New Australian Team: Carnage eSports

ChadMann

Australia128 Posts

March 14 2012 09:16 GMT

Introducing Carnage eSports!

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Carnage eSports are an existing gaming team, that will be adding a newly formed StarCraft 2 division.

Carnage are proud to announce and welcome our new Starcraft 2 Division to the Carnage. This is a massive boost to the organisation which now supports over 7 divisions on multiple platforms in the Asia/Pacific region. The team has a fierce line-up consisting of EdgE, Voices, SenSei, JimDiddy, ChadMann, Dippa, tbk, fenner, neKo and Fourby. Razer has supported the decision for the organisation to move into Starcaft 2 and we expect to see great things from these very talented players

Carnage StarCraft 2 team members possess the skill and talent - with Carnage and Razer giving us the edge to dominate!

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Name: Nicolas Russo
AKA's: ChadMann, SKMC
Race: Protoss
State: New South Wales
Clan: Terror Australis
Recent Achievements: List too long to count
Goals in 2012: Develop eSports in Australia!! I've decided that this year will involve a lot more from me for eSports. I graduate my final semester of uni studying marketing in a few months and want to put my efforts into eSports before I have to start chasing other career paths. Managing Carnage's new Starcraft 2 team fulfils my two goals for this year - work with a team and start running more SC2 events.

My vision for Carnage; To develop a team where improvement and players working together to reach there best is paramount - more important than winning leagues or tournaments, but enjoying the game and developing as players. With the current state of top tier players in Australia I've selected a team of 4 high level players and 5 up and coming B team players who will work together to develop as a team. B team players are mostly highly skilled players mechanically, that with the help of the A team members, will develop into SEA Stars of the future! Big thanks go out to Carnage, Razer, iiNet and AUST gaming servers for their support with this team!!

So it is with great pleasure, I give you the team:

The Players of Carnage eSports

Carnage eSports StarCraft 2 division was selected by Cam 'EdgE' Murrin (the team captain) and myself.

Carnage eSports A Team

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Cam on the left collecting some great prizes

Name: Cameron Murrin
AKA's: CoNtroL, Camlito
Race: Zerg
State: South Australia
Clan: Terror Australis
Recent Achievements: 1st Dox Cup #2 Qualifier; 2nd wT Weekly #6
Goals in 2012: Be the best zerg in the world

Being an experienced campaigner, EdgE is no newcomer to being at the top of the scene. Having placed well in tournaments since the games release, EdgE has a new found determination to cement his spot back at the very top of SEA which he has slowly lost over time. With his Brood War experience and good mind for the game, EdgE is hopeful to share his ideas with the team and improve to new heights.

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It is great! I was the first one approached by ChadMann, and immediately i thought we could really create something great here. We soon realised that the already established top talent in Australia is tagged up, but we still saw great potential in players and i'm looking forward to practicing and talking with all of them, as well as representing Razer. I would normally feel bitter about being teamless before this, but for once i had a change of Character and took it upon myself to take what i can from what is available, and take charge of my path.

You are the team captain, and one of the founding members of the SC2 division for Carnage.

Well most of the credit goes to ChadMann, he got the idea itself after all. I do like to pay attention to how the scene is going, who's dominating, what someones best matchup is and who's making waves. When i'm excited i get full of ideas, so i was rambling on and on! Yes i am the captain, i hope to be the second in command for PR with ChadMann, advising and doing what not... as well as possibly being the leader in clan wars (or at least giving chad my opinion!)

Are you happy with the set up of the team (management, sponsorship, goals for the b-team etc.)?

