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ESReality re-discovers Z4muz, how is he? (234 comments)

( Major Article: Poker Q3)

Posted by Ins0mnia @ 14:04 CDT, 15 September 2008 - iMsg

Sweden has raised one of the biggest and best

Quake players of all time. There for everyone knows the old gamers joke: "If you are from Sweden, your are automatically a good FPS player". This was also a valid rule for the Arena legend

Alexander 'Z4muZ' Ihrfors. How ever, like a lot of former eSports players, a few years ago Z4muZ changed his shaft for a pack of cards. So these days you might find him online or in a casino for poker.

Z4muZ is becoming a man, currently 22 years old and lives together with his girlfriend in a nice apartment in Avesta, Sweden. So he's living a good life out there in the cold.

For us a good reason to interview Z4muZ. Just to see how he is, what he does and what he loves.

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Edited by Black2lip at 16:28 CDT, 15 September 2008 - 140740 Hits

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<< Comment #1 @ 14:09 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

zengfu

i would say poker is good for psychics... very good

<< Comment #2 @ 14:11 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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vedic

nope, nada. Or, Xbox sometimes :P Guitar hero 3 and rock band

Stopped reading here.

<< Comment #3 @ 14:11 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

Liefje

oh alex, i miss you

<< Comment #4 @ 14:22 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

ix - Reply to #3

Is there an in reference here or is Ins0mnia just sucking up to you with the [+]?

<< Comment #5 @ 14:24 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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Ins0mnia - Reply to #4

Perhaps Ins0mnia misses Alex aswell or couldn't you figure that out all by your self?

[+]
There you go. Happy?

Edited by Ins0mnia at 14:38 CDT, 15 September 2008

<< Comment #7 @ 14:25 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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jonte - Reply to #5

you couldve just said "the latter"

<< Comment #8 @ 14:26 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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Ins0mnia - Reply to #7

lazy does lazy do.

<< Comment #140 @ 15:03 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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jonte - Reply to #8

that makes no sense, its not even proper english. if its a reference that youre lazy i dont see how writing a lengthy post AND editing it would make you lazy when youve made such an effort. fail :P

<< Comment #141 @ 15:05 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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Ins0mnia - Reply to #140

jezus christ that you even bother.

<< Comment #17 @ 14:46 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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Liefje - Reply to #4

maybe its just cos i'm a molesterer

<< Comment #37 @ 16:06 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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ix - Reply to #17

LOL, I hadn't noticed your user level before. Sure beats being Jamerio.

<< Comment #134 @ 14:31 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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ix - Reply to #37

It's OK Jamerio, I saw the Notorious BIG link before you deleted it.

<< Comment #9 @ 14:27 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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mammon - Reply to #3

oh look its a girl, lets plus her

<< Comment #19 @ 14:47 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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Liefje - Reply to #9

oh look its a dude... [+]

<< Comment #22 @ 14:58 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

xoji - Reply to #9

It's a girl I would show my genitals to. Show me your genitals, genitalia !

<< Comment #38 @ 16:07 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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SenT!neL - Reply to #22

what time is it?

<< Comment #59 @ 18:20 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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supersexyleetmegaruler - Reply to #22

let's do that together

<< Comment #66 @ 19:35 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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Mav_ - Reply to #22

http://pl.youtube.com/watch?v=qqXi8WmQ_WM yeah :D

<< Comment #98 @ 06:09 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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[DOA]XiLLy - Reply to #3

Oh Livia, I miss you! :(

<< Comment #107 @ 07:39 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

By

Nicky - Reply to #3

happy birthday !!

<< Comment #6 @ 14:24 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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jonte

zamuz is cool, but i dont like the tattoos

<< Comment #10 @ 14:28 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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mammon - Reply to #6

that dragon is so gay it hurts

<< Comment #67 @ 19:38 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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Mav_ - Reply to #10

yeah, it looks much more like, I don't know... intestines?

<< Comment #27 @ 15:24 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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Co1nCo1n - Reply to #6

Lack of a Q3 tatoo

http://www.forum-auto.com/uploads/200307/la_b...2-big2.jpg

<< Comment #28 @ 15:26 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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mnemjc - Reply to #27

uhh that one looks ugly :>

<< Comment #48 @ 16:41 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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g0b - Reply to #27

hm needs some highlights

<< Comment #76 @ 23:37 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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Antigen07 - Reply to #27

That girl from america?

<< Comment #69 @ 19:41 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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_agu - Reply to #6

tatoo ROCKS!!!

<< Comment #11 @ 14:29 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

mammon

looks like he started caring about his appearance more again, i remember this one particular bad hair day picture of him that could not be unseen, i think it was from dreamhack or something =P

Edited by McAbel at 14:30 CDT, 15 September 2008

<< Comment #12 @ 14:35 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

blue

that was horrible

<< Comment #15 @ 14:41 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

Anonymous (84-104-1-238.cable.quicknet.nl) - Reply to #12

...atleast we ain't German.

