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duckdeok and the greatest story never told - Page 3

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Echo Six
Profile Joined April 2013
United States30 Posts
December 18 2013 17:26 GMT
#41
I actually got goosebumps reading this, very well written. Best of luck to Duckdeok in the future.
ImperialFist
Profile Joined April 2013
790 Posts
December 18 2013 17:27 GMT
#42
Wow, Emotion Strong
"In the name of Holy Terra I challenge, Take up arms, for the Emperor’s Justice falls on you!"
rafaliusz
Profile Joined December 2009
Poland482 Posts
December 18 2013 17:37 GMT
#43
Sorry to say that but he could have done more to get into the spotlight. His style was boring, cheesy and rage-inducing - it's only his fault that his games were usually the last in the line to get streamed.

The greatest players, those that I respect, always do everything not only to win but also to entertain the crowd. This is something that a lot of progamers failt to realize. Guess why Boxer has been always the most popular player, someone that everybody always desires to watch? Even way past his prime, when he was no longer relevant in terms of championship caliber players, he would make sure that his games are a one of a kind experience and the spectator would feel like watching him play wasn't a wasted time.

Who wanted to watch duckduck games? Nobody, except some protoss players who were looking to steal an easy build in order to get some free ladder points.
Boucot
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
France15997 Posts
December 18 2013 17:54 GMT
#44
Well played stuchiu.
Former SC2 writer for Millenium - twitter.com/Boucot
TUski
Profile Joined April 2010
United States1258 Posts
December 18 2013 17:56 GMT
#45
That last paragraph T_T
"There is nothing more cool than being proud of the things that you love." - Day[9]
BigFan
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
TLADT24920 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-12-18 18:01:58
December 18 2013 17:58 GMT
#46
I watched most of his WCS EU games(in the later rounds) and was cheering for him to beat MC then when he won and cried, you could feel his emotions. I missed his games against Innovation (heard about them) but watched his games against Maru and saw him hold off against Maru in a nail biting game cheering for him all the way. It's really sad that he retired but glad to know he ended up achieving what he wanted to do before retiring. Thanks for the good read! Best of luck Duckdeok!

On December 19 2013 02:37 rafaliusz wrote:
Who wanted to watch duckduck games? Nobody, except some protoss players who were looking to steal an easy build in order to get some free ladder points.

I agree that some people won't like Duckdeok's style but I disagree on this part. I don't play protoss, terran from like several months back if not more but I liked and didn't mind watching his games at all. He played the game to win. He didn't try to pander to the crowd. That last game against Innovation also shows he can mind game and his games against Maru show that he has one of the best micro we've seen from protoss players to date. I prefer watching his style over some other protoss players.
Former BW EiC"Watch Bakemonogatari or I will kill you." -Toad, April 18th, 2017
HolyArrow
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States7116 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-12-18 18:03:07
December 18 2013 18:02 GMT
#47
It was unfortunate that he didn't get a chance to play on the main stage at Blizzcon, even after going through Innovation.

On December 19 2013 02:37 rafaliusz wrote:
Who wanted to watch duckduck games? Nobody, except some protoss players who were looking to steal an easy build in order to get some free ladder points.


lol way to speak for everyone else
KanoCoke
Profile Joined June 2011
Japan863 Posts
December 18 2013 18:08 GMT
#48
Such an emotional piece filled with the cold hard truth of what happens in esports.

Props to stuchiu for writing it, and props to duckdeok for being a badass.
Will always cheer for: MMA Bomber Taeja Curious Life herO Zest
LongShot27
Profile Joined May 2013
United States2084 Posts
December 18 2013 18:34 GMT
#49
This causes me so much pain, like it actually hurts
If all men were created equal there would be no reason to declare it.
PPN
Profile Joined August 2011
France248 Posts
December 18 2013 18:36 GMT
#50
On December 19 2013 02:37 rafaliusz wrote:
Sorry to say that but he could have done more to get into the spotlight. His style was boring, cheesy and rage-inducing - it's only his fault that his games were usually the last in the line to get streamed.

