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Why Life will win IEM New York

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Zealously
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
East Gorteau22261 Posts
October 13 2013 18:07 GMT
#1
At the time of writing, it has been 210 days since Life last won a major tournament. Right after the release of HotS, Life beat Minigun, Polt, Last, MC and Flash to win 2013 MLG Winter, taking the first championship of HotS in very convincing fashion when every other Zerg seemed to suck, pretty badly. We all know what happened after that, with Life dropping out of Code S and going from being StarTale's undisputed ace to being the, if we're being generous, third best player on the team.

Flash forward a few months, and here we are. Life will play in the finals of yet another major tournament against my #2 favorite player, Naniwa. To say that I am hyped does not do what I'm feeling right now justice.

Will it be a stomp? You bloody well better believe it will. Naniwa has got nothing on Life. As for why he'll win?

Well...

[image loading]

Would you want to fight this?


****
AdministratorBreak the chains
Cokefreak
Profile Joined June 2011
Finland8095 Posts
October 13 2013 18:08 GMT
#2
You did write something!
ThomasjServo
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
15244 Posts
October 13 2013 18:09 GMT
#3
That photo is scary.
Darkhorse
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States23455 Posts
October 13 2013 18:09 GMT
#4
You monster!!!! Well done.
WriterRecently Necro'd (?)
LawnMower
Profile Joined February 2010
Sweden557 Posts
October 13 2013 18:09 GMT
#5
That photo is amazing.
The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. - Bertrand Russel
Weavel
Profile Joined January 2010
Finland9221 Posts
October 13 2013 18:09 GMT
#6
Nice writing. 5/5
Life/Seed//Mvp/NaNiwa fighting! ZeNEX forever!
Zealously
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
East Gorteau22261 Posts
October 13 2013 18:09 GMT
#7
On October 14 2013 03:08 Cokefreak wrote:
You did write something!


I debated sinking more passion into this but there's really no way I can convey how happy I am that Life and Naniwa will finally play in a finals
AdministratorBreak the chains
VisonKai
Profile Joined May 2012
United States2203 Posts
October 13 2013 18:10 GMT
#8
5/5 lifeuu ftw.

I love Nani too, but Life is just too kickass for him.
Paljas
Profile Joined October 2011
Germany6926 Posts
October 13 2013 18:11 GMT
#9
fail title,
good article
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vOdToasT
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Sweden2870 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-10-13 18:11:53
October 13 2013 18:11 GMT
#10
+ Show Spoiler +
[image loading]


O_o
If it's stupid but it works, then it's not stupid* (*Or: You are stupid for losing to it, and gotta git gud)
Cokefreak
Profile Joined June 2011
Finland8095 Posts
October 13 2013 18:11 GMT
#11
On October 14 2013 03:09 Zealously wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 14 2013 03:08 Cokefreak wrote:
You did write something!


I debated sinking more passion into this but there's really no way I can convey how happy I am that Life and Naniwa will finally play in a finals

I fear it will be a boring finals with Life stomping Naniwa so bad he won't come out of his hole for the rest of the year.
argonautdice
Profile Joined January 2013
Canada2719 Posts
October 13 2013 18:12 GMT
#12
Life is the best aquatic Starcraft 2 player
very illegal and very uncool
AlternativeEgo
Profile Joined August 2011
Sweden17309 Posts
October 13 2013 18:16 GMT
#13
Cheering against fellow countryman. One star.
Mark Munoz looks like Gretorp
Darkdwarf
Profile Blog Joined December 2012
Sweden960 Posts
October 13 2013 18:27 GMT
#14
Life vs NaNiwa. Literally impossible to choose who to cheer for.

I am kind of maybe cheering a little more for nani, though, as he can go to BlizzCon with good results.
Teams: IM, Jin Air, Invictus || Players: Maru, GuMiho, INnoVation, Ryung, sOs, Squirtle, NaNiwa, Has, Zoun, Life, Rogue, Dark
Zealously
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
East Gorteau22261 Posts
October 13 2013 18:31 GMT
#15
On October 14 2013 03:16 AlternativeEgo wrote:
Cheering against fellow countryman. One star.


I AIN'T EVEN MAD
AdministratorBreak the chains
docvoc
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States5491 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-10-13 18:55:36
October 13 2013 18:55 GMT
#16
On October 14 2013 03:31 Zealously wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 14 2013 03:16 AlternativeEgo wrote:
Cheering against fellow countryman. One star.


I AIN'T EVEN MAD

ST_LIFE4LYFE
EDIT: I feel bad cuz Nani is my favorite foreigner . I'M SO TORN T.T
User was warned for too many mimes.
Zealously
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
East Gorteau22261 Posts
October 13 2013 18:57 GMT
#17
On October 14 2013 03:55 docvoc wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 14 2013 03:31 Zealously wrote:
On October 14 2013 03:16 AlternativeEgo wrote:
Cheering against fellow countryman. One star.


