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Cricketer vs Soularion YOLO Showmatch

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Cricketer12
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States13990 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-04-13 00:36:10
February 01 2015 20:49 GMT
#1
CricketeR vs Soularion


Stream Link:twitch.tv/thetempiar
That's right everyone. YOLO Showmatch/Grudgematch that isnt really even a Grudgematch incoming between the brilliant, passionate Cricketer and the poetic, young Soularion.

The great battle of pashun and tl writing shall begin on:
Thursday, Feb 05 12:30am GMT (GMT+00:00)




Make sure that you show up to the immensely skill and troll based Bo9 that will be 45 times better than The_Templar and SetGuitarsToKill's Grudgematch.

You may ask, why? You two have little to no relationship or reason of any kind to hold this event. Well I say to thee, we are pretty close in skill and pashun dictates that the fun and silly events such as these preside in priority over the logic of us not playing in the showmatch due to us barely knowing each other.

The map pool will be:

P Cricketer<Nightmare> Soularion Z
T Cricketer <Debris Field> Soularion T
T Cricketer<Ohana> Soularion Z
T Cricketer<Graveside> Soularion T
P Cricketer <Cactus Valley> Soularion T
T Cricketer <Agria Valley> Soularion Z
T Cricketer<Metropolis>Soularion T
P Cricketer <Emerald Plaza> Soularion Z
<Habitation Station>


Soularion chose the first map, and I chose the second and third, he chose the fourth and fifth etc.

With the mixture of silly and legit maps, this is set to be an excellent series filled with multiple strategies and builds that make no sense.

The one question left is the races picked. Whilst I'd prefer Random vs Random its hard to tell what Soularion will do, but from what I can tell, if I get Zerg I win, if he gets Terran he wins. If ZvT, we get a match that puts Life v Maru to shame.

Behold, the great YOLO-match to come. You had better come watch. It will be super pashunate and stuf.

Also The_Templar and SetGuitarsToKill are duocasting this, so expect a lot of criticism for Soularion, and even more "Cricketer pls".

Poll: YOLO-match Winner

Pashun (6)
 
55%

Poetry (5)
 
45%

11 total votes

Your vote: YOLO-match Winner

(Vote): Pashun
(Vote): Poetry



Fine...because im a conformist I'm raising the stakes, if I win, Soularion must sig bet 2 weeks. If Soularion wins...

Poll: What should my defeat punishment be?

Sig Bet? (3)
 
100%

Apply for TL Writing? (0)
 
0%

Other? (0)
 
0%

3 total votes

Your vote: What should my defeat punishment be?

(Vote): Sig Bet?
(Vote): Apply for TL Writing?
(Vote): Other?




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The_Templar
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
your Country52797 Posts
February 01 2015 20:50 GMT
#2
Cricketer pls

Hopefully this will be closer and more action-packed. :D
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Soularion
Profile Blog Joined January 2014
Canada2764 Posts
February 01 2015 20:56 GMT
#3
Random vs Random sounds good! Ya'll better be moderately hyped af for this shit ^^
Writermaru pls
Cricketer12
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States13990 Posts
February 01 2015 20:57 GMT
#4
On February 02 2015 05:56 Soularion wrote:
Random vs Random sounds good! Ya'll better be moderately hyped af for this shit ^^

best start praying I dont get zerg
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Soularion
Profile Blog Joined January 2014
Canada2764 Posts
February 01 2015 21:01 GMT
#5
On February 02 2015 05:57 Cricketer12 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 02 2015 05:56 Soularion wrote:
Random vs Random sounds good! Ya'll better be moderately hyped af for this shit ^^

best start praying I dont get zerg


dw I'll ZvZ you any day =)
best start praying I get toss 5 times or else this might end up very Templar vs SGTK.
Writermaru pls
Cricketer12
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States13990 Posts
February 01 2015 21:02 GMT
#6
another thing we could do for extra mind games is this random idea i got...its a little confusing and weird but if you are up to it

we both get to play each race 3 times throughout the series no more no less, when we join map, we choose random, then at count of 3 or w/e we then select the race we want, regardless of what the other player picks. that way we dont get screwed by the bullshit RNG of the random system in Starcraft

idk just a thought
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Cricketer12
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States13990 Posts
February 01 2015 21:04 GMT
#7
On February 02 2015 06:01 Soularion wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 02 2015 05:57 Cricketer12 wrote:
On February 02 2015 05:56 Soularion wrote:
Random vs Random sounds good! Ya'll better be moderately hyped af for this shit ^^

best start praying I dont get zerg


dw I'll ZvZ you any day =)
best start praying I get toss 5 times or else this might end up very Templar vs SGTK.

