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torm3ntin
Profile Joined October 2009
Brazil2534 Posts
May 07 2012 22:51 GMT
#101
On May 08 2012 06:46 Genie1 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 08 2012 06:37 An2quamaraN wrote:
He didn't even care to announce it himself. That's some display of respect for his fans.


He had a tiny fanbase even look at his thread on TL here which is barely 30 pages long while others have far more then that. If he had a large fanbase maybe he would have bothered to post but he doesn't so he didn't bother to announce his retirement. He's moving on to the next Esports game which will be Diablo 3 which might be more popular then SC2 just because it will feature an Arena style combat and that alone will attract far more players. I'm even thinking of starting up in it once D3 PVP is released. I would bother with SC2 if I wasn't competing with people that dump 70-80 hours a week into SC2 which I don't have anywhere near that kind of time to put into it per week.


i`m sorry to inform you that you are completely wrong here. Blizzard itself has stated that there is no interest in turning diablo 3 in a "e sport"kinda game.
Grubby and Ret fan, but a TERRAN player :D
polyphonyEX
Profile Joined May 2012
United States2539 Posts
May 07 2012 22:52 GMT
#102
I think people are making too much out of this. It's not exactly final; I'm sure he'll pop back once HotS is released.
Genie1
Profile Joined April 2011
Canada333 Posts
May 07 2012 23:03 GMT
#103
On May 08 2012 07:51 torm3ntin wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 08 2012 06:46 Genie1 wrote:
On May 08 2012 06:37 An2quamaraN wrote:
He didn't even care to announce it himself. That's some display of respect for his fans.


He had a tiny fanbase even look at his thread on TL here which is barely 30 pages long while others have far more then that. If he had a large fanbase maybe he would have bothered to post but he doesn't so he didn't bother to announce his retirement. He's moving on to the next Esports game which will be Diablo 3 which might be more popular then SC2 just because it will feature an Arena style combat and that alone will attract far more players. I'm even thinking of starting up in it once D3 PVP is released. I would bother with SC2 if I wasn't competing with people that dump 70-80 hours a week into SC2 which I don't have anywhere near that kind of time to put into it per week.


i`m sorry to inform you that you are completely wrong here. Blizzard itself has stated that there is no interest in turning diablo 3 in a "e sport"kinda game.


You say something but have no links to prove otherwise. Either cite your source of information or don't bother to post.

User was warned for this post
[RAVEN ONLINE] "You don't talk like us" [....CAW CAW] -QXC
torm3ntin
Profile Joined October 2009
Brazil2534 Posts
May 07 2012 23:05 GMT
#104
On May 08 2012 08:03 Genie1 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 08 2012 07:51 torm3ntin wrote:
On May 08 2012 06:46 Genie1 wrote:
On May 08 2012 06:37 An2quamaraN wrote:
He didn't even care to announce it himself. That's some display of respect for his fans.


He had a tiny fanbase even look at his thread on TL here which is barely 30 pages long while others have far more then that. If he had a large fanbase maybe he would have bothered to post but he doesn't so he didn't bother to announce his retirement. He's moving on to the next Esports game which will be Diablo 3 which might be more popular then SC2 just because it will feature an Arena style combat and that alone will attract far more players. I'm even thinking of starting up in it once D3 PVP is released. I would bother with SC2 if I wasn't competing with people that dump 70-80 hours a week into SC2 which I don't have anywhere near that kind of time to put into it per week.


i`m sorry to inform you that you are completely wrong here. Blizzard itself has stated that there is no interest in turning diablo 3 in a "e sport"kinda game.


You say something but have no links to prove otherwise. Either cite your source of information or don't bother to post.


kinda funny you did exactly the same. Except the fact that you are wrong and i`m not. i`ll come back later with the link but for now refrain from posting things you don`t know.
Grubby and Ret fan, but a TERRAN player :D
Genie1
Profile Joined April 2011
Canada333 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-05-07 23:06:56
May 07 2012 23:06 GMT
#105
On May 08 2012 08:05 torm3ntin wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 08 2012 08:03 Genie1 wrote:
On May 08 2012 07:51 torm3ntin wrote:
On May 08 2012 06:46 Genie1 wrote:
On May 08 2012 06:37 An2quamaraN wrote:
He didn't even care to announce it himself. That's some display of respect for his fans.


