The last few months have been quiet, drama free ones in the Sc2 scene. In fact, it just doesn't feel like Starcraft anymore. But that's all about to change. Today, Team Liquid and Evil Geniuses are excited to announce the completion of a historic trade. Two players who were actively seeking new challenges have found their homes on the others team. Yes, that's right, Geoff 'iNcontroL' Robinson will be joining Team Liquid, while Dario 'TLO' Wünsch will join Evil Geniuses.
In going through with this blockbuster deal, both Team Liquid and Evil Geniuses have delivered on their longstanding promise to make esports even better than before. We're sure our fans will be supportive of the swap.
To celebrate the transfer, we're excited to announce a showmatch between Liquid and EG which will be held Sunday, Sep 29 5:00pm GMT (GMT+00:00). iNcontroL and TLO will assume their new responsibilities as captains and lead their team to victory. We hope you'll join us in this celebration of esports.
Message from Liquid`Nazgul
Team Liquid founder, father figure
Team Liquid recently celebrated its 11th Birthday, an incredible achievement for any website. Over the years, we have been host to an incredible community and we have had a number of incredible individuals call this site their home on the internet. As I write this, I have one such individual in mind, who has truly dedicated his life to Team Liquid and all that we stand for. I'm talking, of course, about Geoff 'iNcontroL' Robinson. I've known Geoff for many years. Whether he has been flaming Testie or abusing his banling powers, it's hard to think of a figure who has impacted the website and the scene more. That's why, in a move that seems way too late, we're finally able to welcome Geoff to the Team Liquid family.
Over the past few years, Geoff has dedicated his time to helping a North American Counterstrike team expand into the Starcraft scene. We've watched with pride as a member from our community stepped out of his comfort zone and helped this small, little known team become a team large enough to pick up a struggling LoL squad. While Geoff has made his way in the world, Team Liquid has done quite well as well. Now, our parallel tracks of success converge. Geoff will join Liquid, where he will finally be with an organization that wins foreign Sc2 teamleagues and sent a Dota 2 team to The International 3.
Geoff brings much to the table. As Liquid has gained more fans, we have also gained more detractors. Geoff is well practiced at arguing with people on the internet, which was a role we have been lacking in the Team Liquid organization until now. In addition, as Liquid adds more sponsors, we've found ourselves without a player who is adept at plugging them all. With Geoff on the team, we will no longer struggle to promote Barracuda's extremely good and well paying job opportunities, Shiny Things and their incredible apps, NEEDForSeat and their embarrassingly comfortable chairs, Razer and their awesome peripherals, and TwitchTV and their great service. See? We're better already.
Sadly, to make this incredible pick-up possible, we have agreed to trade TLO of our players to EG in exchange. Dario has been a figure on Team Liquid for much less time than Geoff, and although he showed great promise, his inability to win a GSL championship after recovering from his wrist injury has been a severe disappointment to the organization. We're sad things didn't work out with Dario, but we know that he will be a great player for EG as they start their foreign Sc2 dvision. We hope that Dario will discover his motivation on EG, and wish him a happy future. Adios, Dario.
Throughout our combined time in the Sc2 scene, we've often thought Team Liquid is a pretty okay organization. On several occasions, we've worked with them, including on the amicable transfer of EGHuK, our joint venture in Proleague featuring EGJaedong, and most recently on the wildly successful crowd funding effort we held in conjunction with Papa Johns. During that campaign, we noticed the spark of salesmanship in a member of Team Liquid; Dario 'TLO' Wünsch. We also noticed that he was a very popular and talented player on Team Liquid. Naturally, we immediately began to look into how to acquire him.
In part because of our mutually respectful working relationship with Team Liquid, we of course know they didn't have the money to keep TLO, and of course, since it's all just an act, he was happy to join. Since charitable giving is tax deductable and because I'd rather not appear on anymore internet talkshows, we have agreed to trade one of our associates, iNcontroL, to Liquid and have also paid above market value for the rest of Dario's contract. We'd like to thank them for not leaking the details of this transfer to Slasher.
We think this trade will be mutually beneficial for both sides. While iNcontroL has in the past been one of our best personalities, marriage has dulled his once keen wits and his hunger to close a deal. That said, he brings a wealth of experience with him to Liquid, where even with his dulled wits and reduced personality he will thrive. We look forward to seeing them pick up a sponsor or two before iNc's inevitable "Liquid Retirement" in six months. In fact, we have already recommended that our sponsor Razer consider supporting Liquid as well. Maybe one day, with the right support, they will be able to keep their talented up-and-comers and have someone other than TaeJa win for them. Or they'll just switch everything over to Dota 2 and give up on Starcraft. Either way, we wish them the best of luck.
Meanwhile, we are pleased to welcome TLO into the firm. He will bring youthful exuberance and fresh ideas to EG, as well as a major tournament championship in the coming months, followed by a long period of building his personality. We look forward to using our unmatched resources to help TLO reach the next level in his career as a progamer and media personality. We hope you will follow him on twitter and subscribe to his stream. You guys can look forward to seeing him on plenty of talk shows, booths and in general everywhere but at a computer practicing.
As you might expect, both players are very enthusiastic about the trade. Here's what they had to say.
Liquid`iNcontroL
"I am proud to announce my joining of Team Liquid. Being on EG was nice but all that attention? Money? The pressure of being expected to lead esports to a bright and glorious future? Not for me. I prefer the laid back pre-retirement feel of TL where players go to disappear and allow the Koreans to do the work for us. Now that I'm on Liquid, I don't have to work at remembering the long list of sponsors! It's far more simple to work them into conversation. For example, right now, I feel like a Barracuda swimming up stream to mate and after that long journey of trials and tribulations while trying to not be distracted by Shiny Things! Piece. Of. Cake. I cannot wait to join my teammates on Skype and discuss all the most recent Zerg strategies! Lets do this!"
- Liquid`iNcontroL
EGTLO
"In Starcraft2 there isn't a single pro-gamer, no matter how loyal who, doesn't envy those on EG. The Lifestyle of a celebrity. Cars, Women, starring in commercials and an endless supply of energy drinks. Team Liquid was my home, but you don't become a Starcraft2 Monster by staying home, do you?
Not only will it help me bring my progaming career to the next level, as proven by iNcontroL, it'll also help me make the transition into the much more attractive follow up career of casting/hosting. And EVERY pro-gamer knows that's how you become rich without properly working. A dream come true.
As I add Evil Geniuses to my LinkedIn work history, I feel a great sense of satisfaction. I hope that despite the drastic rebranding of my persona you will still be happy to follow "EGTLO'' on social media and don't stop subscribing to my content. And make multiple accounts if you've already subscribed with your existing accounts."
- EGTLO
Please support iNcontroL and TLO as they enter into the next period of their pro-gaming careers. And please continue to support Team Liquid, EG, their sponsors, and large delivery pizza corporations.
