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Lorning Profile Blog Joined April 2011 Belgica 34335 Posts #2 Retiring doesn't really mean anything anymore in the SC2 scene Community News

saddaromma Profile Joined April 2013 899 Posts #3 maybe we should create a thread for pro players to announce their retirement. /jk...

ejozl Profile Joined October 2010 Denmark 2906 Posts #4 MB playing so much adds additional pressure in tournament settings, don't retire SC2 Archon needs "Terrible, terrible damage" as one of it's quotes.

Thalandros Profile Blog Joined July 2012 Netherlands 1149 Posts #5 Really hope he doesn't. He's a fun player to have around, I've casted him a couple times too! A LOT of players seem to have this ''syndrome'' of playing well on practice but NEVER performing at tourneys themselves. Really weird. || ''I think we have all experienced passion that is not in any sense reasonable.'' ||

effecto Profile Joined February 2011 France 141 Posts #6 On May 03 2014 03:23 Lorning wrote:

Retiring doesn't really mean anything anymore in the SC2 scene

I agree with you.



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Noonius Profile Joined April 2012 Estonia 17407 Posts #7 On May 03 2014 03:23 Lorning wrote:

Retiring doesn't really mean anything anymore in the SC2 scene



you are a living proof





Maybe TargA needs to find solid practice partners, have more structure when it comes to practicing (TLO style) etc. Maybe take a few months off. It's so easy to call out retirement after a loss like that. Plus he says that he's still enjoying the game.

you are a living proofMaybe TargA needs to find solid practice partners, have more structure when it comes to practicing (TLO style) etc. Maybe take a few months off. It's so easy to call out retirement after a loss like that. Plus he says that he's still enjoying the game. Terran forever | Maru hater forever

TRaFFiC Profile Blog Joined December 2010 Canada 1442 Posts #8 On May 03 2014 03:23 Lorning wrote:

Retiring doesn't really mean anything anymore in the SC2 scene

Of course retirement means a lot. It means a player who we've enjoyed watching all this time is gone. I think the word is also acceptable to use when going from full time pro to part time.



Problem is gamers are the number 1 abusers of this word. They usually rage on twitter after a lose and now they're "retired."



In this case, it's a maybe so no need for a thread IMO. Of course retirement means a lot. It means a player who we've enjoyed watching all this time is gone. I think the word is also acceptable to use when going from full time pro to part time.Problem is gamers are the number 1 abusers of this word. They usually rage on twitter after a lose and now they're "retired."In this case, it's a maybe so no need for a thread IMO. 2v2, 1v1, Zerg, Terran http://www.twitch.tv/trafficsc2

tshi Profile Joined September 2012 United States 2494 Posts #9 Yeah, it doesnt mean that much, but it's also cuz the player doesn't know he'll come back later on. SOmetimes they find that they just needed an extended break for a while... Then they can come back and play again. Sometimes however, it's actually what they wanted or needed and they're fine to stay away. scrub - inexperienced player with relatively little skill and excessive arrogance

DinoMight Profile Blog Joined June 2012 United States 3331 Posts #10 Rofl, beaten into retirement by ToD.



Lots of retirements this week. "Wtf I come back and find myself in camp DinoMight all of a sudden, feels weird man." -Wombat_NI

nkr Profile Blog Joined November 2010 Sweden 5424 Posts #11 Always sad to see players leave but I feel sc2 will be in a healthier place with more retirements. There are way more progamers than what the scene can actually support. ESPORTS ILLUMINATI

TheBloodyDwarf Profile Blog Joined March 2012 Finland 7511 Posts Last Edited: 2014-05-02 18:53:03 #12 On May 03 2014 03:47 DinoMight wrote:

Rofl, beaten into retirement by ToD.



Lots of retirements this week.

idk this week but last 2 weeks:

TheStc

elfi (on break, possibly to retire)

Genius

Naama

TargA (?)





Am I missing someone?



Liquipedia says Blackcidy and SonG but they never were on same level as names I earlier said.

idk this week but last 2 weeks:TheStcelfi (on break, possibly to retire)GeniusNaamaTargA (?)Am I missing someone?Liquipedia says Blackcidy and SonG but they never were on same level as names I earlier said. Fusilero: "I still can't believe he did that, like dude what the fuck there's fandom and then there's what he did like holy shit. I still see it when I close my eyes." <- reaction to the original drunk santa post which later caught on

BEARDiaguz Profile Blog Joined June 2009 Australia 2353 Posts #13 It says 'most likely' retiring, hasn't confirmed yet. Also just came right after a disappointing loss, give him some time to get his head together before he makes a real decision.



Thread should be closed/deleted until TargA makes a real decision. Progamer Australian alcohol user follow @iaguzSC2

Zealously Profile Blog Joined October 2011 East Gorteau 21345 Posts #14 On May 03 2014 03:51 nkr wrote:

Always sad to see players leave but I feel sc2 will be in a healthier place with more retirements. There are way more progamers than what the scene can actually support.



