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Megapenthes
Profile Joined October 2012
United Kingdom202 Posts
December 23 2012 14:25 GMT
#461
If it's just an exchange program maybe he'll return to TSL when he returns to Korea...

One can only dream...
Polt, Jangbi, Hyun
Elroi
Profile Joined August 2009
Sweden5599 Posts
December 23 2012 14:54 GMT
#462
Isn't this going into semi retirement? Or can you study and stay relevant in the sc2 scene at the same time? (It wasn't possible in BW at least...)
"To all eSports fans, I want to be remembered as a progamer who can make something out of nothing, and someone who always does his best. I think that is the right way of living, and I'm always doing my best to follow that." - Jaedong. /watch?v=jfghAzJqAp0
vthree
Profile Joined November 2011
Hong Kong8039 Posts
December 23 2012 14:59 GMT
#463
On December 23 2012 23:54 Elroi wrote:
Isn't this going into semi retirement? Or can you study and stay relevant in the sc2 scene at the same time? (It wasn't possible in BW at least...)


Well, Life still goes to school. But then again, university workload (especially at a foreign univerisity) is probably more demanding.
Fuego
Profile Joined April 2011
United Kingdom166 Posts
December 23 2012 15:10 GMT
#464
On December 23 2012 23:59 vthree wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 23 2012 23:54 Elroi wrote:
Isn't this going into semi retirement? Or can you study and stay relevant in the sc2 scene at the same time? (It wasn't possible in BW at least...)


Well, Life still goes to school. But then again, university workload (especially at a foreign univerisity) is probably more demanding.


Why does a foreign university make a difference on the workload? I'm fairly sure that a top Korean university would be as tough as a top American university.

If he is sensible with his work then he should easily be able to continue practicing, although he will have to refine his practice regime as he will have less hours available.
Elroi
Profile Joined August 2009
Sweden5599 Posts
December 23 2012 15:16 GMT
#465
On December 24 2012 00:10 Fuego wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 23 2012 23:59 vthree wrote:
On December 23 2012 23:54 Elroi wrote:
Isn't this going into semi retirement? Or can you study and stay relevant in the sc2 scene at the same time? (It wasn't possible in BW at least...)


Well, Life still goes to school. But then again, university workload (especially at a foreign univerisity) is probably more demanding.


Why does a foreign university make a difference on the workload? I'm fairly sure that a top Korean university would be as tough as a top American university.

If he is sensible with his work then he should easily be able to continue practicing, although he will have to refine his practice regime as he will have less hours available.

Maybe he meant because of the language? That should make a big difference.
"To all eSports fans, I want to be remembered as a progamer who can make something out of nothing, and someone who always does his best. I think that is the right way of living, and I'm always doing my best to follow that." - Jaedong. /watch?v=jfghAzJqAp0
CPTBadAss
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States594 Posts
December 23 2012 15:18 GMT
#466
Personal sponsorship!! Monster.Polt or RedBull.Polt!
I'll keep on struggling, 'cause that's the measure of a man | "That was the plan: To give him some hope, and then crush him" -Stephano
Cokefreak
Profile Joined June 2011
Finland8095 Posts
December 23 2012 15:22 GMT
#467
On December 24 2012 00:18 CPTBadAss wrote:
Personal sponsorship!! Monster.Polt or RedBull.Polt!

Personally I want Colt firearms to sponsor him, imagine the handle, Colt.Polt. And gives way to some pretty awesome ceremonies as well.
X3GoldDot
Profile Joined August 2011
Malaysia3840 Posts
December 23 2012 15:25 GMT
#468
On December 23 2012 23:54 Elroi wrote:
Isn't this going into semi retirement? Or can you study and stay relevant in the sc2 scene at the same time? (It wasn't possible in BW at least...)


as stated previosly, Life still attends school and just won a gsl, and he already has 2 GSLs, i believe flash did attend school too back when he was godmoding everyone
prime/startale/[SexComaZerg, RoyalRoaderZerg, SirLifealot] ingame ID = GoodGame
Noocta
Profile Joined June 2010
France12578 Posts
December 23 2012 16:17 GMT
#469
On December 24 2012 00:25 X3GoldDot wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 23 2012 23:54 Elroi wrote:
Isn't this going into semi retirement? Or can you study and stay relevant in the sc2 scene at the same time? (It wasn't possible in BW at least...)


as stated previosly, Life still attends school and just won a gsl, and he already has 2 GSLs, i believe flash did attend school too back when he was godmoding everyone


Somehow I don't feel Life's school is as time consuming as the superior studies Polt is engaging :<
" I'm not gonna fight you. I'm gonna kick your ass ! "
canikizu
Profile Joined September 2010
4860 Posts
December 23 2012 16:22 GMT
#470
On December 24 2012 00:22 Cokefreak wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 24 2012 00:18 CPTBadAss wrote:
Personal sponsorship!! Monster.Polt or RedBull.Polt!

Personally I want Colt firearms to sponsor him, imagine the handle, Colt.Polt. And gives way to some pretty awesome ceremonies as well.

Like Keen's?
firehand101
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Australia3152 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-12-23 16:26:27
December 23 2012 16:24 GMT
#471
Couldn't be fucking happier for the kid.

no offense to any of you, but don't you have any fucking perspective on pro gaming at all? No one can do this forever (white ra and boxer exceptions lol) you get paid peanuts and there is no transition for when you retire. I am so happy he is continuing his studies.

