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RunningInSquares
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States215 Posts
November 30 2011 15:23 GMT
#1
Alright everyone, I'm back to deliver the second half of my recount of the amazing opening weekend of BroodWar. Being there in person for a Proleague opening weekend was really a cool experience and though I knew the second day wouldn't be as good as the first day when I met FBH, I was excited anyway. I met up with Kiett in the lobby for our dorm at about 10 (later than the previous day because we didn't anticipate as big a crowd due to the teams that were playing and it not being the very first day. It turned out to be a good decision.

Upon arriving at the studio, we met up with Symmetry and Marcus and promptly hopped in line, then grabbed seats when the studio opened up. Marcus was about as happy this day as I was on Saturday because his favorite team is CJ. In fact, I might go so far to say that CJ is his Firebathero. On top of that, the second match of the day included Samsung KHAN, my former favorite team (they ceased to be my favorite team when FBH was enlisted, now they're a close second). Kiett was excited because she really likes Stork and I was excited because I really like Jangbi. I think we both took entirely too many pictures of both players during the day.

The first match of the day was between CJ Entus and STX Soul. I've never really been anything of an STX fan and since CJ has Hydra (I keep commenting on how attractive these players are, but I swear I'm straight X__X) I was happy to root for them. I was pretty happy when Hydra was put out first for CJ. He went up against Modesty though, so it was a ZvZ. I was a little disappointed about that since ZvZ is my least favorite matchup to watch.

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Modesty won't know what hit him.

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Hydra talking with Horang2.

During the break after the first game, we were given food by STX. Our side of the studio was already pretty happy because CJ had given us banners/scarves (not sure whch one) and the addition of food from STX was also nice. It was a little cheap looking because all they did was buy some random snacks and slap an STX sticker on it, but I appreciated the gesture.
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Kiett and I are picky (with pizza at least, I don't know if she's picky about food beyond that) and as people were opening up their boxes of pizza, we noticed that it was combo pizza. On the one hand, we didn't want to go hungry like the previous day (which was worth it though), but at the same time, combo pizza is gross. But I opened up the box and to my excitement, cheese pizza! Kiett and I happily shared the slice of pizza which was able to tide us over until dinner when we feasted.....on pizza again (just realized that now).

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As for the stickers, I carefully ripped them off because I felt like it was special enough that I had to stick it on something, but at the same time, I didn't want the thing I stuck it on to be too important. So I eventually decided to slap the sticker on my Korean cell phone which in a couple months when I cancel my plan will be nothing more than a silly looking mp3 player. But who knows, if my plans work out and I get to come back as an English teacher, maybe I'll be able to use it again.

So after the snacks had been sorted out, we got on with the match. Second up was Leta vs Bogus. I've liked Leta for a while, but mostly because he saved my butt in fantasy a while ago (actually that was the season where three current CJ players saved me: Leta, Roro, and SkyHigh).

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Leta forsees.......a victory.

Now 2-0 favoring CJ, they put up the big boss, Effort. I missed the picture of his ceremony afterwards, but I caught the end in which his arms seem very peculiarly shaped. Perhaps the alien rumours are true?

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Hydra and Effort talking in the postgame lineup.

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And because STX seemed kinda left out of my post so far...

After that, the four of us ran outside to go to the fan meetup for CJ because Marcus really wanted to see all of the players. One representative from the team came up to us and asked if we were from TeamLiquid (his English was really good) and said he knew a mod. I think it was Manifesto? If so, thanks because you totally got us hooked up! The players came out and Effort personally handed each one of us old CJ jerseys. I'm not sure if they were used, then cleaned or if they were new (mine looked a bit used) but either way it was really awesome and surprisingly, it fit! Having been 50 pounds heavier just a couple years ago, I still have that mindset that Korean clothes will never fit me, so when I fit into a shirt, it feels really cool. Anyway, the pictures from the meetup are below.

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Finally meeting SkyHigh. I actually didn't recognize him, but thankfully the others did.

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We all got the players to sign our scarves/banners. Symmetry helped hold it so Hydra could sign it. The fangirls there thought the way he stood around Hydra was pretty funny.

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Hydra meeting with his fans.

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The jersey fits!

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I had forgotten about the collar.

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Couldn't resist one of these shots. The closest I will ever come to looking like I just won an important Starcraft match.

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My banner/scarf signed by most of the players (not snow who was talking with a cute girl the whole time T___T). Signatures from left to right (and top to bottom where applicable) are: Hydra, Leta, SkyHigh (put the date), Movie, Effort, and Horang2.

