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weiliem
Profile Joined January 2008
2071 Posts
May 12 2025 02:49 GMT
#2
Can't wait
Oppa feeding style
Zergxhx
Profile Joined November 2020
China146 Posts
May 12 2025 03:31 GMT
#3
First PVT on Death Valley
Soft_General_5023
Profile Joined December 2023
73 Posts
May 12 2025 04:13 GMT
#4
map order is different in liquipedia
HOLYBATS
Profile Joined August 2021
Turkey730 Posts
May 12 2025 05:43 GMT
#5
Go Best!
Navane
Profile Blog Joined February 2007
Netherlands2748 Posts
May 12 2025 06:35 GMT
#6
So hyped!
masoka82
Profile Joined June 2020
Spain594 Posts
May 12 2025 06:41 GMT
#7
Best for the win!
VioleTAK
Profile Joined July 2006
4315 Posts
May 12 2025 07:05 GMT
#8
Go Best!
Every fan of Starcraft is a fan of Lim Yo Hwan by association
RowdierBob
Profile Blog Joined May 2003
Australia13006 Posts
May 12 2025 07:39 GMT
#9
Not sure Best will ever have a better opportunity to make and ASL final. But then again pretty sure I said the same when he faced Mind in the semis and he promptly bottled it.

Hope best wins but pretty sure Light will.
"Terrans are pretty much space-Australians" - H
Peeano
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Netherlands4990 Posts
May 12 2025 08:22 GMT
#10
This one should be good. Despite Best vs Mind Light should be on his toes and Best should remember how he destroyed Flash several times. But since his loss to Mind was so ugly, I'm gonna go with Light.
FBH #1!
HOLYBATS
Profile Joined August 2021
Turkey730 Posts
May 12 2025 08:37 GMT
#11
This season his pvt looking so strong while dominating both Sharp and Speed.
ImbaTosS
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United Kingdom1688 Posts
May 12 2025 09:06 GMT
#12
Very exciting. I'm rooting hard for Best as IMO the much more exciting and hype player when he's on his day. I find Light never gets the blood pumping, no matter how well he plays.
EleGant[AoV]
RJBTVYOUTUBE
Profile Joined December 2023
Netherlands868 Posts
Last Edited: 2025-05-12 09:39:51
May 12 2025 09:24 GMT
#13
Lucifermorningstar back to bring us the light?
Or is best the storm that is approaching
Provoking black clouds in isolation
Here to Bury the Light?
JDON MY SOUL!
FunkyDragoon
Profile Joined January 2022
39 Posts
May 12 2025 10:06 GMT
#14
I love the fancy ASL jackets mixed with the casual tracksuit pants lmao.
Gorsameth
Profile Joined April 2010
Netherlands21685 Posts
May 12 2025 10:10 GMT
#15
Which of those 2 do you all think has the best chance of beating Soulkey, Light?
It ignores such insignificant forces as time, entropy, and death
DropBear
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Australia4353 Posts
May 12 2025 10:20 GMT
#16
Best has worn that Bayern kit every match so far
Sucker for nostalgia
Simplistik
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
2007 Posts
May 12 2025 10:28 GMT
#17
Man, that was tight. Ough.
Dear BW Gods, I know it's not autumn (in the Northern hemisphere), but please have mercy on Protoss.
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50121 Posts
May 12 2025 10:28 GMT
#18
Poll: Recommend BeSt vs Light Game 1?

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44%

Yes (5)
 
28%

No (5)
 
28%

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Your vote: Recommend BeSt vs Light Game 1?

(Vote): Yes
(Vote): No
(Vote): If you have time

Brood War EICWoo Jung Ho, never forget.| Twitter: @BLinDRawR
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Terrorbladder
Profile Joined May 2014
2718 Posts
May 12 2025 10:28 GMT
#19
That first game was... something
My dream is to fertilize two females at a time.
karbonara234
Profile Joined October 2024
38 Posts
May 12 2025 10:29 GMT
#20
mines turned the tides. if only those goons survived.
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50121 Posts
May 12 2025 10:29 GMT
#21
Jaeho coming in hot.
Brood War EICWoo Jung Ho, never forget.| Twitter: @BLinDRawR
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VioleTAK
Profile Joined July 2006
4315 Posts
May 12 2025 10:30 GMT
#22
Damn... OK, reset Best, you can do it!
Every fan of Starcraft is a fan of Lim Yo Hwan by association
SkelA
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Macedonia13032 Posts
May 12 2025 10:30 GMT
#23
You shouldn't be losing as an pro in that situation with obs present. Best choked hard in the first match.
Stork and KHAN fan till 2012 ...
oxKnu
Profile Joined December 2017
1180 Posts
May 12 2025 10:31 GMT
#24
Has to be most poorly defended 12-nex I've ever seen. Just don't fucking attack from a ramp...jfc
oxKnu
Profile Joined December 2017
1180 Posts
May 12 2025 10:32 GMT
#25
We need a counter-choke from Light. He's capable of it but I can't help but think that he was genuinely laughing while that was going on..
VioleTAK
Profile Joined July 2006
4315 Posts
May 12 2025 10:34 GMT
#26
I think Light was gambling a bit with that opening, and it paid off big time due to Best panic making a couple of tiny mistakes that cost everything with that mine connection that was clearly avoidable. Light showing his experience and cold attitude. Best needs to shake it off and reset. Com'on Best, 1-1 us into a full Bo7
Every fan of Starcraft is a fan of Lim Yo Hwan by association
Peeano
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Netherlands4990 Posts
May 12 2025 10:36 GMT
#27
Tuning in late and already 1-0. Now Death Valley, I heard some things about this map.
FBH #1!
Simplistik
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
2007 Posts
May 12 2025 10:38 GMT
#28
Feels like people are harsh on Best here. Anyone can miss one mine kill...
Dear BW Gods, I know it's not autumn (in the Northern hemisphere), but please have mercy on Protoss.
iFU.pauline
Profile Joined September 2009
France1564 Posts
Last Edited: 2025-05-12 10:42:59
May 12 2025 10:42 GMT
#29
It's like time is slowing down on this map, everything takes so long. "Slow Death Valley"
No coward soul is mine, No trembler in the world's storm-troubled sphere, I see Heaven's glories shine, And Faith shines equal arming me from Fear
Zergxhx
Profile Joined November 2020
China146 Posts
May 12 2025 10:43 GMT
#30
Really looking forward to the final between Light and SK!
karbonara234
Profile Joined October 2024
38 Posts
Last Edited: 2025-05-12 10:48:28
May 12 2025 10:47 GMT
#31
shuttle reaver vs tank dropship micro battle pretty cute
VioleTAK
Profile Joined July 2006
4315 Posts
May 12 2025 10:50 GMT
#32
We've got ourselves a game!
Every fan of Starcraft is a fan of Lim Yo Hwan by association
Peeano
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Netherlands4990 Posts
May 12 2025 10:50 GMT
#33
Surprised Light was not opting for early +2 wpn, but he can still just sit at bottom half of the map and let Best kill himself.
FBH #1!
Peeano
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Netherlands4990 Posts
May 12 2025 10:52 GMT
#34
Meanwhile Best is playing mine sweeper with zealots and suiciding his army like he has infinite resources
FBH #1!
Peeano
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Netherlands4990 Posts
May 12 2025 10:54 GMT
#35
Best better take bot left asap if this is his playstyle of choice
FBH #1!
iFU.pauline
Profile Joined September 2009
France1564 Posts
May 12 2025 10:55 GMT
#36
Best better type GG
No coward soul is mine, No trembler in the world's storm-troubled sphere, I see Heaven's glories shine, And Faith shines equal arming me from Fear
iFU.pauline
Profile Joined September 2009
France1564 Posts
May 12 2025 10:57 GMT
#37
That's not even close, this should be a 4/0.
No coward soul is mine, No trembler in the world's storm-troubled sphere, I see Heaven's glories shine, And Faith shines equal arming me from Fear
gravity
Profile Joined March 2004
Australia1847 Posts
May 12 2025 10:57 GMT
#38
Arbiters now 0-3 on this map.
Terrorbladder
Profile Joined May 2014
2718 Posts
May 12 2025 10:57 GMT
#39
That was quite the three-pronged attack, but the only real loss that Light took was the SCVs at 6 o'clock.
My dream is to fertilize two females at a time.
Simplistik
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
2007 Posts
May 12 2025 10:59 GMT
#40
Arbiters are a great idea.
Dear BW Gods, I know it's not autumn (in the Northern hemisphere), but please have mercy on Protoss.
Zergxhx
Profile Joined November 2020
China146 Posts
Last Edited: 2025-05-12 10:59:40
May 12 2025 10:59 GMT
#41
The game is over. This reminds me of Best vs Mind in ASL15 Semi-finals
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50121 Posts
May 12 2025 10:59 GMT
#42
Poll: Recommend BeSt vs Light Game 2?