i thought you were terran mainly?
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Soularion
Profile Blog Joined January 2014
Canada2764 Posts
February 01 2015 21:04 GMT
#8
On February 02 2015 06:02 Cricketer12 wrote:
another thing we could do for extra mind games is this random idea i got...its a little confusing and weird but if you are up to it

we both get to play each race 3 times throughout the series no more no less, when we join map, we choose random, then at count of 3 or w/e we then select the race we want, regardless of what the other player picks. that way we dont get screwed by the bullshit RNG of the random system in Starcraft

idk just a thought


yeah that sounds pretty good! Means that RNG won't give me 5 toss and an 0-5, which makes me happy ^^
Writermaru pls
Soularion
Profile Blog Joined January 2014
Canada2764 Posts
February 01 2015 21:05 GMT
#9
On February 02 2015 06:04 Cricketer12 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 02 2015 06:01 Soularion wrote:
On February 02 2015 05:57 Cricketer12 wrote:
On February 02 2015 05:56 Soularion wrote:
Random vs Random sounds good! Ya'll better be moderately hyped af for this shit ^^

best start praying I dont get zerg


dw I'll ZvZ you any day =)
best start praying I get toss 5 times or else this might end up very Templar vs SGTK.

i thought you were terran mainly?


psh I don't need my main race to beat you
plus my tvz sorta sucks
Writermaru pls
The_Templar
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
your Country52797 Posts
February 01 2015 21:05 GMT
#10
On February 02 2015 06:02 Cricketer12 wrote:
another thing we could do for extra mind games is this random idea i got...its a little confusing and weird but if you are up to it

we both get to play each race 3 times throughout the series no more no less, when we join map, we choose random, then at count of 3 or w/e we then select the race we want, regardless of what the other player picks. that way we dont get screwed by the bullshit RNG of the random system in Starcraft

idk just a thought

RNG is fun though. That sounds annoying to coordinate and not terribly worth it, and you are probably going to get every race at least once so...
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TL+ Member
Cricketer12
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States13990 Posts
February 01 2015 21:07 GMT
#11
On February 02 2015 06:05 The_Templar wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 02 2015 06:02 Cricketer12 wrote:
another thing we could do for extra mind games is this random idea i got...its a little confusing and weird but if you are up to it

we both get to play each race 3 times throughout the series no more no less, when we join map, we choose random, then at count of 3 or w/e we then select the race we want, regardless of what the other player picks. that way we dont get screwed by the bullshit RNG of the random system in Starcraft

idk just a thought

RNG is fun though. That sounds annoying to coordinate and not terribly worth it, and you are probably going to get every race at least once so...

meh idk, it was just a thought, honestly i dont really care too much for it as it would force me to play terran thrice
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Soularion
Profile Blog Joined January 2014
Canada2764 Posts
February 01 2015 21:07 GMT
#12
On February 02 2015 06:05 The_Templar wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 02 2015 06:02 Cricketer12 wrote:
another thing we could do for extra mind games is this random idea i got...its a little confusing and weird but if you are up to it

we both get to play each race 3 times throughout the series no more no less, when we join map, we choose random, then at count of 3 or w/e we then select the race we want, regardless of what the other player picks. that way we dont get screwed by the bullshit RNG of the random system in Starcraft

idk just a thought

RNG is fun though. That sounds annoying to coordinate and not terribly worth it, and you are probably going to get every race at least once so...


That's true too. If you find it too annoying to coordinate, you'd probably know best - I'm fine either way.
Writermaru pls
Cricketer12
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States13990 Posts
February 01 2015 21:08 GMT
#13
On February 02 2015 06:07 Soularion wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 02 2015 06:05 The_Templar wrote:
On February 02 2015 06:02 Cricketer12 wrote:
another thing we could do for extra mind games is this random idea i got...its a little confusing and weird but if you are up to it

we both get to play each race 3 times throughout the series no more no less, when we join map, we choose random, then at count of 3 or w/e we then select the race we want, regardless of what the other player picks. that way we dont get screwed by the bullshit RNG of the random system in Starcraft

idk just a thought

RNG is fun though. That sounds annoying to coordinate and not terribly worth it, and you are probably going to get every race at least once so...


That's true too. If you find it too annoying to coordinate, you'd probably know best - I'm fine either way.

meh lets just leave it as RvR then keep it simple

GL HF
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Cricketer12
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States13990 Posts
February 01 2015 21:09 GMT
#14
wont it be exciting when someone other than the three people involved posts?
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Zealously
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
East Gorteau22261 Posts
February 01 2015 21:19 GMT
#15
Soularion predictions plz
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Soularion
Profile Blog Joined January 2014
Canada2764 Posts
February 01 2015 21:24 GMT
#16
On February 02 2015 06:19 Zealously wrote:
Soularion predictions plz


Depends too much on races to make a real prediction. I'll say me 5-4 to be confident but it could easily go either way.
Writermaru pls
Cricketer12
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States13990 Posts
February 01 2015 21:26 GMT
#17
On February 02 2015 06:24 Soularion wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 02 2015 06:19 Zealously wrote:
Soularion predictions plz


Depends too much on races to make a real prediction. I'll say me 5-4 to be confident but it could easily go either way.