When Hydra signed, he asked for my name. He doesn't speak any English though, but seems to at least have some loose grasp of the alphabet. When I was telling him my name though, he heard Dabid (to his credit though, there's really no 'v' in Hangeul, they instead use a 'b' when romanizing) so my name is actually written as 'Dabid' instead of 'David.' Since it was Hydra, I totally didn't mind though and I actually just thought it was pretty funny.

We came in late to the KHAN match since we had stayed out there so long, but it was fine because we only missed Grape losing to Free. Kiett was mad because she wanted a 3-0 for KHAN for her fantasy team. Second up, they stuck in my boy Jangbi. I was pretty excited at that point.

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Yayyyy.

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Symmetry (left) and I on camera.

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Possible reactions to our facial hair?

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Bringing out Stork to put KHAN ahead.

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This was right after Reality became so far ahead against Shy that he D-matrixed a high templar, then EMPed it.

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I swear there were actually points during the day where Jangbi's tongue was completely inside his mouth.

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Stork saying some things before the fan meetup.

The fan meetup was confusing because KHAN has a lot of fans. Fortunately, that guy in the KHAN fanclub that I keep running into was able to help me help the other three get autographs from Jangbi so that was a success. We missed getting Stork, but there's always next time. I plan to keep going as often as I can. My next post will be back to Starcraft 2 because a lot of things have happened there that I need to address as well. So until next time, have a good day(s)!

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TheKefka
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Croatia8812 Posts
November 30 2011 15:39 GMT
#2
Wow such a lucky guy>_<
You even got the old bad ass CJ jersey.
Also lol at Hydra getting mobbed by the fangirls.
Keep these blogs up they are really good and have a nice time^^
Cackle™
Grettin
Profile Joined April 2010
31224 Posts
November 30 2011 15:40 GMT
#3
Damn i'm jealous. Seems like you are having great time! Great blog(s)!
"If I had force-fields in Brood War, I'd never lose." -Bisu
Torenhire
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States11625 Posts
November 30 2011 15:49 GMT
#4
Wow man, you got all sorts of hookups. Living the high life in BW land. totally jealous.

CJ jersey. STX Swag (oh god I want an STX anything) and autographs galore. Plus that awesome pic of FBH.



I'm going to SK for PL playoffs, you've settled it :p
SirJolt: Well maybe if you weren't so big and stupid, it wouldn't have hit you.
Kiett
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States5789 Posts
November 30 2011 16:05 GMT
#5
LOL did you REALLY have to pop the collar? tsk tsk
Writer:o
chaosTheory_14cc
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Canada1230 Posts
November 30 2011 16:16 GMT
#6
Getting that CJ jersey is beyond awsome. Damn you're so lucky

Appreciate the blogs, especially the pictures. Keep 'em coming.
OpticalShot
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Canada6290 Posts
November 30 2011 16:18 GMT
#7
Dat collar.
Thanks for the pictures!
[TLMS] REBOOT
rotinegg
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States1719 Posts
November 30 2011 16:26 GMT
#8
OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGOMGOMG T_T I wish i were there
Translator
X10A
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Canada9832 Posts
November 30 2011 17:22 GMT
#9
Roro isn't on CJ though? Anyways. I envy you to the max. I want to meet CJ >< + Show Spoiler +
and see STX get 3-0ed
CJ/T8 Fighting//#1 STX and Bisu anti <3//YES X10A is based off the Freedom Gundam
]343[
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
United States10288 Posts
November 30 2011 17:56 GMT
#10
so jelly of the jersey. sounded like fun
Writer
RunningInSquares
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States215 Posts
December 01 2011 02:19 GMT
#11
On December 01 2011 01:05 Kiett wrote:
+ Show Spoiler +
LOL did you REALLY have to pop the collar? tsk tsk


Hydra used to do it, I just wanted to be like him T___T
iSometric
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
2221 Posts
December 01 2011 02:32 GMT
#12
What is combo pizza? Ovened frozen pizza?
strava.com/athletes/zhaodynasty
RunningInSquares
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States215 Posts
December 01 2011 03:07 GMT
#13
On December 01 2011 11:32 iSometric wrote:
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What is combo pizza? Ovened frozen pizza?



Combo pizza is pizza with pepperoni, sausage, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, olives and I think a couple more things that are gross/I can't remember. On pizza, I just like pepperoni. But in the face of combo, cheese only was a fine substitute.
Chef
Profile Blog Joined August 2005
10577 Posts
December 01 2011 03:13 GMT
#14
Looks like those girls got a good surround on Hydra.
LEGEND!! LEGEND!!
therockmanxx
Profile Joined July 2010
Peru1154 Posts
December 12 2011 18:41 GMT
#15
Why I cant be you !!
xD
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