He was going to Seoul National University, a top 100 uni in the world, would be a shame if he gave that up for starcraft.

Sad yes, but inevitable. We should celebrate his career, not tear up. He is going some place better, with a future, and I know he will represent the community well.

Gl hf Polt, was a pleasure watching you play


On December 24 2012 00:10 Fuego wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 23 2012 23:59 vthree wrote:
On December 23 2012 23:54 Elroi wrote:
Isn't this going into semi retirement? Or can you study and stay relevant in the sc2 scene at the same time? (It wasn't possible in BW at least...)


Well, Life still goes to school. But then again, university workload (especially at a foreign univerisity) is probably more demanding.


Why does a foreign university make a difference on the workload? I'm fairly sure that a top Korean university would be as tough as a top American university.

If he is sensible with his work then he should easily be able to continue practicing, although he will have to refine his practice regime as he will have less hours available.

and absolutely not. Lets face it, SC2 aint no BW, but you still need to practice every day to be at the pro level. His skill will inevitably decline, but such is life... T_T
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vthree
Profile Joined November 2011
Hong Kong8039 Posts
December 23 2012 16:32 GMT
#472
On December 24 2012 00:10 Fuego wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 23 2012 23:59 vthree wrote:
On December 23 2012 23:54 Elroi wrote:
Isn't this going into semi retirement? Or can you study and stay relevant in the sc2 scene at the same time? (It wasn't possible in BW at least...)


Well, Life still goes to school. But then again, university workload (especially at a foreign univerisity) is probably more demanding.


Why does a foreign university make a difference on the workload? I'm fairly sure that a top Korean university would be as tough as a top American university.

If he is sensible with his work then he should easily be able to continue practicing, although he will have to refine his practice regime as he will have less hours available.


I am comparing it to workload of Life. At foreign university, the language barrier makes you slightly more demanding as well. Although since he qualified for the exchange program, his English should be decent.

Also, he took a year off from his studies for sc2 this year so it will be a huge change in the amount of practice. But overall, I think it is great for Polt because progaming careers just don't last too long. Nice to see he is getting a good education.
Zyklonzack
Profile Joined December 2011
Korea (South)9 Posts
December 23 2012 17:18 GMT
#473
On December 24 2012 00:10 Fuego wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 23 2012 23:59 vthree wrote:
On December 23 2012 23:54 Elroi wrote:
Isn't this going into semi retirement? Or can you study and stay relevant in the sc2 scene at the same time? (It wasn't possible in BW at least...)


Well, Life still goes to school. But then again, university workload (especially at a foreign univerisity) is probably more demanding.


Why does a foreign university make a difference on the workload? I'm fairly sure that a top Korean university would be as tough as a top American university.

If he is sensible with his work then he should easily be able to continue practicing, although he will have to refine his practice regime as he will have less hours available.



Nah, most Korean universities are not nearly as difficult as US universities, especially when you add in the challenges as an international student, which is kind of weird because of how the Korea K-12 systems is.
HearthCraft
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States117 Posts
December 23 2012 19:11 GMT
#474
I dunno why everyone is saying happy retirement hes reiterated he is planning to continue to play..
"It is the mark of an educated man to entertain a thought without accepting it."
Ibra
Profile Joined September 2003
Sweden24 Posts
December 23 2012 19:29 GMT
#475
Liquid`Polt would be kinda awesome.
i like turtles
SneX
Profile Joined June 2012
Sweden377 Posts
December 23 2012 19:40 GMT
#476
Polt hwaiting!
GumBa
Profile Blog Joined July 2012
United Kingdom31935 Posts
December 23 2012 19:45 GMT
#477
As long as Polts I'm happy.
To all the haters: you deserve to witness many, many more Serral victories, worthy of the godlike player he is.
Fionn
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United States23455 Posts
December 23 2012 20:09 GMT
#478
It depends on what Polt is going to school for in America. If he is really just going to an American university to take English classes, then he'll probably be just fine when it comes to practicing, traveling, whatever. If he's going overseas to continue his animal biotechnology degree, then he'll probably just show up to major events such as IPL, MLG, and a few other foreign LAN's.

The only thing I've seen so far is that Polt is going to America to learn English. If this is the case, then it probably means he just wants to live in the USA, become better at learning English, and join a foreigner team so that he can communicate well and thrive in a foreign environment.
Writerhttps://twitter.com/FionnOnFire
derpface
Profile Joined October 2012
Sweden925 Posts
December 23 2012 20:24 GMT
#479
I think its more than just going there to learn pure English to be honest.

Seems kind of farfetched to just travel to the USA to learn english.
Ofcourse you can move to USA to learn english but to me it sounds rather odd, the language barrier isnt huge for him (rather say its almost non-excistant since he speaks it well). For a foreigner its usually harder to speak english than read it. And to be able to read it is what he needs to be able to do if he wants to study there. And thats what I think he will do. He believes he has enough english skills to study his main courses there but he also wants to improve on his english skills while just studying his main stuff.

gg no re #_< no1 Hydra and Leta fan >_#
nicco
Profile Joined January 2012
Canada11 Posts
December 23 2012 20:37 GMT
#480
Poly now wins CSL.
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