The 22-year old Zerg player has elected not to re-sign with his current team--Norway-based organization GamersLeague--after being courted by several teams with his impressive year-end performances.
Weird to see potential signings broken by Gamespot, especially as I haven't seen anything mentioned on here about it, although it is mentioned in the free agents thread that Snute's contract is expiring.
EDIT
The author of the article is Slasher (Rod Breslau) I did not realise this when I originally read the article.
Who knows. Could even be EG Woops, didn't read the linked article; only read the quoted paragraph. I hope an official announcement from Teamliquid comes out soon.
Norwegian StarCraft II player Jens "Snute" Aasgaard is expected to sign with Team Liquid for 2013, executives of several teams have told GameSpot.
Seems so unlikely, but Rod's proven so reliable in the past...Guess we'll see. I really don't care either way, unless Snute plans on playing in proleague.
Great pickup, Snute is a professional and this should be a profitable engagement for both parties involved. I wonder if this means there's spot on EG-TL in proleague for him?
he appears to represent everything liquid looks for in players, and I believe he's gone to korea once before. Wouldn't be surprised and would be rather happy for him and liquid if this were the case.
Wish Snute all the best. He is such a hard worker, and all that work is paying off. He rarely whines etc, just focuses on himself and improving. Any team would be lucky to have him, he is sure to improve even more in a real team environment in 2013. I could see him on teamliquid, they always pick up nice guys that can represent them both in and outside the game.
On January 08 2013 10:25 Gingerninja wrote: Weird to see potential signings broken by Gamespot, especially as I haven't seen anything mentioned on here about it, although it is mentioned in the free agents thread that Snute's contract is expiring.
Slasher works for Gamespot, and he is a great journalist, which is why you see stories broken by Gamestop sometimes.
On January 08 2013 10:35 soiii wrote: He seems to be a good fit. Very mannered and very skilled. Only thing is that he is another zerg.
And let's be honest here, he would probably be the best-performing Liquid Zerg at the moment, if they do indeed sign him. Snute is an awesome guy, he has been quite underrated for a while now. I'm glad he finally managed to break out and get some results representative of his talent and dedication. He deserves a top tier team for sure.
On January 08 2013 10:38 MetalPanda wrote: He's represents THE Liquid players' theme. Passionate, emotional, skilled, very nice, very mannered and good lookin' guy!
On January 08 2013 10:38 MetalPanda wrote: He's represents THE Liquid players' theme. Passionate, emotional, skilled, very nice, very mannered and good lookin' guy!
On January 08 2013 10:38 MetalPanda wrote: He's represents THE Liquid players' theme. Passionate, emotional, skilled, very nice, very mannered and good lookin' guy!
Taeja?
Winning major tournaments makes you sexy no matter what.
On January 08 2013 10:25 Gingerninja wrote: Weird to see potential signings broken by Gamespot, especially as I haven't seen anything mentioned on here about it, although it is mentioned in the free agents thread that Snute's contract is expiring.
Slasher works for Gamespot, and he is a great journalist, which is why you see stories broken by Gamestop sometimes.
Please remove journalist in your post. There is no journalist in our scene.
On January 08 2013 10:38 MetalPanda wrote: He's represents THE Liquid players' theme. Passionate, emotional, skilled, very nice, very mannered and good lookin' guy!
Taeja?
Pirate Terran?
Hopefully Slasher's sources haven't led him astray. This seems like a strong foreigner pickup for TL, I wonder if he will go to ProLeague for EG/TL.
every time there's talk of another player joining liquid (or leaving a team, or a team disbanding) I always think about what their new name would sound like...
Liquid`Snute just makes his name sound more like "snot"
(Liquid`Sea has had the best name so far.... there needs to be a "Courage" and Liquid needs to sign him - Liquid`Parting would be pretty cool on all levels)
On January 08 2013 10:25 Gingerninja wrote: Weird to see potential signings broken by Gamespot, especially as I haven't seen anything mentioned on here about it, although it is mentioned in the free agents thread that Snute's contract is expiring.
Slasher works for Gamespot, and he is a great journalist, which is why you see stories broken by Gamestop sometimes.
Please remove journalist in your post. There is no journalist in our scene.
ummmm yes he is and thats awesome for snute if its true gratz@
me and my brother have an ongoing rivalry, where his favorite team is team liquid, and mine is evil geniuses. i was kinda scared liquid would pick up someone like polt or parting, haha. but snute is a great player nonetheless, and i wish him the best of luck!
Nothing against Snute, but TL needs some more non-zerg players. 4/7 of them are zerg players, with only 1 terran and 2 protoss, but Nony is on a bit of a hiatus I believe.
i want to see the official announcement with interview please! I love snute. The grilled interview aceresport did of him by Thorin was awesome post homestory cup win.snute interview with thorin
I wonder why Teamliquid wouldnt focus on getting actual GOOD players instead of all these "up and comers".. Snute isnt bad in anyway.. But he's not up there with the koreans thats for sure, thats like a whole other league...
Awesome, based on results and the recognition of his peers, Snute definitely deserves more attention and spotlight. After EG, TL is the best place to go for that. Looking forward to seeing more of this guy on Liquid (assuming rumors are true.)
On January 08 2013 11:02 MagnuMizer wrote: I wonder why Teamliquid wouldnt focus on getting actual GOOD players instead of all these "up and comers".. Snute isnt bad in anyway.. But he's not up there with the koreans thats for sure, thats like a whole other league...
GL to TL and GL to Snute!
Right, dumbest statement ever made, why do people that knows nothing about recent tourmenets even bother to post? He just won HCS. He is currently without any doubt the best foreigner.
So glad for Snute though if this is true such an amazing guy!
On January 08 2013 11:02 MagnuMizer wrote: I wonder why Teamliquid wouldnt focus on getting actual GOOD players instead of all these "up and comers".. Snute isnt bad in anyway.. But he's not up there with the koreans thats for sure, thats like a whole other league...
GL to TL and GL to Snute!
Right, dumbest statement ever made, why do people that knows nothing about recent tourmenets even bother to post? He just won HCS. He is currently without any doubt the best foreigner.
So glad for Snute though if this is true such an amazing guy!
I've had the chance to play snute a couple times a while ago on EU and he's not just an incredible player but hes also very motivated to keep improving. With the level that hes playing at the moment this can only be a good thing for TL as I can see him only improving.
On January 08 2013 11:02 MagnuMizer wrote: I wonder why Teamliquid wouldnt focus on getting actual GOOD players instead of all these "up and comers".. Snute isnt bad in anyway.. But he's not up there with the koreans thats for sure, thats like a whole other league...
GL to TL and GL to Snute!
He had in the last months the best Korean vs Foreigner
This wouldn't be totally unexpected to be honest, Snute is a great player, he had been working really hard, is good mannered, and liked by the community
On January 08 2013 11:02 MagnuMizer wrote: I wonder why Teamliquid wouldnt focus on getting actual GOOD players instead of all these "up and comers".. Snute isnt bad in anyway.. But he's not up there with the koreans thats for sure, thats like a whole other league...
