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[Correction] Stephano to play Up/Downs - Page 5

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Dingodile
Profile Joined December 2011
4139 Posts
February 28 2013 18:38 GMT
#81
On March 01 2013 03:28 amiGo_O wrote:
seriously fuck Stephano and Grubby, GSL gave them a huge opportunity and they just dont care ... not surprised about Stephano as he cares only about money, but Grubby disappointed me big time ...
GSL should learn a lesson ...

Grubby wanted to play code a, Gom noticed that, than they gave him a up&down seed, he accepted it. In that way, nobody can/should blame him.
Grubby wanted to play his code a game after he lost his up&downs group. "Unfortunaly" GOM changed their code a schedules, Grubby cant play with the new schedules, even in that way nobody cant blame him. Grubby is innocent in both situations.
About Stephano: As expected he forfeit his code a game after he "only" went 3rd place at his code s group.
Grubby | ToD | Moon | Lyn | Sky
JustPassingBy
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
10776 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-02-28 18:40:12
February 28 2013 18:39 GMT
#82
edit: nvm
psychotics
Profile Joined July 2011
United States184 Posts
February 28 2013 18:40 GMT
#83
this is so funny to read. guys GSL is not the be all end all for everyone. yes it is the most estabellished and hardest but its not the center of every sc2 pro's life. if stephano wants to do something else atleast hes upfront about it and let you know before hand. hes in it for money it makes sense anyone who didnt see this coming is either a delusional fan boy or just didnt know stephano.
Ragnarork
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
France9034 Posts
February 28 2013 18:41 GMT
#84
On March 01 2013 03:24 opterown wrote:
ouch

yay for MKP i guess


*Something happens* "Okay, what does that mean for Prime players ?" -Opterown

:D

OT : Not surprised, though this is a huge disrespect... I mean, come on, you get a special treatement by GOM, and then forfeit it... ? Don't accept the seed if you're just going to embarass yourself with it... It's a gift in the first place... And though I'm not a specialist of Korea's culture, I feel they'll take it far more seriously than we do...

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CornMuscles
Profile Blog Joined November 2012
United States25 Posts
February 28 2013 18:41 GMT
#85
Stephano never really showed interest in the GSL. How is this a shock to anyone. Played as a fan service, lost, left. This is exactly what everyone should have known would happen.

That being said, the way to fix this is for Major tournaments to start respecting dates and player obligations so no conflicts happen. Yes this would be hard and time consuming to do but it is necessary. Necessary so that major tournamens all get the best players available to them, that also want to be there.

And GOM doesn't need to stop giving a free foreigner seed. It's a nice reminder to Koreans that they still dominate. Also it's a nice fan-service to foreigners allowing their 'heros' to play in the GSL.
PetitCop
Profile Joined February 2013
France43 Posts
February 28 2013 18:41 GMT
#86
Yonghwa is in the same situation, right?
Will he forfeit IEM?
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
February 28 2013 18:42 GMT
#87
On March 01 2013 03:34 Amestir wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 01 2013 03:29 -IeZaeL- wrote:
lol... people flaming Stephano for this....hahahaha nice ignorants .

IEM : More money + 3 days
GSL: Less money + harder + a couple of months

Pick one


So why are you mad at people blaming Stephano? I'm mad and I know full well he chose money over GSL. Don't imply that everybody who's frustrated with Spephano and his GSL affair is ignorant.

There is no reason for this to happen, Stephano should either tell GOM before hand so that they can plan around it, or just not bother at all if he keeps chosing other tournaments over GSL.


Are you dumb? The dates of IEM have been known for months and Stephano has been qualifed as long. Its the IEM Season VII - World FUCKING Championship. GSL is beyond stupid setting their U&D matchs for the same week and expecting people not to forfit. Or they just didn't care, which seems to be how they have operated in the past.

People need to stop acting like no one could have known that Stephano was going to IEM on March 5. It is posted on the TL upcomming events in big bold letters.
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
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Aunvilgod
Profile Joined December 2011
2653 Posts
February 28 2013 18:45 GMT
#88
On March 01 2013 03:00 Jakkerr wrote:
Show nested quote +
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.


Playing at IEM is way more interesting for Stephano than GSL.


But not for us fans. It is a much bigger accomplishment to get into Code S than place high at IEM where he won´t even necessarily meet the best koreans.
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m0ck
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
4194 Posts
February 28 2013 18:47 GMT
#89
1. IEM sets their schedule

2. EG books the ticket

3. GSL reveals dates for U/D

HOW CAN YOU FORFEIT?!?! RAAAGE!
Serinox
Profile Joined August 2011
Germany5224 Posts
February 28 2013 18:47 GMT
#90
On March 01 2013 03:42 Plansix wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 01 2013 03:34 Amestir wrote:
On March 01 2013 03:29 -IeZaeL- wrote:
lol... people flaming Stephano for this....hahahaha nice ignorants .

IEM : More money + 3 days
GSL: Less money + harder + a couple of months

Pick one


So why are you mad at people blaming Stephano? I'm mad and I know full well he chose money over GSL. Don't imply that everybody who's frustrated with Spephano and his GSL affair is ignorant.