If you have time (9)
 
53%

Yes (4)
 
24%

No (4)
 
24%

17 total votes

Your vote: Recommend BeSt vs Light Game 2?

(Vote): Yes
(Vote): No
(Vote): If you have time

Brood War EICWoo Jung Ho, never forget.| Twitter: @BLinDRawR
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Peeano
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Netherlands4990 Posts
May 12 2025 11:02 GMT
#43
Best played like he was 2 bases up. Does he get that mentally shaken by some vulture drops? The dude seems like he plays on auto-pilot so hard every time he loses. Like he has a game plan and he just can't deviate to help himself.
FBH #1!
SkelA
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Macedonia13032 Posts
May 12 2025 11:03 GMT
#44
Light tvp is the ultimate counter to Best playstyle. I will be very surprised if Best can turn this around.
Stork and KHAN fan till 2012 ...
oxKnu
Profile Joined December 2017
1180 Posts
May 12 2025 11:05 GMT
#45
Best is either choking or getting tunnel-vision with flashbacks in tournament settings. The dude can hardly play at 50% of his level in these games.

Light is playing smart though. Don't think I've seen him lose an Arbiter game for at least a few months.
Peeano
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Netherlands4990 Posts
May 12 2025 11:10 GMT
#46
If Best can win a single game vs Flash, he should take one off of Light before this over. I'm still hoping for a 4-3, but it's looking ugly. Let's go Best!
FBH #1!
Gorsameth
Profile Joined April 2010
Netherlands21685 Posts
May 12 2025 11:11 GMT
#47
On May 12 2025 19:57 Terrorbladder wrote:
That was quite the three-pronged attack, but the only real loss that Light took was the SCVs at 6 o'clock.
yeah the recall was nice but they were mostly just stuck in that corner shooting buildings while siege tanks shelled them.
And as a result he didn't have the army left to hold back the push at his door

It ignores such insignificant forces as time, entropy, and death
iFU.pauline
Profile Joined September 2009
France1564 Posts
May 12 2025 11:12 GMT
#48
I call 2 fucktories push.
No coward soul is mine, No trembler in the world's storm-troubled sphere, I see Heaven's glories shine, And Faith shines equal arming me from Fear
Peeano
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Netherlands4990 Posts
May 12 2025 11:21 GMT
#49
Good, now Best can focus on a big bust as soon as Light tries to stabilise a 3rd.
FBH #1!
Peeano
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Netherlands4990 Posts
May 12 2025 11:22 GMT
#50
omfg... LOL!
FBH #1!
Terrorbladder
Profile Joined May 2014
2718 Posts
May 12 2025 11:23 GMT
#51
lol reaver
My dream is to fertilize two females at a time.
karbonara234
Profile Joined October 2024
38 Posts
May 12 2025 11:30 GMT
#52
best just wasting zealots
DropBear
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Australia4353 Posts
May 12 2025 11:33 GMT
#53
Those storms on the scvs might have done it

Honestly feels like Best is playing poorly. Should still win this map
Sucker for nostalgia
karbonara234
Profile Joined October 2024
38 Posts
May 12 2025 11:33 GMT
#54
fucking ninja

Pretty good macro by Best.
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50121 Posts
May 12 2025 11:33 GMT
#55
Poll: Recommend BeSt vs Light Game 3?

Yes (22)
 
88%

If you have time (2)
 
8%

No (1)
 
4%

25 total votes

Your vote: Recommend BeSt vs Light Game 3?

(Vote): Yes
(Vote): No
(Vote): If you have time

Brood War EICWoo Jung Ho, never forget.| Twitter: @BLinDRawR
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weiliem
Profile Joined January 2008
2071 Posts
May 12 2025 11:34 GMT
#56
Gateway man is online
Oppa feeding style
VioleTAK
Profile Joined July 2006
4315 Posts
May 12 2025 11:34 GMT
#57
Yes!!!
Every fan of Starcraft is a fan of Lim Yo Hwan by association
gravity
Profile Joined March 2004
Australia1847 Posts
May 12 2025 11:46 GMT
#58
Nice flank.
Kaal
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Djibouti2514 Posts
May 12 2025 11:46 GMT
#59
the big daebak
karbonara234
Profile Joined October 2024
38 Posts
May 12 2025 11:47 GMT
#60
it's just so epic when a tank cluster gets annihilated
Toshinou-Kyouko
Profile Joined November 2024
Philippines149 Posts
May 12 2025 11:47 GMT
#61
mine drag of the year
Yuru Yuri best anime
Peeano
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Netherlands4990 Posts
May 12 2025 11:47 GMT
#62
Nice mine DaeDohbak
FBH #1!
karbonara234
Profile Joined October 2024
38 Posts
May 12 2025 11:49 GMT
#63
YES
Toshinou-Kyouko
Profile Joined November 2024
Philippines149 Posts
May 12 2025 11:49 GMT
#64
we got a series folks
Yuru Yuri best anime
Kaal
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Djibouti2514 Posts
May 12 2025 11:50 GMT
#65
alright best making it a real match
iFU.pauline
Profile Joined September 2009
France1564 Posts
May 12 2025 11:50 GMT
#66
:notbad:
No coward soul is mine, No trembler in the world's storm-troubled sphere, I see Heaven's glories shine, And Faith shines equal arming me from Fear
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50121 Posts
May 12 2025 11:50 GMT
#67
Poll: Recommend BeSt vs Light Game 4?

Yes (22)
 
92%

No (1)
 
4%

If you have time (1)
 
4%

24 total votes

Your vote: Recommend BeSt vs Light Game 4?

