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TaeJa: "Earning a lot early and leaving early isn't bad."…

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laerteis
Profile Joined August 2012
United States78 Posts
November 20 2013 16:48 GMT
#181
To see someone with Taeja's skill and success, on such a stable team, talk like this really shows you just how bad off all the other poor guys are in esports .
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Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
November 20 2013 17:31 GMT
#182
I don't know whi his better, people in this thread telling Taeja how to cook and live; or people on the patch thread telling Blizzard how to program their game. Apparently everyone who posts on TL can do everything better than the folks involved with Esports.
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
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OPL3SA2
Profile Joined April 2011
United States378 Posts
November 20 2013 20:43 GMT
#183
On November 20 2013 22:43 TaishiCi wrote:
It is very hard to get a restart on your education after an extended hiatus.
Believe me...


Why
Playoffs? You're talking about playoffs?
TaishiCi
Profile Joined September 2013
Korea (South)211 Posts
November 20 2013 21:00 GMT
#184
On November 21 2013 05:43 OPL3SA2 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 20 2013 22:43 TaishiCi wrote:
It is very hard to get a restart on your education after an extended hiatus.
Believe me...


Why

Maybe because I am restarting my education after 2 years hiatus because of Korean military...

Why would you even ask that?
Seems like you are either trying to be a jackass or dim-witted...
Dae Han Min Gook Man Sae!!!
Piet Friet
Profile Joined October 2010
Netherlands36 Posts
November 20 2013 21:18 GMT
#185
Some boerenkool met worst will do him well.
Moonsalt
Profile Joined May 2011
267 Posts
November 20 2013 21:31 GMT
#186
Dat MC look
marcesr
Profile Joined June 2008
Germany1383 Posts
November 21 2013 00:23 GMT
#187
And people still act as if too many Koreans didnt make SC2 super boring?!
Sejanus
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Lithuania550 Posts
November 21 2013 00:56 GMT
#188
On November 21 2013 09:23 marcesr wrote:
And people still act as if too many Koreans didnt make SC2 super boring?!


I have no idea why country of origin should matter in StarCraft game.
Friends don't let friends massacre civilians
Sejanus
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Lithuania550 Posts
November 21 2013 01:01 GMT
#189
On November 20 2013 13:09 Gescom wrote:
The KR personalities are starting to get so boring... >_>

He's a professional starcraft player. Please visit circus if you want clowns.
Friends don't let friends massacre civilians
althaz
Profile Joined May 2010
Australia1001 Posts
November 21 2013 03:00 GMT
#190
On November 21 2013 06:00 TaishiCi wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 21 2013 05:43 OPL3SA2 wrote:
On November 20 2013 22:43 TaishiCi wrote:
It is very hard to get a restart on your education after an extended hiatus.
Believe me...


Why

Maybe because I am restarting my education after 2 years hiatus because of Korean military...

Why would you even ask that?
Seems like you are either trying to be a jackass or dim-witted...

I did it after a bigger break than that (three years of working full-time, which I didn't stop doing when I went back to studying). If you are dedicated and intelligent, which I assume Taeja must be to be so goddamn good at Starcraft, it's not so hard.

There is an adjustment period, but it's not a big deal.
The first rule we don't talk about race conditions. of race conditions is
Radicalness
Profile Joined September 2011
United States271 Posts
November 21 2013 03:21 GMT
#191
Pretty blunt interview answers. I'm glad he's being truthful but it doesn't sound like he's really enjoying anything right now, even winning.

It would be a shame if he retires. Top 10 SC2 player all-time.
The Devil Terran - The Ambitious Terran - The Towel Terran - The Macro Master Terran - The Tyrant
TaishiCi
Profile Joined September 2013
Korea (South)211 Posts
November 21 2013 05:16 GMT
#192
On November 21 2013 12:00 althaz wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 21 2013 06:00 TaishiCi wrote:
On November 21 2013 05:43 OPL3SA2 wrote:
On November 20 2013 22:43 TaishiCi wrote:
It is very hard to get a restart on your education after an extended hiatus.
Believe me...


