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CheckSix, with a storied history in eSports, and the newly emerging VPGamers are proud to announce a merger of two top North American teams that will strive to reach the forefront of the North American competitive scene. Check Six Gaming has been a fixture of the competitive gaming scene since its founding by Rich Howard in 2003. VPGamers' professional Starcraft 2 team was founded in early 2011 with such notable pickups as PainUser, ChAnCe, and Fargo.
Check Six's, Curt Carter, welcomes VPGamers, stating:
There could not be a better fit for CheckSix than VP. Their dedication, hard work and skill has become a staple of the community and we are very happy to have them as a part of our team. With this announcement, we would also like to welcome VP owner Michael Starr on to our team of directors as well. We are sure he will be just as beneficial to CheckSix as he was to VP. We hope you continue to support both teams in this new venture.
VPGamers’ Team Owner/Manager, Michael Starr, had this to say:
From myself and the players on VP, we are extremely excited to be working with such a great organization as CheckSix. The management and players are all great people to work with and are recognized for their talent, hard work and values that flow into exactly what our team believes in and continues to strive for. We await the start of this new endeavor and can't wait to produce the results the community deserves. Thank you to everyone who supported VPGamers and I trust you will continue to give the great support to our new home. Go CheckSix!
Check Six will retain its current Starcraft 2 roster, while VP will be bringing PainUser, ChAnCe, Fargo, HDStarcraft, Jemag, Syckness, Infused, Anthorn, and Suppy to the table in what is sure to be one of the strongest teams in North America. As usual, this merger would not be possible without the help of amazing support from our sponsors: TTeSports, Puretrak, and Gamers Uniform.
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So this was the big news PainUser was alluding to on ITG.
Cool stuff!
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 great future ahead for both organizations
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Cool stuff, gratz to VP and Check6
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Best of luck to both. I'm sure they will continue to be formidable in the future!
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This is going to make a very powerful team for sure.
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Bets of luck to both !
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Gotta ask what the name of this team is now.
VPCheckSix?
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good stuff i hope check six can make a big splash soon
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On September 22 2011 04:39 Gamegene wrote:
Gotta ask what the name of this team is now.
VPCheckSix?
Just Check-Six (xSix bnet tag)
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huge roster for the team now! best of luck!
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Cool stuff, I can't help but think the player roster is simply going to be too big though :O.
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Why are teams always making themselves sound better than they are. Example
"announce a merger of two top North American teams "
I laughed at that.
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good luck to both
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On September 22 2011 04:42 VZyx wrote:
Why are teams always making themselves sound better than they are. Example
"announce a merger of two top North American teams "
I laughed at that.
Check Six and VP are two of the top NA based teams... you must not follow the NA teams very much bud...
Wow, sick news. Two of the most underrated NA teams merging. Alot of good news in ESPORTS going on right now.
Best of luck with the team.
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On September 22 2011 04:42 VZyx wrote:
Why are teams always making themselves sound better than they are. Example
"announce a merger of two top North American teams "
I laughed at that.
What makes you think they arent that good?
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On September 22 2011 04:42 VZyx wrote:
Why are teams always making themselves sound better than they are. Example
"announce a merger of two top North American teams "
I laughed at that.
Why do people always have to be dicks and decide to post like this?
I didn't laugh.
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yea this is going to make a massive roster, I find it to be a rather odd move by both parties. Nevertheless its cool to see, and I hope it works out!
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On September 22 2011 04:42 VZyx wrote:
Why are teams always making themselves sound better than they are. Example
"announce a merger of two top North American teams "
I laughed at that.
I would call them top teams. They have extremely good players, many of them able to compete at the highest levels of play in the NA scene. Unless by "top" you mean like "top 3".
This seems like a really good merger as well. Makes sense for two lesser known teams to merge, otherwise it might be hard to compete with the giants such as EG and coL.
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So what happens to a lot of other VP players, like VPFaith?
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I think Faith plays for NMx now? I might be wrong though.
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Wow that's really cool bo luck to all and congrats! Rocking a very decent lineup now more than ever
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interesting move... Probably the largest sc2 team now.
Wonder how they would decide on their players for team matches.
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Can't wait to get to know the other members ^^ .
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On September 22 2011 04:47 FabledIntegral wrote:
So what happens to a lot of other VP players, like VPFaith?
He will not be participating in this merger, thanks!