Yes i am extremely happy. As i said before the top established talent in Australia has been close to milked dry but we have made been able to attain some great players. We chose a system similar but different to Xeria Gaming's, with us being more focused on development in the b-team. Since SEA is a zerg haven, having 3 zergs i can talk with about the game is great and having some great mates in them a-team that i've known for ages, as well as 2 fellow TA members in the b-team.. it just all seems to fit well. Fun fact, all 4 A team members were interviewed in the old old Cybergamer interviews ages ago. Check them out here: http://www.cybergamer.com.au/forums/thread/171358/Up-and-Coming:-Stars-of-Tomorrow-2/ and http://www.cybergamer.com.au/forums/thread/171358/Up-and-Coming:-Stars-of-Tomorrow-2/

With possible separation between Clan and Team in future SEA tournaments, do you look forward to playing with your current team mates?

Yes it will be great. We will be looking to use all 9 of out current players in Team tournaments, and it's an exciting prospect to see how we perform!

What are your personal goals for SC2 in 2012?

Become less talk and more action. A fair few people close to me, well maybe only a few know how much i may hype things up but be lazy and not commited. Well with this break that is now forced upon me, i have improved my mentality in regards to SC2, and i have new found motivation i have not had since release! I hope to travel to at least 2/3 LANs, and also prove to be the best zerg in the world. I made an oath the IPL weekend that Stephano won, and i need to keep my word.

Any Shoutouts?

Shoutout to the whole community in SEA really! The players who give it there all on ladder - our b-team is not set in stone. We are still looking and paying attention to how players are going so if you are deserving don't think you'll be ignored. Shoutout to the sc2sea community and the people that put in the hard work there. Shoutout to the sponsors of Carnage too - Razer, iinet, AUST gaming servers and finally shoutout to TA - you guys have been like family to be since early 2010, and it's great to still be here with your consistent support.I'd like to thank Carnage, Razer and iiNet for giving me this opportunity.

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Spud on the right, showing off his mouse hand.

Name: Mark McGowan
AKA's: KarnivooL, Spud
Race: Terran
State: Victoria
Clan: Terror Australis
Recent Achievements: All kill of Team Mineski, Best performing TA player in Tier 1
Goals in 2012: Improve specific parts of Gameplay

The ladder beast who pumps out the games and at times some drunk BM. Voices who was one of the best Australian Brood War players has historically underperformed in Starcraft 2, at least to his close peers. Voices has been near the top of the scene since the beginning, but recently has started to churn out some of his most successful results. The ex Archaic MSI player is looking to add some more tournaments to his regime, and prove that he deserves to be feared.

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Hello Spud! How do you feel about being picked up by Carnage?
Hey bigboy. Yea to be honest it was a shit feeling with you (edge) and I being chopped liver after the rest of the Archaic MSI guys got picked up by Invidia
So it's great to have a team another team and a bunch of guys to practice with again.

Are you happy with the set up of the team (management, sponsorship, goals for the b-team etc.)?

Team is great, Chad the ******* man will be great in management with his nearly finished business degree. Sponsorship is more than i want / need / expected so that is really awsome.
Most exciting part of the team for me is being able to practice with the new guys who i dont really know that well in the B-team. I think id barely go 50/50 with most of them anyway!

With possible separation between Clan and Team in future SEA tournaments, do you look forward to playing with your current team mates?

I love TA and all the boys, but ill represent Carnage whenever I need to.

What are your personal goals for SC2 in 2012?

Understand the game better so that I can play it more like BW. I want to play the game solidly and not take risks every game based on build orders.
Id like to go to some LANS, i have no huge plans to take over the world.

Any Shoutouts?
Chad and Cam for managing & captaining the team and inviting me to be a part of it. Other gaming genres under Carnage, and all the sponsors (Razer, iiNet, AUST gaming servers). Also, to all of TA and any females that want to go on a date with me.

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SenSei deep in thought - he meditates SC2

Name: Andrew Carmichael
AKA's: sAint, Circus
Race: Protoss
State: Queensland
Clan: Terror Australis
Recent Achievements: Top 8 ACL Gold Coast
Goals in 2012: Become the undisputed best Protoss in SEA

Another player with Brood War history, SenSei has all the potential in the world to be big. Showing signs of it with the players he is capable of taking down on a consistent basis, SenSei is looking to snatch some tournament wins in hopes of being recognised as THE protoss in SEA. The former terran player has put his past behind him and with his new found motivation, what can stop him?

