitty internet connection (making it hard to play in international competitions) in a scene that's still relatively new and taking off.

Secondly, I imagine he can actually do quite a bit to grow eSports in China. This may just be me acting optimistic. I'm still very depressed by all this.

I do think he'll try to send iG's SC2 team to the GSL eventually. Given how much both he and XiGua talked about competing in the GSL, he and his team obviously recognize how important it is for them to make a splash in the scene.
MiraKul
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Malaysia498 Posts
August 06 2011 19:47 GMT
#67
Found teh source. Here, I translated it.

Latest news from WCG, top national player IG.xiaOt has forfeited his place in China WCG Finals. XiaOt's decision may be due to IG's manager too busy to manage the team's practice. XiaOt might be taking over a managerial role in his team in the near future.



+ Show Spoiler +
来自WCG现场的最新消息,有国服第一人之称的IG.xiaOt弃权了本次WCG中国区总决赛的比赛。原因可能是由于担任IG的战队经理之后事物繁忙,疏于练习的缘故。而在以后,xiaOt可能将会逐步完成选手到管理层的转变。

  而B组的另一名虫族选手jifeng也弃权了本届WCG总决赛。这样B组F91与VA.Syc将直接小组出线。他们之间的胜者将成为小组第一。


Source


P/S: Im not a native English speaker. Sorry for the poor translation..
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HolyArrow
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States7116 Posts
August 06 2011 19:50 GMT
#68
On August 07 2011 04:47 MiraKul wrote:
Found teh source. Here, I translated it.

Show nested quote +
Latest news from WCG, top national player IG.xiaOt has forfeited his place in China WCG Finals. XiaOt's decision may be due to IG's manager too busy to manage the team's practice. XiaOt might be taking over a managerial role in his team in the near future.



+ Show Spoiler +
来自WCG现场的最新消息,有国服第一人之称的IG.xiaOt弃权了本次WCG中国区总决赛的比赛。原因可能是由于担任IG的战队经理之后事物繁忙,疏于练习的缘故。而在以后,xiaOt可能将会逐步完成选手到管理层的转变。

  而B组的另一名虫族选手jifeng也弃权了本届WCG总决赛。这样B组F91与VA.Syc将直接小组出线。他们之间的胜者将成为小组第一。


Source


P/S: Im not a native English speaker. Sorry for the poor translation..


Huh. So it's not for certain? (might be taking over a managerial role)
Nothingtosay
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States875 Posts
August 06 2011 19:50 GMT
#69
Well I'm happy for Xiaot but I can't say I'm not disappointed I won't get to see him play anymore.
[QUOTE][B]On October 16 2011 13:00 Anihc wrote:[/B] No, you're the one who's wrong. Nothingtosay got it right.[/QUOTE]:3
L3g3nd_
Profile Joined July 2010
New Zealand10461 Posts
August 06 2011 20:27 GMT
#70
sad, really like im from wc3 :S
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Itsmedudeman
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States19229 Posts
August 06 2011 20:31 GMT
#71
Can't help but feel this was a premature decision. Maybe he felt he was past his peak?
Skaya
Profile Joined August 2010
United States126 Posts
August 06 2011 20:47 GMT
#72
man this is kind of sad, i loved watching xaiOt's play in WC3 and was looking forward to seeing him pwnzor in SC2

although i admit it's nice to see he's still sticking with the scene, maybe he'll come back for some show matches or something.
silverjce
Profile Joined March 2011
United States18 Posts
August 07 2011 21:55 GMT
#73
so sad Chinese players arent well known. vs MKP that hold was sick. cant wait to watch more, but sad he wont be playing anymore...
Jesushooves
Profile Joined November 2010
Canada553 Posts
August 07 2011 21:59 GMT
#74
On August 07 2011 03:56 Mikilatov wrote:
Kind of sad about this... Overall I really just wish there was more connectivity with China though... I hoped SC2 would change that but it doesn't seem to be the case.

I agree, XiaOt was the only chinese player I heard of, seeing him 2-0 IdrA after saying he will dominate IdrA because his teammate zergs are so much better than him...makes me wish I saw more Chinese players, if there are any good ones oo
Lose its good, after will be win.
bkrow
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Australia8532 Posts
August 07 2011 22:00 GMT
#75
There is a lot of "might be" and "may be" sentences in that original source; this would be a bit of a disappointment as he was pretty awesome to watch (from the Stars Wars tournament) and completely dominated MKP, San and IdrA. China has some great talent and i look forward to more exposure of their scene.
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Like a Boss
Profile Joined January 2011
502 Posts
August 07 2011 22:03 GMT
#76
i cant believe he stop playing, i guess being part of the teams management will result in a more solid salary than being a uncertain progamer(even tho he was one of the best).
Maliris
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Northern Ireland2557 Posts
August 07 2011 22:09 GMT
#77
China are the next Korea anyway considering their ladder dominance since day 1 of getting the game (despite being months behind)
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Tsuycc
Profile Joined February 2011
Canada269 Posts
August 07 2011 22:09 GMT
#78
I was always looking forward to Him in the GSL (was invited but declined due to new years festival)

sigh, a man can dream though, a man can dream
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Jesushooves
Profile Joined November 2010
Canada553 Posts
August 07 2011 22:10 GMT
#79
On August 08 2011 07:09 Maliris wrote:
China are the next Korea anyway considering their ladder dominance since day 1 of getting the game (despite being months behind)

You mean on Sc2ranks? That was ladder inflation I believe, just like how there were so many people at the top of the ladder on SEA and LA >.>
Lose its good, after will be win.
LuckyMacro
Profile Joined July 2010
United States1482 Posts
August 07 2011 22:17 GMT
#80
Such a shame, world needs more good protoss players...
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