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Great move, huge things to come, better watch out
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Just to clarify, VPGamers is first and foremost a casual clan based on community and good manner. The pro team, led by GeneralHans, was a different division led by different management. VPGamers will continue to exist as a casual clan and the elite team (the best players of the clan) plan to make a splash in the NA starcraft scene in the near future.
GL to xsix and all the guys I know who are going there.
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On September 22 2011 04:42 VZyx wrote:
Why are teams always making themselves sound better than they are. Example
"announce a merger of two top North American teams "
I laughed at that.
Yah totally, because when VPChance 2-0'd MKP, Socke, and Sheth for the IPL everyone blew it totally out of proportion. Get over yourself.
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xSix guys really need more publicity, I think a lot of not "hardcore" people don't understand how much they're ripping up faces. Good to see some VP guys in there too! No tQ ;~;
From another thread earlier in the month.
Kukuku xSix, showing off some now :D ^_^
<3
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On September 22 2011 05:07 aquanda wrote:Show nested quote +On September 22 2011 04:42 VZyx wrote:
Why are teams always making themselves sound better than they are. Example
"announce a merger of two top North American teams "
I laughed at that.
Yah totally, because when VPChance 2-0'd MKP, Socke, and Sheth for the IPL everyone blew it totally out of proportion. Get over yourself.
Oh sorry they have one thing to show for all the money they spent and effort to create the team etc. They have 3 wins to show.
Excellent job bravo.
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On September 22 2011 04:44 Gamegene wrote:Show nested quote +On September 22 2011 04:42 VZyx wrote:
Why are teams always making themselves sound better than they are. Example
"announce a merger of two top North American teams "
I laughed at that.
Why do people always have to be dicks and decide to post like this? I didn't laugh.
Not really being a dick... What has VP done to claim top team? xSix, I will agree with.
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Congrats to Check6 and VP.
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i called this shit 6 months ago ( someone say vp+tq will merge i say xsix+vp will) im a fucking genius predict all the recent superbowl champs now team mergers?
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On September 22 2011 04:39 Gamegene wrote:
Gotta ask what the name of this team is now.
VPCheckSix?
Just to clarify one thing VPGamers as an organization has not merged with check six...the VPGamers pro team run by Mike Starr has merged into check six. VPGamers will still opperate as a separate entity from check six and will still have it's own team. Some of which will still be members from the previous pro team.
Just wanted to make sure that's perfectly clear as VPGamers as an organization has not merged with check six.
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CheckSix was already big.. what's the full roster now? O__O
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On September 22 2011 05:20 tQorgetslamt wrote:
i called this shit 6 months ago ( someone say vp+tq will merge i say xsix+vp will) im a fucking genius predict all the recent superbowl champs now team mergers?
Go to vegas and place some sick bets now!
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great decision by both teams. i'm sure you guys will continue to do great! i'm glad mike will have much more support now. the man truly works hard for his team.
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I met and hung out with most of VP at MLG Raleigh. Great team and really cool dudes. Welcome!
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On September 22 2011 05:21 Pokebunny wrote:
CheckSix was already big.. what's the full roster now? O__O
I believe on the xSix roster page on their site they've cut down their roster quite significantly *from what I understand they have some inactives* - It's not as close to as big as Gosu's atm so nothing too crazy 
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Thank you everyone for the well wishes and kind words! We hope to make this community very proud!
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On September 22 2011 05:01 VPreboot wrote:
Just to clarify, VPGamers is first and foremost a casual clan based on community and good manner. The pro team, led by GeneralHans, was a different division led by different management. VPGamers will continue to exist as a casual clan and the elite team (the best players of the clan) plan to make a splash in the NA starcraft scene in the near future.
GL to xsix and all the guys I know who are going there.
Ah thanks for the clarification. I was a bit :o at first.
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Wow this is great stuff for both organizations. For those that hate on CheckSix and VP - they are just showing their ignorance. I know CheckSix was the #1 team in NA in ESEA League. They finished above EG and coL.
This should get bumped to community news.
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Very excited about the Future!
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On September 22 2011 05:21 Pokebunny wrote:
CheckSix was already big.. what's the full roster now? O__O
this I really don't understand the move at all... =/
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On September 22 2011 04:44 Gamegene wrote:Show nested quote +On September 22 2011 04:42 VZyx wrote:
Why are teams always making themselves sound better than they are. Example
"announce a merger of two top North American teams "
I laughed at that.