Founded in 1999, Evil Geniuses is the Western world’s best video game team and a leading new media agency with a client portfolio that includes such brands as Intel, Monster Energy, Razer, Kingston Technology, SkullCandy, and other major technology and consumer brands. Featuring gaming celebrities like Justin “JWonggg” Wong, Lee “JD” Jae Dong, Dario 'TLO' Wünsch, and Stephen “Snoopeh” Ellis, Evil Geniuses consists of only the most successful, storied, and influential gamers from around the world.
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Team Liquid? Is that a swimming team? I didn't know you were a swimmer! It's not? Well, what is it? It's complicated? Does it have to do with horse racing? No? Why is their logo a horse? What did you say it was again?
Left Photo Credit: Helena Kristiansson - Website Right Photo Credit: Jeroen Weimar - Website Pizza Art: shiroiusagi, Banners: Naganis
Not only will it help me bring my progaming career to the next level, as proven by iNcontroL, it'll also help me make the transition into the much more attractive follow up career of casting/hosting. And EVERY pro-gamer knows that's how you become rich without properly working. A dream come true.
"abusing his banling powers," Incontrol was a mod before? I know he has a star but him being a mod is a surprise. You should also give incontrol the horse for a few days just to make this perfect.
Also those comments by incontrol and TLO XD Well played by both parties involved.
While iNcontroL has in the past been one of our best personalities, marriage has dulled his once keen wits and his hunger to close a deal. That said, he brings a wealth of experience with him to Liquid, where even with his dulled wits and reduced personality he will thrive.
Someone get the aloe vera because this article delivered some sick burns.
Seriously though this is hilarious can't wait to watch the EG-TL showmatch. Also you guys better do another write-up after the fact. Or two, or three, whatever.
Edit: Also this was the best part imo
'Dario has been a figure on Team Liquid for much less time than Geoff, and although he showed great promise, his inability to win a GSL championship after recovering from his wrist injury has been a severe disappointment to the organization.'
As Liquid has gained more fans, we have also gained more detractors. Geoff is well practiced at arguing with people on the internet, which was a role we have been lacking in the Team Liquid organization until now. In addition, as Liquid adds more sponsors, we've found ourselves without a player who is adept at plugging them all.
Not a smart move from TL... to get a very much needed Protoss they traded almost every beard/facial hair points they had. This, combined with the recent loss of ixmike88 makes TL at 0.8 beards (all coming from Incontrol, btw) against a solid 3.5 from EG, who already had Demuslim. The future looks grim.
Finally the showmatch will happen, good on you guys!
I am really confused though. It says: "To celebrate the transfer, we're excited to announce a showmatch between Liquid and EG which will be held Sunday, Sep 29 1:00pm EDT (GMT-04:00)."
Later on it says: "Showmatch date: Sunday, Sep 29 4:00am EDT (GMT-04:00"
Is this just another layer of mind games that I'm not getting?
On September 28 2013 11:26 Hood. wrote: Finally the showmatch will happen, good on you guys!
I am really confused though. It says: "To celebrate the transfer, we're excited to announce a showmatch between Liquid and EG which will be held Sunday, Sep 29 1:00pm EDT (GMT-04:00)."
Later on it says: "Showmatch date: Sunday, Sep 29 4:00am EDT (GMT-04:00"
Is this just another layer of mind games that I'm not getting?
Honestly, the "Liquid" in front of iNcontroL's name didn't enven register in my head. I just saw EGTLO and was like wtf, EG taking Liquid's whole roster!?! Then I read it again and remembered the pizzaGG thing.
I cannot wait to join my teammates on Skype and discuss all the most recent Zerg strategies! Lets do this!"
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I thought'd I post this here because I don't think many people here get TLO's email newsletter, where he shared the whole story of how he signed:
I got an email from Alex Garfield completely out of the blue to arrange a meeting, we settled on a time and he had his personal fighter pilot pick me up right outside my apartment. Then we flew to New York, where I had to take this series of tunnels to his mansion under central park.
In his office, we made a little bit of small talk before he told me he wanted me on EG. I admit I suspected that was why I was being called. What else could it have been? I was flattered, but I said I'd never betray Liquid, they made me, and I explained how I was very loyal because without them I would be in a gutter addicted to crack, without question that's where I'd be, and then he told me what a standard EG salary would be.
I must have appeared to be blown away or something because Alex said, "You'd have literally shit your pants if you played dota."
"I only have one question before we do this." Alex said, "Can you replace inControl, talent wise?" I explained to him that I was better than inControl one handed while piss drunk.
"I'm going to hold you to that, TLO." Alex said, and that was all he needed to know.
"There's only one rule at EG," Alex said, "You can do whatever you want, but don't tell our entire fan base to go fuck themselves...it sounds easy, but it's been an issue before."
I agreed and we shook hands, as I was leaving, Alex called me, I turned and he looked at me meaningfully and then whispered, just loud enough for me to hear:
"doooooohhhhhhhhh-taaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh" and then with a slight nod he turned away.
I do however approve of the player's comments on the switch. Burns everywhere.
EGTLO will never sounds as good as Liquid'TLO. TheLittleOne's name just became all letters! Liquid traded a fairly strong foreigner player for a caster. I mean, if TLO really wanted to go to EG, fine we'll suck it up eventually. But I would like TLO on Liquid.
On September 28 2013 12:12 frankfasthands wrote: I thought'd I post this here because I don't think many people here get TLO's email newsletter, where he shared the whole story of how he signed:
I got an email from Alex Garfield completely out of the blue to arrange a meeting, we settled on a time and he had his personal fighter pilot pick me up right outside my apartment. Then we flew to New York, where I had to take this series of tunnels to his mansion under central park.
In his office, we made a little bit of small talk before he told me he wanted me on EG. I admit I suspected that was why I was being called. What else could it have been? I was flattered, but I said I'd never betray Liquid, they made me, and I explained how I was very loyal because without them I would be in a gutter addicted to crack, without question that's where I'd be, and then he told me what a standard EG salary would be.
I must have appeared to be blown away or something because Alex said, "You'd have literally shit your pants if you played dota."
"I only have one question before we do this." Alex said, "Can you replace inControl, talent wise?" I explained to him that I was better than inControl one handed while piss drunk.
"I'm going to hold you to that, TLO." Alex said, and that was all he needed to know.
"There's only one rule at EG," Alex said, "You can do whatever you want, but don't tell our entire fan base to go fuck themselves...it sounds easy, but it's been an issue before."
I agreed and we shook hands, as I was leaving, Alex called me, I turned and he looked at me meaningfully and then whispered, just loud enough for me to hear:
"doooooohhhhhhhhh-taaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh" and then with a slight nod he turned away.
Attempting to learn my new teammates I had them all take a personality test. Interesting results. @LiquidTaeJa scored a 0.. no idea how
On September 28 2013 12:12 frankfasthands wrote: I thought'd I post this here because I don't think many people here get TLO's email newsletter, where he shared the whole story of how he signed:
I got an email from Alex Garfield completely out of the blue to arrange a meeting, we settled on a time and he had his personal fighter pilot pick me up right outside my apartment. Then we flew to New York, where I had to take this series of tunnels to his mansion under central park.