<< Comment #24 @ 15:05 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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becks - Reply to #15

three days and you would be (again) :P

<< Comment #26 @ 15:24 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

spyteman - Reply to #24

:DDD

<< Comment #53 @ 17:30 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

shqdow - Reply to #24

LOL

<< Comment #80 @ 01:36 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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Pushpabon - Reply to #24

Plus your face $$

<< Comment #115 @ 10:45 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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tourist - Reply to #24

hehe class

<< Comment #122 @ 12:00 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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Terifire - Reply to #24

damnit..

<< Comment #208 @ 05:04 CDT, 18 September 2008 >>

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zech - Reply to #24

i dont get it :(

<< Comment #209 @ 05:12 CDT, 18 September 2008 >>

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becks - Reply to #208

just try this:

walk up to a group of dutchies with only little sense of humor, say "drie dagen"
wait for reaction :)

<< Comment #29 @ 15:36 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

anyk3y - Reply to #15

Wilhelmus van Nassau
ben ik van duitschen bloed

don�t you forget :P

<< Comment #49 @ 16:49 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

LionQ - Reply to #29

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dillenburg

<< Comment #40 @ 16:18 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

blue - Reply to #15

that doesn't even make any sense

<< Comment #13 @ 14:38 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

Gladius

he looks like a drug addict living on the street tbh

<< Comment #60 @ 18:21 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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supersexyleetmegaruler - Reply to #13

i wanted to give a similar comment, but i am just going to plus you

<< Comment #74 @ 21:50 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

f0cus - Reply to #13

but his shirt! the whites are so white! and the black is so black!
I'm so racist!

<< Comment #16 @ 14:41 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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Anonymous (185.85.broadband2.iol.cz)

so he lives on poker? is that enough to cover the parties or more? how does this work?

no sarcasm, reading zamuz' schedule i really have no clue how much he actually earns.

<< Comment #30 @ 15:43 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

butcher_kgp - Reply to #16

I have the same question.

is it possible to live off poker entirely, not doing any real job ?

Edited by butcher_kgp at 15:44 CDT, 15 September 2008

<< Comment #34 @ 15:50 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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mefajpE^ - Reply to #30

Why not? Thousands of people are doing it.

<< Comment #45 @ 16:38 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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vedic - Reply to #30

It's not something you just do, you also have to be good at it. Poker is the only real sustainable pro "game" with any sort of reliable future.

<< Comment #212 @ 15:52 CDT, 19 September 2008 >>

By

sansai - Reply to #45

Magic : The Gathering.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_the_gathering_pro_tour

Edited by sansai at 15:53 CDT, 19 September 2008

<< Comment #213 @ 16:12 CDT, 19 September 2008 >>

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vedic - Reply to #212

Is it really sustainable? Have the results been somewhat consistent?

I stopped following the tourneys many many years ago, and sold the last of my cards within the last 2 years. =(

<< Comment #216 @ 06:04 CDT, 23 September 2008 >>

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ini ' - Reply to #213

I'd say so, if you're one of the best at any rate.

<< Comment #217 @ 06:25 CDT, 23 September 2008 >>

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becks - Reply to #45

chess????

<< Comment #218 @ 08:51 CDT, 23 September 2008 >>

By

vedic - Reply to #217

Going to make a living off of chess?

<< Comment #219 @ 10:01 CDT, 23 September 2008 >>

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becks - Reply to #218

No, I am not. Am pretty sure my job will pay better :)

However, people have been doing that for decades now. And the top players actually earn enough to afford a team of assitants to help with openings, strategies, etc.

<< Comment #78 @ 01:14 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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riske_of_h8 - Reply to #30

I've been doing it for almost 2 years now. It's very possible.

<< Comment #116 @ 10:47 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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tourist - Reply to #78

I'll remember that when I read your suicide note on esr.

<< Comment #129 @ 13:36 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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riske_of_h8 - Reply to #116

But the real question is, will you attend the funeral?

<< Comment #169 @ 04:37 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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tourist - Reply to #129

Well that depends. If the note says something like "...and to my favorite ESR user tourist I leave 2000 EUR for a roundtrip to Sweden to attend my funeral" then sure why not. But then you'll be broke, so I guess it's a no.

<< Comment #175 @ 06:16 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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riske_of_h8 - Reply to #169

If I was gonna kill myself due to being short on cash, I'd be dead at least ten times over. So I'm either an ultra undead, or you just might find an envelope in your mailbox someday...

<< Comment #190 @ 09:47 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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tourist - Reply to #175

there's being short on cash and there's owning your loanshark 150.000$. slight difference.

