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Think before you post. This should go without saying, there are so many people making absolutely idiotic comments in this thread. If you have nothing constructive to say, please don't say anything.
Talin
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Montenegro10532 Posts
August 23 2012 08:05 GMT
#1621
On August 23 2012 10:32 LuckoftheIrish wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 23 2012 10:04 Talin wrote:
On August 23 2012 08:02 SupLilSon wrote:
On August 23 2012 07:53 Vanadiel wrote:
On August 23 2012 06:57 Detri wrote:
Really don't see why there is so much hate for EG. Could someone explain please?

I think all the pro teams are great, facilitating our passion by bankrolling players... where is the hate coming from? Shame.



Well, it's not hate for the most part, but it's more like a lot of people dislike their politic in SC2. You're from UK so you should easilly understand, they act as the Manchester City of SC2. They don't build up players, they just buy the biggest star at the moment, because they have way more money than anyone else. And you know, even though esport is growing as a professional market, managers of Millenium are still guys like you and me, geeky nerd passionate about gaming and we drink beer with some of them at Meltdown in Paris, and I feel sorry for them to loose their ace player in SC2 because there was a limit about how much they could pay him and that EG didn't.

Plus, there is the fact that player are used way too much for advertises, for any interview of their player you hear more about their sponsors than themselves and to me, that's not good. Sponsors are great and helps esport growing, but they must not becoming to predominant and that what EG is pushing.

Anyway, I'm still rooting for Stephano (but will never ever buy any products of EG sponsors) and hope he'll do great, if he has no to live at the EG house I'm pretty sure he'll be as strong as he is today, and I wish he will remains the rockstar that he is that don't give a shit about consequences and all EG sponsors. ^^


I don't know how you can call it anything but hate. You pretty much described the actions of every SC2 team and player yet only find those identical actions wrong in the case of EG.


While with other teams it can be mildly irritating, they stay quiet most of the time and don't get (or seek) as much attention.


As far as I can tell, no EG player or manager has commented on this situation without being directly asked. As far as I can tell, none of them have confirmed that he's joining and most urge caution.


That whole conversation wasn't referring to this situation specifically.
artosismermaid
Profile Joined May 2011
213 Posts
August 23 2012 08:19 GMT
#1622
is Kas going to eg too, I saw earlier in this thread that a link was posted, then just listened to inside the game and incontrol was hyping kas up.
tyrless
Profile Joined July 2010
United States485 Posts
August 23 2012 08:21 GMT
#1623
If Stephano joins EG I'm giving up on esports because it would officially be jacked
Irave
Profile Joined October 2010
United States9965 Posts
August 23 2012 08:29 GMT
#1624
On August 23 2012 17:21 tyrless wrote:
If Stephano joins EG I'm giving up on esports because it would officially be jacked

Players should be handsomely rewarded for their accomplishments etc with this game. If EG has the financial means to please Stephano so be it, kid deserves it.
kskusanagi
Profile Joined April 2011
Korea (South)133 Posts
August 23 2012 08:29 GMT
#1625
GG in advance to Stephano!
It's never to late to realize you're not on time
Zorkmid
Profile Joined November 2008
4410 Posts
August 23 2012 12:50 GMT
#1626
On August 23 2012 14:18 Benjamin99 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 23 2012 14:00 Hnnngg wrote:
On August 23 2012 13:55 LuckoftheIrish wrote:
On August 23 2012 12:59 Hnnngg wrote:
On August 23 2012 12:05 LuckoftheIrish wrote:
No, it's been rumored. But I don't think anyone has claimed for absolute certain that it was happening until the Gamespot article. Certainly no one claiming to have inside knowledge.


How is this any different given your qualifiers?


Generally a leak is truthful information from a reliable source, whereas a rumor is unsubstantiated information from an unknown or unreliable source. People have been saying Stephano to EG since before he went to live in the Lair, but to my knowledge Slasher's article is the first time anyone with any credibility has said it's a 100% done deal.