GL to TL and GL to Snute!
He has nice bang for the buck and is actually a lot better than his name value would suggest. Besides, he's a foreigner. People get tired of top foreign teams neglecting foreigners in favor of Koreans.
Thought this was fairly obvious lol TL lost sea, freeing up some moola, and Snute looking for something bigger. Plus, Snute just has that nice friendly aura that TL used to stand for, and they've had a lot of shit for becoming a korean carried team.
Thomas Kilian @Khaldor After winning the last Homestory Cup Snute finds a new home and joins @TeamLiquidPro! Congratulations and all the best for the future!
On January 08 2013 10:56 AgentW wrote: Please be true, please be true, please be true.
And then sign Polt, and have him dominate the NA tourneys while going to school!
University you mean ?
Same thing in the US. If you're going to a place where there are classes, it can be referred to as school regardless of level.
Anyway, can't say this would be exciting news. I'm not really a fan of Liquid as is, and adding another Zerg to the lineup would just give me less of a reason to watch.
On January 08 2013 11:19 Tobblish wrote: If it's true I'm pretty sad, theres way to many foreign zergs already. Would have liked Liquid to be after a "new" terran.
gl to Snute, you will ofc keep on crushing
as foreign terrans near the level of the snute, there are Thorzain, Lucifron and Kas all have running contracts, Thorzain would be too expensive, Lucifron is building his own team with his brothers, Kas wouldnt be a good fit since he interacts mostly with the russian community (and TL is english)
Thomas Kilian @Khaldor After winning the last Homestory Cup Snute finds a new home and joins @TeamLiquidPro! Congratulations and all the best for the future!
Well, that pretty much certifies it. I guess TL will make an announcement about it soon, shame that the news isn't broken by the team itself first.
Snute is the PERFECT player for Team liquid, I'm super excited. One of each race Korean plus a solid Snute, Ret, TLO, and Sheth combo with the foreigners is an excellent lineup.
I'd consider him a top 5 foreigner, the better ones being Stephano and Naniwa, and on the level of Nerchio, Thorzain, and Major. Super happy (:
His personality is also excellent for a team like ours!
When was the last time a professional team in any real sport was the one breaking the news of a signing? Isn't the fact that a news outlet cares enough to be breaking this a good sign for e-sports in general?
Thomas Kilian @Khaldor After winning the last Homestory Cup Snute finds a new home and joins @TeamLiquidPro! Congratulations and all the best for the future!
That doesn't really prove anything Khaldor probably just saw this thread and thought himself it was legit so he tweeted that I doubt Khaldor talked to Snute about it since hes in Korea and Snutes in who knows where but I still do think Snute joined tl and if so best of luck
On January 08 2013 11:27 FiWiFaKi wrote: Snute is the PERFECT player for Team liquid, I'm super excited. One of each race Korean plus a solid Snute, Ret, TLO, and Sheth combo with the foreigners is an excellent lineup.
I'd consider him a top 5 foreigner, the better ones being Stephano and Naniwa, and on the level of Nerchio, Thorzain, and Major. Super happy (:
His personality is also excellent for a team like ours!
I would say Snute is better than all those foreigners
Snute is the PERFECT player for Team liquid, I'm super excited. One of each race Korean plus a solid Snute, Ret, TLO, and Sheth combo with the foreigners is an excellent lineup.
I'd consider him a top 5 foreigner, the better ones being Stephano and Naniwa, and on the level of Nerchio, Thorzain, and Major. Super happy (:
His personality is also excellent for a team like ours!
On the level of Major?? Surely Snute is alot better than Major..
On January 08 2013 11:22 shadowy wrote: "Just saw this on twitter:
Thomas Kilian @Khaldor After winning the last Homestory Cup Snute finds a new home and joins @TeamLiquidPro! Congratulations and all the best for the future!
That doesn't really prove anything Khaldor probably just saw this thread and thought himself it was legit so he tweeted that I doubt Khaldor talked to Snute about it since hes in Korea and Snutes in who knows where but I still do think Snute joined tl and if so best of luck
Until we have formal announcement, everybody is free to draw their own conclusions
On January 08 2013 11:27 FiWiFaKi wrote: Snute is the PERFECT player for Team liquid, I'm super excited. One of each race Korean plus a solid Snute, Ret, TLO, and Sheth combo with the foreigners is an excellent lineup.
I'd consider him a top 5 foreigner, the better ones being Stephano and Naniwa, and on the level of Nerchio, Thorzain, and Major. Super happy (:
His personality is also excellent for a team like ours!
I remember when Snute was beasting through people with his ling baneling allin on Antiga with Gold bases, only for Grubby to finally stop it. Been watching him ever since, and it would certainly be awesome to see him on TL. I'm crossing my fingers!
On January 08 2013 11:08 Inviteme wrote: double recruit?? parting + snute = OP
Liquid does not pick up champions. They didn't wanted MMA and they don't want Parting! Liquids always picks up talented players to make them into champions!
Whoa, interesting. Liquid is definitely the number one team for most players because of the well-known camaraderie, friendship, respect, conditions, etc.
It's Slasher and his "sources" guessing as much as we are. He is just gambling there in that article hoping the community predictions become true.
Anyways, while Snute does seem to fit the Liquid mantra, the team already has three Zerg players while there is only one active player each for Protoss and Terran. Proleague is the big thing at the moment and the EG side already fields more than twice as many players as the Liquid side to the cause of the Unholy Alliance. I don't see Snute going to Korea anytime soon nor being a huge help there (with other Zergs Jaedong, Stephano, Revival, and Zenio there already). So I hope we'll (also?) see some meaningful Protoss and Terran addition(s) in and for Korea.
On January 08 2013 12:59 Proseat wrote: It's Slasher and his "sources" guessing as much as we are. He is just gambling there in that article hoping the community predictions become true.
Anyways, while Snute does seem to fit the Liquid mantra, the team already has three Zerg players while there is only one active player each for Protoss and Terran. Proleague is the big thing at the moment and the EG side already fields more than twice as many players as the Liquid side to the cause of the Unholy Alliance. I don't see Snute going to Korea anytime soon nor being a huge help there (with other Zergs Jaedong, Stephano, Revival, and Zenio there already). So I hope we'll (also?) see some meaningful Protoss and Terran addition(s) in and for Korea.
There's not really a point to Liquid recruiting more players to supplement the TL side of the Unholy Alliance given the fact that the Unholy Alliance is already oversaturated with players. In allkill format, you have 4 slots, whereas they already have Taeja, Hero, Jaedong, JYP, ThorZain, Puma, Zenio, Huk, and soon Stephano and Demuslim. That's 3 protosses and 4 terrans. Even if EG players are in the majority, there's no reason for TL to somehow feel obligated to add more players, especially where they have two key players of Taeja and Hero. And in the regular format, 6 slots is still easily met by the 10 players that they'll have.
