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Rollora
Profile Joined February 2012
2450 Posts
February 04 2014 14:26 GMT
#701
On February 04 2014 03:22 invisigoat wrote:
No one can replace you <3 Good Luck in school!

be nice to the other school children. In school, you get punched for the behaviour you had online...
Serek
Profile Joined May 2011
United Kingdom459 Posts
February 04 2014 14:27 GMT
#702
On February 04 2014 21:17 nevermore86 wrote:
Well he really needs to work on his attitude or he'll just fail miserably in the real world. I guess he'll rediscover his "love for the game and the scene" right around the first exam period and unretire as e-sports personality.


You do realise that most entertainers have a public persona that brings revenue while often being completely different in their private lives?

I suppose people not understanding this distinction is why reality TV is so successful.
Phantom_Sky
Profile Joined August 2010
Hong Kong512 Posts
February 04 2014 14:28 GMT
#703
good luck !

and play some hearthstone while you have some time
Butterednuts
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States859 Posts
February 04 2014 14:34 GMT
#704
You will be missed! <3
Chameleons Cast No Shadows
KalWarkov
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
Germany4126 Posts
February 04 2014 14:41 GMT
#705
just a few thousands a month from casting.
if he really wanted to, he could cast in a lot more events, too, and add a few to that.
I wonder how active and passionate he was trying to get big jobs.

others would do a lot of things to get into a position he was in.
i guess im happy he leaves room for people that really want to cast starcraft.


DiaBoLuS ** Sc2 - Protoss: 16x GM | Dota2 - Offlane Immortal | Wc3 - Undead decent level | Diablo nerd | Chess / Magnus fanboy | BVB | Agnostic***
KalWarkov
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
Germany4126 Posts
February 04 2014 14:43 GMT
#706
On February 04 2014 23:27 Serek wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 04 2014 21:17 nevermore86 wrote:
Well he really needs to work on his attitude or he'll just fail miserably in the real world. I guess he'll rediscover his "love for the game and the scene" right around the first exam period and unretire as e-sports personality.


You do realise that most entertainers have a public persona that brings revenue while often being completely different in their private lives?

I suppose people not understanding this distinction is why reality TV is so successful.


maybe most entertainers, ye.
but starcraft players/casters? no, not rly. most of them show a lot of their true selves. Day9 probably doesnt, most others are "real"
DiaBoLuS ** Sc2 - Protoss: 16x GM | Dota2 - Offlane Immortal | Wc3 - Undead decent level | Diablo nerd | Chess / Magnus fanboy | BVB | Agnostic***
Cele
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Germany4016 Posts
February 04 2014 14:45 GMT
#707
On February 04 2014 23:43 KalWarkov wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 04 2014 23:27 Serek wrote:
On February 04 2014 21:17 nevermore86 wrote:
Well he really needs to work on his attitude or he'll just fail miserably in the real world. I guess he'll rediscover his "love for the game and the scene" right around the first exam period and unretire as e-sports personality.


You do realise that most entertainers have a public persona that brings revenue while often being completely different in their private lives?

I suppose people not understanding this distinction is why reality TV is so successful.


maybe most entertainers, ye.
but starcraft players/casters? no, not rly. most of them show a lot of their true selves. Day9 probably doesnt, most others are "real"


lol Day9's persona is as real as a pink unicorn! I think nobody seems to be more artificial when doing shows them him.
Broodwar for life!
MiQ
Profile Joined August 2012
Canada312 Posts
February 04 2014 14:46 GMT
#708
I've given up on the game a while back but somehow this still hurts.

GL IdrA!
Tons of damage
NoobSkills
Profile Joined August 2009
United States1603 Posts
February 04 2014 14:46 GMT
#709
On February 04 2014 22:38 KvltMan wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 04 2014 21:46 iloveav wrote:
On February 04 2014 11:11 zasg wrote:
On February 04 2014 11:09 Zoler wrote:
No one that played BW likes SC2. Everyone just plays it because of sponsors and money.

Fucking shit game ruining the scene, thanks Blizzard!


Lies and generalisations! I played BW and I love sc2.


I dont think this is as black and white.
I dont like SC2 in general but I do play it from time to time (thou i did not buy HoTS, i stayed at WoL).

I belive SC2 to not be as interesting and rewarding as BW, but It has some strong points with itself (Great UMS maps for example).

