EPTTargA considering retirement
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Aeromi
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Lorning
Belgica34432 Posts
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saddaromma
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ejozl
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Thalandros
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effecto
France142 Posts
On May 03 2014 03:23 Lorning wrote: Retiring doesn't really mean anything anymore in the SC2 scene I agree with you. | ||
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Noonius
Estonia17413 Posts
On May 03 2014 03:23 Lorning wrote: Retiring doesn't really mean anything anymore in the SC2 scene you are a living proof Maybe TargA needs to find solid practice partners, have more structure when it comes to practicing (TLO style) etc. Maybe take a few months off. It's so easy to call out retirement after a loss like that. Plus he says that he's still enjoying the game. | ||
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TRaFFiC
Canada1448 Posts
On May 03 2014 03:23 Lorning wrote: Retiring doesn't really mean anything anymore in the SC2 scene Of course retirement means a lot. It means a player who we've enjoyed watching all this time is gone. I think the word is also acceptable to use when going from full time pro to part time. Problem is gamers are the number 1 abusers of this word. They usually rage on twitter after a lose and now they're "retired." In this case, it's a maybe so no need for a thread IMO. | ||
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tshi
United States2495 Posts
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DinoMight
United States3725 Posts
Lots of retirements this week. | ||
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nkr
Sweden5451 Posts
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TheBloodyDwarf
Finland7524 Posts
On May 03 2014 03:47 DinoMight wrote: Rofl, beaten into retirement by ToD. Lots of retirements this week. idk this week but last 2 weeks: TheStc elfi (on break, possibly to retire) Genius Naama TargA (?) Am I missing someone? Liquipedia says Blackcidy and SonG but they never were on same level as names I earlier said. | ||
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BEARDiaguz
Australia2362 Posts
Thread should be closed/deleted until TargA makes a real decision. | ||
Zealously
East Gorteau22261 Posts
On May 03 2014 03:51 nkr wrote: Always sad to see players leave but I feel sc2 will be in a healthier place with more retirements. There are way more progamers than what the scene can actually support. The thing is that the majority come back after a short period of time as if nothing has happened. They say they're retired and then keep showing up in qualifiers, hoping to make it into a big tournament to have a reason to come back. I mean at this point; I almost feel like "I'm retiring" is a way for a player to fool himself into playing without pressure for a while, rediscovering the passion for the game and then returning to being a pro. | ||
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HolyArrow
United States7116 Posts
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DrPandaPhD
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On May 03 2014 03:54 Zealously wrote: The thing is that the majority come back after a short period of time as if nothing has happened. They say they're retired and then keep showing up in qualifiers, hoping to make it into a big tournament to have a reason to come back. I mean at this point; I almost feel like "I'm retiring" is a way for a player to fool himself into playing without pressure for a while, rediscovering the passion for the game and then returning to being a pro. So true Choya has retired as a player 4 times Currently a player for Prime | ||
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Noonius
Estonia17413 Posts
On May 03 2014 03:54 Zealously wrote: The thing is that the majority come back after a short period of time as if nothing has happened. They say they're retired and then keep showing up in qualifiers, hoping to make it into a big tournament to have a reason to come back. I mean at this point; I almost feel like "I'm retiring" is a way for a player to fool himself into playing without pressure for a while, rediscovering the passion for the game and then returning to being a pro. also, hots is getting kinda old and pros are getting kinda sick of it | ||
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Zealously
East Gorteau22261 Posts
On May 03 2014 03:57 Noonius wrote: also, hots is getting kinda old and pros are getting kinda sick of it That doesn't really explain why they keep coming back though | ||
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ssxsilver
United States4409 Posts
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TheDwf
France19747 Posts
On May 03 2014 03:59 Zealously wrote: That doesn't really explain why they keep coming back though Hard to entirely change your life from one day to the next. | ||
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Musicus
Germany23579 Posts
loooool, perfect :D But seriously, I think Nationwars won't be the last we see of Targa. | ||
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Moonsalt
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vult
United States9400 Posts
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Darkhorse
United States23455 Posts
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Noonius
Estonia17413 Posts
On May 03 2014 03:59 Zealously wrote: That doesn't really explain why they keep coming back though what I meant was that players who are hovering around retirement right now will probably find new inspiration to make a proper push to come back when lotv is released | ||
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Zealously
East Gorteau22261 Posts
On May 03 2014 04:03 TheDwf wrote: Hard to entirely change your life from one day to the next. Naturally, but gradually scaling down the amount of matches you play has to be a better way to "retire" than abruptly stopping for a few weeks/months only to come back and have to start the process over again. I know that life-changing decisions don't come easy or are easy to stick to, but recurring comebacks only serve to make it worse. | ||
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ZenithM
France15952 Posts
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TRaFFiC
Canada1448 Posts
