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nimdil
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Poland3751 Posts
November 19 2013 10:26 GMT
#101
On November 19 2013 19:13 NerdFace wrote:
brb stalking Taeja D: omg hes in my country ;-;

Will be hard to stalk him between PC and Microwave.
AxionSteel
Profile Joined January 2011
United States7754 Posts
November 19 2013 10:41 GMT
#102
A lot of people here complaining about TaeJa's reaction to winning the HSC and how dull he is etc...normally his reactions are decent for a Korean, he smiles/smirks, seems rather happy with his work then goes and claps himself I quite enjoy it. Maybe he just isn't in a great place right now mentally, and that is why he reacted the way he did after the win, I dunno.
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FueledUpAndReadyToGo
Profile Blog Joined March 2013
Netherlands30548 Posts
November 19 2013 11:29 GMT
#103
Nazgul you have to feed Taeja some boerenkoolstamppot to survive dreamhack winter.
Neosteel Enthusiast
braller
Profile Joined January 2013
96 Posts
November 19 2013 11:33 GMT
#104
Do people seriously think that Taeja's attitude about money is somehow unique among Korean programers? For most of them, it's how they sustain themselves, not a personal quest for glory. Progamers have very short careers and the majority of them have passed up on the opportunity to get a university education at the regular age, something that has a very negative effect on future earnings.

FuFighter
Profile Joined May 2011
Germany60 Posts
November 19 2013 11:38 GMT
#105
Wow, that was depressing... poor Teaja :/
"Scissors are fine, Paper is IMBA." - Rock
mechengineer123
Profile Joined March 2013
Ukraine711 Posts
November 19 2013 11:44 GMT
#106
I haven't had a chance to see the Netherlands, and I don't really plan to

Wise decision.
maartendq
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Belgium3115 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-11-19 11:52:26
November 19 2013 11:48 GMT
#107
On November 19 2013 15:06 Danglars wrote:
I hope to hear soon that Liquid is hiring a professional chef for the Netherlands HQ.

Or that they hire someone who can teach those guys how to cook.. They're 20-somethings..
samurai80
Profile Joined November 2011
Japan4225 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-11-19 11:53:03
November 19 2013 11:52 GMT
#108
On November 19 2013 20:44 mechengineer123 wrote:
Show nested quote +
I haven't had a chance to see the Netherlands, and I don't really plan to

Wise decision.

When you grow up this is the kind of thing you regret imho.
samurai80
Profile Joined November 2011
Japan4225 Posts
November 19 2013 11:57 GMT
#109
I feel like Taeja's reactions after winning a tournament are often like in this interview, kinda saying "my wrists are broken, I've lost motivation, things are not going well for me, etc..." while he's just been slaying nerds here and there ez pz. What the hell should happen then if everything's going well for him ?
KTP_TV
Profile Joined October 2013
France42 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-11-19 12:04:53
November 19 2013 12:04 GMT
#110
On November 19 2013 20:57 samurai80 wrote:
I feel like Taeja's reactions after winning a tournament are often like in this interview, kinda saying "my wrists are broken, I've lost motivation, things are not going well for me, etc..." while he's just been slaying nerds here and there ez pz. What the hell should happen then if everything's going well for him ?


