This ancient game was played in an ace match between Lecaf and AirForce ACE. Despite having annoying glitch against him, Jaedong wins a game that he will later call 'the one he was most proud of'.
- Having dropped the first set of his Royal Road OSL finals with a poorly executed all-in, Jaedong mentally regroups and hits Stork with a sick Mutalisk timing in game 2. Known as the famous "ee han timing" game (this one timing!).
- After decisive wins in sets 2 and 3, Jaedong brings it all home in a late-game victory, cementing his first OSL title win and continuing the LWWW "Jaedong result". Further reading: Hot_Bid's "Heir Apparent" final edit.
Jaedong's OSL win over Stork had cemented him as a great Zerg, but in Jaedong's early days, his ZvP was downright atrocious (having lost to Rock in a Bo5). Despite his OSL victory, many questioned what would have happened if Bisu had made the finals instead. In the next MSL, these questions were about to answered as Bisu placed Jaedong in his Ro32 group, setting up the two giants for this epic clash on Blue Storm. Famous for making TL explode with "how did JD win that?!?!" discussions. (Special bonus: Bisu's first-person view of this game.)
- After defeating Flash (once again in LWWW fashion) in the MSL's Round of 8, Jaedong faces off against the previous season's champion, Mind, in the semifinals.
- Lucifer, an up and coming Protoss player at the time, does a proxy 2 gate strategy in the middle of Colosseum and scouts Jaedong's 12 hatchery opening. Describing anything more about the match would be a spoiler of how amazing Jaedong's defence is.
- Another game that caused TL to explode with theorycrafting, Jaedong faces off against the still relatively new Fantasy. As Fantasy pushes out with his medic marine ball, Jaedong defends with an Ensnare and a perfect Lurker/Ling surround. Later, he says using Queens requires too much APM, to the disappointment of nerds everywhere.
- In one of Firebathero's most amazing moments, an earlier encounter between the two players led to a sweating Jaedong conceding the game against Firebathero's Battlecruiser strategy. In typical Jaedong fashion, however, full rage-mode is activated in this anticipated rematch. Prefaced by some pre-game trashtalk by Firebathero: "I will send Jaedong into a slump so severe he will never recover." Watch for BM at the very end!
- One of the most exciting games of the LeeSsangRok, this match occurs during the 2009 Winner's League Playoffs. Back then, the lineup (or in WL's case, the first player) was released ahead of time, and so KTF had a number of days to prepare, as Hwaseung Oz had elected to send Jaedong first. One by one, KTF's players all fell, and finally the Ultimate Weapon was unveiled to try and stop the Tyrant on the verge of a Jaedong all-kill. Watch for JD's multitasking in this one.
- Having successfully all-killed KTF in the Winner's League semifinals by sending Jaedong first, Oz figures hey, why not, and does it once more against CJ Entus in the finals. Jaedong successfully takes out the rookie EffOrt in a ZvZ, and comes up against the experienced Iris in set 2. A game most famous for Jaedong's ridiculous Mutalisk micro as he manages to eventually take 5 bases with the power of all-in Mutalisk harass alone, including microing two groups at once to oneshot Iris's turret defense.
- Meticulous preparation had earned Fantasy's mech variations two victories in the Batoo OSL finals, but Jaedong had clawed his way back, setting up this final clash in Set 5. Key moment: Fantasy glitches a Vulture across the Medusa back-temple minerals, only to meet the defensive powers of... a Jaedong drone.
- It's kind of unfair when your opponent has both the greatest Mutalisk micro in the game, and maphacks as well. Leta finds out the hard way what happens when you try to cheese the Tyrant.
- Failing his earlier cheese attempt, Leta decides to go for his signature (and at the time, only) TvZ build, 2 port wraiths. Yeah you read that correctly ... he goes for an air micro battle against Jaedong.
- Facing uncharacteristically strong play from Canata, Jaedong carries the risk to maximum by throwing down hidden mining base on Carthage 3. A model example of abusing that strategy to beat Terran player.
