EPTOn May 15 2008 05:22 QibingZero wrote:
I can't speak for everyone on this, but I think a lot of the hate is directed at the incredible rate at which Flash has been hyped around here. Of course, he's been ridiculous lately, but it was before that when he was hyped like crazy because he had 'such a hard road in every league' and still won sometimes. If you ask me, those challenging matches are the only reason he's this good today. Not many players get that many chances to play the best players in meaningful matches that early in their career.
As for cheesing, I personally dislike being deprived of seeing players like Jaedong and GGPlay in mid-late game, but I also realize that it's much smarter play not to let them get there. The zerg fans are always going to get the best of the cheese argument though, because zerg progamers very very rarely even 9pool, let alone 4-5pool. And by the way, if anyone's cheese was actually art and not cheese, it was Ra, not Boxer.
I can't speak for everyone on this, but I think a lot of the hate is directed at the incredible rate at which Flash has been hyped around here. Of course, he's been ridiculous lately, but it was before that when he was hyped like crazy because he had 'such a hard road in every league' and still won sometimes. If you ask me, those challenging matches are the only reason he's this good today. Not many players get that many chances to play the best players in meaningful matches that early in their career.
As for cheesing, I personally dislike being deprived of seeing players like Jaedong and GGPlay in mid-late game, but I also realize that it's much smarter play not to let them get there. The zerg fans are always going to get the best of the cheese argument though, because zerg progamers very very rarely even 9pool, let alone 4-5pool. And by the way, if anyone's cheese was actually art and not cheese, it was Ra, not Boxer.
Well, I don't think that's the reason. Flash was hyped was because he was breaking the "youngest" record everywhere and he was strong. He had an unprecedanted start to his career with a stunning winning record of 15-3 and a nice 9 game win streak vs. protoss. Then after his match with bisu, the general opinion turned against him and he had to redeem himself. He was recognized for his potential and raw talent. It might play a small part, but in no way those challenging matches are the only reason he is good today. Remember he had to win and win again to even have a chance to face those players. A lot of players play dominant players early in their careers (some even win) but then just continue on in their mediocrity.
