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

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Aterons_toss
Profile Joined February 2011
Romania1275 Posts
May 14 2013 14:35 GMT
#781
On May 14 2013 23:23 Sent. wrote:
If I'm not mistaken Nerchio is studying and playing simultaneously so why can't Stephano?

Not from France but if the university is same as here than medicine is very much about studying and less about being "smart", I would imagine that if Nerchio was to major from something math/physics related he could do that but for medicine taking 4-6 hours a day to play starcraft would mean you are left with very little free time.
A good strategy means leaving your opponent room to make mistakes
jdsowa
Profile Joined March 2011
405 Posts
May 14 2013 14:50 GMT
#782
This is an "A"-move by Stephano. His brilliant approach to the game was picked apart by the entire community for over a year and now he has no advantage left. Smart to move on. GG.
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
May 14 2013 14:59 GMT
#783
On May 14 2013 23:35 Aterons_toss wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 14 2013 23:23 Sent. wrote:
If I'm not mistaken Nerchio is studying and playing simultaneously so why can't Stephano?

Not from France but if the university is same as here than medicine is very much about studying and less about being "smart", I would imagine that if Nerchio was to major from something math/physics related he could do that but for medicine taking 4-6 hours a day to play starcraft would mean you are left with very little free time.


If it is anything like the US medical school, there would be no time to be a professional gamer at any level. There are no college athletes that are also in the school’s medical program for good reason. And if French schools require a “Residency” in a hospital, he likely won’t have time to sleep.
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bGr.MetHiX
Profile Joined February 2011
Bulgaria511 Posts
May 14 2013 15:03 GMT
#784
oen of the coolest people in the scene. sad to see him go.
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Charlie.Sheen
Profile Joined March 2013
662 Posts
May 14 2013 15:27 GMT
#785
Korean trip destroyed his confidence.
Blix
Profile Joined September 2010
Netherlands873 Posts
May 14 2013 15:33 GMT
#786
It's a good move.. hopefully he'll be as good at being a doctor as he is at being being a zerg =)
Conquer yourself not the world. - Descartes
darthfoley
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States8004 Posts
May 14 2013 15:43 GMT
#787
IdrA gets released = 250 pages
Stephano retires = 40 pages

It's kinda weird how little reaction this has gotten in comparison. Anyways, i'm sad to see him go; he was one of the VERY few zerg players i rooted for.
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TRaFFiC
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Canada1448 Posts
May 14 2013 15:44 GMT
#788
On May 14 2013 23:35 Aterons_toss wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 14 2013 23:23 Sent. wrote:
If I'm not mistaken Nerchio is studying and playing simultaneously so why can't Stephano?

Not from France but if the university is same as here than medicine is very much about studying and less about being "smart", I would imagine that if Nerchio was to major from something math/physics related he could do that but for medicine taking 4-6 hours a day to play starcraft would mean you are left with very little free time.

Man, I'm in uni and some of these kids get away with murder. When you got a big brain, you can take all the same courses and do a couple hours homework per day. It's true.
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Tanag
Profile Joined May 2011
Canada204 Posts
May 14 2013 15:44 GMT
#789
Bummer to see him go. Hopefully he finds the time to pop into some random tournaments. XD

Timing seems reasonable with med school likely starting in Sept. Gives him time to get setup and ready before classes begin.
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rabidch
Profile Joined January 2010
United States20289 Posts
May 14 2013 15:46 GMT
#790
On May 15 2013 00:43 darthfoley wrote:
IdrA gets released = 250 pages
Stephano retires = 40 pages

It's kinda weird how little reaction this has gotten in comparison. Anyways, i'm sad to see him go; he was one of the VERY few zerg players i rooted for.

well its been 4 days since idras thread has been posted.
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kubiks
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
France1328 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-05-14 15:50:07
May 14 2013 15:49 GMT
#791
On May 15 2013 00:43 darthfoley wrote:
IdrA gets released = 250 pages
Stephano retires = 40 pages

It's kinda weird how little reaction this has gotten in comparison. Anyways, i'm sad to see him go; he was one of the VERY few zerg players i rooted for.


It's not really teh same stuff :
This thread : "good move by stephano, he was the best foreigner" with some derailing about med school
Idra thread : "good move by EG", "EG how dare you, I will contact the sponsors", "Idra didn't accomplished anything", "idra had the most impact on the scene".

Idra thread is pretty much only arguing, wheras in this thread there's pretty much a consensus that he was the best foreigner (and it's hard to say he doesn't, just look how much time he was top1 of the tlpd, I think he was top1 for more than 3/4 of the time since his breakout....).
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Shellshock
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States97276 Posts
May 14 2013 15:49 GMT
#792
On May 15 2013 00:46 rabidch wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 15 2013 00:43 darthfoley wrote:
IdrA gets released = 250 pages
Stephano retires = 40 pages

It's kinda weird how little reaction this has gotten in comparison. Anyways, i'm sad to see him go; he was one of the VERY few zerg players i rooted for.

well its been 4 days since idras thread has been posted.