Why do people always have to be dicks and decide to post like this? I didn't laugh.
by NA standings they are a Top team, maybe not by international standards but certainly by NA standards
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As I said in the VP forums. What a joke.
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On September 22 2011 04:42 VZyx wrote:
Why are teams always making themselves sound better than they are. Example
"announce a merger of two top North American teams "
I laughed at that.
Idiotic post from someone who doesn't know anything about NA teams.
GL to the new checksix!
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50 players roster? :p
Gl xSix
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xsix needs to send more players to events like IPL or MLG to get more recognition because they can beat some of the best out there...
But supporting this many players might be difficult.
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On September 22 2011 04:42 VZyx wrote:
Why are teams always making themselves sound better than they are. Example
"announce a merger of two top North American teams "
I laughed at that.
Having Painuser alone already makes them a strong team. That isn't even factoring the other players such as fargo etc. You sir, are mistaken.
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On September 22 2011 07:44 uberism wrote:
xsix needs to send more players to events like IPL or MLG to get more recognition because they can beat some of the best out there...
But supporting this many players might be difficult.
They have had 4-5 players at every MLG this season...
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for the people that are underestimating the players of these 2 teams, you guys are in for a surprise
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Was thisisjimmy not apart of checksix?
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Cool stuff. Good luck to everyone involved!
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On September 22 2011 07:55 TBone- wrote:
Was thisisjimmy not apart of checksix?
He was and still is
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Crap...i dont have another name change available haha
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9+6 AHHHHHH 15 player oh noes!
What's wrong with having a bigger team?
Together they will get better... Some may leave (maybe not).
It should help all of them improve and I am sure as an organization they will benefit from each other.
Love how negative some people can be about decisions that don't affect them.
Edit: GL Hombres.
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Unexpected and a surprise. GL huge roster x)
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On September 22 2011 07:53 mki wrote:Show nested quote +On September 22 2011 07:44 uberism wrote:
xsix needs to send more players to events like IPL or MLG to get more recognition because they can beat some of the best out there...
But supporting this many players might be difficult. They have had 4-5 players at every MLG this season...
Who else was at the last MLG besides shadow and jimmy?
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Mmm... neither were phenomenal individually, but hopefully they can synergize and produce something else. Right now there's room for another top American team
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What about all of VPs lower level gamers? What happens to them?
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I have to admit that I don't know anything about these teams either, despite the fact that I read these forums like its my damn job. Good to see positive things happening for NA teams though! Actually I have heard of Thisisjimmy from MLG open bracket. Good luck to you guys
After thought: I probably just don't follow team leagues and smaller tournaments enough. It can be hard to break through at a tournament like MLG, especially now that they draw Korean players.
Edit: What other tournaments do these players participate in?
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"in what is sure to be one of the strongest teams in North America."
ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
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On September 22 2011 07:55 TBone- wrote:
Was thisisjimmy not apart of checksix?
I was the original check-six SC2 member!
Fun fact... I've been with them since August of 2010! I was the only member until we picked up rSGaming around the start of 2011
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On September 22 2011 07:59 uberism wrote:Show nested quote +On September 22 2011 07:53 mki wrote:On September 22 2011 07:44 uberism wrote:
xsix needs to send more players to events like IPL or MLG to get more recognition because they can beat some of the best out there...
But supporting this many players might be difficult. They have had 4-5 players at every MLG this season... Who else was at the last MLG besides shadow and jimmy?
Mystik, Veritas, Arcanne, Shadow, Jimmy
On September 22 2011 08:03 Vul wrote:
I have to admit that I don't know anything about these teams either, despite the fact that I read these forums like its my damn job. Good to see positive things happening for NA teams though! Actually I have heard of Thisisjimmy from MLG open bracket. Good luck to you guys
After thought: I probably just don't follow team leagues and smaller tournaments enough. It can be hard to break through at a tournament like MLG, especially now that they draw Korean players.
Edit: What other tournaments do these players participate in?
ESEA is our main team league; you should check into it as we are currently #1 and in Grand Finals with teams like EG, Complexity, VVV, etc.
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On September 22 2011 08:03 SkaPunk wrote:
What about all of VPs lower level gamers? What happens to them?