- This crucial win happened during one of the first ever times anybody here on TL doubted Jaedong's ZvZ skills. After a 0-2 loss to Effort in the GOMTV Classic, CJ Entus sends its star Zerg against Oz in this Proleague playoff super ace match - ZvZing Jaedong on purpose was something unheard of at this time. A tense micro battle ensues, during which JD's killer eyes come out. The banner for this thread is taken from this match.
- Jaedong's infamous 4 Pool on the four-player map, Holy World, against Fantasy in the OSL semifinals. For further reading on this, check out Plexa's "Here to Stay" final edit on the matter.
- As Jaedong showed against Bisu in their game on Blue Storm, he doesn't need drones to win. Another amazing comeback against Stork in the WCG Grand Finals.
- When people bring up "epic ZvZ", the most commonly thought of games are those that have gone to Hive Tech. Zero vs. Type-b, Jaedong vs. Yellow, great vs. Hydra - but for me, this particular game has always stood out. There isn't anything particularly special or bizarre about the game, but it is a tense watch all the way through.
- The first match of the infamous power outage MSL. Taking a hint from Zero using the same build just a few days prior, Jaedong uses a 12 pool lair Mutalisk rush build, ending the first game decisively with his signature unit.
- At this point, Calm had been the only Zerg player ever to defeat Jaedong in a Bo5 ZvZ, beating him to advance to the finals of the Avalon MSL. Now, two seasons later, the two meet again in another MSL semifinal. Here, Jaedong reads his opponent's build perfectly and executes a daring 5 pool, predicting Calm's 12 hatchery on the macro-oriented Odd-Eye. The VOD flashes to Calm's FPVOD too, during his moment of panic.
- Taken from what many JD fans might remember as the "TvZ imbalance" MSL, where Jaedong played against the three strongest TvZ players on the planet in consecutive Bo5s on T>Z favoured maps. In this semifinal game, Jaedong is down 2-1 against the Invisible Terran, and resorts to a gutsy mass Mutalisk build to take advantage of Triathlon's peculiar base layout. Three infested Command Centers later, Light taps out, forcing a 5th set.
- Nothing special to say about this, except that it is amazingly epic all the way through. Special bonus: the replay is available here, thanks to Ares[Effort]!
- What is the counter to 14CC? Well, when you're Jaedong, you can counter it with anything you want. In this case, it happens to be ALL YOUR DRONES. Like a boss.
- The conclusion to what many TLers would dub the greatest Bo5 of the 2010-11 season. Jaedong has been taken to the final set against the surprising PvZ prowess of CJ Protoss Snow, who took him apart in games 2 and 4 with meticulous Shuttle play.
- If there are some more really awesome VOD's, feel free to post them here! - If you see any corrections to the descriptions, or VODs that are not working, let me know. - If you think Bisu/Flash/anyone else is hotter than Jaedong... Scram. Shooo!
Peace
popzags
Credits to fellow TLers: - Thanks fezvez and kuroshiroi for pointing out some mistakes - it's corrcted now. - Props to e_i_pi_1_0 and BLinD-RawR for more suggestions. - Special thanks to Kyuukyuu for providing game descriptions!
Poll: Your amount of love for Jaedong?
Over 9000 (269)
61%
Gay for him! (125)
28%
Slightest bit (20)
5%
Who's Jaedong? (16)
4%
Not a slightest bit (what?) (11)
2%
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Well its very sad that you only include his greatest victories .. But I cannot stand here and say nothing. Although he lost, I still think this was one of the most awesome games in BW history. (also for the fact that it was 2010 YELLOW)
Nice ! Just watched the first game for the first time, it was epic ! Absolutely beautiful distraction by the dong, at the end, such a siiiick winning move ! Plus now I know why people try mass wraith transition against me on Iccup. Will watch some more later, thanks =)
On November 07 2011 20:51 Tufas wrote: Well its very sad that you only include his greatest victories .. But I cannot stand here and say nothing. Although he lost, I still think this was one of the most awesome games in BW history. (also for the fact that it was 2010 YELLOW)
Also his game vs Stork on Match Point. A loss, but a damned good one! Match Point makes for some really really good games.. They should bring it back to the map pool!
