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Stephano Retires, but not really - Page 20

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xenoZhang
Profile Joined July 2012
China142 Posts
August 07 2013 12:07 GMT
#381
bye bye, really like ur style back then.
and ur game vesus MMA in new metropolis is one of my favorite matches (althrough its on the MMA's side)
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Sissors
Profile Joined March 2012
1395 Posts
August 07 2013 12:08 GMT
#382
On August 07 2013 21:03 Amaril wrote:
I'm glad he is finally gone. He never practiced much or took StarCraft serious. He is one of these idiots who think Talent is enough ...a terrible role model for newer players!

I would call him an extremely good role model for newer players. It shows the arguably best non-Korean SC2 player did it without sacrifising his life in the process, which for some reason quite some TL visitors think is a good idea.

He made a good amount of money, had fun doing it, kept his social life, and now can happily continue with his education. Instead of sacrifising your social life and your education by playing idiotic amounts.

Not saying it is wrong to train more than Stephano did, but I also don't think it is bad he didn't practise more. And if you practise so much more the rest of your life is negatively affected by it you really did something wrong.
Akastro
Profile Joined January 2013
Spain7 Posts
August 07 2013 12:10 GMT
#383
You will always be an idol for me, "Stephano", here I leave the song I wrote for you, you will be eternal, thanks for everything

Sevilla
ZeromuS
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Canada13407 Posts
August 07 2013 12:17 GMT
#384
I still can't believe he went through with it. Honestly, with the position he is in I thought he would retire as a professional player and use esports as a "part time job". I mean you can get a degree, continue to make money and live really well. Then foot in door for more esports ventures later and a fall back job from the degree.

Still seems a little unreal. I will miss Stephano
StrategyRTS forever | @ZeromuS_plays | www.twitch.tv/Zeromus_
OceanLab
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
France505 Posts
August 07 2013 12:17 GMT
#385
my favourite sc2 player of all time. You will be missed.
Liquid through and through
Jampackedeon
Profile Joined November 2010
United States2053 Posts
August 07 2013 12:24 GMT
#386
So many mind blowing memories of his play, I am actually looking for TLO to carry the torch as I feel like Stephano's army control was really his most amazing and hard to copy skill. It was a great run, and I'm glad he gave me some foreigner hope!
Penev
Profile Joined October 2012
28527 Posts
August 07 2013 12:25 GMT
#387
On August 07 2013 21:03 Amaril wrote:
I'm glad he is finally gone. He never practiced much or took StarCraft serious. He is one of these idiots who think Talent is enough ...a terrible role model for newer players!

Think of the children!
I Protoss winner, could it be?
EnumaAvalon
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
Philippines3613 Posts
August 07 2013 12:28 GMT
#388
GL Illyes. Thank you for that game against Kiwikaki. Just AMAZING.
(._.) ( l: ) ( .-. ) ( :l ) (._.) They see me rolling. They hating.
nigsky
Profile Joined February 2013
United Kingdom114 Posts
August 07 2013 12:30 GMT
#389
On August 07 2013 20:58 Lonyo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 07 2013 19:50 nigsky wrote:
Eh, no offense to the guy but he was hardly the best foreigner. He was one of the early converts to Broodlord/Infestor and had all of his big victories before the nerf.

He managed to win the most money, despite not being, according to you, the best foreigner, so by one objective measure he was the most successful foreigner.

By relying on imbalanced units.
Reasonable
Profile Joined September 2010
Ukraine1432 Posts
August 07 2013 12:31 GMT
#390
He'll be back.
Ilithyium
Profile Joined April 2010
Denmark88 Posts
August 07 2013 12:32 GMT
#391
Sad he was a beast, but Finally he retired, was getting really tired of his arrogance.. Good luck in life Stephano no hate all love
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DarkPlasmaBall
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States45762 Posts
August 07 2013 12:34 GMT
#392
You were one hell of a guy. Congrats on all your success, and good luck in the future. Maybe we'll see you when LotV comes out.

gg Stephano. wp.
"There is nothing more satisfying than looking at a crowd of people and helping them get what I love." ~Day[9] Daily #100
Orek
Profile Joined February 2012
1665 Posts
August 07 2013 13:00 GMT
#393
Thank you so much for great games!!
The best foreigner in SC3 will be compared to Stephano for sure.
shin_toss
Profile Joined May 2010
Philippines2589 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-07 13:09:22
August 07 2013 13:06 GMT
#394
edited.
AKMU / IU
Husnan
Profile Joined November 2010
France298 Posts
August 07 2013 13:11 GMT
#395
On August 07 2013 21:30 nigsky wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 07 2013 20:58 Lonyo wrote:
On August 07 2013 19:50 nigsky wrote:
Eh, no offense to the guy but he was hardly the best foreigner. He was one of the early converts to Broodlord/Infestor and had all of his big victories before the nerf.

He managed to win the most money, despite not being, according to you, the best foreigner, so by one objective measure he was the most successful foreigner.

By relying on imbalanced units.


Such as .... roaches and lings?
You see what happens, Larry? You see what happens when you fuck a stranger in the ass?
RaelSan
Profile Joined February 2012
Belgium223 Posts
August 07 2013 13:14 GMT
#396
On August 07 2013 19:50 nigsky wrote:
Eh, no offense to the guy but he was hardly the best foreigner. He was one of the early converts to Broodlord/Infestor and had all of his big victories before the nerf.


Haha funny guy :D

I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it
iEatWoofers
Profile Joined August 2011
Switzerland108 Posts
August 07 2013 13:15 GMT
#397
Have fun studying, Stephano!

Thanks for the great games and fun interviews :-)
Strat4lyfe
Profile Joined October 2010
Singapore133 Posts
August 07 2013 13:35 GMT
#398
sad to see him go... was one of the main reasons why i play zerg till now.. entertaining player. sc2 will nvr be the same without him~~ ToT
MVP_MarineKing IM_Mvp Acer_MMA
jakethesnake
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
Canada4948 Posts
August 07 2013 13:35 GMT
#399
I was hoping he would change his mind and keep on playing part time while trying to do his schooling, but I know that is a near impossible task and would probably just be a disappointment for him in SC2 and school. I'm sure Stephano practiced more than he let on but he'll always be remembered as the foreign hope that claimed to never practice. At least by retiring now he can leave with a good reputation instead of playing half-heartedly part time for a while and ending on a streak of disappointment.
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The_Unseen
Profile Joined March 2011
France1923 Posts
August 07 2013 13:47 GMT
#400
Gotta love'em bronzies.

Oh well, gg Stephano, have fun and keep your sister safe
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