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Piey
Profile Joined August 2012
Scotland5 Posts
December 16 2015 18:24 GMT
#81
As u can see i dont post often , long time lurker , very rare poster , this has made me creep out of my bunker and post my most gracious thanks and good luck to probably the most influential sc2 terran there has been , such a solid player for such a long time and so sad to see him retire , truly the reason i play terran and will be sorely missed , all the best in the future MMA a true #heroofsc2
Forever Terran <3 MVP , MMA
Thouhastmail
Profile Joined March 2015
Korea (North)876 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-12-16 18:30:31
December 16 2015 18:26 GMT
#82
Btw, though I never liked those Slayers_cliques who backstabbed Slayers_boxer, I must admit that he was a fine player. Goodbye, MMA.
"Morality is simply the attitude we adopt towards people we personally dislike"
cop354g
Profile Joined December 2015
61 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-12-16 18:31:16
December 16 2015 18:29 GMT
#83
I think issue with young retiring age is due to poor player health management. People dont retire at 25 in any real sports either, or formulas etc. In real sports, the competitors are really taken care of healthcare wise and they probably dont "play" as much as progamers do, so people burn themselves out so soon.

If Usain Bolt would run 10 hours day, he wouldnt be able to make records at 30+ age, so likely issue is that progaming is not regulated enough and people break their arms and mental health by simply playing too much.
shid0x
Profile Joined July 2012
Korea (South)5014 Posts
December 16 2015 18:29 GMT
#84
That's a part of starcraft II retiring too.
MMA was such a cool person and a good player, this name will forever resonate in the heart of any sc2 fan.

Will miss him very much and make sure to check his last roar at HSC.
RIP MKP
MrMotionPicture
Profile Joined May 2010
United States4327 Posts
December 16 2015 18:31 GMT
#85
All of the best Terrans!
"Elvis Presley" | Ret was looking at my post in the GSL video by Artosis. | MMA told me I look like Juanfran while we shared an elevator with Scarlett
Solar424
Profile Blog Joined June 2013
United States4001 Posts
December 16 2015 18:32 GMT
#86
On December 17 2015 03:24 cop354g wrote:
Why do thise high quality players retire so young? Especially flash.

MMA is 27, which is ancient by SC2 standards
Thouhastmail
Profile Joined March 2015
Korea (North)876 Posts
December 16 2015 18:33 GMT
#87
On December 17 2015 03:29 cop354g wrote:
I think issue with young retiring age is due to poor player health management. People dont retire at 25 in any real sports either, or formulas etc. In real sports, the competitors are really taken care of healthcare wise and they probably dont "play" as much as progamers do, so people burn themselves out so soon.

If Usain Bolt would run 10 hours day, he wouldnt be able to make records at 30+ age, so likely issue is that progaming is not regulated enough and people break their arms and mental health by simply playing too much.


Most(4, actually) Kespa teams have their own health-care system, including personal gym traning.
"Morality is simply the attitude we adopt towards people we personally dislike"
SC2Toastie
Profile Blog Joined October 2013
Netherlands5725 Posts
December 16 2015 18:33 GMT
#88
On December 17 2015 03:33 Thouhastmail wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 17 2015 03:29 cop354g wrote:
I think issue with young retiring age is due to poor player health management. People dont retire at 25 in any real sports either, or formulas etc. In real sports, the competitors are really taken care of healthcare wise and they probably dont "play" as much as progamers do, so people burn themselves out so soon.

If Usain Bolt would run 10 hours day, he wouldnt be able to make records at 30+ age, so likely issue is that progaming is not regulated enough and people break their arms and mental health by simply playing too much.


Most(4, actually) Kespa teams have their own health-care system, including personal gym traning.

Did MMA ever play for a Kespa team tho?
Mura Ma Man, Dark Da Dude, Super Shot Sos!
RvB
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Netherlands6294 Posts
December 16 2015 18:33 GMT
#89
GL to him in the military and later in life. I hope to see of him again in esports.
shid0x
Profile Joined July 2012
Korea (South)5014 Posts
December 16 2015 18:34 GMT
#90
On December 17 2015 03:33 Thouhastmail wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 17 2015 03:29 cop354g wrote:
I think issue with young retiring age is due to poor player health management. People dont retire at 25 in any real sports either, or formulas etc. In real sports, the competitors are really taken care of healthcare wise and they probably dont "play" as much as progamers do, so people burn themselves out so soon.

If Usain Bolt would run 10 hours day, he wouldnt be able to make records at 30+ age, so likely issue is that progaming is not regulated enough and people break their arms and mental health by simply playing too much.


Most(4, actually) Kespa teams have their own health-care system, including personal gym traning.


It doesn't matter whether you get free painkillers for you cervicals or not.
They still get fucked up in the end.
RIP MKP
cop354g
Profile Joined December 2015
61 Posts
December 16 2015 18:34 GMT
#91
On December 17 2015 03:32 Solar424 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 17 2015 03:24 cop354g wrote:
Why do thise high quality players retire so young? Especially flash.

