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BoxeR may switch to Protoss or Zerg for HotS

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Slasher
Profile Joined September 2007
United States1095 Posts
June 25 2012 20:24 GMT
#1
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In a new report, it's said that BoxeR may not return from injury until the release of Heart of the Swarm - and may switch to Protoss or Zerg along with it.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/boxer-may-not-return-until-heart-of-the-swarm-6383967

In a new interview conducted by gamechosun.co.kr's Siwoo Lee, SlayerS Founder and Captain BoxeR discusses his current state, and when we might see The Terran Emperor--so named for his innovative and dominating play as the human faction--return to action. "This is the longest break that I've had since my debut as a Starcraft player; it's been nice," said BoxeR, who has been competing professionally since 2000. "I might return at Heart of Swarm's release, or possibly sooner than that."

SlayerS coach Hong "Cella" Seung Pyo feels the Heart of the Swarm launch time frame might be the more appropriate one for a return. "Lately, he doesn't even play the game at all. I think that he will probably return with Heart of the Swarm."

"It seems like things are continuously getting worse for Terran. I might switch to either Protoss or Zerg," BoxeR said. When asked if he was serious in switching races, he said, "actually I am half joking and half serious, but there is no law requiring me to play only Terran forever. I think that being able to embrace other races easily is the one of the pros of Starcraft II."

The full translated interview can be read at the link above.
Sliver
Profile Joined April 2010
United States402 Posts
June 25 2012 20:25 GMT
#2
Really doesn't seem right, but I support whatever decision The Emperor makes, and wait for his return.
gasmeter
Profile Blog Joined January 2012
United Kingdom249 Posts
June 25 2012 20:25 GMT
#3
Wooooow, this is huge! It would be very interesting to see how he performs under a new race. Hope he returns soon.
Polt | MMA | MarineKing | Flash | Mvp | NesTea | INnoVation
AlgeriaT
Profile Joined April 2010
Sweden2197 Posts
June 25 2012 20:26 GMT
#4
No. The hope of Terran must not abandon the Cause.
CORN GIRL + Flash + FanTaSy + CholeraSC + iNcontroL 4 eva <3
Hurlen
Profile Joined April 2012
Sweden14 Posts
June 25 2012 20:27 GMT
#5
Well, he started out as Protoss in Starcraft 1 :D
Gorlin
Profile Joined November 2010
United States2753 Posts
June 25 2012 20:28 GMT
#6
Oh man, I saw "Boxer may switch to" on the side of TL and was so afraid it was going to say "to League of Legends" or something.
Pucca
Profile Blog Joined January 2012
Taiwan1280 Posts
June 25 2012 20:28 GMT
#7
Boxer needs to come back. If not a Terran we better see some WhiteRa Likes micro. I can't seem play Zerg not enough micro involved for his play style IMO.
Master Chief
zhurai
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States5660 Posts
June 25 2012 20:28 GMT
#8
"It seems like things are continuously getting worse for Terran. I might switch to either Protoss or Zerg," BoxeR said. When asked if he was serious in switching races, he said, "actually I am half joking and half serious, but there is no law requiring me to play only Terran forever. I think that being able to embrace other races easily is the one of the pros of Starcraft II."

T_T boxer nooo
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Fueled
Profile Joined October 2011
United States1610 Posts
June 25 2012 20:29 GMT
#9
En taro Tassadar, BoxeR!
The Wood League - Where a double gas opening can still mean a Marine/SCV all-in
Forester
Profile Joined September 2010
United States116 Posts
June 25 2012 20:29 GMT
#10
Well if even he is giving up... I think I just died a little bit inside...
The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.
Goetzinho ftw
Profile Joined June 2012
Germany115 Posts
June 25 2012 20:29 GMT
#11
MVP, Flash and many other will do too if Blizzard doesn't buff Terran.
Picklebread
Profile Joined June 2011
808 Posts
June 25 2012 20:30 GMT
#12
Boxer has spoken: buff terran/nerf zerg/toss or he switches races.
Ryps
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Romania2740 Posts
June 25 2012 20:30 GMT
#13
Switching because your race aint going well at the moment is not the answer. I dont like it but I like Boxer.
Greggle
Profile Joined June 2010
United States1131 Posts
June 25 2012 20:30 GMT
#14
It sounds more like teasing than a serious consideration. Once Terran gets through this rough patch I don't think this will be a remote consideration.
Life is too short to take it seriously.
neoghaleon55
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States7435 Posts
June 25 2012 20:30 GMT
#15
I hope he goes toss.
Boxer storms incoming.
moo...for DRG
desarrisc
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Canada226 Posts
June 25 2012 20:31 GMT
#16
Who knows, he may become unbeatable with playing Protoss. Hope for his healthy return.
"Your opponent's doing anything out of the ordinary? Just go f**king kill him." -Day [9]
ZombieGrub
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
United States714 Posts
June 25 2012 20:31 GMT
#17
Wouldn't it be grand if he became the hope of terran again? I mean, they felt like the worst race in BW, and he comes along. When they feel like the worst race in late WoL/HotS, will he come and save them again? :D

Regardless, I don't think I care very much what race he is. Whatever he chooses will hopefully make him happy, and he'll show us great games and creativity with whatever race he chooses.
Commentator"Defeat is the acceptance of my own laziness." - SlayerS_'Boxer'
Egyptian_Head
Profile Joined October 2010
South Africa508 Posts
June 25 2012 20:31 GMT
#18
Can't wait! I am fine with a race change. If he does change I hope it is to zerg and not protoss.
Klonere
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Ireland4123 Posts
June 25 2012 20:31 GMT
#19
Oh so its this: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=164923 all over again

Boxer you so silly <3
Necro)Phagist(
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Canada6660 Posts
June 25 2012 20:32 GMT
#20
On June 26 2012 05:28 Gorlin wrote:
Oh man, I saw "Boxer may switch to" on the side of TL and was so afraid it was going to say "to League of Legends" or something.

Same here... nearly had a fucking heart attack!

But on topic, The Protoss race will welcome the Emperor with open arms to our ranks!
"Are you talking to me? Because your authority is not recognized in fort kick ass!"" ||Park Jung Suk|| |MC|HerO|HyuN|
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