If the whole "Parting seen on TZain's stream" thing does turn out to be an EG.Parting signup, though, that would be pretty cool :D
On January 08 2013 12:53 ninjamyst wrote: not another zerg...they need more terran and protoss
agree
I said it earlier, but I still think they should pick up Center (formerly TSL). He has shown pretty damn good potential, which is something TL looks for.
On January 08 2013 12:49 catplanetcatplanet wrote: Liquid seems to like players they think they can develop. Snute would be a good fit. Polt and PartinG, not so much.
Remember the other pattern - [since not long after inception] they like Koreans with personal ties to existing members.
On January 08 2013 11:08 Inviteme wrote: double recruit?? parting + snute = OP
Liquid does not pick up champions. They didn't wanted MMA and they don't want Parting! Liquids always picks up talented players to make them into champions!
But Snute is already a champion??? In some sense. Thought not the most famous one.
On January 08 2013 11:08 Inviteme wrote: double recruit?? parting + snute = OP
Liquid does not pick up champions. They didn't wanted MMA and they don't want Parting! Liquids always picks up talented players to make them into champions!
But Snute is already a champion??? In some sense. Thought not the most famous one.
While he won HSC VI, most people probably still wouldn't consider him among their top 3 non-koreans (yet), especially since HSC VI wasn't one of the premier tournaments (IPL, MLG, Dreamhack, NASL, GSL).
I thought Snute had already won HSC VI and Liquid doesn't really pickup players that have already won championships.
I also think that Liquid has too many zergs and that picking up another zerg right now would not be beneficial to the team because we all know that the team is low on Terran and Protoss players.
On January 08 2013 13:31 HornyHydra wrote: I thought Snute had already won HSC VI and Liquid doesn't really pickup players that have already won championships.
I also think that Liquid has too many zergs and that picking up another zerg right now would not be beneficial to the team because we all know that the team is low on Terran and Protoss players.
Unfortunately they don't have any good performing zergs right now. Say what you will about them needing another T or P, while true, at least they have some good ones at the moment...zergs, not so much.
He is a solid player and definitely fits TL very well. Can't help but say I am a bit put off by another Zerg pick up but more informed nerds than I made the choice. Well done to Snute.
On January 08 2013 13:47 eronica wrote: If Snute is Liquid, who in EG would represent the dark force to counterbalance it ???
Parting. :D
It works perfectly, because Snute is the new foreign hero who has slain top koreans, but Parting would be the bane of Snute with the infamous wonwonwon soul train...
On January 08 2013 13:44 TheFish7 wrote: I am still confused by Gamespot breaking the news on this
Cause slasher works for gamespot, so it's his story. Slasher has the best sources in esports, cause he's really like the only main esports reporter so everyone tells him things anonymously.
I don't see any specific reason from Gamespot to believe this is true...but hopefully it is! Would be a great addition, and I just might have to start rooting for my first European.
On January 08 2013 13:59 Beakyboo wrote: Picking up foreigner zergs with moderate success right before HotS sounds like a recipe for poor results.
For how long Snute has actually had access to great teams and the big tournament scene, his results are anything but moderate. Moreover, it's incorrect to think that this is a "recipe for poor results" just because HotS is coming out soon. Everyone will be at the same disadvantage, it's all in the preparation.
Lol people read the article comments. It is turning into a real slut fest. I never understood why people fight over what is and what isn't a sport anyway.
On January 08 2013 14:10 Shinespark wrote: Liquid needs anything but more zergs
Liquid has one of the best terrans in the world. Liquid has one of the best protosses in the world. Liquid has nowhere near the best zerg in the world. It makes sense why they would want to pick up better zerg players.
On January 08 2013 14:24 T.O.P wrote: team liquid need a terran player .
Agreed. Taeja is good but one Taeja is not enough to call TL deep in every race. Sea wasn't bad, but lasted for only a few months. I want to see Liquid'Illusion or Liquid'Polt. And even though i haven't heard any rumors about Prime disbanding, they are in some trouble with getting sponsors so, while it would be sad to discontinue the "MKP" moniker, Liquid'MarineKing sounds pretty awesome. But Snute is good, so I'm fine with that, I just don't think Liquid needs another Zerg as badly as a Terran.
Snute is an impressive player. I rate him as in the Top 4 of Euro Zergs most definitely. If he keeps up his form from HSC then he will be up there as the best Foreigners around along with Stephano.
If Liquid have made this signing then they have got a player with great potential.
On January 08 2013 14:24 T.O.P wrote: team liquid need a terran player .
Agreed. Taeja is good but one Taeja is not enough to call TL deep in every race. Sea wasn't bad, but lasted for only a few months. I want to see Liquid'Illusion or Liquid'Polt. And even though i haven't heard any rumors about Prime disbanding, they are in some trouble with getting sponsors so, while it would be sad to discontinue the "MKP" moniker, Liquid'MarineKing sounds pretty awesome. But Snute is good, so I'm fine with that, I just don't think Liquid needs another Zerg as badly as a Terran.
Ya id be super psyched if it was liquid illusion. I don't think it will be liquidMarineKing or anyone famous, honestly it doesn't seem to be the liquid style picking up famous koreans didn't they reject Genius iirc.
On January 08 2013 14:24 T.O.P wrote: team liquid need a terran player .
Agreed. Taeja is good but one Taeja is not enough to call TL deep in every race. Sea wasn't bad, but lasted for only a few months. I want to see Liquid'Illusion or Liquid'Polt. And even though i haven't heard any rumors about Prime disbanding, they are in some trouble with getting sponsors so, while it would be sad to discontinue the "MKP" moniker, Liquid'MarineKing sounds pretty awesome. But Snute is good, so I'm fine with that, I just don't think Liquid needs another Zerg as badly as a Terran.
On January 08 2013 12:59 Proseat wrote: It's Slasher and his "sources" guessing as much as we are. He is just gambling there in that article hoping the community predictions become true.
Anyways, while Snute does seem to fit the Liquid mantra, the team already has three Zerg players while there is only one active player each for Protoss and Terran. Proleague is the big thing at the moment and the EG side already fields more than twice as many players as the Liquid side to the cause of the Unholy Alliance. I don't see Snute going to Korea anytime soon nor being a huge help there (with other Zergs Jaedong, Stephano, Revival, and Zenio there already). So I hope we'll (also?) see some meaningful Protoss and Terran addition(s) in and for Korea.
There's not really a point to Liquid recruiting more players to supplement the TL side of the Unholy Alliance given the fact that the Unholy Alliance is already oversaturated with players. In allkill format, you have 4 slots, whereas they already have Taeja, Hero, Jaedong, JYP, ThorZain, Puma, Zenio, Huk, and soon Stephano and Demuslim. That's 3 protosses and 4 terrans. Even if EG players are in the majority, there's no reason for TL to somehow feel obligated to add more players, especially where they have two key players of Taeja and Hero. And in the regular format, 6 slots is still easily met by the 10 players that they'll have.