<< Comment #195 @ 12:20 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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riske_of_h8 - Reply to #190

Though if that was the case, I doubt there would be a suicide note.

<< Comment #197 @ 12:43 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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tourist - Reply to #195

don't be so sure. such a case happened where I live few months ago, guy owned loansharks some rediculous amount of cash, when they threatened to hurt his family he popped himself. there was a note, too.

<< Comment #199 @ 13:06 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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riske_of_h8 - Reply to #197

wow, i just hope i'll never be stupid enough to actually take a loan from such a source. in my world those things only happen in movies o_O

<< Comment #82 @ 02:02 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

By

26671 - Reply to #30

If you're a winning player at the right stakes (like 1/2 NL, 5/10 limit, etc.), easily.

<< Comment #200 @ 13:13 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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Anonymous (185.85.broadband2.iol.cz) - Reply to #82

hang on guys, i didn't ask for ifs or evasive technical lingo!

just how much do you reckon z4muz makes from poker monthly -- any reasonable estimates? how much do you make?

<< Comment #207 @ 03:05 CDT, 18 September 2008 >>

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26671 - Reply to #200

I dunno what stakes he plays (probably the middle stakes, which involve buy-ins between 200 and 1000 US dollars), so I couldn't even give you a ballpark figure. But, obviously, it's enough for him to live on.

<< Comment #14 @ 14:39 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

voodoochopstiks

Nice iview, sounds like it's not so nice to work from home all day though.

<< Comment #52 @ 17:24 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

dadS - Reply to #14

yeah it came across to me that way as well.

<< Comment #18 @ 14:47 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

mefajpE^

Z4muZ was always my favorite player before he quit, it was such a joy to watch him play! He had one of the best movement out there, godlike aim. Moreover, he played really, really smart and sneaky, I loved his unique style and I miss him too :f

Natural talent >*

Edited by MEFajpE^ at 14:49 CDT, 15 September 2008

<< Comment #20 @ 14:50 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

ted

maybe next we can get an interview with lakerman, im sure ppl care

seriously

<< Comment #70 @ 19:43 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

_agu - Reply to #20

you must have to be plused by everyone

<< Comment #109 @ 08:10 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

By

winz - Reply to #70

people cares about the poker thing, they don't give a shit about the guy himself

<< Comment #111 @ 09:43 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

By

Gladius - Reply to #109

don't you mean the other way around?

<< Comment #114 @ 10:30 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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winz - Reply to #111

nop ;x
I believe some people are interested of earning money by playing poker. If that was another guy living from this, we would have the same reactions and questions.

Edited by *aAa*winz at 10:40 CDT, 16 September 2008

<< Comment #117 @ 11:16 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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Gladius - Reply to #114

Then I'm probably one of the few who isn't interested in either. He plays poker and no quake, so that's why I just skimmed through the interview.

<< Comment #121 @ 11:56 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

By

baron Railgun ' - Reply to #117

same here
respect for Lakerman and his unconfoundable q3 play style

<< Comment #123 @ 12:37 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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winz - Reply to #117

That's why I say "some" ;)

<< Comment #124 @ 12:48 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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Gladius - Reply to #123

you mean you edited that =)

<< Comment #147 @ 15:38 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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_agu - Reply to #114

in fact, what is the difference between quake and poker?
one: at least when you play poker you can get money, also to get it from quake.. you must practice so hard.. as hard as you can push yourself to another stage of your brain(and i like it, i prefer knowledge than money). but people is different around the world, i prefer to see how could someone changes and see the experience to bring to me new knowledge.

<< Comment #126 @ 13:03 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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ini ' - Reply to #109

INTERVIEW WITH MAKAVELI!

<< Comment #201 @ 13:47 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

By

tourist - Reply to #126

[interview]

I DIDN'T BREAK NO GODDAM CHAIR!

[/interview]

<< Comment #21 @ 14:51 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

stier

Getting drunk and playing poker all day... Sounds great!

<< Comment #23 @ 15:03 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

timmah

Hmmm, pointless interview

<< Comment #25 @ 15:21 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

mAx`

Thought you could go a little deeper into the poker topic ��/

<< Comment #58 @ 18:19 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

manic - Reply to #25

Ye was hoping the same :/

<< Comment #31 @ 15:43 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

tifu

lost me at cpma being random

<< Comment #205 @ 22:59 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

By

apoxic - Reply to #31

lol same

<< Comment #32 @ 15:45 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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Carsomyr

Look at me, I got tattoos.

<< Comment #224 @ 12:54 CDT, 25 September 2008 >>

By

MUNG>esh - Reply to #32

Fucking horrid ones too. What's wrong with you?

<< Comment #33 @ 15:49 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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Carpio

Z4muz had the best movement ever! Smoothest player i have ever seen. And somebody tell him Quakelive is not like cpma :).

