Project Ended 4/20/2013
Thank you everyone who participated in this event. DongRaeGu is feeling a lot better now after reading all your heart-felt cheers. He tweeted this a few days after the project began and has continued reading your messages throughout the following week(s).
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@MVPDongRaeGu
thx!! Im always fine even if i lost cuz u guys Just waiting for next league, and practicing hard!
@MVPDongRaeGu
thx!! Im always fine even if i lost cuz u guys Just waiting for next league, and practicing hard!
So he's back to his old happy self, full of energy and determination to tackle the challenges ahead (GSTL/TeamStory/Code A/OSL). A few days ago, DRG was even spotted streaming some matches for fans and had this hilarious run-in with RootDrewbie in the chatroom:
[00:41] <ROOTdrewbie> DRG u zot bob ssibal
[00:41] <@DRG> kkkkkk
[00:41] <@DRG> wtf drewbie
[00:41] <@DRG> get out
[00:41] <@DRG> chobo
[00:41] <+DRGisAwesome> lol
[00:41] <ROOTdrewbie> LOL
[00:41] <@neoghaleon55_> lmao
[00:41] <TFS> LOL
[00:41] <@DRG> kkkkkk
[00:41] <@DRG> wtf drewbie
[00:41] <@DRG> get out
[00:41] <@DRG> chobo
[00:41] <+DRGisAwesome> lol
[00:41] <ROOTdrewbie> LOL
[00:41] <@neoghaleon55_> lmao
[00:41] <TFS> LOL
So whether it's apparent or not, I want to let you know that your support has made a significant impact on his mentality and outlook. Cheers matter. Fan support matters. Remember that we are eSports and fans are a critical cornerstone to how it all works.
On a personal note,
When I started this thread over a week ago, I had doubts that it would gain much support. I almost regretted posting it immediately because I was afraid of looking foolish. But you guys came in and out poured so much genuine love for this player when he was down. The experience has taught me not to let fear stop me from doing what I'm passionate about: supporting esports and my favorite players. So thank you. <3
The best cheers in this thread has been picked.
The decision was made by us peeps who run DRG's fan club.
Our runner up is Lumi, who will receive a GSL mouse pad.
Lumi was the last person to submit a cheer before the project ended, and it was one of the best ones. This cheer is just oozzzzzing with fandom! I love it!
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=407437¤tpage=4#68
Finally....
I want to congratulate Promethelax for having the best cheer!
I have known Promethelax to be a long time, dedicated fan. Last year during our art-book project, he contributed two artworks for DRG. His cheer this year is unique in that it was very personal. After reading it, I definitely left with insight as to why he felt such a strong connection to this player, the sort that makes people very loyal, passionate fans. For his efforts and courageous post, Promethelax will receive an MVP Goliathus Mouse Pad purchased from Teamliquid.net sent to his house.
Here's his winning post:
On April 12 2013 12:04 Promethelax wrote:
Why am I a fan of DRG you ask? Well, I’d be happy to tell you. I am a fan of DRG because he is simply the best thing to happen to me as a starcraft fan. Let me explain.
I was a peripheral fan of professional bw, I watched a few games and enjoyed them. I played a bit of bw but was never that good; I was too young to really fall in love with the depth of the game. But when I was eighteen SCII came out. I had just dropped out of high school, I had some spare time. I needed a hobby to keep me out of trouble. Along came wings of liberty, reminding me how much I loved competitive gaming. I played a little, and I watched pro games. I saw TLO play the beta and his play inspired me. I played a bit but when I went to college I didn’t get internet in my dorm. I stopped playing, stopped watching. Starcraft was replaced by drinking. I didn’t play the game I loved more than once or twice that year.
The next year, my girlfriend and I moved out of the dorms, we got a place, basically a broom closet that barely fit out bed and my computer desk. I played again. The game was new to me again. I loved every minute of it. And I started watching professional games again. Staying up until 6 in the morning for the games to start. In early 2012 I promised myself I’d watch every game of the GSL. I didn’t manage every game but I did get to watch many of them, my grades suffered but I didn’t care. I had a new love. I watched a man, a boy my age, playing starcraft like I had never seen it played. I watched DRG crush player after player with styles I could hardly believe. In the RO4 he played against GuMiHo in one of the best series I had ever witnessed.
On March third I stayed up all night, I watched the finals. I remember the MVP coach was online in the gomtv chat, I told him this was the first gsl final I had ever watched. That I was watching it for DRG and he thanked me. Replying to me in the swirls of text that flashed through those old gom chats, he thanked me personally for being there to cheer for DRG. I thought it was the coolest thing ever.
I watched DRG win that gsl. I watched him become the best player in the world. I am a DRG fan. I will always be a DRG fan. He brought me back my passion for Starcraft. My love of the game and he reminded me that SCII is an art form, akin to a dance that is beautiful to watch. Every time I see DRG play I cheer for him (even against Liquid, my favourite team) last time Neo ran a DRG cheerful contest I drew DRG a swarmhost, to remind him of greater things to come. I stayed up the other night to cheer for him against YoDa and against Flying. I watched him until the final GG, sure that he could win and bring himself another championship. I was sure that DRG would reach those greater things I had promised him with that swarmhost, and though he didn’t achieve them in this gsl I am still confident that DRG can, and will, become a champion again.
DRG is my favourite player, a wonderful persona and an inspiration. As always: DRG fighting!
Why am I a fan of DRG you ask? Well, I’d be happy to tell you. I am a fan of DRG because he is simply the best thing to happen to me as a starcraft fan. Let me explain.