He had a tiny fanbase even look at his thread on TL here which is barely 30 pages long while others have far more then that. If he had a large fanbase maybe he would have bothered to post but he doesn't so he didn't bother to announce his retirement. He's moving on to the next Esports game which will be Diablo 3 which might be more popular then SC2 just because it will feature an Arena style combat and that alone will attract far more players. I'm even thinking of starting up in it once D3 PVP is released. I would bother with SC2 if I wasn't competing with people that dump 70-80 hours a week into SC2 which I don't have anywhere near that kind of time to put into it per week.


i`m sorry to inform you that you are completely wrong here. Blizzard itself has stated that there is no interest in turning diablo 3 in a "e sport"kinda game.


You say something but have no links to prove otherwise. Either cite your source of information or don't bother to post.


kinda funny you did exactly the same. Except the fact that you are wrong and i`m not. i`ll come back later with the link but for now refrain from posting things you don`t know.


You don't bother to post it because you have no link that's why and you are turning this into a flamebait attempt at getting me banned. Have a good day sir.
[RAVEN ONLINE] "You don't talk like us" [....CAW CAW] -QXC
Gladiator6
Profile Joined June 2010
Sweden7024 Posts
May 07 2012 23:07 GMT
#106
That's a shame
Flying, sOs, free, Light, Soulkey & ZerO
GhandiEAGLE
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States20754 Posts
May 07 2012 23:09 GMT
#107
A NA legend retires. You will never be forgotten, kiwi~
Oh, my achin' hands, from rakin' in grands, and breakin' in mic stands
torm3ntin
Profile Joined October 2009
Brazil2534 Posts
May 07 2012 23:09 GMT
#108
On May 08 2012 08:06 Genie1 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 08 2012 08:05 torm3ntin wrote:
On May 08 2012 08:03 Genie1 wrote:
On May 08 2012 07:51 torm3ntin wrote:
On May 08 2012 06:46 Genie1 wrote:
On May 08 2012 06:37 An2quamaraN wrote:
He didn't even care to announce it himself. That's some display of respect for his fans.


He had a tiny fanbase even look at his thread on TL here which is barely 30 pages long while others have far more then that. If he had a large fanbase maybe he would have bothered to post but he doesn't so he didn't bother to announce his retirement. He's moving on to the next Esports game which will be Diablo 3 which might be more popular then SC2 just because it will feature an Arena style combat and that alone will attract far more players. I'm even thinking of starting up in it once D3 PVP is released. I would bother with SC2 if I wasn't competing with people that dump 70-80 hours a week into SC2 which I don't have anywhere near that kind of time to put into it per week.


i`m sorry to inform you that you are completely wrong here. Blizzard itself has stated that there is no interest in turning diablo 3 in a "e sport"kinda game.


You say something but have no links to prove otherwise. Either cite your source of information or don't bother to post.


kinda funny you did exactly the same. Except the fact that you are wrong and i`m not. i`ll come back later with the link but for now refrain from posting things you don`t know.


You don't bother to post it because you have no link that's why and you are turning this into a flamebait attempt at getting me banned. Have a good day sir.


it was actually easier than i thought. Now shut the blab

http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/4662897696?page=2#30
Grubby and Ret fan, but a TERRAN player :D
PassiveAce
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States18076 Posts
May 07 2012 23:12 GMT
#109
On May 08 2012 08:09 torm3ntin wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 08 2012 08:06 Genie1 wrote:
On May 08 2012 08:05 torm3ntin wrote:
On May 08 2012 08:03 Genie1 wrote:
On May 08 2012 07:51 torm3ntin wrote:
On May 08 2012 06:46 Genie1 wrote:
On May 08 2012 06:37 An2quamaraN wrote:
He didn't even care to announce it himself. That's some display of respect for his fans.


He had a tiny fanbase even look at his thread on TL here which is barely 30 pages long while others have far more then that. If he had a large fanbase maybe he would have bothered to post but he doesn't so he didn't bother to announce his retirement. He's moving on to the next Esports game which will be Diablo 3 which might be more popular then SC2 just because it will feature an Arena style combat and that alone will attract far more players. I'm even thinking of starting up in it once D3 PVP is released. I would bother with SC2 if I wasn't competing with people that dump 70-80 hours a week into SC2 which I don't have anywhere near that kind of time to put into it per week.


i`m sorry to inform you that you are completely wrong here. Blizzard itself has stated that there is no interest in turning diablo 3 in a "e sport"kinda game.


