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aLive and Oz part ways with Fnatic - Page 3

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ZenithM
Profile Joined February 2011
France15952 Posts
February 12 2013 00:33 GMT
#41
Oh man, crazy plot twist!
Tidus Mino
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United Kingdom1108 Posts
February 12 2013 00:34 GMT
#42
On February 12 2013 09:29 Fusilero wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 12 2013 09:27 Tidus Mino wrote:
It seems alot of people seem to be missing the 'picking up 2 new EU players tomorrow' section, which is what I am more interested in!

Fnatic probably has plenty to spare now that they've reinvested from Korea so they'll probably go for some big ones maybe naniwa and cloud or sase?


It says Academy, so I guess they are going to try and develop 2 players, which is a better move
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Dodgin
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Canada39254 Posts
February 12 2013 00:35 GMT
#43
On February 12 2013 09:33 Gamegene wrote:
these guys haven't done anything really notable in a longggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg time.


hey Oz had an entire TL article written about his games vs Stephano at an MLG, that's got to be worth something.
Canucklehead
Profile Joined March 2011
Canada5074 Posts
February 12 2013 00:35 GMT
#44
Saw this coming back when alive changed his name on twitter and a fnatic guy claiming up and down that didn't mean alive was leaving fnatic. Writing was on the wall ever since that day.
Top 10 favourite pros: MKP, MVP, MC, Nestea, DRG, Jaedong, Flash, Life, Creator, Leenock
Fusilero
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United Kingdom50293 Posts
February 12 2013 00:35 GMT
#45
On February 12 2013 09:33 Lukeeze[zR] wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 12 2013 09:29 Fusilero wrote:
On February 12 2013 09:27 Tidus Mino wrote:
It seems alot of people seem to be missing the 'picking up 2 new EU players tomorrow' section, which is what I am more interested in!

Fnatic probably has plenty to spare now that they've reinvested from Korea so they'll probably go for some big ones maybe naniwa and cloud or sase?


I think nightend and harstem do not really appreciate naniwa, at least that's what i recall from their interviews. Sase, why not.

Well sase and cloud is still possible. Then again bischu and cyto are still teamless afaik so it could be them and bischu did leave dig recently.
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AgentW
Profile Blog Joined July 2012
United States7725 Posts
February 12 2013 00:37 GMT
#46
On February 12 2013 09:32 heartlxp wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 12 2013 09:06 elfonse wrote:
source: http://www.fnatic.com/content/95362/fnatic-part-ways-with-oz-and-alive

...

After officially shutting down our Gaming facility in Seoul, South Korea in the end of 2012, we actively searched for alternatives to accommodate our Starcraft 2 players at our desired investment level. Regretfully we were unable to find suitable accommodation for them to continue their professional careers in SC2 with Fnatic but also to allow them to improve with the right training facilities. Our aim for 2013 has been to refocus our efforts on our European expansion plans and cut back on the significant investment into Korea (Over 250,000 USD in 2012).

...


What in the world are they spending 250k on????

Housing plus salary plus..... many repairs for the house?

On February 12 2013 09:33 Gamegene wrote:
these guys haven't done anything really notable in a longggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg time.

Your definition of long is quite strange, as I recall IPL4 and GSL 2 quite vividly and have only been following SC2 for less than a year.
Who's the bigger scrub, the scrub, or the scrub who loses to him?
Gamegene
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States8308 Posts
February 12 2013 00:38 GMT
#47
On February 12 2013 09:37 AgentW wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 12 2013 09:32 heartlxp wrote:
On February 12 2013 09:06 elfonse wrote:
source: http://www.fnatic.com/content/95362/fnatic-part-ways-with-oz-and-alive

...

After officially shutting down our Gaming facility in Seoul, South Korea in the end of 2012, we actively searched for alternatives to accommodate our Starcraft 2 players at our desired investment level. Regretfully we were unable to find suitable accommodation for them to continue their professional careers in SC2 with Fnatic but also to allow them to improve with the right training facilities. Our aim for 2013 has been to refocus our efforts on our European expansion plans and cut back on the significant investment into Korea (Over 250,000 USD in 2012).

...


What in the world are they spending 250k on????

Housing plus salary plus..... many repairs for the house?

Show nested quote +
On February 12 2013 09:33 Gamegene wrote:
these guys haven't done anything really notable in a longggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg time.

Your definition of long is quite strange, as I recall IPL4 and GSL 2 quite vividly and have only been following SC2 for less than a year.


a little less than a year is a lifetime in esports
Throw on your favorite jacket and you're good to roll. Stroll through the trees and let your miseries go.
docvoc
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States5491 Posts
February 12 2013 00:40 GMT
#48
On February 12 2013 09:18 StarVe wrote:
So, does Azubu have more room on the team?