Edited by Carpio at 15:54 CDT, 15 September 2008

<< Comment #36 @ 15:56 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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GUArd - Reply to #33

it would be just a lie :(

<< Comment #43 @ 16:24 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

13m3 - Reply to #36

so less shaft damage, more RL knockback don't count?

oh, less rail damage too...

Edited by GzUz at 16:25 CDT, 15 September 2008

<< Comment #46 @ 16:40 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

GUArd - Reply to #43

Edited by Carpio at 23:54 EEST, 15 September 2008[+]

<< Comment #63 @ 18:37 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

13m3 - Reply to #46

well, that's 2 minutes BEFORE your reply...

<< Comment #113 @ 10:16 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

By

tath - Reply to #33

the best movement ever had lexer, no doubt here :O

<< Comment #35 @ 15:54 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

Bob

.

Edited by Bob at 15:58 CDT, 26 June 2024

<< Comment #39 @ 16:17 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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ini ' - Reply to #35

That hair is known as "Swede hair" it's the generic Swedish hairstyle they all seem to have and think is cool...

<< Comment #44 @ 16:35 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

Aaron - Reply to #39

fucking elf folk

<< Comment #64 @ 18:43 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

fragmaster_ - Reply to #39

looks more like "haven't washed my hair in two weeks"-hair tbh.

Edited by fragmaster_ at 18:43 CDT, 15 September 2008

<< Comment #65 @ 18:56 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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ini ' - Reply to #64

From what I've seen of Swedes a lot have that kinda hair.

<< Comment #84 @ 02:26 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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voodoochopstiks - Reply to #39

Fucking basshunter! Sucks balls that hairdo, rat-colored hair with crap in it and rustled around, but the tasteless women seem to like it.

<< Comment #42 @ 16:22 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

tom - Reply to #35

ok, beautiful

<< Comment #75 @ 21:53 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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f0cus - Reply to #35

I was about to go on about how it's really stupid that you would bash someone for their hair, and how petty and immature that would be, then I actually looked at his hair.

:<

<< Comment #41 @ 16:21 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

13m3

"CPMA is to much random, that's why I don't like it."

Too RANDOM? WTF?!?!?

<< Comment #47 @ 16:41 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

GUArd - Reply to #41

it`s true here now :D

<< Comment #50 @ 17:16 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

cumrag

he's all tatted up.

<< Comment #51 @ 17:18 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

So this is what happens after a gaming career stops.
Thank god I never left school to play games lol...

Not that playing poker and getting drunk everday is bad, and im sure most of you envy him....but still.

What a fucking piece of waste.

<< Comment #73 @ 21:11 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

RaTaSuM - Reply to #51

srsly, [+]

<< Comment #90 @ 04:20 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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InDepther - Reply to #51

lol man.

Do what ur parents tell u. Read from the magazines how to live ur life. That is a wasted life and not Z4muz's. He lives the life that he wants and not what the others tell him. I always respect that. Puppets on the other hand always make me laugh. He is only 22 btw.

<< Comment #92 @ 04:48 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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becks - Reply to #90

he should be building a house for his wife and two kids by now, payed for by his office clerk job!!!!

<< Comment #93 @ 04:59 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

By

dansen - Reply to #90

u lose

<< Comment #97 @ 05:48 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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InDepther - Reply to #93

easy :)

.. lazy pluswhore

<< Comment #138 @ 14:45 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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oneroomdisco - Reply to #90

EDIT: IM AN ASSHOLE

It's his life, he's happy, he can do what he wants. He was an amazing Quake player, we should respect him for that. We can't judge him on what he does not.

I was a dickhead. Sorry.

Edited by Gillz at 23:38 CDT, 29 September 2008

<< Comment #139 @ 15:00 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

By

fooKi - Reply to #138

Who said he is living off his girl's money, playing rockband all day?

edit: -was+is

Edited by fooKi at 15:01 CDT, 16 September 2008

<< Comment #146 @ 15:35 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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oneroomdisco - Reply to #139

Okay, that was me assuming, but, there's nothing there saying he's making any source of income.

<< Comment #152 @ 17:11 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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veal - Reply to #146

oh right. i don't know anything about you so i just assume you're a douchebag.
see the difference? no? me neither.

<< Comment #154 @ 17:26 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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oneroomdisco - Reply to #152

I understand the point you made, it was a good one =)

I'm not doubting he's a nice guy. He's probably a super nice guy, but my point is, you don't have to follow everything you see in a magazine and listen to everyone else and run your life like that.

You can do what you want, but, there's consequences for that.

Example: Living off poker - Can be extremely unstable income, including LOSS of income.

