EPTAfter failing to qualify for GSL and SSL, MarineKing has decided to retire from StarCraft 2.
MarineKing Retires
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SetGuitarsToKill
Canada28396 Posts
After failing to qualify for GSL and SSL, MarineKing has decided to retire from StarCraft 2.
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Draconicfire
Canada2562 Posts
"MarineKing has retired from StarCraft 2 starting today. During this time he worked really hard and was a friend who overcame a lot of challenges. I talked with him a lot yesterday but he wants to find a new road. He doesn't really know what he wants to do yet but please cheer for him." End of an era. | ||
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Topin
Peru10044 Posts
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vult
United States9400 Posts
Glhf MKP/MVPMK | ||
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TriaD
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Brutaxilos
United States2622 Posts
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sa1Ko
Argentina99 Posts
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KingofdaHipHop
United States25602 Posts
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TheDougler
Canada8302 Posts
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showstealer1829
Australia3123 Posts
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Akimbo
Canada104 Posts
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Weird
United States832 Posts
That crazy guy! | ||
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Phredxor
New Zealand15076 Posts
Good luck with whatever you do MarineKing! But please don't become a coach. :/ | ||
stuchiu
Fiddler's Green42661 Posts
On May 13 2016 11:44 showstealer1829 wrote: Thanks a lot NoRegreT And Stork a full time coach | ||
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Advantageous
China1350 Posts
User was warned for this post | ||
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DrDevice
Canada132 Posts
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AKAvg
Brazil298 Posts
Those foreign players and coaches destroying the korean scene Anyway given how bad he was since mid/late HotS he should've retired earlier before he forgot to do things like check the minimap and stuff... | ||
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Crocolisk Dundee
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DeadCell
Canada256 Posts
We will always remember your groundbreaking marine micro in the early sc2 days | ||
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CakeSauc3
United States1437 Posts
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Shellshock
United States97276 Posts
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Fran_
United States1024 Posts
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Charoisaur
Germany15880 Posts
before that match it seemed like he is back in form, got to hot6ix cup finals and qualified for both starleagues... After that match he just disappeared. | ||
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phodacbiet
United States1739 Posts
. I will never forget how hard you wanted to be the first to win GSL so you could change your ID to OptimusPrime... but even then you lost to Polt. Your emotion and dedication to this game was unparalleled. End of a great era indeed. | ||
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Phredxor
New Zealand15076 Posts
On May 13 2016 12:25 Charoisaur wrote: wonder what would have happened if the Marineking - byul match didn't happen. before that match it seemed like he is back in form, got to hot6ix cup finals and qualified for both starleagues... After that match he just disappeared. Wut? Apart from that good run he was straight up rubbish. One of the worst pro league players. | ||
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DarkPlasmaBall
United States44047 Posts
<3 | ||
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Cricketer12
United States13968 Posts
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BisuDagger
Bisutopia19212 Posts
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geokilla
Canada8224 Posts
Good luck either way. | ||
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Solar424
United States4001 Posts
On May 13 2016 12:50 BisuDagger wrote: The ending to MKP is so disappointing. MKP was so loved reddit funded his journey to MLG. Then one game that was suspicious turned everyone against him. People still talk better about life, who was actually caught match fixing. MKP was and still is an amazing guy and I hope the best for him. Wasn't it Ryung who got his trip funded? | ||
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supernovamaniac
United States3046 Posts
It seemed like yesterday when you started tearing up after qualifying for OSL and allowed moletrap and I to do an interview on the spot. Genuinely a nice guy, sad to see you go. Good luck on your future endeavors. | ||
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Shellshock
United States97276 Posts
MKP got his trip to MLG Orlando funded http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/starcraft-2/266074-marinekingprime-to-mlg-orlando | ||
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LongShot27
United States2084 Posts
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DarkPlasmaBall
United States44047 Posts
On May 13 2016 13:09 LongShot27 wrote: Proof that slandering a mans name can end him You think so? I thought it was the fact that he's been largely irrelevant for a long time now, and has been playing other games. | ||
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rUiNati0n
United States1155 Posts
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bypLy
757 Posts
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fronkschnonk
Germany622 Posts
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Sif_
Brazil3106 Posts
Gonna miss you Foxer | ||
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LongShot27
United States2084 Posts
On May 13 2016 13:12 DarkPlasmaBall wrote: You think so? I thought it was the fact that he's been largely irrelevant for a long time now, and has been playing other games. Starts a comback. Second place in the Hot6 cup, actually looking decent, not amazing, but at least A-team material. Has a shitty game, community turns on him, and it all went downhill from there. I don't think so, I can read the writing in front of me. | ||
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achan1058
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opterown
