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Azera
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
3800 Posts
May 13 2012 12:00 GMT
#1
If you haven't been living under a rock, you would probably be aware of the current changes taking place in the StarCraft Universe.




One hot-button issue is the whole StarCraft Brood War vs. StarCraft 2 debate. Does SC:BW deserve the cards that it has been dealt with? Do the fans deserve such a fate? Is SC2 easier than SC:BW and thus an inferior game?

Let's not be hasty when answering such questions. Having this oldfags versus newfags absurdity plaguing these forums is detrimental to the quality of this site. SC2 zealots have to be respectful of the pain BW fans are going through now. They feel as if a major part of their lives have been ripped out, snatched away from them. Their gods are leaving them, their childhood is being torn apart. It is important for SC2 fans to not trivialize this loss. However, BW zealots should not bash on SC2 so hard. Sure you can talk about how bad of a game it is, how much of a disaster it is at the moment and whatnot, but you should not talk about it as if it were a cancer or something that should have never been created.

It is irrational to say that SC2 will never succeed because it's such an easy game compared to BW as well. Saying that SC2 is easy at this time is probably similar to how Day[9] thought SC1 was easy when all he did was play on island maps and made Mutalisks to surprise his opponents or where he just 9 pooled all the time. You are comparing the depth of a barely developed, incomplete game to a well established, well explored game.





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Holy shit right? The Ultimate Weapon, God of StarCraft, playing SC2. We already have a FPVOD of him playing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3ETvFlEPcg


Things are looking pretty good, given the supposed amount of time that he has been practicing. He obviously isn't playing at the skill level of his BW skill, but still, it's fantastic. Not forgetting that he supposedly beat KawaiiRice recently as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBthYyfGbZk&feature=relmfu


What we should do is to not be too nitpicky about his play. Sure, there are a ton of things that he can improve on, but he is displaying a remarkable grasp of the game. Familiarising himself with the meta game (at a professional level, no less) and getting his mechanics down pat in a few weeks is fairly incredible. There really isn't much that can be said about him until the next we see his official SC2 debut in the Proleague.



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Sacrieur
Profile Joined May 2012
United States32 Posts
May 13 2012 12:14 GMT
#2
Oh, does APM and attention skill simply evaporate when you switch from sc1 to sc2? I fail to see how automining and multibuilding select somehow makes a PvP game easier. It would be easier if your opponent didn't also get the same advantage; but they do get the same advantage, don't they?
Azera
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
3800 Posts
May 13 2012 12:15 GMT
#3
On May 13 2012 21:14 Sacrieur wrote:
Oh, does APM and attention skill simply evaporate when you switch from sc1 to sc2? I fail to see how automining and multibuilding select somehow makes a PvP game easier. It would be easier if your opponent didn't also get the same advantage; but they do get the same advantage, don't they?


So, what point are you trying to make?
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Sacrieur
Profile Joined May 2012
United States32 Posts
May 13 2012 12:22 GMT
#4
I'm commenting on whether the game is superior or inferior; it's neither. It's like saying 3D chess is inferior to regular chess.
Jinsho
Profile Joined March 2011
United Kingdom3101 Posts
May 13 2012 12:24 GMT
#5
I don't think that any of the BW pros will realistically dominate the SC2 scene. It's a different game. There is much to learn.
Azera
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
3800 Posts
May 13 2012 12:26 GMT
#6
On May 13 2012 21:24 Jinsho wrote:
I don't think that any of the BW pros will realistically dominate the SC2 scene. It's a different game. There is much to learn.


Yeah people like July, NaDa, or BoxeR are clear examples of this. I have a feeling that it might be different though. Who knows? We'll just have to see.
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Xiron
Profile Joined August 2010
Germany1233 Posts
May 13 2012 12:44 GMT
#7
On May 13 2012 21:26 Azera wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 13 2012 21:24 Jinsho wrote:
I don't think that any of the BW pros will realistically dominate the SC2 scene. It's a different game. There is much to learn.


Yeah people like July, NaDa, or BoxeR are clear examples of this. I have a feeling that it might be different though. Who knows? We'll just have to see.


No they are not expamples of this. If you compare it to tennis, if becker and federer now switched over to let's say squash, would you seriously compare them and expect becker to do as well as federer? No! The ones you mentioned are well past their primes, and it is likely that they aren't training 12-14hours a day. Flash on the other hand is in top shape for the last years and will be for the next 4-6 years. His dedication can simply not be compared by july or nada.

You are right, we will see. But Flash will definetly dominate, under the condition that he actually plays the game.
"The way of life can be free and beautiful. But we have lost the way. " - Charlie Chaplin
Dante08
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
Singapore4132 Posts
May 13 2012 12:46 GMT
#8
On May 13 2012 21:26 Azera wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 13 2012 21:24 Jinsho wrote:
I don't think that any of the BW pros will realistically dominate the SC2 scene. It's a different game. There is much to learn.


Yeah people like July, NaDa, or BoxeR are clear examples of this. I have a feeling that it might be different though. Who knows? We'll just have to see.