Agreed, however hearthstone has given me enough experience to defeat RNG

5-0
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The_Templar
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
your Country52797 Posts
February 01 2015 21:33 GMT
#18
Predictions:

I don't know who will be the more creative player, but that one will probably win because the maps are mostly out of the ordinary. I've seen both of them play, and although they are both bad, I seem to recall Cricketer being much less creative so I guess Soularion is favored. However, Cricketer has strategized more on unusual maps, such as Fastest Map Possible, so he could take advantage of a few of these.

Nightmare

This one depends on the race. Cricketer will lose as Zerg, as the map is very unkind towards expanding and he's more comfortable playing greedy. On the other hand, if Soularion gets Zerg, speedlings could be very effective for him with such a wide main ramp and short rush distance (and a long distance between bases). I'm going to guess that PvT favors the Terran player due to the amount of islands.

Cricketer < Soularion


Debris Field

If I recall correctly, Cricketer picked Debris Field, so he'll probably have a plan. While races will again come into it, I think the game will depend on which player is better at using the island map. Nobody is used to this sort of thing though.

Cricketer > Soularion

I don't have anything else interesting to say about the maps. The rest of this prediction is just feel

Cricketer Soularion
Cricketer Soularion
Cricketer Soularion
Cricketer Soularion
Cricketer Soularion
Cricketer Soularion
Cricketer Soularion
Cricketer Soularion
Cricketer Soularion
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Cricketer12
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States13990 Posts
February 01 2015 21:38 GMT
#19
On February 02 2015 06:33 The_Templar wrote:
Predictions:

I don't know who will be the more creative player, but that one will probably win because the maps are mostly out of the ordinary. I've seen both of them play, and although they are both bad, I seem to recall Cricketer being much less creative so I guess Soularion is favored. However, Cricketer has strategized more on unusual maps, such as Fastest Map Possible, so he could take advantage of a few of these.

Nightmare

This one depends on the race. Cricketer will lose as Zerg, as the map is very unkind towards expanding and he's more comfortable playing greedy. On the other hand, if Soularion gets Zerg, speedlings could be very effective for him with such a wide main ramp and short rush distance (and a long distance between bases). I'm going to guess that PvT favors the Terran player due to the amount of islands.

Cricketer < Soularion


Debris Field

If I recall correctly, Cricketer picked Debris Field, so he'll probably have a plan. While races will again come into it, I think the game will depend on which player is better at using the island map. Nobody is used to this sort of thing though.

Cricketer > Soularion

I don't have anything else interesting to say about the maps. The rest of this prediction is just feel

Cricketer <Nightmare> Soularion
Cricketer <Debris Field> Soularion
Cricketer <Ohana> Soularion
Cricketer <Graveside> Soularion
Cricketer <Cactus Valley> Soularion
Cricketer <Agria Valley> Soularion
Cricketer <Metropolis> Soularion
Cricketer <Emerald Plaza> Soularion
Cricketer <Habitation Station> Soularion

again, no way i lose on ohana, or habitation
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Soularion
Profile Blog Joined January 2014
Canada2764 Posts
February 01 2015 21:47 GMT
#20
On February 02 2015 06:38 Cricketer12 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 02 2015 06:33 The_Templar wrote:
Predictions:

I don't know who will be the more creative player, but that one will probably win because the maps are mostly out of the ordinary. I've seen both of them play, and although they are both bad, I seem to recall Cricketer being much less creative so I guess Soularion is favored. However, Cricketer has strategized more on unusual maps, such as Fastest Map Possible, so he could take advantage of a few of these.

Nightmare

This one depends on the race. Cricketer will lose as Zerg, as the map is very unkind towards expanding and he's more comfortable playing greedy. On the other hand, if Soularion gets Zerg, speedlings could be very effective for him with such a wide main ramp and short rush distance (and a long distance between bases). I'm going to guess that PvT favors the Terran player due to the amount of islands.

Cricketer < Soularion


Debris Field

If I recall correctly, Cricketer picked Debris Field, so he'll probably have a plan. While races will again come into it, I think the game will depend on which player is better at using the island map. Nobody is used to this sort of thing though.

Cricketer > Soularion

I don't have anything else interesting to say about the maps. The rest of this prediction is just feel

Cricketer <Nightmare> Soularion
Cricketer <Debris Field> Soularion
Cricketer <Ohana> Soularion
Cricketer <Graveside> Soularion
Cricketer <Cactus Valley> Soularion
Cricketer <Agria Valley> Soularion
Cricketer <Metropolis> Soularion
Cricketer <Emerald Plaza> Soularion
Cricketer <Habitation Station> Soularion

again, no way i lose on ohana, or habitation


We'll see, my friend. I would suggest not to be so confident - it'll only lead to disappoint in the future
Writermaru pls
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