In no way does this effect them, there is still the VP clan/community and they are going strong
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On September 22 2011 08:03 Vul wrote:
I have to admit that I don't know anything about these teams either, despite the fact that I read these forums like its my damn job. Good to see positive things happening for NA teams though! Actually I have heard of Thisisjimmy from MLG open bracket. Good luck to you guys
After thought: I probably just don't follow team leagues and smaller tournaments enough. It can be hard to break through at a tournament like MLG, especially now that they draw Korean players.
Edit: What other tournaments do these players participate in?
Look up their TLPD to see their results. checksix has also beaten teams like fxo, col and eg in clan wars.
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On September 22 2011 07:59 uberism wrote:Show nested quote +On September 22 2011 07:53 mki wrote:On September 22 2011 07:44 uberism wrote:
xsix needs to send more players to events like IPL or MLG to get more recognition because they can beat some of the best out there...
But supporting this many players might be difficult. They have had 4-5 players at every MLG this season... Who else was at the last MLG besides shadow and jimmy?
Shadow, ThisIsJimmy, Mystik, Ver, Arcanne and Kool at Anaheim
ThisIsJimmy, Shadow, Mystik, Arcanne, Ver, Kool at Columbus
No idea about Raleigh and not gonna go into the research to do it.
edit: KeyHunt posted it above.
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There are good players on both teams, but I doubt xsix can support all the players that are in roster. Are they going to send like ~10 ppl to every mlg now? XD
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On September 22 2011 08:16 WardenSC wrote:
There are good players on both teams, but I doubt xsix can support all the players that are in roster. Are they going to send like ~10 ppl to every mlg now? XD
We never sent every single player to every single event, and we won't be doing it now. We know the roster is big, but we would not have done this if we did not know for sure that we can keep both the community and our players happy and keep our organization sound throughout.
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Awesome and congratulations to everyone involved!
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Like I put on the community forums about this, I wish the former VP/new xSix guys all the best now that they are apart of a solid team like xSix.
At the same time, VP, as a community, will not fall down just because the pro team is moving on. VP still has a solid elite team that had been getting better and better and it will be great to see them as the sole focus of the VP community. I wish all the best for the former VP guys, but for those that are apart of the VP community, the community and the Elite team, will continue on and represent VP proudly.
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im a ThisIsJimmy fan fo life <3
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grats ! Taylor and Alex happy for you guys ! <3
Chance can finally get the exposure he deserves.. such an underrated zerg
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Chance is so good man. Hope he starts blowing up soon.
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good news, 
good luck to both
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As the leader/founder of VPGamers I wish you and all the rest of the former VP Pro team the best of luck. It won't be to long until you see some new VPGamers Players climbing the ranks.
We are still here, and have been doing online gaming since 2002. We are a multi-gaming platform and have hundreds of active members. We will not be going anywhere, instead we'll be growing even stronger. You haven't heard the last of us!! *fiendish laugh*
Seriously guys, GL out there and there is NO hard feelings or bad blood. I can't wait to get our first clan war against you guys going.
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We should have a nice showing at MLG Orlando
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Isn't HDStarcraft not that good? Not hating btw. Just wondering.
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On September 22 2011 11:11 Fujikura wrote:We should have a nice showing at MLG Orlando
Take me with you~
I can be the official non-official official of xSix.
Btw, u tried to lie to me about no English last time, but I knew it!
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excelent but they didnt get my nickname right xDDD
im so excited about this merge!
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Just so everyone knows, VP did not merge with Check Six, the players were signed along with the pro team manager but VP still is going to maintain a pro team.
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As a member of VP since before it became a pro team, I am very happy for all those on the pro team
Players, and I cant wait to root for the new VP/Checksix team!
VP fightinnngggg
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cool, hopefully this will give some of the lesser known VP players a chance to shine
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On September 22 2011 11:51 Rorra wrote:
cool, hopefully this will give some of the lesser known VP players a chance to shine
i see what you did there
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On September 22 2011 11:36 Cosmology wrote:
Just so everyone knows, VP did not merge with Check Six, the players were signed along with the pro team manager but VP still is going to maintain a pro team.
this has been mentioned like 15 times in the thread - read
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Glad to see you guys finally got the release up ^.^ I can see nothing but good coming from this agreement and wish everyone the best!
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Cool decision and best of luck for the new VPCheck6 team
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No link to their website in the OP :S
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I don't know if it should not be called a merger. More like a mass signing of the VP pro team. Cause from what I have read. VP still exists, and there is a VP proteam still, some players have stayed with them (VP).