I'm probably the 10,000 person to say this, but Nada July and Boxer were "washed up" nearing their retirement in BW. They could barely win a game in proleague except maybe for Nada, who managed a 50% win rate or something like that. And Flash, Bisu Jaedong, Stork, Fantasy etc are on a totally different league compared to the 3 players in their prime.
Azera
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
3800 Posts
May 13 2012 12:51 GMT
#9
Yeah I guess it is true that they are "washed up" legends. But we will still have to see though, I don't think we can accurately predict this.
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Stratos
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Czech Republic6104 Posts
May 13 2012 13:08 GMT
#10
You sure like to tell people what to do. I like the cancer analogy btw, I think it's a pretty accurate one. I know I shouldn't, but I've always been the rebel.
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corumjhaelen
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
France6884 Posts
May 13 2012 13:45 GMT
#11
On May 13 2012 21:46 Dante08 wrote:
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On May 13 2012 21:26 Azera wrote:
On May 13 2012 21:24 Jinsho wrote:
I don't think that any of the BW pros will realistically dominate the SC2 scene. It's a different game. There is much to learn.


Yeah people like July, NaDa, or BoxeR are clear examples of this. I have a feeling that it might be different though. Who knows? We'll just have to see.


I'm probably the 10,000 person to say this, but Nada July and Boxer were "washed up" nearing their retirement in BW. They could barely win a game in proleague except maybe for Nada, who managed a 50% win rate or something like that. And Flash, Bisu Jaedong, Stork, Fantasy etc are on a totally different league compared to the 3 players in their prime.

As a side note, I was skimming through some old LRs just yesterday, and NaDa beating HoeJJa of all people meant auto recommendation and spam of how people's life were now complete. And he was indeed the only one able to win a PL game at the time^^
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fabiano
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Brazil4644 Posts
May 13 2012 14:27 GMT
#12
Since apparently many of you only know Flash, these are the guys to look for too:

Bisu
Jaedong
Stork
Hoejja
Fantasy
Jangbi
Action
Mini
Baby
Last
Sea
Skyhigh
firebathero

How many of those will rather switch than retire, I don't know. Jaedong feels like wants to retire.

Pros who switched before the scene merge are not example of how will top tier BW players do in SC2, stop doing that comparison, they all were way past they prime. Even so, afaik even so SC2 is dominated by ex BW pros, which tells something, or maybe nothing.
"When the geyser died, a probe came out" - SirJolt
Iranon
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States983 Posts
May 13 2012 14:38 GMT
#13
On May 13 2012 21:22 Sacrieur wrote:
I'm commenting on whether the game is superior or inferior; it's neither. It's like saying 3D chess is inferior to regular chess.


That's an awful analogy, since 3D chess is not something that people play at a seriously competitive level. I agree with what you're saying, but you probably should have used chess and go.
huehuehuehue
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Estonia455 Posts
May 13 2012 14:45 GMT
#14
I think some lesser known players from BW can do really well. Especially the ones who aren't in OSL and don't get many proleague apperances, they have more time to practice SC2.

Also Fabiano, you mention all of these names and no Zero or Soulkey? And you don't know how Jaedong feels, are you basing your information off 1 vague tweet?
fabiano
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Brazil4644 Posts
May 13 2012 14:48 GMT
#15
Sorry, forgot zero, soulkey and leta yea.

Yes, based on 1 vague tweet.
"When the geyser died, a probe came out" - SirJolt
Dizmaul
Profile Joined March 2010
United States831 Posts
May 13 2012 15:08 GMT
#16
The more important thing BW players will bring to SC2 is there work ethic. They already know and have gone through what it takes to be the best.
It is what it is
Leeoku
Profile Joined May 2010
1617 Posts
May 13 2012 15:55 GMT
#17
The funny thing I have been reading is that not all BW pros are instantly hitting the high spots. Some may be hittin it lower then climbing up. BW Zergs especially are having trouble.
Dfgj
Profile Joined May 2008
Singapore5922 Posts
May 13 2012 18:43 GMT
#18
On May 13 2012 21:14 Sacrieur wrote:
Oh, does APM and attention skill simply evaporate when you switch from sc1 to sc2? I fail to see how automining and multibuilding select somehow makes a PvP game easier. It would be easier if your opponent didn't also get the same advantage; but they do get the same advantage, don't they?

You've confused the difficulty of winning (relative to opponent) and the difficulty of playing (based on the game itself).
unkkz
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
Norway2196 Posts
May 13 2012 19:00 GMT
#19
Im guessing within a few months, the top 10 BW scene is the top 10 in SC2. MC, Nestea etc were mediocre BW players at best compared to these guys and they are doing more then well. They float money in long games and big engagements, their builds are not accurate by the second either.

Only thing that is against flash in SC2 is that his ability to cut corners is to me, as a BW noob, what made him so great. He cut corners and defended bullshit and stomped people. This isn't quite as possible in SC2 as allins are sooo strong. And then there's stupid shit like forcefields and crap.

