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FXO.Choya retires as a player

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Acronysis
Profile Joined November 2011
872 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-02-23 04:28:07
February 23 2013 04:25 GMT
#1
Didn't see a thread on this yet, and thought it was worth noting.

Although Choya already referenced it in his GSTL preseason interview, he gave out an official statement stating his retirement from SC2 as a player.

He said the following:

Hello, this is FXO's playing coach, Choya

For a very long time, I talked with my players and have finally come to a decision. Although I never excelled as a progamer, I have no regrets since I gave it my best. After the current GSTL preseason, I plan to retire as a player.

It may be because I tried to do two things at once but I realise that I am deficient in many aspects and I have always listened to feedback from the fans to try and fix some of those things. However, I can truly say the 2 years and 6 months I spent as a progamer were more worthwhile and fulfilling than the rest of my life combined. Although I will no longer be able to stand before you as a progamer, I plan to focus all my energy on coaching to help the team improve and move forward.

There are many things I wanted to achieve before making this decision but I wanted to thank all the fans who supported me and in fact, my match in FXO vs Prime was actually my retirement game.

Being able to retire after beating MKP feels fantastic, I have to say. I will forever be 1-0 against MKP. He has to live with this fact. Also, I want to thank all the players and coaches Supreme and Hell for supporting me in my dual role as a playing coach.

I would also like to thank all the ESF directors, Chairperson Lee, Jun Ho and everyone else I met along the way for leading me in the right direction despite the fact that I am so young and inexperienced for taking on a dual role.

Now, I start a new chapter of my life as not a playing coach but a fulltime coach. I humbly ask you to continue supporting our team. The 2 years and 6 months I spent as a player were truly the happiest time for me. Thank you so much for all the support over the years!


source: http://twtkr.olleh.com/view.php?long_id=L1TNWW

Sad to see him go as a player, but not a bad way to exit either
The multiplying villanies of man do swarm upon him.
Disengaged
Profile Joined July 2010
United States6994 Posts
February 23 2013 04:27 GMT
#2
Not surprising.
EyesOnMe
Profile Joined February 2013
57 Posts
February 23 2013 04:27 GMT
#3
Does he have a grudge against MKP or is it just a friendly joke?
Gorilla23
Profile Joined March 2012
United States339 Posts
February 23 2013 04:29 GMT
#4
On February 23 2013 13:27 EyesOnMe wrote:
Does he have a grudge against MKP or is it just a friendly joke?


Definitely friendly joke.
RiceAgainst
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
United States1849 Posts
February 23 2013 04:29 GMT
#5
Aww, he was such a boss though. If only he took the UWC title and then retired, imagine how funny that would've been!
Antoine
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States7481 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-02-23 04:30:21
February 23 2013 04:30 GMT
#6
I remember back at the very beginning of WoL, even at the end of beta, Choya was incredibly dedicated compared to a lot of other players. If I popped on Gisado's stream for an hour, there was a great chance he'd be playing for at least a few games. When the top 200 lists started to come out, not only was he up there, but he had ridiculous amounts of ladder games. A really hard-working guy, for whom it never fully worked out, but he did a great job as a player-coach and I wish him the best of luck as a full time coach.
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Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37023 Posts
February 23 2013 04:31 GMT
#7
T-T....

Thank you for everything FXOChoya (Player)
Continue being the baller that you are FXOChoya! (Coach)
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FrostedMiniWheats
Profile Joined August 2010
United States30730 Posts
February 23 2013 04:32 GMT
#8
nooooooooo D:

I always liked when Choya sent himself out and got a few wins. He was one of the few players I can forgive for being a cheesy bastard because he wasn't a full-time player ;;
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Acronysis
Profile Joined November 2011
872 Posts
February 23 2013 04:32 GMT
#9
On February 23 2013 13:30 Antoine wrote:
I remember back at the very beginning of WoL, even at the end of beta, Choya was incredibly dedicated compared to a lot of other players. If I popped on Gisado's stream for an hour, there was a great chance he'd be playing for at least a few games. When the top 200 lists started to come out, not only was he up there, but he had ridiculous amounts of ladder games. A really hard-working guy, for whom it never fully worked out, but he did a great job as a player-coach and I wish him the best of luck as a full time coach.


It's amazing how much he was still able to accomplish as a player-coach in the GSTL. A really interesting interaction for sure - to see when he would send himself out over others and actually take some games!
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Jaeger
Profile Joined December 2009
United States1150 Posts
February 23 2013 04:34 GMT
#10
Choya is awesome
https://www.dotabuff.com/players/8137911
Shellshock
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States97276 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-02-23 04:36:11
February 23 2013 04:35 GMT
#11
sucks to hear but he basically said this was going to happen soon in his last interview. I thought he would at least wait until the end of the preseason. Good luck coaching, Choya! FXO is so strong!
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Conut
Profile Joined April 2012
Canada1026 Posts
February 23 2013 04:36 GMT
#12
"he has to forever live with this fact" that made me laugh so hardddd
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partydude89
Profile Blog Joined August 2012
1850 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-02-23 04:39:35
February 23 2013 04:39 GMT
#13
well at least hes not swiching to LoL. i'm kidding, but im glad he can give one thing 100% of his time.
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zturchan
Profile Joined January 2011
Canada156 Posts
February 23 2013 04:40 GMT
#14
While not surprising, it's always sad to lose a player nonetheless. Good luck in your coaching endeavors Choya, and to the rest of FXO as well.
hai2u
Profile Joined September 2011
688 Posts
February 23 2013 04:41 GMT
#15
Choya was always a boss!
BronzeKnee
Profile Joined March 2011
United States5217 Posts
February 23 2013 04:47 GMT
#16
I loved Choya. He did whatever it took to win and appeared to worked as hard as anyone at the top. I learned a lot of builds from him and will miss him.
Tachion
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Canada8573 Posts
February 23 2013 04:48 GMT
#17
I'll miss seeing him as a player. Choya was always such a lively character, from talking to himself in his booth to his great celebrations when he won, you could really see on his face how much he loved to play. I hope he finds the same enjoyment as a coach.
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IhateBunkers
Profile Joined December 2011
New Zealand78 Posts
February 23 2013 04:55 GMT
#18
I remember when he sent himself out against Ryung after Oz lost and then actually took him and MMA out two put FXO ahead, that was when he gained my respect despite his build order choice.

FXO Choya for ever a total Baller!
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bo1b
Profile Blog Joined August 2012
Australia12814 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-02-23 04:59:19
February 23 2013 04:59 GMT
#19
Imho fxo already had the best coaches, I wonder how teams will compete with an even stronger coaching line up now?
MirageTaN
Profile Joined June 2012
Singapore871 Posts
February 23 2013 05:00 GMT
#20
One of the most impressive people in the entire SC history.Grabbing wins of top players whiling still coaching the 2-time GSTL championship team,FXO.
Enjoyed his time in fOu
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