I'm guessing this is a one off thing for convenience. He was playing like garbage before he retired (compared to what he was back in 2012). I wouldn't expect this to be a fulltime thing unless he can balance both somehow.

lystier

China877 Posts

November 14 2013 04:23 GMT

#127

wow stephano...and that makes a super stack group

looknohands119

United States815 Posts

November 14 2013 04:26 GMT

#128

Hells yeah Illyes! You know just how to time your entrances to make them more awesome. Coming back for Homestory right after that epic Blizzcon? Couldn't have chosen a better time myself! :D

iyasq8

113 Posts

November 14 2013 04:40 GMT

#129

i give stephano less than a year to get sick of studying and return to sc2.

XtreMe_au

Australia412 Posts

November 14 2013 04:41 GMT

#130

On November 14 2013 12:23 Jenovah wrote:

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This is his previous tweet.... I believe he's hinting about going to dreamhack as well...

Didn't qualify. Maybe IEM Singapore though

ladysman09

237 Posts

November 14 2013 04:44 GMT

#131

Now people can finally stop over hyping overrated foreigners like scarlett and naniwa. If stephano were at blizzcon, he would've made top 4 easy.

kochanfe

Micronesia1338 Posts

November 14 2013 04:45 GMT

#132

AWESOME. In a group with iNcontroL and ToD too lol. Should be epic :D

Asarha

France71 Posts

November 14 2013 04:45 GMT

#133

Stephano said to Pomf & Thud (french caster) that he could go to some tournament after retiring, such as Ironsquid III if it happen. So, I think HSC is one of the other tournament he'll still play if he's invited. Don't forget that this is more a week-end with other pro to drink & discuss, and he loves both more than SC2.

Cyroch

Germany45 Posts

November 14 2013 04:48 GMT

#134

As if I wasn't hyped before. The return of awesome!!! Always thought he might be back!

Tivu

United States244 Posts

November 14 2013 05:02 GMT

#135

Wow, this is awesome.

Roboroadkill

United States16 Posts

November 14 2013 05:05 GMT

#136

So happy, hopefully this isn't a one time thing, always look forward to seeing Stephano in action. Good luck Stephano!

BronzeKnee

United States5219 Posts

November 14 2013 05:08 GMT

#137

On November 14 2013 10:50 Buddy168 wrote:
Knew he couldn't stay away for long.

School is tough, and I'm sure he misses the competition and respect he got. In SC2 he was something special, and I'm sure it was nice being on top.

Spacekyod

United States818 Posts

November 14 2013 05:15 GMT

#138

I may be wrong here, but i don't remember him being in the greatest form for the last few months prior to his retirement. I understand he's a great player, but i'm pretty sure that everyone else's willingness to work hard had surpassed his immense talent by the end of his career.