(Vote): Yes
(Vote): No
(Vote): If you have time

Brood War EICWoo Jung Ho, never forget.| Twitter: @BLinDRawR
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Gorsameth
Profile Joined April 2010
Netherlands21685 Posts
May 12 2025 11:50 GMT
#68
Just a wonderful drops from Best. Those armies got smashed.
It ignores such insignificant forces as time, entropy, and death
oxKnu
Profile Joined December 2017
1180 Posts
May 12 2025 11:50 GMT
#69
Not gonna lie, this is better for emotional guys then just a slugfest where games are traded back and forth. Best is finally mentally prepared for the match. lol
gravity
Profile Joined March 2004
Australia1847 Posts
May 12 2025 11:51 GMT
#70
Well-placed minefield at the end but it wasn't enough.
Peeano
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Netherlands4990 Posts
May 12 2025 11:54 GMT
#71
Cross spawn PvT gatewayshuttleman is working well for Best. Next 3 player map should be interesting.
FBH #1!
DropBear
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Australia4353 Posts
May 12 2025 12:10 GMT
#72
Light on point so far this map. Hard deny on the reaver drop
Sucker for nostalgia
DropBear
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Australia4353 Posts
May 12 2025 12:12 GMT
#73
And of course instantly gets his own drop hard denied lul
Sucker for nostalgia
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50121 Posts
May 12 2025 12:22 GMT
#74
dropping speedlots like cracklings
Brood War EICWoo Jung Ho, never forget.| Twitter: @BLinDRawR
TL+ Member
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50121 Posts
May 12 2025 12:22 GMT
#75
Poll: Recommend BeSt vs Light Game 5?

Yes (27)
 
96%

No (1)
 
4%

If you have time (0)
 
0%

28 total votes

Your vote: Recommend BeSt vs Light Game 5?

(Vote): Yes
(Vote): No
(Vote): If you have time

Brood War EICWoo Jung Ho, never forget.| Twitter: @BLinDRawR
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karbonara234
Profile Joined October 2024
38 Posts
May 12 2025 12:22 GMT
#76
brilliant. pulled back the massive tank line with a two-base simultaneous attack.
oxKnu
Profile Joined December 2017
1180 Posts
May 12 2025 12:23 GMT
#77
That last game was extremely satisfying to watch as a Protoss in PvT. No, you don't get to upgrade and then slowly attack each base with 3 tanks and 2 vultures. Fuck off.
weiliem
Profile Joined January 2008
2071 Posts
May 12 2025 12:24 GMT
#78
This is some amazing play from Best. Those storm drops just keeps coming. How do u even defend against that
Oppa feeding style
RJBTVYOUTUBE
Profile Joined December 2023
Netherlands868 Posts
May 12 2025 12:25 GMT
#79
the prophet?
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JDON MY SOUL!
Peeano
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Netherlands4990 Posts
May 12 2025 12:26 GMT
#80
On May 12 2025 21:23 oxKnu wrote:
That last game was extremely satisfying to watch as a Protoss in PvT. No, you don't get to upgrade and then slowly attack each base with 3 tanks and 2 vultures. Fuck off.

lmao
FBH #1!
M2
Profile Joined December 2002
Bulgaria4116 Posts
May 12 2025 12:27 GMT
#81
On May 12 2025 21:25 RJBTVYOUTUBE wrote:
the prophet?
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Even if Light turns it, you still nailed it
Knife kitty, night kitty, put you on a slab. Stealthy kitty, hunter kitty, stab stab stab :-)
RJBTVYOUTUBE
Profile Joined December 2023
Netherlands868 Posts
May 12 2025 12:29 GMT
#82
On May 12 2025 21:27 M2 wrote:
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On May 12 2025 21:25 RJBTVYOUTUBE wrote:
the prophet?
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Even if Light turns it, you still nailed it

I was pretty wrong about some other stuff though haha.
JDON MY SOUL!
Simplistik
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
2007 Posts
May 12 2025 12:29 GMT
#83
I bet on Light, but pleased to be wrong so far...
Dear BW Gods, I know it's not autumn (in the Northern hemisphere), but please have mercy on Protoss.
DropBear
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Australia4353 Posts
May 12 2025 12:33 GMT
#84
Defiant probe
Sucker for nostalgia
gravity
Profile Joined March 2004
Australia1847 Posts
May 12 2025 12:34 GMT
#85
Don't recall seeing that kill-own-comsat strat before
Peeano
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Netherlands4990 Posts
May 12 2025 12:36 GMT
#86
dat rally point...
FBH #1!
gravity
Profile Joined March 2004
Australia1847 Posts
May 12 2025 12:37 GMT
#87
Best kinda flailing in this game
oxKnu
Profile Joined December 2017
1180 Posts
May 12 2025 12:38 GMT
#88
Wow, what a horrific choke..
karbonara234
Profile Joined October 2024
38 Posts
May 12 2025 12:38 GMT
#89
damn. that was just bad from Best.
M2
Profile Joined December 2002
Bulgaria4116 Posts
May 12 2025 12:38 GMT
#90
Weird game
Knife kitty, night kitty, put you on a slab. Stealthy kitty, hunter kitty, stab stab stab :-)
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50121 Posts
May 12 2025 12:38 GMT
#91
Poll: Recommend BeSt vs Light Game 6?

If you have time (7)
 
41%

No (7)
 
41%

Yes (3)
 
18%

17 total votes

Your vote: Recommend BeSt vs Light Game 6?

(Vote): Yes
(Vote): No
(Vote): If you have time

Brood War EICWoo Jung Ho, never forget.| Twitter: @BLinDRawR
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Simplistik
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
2007 Posts
May 12 2025 12:39 GMT
#92
Neither player really wants to win...
Dear BW Gods, I know it's not autumn (in the Northern hemisphere), but please have mercy on Protoss.
Peeano
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Netherlands4990 Posts
May 12 2025 12:39 GMT
#93
One more cross map spawn and Best can continue his dream to redeem his loss vs July.
FBH #1!
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50121 Posts
May 12 2025 12:39 GMT
#94
once again Best going down to the ringer
Brood War EICWoo Jung Ho, never forget.| Twitter: @BLinDRawR
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oEkY
Profile Joined August 2016
Germany649 Posts
Last Edited: 2025-05-12 12:40:51
May 12 2025 12:39 GMT
#95
The replay was broken... he didnt lose goons for free as the casters mentioned, you could see the supply go up by ~20 within 1sec
M2
Profile Joined December 2002
Bulgaria4116 Posts
May 12 2025 12:39 GMT
#96
This was some not even B rank tier shit
Knife kitty, night kitty, put you on a slab. Stealthy kitty, hunter kitty, stab stab stab :-)
RJBTVYOUTUBE
Profile Joined December 2023
Netherlands868 Posts
May 12 2025 12:40 GMT
#97
sir, another 7 game epic has hit the tournament.
JDON MY SOUL!
oxKnu
Profile Joined December 2017
1180 Posts
May 12 2025 12:41 GMT
#98
He is just insanely nervous and can't play properly in that state. What a weird player..
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50121 Posts
May 12 2025 12:41 GMT
#99
game so sus even the replay broke
Brood War EICWoo Jung Ho, never forget.| Twitter: @BLinDRawR
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DropBear
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Australia4353 Posts
May 12 2025 12:41 GMT
#100
Nerves are showing big time
Sucker for nostalgia
Simplistik
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
2007 Posts
May 12 2025 12:41 GMT
#101
In a way, Best decided the outcome of all six games so far. Three in his favour...
Dear BW Gods, I know it's not autumn (in the Northern hemisphere), but please have mercy on Protoss.
Toshinou-Kyouko
Profile Joined November 2024
Philippines149 Posts
May 12 2025 12:43 GMT
#102
give me proxy 2 gate for final match pls
Yuru Yuri best anime
oxKnu
Profile Joined December 2017
1180 Posts
May 12 2025 12:44 GMT
#103
I'm not sure I want to see Best in the finals. Imagine these kind of absurd nerves against a Zerg like Soulkey. We deserve better..
oEkY
Profile Joined August 2016
Germany649 Posts
Last Edited: 2025-05-12 12:48:53
May 12 2025 12:46 GMT
#104
You are too harsh with best, we didnt see the „real“ game as the replay or observer mode broke by the time of the dt drop… the rallied units didnt even occour, if im not mistaken
oxKnu
Profile Joined December 2017
1180 Posts
May 12 2025 12:52 GMT
#105
I'm talking about the engagement at the natural. The replay looked the same..
oEkY
Profile Joined August 2016
Germany649 Posts
May 12 2025 12:54 GMT
#106
On May 12 2025 21:52 oxKnu wrote:
I'm talking about the engagement at the natural. The replay looked the same..


