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Fjodorov
Profile Joined December 2011
5007 Posts
March 01 2013 08:25 GMT
#561
It puts naniwas and huks hard work and determination to fight with the best into perspective. I admire their charachter even more after reading this news.
will216
Profile Joined August 2012
United States185 Posts
March 01 2013 08:34 GMT
#562
On March 01 2013 16:55 iSunrise wrote:
Although that surely is dissappoiting for the majority of viewers, I support his decision. Stephano does very well in EU tournaments and that´s also the reason why he got popular in the first place. I was never sure if the GSL was the right place for him (not because of the skill level, but GSL is very restricted and boring in a sense and Stephano likes to be less restricted and shines with huge crowds that are cheering for him). Also, since he joined EG and the GSL decision, we haven´t had the chance seeing him in Europe too much, which I am sure about he misses a lot.

He should listen to his heart and where he feels comfortable. It´s his life, after all, he has to learn and respect his inner voice and not follow what other people want from him.

Boring and restricted ? Are you trolling or something ?
I'm not the greatest , but I will be one day ...
rename
Profile Joined February 2012
Estonia329 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-03-01 08:39:52
March 01 2013 08:36 GMT
#563
edit: imo GSL deserves a much bigger prize pool
letian
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Germany4221 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-03-01 08:55:07
March 01 2013 08:54 GMT
#564
I smell money, but I would have done the same
Cel.erity
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States4890 Posts
March 01 2013 08:56 GMT
#565
The only thing I dislike about this decision is it seems, on the surface, like he didn't give GOM the advance notice that they deserve. I'm sure it's not going to mess them up too much, but it's very unprofessional, and probably makes them regret giving out these foreigner invites.
We found Dove in a soapless place.
Assirra
Profile Joined August 2010
Belgium4169 Posts
March 01 2013 08:59 GMT
#566
People are saying GOM should have watched ahead when doing the scheldue are silly.
It should be the player that notifies ahead to the organiser that he can't play; not the other way around.
Hell from the up and down it seemed even Incontrol (his teammate) assumed he would play up and downs.
How can anyone expect GOM to know if even his teammate doesn't?
iamthedave
Profile Joined February 2011
England2814 Posts
March 01 2013 09:01 GMT
#567
On March 01 2013 17:34 will216 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 01 2013 16:55 iSunrise wrote:
Although that surely is dissappoiting for the majority of viewers, I support his decision. Stephano does very well in EU tournaments and that´s also the reason why he got popular in the first place. I was never sure if the GSL was the right place for him (not because of the skill level, but GSL is very restricted and boring in a sense and Stephano likes to be less restricted and shines with huge crowds that are cheering for him). Also, since he joined EG and the GSL decision, we haven´t had the chance seeing him in Europe too much, which I am sure about he misses a lot.

He should listen to his heart and where he feels comfortable. It´s his life, after all, he has to learn and respect his inner voice and not follow what other people want from him.

Boring and restricted ? Are you trolling or something ?


It's the usual 'Stephano can do no wrong' response type. Every other foreigner who did something like this or even faintly comparable was roasted, not that it's happened often.
I'm not bad at Starcraft; I just think winning's rude.
Darkthorn
Profile Joined September 2010
Romania912 Posts
March 01 2013 09:02 GMT
#568
He may still play code A...that's what you guys seems to forget...he didn't say forfeits gsl...he said forfeits up and downs
nihlon
Profile Joined April 2010
Sweden5581 Posts
March 01 2013 09:02 GMT
#569
On March 01 2013 17:59 Assirra wrote:
People are saying GOM should have watched ahead when doing the scheldue are silly.
It should be the player that notifies ahead to the organiser that he can't play; not the other way around.
Hell from the up and down it seemed even Incontrol (his teammate) assumed he would play up and downs.
How can anyone expect GOM to know if even his teammate doesn't?

How can he notify ahead if he don't know when the up and down is going to be played?
Banelings are too cute to blow up
iSunrise
Profile Joined June 2011
3302 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-03-01 09:05:06
March 01 2013 09:03 GMT
#570
On March 01 2013 17:34 will216 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 01 2013 16:55 iSunrise wrote:
Although that surely is dissappoiting for the majority of viewers, I support his decision. Stephano does very well in EU tournaments and that´s also the reason why he got popular in the first place. I was never sure if the GSL was the right place for him (not because of the skill level, but GSL is very restricted and boring in a sense and Stephano likes to be less restricted and shines with huge crowds that are cheering for him). Also, since he joined EG and the GSL decision, we haven´t had the chance seeing him in Europe too much, which I am sure about he misses a lot.

He should listen to his heart and where he feels comfortable. It´s his life, after all, he has to learn and respect his inner voice and not follow what other people want from him.

