On August 06 2013 09:23 ZataN wrote: I find it quite funny how everybody accepts Stephanos decision to go study, says it is a good move etc. I don't understand it, if I was that good at a computer game, widely known with tonnes of fans and earning decent money I would never throw it away to be a doctor.
Don't think I will ever understand that.
Because he's planning his future? You think he can be a professional Starcraft player forever?
Well too many replies to respond to... You definetly cannot be a startcraft player forever, however there are other options in the esports industry.
I do agree that planning for your future is a good thing, however it is not 100% important to have a degree to succeed, there are alot of jobs that you don't require a degree for. I personally think society puts too much importance on university education.
And it is obvious money is of upmost importance to Stephano, and it is my personal opinion that having money as the most important thing in your life is bad.
But obviously Stephano and myself are different people; if he really wasn't enjoying himself playing SC2 and is really going to enjoy being a doctor (lol something I can't really imagine, massive amounts of study so you can get a job with horrendously long hours and massive stress all so you can earn an amount of money that far surpasses the amount of money you need to live comfortably) then good on him.
Have you considered the possibility that being a Doctor is about helping sick people rather than about earning money? People can get job satisfaction by actually making a real difference in people's lives and Doctor's certainly make a difference.
Possible, unlikely in this case.
Sorry, i don't usually join conversations soon angrily, but who are you to say "unlikely in this case." Like you really know anything about what motivations stephano, or his vision for his future. How dare you speak that way about someone, that helping sick people is not something he might want to do.
On August 06 2013 09:23 ZataN wrote: I find it quite funny how everybody accepts Stephanos decision to go study, says it is a good move etc. I don't understand it, if I was that good at a computer game, widely known with tonnes of fans and earning decent money I would never throw it away to be a doctor.
Don't think I will ever understand that.
Because he's planning his future? You think he can be a professional Starcraft player forever?
Well too many replies to respond to... You definetly cannot be a startcraft player forever, however there are other options in the esports industry.
I do agree that planning for your future is a good thing, however it is not 100% important to have a degree to succeed, there are alot of jobs that you don't require a degree for. I personally think society puts too much importance on university education.
And it is obvious money is of upmost importance to Stephano, and it is my personal opinion that having money as the most important thing in your life is bad.
But obviously Stephano and myself are different people; if he really wasn't enjoying himself playing SC2 and is really going to enjoy being a doctor (lol something I can't really imagine, massive amounts of study so you can get a job with horrendously long hours and massive stress all so you can earn an amount of money that far surpasses the amount of money you need to live comfortably) then good on him.
Have you considered the possibility that being a Doctor is about helping sick people rather than about earning money? People can get job satisfaction by actually making a real difference in people's lives and Doctor's certainly make a difference.
Possible, unlikely in this case.
Sorry, i don't usually join conversations soon angrily, but who are you to say "unlikely in this case." Like you really know anything about what motivations stephano, or his vision for his future. How dare you speak that way about someone, that helping sick people is not something he might want to do.
With the departure of Stephano, the hate train that follows him has to have its own final goodbyes i guess
Pro gaming is about 15 years old now, and as it shows, very few progamers can make a long-term living out of it. I applaud Mr. Sartouri here -- he is being realistic.
On August 06 2013 09:23 ZataN wrote: I find it quite funny how everybody accepts Stephanos decision to go study, says it is a good move etc. I don't understand it, if I was that good at a computer game, widely known with tonnes of fans and earning decent money I would never throw it away to be a doctor.
Don't think I will ever understand that.
Because he's planning his future? You think he can be a professional Starcraft player forever?
Well too many replies to respond to... You definetly cannot be a startcraft player forever, however there are other options in the esports industry.
I do agree that planning for your future is a good thing, however it is not 100% important to have a degree to succeed, there are alot of jobs that you don't require a degree for. I personally think society puts too much importance on university education.
And it is obvious money is of upmost importance to Stephano, and it is my personal opinion that having money as the most important thing in your life is bad.
