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NKexquisite
Profile Joined January 2009
United States911 Posts
February 14 2016 23:35 GMT
#121
One player left until Liquid, like EG fully abandons Starcraft
Whattttt Upppppppp Im Nesteaaaaaa!!
hai2u
Profile Joined September 2011
688 Posts
February 14 2016 23:40 GMT
#122
hahaha fuck wcs.
catleaves
Profile Joined December 2010
United States506 Posts
February 15 2016 00:30 GMT
#123
wishing you the best! :D fighting in gsl!
^^
Korakys
Profile Blog Joined November 2014
New Zealand272 Posts
February 15 2016 00:41 GMT
#124
On February 15 2016 08:35 NKexquisite wrote:
One player left until Liquid, like EG fully abandons Starcraft

They've got TLO, Snute, Bunny and Mana as mainstays and Ret, Vortix and Taega who are either new, old or soon retiring. Liquid StarCraft is not going away any time soon.
Swing away sOs, swing away.
digmouse
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
China6330 Posts
February 15 2016 01:45 GMT
#125
On February 15 2016 08:35 NKexquisite wrote:
One player left until Liquid, like EG fully abandons Starcraft


TLO, Snute, Bunny and Mana have been performing well, Vortix just returned to Starcraft, Taeja just got into Code S.
TranslatorIf you want to ask anything about Chinese esports, send me a PM or follow me @nerddigmouse.
showstealer1829
Profile Blog Joined May 2014
Australia3123 Posts
February 15 2016 02:57 GMT
#126
On February 15 2016 10:45 digmouse wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 15 2016 08:35 NKexquisite wrote:
One player left until Liquid, like EG fully abandons Starcraft


TLO, Snute, Bunny and Mana have been performing well, Vortix just returned to Starcraft, Taeja just got into Code S.


Well unless he's got a long time on his contract. WCS will seal Taeja's fate soon enough
There is no understanding. There is only Choya. Choya is the way. Choya is Love. Choya is Life. Has is the Light in the Protoss Dark and Nightmare is his chosen Acolyte
Phredxor
Profile Joined May 2013
New Zealand15076 Posts
February 15 2016 03:00 GMT
#127
On February 15 2016 11:57 showstealer1829 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 15 2016 10:45 digmouse wrote:
On February 15 2016 08:35 NKexquisite wrote:
One player left until Liquid, like EG fully abandons Starcraft


TLO, Snute, Bunny and Mana have been performing well, Vortix just returned to Starcraft, Taeja just got into Code S.


Well unless he's got a long time on his contract. WCS will seal Taeja's fate soon enough


Pretty sure Taeja is just waiting for military service. Nothing to do with new WCS.
alukarD
Profile Joined July 2012
Mexico396 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-02-15 03:44:46
February 15 2016 03:43 GMT
#128
Like if it was written in the stars, HerO was one of the players that made me feel goosebumps and made me love Liquid as a team who seeks new talent, great personalities and always top-notch sportsmanship instead of risen stars or the biggest names in the industry.

300 comments later (from my account) I'm reading HerO parting ways with Liquid.

Might not mean much, but this comment goes to you. Thank you. So many great memories. Good luck going forward.
Die Trying
hansonslee
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States2027 Posts
February 15 2016 04:35 GMT
#129
Thanks for taking away our HerO, WCS! Hope you're happy.........
Seed's # 1 fan!!! #ForVengeance
Cele
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Germany4016 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-02-15 04:50:48
February 15 2016 04:46 GMT
#130
yeah it's a sad thing for TL fans. But the amount of people talking about this, like it's Doomsday is crazy. He isn't retiring, he just get's a new team. Even if he retires, life continues you know? Sc2 now being a smaller and smaller esport every year isn't the end of the world, just play the game and enjoy what's still up. It's about managing expectations and appreciating what dedicated Fans and professionals create.

