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Stephano Retires, but not really - Page 5

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mrRoflpwn
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States2618 Posts
August 06 2013 23:59 GMT
#81
On August 07 2013 08:57 SHOOG wrote:
So sad. I will miss seeing Stephano play.

He going to be streaming for the next 3 weeks.
Long live the Boss Toss!
mikumegurine
Profile Joined May 2013
Canada3145 Posts
August 06 2013 23:59 GMT
#82
HFGL Hope Stephano makes his dreams come true by becoming a top doctor or whatever he chooses


Regarding practice....

pshhhh

"We talkin about practice" - Allen Iverson

Stephano is like Iverson, whatcha talking bout practice huh, they dont need it lol

Dreamer.T
Profile Joined December 2009
United States3584 Posts
August 06 2013 23:59 GMT
#83
Farewell, our little Napolean of Sc2.
Forever the best, IMMvp <3
1nSo
Profile Joined November 2011
4 Posts
August 07 2013 00:00 GMT
#84
Finally!
purakushi
Profile Joined August 2012
United States3302 Posts
August 07 2013 00:00 GMT
#85
Good player with a character. Glad he's grown up a bit.

GL!
T P Z sagi
Yonnua
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
United Kingdom2331 Posts
August 07 2013 00:00 GMT
#86
On August 07 2013 08:48 negativedge wrote:
gg no re

pretty irreplaceable in the foreign scene

if anyone was ever going to be the crossover SC2 superstar, it would've been Stephano

I still haven't forgiven him for not taking a GSL seed during his prime, but that's just who Stephano was.


He did, he was eliminated in the Ro32.
LRSL 2014 Finalist! PartinG | Mvp | Bomber | Creator | NaNiwa | herO
Nuclease
Profile Joined August 2011
United States1049 Posts
August 07 2013 00:01 GMT
#87
Stephano, if you're reading this by chance, I want to say thank you. You've been an enormous influence on my Starcraft play, even when you invented that god damn 12 minute roach/ling max in ZvP. I wish you luck in wherever you choose to go next, and glhf one final time.

Thanks for always being the crazy, friendly, and awesome representative that SC always needed. You will be missed.
Zealots, not zee-lots. | Never forget, KTViolet, Go)Space. | You will never be as good as By.Flash, and your drops will never be as sick as MMA.
nucLeaRTV
Profile Joined May 2011
Romania822 Posts
August 07 2013 00:01 GMT
#88
Damn, it was a nice career overall ^^
"Having your own haters means you are famous"
plogamer
Profile Blog Joined January 2012
Canada3132 Posts
August 07 2013 00:02 GMT
#89
GGs Stephano. <3 Wish you the best.
Mudkipnick
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
Korea (South)241 Posts
August 07 2013 00:03 GMT
#90
Wow the song Say Hello to Goodbye was in my mind right after Stephano retired officially.
Follow your dreams
Artunit
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Philippines400 Posts
August 07 2013 00:04 GMT
#91
Bye Stephano, goodluck in your future endeavors. I just switched from bw to sc2 and honestly haven't really seen much of your games but I will definitely check some of those. GG
NrT.Artunit
thekoalaz
Profile Joined October 2011
United States109 Posts
August 07 2013 00:04 GMT
#92
GLHF GG Stephano.
negativedge
Profile Joined December 2011
4279 Posts
August 07 2013 00:05 GMT
#93
On August 07 2013 09:00 Yonnua wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 07 2013 08:48 negativedge wrote:
gg no re

pretty irreplaceable in the foreign scene

if anyone was ever going to be the crossover SC2 superstar, it would've been Stephano

I still haven't forgiven him for not taking a GSL seed during his prime, but that's just who Stephano was.


He did, he was eliminated in the Ro32.


I said in his prime. His one GSL appearance coincided with his absolute nadir in form.
Von
Profile Joined May 2009
United States363 Posts
August 07 2013 00:06 GMT
#94
I had a feeling about this kid when I watched him win IPL 3 @ Atlantic City from the 5th row ... and as time went on he didn't disappoint.

I love Stephano because he's a true individual, never following the herd, he walks his own path. Never kissing ass.

Rock on Stephano u a brother from another motha.

If its not fun I dont want it.
sacrilegious
Profile Joined September 2012
Canada863 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-07 00:06:42
August 07 2013 00:06 GMT
#95
Everytime I think of SC2 WoL from at least 2011 when I first heard of him to early 2013, it's his ridiculous and supposed 12 minute max roach rush. Against Protoss I don't think I've ever seen him lose when I watched him. His split of speed roaches and lings into 3-4 different groups while simultaneously killing units and buildings while macroing and possibly defending counter attacks makes me appreciate how good he was and how difficult this game can be
bogderpirat
Profile Joined April 2011
Jordan66 Posts
August 07 2013 00:07 GMT
#96
RIP
if khaldor had boobs, i'd hit him
FrostedMiniWheats
Profile Joined August 2010
United States30730 Posts
August 07 2013 00:09 GMT
#97
So sad T_T

I wish he could have at least made the finals as his sendoff. Instead he dies in the ro16. He went out with class too.

Thank you Stephano, for all the great games, the Zerg innovations, and for defending the pride of foreigners time after time.
NesTea | Mvp | MC | Leenock | Losira | Gumiho | DRG | Taeja | Jinro | Stephano | Thorzain | Sen | Idra |Polt | Bomber | Symbol | Squirtle | Fantasy | Jaedong | Maru | sOs | Seed | ByuN | ByuL | Neeb| Scarlett | Rogue | IM forever
DenTenker
Profile Blog Joined March 2013
United States606 Posts
August 07 2013 00:11 GMT
#98
Good luck in your studies!

We'll miss you!
If your all in didn't work, you didn't pull the workers.
Copymizer
Profile Joined November 2010
Denmark2108 Posts
August 07 2013 00:12 GMT
#99
What a memorable succesful guy. only 20 years old, do what you're good at and earn loads of money.. Only a few are this lucky to poses all the right skills and mindset to win. Greatest baws foreigner in SC2 so far
~~Yo man ! MBCGame HERO Fighting !! Holy check !
Korleone
Profile Joined November 2011
France5 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-07 00:19:27
August 07 2013 00:14 GMT
#100
I really will miss this guy !
He gave me chills when he won the IPL 3 Championship, beiing one of the first foreigner to win a major tournament, beating 4 Koreans in a row !

I will remember a people who never whined about the balance, never rage quit, often forfaits games and tournaments ;-)
I will remember the games against his nemesis Polt, in MSI Pro Cup, Asus ROG 2012 and Lone Star Clash.
I will remember the misunderstandings concerning the CompLexity affair and finally, the transfer to EG.
I will remember the 12 minutes max roach strategy, and an epic game 2 against Kiwikaki during the IPL 3 !


Farewell Stephano, many thanks, and gl for the new chapter of your life.
SC2 will not be the same without you...
You're already a Legend !


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