There is no reason for this to happen, Stephano should either tell GOM before hand so that they can plan around it, or just not bother at all if he keeps chosing other tournaments over GSL.


Are you dumb? The dates of IEM have been known for months and Stephano has been qualifed as long. Its the IEM Season VII - World FUCKING Championship. GSL is beyond stupid setting their U&D matchs for the same week and expecting people not to forfit. Or they just didn't care, which seems to be how they have operated in the past.

People need to stop acting like no one could have known that Stephano was going to IEM on March 5. It is posted on the TL upcomming events in big bold letters.

GOM rescheduled matches and groups a vast majority of the times a scheduling conflict occured. Sometimes it's just not possible and I think this is one of these times. But saying they don't care is just wrong.
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
February 28 2013 18:48 GMT
#91
On March 01 2013 03:45 Aunvilgod wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 01 2013 03:00 Jakkerr wrote:
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.


Playing at IEM is way more interesting for Stephano than GSL.


But not for us fans. It is a much bigger accomplishment to get into Code S than place high at IEM where he won´t even necessarily meet the best koreans.


Lets see which is more important:

World championship with a prize pool of $100,000.00 that was announced months ago.

Qualifying match for the GSL. Prize pool: Might get taken to lunch by one of the casters because its fun.

I am not sure which one I would pick...
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
TL+ Member
vividred
Profile Joined January 2013
88 Posts
February 28 2013 18:50 GMT
#92
On March 01 2013 03:41 CornMuscles wrote:
Stephano never really showed interest in the GSL. How is this a shock to anyone. Played as a fan service, lost, left. This is exactly what everyone should have known would happen.


How is it fan service if he didn't show any effort.

See this is very disgusting in esports (even in sports) where the player has a mindset to follow the money rather than being on top with glory etc. If all foreigners will be like this, I'm sure they'll forever be roflstoped by koreans.

Stephano should stay out of the GSL or even PL if he's just treating these tournaments as a joke. And I'm saying this because it's very disrespectful to GOM to give him a free seat in CODE S, get owned then leave.
MUDA MUDA MUDA
Mohdoo
Profile Joined August 2007
United States15737 Posts
February 28 2013 18:51 GMT
#93
Management certainly had a big say in this. Can't blame stephano alone. Iem provides better exposure as well.
Berceno
Profile Joined May 2012
Spain401 Posts
February 28 2013 18:51 GMT
#94
chsssssss. what a shit, its okay stephano, I won't cheer for u anymore
protoss living in da ghetto
Koshi
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Belgium38799 Posts
February 28 2013 18:52 GMT
#95
GSL is the most prestigious tournament.
I had a good night of sleep.
Serinox
Profile Joined August 2011
Germany5224 Posts
February 28 2013 18:52 GMT
#96
On March 01 2013 03:48 Plansix wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 01 2013 03:45 Aunvilgod wrote:
On March 01 2013 03:00 Jakkerr wrote:
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.


Playing at IEM is way more interesting for Stephano than GSL.


But not for us fans. It is a much bigger accomplishment to get into Code S than place high at IEM where he won´t even necessarily meet the best koreans.


Lets see which is more important:

World championship with a prize pool of $100,000.00 that was announced months ago.

Qualifying match for the GSL. Prize pool: Might get taken to lunch by one of the casters because its fun.

I am not sure which one I would pick...

You realize that in GSL you always get money for a season? It's not as much as IEM, but it's more than just a meal lol
bonifaceviii
Profile Joined May 2010
Canada2890 Posts
February 28 2013 18:53 GMT
#97
He made the right decision.

Although it's gonna suck for him if he doesn't get bank at IEM now.
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Heyoka
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Katowice25012 Posts
February 28 2013 18:53 GMT
#98
Ah too bad, would have been fun to watch.
@RealHeyoka | ESL / DreamHack StarCraft Lead
Eury
Profile Joined December 2008
Sweden1126 Posts
February 28 2013 18:53 GMT
#99
On March 01 2013 03:50 vividred wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 01 2013 03:41 CornMuscles wrote:
Stephano never really showed interest in the GSL. How is this a shock to anyone. Played as a fan service, lost, left. This is exactly what everyone should have known would happen.


How is it fan service if he didn't show any effort.

See this is very disgusting in esports (even in sports) where the player has a mindset to follow the money rather than being on top with glory etc. If all foreigners will be like this, I'm sure they'll forever be roflstoped by koreans.

Stephano should stay out of the GSL or even PL if he's just treating these tournaments as a joke. And I'm saying this because it's very disrespectful to GOM to give him a free seat in CODE S, get owned then leave.


GOM is extremely disrespectful to teams and players with their abysmal scheduling. They love to release their schedule with just a few days notice.
jinorazi
Profile Joined October 2004
Korea (South)4948 Posts
February 28 2013 18:54 GMT
#100
not surprising tbh.

i hope koreans fly out and along with koreans in foreign teams, tear apart non korean tournaments and make foreigners cry >:D
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