Also: Teamliquid and Hero not finding acceptable terms for both sides is not the fault of WCS. TL is reevaluating their priorities in Esports too i imagine, which is a fair and smart thing to do and Hero just can have better offers. Yes those changes influence the overall economical decision, but let's be real, Sc2 has been on a sponsorhip bubble for the longest time actually, getting more financial influx then creating surplus. Now that this situation is nearing it's end, we will see the true core of the Sc2 fanbase. Im excited for that. And not in a good way.
Broodwar for life!
syst
Profile Blog Joined March 2003
United States247 Posts
February 15 2016 05:43 GMT
#131
HerO,

Thank you. I will never forget you either. Your time has been precious to us, to me. You have given so much to your dream, and we have gained so much from your passion. I thank you for that experience you've provided. It's been a wonderful, exciting, dramatic, and ecstatic time. I look forward to your future success. Whatever your future holds, remember that people have believed in you wholeheartedly, and at whatever endeavor you pursue, remember us people that believed in you. HerO hwaiting!
BigFan
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
TLADT24920 Posts
February 15 2016 06:16 GMT
#132
Well, guess its not surprising. The WCS changes have indeed played a great role here. I can't say I was HerO's #1 fan or anything but I reckon that I've watched some of his games in the past and liked his association with TL. Best of luck to HerO! Fighting ~
Former BW EiC"Watch Bakemonogatari or I will kill you." -Toad, April 18th, 2017
MasterCynical
Profile Joined September 2012
505 Posts
February 15 2016 07:14 GMT
#133
bye hero. you were the hero that teamliquid needed.
alphaproxy
Profile Joined October 2012
68 Posts
February 15 2016 08:00 GMT
#134
Most people say fuck WCS, LOL

Just say it clearly. ITS BLIZZARD. So many mistakes a child would have never let happen. Sabotaging their own games. D3, SC2, they can keep overwatch for themselves.
lestye
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States4206 Posts
February 15 2016 08:13 GMT
#135
On February 15 2016 11:57 showstealer1829 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 15 2016 10:45 digmouse wrote:
On February 15 2016 08:35 NKexquisite wrote:
One player left until Liquid, like EG fully abandons Starcraft


TLO, Snute, Bunny and Mana have been performing well, Vortix just returned to Starcraft, Taeja just got into Code S.


Well unless he's got a long time on his contract. WCS will seal Taeja's fate soon enough

Taejas was supposed to be retired ages ago due to his wrist problems + military service. I don't think he's anywhere near full-time like earlier years.
"You guys are just edgelords. Embrace your inner weeb desu" -Zergneedsfood
deacon.frost
Profile Joined February 2013
Czech Republic12129 Posts
February 15 2016 08:23 GMT
#136
On February 15 2016 13:46 Cele wrote:
yeah it's a sad thing for TL fans. But the amount of people talking about this, like it's Doomsday is crazy. He isn't retiring, he just get's a new team. Even if he retires, life continues you know? Sc2 now being a smaller and smaller esport every year isn't the end of the world, just play the game and enjoy what's still up. It's about managing expectations and appreciating what dedicated Fans and professionals create.

Also: Teamliquid and Hero not finding acceptable terms for both sides is not the fault of WCS. TL is reevaluating their priorities in Esports too i imagine, which is a fair and smart thing to do and Hero just can have better offers. Yes those changes influence the overall economical decision, but let's be real, Sc2 has been on a sponsorhip bubble for the longest time actually, getting more financial influx then creating surplus. Now that this situation is nearing it's end, we will see the true core of the Sc2 fanbase. Im excited for that. And not in a good way.

C'mon, it's directly written there that it's WCS. And then HerO posted details on Twitter. Based on WCS they want to lower HerO's money into unacceptable levels(for HerO) thus they separated.

The one for blaming is WCS(Blizzard). Don't pretend it's not.
I imagine France should be able to take this unless Lilbow is busy practicing for Starcraft III. | KadaverBB is my fairy ban mother.
Phredxor
Profile Joined May 2013
New Zealand15076 Posts
February 15 2016 08:27 GMT
#137
On February 15 2016 17:23 deacon.frost wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 15 2016 13:46 Cele wrote:
yeah it's a sad thing for TL fans. But the amount of people talking about this, like it's Doomsday is crazy. He isn't retiring, he just get's a new team. Even if he retires, life continues you know? Sc2 now being a smaller and smaller esport every year isn't the end of the world, just play the game and enjoy what's still up. It's about managing expectations and appreciating what dedicated Fans and professionals create.

