by Jodi 'PunkLit' McClure
Curse's mainstay mid-laner, Joedat "Voyboy" Esfahani, has decided to part ways with his team. Posting on Facebook about his choice early this morning, Voyboy stated he felt the need to take a break from playing competitively so he could spend more time thinking about what he wanted to do with his future. "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," Voyboy wrote, citing his love for his fans as being the driving force that kept him playing this long.
His facebook post went on to reassure his fans this wasn't necessarily the end of his competitive career. "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."
Veteran players who have found success in streaming can make just as much if not more money than they would have playing in the LCS. It's possible Voyboy is following in Imaqtpie's footsteps and choosing the easier, less stressful career path, an idea his fans understand but lament just the same. Esfahani's choice leaves Curse in an unusual position, as their challenger team, Curse Academy, which includes potential mid-replacement, Keane, is set to play in the expansion tournament just a few short days from now.
