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ahswtini
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Northern Ireland22213 Posts
June 03 2014 19:38 GMT
#21
On June 04 2014 04:35 ssxsilver wrote:
I take it all the people who moved to Germany are gonna have to pay their own flights back =/...

May be the least of their worries - will they even have anything to go back to
"As I've said, balance isn't about strategies or counters, it's about probability and statistics." - paralleluniverse
JacobShock
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Denmark2485 Posts
June 03 2014 19:44 GMT
#22
faster than expected
"Right on" - Morrow
Pegas
Profile Joined April 2012
Romania211 Posts
June 03 2014 19:47 GMT
#23
I won`t be surprised if they find a form to invoke bankrupt so they don`t have to pay a cent.
As a rule, men worry more about what they can't see than about what they can
Holdenintherye
Profile Joined December 2012
Canada1441 Posts
June 03 2014 19:47 GMT
#24
The only thing I'm surprised about is how quickly this all went to shit.
Zealously
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
East Gorteau22261 Posts
June 03 2014 19:50 GMT
#25
On June 04 2014 04:47 Pegas wrote:
I won`t be surprised if they find a form to invoke bankrupt so they don`t have to pay a cent.


I would be surprised if they don't
AdministratorBreak the chains
SilverStar
Profile Joined January 2012
Sweden18511 Posts
June 03 2014 19:52 GMT
#26
that was quick :D
c0ldfusion
Profile Joined October 2010
United States8293 Posts
June 03 2014 19:53 GMT
#27
I don't understand how guys like Frodan and Torte de Lini didn't see this coming though.

This is pretty terrible - I feel sorry for those guys.
Musicus
Profile Joined August 2011
Germany23580 Posts
June 03 2014 19:53 GMT
#28
Haha, at least while closing the doors they deliver some quality entertainment. So ridiculous :D.
Maru and Serral are probably top 5.
SilverStar
Profile Joined January 2012
Sweden18511 Posts
June 03 2014 19:54 GMT
#29
On June 04 2014 04:47 Pegas wrote:
I won`t be surprised if they find a form to invoke bankrupt so they don`t have to pay a cent.

Well they are bankrupt so you can liquidate the remaining assets and thats it.
Waxangel
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
United States33707 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-06-03 20:08:39
June 03 2014 19:54 GMT
#30
On June 04 2014 04:53 c0ldfusion wrote:
I don't understand how guys like Frodan and Torte de Lini didn't see this coming though.


well, think of it like this: if they hadn't worked for ESGN, would they be better off now?
AdministratorHey HP can you redo everything youve ever done because i have a small complaint?
[MD]Frostbite
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
Canada292 Posts
June 03 2014 19:57 GMT
#31
Unfortunate, but not surprised.
White-Ra, the godfather Protoss
BaneRiders
Profile Joined August 2013
Sweden3630 Posts
June 03 2014 20:02 GMT
#32
On June 04 2014 04:54 Waxangel wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 04 2014 04:53 c0ldfusion wrote:
I don't understand how guys like Frodan and Torte de Lini didn't see this coming though.

This is pretty terrible - I feel sorry for those guys.


well, think of it like this: if they hadn't worked for ESGN, would they be better off now?


You mean if they both hadn't taken the job at this place where they shut out the unpaid staff so they can't even get into the office and get their belongings, but instead hooked up with a couple of really rich Brazilian super models, spending their time on a yacht outside Rio, commentating on carnival costumes? It's a tough call...
Earth, Water, Air and Protoss!
Heyoka
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Katowice25012 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-06-03 20:10:35
June 03 2014 20:04 GMT
#33
what are you on about

To even being to draw that parallel you have to be willfully ignorant about so many things, the least of which is the intent of what Wax said why does that even cross your mind as a reasonable response
@RealHeyoka | ESL / DreamHack StarCraft Lead
BaneRiders
Profile Joined August 2013
Sweden3630 Posts
June 03 2014 20:08 GMT
#34
Sorry, forgot the smiley
Earth, Water, Air and Protoss!
vult
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
United States9400 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-06-03 20:16:18
June 03 2014 20:12 GMT
#35
Jesus I didn't expect them to dissolve that quickly :/

Poor Frodan moved to Europe to work for them only to get shafted. I wonder what this means for Azubu and Sapinda.
I used to play random, but for you I play very specifically.
Zealously
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
East Gorteau22261 Posts
June 03 2014 20:14 GMT
#36
On June 04 2014 05:12 vult wrote:
Jesus I didn't expect them to desolate that quickly :/

Poor Frodan moved to Europe to work for them only to get shafted. I wonder what this means for Azubu and Sapinda.


Why would this have anything to do with Azubu or Sapinda? They are completely legitimate and trustworthy businesses with no ties to Clauf/ESGN. Unlike ESGN, they are wholly transparent and we don't have to worry about their goings-on in the slightest.
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OgerGolg
Profile Joined August 2011
Germany65 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-06-03 20:20:00
June 03 2014 20:15 GMT
#37
People see just the failure and I can't blame them. But working 1 year fulltime and getting paid (late, but still, because the company is in germany) is more experience and money, most people will ever see by being active in eSports.

So it is right. In the end one of the questions is: what have you personally learned and gained (or how many friends have you made). Most don't regret it.
OERTW
ThePastor
Profile Joined February 2012
New Zealand380 Posts
June 03 2014 20:18 GMT
#38
This is the unfortunate side of new business endeavours. To often we hear of the 'successes' in business, mean while there are to many business failures that are literally wrecking peoples lives.
JohnChoi
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
1773 Posts
June 03 2014 20:19 GMT
#39
so if they are shut down.. the stuff about money owed being paid in the near future, is that not happening?
vult
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
United States9400 Posts
June 03 2014 20:23 GMT
#40
On June 04 2014 05:14 Zealously wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 04 2014 05:12 vult wrote:
Jesus I didn't expect them to desolate that quickly :/

Poor Frodan moved to Europe to work for them only to get shafted. I wonder what this means for Azubu and Sapinda.


Why would this have anything to do with Azubu or Sapinda? They are completely legitimate and trustworthy businesses with no ties to Clauf/ESGN. Unlike ESGN, they are wholly transparent and we don't have to worry about their goings-on in the slightest.


I wouldn't say they have no ties at all, and past evidence points to the contrary of Azubu being trustworthy or transparent.

Unless your sarcasm is not very apparent.
I used to play random, but for you I play very specifically.
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