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TheHumanLife
Profile Joined September 2016
138 Posts
October 04 2016 05:12 GMT
#41
the rumor since 2015 was right. Hydra was already a married man! :D
JuanDi
Profile Joined February 2016
45 Posts
October 04 2016 05:14 GMT
#42
On October 04 2016 11:08 eviltomahawk wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 04 2016 11:07 LongShot27 wrote:
On October 04 2016 11:06 sc2chronic wrote:
lol wat? turn down 10k just to show up......


His wife would probably kill him

He's gotta decide, his wife or Aiur?


Since he plays zerg it is obviously his wife-to-be
MilkDud
Profile Joined June 2013
Canada73 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-10-04 05:15:14
October 04 2016 05:15 GMT
#43
On October 04 2016 11:07 LongShot27 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 04 2016 11:06 sc2chronic wrote:
lol wat? turn down 10k just to show up......


His wife would probably kill him


My wife would kill me if I turned down 10k.
eviltomahawk
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States11135 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-10-04 05:39:42
October 04 2016 05:17 GMT
#44
Apparently he scheduled the wedding last year

[–]GamingLawLYCH [+1] [score hidden] an hour ago
Hydra booked his wedding last year before any of the dates were announced, and while he did try to book around BlizzCon and WCS, it unfortunately worked out that BlizzCon starts abit earlier this year than the last 2 years (it starts on October 27th instead of November 1st).

https://www.reddit.com/r/starcraft/comments/55r71t/hydra_to_forfeit_blizzcon_due_to_scheduling/d8d3zqt

WCS playoffs and Blizzcon started in November in 2013, 2014, and 2015. The earlier October 26th date for this year's playoffs didn't seem to be announced until September 15th even though Blizzcon itself isn't until November 4th. I would thus expect that Hydra had good reason to assume it would start in November again, and I'm sure he needed to accommodate his fiance's plans as well.
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sc2chronic
Profile Joined May 2012
United States777 Posts
October 04 2016 05:27 GMT
#45
On October 04 2016 13:37 LongShot27 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 04 2016 11:10 sc2chronic wrote:
On October 04 2016 11:07 LongShot27 wrote:
On October 04 2016 11:06 sc2chronic wrote:
lol wat? turn down 10k just to show up......


His wife would probably kill him

i dont see how they couldnt plan their wedding around another important event. i mean who realistically would turn down $10,000 that they rightfully earned?

i respect his decision but its quite odd..

btw, how are you, longshot?


If you have a wedding venue reserved, shits thousands of dollars and most don't let you cancel and get any refund.

I'm fine, TL didn't like me saying proleague is over and GSL is probably over so I spent a week in Kespa jail. I had Byun's cell, he left chips everywhere, Life is still crying about getting caught, I told him to cowboy the fuck up.


lmao. this is why ur one of my 2 favorite posters on here <3
terrible, terrible, damage
jy_9876543210
Profile Joined March 2016
265 Posts
October 04 2016 05:28 GMT
#46
On October 04 2016 14:15 MilkDud wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 04 2016 11:07 LongShot27 wrote:
On October 04 2016 11:06 sc2chronic wrote:
lol wat? turn down 10k just to show up......


His wife would probably kill him


My wife would kill me if I turned down 10k.

"I'm married to the game." - iaguz
Phase 1: F2    Phase 2: A   Phase 3: Profit!
Waxangel
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
United States33714 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-10-04 05:50:29
October 04 2016 05:39 GMT
#47
Given the fact that the BlizzCon/WCS schedule has been the same for three years now, I'm pretty sure Hydra knew that he'd have a high chance of playing during the last week of October & first week of November. If he scheduled the wedding over it regardless, I'm sure he had a good reason.
AdministratorHey HP can you redo everything youve ever done because i have a small complaint?
Cinek357
Profile Joined October 2012
Poland119 Posts
October 04 2016 05:45 GMT
#48
GM multitasking in game
Bronze multitasking in RL

I don't want to be rude towards Hydra because I like him, but I can't comprehend how stupidly he handled it. I mean, even little child would have planned the dates better, so two big events in his life don't overlap. No joking.

Well, good for Elazer and Violet
Zephyp
Profile Joined April 2013
238 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-10-04 05:51:11
October 04 2016 05:49 GMT
#49
Planning a wedding date at least a year in advance is very common and rescheduling is not always easy. Depending on the size of the wedding, there could be a lot to do and they might not even get the places, food etc. at a different date. Guests can buy airplane tickets, book hotels etc. a long time in advance. I'm not married, but I do know that it's not just to change the date of a wedding. It's not even just a financial thing. You actually have to put a lot of work into planning it.

I don't know at what point Hydra got locked for Blizzcon, but at that moment he should start looking at it. The sooner you can find out if things can be worked out the better. I hope he was aware of the risk of the wedding crashing with Blizzcon when they picked a date. Blizzcon has been around that weekend for three years now.

