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A tough decision. (BabyKnight retires)

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BabyKnight
Profile Joined May 2010
Denmark111 Posts
May 21 2014 20:21 GMT
#1
Today marks the end of a big part of my life.
Today, I am no longer a StarCraft II pro gamer.
This has been one of the toughest decisions I've ever had to make,
and I've taken a lot of time to think about it to make sure it is the right one.

Recently, I started playing DotA again, and I realized that right now this is the game
that I can play for almost unlimited amount of hours with no breaks. Whereas StarCraft II has become to me, a game that I have to force myself really hard to play.
It's not that I've lost all my passion for StarCraft. It really isn't.
I still love the game, the community and the tournaments.
The problem is, if I don't practice, I can't do well enough in tournaments to satisfy myself.
I get really depressed and it's just not a healthy situation.

I used to be able to play 6-10 hours a day easily, in WoL when I was incredibly motivated, and it showed in my results. Even though I never won a big tournament, I had some really solid finishes at the biggest tournaments.

I'm sorry to all the fans who still cheer for me in SC2, I hope you will continue through
my transition into DotA 2, and know that I really really appreciate you all! <3

I will play my WCS matches while I'm still part of the system, but if/once I'm knocked completely out (of Challenger) you probably won't be seeing me play StarCraft II for quite some time.
I will try out the game when Legacy of the Void comes out, but I can't promise I will be back.
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robih
Profile Joined September 2010
Austria1075 Posts
May 21 2014 20:23 GMT
#2
gl hf

do you have a dota2 team already?
SetGuitarsToKill
Profile Blog Joined December 2013
Canada28393 Posts
May 21 2014 20:24 GMT
#3
Wow. I respect your decision but I am very disappointed at the same time.
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MrMotionPicture
Profile Joined May 2010
United States4327 Posts
May 21 2014 20:24 GMT
#4
Best of luck to you <3
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Lorning *
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Belgica34358 Posts
May 21 2014 20:24 GMT
#5
heh that's unfortunate
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Smix *
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States4549 Posts
May 21 2014 20:24 GMT
#6
good luck babyknight this makes me sad, but i understand your decision and wish you all the best!!!
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TeamBanished
Profile Joined September 2011
United States301 Posts
May 21 2014 20:24 GMT
#7
well that came out of left field..
For Aiur
mYiBalloon
Profile Joined June 2013
Korea (South)18 Posts
May 21 2014 20:24 GMT
#8
good luck with dota
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Nimix
Profile Joined October 2011
France1792 Posts
May 21 2014 20:24 GMT
#9
Another victim of the swarm hosts.. j/k :D
Good luck in dota, hope you'll be able to find a cool team and all
Ketch
Profile Joined October 2010
Netherlands7282 Posts
May 21 2014 20:25 GMT
#10
You were a fun player to follow in WCS! Gl & hf in the future!
NikaLogy
Profile Joined September 2012
Denmark58 Posts
May 21 2014 20:25 GMT
#11
good luck bbk, always cheered for you as a fellow countrymen!
boxerfred
Profile Blog Joined December 2012
Germany8358 Posts
May 21 2014 20:25 GMT
#12
good luck on your way. sometimes, going on is the best thing to do (and hey, you can always come back )
Musicus
Profile Joined August 2011
Germany23515 Posts
May 21 2014 20:25 GMT
#13
Good luck BBK, I hope to see more of you in LotV!
Maru and Serral are probably top 5.
Teodice
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Sweden600 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-05-21 20:31:49
May 21 2014 20:26 GMT
#14
I have always seen you as the dota player since the Dota League days. Seeing you up there with the other high ranked players and your sweet replays. I think this is the right thing for you man! 2009-2010, those were the days!


Best of luck!
You will still be here tomorrow, but your dreams may not
Adept
Profile Joined December 2009
United States472 Posts
May 21 2014 20:27 GMT
#15
GG :c Best of luck with DotA 2 though!
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algue
Profile Joined July 2011
France1423 Posts
May 21 2014 20:28 GMT
#16
oh, at last.
rly ?
Pino
Profile Joined June 2013
1032 Posts
May 21 2014 20:28 GMT
#17
gl hf in dota, now Millenium is the all terran team :D
oo_Wonderful_oo
Profile Blog Joined December 2013
The land of freedom8918 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-05-21 20:28:56
May 21 2014 20:28 GMT
#18
On May 22 2014 05:21 BabyKnight wrote:
Today marks the end of a big part of my life.
Today, I am no longer a StarCraft II pro gamer.
This has been one of the toughest decisions I've ever had to make,
and I've taken a lot of time to think about it to make sure it is the right one.

Recently, I started playing DotA again, and I realized that right now this is the game
that I can play for almost unlimited amount of hours with no breaks. Whereas StarCraft II has become to me, a game that I have to force myself really hard to play.
It's not that I've lost all my passion for StarCraft. It really isn't.
I still love the game, the community and the tournaments.
The problem is, if I don't practice, I can't do well enough in tournaments to satisfy myself.
I get really depressed and it's just not a healthy situation.

I used to be able to play 6-10 hours a day easily, in WoL when I was incredibly motivated, and it showed in my results. Even though I never won a big tournament, I had some really solid finishes at the biggest tournaments.

I'm sorry to all the fans who still cheer for me in SC2, I hope you will continue through
my transition into DotA 2, and know that I really really appreciate you all! <3

I will play my WCS matches while I'm still part of the system, but if/once I'm knocked completely out (of Challenger) you probably won't be seeing me play StarCraft II for quite some time.
I will try out the game when Legacy of the Void comes out, but I can't promise I will be back.


Welcome back (:
When you come back, pls, tell to Online Kingdom, that it's time to finally come back as well, Valve will probably rework SF's model before this time.
LiquidLegends StaffFPL 25 #1 | tfw I cast games on-air | back-to-back Liquibet winner
Boucot
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
France15997 Posts
May 21 2014 20:29 GMT
#19
That's sad to hear Jon, you're still a great player. Good luck anyway on DotA 2, maybe TI5 ?

Millenium's lineup is now reduced to one race.
Former SC2 writer for Millenium - twitter.com/Boucot
Makro
Profile Joined March 2011
France16496 Posts
May 21 2014 20:30 GMT
#20
dirty gabe's money
Matthew 5:10 "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of shitposting, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven".
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