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

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Awesomeness
Profile Joined October 2008
Germany1361 Posts
May 13 2013 21:49 GMT
#301
On May 14 2013 06:46 nimdil wrote:
Ideal western progaming career - have fun for few years, earn $$, go back to "real" life.


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.
xlord 5:0
HallBregg
Profile Joined November 2010
134 Posts
May 13 2013 21:49 GMT
#302
gg wp
proves and pilons
Cricketer12
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States13990 Posts
May 13 2013 21:49 GMT
#303
saw it commin, GL HF GG Ilyas
Chain 1 Arthalion Chain 2 Urgula Chain 3 Mululu Chain 4 Lukias
Charlie.Sheen
Profile Joined March 2013
662 Posts
May 13 2013 21:50 GMT
#304
It's about time.
xAdra
Profile Joined July 2012
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
Profile Joined January 2011
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
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
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.
@nowSimon
TigerKarl
Profile Joined November 2010
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
Profile Joined May 2013
178 Posts
May 13 2013 21:52 GMT
#309
On May 14 2013 06:45 Emzeeshady wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 14 2013 06:42 heartagram wrote:
He never was that great of a player, but that clever and lucky bastard farmed foreign tourneys for everything he good in wings. Best of luck to you Stephano. I hope you put more effort into your studies than you did SC2. You're obviously a naturally gifted person.

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
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Canada1112 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.
"Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it we go nowhere." -- Carl Sagan
Killmouse
Profile Joined August 2010
Austria5700 Posts
May 13 2013 21:52 GMT
#311
was expected, real life goes on, gl stephano, best foreign zerg forever
yo
Kergy
Profile Joined December 2010
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!
Everyday Girl's Day~!
Anjellycar
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
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 ♥
Dont worry, be happy!
Hitch-22
Profile Blog Joined February 2013
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
"We all let our sword do the talking for us once in awhile I guess" - Bregor, the legendary critical striker and critical misser who triple crits 2 horses with 1 arrow but lands 3 1's in a row
yorkey
Profile Joined February 2011
England69 Posts
May 13 2013 21:56 GMT
#315
very sad, thanks for everything. good luck in the future.
Sorkoas
Profile Joined May 2010
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
Profile Joined February 2012
Romania1222 Posts
May 13 2013 21:58 GMT
#317
gl in the future
Liquid`Nazgul
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
22427 Posts
May 13 2013 21:58 GMT
#318
That is a great loss.
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Teton
Profile Joined May 2010
France1656 Posts
May 13 2013 21:59 GMT
#319
On May 14 2013 06:55 Hitch-22 wrote:
Show nested quote +
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


depends of where you go
jinorazi
Profile Joined October 2004
Korea (South)4948 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-05-13 22:00:17
May 13 2013 21:59 GMT
#320
damn. need more good foreign players, not less.
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