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Chawy
4 分鐘前
Hi everyone, i'm really sorry but to break this news to you. I have been
banned from participating in any LoL tournaments for a period of time (not too sure
how long the ban would be yet), because of an event of elo boosting done
during March 2014.
For those who are interested in my part of the story, do continue reading
below.
I have been playing competitive since I was 14. I chose to take this path even
though its not the smartest choice being born in Singapore, a country where
E-sports is not as recognized. My passion for gaming and the desire to win
made me who I am today.
I started playing LoL when I was first invited by Riot to take part in 2010
WCG and ended up getting 3rd place. I switched from DotA / DotA 2 to LoL because
at that time, LoL had way more tournaments each year, and I really enjoyed
playing LoL.
During early 2012 when SGS ( Team Singapore Sentinels ) was formed, they
started trailing for players on our server. Being in SGS was like a dream come
true, its the first ever professional team I know of to get paid to play. Many
people would do anything just to get into that team. Sadly, they didn't chose
me because I was serving my NS ( National Service ). I was really depressed
because most would say I was the best player in our region but yet I was not
picked or even trailed. I didn't gave up then. I starting forming my own team
with friends I met at Solo Queue. I took part in every tournaments and ended
up getting 2nd every time, only losing to SGS. But at the same time, we managed
to take some games off SGS. That was when SGS saw my talent and offered me a
slot.
At first I was offered an monthly salary way more than the original 5 members,
of course I gladly accepted. Luckily for me, after I completed my basic
training in NS, I was posted to a vocation where I just have to work every 8am
-5.30pm. I rushed to our training room in Garena office every evening once I'm
released from camp, train till late night, and then return home, and continue
training. It was like my dream came true. Little did I know, the management
told me few days later that I would not be receiving a single cent because of
their budget. I was shocked, but since I was serving my NS, and we are not
allowed to have any extra allowance outside of NS, I accepted it. I treated
playing in SGS not as a job, but as doing something I loved. I wake up every 6
in the morning, rush to camp, end work at 5.30, rush to Garena, end trainings
at 10-11pm, rush home, more solo trainings till 2-3am, sleep, repeat. That was
my daily routine for over a year.
Many people thought that hey, Chawy confirm gets way higher pay than his other
teammates because of his performance, but the truth is, I was NOT paid. I had
to pay for my own transport, my meals, everything, using the allowance I get
from NS ( S$400+ a month). I discussed with my teammates and they agreed to
each pass me S$50 every month which concludes to S$250 per month.
So why did I stayed even though I was not paid? Simple, I always dream of
becoming a pro player, and SGS was the very first step. I was given a lvl 30
Taiwan server account and I was contented with that. I get to play against
players like GodJJ, Toyz, Westdoor and so many other really good players.
Luckily for me, I got top 5 ranks in ranked in Taiwan server multiple times.
I was given the same monthly pay as the rest of my teammates only after I
completed my NS, which was after September 2013. It was never easy working the
hardest, giving the most, performing the best but yet receiving the least.
Around February 2014, I left SGS. Our team results were not good and I was
tired. I thought I would never have a chance to play on the main stage ever
again. That was the time when this 'friend' approached me to boost his
account.
Of course I accepted. I had no income, no future, no nothing. I had to earn
what I can. Even though its just a small amount, I did it.
It was after that that TPA contacted my then manager, saying they want to
trail
me. I was delighted, I saw a glimpsed of hope. After a long discussion with my
family, I decided to come to TPA.
The 'friend' whom I elo boosted for, didn't pay me because he said he had no
money. I didn't mind since I was already in TPA having a stable income, but a
tragedy striked during late 2014. My investment with my brother failed badly
costing me to lose around S$10,000. ( I had quite a bit of winnings from DotA/
DotA2 ). It was then I started going around collecting money from people I
lent to, and from that 'friend' I 'worked' for. But he ignored me, not wanting to
return me, and even telling me it was a long time ago, he doesn't even play
league now. I was mad, I kept pestering him and I guess I made him mad. So mad
that this 'friend' reported to Riot and Garena that I elo boosted.
I had come a long way in my career, and I would say this year is my peak. Even
though TPA results are not as good anymore, but I kept improving and improving,hoping to show the world what i'm capable of. Just as we're preparing for
World Championship 2015 qualifiers, THIS had to happen. I was left speechless, and
heart broken. Never had I thought this would happen to me, and that my career
would end this close.
I'm sorry for disappointing everyone supporting me out there all these time.
I'm even more sorry for letting my team down, including my managers, coach,
and translator. I never expect this to happen and I'm the same, or even more
disappointed than anyone else is.
Sorry.