Australia54784 Posts
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Phredxor
New Zealand15076 Posts
On May 13 2016 13:22 LongShot27 wrote: Starts a comback. Second place in the Hot6 cup, actually looking decent, not amazing, but at least A-team material. Has a shitty game, community turns on him, and it all went downhill from there. I don't think so, I can read the writing in front of me. Hot6 cup run was late 2014. He then went 3-13 in SPL next year before the Byul match. He wasn't coming back, he was done regardless. | ||
Poopi
France12761 Posts
Farewell MarineKing. | ||
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Daswollvieh
5553 Posts
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coL.hendralisk
Zimbabwe1756 Posts
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washikie
United States752 Posts
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Charoisaur
Germany15880 Posts
On May 13 2016 13:45 Phredxor wrote: Hot6 cup run was late 2014. He then went 3-13 in SPL next year before the Byul match. He wasn't coming back, he was done regardless. He wasn't 3-13 before the byul match the 3-13 record was for the entire year. Before the byul match he was like 3-4 or so and after that match his losing streak started. Also he qualified for both starleagues. | ||
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gneGne
Netherlands697 Posts
I will miss you (. Bye±± | ||
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I wasbanned fromthis
113 Posts
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bretfart
114 Posts
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RPR_Tempest
Australia7798 Posts
Remember how SangHo's career basically got destroyed in BW due to false matchfixing accusations? It appears we as a community never learn because we destroyed another innocent man's career too. | ||
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Phredxor
New Zealand15076 Posts
On May 13 2016 14:05 Charoisaur wrote: He wasn't 3-13 before the byul match the 3-13 record was for the entire year. Before the byul match he was like 3-4 or so and after that match his losing streak started. Also he qualified for both starleagues. Ah i forgot he played a couple games after that, thought he gave up right away. He was 3-10 after the loss to Byul. I guess making SSL challenger and Code S is good, but he dropped out of both in RO32 then went on with his poor Proleague form. I really struggle to see how he was looking good by the time the Byul game happened. | ||
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Zerg.Zilla
Hungary5029 Posts
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MushinSSC
31 Posts
On May 13 2016 11:37 KingofdaHipHop wrote: Damn, good luck to MarineKing! I gave him a lot of shit but he really was a special player, hope he succeeds in his next chapter of life! haha, that's fun to hear! | ||
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felisconcolori
United States6168 Posts
It has been awhile, and he had some issues (knowing now what we do about Gerrard, him leaving the team that he held together for so long makes a lot more sense) in recent years, but he still was a source of inspiration. He's managed to hold on and persevere in his chosen career for a long time despite many hardships. I wish him all the best as he moves forward. Also, dammit NoRegret. It's not your fault, but you're going to get blamed you know. | ||
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KT_Elwood
Germany826 Posts
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Seeker
Where dat snitch at?36961 Posts
It really sucks. Everyone knows just how emotional MarineKing can get and how the littlest things in life can tilt him. The whole ByuL fiasco must have really just shot his mentality and motivation down completely... Farewell MarineKing. Thank you for all the great memories. You will forever be the King of Marines... | ||
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Cascade
Australia5405 Posts
On May 13 2016 14:02 washikie wrote: Watching mkp vs kyrix was one of my first sc2 esports moments. I remember kyrix building a ton of banes. The casters were saying how mkp's pure marine comp could never beat that many banes but then the Zerg took a fight at his ramp and he displayed some of the first and best split micro in a telivised match. Splitting his marines like an absolute God he took engagement after engagement until he was on kyrixes creep and then on top of his hatchery. That game made me start playing Terran and revolutionized the tvz meta. It also lead to the name Marine King. Marine king was one of the best players to ever touch the game and he will be rembered as such. Good luck mkp I hope you split like a god in whatever you decide to do. This is the game from MKP that I'll chose to remember. One of the most exciting moments in sc2, at least for me. | ||
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rotta
5583 Posts
Bye Foxer | ||
Ragnarork
France9034 Posts
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eviltomahawk
United States11133 Posts
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JoeCool
Germany2517 Posts
On May 13 2016 12:15 DeadCell wrote: Goodbye MarineKing! We will always remember your groundbreaking marine micro in the early sc2 days Don't know about that... | ||
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Edpayasugo
United Kingdom2212 Posts
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rotta
5583 Posts
I still (want to) remember the good times. Personal favourites: | ||
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rebdomine
6040 Posts
It was nice to have been able to watch him play during his prime (even getting to shake his hand and tell him I was a huge fan after I got him to sign the box of my copy of WoL). Hope for the best for him. | ||
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igay
Australia1178 Posts
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Serimek
France2274 Posts
To dust again when he felt like a domino. GL HF in real life crazy you. | ||
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rednusa
651 Posts
On May 13 2016 14:05 Charoisaur wrote: He wasn't 3-13 before the byul match the 3-13 record was for the entire year. Before the byul match he was like 3-4 or so and after that match his losing streak started. Also he qualified for both starleagues. He was 3-9 before that game for 2015 season. His 2014 record was 10-13. His form dropped when he switched teams. | ||