If the whole "Parting seen on TZain's stream" thing does turn out to be an EG.Parting signup, though, that would be pretty cool :D
Well, All-Kill is only the format for two rounds. And yet, with only TaeJa and HerO as the best the Unholy Alliance can field as Terran or Protoss in Proleague, they are too easily snippable. Also think about other team leagues for Liquid alone.
Since the EG side already invested in several new players in Korea, you'd assume it's now Liquid's turn to add more good players to help the cause. After all they got a new sponsor, Barracuda Networks, and also lost a good portion of their roster in Jinro, HayprO, and Sea.
On January 08 2013 14:24 T.O.P wrote: team liquid need a terran player .
It's now Zerg era why Terran is needed ? And Taeja is good enough for Terran appearance in TL
Zerg may be extremely strong in WoL at the moment but a fair portion of the tournament scene will soon be in full blown HOTS which means each race in flux.
On January 08 2013 13:31 HornyHydra wrote: I thought Snute had already won HSC VI and Liquid doesn't really pickup players that have already won championships.
I also think that Liquid has too many zergs and that picking up another zerg right now would not be beneficial to the team because we all know that the team is low on Terran and Protoss players.
Unfortunately they don't have any good performing zergs right now. Say what you will about them needing another T or P, while true, at least they have some good ones at the moment...zergs, not so much.
While that is true to some extent, stacking up too much on one race and kill the depth of the roster in clan war scenarios, which is why I'm against Snute joining the team.
if it indeed is true, congrats to snute. the guy seems to get exponentially better faster than most other players, and stays under the radar a lot it seems. his hard work certainly is paying off
If TL had few zergs that would be predictable, but lol, they already have more than enough imo. 4 Zergs, 2 protosses, 1 terran and sign zerg? doesn't make sense.
On January 08 2013 15:33 terfand wrote: If TL had few zergs that would be predictable, but lol, they already have more than enough imo. 4 Zergs, 2 protosses, 1 terran and sign zerg? doesn't make sense.
If it is indeed true, then it seems they've been taking lessons from Acer :D
I really hope Snute gets a good contract, he has so much potential and is a very likeable (though somewhat shy) person.
Funny if TL would sign another Zerg, though. With Jaedong, Idra, Stephano and Machine I wouldn't think they'd necessarily want another one, but if you were to sign a Zerg Snute seems like a great choice.
On January 08 2013 15:43 Zealously wrote: I really hope Snute gets a good contract, he has so much potential and is a very likeable (though somewhat shy) person.
Funny if TL would sign another Zerg, though. With Jaedong, Idra, Stephano and Machine I wouldn't think they'd necessarily want another one, but if you were to sign a Zerg Snute seems like a great choice.
On January 08 2013 15:43 Zealously wrote: I really hope Snute gets a good contract, he has so much potential and is a very likeable (though somewhat shy) person.
Funny if TL would sign another Zerg, though. With Jaedong, Idra, Stephano and Machine I wouldn't think they'd necessarily want another one, but if you were to sign a Zerg Snute seems like a great choice.
None of those zergs are on TL.
He's a perfect fit for TL. Handsome, mannered and beastly. I think with none of the Zergs on TL being that Hero/Taeja level they're looking for a Zerg Ace. Ret has been struggling, Zenio is inconsistent, Sheth seems to be moving towards a caster role, and although TLO is on the up and up Snute right now seems to be closer to that ace level, although we'll need to see if he can keep that up over the next several month. If it's true great! If not gl wherever he lands.
Sick! I think most people expected this pick-up to happen - Snute having the such an amazing performance throughout 2012 and also being a pretty likable guy.
On January 08 2013 16:37 GhandiEAGLE wrote: I wish some mod could put [Rumor] in the title, so that some people who are skimming don't get totally fooled
Well there is a question mark in the title... Kind of denotes its a rumor. Eh....
woth the current playermarket, you pretty much only can get zergs as good additions. good protoss and terrans are rare and much needed by almost every team, so they are really expensive to get, if they are up for "sale" that is.
On January 08 2013 15:43 Zealously wrote: I really hope Snute gets a good contract, he has so much potential and is a very likeable (though somewhat shy) person.
Funny if TL would sign another Zerg, though. With Jaedong, Idra, Stephano and Machine I wouldn't think they'd necessarily want another one, but if you were to sign a Zerg Snute seems like a great choice.
None of those zergs are on TL.
He's a perfect fit for TL. Handsome, mannered and beastly. I think with none of the Zergs on TL being that Hero/Taeja level they're looking for a Zerg Ace. Ret has been struggling, Zenio is inconsistent, Sheth seems to be moving towards a caster role, and although TLO is on the up and up Snute right now seems to be closer to that ace level, although we'll need to see if he can keep that up over the next several month. If it's true great! If not gl wherever he lands.
not onlythat, snute can help tlo bolster his weaker mu of zvz ^^
On January 08 2013 16:29 TigerKarl wrote: Classic move by Liquid. Snute is a player who hasn't yet reached his peak, he's cool and intelligent. Excellent choice.
HSC peak, EG curse moves on to EG-TL and he never wins again!
On January 08 2013 13:59 Beakyboo wrote: Picking up foreigner zergs with moderate success right before HotS sounds like a recipe for poor results.
For how long Snute has actually had access to great teams and the big tournament scene, his results are anything but moderate. Moreover, it's incorrect to think that this is a "recipe for poor results" just because HotS is coming out soon. Everyone will be at the same disadvantage, it's all in the preparation.
What confuses me is all this hots talk. everyone claims it will be like the beta again, when in reality, all the new units are mid-tier, so we will still probably have macro-oriented games (with cheese/timing attacks thrown in there). and i think It wouldn't be hard for people like snute to transition.
Awesome, I love snute, used to watch his stream a lot when he was "struggling" in playhems, he usually got into a top spot but very rarely won it. I'm going to assume that he has gotten even better now.
Not sure if it's been said yet, but Khaldor wrote something about this aswell. Might have just been regarding this thread. Regardless of whether it's true or not, best of luck to Snute in 2013 :D
On January 08 2013 16:49 Asturas wrote: Snute is awesome, I like him a lot, but... ...when finally this Zerg nonsense will end?
(Hopefully with HotS)
Once we get more maps in tournaments that don't highly benefit Zerg over the other races (or rather, less of them that do). But that's another story altogether.
On topic, if Snute does join TL, that'd be a big benefit for the team roster. Would like to see TL look at more Terrans, though...
I was impressed with Snutes attitude when he played Naniwa on ladder and both were streaming. Naniwa bm'ing Snute so much, although Snute staying calm, collected when commentating his game and calling Naniwa a "very good player".
Nice pickup for Snute and TL, if true. GL for both!
On January 08 2013 13:59 Beakyboo wrote: Picking up foreigner zergs with moderate success right before HotS sounds like a recipe for poor results.
For how long Snute has actually had access to great teams and the big tournament scene, his results are anything but moderate. Moreover, it's incorrect to think that this is a "recipe for poor results" just because HotS is coming out soon. Everyone will be at the same disadvantage, it's all in the preparation.
