https://www.facebook.com/Voyboy/posts/754103881292912?fref=nf
Hello friends,
I want to start by getting straight to the point—I will be parting ways with
Team Curse and will not be playing for them during the next split of the LCS.
I did not make this decision lightly. I have agonized over this for many
months, constantly weighing my options and envisioning what is in store for
my future.
When I made the decision to hold off on attending university roughly three
years ago, I promised myself that I would play the game for one more season
and try my absolute best to win worlds during that time. Although I did not
accomplish that goal, I discovered a passion that kept me going and fueled me
forward each and every day. That passion was for you guys, my fans.
Throughout my career, I have worked tirelessly to return the love and support
you all have shown me. Every time I got on stage at a competition, I felt the
need to play my best and win for everyone that counted on me. Every time I
turned on my stream, I tried my hardest to teach and entertain those of you
who tuned in. And every time I met a fan at an event or just out on the
street, I was always humbled your kind words—it always made my day brighter
to get to talk and connect with you guys. That is ultimately what has kept me
playing this game to this day and will continue to drive me moving forward.
To be clear, this is not my retirement. I absolutely love this game, our
community and all of my fans more than anything. I will continue to play and
stream League, fight for the top spots in Challenger, and 'CYA NERDS' all
over people each and every day. This is not necessarily the end of my
competitive career. At this time however, I feel the need to take a break
from playing competitively so I can spend more time thinking about what I
want to do with my future. While my chapter with Curse in the LCS has come to
a close, I am confident that my journey has only begun.
To everyone at Curse, thank you for setting the bar for eSports and treating
me like family. To Steve, thank you for giving me the opportunity to join the
team and helping me each step of the way—I have grown as a player and a
person because of you. To my teammates and close friends, Quas, Dom, Xpecial,
and (now) Piglet, I am confident that you guys will kick ass next season.
Leaving this team is one of the hardest decisions I have ever made. Just know
that I will be cheering for my boys the entire way. We may have barely missed
worlds this year, but I know that you guys will make it happen. Curse or die.
To my fans, I can only hope that you all understand and respect my decision.
My greatest worry in all of this is the thought that I may let down or
disappoint even one of you by not playing in the LCS next split. That passion
to make you proud burns inside me as fierce as ever, and even though I will
be taking a break from the LCS for the time being, I promise that I will not
be going anywhere. I will continue to teach and play League for you all as
much as I possibly can. Thank you for staying by my side and supporting me
throughout everything. It's a scary thought not knowing exactly what I'll be
doing. But, whatever I decide, my greatest wish is that I will continue to
have all of you behind me.
Sincerely,
Joedat “Voyboy” Esfahani
voyboylol@gmail.com