When I saw the title that is what I immidiately thought lol. I actually wouldn't be surprised if EGTL or AZ picked them up.
User was warned for too many mimes.
Bowzar
Profile Joined December 2011
Sweden741 Posts
February 12 2013 00:44 GMT
#49
On February 12 2013 09:32 rift wrote:
part ways...more like fired due lack of ROI


If that was the reason than they should fire their whole SC2 roster.
ZeeSC2
Profile Joined May 2011
United States134 Posts
February 12 2013 00:48 GMT
#50
maybe Oz can find a new team and get back to the top of the world like he use to be ^^
achan1058
Profile Joined February 2012
1091 Posts
February 12 2013 00:49 GMT
#51
250k does sound a lot. How many people did they have back in 2012?
Fuddudle
Profile Joined February 2011
United Kingdom23 Posts
February 12 2013 00:49 GMT
#52
all in all, it seems like there is a gradual decline in the pro gaming scene. If we look at the actual number of active pro teams,its actually less and less. The boost comes from kespa teams
mewo
Profile Joined July 2011
United States221 Posts
February 12 2013 00:50 GMT
#53
So was this a failure of the players or the management?
Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37120 Posts
February 12 2013 00:50 GMT
#54
Welp... It really sucks to see such a talented organization close it's SC2 Korean division but at least they're not going away for good. Good luck with your European division Fnatic!
ModeratorPeople ask me, "Seeker, what are you seeking?" My answer? "Sleep, damn it! Always sleep!"
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Happygreek
Profile Joined April 2012
United States220 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-02-12 00:51:33
February 12 2013 00:50 GMT
#55
On February 12 2013 09:38 Gamegene wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 12 2013 09:37 AgentW wrote:
On February 12 2013 09:32 heartlxp wrote:
On February 12 2013 09:06 elfonse wrote:
source: http://www.fnatic.com/content/95362/fnatic-part-ways-with-oz-and-alive

...

After officially shutting down our Gaming facility in Seoul, South Korea in the end of 2012, we actively searched for alternatives to accommodate our Starcraft 2 players at our desired investment level. Regretfully we were unable to find suitable accommodation for them to continue their professional careers in SC2 with Fnatic but also to allow them to improve with the right training facilities. Our aim for 2013 has been to refocus our efforts on our European expansion plans and cut back on the significant investment into Korea (Over 250,000 USD in 2012).

...


What in the world are they spending 250k on????

Housing plus salary plus..... many repairs for the house?

On February 12 2013 09:33 Gamegene wrote:
these guys haven't done anything really notable in a longggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg time.

Your definition of long is quite strange, as I recall IPL4 and GSL 2 quite vividly and have only been following SC2 for less than a year.


a little less than a year is a lifetime in esports


As much as I like Fnatic, less than a year basically encompasses Oz's and Alive's entire time on the team. They were both playing at a very high Code S level when they joined and kinda fell off cliffs. Alive did get a few wins very early on while he was still peaking, but overall it's probably good for both of their careers that this happened. They need to get back to places where they can perform "notably".
Acronysis
Profile Joined November 2011
872 Posts
February 12 2013 00:51 GMT
#56
Man. Oz and aLive some of my favorite starcraft players on the same time =/. Hopefully they find new teams quickly and ones that can give the support and care they deserve. Good luck to them both!

I'm glad to see that they at least parted amicably, though I'm still sad to see it happen.
The multiplying villanies of man do swarm upon him.
IRL_Sinister
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
Ireland621 Posts
February 12 2013 00:53 GMT
#57
Fnatic still best =)
Cygoris
Profile Joined May 2012
Luxembourg40 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-02-12 00:54:46
February 12 2013 00:54 GMT
#58
Every week this market proves its decline, I hope HOTS makes it better.
Being a pro gamer with a contract today seems to be an exception considering the number of excellent free agents available.
It must be terribly hard to justify a salary at this point.

I hope TL and EG are doing better than I imagine because if these 2 show any sign of weakness it's gg.

Good luck to them.
Wait... What?
EnumaAvalon
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
Philippines3613 Posts
February 12 2013 00:54 GMT
#59
It's sad to see Alive and Oz losing their team. It was to be expected though. Axiom needs another member!
(._.) ( l: ) ( .-. ) ( :l ) (._.) They see me rolling. They hating.
WallFlowEr
Profile Joined January 2013
United States2 Posts
February 12 2013 00:57 GMT
#60
Ax.aLive and Ax.Oz ?

oh please sweet merciful lord!
It is never too late to become the person you are trying to become
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