[Posted by: MonkeySpanner]
[Title: Whatâs with this Ga-wol video?]
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(Attached image: Screenshot of Ga-wolâs Sigma pro debut)
If you look closely under the cape, you can see something like a staff or a crutch. The way heâs gripping the display panel also seems a bit tenseânot exactly a gentle touch.
Seeing this made me realize Ga-wol has never shown himself moving in real life.
(Attached image: Compilation of Ga-wolâs cam streams)
(Attached video: Elderin bringing water)
He always keeps his legs covered during streams, and when theyâre collabing, itâs always Elderin who brings the water like itâs a given.
But think about it.
Ga-wol calls Elderin âunnieâ (older sister) and treats her as a senior in the streaming world. He genuinely shows her respect as a senior, and itâs clear they get along.
In most cases, wouldnât the younger sibling handle the minor chores? At least occasionally, youâd expect him to move, right?
So hereâs my conclusion: somethingâs wrong with his leg. Specifically, his left leg.
[Comments]
Thereâs been gossip about him having an injury, hasnât there?
(Deleted comment: Some people in the industry already know.)
Maybe Elderinâs just nice and doesnât make him do the chores?
â She doesnât act that way in other collabs.
[Posted by: Anon (420.621)]
[Title: Then how has Ga-wol been gaming all this time?]
(Attached video: Ga-wol, leg choke move)
Arenât the current rigs all motion-capture-assisted? Howâs he pulling off moves like this without moving his left leg?
[Comments]
Right?
?
There used to be neural-connect rigs, butâ¦
[Posted by: Dongmicham]
[Title: Is it true neural-connect rigs increase sync rate?]
[Posted by: SigmaFanForever]
[Title: So, whatâs Ga-wolâs sync rate in-game?]
(Attached video: Arena second preliminaries, Ga-wol vs. Haruka)
Was he actually hurting that much, trembling like that? Damnâ¦
[Comments]
Holy⦠youâre right
How did he endure that?
[Posted by: SigmaGalleryAdmin]
[Title: IKL Summer rules have recently changed]
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(Attached image: IKL Summer League rules amendment)
(Attached image: Infinity Black Pro League rules amendment)
Basically, the Korean branch updated the IKL rules first, and then HQ followed, rolling out the changes across all leagues. It probably got overshadowed by Ga-wolâs debut.
Anyway, rule-wise, thereâs no problem with his participation. Relax, everyone; get ready to enjoy the Summer League. This is the year we go for the championship.
[Comments]
Thank godâ¦
Canât believe how hard it was to find an assassin like him
(Comment deleted by admin)
â No divisive comments about other teams
[Title: Want to have a drink together?]
[âGa-wolâ is streaming.]
[ON AIR | 00:53:21]
Iâd never really been fond of alcohol. Not that I thought I couldnât drinkâI just wasnât the type to enjoy it. Even when my tolerance was higher during my athletic days, I felt the same.
Alcohol has about 7 kcal per gram, and besides being empty calories, it also interferes with liver protein synthesis. To someone focused on physical upkeep, alcohol was a tasteless, unhealthy drink. Nothing more, nothing less.
But nowâ¦
"These days, I think Iâve come to enjoy drinking. Iâm not great at it, but when Iâm just a little tipsy⦠it feels nice. Do you all dislike it?"
Despite my now lower tolerance, I found myself surprisingly enjoying it.
No, no, keep going
Please keep drinking
Iâm drinking along with the stream
Show us your armpits
Try some sake sometime
Just drink soju
Less than an hour into streaming with Luche, the buzz had already kicked in.
The warmth from my breath met the cool room air and slowly dissipated. The faint scent of alcohol wafting up to my nose made me feel that much more intoxicated.
Iâd planned to take it slow this time, yet here I was, sipping distilled soju with a clear color. My tongue tingled slightly, so I absentmindedly licked my lips.
Ohhh
Slurp slurp
Whoa
The chat was buzzing. I hadnât said anything, so maybe Luche did something? Glancing over, I saw her picking up a piece of chicken.
I didnât get it. My viewers were a noisy bunch by nature; it was probably nothing.
