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Axiom dissolve their partnership with TCM

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AWalker9
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
United Kingdom7229 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-04-28 17:18:57
April 28 2015 13:33 GMT
#1
Olimoley (who manages Axiom) had this to say about it :

It's not simply poor performance (although he certainly showed that too). Failure to show up for the 1st clan war, barely making it for the 2nd, lack of preparation, and general disinterest in even participating with us in the first place.
EDIT: further explanation on our decision
When we first created the partnership, SoulKey made it very clear it wasn't his idea to create this partnership. We told him we could dissolve it if he wanted in case he was forced into something he didn't want to be a part of, be he said it was fine and he'd play.
The first clan war we participated in, we made sure SoulKey knew the time and date, reminding him 2 days before the event, 1 day before the event, and the night before the event of the time and place. We gave him a second chance with our ace match, where he proceeded to clearly show he didn't practice or glance at the map pool.
He apologized and informed it would never happen again.
This clan war, we did the same thing. Informed him of his match and time well ahead of time, including the night before the match where he responded "yes, bro, I understand". During the match before his (Heart vs Catz), we called, texted, kakoed (Instant messenger), and even called a couple people close to track him down. He finally responded 1 minute before his disqualification, made it in time, but evidently proved he had not prepared at all.
Our clan war scores have not been very good since it's inception, and we can't work with someone who cannot take our tournament matches seriously. We're giving our best, but having maps basically handed to our opponents is not what we need.
This is what led to our decision to dissolve the partnership.
soOjwa has returned to smite all that stand in his way
Tenks
Profile Joined April 2010
United States3104 Posts
April 28 2015 13:36 GMT
#2
Sounds like a logical decision from Axiom. Kind of shitty by SoulKey. Even if he didn't want to do the partnership this is still his job to be a professional gamer. Sometimes in your job you need to do stuff you don't exactly want to do.
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Ej_
Profile Blog Joined January 2013
47656 Posts
April 28 2015 13:39 GMT
#3
that's really low out of SK, I hope Axiom can find another player to field
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Meavis
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
Netherlands1300 Posts
April 28 2015 13:39 GMT
#4
and with impact leaving axiom this means the team is down to 4 right?

also can someone confirm this is just enough to keep playing in clanwars?
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schaf
Profile Joined August 2010
Germany1326 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-04-28 13:41:15
April 28 2015 13:40 GMT
#5
edit: oops, my bad
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Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55566 Posts
April 28 2015 13:40 GMT
#6
On April 28 2015 22:39 Meavis wrote:
and with impact leaving axiom this means the team is down to 4 right?

also can someone confirm this is just enough to keep playing in clanwars?

4 players is not enough, every team needs at least 5. Axiom's gonna sit out until they find a new partner.
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FFW_Rude
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
France10201 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-04-28 14:06:10
April 28 2015 14:05 GMT
#7
They could change one of the 1v1 to Archon mode so 4 players would be alright. Or just let play Has as a mercenary everytime someone is absent.
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REyeM
Profile Joined August 2014
2674 Posts
April 28 2015 14:06 GMT
#8
Axiom not satisfied with Soulkey's performance, lol
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neoghaleon55
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States7435 Posts
April 28 2015 14:09 GMT
#9
Is soulkey even lazier than Genius??
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Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55566 Posts
April 28 2015 14:10 GMT
#10
On April 28 2015 23:06 REyeM wrote:
Axiom not satisfied with Soulkey's performance, lol

I mean, calling it a "performance" is already an overstatement.
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Penev
Profile Joined October 2012
28512 Posts
April 28 2015 14:12 GMT
#11
Oh Soulkey, what the hell are you doing!?
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imre
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
France9263 Posts
April 28 2015 14:12 GMT
#12
On April 28 2015 23:12 Penev wrote:
Oh Soulkey, what the hell are you doing!?


Losing to Creator.
Zest fanboy.
Shuffleblade
Profile Joined February 2012
Sweden1903 Posts
April 28 2015 14:15 GMT
#13
Wow I'd never had thought this of Soulkey, this really changes my view of the guy. I was happy for Creator winning against SK even though I thought it was surprising. Now I'm also happy that SK lost lol XD
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REyeM
Profile Joined August 2014
2674 Posts
April 28 2015 14:28 GMT
#14
On April 28 2015 23:10 Elentos wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 28 2015 23:06 REyeM wrote:
Axiom not satisfied with Soulkey's performance, lol

I mean, calling it a "performance" is already an overstatement.


On April 28 2015 22:33 AWalker9 wrote:

It's not simply poor performance (although he certainly showed that too).
S4 Arrows, never forget. RIP Woongjin Stars.
SuperHofmann
Profile Joined September 2013
Italy1741 Posts
April 28 2015 14:46 GMT
#15
Totally understand Axiom position
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KatatoniK
Profile Blog Joined October 2013
United Kingdom978 Posts
April 28 2015 14:56 GMT
#16
I used to have a lot of respect for Soulkey but I lost a little after reading this. I'm starting to wonder if his interest in SC2 is fading again, his performances recently just haven't been at the level I'd expect from him.

I totally understand Axiom's position, and while I'm sad they've got to sit out for a while from Clan Wars due to lack of players it's better to do that than continuously have issues with one player that shouldn't be happening.
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dangthatsright
Profile Joined July 2011
1160 Posts
April 28 2015 15:01 GMT
#17
Well, that seems to be about all there is to say, really.
DarkPlasmaBall
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States45262 Posts
April 28 2015 15:03 GMT
#18
On April 28 2015 23:06 REyeM wrote:
Axiom not satisfied with Soulkey's performance, lol


Why "lol"? The OP gives plenty of reasons why SK acted unprofessionally and explained that didn't practice appropriately.

Sad to see SK behave this way, and I feel bad for Axiom.
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OtherWorld
Profile Blog Joined October 2013
France17333 Posts
April 28 2015 15:04 GMT
#19
SoulKey showing his inner Stephano, I see.
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royalroadweed
Profile Joined April 2013
United States8301 Posts
April 28 2015 15:09 GMT
#20
So I'm guessing MMA will replace Soulkey?
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