In his office, we made a little bit of small talk before he told me he wanted me on EG. I admit I suspected that was why I was being called. What else could it have been? I was flattered, but I said I'd never betray Liquid, they made me, and I explained how I was very loyal because without them I would be in a gutter addicted to crack, without question that's where I'd be, and then he told me what a standard EG salary would be.
I must have appeared to be blown away or something because Alex said, "You'd have literally shit your pants if you played dota."
"I only have one question before we do this." Alex said, "Can you replace inControl, talent wise?" I explained to him that I was better than inControl one handed while piss drunk.
"I'm going to hold you to that, TLO." Alex said, and that was all he needed to know.
"There's only one rule at EG," Alex said, "You can do whatever you want, but don't tell our entire fan base to go fuck themselves...it sounds easy, but it's been an issue before."
I agreed and we shook hands, as I was leaving, Alex called me, I turned and he looked at me meaningfully and then whispered, just loud enough for me to hear:
"doooooohhhhhhhhh-taaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh" and then with a slight nod he turned away.
On September 28 2013 12:16 RyLai wrote: I don't approve in the slightest.
I do however approve of the player's comments on the switch. Burns everywhere.
EGTLO will never sounds as good as Liquid'TLO. TheLittleOne's name just became all letters! Liquid traded a fairly strong foreigner player for a caster. I mean, if TLO really wanted to go to EG, fine we'll suck it up eventually. But I would like TLO on Liquid.
I think my favorite part was the incredibly subtle jab from Nazgul in saying EG would be starting their foreign division. xD Had to double take at that one.
Super excited for this! Going to be a ton of fun! =D
Shit got real. Geoff teaches TL about chin straps whereas TLO teaches EG about manbeards.
On September 28 2013 12:53 Josh_Video wrote: About time, Incontrol was basically born to be on TL. Biggest player trade of the year. Bigger than Innovation.
Err, not really he used to post a lot more on WGTour.
Great to see the guys already in their new uniforms. People have been lying to me for years...dark colours make you look fat. Geoff looks like he's in the best shape of his life though.
I don't know how I feel about this. TLO seems excited, and in Incontrols message, it comes off as well TL is where the old people go to disappear.Not like Hey I am still going to bring excitement and experience to the team! In my eyes questions the integrity of really want to be on the team. sounds depressing.
The number of shots being fired here, it's a friggin warfield.
On September 28 2013 12:12 frankfasthands wrote: I thought'd I post this here because I don't think many people here get TLO's email newsletter, where he shared the whole story of how he signed:
I got an email from Alex Garfield completely out of the blue to arrange a meeting, we settled on a time and he had his personal fighter pilot pick me up right outside my apartment. Then we flew to New York, where I had to take this series of tunnels to his mansion under central park.
In his office, we made a little bit of small talk before he told me he wanted me on EG. I admit I suspected that was why I was being called. What else could it have been? I was flattered, but I said I'd never betray Liquid, they made me, and I explained how I was very loyal because without them I would be in a gutter addicted to crack, without question that's where I'd be, and then he told me what a standard EG salary would be.
I must have appeared to be blown away or something because Alex said, "You'd have literally shit your pants if you played dota."
"I only have one question before we do this." Alex said, "Can you replace inControl, talent wise?" I explained to him that I was better than inControl one handed while piss drunk.
"I'm going to hold you to that, TLO." Alex said, and that was all he needed to know.
"There's only one rule at EG," Alex said, "You can do whatever you want, but don't tell our entire fan base to go fuck themselves...it sounds easy, but it's been an issue before."
I agreed and we shook hands, as I was leaving, Alex called me, I turned and he looked at me meaningfully and then whispered, just loud enough for me to hear:
"doooooohhhhhhhhh-taaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh" and then with a slight nod he turned away.
LOL
PLEASE someone compile all the twitter and other jabs when this is done!
Wow I really didn't see this one coming. Gonna be a little hard to not think of him of an eg guy anymore.. On the other hand the friendship with Idra dynamic being gone plus the lack of sotg makes it a little easier to see him as a free agent
Also am very excited about tlo. He seems like he's been quietly getting a lot better recently
On September 28 2013 14:03 Aveng3r wrote: Wow I really didn't see this one coming. Gonna be a little hard to not think of him of an eg guy anymore.. On the other hand the friendship with Idra dynamic being gone plus the lack of sotg makes it a little easier to see him as a free agent
Also am very excited about tlo. He seems like he's been quietly getting a lot better recently
I just got into the thread, and I'm not sure whether people are actually falling for it, or pretending to fall for it hahaha :D
On September 28 2013 14:03 Aveng3r wrote: Wow I really didn't see this one coming. Gonna be a little hard to not think of him of an eg guy anymore.. On the other hand the friendship with Idra dynamic being gone plus the lack of sotg makes it a little easier to see him as a free agent
Also am very excited about tlo. He seems like he's been quietly getting a lot better recently
I just got into the thread, and I'm not sure whether people are actually falling for it, or pretending to fall for it hahaha :D
On September 28 2013 14:03 Aveng3r wrote: Wow I really didn't see this one coming. Gonna be a little hard to not think of him of an eg guy anymore.. On the other hand the friendship with Idra dynamic being gone plus the lack of sotg makes it a little easier to see him as a free agent
Also am very excited about tlo. He seems like he's been quietly getting a lot better recently
I just got into the thread, and I'm not sure whether people are actually falling for it, or pretending to fall for it hahaha :D
Falling for what?
Trolls trolling trolls trolling trolls.
It has to stop somewhere, otherwise we all lose our minds believing everything is a lie.
Noticed a typo: (under Nazgul's statment) "We're sad things didn't work out with Dario, but we know that he will be a great player for EG as they start their foreign Sc2 dvision"
i cant tell if this is serious or not but the laughs i got out of this post, will forever be thee best. thank you Tl and if this is true HELL YA TLO but still...the laughs...omg the laughs
On September 28 2013 15:46 HolydaKing wrote: I thought more people knew about the Papa John's Pizza thing... Was kinda facepalming reading the first 4 pages.
Its been a while, but I didn't forget it and just after reading the headline I knew what's up.
Still a fun article though, and tbh the comments were fun too.
Reddit's been freaking out over "unfulfilled promises" for a long time now, maybe TL should Reddit more
Trading a player for a caster/personality.. still feels wierd but if u guys think its needed its ok with me
Liquid already has a good zerg in snute and nice terran in teaja, incontrol gives a protosplayer to make the line up complete. Although i dont think incontrol will win something big, i wish him the best.
OMG I am a Romanian (just to state the obvious) and I think this is a BAD trade for Liquid! How could they??? Incontrol is retired, how could they trade TLO for him? So mad right now....