sorry, thought you would be talking about throwing away goons for free, nvm
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50121 Posts
May 12 2025 12:54 GMT
#107
Top tier micro at the end from best
Brood War EICWoo Jung Ho, never forget.| Twitter: @BLinDRawR
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karbonara234
Profile Joined October 2024
38 Posts
May 12 2025 12:54 GMT
#108
ahahaha yes
gravity
Profile Joined March 2004
Australia1847 Posts
May 12 2025 12:55 GMT
#109
Great control, I thought he was dead
konadora *
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
Singapore66161 Posts
May 12 2025 12:55 GMT
#110
DO-MEN!!!!!!!!!!!
POGGERS
Jenia6109
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Russian Federation1612 Posts
May 12 2025 12:55 GMT
#111
Best is Zest
INnoVation TY Maru | Classic Stats Dear sOs Zest herO | Rogue Dark soO
Gorsameth
Profile Joined April 2010
Netherlands21685 Posts
May 12 2025 12:55 GMT
#112
not like this...
It ignores such insignificant forces as time, entropy, and death
HOLYBATS
Profile Joined August 2021
Turkey730 Posts
May 12 2025 12:55 GMT
#113
Best!
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50121 Posts
May 12 2025 12:55 GMT
#114
Poll: Recommend BeSt vs Light Game 7?

Yes (27)
 
90%

No (2)
 
7%

If you have time (1)
 
3%

30 total votes

Your vote: Recommend BeSt vs Light Game 7?

(Vote): Yes
(Vote): No
(Vote): If you have time

Brood War EICWoo Jung Ho, never forget.| Twitter: @BLinDRawR
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Toshinou-Kyouko
Profile Joined November 2024
Philippines149 Posts
May 12 2025 12:55 GMT
#115
best defended well

light should've waited for mines before making that push
Yuru Yuri best anime
konadora *
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
Singapore66161 Posts
May 12 2025 12:56 GMT
#116
that pull micro by Best was so good at the end, and Light went in a bit too deep

exciting series that went all 7 games!!
POGGERS
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50121 Posts
May 12 2025 12:56 GMT
#117
On May 12 2025 21:55 konadora wrote:
DO-MEN!!!!!!!!!!!


another miracle, doh-men.
Brood War EICWoo Jung Ho, never forget.| Twitter: @BLinDRawR
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weiliem
Profile Joined January 2008
2071 Posts
May 12 2025 12:56 GMT
#118
Best does have a good chance of winning it all
Oppa feeding style
VioleTAK
Profile Joined July 2006
4315 Posts
May 12 2025 12:57 GMT
#119
OMG! Besttttt yeaassssssss
Every fan of Starcraft is a fan of Lim Yo Hwan by association
oxKnu
Profile Joined December 2017
1180 Posts
May 12 2025 12:57 GMT
#120
And in the end he wins it by playing some immaculate defense lol

I mean Best deserves to win, basically he choked at least two games. Light was pretty poor overall, kind of played waiting for mistakes, which I guess it's not a bad idea against Best, but he will probably kick himself over this series.
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50121 Posts
May 12 2025 12:57 GMT
#121
man, I was really pulling for light because I don't even want the chance of a PvP finals and I don't think BeSt can beat soulkey, but here we are.
Brood War EICWoo Jung Ho, never forget.| Twitter: @BLinDRawR
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konadora *
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
Singapore66161 Posts
May 12 2025 12:57 GMT
#122
not pulling tanks far enough, pulling vultures behind the tanks, not waiting another 5 seconds for mines... Light's micro was slightly sloppy at the end
POGGERS
Zergxhx
Profile Joined November 2020
China146 Posts
May 12 2025 12:57 GMT
#123
I can’t believe it was 17 years ago that Best last made the finals.
SkelA
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Macedonia13032 Posts
May 12 2025 12:58 GMT
#124
Great comeback from Best. I expected this outcome in the first game as well.
Stork and KHAN fan till 2012 ...
konadora *
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
Singapore66161 Posts
May 12 2025 12:58 GMT
#125
On May 12 2025 21:57 BLinD-RawR wrote:
man, I was really pulling for light because I don't even want the chance of a PvP finals and I don't think BeSt can beat soulkey, but here we are.

who beats SK at this point lol

would rather a PvP than Soulkey at the finals again tbh, but at least it's not a ZvZ lol
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karbonara234
Profile Joined October 2024
38 Posts
Last Edited: 2025-05-12 12:59:18
May 12 2025 12:58 GMT
#126
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50121 Posts
May 12 2025 12:59 GMT
#127
On May 12 2025 21:58 konadora wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 12 2025 21:57 BLinD-RawR wrote:
man, I was really pulling for light because I don't even want the chance of a PvP finals and I don't think BeSt can beat soulkey, but here we are.

who beats SK at this point lol

would rather a PvP than Soulkey at the finals again tbh, but at least it's not a ZvZ lol


I don't trust snow, last season he was in this spot and got roflstomped 0-4.
Brood War EICWoo Jung Ho, never forget.| Twitter: @BLinDRawR
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karbonara234
Profile Joined October 2024
38 Posts
May 12 2025 12:59 GMT
#128
he really is crying =(
konadora *
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
Singapore66161 Posts
May 12 2025 13:01 GMT
#129
Best: "Starcraft might be just a game, but to me, it means so much more...I really didn't want things to end today on a loss.. I never made it to the (ASL) finals and was always made fun of for it..."
POGGERS
konadora *
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
Singapore66161 Posts
Last Edited: 2025-05-12 13:02:54
May 12 2025 13:02 GMT
#130
june 2016 was ASL season 1 qualifiers... almost 9 years in the making for him to finally make it to the ASL finals
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oxKnu
Profile Joined December 2017
1180 Posts
May 12 2025 13:02 GMT
#131
Seems to have been an emotional hurdle of epic proportions getting to the finals. I'm glad at least that is over.

Pray that the finals is not Snow vs Best. They played a final a few days ago and it was not pretty. PvP is high-key Best's worst match-up. The final with Soulkey would probably provide at least a couple of good games.
konadora *
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
Singapore66161 Posts
May 12 2025 13:04 GMT
#132
On May 12 2025 22:02 oxKnu wrote:
Seems to have been an emotional hurdle of epic proportions getting to the finals. I'm glad at least that is over.