Why

Maybe because I am restarting my education after 2 years hiatus because of Korean military...

Why would you even ask that?
Seems like you are either trying to be a jackass or dim-witted...

I did it after a bigger break than that (three years of working full-time, which I didn't stop doing when I went back to studying). If you are dedicated and intelligent, which I assume Taeja must be to be so goddamn good at Starcraft, it's not so hard.

There is an adjustment period, but it's not a big deal.

It feels like you are implying that I am not dedicated and intelligent.
Working isn't the same as being in the military, and Korean military is basically manual labor with cigarettes as compensation...
Also, if you are trying to get a REAL degree (actuarial science with finance minor), it is actually difficult as fuck.

Sorry, life-long pro-gammers no matter how smart they are (July with inhuman IQ) have a difficult time getting a good degree and career in Korea.
Most that do are almost directly hired by their sponsor companies for marketing ploys.
Taeja isn't a "leader" type person to get hired as a coach after retirement or have enough personality to cast.
He knows that the clock is ticking and his physical state isn't improving.
Dae Han Min Gook Man Sae!!!
CloudMage
Profile Joined June 2011
Canada221 Posts
November 21 2013 08:49 GMT
#193
awesome interview thanks for this!
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Scarecrow
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Korea (South)9173 Posts
November 22 2013 07:10 GMT
#194
On November 21 2013 02:31 Plansix wrote:
I don't know whi his better, people in this thread telling Taeja how to cook and live... Apparently everyone who posts on TL can do everything better than the folks involved with Esports.

I'm pretty sure most people can do better than not exploring a foreign country and eating microwaved food all day.
Yhamm is the god of predictions
fireforce7
Profile Joined June 2010
United States334 Posts
November 22 2013 23:18 GMT
#195
I really hope he doesn't quit...one of my favorite players =/.
I'm terranfying
SolarJto
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States260 Posts
November 22 2013 23:28 GMT
#196
TaeJa too good
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XanaNA
Profile Joined September 2013
United States15 Posts
November 23 2013 00:50 GMT
#197
Taejo pls don't retire !!!
soydeedo
Profile Joined December 2013
United States1 Post
December 05 2013 14:37 GMT
#198
On November 22 2013 16:10 Scarecrow wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 21 2013 02:31 Plansix wrote:
I don't know whi his better, people in this thread telling Taeja how to cook and live... Apparently everyone who posts on TL can do everything better than the folks involved with Esports.

I'm pretty sure most people can do better than not exploring a foreign country and eating microwaved food all day.

Those were my thoughts initially too, but considering the fact that he's a top player and he regards his time there to be a business trip for professional training, you can't really fault him for it - especially since whatever he's doing is working.

Still, getting takeout isn't that difficult or time consuming. =P
fried_rice
Profile Blog Joined July 2013
198 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-12-05 15:21:26
December 05 2013 15:18 GMT
#199
wrong thread, sorry
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
December 05 2013 16:02 GMT
#200
On December 05 2013 23:37 soydeedo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 22 2013 16:10 Scarecrow wrote:
On November 21 2013 02:31 Plansix wrote:
I don't know whi his better, people in this thread telling Taeja how to cook and live... Apparently everyone who posts on TL can do everything better than the folks involved with Esports.

I'm pretty sure most people can do better than not exploring a foreign country and eating microwaved food all day.

Those were my thoughts initially too, but considering the fact that he's a top player and he regards his time there to be a business trip for professional training, you can't really fault him for it - especially since whatever he's doing is working.

Still, getting takeout isn't that difficult or time consuming. =P

Depends on the country and of the food agrees with you. There are several places in the world where I would have trouble eating because I do not react well to spices. Big changes in your diet can kick your ass. People should just like Taeja handle his own diet, rather than being armchair tour guides and food experts. The man can handle his own food.
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
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