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Stephano to retire from SC2 in August to return to studies…

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Boucot
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
France15997 Posts
May 13 2013 21:29 GMT
#261
On May 14 2013 06:25 roym899 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 14 2013 05:41 Boucot wrote:
Apparently he has the carpal tunnel syndrome which can't explain his decision (he said many times that he would retire quickly) but maybe his performances lately.

Can someone confirm this?

He said it during the show from what I read. The VOD will be available on Twitch, don't know when.
Former SC2 writer for Millenium - twitter.com/Boucot
asdfOu
Profile Joined August 2011
United States2089 Posts
May 13 2013 21:30 GMT
#262
aww, it was kind of fun to see him around even though i didn't like too much. GGglHF
rip prime
JerKy
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Korea (South)3013 Posts
May 13 2013 21:30 GMT
#263
we all knew he was going to stop eventually
having school is always a good thing, best of luck to our future doctor!
You can type "StarCraft" with just your left hand.
ch4ppi
Profile Joined July 2010
Germany802 Posts
May 13 2013 21:30 GMT
#264
I am not really surprised. The guy always told us he isnt going to be playing for a long time, because he played for the money and for a good financial basis for his studies. I really love the guy and I wish hiim the best of luck in the future
Zhuu
Profile Joined September 2011
United States356 Posts
May 13 2013 21:31 GMT
#265
Well then... gl in the future.
♥ Lee Soon-kyu ♥ @xZhuu
SHOOG
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States1639 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-05-13 21:35:18
May 13 2013 21:31 GMT
#266
Wow, must say I am surprised(I pretty much forgot about him one day returning to school) but I fully support his decision. Even though the gaming career is awesome, it's always good to focus on life outside of this game.
At least we get to see him play for a few more months.
Thank you for the awesome games you have shown over the last few years Stephano
Excelle
Profile Joined September 2010
Sweden200 Posts
May 13 2013 21:32 GMT
#267
He had a good run in WoL, tobad he dont preforme aswell in Hots. But GL and HF in future!
Starcraft2
ScarPe
Profile Joined January 2010
Germany392 Posts
May 13 2013 21:32 GMT
#268
ok. i wish you best of luck stephano!
and also, there is no reason to watch sc2 anymore now.
Awaken my child and embrace the glory that is your birthright. -[The Overmind]
kafkaesque
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
Germany2006 Posts
May 13 2013 21:33 GMT
#269
Did you have to eliminate Grubby from WCS before you retired, you fucking prick*?

*He's certainly not a prick, he's an amazing player, as awesome as any 19 year old could be, I wish him all the best in the world and I'm really butthurt that he's leaving.
| (• ◡•)|╯ ╰(❍ᴥ❍ʋ)
PhoenixDark
Profile Joined March 2011
United States286 Posts
May 13 2013 21:33 GMT
#270
Sad, I've enjoyed watching him play. Still, he has accomplished just about everything a foreigner can hope to accomplish, and I'd imagine he can win another tournament before August.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=435469
TotallyLost
Profile Joined April 2011
Netherlands7 Posts
May 13 2013 21:35 GMT
#271
Good on him! Best of luck.
If you at first do not succeed, hide all evidence you've even tried!
ZwuckeL
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Germany563 Posts
May 13 2013 21:36 GMT
#272
He was no real progamer at heart anyways. He was just a talented kid who could perform well without a lot of training.
rift
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
1819 Posts
May 13 2013 21:36 GMT
#273
If he was korean hardly any of you would care :/
geokilla
Profile Joined May 2011
Canada8246 Posts
May 13 2013 21:36 GMT
#274
On May 14 2013 05:31 kollin wrote:
Anyway, it'll be a shame that he's gone but this is the right decision I think

Right decision for sure. Maybe he can be a part time gamer like Polt and still be a beast. This is assuming Polt is a full time student and part time gamer.
hangene92
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
Canada258 Posts
May 13 2013 21:36 GMT
#275
Hope everything turns out well for stephano! And goodluck to your studies!
"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one"
blastyblast21
Profile Joined January 2013
United States61 Posts
May 13 2013 21:38 GMT
#276
what the hell no Please dont at least keep streaming please.
Kyir
Profile Joined June 2011
United States1047 Posts
May 13 2013 21:38 GMT
#277
Good riddance.
FastAce
Profile Joined August 2011
Bosnia-Herzegovina22 Posts
May 13 2013 21:38 GMT
#278
It was expected, last few months there was a talk about Stephano retiring.
Its a real shame, he was starcraft 2 icon.

Wish him the best luck in his new life without competitive starcraft.
RinconH
Profile Joined April 2010
United States512 Posts
May 13 2013 21:39 GMT
#279
Shame as he carried the foreigner torch for a while but, as they say:

"If you can't take the heat, then stay out of the kitchen."
[RIDER]DubTrub
Profile Blog Joined October 2012
United States153 Posts
May 13 2013 21:39 GMT
#280
NGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOD.

THERE ARE NO HEROES LEFT IN MAN.

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