MMA is 27, which is ancient by SC2 standards

Well, 27 is not old at all. Trend of retirement age has to be due to something else.

There was few years ago some study where authors tried to prove that at 24 decline starts across all leagues, but it had big flaw where the subjects played less as they aged so it didnt prove anything. Also the data didnt really support it when observed more closely, the falloff of reaction times etc where not exactly something where good conclusions could have been made.
Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55587 Posts
December 16 2015 18:38 GMT
#92
Well, it was about time to officially announce that it's truly over. GLHF MMA.
Every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes.
Thouhastmail
Profile Joined March 2015
Korea (North)876 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-12-16 18:49:33
December 16 2015 18:39 GMT
#93
On December 17 2015 03:33 SC2Toastie wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 17 2015 03:33 Thouhastmail wrote:
On December 17 2015 03:29 cop354g wrote:
I think issue with young retiring age is due to poor player health management. People dont retire at 25 in any real sports either, or formulas etc. In real sports, the competitors are really taken care of healthcare wise and they probably dont "play" as much as progamers do, so people burn themselves out so soon.

If Usain Bolt would run 10 hours day, he wouldnt be able to make records at 30+ age, so likely issue is that progaming is not regulated enough and people break their arms and mental health by simply playing too much.


Most(4, actually) Kespa teams have their own health-care system, including personal gym traning.

Did MMA ever play for a Kespa team tho?


T1, 1 year, as a BW player.

Most progamers debut around the age of 16; which means their heyday comes around 21. Progamers' 10-year- career is not that short, tho it feels quite short in comparison to other sports.
"Morality is simply the attitude we adopt towards people we personally dislike"
dyDrawer
Profile Joined September 2012
Canada438 Posts
December 16 2015 18:39 GMT
#94
FUCK
Dear, Rain, PartinG, Trap - "Glory to the Firstborn"
Tngabor
Profile Joined December 2013
Serbia60 Posts
December 16 2015 18:40 GMT
#95
On December 17 2015 03:32 Solar424 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 17 2015 03:24 cop354g wrote:
Why do thise high quality players retire so young? Especially flash.

MMA is 27, which is ancient by SC2 standards


Hey, you watch your mouth son : )
27 is not old !!! : )
cop354g
Profile Joined December 2015
61 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-12-16 18:45:21
December 16 2015 18:42 GMT
#96
On December 17 2015 03:39 Thouhastmail wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 17 2015 03:33 SC2Toastie wrote:
On December 17 2015 03:33 Thouhastmail wrote:
On December 17 2015 03:29 cop354g wrote:
I think issue with young retiring age is due to poor player health management. People dont retire at 25 in any real sports either, or formulas etc. In real sports, the competitors are really taken care of healthcare wise and they probably dont "play" as much as progamers do, so people burn themselves out so soon.

If Usain Bolt would run 10 hours day, he wouldnt be able to make records at 30+ age, so likely issue is that progaming is not regulated enough and people break their arms and mental health by simply playing too much.


Most(4, actually) Kespa teams have their own health-care system, including personal gym traning.

Did MMA ever play for a Kespa team tho?


T1, 1 year, as a BW player.

Nost progamers debut around the age of 16; which means their heyday comes around 21. Progamers' 10-year- career is not that short, tho its quite in comparision of other sports.

Likely it has more to do with that most players are not succesful enough, so they have to do something else with their life since mediocre pro gamer is not really good career choice yet compared to mediocre football player. When very succesful players retire, it might be because its hard to be best and since they have achieved so much already and its really stressfull to practise 10 hours day etc, retiring at high note or right after might sound good idea even if player might get second wind if continued.

Esports is not developed enough, to really warrant staying on being pro gamer forever unless you are really winning everything everywhere.

I believe flash very well had potential to be the best sc2 player.
TR
Profile Joined February 2011
2320 Posts
December 16 2015 18:47 GMT
#97
There goes one of my all time favorite SC2 Terran player. Goodbye MMA and best of luck in your future endeavours.
SinO[Ob]
Profile Joined October 2010
France898 Posts
December 16 2015 18:49 GMT
#98
MMA noooo.... GL for your future!
Stephano and Clem enjoyer
looknohands119
Profile Joined March 2010
United States815 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-12-16 18:52:36
December 16 2015 18:51 GMT
#99
He said that he was going to retire around now almost a year ago... I bet this has very little to do with any of the speculated WCS changes or with LotV.

Planned or not though, a legend like MMA retiring is definitely sad.
"The kingdom of the heavens is buried treasure. Would you sell yourself to buy the one you've found?" - Jon Foreman ('Your Love Is Strong' - Spring EP)
Ketch
Profile Joined October 2010
Netherlands7285 Posts
December 16 2015 18:52 GMT
#100
Keep on smiling! GG
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