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Thax
Profile Joined July 2014
Belgium1060 Posts
October 07 2016 10:53 GMT
#181
On October 06 2016 21:46 Darkhorse wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 06 2016 21:15 aeligos wrote:
On October 04 2016 11:20 Pontius Pirate wrote:
On October 04 2016 11:06 sc2chronic wrote:
lol wat? turn down 10k just to show up......

How much would you give up for love?


Ultimatums kill relationships.

An ultimatum was likely issued by this female ("me or blizzcon"). If so, I feel really bad for hydra.

speculation is a funny thing

Why is it more likely that "this female" is responsible than Hydra just places more value on his wedding than on Blizzcon?

Because sexism.
Zealously
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
East Gorteau22261 Posts
October 07 2016 14:15 GMT
#182
On October 07 2016 19:53 Thax wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 06 2016 21:46 Darkhorse wrote:
On October 06 2016 21:15 aeligos wrote:
On October 04 2016 11:20 Pontius Pirate wrote:
On October 04 2016 11:06 sc2chronic wrote:
lol wat? turn down 10k just to show up......

How much would you give up for love?


Ultimatums kill relationships.

An ultimatum was likely issued by this female ("me or blizzcon"). If so, I feel really bad for hydra.

speculation is a funny thing

Why is it more likely that "this female" is responsible than Hydra just places more value on his wedding than on Blizzcon?

Because sexism.


It's such an absurd comment besides. Literally the only thing we have to go by is that Hydra isn't attending Blizzcon. There is no telling if he was reluctant to cancel or not, if he was the one most eager or not, if his wife-to-be even actually gave a shit (I grant it's highly unlikely she didn't, but still).
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SlammerIV
Profile Joined December 2013
United States526 Posts
October 07 2016 15:32 GMT
#183
As much as I rooted for Neeb to win Dreamhack Austin, I am kind of glad now that Hydra was able to win a tournament and have some great finishes in his last year.(for now?) as a progamer.
Jett.Jack.Alvir
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Canada2250 Posts
October 07 2016 16:49 GMT
#184
I don't think I ever accused Hydra's fiance of the conflict. I just questioned their scheduling decisions.

Regarding females placing higher value in weddings compared to males, its just from experience and my own stereotypes.

I've gone to many weddings, and spoken to the grooms and brides. Including my wedding, the grooms are rarely involved in all the minute details about the wedding. And if there is an objection or input from the groom, its usually relegated to price. So that indicates, at least to me, that females put a higher value/importance to grand/elaborate weddings.

I've only come across one groom that planned the entire wedding, one wedding of approximately 20 weddings I participated in. Does that mean Hydra is also the exception? It very well could be. Judging from some Koreans saying Hydra was losing his passion anyways, perhaps he did value his wedding much more than Blizzcon. I've known a few wives that will put their husband's interests before their own, and if in Hydra's position, might have encouraged them to play at Blizzcon. It would be cool if Hydra's fiance was like that.

I don't think life is black and white, and I know that exceptions and rules are always muddied by blurry lines. That said, I'm still disappointed in Hydra. As a fan, I wanted to see him perform.
shadymmj
Profile Joined June 2010
1906 Posts
October 07 2016 17:06 GMT
#185
ah, another legend retires

hydra, possibly the best player of all time, because he's playing with only one eye. not a joke. imagine if he had two...
There is no such thing is "e-sports". There is Brood War, and then there is crap for nerds.
Thax
Profile Joined July 2014
Belgium1060 Posts
October 07 2016 17:26 GMT
#186
On October 07 2016 23:15 Zealously wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 07 2016 19:53 Thax wrote:
On October 06 2016 21:46 Darkhorse wrote:
On October 06 2016 21:15 aeligos wrote:
On October 04 2016 11:20 Pontius Pirate wrote:
On October 04 2016 11:06 sc2chronic wrote:
lol wat? turn down 10k just to show up......

How much would you give up for love?


Ultimatums kill relationships.

An ultimatum was likely issued by this female ("me or blizzcon"). If so, I feel really bad for hydra.

speculation is a funny thing

Why is it more likely that "this female" is responsible than Hydra just places more value on his wedding than on Blizzcon?

Because sexism.


It's such an absurd comment besides. Literally the only thing we have to go by is that Hydra isn't attending Blizzcon. There is no telling if he was reluctant to cancel or not, if he was the one most eager or not, if his wife-to-be even actually gave a shit (I grant it's highly unlikely she didn't, but still).


