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JustPassingBy
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
10776 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-03-01 09:27:16
March 01 2013 09:26 GMT
#581
On March 01 2013 18:23 Cel.erity wrote:
Show nested quote +
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.


Wait, I thought Grubby was planning on playing Code A and only forfeited because Gom made a short term schedule change?

And the real question in the Stephano story is: did he notify GOM that he wanted to play in the IEM?
If yes, then I don't get why people are so worked up about this.
Assirra
Profile Joined August 2010
Belgium4169 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-03-01 09:33:33
March 01 2013 09:28 GMT
#582
On March 01 2013 18:26 JustPassingBy wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 01 2013 18:23 Cel.erity wrote:
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.


Wait, I thought Grubby was planning on playing Code A and only forfeited because Gom made a short term schedule change?

And the real question in the Stephano story is: did he notify GOM that he wanted to play in the IEM?
If yes, then I don't get why people are so worked up about this.

Grubby was never put in the scheldue if i remember right, people were wondering about it ahead when there were 49 players in code A.So yea Grubby arranged something with GOM compared to Stephano where he got scheldued and even his teammate assumed he would play.
Neoattitude
Profile Joined April 2010
Guam172 Posts
March 01 2013 09:38 GMT
#583
wtf is wrong with a bunch of you people posting. "He would have just disappointed anyways". wtf guys. seriously GTFO. don't need people like you.
Aphasie
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Norway474 Posts
March 01 2013 09:38 GMT
#584
Meh. Forfeiting the most competitive league to play for a chance at the money at IEM. Its not like I dont understand him, I just wish it wasnt so.

People should remember that EG also might have finger in this, it benefits them way more if Stephano get top 3 IEM rather than potentially getting pummeled in U&D.

theonlyshaft
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States581 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-03-01 09:42:28
March 01 2013 09:40 GMT
#585
*sadface* nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Stephano!!!

And on record of what aphaise above me said... Stephano has shown a tendency to gravitate towards money in the past. I'm not sure EG would really be as worried about that as much as proving they're still a competitive team in Korea. (Not saying they aren't, but without idra or puma or really any other major EG presences...)
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kmpow
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
Sweden15 Posts
March 01 2013 09:42 GMT
#586
Makes a lot of sense.

GSL is such a slow format and is really just good for those grounded in Seoul Korea. Any foreigner with ambitions in the Western tournaments just looses flat out, especially when they've dropped down to Code A.

Hopefully everthing has been handled according to protocoll, however the release of groups where Stephano is present indicates he did infact not inform Gom on time. If I remember correctly, this will include punishment from Gom's side?
gl hf :)
banzaiib
Profile Joined August 2010
United States53 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-03-01 10:10:59
March 01 2013 10:01 GMT
#587
Slap in the face to GSL? Perhaps... but I'm pretty sure it was a simple math equation.

Haters gonna hate, who all assume this was Stephano's decision, when it may have been a team decision. IEM will probably get far more exposure for EG and their sponsors than GSL will, as far more people will tune in to IEM and subsequent foreign events, who are the targets for their sponsors. Seems simple if I'm making the decisions for EG.

Why do the masses on TL seem to forget that pro teams are businesses? Evil corporations? Most of these pro players would be entertaining you were it not for the horrible profit they make from playing. It's not evil, it's not greed, it's not selfishness, it's just business. No one does anything for free, least of all dedicate themselves to something for years on end. I hate the stupid freetard mentality that is taking over the minds of our youth. Health care should be free, but you want the best damned doctor on the planet when you get sick... the kind of sick the requires a specialist. Entertainment should be free, but you want the best damned players when you're watching. It's all the same. Profit, competition, risk, consequences all breed excellence. My hat is off to EG and Stephano for giving the proverbial finger to the GSL.
Sinedd
Profile Joined July 2008
Poland7052 Posts
March 01 2013 10:02 GMT
#588
On March 01 2013 02:56 SoOJuuu wrote:
foreigners get spots and give them up.
I bet this really frustrates korean gamers that are trying to make it.

Very disappointing in stephano.

my thoughts exactly
T H C makes ppl happy
Squeegy
Profile Joined October 2009
Finland1166 Posts
March 01 2013 10:11 GMT
#589
Let's face the facts, he would have lost and dropped out anyway. Not a big deal. Big fish play in big ponds, small fish in small ponds.
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ThorZainWeTrust
Profile Joined August 2011
Sweden205 Posts
March 01 2013 11:02 GMT
#590
On March 01 2013 03:18 blackone wrote:
It's sad, foreigner after foreigner, playing on a free GSL seed, drops out as soon as they see that things aren't easy. These invites are a waste, if they had to qualify like everyone else they wouldn't play if they weren't serious. Other than Jinro and HuK, nobody has really tried to set a foot in the GSL.


