EPTTRUE leaving Jin Air - Page 6
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sm1995
Korea (South)69 Posts
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Kofuku
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If they were like pro athletes in mainstream sports earning a huge wage that would keep them comfortable for a long time, then it might at least be an interesting philosophical argument, but trying to shame players like these as running away from the most difficult competition just because they want to maximize what they can earn (or potentially earn) from their very short windows as SC2 pros is just too unsympathetic  | ||
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sm1995
Korea (South)69 Posts
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sm1995
Korea (South)69 Posts
On August 25 2014 23:39 Kofuku wrote: I want to see the best compete with the best, of course, but at the end of the day, most SC2 pros are barely adults who haven't done their military service, haven't gone to college, and don't really stand to gain any tangible long-term benefits from the years they have dedicated to entertaining us. There is a lot more money to be made in the foreign tournament scene than in the impossibly difficult domestic scene, so transferring to a non-KeSPA/foreign/"lower-tier" team that is willing to give them more opportunities to play for that tournament cash is just pragmatic. If they were like pro athletes in mainstream sports earning a huge wage that would keep them comfortable for a long time, then it might at least be an interesting philosophical argument, but trying to shame players like these as running away from the most difficult competition just because they want to maximize what they can earn (or potentially earn) from their very short windows as SC2 pros is just too unsympathetic Im not blaming them. But blaming league institution. Grand final is for better player right?? But because of runner, foreigner's opportunity is getting smaller and GF is not for better player. Is this really right thing??. I really dont care about how much they earn. But GF should be composed with many gsl players. | ||
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TotalBiscuit
United Kingdom5437 Posts
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Incognoto
France10239 Posts
So much talent. qq On the other hand, it's really nice of Axiom to support TRUE. | ||
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SuperHofmann
Italy1741 Posts
On August 25 2014 23:50 TotalBiscuit wrote: TRUE will stay and train in the Axiom house for the duration of his current GSL run, to try and ensure he has a good training environment to support his championship effort. This does not mean he is not looking for a team and interested parties should contact him. So Axiom.TRUE confirmed?:-) | ||
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KatatoniK
United Kingdom978 Posts
On August 25 2014 23:50 TotalBiscuit wrote: TRUE will stay and train in the Axiom house for the duration of his current GSL run, to try and ensure he has a good training environment to support his championship effort. This does not mean he is not looking for a team and interested parties should contact him. This is why you're awesome TB, helping out players who aren't in your own team. Hopefully TRUE takes this GSL one step further than he did last time. I hope a team picks him up soon he's such a creative Zerg. | ||
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TotalBiscuit
United Kingdom5437 Posts
No. Interested teams should contact him with offers. | ||
The_Templar
your Country52797 Posts
On August 26 2014 00:11 TotalBiscuit wrote: No. Interested teams should contact him with offers. When your amazing practice environment allows him to win GSL, will you pick him up then?  | ||
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Elroi
Sweden5595 Posts
On August 25 2014 23:50 TotalBiscuit wrote: TRUE will stay and train in the Axiom house for the duration of his current GSL run, to try and ensure he has a good training environment to support his championship effort. This does not mean he is not looking for a team and interested parties should contact him. Smart move. Should be a win win situation since you get a top player to practice with too. | ||
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SetGuitarsToKill
Canada28396 Posts
On August 25 2014 23:50 TotalBiscuit wrote: TRUE will stay and train in the Axiom house for the duration of his current GSL run, to try and ensure he has a good training environment to support his championship effort. This does not mean he is not looking for a team and interested parties should contact him. Very awesome of you TB to let him stay with your guys for a little while. I was worried that without a real practice house he wouldn't last in GSL | ||
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JoeCool
Germany2520 Posts
Foreign teams' demand for korean players has gone down quite a bit over the past ~6 months, unless you are very popular or very very very good there is almost no chance to get picked up by one of them. In my opinion True is neither very popular nor at the very top. He is pretty good right now, which makes him an expensive player, but still has to prove himself. | ||
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Pino
1032 Posts
On August 25 2014 23:36 sm1995 wrote: In interview, he wants to play in foreign league. Maybe he wants to earn money more easily like wcs point thief(mc polt hyun stardust san) Not many teams can afford to pay salary + travel expenses. And most of these teams are already stacked. | ||
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RookUK
United Kingdom283 Posts
I really hope the team picks up a couple of quality players and bulks up a bit because Jin Air is just too lean right now. | ||
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Cluster__
United States328 Posts
but would personally love to see him on liquid or Root | ||
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TotalBiscuit
United Kingdom5437 Posts
On August 26 2014 01:33 Pino wrote: Not many teams can afford to pay salary + travel expenses. And most of these teams are already stacked. Correct. Not many tournaments offer flights and those that do are doing so in heavily stacked qualifier formats in which only the winner of the qualifier gets flights covered. Flight expenses are a massive part of team budgets, particularly since they are so unpredictable. | ||
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showstealer1829
Australia3123 Posts
On August 25 2014 23:50 TotalBiscuit wrote: TRUE will stay and train in the Axiom house for the duration of his current GSL run, to try and ensure he has a good training environment to support his championship effort. This does not mean he is not looking for a team and interested parties should contact him. Perfect win-win scenario. TRUE gets some quality training and hopefully a good run in GSL. Axiom gets a fresh perspective from a former Kespa zerg. Love to see what Impact learns from him. I hope he catches on somewhere soon. | ||
Zealously
East Gorteau22261 Posts
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Yhamm
France7248 Posts
On August 25 2014 23:50 TotalBiscuit wrote: TRUE will stay and train in the Axiom house for the duration of his current GSL run, to try and ensure he has a good training environment to support his championship effort. This does not mean he is not looking for a team and interested parties should contact him. I'm curious how it happens. Did you have some connection with the player before? Were you the one who proposed him to come to your house, or did he ask you? | ||
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