On March 29 2022 19:00 Mozdk wrote:
Why does it say Arty and Tasteless will cast, when there is no link to their stream? Will they be casting delayed?

They have a weird arrangement that to this day I don't understand. They have to stream days later...it's kind of bullshit for them. Especially since Nyoken and Scan are so good.

Sirris

681 Posts

March 29 2022 10:03 GMT

#11

Rain 3-2 for me...but i wouldn't be surprised at any result. Soulkey could 3-0 or Rain could 3-0. This one is a toss up.

Sirris

681 Posts

March 29 2022 10:05 GMT

#12

My hope is that Rain shows his excellent mid game management. He need's to get to that point though. He can't be crippled early. I think Rain will win if he has an advantageous early game. If the early game goes to Soulkey I think he will close it out. It's a tough series.

Sirris

681 Posts

March 29 2022 10:09 GMT

#13

So that means that Rain didn't practice the third map at all? lol. I don't think anyone is ever being honest in the interviews.
Edit: They asked Rain what the most important match was. He said match three. I don't see any reason for him to be honest here.

Sirris

681 Posts

March 29 2022 10:12 GMT

#14

I don't think the past records are a huge clue. It will come down to the openings. I'm assuming Rain is in shape. I would imagine he will be going nexus forge to be honest. Taking a risk. If he doesn't I think he's taking a disadvantage vs Soulkey on the first map. I imagine Soulkey will go hatch first. Of course Soulkey could know this way better than I do and counter this play.

Sirris

681 Posts

March 29 2022 10:15 GMT

#15

Well clearly I'm an idiot lmao. OMG. He could've done nexus into forge but he's hard countering the 12 hatch first like a boss. I was pretty sure zerg would go 12 hatch.
DOUBLE OMG...TURNING AROUND AT THE NAT!

Sirris

681 Posts

March 29 2022 10:18 GMT

#16

Soulkey crushes it easy! Mannnnnn you had your chance to play nexus forge Rain

Just a garbage opening honestly. Had he done a nexus first into forge he would've had a massive advantage.

BLinD-RawR

ALLEYCAT BLUES51716 Posts

March 29 2022 10:19 GMT

#17

uncharacteristic opening game from rain, did not expect him to attempt such a bold opening.

Sirris

681 Posts

March 29 2022 10:21 GMT

#18

On March 29 2022 19:19 BLinD-RawR wrote:
uncharacteristic opening game from rain, did not expect him to attempt such a bold opening.

Same....he had an opportunity to have a massive lead by taking a gamble with nexus first. 12 hatch was very likely.
Rain needs to win this second game.
I think it's much harder to win with zealot pressure than with an early nexus for someone at Rain's level.

emperorchampion

Canada9496 Posts

March 29 2022 10:21 GMT

#19

rain seemed kinda checked out in the interview

Sirris

681 Posts

March 29 2022 10:22 GMT

#20

On March 29 2022 19:12 Sirris wrote:
I don't think the past records are a huge clue. It will come down to the openings. I'm assuming Rain is in shape. I would imagine he will be going nexus forge to be honest. Taking a risk. If he doesn't I think he's taking a disadvantage vs Soulkey on the first map. I imagine Soulkey will go hatch first. Of course Soulkey could know this way better than I do and counter this play.

Just want to point this out...sorry. Rain really should've 13 nexus 13 forge. Or something like this. It's just expected Soulkey to hatch first.