<< Comment #96 @ 05:25 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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nemecel - Reply to #51

Yeah, he should be studing for uni 20/7 and CREATING A FAMILY (said with cooller's voice)

<< Comment #130 @ 13:37 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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DaHanG - Reply to #51

lol, n1

<< Comment #136 @ 14:39 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

By

oneroomdisco - Reply to #51

You've never lied before, so...

[+]

<< Comment #54 @ 17:39 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

PURRI

<3

<< Comment #55 @ 18:03 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

xgo

i lllove u alll< russianss drin k to muchf.. \||||
lovoe

<< Comment #85 @ 02:27 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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voodoochopstiks - Reply to #55

haha, love you too man :D Nothing like drunk ESR!

<< Comment #56 @ 18:04 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

Larvi

well I don't really envy him.

<< Comment #57 @ 18:14 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

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manic

Z4muZ, what style do you play in poker? (TAG 25/20) and what stakes do you play and what bb/100 do you run at?

I bless you with good vairence <3

<< Comment #87 @ 03:40 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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Zerg-Spirit - Reply to #57

According to his play style I'd say he'd be more of a 13/10 :)

<< Comment #156 @ 18:58 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

By

manic - Reply to #87

I'm a stickler for poker jokes :)

[+]

Edited by manic at 18:58 CDT, 16 September 2008

<< Comment #61 @ 18:35 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

LoCK

I would say a small "thank you" would be in place here Z4muZ as I were the one introducing you to Guitar Hero? =P

Nice interview.

<< Comment #62 @ 18:35 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

browser

im pretty sure ive read a diffrent interview with him some time ago where he stated, that he didnt regret the switch from gaming to poker at all :p

<< Comment #68 @ 19:39 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

_agu

the guy of the fountain

<< Comment #71 @ 20:14 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

tNaCarN

What stakes ? 5/10$ ???

<< Comment #72 @ 20:58 CDT, 15 September 2008 >>

By

so has he gotten his money yet from what was it, cpl 2003?

<< Comment #94 @ 05:15 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

By

deotrip - Reply to #72

qcon

<< Comment #77 @ 01:11 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

By

daweed

3-4 hours grind at 4 days each a week doesnt sound much at all for someone who lives from online poker. anyone knows what stakes and which software he used to play?

Edited by daweed at 01:14 CDT, 16 September 2008

<< Comment #79 @ 01:31 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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pakm0n

maybe his girlfriend went to uni, and she pays the bills

<< Comment #81 @ 01:39 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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OvO

a legend? fakin noob.

<< Comment #83 @ 02:16 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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Shrike

What a waster .. he'll wake up 30 and realise he has done sod all with his life

<< Comment #95 @ 05:18 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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stelamfanboy - Reply to #83

aha and you wake up with 30 and realize life is over but you wanted just to start it...

<< Comment #118 @ 11:17 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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Aaron - Reply to #95

think he might need a time machine for that

<< Comment #189 @ 09:29 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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Mav_ - Reply to #83

he'll get drunk and won't care about it anyway

<< Comment #86 @ 02:40 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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randomdude321312

Somebody send him a QL invite, so he can get hooked on quake again (:

<< Comment #88 @ 03:49 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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senzor

Such lifestyle would kill me, but if he's happy, there's no cons. Shame he doesn't put some time into Quake practise instead of 3 days partying :p He's got the talent...

<< Comment #89 @ 04:11 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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baron Railgun '

"I hate poker"
"I just want to have fun"

squeezing the fun out of poker must be so...fun
(too much bad for the psychic, already)

<< Comment #91 @ 04:37 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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baron Railgun ' - Reply to #89

just for the sake of drama

<< Comment #99 @ 06:11 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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link - Reply to #89

people go to extreme lengths to not do the "9-5" thing.

<< Comment #127 @ 13:04 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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ini ' - Reply to #99

He could probably find something that he enjoyed more than poker. :/

<< Comment #131 @ 13:44 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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link - Reply to #127

it's not about enjoying. its about sticking to what you believe in.

<< Comment #132 @ 13:54 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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ini ' - Reply to #131

Yeah, well worth sticking to what you believe in if you hate it...

<< Comment #149 @ 16:22 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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link - Reply to #132

we have a saying in sweden which i think is best translated to "pick your poison". i guess thats how he's reasoning

<< Comment #153 @ 17:16 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #149

that's depressing.

<< Comment #163 @ 02:01 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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link - Reply to #153

how is that depressing lol

<< Comment #155 @ 17:29 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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ini ' - Reply to #149

Well...

<< Comment #162 @ 02:00 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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link - Reply to #155

what i was trying to say is if you have to pick from 2 evils you pick the lesser evil. in this case poker i suppose.

<< Comment #166 @ 03:15 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #162

what's evil about something you enjoy doing (instead of hating)?