Yes I know it's Pizza GG one time showmatch, just giving the public what they want
Those quotes from the players, inside the article....
I think it's just a showmatch between TL and EG but wrapped in a very funny, ironic way. It's not a permanent thing as it is a fun series of games between the 2 teams. Atleast that's how i read into this.
Nazgul about TLO " his inability to win a GSL championship after recovering from his wrist injury has been a severe disappointment to the organization."
The irony of this thread is getting to me, how many people are actually confused and how many are just pretending to be confused? .. so hard to tell. T_T
On September 28 2013 18:17 salle wrote: The irony of this thread is getting to me, how many people are actually confused and how many are just pretending to be confused? .. so hard to tell. T_T
IMO EG got pissed by Incontrol's recent attitude. Since Incontrol is a respected big fish and EG also could offer good money for TLO, it makes perfect sense for trade and get a fresh roster instead of decaying one. I feel sad about TLO, the one who was determined to stay in TL regardless what, but if the Boss say so.... TLO has to leave.
On September 28 2013 18:21 saltis wrote: IMO EG got pissed by Incontrol's recent attitude. Since Incontrol is a respected big fish and EG also could offer good money for TLO, it makes perfect sense for trade and get a fresh roster instead of decaying one. I feel sad about TLO, the one who was determined to stay in TL regardless what, but if the Boss say so.... TLO has to leave.
On September 28 2013 12:12 frankfasthands wrote: I thought'd I post this here because I don't think many people here get TLO's email newsletter, where he shared the whole story of how he signed:
I got an email from Alex Garfield completely out of the blue to arrange a meeting, we settled on a time and he had his personal fighter pilot pick me up right outside my apartment. Then we flew to New York, where I had to take this series of tunnels to his mansion under central park.
In his office, we made a little bit of small talk before he told me he wanted me on EG. I admit I suspected that was why I was being called. What else could it have been? I was flattered, but I said I'd never betray Liquid, they made me, and I explained how I was very loyal because without them I would be in a gutter addicted to crack, without question that's where I'd be, and then he told me what a standard EG salary would be.
I must have appeared to be blown away or something because Alex said, "You'd have literally shit your pants if you played dota."
"I only have one question before we do this." Alex said, "Can you replace inControl, talent wise?" I explained to him that I was better than inControl one handed while piss drunk.
"I'm going to hold you to that, TLO." Alex said, and that was all he needed to know.
"There's only one rule at EG," Alex said, "You can do whatever you want, but don't tell our entire fan base to go fuck themselves...it sounds easy, but it's been an issue before."
I agreed and we shook hands, as I was leaving, Alex called me, I turned and he looked at me meaningfully and then whispered, just loud enough for me to hear:
"doooooohhhhhhhhh-taaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh" and then with a slight nod he turned away.
On September 28 2013 18:15 Diks wrote: Nazgul about TLO " his inability to win a GSL championship after recovering from his wrist injury has been a severe disappointment to the organization."
I'm still laughing, 10mn later
Yep, that's absolute bullshit, nobody buys that. TLO was TeamLiquid flag and best TL foreigner they ever had. There certainly were more important reasons for trade than just "disappointment". Nazgul is about to lose respect in my eyes.
"Geoff will join Liquid, where he will finally be with an organization that wins foreign Sc2 teamleagues and sent a Dota 2 team to The International 3."
Pure gold. GGWP TL and EG.
Also the wild theories about the "why?" and the angry people in this thread...:D
On September 28 2013 18:15 Diks wrote: Nazgul about TLO " his inability to win a GSL championship after recovering from his wrist injury has been a severe disappointment to the organization."
I'm still laughing, 10mn later
Yep, that's absolute bullshit, nobody buys that. TLO was TeamLiquid flag and best TL foreigner they ever had. There certainly were more important reasons for trade than just "disappointment". Nazgul is about to lose respect in my eyes.
Jesus H Christ I haven't worked my abs like this since highschool! Totally forgot I have them till I almost shat myself from laughter at this. Wp guys, WfuckingPlayed.
Wow, I never imagined TL would do some sort of trading business with EG after HuK back stabbed TL at his peak to chase that dirty EG money.
About this trade itself, on paper it seems better for EG. They're gaining another player that can contribute to actually winning team leagues and only losing a marketing personality. EG already has their LoL players with twice as many twitter followers as Incontrol, they can just have Snopeh take up the mantle of EG marketing guy. It should work even better since he's part of the community for a alive game.
TL gets a guy to help market their team but I don't know how effective it will be. If Waxangel who actually speaks Korean can't get a decent interview out of Taeja I can't imagine Incontrol can do it. Hero already has tons of fans so I doubt much will change in that regard. I guess can he can bring more attention to Snute. Wait, if TLO is gone who else is even on Team Liquid anymore?
I'm really sad to see TL getting the bad end of another deal with EG, it seems they can't help but be pushed around by them. Maybe in the future Snute will become a famous model and bring fame and fortune to the team, then with their new found non-esports money they can fight back and poach Jaedong from EG.
On September 28 2013 18:48 Dodgin wrote: Wow, I never imagined TL would do some sort of trading business with EG after HuK back stabbed TL at his peak to chase that dirty EG money.
About this trade itself, on paper it seems better for EG. They're gaining another player that can contribute to actually winning team leagues and only losing a marketing personality. EG already has their LoL players with twice as many twitter followers as Incontrol, they can just have Snopeh take up the mantle of EG marketing guy. It should work even better since he's part of the community for a alive game.
TL gets a guy to help market their team but I don't know how effective it will be. If Waxangel who actually speaks Korean can't get a decent interview out of Taeja I can't imagine Incontrol can do it. Hero already has tons of fans so I doubt much will change in that regard. I can he can bring more attention to Snute. Wait, if TLO is gone who else is even on Team Liquid anymore?
I'm really sad to see TL getting the bad end of another deal with EG, it seems they can't help but be pushed around by them. Maybe in the future Snute will become a famous model and bring fame and fortune to the team, then with their new found non-esports money they can fight back and poach Jaedong from EG.
On September 28 2013 18:15 Diks wrote: Nazgul about TLO " his inability to win a GSL championship after recovering from his wrist injury has been a severe disappointment to the organization."
I'm still laughing, 10mn later
Yep, that's absolute bullshit, nobody buys that. TLO was TeamLiquid flag and best TL foreigner they ever had. There certainly were more important reasons for trade than just "disappointment". Nazgul is about to lose respect in my eyes.
I realised it was a joke a few sentences into Nazgul's comments (flaming testie). Although this "slightly" subtle sarcasm is quite British so I can see why some people may not catch on
This is absolutely hilarious. The comments as well, oh wow how all the non-native English speakers have been trolled! I love this how, in Esports, it seems that teams and players have a really great ability to self-deprecate in a humorous way.
On September 28 2013 19:30 BadAim wrote: I've just had two whole days of cost management. My head can't decipher if this is trolling or not. Someone care to explain wtf is going on?!
