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LeaD
Profile Joined September 2010
Canada464 Posts
July 25 2012 05:51 GMT
#81
On July 25 2012 14:24 hersenen wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 25 2012 14:22 Lukeeze[zR] wrote:
MVP losing his passion, MKP saying he'll quit if he fails in the next code S (obviously meant as a joke) and MMA who "no want to play sc2" anymore .... so much in 24 hours D:


And they all seem to be terran...What a weird coincidence.

Hmm..... Correlation isn't causation they say... Hmm...


MVP is losing motivation because he's in pain when he plays and I doubt anyone would want to continue doing something under those circumstances. I'd have lost my passion ages ago if I were him.
hersenen
Profile Joined November 2011
Belize176 Posts
July 25 2012 05:53 GMT
#82
On July 25 2012 14:44 Lysanias wrote:
Balance changes from month to month, so what your saying is he can only be motivated when terran is on high winrates, and if not he's thinking of retirement after less then a month.

If that was even remotely true (witch i know for a fact will not be) he should retire right away. And you lasted 14 years with that mindset ? I doubt that.

Balance has utterly nothing to do with MMA and motivation.


Stop speaking for MMA, for all we know balance may have a role to do with his motivation. And it hasn't been a month, I believe its been 2.5 months, maybe more.
opterown *
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Australia54784 Posts
July 25 2012 05:54 GMT
#83
this thread isn't really helping imo, we are just speculating all over again like in the other thread, which was closed

i still think it's the wallet.
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its_Mamur2
Profile Blog Joined July 2012
Korea (South)46 Posts
July 25 2012 05:54 GMT
#84
On July 25 2012 13:26 Picklebread wrote:
Poor guy. TvZ being imba must have really got to him :/

User was warned for this post

is it a bad thing i laughed?
Stuff Happens
polyphonyEX
Profile Joined May 2012
United States2539 Posts
July 25 2012 05:56 GMT
#85
MMA, MVP and now possibly DRG

So many players losing their passion now Makes me sad
Lysanias
Profile Joined March 2011
Netherlands8351 Posts
July 25 2012 05:59 GMT
#86
On July 25 2012 14:53 hersenen wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 25 2012 14:44 Lysanias wrote:
Balance changes from month to month, so what your saying is he can only be motivated when terran is on high winrates, and if not he's thinking of retirement after less then a month.

If that was even remotely true (witch i know for a fact will not be) he should retire right away. And you lasted 14 years with that mindset ? I doubt that.

Balance has utterly nothing to do with MMA and motivation.


Stop speaking for MMA, for all we know balance may have a role to do with his motivation. And it hasn't been a month, I believe its been 2.5 months, maybe more.


Sorry i watched broodwar and i don't believe in those easy way's out. Starcraft has never been balanced and never will be.
You think 2.5 months are bad ? You have much to learn.

And for all we know balance may have nothing to do with it. But motivation might be a common thing amongst pro's ?
Why does it always need a guilty party ? A finger to something you personaly struggle with or do not like to see ?
lichter
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
July 25 2012 06:03 GMT
#87
On July 25 2012 14:59 Lysanias wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 25 2012 14:53 hersenen wrote:
On July 25 2012 14:44 Lysanias wrote:
Balance changes from month to month, so what your saying is he can only be motivated when terran is on high winrates, and if not he's thinking of retirement after less then a month.

If that was even remotely true (witch i know for a fact will not be) he should retire right away. And you lasted 14 years with that mindset ? I doubt that.

Balance has utterly nothing to do with MMA and motivation.


Stop speaking for MMA, for all we know balance may have a role to do with his motivation. And it hasn't been a month, I believe its been 2.5 months, maybe more.


Sorry i watched broodwar and i don't believe in those easy way's out. Starcraft has never been balanced and never will be.
You think 2.5 months are bad ? You have much to learn.

And for all we know balance may have nothing to do with it. But motivation might be a common thing amongst pro's ?
Why does it always need a guilty party ? A finger to something you personaly struggle with or do not like to see ?


Anyone who loses motivation and feels defeated solely because of balance does not deserve my respect.

MMA doesn't seem like a loser so I doubt he's crying in his corner having nightmares about queen range 5.
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Lysanias
Profile Joined March 2011
Netherlands8351 Posts
July 25 2012 06:05 GMT
#88
On July 25 2012 15:03 lichter wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 25 2012 14:59 Lysanias wrote:
On July 25 2012 14:53 hersenen wrote:
On July 25 2012 14:44 Lysanias wrote:
Balance changes from month to month, so what your saying is he can only be motivated when terran is on high winrates, and if not he's thinking of retirement after less then a month.

If that was even remotely true (witch i know for a fact will not be) he should retire right away. And you lasted 14 years with that mindset ? I doubt that.

Balance has utterly nothing to do with MMA and motivation.


Stop speaking for MMA, for all we know balance may have a role to do with his motivation. And it hasn't been a month, I believe its been 2.5 months, maybe more.


Sorry i watched broodwar and i don't believe in those easy way's out. Starcraft has never been balanced and never will be.
You think 2.5 months are bad ? You have much to learn.