But looking at his TvT FPV there, hes making marines and his minerals are like constantly sub 500. Not many current SC2 progamers that accomplishes this, especially not foreign ones.
L_Master
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States8017 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-05-13 19:59:45
May 13 2012 19:51 GMT
#20

On May 13 2012 23:27 fabiano wrote:
Since apparently many of you only know Flash, these are the guys to look for too:

Bisu
Jaedong
Stork
Hoejja
Fantasy
Jangbi
Action
Mini
Baby
Last
Sea
Skyhigh
firebathero

How many of those will rather switch than retire, I don't know. Jaedong feels like wants to retire.

Pros who switched before the scene merge are not example of how will top tier BW players do in SC2, stop doing that comparison, they all were way past they prime. Even so, afaik even so SC2 is dominated by ex BW pros, which tells something, or maybe nothing.


o.O

How can you NOT include Neo.G_Soulkey? Not only is he an absolute baller , you can make a very compelling case that he is currently THE best zerg in BW and arguably one of the top 3-5 players in the game right now.

Need Stats too, definitely one of the best protoss in the scene with the exceptions of Bisu and Stork.

EffOrt, Hydra, Best, Light are also all players that should be included. They have all been, or are, very near the top of their race or in the case if light good in one MU and insane in another.

Also a little curious about Hoejja...he has okay ZvP but that's about it.

Horang2 is another notable that probably should be on this list. He used to be pretty allin/aggressive toss but he has become more diverse and really had a pretty consistent season. He also has the most beautiful building placement ever.
EffOrt and Soulkey Hwaiting!
og8456
Profile Joined May 2012
Korea (South)26 Posts
May 13 2012 20:23 GMT
#21
I hope Flash dominate SC2 scene like BW scene! Really want to see him play big tournaments!
my stream: http://ko.twitch.tv/prismccorby/
blubbdavid
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Switzerland2412 Posts
May 13 2012 20:43 GMT
#22
On May 14 2012 05:23 og8456 wrote:
I hope Flash dominate SC2 scene like BW scene! Really want to see him play big tournaments!

I hope not, because it was not very funny to see Flash and Fingerboom win everything in the past years.
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mrRoflpwn
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States2618 Posts
May 13 2012 20:55 GMT
#23
How does he already know intricate things such as how many gasses to get and how much production of off two bases if he has only been playing for a couple weeks and has not watched any significant amount of replays as he claims?
Long live the Boss Toss!
og8456
Profile Joined May 2012
Korea (South)26 Posts
May 13 2012 21:02 GMT
#24
On May 14 2012 05:43 blubbdavid wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 14 2012 05:23 og8456 wrote:
I hope Flash dominate SC2 scene like BW scene! Really want to see him play big tournaments!

I hope not, because it was not very funny to see Flash and Fingerboom win everything in the past years.

Well... You are right... T.T but it would still be fun to see Flash in the SC2 scene!
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L_Master
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States8017 Posts
May 14 2012 06:21 GMT
#25
On May 14 2012 05:55 mrRoflpwn wrote:
How does he already know intricate things such as how many gasses to get and how much production of off two bases if he has only been playing for a couple weeks and has not watched any significant amount of replays as he claims?


He's FlaSh. He just knows these things.

In all honesty I think it's just how good he is at paying attention to things. He really loves the strategic parts of the game and thinks about it constantly (talked about this in an interview a year or so back) so if little things or off at certain points he quickly realizes it isn't working out and then adapts. If he is ending up 50 gas short of what he wants he will realize that he needs to take gas maybe 10-15s sooner.
EffOrt and Soulkey Hwaiting!
Nazza
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Australia1654 Posts
May 14 2012 08:13 GMT
#26
On May 14 2012 15:21 L_Master wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 14 2012 05:55 mrRoflpwn wrote:
How does he already know intricate things such as how many gasses to get and how much production of off two bases if he has only been playing for a couple weeks and has not watched any significant amount of replays as he claims?


He's FlaSh. He just knows these things.

In all honesty I think it's just how good he is at paying attention to things. He really loves the strategic parts of the game and thinks about it constantly (talked about this in an interview a year or so back) so if little things or off at certain points he quickly realizes it isn't working out and then adapts. If he is ending up 50 gas short of what he wants he will realize that he needs to take gas maybe 10-15s sooner.


Pretty much this. Flash's macro has always been top notch. A player like flaSh would definitely figure out stuff like gas timings and build orders relatively quickly, coz to him, it's mere intuition. He also has this sick work ethic that he puts into any game.
No one ever remembers second place, eh? eh? GIVE ME COMMAND
Azera
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
3800 Posts
May 14 2012 09:44 GMT
#27
But if Flash were to 1v1 MarineKing or any of the other top tier Terrans at the moment, who would win? I would say the current SC2 Pros.
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corumjhaelen
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
France6884 Posts
May 14 2012 09:56 GMT
#28
Yes of course, easily, thanks god.
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