This is actually true for most koreans as well.

I think Stephano could easily be a top player in europe while studying, but I guess he got sick of playing the game anyway.

HallBregg

134 Posts

May 13 2013 21:49 GMT

#302

gg wp

Cricketer12

United States13974 Posts

May 13 2013 21:49 GMT

#303

saw it commin, GL HF GG Ilyas

Charlie.Sheen

662 Posts

May 13 2013 21:50 GMT

#304

It's about time.

xAdra

Singapore1858 Posts

May 13 2013 21:50 GMT

#305

On May 14 2013 05:31 syriuszonito wrote:
Well thats obviously a good call by him, zerg in hots is hard to enjoy. On the other hand losing both idra and stephano leaves me with almost no foreign zergs to cheer for

Not quite sure how it's harder to enjoy....do you mean WoL zerg was easier to enjoy? And towards the end of WoL there were so many foreign zergs to cheer for. There's still Scarlett and Suppy doing well though.

Best of luck to stephano, was never a fan but I always recognized him as the most reliable foreigner to win games ever.

PantsB

United States77 Posts

May 13 2013 21:50 GMT

#306

Stephano is one of the few pro gamers that I think its rational to keep playing (given his winnings). For most people school should be more important given its long term return and the uncertainty of being a pro crafter of stars. Stephano was one of the few to make it work where he wasn't metaphorically cutting workers to do it.

drooL

United Kingdom2108 Posts

May 13 2013 21:50 GMT

#307

On May 14 2013 06:47 iNcontroL wrote:
Stephano announced that he would retire over a year ago.. what I mean to say is ACTUALLY retire not just "in some time."

Him signing with EG is/was recognized as Stephano sticking around longer than he planned. The reason I say this is because a lot of people either don't know that or lose sight of it. We've had more Stephano than Stephano planned! And we are thankful. If homeboy decides to retire in August he will pursue further education and move on with his "real life." This is not a situation to mock either him or EG. I'd be sad to lose him as a teammate but absolutely THRILLED for him as a human being that has actually dipped into progaming, done better than anyone else outside of korea and then proceeded to go on with his life at his own discretion! Amazing.

Obviously this would be a big blow to EG in terms of our starpower for the roster but I wouldn't worry about us.

This is a time to remember Stephano for all he gave us and enjoy these last few months (if he decides to retire this time around).

<3 Stephano

there is nothing else to this situation but this. stephano is going to have maaaaaad success in life; in whatever what he chooses to be. he wins at easy-going-ness, dedication, persistance and motivation - all the character traits you need to be successful.

TigerKarl

1757 Posts

May 13 2013 21:51 GMT

#308

Another sad day because of Blizzards incapability to make a well designed game that is actually fun to play.

heartagram

178 Posts

May 13 2013 21:52 GMT

#309

On May 14 2013 06:45 Emzeeshady wrote:

Show nested quote +

I am starting to think you made an account just to insult players.

Just in this week you have went into threads about Idra, Dimaga and Stephano and insulted them all...

Proof? You're lying hardcore lol.

I said these about idra:

"There would be no NA scene if not for idra"

"I'll admit I cried. I remember the days of his casting NASL, EGMCSL, and GSL. Those were the glory days of SC2. Idra is the 2nd highest earning American and has earned more money than any other player from the US. I hope he doesn't retire."

"Idra was what made EG so different from every other team. They have lost a ton of appeal imo, just your typical foreign team"

And I didn't insult Dimaga.. I think he's a great guy, I just didn't think he was a top foreigner is all.

Jeremy Reimer

Canada968 Posts

May 13 2013 21:52 GMT

#310

Damn, this is like the end of an era. I know it probably makes sense for Stephano to move on, but man... it kind of sucks.

Killmouse

Austria5700 Posts

May 13 2013 21:52 GMT

#311

was expected, real life goes on, gl stephano, best foreign zerg forever

Kergy

Peru2011 Posts

May 13 2013 21:52 GMT

#312

He'll ve impossible to replace, it's not easy for anyone to go hunting for easy foreigner money around the world anymore because of WCS and there's no foreigner that even comes close to being as relatively talented as him.

thanks for everything stephano!

Anjellycar

Sweden416 Posts

May 13 2013 21:53 GMT

#313

I am honestly saddened by the fact of it now having an actual date to it when its before was "in x months".. nonetheless this is the greatest player, personality, person, boss, whateveryouwannacallhim that I have ever had the pleasure of being around. Creating news, collecting pictures and reporting everything for your SC2-idol was something I would have never dreamed of, being constantly rewarded with compliments on how good it was has literally been one of the greatest times I've had infront of my computer. I will definitely miss you as a player but I am glad you took an extra year for the fans and I am equally happy for you to pursue your studies again and focus on your future.

I have enjoyed every moment as your helper, nanny and whatelse soo much and I will continue to do so till the end! You are the greatest Stephano, and I am sorry to see you go BUT THERES STILL TIME to you know, continue.. Again.. and yeah. You should do whatever you want. I'd support you either way ♥

Hitch-22

Canada753 Posts

May 13 2013 21:55 GMT

#314

On May 14 2013 05:32 Plansix wrote:
And with that, Stephano used SC2 to pay for Medical school and tech up to a higher tier of education. $216,000 is a pretty good pull in for 1.5 years.

Good luck sir. It was a blast to watch you play. And some funny shit.

Isn't he French and isn't their higher education free? : P

yorkey

England69 Posts

May 13 2013 21:56 GMT

#315

very sad, thanks for everything. good luck in the future.

Sorkoas

549 Posts

May 13 2013 21:57 GMT

#316

On May 14 2013 06:51 TigerKarl wrote:
Another sad day because of Blizzards incapability to make a well designed game that is actually fun to play.

this is hilarious. GJ

oneill12

Romania1222 Posts

May 13 2013 21:58 GMT

#317

gl in the future

Liquid`Nazgul

22427 Posts

May 13 2013 21:58 GMT

#318

That is a great loss.