What confuses me is all this hots talk. everyone claims it will be like the beta again, when in reality, all the new units are mid-tier, so we will still probably have macro-oriented games (with cheese/timing attacks thrown in there). and i think It wouldn't be hard for people like snute to transition.
Yeah Snute works so hard and practices so much so I don't fear him falling further in the transition to HotS than other zergs.
Goddammit, yet another "several executives told me" Slasher article. I'm getting really tired of these. He's not CNN, he shouldn't be allowed to get away with it.
Anyway, if Snute really is going to Teamliquid, good luck to him. I don't know much about him, but you gotta know he's a cool guy if TL is signing him.
On January 08 2013 18:08 Mauldo wrote: Goddammit, yet another "several executives told me" Slasher article. I'm getting really tired of these. He's not CNN, he shouldn't be allowed to get away with it.
Anyway, if Snute really is going to Teamliquid, good luck to him. I don't know much about him, but you gotta know he's a cool guy if TL is signing him.
On January 08 2013 18:08 Mauldo wrote: Goddammit, yet another "several executives told me" Slasher article. I'm getting really tired of these. He's not CNN, he shouldn't be allowed to get away with it.
Anyway, if Snute really is going to Teamliquid, good luck to him. I don't know much about him, but you gotta know he's a cool guy if TL is signing him.
The only reason this happens is because some people are bad at keeping secrets ;/
On January 08 2013 18:08 Mauldo wrote: Goddammit, yet another "several executives told me" Slasher article. I'm getting really tired of these. He's not CNN, he shouldn't be allowed to get away with it.
Anyway, if Snute really is going to Teamliquid, good luck to him. I don't know much about him, but you gotta know he's a cool guy if TL is signing him.
Well, I have no problem with him trying to be - It's like this for real sports as well, transfers in Football (Soccer for you yanks) have dedicated news sites where people are much much more nosy than what we're used to in Esports ^_^
On January 08 2013 18:08 Mauldo wrote: Goddammit, yet another "several executives told me" Slasher article. I'm getting really tired of these. He's not CNN, he shouldn't be allowed to get away with it.
Surprised it took this many pages of someone crying about Slasher's articles. Would be much nicer to stay in the dark about all things possible happening in the scene, don't you think?
On January 08 2013 18:08 Mauldo wrote: Goddammit, yet another "several executives told me" Slasher article. I'm getting really tired of these. He's not CNN, he shouldn't be allowed to get away with it.
Surprised it took this many pages of someone crying about Slasher's articles. Would be much nicer to stay in the dark about all things possible happening in the scene, don't you think?
God do you even care about ESPORTS?
Think about all the imaging and hype lost because of Slasher's malicious journalism. Right now Esports is fragile and we have to let teams control the media release in carefully crafted statements. The alternative is to risk damaging the ROI and thereby the sustainability of teams. How many more Quantic gamings do we need?
It would be very nice to see Snewt in Liquid. It seems to be a good enviroment to be in for him. He should team up with Sheth for some 2v2 mannerism ^^
hmm i dont like the idea much, i dislike Snute since naniwa called him 'the biggest patchzerg of them all' and with ret and TLO we already have 2 top EU zergs.. imo TL should get another protoss and then terran first
On January 08 2013 18:36 LakseWim wrote: hmm i dont like the idea much, i dislike Snute since naniwa called him 'the biggest patchzerg of them all' and with ret and TLO we already have 2 top EU zergs.. imo TL should get another protoss and then terran first
On January 08 2013 18:36 LakseWim wrote: hmm i dont like the idea much, i dislike Snute since naniwa called him 'the biggest patchzerg of them all' and with ret and TLO we already have 2 top EU zergs.. imo TL should get another protoss and then terran first
On January 08 2013 18:08 Mauldo wrote: Goddammit, yet another "several executives told me" Slasher article. I'm getting really tired of these. He's not CNN, he shouldn't be allowed to get away with it.
Surprised it took this many pages of someone crying about Slasher's articles. Would be much nicer to stay in the dark about all things possible happening in the scene, don't you think?
God do you even care about ESPORTS?
Think about all the imaging and hype lost because of Slasher's malicious journalism. Right now Esports is fragile and we have to let teams control the media release in carefully crafted statements. The alternative is to risk damaging the ROI and thereby the sustainability of teams. How many more Quantic gamings do we need?
Will somebody please think of the children/ It was Quantic... not complexity.. eh..
Think what you want, but i don't lose the hype of announcements if someone like Slasher "spoils" it for me or whoever. It still can be exciting as long as the announcement/news are interesting to you. For me, even the "malicious journalism" that Slasher or whoever does (pre-announcements of upcoming announcements e.g), it still generates hype. For example, whether the news are going to be true or not in the end.
You probably have a bigger grasp of marketing and advertising, but thats how i feel and i don't mind it at all.
On January 08 2013 18:08 Mauldo wrote: Goddammit, yet another "several executives told me" Slasher article. I'm getting really tired of these. He's not CNN, he shouldn't be allowed to get away with it.
Surprised it took this many pages of someone crying about Slasher's articles. Would be much nicer to stay in the dark about all things possible happening in the scene, don't you think?
God do you even care about ESPORTS?
Think about all the imaging and hype lost because of Slasher's malicious journalism. Right now Esports is fragile and we have to let teams control the media release in carefully crafted statements. The alternative is to risk damaging the ROI and thereby the sustainability of teams. How many more Quantic gamings do we need?
Will somebody please think of the children/ It was Quantic... not complexity.. eh..
Think what you want, but i don't lose the hype of announcements if someone like Slasher "spoils" it for me or whoever. It still can be exciting as long as the announcement/news are interesting to you. For me, even the "malicious journalism" that Slasher or whoever does (pre-announcements of upcoming announcements e.g), it still generates hype. For example, whether the news are going to be true or not in the end.
You probably have a bigger grasp of marketing and advertising, but thats how i feel and i don't mind it at all.
On January 08 2013 18:08 Mauldo wrote: Goddammit, yet another "several executives told me" Slasher article. I'm getting really tired of these. He's not CNN, he shouldn't be allowed to get away with it.
Surprised it took this many pages of someone crying about Slasher's articles. Would be much nicer to stay in the dark about all things possible happening in the scene, don't you think?
God do you even care about ESPORTS?
Think about all the imaging and hype lost because of Slasher's malicious journalism. Right now Esports is fragile and we have to let teams control the media release in carefully crafted statements. The alternative is to risk damaging the ROI and thereby the sustainability of teams. How many more Quantic gamings do we need?
Will somebody please think of the children/ It was Quantic... not complexity.. eh..
Think what you want, but i don't lose the hype of announcements if someone like Slasher "spoils" it for me or whoever. It still can be exciting as long as the announcement/news are interesting to you. For me, even the "malicious journalism" that Slasher or whoever does (pre-announcements of upcoming announcements e.g), it still generates hype. For example, whether the news are going to be true or not in the end.