And for all we know balance may have nothing to do with it. But motivation might be a common thing amongst pro's ?
Why does it always need a guilty party ? A finger to something you personaly struggle with or do not like to see ?


Anyone who loses motivation and feels defeated solely because of balance does not deserve my respect.

MMA doesn't seem like a loser so I doubt he's crying in his corner having nightmares about queen range 5.


Careful now, you are only alowed to speak for MMA if it's about balance !
Noocta
Profile Joined June 2010
France12578 Posts
July 25 2012 06:06 GMT
#89
It's sad to see so many players losing their passion of the game.
" I'm not gonna fight you. I'm gonna kick your ass ! "
Kamikiri
Profile Joined October 2010
United States1319 Posts
July 25 2012 06:08 GMT
#90
Ignoring all of the balance whine in this thread, it is a shame that MMA seems to have lost his passion for the game.

If he really did, regardless of his reasons it is a shame to see that he may be playing less and less or even quitting.
YyapSsap
Profile Joined September 2010
New Zealand1511 Posts
July 25 2012 06:11 GMT
#91
Well im not surprised seeing as SC2 is boring as is. Its the same damn thing every single time and if you try doing something different will result in a very severe punishment. Its a very counter intuitive game,,

I can see him being put off by the 8 hours a week practise sessions. No one wants to be a hamster on a wheel.
Ketch
Profile Joined October 2010
Netherlands7285 Posts
July 25 2012 06:13 GMT
#92
Could you update the OP, or could the topic be closed, as this information is essentially not correct??
GhandiEAGLE
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States20754 Posts
July 25 2012 06:13 GMT
#93
In other news, it seems like Crank left slayers too. He hasn't played for slayers in a team league in awhile despite being quite a staple in their line-up.
Oh, my achin' hands, from rakin' in grands, and breakin' in mic stands
Ksquared
Profile Joined July 2011
United States1748 Posts
July 25 2012 06:16 GMT
#94
I'm not to surprised that so many pros are losing their passion. Playing the same game for so long will do that to you.
eSports for life.
Telcontar
Profile Joined May 2010
United Kingdom16710 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-07-25 06:22:41
July 25 2012 06:17 GMT
#95
I wouldn't blame any proone for losing interest in SC2.


On July 25 2012 15:16 Ksquared wrote:
I'm not to surprised that so many pros are losing their passion. Playing the same game for so long will do that to you.

It depends on the game. SC2 isn't just that fun to play. It also doesn't help that Blizzard is messing around with the balance so often.
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bhfberserk
Profile Joined August 2011
Canada390 Posts
July 25 2012 06:18 GMT
#96
That actually make quite alot of sense. In his play against Hero, he just go straight for risky play like hidden CC.
It is true recently we have not see crazy mma performance like DRG vs MMA Blizzard cup, or GSTL ace matches.
Hopefully we see a return.
Popkiller
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
3415 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-07-25 06:54:37
July 25 2012 06:20 GMT
#97
I'm combing this VOD, but here is the part they are talking about. So far its the only spot I've seen where he talks about MMA:

http://www.twitch.tv/crank_829/b/326122545?t=81m03s

Exact quotes:

"I don't play SC2 for 10 days"

"I don't want to play SC2"

"now I want to play SC2 "

"but now low level "

*someone asks "why Crank, do you not enjoy it?"

"now like it "

"MMA too"

"hey guys"

"today MMA vs violet"

"cheer for MMA plz"

"ok fine MMA and me fine"


and thats all for that portion. I don't know if he talks about him again.

edit: went through the rest of the VOD, he doesn't bring MMA up again.
YyapSsap
Profile Joined September 2010
New Zealand1511 Posts
July 25 2012 06:21 GMT
#98
On July 25 2012 15:16 Ksquared wrote:
I'm not to surprised that so many pros are losing their passion. Playing the same game for so long will do that to you.


Maybe I might start a shit storm, but with regards to BW, the players would normally lose their passion after playing for 5+ years (been following BW for sometime now) mainly due to not being able to perform well. The top players would play for years and years. It seems quite the opposite in SC2 where the top players are losing interest..
Qntc.YuMe
Profile Joined January 2011
United States792 Posts
July 25 2012 06:22 GMT
#99
hots will spark everyone's interest again
opterown *
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Australia54784 Posts
July 25 2012 06:24 GMT
#100
On July 25 2012 15:20 Popkiller wrote:
I'm combing this VOD, but here is the part they are talking about. So far its the only spot I've seen where he talks about MMA:

http://www.twitch.tv/crank_829/b/326122545?t=81m03s

Exact quotes:

"I don't play SC2 for 10 days"

"I don't want to play SC2"

"now I want to play SC2 "

"but now low level "

*someone asks "why Crank, do you not enjoy it?"

"now like it "

"MMA too"

"hey guys"

"today MMA vs violet"

"cheer for MMA plz"

"ok fine MMA and me fine"


and thats all for that portion. I don't know if he talks about him again.

doesn't seem mma-related much at all really
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