But obviously Stephano and myself are different people; if he really wasn't enjoying himself playing SC2 and is really going to enjoy being a doctor (lol something I can't really imagine, massive amounts of study so you can get a job with horrendously long hours and massive stress all so you can earn an amount of money that far surpasses the amount of money you need to live comfortably) then good on him.
Have you considered the possibility that being a Doctor is about helping sick people rather than about earning money? People can get job satisfaction by actually making a real difference in people's lives and Doctor's certainly make a difference.
Possible, unlikely in this case.
Sorry, i don't usually join conversations soon angrily, but who are you to say "unlikely in this case." Like you really know anything about what motivations stephano, or his vision for his future. How dare you speak that way about someone, that helping sick people is not something he might want to do.
Love how defensive people get. Almost like im insulting them personally. Dude was clearly driven by money, if you couldn't see that you are .... bad at reading people?
On August 06 2013 08:59 Havik_ wrote: So I assume this WCS will be his last tournament. I hope he wins and reconsiders. A guy can hope
I think he's made enough money and is ready to move on. No reason for him to delay it anymore plus he can always come back whenever he wants.
If you take six months off, coming back is pretty hard.
Stephano is a special case. The game is always going to be shifting regardless with the patches and LotV. Stephano is a smart player even if he doesn't like to guidance.
On August 06 2013 09:23 ZataN wrote: I find it quite funny how everybody accepts Stephanos decision to go study, says it is a good move etc. I don't understand it, if I was that good at a computer game, widely known with tonnes of fans and earning decent money I would never throw it away to be a doctor.
Don't think I will ever understand that.
Because he's planning his future? You think he can be a professional Starcraft player forever?
Well too many replies to respond to... You definetly cannot be a startcraft player forever, however there are other options in the esports industry.
I do agree that planning for your future is a good thing, however it is not 100% important to have a degree to succeed, there are alot of jobs that you don't require a degree for. I personally think society puts too much importance on university education.
And it is obvious money is of upmost importance to Stephano, and it is my personal opinion that having money as the most important thing in your life is bad.
But obviously Stephano and myself are different people; if he really wasn't enjoying himself playing SC2 and is really going to enjoy being a doctor (lol something I can't really imagine, massive amounts of study so you can get a job with horrendously long hours and massive stress all so you can earn an amount of money that far surpasses the amount of money you need to live comfortably) then good on him.
Have you considered the possibility that being a Doctor is about helping sick people rather than about earning money? People can get job satisfaction by actually making a real difference in people's lives and Doctor's certainly make a difference.
Possible, unlikely in this case.
Sorry, i don't usually join conversations soon angrily, but who are you to say "unlikely in this case." Like you really know anything about what motivations stephano, or his vision for his future. How dare you speak that way about someone, that helping sick people is not something he might want to do.
Love how defensive people get. Almost like im insulting them personally. Dude was clearly driven by money, if you couldn't see that you are .... bad at reading people?
Stephano played SC2 for the money -> Therefore, the reason Stephano wants to become a doctor is the money.
I think you need a couple more steps in between those 2 statements bro. Try again .
On August 06 2013 09:23 ZataN wrote: I find it quite funny how everybody accepts Stephanos decision to go study, says it is a good move etc. I don't understand it, if I was that good at a computer game, widely known with tonnes of fans and earning decent money I would never throw it away to be a doctor.
Don't think I will ever understand that.
Because he's planning his future? You think he can be a professional Starcraft player forever?
Well too many replies to respond to... You definetly cannot be a startcraft player forever, however there are other options in the esports industry.
I do agree that planning for your future is a good thing, however it is not 100% important to have a degree to succeed, there are alot of jobs that you don't require a degree for. I personally think society puts too much importance on university education.
And it is obvious money is of upmost importance to Stephano, and it is my personal opinion that having money as the most important thing in your life is bad.
But obviously Stephano and myself are different people; if he really wasn't enjoying himself playing SC2 and is really going to enjoy being a doctor (lol something I can't really imagine, massive amounts of study so you can get a job with horrendously long hours and massive stress all so you can earn an amount of money that far surpasses the amount of money you need to live comfortably) then good on him.