Part of the pizza gg challenge (tier 8 someone said) was that there would be a showmatch between eg and liquid, with incontrol coaching liquid and tlo coaching eg. The guess is that this is a troll for that event.
Edit: the Pizza gg was an advertising campaign by papa johns where you would by pizzas "for e-sports" and they would do funny events like this showmatch if they reached a certain amount of sales.
On September 28 2013 18:15 Diks wrote: Nazgul about TLO " his inability to win a GSL championship after recovering from his wrist injury has been a severe disappointment to the organization."
I'm still laughing, 10mn later
Yep, that's absolute bullshit, nobody buys that. TLO was TeamLiquid flag and best TL foreigner they ever had. There certainly were more important reasons for trade than just "disappointment". Nazgul is about to lose respect in my eyes.
rofl, if you are trolling, you are doing it well. if not, well.. best of luck to ya in life!
On September 28 2013 19:57 Grettin wrote: People bitched about this not happening and now when its happening, some don't even know what it is? Holy shit.
That was the plan all along! Let people forget about it, then boom!
This was a funny read, so many shots fired. It would have been even funnier if it wasn't obvious that it was the pizza showmatch. The confusion would have been hilarious.
Was TL hacked? This is April Fool's stuff in September . . . but there are too many "in jokes" to really be funny to anyone who doesn't follow the scene closely.
On September 28 2013 21:02 Kerence wrote: This was a funny read, so many shots fired. It would have been even funnier if it wasn't obvious that it was the pizza showmatch. The confusion would have been hilarious.
Perhaps not obvious enough for some people though lol...
"Tier 8 - iNcontroL and TLO will switch teams for a week and act as head coaches in an EG vs. Liquid off-race showmatch"
So how can you distinguish between the fullfillment of this promise and a legitimate trade of TLO for Incontrol? I certainly didn't see any indications in the OP, and in how the players are behaving as part of their new team.
HAHA funny shit, I was so flipping confused at first. Im guessing they will play as EGLTO and Liquid'Incontrol for the showmatch and I expect a nice tradeback tread after the shwomatch
The best thread since the roach/hydra fusion discussion XD I love it! Especially all those little features (just look at TLOs stream right now XD). Only in Esports...
what i find most hilarious about this is that most of you are treating this like it's a joke. clearly these two have put a lot of thought into the merits of swapping teams, and we even have quotes from the CEOs of each company. I hope that Goeffrey and Dario aren't reading dis with dismay.
On September 28 2013 22:09 dreamseller wrote: what i find most hilarious about this is that most of you are treating this like it's a joke. clearly these two have put a lot of thought into the merits of swapping teams, and we even have quotes from the CEOs of each company. I hope that Goeffrey and Dario aren't reading dis with dismay.
On September 28 2013 21:02 Kerence wrote: This was a funny read, so many shots fired. It would have been even funnier if it wasn't obvious that it was the pizza showmatch. The confusion would have been hilarious.
Perhaps not obvious enough for some people though lol...
Yeah a good read! Look forward to the games now.
I don't know, pretty much every single sentence in the OP screams of this not being real, even if you didn't see the pizza promotion thing (it was quite a while ago, after all) I don't see how you could take this seriously. It's just too obvious. Most people commenting must just be running along with the joke, right?
Now TLO is streaming with EG-overlays, wearing an EG-shirt and listening to dubstep. Hah, hilarious.
On September 28 2013 22:09 dreamseller wrote: what i find most hilarious about this is that most of you are treating this like it's a joke. clearly these two have put a lot of thought into the merits of swapping teams, and we even have quotes from the CEOs of each company. I hope that Goeffrey and Dario aren't reading dis with dismay.
On September 28 2013 22:09 dreamseller wrote: what i find most hilarious about this is that most of you are treating this like it's a joke. clearly these two have put a lot of thought into the merits of swapping teams, and we even have quotes from the CEOs of each company. I hope that Goeffrey and Dario aren't reading dis with dismay.
please please say you are kidding
he's also starting to embrace the anglo-saxon-americano culture of EG. more aggressive music and facial hair style. aloofness in his stream as opposed to the usual communicative type. this is far from a joke.
"Tier 8 - iNcontroL and TLO will switch teams for a week and act as head coaches in an EG vs. Liquid off-race showmatch"
So how can you distinguish between the fullfillment of this promise and a legitimate trade of TLO for Incontrol? I certainly didn't see any indications in the OP, and in how the players are behaving as part of their new team.
There's an enormous Pizza image at the end of the post. ...
Wish this was posted a bit earlier tho for more hype. BUT I CANNOT WAIT! What a way to end the weekend WOOP
Not only will it help me bring my progaming career to the next level, as proven by iNcontroL, it'll also help me make the transition into the much more attractive follow up career of casting/hosting. And EVERY pro-gamer knows that's how you become rich without properly working. A dream come true.
I got really confused by reading only bits of the article (as I usually do) and trying to figure out whats going on. But why do I want to eat pizza now? Is there some psych stuff going on?
Many posters haven't followed the Papa John's thing, so they are having considerably more trouble figuring out what's going on. Some of them at least see that this can't be a serious announcement, others probably haven't even read past the title. Either way, it's not so surprising that so many comments "don't get it", but yeah, it adds to the comedy of it all, I guess. (:
Is this gonna be the start of a long line of troll jokes that seemingly appear official, but are punch lined at the end with a picture of pizza, and each successive joke has an increasingly more difficult to spot yet more cleverly embedded pizza?
Lmao, I am not ok with this, amazing foreign player vs a public figure that the scene has outgrown. I guess they would deserve their respective salaries now though, but anything other than LiquidTLO makes me gag. Good one guys.
On September 29 2013 02:44 Myrkskog wrote: Forget coaching for the show match Incontrol. You need to dedicate your entire time with Liquid to coaching Taeja on how to clap.
Dude, it's all about opening them champagne bottles.
On September 29 2013 02:44 Myrkskog wrote: Forget coaching for the show match Incontrol. You need to dedicate your entire time with Liquid to coaching Taeja on how to clap.
Or open a bottle of champagne. For that matter, teach hero the same
On September 29 2013 02:44 Myrkskog wrote: Forget coaching for the show match Incontrol. You need to dedicate your entire time with Liquid to coaching Taeja on how to clap.
Everyone knows it's all about the clap no clap clap.
On September 29 2013 02:44 Myrkskog wrote: Forget coaching for the show match Incontrol. You need to dedicate your entire time with Liquid to coaching Taeja on how to clap.
I'd rather he coached him on champagne bottle opening.
On September 29 2013 04:12 Grumbels wrote: EGJYP, EGJD, EGTLO, those aren't proper handles.
They need EGTJ EGHR and EGZN now.
Mind explaining? I guess TJ or ZN refers to Thorzain somehow (ZN=Zain, TJ=Thor-Jane, or something), but I can't figure out HR. Human Resources? Is that a joke on Incontrol's role in EG? I'm confused.