Or am I wrong?
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On September 22 2011 13:13 masterbreti wrote:
I don't know if it should not be called a merger. More like a mass signing of the VP pro team. Cause from what I have read. VP still exists, and there is a VP proteam still, some players have stayed with them (VP).
Or am I wrong?
VPGamers is a community and then the pro team was created by me under VP - this team has merged with CheckSix. The community of VP has expressed their desire to start again and as such they will rebuild at a later date
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On September 22 2011 13:05 mprs wrote:
No link to their website in the OP :S
We actually did that just to be thoughtful to the TL community; didn't want to spam a website for the hits or anything. We will be more than happy to spam later when we have some useful content. If you were wondering though, the website is http://www.check6gaming.com
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On September 22 2011 11:24 T.Enex wrote:
Isn't HDStarcraft not that good? Not hating btw. Just wondering.
He was in master league last time I checked..he obviously isn't a pro gamer if that what you're getting at...he's a full time commentator and you tube shout caster, cause that's how he makes his money...
I'm sure he could be better if he was able to "train", but it wouldn't make sense when he probably makes more money than most GM players.
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what happened to VPCursed?
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We will be making an announcement in regards to VP's plans moving forward within the next few days. Rest assured you will still be seeing VPGamers players at events and in online competition. We have quite a bit more in store but my lips are sealed until we officially announce things.
Best of luck to those who left for check six.
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Does this mean VP loses it's sponsors?
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On September 22 2011 04:44 Gamegene wrote:Show nested quote +On September 22 2011 04:42 VZyx wrote:
Why are teams always making themselves sound better than they are. Example
"announce a merger of two top North American teams "
I laughed at that.
Why do people always have to be dicks and decide to post like this? I didn't laugh.
I can see both sides.
NA professional teams that starcraft are their lives, yea they may not be in the top of that qualifying group, but,
NA teams of any kind (including gold/platinum teams) yea, they would be in the top tier % wise.
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Btw, u tried to lie to me about no English last time, but I knew it!
Me no english kk
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Everyone really needs to stop thinking that TL is the only site for SC2 information. If you can't even be bothered to look at the ESEA rankings, your spouting off your ignorance for us to see.
Congratulations to both teams, we're actually on our way to having a full NA league.
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Everyone really needs to stop thinking that TL is the only site for SC2 information. If you can't even be bothered to look at the ESEA rankings, your spouting off your ignorance for us to see.
Well said
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http://esea.net/index.php?s=league&d=standings&division_id=1710#team53007
That's the plan!
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No Frisky or Bio? Where are the 1ns kids ending up?
Edit: Read more of the thread, VP SC isn't gone! Looking forward to both teams in the future and good luck to both.
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On September 24 2011 01:11 Venomsflame wrote:
No Frisky or Bio? Where are the 1ns kids ending up?
Edit: Read more of the thread, VP SC isn't gone! Looking forward to both teams in the future and good luck to both.
Frisky and bio were gone from vp a couple months ago
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Grats to both teams, awesome stuff.
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On September 22 2011 21:23 BionicSC wrote:
Does this mean VP loses it's sponsors?
What were their sponsors?
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Good luck to both of them!
Maybe with their combined resources they can become famous.
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OP is a little confusing. So this is what's happening?
- VP Gamers A Team leaves VP Gamers, joins CheckSix
- VP Gamers B Team is now VP Gamers A Team
Is that right?
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OP is a little confusing. So this is what's happening?
- VP Gamers A Team leaves VP Gamers, joins CheckSix
- VP Gamers B Team is now VP Gamers A Team
That's kinda how it looks to me, I honestly didn't know much about VP's B team prior to this merger
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On September 24 2011 02:02 Fujikura wrote:Show nested quote +OP is a little confusing. So this is what's happening?
- VP Gamers A Team leaves VP Gamers, joins CheckSix
- VP Gamers B Team is now VP Gamers A Team That's kinda how it looks to me, I honestly didn't know much about VP's B team prior to this merger
Stay Tuned to hear more about them!
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On September 24 2011 01:24 Warlock40 wrote:
OP is a little confusing. So this is what's happening?
- VP Gamers A Team leaves VP Gamers, joins CheckSix
- VP Gamers B Team is now VP Gamers A Team
Is that right?
Yep! Exactly
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