Be glad that it's the way it is.
If everything would be going well for him he would destroy the universe. The Taej is aware of his power !
And I probably need to go to sleep.
Musicus
Profile Joined August 2011
Germany23576 Posts
November 19 2013 12:10 GMT
#111
Man Taeja, he doesn't seem happy. Please take him out and make some BBQ or something. They are always fine with meat^^. I really don't understand why he isn't enjoying the whole experience a bit more. He even enjoys the game it seems. Jaedong for example looks forward to every new country he can visit but maybe it's because of the age. He should start drinking :D. I hope he finds new motivation and can enjoy his time as a progamer.
Maru and Serral are probably top 5.
Shield
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Bulgaria4824 Posts
November 19 2013 12:29 GMT
#112
This is the problem for some Chinese students where I study as well. They keep eating their own meals and don't explore other cultures. Shame on TaeJa for sticking with Korean food only and not having a walk in the Netherlands.
Dontkillme
Profile Joined November 2011
Korea (South)806 Posts
November 19 2013 12:29 GMT
#113
Taeja claiming EU is easy. No biggie
Bomber & Jaedong & FlaSh & SNSD <3
VArsovskiSC
Profile Joined July 2010
Macedonia563 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-11-19 15:51:23
November 19 2013 12:29 GMT
#114
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Another world, another place, another universe, won the race.. :) ;) :P
VArsovskiSC
Profile Joined July 2010
Macedonia563 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-11-19 12:34:55
November 19 2013 12:33 GMT
#115
Hmmm, I don't like the way how it seems that he's depressed.. But as for the fatique was reason - pretty sure it's true..

I mean - even as a stream-viewer was feeling like as if the tourney was held somewhere in the US (despite me being an European and the tourney held in EU)..

Like - day1 - up to 2.45am, then day2 up to 4am or sth crazy like that.. :o
The final day was up to 1am or sth, not sure.. Didn't watch finals, rofl.. Was expecting for jjakji to close it out and be a TvT final so didn't bother..

However - I imagine how it must've felt to the players as well - like - having like 90% of their time being idle or playing card-games or sth.. And when they finally get to play - not feeling tired ? - pretty sure it's mission impossible.. Or perhaps partially maybe Taeja's attitude himself - having it seriously and not being able to have fun..

I hope he stays at EU a week more or sth after the DH, just to feel more free to explore more overall..
Another world, another place, another universe, won the race.. :) ;) :P
imre
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
France9263 Posts
November 19 2013 12:38 GMT
#116
On November 19 2013 17:19 jmbthirteen wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 19 2013 16:59 nitzwerk wrote:
tbh I hope TaeJa retires or gets removed from the tl roster quite soon.

Even tho he is a fantastic player, his mindset isn't what it should be being a player for tl.


What? Working hard to be the best isnt what a TL player's mindset should be?


winning is forbidden!
Zest fanboy.
-Celestial-
Profile Joined September 2011
United Kingdom3867 Posts
November 19 2013 12:39 GMT
#117
On November 19 2013 13:52 Havik_ wrote:
"The game is always fun." Really? That's why you were thinking of retiring just because the community shrunk a little bit? I doubt these guys really love the game as much as they say they do. They like winning at the game, but I'm not sure they like the game itself.



I'm never sure whether to be exhausted or amused by the constant negativity in this community.

Progamer says he doesn't find the game fun anymore- "Of course he doesn't like it!"

Progamer says he still finds the game fun - "Liar!"


God forbid he might actually still enjoy the game but is making the sensible decision to start thinking about his future.
"Protoss simultaneously feels unbeatably strong and unwinnably weak." - kcdc
Koshi
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Belgium38799 Posts
November 19 2013 12:42 GMT
#118
Taeja strange guy. 0o
Can't blame the guy for not wanting to go outside though, there is nothing special to see in the Netherlands. Except after visiting a "Coffee Shop". Then you special things everywhere.
I had a good night of sleep.
Shield
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Bulgaria4824 Posts
November 19 2013 12:51 GMT
#119
On November 19 2013 21:42 Koshi wrote:
Taeja strange guy. 0o
Can't blame the guy for not wanting to go outside though, there is nothing special to see in the Netherlands. Except after visiting a "Coffee Shop". Then you special things everywhere.


Who says you only go out to see something special? Simple walk to get some fresh air is good enough, and it may very well cheer you up.
ZAiNs
Profile Joined July 2010
United Kingdom6525 Posts
November 19 2013 12:52 GMT
#120
On November 19 2013 21:29 Dontkillme wrote:
Taeja claiming EU is easy. No biggie

If it wasn't then Snute would be dumb to go to Korea :p.
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