On September 29 2013 04:12 Grumbels wrote: EGJYP, EGJD, EGTLO, those aren't proper handles.
They need EGTJ EGHR and EGZN now.
Mind explaining? I guess TJ or ZN refers to Thorzain somehow (ZN=Zain, TJ=Thor-Jane, or something), but I can't figure out HR. Human Resources? Is that a joke on Incontrol's role in EG? I'm confused.
Nah, just referencing the trade between Liquid and EG and their names. I'm glad it managed to confuse you :D
I`m still not sure that this is not a troll post :D. If it is not, what can I say, iNcontrol was always one of the good guys, emblematic figure of esports non-korean scene, and he did an amazing job at EG, i guess even if TLO is one of the best non korean pro gamers, since liquid has taeja and hero dominating the world, liquid won more with this transfer than EG. On the other hand, beside some really nice things that TLO did, he was the most evil from the actual liquid line-up. Congratz to all partners.. edit - i just saw it on stream(fragbite).. EG.TLO so it is for real
On September 29 2013 04:41 jarod wrote: I`m still not sure that this is not a troll post :D. If it is not, what can I say, iNcontrol was always one of the good guys, emblematic figure of esports non-korean scene, and he did an amazing job at EG, i guess even if TLO is one of the best non korean pro gamers, since liquid has taeja and hero dominating the world, liquid won more with this transfer than EG. On the other hand, beside some really nice things that TLO did, he was the most evil from the actual liquid line-up. Congratz to all partners.. edit - i just saw it on stream(fragbite).. EG.TLO so it is for real
On September 29 2013 04:12 Grumbels wrote: EGJYP, EGJD, EGTLO, those aren't proper handles.
They need EGTJ EGHR and EGZN now.
Mind explaining? I guess TJ or ZN refers to Thorzain somehow (ZN=Zain, TJ=Thor-Jane, or something), but I can't figure out HR. Human Resources? Is that a joke on Incontrol's role in EG? I'm confused.
On September 29 2013 04:41 jarod wrote: I`m still not sure that this is not a troll post :D. If it is not, what can I say, iNcontrol was always one of the good guys, emblematic figure of esports non-korean scene, and he did an amazing job at EG, i guess even if TLO is one of the best non korean pro gamers, since liquid has taeja and hero dominating the world, liquid won more with this transfer than EG. On the other hand, beside some really nice things that TLO did, he was the most evil from the actual liquid line-up. Congratz to all partners.. edit - i just saw it on stream(fragbite).. EG.TLO so it is for real
On September 29 2013 04:41 jarod wrote: I`m still not sure that this is not a troll post :D. If it is not, what can I say, iNcontrol was always one of the good guys, emblematic figure of esports non-korean scene, and he did an amazing job at EG, i guess even if TLO is one of the best non korean pro gamers, since liquid has taeja and hero dominating the world, liquid won more with this transfer than EG. On the other hand, beside some really nice things that TLO did, he was the most evil from the actual liquid line-up. Congratz to all partners.. edit - i just saw it on stream(fragbite).. EG.TLO so it is for real
Romania lol
I`m not even pissed, the bad mentality is on your side, not on my. So, what show-match is tomorrow?
On September 29 2013 04:41 jarod wrote: I`m still not sure that this is not a troll post :D. If it is not, what can I say, iNcontrol was always one of the good guys, emblematic figure of esports non-korean scene, and he did an amazing job at EG, i guess even if TLO is one of the best non korean pro gamers, since liquid has taeja and hero dominating the world, liquid won more with this transfer than EG. On the other hand, beside some really nice things that TLO did, he was the most evil from the actual liquid line-up. Congratz to all partners.. edit - i just saw it on stream(fragbite).. EG.TLO so it is for real
Romania lol
I`m not even pissed, the bad mentality is on your side, not on my. So, what show-match is tomorrow?
Joke is about Romanians not understanding jokes-pretending-to-be-legit-statements. This one is perfect example of this. Trade may have happened but it won't last longer than 2 weeks AFAIK.
On September 29 2013 05:11 gnatinator wrote: Is this a joke, or serious?
Check this out, Tier 8. People have been asking why this didn't follow through for months now. I guess everybody was just way too busy. And the waiting was worth it, they've organized the show so brilliantly. Clap-clap-clap!
I don't get the joke. Why would anyone joke about this? I thought it was a real trade and the comments from the team owners in a joking manner. I mean, the idea of a trade isn't so absurd, is it?
What a horrible, horrible advertisement or whatever it is.
On September 29 2013 05:42 BBS wrote: This is such a fuck up. But yeah, good job, on selling out, TLO. And EG? Why don't you buy a life with your shit money .. -,- Acting like Real Madrid. Makes me want to politely ask you to have intercourse with yourselves - which I will not ask you to do, because it is unpolite.
On September 29 2013 04:41 jarod wrote: I`m still not sure that this is not a troll post :D. If it is not, what can I say, iNcontrol was always one of the good guys, emblematic figure of esports non-korean scene, and he did an amazing job at EG, i guess even if TLO is one of the best non korean pro gamers, since liquid has taeja and hero dominating the world, liquid won more with this transfer than EG. On the other hand, beside some really nice things that TLO did, he was the most evil from the actual liquid line-up. Congratz to all partners.. edit - i just saw it on stream(fragbite).. EG.TLO so it is for real
Romania lol
I`m not even pissed, the bad mentality is on your side, not on my. So, what show-match is tomorrow?
Yeah, the usual joke is that Romanians don't understand sarcasm or are socially awkward. An example of something like this happening to someone who is not Romanian would be this:
Here, I'll explain:
JP Asks Incontrol in a sarcastic tone to explain the bunker change because of how trivial the change was -- or at least it FELT that way to the group. The important part is that sarcasm was intended.
Incontrol then begins to explain all these fake reasons and hypotheticals. These are meant to be jokes
Gretorp, who was oblivious to the entire sarcastic tone of the conversation between JP and Incontrol, chimes in and begins to interject logic and reason, which, by themselves are right and rational and all. However, in this case, he went full ROMANIAN. He was not aware of the sarcasm going on and he misinterpreted a situation.
On September 29 2013 04:41 jarod wrote: I`m still not sure that this is not a troll post :D. If it is not, what can I say, iNcontrol was always one of the good guys, emblematic figure of esports non-korean scene, and he did an amazing job at EG, i guess even if TLO is one of the best non korean pro gamers, since liquid has taeja and hero dominating the world, liquid won more with this transfer than EG. On the other hand, beside some really nice things that TLO did, he was the most evil from the actual liquid line-up. Congratz to all partners.. edit - i just saw it on stream(fragbite).. EG.TLO so it is for real
Romania lol
I`m not even pissed, the bad mentality is on your side, not on my. So, what show-match is tomorrow?
