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

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Conti
Profile Joined November 2010
Germany2516 Posts
May 13 2013 20:40 GMT
#81
It's quite the pity, but not at all unexpected. And, frankly, it's a smart move, and the right one. Go Stephano!

Also, he has made at least $222.000, not $216.000.
mycro
Profile Joined March 2010
Sweden1579 Posts
May 13 2013 20:40 GMT
#82
Sucks but kinda expected. He knows when to move on, good on him. Gl in the future.
Varyol
Profile Joined September 2010
France20 Posts
May 13 2013 20:40 GMT
#83
Stephano to retire, Idra released from EG. Best SC2 week in a while.
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-05-13 20:41:17
May 13 2013 20:40 GMT
#84
On May 14 2013 05:33 JimmyJRaynor wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 14 2013 05:30 kollin wrote:
On May 14 2013 05:29 JimmyJRaynor wrote:
he realizes the over all prize money is going down hill. Smart exit by him.

hahhaha
HAHAHAHA


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

You never miss a chance do you? You are the trollest of the trolls. Facts don't matter, just keep saying "Prize money down. SC2 dying.".
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
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Makro
Profile Joined March 2011
France16890 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-05-13 20:45:18
May 13 2013 20:41 GMT
#85
i was glad to cheer for him since the beginning, happy to have supported a player like this, i hope he will do well in his future career

french were lucky to have him as a player
Matthew 5:10 "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of shitposting, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven".
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Junichi
Profile Joined January 2011
Germany1056 Posts
May 13 2013 20:41 GMT
#86
I always thought
this video was his official retirement announcement. :D


GL Pano! Thank you for all the nice memories!
"Until the very, very top, in almost anything all that matters, is how much work you put in. The only problem is that most people can't work hard even at things they do enjoy, much less things they don't have a real passion for." - Greg "IdrA" Fields
Boucot
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
France15997 Posts
May 13 2013 20:41 GMT
#87
Apparently he has the carpal tunnel syndrome which can't explain his decision (he said many times that he would retire quickly) but maybe his performances lately.
Former SC2 writer for Millenium - twitter.com/Boucot
josemb40
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Peru611 Posts
May 13 2013 20:41 GMT
#88
GL HF
wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
Fusilero
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United Kingdom50293 Posts
May 13 2013 20:41 GMT
#89
On May 14 2013 05:40 Plansix wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 14 2013 05:33 JimmyJRaynor wrote:
On May 14 2013 05:30 kollin wrote:
On May 14 2013 05:29 JimmyJRaynor wrote:
he realizes the over all prize money is going down hill. Smart exit by him.

hahhaha
HAHAHAHA


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

You never miss a chance do you? You are the trollest of the trolls. Facts don't matter, just keep saying "Prize money down. SC2 dying.".

I dunno he might be onto something he knows his stuff I mean look at his hard hitting questioning of NASL.
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=387294
Glorious SEA doto
Strela
Profile Joined October 2011
Netherlands1896 Posts
May 13 2013 20:42 GMT
#90
was to be expected. He seems to be having trouble adapting to hots
sLideSC2
Profile Joined July 2012
United States225 Posts
May 13 2013 20:42 GMT
#91
He has been unimpressive as of late, + all of the negative things around the new wcs format even though it will be a good thing in the future. It's to be expected that Steph leaves because he probably doesnt want to commit the time to wait until wcs kicks into gear (2014-2015) and delay med school by even more.

He will be remembered as a legend for sure, greatest foreigner in sc2 to date.
https://twitter.com/sLideSC2 | (NA)sLide.635 | coL_Sasqautch ~ coL_QXC ~ coL_TriMaster
Aveng3r
Profile Joined February 2012
United States2411 Posts
May 13 2013 20:42 GMT
#92
well he had a hell of a run, shame to see him go but he hasnt looked the same since wol ended
I carve marble busts of assassinated world leaders - PM for a quote
andaylin
Profile Joined August 2010
United States10830 Posts
May 13 2013 20:42 GMT
#93
Smart choice by him, doesn't look like foreigners will be making much in sc2
"Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard." - Kevin Durant
Lunareste
Profile Joined July 2011
United States3596 Posts
May 13 2013 20:43 GMT
#94
> twitch chat
> RIP

Just kidding, but I'm feeling simultaneously happy and sad. Happy that he's moving on to the rest of his life on his own terms, sad that I'll never get to see him and foreigner hopes get crushed once again.

Give us one more Polt vs Stephano for the road.
KT FlaSh FOREVER
Emzeeshady
Profile Blog Joined January 2012
Canada4203 Posts
May 13 2013 20:43 GMT
#95
--- Nuked ---
nihlon
Profile Joined April 2010
Sweden5581 Posts
May 13 2013 20:43 GMT
#96
Not really that unexpected. He was close to quitting for his studies before and considering everything this is a pretty good time to move on.
Banelings are too cute to blow up
TAMinator
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia2706 Posts
May 13 2013 20:43 GMT
#97
ggs. I wonder who the next foreigner hope will be
DifuntO
Profile Joined November 2011
Greece2376 Posts
May 13 2013 20:43 GMT
#98
GL to whatever you want to do Stephano. You will always be a legend.
All I do is Stim.
Blazinghand *
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States25553 Posts
May 13 2013 20:43 GMT
#99
gg, stephano. you were the best of us

study hard and live a good life
When you stare into the iCCup, the iCCup stares back.
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Nazeron
Profile Joined September 2010
Canada1046 Posts
May 13 2013 20:44 GMT
#100
First Idra quits competitive play and now Stephano comes out and says hes going to be quitting in a few months, what a terrible week for esports imo. Two of my favorite players quitting, hard pill to swallow.
Best of luck Stephano!
(╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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