I AIN'T EVEN MAD

ST_LIFE4LYFE
EDIT: I feel bad cuz Nani is my favorite foreigner . I'M SO TORN T.T


I consider myself a pretty fanatic Naniwa fan and I'd cheer for him against any player at any time (unless the player was Bomber pre-Season 2 finals) except Life. But when Life plays there's just no contest - I hope Naniwa can feel satisfied with his performance after the finals, though.
AdministratorBreak the chains
Shellshock
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States97276 Posts
October 13 2013 19:06 GMT
#18
I can confirm that Life is in IEM NY
Moderatorhttp://i.imgur.com/U4xwqmD.png
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Kommatiazo
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States579 Posts
October 13 2013 19:15 GMT
#19
I've been trying to explain to some of my SC2 noob friends how cool this is as a huge Naniwa and Life fan myself. And I tried to explain how there's this guy Zealously on TL that is probably going to write something about the match. because he's the biggest Life fan I know of. You don't disappoint Zealously! SO HYPED

5/5
"You must enemy don't know, and very good micro" - Bosstoss #Wet4Ret
LockeTazeline
Profile Blog Joined June 2012
2390 Posts
October 13 2013 19:19 GMT
#20
I would prefer to Life to win IEM, but I want Naniwa to go to Blizzcon.
AnYvia
Profile Joined November 2010
Bulgaria474 Posts
October 13 2013 19:50 GMT
#21
He will win because he is 10 times better than NaNi lol
Flash / MVP / Seed / Leenock / DRG / Life
Zealously
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
East Gorteau22261 Posts
October 13 2013 20:14 GMT
#22
In IEM, win IEM, details details
AdministratorBreak the chains
Darkhorse
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States23455 Posts
October 13 2013 21:06 GMT
#23
DAT LIFUUU VICTORY
WriterRecently Necro'd (?)
KaiserKieran
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States615 Posts
October 13 2013 21:39 GMT
#24
Calllllled it!
Well played Zealously
vizuaLize
Profile Joined March 2013
Australia91 Posts
October 13 2013 22:11 GMT
#25
no sh** shellshock!

and LIFUU #1
Antylamon
Profile Joined March 2011
United States1981 Posts
October 13 2013 22:19 GMT
#26
I still wonder why your Liquibet rank is so low when your public predictions are always right
AlternativeEgo
Profile Joined August 2011
Sweden17309 Posts
October 13 2013 22:52 GMT
#27
He does not use his powers for personal gain.
Mark Munoz looks like Gretorp
Aunvilgod
Profile Joined December 2011
2653 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-10-13 23:57:46
October 13 2013 23:57 GMT
#28
Bravo. You should join Major in the prophet business.
ilovegroov | Blizzards mapmaker(s?) suck ass | #1 Protoss hater
catplanetcatplanet
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
3830 Posts
October 14 2013 00:00 GMT
#29
predictions are pretty easy

CATPLANETS GUIDE TO PREDICTIONING
1) pick the zenex guy
I think it's finally time to admit it might not be the year of Pet
neoghaleon55
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States7435 Posts
October 14 2013 01:47 GMT
#30
the quality of this life-blog is suspect...
moo...for DRG
Scarecrow
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Korea (South)9172 Posts
October 14 2013 03:14 GMT
#31
Maybe try posting before the final next time...
Yhamm is the god of predictions
Darkhorse
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States23455 Posts
October 14 2013 03:20 GMT
#32
On October 14 2013 12:14 Scarecrow wrote:
Maybe try posting before the final next time...

He did though
WriterRecently Necro'd (?)
Scarecrow
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Korea (South)9172 Posts
October 14 2013 03:25 GMT
#33
On October 14 2013 12:20 Darkhoarse wrote:
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On October 14 2013 12:14 Scarecrow wrote:
Maybe try posting before the final next time...

He did though

I mean not waiting until your player makes the final before posting. Might as well do a 'Why Dear will win the GSL'
Yhamm is the god of predictions
lantz
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States762 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-10-14 04:37:56
October 14 2013 04:17 GMT
#34
I am so happy I got a picture with Startale Life!! Take a look!
[image loading]








It was a great event!
+ Show Spoiler +
just kidding, I know that is Curious. Here is the real photos! [image loading]
Zealously
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
East Gorteau22261 Posts
October 14 2013 05:12 GMT
#35
On October 14 2013 12:25 Scarecrow wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 14 2013 12:20 Darkhoarse wrote:
On October 14 2013 12:14 Scarecrow wrote:
Maybe try posting before the final next time...

He did though

I mean not waiting until your player makes the final before posting. Might as well do a 'Why Dear will win the GSL'

Yes, in fact I might do that next. Thank you
AdministratorBreak the chains
CosmicSpiral
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States15275 Posts
October 14 2013 05:40 GMT
#36
On October 14 2013 13:17 needcomputer wrote:
I am so happy I got a picture with Startale Life!! Take a look!
[image loading]








It was a great event!
+ Show Spoiler +
just kidding, I know that is Curious. Here is the real photos! [image loading]


Oh hey, I remember meeting you in the back. Did you manage to get Flash's signature?
WriterWovon man nicht sprechen kann, darüber muß man schweigen.
NeThZOR
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
South Africa7387 Posts
October 14 2013 11:06 GMT
#37
In that pic he looks like Boo from DBZ!

You were right... Naniwa's got nothing on this young lad.
SuperNova - 2015 | SKT1 fan for years | Dear, FlaSh, PartinG, Soulkey, Naniwa
Shigure
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
United States215 Posts
October 14 2013 14:53 GMT
#38
Oh hey!
I was there too (only one with a hwaseung oz jacket on). Did anyone ever get anything signed by flash? He seemed to just storm off after every match
Iam the mod in KawaiiRice's stream, banning you
lantz
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States762 Posts
October 14 2013 17:50 GMT
#39
I waited like 30 mins after Flash lost his match to shout his name. I think everyone didn't want to bother him but after I called him over a huge crowd formed for his signature !!
lantz
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States762 Posts
October 14 2013 22:55 GMT
#40
On October 14 2013 14:40 CosmicSpiral wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 14 2013 13:17 needcomputer wrote:
I am so happy I got a picture with Startale Life!! Take a look!
[image loading]








It was a great event!
+ Show Spoiler +
just kidding, I know that is Curious. Here is the real photos! [image loading]


Oh hey, I remember meeting you in the back. Did you manage to get Flash's signature?



Yes I remember meeting you. Thanks again for all the help getting signatures. I wasn't able to find you after Saturday tho!
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