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KP_CollectoR
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
United States744 Posts
October 21 2009 03:40 GMT
#1
So I've been searching like mad for a post that incontrol made about how to play mind games/in a series, but I can't find it. Nor can I find any similar threads since search keywords like "series" "Bo5" etc. etc. are way too generic.

I'm just wondering if any of you have put a lot of thought into how to play in a BoX, or if you're a high level player, what has your experience been like?

Do you find that it's strongest to just play your best style on the map(s)? Do you feel that the better player generally wins, and if not, how do you utilize "special" builds/out of character play to help out?

Which progamers/foreigners are the best in BoX series and why? Obviously Jaedong's record is pretty strong, while other mechanically inclined players like Hwasin (who has never won a Bo5!) seem to lack in the results category(however, Hwasin vs. keke in gomtv season 3 was very creative and a complete divergence from his usual style. Hwasin has also played an extremely abusive style against hyvva in the last few series they've played.) Why is this? I'm hoping for specific/detailed responses, but anything is welcome!

Personally I think Never_V_ was extremely strong in series play during Arena MSL, and some of NaDa's series were extremely well thought out (NaDa vs. Casy @ Shinhan OSL 3, NaDa vs. Savior @ Shinhan Masters etc.)

GOGO!

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Mastermind
Profile Blog Joined April 2008
Canada7096 Posts
October 21 2009 03:42 GMT
#2
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=86764
Here is the Incontrol thread
KP_CollectoR
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
United States744 Posts
October 21 2009 03:46 GMT
#3
Wow, that was quick. Thanks man!
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BlackJack
Profile Blog Joined June 2003
United States10574 Posts
October 21 2009 05:34 GMT
#4
bunker rush 3 times in a row
KP_CollectoR
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
United States744 Posts
October 21 2009 21:44 GMT
#5
StarCraft Community, oh how you've forsaken me
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