Pray that the finals is not Snow vs Best. They played a final a few days ago and it was not pretty. PvP is high-key Best's worst match-up. The final with Soulkey would probably provide at least a couple of good games.

yeah he talked about the mental burden and stress of not making it to ASL finals and always being the laughing stock for the last 19 seasons
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konadora *
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
Singapore66161 Posts
May 12 2025 13:05 GMT
#133
On May 12 2025 21:59 BLinD-RawR wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 12 2025 21:58 konadora wrote:
On May 12 2025 21:57 BLinD-RawR wrote:
man, I was really pulling for light because I don't even want the chance of a PvP finals and I don't think BeSt can beat soulkey, but here we are.

who beats SK at this point lol

would rather a PvP than Soulkey at the finals again tbh, but at least it's not a ZvZ lol


I don't trust snow, last season he was in this spot and got roflstomped 0-4.

as in i would rather a PvP than a Best vs SK because I feel like SK is the best player rn and would just 4-0 or 4-1 again
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Peeano
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Netherlands4990 Posts
May 12 2025 13:05 GMT
#134
That's awesome, and sad. Never give up!
FBH #1!
M2
Profile Joined December 2002
Bulgaria4116 Posts
Last Edited: 2025-05-12 13:06:30
May 12 2025 13:06 GMT
#135
On May 12 2025 21:59 BLinD-RawR wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 12 2025 21:58 konadora wrote:
On May 12 2025 21:57 BLinD-RawR wrote:
man, I was really pulling for light because I don't even want the chance of a PvP finals and I don't think BeSt can beat soulkey, but here we are.

who beats SK at this point lol

would rather a PvP than Soulkey at the finals again tbh, but at least it's not a ZvZ lol


I don't trust snow, last season he was in this spot and got roflstomped 0-4.

4:0 or 4:1 are the most likely results for SK vs anyone Bo7 series atm imo. Perhaps only Snow could possibly make it more competitive
Knife kitty, night kitty, put you on a slab. Stealthy kitty, hunter kitty, stab stab stab :-)
Simplistik
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
2007 Posts
May 12 2025 13:07 GMT
#136
Thing with Best is, he has the skills to win titles. When he's on it he's really tough to beat. But it's hard to trust him to keep it together. To put it mildly...
Dear BW Gods, I know it's not autumn (in the Northern hemisphere), but please have mercy on Protoss.
Peeano
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Netherlands4990 Posts
Last Edited: 2025-05-12 13:08:40
May 12 2025 13:07 GMT
#137
Best has more chance in a Bo7 vs Soulkey than Snow imo. Especially if Soulkey is forced to show his hand a round before. Surely Mini/Bisu won't mind giving Best some tips either.
FBH #1!
oxKnu
Profile Joined December 2017
1180 Posts
May 12 2025 13:09 GMT
#138
On May 12 2025 22:07 Peeano wrote:
Best has more chance in a Bo7 vs Soulkey than Snow imo. Especially if Soulkey is forced to show his hand a round before.


Not on these maps BUT I do agree, Best is pretty good in PvZ. People haven't updated their old preconceptions on how he fares in that match-up.

Snow vs Best PvP in a bo7 is a bigger gap than Best vs Soulkey, on ok-ish maps.
CicadaSC
Profile Joined January 2018
United States1715 Posts
May 12 2025 13:11 GMT
#139
what a throw from light. light should have gone for a longer game since best was nervous. i mean, beating him with 2 fac would have been nice like u beat him in map 1 but honestly map 1 was a fluke, best simply needed to pull back more once his obs was out no need for those mines to connect on goons. either way, seeing bests emotion i am happy for him, though i dont see him touching soulkey.
Remember that we all come from a place of passion!!
Peeano
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Netherlands4990 Posts
May 12 2025 13:20 GMT
#140
Throw by Light, but perhaps he had little gas left in the tank for a big game or he just gambled. Either way congrats to Best.

In terms of results this is the best ASL in years, in terms of seeing amazing games maybe not so much (yet?)
FBH #1!
Simplistik
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
2007 Posts
May 12 2025 13:22 GMT
#141
On May 12 2025 22:20 Peeano wrote:
Throw by Light, but perhaps he had little gas left in the tank for a big game or he just gambled. Either way congrats to Best.

In terms of results this is the best ASL in years, in terms of seeing amazing games maybe not so much (yet?)

I wonder if stamina is a factor. Best seemed to have more (nervous) energy than Light from about game 5 onwards.
Dear BW Gods, I know it's not autumn (in the Northern hemisphere), but please have mercy on Protoss.
M2
Profile Joined December 2002
Bulgaria4116 Posts
May 12 2025 13:23 GMT
#142
On May 12 2025 22:11 CicadaSC wrote:
what a throw from light. light should have gone for a longer game since best was nervous. i mean, beating him with 2 fac would have been nice like u beat him in map 1 but honestly map 1 was a fluke, best simply needed to pull back more once his obs was out no need for those mines to connect on goons. either way, seeing bests emotion i am happy for him, though i dont see him touching soulkey.

Short game sounds better to me in the context of nervousness, it creates a fast and strong pressure spike, while a longer game allows more room for the players to gather themselves.
Knife kitty, night kitty, put you on a slab. Stealthy kitty, hunter kitty, stab stab stab :-)
prion_
Profile Joined September 2022
69 Posts
May 12 2025 13:52 GMT
#143
Best did look shaky in game 6 but I think he still had the mental edge, Light was super tilted especially after the Dominator game
RowdierBob
Profile Blog Joined May 2003
Australia13006 Posts
May 12 2025 14:41 GMT
#144
Happy for best. I thought after his awful mistakes in games 1 and 2 that it was the same old best choking in the big games. But he pulled his shit together and dominated from there on in.
"Terrans are pretty much space-Australians" - H
RJBTVYOUTUBE
Profile Joined December 2023
Netherlands868 Posts
Last Edited: 2025-05-12 14:45:57
May 12 2025 14:44 GMT
#145
Its known among top pros that Light is a tilter, but not in the sense of his execution or micro becoming worse, but him feeling like he HAS to attack or make a move and win decisively, even though its high risk. It happened in all of his losses. Most tilters lose their mechanical edge.
JDON MY SOUL!
RogerChillingworth
Profile Joined March 2010
2859 Posts
Last Edited: 2025-05-12 15:07:47
May 12 2025 15:05 GMT
#146
Best really does look sick when he loses. It's like he shits the bed but doesn't stop and so he rises up on his shit until he's crushed between his own mountain of shit and the ceiling.
He looks pretty unstoppable once he starts taking the map and gets into his flow state but making it there is a whole different story. Game 1 and game 6 are especially head scratchers, where he had it in the bag but then decided to rock some serious 4 AM taco bell extra cayenne to maximize the incredibly moist and powerful bed shitting that was to come.
That said, a Best vs Soulkey finals could be amazing. It'd be sick to see Best pick Soulkey up by the collar like Darth did to that guy who might've had the death star plans and throw his BITCH ASS against the wall like an old bag of russets. Go Best.
ilu too soulkey
aka wilted_kale
Soft_General_5023
Profile Joined December 2023
73 Posts
May 12 2025 15:47 GMT
#147
seems that terran struggles vs p nowadays, i wonder if it is going to be reflected in next asl maps
Zergxhx
Profile Joined November 2020
China146 Posts
May 12 2025 16:01 GMT
#148
Light looks quite tired this year
weiliem
Profile Joined January 2008
2071 Posts
May 12 2025 16:59 GMT
#149
On May 13 2025 00:47 Soft_General_5023 wrote:
seems that terran struggles vs p nowadays, i wonder if it is going to be reflected in next asl maps

Fear not for the God shall return next season
Oppa feeding style
BisuDagger
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Bisutopia19239 Posts
May 12 2025 17:50 GMT
#150
The best ASL ever continues. Way to go BeSt!
ModeratorFormer Afreeca Starleague Caster: http://afreeca.tv/ASL2ENG2
prosatan
Profile Joined September 2009
Romania8038 Posts
May 12 2025 17:58 GMT
#151
I am so happy for Best !!!

