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From iNcontroL’s Twitter: To offer some solace in this time of grief: We've learned that Geoff passed quickly and painlessly from a blood clot in his lungs. He was with friends. He always urged and led us by example to take care of ourselves to the best of our ability. Remember to do that for him today. | ||
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AirbladeOrange
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DarkPlasmaBall
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404AlphaSquad
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Doublemint
Austria8760 Posts
the cast with 2gd...stuff of legend. and countless others on HSC, IEM, DH... <3 | ||
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lJTJPl
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~ Hail to clan x17 and anyone ever been in and outta the channel that knows about it, also hail to starcraft central where i came from. | ||
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lJTJPl
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Cpt.beefy
Ireland799 Posts
On April 19 2021 14:03 lJTJPl wrote: also man, fealt like this was kinda a good time to mention that, ive been diagnosed with a mental illness, pretty sure its from drugs, so just spreading the word to not do drugs, never do em, live a clean life, and people need to spread the messege for planet earth, because we may be going down hill if this persists, i'm on medication now, sadly for the rest of my life, but im just trying to live a normal life nowadays, i'm 32, i know im not alone, just be positive guys. Look up Shawn stevenson, He is pioneering lifestyle changes for better mental and physical health, You can help yourself with research and a go get it attitude. His books have really impacted my life for the better. | ||
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WombaT
Northern Ireland27264 Posts
On April 19 2021 14:03 lJTJPl wrote: also man, fealt like this was kinda a good time to mention that, ive been diagnosed with a mental illness, pretty sure its from drugs, so just spreading the word to not do drugs, never do em, live a clean life, and people need to spread the messege for planet earth, because we may be going down hill if this persists, i'm on medication now, sadly for the rest of my life, but im just trying to live a normal life nowadays, i'm 32, i know im not alone, just be positive guys. I skipped the recreational drugs part but I too will likely be on meds the rest of me life for a mental illness. It’s not so bad in the greater scheme of things, stay strong brother! PM if you fancy a friendly ear | ||
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Pensaii
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On May 07 2021 19:56 WombaT wrote: I skipped the recreational drugs part but I too will likely be on meds the rest of me life for a mental illness. It’s not so bad in the greater scheme of things, stay strong brother! PM if you fancy a friendly ear Created an account just to chime in on this. I'm 27 and I was diagnosed with GAD, and depression around age 16. Only recently was I diagnosed with ADHD, GAD and depression are extremely common co-morbidities which is why ADHD flew under the radar. At this age is difficult to cope with the changes that come with that. You have to re-learn so much of your approach to life, and unlearn things too. I'll be on medication for the rest of my life just to be able to function somewhat close to a neurotypical persons baseline - but I'll never be able to function at that level truly. I spent from 18 - 26 unknowingly self medicating my undiagnosed ADHD with any kind of stimulant I could get my hands on, including research chemicals with unknown safety profiles. The point is, there's always light at the end of the tunnel. Since medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes, coping with life has been easier, it's still difficult but it gets easier every day. I echo the sentiment that seeing this thread pop up is bittersweet I first spoke with InControl at Like others have said, my PM's are open. | ||
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Gescom
Canada3513 Posts
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darthfoley
United States8004 Posts
On April 19 2021 07:54 404AlphaSquad wrote: Every time this thread gets bumped, it is bittersweet. I am reminded of his passing, but at the same time, grateful people remember and think of him. Yes. I hope this thread continues to get bumped, every now and then. I forget he died until I see this thread, then I get sad, and then I try to remember the good laughs and awesome SC2 memories. It's hard | ||
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Velr
Switzerland10939 Posts
 never forget but be happy about it. | ||
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ReachTheSky
United States3294 Posts
On May 08 2021 07:55 Velr wrote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwUAQi1J19E never forget but be happy about it.2GD should be doing stand up comedy, dude is hilarious. Best of both worlds ROFL | ||
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ikmtgv
United States24 Posts