SenSei was acquired to the Carnage team after talks with SQL, both teams are happy with Andrew's decision and wish him the best future with Carnage. We will include a statement from SQL on this matter shortly.

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Hello Carmichael! How does it feel to join Carnage?
It feels awesome, I'm really excited to join Carnage there have been talks for awhile now and I'm glad that it's all finally coming together!

Are you happy with the set up of the team (management, sponsorship, goals for the b-team etc.)?
I think the way that it's been set-up is great! How can you complain with Chadmann being your manager? I'm really happy with all of the players in both the A-team and the B-team, I think we all get along really great. As far as sponsorship goes I'm excited to have razer as a sponsor and am looking forward to be playing for them.

With possible separation between Clan and Team in future SEA tournaments, do you look forward to playing with your current team mates?
As I said in the previous question I love all of the players on the team, and I'm looking forward to helping the B-team guys grow so they can become better players themselves. Can't wait to represent Carnage in the future Team tournaments.

What are your personal goals for SC2 in 2012?
Become the undisputed "Best protoss in SEA" and win a big LAN event such as ACL then move onto international tournaments.

Any shoutouts?
Shoutout to Carnage, Razer, iiNet, AUST gaming servers, everyone in TA and everyone on sc2sea.com!

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JimDiddy - winning at life

Name: Brady Bowcock
AKA's: None (Jimdiddy all the way!)
Race: Zerg
State: Queensland
Clan: aLternative
Recent Achievements: WCG 2011 Australia Finals Qualification; #1 ACL Brisbane Qualifier
Goals in 2012: Improve improve improve!

Although he has gone under the radar, Jimdiddy is no slouch at all when it comes to this game. Coming into SC2 with no RTS experience, he quickly rose to the top of division Corruptor Tango and thus the SEA ladder. Keeping to himself and his good friend Plexa, Brady then became more known, becoming a personal friend of mine and also joining aLt in late 2010. With Uni taking up his time, Brady has been able to find time to practice SC2 but even with breaks in practice he is able to take out players such as mOOnGLaDe (to come first at ACL Brisbane). With this team spurring him on he is looking to become the feared zerg we know he can be

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Hello brady! How does it feel to join Carnage?

I'm really pleased that they've recognised me as a strong sc2 player. I'm very happy to be a part of Carnage!

Are you happy with the set up of the team (management, sponsorship, goals for the b-team etc.)?

Yes, I believe Chadman will manage the team very well and Edge is a perfect choice for captain. I'm glad to have Razer and iinet as our sponsors.

With possible separation between Clan and Team in future SEA tournaments, do you look forward to playing with your current team mates?

All my team mates are great players so I am really looking forward to representing Carnage with them.

What are your personal goals for SC2 in 2012?

Continue to improve and win or place at a lan tournament.

Any shoutouts?

Shoutout to Clan Carnage, Razer, iiNet and AUST gaming servers as well as clan aLt!

and there you have, the Carnage eSports A team...
And now - introducing....

Carnage eSports B Team

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Sam Tham surveying all the nerds he slayed.

Name: Sam Tham
AKA's: Caiylin
Race: Protoss
State: Victoria
Clan: Terror Australis
Recent Achievements: TA Tier 2 Ace (whole season)
Goals in 2012: Become more known in the SEA scene in every way

Ah Fourby. The stereotypical Asian who is racist to Asians has been doing very well recently. Having improved from the depths of diamond, Fourby has shot up to top 50 Grandmaster in SEA. Fourby has gained the experience of dealing with pressure through being the Ace player for Tier 2 in the SEACL. With this team, the man who is in charge of Preparation at his restuarant is looking to further is 'insatiable crave for games' with SC2 domination on the menu. In Fourbys words: "i look forward to mingling"

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Hey Sam Tham! How do you feel about being picked up for the Carnage b-team?

