fOu head coach Choya posted on PlayXP that ROOT's Statewould be headed to Korea to live in the team house. It will be State's second trip to Korea after heading to Startale house in 2012 during his time on Quantic.
In addition, Choya said that fOu had formed a partnership with TwitchTV, and that the team's SC2 and Dota2 players would start streaming soon.
Starting this December, I will begin training at Team fOu house in Korea. I’ll remain a part of ROOT Gaming, and I’ll also continue to write here on Game Front in “State on StarCraft”.
This has been an amazing year. I’d almost left the game for college when the World Championship Series and SHOUTcraft America brought me back. The opportunity to train and compete in Korea is a goal I’ve been working towards all year long.
I’m very excited for the new opportunities that living in Korea will create for State on StarCraft. I’ll continue to release my strategy guides and replay packs, but now I’ll have the ability to cover the GSL in person.
I am thrilled to return to Korea and I’m incredibly grateful to fOu for this new opportunity. I’m also looking forward to sharing this experience with all of you. Thanks to Game Front, ROOT Gaming and fOu for allowing me to pursue my dream!
On November 22 2013 13:15 Bagration wrote: Congrats State! The guy has sick potential, and being in a Korean training environment again could do wonders.
Good luck man!
does the Korean environment really even help?? honest question
State performed very well at IEM New York (?) and he went toe to toe with the top Koreans. He would definitely improve from a Korean environment and he deserves this.
Wow. This is great news for State. He always seemed like one of those guys on the cusp of being a top foreigner, but had tons of trouble closing out games. Hopefully that Korean practice environment pushes him over the edge!
On November 22 2013 13:15 Bagration wrote: Congrats State! The guy has sick potential, and being in a Korean training environment again could do wonders.
Good luck man!
does the Korean environment really even help?? honest question
Take a look at why Naniwa is the only foreigner at Blizzcon. The answer is: yes.
On November 22 2013 13:15 Bagration wrote: Congrats State! The guy has sick potential, and being in a Korean training environment again could do wonders.
Good luck man!
does the Korean environment really even help?? honest question
Look at other sports, a good training environment is the biggest difference. All you do is eat, breathe, and sleep training for your sport. It definitely can't hurt.
On November 22 2013 13:15 Bagration wrote: Congrats State! The guy has sick potential, and being in a Korean training environment again could do wonders.
Good luck man!
does the Korean environment really even help?? honest question
Depends on the person - some guys like TaeJa and Polt can play from home and still be championship caliber players, others seem to really prefer living in a team house.
Without making it too complicated, let's just put it this way: State was in Korean house before (Startale), and says that he always wanted to go back again. Clearly, he thinks it's better for himself, personally.
On November 22 2013 13:15 Bagration wrote: Congrats State! The guy has sick potential, and being in a Korean training environment again could do wonders.
Good luck man!
does the Korean environment really even help?? honest question
Take a look at why Naniwa is the only foreigner at Blizzcon. The answer is: yes.
Nope, he just have the talent, like Stephano had. Many foreigners went to play there and it didn't helped them at all. Can't remember all, but some TL players like TLO and Snute. Major. Idra lived there for a long time. Maybe they improved their skills, but...
My opinion about that: it can help some players to reach their peak form. But that peak form may and will vary from player to player. And I think it may even hurt some players' skills. Some people don't adapt that good as the other do and this is a big move. Especially if someone were playing from his place and now he suddenly have to live with 6-7 other people, eat different food, don't have a chance to see friends even once a week; etc
On November 22 2013 13:15 Bagration wrote: Congrats State! The guy has sick potential, and being in a Korean training environment again could do wonders.
Good luck man!
does the Korean environment really even help?? honest question
I dont think so. You can become really good without it.
SortOf went to korea, came back and played worse than before. It didnt help Stephano. Seems like it doesnt matter for HuK where he trains coz he isnt doing any better. Did it really help Desrow? I dont think so. List goes on...
wow i sure got some good responses =) but I can see how it can help, but I also agree that it can vary from person to person. its well, it sure has been awhile since I seen a foreigner win a top tier championship =/ like Dreamhack, Wcs, iem
I think the major problem for many of the players is culture shock, which is hard to understand until you spend a couple of weeks (at least) in Asia. State seems excited to go and has been there before, so awesome and best of luck!!