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Shuffleblade
Sweden1903 Posts
At least its an offical end to a legendary career, too bad his return to sc2 didn't rock the world harder, would have been fun if he had. | ||
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seemsgood
5527 Posts
He should've played zerg with dat play style | ||
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inermis
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Creager
Germany1889 Posts
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rednusa
651 Posts
On May 13 2016 18:12 Creager wrote: Who's gonna do 3CC without scouting, now? Bomber's still around. | ||
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ZenithM
France15952 Posts
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Ragnarork
France9034 Posts
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[PkF] Wire
France24192 Posts
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kugHop
Luxembourg44 Posts
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YSMS
China35 Posts
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royalroadweed
United States8301 Posts
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Jjing
China13 Posts
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CynicalDeath
Italy3214 Posts
...glhf for the future MK, you have been one of my fav terrans and was so sad to see you decline after that match vs ByuL and what came after... I'll remember you for some of the most exciting games of the early sc2 scene... thanks!  | ||
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Hurricaned
France126 Posts
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negativedge
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zealotstim
United States455 Posts
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Vindicare605
United States16055 Posts
On May 13 2016 11:43 TheDougler wrote: All great things end it seems. Fair well MKP/Foxer/Marineking, he'll always be the player who made me interested in this game. MKP v Kyrix, never forget. Word. He's the guy that brought me to SC2 esports and teamliquid by association. He has my respect now and forever. | ||
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FanaticCZ
Czech Republic287 Posts
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Lightrush
Bulgaria164 Posts
Didn't he play league of lejendas at some point ? Maybe he can consider going pro. | ||
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yoshi7319b
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together with MC and possibly Reis - even by Homestory standards this was one of the most hillarious casts - and I use the term lightly, it was more of a comedyshow - ever. I remember them casting a match with a Zerg involved and nearly died lauging. Old HSC VODS are not easy to find, maybe someone has got a link at hand? Anyway, like some many said before: End of an era. Sad to see his legacy tarnished by accusations and bad results these last months and years. GLGL. | ||
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Gwavajuice
France1810 Posts
Let's go in the nostalgia train one last time : | ||
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Taari
Germany138 Posts
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SimoN999
Poland21 Posts
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deacon.frost
Czech Republic12129 Posts
Enjoy your future, GL, HF! | ||
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oGoZenob
France1503 Posts
On May 13 2016 11:29 Draconicfire wrote: End of an era. To be fair, this era ended years ago | ||
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Makro
France16890 Posts
an other sad day for starcraft | ||
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StarStruck
25339 Posts
On May 13 2016 13:12 DarkPlasmaBall wrote: You think so? I thought it was the fact that he's been largely irrelevant for a long time now, and has been playing other games. also judging from consensus people had it out for the guy even though the real hammer never came down on him. | ||
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rotta
5583 Posts
...yet the curse of Prime still lingers. | ||
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CTIA
France117 Posts
had the chance to meet him during Ironsquid's autograph session, he couldn't believe he had so much fans, but his fame was deserved. | ||
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rednusa
651 Posts
His era was WoL except for that one run in the Hot6ix cup. I've never thought of MarineKing be anything besides a WoL player. | ||
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ensign_lee
United States1178 Posts
I loved your personality, and your games! | ||
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neutralrobot
Australia1025 Posts
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aDyingApril
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bObA
France300 Posts
I was really hoping he would be back at the top !!! I remember epic games from him especially vs DRG, and when he was in PRIME team with Maru, I remember Maru was like the young apprentice... Best of luck in your future MKP and thanks for all the good memories. You will be miss us. Take care | ||
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jakethesnake
Canada4948 Posts
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Elentos
55459 Posts
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Cashling
United States49 Posts
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Holdenintherye
Canada1441 Posts
So many good memories of his games... | ||
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Ctesias
4595 Posts
Best of luck in the future, MKP! | ||
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ErrantKnight
Switzerland186 Posts
Those last few months have been rough. | ||
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HornyHerring
Papua New Guinea1058 Posts
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deus.machinarum
Austria658 Posts
Hope he finds something he loves as much as he seemed to love SC2 in his next endeavors. | ||
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Nomzter
Sweden2802 Posts
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KtJ
United States3514 Posts
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Topdoller
United Kingdom3860 Posts
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polpot
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calgar
United States1277 Posts
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Ja.Y.
