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duckdeok and the greatest story never told - Page 4

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igay
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
Australia1178 Posts
December 18 2013 19:51 GMT
#61
quack! quack! quack!

i love the duck, need more players like him!
MVP <3 MKP <3 DRG <3
GumBa
Profile Blog Joined July 2012
United Kingdom31935 Posts
December 18 2013 20:11 GMT
#62
While I admit I didnt like his playstyle much and hated him for beating Inno I cant stay mad at him .
Fly on little duck!
To all the haters: you deserve to witness many, many more Serral victories, worthy of the godlike player he is.
TheDougler
Profile Joined April 2010
Canada8304 Posts
December 18 2013 20:12 GMT
#63
Stuichu I know people say this a lot, but there's no way they can say it enough: Your writing gives me chills. It reminds me every time exactly what it is to be an esports fan. Thank you.
I root for Euro Zergs, NA Protoss* and Korean Terrans. (Any North American who has beat a Korean Pro as Protoss counts as NA Toss)
Zealously
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
East Gorteau22261 Posts
December 18 2013 20:17 GMT
#64
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 have words.
AdministratorBreak the chains
BigFan
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
TLADT24920 Posts
December 18 2013 20:19 GMT
#65
On December 19 2013 05:17 Zealously wrote:
Show nested quote +
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 have words.

you just wrote 4 of them(with a period might I add)
Former BW EiC"Watch Bakemonogatari or I will kill you." -Toad, April 18th, 2017
tshi
Profile Joined September 2012
United States2495 Posts
December 18 2013 20:26 GMT
#66
On December 19 2013 05:17 Zealously wrote:
Show nested quote +
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 have words.

Yeah, I saw the article and just imaged Idra or someone like that just being like "PFFFFFFFFFF [image loading]" and moving on.



Anyway, the last paragraph was really interesting. I agree with it completely. But valar morghulis. : (
scrub - inexperienced player with relatively little skill and excessive arrogance
Undead1993
Profile Joined January 2012
Germany17651 Posts
December 18 2013 20:26 GMT
#67
this one moment i will never be able to forget it :'( Duckdeok!
SEKO SEKO SEKO SEKO SEKO
Wicaeven
Profile Joined April 2012
Belgium46 Posts
December 18 2013 20:33 GMT
#68
I'm going to miss Duckdeok... that moment still brings tears to my eyes when I think about it. :'(
Scarlett | CranK | MMA | Amaz | Sjow | Savjz
mizU
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States12125 Posts
December 18 2013 20:49 GMT
#69
no more duckfucking :[
if happy ever afters did exist <3 @watamizu_
Lordanubis
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United Kingdom198 Posts
December 18 2013 20:51 GMT
#70
Fantastic article. Really sorry to see him go
"Hell hath no fury like a Shattered Star" - The Shattered Star
[F_]aths
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Germany3947 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-12-18 21:05:51
December 18 2013 21:02 GMT
#71
I watched the live stream when MVPfinale won. When he broke into tears, my eyes got watery, too.

No-one really had him on the list. But that day, he showed.
You don't choose to play zerg. The zerg choose you.
mrtomjones
Profile Joined April 2011
Canada4020 Posts
December 18 2013 21:20 GMT
#72
Watching that last vid is awesome. I LOVE that passion from him. It is a great thing to see. Even being an MC fan I am happy that Duckdeock won. Good crowd too!
TurnipThrowingPeach
Profile Joined December 2011
United States151 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-12-18 21:35:28
December 18 2013 21:33 GMT
#73
At BlizzCon, there was one more chance to experience all of that glory, but it was not to be. Instead, it all ended for duckdeok in what must have been the most familiar of settings: in a dark room, trying to escape and earn a chance to play in front of the world.




This part made me really sad. I was at Blizzcon and was extremely bummed out when I discovered that Innovation vs duckdeok wasn't going to be played on the main stage. And to make matters worse, I couldn't get a connection to watch the stream while there. Been a fan since his beginnings as MVP finale (I like rooting for the underdog) and it sucks I missed his final hurrah. Nice write up, and I wish all the best for duckdeok with his future. His presence and passion will not be forgotten, even if it was short lived.

That's what she said.
-niL
Profile Joined January 2012
Canada1131 Posts
December 18 2013 21:36 GMT
#74
gonna miss you...
jackslater
Profile Joined November 2012
Russian Federation604 Posts
December 18 2013 21:48 GMT
#75
Great article, sad for retire..
ratty
Profile Joined July 2011
New Zealand275 Posts
December 18 2013 22:04 GMT
#76
every time i watch the video i get chills. i think this write up made me sadder then the last one. =( we will not forget
no. monkeys land on their feet, they're like masturbating cats ~ #~hyvaa~#~
QuietEnvoy
Profile Blog Joined November 2012
Portugal21 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-12-18 22:36:26
December 18 2013 22:35 GMT
#77
Nice story. Well done TL! Duckdeok congrats for this last season. I really like your games on WCS Europe. Watch this video Tears of duckdeok by ESL TV
NovemberstOrm
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
Canada16217 Posts
December 18 2013 22:36 GMT
#78
Thanks for the writeup!
Moderatorlickypiddy
LongShot27
Profile Joined May 2013
United States2084 Posts
December 18 2013 22:39 GMT
#79
On December 19 2013 05:17 Zealously wrote:
Show nested quote +
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 have words.


Go back a page I already told him that
If all men were created equal there would be no reason to declare it.
spritzz
Profile Joined November 2009
Canada331 Posts
December 18 2013 22:47 GMT
#80
Good thing I'll have his signed WCS card to remember by... best of luck duckdeok!
zugzug
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