EPTOn June 14 2012 13:16 MountainDewJunkie wrote:
That series made me feel really bad for Mini. His scarabs would not hit. He went 3-gate into robo vs a 4-gate. The robotics facility was 1 or 2 hits from dying before the observer popped out. Even when he manner pyloned like crazy, he didn't gain a lead. And he lost most of the field battles decisively. Most of these things are a credit to Jangbi. Hero probes, better reaver placement when harassing, better shuttle control (though a flub here or there), better engagements, and better under pressure. But still, I couldn't tell if Mini was just outmatched, or if the universe dictated that this was not his time.
That series made me feel really bad for Mini. His scarabs would not hit. He went 3-gate into robo vs a 4-gate. The robotics facility was 1 or 2 hits from dying before the observer popped out. Even when he manner pyloned like crazy, he didn't gain a lead. And he lost most of the field battles decisively. Most of these things are a credit to Jangbi. Hero probes, better reaver placement when harassing, better shuttle control (though a flub here or there), better engagements, and better under pressure. But still, I couldn't tell if Mini was just outmatched, or if the universe dictated that this was not his time.
I didn't see any dud scarabs that weren't suppose to dud. They're your normal dud scarabs because Jangbi pulled his probes right. And Jangbi would've had game 3 if he didn't poke in too far with his reavers. So it's not like Mini didn't have breaks go his way. Overall, he was outplayed.
And from the PvPs I've seen over the years, bad engagements are what usually separates the younger guys from your top protosses. They have great macro and micro, nice build orders, good army composition. But knowing when and where to fight is what separates the top from the rest.