You probably have a bigger grasp of marketing and advertising, but thats how i feel and i don't mind it at all.
*Cough* That post was sarcasm *Cough* *Cough*
I had a feeling it was, but still wanted to say what i think. :p
On January 08 2013 18:36 LakseWim wrote: hmm i dont like the idea much, i dislike Snute since naniwa called him 'the biggest patchzerg of them all' and with ret and TLO we already have 2 top EU zergs.. imo TL should get another protoss and then terran first
good god so many uninformed people ;/ snute is not a patchzerg, patchzergs don't 4-0 symbol and 2-1 Life in ZvZ.
edit: actually 6-0 symbol including the group stage
On January 08 2013 18:36 LakseWim wrote: hmm i dont like the idea much, i dislike Snute since naniwa called him 'the biggest patchzerg of them all' and with ret and TLO we already have 2 top EU zergs.. imo TL should get another protoss and then terran first
good god so many uninformed people ;/ snute is not a patchzerg, patchzergs don't 4-0 symbol and 2-1 Life in ZvZ.
edit: actually 6-0 symbol including the group stage
Snute has been on the rise forever. With decent practice partners and a good environment he can get far! His former team only has a few mediocre players which i recon he didn't have much struggle with. Think that Snute's practice is mostly on ladder. Think what he can achieve with the proper practice!
On January 08 2013 18:36 LakseWim wrote: hmm i dont like the idea much, i dislike Snute since naniwa called him 'the biggest patchzerg of them all' and with ret and TLO we already have 2 top EU zergs.. imo TL should get another protoss and then terran first
thank you for your important opinion, I sure hope TL will consider it when they are making their decision.
On a nother note, Good for snute! Everything about him is awesome; his attitude, his bm towards Stephano during homestory cup and especially his playstyles :D
On January 08 2013 18:08 Mauldo wrote: Goddammit, yet another "several executives told me" Slasher article. I'm getting really tired of these. He's not CNN, he shouldn't be allowed to get away with it.
Surprised it took this many pages of someone crying about Slasher's articles. Would be much nicer to stay in the dark about all things possible happening in the scene, don't you think?
God do you even care about ESPORTS?
Think about all the imaging and hype lost because of Slasher's malicious journalism. Right now Esports is fragile and we have to let teams control the media release in carefully crafted statements. The alternative is to risk damaging the ROI and thereby the sustainability of teams. How many more Quantic gamings do we need?
Will somebody please think of the children/ It was Quantic... not complexity.. eh..
Think what you want, but i don't lose the hype of announcements if someone like Slasher "spoils" it for me or whoever. It still can be exciting as long as the announcement/news are interesting to you. For me, even the "malicious journalism" that Slasher or whoever does (pre-announcements of upcoming announcements e.g), it still generates hype. For example, whether the news are going to be true or not in the end.
You probably have a bigger grasp of marketing and advertising, but thats how i feel and i don't mind it at all.
*Cough* That post was sarcasm *Cough* *Cough*
I had a feeling it was, but still wanted to say what i think. :p
Whats all with snute patchzerg blah blah? Ive only watched his pvz and this guy really knows how to use hatch-lair units to maximum effectiveness but lacks the knowledge to abuse BL-infestor like Curious and Leenock do. He is a very promising player imo.
Following Snute since nearly the begining, and he just fits well with TL. Smart and nice guy, improving skills every weeks (and no patch zerg thng); he will succeed no mater were he goes.
Well, it was bound to happen eventually. Well, not necessarily Liquid, but he wasn't going to stay at GL for much longer with his current level of success. They've got him where he is, but they can't get him any further.
He is the opposite of a patchzerg, he is not abusing the things that makes zerg 'OP' like the actual patchzergs, broodlord infestor. Snute is known for hatch/lair heavy aggression, not camping on 4 base infestor until hive tech.. Hive tech is in fact his weakest point in my opinion. Also, he has been up and coming for a long time, took games of the very best players in online cups regularly. He was mentioned as one of the "players to watch in 2012" by teamliquid a year ago, after a year of solid performance online. He won ONOG before zerg was considered OP.. So I dont know what people bitch about...
Dem haters gonna hate, this is sick for Snute. So well deserved! Can't wait to see him in action!
I really hope this isn't true. Hope from the bottom of my heart. I'd hate to see Liquid recruiting another foreign Zerg. No, it's not about anything regarding balance or other stupid bullshit, but rather because of the amount of Zergs already in Liquid. I'd rather see Liquid recruit a Korean Protoss or Terran. Someone like HerO, someone revolutionary and cool.
Besides, with the retirement of Jinro and Haypro, TL has been without a Nordic player for many months. Obviously a situation that has to be rectified
It's weird, though, that Snute announced several days ago (twitter) that he had specific plans, but that they were not announced yet. So why would the new team wait several days when the plans were already made? Dual announcement coming up?
Or it could be that they want to wait until Snute's contract with Team GamersLeague expires before they make the announcement. I tried to google for it, attempting to find exactly when his contract will expire, but this is how far I got when I tried to type "snute team gamersleague" :D
However, after typing it out completely, I got to this tweet which claims it should already have expired. So why the delay?
Besides, with the retirement of Jinro and Haypro, TL has been without a Nordic player for many months. Obviously a situation that has to be rectified
It's weird, though, that Snute announced several days ago (twitter) that he had specific plans, but that they were not announced yet. So why would the new team wait several days when the plans were already made? Dual announcement coming up?
Or it could be that they want to wait until Snute's contract with Team GamersLeague expires before they make the announcement. I tried to google for it, attempting to find exactly when his contract will expire, but this is how far I got when I tried to type "snute team gamersleague" :D
However, after typing it out completely, I got to this tweet which claims it should already have expired. So why the delay?
Maybe because he debuts today in IPTL? - I don't know
On January 08 2013 18:36 LakseWim wrote: hmm i dont like the idea much, i dislike Snute since naniwa called him 'the biggest patchzerg of them all' and with ret and TLO we already have 2 top EU zergs.. imo TL should get another protoss and then terran first
thank you for your important opinion, I sure hope TL will consider it when they are making their decision.
On a nother note, Good for snute! Everything about him is awesome; his attitude, his bm towards Stephano during homestory cup and especially his playstyles :D
i never claimed my opinion was important or very wwell thought out, or to be taken very serious at all, just my first thoughts. Im just not really excited about this, sorry if that makes you think i consider my opinion very important
Wow. This would be so awesome. I really do like him as a person and a player and he would perfectly to Team Liquid since he isn`t anywhere near his prime where he could be. He is good mannered and has the clear potential to be the best foreigner.
On January 08 2013 21:07 Azera wrote: I really hope this isn't true. Hope from the bottom of my heart. I'd hate to see Liquid recruiting another foreign Zerg. No, it's not about anything regarding balance or other stupid bullshit, but rather because of the amount of Zergs already in Liquid. I'd rather see Liquid recruit a Korean Protoss or Terran. Someone like HerO, someone revolutionary and cool.