Stephano also hasnt retired yet
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StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-05-14 15:56:16
May 14 2013 15:54 GMT
#793
On May 14 2013 23:35 Aterons_toss wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 14 2013 23:23 Sent. wrote:
If I'm not mistaken Nerchio is studying and playing simultaneously so why can't Stephano?

Not from France but if the university is same as here than medicine is very much about studying and less about being "smart", I would imagine that if Nerchio was to major from something math/physics related he could do that but for medicine taking 4-6 hours a day to play starcraft would mean you are left with very little free time.


I don't recommend studying any less for any field. Whether it be med, biochem, engineering etc. Your priority should be your school and if you really want to be a pro gamer it's like having a full-time job. I don't know why anyone would want to ruin their market value if they cannot put the time and effort it truly requires especially when you've already established yourself. If you have any intention on making a return it's best to part ways and do what you have to do.

On May 15 2013 00:49 kubiks wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 15 2013 00:43 darthfoley wrote:
IdrA gets released = 250 pages
Stephano retires = 40 pages

It's kinda weird how little reaction this has gotten in comparison. Anyways, i'm sad to see him go; he was one of the VERY few zerg players i rooted for.


It's not really teh same stuff :
This thread : "good move by stephano, he was the best foreigner" with some derailing about med school
Idra thread : "good move by EG", "EG how dare you, I will contact the sponsors", "Idra didn't accomplished anything", "idra had the most impact on the scene".

Idra thread is pretty much only arguing, wheras in this thread there's pretty much a consensus that he was the best foreigner (and it's hard to say he doesn't, just look how much time he was top1 of the tlpd, I think he was top1 for more than 3/4 of the time since his breakout....).


More like people don't know how to let things go. IdrA fan boys. Don't bother trying to understand them. I can say the same thing for a lot of other players too, but the dude brought up volume. Well, there you go. They're loud and obnoxious.
danl9rm
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States3111 Posts
May 14 2013 15:54 GMT
#794
On May 15 2013 00:43 darthfoley wrote:
IdrA gets released = 250 pages
Stephano retires = 40 pages

It's kinda weird how little reaction this has gotten in comparison. Anyways, i'm sad to see him go; he was one of the VERY few zerg players i rooted for.


He's been threatening to quit for so long, I just don't care anymore. Quit if you're gona quit, right? Otherwise, don't.

Besides, now Jaedong plays.

Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed watching Stephano play, and for a long time, no one, and I do mean no one, could judge a battle's outcome like he could.
"Science has so well established that the preborn baby in the womb is a living human being that most pro-choice activists have conceded the point. ..since the abortion proponents have lost the science argument, they are now advocating an existential one."
Nerchio
Profile Joined October 2009
Poland2633 Posts
May 14 2013 15:56 GMT
#795
I still can't believe he won some of those tournaments! Well played.
Progamer"I am the best" - Nerchio , 2017.
Integra
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
Sweden5626 Posts
May 14 2013 16:00 GMT
#796
On May 15 2013 00:43 darthfoley wrote:
IdrA gets released = 250 pages
Stephano retires = 40 pages

It's kinda weird how little reaction this has gotten in comparison. Anyways, i'm sad to see him go; he was one of the VERY few zerg players i rooted for.

IdrA has a more controversial personality.
IdrA left after being released while Stephanos departure will be less dramatic.
Stephano hasn't actually left yet.
The thread for IdrA is older compared to Stephano.

And that's the reasons for the differences in view numbers.
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Gben592
Profile Joined August 2012
United Kingdom281 Posts
May 14 2013 16:24 GMT
#797
See you Stephano Best of luck in your future!
"The more skilled player is the one who wins, and I don't think there's better balance than what we have now." INnoVation
WightyCity
Profile Joined May 2011
Canada887 Posts
May 14 2013 16:32 GMT
#798
Good luck with your studies. I hope you will play for fun though
90% watching it 8% talking about it and 2% playing it - sc2
TheGuru383
Profile Joined January 2013
United States3 Posts
May 14 2013 16:38 GMT
#799
Holy crap... Never saw this coming! Well GL GL GL!
Defacer
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Canada5052 Posts
May 14 2013 16:41 GMT
#800
On May 15 2013 00:43 darthfoley wrote:
IdrA gets released = 250 pages
Stephano retires = 40 pages

It's kinda weird how little reaction this has gotten in comparison. Anyways, i'm sad to see him go; he was one of the VERY few zerg players i rooted for.


Well, there's nothing really to discuss.

Stephano going out, on top and with class.

IdrA going out.
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