You say something but have no links to prove otherwise. Either cite your source of information or don't bother to post.


kinda funny you did exactly the same. Except the fact that you are wrong and i`m not. i`ll come back later with the link but for now refrain from posting things you don`t know.


You don't bother to post it because you have no link that's why and you are turning this into a flamebait attempt at getting me banned. Have a good day sir.


it was actually easier than i thought. Now shut the blab

http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/4662897696?page=2#30

GG NORE
Call me Marge Simpson cuz I love you homie
Th0R
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Canada359 Posts
May 07 2012 23:14 GMT
#110
Such a sad day! But also very good with the features Blizzard announced with battle.net!!!!!!!
Protoss Player | @ScThoR_ | www.Twitch.tv/ScThoR | Business Student and Entrepreneur
yawnoC
Profile Joined December 2010
United States3704 Posts
May 07 2012 23:15 GMT
#111
I will miss you KiWiKaKi.

Its funny to see so many former eSports Pros retire to play poker.
GG - UNiVeRsE is the best player in the WORLD
RaiKageRyu
Profile Joined August 2009
Canada4773 Posts
May 07 2012 23:16 GMT
#112
News to me. I was just thinking that I haven't seen his presence in a long while.
Someone call down the Thunder?
whereismymind
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United Kingdom717 Posts
May 07 2012 23:18 GMT
#113
He knows what is the best for him. But I hope we will see him one day back in SC2. At least as guest.
one day.. i'll lose my mind
Chronos.
Profile Joined February 2012
United States805 Posts
May 07 2012 23:19 GMT
#114
I really loved his playstyle, and he was such a funny guy too. I'll still hold out hope though, I can't imagine after putting that much time into Starcraft that he wouldn't at least give HotS a shot!
bertu
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
Brazil871 Posts
May 07 2012 23:21 GMT
#115
He was one of my first favorite players... there was always something awesome going in his games. Best of luck in poker!
SEKO SEKO SEKO
Attican
Profile Joined October 2010
Denmark531 Posts
May 07 2012 23:22 GMT
#116
That's a shame, he was a really interesting player to watch, but it makes sense enough if he's making shitloads from poker.
LeglessPuppy
Profile Joined March 2011
United States190 Posts
May 07 2012 23:23 GMT
#117
On May 08 2012 07:51 torm3ntin wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 08 2012 06:46 Genie1 wrote:
On May 08 2012 06:37 An2quamaraN wrote:
He didn't even care to announce it himself. That's some display of respect for his fans.


He had a tiny fanbase even look at his thread on TL here which is barely 30 pages long while others have far more then that. If he had a large fanbase maybe he would have bothered to post but he doesn't so he didn't bother to announce his retirement. He's moving on to the next Esports game which will be Diablo 3 which might be more popular then SC2 just because it will feature an Arena style combat and that alone will attract far more players. I'm even thinking of starting up in it once D3 PVP is released. I would bother with SC2 if I wasn't competing with people that dump 70-80 hours a week into SC2 which I don't have anywhere near that kind of time to put into it per week.


i`m sorry to inform you that you are completely wrong here. Blizzard itself has stated that there is no interest in turning diablo 3 in a "e sport"kinda game.


While Blizzard may not be making Diablo 3 with the intention of making it into an e-sport, it is us, the players and fans that created the e-sports genre because of our love for the game and how great they are/were (Quake, CS, SC:BW, etc have all come because of the players and fanbases for each game wanting to make something competitive).

So we as a whole can make Diablo 3 into an e-sport.

Back on topic: I had read this somewhere before but I had forgotten. Maybe he will be around for IPL 5 (which I believe has already been confirmed to be in vegas again).
PrAeToR.FeNiX
Profile Joined February 2010
Canada361 Posts
May 07 2012 23:32 GMT
#118
kiwi is my hero. he smashed me at tetris so many time he s so pro
En taro Adun!
peekn
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United States1152 Posts
May 07 2012 23:33 GMT
#119
His awesome mothership blink play will forever be remembered. Best of luck in the future
JerKy
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Korea (South)3013 Posts
May 07 2012 23:42 GMT
#120
Kiwi.... T_T
You can type "StarCraft" with just your left hand.
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