Hi everyone, I thought I’d create a post for players who, unfortunately, don’t play anymore or only very rarely.
The game is so old, players come and go. Legends never die— they’ll always be remembered.
Which players do you miss?
Players who were your friends, players who were your rivals, or just players who make you think, “That’s really a shame.”
Lately, I’ve noticed that some talented new players have joined over the years.
They’ll probably never know what great players we had 10–20 years ago.
But I also have to say that the skill level has improved in some ways. Many little tricks have been discovered in the meantime that nobody had thought of back then. Just to give one example (the peon who takes the gold sack and builds a farm at s9 to wall, only to then run into the hall so as not to waste a peon).
Here’s the list I have in my head right now—please forgive me if I forget one or two.
Maybe if you post your lists, it’ll help me remember some others.
BHC-HAWK
was the best German player for years. Even back then, his early-game play drove top players to madness. He's an incredibly good player; I learned a lot from him. I hope he comes back someday.
Medivh aka Legolas
Incredible talent, an incredibly great person.
We had many conversations; to me, he was the most underrated 1v1 player. He was incredibly good, but unfortunately, many people didn't appreciate that—or rather, didn't recognize his incredible talent.
I hope you come back, and I wish you all the best, wherever you are.
Papaschlumpf.s
When I first started playing, he was online every day and showed me a lot of things.
He was really obsessed with the game and knew EVERYTHING about it.
He wasn’t the best, but he was a very dedicated player. At some point, I got better than him, but that was only because I got to practice with him.
Those were the days on the Euro server—guys, that was easily 20 years ago, and I still remember them vividly.
BHC-Jesk
One of my long-time German rivals. We’ve had many battles.
A great person, always polite, never stuck up, a great ally—where are you??
Poscow
A really great person—incredibly kind.
Even when I wasn't very good yet, he always let me play anyway and took me on as an ally.
He was always very respectful, and it was always fun to play with him.
As I got better, we had some great team games.
In my opinion, he had the strongest power on the entire server back then. You knew what was coming, but you couldn’t stop him. He took that power to a whole new level.
I miss you, bro. I hope you’re doing well.
SD-Prophecy
But back then, I thought his game was incredibly good.
I think he had more talent than many people realize; in my opinion, he wasn't properly appreciated by many.
To me, he was a very underrated player—at least that's how I remember it in reflection.
He was actually a top player—I didn't have much contact with him, since I wasn't that good back then.
Foonat
An incredibly talented player with incredible teamwork skills.
The last thing I heard was that he was a professor at a university and didn't have time anymore.
Anyway, I remember him and have nothing but good memories.
Bara
Bara was an incredible talent. He was the “Smurf King,” which is probably why many people don't remember him. He was a really great and helpful person. One of the most talented players who ever played.
I hope you're doing well.
Its_Hot_in_HeRr
hotttttttttttyyyyy Probably the best European player we've ever had.
An incredibly great, lovable person.
He always helped me get better. Even when I played badly, he was never angry.
A fantastic 1v1 player, a magical 2v2 player...
It’s a shame he doesn’t play anymore.
I hope you’re doing well and that you’ll come back someday. We miss you!
R.I.P
RIP, the Finnish leader.
There were only two options: either you loved him or you hated him.
He gave his all for his friends; he never let you down.
If anyone insulted you, the big brother would come and protect you.
For him, it was always important to be loyal and to be there for the group.
Looking back, I regret a little that we didn’t return the favor.
There were often arguments, which is why he got banned or banned others. That made it hard to have good games.
Many people forget how incredibly good he was. Huge talent—thanks for everything! Come back—we love you.
(DI)KHB
For a long time, KHB was rightly considered the best player of all time.
He was very good in 1v1, but his team play was extremely efficient and incredibly good.
Every now and then he pops in to play a few games—but very rarely.
He had a mind of his own and wasn’t afraid to speak up when something didn’t sit right with him. That’s why he had many friends, but also many enemies.
Back then, I really enjoyed watching his games as a spectator. Without a doubt, a world-class player!
dugs
He was never the fastest, never the best, but he was funny and a great team player.
After all these years, I still remember that and the good, fun times we had. I hope you're doing well, buddy!
braviet
Man, I can't make a list without mentioning Braviet.
An incredibly awesome person, always positive, and an incredibly versatile player.
One of the best early-game players in Warcraft 2 of all time.
He had lots of all-in strategies that let him take out top players in seconds.
He knows every map and is a great player on all of them—whether land, water, or chop—an incredible all-around player and a great ally.
Braviet, we miss you, buddy.
Ywfn
One of the most active Warcraft 2 players I knew.
He was online every day, and we competed against each other every day.
Ywfn was a 2v2 expert.
He knew everything about the game and was always polite and a role model for all players.
Unfortunately, he was gone from one day to the next.
Ywfn, we miss you; I hope you're doing well.
edit: ch0ppy - Rest in peace, my friend. An incredibly wonderful person who, sadly, has left us. I played a few games of Chop with him, and in return, he sometimes played GOW with me.
But most of the time, we played Chop or Jammin'. He was always polite, never angry, and always respectful.
un4 and viruz i love you guys !