United States253 Posts
Alas, another "what if" that leaves you yearning for more. Hope for the best for MKP. Fingers crossed Creator makes a run through GSL and doesn't retire. I wouldn't be able to handle 2 ex-Prime players and my favorite Protoss retiring within the same year | ||
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Dissonance23
United States259 Posts
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JimmyJRaynor
Canada16647 Posts
On May 13 2016 11:29 Draconicfire wrote: Choya's tweet says.. "MarineKing has retired from StarCraft 2 starting today. During this time he worked really hard and was a friend who overcame a lot of challenges. I talked with him a lot yesterday but he wants to find a new road. He doesn't really know what he wants to do yet but please cheer for him." End of an era. the NHL94Online.com league i'm in is looking for one more player to complete our Spring Season league. | ||
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Dazed.
Canada3301 Posts
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Elentos
55459 Posts
On May 14 2016 07:19 Dazed_Spy wrote: I guess its smart, hes probably hoping to be forgotten before the police catch up to him... That's not funny. | ||
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JimmyJRaynor
Canada16647 Posts
On May 14 2016 07:19 Dazed_Spy wrote: I guess its smart, hes probably hoping to be forgotten before the police catch up to him... i guess he is smart.. the decreasing prize money isn't worth his time | ||
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Poopi
France12761 Posts
On May 14 2016 07:19 Dazed_Spy wrote: I guess its smart, hes probably hoping to be forgotten before the police catch up to him... That's life after all | ||
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Faefae
2202 Posts
On May 14 2016 08:11 JimmyJRaynor wrote: i guess he is smart.. the decreasing prize money isn't worth his time Not like he could have won anything anymore anyway : / | ||
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Kovalzed
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Doodsmack
United States7224 Posts
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DMXD
United States4064 Posts
GL to the one of the most brilliant and dumbest players ever to play this game. GG | ||
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GuiBz
Canada108 Posts
Always remember | ||
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NervO
Netherlands511 Posts
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QTIP.
United States2113 Posts
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YAKOKO
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-NegativeZero-
United States2141 Posts
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stilt
France2746 Posts
This guy was a true legend. | ||
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rrrzzz
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frankrc85
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I had great moments watching your games and cheering for you. Take care and God bless | ||
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Jj_82
Swaziland419 Posts
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RvB
Netherlands6196 Posts
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fireforce7
United States334 Posts
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bObA
France300 Posts
On May 15 2016 00:07 rrrzzz wrote: Best years of SC2, best memories of SC2 - MKP, MMA, MVP Totally agree with that ! | ||
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bObA
France300 Posts
On May 14 2016 12:09 GuiBz wrote: Those MLG match MKP vs DRG were insane!!! Always remember Yea exact MLG arena 3 times in a row these matches were so awesome ! | ||
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papaz
Sweden4149 Posts
King of 2 rax marines and the reason for supply depot before rax by Blizzard. Good night silver prince! Only Polt left out of my favourites (Mvp,MMA,MKP and Flash gone). | ||
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Xamo
Spain877 Posts
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xserod
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AxionSteel
United States7754 Posts
Super frustratingly stubborn player but it was always fun to watch him play, and I always had a soft spot for him even after he started to fall off. | ||
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[F_]aths
Germany3947 Posts
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FeyFey
Germany10114 Posts
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TronJovolta
United States323 Posts
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TRaFFiC
Canada1448 Posts
He inspired me to want to play sc2 full time. I saw this tiny, young, skinny, kid with his name being chanted as he came out of his booth at MLG, and I thought, isn't that something? Anyone can be an e-sports athlete. Since then I realized that starcraft players aren't exactly e-sports celebs in Korea. I don't think this lie helps anyone. Good night sweet Prince. Awaiting the comeback...only 22. | ||
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Targe
United Kingdom14103 Posts
#MKP2013 | ||
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Bjarne
Germany192 Posts
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Orr
United States168 Posts
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djack0666
Belarus219 Posts
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Doodsmack
United States7224 Posts
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