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Apparently Squirtle has decided to retire, after not receiving any offers to his liking.
Squirtle retires
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Darkdwarf
Sweden960 Posts
Apparently Squirtle has decided to retire, after not receiving any offers to his liking.
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SC2Toastie
Netherlands5725 Posts
He didn't become Mega Blastoise yet T______T | ||
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MrMotionPicture
United States4327 Posts
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Krystal
New Zealand67 Posts
 I'm been waiting so long for him to regain his old form. It wasn't likely, but it was nice to be hopeful, now we all know he's never going to claim that GSL title he came so close to | ||
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CakeSauc3
United States1437 Posts
some of my favorite SC2 memories involve watching Squirtle. Squirtle vs Mvp forever.Good luck with whatever you're doing. Thanks for the games  | ||
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movac
Canada494 Posts
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DinoMight
United States3725 Posts
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | ||
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pure.Wasted
Canada4701 Posts
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Lumi
United States1612 Posts
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Flossy
United States870 Posts
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bypLy
757 Posts
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wmb
Sweden282 Posts
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Lazzi
Switzerland1923 Posts
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banjoetheredskin
United States744 Posts
On December 02 2014 07:12 bypLy wrote: so sad, i guess he wont be rememberd long really? not even for playing arguably the greatest SC2 game of all time against Mvp in arguably the greatest GSL Finals of all time? | ||
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partydude89
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fruity.
England1711 Posts
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Apollo_Shards
1210 Posts
never forget | ||
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Big J
Austria16289 Posts
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Sleet
United States139 Posts
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SetGuitarsToKill
Canada28396 Posts
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Ignorant prodigy
United States385 Posts
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PhoenixVoid
Canada32740 Posts
Two base Colossus all-ins will never be the same. Thanks for all the memories and games, hope you do well in what you aspire towards Squirtle. 박현우선수 감사합니다 (Thank you Squirtle) | ||
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jakethesnake
Canada4948 Posts
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Skynx
Turkey7150 Posts
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oo_Wonderful_oo
The land of freedom23126 Posts
Another Kong is done but never is going to be forgotten. | ||
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Xinzoe
Korea (South)2373 Posts
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Weavel
Finland9221 Posts
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Pontius Pirate
United States1557 Posts
On December 02 2014 07:11 Lumi wrote: Makes you worry even more about our long-floating DongRaeGu and Soulkey... =\ Super sad to hear of this mainstay Protoss retiring. He might have been missing recently.. but they're a legend, imo. I think you underestimate both their marketability and their skill. Squirtle had kind of faded away in the past year or so, whereas DRG and Soulkey are having mild resurgences. DRG in particular is fantastic at playing up the crowd, which is a skill that greatly helps progamers find sponsorship. | ||
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Meldon
Greece128 Posts
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Advantageous
China1350 Posts
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Mudkipnick
Korea (South)241 Posts
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Lumi
United States1612 Posts
On December 02 2014 07:26 Pontius Pirate wrote: I think you underestimate both their marketability and their skill. Squirtle had kind of faded away in the past year or so, whereas DRG and Soulkey are having mild resurgences. DRG in particular is fantastic at playing up the crowd, which is a skill that greatly helps progamers find sponsorship. Aye, they are definitely hotter grabs, by a significant margin. DRG especially, I agree. But it's becoming a realllly long time at this point. And we've also seen lots of recent free agents go to teams that are surprisingly low-brow, considering the caliber of those free agents. The market place looks bad. I mean, Squirtle couldn't even find something satisfactory enough for him to keep playing the game, although it's ambiguous exactly what can be read into that. | ||
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Twine
France246 Posts
that sucks | ||
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TR
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purakushi
United States3300 Posts
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Ketch
Netherlands7285 Posts
+ Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/FcIGd.gif) | ||
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Pino
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TAMinator
Australia2706 Posts
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Yorkie
United States12612 Posts
one of my favorite protoss players of all time. | ||
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Circumstance
United States11403 Posts
"So let's be happy too, guys. Isn't that what matters after all? | ||
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padiseal2
Austria721 Posts
so sad. he never got quite what he deserved | ||
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KingofdaHipHop
United States25602 Posts
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fezvez
France3021 Posts
He went so close to being one of the greats of SC2. | ||
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Darkhorse
United States23455 Posts
Come back to Startale D: you were so good I just wanted you to go out on a good note D: sad day | ||
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Makro
France16890 Posts
