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Chaos
Profile Joined July 2009
United States772 Posts
December 30 2009 08:42 GMT
#41
On December 30 2009 17:38 We Are Here wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 30 2009 17:35 Chaos- wrote:
On December 30 2009 17:33 Artosis wrote:
On December 30 2009 17:31 rei wrote:
Artosis leta was the one pwned flash last OSL yes?


what kind of build did he end the series with? was it one that showed he was a better player, or one that double underlined what i said about him?


I think it was one that won the game
i think youre missing his point


Or you're missing mine
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ccou
Profile Joined December 2008
United States681 Posts
December 30 2009 08:42 GMT
#42
I think this thread should turn into artosis telling and explaining to us who the progamers think are the top players of each race that might surprise foreign fans.
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bluemanrocks
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
United States304 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-12-30 08:44:34
December 30 2009 08:43 GMT
#43
On December 30 2009 17:40 o[twist] wrote:
the point is one can reasonably say it's better to play gimmicky and win then to play the preferred macro style and lose

i think the point is that this is only true in a very temporary sense, whereas artosis/others are referring to macro styles as more solid in the long run--you can work the kinks out of standard play, but quirky play is built on kinks, so you can never solidify, standardize, or guarantee longstanding high level performance based on gimmicks and gimmicks alone.

edit: RIGHT sorry to contribute to derailing, i just got caught up in this little debacle that seems to be going on. good for puma! moving up in the world is a good thing, and imo thats what hes doing by moving from estro to hite. glhf puma!
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Garnet
Profile Blog Joined February 2006
Vietnam9036 Posts
December 30 2009 08:44 GMT
#44
Really is a macro beast. Leta is like an A player that pwn all D,C,B players easy but could never reach A+ for some reason. Probably A is his maximum already.
rei
Profile Blog Joined October 2002
United States3594 Posts
December 30 2009 08:44 GMT
#45
On December 30 2009 17:41 EvilTeletubby wrote:
Yes, because you're the example we all turn to when asking for things in a straight forward and polite manner.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ad_hominem
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doubleupgradeobbies!
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Australia1250 Posts
December 30 2009 08:44 GMT
#46
On December 30 2009 17:43 bluemanrocks wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 30 2009 17:40 o[twist] wrote:
the point is one can reasonably say it's better to play gimmicky and win then to play the preferred macro style and lose

i think the point is that this is only true in a very temporary sense, whereas artosis/others are referring to macro styles as more solid in the long run--you can work the kinks out of standard play, but quirky play is built on kinks, so you can never solidify, standardize, or guarantee longstanding high level performance based on gimmicks and gimmicks alone.



So why is upmagic in this discussion again? Isn't he exactly the same as leta except without the same level of luck/form?
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Artosis *
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
United States2140 Posts
December 30 2009 08:45 GMT
#47
On December 30 2009 17:43 bluemanrocks wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 30 2009 17:40 o[twist] wrote:
the point is one can reasonably say it's better to play gimmicky and win then to play the preferred macro style and lose

i think the point is that this is only true in a very temporary sense, whereas artosis/others are referring to macro styles as more solid in the long run--you can work the kinks out of standard play, but quirky play is built on kinks, so you can never solidify, standardize, or guarantee longstanding high level performance based on gimmicks and gimmicks alone.

edit: RIGHT sorry to contribute to derailing, i just got caught up in this little debacle that seems to be going on. good for puma! moving up in the world is a good thing, and imo thats what hes doing by moving from estro to hite. glhf puma!


tyvm. well said.
Commentatorhttp://twitter.com/Artosis
We Are Here
Profile Blog Joined October 2006
Australia1810 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-12-30 08:47:27
December 30 2009 08:46 GMT
#48
On December 30 2009 17:40 o[twist] wrote:
the point is one can reasonably say it's better to play gimmicky and win then to play the preferred macro style and lose
the point is, leta can use gimmicky builds to win him some games here and there but a stronger macro oriented player would usually do better overall. i mean where is flash this osl and msl, and where is leta

