This is our biggest story so far, and we'd be very thankful if you could help us share DIMAGA's journey by liking this video & sharing it with your friends! Here are some important pieces for this story: Dimaga's twitter - x.com/DIMAGAsc Dimaga's Twitch - www.twitch.tv/dimaga Dimaga's UA-cam - www.youtube.com/@@DIMAGAsc Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 00:26 How DIMAGA became famous in StarCraft 2 01:07 DIMAGA in GSL 09:44 DIMAGA's road to first championship victory 16:23 DIMAGA at IEM KYIV 21:07 DIMAGA on his road to second championship victory 22:32 DIMAGA's results in 2012 23:40 DIMAGA's last big run 36:26 Decline & Legacy of DIMAGA 38:22 Year 2022 Our stories referenced in this video: 1. StarCraft 2 maps - ua-cam.com/video/lWbnhMuUOaM/v-deo.htmlsi=_E9ALr89aNVIsx3G 2. Stephano's story - ua-cam.com/video/xTT-hCm-B00/v-deo.htmlsi=ik_mbb3kSRAV4tq9 3. Wings of Liberty balance - ua-cam.com/video/57dwzsgBmQI/v-deo.htmlsi=QIj9WLOIuyh7nWkt
My first time playing a SC2 tournament was Dreamhack Summer 2012. I started talking with DIMAGA in the first group stage and exchanged a few conversations with him during the event. One of the most humble guys i have ever met. I asked him how he felt going in to the tournament and he was feeling so so, but he ended up in the Finals against MaNa. You bet your ass i was there cheering for him all the way. Truly a Hall of fame player if there ever was. Glad you made a video about him!
That's very cool! He's truly one of the best personalities SC2 scene ever had. When I first got into Grandmaster league in late 2016-2017, I would often meet him on Ladder and we had countless ZvZs, as well as some encounters on online cups later on. He would always be very respectful & give advice if needed, and he's maintained that positive attitude towards anybody. Always willing to help or just share a laugh, he's one of my biggest inspirations in the community
I remember Dimaga really reinventing himself, he was always present on the scene and good but nothing super special. But there was one moment later in his career where he was really scary with ling/bane/ultra.
He was really really strong in 2011 and early 2012, but then yes, after 2013 peak at WCS it was basically a downhill road for his career. This happened to many oldschool pros from WoL though, the competition was just getting insane
Always loved Dimaga, but mainly WhiteRa since I was Protoss at first, still Ukraine gave us really good players, it is sad to think about the war, and I hope he is fine. I also cherished not only players who were extremely good but also examples to follow in game and in real life such as Dimaga and WhiteRa. Really nice vid
i think its pretty depressing how in a world so interconnected like is ours with the internet and the such, the first reaction people had when a war started wasnt "oh damn a war, i really hope both sides citizens are ok" and instead instantly jumped into taking sides, which got harsher when a whole ass country screams at your face when you didnt side with them or the war in general
There is one clear side that is doing evil and one that has to defend itself out of necessity. Of course it's normal to hope that people from either side will be okay initially, but at some point you do have to take a side, if the aggressor is unwilling to cease the killing. If Russians dropped their weapons and left Ukraine, the war would be over and the killing would stop then and there. If Ukrainians dropped their weapons, there would be no more Ukraine and the killing of civilians would pick up, as Russia would purge any dissidents, political opponents and resistance fighters. Platitudes lile "I hope civilians on both sides will be okay" don't cut it, when we see Russia bombing literal cancer hospitals for children.
This video was a triumph and a beautiful love letter to such a warm and incredible player. Pray for Ukraine and DiMAGA! Now I can't wait for your tribute to White-Ra!
I remember rooting a lot for Dimaga back in the day, even though he was a bit on and off with his performance. But when he brought his A-game it was incredible. Reminded me a lot of an Ukrainian co-worker I had too, which was kind of funny. P.S. Kind of cool that you pronounced Jönköping almost perfectly. :)
Димага красава, очень нравились стримы году в 14-15, когда ещё смотрел старкрафт. Киберспорт вне политики, жаль, что политика лезет в наш киберспорт...
Well, that's not just politics. It's plain life threatening war. This is where (e)sports' indifference to politics has to stop as it is destoying lives and peaceful competition.
@@EsportsStoryteller WhiteRa is organizing help (legally aquirable military goods) for Ukraine from Germany - mostly funded by the gaming community - and posting regularly about the war and his personal everyday life. He posted his latest SC2 related videos 4 months ago on youtube.
This is our biggest story so far, and we'd be very thankful if you could help us share DIMAGA's journey by liking this video & sharing it with your friends! Here are some important pieces for this story:
Dimaga's twitter - x.com/DIMAGAsc
Dimaga's Twitch - www.twitch.tv/dimaga
Dimaga's UA-cam - www.youtube.com/@@DIMAGAsc
Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
00:26 How DIMAGA became famous in StarCraft 2
01:07 DIMAGA in GSL
09:44 DIMAGA's road to first championship victory
16:23 DIMAGA at IEM KYIV
21:07 DIMAGA on his road to second championship victory
22:32 DIMAGA's results in 2012
23:40 DIMAGA's last big run
36:26 Decline & Legacy of DIMAGA
38:22 Year 2022
Our stories referenced in this video:
1. StarCraft 2 maps - ua-cam.com/video/lWbnhMuUOaM/v-deo.htmlsi=_E9ALr89aNVIsx3G
2. Stephano's story - ua-cam.com/video/xTT-hCm-B00/v-deo.htmlsi=ik_mbb3kSRAV4tq9
3. Wings of Liberty balance - ua-cam.com/video/57dwzsgBmQI/v-deo.htmlsi=QIj9WLOIuyh7nWkt
My first time playing a SC2 tournament was Dreamhack Summer 2012. I started talking with DIMAGA in the first group stage and exchanged a few conversations with him during the event. One of the most humble guys i have ever met. I asked him how he felt going in to the tournament and he was feeling so so, but he ended up in the Finals against MaNa. You bet your ass i was there cheering for him all the way. Truly a Hall of fame player if there ever was. Glad you made a video about him!
