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Horse...falcon
Profile Joined December 2010
United States1851 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-09-19 18:27:20
September 19 2011 18:25 GMT
#201
The techniques used by Complexity to recruit Stephano were quite disorienting to influence our young player towards a bad decision. After a long discussion, Stephano understood his error and decided to definitely stay with Millenium for the next 12 months


Passive aggressive much?
...I'm sure we'll hear a rebuttal on this.


Lets not immediately demonize Complexity based on Mil's press release. Give them a chance to respond.
Artosis: "From horsssse....falcon"
Vaelone
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Finland4400 Posts
September 19 2011 18:26 GMT
#202
This half-assed contract signing in e-sports is getting pretty old pretty fast. Though I guess many players don't seem to respect their contracts in real sports either.

Also stop announcing announcements while at it !
Talin
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Montenegro10532 Posts
September 19 2011 18:26 GMT
#203
On September 20 2011 03:21 Jinivus wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 20 2011 03:18 Talin wrote:
On September 20 2011 03:16 Nerski wrote:
On September 20 2011 03:02 v1dom wrote:
On September 20 2011 02:59 wezzon wrote:
Signing with coL making Millenium give him a raise perhaps?
I'd consider this a smart move if that's how it went down.


Except you can't "sign" (a contract) with a team and then just take a better offer. This is what contracts are for. Following these developments with great interest.


Legally speaking I don't think if Complexity retains his contract that he can play anywhere not under them until this is sorted...or else comlpexity could legally sue him for any penny he earns playing for mellinium.


They wouldn't do either if they have any sense left in them. It certainly wouldn't help their image and popularity to hold a talented 18-year old player against his will, let alone sue him.

If he doesn't want to play for them, he doesn't want to play and that's that.

He should've though of that before he signed it...I would be very disappointed if no penalty or SOMETHING happens as a result...otherwise what kind of fucking joke is even signing a contract when it's meaningless.


He should've but he didn't, or he was misguided and didn't think it through or read it through. It doesn't matter now.

If they really wanted the player, Complexity should have made sure all the terms were clear to him, that he's happy to join them and play for them, and that he has had enough time to really think about it instead of rushing to get a signature on paper.

If this is true and they try to force anything, it will backfire hard (as in beyond EG level of backfire).
havox_
Profile Joined October 2010
Germany442 Posts
September 19 2011 18:26 GMT
#204
On September 20 2011 03:17 tofubeans wrote:
Show nested quote +
Update:

Within the last hour Team Millennium announced that Stephano was remaining with their organization despite the fact he executed a legally binding contract with compLexity. We are extremely disappointed by this turn of events are are seeking more information while we evaluate our legal options with French counsel. By no means do we want a player who does not want to be part of our organization but we can not simply allow players and organizations to completely disrespect the legal contractual process that ensures stability in our evolving sport.


http://www.complexitygaming.com/news/3126/#

He did sign a contract.

ifthis is really true, i actually hope that he a) gets sued or b) at least will be banned from leagues =)
sounds harsh, but how else to let kids grow up? Do we want this to be a real, pro sport or not?
Deleuzebwo
Profile Joined April 2011
72 Posts
September 19 2011 18:26 GMT
#205
I, for one, am excited to witness foreign Starcraft's first foray into the morass of international law
Becoming-intense
ondik
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
Czech Republic2908 Posts
September 19 2011 18:26 GMT
#206
LOL, a day without a drama wouldn't be a day of starcraft 2.
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marxgarza
Profile Joined January 2011
United States373 Posts
September 19 2011 18:27 GMT
#207
hopefully some more details will be fleshed out so i can make sense of what the hell is going on here
Silence is golden, duct tape is silver
xSixGeneralHan
Profile Joined April 2011
United States528 Posts
September 19 2011 18:27 GMT
#208
Well this is clearly a situation where coL went to Stephano directly and so Mill found out when stephano told them he was moving and disagreed with it. perhaps felt coL misinformed Stephano about what Mill is or is not capable of.
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CupOfJoe
Profile Joined April 2010
Slovenia32 Posts
September 19 2011 18:27 GMT
#209
I just hope it works out the way Stephano wanted in the end. I hate the way Millenium handled this though, it took a contract from Complexity before they gave Stephano the contract that he deserves.
Nouar
Profile Joined May 2009
France3270 Posts
September 19 2011 18:27 GMT
#210
On September 20 2011 03:23 euroboy wrote:
After reading an interview with Steph where he said he has been contacted by like every top team and declined cause he wanted to stay with Millenium, seeing him go to Col was very boggling to me. So this didn't come as a surprise really.