On November 08 2011 11:14 PeterHuynh wrote: im surprised Bisu and Jaedong havent met in a finals yet hopefully they do in 2012
They were supposed to face off in Batoo 09 in an battle of epic proportions in which Bisu would inevitably emerge the victor. It was destined by the gods.
Sure Kal looses his initial zealot attack but he is still 3base against 4base for the longest time, add in the amazing drops and i dont think that he has that big of an disadvantage. Also, the commentators keeps saying "hes banking alot of gas right now" which i find...not really their standard otherwise.
Jaedong inspired me to play Zerg in BW, and I've carried it over to SC2. A good reason to watch a retarded amount of BW videos. Thanks so much for this!
On November 08 2011 07:18 e_i_pi_1_0 wrote: This is so awesome. Thanks so much!
There are a couple games which I think could also be in the list: BaBy vs Jaedong on Circuit Breaker from SPL 2010-2011 R(5 or 6, not sure), Set 3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZif-GOCt4Q
Some hardcore Jaedong fans should recommend some JvZs. It's just a long list of vPs and vTs, and he's known as the greatest ZvZer ever. There SHOULD be more interesting JvZs that most of us might have missed.
On April 14 2012 00:16 NicksonReyes wrote: Some hardcore Jaedong fans should recommend some JvZs. It's just a long list of vPs and vTs, and he's known as the greatest ZvZer ever. There SHOULD be more interesting JvZs that most of us might have missed.
Holy shit I approve of this thread. And I have no idea how I could have missed this little corner of paradise on earth.
On April 14 2012 00:16 NicksonReyes wrote: Some hardcore Jaedong fans should recommend some JvZs. It's just a long list of vPs and vTs, and he's known as the greatest ZvZer ever. There SHOULD be more interesting JvZs that most of us might have missed.
What about that game (it could have been against Modesty) when his drone gliched when constructing the extractor so he had to kill it with his other drones and then rebuild the extractor. I remember him saying somewhere that it was the game he was the most proud of himself.
Popzags, you are a hero. I have never even seen that game against Oov before.
On April 14 2012 00:55 Elroi wrote: Holy shit I approve of this thread. And I have no idea how I could have missed this little corner of paradise on earth.
On April 14 2012 00:16 NicksonReyes wrote: Some hardcore Jaedong fans should recommend some JvZs. It's just a long list of vPs and vTs, and he's known as the greatest ZvZer ever. There SHOULD be more interesting JvZs that most of us might have missed.
What about that game (it could have been against Modesty) when his drone gliched when constructing the extractor so he had to kill it with his other drones and then rebuild the extractor. I remember him saying somewhere that it was the game he was the most proud of himself.
Popzags, you are a hero. I have never even seen that game against Oov before.
On April 14 2012 00:55 Elroi wrote: Holy shit I approve of this thread. And I have no idea how I could have missed this little corner of paradise on earth.
On April 14 2012 00:16 NicksonReyes wrote: Some hardcore Jaedong fans should recommend some JvZs. It's just a long list of vPs and vTs, and he's known as the greatest ZvZer ever. There SHOULD be more interesting JvZs that most of us might have missed.
What about that game (it could have been against Modesty) when his drone gliched when constructing the extractor so he had to kill it with his other drones and then rebuild the extractor. I remember him saying somewhere that it was the game he was the most proud of himself.
Popzags, you are a hero. I have never even seen that game against Oov before.
After losing some lings early in the game, he is forced to place a sunken in his main. Jaedong is behind at this extremely early stage in the game. I'll leave it at that.
On April 14 2012 03:31 Release wrote: Jaedong vs Keke
After losing some lings early in the game, he is forced to place a sunken in his main. Jaedong is behind at this extremely early stage in the game. I'll leave it at that.
Jaedong vs Effort super ace match in the 2009? PL semis, I remember I almost had a heart attack watching it, especially because Oz got destroyed 0-4 that day.
On November 07 2011 20:51 Tufas wrote: Well its very sad that you only include his greatest victories .. But I cannot stand here and say nothing. Although he lost, I still think this was one of the most awesome games in BW history. (also for the fact that it was 2010 YELLOW)
THANKYOUSOVERYMUCH for posting this, I remember watching this game a few months ago, tried to download it the next day but for some reason I lost the link and I couldnt find this video for a long time...eventualy I gave up thinking maybe I just dreamed about it...It wasnt a dream, it happened. ITSFUCKINGREAL.
