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Hryul
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Austria2609 Posts
November 19 2013 23:40 GMT
#161
On November 20 2013 07:25 Liquid`Nazgul wrote:
They had some nice Indonesian chicken today. Didn't finish the vegetables though.

let's start a TL manpower threat with dishes somebody *cough* teamowner *cough* could prepare for Taeja so he stays fit and discuss afterwards how Taeja liked it!
Countdown to victory: 1 200!
StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
November 20 2013 01:17 GMT
#162
On November 20 2013 08:37 Shinta) wrote:
lol, I can't really bring myself to like any of his responses. Oh well, congratz on the win anyways TaeJa

Show nested quote +
On November 20 2013 07:48 Liquid`Nazgul wrote:
On November 20 2013 07:29 testthewest wrote:
On November 20 2013 07:15 Incomplet wrote:
Taeja just misses Kim Chi.
Victor's wife needs to learn how to make Korean food for his underlings.


Well, isn't one of the most interesting points about pro-gaming getting to see different places?

If all their doing is sitting in a room practice, eat, sleep, it is no wonder they either turn into robots or feel bad.
If he has no interest in traveling, just pursue other career options and play SC2 at home for fun.

It's better to just drop the idea that it is normal to have time and energy to see these different places when you're doing what these guys are doing. The same goes for athletes in other professions it isn't something related to SC2 players. It just doesn't work the way you think it does. When it comes to travel the most valuable experience to me has always been meeting people from all over the world from different cultures.

People will hate me for disagreeing with Nazgul, but I think if you have an interest in the world, you make time to see it.
After the tournament ofc, so long as there isn't something crucial to be doing the next day or two, you need to wind down and enjoy some "me time"
If you don't do that, you're making a vital mistake.

When you make the game your life, you're wasting your time. Making money is cool, but having the freedom to do what you want is the goal isn't it? Money is the basic requirement, not the only reason.

On the other hand, if you don't want to experience the world, then there is no point in doing so.

I was an athlete before an injury ruined my career. I know the importance of preparation, and how traveling wears on a person, but If I didn't take the time to enjoy myself after a tournament, I wouldn't have been an athlete.
Even people as serious as I was about the sport need to know when and how to do what you want.
It IS normal. And you DO have the time and energy (in many cases).


What happens when you don't have time to see it? It doesn't matter if you are a pro gamer, athlete, entertainer, etc. When the stop is over you pack up your things, travel to the next destination, sound check/rehearse in the space/train/practice and get on with it. There is very little time to enjoy things. When I was a varsity rower it was my life outside of school work. It consumed me. Now that I'm in showbiz it's mostly the same thing. I wouldn't call it wasting time at all because it's part of our goal. Back in my rowing days I wanted to make the Olympic team and that's what we trained towards. You can enjoy that stuff later on in life once you find success. You'll say, "buy you're already there." Yeah, but we have a job to do at the end of the day. They're setting themselves up to be successful man. It isn't just about the prize money, but it helps in negotiating their next contract and staying relevant in the scene. It's good for business. If you are enjoying yourself too much something tells me you aren't placing high enough and your career in the sport might be short-lived. Yeah, being normal is normal and it isn't worth much to be normal. Transcend man.
bosnia
Profile Joined October 2002
Canada223 Posts
November 20 2013 03:20 GMT
#163
great interview, TaeJa on top ez pz
TL member since 2002, Protoss ftw!!
Gescom
Profile Joined February 2010
Canada3511 Posts
November 20 2013 04:09 GMT
#164
The KR personalities are starting to get so boring... >_>
Jaedong Hyuk || Bisu Jangbi || Fantasy Flash
Assirra
Profile Joined August 2010
Belgium4169 Posts
November 20 2013 04:12 GMT
#165
On November 20 2013 07:25 Liquid`Nazgul wrote:
They had some nice Indonesian chicken today. Didn't finish the vegetables though.

Don't allow them off the table till they are finished.
Livelovedie
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States492 Posts
November 20 2013 05:08 GMT
#166
To each his own I guess.
tshi
Profile Joined September 2012
United States2495 Posts
November 20 2013 05:13 GMT
#167
On November 20 2013 13:09 Gescom wrote:
The KR personalities are starting to get so boring... >_>

Starting, haha.

Well, it's like sport personalities; they usually all sound the same too. It's just the type of person it attracts.
scrub - inexperienced player with relatively little skill and excessive arrogance
Shinta)
Profile Joined July 2010
United States1716 Posts
November 20 2013 06:35 GMT
#168
On November 20 2013 10:17 StarStruck wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 20 2013 08:37 Shinta) wrote:
lol, I can't really bring myself to like any of his responses. Oh well, congratz on the win anyways TaeJa

On November 20 2013 07:48 Liquid`Nazgul wrote:
On November 20 2013 07:29 testthewest wrote:
On November 20 2013 07:15 Incomplet wrote:
Taeja just misses Kim Chi.
Victor's wife needs to learn how to make Korean food for his underlings.


