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breaker1328
Canada301 Posts
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TheHumanLife
138 Posts
btw, another bad rumor is that many Kespa pros are seriously thinking about their new future, (herO and many others) after the rumor Kespa teams can be disbanded. Many Korean fans already was thinking that many of Kespa pros lost their motivation right after GSL, SSL season 2 are finished. Yeah, to be honest, I can say starcraft 2 in Korea is even being worse than before...  LoL is popular as usual, and Overwatch is new boom in Korea right now. Most of the young people who wants to be a progamer all aiming Overwatch right now... (a Korean player with widowmaker in Overwatch) And I guess the reason why SKT and KT wants to disband their sc2 team, and want to make new game team, it might be Overwatch perhaps. so no more young talent from sc2 in Korea I guess | ||
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Phredxor
New Zealand15076 Posts
On October 05 2016 10:56 Nostromo1 wrote: Why because I am upset that he planned his wedding within the assumed Blizzcon time frame lol something that common sense would make you not plan your wedding anywhere near that time frame? What is a "good" Hydra supporter supposed to say congrats happy you won't be at Blizzcon? I am just voicing my frustration regarding this whole situation that's what a "normal" fan imo would do when one of their favorite players doesn't show up when they have a seat but hey I guess I hate Hydra by your definition. Hey if playing at Blizzcon is more important to you that's cool too. But most people would think their marriage is more important, Hydra included apparently. | ||
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BronzeKnee
United States5226 Posts
On October 04 2016 11:40 ProBell wrote: I wouldn't marry a woman who'd turn down $10k...It's not like you can't marry a week later? Some people are easy to buy and sell. Some aren't. I prefer the latter when it comes to choosing a mate. | ||
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cha0
Canada518 Posts
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Chris_Havoc
United States600 Posts
...and also deciding not to piss off the in-laws by prioritizing Blizzcon over his soon-to-be bride.  | ||
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IAmWithStupid
Russian Federation1016 Posts
Now we know the participants and groups (?), could we get a HYPE thread? | ||
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Incognoto
France10239 Posts
On October 05 2016 01:37 Cricketer12 wrote: Gain the derision of the internet for 5k, OR have the adoration of the internet AND more importantly, marry the love of your life. Hmm u right, lilbow made the better decision or you know, just not say that you practiced lotv beta when you're going to one of the biggest events in the year and either way, love is nice and all but turning down $10k isn't an easy decision. most people in this world wouldn't do it. i sure as hell wouldn't mind a cool $10k in my bank account. | ||
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VHbb
692 Posts
On October 05 2016 14:44 cha0 wrote: Damn, most of the comments in this thread... They're the real reason this game is dying. Worst 'fans' I've ever seen. Big quote, I've always heard that SC has one of the warmest communities, but it sure does not appear from TL... | ||
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riotjune
United States3394 Posts
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Vedeynevin
United States431 Posts
On October 05 2016 16:44 VHbb wrote: Big quote, I've always heard that SC has one of the warmest communities, but it sure does not appear from TL... TL has been pretty sour as of late | ||
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fLyiNgDroNe
Belgium4151 Posts
yep amount of clueless haters on TL has never been as big as it is today | ||
BigFan
TLADT24920 Posts
Not to mention pissing off your wife, her parents etc... and these things are booked a year in advance so you won't be able to move it till a year later (maybe slightly earlier if you're lucky)... Also, weddings and love is more important than playing several games at Blizzcon... | ||
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Probe1
United States17920 Posts
@BigFan Yeah canceling the wedding is crazy talk and no one who had put their payment down on one would consider it for a chance to win the money back and maybe some more. And all the excellent points you made about the inconvenience and cost of everyone involved, not just the bride and groom. The real hard question is - Did he think he had a chance of attending when he scheduled his wedding a year ago? He probably held it in the realm of possibilities but his willingness to cut it fine, and travel in the immediate days after the wedding, tell more than words. All that aside, he wisely chose life after Starcraft rather than to chase a dream of being a champion. | ||
