• Log InLog In
  • Register
Liquid`
Team Liquid Liquipedia
EDT 14:42
CEST 20:42
KST 03:42
  • Home
  • Forum
  • Calendar
  • Streams
  • Liquipedia
  • Features
  • Store
  • EPT
  • TL+
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Smash
  • Heroes
  • Counter-Strike
  • Overwatch
  • Liquibet
  • Fantasy StarCraft
  • TLPD
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Blogs
Forum Sidebar
Events/Features
News
Featured News
Code S Season 2 (2026): RO4 and Finals Preview12TL.net Map Contest #22 - Voting & Ladder Map Selection6Code S Season 2 (2026) - RO8 Preview5[ASL21] Finals Preview: Two Legacies21Code S Season 2 (2026) - RO12 Preview2
Community News
[BSL22] Non-Korean Championship from 13 to 28 June2Weekly Cups (May 25-31): Clem doubles, 2v2 circuit heads toward finale0StarCraft II 5.0.16 PTR Patch Notes may 26th151Weekly Cups (May 18-24): MaxPax wins doubles0Crank Gathers Season 4: BW vs SC2 Team League6
StarCraft 2
General
Oliveira Would Have Returned If EWC Continued TL Poll: How do you feel about the 5.0.16 PTR balance changes? TL.net Map Contest #22 - Voting & Ladder Map Selection Code S Season 2 (2026): RO4 and Finals Preview What kind of tool would you be interested in?
Tourneys
Maestros of The Game 2 announcement and schedule ! Douyu Cup 2026 GSL Code S Season 2 (2026) Sparkling Tuna Cup - Weekly Open Tournament WardiTV Mondays
Strategy
[G] Having the right mentality to improve
Custom Maps
[D]RTS in all its shapes and glory <3
External Content
The PondCast: SC2 News & Results Mutation # 529 Opportunities Unleashed Mutation # 528 Infection Detected Welcome to the External Content forum
Brood War
General
25 Years Since Brood War Patch 1.08 BW General Discussion BW animated web series: seeking contributors FlaSh's ASL S21 Finals Review BGH Auto Balance -> http://bghmmr.eu/
Tourneys
[BSL22] Grand Finals - Sunday 21:00 CEST [ASL21] Grand Finals [Megathread] Daily Proleagues Escore Tournament StarCraft Season 2
Strategy
Any training maps people recommend? Why doesn't anyone use restoration? Muta micro map competition [G] Hydra ZvZ: An Introduction
Other Games
General Games
Stormgate/Frost Giant Megathread PC Games Sales Thread Nintendo Switch Thread ZeroSpace Megathread Summer Games Done Quick 2026!
Dota 2
Looking for a Dota Mentor Official 'what is Dota anymore' discussion
League of Legends
Heroes of the Storm
Simple Questions, Simple Answers Heroes of the Storm 2.0
Hearthstone
Deck construction bug Heroes of StarCraft mini-set
TL Mafia
Vanilla Mini Mafia
Community
General
US Politics Mega-thread Trading/Investing Thread Things Aren’t Peaceful in Palestine YouTube Thread Russo-Ukrainian War Thread
Fan Clubs
The herO Fan Club!
Media & Entertainment
[Req][Books] Good Fantasy/SciFi books [TV/BOOK] *SPOILERS* Game of Thrones Discussion Movie Discussion! [Manga] One Piece
Sports
2024 - 2026 Football Thread McBoner: A hockey love story Formula 1 Discussion TeamLiquid Health and Fitness Initiative For 2023
World Cup 2022
Tech Support
Computer Build, Upgrade & Buying Resource Thread Facing Challenges in Mobile App Development
TL Community
The Automated Ban List
Blogs
An Exploration of th…
waywardstrategy
I'm an arrogant trash talke…
FlaShFTW
Gauntlet SC2: A Retrospectiv…
Ctone23
Esportsmanship: How to NOT B…
TrAiDoS
Why RTS gamers make better f…
gosubay
ASL S21 English Commentary…
namkraft
StarCraft improvement
iopq
Customize Sidebar...

Website Feedback

Closed Threads



Active: 8029 users

MaximusBlack leaves Quantic Gaming!