I second that.

http://esportsfrance.com/actualites/26151/
September, 15th
J’ai déjà reçu des propositions d’équipes « de renommée internationale » que j’ai déclinées. Donc mon année à venir est chez Millenium je pense. Presque toutes les grandes équipes EU m’ont fait une demande.


"I already received offers from "world class" teams, which I declined. So the year to come is with Millenium I think. Nearly all big EU teams made an offer to me."

Even if it says EU teams, I was kinda startled this morning to see him leaving... I don't think coL have a contract signed with an adult legal warrant, they might, I know nothing about that, but this warrant (parents prolly) would have definitely told him the problem of suddenly breaching that contract....

Seems strange, I'll wait to see what comes out of it when everything is cleared..
NoiR
Bobster
Profile Joined January 2011
Germany3075 Posts
September 19 2011 18:28 GMT
#211
They shouldn't force him to play, but if he really did the sign the contract, Millenium should be forced to buy out the contract to have Stephano on their team.

I can't imagine Millenium buying out col's contract before making this announcement, because they wouldn't have worded their PR like this.

Usually, if two parties come to a mutual financial udnerstanding, you don't shit on the other party in the press release. :lol
Emporio
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States3069 Posts
September 19 2011 18:28 GMT
#212
On September 20 2011 03:26 Talin wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 20 2011 03:21 Jinivus wrote:
On September 20 2011 03:18 Talin wrote:
On September 20 2011 03:16 Nerski wrote:
On September 20 2011 03:02 v1dom wrote:
On September 20 2011 02:59 wezzon wrote:
Signing with coL making Millenium give him a raise perhaps?
I'd consider this a smart move if that's how it went down.


Except you can't "sign" (a contract) with a team and then just take a better offer. This is what contracts are for. Following these developments with great interest.


Legally speaking I don't think if Complexity retains his contract that he can play anywhere not under them until this is sorted...or else comlpexity could legally sue him for any penny he earns playing for mellinium.


They wouldn't do either if they have any sense left in them. It certainly wouldn't help their image and popularity to hold a talented 18-year old player against his will, let alone sue him.

If he doesn't want to play for them, he doesn't want to play and that's that.

He should've though of that before he signed it...I would be very disappointed if no penalty or SOMETHING happens as a result...otherwise what kind of fucking joke is even signing a contract when it's meaningless.


He should've but he didn't, or he was misguided and didn't think it through or read it through. It doesn't matter now.

If they really wanted the player, Complexity should have made sure all the terms were clear to him, that he's happy to join them and play for them, and that he has had enough time to really think about it instead of rushing to get a signature on paper.

If this is true and they try to force anything, it will backfire hard (as in beyond EG level of backfire).

How do you know he was misguided, other than Mill saying he was? For all you know, Stephano knew exactly what he was getting into, signed the contract, then forced Mill to offer twice the money, then broke contract to sign with them.

I'm not saying that that's what happened. But there's just as much evidence for either thing happening, outside of hearsay.
How does it feel knowing you wasted another 3 seconds of your life reading this again?
Soleron
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United Kingdom1324 Posts
September 19 2011 18:28 GMT
#213
Every line of that press release fits with a French accent.
Lorch
Profile Joined June 2011
Germany3691 Posts
September 19 2011 18:28 GMT
#214
inb4 eg buying him tomorrow :D
Jinivus
Profile Joined July 2011
747 Posts
September 19 2011 18:28 GMT
#215
On September 20 2011 03:26 Talin wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 20 2011 03:21 Jinivus wrote:
On September 20 2011 03:18 Talin wrote:
On September 20 2011 03:16 Nerski wrote:
On September 20 2011 03:02 v1dom wrote:
On September 20 2011 02:59 wezzon wrote:
Signing with coL making Millenium give him a raise perhaps?
I'd consider this a smart move if that's how it went down.


Except you can't "sign" (a contract) with a team and then just take a better offer. This is what contracts are for. Following these developments with great interest.


Legally speaking I don't think if Complexity retains his contract that he can play anywhere not under them until this is sorted...or else comlpexity could legally sue him for any penny he earns playing for mellinium.


They wouldn't do either if they have any sense left in them. It certainly wouldn't help their image and popularity to hold a talented 18-year old player against his will, let alone sue him.

If he doesn't want to play for them, he doesn't want to play and that's that.