Rip LB tho...
Lee JaeDong Fighting! The only church that illuminates is the one that burns.
TornadoSteve
Profile Joined March 2018
1028 Posts
May 12 2025 18:36 GMT
#152
On May 13 2025 00:05 RogerChillingworth wrote:
Best really does look sick when he loses. It's like he shits the bed but doesn't stop and so he rises up on his shit until he's crushed between his own mountain of shit and the ceiling.
He looks pretty unstoppable once he starts taking the map and gets into his flow state but making it there is a whole different story. Game 1 and game 6 are especially head scratchers, where he had it in the bag but then decided to rock some serious 4 AM taco bell extra cayenne to maximize the incredibly moist and powerful bed shitting that was to come.
That said, a Best vs Soulkey finals could be amazing. It'd be sick to see Best pick Soulkey up by the collar like Darth did to that guy who might've had the death star plans and throw his BITCH ASS against the wall like an old bag of russets. Go Best.
ilu too soulkey


If you had to compare BeSt to a dinosaur, what would it be and when
Uldridge
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Belgium4773 Posts
Last Edited: 2025-05-12 20:33:33
May 12 2025 20:29 GMT
#153
Do you think Best will assume the foetal position or enter a fugue state ifwhen he gets drone drilled in between the assimilators again?
Taxes are for Terrans
Expensive-Law-9830
Profile Joined April 2024
130 Posts
May 12 2025 20:31 GMT
#154
Always great to see players showing that much emotion for advancing... Even if 99% of their income is in streaming these days, it says alot about the prestige attached to ASL. Like the old days of OSL/MSL
RogerChillingworth
Profile Joined March 2010
2859 Posts
May 12 2025 20:45 GMT
#155
On May 13 2025 03:36 TornadoSteve wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 13 2025 00:05 RogerChillingworth wrote:
Best really does look sick when he loses. It's like he shits the bed but doesn't stop and so he rises up on his shit until he's crushed between his own mountain of shit and the ceiling.
He looks pretty unstoppable once he starts taking the map and gets into his flow state but making it there is a whole different story. Game 1 and game 6 are especially head scratchers, where he had it in the bag but then decided to rock some serious 4 AM taco bell extra cayenne to maximize the incredibly moist and powerful bed shitting that was to come.
That said, a Best vs Soulkey finals could be amazing. It'd be sick to see Best pick Soulkey up by the collar like Darth did to that guy who might've had the death star plans and throw his BITCH ASS against the wall like an old bag of russets. Go Best.
ilu too soulkey


If you had to compare BeSt to a dinosaur, what would it be and when


I know what you're asking, and it's like that scene from jurassic park where Newman drops the can of whipped cream filled with dino eggs into the river before a face off with the spitter dino.
BeSt is both Newman and the spitter, the ultimate auroboros of StarCraft. One moment he's a rapacious mankiller that unfurls horrifying webbing from his face and spits acid, the next moment he's a fat guy who can't drive and just dies there in the rain right before a huge payday.
Not saying BeSt is fat—or that there's anything wrong with fat or being fat—in fact, you could easily argue that he (or anyone, or everyone) is quite fit and handsome. I would. But he definitely shapeshifts into Newman on occasion and Newman's a bit bigger. It isn't even Newman's weight that kills him anyway, but the rain in that scene and his glasses that keep getting wet and fogging up. Luckily, even when BeSt is in his Newman form, he's at least wearing contacts so he avoids that whole thing. But still shits himself.
But BeSt is probably an Allosaurus. When? IDK, tomorrow. Maybe a year ago.
Or maybe a Spinosaurus. I'm changing my answer to Spinosaurus.
aka wilted_kale
Velr
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
Switzerland10705 Posts
Last Edited: 2025-05-12 21:45:30
May 12 2025 21:43 GMT
#156
On May 13 2025 05:29 Uldridge wrote:
Do you think Best will assume the foetal position or enter a fugue state ifwhen he gets drone drilled in between the assimilators again?


Somehow still my favorite OSL finals :D


Happy for Best. Met him once ages ago on a Korea trip after a Proleague game, the nicest guy . He is at it since so long, would be cool if he finally wins a big one (I highly doubt it tho...).
NovaTheFeared
Profile Blog Joined October 2004
United States7222 Posts
May 12 2025 22:44 GMT
#157
Congrats to Best. Is this his first star league final since remastered?
日本語が分かりますか
BisuDagger
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Bisutopia19239 Posts
May 12 2025 23:28 GMT
#158
On May 13 2025 05:29 Uldridge wrote:
Do you think Best will assume the foetal position or enter a fugue state ifwhen he gets drone drilled in between the assimilators again?

I heard JulyZerg will be taking the place of the interviewer for the finals.
ModeratorFormer Afreeca Starleague Caster: http://afreeca.tv/ASL2ENG2
Simplistik
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
2007 Posts
May 12 2025 23:28 GMT
#159
On May 13 2025 07:44 NovaTheFeared wrote:
Congrats to Best. Is this his first star league final since remastered?

It's his first final since EVER OSL in 2008.

Which makes me wonder... Did he play in the Sonic leagues at all?
Dear BW Gods, I know it's not autumn (in the Northern hemisphere), but please have mercy on Protoss.
Simplistik
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
2007 Posts
May 12 2025 23:29 GMT
#160
On May 13 2025 08:28 BisuDagger wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 13 2025 05:29 Uldridge wrote:
Do you think Best will assume the foetal position or enter a fugue state ifwhen he gets drone drilled in between the assimilators again?

I heard JulyZerg will be taking the place of the interviewer for the finals.

Man that would be some insane mindgames-comedy...
Dear BW Gods, I know it's not autumn (in the Northern hemisphere), but please have mercy on Protoss.
Highways
Profile Joined July 2005
Australia6103 Posts
May 13 2025 01:29 GMT
#161
Best winning is the worst result.

Either gonna be a PvP final or Soulkey will smash him 4-0
#1 Terran hater
RJBTVYOUTUBE
Profile Joined December 2023
Netherlands868 Posts
Last Edited: 2025-05-13 02:13:57
May 13 2025 02:11 GMT
#162
On May 13 2025 08:28 Simplistik wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 13 2025 07:44 NovaTheFeared wrote:
Congrats to Best. Is this his first star league final since remastered?

It's his first final since EVER OSL in 2008.

Which makes me wonder... Did he play in the Sonic leagues at all?

He was in the QSEN starcasttv starleague finals vs snow just a few days ago

(Wiki)StarCastTV/Star League/4
JDON MY SOUL!
Simplistik
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
2007 Posts
May 13 2025 02:32 GMT
#163
On May 13 2025 10:29 Highways wrote:
Best winning is the worst result.

