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zasda
Profile Joined March 2011
381 Posts
May 15 2011 09:00 GMT
#1081
On May 15 2011 17:56 Sixotanaka wrote:
I think his recent IPL win puts IdrA in a position to take the throne,not just the win coming back from 2:0 against toss. But he's not there yet and neither is NesTea. The throne is empty.

Win gsl twice. Not good enough. Oh the standards of a bronze player.-
Blasphemi
Profile Joined April 2011
United Kingdom980 Posts
May 15 2011 09:29 GMT
#1082
On May 15 2011 17:56 Sixotanaka wrote:
I think his recent IPL win puts IdrA in a position to take the throne,not just the win coming back from 2:0 against toss. But he's not there yet and neither is NesTea. The throne is empty.

Why are you talking about the IPL when Nestea has won the GSL twice?
Eppa!
Profile Joined November 2010
Sweden4641 Posts
May 15 2011 10:38 GMT
#1083
On May 15 2011 17:55 densha wrote:
Here's one of the biggest differences I see between Nestea and IdrA. According to recent interviews, it seems like Nestea bears the perceived burden of all Zerg on his shoulders and he does put much thought into himself as a beacon for all Zerg. Paraphrasing something he said after winning the most recent GSL finals: "I hope my games today give courage to all Zerg players". He's also said he feels some pressure as the Zerg player most other Zergs look up to.

IdrA doesn't bear that burden. IdrA fills another role completely and a role that I think is just as much needed. He is the nagging voice inside all of us that voices our most basic concerns with balance. He is the rage that represents the frustrations of many Zerg players. This is a role that fits Greg whether he knows/likes it or not, but it's not a role that is befitting for a "Zerg King".

I think Nestea, as our inspiration and savior... fuck it, I'll just say it - Nestea, as our Jesus Christ, deserves the title "King of Zerg", but more appropriately "God of Zerg".

Now, I know I'm speaking in really bibilical tones about Nestea, but whether our concerns are real or imagined, Zergs more than the other two races need to be shown that yes, we can win. Yes, we can overcome Protoss. Yes, we can overcome scouting deficiencies against Terran.

Nestea, you are my inspiration, my guiding light, my one and only King of Zerg.

Nestea cries imbalance just as much as Idra...

Also what people forget is that the Korean tournament scene favors better games as they get more time to prepare (Just look at what Thorzain has accomplished)
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VashTS
Profile Joined September 2010
United States1675 Posts
May 15 2011 10:56 GMT
#1084
On May 15 2011 18:00 zasda wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 15 2011 17:56 Sixotanaka wrote:
I think his recent IPL win puts IdrA in a position to take the throne,not just the win coming back from 2:0 against toss. But he's not there yet and neither is NesTea. The throne is empty.

Win gsl twice. Not good enough. Oh the standards of a bronze player.-

He might have won GSL, but beating Inca in that condition was nothing special. Actually felt bad that NesTea had such a walkover of a series, he must have been extremely bored.

IdrA is currently 18-0 in BoX series matches, which is a good streak imo.

So honestly.. I can't tell. Love em both, and they are both doing pretty damn good for themselves atm.
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bgx
Profile Joined August 2010
Poland6595 Posts
May 15 2011 11:02 GMT
#1085
On May 15 2011 19:56 VashTS wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 15 2011 18:00 zasda wrote:
On May 15 2011 17:56 Sixotanaka wrote:
I think his recent IPL win puts IdrA in a position to take the throne,not just the win coming back from 2:0 against toss. But he's not there yet and neither is NesTea. The throne is empty.

Win gsl twice. Not good enough. Oh the standards of a bronze player.-

He might have won GSL, but beating Inca in that condition was nothing special. Actually felt bad that NesTea had such a walkover of a series, he must have been extremely bored.

IdrA is currently 18-0 in BoX series matches, which is a good streak imo.

So honestly.. I can't tell. Love em both, and they are both doing pretty damn good for themselves atm.