Also: Teamliquid and Hero not finding acceptable terms for both sides is not the fault of WCS. TL is reevaluating their priorities in Esports too i imagine, which is a fair and smart thing to do and Hero just can have better offers. Yes those changes influence the overall economical decision, but let's be real, Sc2 has been on a sponsorhip bubble for the longest time actually, getting more financial influx then creating surplus. Now that this situation is nearing it's end, we will see the true core of the Sc2 fanbase. Im excited for that. And not in a good way.

C'mon, it's directly written there that it's WCS. And then HerO posted details on Twitter. Based on WCS they want to lower HerO's money into unacceptable levels(for HerO) thus they separated.

The one for blaming is WCS(Blizzard). Don't pretend it's not.


It's not like HerO has done well at IEM's or DH's lately anyways. Surely he would have been getting a reduced contract regardless.
Oasx
Profile Joined April 2010
Denmark72 Posts
February 15 2016 08:28 GMT
#138
On February 15 2016 17:00 alphaproxy wrote:
Most people say fuck WCS, LOL

Just say it clearly. ITS BLIZZARD. So many mistakes a child would have never let happen. Sabotaging their own games. D3, SC2, they can keep overwatch for themselves.


Blizzard has to do something to boost the non-Korean scene if the game is going to be around for more than a few years. I don't know if this was the best method of doing it, but Korea has to step up and provide some more tournaments for Korean players that doesn't rely on Blizzard money, just like the EU and US scenes have.
deacon.frost
Profile Joined February 2013
Czech Republic12129 Posts
February 15 2016 08:36 GMT
#139
On February 15 2016 17:27 Phredxor wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 15 2016 17:23 deacon.frost wrote:
On February 15 2016 13:46 Cele wrote:
yeah it's a sad thing for TL fans. But the amount of people talking about this, like it's Doomsday is crazy. He isn't retiring, he just get's a new team. Even if he retires, life continues you know? Sc2 now being a smaller and smaller esport every year isn't the end of the world, just play the game and enjoy what's still up. It's about managing expectations and appreciating what dedicated Fans and professionals create.

Also: Teamliquid and Hero not finding acceptable terms for both sides is not the fault of WCS. TL is reevaluating their priorities in Esports too i imagine, which is a fair and smart thing to do and Hero just can have better offers. Yes those changes influence the overall economical decision, but let's be real, Sc2 has been on a sponsorhip bubble for the longest time actually, getting more financial influx then creating surplus. Now that this situation is nearing it's end, we will see the true core of the Sc2 fanbase. Im excited for that. And not in a good way.

C'mon, it's directly written there that it's WCS. And then HerO posted details on Twitter. Based on WCS they want to lower HerO's money into unacceptable levels(for HerO) thus they separated.

The one for blaming is WCS(Blizzard). Don't pretend it's not.


It's not like HerO has done well at IEM's or DH's lately anyways. Surely he would have been getting a reduced contract regardless.

Yes, but probably not that harsh.

On February 15 2016 17:28 Oasx wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 15 2016 17:00 alphaproxy wrote:
Most people say fuck WCS, LOL

Just say it clearly. ITS BLIZZARD. So many mistakes a child would have never let happen. Sabotaging their own games. D3, SC2, they can keep overwatch for themselves.


Blizzard has to do something to boost the non-Korean scene if the game is going to be around for more than a few years. I don't know if this was the best method of doing it, but Korea has to step up and provide some more tournaments for Korean players that doesn't rely on Blizzard money, just like the EU and US scenes have.

WHAT? EU and US scene tournaments are directly supported by Blizzard! Is this a sarcasm I didn't get?
I imagine France should be able to take this unless Lilbow is busy practicing for Starcraft III. | KadaverBB is my fairy ban mother.
Irrational_Animal
Profile Joined August 2010
Germany1059 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-02-15 09:00:42
February 15 2016 08:59 GMT
#140
Still, there are a couple of independent events, such as HSC. It`s always been a huge problem for Korea to not having a functional tournament scene, apart from GSL/Proleague.
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