his game on metropolis against Mvp will be remembered for ever | ||
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SetGuitarsToKill
Canada28396 Posts
On December 02 2014 07:39 KingofdaHipHop wrote: Wasn't around when Squirtle was dominant, but this is sad news D: I don't know if I'd say he ever was dominant, but he always seemed like a player who had the potential to be one of the greats, which is why it's especially sad he never quite made it that far. | ||
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Shuffleblade
Sweden1903 Posts
MKP and ForGG resurgence has made me kinda happy though, hope to see some awesome DRG and Creator games in the future.Really hope the old guard will stand strong even through so many retirements this year. | ||
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geokilla
Canada8240 Posts
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Zealously
East Gorteau22261 Posts
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Ragnarork
France9034 Posts
Truly a championship caliber player at his peak! | ||
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Gorlin
United States2753 Posts
Aww man what a bummer | ||
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Zealously
East Gorteau22261 Posts
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algue
France1436 Posts
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PlacidPanda
United States246 Posts
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Fuell
Netherlands3111 Posts
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Darkhorse
United States23455 Posts
On December 02 2014 07:57 Zealously wrote: I think we can safely say that Mvp retired Squirtle by winning the finals, though it took 2.5 years >.> This Indeed D: | ||
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Big J
Austria16289 Posts
I will remember him for this one. | ||
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Kerence
Sweden1817 Posts
On December 02 2014 07:57 Zealously wrote: I think we can safely say that Mvp retired Squirtle by winning the finals, though it took 2.5 years >.> I read through this thread looking for this comment. | ||
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Darkdwarf
Sweden960 Posts
On December 02 2014 07:57 Zealously wrote: I think we can safely say that Mvp retired Squirtle by winning the finals, though it took 2.5 years >.> He never really became himself again, did he? I'll really miss him. I hope he comes back to StarTale for Proleague 2016 with LotV! | ||
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Ramiz1989
12124 Posts
GL | ||
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boxerfred
Germany8360 Posts
thanks for the entertainment. Thanks for great startale times. | ||
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ninazerg
United States7291 Posts
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Angelavenger
United States59 Posts
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c0ldfusion
United States8293 Posts
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shin_toss
Philippines2589 Posts
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BongChambers
Canada591 Posts
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ShakkaFL
Norway647 Posts
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Waxangel
United States33388 Posts
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Yomi-no-Kuni
Germany333 Posts
best of luck to him! | ||
stuchiu
Fiddler's Green42661 Posts
http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/sc2-korean/games/138045_Soulkey_vs_Squirtle/vod | ||
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LockeTazeline
2390 Posts
I'm so sad | ||
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Waxangel
United States33388 Posts
On December 02 2014 08:46 stuchiu wrote: The best underrated game Squirlte ever played http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/sc2-korean/games/138045_Soulkey_vs_Squirtle/vod fuck I miss neo planet s | ||
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Sent.
Poland9196 Posts
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SuperHofmann
Italy1741 Posts
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vult
United States9400 Posts
He will be greatly missed and remembered as one half of maybe the greatest GSL finals in history. | ||
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Larkin
United Kingdom7161 Posts
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Mistakes
United States1102 Posts
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TelecoM
United States10673 Posts
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Boucot
France15997 Posts
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SharkStarcraft
Austria2226 Posts
this is the saddest retirement of sc2 history for me, so sad he couldnt get a huge tournament win he definitely deserved.Good luck in the future Park Hyun Woo! | ||
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DarkPlasmaBall
United States44327 Posts
I'm sure he's happy with the rest of his squad <3 | ||
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Cool C
United States69 Posts
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dyDrawer
Canada438 Posts
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liberate71
Australia10252 Posts
On December 02 2014 07:12 bypLy wrote: so sad, i guess he wont be rememberd long You should probably see a doctor if your memory is going to forget that game. | ||
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orllyfools
United States153 Posts
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yokohama
United States1116 Posts
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Darkhorse
United States23455 Posts
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Arceus
Vietnam8333 Posts
a man of tragic defeats | ||
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Cricketer12
United States13974 Posts
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ZenithM
France15952 Posts
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NovemberstOrm
Canada16217 Posts
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negativedge
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AxiomBlurr
786 Posts
All the best to him in what ever he puts his hand to...Good Luck Have Fun!!!~~ | ||
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Akimbo
Canada104 Posts
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extinctosaurus
101 Posts
At least he is happy, though. Good luck, Squirtle!! | ||
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FrostedMiniWheats
United States30730 Posts