You know that there were other guys he had to face besides Inca?
Stork[gm]
dunc
Profile Joined November 2010
Netherlands1105 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-05-15 11:39:47
May 15 2011 11:39 GMT
#1086
On May 15 2011 19:56 VashTS wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 15 2011 18:00 zasda wrote:
On May 15 2011 17:56 Sixotanaka wrote:
I think his recent IPL win puts IdrA in a position to take the throne,not just the win coming back from 2:0 against toss. But he's not there yet and neither is NesTea. The throne is empty.

Win gsl twice. Not good enough. Oh the standards of a bronze player.-

He might have won GSL, but beating Inca in that condition was nothing special. Actually felt bad that NesTea had such a walkover of a series, he must have been extremely bored.

IdrA is currently 18-0 in BoX series matches, which is a good streak imo.

So honestly.. I can't tell. Love em both, and they are both doing pretty damn good for themselves atm.


He also went undefeated in Season 2 when Zergs were falling left and right, until he met MarineKing.

in the Gainward tournament every single Zerg and Protoss got eliminated and there were 7 terrans in the top8(Terrans like MarineKing and MVP) and Nestea placed #2.

I'm sorry, Nestea's quality of opponents is a lot higher than Idra's(idra even talked about this on his stream, about how the foreigners aren't as dedicated and as good as koreans) and he still manages to place top places despite Zerg apparently not having a chance to win anything(LOL)
Supamang
Profile Joined June 2010
United States2298 Posts
May 15 2011 12:11 GMT
#1087
On May 15 2011 19:38 Eppa! wrote:
Nestea cries imbalance just as much as Idra...

Does he bitch at the players he loses to tho?
Blasphemi
Profile Joined April 2011
United Kingdom980 Posts
May 15 2011 14:07 GMT
#1088
On May 15 2011 19:56 VashTS wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 15 2011 18:00 zasda wrote:
On May 15 2011 17:56 Sixotanaka wrote:
I think his recent IPL win puts IdrA in a position to take the throne,not just the win coming back from 2:0 against toss. But he's not there yet and neither is NesTea. The throne is empty.

Win gsl twice. Not good enough. Oh the standards of a bronze player.-

He might have won GSL, but beating Inca in that condition was nothing special. Actually felt bad that NesTea had such a walkover of a series, he must have been extremely bored.

IdrA is currently 18-0 in BoX series matches, which is a good streak imo.

So honestly.. I can't tell. Love em both, and they are both doing pretty damn good for themselves atm.

Inca, Jinro, Anypro and SC is a much harder run than Drewbie, Kiwikaki and Select. It's not comparable.
Blasphemi
Profile Joined April 2011
United Kingdom980 Posts
May 15 2011 14:10 GMT
#1089
On May 15 2011 19:56 VashTS wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 15 2011 18:00 zasda wrote:
On May 15 2011 17:56 Sixotanaka wrote:
I think his recent IPL win puts IdrA in a position to take the throne,not just the win coming back from 2:0 against toss. But he's not there yet and neither is NesTea. The throne is empty.

Win gsl twice. Not good enough. Oh the standards of a bronze player.-

He might have won GSL, but beating Inca in that condition was nothing special. Actually felt bad that NesTea had such a walkover of a series, he must have been extremely bored.

IdrA is currently 18-0 in BoX series matches, which is a good streak imo.

So honestly.. I can't tell. Love em both, and they are both doing pretty damn good for themselves atm.

MC vs Idra at dreamhack showed what happens when Idra stops playing foreigners way below his level.
OwlHarris
Profile Joined May 2011
United States53 Posts
May 15 2011 17:10 GMT
#1090
I'm so glad that NesTea is out of the slump he was in for a bit. He definitely earned the Zerg King title for himself, but he shouldn't get too comfortable up on that throne. IdrA is maturing as a player very quickly, and I don't think anyone can write out a big FruitDealer comeback. Still, NesTea has made me a fan, and I'm glad to see him on top.
Mailing
Profile Joined March 2011
United States3087 Posts
May 15 2011 17:13 GMT
#1091
On May 15 2011 23:10 Blasphemi wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 15 2011 19:56 VashTS wrote:
On May 15 2011 18:00 zasda wrote:
On May 15 2011 17:56 Sixotanaka wrote:
I think his recent IPL win puts IdrA in a position to take the throne,not just the win coming back from 2:0 against toss. But he's not there yet and neither is NesTea. The throne is empty.