On December 30 2009 17:43 bluemanrocks wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 30 2009 17:40 o[twist] wrote:
the point is one can reasonably say it's better to play gimmicky and win then to play the preferred macro style and lose

i think the point is that this is only true in a very temporary sense, whereas artosis/others are referring to macro styles as more solid in the long run--you can work the kinks out of standard play, but quirky play is built on kinks, so you can never solidify, standardize, or guarantee longstanding high level performance based on gimmicks and gimmicks alone.

edit: RIGHT sorry to contribute to derailing, i just got caught up in this little debacle that seems to be going on. good for puma! moving up in the world is a good thing, and imo thats what hes doing by moving from estro to hite. glhf puma!
exactly

anyways, good luck puma, always liked your tvt
He who turns those around him into allies, possesses the most terrifying ability in the world.
o[twist]
Profile Joined May 2008
United States4903 Posts
December 30 2009 08:47 GMT
#49
On December 30 2009 17:43 bluemanrocks wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 30 2009 17:40 o[twist] wrote:
the point is one can reasonably say it's better to play gimmicky and win then to play the preferred macro style and lose

i think the point is that this is only true in a very temporary sense, whereas artosis/others are referring to macro styles as more solid in the long run--you can work the kinks out of standard play, but quirky play is built on kinks, so you can never solidify, standardize, or guarantee longstanding high level performance based on gimmicks and gimmicks alone.


this sounds great logically but i'm not sure it's supported by any evidence. macro players are just as streaky in terms of their actual performance, whereas a truly gimmicky player burns out much more quickly than e.g. leta (think horang2 or lucifer imo). i think this is above all a way to carry a banner for players who don't put up good numbers and put down players who do
Artosis *
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
United States2140 Posts
December 30 2009 08:48 GMT
#50
On December 30 2009 17:47 o[twist] wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 30 2009 17:43 bluemanrocks wrote:
On December 30 2009 17:40 o[twist] wrote:
the point is one can reasonably say it's better to play gimmicky and win then to play the preferred macro style and lose

i think the point is that this is only true in a very temporary sense, whereas artosis/others are referring to macro styles as more solid in the long run--you can work the kinks out of standard play, but quirky play is built on kinks, so you can never solidify, standardize, or guarantee longstanding high level performance based on gimmicks and gimmicks alone.


this sounds great logically but i'm not sure it's supported by any evidence. macro players are just as streaky in terms of their actual performance, whereas a truly gimmicky player burns out much more quickly than e.g. leta (think horang2 or lucifer imo). i think this is above all a way to carry a banner for players who don't put up good numbers and put down players who do


actually, every bonjwa, ever, was an entirely macro oriented player. this includes foreigner bonjwas.
Commentatorhttp://twitter.com/Artosis
o[twist]
Profile Joined May 2008
United States4903 Posts
December 30 2009 08:49 GMT
#51
On December 30 2009 17:48 Artosis wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 30 2009 17:47 o[twist] wrote:
On December 30 2009 17:43 bluemanrocks wrote:
On December 30 2009 17:40 o[twist] wrote:
the point is one can reasonably say it's better to play gimmicky and win then to play the preferred macro style and lose

i think the point is that this is only true in a very temporary sense, whereas artosis/others are referring to macro styles as more solid in the long run--you can work the kinks out of standard play, but quirky play is built on kinks, so you can never solidify, standardize, or guarantee longstanding high level performance based on gimmicks and gimmicks alone.


this sounds great logically but i'm not sure it's supported by any evidence. macro players are just as streaky in terms of their actual performance, whereas a truly gimmicky player burns out much more quickly than e.g. leta (think horang2 or lucifer imo). i think this is above all a way to carry a banner for players who don't put up good numbers and put down players who do


actually, every bonjwa, ever, was an entirely macro oriented player. this includes foreigner bonjwas.


good thing nobody in this thread is suggesting either leta or really will be bonjwa then. or are you saying puma will be lol
EvilTeletubby
Profile Blog Joined January 2004
Baltimore, USA22259 Posts
December 30 2009 08:49 GMT
#52
On December 30 2009 17:44 rei wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 30 2009 17:41 EvilTeletubby wrote:
Yes, because you're the example we all turn to when asking for things in a straight forward and polite manner.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ad_hominem

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarcasm


And no Greg, I wasn't attempting to be overly polite, just matter-of-factly if nothing else. Anyways, Artosis seemed to know exactly what I was looking for, and responded in kind.
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rei
Profile Blog Joined October 2002
United States3594 Posts
December 30 2009 08:50 GMT
#53
On December 30 2009 17:48 Artosis wrote:
actually, every bonjwa, ever, was an entirely macro oriented player. this includes foreigner bonjwas.