I'm happy for Hydra and wish him all the best. Also good luck to Elazer and viOLet at Blizzcon.
Dingodile
Profile Joined December 2011
4139 Posts
October 04 2016 05:58 GMT
#50
I am very sure Hydra will keep his $10k. Hydra's replacement wont get that $10k.
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Parrek
Profile Joined May 2016
United States893 Posts
October 04 2016 06:10 GMT
#51
On October 04 2016 14:58 Dingodile wrote:
I am very sure Hydra will keep his $10k. Hydra's replacement wont get that $10k.


I am certain he won't. I believe WCS rules state you must show up for your round to receive the money. If they didn't, they may as well have started handing out 10k extra to the winners of the WCS championships or SSL or GSL as your "Congratulations" prize. I think this is treated as a Disqualification in which case he shouldn't get his money.

Also, who is Hydra's replacement in this case? Violet and Elazer are tied.
DerMeister
Profile Joined May 2011
United States57 Posts
October 04 2016 06:15 GMT
#52
On October 04 2016 15:10 Parrek wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 04 2016 14:58 Dingodile wrote:
I am very sure Hydra will keep his $10k. Hydra's replacement wont get that $10k.


I am certain he won't. I believe WCS rules state you must show up for your round to receive the money. If they didn't, they may as well have started handing out 10k extra to the winners of the WCS championships or SSL or GSL as your "Congratulations" prize. I think this is treated as a Disqualification in which case he shouldn't get his money.

Also, who is Hydra's replacement in this case? Violet and Elazer are tied.


They were tied for 8th place, which would have resulted into a bo5 series for that last spot. Now that Hydra is gone they both qualify.
eviltomahawk
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States11135 Posts
October 04 2016 06:15 GMT
#53
On October 04 2016 15:10 Parrek wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 04 2016 14:58 Dingodile wrote:
I am very sure Hydra will keep his $10k. Hydra's replacement wont get that $10k.


I am certain he won't. I believe WCS rules state you must show up for your round to receive the money. If they didn't, they may as well have started handing out 10k extra to the winners of the WCS championships or SSL or GSL as your "Congratulations" prize. I think this is treated as a Disqualification in which case he shouldn't get his money.

Also, who is Hydra's replacement in this case? Violet and Elazer are tied.

TRUE moves up a rank and takes Hydra's spot in group C. The spots in groups A and D will be taken by Violet and Elazer, though we're not sure how they'll decide how those spots will be determined.
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Phredxor
Profile Joined May 2013
New Zealand15076 Posts
October 04 2016 06:18 GMT
#54
On October 04 2016 14:49 Zephyp wrote:
Planning a wedding date at least a year in advance is very common and rescheduling is not always easy. Depending on the size of the wedding, there could be a lot to do and they might not even get the places, food etc. at a different date. Guests can buy airplane tickets, book hotels etc. a long time in advance. I'm not married, but I do know that it's not just to change the date of a wedding. It's not even just a financial thing. You actually have to put a lot of work into planning it.

I don't know at what point Hydra got locked for Blizzcon, but at that moment he should start looking at it. The sooner you can find out if things can be worked out the better. I hope he was aware of the risk of the wedding crashing with Blizzcon when they picked a date. Blizzcon has been around that weekend for three years now.

I'm happy for Hydra and wish him all the best. Also good luck to Elazer and viOLet at Blizzcon.


Yeah especially if it is a popular place they(she) wanted to do it, they can have pretty long waiting lists during the good seasons.
SpunXtain20
Profile Joined January 2014
Australia554 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-10-04 06:53:13
October 04 2016 06:52 GMT
#55
Good luck on marriage Hydra
*Hugs all* | I came here to drink milk and kick asses, and I've just finished my milk.
lastride
Profile Joined April 2014
2390 Posts
October 04 2016 07:00 GMT
#56
Are you freaking kidding me Hydra? Seriously wtf does he give a damn about his fans? I guess not
GoloSC2
Profile Joined August 2014
713 Posts
October 04 2016 07:17 GMT
#57
Hydra's statement

http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1sp5rjs
"Code S > IEM > Super Tournament > Homestory Cup > Blizzcon/WESG > GSL vs The World > Invitational tournaments in China with Koreans > WCS events" - Rodya
AbouSV
Profile Joined October 2014
Germany1278 Posts
October 04 2016 07:17 GMT
#58
So this is where we see all the people that know about marriage only on TV? :D
Mekare
Profile Joined April 2011
Germany393 Posts
October 04 2016 07:17 GMT
#59
Nooooooooo Hydra T.T
sharkie
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Austria18775 Posts
October 04 2016 07:39 GMT
#60
Huge respect for hydra for deciding this.
He'd rather celebrate with his family and friends than get 10k.
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