I feel REALLY excited about it. It gives me a renewed sense of motivation that I felt I was losing since reaching GM. I look forward to training with my new team mates at any given time.
Hopefully this awesome opportunity will help me improve as a player to my full potential

What are your goals for SC2 in 2012?

To improve and to help my teammates around me in the B-Team improve as players. Aquire a spot in A-Team to prove myself

. Place in notable positions in both offline and online tournaments. Bring Carnage to the list of feared teams in SEA

Be the best player in the world.

Any shoutouts you want to give?

I would like to give a shoutout to ALL the TA guys for all their support since joining. They have always been and continue to be the best group of guys around.

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He's sexy and he knows it

Name: Kevin Tan
AKA's: tobekilled
Race: Zerg
State: Western Australia
Clan: Supreme (SPR)
Recent Achievements: 4th, Masters cup #11
Goals in 2012: Become the no.1 player in WA, Travel to LANs around Australia

The zerg infested server that is SEA has many zergs that you can consider up and coming, and it is almost impossible to account for all of them, tbk considers himself one of the lucky ones. Hand picked by EdgE for team, tbk is looking to spend more time involved with SC2 with the new advantage of a team backing him. The Civil Engineering student has a stacked study life but he has the time and all the tools to become the zerg he aspires to be

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Hello Kevin! How do you feel about being picked up for the Carnage b-team?

To be totally truthful, i was stoke to be even chosen for a professional team, i didnt really mind if it was the A or B team. To be given an oppurtunity like this to play for a team consisting of strong players is a privelidge... So i feel pretty honoured to be even chosen for the B-team.

hat are your goals for SC2 in 2012?

My goals in sc2 is to be rank 1 in perth (I want to take the throne from yang :D) and competing in different sc2 events around australia (mainly during my breaks). I hope to be known by a vast majority of sea players and also to be respected by other fellow sc2 players.

Any shoutouts you want to give?
i would like to thank TAEdgE, TAChadMann for giving me a oportunity for this team. I would also like to thank SPR for helping me to come along this far in sc2.

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The names Fenner... Daniel Fenner

Name: Daniel Fenner
AKA's: Danmate, TrnsltorJon
Race: Zerg
State: New South Wales
Clan: N/A
Recent Achievements: #2 wT Weekly #5 and #8
Goals in 2012: Improve to be the best player in the world

Fenner AKA Danmate has brought the charm of the United Kingdom to SEA, and has been rising over the period of a few months. Although a solid player, Danmates first notable tournament participation was the IPL4 Qualifier and since then has gone on to be a recurring name in many online and LAN tournaments. The former Alien vs Predator 2 player and photography enthusiast has set his goals high and with the time he has to practice, you never know would could happen

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Hello dan, mate! How do you feel about being picked up for the Carnage b-team?

Amazing! At first I was very shocked to be approached by Nicolas (Chadmann) to be considered for a team of such calibre. I did not believe I was skilled enough to be picked up by a team of this strength, therefore I am ecstatic that I was chosen for the b-team of Carnage and will do my absolute best to practice and perform well for them.

I consider myself fairly unknown in the SEA scene, I’ve taken games off of some good players and placed decently in the smaller tournaments but have yet to place well in a more prestigious tournament. Before joining Carnage I lacked people to talk to about the game and bouncing theorycrafting ideas around with. I'm really looking forward to practicing with this great lineup of players and really improving my play. I’d love to place highly in a tournament like ACL and joining Carnage has given me the chance to make this happen.

What are your goals for SC2 in 2012?

My goal for 2012 and any year regarding SC2 will always be to improve as much as possible. I want to be the best player in the world but I don’t like that as a goal – so my goal is simply to improve as quickly and efficiently as possible and hope it takes me there.

Any shoutouts you want to give?
First off I would like to thank my friends, without their support I wouldn’t have made it to this point so thanks to them for putting up with me – much love. Also anyone who has helped me improve at the game.