 ). I remember seeing incontrol and IdrA just hanging out and talking and I was so nervous to say anything my dad had to literally push me to walk up to Geoff, but I knew at least he wouldn't tell me to fuck off LOL. He was truly such a kind person I'm crying as I type this. I think I mentioned I wanted to get idras signature (I think I was too scared to ask for a pic or he was busy Idek anymore) but was worried I'd annoy him, and Geoff laughed at walked me over to him and introduced me and I got him to sign my mousepad. The whole event was surreal to see and meet so many pros, but none of them stay in my mind like Geoff does. He was truly such a treasure of a person and it's so tragic that we lost him so early. I often forget he passed away until I see an old vod or more recently seeing ancient TL posts from him. I don't think there's enough recognition he could ever get that would do justice to such a wonderful human being. Sorry for the rambling, but I've been spending the past couple of weeks reading ancient Starcraft gamer lore and thinking about the past 10 years I've spent as an SC2 player. Without Geoff, I don't know if I'd still be playing to this day. ![[image loading]](https://i.imgur.com/9nCF3Am.jpg) Despite looking like a bit of a fool, this is the most meaningful picture I'll ever have, because it brings up a lifetime of emotions. (I also met TotalBiscuit at this event and got a pic with him too but this is the Incontrol thread and I've cried enough writing this post) Thanks for coming to my TED talk. | ||
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AirbladeOrange
United States2574 Posts
On May 12 2021 00:35 ikmtgv wrote: Geoff was one of the most impactful people in my life when I started playing Starcraft 2 end of 2010. At the time I was in absolute awe watching the pros play and the casters popping off. I got to go to MLG Dallas in 2012 and 2013 and I was so so excited to see the top pros play. But I was even more excited to meet anyone from EG, because I dreamed of being on that team with the likes of IdrA and ofc Jaedong later (I'm a Z main ). I remember seeing incontrol and IdrA just hanging out and talking and I was so nervous to say anything my dad had to literally push me to walk up to Geoff, but I knew at least he wouldn't tell me to fuck off LOL. He was truly such a kind person I'm crying as I type this. I think I mentioned I wanted to get idras signature (I think I was too scared to ask for a pic or he was busy Idek anymore) but was worried I'd annoy him, and Geoff laughed at walked me over to him and introduced me and I got him to sign my mousepad. The whole event was surreal to see and meet so many pros, but none of them stay in my mind like Geoff does. He was truly such a treasure of a person and it's so tragic that we lost him so early. I often forget he passed away until I see an old vod or more recently seeing ancient TL posts from him. I don't think there's enough recognition he could ever get that would do justice to such a wonderful human being. Sorry for the rambling, but I've been spending the past couple of weeks reading ancient Starcraft gamer lore and thinking about the past 10 years I've spent as an SC2 player. Without Geoff, I don't know if I'd still be playing to this day. Despite looking like a bit of a fool, this is the most meaningful picture I'll ever have, because it brings up a lifetime of emotions. (I also met TotalBiscuit at this event and got a pic with him too but this is the Incontrol thread and I've cried enough writing this post) Thanks for coming to my TED talk. I just wanted to take a minute to thank you for sharing the story, the picture, and your feelings. I don't think time heals all wounds, but it does help us put loss in perspective and allows us to focus on the positive and meaningful ways those we have lost impacted our lives. I think I'm now close to being at a point where thinking about Geoff actually brings up more positive emotions than negative ones, and I hope others are getting there as well. | ||
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dbrinker
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On April 19 2021 14:03 lJTJPl wrote: also man, fealt like this was kinda a good time to mention that, ive been diagnosed with a mental illness, pretty sure its from drugs, so just spreading the word to not do drugs, never do em, live a clean life, and people need to spread the messege for planet earth, because we may be going down hill if this persists, i'm on medication now, sadly for the rest of my life, but im just trying to live a normal life nowadays, i'm 32, i know im not alone, just be positive guys. look dude I don't know you but if you are in the rts community I consider you family this mentality is complete bullshit, just because some mother fucker with a college degree told you you were fucked up in the head irreparably does not make it true. I know a few people personally that have been at extreme lows and are now have everything they've ever wanted and then some. In 2021 you can literally do in 5 years to your life what used to take a full lifetime due to the increased speed/digitalization of the world. Never believe you are less mentally capable than any other 32 year old walking this earth because it is a straight up lie right from the Pharma industry to sell you (hmm, if you live to see 80, ~576 more refills of your ((totally necessary, and any argument otherwise is 'insensitive')) probable SSRI inhibitors) I'm not saying the meds won't help or that you shouldn't take them. I'm saying mental health is fixable and you are not in any way tied to your past mistakes rip Geoff | ||
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