Forum Index > SC2 General
Post a Reply
Normal
Firestorm
Profile Blog Joined January 2013
Canada341 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-05-06 15:24:25
May 06 2013 15:19 GMT
#1
As from MaximusBlack himself:



BTW, breakups are never mutual (someone has to start it). He's going to build his own 'brand', although I'm never completely sure of the effect he had on teams with his fanbase.
"Revenge is sweet... Revenge is a dish best served cold... Revenge is... Ice Cream!"
grs
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Germany2339 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-05-06 15:28:53
May 06 2013 15:28 GMT
#2
Well, he said it was started from his side and gave reasons. He seems to have sponsoring offers that comflict with Quantic's sponsors. Seems like a good reason.

GL.
Mortal
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
2943 Posts
May 06 2013 15:37 GMT
#3
Never really considered Black anything other than a content producer and personality. Good luck to him in the future.
The universe created an audience for itself.
vult
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
United States9400 Posts
May 06 2013 15:39 GMT
#4
It's good that he has a level head about this and doesn't really have high standards for himself as a player, but does so for his personality and brand. Not all famous or popular SC2 streamers and players need to be on a team or a member of an organization, and it's good to see that he is growing for himself and working hard towards improvement. GLHF.
I used to play random, but for you I play very specifically.
MaximusBlack
Profile Joined December 2010
Canada26 Posts
May 06 2013 16:11 GMT
#5
Thanks for the comments guys!
-BCNPalomino-
Profile Joined May 2012
United States45 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-05-06 16:34:08
May 06 2013 16:33 GMT
#6
I think MaximusBlack has shown that anything he puts his mind to, he will try his best to accomplish, and has accomplished so much thus far... I really look forward to what he brings forward with next..!
Oliveoil Nutmeg
LeeDawg
Profile Joined April 2012
United States1306 Posts
May 06 2013 16:41 GMT
#7
i had no idea maximus black was even on quantic to begin with.

good luck!
:-)
yukimochi
Profile Joined December 2010
Japan27 Posts
May 06 2013 16:45 GMT
#8
I support you Maximus.

Bouse Bouse Bouse !!
GSL Forever the win!
StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
May 06 2013 16:49 GMT
#9
Makes perfect sense. Good luck bud.
JustPassingBy
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
10776 Posts
May 06 2013 16:49 GMT
#10
Who is MaximusBlack? Anyways, just based on being a fellow gamer, I wish him good luck in his future endeavours.
InhumanEU
Profile Joined April 2012
Germany18 Posts
May 06 2013 16:49 GMT
#11
Can some1 enlighten me about MaximusBlack's background?, I know he did a series called "When Cheese Fails" with a buddy of his whom I personally enjoy much more, too bad he's not as active as MB!
llIH
Profile Joined June 2011
Norway2147 Posts
May 06 2013 16:50 GMT
#12
Good luck Maximus!
ThomasjServo
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
15244 Posts
May 06 2013 16:51 GMT
#13
Surprisingly candid appraisal of the situation.
Teoman
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
Norway382 Posts
May 06 2013 16:55 GMT
#14
On May 07 2013 01:49 InhumanEU wrote:
Can some1 enlighten me about MaximusBlack's background?, I know he did a series called "When Cheese Fails" with a buddy of his whom I personally enjoy much more, too bad he's not as active as MB!


If you look to you right there is a streamer list. He streams almost every day as a featured streamer. I think that is the best way to learn more about him.
"Quisque est barbarus alii."
Iyerbeth
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
England2410 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-05-06 17:46:58
May 06 2013 17:42 GMT
#15
On May 07 2013 01:49 InhumanEU wrote:
Can some1 enlighten me about MaximusBlack's background?, I know he did a series called "When Cheese Fails" with a buddy of his whom I personally enjoy much more, too bad he's not as active as MB!


Liquipedia.

(Wiki)MaximusBlack

Also the other person (Novawar) doesn't enjoy actually playing SC2.

Also, good luck to MB.
♥ Liquid`Sheth ♥ Liquid`TLO ♥
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
May 06 2013 17:52 GMT
#16
Great for him, but it never really mattered. Whether he was with Quantic or not, he was doing the same thing and that's really it.

PS: he has a good voice, cool :B
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
RockIronrod
Profile Joined May 2011
Australia1369 Posts
May 06 2013 18:11 GMT
#17
On May 07 2013 01:49 InhumanEU wrote:
Can some1 enlighten me about MaximusBlack's background?, I know he did a series called "When Cheese Fails" with a buddy of his whom I personally enjoy much more, too bad he's not as active as MB!