No offense, but Team Liquid zergs are nowhere near the level of Snute, even if TLO starts to get back in shape. Team Liquid foreigners are nowhere near the level of Snute and the level needed when you call yourself a non korean team. Snute's mentality fits Team Liquid, so why not.
On January 08 2013 18:36 LakseWim wrote: hmm i dont like the idea much, i dislike Snute since naniwa called him 'the biggest patchzerg of them all' and with ret and TLO we already have 2 top EU zergs.. imo TL should get another protoss and then terran first
thank you for your important opinion, I sure hope TL will consider it when they are making their decision.
On a nother note, Good for snute! Everything about him is awesome; his attitude, his bm towards Stephano during homestory cup and especially his playstyles :D
i never claimed my opinion was important or very wwell thought out, or to be taken very serious at all, just my first thoughts. Im just not really excited about this, sorry if that makes you think i consider my opinion very important
Fair enough, everyone should be allowed to express their own opinions
personally I think snute would fit very well as a TL-player with his personality.
sidenote: if youre rly bored surf the general forums of TL, the BM thread or the SFW pictars, its always a great way to kill some time^^
On January 08 2013 22:43 dubRa wrote: Hm let's see.
Snute is the next EU talent. He can defeat Koreans. He is not famous yet. Perfect fit for liquid.
I wouldn't say that he's not famous yet. He's been a well known player for a while now.
Well-known? I'm not so sure about that. Like I've said on multiple occasions he's an awesome dude and a very talented player and in fact he has been very good for a long time now. But let's not forget the rampant mentality in this community that "lol if u dont win a major lan u are a nobody son".
Stephano, the biggest foreigner superstar, had been crushing nerd faces online since spring 2011 if not even earlier, nobody gave a shit until IPL 3. Nerchio, probably the epitome of online devastation, had been doing just as well for even longer if I'm not mistaken, most of the community didn't give a shit until HSC V and DreamHack. So yeah.
On January 08 2013 22:43 dubRa wrote: Hm let's see.
Snute is the next EU talent. He can defeat Koreans. He is not famous yet. Perfect fit for liquid.
I wouldn't say that he's not famous yet. He's been a well known player for a while now.
Well-known? I'm not so sure about that. Like I've said on multiple occasions he's an awesome dude and a very talented player and in fact he has been very good for a long time now. But let's not forget the rampant mentality in this community that "lol if u dont win a major lan u are a nobody son".
Stephano, the biggest foreigner superstar, had been crushing nerd faces online since spring 2011 if not even earlier, nobody gave a shit until IPL 3. Nerchio, probably the epitome of online devastation, had been doing just as well for even longer if I'm not mistaken, most of the community didn't give a shit until HSC V and DreamHack. So yeah.
Well, Snute won HSC VI. He's definitely known now.
On January 08 2013 22:43 dubRa wrote: Hm let's see.
Snute is the next EU talent. He can defeat Koreans. He is not famous yet. Perfect fit for liquid.
I wouldn't say that he's not famous yet. He's been a well known player for a while now.
Well-known? I'm not so sure about that. Like I've said on multiple occasions he's an awesome dude and a very talented player and in fact he has been very good for a long time now. But let's not forget the rampant mentality in this community that "lol if u dont win a major lan u are a nobody son".
Stephano, the biggest foreigner superstar, had been crushing nerd faces online since spring 2011 if not even earlier, nobody gave a shit until IPL 3. Nerchio, probably the epitome of online devastation, had been doing just as well for even longer if I'm not mistaken, most of the community didn't give a shit until HSC V and DreamHack. So yeah.
Well, Snute won HSC VI. He's definitely known now.
I would agree if not for the fact that because of the scheduling (same weekend as Blizzard Cup) and other factors such as player results and race distribution this tournament seemed to be probably the least hyped and exciting they've put on, at least since HSC I / II but it wouldn't be really fair to compare it to those for obvious reasons.
Anyway, enough of this. We should be focusing on giving him the exposure and recognition that he deserves. Though I'm sure joining TL would do wonders for that.
Well, with the lack of results and stagnation, I've lost the hope for the foreign division of TL a long time ago. But now I realize that there is one I might call king...
On January 09 2013 00:31 Irrational_Animal wrote: So which Toss or Terran (foreigners prefered) would suit better then?
Not that adding Snute wouldn't be awesome, but I'm still waiting for Liquid'Illusion (free agent now as well with Quantic disbanding). Maybe not better, but equal imho.
With regards to the above mentioned Zerg power of the Tl-lineup:The Zergs aren't constant or reliable enough for teamleague performances( ie TL's Zergs, not EG-TL's), imho. Yet, would Snute Help? he pretty much fits in the pattern of talented yet unstable (performance wise) Z players on Liquid. a bit more depth on the Terran and or Toss side of Liquid would tremendously improve the TLonly-teamleague-lineup. That, or a top notch zerg
On January 09 2013 00:48 tar wrote: With regards to the above mentioned Zerg power of the Tl-lineup:The Zergs aren't constant or reliable enough for teamleague performances( ie TL's Zergs, not EG-TL's), imho. Yet, would Snute Help? he pretty much fits in the pattern of talented yet unstable (performance wise) Z players on Liquid. a bit more depth on the Terran and or Toss side of Liquid would tremendously improve the TLonly-teamleague-lineup. That, or a top notch zerg
Give Snute some time. Anyway, right now Snute is definitely TL's best Zerg.
On January 09 2013 01:17 mprs wrote: I think his character and personality (and skill) are a perfect fit for the team. But they do have a lot of zergs now...
On January 09 2013 01:17 mprs wrote: I think his character and personality (and skill) are a perfect fit for the team. But they do have a lot of zergs now...
On January 09 2013 01:17 mprs wrote: I think his character and personality (and skill) are a perfect fit for the team. But they do have a lot of zergs now...
I've never met him in person, but I remember Liquid'TLO, stating that Snute would be a really nice person sometime back around HSC... So he'd definitly fit!
On January 09 2013 01:37 NuclearJudas wrote: I approve, if it turns out to be true. Good player and seems like a great guy.
He has ridiculously high win rates within the tournaments he has played. I really think that he could become a force if he switched to liquid from GL. Nothing against GL, but they just are not the same caliber team as Liquid.
Well I think TSL have proven you don't need even race distribution to be successful, but personally I'd have preferred a Terran as a replacement for Sea.
On January 09 2013 03:29 Harrad wrote: Well I think TSL have proven you don't need even race distribution to be successful, but personally I'd have preferred a Terran as a replacement for Sea.
Not the most opportune timing to say that considering their recent disbandment. Just saying. xD
On January 09 2013 03:29 Harrad wrote: Well I think TSL have proven you don't need even race distribution to be successful, but personally I'd have preferred a Terran as a replacement for Sea.