Well, isn't one of the most interesting points about pro-gaming getting to see different places?

If all their doing is sitting in a room practice, eat, sleep, it is no wonder they either turn into robots or feel bad.
If he has no interest in traveling, just pursue other career options and play SC2 at home for fun.

It's better to just drop the idea that it is normal to have time and energy to see these different places when you're doing what these guys are doing. The same goes for athletes in other professions it isn't something related to SC2 players. It just doesn't work the way you think it does. When it comes to travel the most valuable experience to me has always been meeting people from all over the world from different cultures.

People will hate me for disagreeing with Nazgul, but I think if you have an interest in the world, you make time to see it.
After the tournament ofc, so long as there isn't something crucial to be doing the next day or two, you need to wind down and enjoy some "me time"
If you don't do that, you're making a vital mistake.

When you make the game your life, you're wasting your time. Making money is cool, but having the freedom to do what you want is the goal isn't it? Money is the basic requirement, not the only reason.

On the other hand, if you don't want to experience the world, then there is no point in doing so.

I was an athlete before an injury ruined my career. I know the importance of preparation, and how traveling wears on a person, but If I didn't take the time to enjoy myself after a tournament, I wouldn't have been an athlete.
Even people as serious as I was about the sport need to know when and how to do what you want.
It IS normal. And you DO have the time and energy (in many cases).


What happens when you don't have time to see it? It doesn't matter if you are a pro gamer, athlete, entertainer, etc. When the stop is over you pack up your things, travel to the next destination, sound check/rehearse in the space/train/practice and get on with it. There is very little time to enjoy things. When I was a varsity rower it was my life outside of school work. It consumed me. Now that I'm in showbiz it's mostly the same thing. I wouldn't call it wasting time at all because it's part of our goal. Back in my rowing days I wanted to make the Olympic team and that's what we trained towards. You can enjoy that stuff later on in life once you find success. You'll say, "buy you're already there." Yeah, but we have a job to do at the end of the day. They're setting themselves up to be successful man. It isn't just about the prize money, but it helps in negotiating their next contract and staying relevant in the scene. It's good for business. If you are enjoying yourself too much something tells me you aren't placing high enough and your career in the sport might be short-lived. Yeah, being normal is normal and it isn't worth much to be normal. Transcend man.

If you're telling me, that once your competition is done, you don't have 2 days to enjoy yourself before you start your training again, then you're going to end up with a stress related injury or end up burning out for no apparent reason.

Ofc whatever anyone does is their thing, and even though it's not what I would do in some cases, it usually can't be called "wasting time".
My point is that people do have time to enjoy themselves. Everyone does. If you don't, then you have bad time management. If you're with a school team or Olympic team, then that's a different story, because you're simply following without any personal choice.
That's not the case if you're a pro gamer on Team Liquid, or at least I don't think it should be.


Also, everyone has that time after all is said and done to check off their bucket list. That's not what I'm talking about.
Suteki Da Ne 素敵だね Isn't it Wonderful
justaviewer
Profile Joined September 2013
6 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-11-20 07:33:43
November 20 2013 06:48 GMT
#169
I think the only thing TaeJa did bad in this interview is being too honest. I mean, some people can't stand honesty. They need something, they need TaeJa "The Great". I will do short interview with TaeJa "The Great" right now for you guys who is not entertained enough.

Waxangel: You won your seventh major tournament at HomeStory Cup VIII, but you didn't seem to be excited. What were you thinking when you won?

TaeJa "The Great": I just gather up my energy so I can give all of you guys a blast at Dreamhack. I'm not thinking too much, just winning some throphies as you can see.

Does that mean you and Nazgul are going to work on ceremonies for the next two weeks?

TaeJa "The Great": Yep, sure. We are learning some breakdance now. So next time maybe you'll see me spinning on my own head, just like that.

You said that you had lost interest in the game for a period, and even thought about retiring. What made you think that way?

TaeJa "The Great": I know that some of my fan girls can't live without a drama so I try to be dramatic sometimes and I think I'm pretty good at it. Retiring? For real? Forget it!

You're at the new TL-HQ in the Netherlands until DreamHack. How's living there?

TaeJa "The Great": as you can guess, it's fantastic. Yesterday we got lost at some bar in Amsterdam where hot chick hopped onto my leg. I kissed her and she gave me that look. I wanted to continue at hotel but unfortutately I have to practise Starcraft all the night so I can kill some nerds on next tourney. I just let her do a blow job and then we stopped a taxi. Pretty expensive stuff you know, but as a successful progamer I can certainly afford it.