Squirtle never got that premiere after coming close three times. Everyone will always remember his finals vs Mvp, but here's another one of the best games ever involving him. this game's like the representation of his career. | ||
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mikedebo
Canada4341 Posts
rip in peace | ||
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iGX
Australia414 Posts
ggwp Squirtle! good luck in your future endeavours. | ||
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Riner1212
United States337 Posts
On December 02 2014 07:11 Lumi wrote: Makes you worry even more about our long-floating DongRaeGu and Soulkey... =\ Super sad to hear of this mainstay Protoss retiring. He might have been missing recently.. but they're a legend, imo. it is bound to happen for players who cant produce results. I think one point or another majority of the players that arent active or had any significant runs in tournaments, are guaranteed to retire. | ||
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Fuchsteufelswild
Australia2028 Posts
I hope he goes on to do something that makes him very happy. :') | ||
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docvoc
United States5491 Posts
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GoSuTemplar
Canada11 Posts
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VArsovskiSC
Macedonia563 Posts
Even remember his vs MVP game on Terminus RE from GSTL season one.. Good Luck in Life | ||
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Ctone23
United States1839 Posts
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YurnerotheJuggernaut
Faroe Islands65 Posts
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ZigguratOfUr
Iraq16955 Posts
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Fuchsteufelswild
Australia2028 Posts
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FrostedMiniWheats
United States30730 Posts
On December 02 2014 12:21 YurnerotheJuggernaut wrote: ST_Squirtle will forever be remembered for falling apart under pressure and throwing away a build order victory. Wish him the best in his future endeavours. Also this: it's kinda the best moment in sc2 history. | ||
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Holdenintherye
Canada1441 Posts
GL to squirtle whatever he does now | ||
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AceOfCakez
United States72 Posts
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Peix
United States33 Posts
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Lovedoll
Japan540 Posts
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darthfoley
United States8003 Posts
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Emerson_H
United States460 Posts
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Kettchup
United States1911 Posts
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swag_bro
Japan782 Posts
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Dragoonstorm7
United States599 Posts
always like squirtle. best of luck! | ||
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TheScriptan
Lithuania152 Posts
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nktiep
Vietnam40 Posts
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Frawz
United States9 Posts
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juvenal
2448 Posts
On December 02 2014 07:14 banjoetheredskin wrote: really? not even for playing arguably the greatest SC2 game of all time against Mvp in arguably the greatest GSL Finals of all time? who remembers Joyo? Everyone remembers Boxer. | ||
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ejozl
Denmark3381 Posts
He was much like our current Rain, but in times where going macro as Protoss wasn't as viable. But we should never forget that great GSL run and his EPIC run at IPL4, the trial of stamina. He went through Open bracket which was countless matches, then groups, then he quickly lost to Nestea in Winners bracket, to drop down in losers bracket and fight the entire way back to the finals. To then win the first bo5 and the cruelty of the tournament made it so that he had to win yet another bo5 vs Alive... Who honestly could do that? | ||
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Shellshock
United States97276 Posts
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ren0312
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ute. | ||
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Dodgin
Canada39254 Posts
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Zerg.Zilla
Hungary5029 Posts
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AndAgain
United States2621 Posts
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neptunusfisk
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Dreamer.T
United States3584 Posts
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Ctesias
4595 Posts
Best of luck to Squirtle in whatever new venture he pursues. | ||
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deacon.frost
Czech Republic12129 Posts
Good luck to your next job! And thanks for all the memories. | ||
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Kramer
Romania73 Posts
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Veluvian
Bulgaria256 Posts
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Heartland
Sweden24580 Posts
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Ragnarork
France9034 Posts
On December 02 2014 07:44 SetGuitarsToKill wrote: I don't know if I'd say he ever was dominant, but he always seemed like a player who had the potential to be one of the greats, which is why it's especially sad he never quite made it that far. He surely was during that IPL - GSL span (though he didn't won any of them, but that was near soO level of dominance + fail to get a title, just on a shorter period). On December 02 2014 14:53 juvenal wrote: who remembers Joyo? Everyone remembers Boxer. It's sad because you're wrong. Mentioning "the" GSL 2012 season two finals game will always make people think about Mvp vs Squirtle, not just of Mvp. Because the two ended up playing one of the most insane game we've ever seen in Starcraft 2 (which is always mentioned in those top 10/20/30 games of all time). It was not just the performance of Mvp vs someone playing meh, or an unknown. It was the performance of a then declining Mvp, that everyone called out each round of this GSL, that managed to get to the finals with broken wrists, only to face one of the most incredible players at that time, who just went back from an IPL run many consider an insane feat (going all through the open bracket into the finals and even winning the first set, playing and winning so much games in such a short timespan). History is not always written by the winners. Do you remember who won IPL4? Everyone knows about Squirtle 2nd place at this event, but many people forgot it's been won by aLive... I also bet that in a few months (~8 I'd say), many people will remember about 2014's soO, but will have to check to remember against whom he lost... | ||