Win gsl twice. Not good enough. Oh the standards of a bronze player.-

He might have won GSL, but beating Inca in that condition was nothing special. Actually felt bad that NesTea had such a walkover of a series, he must have been extremely bored.

IdrA is currently 18-0 in BoX series matches, which is a good streak imo.

So honestly.. I can't tell. Love em both, and they are both doing pretty damn good for themselves atm.

MC vs Idra at dreamhack showed what happens when Idra stops playing foreigners way below his level.


He barely loses?
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FuzzyJAM
Profile Joined July 2010
Scotland9300 Posts
May 15 2011 17:22 GMT
#1092
Insofar as we can tell considering he plays GSL almost exclusively, NesTea is the best Zerg. This shouldn't even be a question any more. Idra gets credit as being the best non-Korean Zerg (and if he isn't then he's close) and his accomplishments in the same tournaments as NesTea show NesTea certainly was better and I see no indication that that has changed at all.

Still, every player has a win and a loss in them, especially Zergs.
Did you ever say Yes to a single joy?
whatthefat
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States918 Posts
May 15 2011 17:26 GMT
#1093
Can I change my vote to Nestea?
SlayerS_BoxeR: "I always feel sorry towards Greg (Grack?) T_T"
Willes
Profile Joined April 2010
Germany199 Posts
May 15 2011 17:33 GMT
#1094
On the top there maybe are maybe 5 Z: Nestea, Idra, Losira, Fruitdealer and Dimaga.
Nestea has won the hardest Competition 2 times, so if you see this as an indicator of how good someone understands Zergplay in highlevel-torunaments Neastea for sure knows how to win with Zerg, no matter what opponents he play against.
I dont know exactly Idras GSL results, was it 1 time the Ro8 ?
BushidoSnipr
Profile Joined November 2010
United States910 Posts
May 15 2011 17:37 GMT
#1095
There is a middle ground for Idra...his play isn't the best, but he is very knowledgeable and has a drive to succeed. I could care less about his BM, but if he always goes MACRO MACRO MACRO, he wont get far at all.
epoc
Profile Joined December 2010
Finland1190 Posts
May 15 2011 17:43 GMT
#1096
I remember this one game nestea played against mvp I think. I'm not completely sure but anyway nestea held off the initial marinetank push but then he expanded twice and made nothing but drones and lost. He lost a certain victory game. I haven't seen that from Idra.
Mailing
Profile Joined March 2011
United States3087 Posts
May 15 2011 17:47 GMT
#1097
On May 16 2011 02:43 epoc wrote:
I remember this one game nestea played against mvp I think. I'm not completely sure but anyway nestea held off the initial marinetank push but then he expanded twice and made nothing but drones and lost. He lost a certain victory game. I haven't seen that from Idra.


Lol, EVERY zerg does this.

Remember Jinro vs IdrA on Terminus where idra was on 6 bases and Jinro on 3, yet idra was like 2-1 vs 3-3 and forgot bane speed?



It's part of being zerg, losing when you are ahead from one bad battle.
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Jeity
Profile Joined March 2011
99 Posts
May 15 2011 17:51 GMT
#1098
On May 16 2011 02:43 epoc wrote:
I remember this one game nestea played against mvp I think. I'm not completely sure but anyway nestea held off the initial marinetank push but then he expanded twice and made nothing but drones and lost. He lost a certain victory game. I haven't seen that from Idra.


I have seen idra leave to hallucinated void rays though.
Assirra
Profile Joined August 2010
Belgium4169 Posts
May 15 2011 17:52 GMT
#1099
On May 16 2011 02:43 epoc wrote:
I remember this one game nestea played against mvp I think. I'm not completely sure but anyway nestea held off the initial marinetank push but then he expanded twice and made nothing but drones and lost. He lost a certain victory game. I haven't seen that from Idra.

How do you know it was a certain victory game?
If he defended that it means he made more units aka less drones so his economy is not that stable.
Its part of the zerg to get a crapton of drones.
Phayze
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Canada2029 Posts
May 15 2011 17:54 GMT
#1100
One thing people dont see is practice games. Both IdrA and Nestea have a whole whack of practice games to base their balance opinions on. Just something to think about.
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