Who's good? (on Europe ladder)?

TaeJa "The Great": I'm good.

Any final comments?

TaeJa "The Great": That sOs nerd should fall and INNoVatioN is no match for me. I will stomp nerd-lings from my group like roaring thunder makes stray dogs run in a horror and cry. TaeJa "The Great" shall be your new KING!
TaShadan
Profile Joined February 2010
Germany1981 Posts
November 20 2013 09:11 GMT
#170
I was young and needed the money!
Total Annihilation Zero
Shellshock
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States97276 Posts
November 20 2013 09:28 GMT
#171
On November 20 2013 13:12 Assirra wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 20 2013 07:25 Liquid`Nazgul wrote:
They had some nice Indonesian chicken today. Didn't finish the vegetables though.

Don't allow them off the table till they are finished.

"Only members of the clean plate club are allowed to play today"
That's what my mom would probably do
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Drake
Profile Joined October 2010
Germany6146 Posts
November 20 2013 10:51 GMT
#172
On November 19 2013 11:21 ZAiNs wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 19 2013 11:09 saltis wrote:
Any Toss players are also about to retire or just Terrans and some Zergs ? Please nerf terran more...

... He said he feels least comfortable about TvT and most with TvZ. This has absolutely nothing to do with balance.


just ... dont ... dont even try to argue with such guys
they will cry about their race whatever it is are nerfed and THATS the only reason and that their race is the worst (not even caring if they win or lose its just a FACT) so just accept that they are all (cant write what i want without a ban but you guys know what i think about them dont you?) ...

hope he not retires then even more whiners come out of their cellar
Nb.Drake / CoL_Drake / Original Joined TL.net Tuesday, 15th of March 2005
JacobShock
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Denmark2485 Posts
November 20 2013 10:58 GMT
#173
Something about his personality rubs me the wrong way, but damn the kid is skilled. Gratz to him and TL!
"Right on" - Morrow
RolleMcKnolle
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Germany1054 Posts
November 20 2013 11:22 GMT
#174
On November 20 2013 10:17 StarStruck wrote:
Yeah, being normal is normal and it isn't worth much to be normal. Transcend man.

wrong. Being normal is good as long as you are happy. You can be as successfull as you want, if you are not happy your life is worth shit. An honest, good life without fucking others over is worth way more than being the best athlete in the world. if you can't be happy with who you are and need to be the best, there is probably something wrong with you.
Daswollvieh
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
5553 Posts
November 20 2013 11:23 GMT
#175
On November 20 2013 19:58 JacobShock wrote:
Something about his personality rubs me the wrong way, but damn the kid is skilled. Gratz to him and TL!


People who don´t seem to appreciate their huge talent always seem a bit off.
j1nzo
Profile Joined February 2012
Germany367 Posts
November 20 2013 11:40 GMT
#176
out of all the interviews so far, this is one of my favorites. very honest, no beating around the bush…
also i can relate to these kind of thoughts. must suck to live in pain for months due to playing and practicing the whole time...
♞ rest in peace Madiba ♞
Rammstorm
Profile Joined November 2010
Germany1434 Posts
November 20 2013 11:43 GMT
#177
Ok, recruit MKP then!
"MC" -> Master of Ceremonies xD
Zealously
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
East Gorteau22261 Posts
November 20 2013 11:49 GMT
#178
On November 20 2013 20:22 RolleMcKnolle wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 20 2013 10:17 StarStruck wrote:
Yeah, being normal is normal and it isn't worth much to be normal. Transcend man.

wrong. Being normal is good as long as you are happy. You can be as successfull as you want, if you are not happy your life is worth shit. An honest, good life without fucking others over is worth way more than being the best athlete in the world. if you can't be happy with who you are and need to be the best, there is probably something wrong with you.

Have you been an elite athlete?
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Serinox
Profile Joined August 2011
Germany5224 Posts
November 20 2013 13:22 GMT
#179
On November 20 2013 20:43 Rammstorm wrote:
Ok, recruit MKP then!

Nah, Liquid's LoL squad is fine as it is atm
TaishiCi
Profile Joined September 2013
Korea (South)211 Posts
November 20 2013 13:43 GMT
#180
I agree with Taeja.
Most player's apm start to dip after they are out of their teens.
When you are out of your "prime" or they "figured out your strategy/build" I think players should give it a year, if they can't get back on at least Code S form it is time to retire.
Restart your life, continue on from the dream.
Whenever you start to sit on the bench more than you are out on the field, it is time to retire.

It is very hard to get a restart on your education after an extended hiatus.
Believe me...
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