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Edpayasugo
United Kingdom2215 Posts
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Muffloe
Sweden6061 Posts
Best of luck Park Hyun Woo, whenever I see a colossus I will think of you! | ||
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polpot
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JBanKs
United Kingdom617 Posts
I was unable to find the correct fitting team for Squirtle and he made this decision - which I respect. Next time I am in KR we have already planned to meet up! Will try get something from him for TL! | ||
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Undead1993
Germany17651 Posts
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ejozl
Denmark3381 Posts
- Against a very strong Alive obviously. | ||
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Dapper_Cad
United Kingdom964 Posts
On December 02 2014 07:14 banjoetheredskin wrote: really? not even for playing arguably the greatest SC2 game of all time against Mvp in arguably the greatest GSL Finals of all time? zactly. Will be missed tt. edit: Just to expand a bit. I have a couple friends who have both played SC2 but maintain zero interest in it. However, somehow -god knows how, I don't think I could do it again- I got them both to watch the MVP vs Squirtle finals during a LAN session. They were both really impressed, enjoying it from start to finish. | ||
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rotta
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Ergalle
Italy77 Posts
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Godwrath
Spain10126 Posts
On December 02 2014 14:53 juvenal wrote: who remembers Joyo? Everyone remembers Boxer. It's not about champions, but about greatest series/game. Pretty sure you get to remember the two players that made it possible. | ||
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Darkdwarf
Sweden960 Posts
On December 02 2014 19:47 JBanKs wrote: Very sad indeed, not only did I live with Squirtle for a while we also had a lot of fun travelling to events. Sorry that the news came over a Facebook message rather than a public announcement. I was unable to find the correct fitting team for Squirtle and he made this decision - which I respect. Next time I am in KR we have already planned to meet up! Will try get something from him for TL! I will miss Squirtle. I hope he considers a comeback for LotV. Looking forward to that little something for TL.  | ||
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NeThZOR
South Africa7387 Posts
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NaboliC
Sweden130 Posts
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dswarm
United States73 Posts
I remember calling that this guy would be good before he was seriously recognized by anyone and have been a fan ever since! So sad that he is leaving sc2! | ||
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Hall0wed
United States8486 Posts
My baby T_T | ||
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Goibon
New Zealand8185 Posts
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iViNtaGe
United States254 Posts
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CanadianSC
Canada53 Posts
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Wafflelisk
Canada1061 Posts
Sad news indeed.. but great that he's ok with it | ||
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paddyz
Ireland628 Posts
It even seemed unfair for PartinG to steal so much of his spotlight due to better mechanics. He was one of my 5 favourite players and the main reason I started supporting Startale after oGs disbanded :/. A lot of the Koreans I found it easier to support are leaving the pro SC2 scene T.T. | ||
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xAdra
Singapore1858 Posts
Still remember the days when Startale had a 3 protoss core- Squirtle, Parting and Ace, with Parting having the strongest PvT but Squirtle being the most balanced and complete player. I loved his play, his peak happened when I started enjoying watching sc2 pro games. I always hoped he'd win a tournament, like ANY tournament, but it was not meant to be (I know he won a relatively minor one recently, long after I stopped watching sc2). The BC vortex will always be the best moment no matter how people try to criticize it being overrated. Hope he comes back for LotV | ||
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IcookTacos
Sweden295 Posts
I meet Squirtle at the first Dreamhack I went to, DHS13, he was super chill, I got to take a picture with him and everything and he wasn't shy at all. Ever since his GSL final against Mvp I have waited for his next big turnup, he was truly a cleaver and creative player. Sad that GSL 2012 was his peak, however really happy that he got that far and that we got to experience such a cool and dynamic final because of him. Like honestly that archon toilet is one of the god damn benchmarks of GSL, and everyone should be thankful to Squirtle that he could put on such an amazing show. Good Luck in the future dear water Pokémon! You were the coolest! | ||
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Xamo
Spain880 Posts
Squirtle, your great games made me happy so many times... GG and gl for the future, whatever you decide to do. Go Startale! | ||
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THELEHGOTERRAN
United States1837 Posts
MVP v Squirtle never forget, hypest series I've ever seen | ||
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SetGuitarsToKill
Canada28396 Posts
I warn you, it's very disturbing. + Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/C7esO6J.png) | ||
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LoneFox
Finland1 Post
(I'm posting this here, because the forum software does not allow me to create a new thread for it...) I have made a little tribute to Squirtle, and I'm releasing it as a Christmas present to all his fans. It's available here. | ||
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Lucrania
United States44 Posts
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ZeratuLsc2
Canada426 Posts
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