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Alex working out his next method for giving protoss hell

Name: Alex Walker
AKA's: killua
Race: Terran
State: New South Wales
Clan: Terror Australis
Recent Achievements: Reached bracket of ACL 2012 Qualifier No.1
Goals in 2012: Improve as efficiently as possible

If you are looking for someone willing to take a beating and then ask to be kicked in the balls, dippa is your guy. dippa continues to show incredible determination to improve and is not afraid of what it takes to get there. Recently showing some more promise on the ladder and in tournaments, dippa is excited by the opportunity to play for Carnage eSports and hopes that this is what can propel him to the next level

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Hello Alex! How do you feel about being picked up for the Carnage b-team?

It feels great. I've been working really hard in SC2 since I came back in the middle of last year (new job forced me to quit for a year) and I promised myself that I wouldn't stick at it unless I could show some sort of improvement, so getting an offer to join Carnage's B team is validation of sorts that I'm on the right track.

It's also a great opportunity to get more exposure and practice, so I'm really looking forward to that as well.
I'd like to solidify myself as a player that even Australia's best know they have to be careful around; I want them to know that they have to play at 100% if they don't want to lose a game.

What are your goals for SC2 in 2012?
I like being competitive at tournaments, and my main goal right now is to qualify for the ACL finals in Sydney in April. I'm in the top 16 right now, so I just need to work on maintaining or improving that position and I should make the pro bracket.

What are your goals for SC2 in 2012?

It'd be nice to win a tournament as well so far I've only come second in a local LAN and one of the Winter Nights online tournaments (to Xeria Gaming's Light and TargA respectively, so no shame there) but I'd like to be going deeper into the major competitions and getting more podium finishes at the smaller events.

Any shoutouts you want to give?

I'd like to thank the boys in Terror Australis first and foremost for their friendship and help so far; it's meant a massive amount to me, more than I can put into words and hopefully I'll be able to repay you all soon by being the person you look up to for replays and advice!

Even more close to my heart, however, is Pinder from team Invidia, who was the only person in SC2 I knew back in the Beta. I was a bronze-silver level player at the time while Pinder was busy playing broadcasted showmatches against HuK and the like, but he was still happy to play 20+ games against someone that couldn't even challenge him. That amount of practice really helped me get to the stage where I am, and it takes a rather special person to be happy enough to take free wins off someone that's not even on the same stratosphere as you.

The tables have turned a little, of course, but Pinder's help and friendship has helped me enormously, and I'd be dishonest if I didn't thank him for all the progress I've had.

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WINNING! - neKo takes out SummerSmash Lan

Name: Nicholas Fane
AKA's: TTz, Liquid'Jinro
Race: Zerg
State: Queensland
Clan: Nerve Gaming
Recent Achievements: 1st SummerSmash Lan Brisbane 2012
Goals in 2012: Become one of SEAs finest and win tournaments to do so

Neko has experienced a meteoric rise in skill since he started SC2. Being the apprentice to PiG has certainly been the catalyst for that, as PiG has helped Neko to become the player he is today. Neko has shown that he is incredibly focused on improving his game and is confident he can become one of SEAs top players, and hopefully join the A team of Carnage eSports. With a tournament already under his belt, neko is in it for the long haul in 2012

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Hello Nicholas! How do you feel about being picked up for the Carnage b-team?

Hi! It feels amazing to have the chance to be play in a professional sc2 team, and I feel honoured to play along side the amazing lineup they have picked up.

What are your goals for SC2 in 2012?
To make the A team, to become one of the best players in SEA, to win many tournaments and my big one at the end is to play full-time.

Any shoutouts you want to give?
Only a few, first of all to Carnage eSports for picking me up: ) also TtPiG for coaching me from diamond to where I am today and constantly inspiring with everything he does. Also to Nerve Gaming for helping me achieve what I have and where I am today, and one last shoutout to my friend Aiya for always being there so I can bitch about imba things to him.