Either gonna be a PvP final or Soulkey will smash him 4-0

I don't know. Light hasn't really convinced me. He seems to lose his way in the later stages of tournaments a bit. Guess what I'm saying is that he might've gotten smashed by SK too.
Dear BW Gods, I know it's not autumn (in the Northern hemisphere), but please have mercy on Protoss.
HOLYBATS
Profile Joined August 2021
Turkey730 Posts
May 13 2025 03:21 GMT
#164
No worries SK will smash Snow too.

On May 13 2025 10:29 Highways wrote:
Best winning is the worst result.

Either gonna be a PvP final or Soulkey will smash him 4-0

Lazyer
Profile Joined August 2011
United States342 Posts
May 13 2025 04:44 GMT
#165
On May 13 2025 02:58 prosatan wrote:
I am so happy for Best !!!

Rip LB tho...


Exactly my feeling LOL
Magic Powers
Profile Joined April 2012
Austria4098 Posts
May 13 2025 05:23 GMT
#166
People are already calling for Soulkey in the finals, but as I'm looking at the statistics the result seems completely unclear. Snow is only an underdog due to the natural PvZ disadvantage. I'd put his chances in this match at 40-45%
If you want to do the right thing, 80% of your job is done if you don't do the wrong thing.
Simplistik
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
2007 Posts
May 13 2025 05:43 GMT
#167
On May 13 2025 11:11 RJBTVYOUTUBE wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 13 2025 08:28 Simplistik wrote:
On May 13 2025 07:44 NovaTheFeared wrote:
Congrats to Best. Is this his first star league final since remastered?

It's his first final since EVER OSL in 2008.

Which makes me wonder... Did he play in the Sonic leagues at all?

He was in the QSEN starcasttv starleague finals vs snow just a few days ago

https://liquipedia.net/starcraft/StarCastTV/Star_League/4

OK, but it's not a top tournament.
Dear BW Gods, I know it's not autumn (in the Northern hemisphere), but please have mercy on Protoss.
Vasoline73
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States7801 Posts
May 13 2025 06:10 GMT
#168
Super proud of Best. After such a ROUGH game 1. And game 6.

Really glad for him.
Peeano
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Netherlands4990 Posts
Last Edited: 2025-05-13 09:42:52
May 13 2025 09:42 GMT
#169
On May 13 2025 14:43 Simplistik wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 13 2025 11:11 RJBTVYOUTUBE wrote:
On May 13 2025 08:28 Simplistik wrote:
On May 13 2025 07:44 NovaTheFeared wrote:
Congrats to Best. Is this his first star league final since remastered?

It's his first final since EVER OSL in 2008.

Which makes me wonder... Did he play in the Sonic leagues at all?

He was in the QSEN starcasttv starleague finals vs snow just a few days ago

https://liquipedia.net/starcraft/StarCastTV/Star_League/4

OK, but it's not a top tournament.

Best didn't play in anything hosted by Sonic nor did he play in China afaik back when Savior, Movie. Sea(?) and some others did.
FBH #1!
RJBTVYOUTUBE
Profile Joined December 2023
Netherlands868 Posts
May 14 2025 11:03 GMT
#170
On May 13 2025 18:42 Peeano wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 13 2025 14:43 Simplistik wrote:
On May 13 2025 11:11 RJBTVYOUTUBE wrote:
On May 13 2025 08:28 Simplistik wrote:
On May 13 2025 07:44 NovaTheFeared wrote:
Congrats to Best. Is this his first star league final since remastered?

It's his first final since EVER OSL in 2008.

Which makes me wonder... Did he play in the Sonic leagues at all?

He was in the QSEN starcasttv starleague finals vs snow just a few days ago

https://liquipedia.net/starcraft/StarCastTV/Star_League/4

OK, but it's not a top tournament.

Best didn't play in anything hosted by Sonic nor did he play in China afaik back when Savior, Movie. Sea(?) and some others did.

Best made it to three starcast tour finals, which pretty much have all the asl players. also made castermuse 4 final, which also has the entire asl roster.
JDON MY SOUL!
Peeano
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Netherlands4990 Posts
May 14 2025 13:48 GMT
#171
Simplistic is talking also Sonic Starleague, sponsored by Sinbalfarm and later Sbenu both shoe companies Sonic was a CEO of before ASL and KSL were hosted. This time was basically not that long after the infamous Savior and co. matchfixing scandal, SC2 and Blizzard drama that forced BW underground for years.

SSL essentially picked up a dead torch that was dropped by OSL and MSL back then because BW was so tainted and rekindled it, making it a bit better and more immersive each season, but abruptly ended when news hit of Sonic being involved in tax fraud shenanigans (like driving in a Ferrari). Sonic wasn't heard of since.

Then likes of Britney, Zeus, Ginyu and Terror hosted some tournaments before ASL and KSL finally came about. I believe Britney (and Terror) became quite the big time streamer(s) then. Then somewhere in 2017 Kim Carrier got involved in some sex related scandal like trying to market some porn using his fame gained from being a BW caster giving BW another hit.

Also RapiD got unmasked not long after that, who appeared again years later again, to fuck over BSL, which we can basically thank Rus_Brain for, but that doesn't affect the Korean scene one bit.

Anyway without Sonic I really doubt if Korea would have a BW scene at all today, so he's an important figure in its history. He did god's work, unfortunately not clean work.

My response to Simplistic is saying BeSt (afaik) is as clean as it gets, in terms of not being relatable to anything bad/unethical/shady like matching fixing, tax fraud, coin scandal, sex scandal, cheating, nor losing large sums of money, etc. etc. which is almost surprising tbh. Best is like saint with a clean sheet. Hope he wins ASL and writes some amazing history.
FBH #1!
Peeano
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Netherlands4990 Posts
May 14 2025 13:51 GMT
#172
The dude has no dirt or simply knows how to hide it better than how to win a gold.
FBH #1!
ruhtraeel
Profile Joined July 2010
Canada119 Posts
Last Edited: 2025-05-14 21:26:28
May 14 2025 21:25 GMT
#173
This was the best outcome.

Light would get stomped by both SK and Snow.

Best would have a better chance against SK at least, even if he'd have a worse chance against Snow
Velr
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
Switzerland10705 Posts
May 14 2025 22:27 GMT
#174
Lets just hope history doesnt repeat itself... For bests sake.... (still best OSL finals ever :p)
Emnjay808
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
United States10655 Posts
Last Edited: 2025-05-15 07:55:17
May 15 2025 07:54 GMT
#175
good fucking games. best popping off after holding 2 fact mustve felt so cathartic after losing to that earlier.
Skol
XenOsky
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Chile2270 Posts
Last Edited: 2025-05-15 09:16:24
May 15 2025 09:08 GMT
#176
On May 14 2025 22:48 Peeano wrote:
Simplistic is talking also Sonic Starleague, sponsored by Sinbalfarm and later Sbenu both shoe companies Sonic was a CEO of before ASL and KSL were hosted. This time was basically not that long after the infamous Savior and co. matchfixing scandal, SC2 and Blizzard drama that forced BW underground for years.

SSL essentially picked up a dead torch that was dropped by OSL and MSL back then because BW was so tainted and rekindled it, making it a bit better and more immersive each season, but abruptly ended when news hit of Sonic being involved in tax fraud shenanigans (like driving in a Ferrari). Sonic wasn't heard of since.

Then likes of Britney, Zeus, Ginyu and Terror hosted some tournaments before ASL and KSL finally came about. I believe Britney (and Terror) became quite the big time streamer(s) then. Then somewhere in 2017 Kim Carrier got involved in some sex related scandal like trying to market some porn using his fame gained from being a BW caster giving BW another hit.

