Thunder does it again - Real thread, for the real winners (and losers)

[PaulOakenfold]

Rumor has it that Thunder is probably through, and the whole chat has been filled with talk about new squads, where people are going, and what people are doing. Bittersweet this all is. I'm proud of the past couple of years, and those that have stuck with this brotherhood through Thunder's past and even all the way back from Sk8.

Good game to the captains especially, you really held on to our core, and made this one of the least revolving door TWL squads of the season.

Shout outs to:
B4 - The glass cannon
Ease - The steel veteran
Vit - The glue
Undy - The sweetheart
Ceyve - The... what the hell? "Always ridiculous"
Creature - No Creature No Victory (Creature has been subbed out with 5 deaths left)
Yakuza - Two words - Clutch + #DD?
Dazzal - I make fun of you all the damn time, but you get us more JDs than jesus christ himself
Kgt - Wasn't promised a starting spot, but stuck it out, and low and behold, helped win us the finals
Eelam - Made a promise and kept it
Menel - Panhandler would be jealous
Fludd - Practice? What practice?
fizzy - Filled in when we needed yah, great fucking guy right here
Blasphemy - Our weapon of choice
grouch - Where the fuck did you go?
hellkite - Most underrated spider of the season and humble to boot
Quartz - Has been part of the core since Sk8, and is always there for us

And to everyone on the roster that kept this train rolling this season no matter the ups or downs.

Dald, Dreamwin, and Draft were our anti-karma compatriots for TWLB, a big fuck you to you guys for the shit on these forums and in game. Fuck, even Eelam grew up and kept his mouth shut against opponents this season; big ups mate, you did us well. Oh well, I guess I have next season to look forward to, but with another squad

In regards to the Quake thread; I was talking to someone not on my squad, and we realized that people not on Thunder squad are celebrating more so than those on our squad. It's funny how things can bite you in the ass and be so demoralizing, when you pretty much criminalize your squad based on what you say and do here and in the game.

[Downfall]

what? with another squad but why. I love thunder don't tell me they are dissolving.

[Scoop]

Damn. Even though Pirates and Thunder have had their differences, we always respected yall as tough competition. Sad to see yall go.



ps. GT rejoin pirates.
pps. Burnt rejoin pirates. B)

[Draft]

we tight paulo, give u da honour to call me phiz as well

[PaulOakenfold]

Oh yeah, forgot to mention Burnt. Or did I? He has his own thread.


It's easier to remember you by Draft now, because of Dald and Dreamwin: The Three Amigos.

[Jeenyuss]

ease i swear to god we didn't throw the game vs disoblige last season. been a pleasure playing against you guys though.

[Zeebu]

gg and hats off*

* i dont actually wear a hat ever but if i did, hats off to you

[Cremation]

WE'RE DISSOLVING? WHAT?!!

damnit

[Money]

In regards to the Quake thread; I was talking to someone not on my squad, and we realized that people not on Thunder squad are celebrating more so than those on our squad. It's funny how things can bite you in the ass and be so demoralizing, when you pretty much criminalize your squad based on what you say and do here and in the game.

word.

[Nimrook]

wow Paulo where is my share?!

[PaulOakenfold]

Your share is 6 TWL Titles - 4 TWLJ 1 TWLD 1 TWLB

Gundam-Heavyarms aka Nimrook - Could have been in Necro's spot if he had actually stayed a base jav.

[Salubrious]

ease i swear to god we didn't throw the game vs disoblige last season. been a pleasure playing against you guys though.

I should've terred that whole game!

[With Ease]

The future of Thunder isn't immediately clear, however it's looking bleak. I'm not particularly interested in playing another TWL, which is mostly the reason that Thunder probably won't be sticking around. While the squad name Thunder mostly brings to mind Underground, I feel that i contributed quite a bit this past season, especially with Underground missing in action. Running a squad takes a lot of dedication and time that I'm just not willing to put forth anymore. It was a blast though, and I can say that I've definitely learned from the best being in a squad with golden knight/anzu/underground and all. I really don't think that there's a better end either, fresh off a victory against the 'unbeatable' Quake. I've played TWL since season 5, I think it's time to move on. I've had a decent 'TWL' career and it feels quite nice to end it all in my original ship.

This is probably best for the zone anyway, we had quite a bit of players that were benching, and with Thunder biting the dust it will hopefully open the door to 3-4 new squads that will increase competition.

An extra note, for those of you wondering why someone else doesn't just step up and continue running the squad...you don't realize what a lazy bunch of fuckers the Thunder core is. Underground is definitely capable of continuing the squad by himself, however he is barely able to play 5 minutes a week because of medical school, so chances are that isn't going to work out. He's probably going to hate me too for making this post a bit early, before I have a chance to finish talking to him, but I'm certain the result would be the same.

It's been a pleasure squadding with the Thunder core and newbs (such as dald). I hope everyone at least respected Thunder and had no serious problems with the squad. Don't take this all the wrong way - I'm not quitting the game, I'm just not interested in playing competitively anymore.

[Money]

i dont think its that thunder is too lazy, i think they more busy playing starcraft or WoW

LOL

[kthx]

Hooked on a ppealing would be Thunders theme song, and on that note what respect I do have for your players and your squad has since been replaced by not liking most of you for trying to win the leagues through finding obscure rules instead of skill.

Still I do appreciate you beating Quake and there will be less competition next year so.