Boxer was never a bonjwa
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Husky
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States3362 Posts
December 30 2009 08:50 GMT
#54
Phew, the debate in this thread is getting pretty heated.

To be honest I dont know anything about this player but I look forward to see him playing, and he joined the perfect team for him to prove what he can do.

eSTRO has had some really outstanding Terrans lately, maybe they just produced another.
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Artosis *
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
United States2140 Posts
December 30 2009 08:51 GMT
#55
wut
i gotta stop postin in this thread i think.
Commentatorhttp://twitter.com/Artosis
IdrA
Profile Blog Joined July 2004
United States11541 Posts
December 30 2009 08:51 GMT
#56
On December 30 2009 17:49 EvilTeletubby wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 30 2009 17:44 rei wrote:
On December 30 2009 17:41 EvilTeletubby wrote:
Yes, because you're the example we all turn to when asking for things in a straight forward and polite manner.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ad_hominem

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarcasm


And no Greg, I wasn't attempting to be overly polite, just matter-of-factly if nothing else. Anyways, Artosis seemed to know exactly what I was looking for, and responded in kind.

certainly, you were looking to point out how his opinion was absurd and he corrected you. luckily its the same outcome as if you asked him to explain further. unfortunately we can still read your first post.
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mog87
Profile Joined October 2008
United States1586 Posts
December 30 2009 08:56 GMT
#57
I would have never guess that he was that highly sought after, but I do recall idra saying something like " in a year by.funny will be raping faces", but idra also said he sucked at tvp with something like him not being able to distinguish between a dt and a reaver drop, but perhaps that was in response to the interview funy/puma gave before pgl. Though he did 2-0 jangbi in the offliners last season, so I suppose his tvp may have improved markedly and if not well I guess hes a welcome addition to the long line of kor/ogn/hite terrans.
We Are Here
Profile Blog Joined October 2006
Australia1810 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-12-30 08:58:21
December 30 2009 08:57 GMT
#58
On December 30 2009 17:49 o[twist] wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 30 2009 17:48 Artosis wrote:
On December 30 2009 17:47 o[twist] wrote:
On December 30 2009 17:43 bluemanrocks wrote:
On December 30 2009 17:40 o[twist] wrote:
the point is one can reasonably say it's better to play gimmicky and win then to play the preferred macro style and lose

i think the point is that this is only true in a very temporary sense, whereas artosis/others are referring to macro styles as more solid in the long run--you can work the kinks out of standard play, but quirky play is built on kinks, so you can never solidify, standardize, or guarantee longstanding high level performance based on gimmicks and gimmicks alone.


this sounds great logically but i'm not sure it's supported by any evidence. macro players are just as streaky in terms of their actual performance, whereas a truly gimmicky player burns out much more quickly than e.g. leta (think horang2 or lucifer imo). i think this is above all a way to carry a banner for players who don't put up good numbers and put down players who do


actually, every bonjwa, ever, was an entirely macro oriented player. this includes foreigner bonjwas.


good thing nobody in this thread is suggesting either leta or really will be bonjwa then. or are you saying puma will be lol
his suggesting that a strong macro oriented player is a better overall player than a player that relies on gimmicky builds. his using the past bonjwas to prove this point, so what are you on about
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GosI[Terran]1
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Mexico65 Posts
December 30 2009 08:58 GMT
#59
Light[Alive] is beter than sea , leta really and mind manner plz
Ganfei
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
Taiwan1439 Posts
December 30 2009 08:58 GMT
#60
lol "sc is far too complex for such a simple rating system"

yeah, well word of mouth and inhouse results may be more complex but nobody gives a shit. put up or shutup. no results = nobody cares. Yeah, some little Romanian kid might be the next bonjwa, he has potential, doesn't mean he's top 5 world of all time.
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