Boring and restricted ? Are you trolling or something ?

Compared to a live tournament, yes, it is. There´s a crowd, emotions and excitement. Do you even have a point or do you only want to vent?
Fjodorov
Profile Joined December 2011
5007 Posts
March 01 2013 09:07 GMT
#571
On March 01 2013 18:02 nihlon wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 01 2013 17:59 Assirra wrote:
People are saying GOM should have watched ahead when doing the scheldue are silly.
It should be the player that notifies ahead to the organiser that he can't play; not the other way around.
Hell from the up and down it seemed even Incontrol (his teammate) assumed he would play up and downs.
How can anyone expect GOM to know if even his teammate doesn't?

How can he notify ahead if he don't know when the up and down is going to be played?


plz stop acting like the up&downs could have been scheduled to be played tomorrow or in april...
Assirra
Profile Joined August 2010
Belgium4169 Posts
March 01 2013 09:11 GMT
#572
On March 01 2013 18:03 iSunrise wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 01 2013 17:34 will216 wrote:
On March 01 2013 16:55 iSunrise wrote:
Although that surely is dissappoiting for the majority of viewers, I support his decision. Stephano does very well in EU tournaments and that´s also the reason why he got popular in the first place. I was never sure if the GSL was the right place for him (not because of the skill level, but GSL is very restricted and boring in a sense and Stephano likes to be less restricted and shines with huge crowds that are cheering for him). Also, since he joined EG and the GSL decision, we haven´t had the chance seeing him in Europe too much, which I am sure about he misses a lot.

He should listen to his heart and where he feels comfortable. It´s his life, after all, he has to learn and respect his inner voice and not follow what other people want from him.

Boring and restricted ? Are you trolling or something ?

Compared to a live tournament, yes, it is. There´s a crowd, emotions and excitement. Do you even have a point or do you only want to vent?

Time for you to learn the definition of a live tournament; cause if the GSL aint live you quite frankly don't known the meaning of the word.
KristofferAG
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Norway25712 Posts
March 01 2013 09:16 GMT
#573
Hah. GSL>IEM any day. What a silly decision.
@KristofferAG | http://vestkyststoy.bandcamp.com | last.fm/user/KristofferAG
Mun_Su
Profile Joined December 2012
France2063 Posts
March 01 2013 09:17 GMT
#574
Grubby forfeit code A > that's minor, it's ok Grubby we love you ! <3

Stephano forfeit U&D > oh so silly Stephano we hate you ! è__é

He took his tickets before knowing the date of the U&Down, and maybe he was focused on HOTS. He doesn't like the GSL.

You should respect his decision instead of constant whining.

INno <3 - TY - Maru - Taeja - Rain <3 - Classic <3 - Stephano <3 - soO <3 - Soulkey - Dark - SERRAL =O / END REGION LOCK
will216
Profile Joined August 2012
United States185 Posts
March 01 2013 09:19 GMT
#575
On March 01 2013 18:03 iSunrise wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 01 2013 17:34 will216 wrote:
On March 01 2013 16:55 iSunrise wrote:
Although that surely is dissappoiting for the majority of viewers, I support his decision. Stephano does very well in EU tournaments and that´s also the reason why he got popular in the first place. I was never sure if the GSL was the right place for him (not because of the skill level, but GSL is very restricted and boring in a sense and Stephano likes to be less restricted and shines with huge crowds that are cheering for him). Also, since he joined EG and the GSL decision, we haven´t had the chance seeing him in Europe too much, which I am sure about he misses a lot.

He should listen to his heart and where he feels comfortable. It´s his life, after all, he has to learn and respect his inner voice and not follow what other people want from him.

Boring and restricted ? Are you trolling or something ?

Compared to a live tournament, yes, it is. There´s a crowd, emotions and excitement. Do you even have a point or do you only want to vent?

Yes, I do have a point. GSL does have crowd and mad people watching. Emotions are high in the up and downs with stars being born from them. I think it is more likely him not looking forward to playing more WOL then him being scared to play in GSL, but who knows with Stephano. The problem is, he just don't care about playing in Korea. It's not a diss on Stephano but something we all know . Hell, I somewhat like Stephano but I'm not a fanboy..
I'm not the greatest , but I will be one day ...
iSunrise
Profile Joined June 2011
3302 Posts
March 01 2013 09:19 GMT
#576
On March 01 2013 18:11 Assirra wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 01 2013 18:03 iSunrise wrote:
On March 01 2013 17:34 will216 wrote:
On March 01 2013 16:55 iSunrise wrote:
Although that surely is dissappoiting for the majority of viewers, I support his decision. Stephano does very well in EU tournaments and that´s also the reason why he got popular in the first place. I was never sure if the GSL was the right place for him (not because of the skill level, but GSL is very restricted and boring in a sense and Stephano likes to be less restricted and shines with huge crowds that are cheering for him). Also, since he joined EG and the GSL decision, we haven´t had the chance seeing him in Europe too much, which I am sure about he misses a lot.