On May 03 2014 04:09 Noonius wrote: what I meant was that players who are hovering around retirement right now will probably find new inspiration to make a proper push to come back when lotv is released Doubtful. HOTS is basically the same game as WOL minus the brood lord infestor. It's been the same game for 4 years. You either love it or you don't. If you're the kind of person who goes for new games, you'll be bored in 2 weeks anyway. Not to mention, if they quit for a year, you would hope they would pursue some career and be too busy to just come back on a whim. | ||
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GumBa
United Kingdom31935 Posts
On May 03 2014 03:23 Lorning wrote: Retiring doesn't really mean anything anymore in the SC2 scene So good coming from you | ||
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architecture
United States643 Posts
They quit because of a combination of rational and emotional reasons (no results, it's pointless, losing feels bad) and come back because (they are missing the thrill, it's hard to find other things to fill their time with, it's something they are good at). Pretty easy to understand with just a tiny bit of thought. | ||
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shid0x
Korea (South)5014 Posts
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herMan
Japan2057 Posts
On May 03 2014 03:23 Lorning wrote: Retiring doesn't really mean anything anymore in the SC2 scene I don't know if it ever did. The term retired is being used far too liberally in esports. | ||
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Fusilero
United Kingdom50293 Posts
Okay it's not exactly a retirement but it's close to it if he doesn't pull out good results soon | ||
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Musicus
Germany23579 Posts
On May 03 2014 04:33 Fusilero wrote: https://twitter.com/TargA01/status/462312648546467844 Okay it's not exactly a retirement but it's close to it if he doesn't pull out good results soon | ||
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MidnightZL
Sweden203 Posts
On May 03 2014 03:57 Noonius wrote: also, hots is getting kinda old and pros are getting kinda sick of it I do not agree, why? if u look at how many years ppl played broodwars and ppl still playing it.. I just think ppl growing up and want to explore the life, not only sitting at the computer.. | ||
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Waise
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On May 03 2014 04:25 herMan wrote: I don't know if it ever did. The term retired is being used far too liberally in esports. this community mostly crowdsources its news, so if anyone is to blame for big deals being made of retirements it's us, the fans | ||
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riyanme
Philippines940 Posts
stay tuned for more retirements after this 'commercial break'...." | ||
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Yorkie
United States12612 Posts
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cythaze
830 Posts
On May 03 2014 03:52 TheBloodyDwarf wrote: idk this week but last 2 weeks: TheStc elfi (on break, possibly to retire) Genius Naama TargA (?) Am I missing someone? Liquipedia says Blackcidy and SonG but they never were on same level as names I earlier said. wat? Naama retired? Naama still played? damn... | ||
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sitromit
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On May 03 2014 03:54 Zealously wrote: The thing is that the majority come back after a short period of time as if nothing has happened. They say they're retired and then keep showing up in qualifiers, hoping to make it into a big tournament to have a reason to come back. I mean at this point; I almost feel like "I'm retiring" is a way for a player to fool himself into playing without pressure for a while, rediscovering the passion for the game and then returning to being a pro. They just want hugs. | ||
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Zerg.Zilla
Hungary5029 Posts
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SuperHofmann
Italy1741 Posts
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Scarecrow
Korea (South)9175 Posts
On May 03 2014 04:33 Fusilero wrote: https://twitter.com/TargA01/status/462312648546467844 Okay it's not exactly a retirement but it's close to it if he doesn't pull out good results soon Totally thread worthy. As much as I'm a fan of Targa, these things should be kept to twitter/reddit. | ||
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BaneRiders
Sweden3630 Posts
On May 03 2014 04:06 Moonsalt wrote: Sick series vs Morrow at DH Open Bucharest, pretty sad to hear this Yeah that was great all the way through. I also saw Tod vs Targa the other night, and ofc, when you start accumulate losses like this I think it is easy to lose some self esteem. Everyone needs to take a big victory now and then. Come on Targa, we know you have it in you, get that beast out and start crushing again! For the swarm!  | ||
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MotherOfRunes
Germany2862 Posts
On May 03 2014 03:23 Lorning wrote: Retiring doesn't really mean anything anymore in the SC2 scene simply cause after a while people realize they would have to really work , you know like real life work. so they come back | ||
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Redox
Germany24794 Posts
On May 03 2014 21:07 MotherOfRunes wrote: simply cause after a while people realize they would have to really work , you know like real life work. so they come back And some people just have fun playing the game, as crazy as that sounds. | ||
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MotherOfRunes
Germany2862 Posts
On May 03 2014 21:08 Redox wrote: And some people just have fun playing the game, as crazy as that sounds. and not having fun doing real life work....no sounds not crazy at all | ||
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maartendq
Belgium3115 Posts
On May 03 2014 21:07 MotherOfRunes wrote: simply cause after a while people realize they would have to really work , you know like real life work. so they come back I often wonder how much this factors in as well. Most pros sacrifice education for having a shot at (often very short lasting) esports fame so they either have to find a job in a labour market that has no use for their skillset or go back to school, which means a couple of years of having no income. | ||
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