Have you considered the possibility that being a Doctor is about helping sick people rather than about earning money? People can get job satisfaction by actually making a real difference in people's lives and Doctor's certainly make a difference.
Possible, unlikely in this case.
Sorry, i don't usually join conversations soon angrily, but who are you to say "unlikely in this case." Like you really know anything about what motivations stephano, or his vision for his future. How dare you speak that way about someone, that helping sick people is not something he might want to do.
Love how defensive people get. Almost like im insulting them personally. Dude was clearly driven by money, if you couldn't see that you are .... bad at reading people?
Stephano played SC2 for the money -> Therefore, the reason Stephano wants to become a doctor is the money.
I think you need a couple more steps in between those 2 statements bro. Try again .
Hes not even becoming a doctor according to some post above.
On August 06 2013 11:14 Iron_ wrote: I certainly think he was good for the game, but his big money and big wins came when zerg was IMBA as all get out. The winnings will not carry him anymore, so good call on the timing.
this is the truth. even stephano admitted that zerg had a big advantage in every matchup and that he did not even care who his opponent was because he did the same thing every game.
On August 06 2013 11:14 Iron_ wrote: I certainly think he was good for the game, but his big money and big wins came when zerg was IMBA as all get out. The winnings will not carry him anymore, so good call on the timing.
this is the truth. even stephano admitted that zerg had a big advantage in every matchup and that he did not even care who his opponent was because he did the same thing every game.
Stephano confirmed for exploiting imba then quitting when its balanced.
On August 06 2013 11:14 Iron_ wrote: I certainly think he was good for the game, but his big money and big wins came when zerg was IMBA as all get out. The winnings will not carry him anymore, so good call on the timing.
this is the truth. even stephano admitted that zerg had a big advantage in every matchup and that he did not even care who his opponent was because he did the same thing every game.
Stephano confirmed for exploiting imba then quitting when its balanced.
... quitting with shitloads of money in the bag. an evil genius indeed.
farewell stephano, you were something special and will be missed.
On August 06 2013 12:09 andaylin wrote: this guy became successful when sc2 was on the rise and at its peak and leaves when its on the decline. smart/lucky man
On August 06 2013 13:43 xxxxxxb wrote: What happens if he grabs a season final seed at wcs? postponed retirement? seed is given to another player? lame 3 man group at finals?
If he goes to Season 2 Finals, that'd be all of a week after his "retirement", so he'd probably just go, pick up the 5k + comp and do whatever he wants. It's pretty much free money that he'd have earned anyway.
On August 06 2013 09:23 ZataN wrote: I find it quite funny how everybody accepts Stephanos decision to go study, says it is a good move etc. I don't understand it, if I was that good at a computer game, widely known with tonnes of fans and earning decent money I would never throw it away to be a doctor.
Don't think I will ever understand that.
Because he's planning his future? You think he can be a professional Starcraft player forever?
Dude making 100k+ a year at age 20 is pretty much priceless from a financial perspective. Its not like he couldn't enter school at age 24 or 25 if he wanted to. However deciding to pursue an education is always a good decision, and if you don't enjoy playing much then the money may not be worth it.
You think he can continue to make $100k a year for five more years? This isn't 2012 where he can place top 3 in over 10 tournaments. His career is clearly on the downswing, and it's the logical time to pursue a new career.
On August 06 2013 11:14 Iron_ wrote: I certainly think he was good for the game, but his big money and big wins came when zerg was IMBA as all get out. The winnings will not carry him anymore, so good call on the timing.
this is the truth. even stephano admitted that zerg had a big advantage in every matchup and that he did not even care who his opponent was because he did the same thing every game.
Stephano confirmed for exploiting imba then quitting when its balanced.
lol'd
Z was never OP in WoL, but you T/P-players can keep telling yourselves that if it helps you sleep at night. Also, HotS is not balanced atm; i.e., Z are UP, Widow Mines and Photon Overcharge need further examining etc.
EPT