People wildly speculation about motives without any information whatsoever? On this site? Never. :p
Cricketer12
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States14000 Posts
October 07 2016 18:08 GMT
#187
On October 08 2016 02:26 Thax wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 07 2016 23:15 Zealously wrote:
On October 07 2016 19:53 Thax wrote:
On October 06 2016 21:46 Darkhorse wrote:
On October 06 2016 21:15 aeligos wrote:
On October 04 2016 11:20 Pontius Pirate wrote:
On October 04 2016 11:06 sc2chronic wrote:
lol wat? turn down 10k just to show up......

How much would you give up for love?


Ultimatums kill relationships.

An ultimatum was likely issued by this female ("me or blizzcon"). If so, I feel really bad for hydra.

speculation is a funny thing

Why is it more likely that "this female" is responsible than Hydra just places more value on his wedding than on Blizzcon?

Because sexism.


It's such an absurd comment besides. Literally the only thing we have to go by is that Hydra isn't attending Blizzcon. There is no telling if he was reluctant to cancel or not, if he was the one most eager or not, if his wife-to-be even actually gave a shit (I grant it's highly unlikely she didn't, but still).


People wildly speculation about motives without any information whatsoever? On this site? Never. :p

Yea, this isn't reddit. This is disneyland.
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sharkie
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Austria18686 Posts
October 07 2016 18:44 GMT
#188
On October 08 2016 02:06 shadymmj wrote:
ah, another legend retires

hydra, possibly the best player of all time, because he's playing with only one eye. not a joke. imagine if he had two...


Yeah he is also a Champion in both BW and SC2. A feat not many achieved
Solar424
Profile Blog Joined June 2013
United States4001 Posts
October 07 2016 20:31 GMT
#189
On October 07 2016 15:58 CynicalDeath wrote:

..so WCS Circuit seeding's 7/8 places will be decided by a coin flip... bah... was a single Bo5 too much?

It's ZvZ a coin flip is basically the same thing
Jett.Jack.Alvir
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Canada2250 Posts
October 07 2016 22:08 GMT
#190
The coinflip isn't a big deal. Both groups look very difficult, so winning the flip isn't a game changer.

Personally though, I would want to be in Group D. Showtime is the weakest player in the two groups.
SetGuitarsToKill
Profile Blog Joined December 2013
Canada28396 Posts
October 07 2016 22:13 GMT
#191
https://www.periscope.tv/esportstarcraft/1BdxYNZEmaDKX?t=1

Violet won the toss, so he gets 7th seed. Elazer is in 8th.

Coinflip makes sense though since theoretically someone could prefer one group to the other and throw the matches
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FrkFrJss
Profile Joined April 2015
Canada1207 Posts
October 07 2016 23:21 GMT
#192
On October 08 2016 07:13 SetGuitarsToKill wrote:
https://www.periscope.tv/esportstarcraft/1BdxYNZEmaDKX?t=1

Violet won the toss, so he gets 7th seed. Elazer is in 8th.

Coinflip makes sense though since theoretically someone could prefer one group to the other and throw the matches


I don't know. Stats, Nerchio, and Dark or Solar, TY, and Showtime?

I really doubt anyone would want either. I guess that's also why they did a coin toss. Both groups are equally nasty. I guess it's a question of whether you want a Korean Terran or a Korean Protoss. (That and Nerchio or Showtime).
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Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55586 Posts
October 08 2016 09:14 GMT
#193
I like how Dayvie justified using a European coin.
Every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes.
fishjie
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States1519 Posts
October 12 2016 08:35 GMT
#194
are people seriously this clueless? weddings take months to plan. the venues and catering and food and flowers and everything all have to be booked in advance and everything needs to be coordinated. you cant just say LOLZ SCHEDULE FOR ANOTHER TIME, because you'd have to then reach out to all the vendors and venues and stuff. and stuff gets booked up in advance, so you can't just shift it a few weeks
SinO[Ob]
Profile Joined October 2010
France898 Posts
October 12 2016 09:49 GMT
#195
On October 12 2016 17:35 fishjie wrote:
are people seriously this clueless? weddings take months to plan. the venues and catering and food and flowers and everything all have to be booked in advance and everything needs to be coordinated. you cant just say LOLZ SCHEDULE FOR ANOTHER TIME, because you'd have to then reach out to all the vendors and venues and stuff. and stuff gets booked up in advance, so you can't just shift it a few weeks


hahhaa So true! Even so, just finding a date that is ok with BOTH familly is a huuuge work :'D.
Stephano and Clem enjoyer
Fighter
Profile Joined August 2010
Korea (South)1531 Posts
October 12 2016 14:19 GMT
#196
I typically just remember rooting against him, but that's a real bummer. Sad to hear he couldn't participate in one last big tournament.
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EndingLife
Profile Blog Joined December 2002
United States1602 Posts
October 12 2016 18:41 GMT
#197
Another zerg back to BW
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