So Naniwa dident make a mark in GSL? Two times round of eight. Stop talking out of your ass!
ALL HAIL NANIWA - KING OF STARCRAFT 2! SLAYER OF KINGS AND DRAGONS...DESTROYER OF GODS AND CHAMPION OF FOREIGNERS!!!!! KING OF THE NORTH...WE SALUTE YOU!!!!!
opterown *
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Australia54784 Posts
March 01 2013 11:03 GMT
#591
On March 01 2013 19:43 evoli wrote:
Ilyes will be participating in the SPL match on Monday. He remarked mistakenly about his schedule on Twitter. More updates will be available tomorrow.
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Assirra
Profile Joined August 2010
Belgium4169 Posts
March 01 2013 11:04 GMT
#592
On March 01 2013 20:02 ThorZainWeTrust wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 01 2013 03:18 blackone wrote:
It's sad, foreigner after foreigner, playing on a free GSL seed, drops out as soon as they see that things aren't easy. These invites are a waste, if they had to qualify like everyone else they wouldn't play if they weren't serious. Other than Jinro and HuK, nobody has really tried to set a foot in the GSL.


So Naniwa dident make a mark in GSL? Two times round of eight. Stop talking out of your ass!

Well...how many seeds did it took him again?
Shellshock
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States97276 Posts
March 01 2013 11:04 GMT
#593
On March 01 2013 20:03 opterown wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 01 2013 19:43 evoli wrote:
Ilyes will be participating in the SPL match on Monday. He remarked mistakenly about his schedule on Twitter. More updates will be available tomorrow.

haha oh wow. He got a lot of publicity out of it though
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ThorZainWeTrust
Profile Joined August 2011
Sweden205 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-03-01 11:17:04
March 01 2013 11:06 GMT
#594
On March 01 2013 03:20 Necro)Phagist( wrote:
Another foreign seed wasted.. Please Gom no more seeds -.- Foreigners have just proven time and time again they don't deserve them.

Also I hope Stephano gets crushed at IEM. gives up an up/down spot after GOM gave him a seed to Code S... Never liked Stephanos attitude and it seems I never will.


Dont like to reapet my self but Naniwa have proven he deserved the invite. Dont go hateing on all forigners just becuse Stephano is acting like that.
ALL HAIL NANIWA - KING OF STARCRAFT 2! SLAYER OF KINGS AND DRAGONS...DESTROYER OF GODS AND CHAMPION OF FOREIGNERS!!!!! KING OF THE NORTH...WE SALUTE YOU!!!!!
Assirra
Profile Joined August 2010
Belgium4169 Posts
March 01 2013 11:07 GMT
#595
On March 01 2013 20:03 opterown wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 01 2013 19:43 evoli wrote:
Ilyes will be participating in the SPL match on Monday. He remarked mistakenly about his schedule on Twitter. More updates will be available tomorrow.

Sometimes you wonder if he needs someone sits besides him when he is browsing, too much dumb stuff is going on it seems when left alone it seems
ThorZainWeTrust
Profile Joined August 2011
Sweden205 Posts
March 01 2013 11:11 GMT
#596
On March 01 2013 20:04 Assirra wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 01 2013 20:02 ThorZainWeTrust wrote:
On March 01 2013 03:18 blackone wrote:
It's sad, foreigner after foreigner, playing on a free GSL seed, drops out as soon as they see that things aren't easy. These invites are a waste, if they had to qualify like everyone else they wouldn't play if they weren't serious. Other than Jinro and HuK, nobody has really tried to set a foot in the GSL.


So Naniwa dident make a mark in GSL? Two times round of eight. Stop talking out of your ass!

Well...how many seeds did it took him again?


Yeah the "Forigners drops as soon they see that things aren't easy is bullshit. Naniwa have tryed and fight, and in the end it payed off.

sry 4 bad english
ALL HAIL NANIWA - KING OF STARCRAFT 2! SLAYER OF KINGS AND DRAGONS...DESTROYER OF GODS AND CHAMPION OF FOREIGNERS!!!!! KING OF THE NORTH...WE SALUTE YOU!!!!!
Geneq
Profile Joined August 2010
Poland165 Posts
March 01 2013 11:11 GMT
#597
A Frenchman surrenders? *GASP*
StarVe
Profile Joined June 2011
Germany13591 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-03-01 11:17:22
March 01 2013 11:17 GMT
#598
On March 01 2013 19:43 evoli wrote:
Ilyes will be participating in the SPL match on Monday. He remarked mistakenly about his schedule on Twitter. More updates will be available tomorrow.

So he's pulling out of GSL completely? Otherwise you could have just said he'll play GSL, if it's not a schedule conflict it's just him leaving.
Kergy
Profile Joined December 2010
Peru2011 Posts
March 01 2013 11:21 GMT
#599
On March 01 2013 20:11 Geneq wrote:
A Frenchman surrenders? *GASP*


oh no you didnt
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birchman
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Sweden393 Posts
March 01 2013 11:22 GMT
#600
That's a bummer. I could see why money is a big attraction point (duh), but the extra entertainment value that GSL gets from having a foreigner play is lost.
Oh, the usual. I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback.
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