Edited by Magnus Magnusson at 03:15 CDT, 17 September 2008

<< Comment #177 @ 07:05 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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link - Reply to #166

i dont know z4muz personally, i just know some people who think like my previous posts. working a 9-5 would be the worst thing possible for these people. they'd rather live on the street than work 9-5. therefore, playing poker for a living might be better than other options he has.

<< Comment #180 @ 07:12 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #177

that's the point, isn't it. he could've done something to do something he enjoys.
i mean, it sure sounds great for some people to live like a jobless bum, but still get payed well for it.
to me it seems like a pretty meaningless, stupid and boring life. but anyway, that's just imo.
hope the best for him!

<< Comment #181 @ 07:14 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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link - Reply to #180

i agree with you.

<< Comment #182 @ 07:17 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #181

ahah, you sure? ;D

<< Comment #183 @ 07:44 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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link - Reply to #182

sure, if im not misreading.

why wouldnt i?

<< Comment #184 @ 07:52 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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[mash] - Reply to #183

dunno, ESR makes you suspicious ukno. :D

<< Comment #185 @ 08:15 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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ini ' - Reply to #177

I don't know z4muz either but I get the distinct impression he's never actually tried any 9/5 job and that he went straight to poker when he stopped playing Q3.

If he's happy doing it, that's great no problem but he does say he hates it.

<< Comment #186 @ 08:31 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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link - Reply to #185

well i believe there is a gray zone when it comes to "hate"... what if he hates 9-5 jobs even more :D

<< Comment #187 @ 08:57 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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ini ' - Reply to #186

We'll never know unless he tells us I guess ;P

I just don't like people seeing 9/5 type jobs as some evil thing to avoid. There are plenty of 9/5 jobs out there that most people would love, and lots of non-poker non-9/5 jobs too!

<< Comment #193 @ 11:32 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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tourist - Reply to #187

what he forgets to mention is that even if you're good(lucky) enough to support yourself by playing poker, you actually have to play it A LOT. I know this for a fact, all top poker pros play 8hrs a day or longer, come tournament time it's up to 18hrs.

So it still is a fucking 9-17 job, however you put it. if you enjoy playing poker that much all power to you, personally I'd die of boredom if I had to do it.

<< Comment #194 @ 11:50 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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ini ' - Reply to #193

Same :E

<< Comment #172 @ 05:34 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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ini ' - Reply to #162

I know exactly what you were saying

<< Comment #100 @ 06:14 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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led

Hey ESReality, there is a crazy bum at my train station. Do you want me to interview him?

<< Comment #102 @ 06:25 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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becks - Reply to #100

do it, it might be El Pajuo

<< Comment #110 @ 09:39 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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Co1nCo1n - Reply to #102

Is he not still lost in France ?

http://www.esreality.com/?a=post&id=1191014

Ah yes, it seems not... :D

http://www.esreality.com/?a=post&id=1196424

Edited by Co1nCo1n at 09:42 CDT, 16 September 2008

<< Comment #101 @ 06:16 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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Weird

sounds like he's depressed to me

<< Comment #103 @ 06:34 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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quite a moron
i mean: random CPMA, QL demo, pissing on a police car etc.

<< Comment #128 @ 13:13 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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exp! - Reply to #103

ahah i kinda agree

<< Comment #148 @ 15:59 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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DamianLillard - Reply to #103

It must be pretty random if that comes from a dude who plays poker

<< Comment #104 @ 06:59 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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veal

reveal your screenname/site! ;>

<< Comment #105 @ 07:14 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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~turtle

Looks like a relaxed life to me :D

<< Comment #106 @ 07:38 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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Arcita

He looks bottomed out in the picture.

<< Comment #108 @ 07:44 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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bah, never liked this guy.
kinda odious.

...but what about QuakeLIVE? Did you try that?
nope, never. I don't know that much about it. I guess there is only a DEMO of it so far?

haha fuck you mr. moron

<< Comment #112 @ 09:44 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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Co1nCo1n

"How ever, like a lot of former eSports players, a few years ago Z4muZ changed his shaft for a pack of ~~cards~~ " beers

Edited by Co1nCo1n at 09:46 CDT, 16 September 2008

<< Comment #120 @ 11:41 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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baron Railgun ' - Reply to #112

lol, nice1

<< Comment #119 @ 11:23 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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dansen

looking unhealthy

<< Comment #125 @ 12:57 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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ix

Looks like a career truck driver.

<< Comment #133 @ 14:25 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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sama

He looks like drug-addicted - sry!

<< Comment #135 @ 14:38 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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pakm0n

aint good for his selfconfidence if he reads these comments

<< Comment #137 @ 14:42 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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EDIT: IM AN ASSHOLE

It's his life, he's happy, he can do what he wants. He was an amazing Quake player, we should respect him for that. We can't judge him on what he does not.