On November 22 2013 13:15 Bagration wrote: Congrats State! The guy has sick potential, and being in a Korean training environment again could do wonders.
Good luck man!
does the Korean environment really even help?? honest question
No, it's the mixture between having a maid doing all the housework so you can focus on starcraft, having a coach who supervises the training and being constantly surrounded by people who breathe and live starcraft. It's nothing the more wealthy western teams cannot do as well and has nothing to do with being in Korea.
On November 22 2013 13:11 TeamLiquid ESPORTS wrote: In addition, Choya said that fOu had formed a partnership with TwitchTV, and that the team's SC2 and Dota2 players would start streaming soon.
On November 22 2013 13:15 Bagration wrote: Congrats State! The guy has sick potential, and being in a Korean training environment again could do wonders.
Good luck man!
does the Korean environment really even help?? honest question
No, it's the mixture between having a maid doing all the housework so you can focus on starcraft, having a coach who supervises the training and being constantly surrounded by people who breathe and live starcraft. It's nothing the more wealthy western teams cannot do as well and has nothing to do with being in Korea.
Don't forget the ladder has higher skilled players. I remember Snute's interview talking about how the terrans are like Lucifron. Only there are like 16 of them rolling around. It seems to make a difference with latency on that front anyway.
On November 22 2013 13:15 Bagration wrote: Congrats State! The guy has sick potential, and being in a Korean training environment again could do wonders.
Good luck man!
does the Korean environment really even help?? honest question
It does when done well aka with a dedicated coach and more then a couple weeks.
On November 22 2013 13:15 Bagration wrote: Congrats State! The guy has sick potential, and being in a Korean training environment again could do wonders.
Good luck man!
does the Korean environment really even help?? honest question
It does when done well aka with a dedicated coach and more then a couple weeks.
Couple weeks is an understatement. I think in the first year players usually see no improvement at all, then if they keep at it they see an explosion of results. Happened with Idra (in BW), Huk, and Naniwa.
On November 22 2013 13:15 Bagration wrote: Congrats State! The guy has sick potential, and being in a Korean training environment again could do wonders.
Good luck man!
does the Korean environment really even help?? honest question
It does when done well aka with a dedicated coach and more then a couple weeks.
Couple weeks is an understatement. I think in the first year players usually see no improvement at all, then if they keep at it they see an explosion of results. Happened with Idra (in BW), Huk, and Naniwa.
Reincarnating into a korean is a sturdy proces.. great alchemy takes some time to brew:!
On November 22 2013 13:15 Bagration wrote: Congrats State! The guy has sick potential, and being in a Korean training environment again could do wonders.
Good luck man!
does the Korean environment really even help?? honest question
No, it's the mixture between having a maid doing all the housework so you can focus on starcraft, having a coach who supervises the training and being constantly surrounded by people who breathe and live starcraft. It's nothing the more wealthy western teams cannot do as well and has nothing to do with being in Korea.
You seem to have forgotten that those people who live and breath Starcraft are also generally better than all but 2 non-Koreans. The quality of opponents and the extent of the knowledge one has access to in a Korean teamhouse and on the (now latency-free) Korean ladder easily surpasses that of anything the foreign scene could create, outside of some kind of dream-team thing where all the foreign teams pool their players and money to create a teamhouse populated by the hand-picked best foreigners.
On November 26 2013 05:23 ffadicted wrote: Based state going to korea when every other foreigner is looking for easier chances and region locks and etc... You have my full respect and support
Who said he wasn't going to participate in WCS America 2014?
On November 26 2013 05:23 ffadicted wrote: Based state going to korea when every other foreigner is looking for easier chances and region locks and etc... You have my full respect and support
Who said he wasn't going to participate in WCS America 2014?
On November 22 2013 15:55 ROOTState wrote: Thanks everyone for all of your support! It really means a lot to me.
I'm very, very excited to train at the fOu house and I'm going to do my best to qualify for the GSL.
EPT
Choya posted on PlayXP that ROOT's 
