Surprising move on some levels, but EG has been judicious in spending their money where they feel they can get the most benefit relative to the cost. It's unfortunate TL couldn't keep Huk, but mostly insofar as this is the TL forums. Otherwise, this deal could be praised for the elevation of EG's roster that it is.

Skipton

United States707 Posts

August 16 2011 16:21 GMT

#182

Idra back to Korea and possibly more foreigners is so refreshing. It's honestly way more significant than the acquisition of Huk. I feel that i can respect foreigners that are in Korea so much more. Please EG, get as many players in that house as possible.

insolentrus

Russian Federation304 Posts

August 16 2011 16:21 GMT

#183

On August 17 2011 01:19 EchoZ wrote:
Such a disappointing move

. HuK...

+1 ((
why u betrayed huk...

Spitmode

Germany1510 Posts

August 16 2011 16:21 GMT

#184

fuckyea, finally

JohnnyBlaze420

Australia814 Posts

August 16 2011 16:21 GMT

#185

well im disappointed but gl to huk keep on givin er bud

grobo

Japan6199 Posts

August 16 2011 16:21 GMT

#186

Out of every team out there he had to go to the team i dislike the most =/

Money rules the world though, i guess.

Angelbelow

United States3728 Posts

August 16 2011 16:21 GMT

#187

On August 17 2011 01:19 figq wrote:
EG's policy to acquire already accomplished players doesn't go very well so far... It seems just throwing money at it, doesn't auto-bring more money. That said, hope Greg and Chris to do well.
But my advice to EG is to focus more on building their own players, than on buying accomplished players. The direction towards practice houses is good, and wish them that it creates new stars.

Disagree. Work ethic and talent doesnt grow on trees. If you can secure someone with Huk work ethic you would be stupid to turn away. Theres a reason why certains players are always top notch and certain players are bottom dwellers. If you had to choose between oGsMC and oGsInca, you would be a damned fool to choose Inca.

Frogsox

Australia274 Posts

August 16 2011 16:22 GMT

#188

Wow, that's a great move for EG and an unfortunate situation for Liquid. However, it's good to see both sides respecting each other and the players in this move. This is what the EG.Puma move should have been like, however it seems that Coach Lee didn't want to play it out the way it should have been.

I have no problems with it. Huk's doing what he feels is best for his career and EG are picking up one of the best players in the game right now. Liquid did what they could, but when they realised what the situation would result in they made the right moves to ensure that they had Huk's spot covered and made sure they got maximum value from Huk's expiring contract.

GL HF to EG.Huk, EG and TL.

GeriMage23

United States14 Posts

August 16 2011 16:22 GMT

#189

On August 17 2011 01:19 setzer wrote:

Show nested quote +

Just look up Alex's history. He doesn't give two shits about building e-sports or fostering a community around respected players, it is only about $$ to him. No doubt it is great for Huk that he is getting more money, but I can't condone the type of underhanded business tactics that Alex has employed, and continues to employ, to get his way.

WTF are you talking about seriously? It was a mutual agreement by EG AND TL. TL let EG talk to HuK, how's that underhanded? Calm the F down and think for once!

marttorn

Norway5211 Posts

August 16 2011 16:22 GMT

#190

While this doesn't *technically* live up to the hype of the last couple days, i'm still pretty fucking excited.

Great pickup by EG, can't wait to see how the three of them do in korea! This means that IdrA will be in the GSL again right? I'm sure Zenio will be angered to see he's not actually dead.

JimmyHollow

United Kingdom249 Posts

August 16 2011 16:22 GMT

#191

It's time to get an EG shirt

ProxyKnoxy

United Kingdom2576 Posts

August 16 2011 16:22 GMT

#192

Did EG really make a freaking countdown to this and hype it up like crap? IMO I don't think something like this should be hyped especially as they knew what the community response would be.

I hate EG's take on their team and throwing money at anyone who wins a tournament. I wish Huk the best of luck, but this is a big blow and Liquid, and from the "Farewell Huk" article it seems Nazgul is a bit bitter at EG - and rightfully so :/

I don't know why they're turning it into an "OMG RIVALS UNITEEEE" with IdrA in their video..

Talin

Montenegro10532 Posts

August 16 2011 16:22 GMT

#193

Trust EG to hype a completely dick move for 2 days as if it was the second coming.

I'll read your announcements when your players actually win something during their time in EG.

Everything you've ever done in your history has been over the green table and leeching from successful teams and organizations that actually create something.

NeonGenesis

Norway260 Posts

August 16 2011 16:22 GMT

#194

So now HuK will become mediocre like Idra?

Ben...

Canada3485 Posts

August 16 2011 16:22 GMT

#195

As long as Idra and Artosis start doing Imbalanced again I will be fine with this.

I'm disappointed Huk is leaving but as long as Jinro, Tyler, and TLO are still on TL it will always be my favourite team.

Shellshock

United States97276 Posts

August 16 2011 16:22 GMT

#196

So does Idra have to do code a qualifiers again or will he take an mlg seed?

ShallNoiseUpon

United States311 Posts

August 16 2011 16:22 GMT

#197

Get paid Huk!

ChowChillaCharlie

Sweden677 Posts

August 16 2011 16:22 GMT

#198

So this is why Idra gave Huk that smirk during the Battle.net Invitational lol.

Choboo

Sweden2088 Posts

August 16 2011 16:22 GMT

#199

They need a better Zerg practice partner if it's going to work. Sorry to say, but currently, Idra is A class at best. He's no where near the level of Morrow, Sheth, Ret, Sen and Dimaga currently and I think it will take a while in Korea for that to change ;_;