I was a dickhead. Sorry.

Edited by Gillz at 23:38 CDT, 29 September 2008

<< Comment #150 @ 16:23 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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becks - Reply to #137

you sound like an 80 year old conservative pensioner who has got nothing better to do than shaking his fist at kids.

seriously, could you be more conservative???

<< Comment #164 @ 02:11 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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Jubei - Reply to #150

Well he has a point man, cant rely on luck in cards to support you your whole life.

If decides wants to start a family or support his girlfriend needs to be a little more sensible than trying to play cards for a living.

<< Comment #165 @ 02:45 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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becks - Reply to #164

Oh I'm not saying that everyone should start living like z4muz, thinking everyone should be exactly the same seems to be Gillz' deal.

Of course regular jobs offer more security, and I for example will work in one eventually in engineering/managament. But it is what I enjoy to do!

But thinking everyone should do that is fucked up.

I have a friend who gets up at noon if it's early. Never really learned a career job.
But he works as a freelancer web, graphics and video design and runs a sound studio. Works around 60h a week, and loves his job.

It that supposed to be a bad choice now, too?

<< Comment #173 @ 05:44 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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ini ' - Reply to #165

But z4muz doesn't like his "job", in fact he hates it.

<< Comment #202 @ 16:37 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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Lethe - Reply to #164

damn you, if Maverick could, so can Zamuz.

<< Comment #204 @ 18:49 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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13m3 - Reply to #202

oh that movie is so cool...

<< Comment #142 @ 15:09 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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T-B0N3

if i had the choice my day would also start at 15:00 :/, i actually do get up at this time in the vacation but unfortunatly uni isnt as flexible as playing poker :(

the guy says hes happy, how can he possibly have failed in life? :)

<< Comment #143 @ 15:14 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

By

The picture makes it seem as though he has bigger things to worry about than this interview-

Like possibly owing a ton of money to loan sharks :(

In all seriousness, I'm sure a lot of people who are ragging on him (for no reason- go internet) also have lives that are not marvelous adventure stories either.

Edited by XeroxHands at 15:19 CDT, 16 September 2008

<< Comment #144 @ 15:16 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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random99

scary shit. jack thompson could actually use this interview to prove that gaming causes brain damage :p

<< Comment #145 @ 15:22 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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pinball-

Z4muZ is one of the coolest dudes i've ever had the chance to meet, good to see he is doing well!

<< Comment #160 @ 00:18 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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Goth4m - Reply to #145

Sry can't say from what i read hes "doing well".
That said, i'm sure he's a very cool guy.

Edited by Goth4m at 00:18 CDT, 17 September 2008

<< Comment #151 @ 17:07 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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spyteman

leave ~~britney~~ zamuz alone

<< Comment #157 @ 20:43 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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f0cus

Man. I hope to god he never sees this fuckin' thread, 'cause there's a lot of name calling and general douchebaggery. Sure, his hair sucks, but a lot of you guys are coming in with some really low blows. Maybe he's really a lottery winner and came up with this story to prevent everybody from thinking he has stuff? Did you think of that?!?

.. me neither, but still. Lighten up guys...

<< Comment #159 @ 21:56 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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cumrag - Reply to #157

Hello, welcome to the internet.

<< Comment #161 @ 01:56 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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InDepther - Reply to #157

good point

<< Comment #158 @ 21:41 CDT, 16 September 2008 >>

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xero- '

why so emo?

<< Comment #167 @ 03:18 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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blank

Edited by DasBok at 23:11 CDT, 3 June 2020

<< Comment #168 @ 04:06 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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Aquashark - Reply to #167

owning a gaydar or thorough experience in the field?

<< Comment #198 @ 12:50 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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cumrag - Reply to #168

perhaps the latter

<< Comment #170 @ 04:50 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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becks

he looks like an old woman

I think that was the only nonsense statement missing?

<< Comment #171 @ 04:50 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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vkl

allways funny reading the comments. the most random threads getting the most posts with geeks trolling around.

(i know a few people making good money playin poker online to provide for their studies or just living from it. it`s not like everyone will get rich playin poker, but it isn`t that hard makin some money of the fish!)

<< Comment #174 @ 05:47 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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becks - Reply to #171

I read some numbers once claiming that 15% of poker players about break even, 5% make a sizeable plus, rest pays.

<< Comment #178 @ 07:08 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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link - Reply to #171

allways funny reading the comments. the most random threads getting the most posts with geeks implying to be poker experts.

<< Comment #188 @ 09:28 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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vkl - Reply to #178

got no clue bout poker.....never said that freakin retard!

<< Comment #192 @ 10:37 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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link - Reply to #188

you are a true german.

<< Comment #176 @ 06:32 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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crv

need thefou itw !