I talked to a few BW great players who moved to sc2 and most of them agree that SC2 is not as fun, but it does bring cash, so its what they play.

Others thou, belive SC2 to be a great game, however so far it feels like its a minority.

SC2 has seen some decline in its popularity, and it seems like Its a steady decline so far...
Since Im not a great sc2 fan, Idra leaving should have no importance to me, but somehow him beeing so bad mannered I cant help but to feel Its good that he leaves.



Most Quake World/3 players don't enjoy Quake Live, but they realize that that's the only way to make money off of Quake today.


Updating graphics yes is probably the only way to sell games now with maybe the exception of minecraft. But just having pretty graphics doesn't make games great. I played SC BW alld the WC and Diablo series. Games by blizzard were more complete games back then. So, why can't these companies make solid games with upgraded graphics?
Eclipso
Profile Joined February 2014
11 Posts
February 04 2014 14:50 GMT
#710
It could be a lot worse, I suppose. He was earning top dollar for a few years, he had some great experiences, and he gets to move on to another profession at the age of 24. Provided he turns over a new leaf and doesn't let his attitude continue to hamper him, he's doing fine.
t0ssboy
Profile Joined August 2011
Bulgaria681 Posts
February 04 2014 14:57 GMT
#711
Losing you hurts,Greg.I'm Just 14 and i've recently picked up SC2,and you were my inspiration.I loved to watch your BW replays as well,because i would actually learn something.I wish you best of luck in real life.
BTW can we see you play BroodWar?I will be very happy to see you do it.
Courage is doing what you are afraid to do.There can be no courage if there is no fear.
Aveng3r
Profile Joined February 2012
United States2411 Posts
February 04 2014 15:04 GMT
#712
We lost a hero today.

The tone this sets seems consistent with the steady decline the scene has been experiencing
I carve marble busts of assassinated world leaders - PM for a quote
Aveng3r
Profile Joined February 2012
United States2411 Posts
February 04 2014 15:06 GMT
#713
On February 04 2014 21:17 nevermore86 wrote:
Well he really needs to work on his attitude or he'll just fail miserably in the real world. I guess he'll rediscover his "love for the game and the scene" right around the first exam period and unretire as e-sports personality.

You're an idiot, he had scholarship offers to study theoretical physics before taking up full time Starcraft.
I carve marble busts of assassinated world leaders - PM for a quote
seoul_kiM
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States545 Posts
February 04 2014 15:11 GMT
#714
gluck!
oGs.MC: Repair IMBAAAAAAAAAAa
VArsovskiSC
Profile Joined July 2010
Macedonia563 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-02-04 15:15:08
February 04 2014 15:14 GMT
#715
Aand - the Gracken has been sealed.. Not defined for how long..

Thanks for everything that you gave us man.. The games, the casts, the events, the fun, the comments, the streams..

Thanks for everything

GL HF in life man
Another world, another place, another universe, won the race.. :) ;) :P
baiesradu
Profile Blog Joined June 2012
Romania150 Posts
February 04 2014 15:27 GMT
#716
You are my favorite player of all times . I am not really sure why , but you are . And I think you will always be .
Esports is in its infancy . It is kept alive by people more through their passion than through the money pumped in the industry.
All sports have had this phase .
You had a way to make a lot of money from esports . You lost your passion for the game .You fucked up .

You had an amazing experience and now it's over.
I hope you find something else that gives you passion in your life .

Congratulations on the decision not to stay just for the money .

Thank you for what you did for Starcraft .

In my opinion you were your biggest enemy , in the end .
Radu .
I love Starcraft .
Gruntt
Profile Joined August 2010
United States175 Posts
February 04 2014 15:55 GMT
#717
I think a break from this scene and gaming in general would be good for idra.
oBlade
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
United States6274 Posts
February 04 2014 15:56 GMT
#718
When you went to eSTRO and CJ we all felt like we were there with you. That alone was worth so much. You shouldn't have a second thought about leaving if you don't like the game.
"I read it. You know how to read, you ignorant fuck?" - Andy Dufresne
aicaramba
Profile Joined October 2010
Netherlands110 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-02-04 16:01:50
February 04 2014 16:01 GMT
#719
Best of luck at school. I hope you can now find a life you enjoy more than sc2.
Sata_
Profile Joined September 2011
Belgium82 Posts
February 04 2014 16:15 GMT
#720
GL in school Greg
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