I was a peripheral fan of professional bw, I watched a few games and enjoyed them. I played a bit of bw but was never that good; I was too young to really fall in love with the depth of the game. But when I was eighteen SCII came out. I had just dropped out of high school, I had some spare time. I needed a hobby to keep me out of trouble. Along came wings of liberty, reminding me how much I loved competitive gaming. I played a little, and I watched pro games. I saw TLO play the beta and his play inspired me. I played a bit but when I went to college I didn’t get internet in my dorm. I stopped playing, stopped watching. Starcraft was replaced by drinking. I didn’t play the game I loved more than once or twice that year.
The next year, my girlfriend and I moved out of the dorms, we got a place, basically a broom closet that barely fit out bed and my computer desk. I played again. The game was new to me again. I loved every minute of it. And I started watching professional games again. Staying up until 6 in the morning for the games to start. In early 2012 I promised myself I’d watch every game of the GSL. I didn’t manage every game but I did get to watch many of them, my grades suffered but I didn’t care. I had a new love. I watched a man, a boy my age, playing starcraft like I had never seen it played. I watched DRG crush player after player with styles I could hardly believe. In the RO4 he played against GuMiHo in one of the best series I had ever witnessed.
On March third I stayed up all night, I watched the finals. I remember the MVP coach was online in the gomtv chat, I told him this was the first gsl final I had ever watched. That I was watching it for DRG and he thanked me. Replying to me in the swirls of text that flashed through those old gom chats, he thanked me personally for being there to cheer for DRG. I thought it was the coolest thing ever.
I watched DRG win that gsl. I watched him become the best player in the world. I am a DRG fan. I will always be a DRG fan. He brought me back my passion for Starcraft. My love of the game and he reminded me that SCII is an art form, akin to a dance that is beautiful to watch. Every time I see DRG play I cheer for him (even against Liquid, my favourite team) last time Neo ran a DRG cheerful contest I drew DRG a swarmhost, to remind him of greater things to come. I stayed up the other night to cheer for him against YoDa and against Flying. I watched him until the final GG, sure that he could win and bring himself another championship. I was sure that DRG would reach those greater things I had promised him with that swarmhost, and though he didn’t achieve them in this gsl I am still confident that DRG can, and will, become a champion again.
DRG is my favourite player, a wonderful persona and an inspiration. As always: DRG fighting!
Thanks everybody!
You guys are the best!
#starcraftisnotdying
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[Cheer Project] Save Emo DRG, Win MVP Mousepad!!
Project End-Date April 20th, 2013
Ok! Listen up! This is Urgent! MVPDongRaeGu has officially gone emo. I've spoken to him recently and it's not good. I know what you're all thinking: "not another one of these projects, neoghaleon55!" But hear me out! It's important!
Who is DongRaeGu?
MVPDongRaeGu is a high profile, Code S level player in StarCraft II. He is one of the most successful pro-gamer in SCII: Wings of Liberty, placing 4th in overall winnings. DongRaeGu also has a reputation of being very generous to his fans and teammates. His ample fan interactions have earned him a special place in the SCII community's hearts. You can learn more about him from my various DRG Blogs. [1, 2]
Why is this Urgent?
Trust me, I wasn't planning on doing another one of these. Frankly they're a bit lame, but I felt it was necessary just one more time. Why? Because MVPDongRaeGu is on his 9th consecutive Code S Tournament showing. If he makes it into another Code S, he would earn the honor of the Nestea Award (achieved by being in Code S 10 seasons in a row). So far only two players have earned this prestigious title: Nestea (whom the award was named after) and IMMvp.
However, since his really close but ultimately tragic fall out of Code S round of 32, DRG has been quite the same. I'm not copy/pasta-ing the conversation I had with him here for privacy's sakes but it's very concerning. Anyway, I want to cheer him up, and I can't do it alone. This is the worst possible time for him to go into a slump and lose his chance for the Nestea award.
Let's turn that frown...
Upsidedown! A Happy DRG is good for eSports.
Ok, What do you want us to do?
It's simple, just write in this topic why you're still a fan of DRG. If you're terribly unpoetic, then draw a picture and upload it.
Remember what Stephano said? "At some point of going into a professional level, you don't feel the fun of playing the game anymore... The fun comes from winning tournaments and having the crowd cheer for you."
I think what's been on DRG's mind and it's been creeping up in many of his interviews, is that he thinks his fans have left him. And now that he's not winning as much, he might be losing a lot of that motivation. But I know that's not true. Every time I go into a LR thread, I see countless people cheering for DRG, people who don't necessarily visit his fan club, but are his fans nonetheless. I guess I want to hear from those people most of all in this thread.
Prizes
Best cheer or cheers will receive an MVP Goliathus Mousepad. The mouspad(s) will be
purchased through the TeamLiquid Store! So TL.net will get a cut, some proceeds will go to Team MVP (Team DRG), and hopefully DRG will get a lot of cheers. Everybody wins! I also have some GSL goodies to give out for runner ups!
Anyway, what are we waiting for, let's cheer up DRG.
This cheer project will close on April 20th.
Thank you TeamLiquid.net for allowing fans like me to support players in a very special and meaningful way. I would have put this in blogs, but for reasons I've explained above (wanting to reach a wider audience, mainly from Live Reports) that I felt it's necessary for this brief project to be in the General category. In return, I'm keeping the project very short (roughly 1 week) and the prizes will be purchased directly for TL.net's store.
<3 TL.