Please welcome the team! <3
cREdgE
cRJimDiddy
cRSenSei
cRVoices
cRFenner
cRtbk
cRneKo
cRdippa
cRFourby

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PheNOM_

United States417 Posts

March 14 2012 09:22 GMT

Super sweet! Love to see the SEA scene grow! cR fighting!

ps. cRfenner fighting~ <3

John Madden

American Samoa894 Posts

March 14 2012 09:26 GMT

pretty cool mate, pretty bloody cool

Taefox

1533 Posts

March 14 2012 09:28 GMT

its so cool ;o hope u guys would be the new tsunami for SEA scene

Buggington

Netherlands64 Posts

March 14 2012 09:29 GMT

Well, everyone else in SEA might as well retire now that these guys are gonna be flying around. Nice guys & good players! glhfgl

zEnVy

United States446 Posts

March 14 2012 09:29 GMT

What would eSports do without Razer?

Seriously, they sponsor everybody and everything. That alone makes my decision on who to purchase my mice/keyboards from very easy.

Congrats on the team mate(s), anything from Australia is awesome, like Parkway Drive

LeLfe

France3160 Posts

March 14 2012 09:32 GMT

Name: Nicolas Russo
AKA's: ChadMann, SKMC
Race: Protoss

I was so sure MC was korean

GL to you guys!

AlissyXOXO

United States49 Posts

March 14 2012 10:07 GMT

Yay! Go Fenner! Congratulations ^_^ Now kick some rear

redDuke

Australia207 Posts

March 14 2012 10:21 GMT

ohh yeah! always love seeing us SEA guys start up. GL to all, hope it goes well

Fenneth

Australia354 Posts

March 14 2012 10:22 GMT

#10

Well now I get why people think I'm a zerg player sometimes

Riyomori

Singapore316 Posts

March 14 2012 10:29 GMT

#11

oh wow the last guy really does look like jinro

pdd

Australia9933 Posts

March 14 2012 10:32 GMT

#12

Nice to see an ISP sponsoring a team. Makes me wish I picked iiNet as my ISP. But it's so expensive compared to the one I'm using

magicaljobo

Australia113 Posts

March 14 2012 10:33 GMT

#13

Yay Aussie team :D

FGFGFG

Netherlands21 Posts

March 14 2012 10:52 GMT

#14

great!
but please fix those pictures, some of them are awful. Not saying you need to be superserious, but don't show girlfriends/mobilephone-shots etc.

muzzy

United States640 Posts

March 14 2012 11:02 GMT

#15

Always good to see more teams up and coming. GL HF Carnage!

SockArms

United States591 Posts

March 14 2012 11:02 GMT

#16

On March 14 2012 18:16 ChadMann wrote:

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WINNING! - neKo takes out SummerSmash Lan

Name: Nicholas Fane
AKA's: TTz, Liquid'Jinro
Race: Zerg
State: Queensland
Clan: Nerve Gaming
Recent Achievements: 1st SummerSmash Lan Brisbane 2012
Goals in 2012: Become one of SEAs finest and win tournaments to do so

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what O_O

also good luck!! always rooting for the foreigner teams!

Bodzilla

Australia472 Posts

March 14 2012 11:02 GMT

#17

whats with the smurfing of jinro and mc?

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GhostFiber

Australia88 Posts

March 14 2012 11:03 GMT

#18

On March 14 2012 19:52 FGFGFG wrote:
great!
but please fix those pictures, some of them are awful. Not saying you need to be superserious, but don't show girlfriends/mobilephone-shots etc.

True it's unnecessary.

Cool team! Can't wait to see what they can do together.

Peleus

Australia420 Posts

March 14 2012 11:34 GMT

#19

Are you sponsored by nvidia?

DarkPlasmaBall

United States44159 Posts

March 14 2012 11:38 GMT

#20

lol @ their AKAs being Liquid'Jinro and SKMC :D

gl fellas.