That's the thing though, about the credibility, there isn't any.

"Sources close to the situation tell GameSpot that Stephano will sign with Evil Geniuses, which was said to have made the most lucrative offer among the professional teams, with Millenium close behind. One team executive said it's "pretty much a done deal with Evil Geniuses"."

That's actually worth shit, which was what SirScoots was talking about.


Yea, SirScoots raised a valid question. If the source is not from EG or Stephano how can it be a close and credible source?


Of course the source is either EG or Stephano.....otherwise Slasher wouldn't ever write such an article.
Roggay
Profile Joined April 2010
Switzerland6320 Posts
August 23 2012 13:11 GMT
#1627
On August 23 2012 21:50 Zorkmid wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 23 2012 14:18 Benjamin99 wrote:
On August 23 2012 14:00 Hnnngg wrote:
On August 23 2012 13:55 LuckoftheIrish wrote:
On August 23 2012 12:59 Hnnngg wrote:
On August 23 2012 12:05 LuckoftheIrish wrote:
No, it's been rumored. But I don't think anyone has claimed for absolute certain that it was happening until the Gamespot article. Certainly no one claiming to have inside knowledge.


How is this any different given your qualifiers?


Generally a leak is truthful information from a reliable source, whereas a rumor is unsubstantiated information from an unknown or unreliable source. People have been saying Stephano to EG since before he went to live in the Lair, but to my knowledge Slasher's article is the first time anyone with any credibility has said it's a 100% done deal.


That's the thing though, about the credibility, there isn't any.

"Sources close to the situation tell GameSpot that Stephano will sign with Evil Geniuses, which was said to have made the most lucrative offer among the professional teams, with Millenium close behind. One team executive said it's "pretty much a done deal with Evil Geniuses"."

That's actually worth shit, which was what SirScoots was talking about.


Yea, SirScoots raised a valid question. If the source is not from EG or Stephano how can it be a close and credible source?


Of course the source is either EG or Stephano.....otherwise Slasher wouldn't ever write such an article.

Actually, the source could have been from another team, after they failed to acquire him. Stephano maybe told them where he was going etc etc.
Zorkmid
Profile Joined November 2008
4410 Posts
August 23 2012 13:21 GMT
#1628
On August 23 2012 22:11 Roggay wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 23 2012 21:50 Zorkmid wrote:
On August 23 2012 14:18 Benjamin99 wrote:
On August 23 2012 14:00 Hnnngg wrote:
On August 23 2012 13:55 LuckoftheIrish wrote:
On August 23 2012 12:59 Hnnngg wrote:
On August 23 2012 12:05 LuckoftheIrish wrote:
No, it's been rumored. But I don't think anyone has claimed for absolute certain that it was happening until the Gamespot article. Certainly no one claiming to have inside knowledge.


How is this any different given your qualifiers?


Generally a leak is truthful information from a reliable source, whereas a rumor is unsubstantiated information from an unknown or unreliable source. People have been saying Stephano to EG since before he went to live in the Lair, but to my knowledge Slasher's article is the first time anyone with any credibility has said it's a 100% done deal.


That's the thing though, about the credibility, there isn't any.

"Sources close to the situation tell GameSpot that Stephano will sign with Evil Geniuses, which was said to have made the most lucrative offer among the professional teams, with Millenium close behind. One team executive said it's "pretty much a done deal with Evil Geniuses"."

That's actually worth shit, which was what SirScoots was talking about.


Yea, SirScoots raised a valid question. If the source is not from EG or Stephano how can it be a close and credible source?


Of course the source is either EG or Stephano.....otherwise Slasher wouldn't ever write such an article.

Actually, the source could have been from another team, after they failed to acquire him. Stephano maybe told them where he was going etc etc.


That would be horrible journalism, I'm willing to bet that Slasher has multiple first-hand credible sources.
RaelSan
Profile Joined February 2012
Belgium223 Posts
August 23 2012 14:45 GMT
#1629
On August 23 2012 16:07 bgx wrote:
I would aprove of Stephano going to Samsung KHAN. Stephano being on true Korean schedule (no slacking) would make him unarguably best foreigner and it would bolster KHAN lineup.