He's a full time streamer who proxy stargates at a high master level, is constantly trying to improve, doesn't take himself too seriously as a personality, might actually be Jack Black, and is a pretty cool guy overall. He also streams other games you can find on his YouTube channel, his IWTBTG/IWTBTB are incredibly entertaining because he's rather, er, animated during them.
His friend NovaWar also streams a lot, and is slowly establishing his own fanbase, which you can check out here if you want.
I love the both of them, full homo, and wish them all the best in everything they do.
axgxFighter
Profile Joined May 2013
24 Posts
May 06 2013 18:19 GMT
#18
--- Nuked ---
Blezza
Profile Joined June 2011
United Kingdom191 Posts
May 06 2013 18:22 GMT
#19
Good luck MB

Bouse.
Winners race > Other race I don't play > My race. How Twitch chat work in tournaments...
Empedocles
Profile Joined April 2013
United States47 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-05-06 18:27:10
May 06 2013 18:25 GMT
#20
MaximusBlack ive watched you and your buddys show on youtube, its actually pretty freakin halraious. I love that you dont "PG" it down and say shit and fuck and make dick jokes, freakin halarious! Anyhow never knew that you were actually a pro but thats awesome. anyhow, keep up the good work you guys are really pretty entertaining and fun to watch.

one suggestion if i may. although i love the vast majority of ur content because it is halarious, however, that being said it wouldnt hurt to comment like some serious pro levelish games (you can still be urselfs of course) but occationally doing some more seious tourneyments/casts would be a nice addition i think.

Anyhow, GLGL. Hey did you know Spanishiwa when he was in Quantic, that guys a legend!

__Emp
"The tide hastens for no man."
RockIronrod
Profile Joined May 2011
Australia1369 Posts
May 06 2013 18:26 GMT
#21
On May 07 2013 03:19 axgxFighter wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 07 2013 03:11 RockIronrod wrote:
On May 07 2013 01:49 InhumanEU wrote:
Can some1 enlighten me about MaximusBlack's background?, I know he did a series called "When Cheese Fails" with a buddy of his whom I personally enjoy much more, too bad he's not as active as MB!

He's a full time streamer who proxy stargates at a high master level, is constantly trying to improve, doesn't take himself too seriously as a personality, might actually be Jack Black, and is a pretty cool guy overall. He also streams other games you can find on his YouTube channel, his IWTBTG/IWTBTB are incredibly entertaining because he's rather, er, animated during them.
His friend NovaWar also streams a lot, and is slowly establishing his own fanbase, which you can check out here if you want.
I love the both of them, full homo, and wish them all the best in everything they do.

Proxy sg at a high level? Is that meant to be a joke? Abusing how hard it is to deal with proxy oracles is hardly evidence of skill.. To me it sounds like he gave up trying to be actually good so he decided he wants to cheese his way to gm(expanding behind proxy oracle is still cheesy).

It was a joke man, MB goes through phases where he loves certain builds. There was a period there were he did Warp Prism/Sentry drops every second game for instance.
ZenithM
Profile Joined February 2011
France15952 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-05-06 18:28:31
May 06 2013 18:27 GMT
#22
Huge eSports(TM) news.

Edit: Oh god read the "build his own brand" part. Good stuff.
Jojo131
Profile Joined January 2011
Brazil1631 Posts
May 06 2013 18:31 GMT
#23
On May 07 2013 03:19 axgxFighter wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 07 2013 03:11 RockIronrod wrote:
On May 07 2013 01:49 InhumanEU wrote:
Can some1 enlighten me about MaximusBlack's background?, I know he did a series called "When Cheese Fails" with a buddy of his whom I personally enjoy much more, too bad he's not as active as MB!

He's a full time streamer who proxy stargates at a high master level, is constantly trying to improve, doesn't take himself too seriously as a personality, might actually be Jack Black, and is a pretty cool guy overall. He also streams other games you can find on his YouTube channel, his IWTBTG/IWTBTB are incredibly entertaining because he's rather, er, animated during them.
His friend NovaWar also streams a lot, and is slowly establishing his own fanbase, which you can check out here if you want.
I love the both of them, full homo, and wish them all the best in everything they do.

Proxy sg at a high level? Is that meant to be a joke? Abusing how hard it is to deal with proxy oracles is hardly evidence of skill.. To me it sounds like he gave up trying to be actually good so he decided he wants to cheese his way to gm(expanding behind proxy oracle is still cheesy).

