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PartinG planning to start military service in 2022

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Waxangel
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
United States33432 Posts
November 26 2021 15:27 GMT
#1
PartinG just posted this on Twitter: original message

"Hey guys, it's been a while.
I just wanted to let everyone know I'm going to do my military service.
I wanted to end on a high note by finishing with a GSL title before I retire and go to the military. But I failed to keep the promise I made to the fans and let them down, and that has weighed me down a lot.
After falling short in the GSL, I thought a lot about going to the military, asked around for advice, and I finally made up my mind.
I’m sincerely sorry to all the fans for not living up to their expectations and support. However, if there is a new RTS, or still a Starcraft 2 scene, I promise I’ll return.
I’ll always be grateful for the love and support I got from being a professional Starcraft 2 player and try to keep my chin up in the military. Nothing’s confirmed, but I’m hoping to go between January and March. Until I ACTUALLY go, I want to use the time I have left in a meaningful way by streaming on Twitch and communicating with the fans, having fun and leaving all stress behind
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dbRic1203
Profile Joined July 2019
Germany2655 Posts
November 26 2021 15:42 GMT
#2
Does that mean no Katowice? (
Sad to see him go
MaxPax
JJH777
Profile Joined January 2011
United States4413 Posts
November 26 2021 16:17 GMT
#3
Shocked he'd voluntarily leave before Katowice. He got top 4 last year which would be $40k with the regular prize structure. While he got a rather fortunate bracket last year and that probably wouldn't happen again even just a top 8 or top 12 would be a lot of money.
Drfilip
Profile Joined March 2013
Sweden590 Posts
November 26 2021 17:18 GMT
#4
This tweet showed that PartinG still puts an unreasonable amount of pressure on himself.
He doesn't owe us fans anything. We are only hopeful, not expectful.
He has repeatedly said that he felt stressed by professional competition, that he had the weight of expectation on his mind.
His promise to his fans is not a commitment to us, only to himself.

PartinG, please take care of yourself!
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Argonauta
Profile Joined July 2016
Spain4954 Posts
November 26 2021 17:29 GMT
#5
sad, goodbye legend!
Rogue | Maru | Scarlett | Trap
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tigera6
Profile Joined March 2021
3411 Posts
November 26 2021 17:48 GMT
#6
This is kinda expected considering how Parting has dissapeared in large tournament since Code S S3. Now I kinda feel bad for Protoss in the coming IEM, unless Classic and Hero can get enough EPT points to make it.
HeroSandro
Profile Joined July 2019
531 Posts
November 26 2021 18:01 GMT
#7
After all this years i have forgiven the Soul train. Hopefully he is back soon!
swarminfestor
Profile Joined September 2017
Malaysia2449 Posts
Last Edited: 2021-11-26 18:04:08
November 26 2021 18:03 GMT
#8
On November 27 2021 02:48 tigera6 wrote:
This is kinda expected considering how Parting has dissapeared in large tournament since Code S S3. Now I kinda feel bad for Protoss in the coming IEM, unless Classic and Hero can get enough EPT points to make it.



Let hope herO win ST so that Trap does not feel alone when coming to the stage next year.
Rogue & Maru fan boy. ^^
lechatnoir
Profile Joined November 2016
386 Posts
November 26 2021 18:31 GMT
#9
Aw. Poor Parting, pressure is one hell of a thing. But good on him. He also said he's been going to a clinic, so he's looking after himself. Best of luck to him, he'll always be a sc2 legend. Goodbye, bigboy!
Arghmyliver
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
United States1077 Posts
November 26 2021 19:02 GMT
#10
The Won Won Won;
Let it be known,
that Aiur's son,
of great renown,
will ever shine in gilded bars,
a stalwart place amoungst the stars.

But soft the sun,
may rise again,
and then the one,
may seek revenge,
and woe betide your nat and main,
when you are pancaked by the train.
Now witness their attempts to fly from tree to tree. Notice they do not so much fly as plummet.
Neuling
Profile Joined October 2013
Germany45 Posts
November 26 2021 19:38 GMT
#11
For me he was THE protoss personality in the korean sc2 scene. Looking forward to see you coming back, Bigboy!
TheWildShooter
Profile Joined September 2011
79 Posts
November 26 2021 20:41 GMT
#12
Very strange decision to start military service now. Current EPT system has just one year left, and after that there might be no big SC2 esports anymore, and IEM Katowice on it's way. Is he forced to go right now? I mean, he isn't the oldest player (Rogue and Trap are older, not to mention Zest who somehow still postpones his service), can't he postpone it a little more?
oGsMC <3
loeblix
Profile Joined September 2016
18 Posts
November 26 2021 22:25 GMT
#13
Well he has problems with burnout, shoulder neck etc.
Not so suprising from watching his streams.

GL Parting, my favourite player.
Cricketer12
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States13978 Posts
November 26 2021 22:58 GMT
#14
another of my all time favs leave us
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tommey.liang
Profile Joined November 2020
United States363 Posts
November 27 2021 00:51 GMT
#15
Farewell to a legend! Wish PartinG the best of luck in military. Hopefully the SC2 scene is still somewhat vibrant when he does come back.

Commend him for all of his achievements and years throughout the near-decade he's been playing.
FF, KH, Persona, Uncharted, Yakuza | Porter, Illenium, MitiS, Dabin, Seven Lions, Petit Biscuit | Diablo II, SC2 | Pho, sushi, tacos
StasisField
Profile Joined August 2013
United States1086 Posts
November 27 2021 01:13 GMT
#16
Well, my day is ruined. Sad to see you go, bigboy. Hope to see you come back
What do you mean Immortals can't shoot up?
Vindicare605
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States16071 Posts
November 27 2021 01:57 GMT
#17
He has a good case for being the best Protoss the game of SC2 has ever had. I hope he returns when his tour is done. The game needs him not just for his skill but for his big personality.
aka: KTVindicare the Geeky Bartender
parksonsc
Profile Joined May 2019
175 Posts
November 27 2021 02:49 GMT
#18
What? He was away for several years. I thought he was in military service already?
Cricketer12
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States13978 Posts
November 27 2021 04:00 GMT
#19
On November 27 2021 11:49 parksonsc wrote:
What? He was away for several years. I thought he was in military service already?

retired to play League
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BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50389 Posts
November 27 2021 04:01 GMT
#20
DePartinG
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