Going to EG would be just dissapointing, and boring.


So he isn't unarguably the best foreigner ? that's new
I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it
FairForever
Profile Joined February 2011
Canada2392 Posts
August 23 2012 15:04 GMT
#1630
On August 23 2012 22:21 Zorkmid wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 23 2012 22:11 Roggay wrote:
On August 23 2012 21:50 Zorkmid wrote:
On August 23 2012 14:18 Benjamin99 wrote:
On August 23 2012 14:00 Hnnngg wrote:
On August 23 2012 13:55 LuckoftheIrish wrote:
On August 23 2012 12:59 Hnnngg wrote:
On August 23 2012 12:05 LuckoftheIrish wrote:
No, it's been rumored. But I don't think anyone has claimed for absolute certain that it was happening until the Gamespot article. Certainly no one claiming to have inside knowledge.


How is this any different given your qualifiers?


Generally a leak is truthful information from a reliable source, whereas a rumor is unsubstantiated information from an unknown or unreliable source. People have been saying Stephano to EG since before he went to live in the Lair, but to my knowledge Slasher's article is the first time anyone with any credibility has said it's a 100% done deal.


That's the thing though, about the credibility, there isn't any.

"Sources close to the situation tell GameSpot that Stephano will sign with Evil Geniuses, which was said to have made the most lucrative offer among the professional teams, with Millenium close behind. One team executive said it's "pretty much a done deal with Evil Geniuses"."

That's actually worth shit, which was what SirScoots was talking about.


Yea, SirScoots raised a valid question. If the source is not from EG or Stephano how can it be a close and credible source?


Of course the source is either EG or Stephano.....otherwise Slasher wouldn't ever write such an article.

Actually, the source could have been from another team, after they failed to acquire him. Stephano maybe told them where he was going etc etc.


That would be horrible journalism, I'm willing to bet that Slasher has multiple first-hand credible sources.


If by first hand you mean EG or Stephano, and you say multiple, I'd take that bet with you.

You think journalism standards in e-sports is high... lol. My guess would be the source is from a third team (or multiple third teams). I doubt the story would come from EG (where it is absolutely not beneficial) or Stephano (not beneficial to a lesser extent).
Zorkmid
Profile Joined November 2008
4410 Posts
August 23 2012 15:09 GMT
#1631
On August 24 2012 00:04 FairForever wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 23 2012 22:21 Zorkmid wrote:
On August 23 2012 22:11 Roggay wrote:
On August 23 2012 21:50 Zorkmid wrote:
On August 23 2012 14:18 Benjamin99 wrote:
On August 23 2012 14:00 Hnnngg wrote:
On August 23 2012 13:55 LuckoftheIrish wrote:
On August 23 2012 12:59 Hnnngg wrote:
On August 23 2012 12:05 LuckoftheIrish wrote:
No, it's been rumored. But I don't think anyone has claimed for absolute certain that it was happening until the Gamespot article. Certainly no one claiming to have inside knowledge.


How is this any different given your qualifiers?


Generally a leak is truthful information from a reliable source, whereas a rumor is unsubstantiated information from an unknown or unreliable source. People have been saying Stephano to EG since before he went to live in the Lair, but to my knowledge Slasher's article is the first time anyone with any credibility has said it's a 100% done deal.


That's the thing though, about the credibility, there isn't any.

"Sources close to the situation tell GameSpot that Stephano will sign with Evil Geniuses, which was said to have made the most lucrative offer among the professional teams, with Millenium close behind. One team executive said it's "pretty much a done deal with Evil Geniuses"."

That's actually worth shit, which was what SirScoots was talking about.


Yea, SirScoots raised a valid question. If the source is not from EG or Stephano how can it be a close and credible source?


Of course the source is either EG or Stephano.....otherwise Slasher wouldn't ever write such an article.