<< Comment #179 @ 07:08 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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link - Reply to #176

thewho???

jk thefou is da man.

<< Comment #191 @ 10:25 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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FTY

I only play strip poker, and the only one I'm able to beat is my girlfriend...

curse you poker skills, curse you!

<< Comment #196 @ 12:41 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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dirky

Yawn already at the "party" references. Seriously who cares.

<< Comment #203 @ 17:56 CDT, 17 September 2008 >>

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mefajpE^

FUCK THE Z4MUZ HATERS. HE'S GOD, YOU'RE NOTHINK.

<< Comment #206 @ 02:52 CDT, 18 September 2008 >>

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vkl - Reply to #203

yeah i am nothink :F

<< Comment #210 @ 15:22 CDT, 18 September 2008 >>

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cx '

leave him alone, he'll find his way man :-)

<< Comment #211 @ 15:13 CDT, 19 September 2008 >>

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pizz

dude, im p sure he dosent know what getting drunk means

<< Comment #214 @ 00:24 CDT, 20 September 2008 >>

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Anonymous (80.233.147.119)

My mind wants to read it like:
ESReality re-discovers Z4muz, how is she?
all the respect to z4muz, great player.

<< Comment #215 @ 06:38 CDT, 21 September 2008 >>

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melachi

He can't afford a personal trainer? Loving the douchebag chinese tats.

<< Comment #220 @ 14:33 CDT, 23 September 2008 >>

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oneroomdisco - Reply to #215

They probably say

"PANCAKE PENIS LOVE"

and

"SMALL DOG WIN VAGINA"

<< Comment #221 @ 07:48 CDT, 25 September 2008 >>

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MBLAZE

Your comments.....
Hah.. your all like "Omg look at his hair!", "WTF those tatoos", "What a loser bum!", "He's gay!"....

You all suck!! Wish him well or something, ffs.. Maybe your just jealous? Maybe your the losers? Maybe your the gay ones?
Your comments betray you!

<< Comment #222 @ 08:09 CDT, 25 September 2008 >>

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OvO

CMPA IS 2 rANDOM AND IT SUX OSP WAS BETTRE BUT CMPA SUX POKER SUX BUT I STIL PLAI IT & PARTY 27/4 BUT IT SUX LOL

<< Comment #223 @ 08:13 CDT, 25 September 2008 >>

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becks - Reply to #222

I used to party 27/4, then I replaced the watch I bought in Thailand :(

<< Comment #225 @ 04:49 CDT, 26 September 2008 >>

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OvO - Reply to #223

FUNNAI

<< Comment #226 @ 04:53 CDT, 26 September 2008 >>

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becks - Reply to #225

I thought so :(

<< Comment #229 @ 12:48 CDT, 8 October 2008 >>

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shay - Reply to #223

i thought you were working to pay all the TURKS partying 24/7..

BUT ADOLF IS GONE, HEHEHEHEAHHAEHEHEHA

Some karma coming your way huh? haha

<< Comment #230 @ 12:58 CDT, 8 October 2008 >>

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becks - Reply to #229

if you try really hard maybe eventually you can be funny

<< Comment #231 @ 13:29 CDT, 8 October 2008 >>

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shay - Reply to #230

if you try really hard maybe eventually you may not be german anymore!

<< Comment #232 @ 16:09 CDT, 8 October 2008 >>

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becks - Reply to #231

I am seriously considering working in a different country for a few years. And the possibilities incluse Sweden.

and then I'll Germanize the lot of you and IT WILL ALL BE YOUR FAULT FOR INVITING ME!!!!

<< Comment #233 @ 10:10 CDT, 9 October 2008 >>

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shay - Reply to #232

haha.. why come to sweden man? volvo is fucked up and SWEDEN IS ALREADY NAZI GERMANY. Hitler looked at sweden and took it a step further, thats all :D

But theres a lot of hot girls in sweden, and we men look fucking good 2. We are the aryans Hitler talked to you(r grandpa and grandma) about. ;)

But seriously man, if you want to work you should try norway.

<< Comment #227 @ 23:39 CDT, 29 September 2008 >>

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EDIT: IM AN ASSHOLE

It's his life, he's happy, he can do what he wants. He was an amazing Quake player, we should respect him for that. We can't judge him on what he does not.

I was a dickhead. Sorry.

<< Comment #228 @ 15:31 CDT, 6 October 2008 >>

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Anonymous (cp1259900-a.tilbu1.nb.home.nl)

GET A LIFE!!!!!!
HELP SOMEBODY!!!!!!
HELP YOURSELF!!!!!!

so selfish...so selfish.....

Jesus help him...

<< Comment #234 @ 01:48 CDT, 7 October 2009 >>

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Anonymous (213.244.160.221) - Reply to #228

Jezus help you!!!!!!

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