I wonder what all these eSports guys do after their military service.
If they joined at an early age, I would think it would be almost impossible to get a great career in Korea's corporations.
Maybe most of them become entrepreneurs with their savings. (PC bangs)
Others, may go back to college and get an education with their earnings.
Most would probably get a certification and get a skilled labor job.
Small portion of them get jobs in eSports.
I guess this is true for almost any professional sports.

Hesmyrr

Canada5776 Posts

November 11 2013 20:51 GMT

#62

So bad the Starcraft scene is unsustainable

SaetZero

United States855 Posts

November 11 2013 21:02 GMT

#63

one of my favorite guys. god damn it people stop retiring!

first look on what got me to enjoy free: http://blip.tv/day9tv/d9d-0015-upmagic-vs-free-outsider-3534829

kept an eye ever since. 2nd fav protoss only to bisu.

sad day

PVJ

Hungary5221 Posts

November 11 2013 21:08 GMT

#64

Probably fave toss besides nalra. Will never forget and looking forward hearing from him.

BisuDagger

Bisutopia19300 Posts

November 11 2013 21:13 GMT

#65

On November 12 2013 01:11 PoP wrote:
Guy was hugely talented. A shame.

Hope he'll at least change his mind and come back to Sospa.

I agree. Protoss is the hardest race in BW. I always like that flash called him boring.

Keeemy

Finland7855 Posts

November 11 2013 21:15 GMT

#66

On November 12 2013 01:38 BillGates wrote:
Man this is terrible, all these pros retiring. The big issue here is that there are no new players to replace them. Its one thing if there were new players coming through the ranks all the time, but these are rare and far between.

I think right now Europe is the largest scene for SC2 and its declining here as well, so that is really scary.

Wtf, new players are coming all the time. They just don't rise to the top instantly so people don't really know about them.

Once again people think that SC2 is dying just because a veteran from BW retired.

NicksonReyes

Philippines4431 Posts

November 11 2013 21:24 GMT

#67

On November 12 2013 01:54 KalWarkov wrote:

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i think i could do that in a 3 man team either!

What? Be only a single win behind Soulkey? Sure.

Pandain

United States12989 Posts

November 11 2013 21:26 GMT

#68

This one hurts me a lot

GulpyBlinkeyes

United States1449 Posts

November 11 2013 21:59 GMT

#69

Sad, especially considering that this retirement was less voluntary than a lot of the other ones lately.

Free is one of those guys whose achievements on paper didn't speak to how skilled he really was. Lots of amazing games, but not many medals to show for it. He'll still always be remembered as one of the dragons, though.

Good luck to him in his new career!

whereismymind

United Kingdom717 Posts

November 11 2013 23:26 GMT

#70

I think with the money sOs won for wongjin stars, they can operate for a long time

mongmong

Korea (South)1389 Posts

November 11 2013 23:33 GMT

#71

On November 12 2013 00:03 NicksonReyes wrote:

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oh BOY the memories T.T.

Xiphos

Canada7507 Posts

November 11 2013 23:36 GMT

#72

On November 12 2013 08:26 whereismymind wrote:
I think with the money sOs won for wongjin stars, they can operate for a long time

Think that sOs will keep those cash for himself though.

10k isn't a lot though. Stars' team house is like a penthouse, they can burn those pretty quickly.

BisuDagger

Bisutopia19300 Posts

November 11 2013 23:40 GMT

#73

Why has no one posted the Hiya vs Free game yet? I haven't cause I'm on my mobile. Come on Free fans.

Gojira621

United States374 Posts

November 12 2013 00:54 GMT

#74

kinda sad that age was a big factor in no one resigning. players like bomber and hyun have been doing amazing this year and both are 25ish. In fact as sc2 gets older I think youll start seeing a lot of players who are still posting strong results even into their late 20s or so. Its just that BW was so mechanically challenging and lots of players having to retire early on to go do their military service that we get this dumb taboo that anyone above early 20s is incapable of being good at a video game. Really stupid honestly.

Phyanketto

United States601 Posts

November 12 2013 01:04 GMT

#75

On November 11 2013 23:09 GTR wrote:
Unlike some of his teammates, Free, for the meantime, won't be moving straight to the Afreeca scene. He will most likely move on from the e-Sports world and look towards a new path after his military service.

We'll see how long that lasts.

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chaosTheory_14cc

Canada1270 Posts

November 12 2013 01:29 GMT

#76

It's a shame he's not coming to SOSPA, hopefully he changes his mind.

traceurling

United States1240 Posts

November 12 2013 02:11 GMT

#77

Good luck to free in his future :D I do hope he plays Brood War just for fun casually thought

really sad how he retired

pylonsalad

Canada649 Posts

November 12 2013 03:37 GMT

#78

I've always loved Free for his cool personality. I hope he plays some SOSPA. Best of luck, dude.

GhoSt[shield]

Canada2131 Posts

November 12 2013 05:55 GMT

#79

Damn another of the 6 dragons retiring. I always enjoyed watching Free's PvZ, not much else.

Also tbh, I never understood why he was considered good looking. His teeth are kinda messed up. I've been holding back this opinion for a long time.

glzElectromaster

Japan2474 Posts

November 12 2013 07:48 GMT

#80

On November 12 2013 14:55 GhoSt[shield] wrote:
Damn another of the 6 dragons retiring. I always enjoyed watching Free's PvZ, not much else.

Also tbh, I never understood why he was considered good looking. His teeth are kinda messed up. I've been holding back this opinion for a long time.

Was free actually considered good lucking? Kinda surprised.

I should finish my blog on Woongjin Terrans soon. Started a year ago and never got around finishing it x.x