The thing is that the majority come back after a short period of time as if nothing has happened. They say they're retired and then keep showing up in qualifiers, hoping to make it into a big tournament to have a reason to come back. I mean at this point; I almost feel like "I'm retiring" is a way for a player to fool himself into playing without pressure for a while, rediscovering the passion for the game and then returning to being a pro. The thing is that the majority come back after a short period of time as if nothing has happened. They say they're retired and then keep showing up in qualifiers, hoping to make it into a big tournament to have a reason to come back. I mean at this point; I almost feel like "I'm retiring" is a way for a player to fool himself into playing without pressure for a while, rediscovering the passion for the game and then returning to being a pro. Administrator Break the chains

HolyArrow Profile Blog Joined August 2010 United States 7104 Posts Last Edited: 2014-05-02 18:55:29 #15 If he really thinks he was playing that much better when practicing for just 1-2 hours a day, then maybe he should try reverting to that. Burnout is a real thing.

DrPandaPhD Profile Joined November 2011 3747 Posts #16 On May 03 2014 03:54 Zealously wrote:

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On May 03 2014 03:51 nkr wrote:

Always sad to see players leave but I feel sc2 will be in a healthier place with more retirements. There are way more progamers than what the scene can actually support.



The thing is that the majority come back after a short period of time as if nothing has happened. They say they're retired and then keep showing up in qualifiers, hoping to make it into a big tournament to have a reason to come back. I mean at this point; I almost feel like "I'm retiring" is a way for a player to fool himself into playing without pressure for a while, rediscovering the passion for the game and then returning to being a pro. The thing is that the majority come back after a short period of time as if nothing has happened. They say they're retired and then keep showing up in qualifiers, hoping to make it into a big tournament to have a reason to come back. I mean at this point; I almost feel like "I'm retiring" is a way for a player to fool himself into playing without pressure for a while, rediscovering the passion for the game and then returning to being a pro.

So true



Choya has retired as a player 4 times



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Noonius Profile Joined April 2012 Estonia 17407 Posts #17 On May 03 2014 03:54 Zealously wrote:

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On May 03 2014 03:51 nkr wrote:

Always sad to see players leave but I feel sc2 will be in a healthier place with more retirements. There are way more progamers than what the scene can actually support.



The thing is that the majority come back after a short period of time as if nothing has happened. They say they're retired and then keep showing up in qualifiers, hoping to make it into a big tournament to have a reason to come back. I mean at this point; I almost feel like "I'm retiring" is a way for a player to fool himself into playing without pressure for a while, rediscovering the passion for the game and then returning to being a pro. The thing is that the majority come back after a short period of time as if nothing has happened. They say they're retired and then keep showing up in qualifiers, hoping to make it into a big tournament to have a reason to come back. I mean at this point; I almost feel like "I'm retiring" is a way for a player to fool himself into playing without pressure for a while, rediscovering the passion for the game and then returning to being a pro.



also, hots is getting kinda old and pros are getting kinda sick of it

also, hots is getting kinda old and pros are getting kinda sick of it Terran forever | Maru hater forever

Zealously Profile Blog Joined October 2011 East Gorteau 21345 Posts #18 On May 03 2014 03:57 Noonius wrote:

Show nested quote +

On May 03 2014 03:54 Zealously wrote:

On May 03 2014 03:51 nkr wrote:

Always sad to see players leave but I feel sc2 will be in a healthier place with more retirements. There are way more progamers than what the scene can actually support.



The thing is that the majority come back after a short period of time as if nothing has happened. They say they're retired and then keep showing up in qualifiers, hoping to make it into a big tournament to have a reason to come back. I mean at this point; I almost feel like "I'm retiring" is a way for a player to fool himself into playing without pressure for a while, rediscovering the passion for the game and then returning to being a pro. The thing is that the majority come back after a short period of time as if nothing has happened. They say they're retired and then keep showing up in qualifiers, hoping to make it into a big tournament to have a reason to come back. I mean at this point; I almost feel like "I'm retiring" is a way for a player to fool himself into playing without pressure for a while, rediscovering the passion for the game and then returning to being a pro.



also, hots is getting kinda old and pros are getting kinda sick of it

also, hots is getting kinda old and pros are getting kinda sick of it



That doesn't really explain why they keep coming back though That doesn't really explain why they keep coming back though Administrator Break the chains

ssxsilver Profile Joined June 2007 United States 4404 Posts #19 ToD gained Incontrol's powers =(.

TheDwf Profile Joined November 2011 France 19747 Posts #20 On May 03 2014 03:59 Zealously wrote:

Show nested quote +

On May 03 2014 03:57 Noonius wrote:

On May 03 2014 03:54 Zealously wrote:

On May 03 2014 03:51 nkr wrote:

Always sad to see players leave but I feel sc2 will be in a healthier place with more retirements. There are way more progamers than what the scene can actually support.



The thing is that the majority come back after a short period of time as if nothing has happened. They say they're retired and then keep showing up in qualifiers, hoping to make it into a big tournament to have a reason to come back. I mean at this point; I almost feel like "I'm retiring" is a way for a player to fool himself into playing without pressure for a while, rediscovering the passion for the game and then returning to being a pro. The thing is that the majority come back after a short period of time as if nothing has happened. They say they're retired and then keep showing up in qualifiers, hoping to make it into a big tournament to have a reason to come back. I mean at this point; I almost feel like "I'm retiring" is a way for a player to fool himself into playing without pressure for a while, rediscovering the passion for the game and then returning to being a pro.



also, hots is getting kinda old and pros are getting kinda sick of it

also, hots is getting kinda old and pros are getting kinda sick of it



That doesn't really explain why they keep coming back though That doesn't really explain why they keep coming back though

Hard to entirely change your life from one day to the next. Hard to entirely change your life from one day to the next.

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