(Playing "They Always Move On" from Snutes SoundCloud)

Thank you, Snute, for your awesome games, your keen analysis, your charismatic presence.

From the clever baneling bombs (while still on GL), to the meticulous swarmhost games, to the relentless hydra busts. Your wise words on stream, and at the homestory cups.

You can be proud!

PvP

Canada78 Posts

September 09 2018 16:12 GMT

#105

Didn't realize that you announced your retirement when I shook your hand yesterday! Probably better off that way, so the moment could be a happy one. It's good to not put all your eggs in one basket, but despite that, I hope you stick around in the scene for years to come

GG & GL Snute !!!

deacon.frost

Czech Republic12129 Posts

September 09 2018 19:39 GMT

#106

I still have kinda ambivalent relationship, I hate him for the swarm host games, while I love him for everything else he done.

Nah, kidding, I liked you and I will miss you(even though I am not following WCS most of the time). Much of luck into whatever you do next

hexhaven

Finland926 Posts

September 10 2018 00:01 GMT

#107

Snute, it's been a honor.

Milleus

Denmark29 Posts

September 10 2018 12:27 GMT

#108

Snute for me your such an inspiration.. Thank you for representing the game i love the most. The eSports world needs more people like you.. Always cheered for you in tournaments even when you were facing my protoss race, and i mostly despise Zergs!

(loosing a lot on the ladder

)

This is not the end, and even in your casual progamer life, i know we will see more of you

I hope that you will consider joining the caster panel, cause i know you would be great at it!

Peace!

RandomPlayer

Russian Federation383 Posts

September 10 2018 13:00 GMT

#109

A lot of current pros should retire and pursue other opps in life, IMO. Too many pro-gamers now.

Silvanel

Poland4701 Posts

September 10 2018 13:03 GMT

#110

Good luck!

fishjie

United States1519 Posts

September 10 2018 15:14 GMT

#111

you did good and represented liquid well! best of luck in future!

BuzzDee

1 Post

September 10 2018 17:59 GMT

#112

Just registered to show my appreciation for Snute and all he has done for SC2 through the years!
Good luck for the future, hope to be seeing you sometimes on Twitch.

On another note:
How can it be, that there is no official announcement of the retirement of such a great player on the official team liquid pro site?
They post literally about everything there (Bromances? Really?). But if an accomplished player leaves the team ... nothing. Was it really such a surprise?
Sorry for ranting but I find it kind of sad, that it seems that the team games dominate the official blog and when someone as accomplished as Snute leaves there is not even a thank you or something =(

Oh, and just as an idea:
In football/soccer if a great player leaves his team or goes into retirement, the team organizes sometimes a showmatch as a farewell. How about a little online tournament or so with one or two casters. And if someone wants to donate money, it goes to some kind of charity or so.
Or do it without the money and just for the fun of it. "Farewell to Snute" sounds cool to me.

Edit:
Just saw that Taeja will be playing for Crank's SC2 team league ... is it a coincidence? I think not!
Taeja for Snute-Farewell-Tournament incoming ;-)

mierin

United States4943 Posts

September 10 2018 23:59 GMT

#113

I'm not Snute's biggest fan, but every year when you hear the name Snute you think of a super solid Zerg who is supposed to go far in tournaments. He wasn't the flashiest player, but maybe his incredible stability was his flashiest characteristic. He will be missed by many! <3 Snute.

Cluster__

United States328 Posts

September 11 2018 04:00 GMT

#114

Massive fan of snute's. Been watching him he was a casual player on GL doing 2v2's. Been amazing watching his career, and very sad since he was my first favorite player

Veluvian

Bulgaria256 Posts

September 11 2018 06:43 GMT

#115

Loved Snute playstile especially in HotS era using so many swarm hosts. True legend, unfortunately oveshadowed by other foreigners especially now in the face of Neeb and Serral. Actually I always voted and supported him mostly in the foreign zergs and pro-s in general because of his cool attitude, interviews and character. Wish you good luck out there, Snute!

tagliatelle

Canada69 Posts

September 11 2018 07:44 GMT

#116

Been watching and cheering for you for years Snute! Thanks for showing fun games to all your fans and SC2 fans everywhere

LinYu)Fury

Norway200 Posts

September 11 2018 08:09 GMT

#117

Its been incredibly fun to follow you over the years. You have accomplished so much in the starcraft scene, and I am amazed of the level of determination and commitment you have displayed over the years. All the best for the future man, hope to see you in Norway sometime.

huktillidie

Norway9 Posts

September 11 2018 12:16 GMT

#118

From 2v2s with Richy in 2010 and Playhem dailies, to the top of the competitive scene at the end of 2012, with the HSC VI championship. And staying at the top of a frequently changing and highly competitive scene through all the years until 2018. What a magnificent achievement! End of an era. Thank you for all the streams and memorable games.

ChaosArcher

Germany956 Posts

September 11 2018 13:53 GMT

#119

On September 09 2018 08:56 Weavel wrote:
My favourite Snute moment:HSC VI: Winning Moment

Damn how have I never seen this.
Just sums up how much this game meant to him!
I almost started to cry myself seeing this..

GG dude you were the one guy challenging the koreans in the foreign scenes darkest times, always looked on their level when the rest could not keep up.

I am certain you will be succesful in everything you put your mind to now, the combination of work ethics, skill and charisma will get you far everywhere.

brickrd

United States4894 Posts

September 11 2018 14:20 GMT

#120

snute deserved more credit for his swarm host style. many european (and later korean) zergs played swarm hosts, but snute played them with a perfection that transcended the fact that the unit was overpowered. his endgame spine/spore/swarm host/viper play was controlled brilliantly in ways other zergs weren't able to show.