He should've though of that before he signed it...I would be very disappointed if no penalty or SOMETHING happens as a result...otherwise what kind of fucking joke is even signing a contract when it's meaningless.


He should've but he didn't, or he was misguided and didn't think it through or read it through. It doesn't matter now.

If they really wanted the player, Complexity should have made sure all the terms were clear to him, that he's happy to join them and play for them, and that he has had enough time to really think about it instead of rushing to get a signature on paper.

If this is true and they try to force anything, it will backfire hard (as in beyond EG level of backfire).

Not sure what's a bigger joke...Protoss or E-sports .
Xeris
Profile Blog Joined July 2005
Iran17695 Posts
September 19 2011 18:28 GMT
#216
I guess he should join Fnatic . #_#

If coL/Mill can't agree, Fnatic is only option <3
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Fionn
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United States23455 Posts
September 19 2011 18:28 GMT
#217
On September 20 2011 03:26 Vaelone wrote:
This half-assed contract signing in e-sports is getting pretty old pretty fast. Though I guess many players don't seem to respect their contracts in real sports either.

Also stop announcing announcements while at it !


One step closer before we start having actual trades involving players and contracts having no-trade clauses.

Can't wait until we something like Puma traded to TL for Ret, Sheth, Tyler and a box of Hot Bid's leftover sunglasses.
Writerhttps://twitter.com/FionnOnFire
marttorn
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
Norway5211 Posts
September 19 2011 18:28 GMT
#218
Waait, according to coL website, he signed a contract.. uhh... should I make one of those slanted polls now? Nah i'll make a normal one

Poll: Is it right for Stephano to stay with Mill, or did he screw over coL?

He was contracted and it was the wrong way to go about things on Millenium's part (121)
 
78%

He can do whatever he wants, and Mill can try to take him back if they want to (35)
 
22%

156 total votes

Your vote: Is it right for Stephano to stay with Mill, or did he screw over coL?

(Vote): He can do whatever he wants, and Mill can try to take him back if they want to
(Vote): He was contracted and it was the wrong way to go about things on Millenium's part

memes are a dish best served dank
zerker2strong
Profile Joined May 2011
775 Posts
September 19 2011 18:28 GMT
#219
On September 20 2011 03:26 havox_ wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 20 2011 03:17 tofubeans wrote:
Update:

Within the last hour Team Millennium announced that Stephano was remaining with their organization despite the fact he executed a legally binding contract with compLexity. We are extremely disappointed by this turn of events are are seeking more information while we evaluate our legal options with French counsel. By no means do we want a player who does not want to be part of our organization but we can not simply allow players and organizations to completely disrespect the legal contractual process that ensures stability in our evolving sport.


http://www.complexitygaming.com/news/3126/#

He did sign a contract.

ifthis is really true, i actually hope that he a) gets sued or b) at least will be banned from leagues =)
sounds harsh, but how else to let kids grow up? Do we want this to be a real, pro sport or not?


ye lets ban the best foreign player lol good thinking
Callosum
Profile Joined April 2010
United States56 Posts
September 19 2011 18:28 GMT
#220
On September 20 2011 03:15 aMies wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 20 2011 03:13 kovac wrote:
From the col press it doesn't sound like he have signed anything

"We have been talking to Stephano for quite some time and today we are thrilled to announce he will be joining our family"


It was not an early announcement. It was made after the contract was signed. We are speaking with Stefano at this time to figure this out.


Thanks for this, it needs to be shown throughout the thread. I'm sure a contract with an international minor player involves a lot of difficulties, but I would also assume that complexity knew what they were doing throughout the process.

In the same turn, I doubt millennium would release this update unless they covered their bases as well, which means we have a kid who signed 2 contracts and a huge legal mess.

It seems to me like 2 giant businesses aggressively recruited a susceptible kid who unsurprisingly has poor business sense. First complexity woos him without millennium's knowledge, then millennium steps in and guilts him into coming back, which, without knowing more facts, will be without legal effect.

I'll be very interested in the coming fallout, but I don't see how complexity doesn't either get paid a lot of money or have stephano play for them.

I'd also note that this differs heavily from the Destiny signing because in that case, complexity acquired an entire team at once. During the transition, an employee of the old company decided he didn't want to join the new company, which happens all the time. Furthermore, he didn't leave them for his old company or a new competitor, which means that even a breached contract wouldn't as much in damages to complexity as in this present situation. Here, a specific player alone was recruited and signed, and his old company, still in existence, is fighting to get him back. In legal and economic terms, the differences are stark.
ho hum
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