[OSL] Korean Air OSL 2 Grand Final - Page 12

Game 1: Eye of the Storm

Jaedong:

Despite what most Jaedong fans want, I expect Jaedong to open with his normal 12 hatch opening. Why? Jaedong is stubborn. Jaedong wants to do to Flash what sAviOr did to oov. He wants to beat Flash his way. Further, I think Jaedong wants to distinguish himself as the undisputed best Zerg. Well he already is right? Well, EffOrt showed the power of early aggression against the macro beast that is Flash, and I think as stubborn as Jaedong is, he doesn't want to be lugged in with EffOrt. What's more, Jaedong has been honing, and re-honing his raw ZvT mechanics over these last few month's and I think he's confident in a standard game. Finally, this isn't PR, and there isn't a garage full of VODs of his play-style on EotS; so he doesn't need to go some crazy econ build and leave himself open to a perfectly prepared bio/gol timing push.To sum it up, Jaedong played Flash standard on FS, he clawed his way back from the brink through risky play that payed off. Yes, Flash made mistakes, but it was up to Jaedong to exploit them.

Flash:

From Flash, I would be very surprised if he doesn't 14cc. He excels at macro, he's rolled Jaedong with 14ccs and its a build he absolutely loves to use in FvJ. Then, I expect a very well prepared build for this first game. Something Flash whipped up to specifically exploit Jaedong's play. I expect Flash to play similarly to the way he did in game 1 of the MSL. Sure, it was easier to predict how Jaedong would play, sure denying scouting was easier on PR, and this situation seems much harder to predict and prepare for. However, this is Flash. He knows he has seer-like game sense, he knows Jaedong's tendencies, and most of all, Flash knows that he can win the mind games. Flash is extremely smart and he knows it. He's going to have a very precise build planned for this game 1, and I expect a very well prepared timing push from Flash in this game 1.

Who wins:

Game 1 is going to set the pace for this whole series. Flash rarely loses game 1 and I'm sure that game 1 setting is going to be incredibly comfortable for the Terran bonjwa. However, I say Jaedong is much more prepared for any type of funky build, and I say he defends whatever attack Flash has up his sleeve and takes Flash into unfamiliar territory and pulls off the win. Jaedong 1-0.

Game 2: Polaris Rhapsody

Jaedong:

This is the map Jaedong is going to be aggressive on. I expect a 9 pool, or some sort of muta all-in. Why? Because Jaedong saw how going greedy blew up in his face in game 1 of the MSL, and how had he 9 pooled in game 5, he would've won against Flash's blind 14cc. Jaedong's going to want vengence, he's going to want to make a statement, and he's going to want to beat Flash on a map he is very comfortable on. I can only say Jaedong's going to play aggressive and mean.

Flash:

It's difficult for me to predict how Flash will respond after losing game 1. Flash never loses the first game, and he usually uses it as a stepping stone to take control of the series. Since he rarely loses game 1, I don't have much to go on. (Sure he lost to MVP in the Hana Datoo MSL, but the Bo5 was split up, and when they game back Flash did the typical, win the first game played and dominate). If Jaedong takes game 1, I say Flash gets a little rattled, but doesn't change his game plan. I expect a another carefully prepared build from the Oracle. That said, Flash may not be expecting early aggression on PR and that could cause problems, but it's frickin Flash, and the dude always seems to know what's going to happen.


Who wins:

Jaedong's going to be pissed on this map and he's going to come out mean. That said, Flash can see into the future, and I expect him to win pretty handedly. I think the game is close to a toss up because of Jaedong's wrath, but I see Flash winning as expected. Tied 1-1.

Game 3: Grand Line SE

Jaedong:

Well, I would not be surprised to see some kind of hydra bust from Jaedong on this map, but deep down, I expect Jaedong to go some thing like 3 hatch--> Evo --> 4 hatch. I can't really describe why I think Jaedong will go for some strange build, but given the series is 1-1, I think he'll want to mix it up. What's more, Jaedong will probably expect Flash to not want to go into DL with his back against the wall. If Flash goes into DL 1-2, and spawns 6 o' clock, he's going to be very pressured. I think Jaedong is going to try and play with an unorthodox build to mix up a very likely early bio push. I don't think Jaedong will want to play standard on this map, not when his 3rd gas is so hard to secure. Expect something nonstandard but not ultra aggressive either.


Flash:

Flash is going to be a little more comfortable, but not exactly content. He just won on a map he was expected to win on, so it's no time to breathe a sigh of relief. I expect same old 14cc, and a bio --> mech. It's strong, it's standard, and Flash knows it pretty damn well. I'm sure he won't repeat game 3 of the MSL and have perfect Light-style timings. He knows it's strong and he knows it's beaten Jaedong in the past.


Who's wins:

Game 3 is going to be the best game of this series. I think it'll be back and forth. I expect to see drops, tank lines up the ass, lots of swarm, and some damn impressive starcraft. Am I optimistic? Yes. Jaedong takes down Flash in his comfort zone despite the odds, and pulls off a spectacular win. Jaedong 2-1.

Game 4: Flight-Dreamliner

Jaedong:

Jaedong's sitting pretty right now. Going into a Zerg favored map, up 1 game in the series, and he know's Flash will be desperate. He can expect Flash to be rattled, and I expect Jaedong to play a comfortable game. I don't expect aggression from Jaedong in this game, because Flash is the one who has to make something happen now. I think Jaedong is going to sit back and react to Flash's build. Expect a drone to scout, in case of an 8 rax, and expect Jaedong to play very calmly and conservatively.

Flash:

Suddenly the tables have turned on our beloved bonjwa. Like Jaedong had to make something happen before him, suddenly he has to do something special to take this to a fifth set. I think Flash will be rattled at this point. He's definitely going to be out of his comfort zone since he pretty much never finds himself down in a series. He's been tied recently, but not down. What's worse, he's on a map he doesn't like. Flash is either going to go for some sort of cheese (Like the Nate), or try and rely on his previously prepared build. The question will be: Did he expect to be down going into DL when he prepared his build?

Who wins:

I think whatever Flash does, he makes mistakes. It's not easy to play out of your comfort zone, and I think Flash pays for it. Jaedong will be calm, and playing relaxed and reactive will win him this game. Jaedong 3-1.