Playoff R1 Recap
By ArvickHero
The 4-cut Report
By JohnChoi
Playoff R2 Preview
By ArvickHero
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By ArvickHero
The 4-cut Report
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Playoff R2 Preview
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Don't know what AHCL is? No problem! To say succinctly, it is a Korean Clan League played much like Proleague, with each match being a Bo9 All-Kill format. We are now in the play-off stages, and boy has it been exciting so far! Last night we had a fantastic series between NsP and LoteM, as they fought tooth-and-nail to advance in the Playoffs. Now fresh from battle, LoteM moves on to challenge WHITE, the juggernaut clan that finished second during the regular season. Join us for a recap of the past night, and a preview for the coming night, and get ready to earn some Broodwar hipster points!
Playoff R1 Recap
by ArvickHero
LoteM vs. NsP
Saber_Lt <Circuit Breaker>
NsP_First
Saber_Lt <Neo Aztec>
NsP_Brave
Saber_Lt <New Bloody Ridge>
NsP_Lazy
Honesty_Lt <La Mancha>
NsP_Lazy
DAKS_Lt <Dante's Peak SE>
NsP_Lazy
DAKS_Lt <Circuit Breaker>
NsP_ZerG (Hogil)
Native_Lt (Light) <Neo Aztec>
NsP_ZerG (Hogil)
Native_Lt (Light) <New Bloody Ridge>
NsP_LazyLoteM 5-3 NsP
So a couple things to note:
- Thankfully, despite worries, Saber and Native (Light) were able to show up for the match, and proved to be essential for LoteM's victory.
- Lazy showed some spectacular micro throughout the series, but his decision-making and choice of strategy proved to be his downfall against DAKS and Native (Light)
- Despite his lacking early-midgame bio play, First was able to showcase some extremely impressive latemech against Saber. There's quite a lot of promise in the amateur First!
- DAKS, our other star amateur, also showed some extremely impressive games last night, against ZerG (Hogil) and Lazy. Must see games!
- On the other hand, however, Brave really blew it. Had he been able to snipe Saber, something he's entirely capable of, the series could have ended with a different result.
- Overall, a fantastic series with a lot of great games. Give it a watch!
The 4-Cut Report
by JohnChoi
Set 1, Circuit Breaker:
Saber_Lt vs
NsP_First ![[image loading]](http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft/images/0/0b/Vod.png)
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![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/staff/ArvickHero/AHCL4cut/saberfirst1.gif)
Plaaayguuuuu!!!
![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/staff/ArvickHero/AHCL4cut/saberfirst2.gif)
Beautiful attack
![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/staff/ArvickHero/AHCL4cut/saberfirst3.gif)
Ultra/ling bombs
![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/staff/ArvickHero/AHCL4cut/saberfirst4.gif)
The death blow
Set 5, Dante's Peak SE:
DAKS_Lt vs
NsP_Lazy ![[image loading]](http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft/images/0/0b/Vod.png)
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![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/staff/ArvickHero/AHCL4cut/lazydaks1.gif)
Busting a contain
![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/staff/ArvickHero/AHCL4cut/lazydaks2.gif)
An 11 gate timing bust
![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/staff/ArvickHero/AHCL4cut/lazydaks3.gif)
Stooooorm!!
![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/staff/ArvickHero/AHCL4cut/lazydaks4.gif)
Desperation Recall
Set 6, Circuit Breaker:
DAKS_Lt vs
NsP_ZerG (Hogil) ![[image loading]](http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft/images/0/0b/Vod.png)
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![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/staff/ArvickHero/AHCL4cut/dakshogil1.gif)
ZerG: Am I playing ZvP?
![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/staff/ArvickHero/AHCL4cut/dakshogil2.gif)
A rare sight
![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/staff/ArvickHero/AHCL4cut/dakshogil3gif.gif)
Attack on Terran
![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/staff/ArvickHero/AHCL4cut/dakshogil4.gif)
The final battle
Hope that these 4-Cut reports have given you a nice taste of how awesome these games were. Do yourself a favor and check it out!
Playoffs Round 2 Preview
by ArvickHero
WHITE
WHITE is one damn scary clan, with some of the strongest expros at their disposal.
EyeWater[WHITE] (Shuttle) and
Mind[WHITE] have been regular participants in AHCL so far, and are almost guaranteed to come out for tonight's match.
0[WHITE] (Movie) and
Killer[WHITE] are also very real possibilities too, although they have not participated nearly as much. To top things off, WHITE can also send out some pretty good amateurs,
HERO[WHITE] (not to be confused with our beloved ex-STX pro) and
Bit[WHITE], both respectable players that can hold their own.Should WHITE choose to be nice and not send only expros,
HERO[WHITE] is guaranteed to be sent out. He's a great amateur player with strong standard gameplay, and he almost beat Larva from a huge disadvantage. He'll be mainly used to buy time, but don't be surprised if he manages to take a win or two.Predictions
LoteM showed some great form last night against NsP, but may run into a lot of problems against WHITE. In particular, WHITE's Protoss cards,
EyeWater[WHITE] (Shuttle) and
0[WHITE] (Movie), pose significant threats to LoteM's
Native_Lt (Light) and
Saber_Lt. Perhaps
Bye_Lt (sSak) will finally join the fight to help combat this problem, but it is absolutely crucial for LoteM to have
Native_Lt (Light) ready in case
Killer[WHITE] decides to show up. The lineup and sniping advantage is in WHITE's favor, but this is really a match that can go either wayWHITE 5-4 LoteM
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