Actually, the source could have been from another team, after they failed to acquire him. Stephano maybe told them where he was going etc etc.


That would be horrible journalism, I'm willing to bet that Slasher has multiple first-hand credible sources.


If by first hand you mean EG or Stephano, and you say multiple, I'd take that bet with you.

You think journalism standards in e-sports is high... lol. My guess would be the source is from a third team (or multiple third teams). I doubt the story would come from EG (where it is absolutely not beneficial) or Stephano (not beneficial to a lesser extent).


Think about it, why would Slasher risk his rep on a rumor? It would be high risk, low reward, and Slasher is no fool.

Slusher
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States19143 Posts
August 23 2012 15:16 GMT
#1632
so do we have to wait for the 1st for this to be official?
Carrilord has arrived.
adm1976
Profile Joined September 2011
Belgium3 Posts
August 23 2012 15:47 GMT
#1633
incontrol is boss he gets the players for eg . he can go this and next year 0-50 he ghot stephano for EG
believe in your dreams
Mortal
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
2943 Posts
August 23 2012 15:57 GMT
#1634
On August 24 2012 00:16 Slusher wrote:
so do we have to wait for the 1st for this to be official?


that name got me excited thinking slasher was saying something pertaining to the situation/his article. bugger.
The universe created an audience for itself.
stratmatt
Profile Joined April 2011
United States913 Posts
August 23 2012 16:03 GMT
#1635
Yeah Slasher would be pretty dumb to come out and say this if it wasnt 100% a done deal. If you think about it, this stuff leaks in pro sports all the time and espn would be dumb not to jump on a possible big free agency story if they knew ahead of time it was a done deal...now it just has to be made official.
Disposition1989
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Canada270 Posts
August 23 2012 16:17 GMT
#1636
What I don't understand is why we need people trying to break the news before the team does. We find out anyways, what's the need for the Slasher's of the world to bring us this? There is absolutely no substance to this other than us finding out a player went to another team.

"Breaking news here! Stephano to EG. I don't have statements from either side but let me tell you it's a done deal anyways." Wouldn't you rather have a big long reply from Stephano, his team, EG, his new teammates (allegedly) rather than someone saying yeah, my "sources" (pro gamers) tell me it's a done deal.
Eshra
Profile Joined April 2011
France1009 Posts
August 23 2012 16:21 GMT
#1637
The thing is, if Stephano joins EG we'd be almost sure to see him stream since they are asked to. ;D
danbel1005
Profile Joined February 2008
United States1319 Posts
August 23 2012 16:26 GMT
#1638
EG? Well, welcome home Stephano ^_^...Hwaiting!!!!
"EE HAN TIMING" Jaedong vs Stork [22 December, 2007] 2set @ Finals EVER OSL.
CeriseCherries
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
6170 Posts
August 23 2012 16:28 GMT
#1639
...well at this point everyone (most people) in this thread (myself included) would feel pretty fuckign stupid if we spent 80 pages discussing stephano to EG and he went to like Fnatic
Remember, no matter where you go, there you are.
opisska
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Poland8852 Posts
August 23 2012 16:33 GMT
#1640
On August 24 2012 01:17 Disposition1989 wrote:
What I don't understand is why we need people trying to break the news before the team does. We find out anyways, what's the need for the Slasher's of the world to bring us this? There is absolutely no substance to this other than us finding out a player went to another team.

"Breaking news here! Stephano to EG. I don't have statements from either side but let me tell you it's a done deal anyways." Wouldn't you rather have a big long reply from Stephano, his team, EG, his new teammates (allegedly) rather than someone saying yeah, my "sources" (pro gamers) tell me it's a done deal.


And these "statements" are interesting for what exactly? It is always the same "I am very happy, they are very happy, everyone is excited" marketing mountaing of boredom. This way it is at least a little bit of fun. There is really not much to add to "X signed with Y, because it was the best offer".
"Jeez, that's far from ideal." - Serral, the king of mild trashtalk
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