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

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Bibbit
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
Canada5377 Posts
May 13 2013 23:53 GMT
#481
On May 14 2013 08:34 Saat wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 14 2013 08:31 GhandiEAGLE wrote:

Can we please not have dumb people turn this into a country war? :|


Was only in order ton countertroll a troll.
Anyway, that's pretty sad for the french scene. I hope Millenium will recruit some good players soon (Dimaga, Coca ?), or between Lol, Dota, and SC2, french esport will be really bad, for teams and players both.

Dayshi for next French hero! Just give him a bit more time
shin_toss
Profile Joined May 2010
Philippines2589 Posts
May 13 2013 23:54 GMT
#482
no more BL-Infestor eh?. Haha. Goodluck in the future!
AKMU / IU
WombaT
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Northern Ireland25338 Posts
May 13 2013 23:54 GMT
#483
On May 14 2013 08:48 damahammer wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 14 2013 08:33 RaelSan wrote:
Better to burn out than fade away.

I see you pulled a Kurt Cobain Neil Young here.




Anyway, back on topic, hopefully Stephano can get his shit together (relative to his old level) and have a real crack at taking a WCS title, imagine him going far in the World Finals or something, would be awesome.
'You'll always be the cuddly marsupial of my heart, despite the inherent flaws of your ancestry' - Squat
EleanorRIgby
Profile Joined March 2008
Canada3923 Posts
May 13 2013 23:56 GMT
#484
we need a influx of up and coming players soon, more open tournaments and more daily/weekly tournaments. All the top players wont last forever
savior did nothing wrong
GulpyBlinkeyes
Profile Joined October 2009
United States1449 Posts
May 13 2013 23:58 GMT
#485
Not really surprising since he had said he was probably going to be retiring soon, but still very sad news to hear. Stephano was incredible for the scene, both in and out of the game. Amazing skill, amazing personality, and just controversial enough for that extra bit of fun. Losing him is a big blow to Starcraft II.

Nothing but respect for his decision, though. Some people complain about him being too focused on the money, but I think those people too easily forget that players are people. He has a life and a future to look out for, and it makes me admire him more--not less--that he did what he needed to do to set him up for true success. If providing for himself played a key role in driving him to become one of the most successful RTS players of all time, then I don't see why he should be judged for it.
LuckyFool
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
United States9015 Posts
May 13 2013 23:58 GMT
#486
even though I was never personally a fan, Stephano was huge for starcraft2. His departure marks a big loss for starcraft. Hopefully new players will be able to rise to the kind of level he achieved.
ZigguratOfUr
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Iraq16955 Posts
May 14 2013 00:02 GMT
#487
And the best foreigner retires... Who will step up to the plate to replace him? Good luck, Stephano.
Nyvis
Profile Joined November 2012
France284 Posts
May 14 2013 00:03 GMT
#488
Not a surprise. With koreans in WCS Eu and Am, and less other foreigner events, there isn't really any interest in being the "best foreigner".
ppshchik
Profile Joined September 2010
United States862 Posts
May 14 2013 00:04 GMT
#489
This might snowball out of control.
Legends never die... they end up working in McDonalds.
Mallidon
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Scotland557 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-05-14 00:06:57
May 14 2013 00:06 GMT
#490
Well he's doing what he's always said he would so GL to him.

In a few years, he'll probably look back and see this as the best time to retire IMO. He's done well, but I think the returns will start to be less and less from now on.

One of the few honest players out there who always said he was 'In it for the money'. Nothing wrong with that, and he's provided us all with plenty of decent entertainment.

All the best dude!
Bleh.
Brett
Profile Blog Joined October 2002
Australia3820 Posts
May 14 2013 00:10 GMT
#491
Smart choice. GL to him at uni.
Meigas
Profile Joined March 2011
12 Posts
May 14 2013 00:10 GMT
#492
Never been a fan of his, but best of luck. Always nice to see people go back to school.
kKagari
Profile Joined June 2011
Australia84 Posts
May 14 2013 00:15 GMT
#493
smartest thing any progamer has ever done imo. huge bank = living lavishly through university and getting others to finish assignments :D
CrugerDK
Profile Joined December 2011
Denmark323 Posts
May 14 2013 00:21 GMT
#494
Hardly unexpected.

I just hope we see one last great tournament performance of him before he quits! Would be a shame to someone like him just fade away - he needs to go out with a bang!
WombaT
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Northern Ireland25338 Posts
May 14 2013 00:22 GMT
#495
Still sad he delayed hitting the GSL when he was at his peak, think he would have done pretty well, but then again if the lifestyle didn't work for him it's not really my place to 'demand' he toughs it out in an environment he isn't overly comfortable in.
'You'll always be the cuddly marsupial of my heart, despite the inherent flaws of your ancestry' - Squat
Laryleprakon
Profile Joined May 2011
New Zealand9496 Posts
May 14 2013 00:23 GMT
#496
He will be missed I'm sure but you have to do what makes you happy.

EG gonna have a lot of money with no Stephano/Idra, will be interesting who they buyup.
BreakfastBurrito
Profile Joined November 2011
United States893 Posts
May 14 2013 00:23 GMT
#497
Sad day. GL
twitch.tv/jaytherey | Yapper891 if you are reading this, PM me. its Twisty.
lokes
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
Argentina80 Posts
May 14 2013 00:24 GMT
#498
lies.
crazyweasel
Profile Joined March 2011
607 Posts
May 14 2013 00:25 GMT
#499
lol people don't realize university is actually free in france. hes gonna have bricks to spend on bitches and cocaine

stephano you had a great run, you're playz were impressive, i bet hes gonna be a great doc!

I'm still glad he's going, didn't like his personality that much, he just didn't care at all

AND OMG HIS MUSIC WHEN HE STREAMED......lamest shit i've ever heard haha.

farewell crazyhair!!!

Nachtwind
Profile Joined June 2011
Germany1130 Posts
May 14 2013 00:25 GMT
#500
Doctor SteelZerg Stephano will come back

come backüüüü ... =(

Will he? .. =(
invisible tetris level master
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