Most of our conversation was prompted by viewer questions. Weâd pick a suitable donation or chat message and use it as a jumping-off point for some banter. Thatâs when a donation came in that couldnât be ignored.
ãDonation of 10,000 won from SigmaFanForeverã
ãGa-wol, what was your first impression in real life?ã
This seemed directed at Luche. Who would ask someone this in front of the person in question?
The slight haze in my mind cleared instantly.
Not that it was a topic I could jump into, so I just took a bite of the chicken. â¦It was delicious.
Why do I like cheese so much? Is this what they call umami? The chewy texture and savory flavor⦠I felt like Iâd been completely captivated.
After taking a moment to gather her thoughts, Luche began to speak.
"Actually, I didnât meet Daeun first in the game. She was so cute; I just wanted to root for her. Maybe itâs surprising. Can you imagine her with that mischievous image?"
So thatâs how she saw me. Choosing chicken as a snack was a smart move. It was sweet, delicious, and made me happy.
If not in-game, where did you meet?
Mustâve been the hospital since itâs Sigma
Is it true Ga-wolâs leg is injured?
Doesnât seem like just a rumor
Are you saying Cerberus got wrecked by someone with a leg disability?
So the conversation turned in this direction. I wasnât surprised. Recently, there had been more talk about my leg than ever.
It wasnât a big issue. The league organizers and Sigmaâs front office were already aware. It was just a wave Iâd have to face eventually.
If it hadnât come up on its own, Iâd have probably revealed it myself before the Summer League.
"Yes, my leg is injured. Without crutches, I canât walk on my own. Even with a cane, itâs challenging."
Given the place I used to live, a wheelchair wasnât an option either. The building didnât even have an elevator. While I could use one now, I still dislike the idea.
Once I sit down, I fear Iâll never get back up. Even if itâs a foolish thought, I canât help it.
So what about sensation?
Do neural-connect rigs even still exist?
Werenât they deemed too dangerous?
What was the sync rate during Arena?
I didnât want to discuss the connection rig. To explain that, Iâd have to talk about my parents. I wasnât strong enough to face that yet.@@novelbin@@
"The sync rate during Arena was 70%. It hurt like hell at first, but humans adapt, right? My current device has a lower rate. What was it again?"
"64.4%. Itâs been gradually going down."
"So it seems. Itâs a lot better than before."
How do you even get used to that? Youâre insane
Talking about pain so casually, lol
Hahaha
30% is painful enough
My throat was parched. My viewers were understanding, but not everyone in the world watches my streams, and not everyone loves me.
What was the reaction elsewhere? Half of me wanted to look it up, while the other half preferred to ignore it.
When was the last time I felt this nervous? I think it was when I first showed my face on camera. This was slightly less intense than that.
A big gulp of alcohol seemed to calm me down. Fear and anxiety are just tricks the brain plays. If things get unbearable, Iâll drown them in alcohol.
"Weâve done some practice sessions together before the official announcement. Daeun is a truly skilled player, and please continue supporting Sigma."
While I was drinking, Luche steered the conversation to a new topic. And⦠well.
Luckily, things went without a hitch. Luche glanced at Daeun, slumped over her desk.
At first, she seemed to pace herself well, but evidently, it got to her. An hour into the streamâstarting around the time she brought up her legâsheâd been drinking too fast.
The result: Daeun was completely drunk.
Why do you keep asking to see my body?
Armpits? Moistened? Mmm, what difference would that make?
No⦠if I show you everything, you wonât come back, will you?
Iâll reveal things little by little.
Seeing things heading in a risky direction, Luche cut the stream. It saved their player from potential embarrassment⦠though now she had to deal with Daeun.
"Daeun, are you awake?"
A gentle tap, but Daeun didnât stir.
There was no other option. She couldnât leave her here, so she carefully lifted Daeun onto her back. Surprisingly, she wasnât that heavy.
Just as they reached the elevator, Daeun murmured in her sleep.
"Iâm sorry, Mom⦠I messed up⦠please come backâ¦."
Tonight, nothing happened. She heard nothing, and Daeun was simply asleep. Ga-yun closed her eyes gently.