Such a shame, just as he was doing well T_T Apparently the interview says that CJ had told him they "probably wont renew his contract because of not having good results" which I find a little strange considering he seemed to be on the upswing.. Either way, going to spend time with his sick mother is a good reason to retire, I hope he does well in the future!

bITt.mAN

Switzerland3700 Posts

September 21 2014 19:28 GMT

#27

Dammit I can't find the picture. I meant to blog about it. I was there for the SKT v CJ Proleague Semi this summer. The final night, the CJ bus was delayed through downtown Gangnam, they were all hanging out outside (lol SKT all bounced real quick to go get dinner), so I approached the group of Effort, Hydra, Bbyong (Skyhigh and HerO were elsewhere) standing around. I gave 'em big ups for being OSL and MSL champions respectively, and (alongside a blurry photo, which I can't find) I encouraged them to come to foreign tournaments and events. Remember, they had just been knocked out of Proleague, but this really cheered them up, especially Effort, particularly when I mentioned Blizzcon. I remember reading about him Savior and Skyhigh going to Blizzcon, so he particularly enjoyed being reminded of 2009. Before Mr. Ma's incident, when he was still on top of the OSL, before family sickness and looming military ... it was actually my favorite SC moment of the trip. Apart from meeting Fantasy, lol. But ahead of seeing iloveoov break down with his head in his hands, while his team were celebrating, and proceeding to give (his ex co-)coach Park a big hug. I just need those pics. Bad thing is, last time I had them, I was sorting them all-night on in a Japanese internet cafe, so I may have lost them </3 . Effort is cool guy. Hope he does well + Show Spoiler +

and hope he joins SOSPA, even though he's pretty daym good at SC2

operwolf

United States324 Posts

September 21 2014 19:34 GMT

#28

What?! This is so surprising... I hope the best for him and his mother. Man, I miss the days of watching him play Brood War.

OminouS

Sweden1343 Posts

September 21 2014 19:34 GMT

#29

It is a sad day indeed when another BW hero retires.

ZAiNs

United Kingdom6525 Posts

September 21 2014 19:35 GMT

#30

Wintex

Norway16849 Posts

September 21 2014 19:36 GMT

#31

I hope his mother gets better, and I hope he has a nice future. Thank you for all the great games, EffOrt....

DwD

Sweden8621 Posts

September 21 2014 19:38 GMT

#32

T_T I only have great memories of Effort. One of the best zergs ever. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

Trasko

Sweden983 Posts

September 21 2014 19:39 GMT

#33

Fuark

tomastaz

United States976 Posts

September 21 2014 19:39 GMT

#34

Hope his grandmother gets better :/

Rustug

1488 Posts

September 21 2014 19:41 GMT

#35

I'll miss him, but I respect his decision. Moms are important.
Warmest wishes and good health to him and his family.

TelecoM

United States10868 Posts

September 21 2014 19:42 GMT

#36

Soon to see EffOrt streaming on Afreeca I bet ....GL to EffOrt in future.

EDIT : I hope his family will be ok ...god bless EffOrt, legendary Zerg! Will always remember all the Flash vs EffOrt games