I'm a bit saddened that after all this time people are still have this whole "cheesy player=dishonorable combat/no skill" attitude.
Slardar
Profile Joined April 2010
Canada7596 Posts
May 06 2013 18:36 GMT
#24
MaximusBlack joining Painuser's team? Man I'm excited about that!
Normal
Please log in or register to reply.
Live Events Refresh
Maestros of the Game
15:00
Playoffs
Clem vs MaruLIVE!
Lambo vs TBD
RotterdaM1862
ComeBackTV 1784
IntoTheiNu 829
TaKeTV 779
IndyStarCraft 241
BRAT_OK 170
Rex130
3DClanTV 111
CosmosSc2 89
EnkiAlexander 79
LiquipediaDiscussion
[ Submit Event ]
Live Streams
Refresh
StarCraft 2
RotterdaM 1862
IndyStarCraft 241
BRAT_OK 170
Rex 130
CosmosSc2 89
JuggernautJason84
ProTech76
StarCraft: Brood War
Sea 2305
Mini 972
Shuttle 582
ggaemo 374
Dewaltoss 77
firebathero 66
Hyun 42
Rock 20
910 17
IntoTheRainbow 15
[ Show more ]
soO 15
Sacsri 13
ajuk12(nOOB) 6
Counter-Strike
fl0m2491
Coldzera 1030
byalli707
x6flipin488
Heroes of the Storm
Liquid`Hasu342
MindelVK10
Other Games
gofns32002
Grubby3196
Liquid`RaSZi1828
FrodaN1183
Beastyqt617
B2W.Neo533
ArmadaUGS210
Livibee88
Trikslyr50
mouzStarbuck16
Devilwalk8
Organizations
Other Games
BasetradeTV202
StarCraft 2
Blizzard YouTube
StarCraft: Brood War
BSLTrovo
[ Show 17 non-featured ]
StarCraft 2
• intothetv
• IndyKCrew
• sooper7s
• AfreecaTV YouTube
• Migwel
• LaughNgamezSOOP
• Kozan
StarCraft: Brood War
• HerbMon 30
• 80smullet 5
• blackmanpl 3
• STPLYoutube
• ZZZeroYoutube
• BSLYoutube
League of Legends
• TFBlade978
Other Games
• imaqtpie684
• WagamamaTV556
• Shiphtur177
Upcoming Events
Replay Cast
5h 18m
The PondCast
15h 18m
Maestros of the Game
20h 18m
Serral vs Rogue
herO vs SHIN
OSC
1d 3h
Replay Cast
1d 5h
Maestros of the Game
1d 19h
Replay Cast
2 days
CranKy Ducklings
2 days
uThermal 2v2 Circuit
2 days
Sparkling Tuna Cup
3 days
[ Show More ]
uThermal 2v2 Circuit
3 days
OSC
4 days
Wardi Open
4 days
Replay Cast
6 days
Liquipedia Results

Completed

BSL Season 22
2026 GSL S2
Heroes Pulsing #1

Ongoing

IPSL Spring 2026
KCM Race Survival 2026 Season 2
Acropolis #4
CSCL: Masked Kings S4
YSL S3
Acropolis #4 - GSB
SCTL 2026 Spring
WardiTV Spring 2026
Maestros of the Game 2
uThermal 2v2 2026 Main Event
Murky Cup 2026
IEM Cologne Major 2026
Stake Ranked Episode 2
CS Asia Championships 2026
Asian Champions League 2026
IEM Atlanta 2026
PGL Astana 2026
BLAST Rivals Spring 2026
IEM Rio 2026
PGL Bucharest 2026
Stake Ranked Episode 1
BLAST Open Spring 2026

Upcoming

BSL 22 Non-Korean Championship
CSLAN 4
Blizzard Classic Cup 2026
Kung Fu Cup 2026 Grand Finals
CranK Gathers Season 4: BW vs SC2 Team League
HSC XXIX
Douyu Cup 2026
Heroes Pulsing #3
Heroes Pulsing #2
Esports World Cup 2026
BLAST Bounty Summer 2026
BLAST Bounty Summer Qual
Stake Ranked Episode 3
XSE Pro League 2026
TLPD

1. ByuN
2. TY
3. Dark
4. Solar
5. Stats
6. Nerchio
7. sOs
8. soO
9. INnoVation
10. Elazer
1. Rain
2. Flash
3. EffOrt
4. Last
5. Bisu
6. Soulkey
7. Mini
8. Sharp
Sidebar Settings...

Advertising | Privacy Policy | Terms Of Use | Contact Us

Original banner artwork: Jim Warren
The contents of this webpage are copyright © 2026 TLnet. All Rights Reserved.