He should listen to his heart and where he feels comfortable. It´s his life, after all, he has to learn and respect his inner voice and not follow what other people want from him.

Boring and restricted ? Are you trolling or something ?

Compared to a live tournament, yes, it is. There´s a crowd, emotions and excitement. Do you even have a point or do you only want to vent?

Time for you to learn the definition of a live tournament; cause if the GSL aint live you quite frankly don't known the meaning of the word.

Yes, but it´s basically the same everytime, while there is a lot more variety with different live tournament all over the world and this is where Stephano began his career (online cups, HSC, EU tournaments) and GSL very boring to watch sometimes. I get much more excited watching a live tournament like WCS EU, where Stephano made an extremely impressive showing. Why do people always have to be so difficult and answer on excerpts rather than understanding what I meant by it. And no, you don´t need to explain to me, what a live tournament is, thanks for the offer, though.
iamthedave
Profile Joined February 2011
England2814 Posts
March 01 2013 09:19 GMT
#577
On March 01 2013 18:17 Mun_Su wrote:
Grubby forfeit code A > that's minor, it's ok Grubby we love you ! <3

Stephano forfeit U&D > oh so silly Stephano we hate you ! è__é

He took his tickets before knowing the date of the U&Down, and maybe he was focused on HOTS. He doesn't like the GSL.

You should respect his decision instead of constant whining.



Why respect a sportsman's decision to quit on the best league in the world to play a less prestigious one?
I'm not bad at Starcraft; I just think winning's rude.
Cel.erity
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States4890 Posts
March 01 2013 09:23 GMT
#578
On March 01 2013 18:17 Mun_Su wrote:
Grubby forfeit code A > that's minor, it's ok Grubby we love you ! <3

Stephano forfeit U&D > oh so silly Stephano we hate you ! è__é

He took his tickets before knowing the date of the U&Down, and maybe he was focused on HOTS. He doesn't like the GSL.

You should respect his decision instead of constant whining.



GOM knew about Grubby's decision way, way, way in advance. It's not really the same situation.
We found Dove in a soapless place.
styLesdavis
Profile Joined March 2012
Germany833 Posts
March 01 2013 09:24 GMT
#579
Let`s be honest - right now Stephano has no shot at winning the GSL just because he is
not good enough. And when you can`t compete with the best at GSL you surely will get no
price money.

But - IEM is no easy money either. Look at the participants.
It would pretty much be a little little surprise if Stephano would finish top 3 with his
current form.
LiquidTLO - LiquidTaeja - LiquidHero - LiquidSnute - LiquidRet
iSunrise
Profile Joined June 2011
3302 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-03-01 09:27:14
March 01 2013 09:24 GMT
#580
On March 01 2013 18:19 will216 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 01 2013 18:03 iSunrise wrote:
On March 01 2013 17:34 will216 wrote:
On March 01 2013 16:55 iSunrise wrote:
Although that surely is dissappoiting for the majority of viewers, I support his decision. Stephano does very well in EU tournaments and that´s also the reason why he got popular in the first place. I was never sure if the GSL was the right place for him (not because of the skill level, but GSL is very restricted and boring in a sense and Stephano likes to be less restricted and shines with huge crowds that are cheering for him). Also, since he joined EG and the GSL decision, we haven´t had the chance seeing him in Europe too much, which I am sure about he misses a lot.

He should listen to his heart and where he feels comfortable. It´s his life, after all, he has to learn and respect his inner voice and not follow what other people want from him.

Boring and restricted ? Are you trolling or something ?

Compared to a live tournament, yes, it is. There´s a crowd, emotions and excitement. Do you even have a point or do you only want to vent?

Yes, I do have a point. GSL does have crowd and mad people watching. Emotions are high in the up and downs with stars being born from them. I think it is more likely him not looking forward to playing more WOL then him being scared to play in GSL, but who knows with Stephano. The problem is, he just don't care about playing in Korea. It's not a diss on Stephano but something we all know . Hell, I somewhat like Stephano but I'm not a fanboy..

Yes, but these are different animals altogether. I cannot enjoy GSL like I would a WCS EU. You cannot compare WCS EU with GSL Code A or Code S. There are tournaments that only happen once in our lives and you never forget them. If there would only be GSL no one would really know the players (the people) behind the game and have followed they´re career if it weren´t for HSC or MLG and EU tournaments.
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