what is your prediction on prize money in 2013?
i've made mine, and behaviour like this doesn't indicate that 2013 is going to be a banner year for SC2 prize money.

1.6 million in prize money, not including other LAN events.
you're an idiot

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IGotPlayguuu

Italy660 Posts

May 13 2013 20:37 GMT

#62

Ouch

Liquid`HayprO

Iraq1230 Posts

May 13 2013 20:37 GMT

#63

yawnoC

United States3704 Posts

May 13 2013 20:37 GMT

#64

I will wait until August 15th before I believe this... I have to T_T

HeeroFX

United States2704 Posts

May 13 2013 20:37 GMT

#65

Makes sense, EG likely would kick him anyway

Torte de Lini

Germany38463 Posts

May 13 2013 20:37 GMT

#66

Ah well, huge shame D:

dsll

United Kingdom143 Posts

May 13 2013 20:37 GMT

#67

On May 14 2013 05:31 Striborg wrote:
He'll be remembered in legend now.

I agree with you, Atleast now he'll be remembered as one of the best foreigners to ever play SC2 as opposed to just fizzling out , This is perfect timing for him to quit. I am sad hes going but all the best to him and his studies !!!

Kasaraki

Denmark7115 Posts

May 13 2013 20:38 GMT

#68

Not much of a surprise. I wonder how he will fare in these last 3 months.

herMan

Japan2055 Posts

May 13 2013 20:38 GMT

#69

It was about time. Great run though, definitely made an impact on the scene.

Timmsh

Netherlands201 Posts

May 13 2013 20:38 GMT

#70

Wow he is really leaving the game when he's still considered to be one of the best.
Good call of him!

Good luck in the future!

capiston

France372 Posts

May 13 2013 20:38 GMT

#71

Sad but expected...
Now, gogo Scarlett & Snute !

Roe

Canada6002 Posts

May 13 2013 20:38 GMT

#72

It was sort of expected. He didn't seem to enjoy playing the game, and he fiddled around with retiring before. Sort of ironic that a person who isn't really passionate about the game would do so well. Maybe pros just need to be more robotic about the game.

HolyArrow

United States7116 Posts

May 13 2013 20:39 GMT

#73

On May 14 2013 05:33 JimmyJRaynor wrote:

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so you're saying its going up?
when the guy winning the big bucks decides to leave?

implying prize money is the only reason why Stephano would retire

IamHobbyless

Germany29 Posts

May 13 2013 20:39 GMT

#74

What if he makes it in the WCS Blizzcon Final?

Because this would be after his careere ended .

bertjuuhh

Netherlands36 Posts

May 13 2013 20:39 GMT

#75

Good luck in school dude, hope to hear more of you in the future

emanresU

Germany393 Posts

May 13 2013 20:39 GMT

#76

After the interview he did in Korea I saw sth like this coming also I know he wanted to start studying again. best of luck Ilyes! You will be missed.

Stephano fighting.

Ph4ZeD

United Kingdom753 Posts

May 13 2013 20:39 GMT

#77

Truly incredible player who always excited the foreigner fanbase and had viewer counts rocketing. So many of his games against the best players gave me sick nerd chills.

Schelim

Austria11528 Posts

May 13 2013 20:39 GMT

#78

Stephano is like the smiling version of Idra in many ways. but i think Stephano's decision is much better for himself than Idra's is for Idra.

TeeTS

Germany2762 Posts

May 13 2013 20:39 GMT

#79

Well he never really arrived in HotS. I think WoL suited him well (as a whole, not only after queenpatch - to shut down any kind of patchzerg discussion), it was kind of a nice coincidence for him. HotS is paced very differently and so some player will fall off, no doubt! He had a great carreer and he definately knows when to stop.
Congratulation to him for his awesome carrer!

3xTr4_FragQuenz

36 Posts

May 13 2013 20:40 GMT

#80

Sad to hear, he did a very good job in SC2.