Also RapiD got unmasked not long after that, who appeared again years later again, to fuck over BSL, which we can basically thank Rus_Brain for, but that doesn't affect the Korean scene one bit.

Anyway without Sonic I really doubt if Korea would have a BW scene at all today, so he's an important figure in its history. He did god's work, unfortunately not clean work.

My response to Simplistic is saying BeSt (afaik) is as clean as it gets, in terms of not being relatable to anything bad/unethical/shady like matching fixing, tax fraud, coin scandal, sex scandal, cheating, nor losing large sums of money, etc. etc. which is almost surprising tbh. Best is like saint with a clean sheet. Hope he wins ASL and writes some amazing history.


best is also known for having a huge D... which makes him even a bigger outlier inbetween korean gamers...
StarCraft & Audax Italiano.
Peeano
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Netherlands4990 Posts
May 15 2025 09:50 GMT
#177
On May 15 2025 18:08 XenOsky wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 14 2025 22:48 Peeano wrote:
Simplistic is talking also Sonic Starleague, sponsored by Sinbalfarm and later Sbenu both shoe companies Sonic was a CEO of before ASL and KSL were hosted. This time was basically not that long after the infamous Savior and co. matchfixing scandal, SC2 and Blizzard drama that forced BW underground for years.

SSL essentially picked up a dead torch that was dropped by OSL and MSL back then because BW was so tainted and rekindled it, making it a bit better and more immersive each season, but abruptly ended when news hit of Sonic being involved in tax fraud shenanigans (like driving in a Ferrari). Sonic wasn't heard of since.

Then likes of Britney, Zeus, Ginyu and Terror hosted some tournaments before ASL and KSL finally came about. I believe Britney (and Terror) became quite the big time streamer(s) then. Then somewhere in 2017 Kim Carrier got involved in some sex related scandal like trying to market some porn using his fame gained from being a BW caster giving BW another hit.

Also RapiD got unmasked not long after that, who appeared again years later again, to fuck over BSL, which we can basically thank Rus_Brain for, but that doesn't affect the Korean scene one bit.

Anyway without Sonic I really doubt if Korea would have a BW scene at all today, so he's an important figure in its history. He did god's work, unfortunately not clean work.

My response to Simplistic is saying BeSt (afaik) is as clean as it gets, in terms of not being relatable to anything bad/unethical/shady like matching fixing, tax fraud, coin scandal, sex scandal, cheating, nor losing large sums of money, etc. etc. which is almost surprising tbh. Best is like saint with a clean sheet. Hope he wins ASL and writes some amazing history.


best is also known for having a huge D... which makes him even a bigger outlier inbetween korean gamers...

I thought that was a trademark only belonged to RapiD
FBH #1!
mtcn77
Profile Joined September 2013
Turkey356 Posts
May 15 2025 18:36 GMT
#178
3 hours of slugfest. Honestly, I couldn't finish it in two days, I was at the edge of my seat fingers crossed for Best. When I read a commentator post we got a series after the third game I couldn't wait any longer however when they tied up I still lost my cool. The second day when another titan of a game finished and they tied up once again, I was totally questioning is this it? However it wasn't to be... Best is the prince that was promised! I'm marking it for future reference.
Turrican
Simplistik
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
2007 Posts
May 16 2025 05:38 GMT
#179
On May 14 2025 22:48 Peeano wrote:
Simplistic is talking also Sonic Starleague, sponsored by Sinbalfarm and later Sbenu both shoe companies Sonic was a CEO of before ASL and KSL were hosted. This time was basically not that long after the infamous Savior and co. matchfixing scandal, SC2 and Blizzard drama that forced BW underground for years.

SSL essentially picked up a dead torch that was dropped by OSL and MSL back then because BW was so tainted and rekindled it, making it a bit better and more immersive each season, but abruptly ended when news hit of Sonic being involved in tax fraud shenanigans (like driving in a Ferrari). Sonic wasn't heard of since.

Then likes of Britney, Zeus, Ginyu and Terror hosted some tournaments before ASL and KSL finally came about. I believe Britney (and Terror) became quite the big time streamer(s) then. Then somewhere in 2017 Kim Carrier got involved in some sex related scandal like trying to market some porn using his fame gained from being a BW caster giving BW another hit.

Also RapiD got unmasked not long after that, who appeared again years later again, to fuck over BSL, which we can basically thank Rus_Brain for, but that doesn't affect the Korean scene one bit.

Anyway without Sonic I really doubt if Korea would have a BW scene at all today, so he's an important figure in its history. He did god's work, unfortunately not clean work.

My response to Simplistic is saying BeSt (afaik) is as clean as it gets, in terms of not being relatable to anything bad/unethical/shady like matching fixing, tax fraud, coin scandal, sex scandal, cheating, nor losing large sums of money, etc. etc. which is almost surprising tbh. Best is like saint with a clean sheet. Hope he wins ASL and writes some amazing history.

I wasn't even thinking of the scandals. Just that the most prestigious tournaments were SSL.

What did Best do during that time? Stream?
Dear BW Gods, I know it's not autumn (in the Northern hemisphere), but please have mercy on Protoss.
Simplistik
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
2007 Posts
Last Edited: 2025-05-16 05:50:06
May 16 2025 05:49 GMT
#180
Turns out he went from SC2 to the army, and came back pretty much in time for remastered.
Dear BW Gods, I know it's not autumn (in the Northern hemisphere), but please have mercy on Protoss.
BulgarianToss
Profile Joined May 2011
Bulgaria484 Posts
May 16 2025 11:16 GMT
#181
Man can't be happy enough i didn't spoil myself and took the time to watch Tastosis's cast of this great semifinal. SO SO happy for Best to finally make it to the finals and make it in style against one of the toughest opponents you can get! Let's go Protoss!
music is the best thing in the world
felleN
Profile Joined December 2011
Australia60 Posts
May 17 2025 00:14 GMT
#182
Congrats to best for making the finals. I really didn't think he would get past ro16 let alone make the finals but he has done it! hope he faces soulkey and wins it. Would be a great end to the season.
"I am fucking godly at, like, fucking god. AHHHH" -combatEX
goody153
Profile Blog Joined April 2013
44122 Posts
May 17 2025 04:51 GMT
#183
I honestly did not expect Light to get dismantled that hard ngl but Best finally makes it to a finals !
this is a quote
ImbaTosS
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United Kingdom1688 Posts
May 18 2025 10:57 GMT
#184
I was SO happy for Best, literally cheering and fistpumping at my TV at the end of this. And to see how much it means to him to break through to that finals stage - totally deserved.

Best seems like such a momentum player. Like, even when Light was 2 up, I was still thinking "yeah but Best could well have won these games, and it still feels like momentum is in his favour!". Something about him.

It's also been very interesting this season to see the BO7 format actually pay off!
EleGant[AoV]
Barneyk
Profile Joined November 2008
Sweden305 Posts
Last Edited: 2025-05-18 18:35:53
May 18 2025 18:34 GMT
#185
The first ever professional series I ever watched was Best vs. JulyZerg finals in 2008, I'd seen a game here and there and highlights and stuff but that was the first series I ever actually watched.

I've watched every premier starleague since.

It is crazy that I finally get to see Best in a finals again, my god I am rooting for him!

And even though the series was 4-3, I think Best played a lot better and it was a well deserved win!
It didn't feel like 4-3, so I was so nervous going into the last game.
nah
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