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eviltomahawk
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States11135 Posts
October 04 2016 07:48 GMT
#61
On October 04 2016 16:17 GoloSC2 wrote:
Hydra's statement

http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1sp5rjs

That definitely should be included in the OP.

We can't really fault him for that. It really was planned long before the Blizzcon dates were announced, and even though he played it dangerous by scheduling so close to Blizzcon to accommodate family and fiance, the dates from the last three years would've indicated that he was otherwise safe. It's unfortunate that the dates didn't end up working out for him, but at least we'll still see him in some hopefully fun showmatches.
ㅇㅅㅌㅅ
BisuDagger
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Bisutopia19299 Posts
October 04 2016 07:49 GMT
#62
On October 04 2016 13:49 lestye wrote:
Culturally speaking, what other traditions in a Korea wedding do most people not know about?

Show nested quote +
On October 04 2016 12:29 BisuDagger wrote:
American weddings cost 20-30k on average these days. If hydra was anywhere close to this then its more costly to cancel the wedding. Plus anyone not understanding hydras choice clearly isnt married yet.


Oh wow, I'm going to take it from you since you just got married this year. I assumed they were still in the 6-10k range... aye aye aye

I didnt invite family to my wedding. I eloped on a vineyard in Napa Valley so i managed to keep costs under 6k. It was an awesome experience. The funny thing is, when planning stuff with my wife she will always ask if I am casting the day she had in mind or is there a Starcraft tournament. I reply to her, "there's always a Starcraft event going on, dont worry about what your planning will interrupt." And if thats true for me, I imagine its true for Hydra. If his wife planned the wedding and said she would find a day that didn't conflict with his gaming career then that wedding would never happen lol.
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killerm12
Profile Joined November 2014
Slovakia601 Posts
October 04 2016 08:01 GMT
#63
On October 04 2016 16:00 lastride wrote:
Are you freaking kidding me Hydra? Seriously wtf does he give a damn about his fans? I guess not


wtf are you talking about? he obviously cares about his biggest fan of all - his wife-to-be

don't be so self-centered and be happy for a man
if you really are his fan you should be happy
Byun | Neeb | Ryung | Solar | ShoWTimE | uThermal | Nerchio | TY | soO | MMA | Crank
VHbb
Profile Joined October 2014
689 Posts
October 04 2016 08:18 GMT
#64
This is Amazing
Popular programer gets married, instead of congratulations he gets 3 pages of critics and nagging from TL because he will miss a tournament, and everyone is entitled to say how he would have done better...

Congrats hydra!
My life for Aiur !
Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55560 Posts
October 04 2016 08:25 GMT
#65
This was the only logical conclusion. But they should still play a tiebreaker between viOlet and Elazer to finish the groups imo. To determine who gets boned by playing Dark/Stats/Nerchio, and who gets boned by playing Solar/TY/ShoWTimE.
Every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes.
Mun_Su
Profile Joined December 2012
France2063 Posts
October 04 2016 08:33 GMT
#66
t's unfortunate for him but his statment explain the ting, gratz for you Hydra!
INno <3 - TY - Maru - Taeja - Rain <3 - Classic <3 - Stephano <3 - soO <3 - Soulkey - Dark - SERRAL =O / END REGION LOCK
Vedeynevin
Profile Joined February 2015
United States431 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-10-04 08:41:33
October 04 2016 08:40 GMT
#67
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SpunXtain20
Profile Joined January 2014
Australia554 Posts
October 04 2016 09:17 GMT
#68
On October 04 2016 17:40 Vedeynevin wrote:
As expected. Hydra hyding from Koreans again.

Wow dude not cool.
*Hugs all* | I came here to drink milk and kick asses, and I've just finished my milk.
Otolia
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
France5805 Posts
October 04 2016 09:37 GMT
#69
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?

Nice one
sparklyresidue
Profile Joined August 2011
United States5523 Posts
October 04 2016 09:59 GMT
#70
those replacement players
Like Tinkerbelle, I leave behind a sparkly residue.
Riquiz
Profile Joined June 2011
Netherlands402 Posts
October 04 2016 10:02 GMT
#71
#HeilHydra

I hope he has a lovely wedding!
Caster man does casting on yt/RiquizCasts
WGT-Baal
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
France3418 Posts
October 04 2016 10:10 GMT
#72
He made the right call imo. Congratulations on your wedding!
Horang2 fan
HsDLTitich
Profile Blog Joined October 2012
Italy830 Posts
October 04 2016 10:19 GMT
#73
On October 04 2016 16:17 GoloSC2 wrote:
Hydra's statement

http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1sp5rjs


Oh so he's also retiring
I used to organize tournaments for ESL Italy and referee Go4SC2s, WCSs, and IEMs for ESL SC2.
Thax
Profile Joined July 2014
Belgium1060 Posts
October 04 2016 10:36 GMT
#74
Couldn't he, y'know, not schedule his wedding so close to Blizzcon? It's not like Blizzcon isn't always around the same time.

Anyway, all the best to him, both with his wedding and his military service.
djack0666
Profile Joined March 2011
Belarus219 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-10-04 11:54:17
October 04 2016 10:40 GMT
#75
"... of wolf and man!"
rednusa
Profile Joined October 2012
651 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-10-04 10:41:45
October 04 2016 10:40 GMT
#76
On October 04 2016 14:58 Dingodile wrote:
I am very sure Hydra will keep his $10k. Hydra's replacement wont get that $10k.


Problem with that is that regardless of where Hydra's replacement finishes, you'll have to knock 10k off his winnings. So if his replacement made it to the round of 8, then he would only get $5k.
HelpMeGetBetter
Profile Blog Joined November 2012
United States764 Posts
October 04 2016 10:51 GMT
#77
On October 04 2016 11:18 ZigguratOfUr wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 04 2016 11:16 Jealous wrote:
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?

I'm willing to bet that the wedding was scheduled, booked, etc. well in advance of WCS Finals dates being publicized.


Blizzcon dates were announced in April though. Maybe Hydra forgot that the Ro16 was played the week before.


IT IS?!?!?!?!?
fLyiNgDroNe
Profile Joined September 2005
Belgium4031 Posts
October 04 2016 10:51 GMT
#78
Well done Hydra, all the best. There is only 1 wedding (hopefully), while there are many good tournaments. You and your fiance deserve to have this happy day.
Drone is a way of living
proortoss
Profile Joined October 2016
China14 Posts
October 04 2016 11:04 GMT
#79
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



hahaha, would've
nut cracker
Zealously
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
East Gorteau22261 Posts
October 04 2016 11:44 GMT
#80
On October 04 2016 16:00 lastride wrote:
Are you freaking kidding me Hydra? Seriously wtf does he give a damn about his fans? I guess not

What kind of comment is that lol
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