Yeah, the usual joke is that Romanians don't understand sarcasm or are socially awkward. An example of something like this happening to someone who is not Romanian would be this:
JP Asks Incontrol in a sarcastic tone to explain the bunker change because of how trivial the change was -- or at least it FELT that way to the group. The important part is that sarcasm was intended.
Incontrol then begins to explain all these fake reasons and hypotheticals. These are meant to be jokes
Gretorp, who was oblivious to the entire sarcastic tone of the conversation between JP and Incontrol, chimes in and begins to interject logic and reason, which, by themselves are right and rational and all. However, in this case, he went full ROMANIAN. He was not aware of the sarcasm going on and he misinterpreted a situation.
Well, it can be that you are right, but have you met any Romanian in real life? I thing the part when we are socially awkward not getting sarcasm are not true. It can be that the people in some forums or so which are from ro act like this, for me personally this is the first time i hear that anti-sarcasm and s-awkwardness is associated with Romanians. But the whole thing was that.. there were tons of replies to the players exchange, and i got the Romanian lol reply from one dude, for the post, " i guess is troll but if it is not then x" i see no "non sarcasm recognition ability or social awkwardness" in my post, and being labeled was somehow strange. Especially because i did not know about the pizza stuff/tier 8.
Somehow i felt that his comment just did not fit as a reply to my post. Anyhow, maybe i just "don`t get it". Going to sleep now. nn
eh, i wasn't sure if it was a joke or not because i don't know what the hell pizza.gg is, and even though the facetious nature of the OP didn't elude me, i figured they could have written a satirical article about it even if the trade was real. i just waited to scroll down and read people's replies, and then it was obviously a joke. but i can see how people might not get it, especially non-native speakers
the best part is definitely people trolling by pretending to be trolled
On September 29 2013 06:27 KrazyTrumpet wrote: Wow, all this thread taught me is that people really did not care that much about the pizza.gg stuff...clearly. These comments hahaha :D
The Pizza.gg stuff was only for US citizens, so everyone not from the US probably didn't really care.
On September 29 2013 04:41 jarod wrote: I`m still not sure that this is not a troll post :D. If it is not, what can I say, iNcontrol was always one of the good guys, emblematic figure of esports non-korean scene, and he did an amazing job at EG, i guess even if TLO is one of the best non korean pro gamers, since liquid has taeja and hero dominating the world, liquid won more with this transfer than EG. On the other hand, beside some really nice things that TLO did, he was the most evil from the actual liquid line-up. Congratz to all partners.. edit - i just saw it on stream(fragbite).. EG.TLO so it is for real
Romania lol
I`m not even pissed, the bad mentality is on your side, not on my. So, what show-match is tomorrow?
Yeah, the usual joke is that Romanians don't understand sarcasm or are socially awkward. An example of something like this happening to someone who is not Romanian would be this:
JP Asks Incontrol in a sarcastic tone to explain the bunker change because of how trivial the change was -- or at least it FELT that way to the group. The important part is that sarcasm was intended.
Incontrol then begins to explain all these fake reasons and hypotheticals. These are meant to be jokes
Gretorp, who was oblivious to the entire sarcastic tone of the conversation between JP and Incontrol, chimes in and begins to interject logic and reason, which, by themselves are right and rational and all. However, in this case, he went full ROMANIAN. He was not aware of the sarcasm going on and he misinterpreted a situation.
Well, it can be that you are right, but have you met any Romanian in real life? I thing the part when we are socially awkward not getting sarcasm are not true. It can be that the people in some forums or so which are from ro act like this, for me personally this is the first time i hear that anti-sarcasm and s-awkwardness is associated with Romanians. But the whole thing was that.. there were tons of replies to the players exchange, and i got the Romanian lol reply from one dude, for the post, " i guess is troll but if it is not then x" i see no "non sarcasm recognition ability or social awkwardness" in my post, and being labeled was somehow strange. Especially because i did not know about the pizza stuff/tier 8.
Somehow i felt that his comment just did not fit as a reply to my post. Anyhow, maybe i just "don`t get it". Going to sleep now. nn
That's not how this works. Jeez get with it. Silly Romanian...
On September 29 2013 06:27 KrazyTrumpet wrote: Wow, all this thread taught me is that people really did not care that much about the pizza.gg stuff...clearly. These comments hahaha :D
The Pizza.gg stuff was only for US citizens, so everyone not from the US probably didn't really care.
On September 29 2013 16:31 TheBloodyDwarf wrote: Im still thinking how Alex let Dario have that nick? Does EGTLO make sense? Evil GeniusesTeamLiquidOne
Dario must change his nick to EGO, Evil GeniusesOne
After reading the comments i lost a lot of faith in the average TLers intelligence. So if you are just trolling then you got me but let me ask you this....
what does TLO stand for? With 800+ posts it would be pretty sad if you actually thought it means "TeamLiquidOne"....
On September 29 2013 16:41 MooMooMugi wrote: Is this a troll or serious? I still cant tell
This should have given it away if nothing else did:
Team Liquid? Is that a swimming team? I didn't know you were a swimmer! It's not? Well, what is it? It's complicated? Does it have to do with horse racing? No? Why is their logo a horse? What did you say it was again?
This thread reminds me of that video QXC and some other guy made, which 'proved' QXC was a hacker. There were a ton of confused and butthurt people back then aswell.
On September 29 2013 22:20 []Phase[] wrote: This thread reminds me of that video QXC and some other guy made, which 'proved' QXC was a hacker. There were a ton of confused and butthurt people back then aswell.
That's because some people does not seem to be able to get past the title. Then we have those who do but cannot put the two-piece-puzzle together. It's ok.
On September 29 2013 18:58 dwoobydoo wrote: How can you call people stupid for believing something that is officially presented and that is a very reasonable thing? You are the true idiots.
On September 29 2013 18:58 dwoobydoo wrote: How can you call people stupid for believing something that is officially presented and that is a very reasonable thing? You are the true idiots.
Because no one reads the dang article. Especially the pieces by TLO and iNcontroL. They are literally shitting all over the teams they are "joining".
Gratz to both. I understand why EG wants TLO and what TLO will do for EG but what will Incontrol do for TL? I would understand it if they give HUK back to TL but Incontrol? Anyway we will see
On September 29 2013 16:31 TheBloodyDwarf wrote: Im still thinking how Alex let Dario have that nick? Does EGTLO make sense? Evil GeniusesTeamLiquidOne
Dario must change his nick to EGO, Evil GeniusesOne
On September 29 2013 16:31 TheBloodyDwarf wrote: Im still thinking how Alex let Dario have that nick? Does EGTLO make sense? Evil GeniusesTeamLiquidOne
Dario must change his nick to EGO, Evil GeniusesOne
TLO stands for TheLittleOne, not TeamLiquidOne
Make more sense now?
EDIT: You may be kidding but with the amount of people taking this thread serious I can't tell anymore lol
On September 29 2013 18:58 dwoobydoo wrote: How can you call people stupid for believing something that is officially presented and that is a very reasonable thing? You are the true idiots.