The greatest players, those that I respect, always do everything not only to win but also to entertain the crowd. This is something that a lot of progamers failt to realize. Guess why Boxer has been always the most popular player, someone that everybody always desires to watch? Even way past his prime, when he was no longer relevant in terms of championship caliber players, he would make sure that his games are a one of a kind experience and the spectator would feel like watching him play wasn't a wasted time.

Who wanted to watch duckduck games? Nobody, except some protoss players who were looking to steal an easy build in order to get some free ladder points.


I don't play Protoss like him at all, I'm a big fan of MC's since day 1 so you know how mad I was when he beat MC, but I like to watch finale play nonetheless. Sure he had a very limited range of build orders, but he knew how to deal with this weakness. Seeing his micro and his mindgaming about his own reputation in long series was just beautiful. He just tried very hard with what little he had.

We don't always need a legendary guy doing incredible feats. Sometimes the embodiment of the shounen spirit is inspirational too.
LongShot27
Profile Joined May 2013
United States2084 Posts
December 18 2013 18:37 GMT
#51
On December 19 2013 02:37 rafaliusz wrote:
Sorry to say that but he could have done more to get into the spotlight. His style was boring, cheesy and rage-inducing - it's only his fault that his games were usually the last in the line to get streamed.

The greatest players, those that I respect, always do everything not only to win but also to entertain the crowd. This is something that a lot of progamers failt to realize. Guess why Boxer has been always the most popular player, someone that everybody always desires to watch? Even way past his prime, when he was no longer relevant in terms of championship caliber players, he would make sure that his games are a one of a kind experience and the spectator would feel like watching him play wasn't a wasted time.

Who wanted to watch duckduck games? Nobody, except some protoss players who were looking to steal an easy build in order to get some free ladder points.


You....I just have no words for you
If all men were created equal there would be no reason to declare it.
JapWHIZZR
Profile Joined May 2012
United States14 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-12-18 18:49:40
December 18 2013 18:49 GMT
#52
GG, WP Duckdeok_MvP!
Never forget the Spanishiwa Inquisition.
Noam
Profile Joined September 2010
Israel2209 Posts
December 18 2013 19:11 GMT
#53
TL writers deserve so much credit.
Liquipedia
Stinray
Profile Joined November 2013
14 Posts
December 18 2013 19:20 GMT
#54
Such drama
so story
much sad
gg duckdeok, hope you enjoyed your time on the stage as much as we did.
Sorata
Profile Joined November 2013
Germany5 Posts
December 18 2013 19:24 GMT
#55
I stayed up the whole night to watch his games at blizzcon. i was sohappy when he won against innovation.
and the series against maru almost gave me a heart attack. it was really really close.
duckdeok will always be my hero :')
ElvenAshwin
Profile Joined October 2013
169 Posts
December 18 2013 19:29 GMT
#56
Duckdeok's victory, in my opinion, and i say this is a jaedong fanboy, is greater than any other victory imagineable. He spend years in which no one knew about him, he likely won't be remembered for much longer. He struggled and toiled, and he played his best, and while his best wasn't enough, to me its all that matters.

<3 goodbye duckdeok!
In Jaedong we trust
Sabu113
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States11075 Posts
December 18 2013 19:29 GMT
#57
Fantastic tribute to a man who came out of no where. Pity he's quitting but suppose best to leave on the top.
Biomine is a drunken chick who is on industrial strength amphetamines and would just grab your dick and jerk it as hard and violently as she could while screaming 'OMG FUCK ME', because she saw it in a Sasha Grey video ...-Wombat_Ni
boxerfred
Profile Blog Joined December 2012
Germany8360 Posts
December 18 2013 19:40 GMT
#58
I'm almost crying.. gosh, duckdeok, I never cheered for you and I hated you for kicking Innovation's butt at Blizzcon. I loved Maru for destroying you... but now, I just feel sorry for that
Kingsky
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Singapore298 Posts
December 18 2013 19:42 GMT
#59
Just like a duck in the wind, he's gone :'(.

Man his starcraft career has so many metaphors and meanings
Why do people hate the Colossus? Because the Colossus is like banksters from Wall Street: “too big to fail”. - TheDwF
fishjie
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States1519 Posts
December 18 2013 19:46 GMT
#60
So sad, his tears won me over, and his victory over innovation was awesome. He retires, but he should feel proud knowing he gave it his all and did damn well
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