Thanks again, The Storm Zerg vs The Tyrant. EPIC GAME!!
On April 24 2012 05:12 greenDron wrote: HOW does he get off those muta shots in the game vs effort??? his mutas dont even turn around sometimes to hit the scourge!!!
haha seriously sickest micro ever, and that freaking death stare!!! JvZ so epic
On April 24 2012 05:53 kade wrote: jaedong is undoubtedly a great player but I just don't see that spark of greatness that everyone else seems to see in him, which games should I watch?
On April 24 2012 05:53 kade wrote: jaedong is undoubtedly a great player but I just don't see that spark of greatness that everyone else seems to see in him, which games should I watch?
At the man's career height, he can plow through any opposition. The difference between him and Flash is that Flash run away from problems and constantly keep his opponents on their foot by inventing new strategies at every single game. While with Jaedong, you know that he is coming toward you, the tactics that he will use. But you simply cannot put a halt on the man because his superior physique.
On April 24 2012 05:53 kade wrote: jaedong is undoubtedly a great player but I just don't see that spark of greatness that everyone else seems to see in him, which games should I watch?
At the man's career height, he can plow through any opposition. The difference between him and Flash is that Flash run away from problems and constantly keep his opponents on their foot by inventing new strategies at every single game. While with Jaedong, you know that he is coming toward you, the tactics that he will use. But you simply cannot put a halt on the man because his superior physique.
I especially like the use of the word "physique." I imagine Jaedong jumping through both booth screens to tackle his opponent, NFL style.
I feel that whereas Flash is famous for his pure, unrelenting dominance, Jaedong and more so Bisu were famous for moments of brilliance in which they simultaneously attacked six spots or had the ridiculous game sense to scout out a proxy 2 gate or something like that. They all play different styles spectacularly well and are a testament to the brilliance of Brood War.
On April 24 2012 05:53 kade wrote: jaedong is undoubtedly a great player but I just don't see that spark of greatness that everyone else seems to see in him, which games should I watch?
At the man's career height, he can plow through any opposition. The difference between him and Flash is that Flash run away from problems and constantly keep his opponents on their foot by inventing new strategies at every single game. While with Jaedong, you know that he is coming toward you, the tactics that he will use. But you simply cannot put a halt on the man because his superior physique.
This man speaks wisdom!
Btw, kade, go watch Batoo OSL finals Jaedong vs Fantasy. One of the greatest finals ever.! You can try watching his all-kills in WinnersLeague 2009. He was literally unstoppable at that time (my preference is his all kill vs KT, such a monster). You can even try his Bacchus 2009 semifinals against Fantasy again. The games are great, and they are even greater if you know the background
Fantasy won against Jaedong in Proleague finals and secured his team a victory, he has done so twice! JAedong lost to Calm in MSL semifinals and that was veery strange because first and foremost it was ZvZ and a bo5. Every true Jaedong fan knows that he had lost only 3 or so bo5 until that time. So everyone thought that Jaedong has started his decline, but... Plexa said it amazingly: ''Jaedong is an amazing individual. If he is ever classed as a bonjwa by future generations, then the trait he should be remembered for is his unwavering determination to succeed against all odds. A long time ago I argued that Flash was going to become the greatest player alive because of his ability to manipulate people’s mindsets – little could I have imagined that there would be a player that has mental toughness like an ox and does not give in – ever.
Jaedong is the player that is defining this generation of Progaming. Whether you want to accept that fact or not is up to you. As TL's #1 Jaedong anti-fan I’ve been trying to convince myself that he will never truly be the best, but I can’t run from the truth anymore.
No one can stand in Jaedong’s way - he's here to stay.''
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Iloveoov, Arcadia 2, 19.08.2006, 9th MBC Survivor, Ro32, Set 3 + Show Spoiler +
Clon, Sin Peaks of Baekdu, 11.07.07, Proleague, Set 5 + Show Spoiler +
Stork, Katrina, 22.12.2007, EVER OSL, Final, Set 2 + Show Spoiler +
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