That's very cool! He's truly one of the best personalities SC2 scene ever had. When I first got into Grandmaster league in late 2016-2017, I would often meet him on Ladder and we had countless ZvZs, as well as some encounters on online cups later on. He would always be very respectful & give advice if needed, and he's maintained that positive attitude towards anybody. Always willing to help or just share a laugh, he's one of my biggest inspirations in the community
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Great vid!
Thank you!
I remember Dimaga really reinventing himself, he was always present on the scene and good but nothing super special. But there was one moment later in his career where he was really scary with ling/bane/ultra.
He was really really strong in 2011 and early 2012, but then yes, after 2013 peak at WCS it was basically a downhill road for his career. This happened to many oldschool pros from WoL though, the competition was just getting insane
Dimaga, WhiteRa, Kas and TB's voice in the background shoutcasting. Yeah, these were the good old days.
Great video. DIMAGA is the legend.
Thanks! Sure he is :)
@@EsportsStoryteller btw it would be cool to watch a more detailed video about the impact of war on Russian and Ukrainian esport scene.
Always loved Dimaga, but mainly WhiteRa since I was Protoss at first, still Ukraine gave us really good players, it is sad to think about the war, and I hope he is fine. I also cherished not only players who were extremely good but also examples to follow in game and in real life such as Dimaga and WhiteRa. Really nice vid
WhiteRa's Nephew and godson was killed in the war.
Hell ya! Thanks for going over DIMAGA!
Hearing TB's commentary hit me really hard
Бассет, ты ли это?
Ютуб случайно сюда завел. Респект однако
Да я
Possibly my favorite creator on UA-cam
Thank you!
The main for Dima is to save family and help our friends to survive in war
💛💙
i think its pretty depressing how in a world so interconnected like is ours with the internet and the such, the first reaction people had when a war started wasnt "oh damn a war, i really hope both sides citizens are ok" and instead instantly jumped into taking sides, which got harsher when a whole ass country screams at your face when you didnt side with them or the war in general
Third reich invaded Poland, oh no i hope both sides are ok, has a nice ring to it.
There is one clear side that is doing evil and one that has to defend itself out of necessity.
Of course it's normal to hope that people from either side will be okay initially, but at some point you do have to take a side, if the aggressor is unwilling to cease the killing.
If Russians dropped their weapons and left Ukraine, the war would be over and the killing would stop then and there. If Ukrainians dropped their weapons, there would be no more Ukraine and the killing of civilians would pick up, as Russia would purge any dissidents, political opponents and resistance fighters. Platitudes lile "I hope civilians on both sides will be okay" don't cut it, when we see Russia bombing literal cancer hospitals for children.
Love those videos , it takes me back to possibly my favorite time in e sport history the WoL era, so much great memories. Keep up the good job guys 🖤
Great video, keep them coming! Dimaga is so incredibly likeable
Why no jar memes tho? 🤔
This video was a triumph and a beautiful love letter to such a warm and incredible player.
Pray for Ukraine and DiMAGA!
Now I can't wait for your tribute to White-Ra!
I remember rooting a lot for Dimaga back in the day, even though he was a bit on and off with his performance. But when he brought his A-game it was incredible. Reminded me a lot of an Ukrainian co-worker I had too, which was kind of funny.
P.S. Kind of cool that you pronounced Jönköping almost perfectly. :)
HELL yea! i loved the guy! met him on hsc3 :D those were the days man.
You should cover Stephano next! 😁😁😁
Димага уже в финале?
Such a baller, glad to hear he's doing okay
Димага красава, очень нравились стримы году в 14-15, когда ещё смотрел старкрафт. Киберспорт вне политики, жаль, что политика лезет в наш киберспорт...
Well, that's not just politics. It's plain life threatening war. This is where (e)sports' indifference to politics has to stop as it is destoying lives and peaceful competition.
Man dimaga. What a legend
Dimaga truly is one of the legends of CIS region.
Should we expect White-Ra or Kas next?
The only pro I’ve ever played against!
Can still find our game stats on team liquid ☺️🖤
0-3ed me LOL
i was r*ped by goody once - btw what happened to dimaga , remember him well
great video good job holmes
Thanks for the video. I was thinking about Dimaga, Bly and WhiteRa. Is WhiteRa and Bly still in Ukraine?
Bly is in Ukraine, White Ra I believe moved a lot of time ago and works for Twitch in Germany (?), not sure
@@EsportsStoryteller WhiteRa is organizing help (legally aquirable military goods) for Ukraine from Germany - mostly funded by the gaming community - and posting regularly about the war and his personal everyday life. He posted his latest SC2 related videos 4 months ago on youtube.
Was worried that no videos today.
is he in army now? or escaped
Nowadays he just plays 1500 2v2 games per season only playing 2 base muta and ling all ins
I like ur content. But there is only so much u can do. The latesr videos r borinh