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For the Love of StarCraft: Axiom Esports - Page 2

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xXOneMunkXx
Profile Joined May 2014
United States6 Posts
May 24 2019 22:32 GMT
#21
Axiom Forever

Legends never die.
Those who judge the most, have the most to hide.
Topin
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Peru10105 Posts
May 24 2019 22:32 GMT
#22
thanks Wax T_T
i would define my style between a mix of ByuN, Maru and MKP
sneakyfox
Profile Joined January 2017
8216 Posts
May 24 2019 22:33 GMT
#23
Thanks for the article Wax.

TotalBiscuit R.I.P.

A good day to rewatch this, probably greatest game on Shoutcraft all time?
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"I saw what sneakyfox wrote on TL.net and it made me furious" - PartinG
BriMikon
Profile Joined November 2010
United States82 Posts
May 24 2019 22:34 GMT
#24
This is a great read, thanks for taking the time to write it, Wax. Rest in peace TotalBiscuit. No one was as hyped about esports as you. We are thankful for you.
"...if joyful is the fountain that rises in the sun, its springs are in the wells of sorrow unfathomed at the foundations of the Earth." -Tolkien
Nakajin
Profile Blog Joined September 2014
Canada8989 Posts
May 24 2019 22:42 GMT
#25
Amazing read, thanks.
Writerhttp://i.imgur.com/9p6ufcB.jpg
Destructicon
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
4713 Posts
May 24 2019 23:06 GMT
#26
TotalBiscuit was as close to a real life hero as you can get. I have only the greatest admiration for him, for all the help he gave to so many people, for restoring their hope and allowing us to enjoy this wonderful game.

The world needs more heroes like him, not some make-believe all talk and no action personas, but people who actually try to make a difference.

Rest in peace John.
WriterNever give up, never surrender! https://www.youtube.com/user/DestructiconSC
TheNewEra
Profile Joined March 2011
Germany3128 Posts
May 24 2019 23:09 GMT
#27
What a read. Thank you Wax and everyone else who was involved writing and/or putting the article together. That Ryung quote hit me hard
Midas <3 Casy <3 BeSt <3 | Pray to Doh-men, heathens! | Zwischen Harz und Heideland
LaLuSh
Profile Blog Joined April 2003
Sweden2358 Posts
May 24 2019 23:41 GMT
#28
Well done, great story
[F_]aths
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Germany3947 Posts
Last Edited: 2019-05-25 00:02:38
May 24 2019 23:59 GMT
#29
I remember the time Axiom was formed, and how it disbanded. Took it as a given, they make a team, well did not last forever. In retrospective I feel I did not follow it as closely as I should have.

TB produced so much content on SC2 alone, I followed it only partially.

There were some stories how he and Genna cared about Axiom, for example gifting Ipads to the players. Oh how nice. But it still was like this was a given. TB was there and he demonstrated a different way. It felt normal.

I remember his last Blizzcon appearance (on stream.) Visibly weakened, I still believed he would survive. He had only a couple of month to live. I remember his public message, a kind of this public part of his testament. Still thought, ah it is surely not that bad.

Then the news came.
You don't choose to play zerg. The zerg choose you.
IshinShishi
Profile Joined April 2012
Japan6156 Posts
May 25 2019 00:00 GMT
#30
Thank you so much for writing this Wax, many tears were shed.
So... what that make you? Good? You're not good. You just know how to hide, how to lie
LastDance
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
New Zealand510 Posts
May 25 2019 00:07 GMT
#31
Omg T.T
What a wonderful article. I miss TB
FueledUpAndReadyToGo
Profile Blog Joined March 2013
Netherlands30548 Posts
May 25 2019 00:16 GMT
#32
Oh no how is it a year already

Rest well TB
Neosteel Enthusiast
RealityTheGreat
Profile Joined January 2018
China564 Posts
May 25 2019 00:19 GMT
#33
Thanks.
RIP TotalBiscuit
Betrayed, forgotten, abandoned.
BisuDagger
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Bisutopia19307 Posts
May 25 2019 00:21 GMT
#34
This was beautiful. And we are still blessed with Genna in the chat rooms during SC2 and Brood War games. Her love for the games continues too. Thanks to everyone involved in Axiom and this story.
ModeratorFormer Afreeca Starleague Caster: http://afreeca.tv/ASL2ENG2
WombaT
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Northern Ireland26337 Posts
May 25 2019 01:07 GMT
#35
What a man, thanks for this.

I think people forget there was a sizeable skeptic group about this guy mostly known for WoW when he first entered the scene, we have many qualities as a community but a tendency to elitism is one of our worst.

I think it’s testament to his passion and actions that the idea of TB not being a respected pillar of the community seems laughable.

He is remembered most fondly for his ability to entertain, that few have.

Perhaps he should equally be lauded for his ability to treat his charges decently, an ability open to many but exercised by too few in this industry.
'You'll always be the cuddly marsupial of my heart, despite the inherent flaws of your ancestry' - Squat
fastr
Profile Joined February 2011
France902 Posts
Last Edited: 2019-05-25 02:30:31
May 25 2019 02:25 GMT
#36
Thank you for this beautiful tribute to one of the most important man to the game we love. His passion, his dedication, his tenacity, his generosity will be remembered by the hundred of thousands of people that he impacted for the better, and we are forever grateful for what he brought to the world.

At a time when a lot of household names vanished overnight with no explanations as the game's popularity faltered, TotalBiscuit stayed, endured, persevered, and he remained a pillar of the community from his humble beginning to the bitter end.

John once famously said on a twitch stream back in 2014 "SC2 will live even if I have to support the entire scene with my erect penis". 6 years later, John may be gone but StarCraft 2 is alive and well, in a big part thanks to him.

TotalBiscuit, may your legacy live forever.
rickzou
Profile Joined May 2019
46 Posts
May 25 2019 02:56 GMT
#37
tears
showstealer1829
Profile Blog Joined May 2014
Australia3123 Posts
May 25 2019 03:44 GMT
#38
There is no understanding. There is only Choya. Choya is the way. Choya is Love. Choya is Life. Has is the Light in the Protoss Dark and Nightmare is his chosen Acolyte
fishjie
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States1519 Posts
Last Edited: 2019-05-25 03:52:21
May 25 2019 03:47 GMT
#39
goddamnit

what a great man. RIP. you will be missed.

edit: i think the opening sentences still hit me the most. ryung still repping axiom years after it disbanded. so touching
Monochromatic
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
United States998 Posts
May 25 2019 05:11 GMT
#40
Thank you for this excellent write up. There needs to be more people like totalbiscuit.
MC: "Guys I need your support! iam poor make me nerd baller" __________________________________________RIP Violet
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