I agree, the OP has a very serious vibe to it
The photographer made a top notch work, just to begin with.
On September 29 2013 16:31 TheBloodyDwarf wrote: Im still thinking how Alex let Dario have that nick? Does EGTLO make sense? Evil GeniusesTeamLiquidOne
Dario must change his nick to EGO, Evil GeniusesOne
TLO stands for TheLittleOne, not TeamLiquidOne
Make more sense now?
EDIT: You may be kidding but with the amount of people taking this thread serious I can't tell anymore lol
How can people think he is not trolling when he changes it into EGO. This is just as obvious of a troll as the OP.
How anyone can believe this is serious after reading the OP (assuming people actually do that) is beyond me. There were more shots fired in the OP than in the entirety of WW2
On September 30 2013 01:13 Zealously wrote: How anyone can believe this is serious after reading the OP (assuming people actually do that) is beyond me. There were more shots fired in the OP than in the entirety of WW2
And every shot (of the former, not the latter) were absolutely hilarious. Really well done OP.
The people who thought the OP was real should be temp banned, either for not reading the OP, or because they clearly need time to research- in depth- sarcasm, jokes, and a little bit about teams EG and TL.
On September 30 2013 01:13 Zealously wrote: How anyone can believe this is serious after reading the OP (assuming people actually do that) is beyond me. There were more shots fired in the OP than in the entirety of WW2
And every shot (of the former, not the latter) were absolutely hilarious. Really well done OP.
The people who thought the OP was real should be temp banned, either for not reading the OP, or because they clearly need time to research- in depth- sarcasm, jokes, and a little bit about teams EG and TL.
On September 30 2013 01:13 Zealously wrote: How anyone can believe this is serious after reading the OP (assuming people actually do that) is beyond me. There were more shots fired in the OP than in the entirety of WW2
The people who thought the OP was real should be temp banned, either for not reading the OP, or because they clearly need time to research- in depth- sarcasm, jokes, and a little bit about teams EG and TL.
On September 30 2013 01:13 Zealously wrote: How anyone can believe this is serious after reading the OP (assuming people actually do that) is beyond me. There were more shots fired in the OP than in the entirety of WW2
And every shot (of the former, not the latter) were absolutely hilarious. Really well done OP.
The people who thought the OP was real should be temp banned, either for not reading the OP, or because they clearly need time to research- in depth- sarcasm, jokes, and a little bit about teams EG and TL.
yeah good idea, lets make an issue out of a lighthearted and funny joke!!
On September 30 2013 01:13 Zealously wrote: How anyone can believe this is serious after reading the OP (assuming people actually do that) is beyond me. There were more shots fired in the OP than in the entirety of WW2
because it's only marginally less believable that they would write a sarcastic article about a real thing than about a fake thing?
i will agree with you on anyone who read through the thread, checked the front page, etc. and still couldn't figure it out after a few minutes but not being sure if it was real on initial reading isn't stupid or naive... the sarcasm and satire don't automatically make it fake
On September 30 2013 05:24 Ryzel wrote: What if all the people who posted being outraged about the trade are actually trolling the rest of us? Meta-trololol
On September 30 2013 06:32 monkybone wrote: Is all the EG.TLO talk just part of this joke? liquipedia says on TL tlo is on EG, but the EG page on doesnt list TLO on their roster
No jokes here, they are just slow at updating their website.
On September 30 2013 06:32 monkybone wrote: Is all the EG.TLO talk just part of this joke? liquipedia says on TL tlo is on EG, but the EG page on doesnt list TLO on their roster
No jokes here, they are just slow at updating their website.
On September 30 2013 06:32 monkybone wrote: Is all the EG.TLO talk just part of this joke? liquipedia says on TL tlo is on EG, but the EG page on doesnt list TLO on their roster
I was the person who initially made the update, but after actually reading the thread thoroughly, I concluded that I had done something retarded and reverted all my edits and put on a helmet to mourn my temporary stupidity.
On September 30 2013 06:32 monkybone wrote: Is all the EG.TLO talk just part of this joke? liquipedia says on TL tlo is on EG, but the EG page on doesnt list TLO on their roster
I was the person who initially made the update, but after actually reading the thread thoroughly, I concluded that I had done something retarded and reverted all my edits and put on a helmet to mourn my temporary stupidity.
I'm disappointed in their lack of sincerity. They should have edited all the LP stuff too. Hot Bid lvl of trolling!
I can only take this as a bad joke tbh, few sentences made me angry "The last few months have been quiet, drama free ones in the Sc2 scene. In fact, it just doesn't feel like Starcraft anymore." and then "I prefer the laid back pre-retirement feel of TL where players go to disappear and allow the Koreans to do the work for us. Now that I'm on Liquid, I don't have to work at remembering the long list of sponsors! " WTF!? Would be better to post this on 1st April!
On October 01 2013 03:07 MidnightZL wrote: I can only take this as a bad joke tbh, few sentences made me angry "The last few months have been quiet, drama free ones in the Sc2 scene. In fact, it just doesn't feel like Starcraft anymore." and then "I prefer the laid back pre-retirement feel of TL where players go to disappear and allow the Koreans to do the work for us. Now that I'm on Liquid, I don't have to work at remembering the long list of sponsors! " WTF!? Would be better to post this on 1st April!
From post above yours:
On October 01 2013 01:54 Nvar wrote: "Tier 8 - iNcontroL and TLO will switch teams for a week and act as head coaches in an EG vs. Liquid off-race showmatch"
On the contrary, I thought their writing was very creative and loved it. rofl at some of Alex's comment about talk shows and slasher. Same with Nazgul's comments about incontrol coming to team that has won tourneys lol. So much good stuff in this! I say: delivered ! :D
Meh.. to be honest, and I am being entirely honest here, I absolutely did not enjoy the inControl and TLO switch charade. The showmatch itself was fun but honestly the whole switcheroo thing was NOT FUN (at least not for me).
so this whole thing was about papa johns? if i didnt hear richard lewis on unfiltered about this i'd never realise. totally forgot about this.
when i read about this event i went to like papa johns facebook as it is the only thing i could do in my region to support my favorite na teams. i read some comments on their facebook and they were not good but i just shrugged and hoped that nothing bad would happen this time.
im dissapointed and unlinking them. again, the one thing, but an effective one, that we all can do to express how we feel about this.
On October 10 2013 13:10 schaf wrote: OK so I just found out it was a joke. . . . . . lost my words, meh. I don't think it was funny.
lol I thought it was. I couldn't believe it at first because incontrol and TLO are faces of there teams so I was like no way. Kinda glad it was a joke lol
On October 02 2013 08:58 Vertitto wrote: is it me or incontrol's ID - LiquidiNcontroL looks like Liquidin Control, sounds like a medicine for diarrhea or something
Hahahaha
I think LiquidiNcontrol is a great name with or without its diarrhea connotations.
EPT
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