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Incognoto
France10239 Posts
On October 06 2016 00:35 BigFan wrote: You can tell there are quite a few youngins in this thread by some of the comments. As several people already chimed in, you can't just change a wedding date that easily. You'll likely lose more than 10k and piss off a ton of people especially those who have tried to take time off work and bought plane tickets etc... Not to mention pissing off your wife, her parents etc... and these things are booked a year in advance so you won't be able to move it till a year later (maybe slightly earlier if you're lucky)... Also, weddings and love is more important than playing several games at Blizzcon... you know in advance when blizzcon is really say "youngins" and "love" all you want, there aren't many people in this world who are going to scoff at $10k. it's a lot of money, not something you can really scoff at unless you're very well off, lol sure wedding takes precedent over blizzcon but then it's not like people tell their boss to cut off 1/5 of their yearly salary so they can go to a wedding either. that's more or less what happened here | ||
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eviltomahawk
United States11135 Posts
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Jett.Jack.Alvir
Canada2250 Posts
I was wondering why he would schedule these two incredibly important dates so close to each other. However, as his statement already explained along with other comments about setting dates, I can sort of understand the conflict. Still, why would you even try to set your wedding date even remotely close to a forecasted Blizzcon date? I mean, wouldn't you want to practice a shit ton before Blizzcon? I just wonder why he didn't set the date a few weeks after Blizzcon. I do recall someone saying its tradition to set a Korean wedding near the beginning or end of the month, but for 10k I would tell tradition to fuck off. | ||
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BigFan
TLADT24920 Posts
On October 06 2016 03:11 Incognoto wrote: you know in advance when blizzcon is really say "youngins" and "love" all you want, there aren't many people in this world who are going to scoff at $10k. it's a lot of money, not something you can really scoff at unless you're very well off, lol sure wedding takes precedent over blizzcon but then it's not like people tell their boss to cut off 1/5 of their yearly salary so they can go to a wedding either. that's more or less what happened here Based on the OP, he set the wedding to be before blizzcon so that he can get married then go there but it didn't work out. Not much you can do: Last year and two year ago, BlizzCon started on the Nov 1st, so I thought it would be fine to book my wedding on the 29th(+time difference between kr and usa so would arrive on the 29th.), But the schedule was set differently this year, and I know that's no one's fault. I think you are still missing the main point so I'll reiterate: potential >$10k loss due to rescheduling+pissed off family/guests+rebooking time(include reinvitations) >>> $10k+blizzcon I'm not even sure what's there to debate. Most people who have either had a wedding or looked into the costs would realize what Hydra did was perfectly reasonable. No one is saying that 10k is a small amount. Rather, it's a pretty large amount, however, given the circumstances, it was the best choice. I'd rather lose 10k and make lifelong good relationships with family and friends than piss on all that just for money. 10k will disappear, good relationship won't as easily. Also, based on another poster wrote, looks like he's been contemplating retiring since the start of 2016 and hasn't practiced much so he probably didn't think he'll make it far so less incentive to even go but that's aside from the main point. | ||
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andrewlt
United States7702 Posts
On October 06 2016 03:11 Incognoto wrote: you know in advance when blizzcon is really say "youngins" and "love" all you want, there aren't many people in this world who are going to scoff at $10k. it's a lot of money, not something you can really scoff at unless you're very well off, lol sure wedding takes precedent over blizzcon but then it's not like people tell their boss to cut off 1/5 of their yearly salary so they can go to a wedding either. that's more or less what happened here And as said many times by people old enough to be married, wedding planning is very difficult. If that's the best date they can get, $10k is an acceptable cost. If SK taxes are like France's, that's $2-4k maybe? In many Asian cultures, bride's family pays for the wedding. You want to piss off somebody who's paying $30-40k for your wedding to earn $10k before taxes? Yeeesh SC2 is dying in Korea. It's time for him to move on in his life. And family connections play a large part in getting a good job afterwards. | ||
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polygonsc2
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