Not the most opportune timing to say that considering their recent disbandment. Just saying. xD
The comment section of that article is so fucking toxic I feel like I need to jump in the chemical shower of my local lab. Why do people have such a large number of cacti thrust firmly into their anuses over e-sports? It's like trying to explain acceptance to the damn WBC.
nice ^^ I would have liked it more if he had joined a team that I actually like (aka mouz ) at least now liquid doesn't go completely korean xD eventhough they would still have to recruit more foreigners if I am going to call them a foreigner team again...
anyways: GOGO snute ur awesome and now you will at least get more money ^^
Well that made me sad, and frustrated but not enough to make me register an account to debate with those inclined to reply in that fashion.
"And if you gaze for long into an abyss the abyss gazes also into you."
Basically avert your eyes or you will feel your intellect drop down several notches.
Also to the guy above, why would Snute ever go to apeX? Besides their shady past in other games, they have a record in SC2 as well, what with fucking over the ex-oGs roster and what not.
Liquid needs a really good Zerg. No offense to Sheth, but he hasn't been doing as well as other Liquid members like TaeJa and Hero. I think Snute would be warmly welcomed to the Liquid family. Who knows, he might be able to bring up Sheth's play as practice partners in ZvZ.
On January 09 2013 01:17 mprs wrote: I think his character and personality (and skill) are a perfect fit for the team. But they do have a lot of zergs now...
Ret TLO Zenio Snute
Taeja
HerO
Hardly an even distribution...
They have sheth too!
And ... Tyler, I guess.......?
Well Tyler has been pretty low key lately (although I guess most players have been, not much going on outside of Korea).
So the complete list would be:
Ret TLO Zenio Snute Sheth
Taeja
HerO Tyler
... It still makes more sense to sign a T/P. However, I do agree Snute would fit in more in terms of personality.
I still don't understand why someone would care to comment something like that when they are obviously completely ignorant. Great to see Clutch actually responding to stupid comments, though.
Well that made me sad, and frustrated but not enough to make me register an account to debate with those inclined to reply in that fashion.
The last comment there is actually pretty funny.
Just shrug off the trolls. I mean, they're complaining about esports on a website that is all about playing computer games for crying out loud. You don't have the right to tell other people they are wasting their time with something stupid on a website about playing computer games.
I still don't understand why someone would care to comment something like that when they are obviously completely ignorant. Great to see Clutch actually responding to stupid comments, though.
I don't know that I necessarily agree with that. I think it's similar (but not nearly as severe, don't get me wrong) as the Westboro folks. They're so blindly ignorant that shining a light in their face is just going to further deter them from knowledge and acceptance of what it is we're trying to show them.
I still don't understand why someone would care to comment something like that when they are obviously completely ignorant. Great to see Clutch actually responding to stupid comments, though.
I don't know that I necessarily agree with that. I think it's similar (but not nearly as severe, don't get me wrong) as the Westboro folks. They're so blindly ignorant that shining a light in their face is just going to further deter them from knowledge and acceptance of what it is we're trying to show them.
That's not a good comparison. The Westboro crazies intentionally piss off absolutely everyone and goad people into doing something unwise (like shoving them around on some funeral, or not allowing them to protest in the first place) so they can sue those people. Or the government. Or anyone else.
Yes!! So happy about this. The Snute Skywalker fits in nicely with the liquid image. Snute means Snout in Norwegian. The i e in the end is not silent by the way. If you want to try to say it correctly. http://imgur.com/jAJPL?tags
Well that made me sad, and frustrated but not enough to make me register an account to debate with those inclined to reply in that fashion.
The last comment there is actually pretty funny.
Just shrug off the trolls. I mean, they're complaining about esports on a website that is all about playing computer games for crying out loud. You don't have the right to tell other people they are wasting their time with something stupid on a website about playing computer games.
On January 09 2013 19:17 Littlemuff wrote: I always thought of Snute and TLO as similar caliber players. Wouldn't make sense to sign him. I dont see what they would gain.
I think they are on the same level, Snute has the better decision making imo and is in better shape right now.
Do people consider Snute among the "patchzergs" though?
I always find it a little unsettling when signing players just before the HotS-transition, as there's a possibility it will change the dynamics rather much and make a promising addition to a team fall low due to not being as good/consistent in the expansion.
On January 09 2013 18:48 raser wrote: honestly i hope snute stays with gamersleague, but i guess that would be to much to hope for
he already said he would leave when his contract ends
Nah, he said he was interested in talking to other teams when his contract ended.
On January 09 2013 20:05 sumsaR wrote: Do people consider Snute among the "patchzergs" though?
Idk, I sure don't. Have watched his stream a lot over the last two years or so, and he's always been an awesome player. He's been steadily improving over the year he's played full time, and did well before the patch (Won ONOG invitational). That he only got his first big tourney win after the patch might have had as much to do with training and mentality as zerg being stronk.
On January 09 2013 20:05 sumsaR wrote: Do people consider Snute among the "patchzergs" though?
I always find it a little unsettling when signing players just before the HotS-transition, as there's a possibility it will change the dynamics rather much and make a promising addition to a team fall low due to not being as good/consistent in the expansion.
It doesn't even matter because the people who use the term patchzerg and are serious about it *have no fucking clue about the pro scene*.
"I HAVEN'T HEARD OF HIM BEFORE THEREFORE PATCHZERG" is such a terrible logic but it seems rather prevalent throughout LR threads.
Well whatver guys. Watching E-sports is like watching a paint dry or watching the grass grow u know. So who cares. You are all a bunch of creepy anime/hentai loving manchild nerds anyway.
On January 09 2013 20:58 Gimmeurladderpoints wrote: Well whatver guys. Watching E-sports is like watching a paint dry or watching the grass grow u know. So who cares. You are all a bunch of creepy anime/hentai loving manchild nerds anyway.
lol, you took that from gamespot page, right?
edit: never mind, there was a post there very similar to this one, but it seems to be 2 trolls thinking the same thing.
On January 09 2013 20:58 Gimmeurladderpoints wrote: Well whatver guys. Watching E-sports is like watching a paint dry or watching the grass grow u know. So who cares. You are all a bunch of creepy anime/hentai loving manchild nerds anyway.
1/5 Too obvious. I'm not sure if you should try less or more.
On January 09 2013 20:58 Gimmeurladderpoints wrote: Well whatver guys. Watching E-sports is like watching a paint dry or watching the grass grow u know. So who cares. You are all a bunch of creepy anime/hentai loving manchild nerds anyway.
1/5 Too obvious. I'm not sure if you should try less or more.
On January 09 2013 20:58 Gimmeurladderpoints wrote: Well whatver guys. Watching E-sports is like watching a paint dry or watching the grass grow u know. So who cares. You are all a bunch of creepy anime/hentai loving manchild nerds anyway.
1/5 Too obvious. I'm not sure if you should try less or more.
Haha, ouch. That sentence and the fact that your name is a Metallica album makes you cool.
On January 09 2013 20:05 sumsaR wrote: Do people consider Snute among the "patchzergs" though?
I always find it a little unsettling when signing players just before the HotS-transition, as there's a possibility it will change the dynamics rather much and make a promising addition to a team fall low due to not being as good/consistent in the expansion.
EPT
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