It was "just" Ro16, but PartinG winning this group was the moment of my greatest happines while watching SC2, Usually I just watch games for the fun of it and for the gameplay, but this time, I was really cheering for him - he was so much being written out by people to the point of it being absurd, so it was so great when he shown everyone how wrong that was!

Fuell

Netherlands3111 Posts

May 03 2013 09:55 GMT

#1044

Added his ro16 interview to the OP. Thanks again todobiennn over at reddit for translating.

Also added a lot of new members. Welcome!

Nice art KnowNothing lol

Gladiator6

Sweden7024 Posts

May 03 2013 17:09 GMT

#1045

haha nice pics :D

Jmanthedragonguy

Canada1202 Posts

May 03 2013 17:32 GMT

#1046

On May 03 2013 17:05 opisska wrote:
It was "just" Ro16, but PartinG winning this group was the moment of my greatest happines while watching SC2, Usually I just watch games for the fun of it and for the gameplay, but this time, I was really cheering for him - he was so much being written out by people to the point of it being absurd, so it was so great when he shown everyone how wrong that was!

Yeah I know, after his first loss to Life I was heartbroken by how much smack people in the forums were talking

Fuell

Netherlands3111 Posts

May 03 2013 19:59 GMT

#1047

On May 04 2013 02:32 Jmanthedragonguy wrote:

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Yeah I know, after his first loss to Life I was heartbroken by how much smack people in the forums were talking

PartinG gets too much shit on TL I feel. Maybe it's Protoss, his gimmicky builds like the soul train or his cocky interviews. I guess it's either you hate it or you love it. Also knocking out arguably the most popular player on TL, Life, won't help out on the hate. Many also doubt his consistency, still he's on 7 Code S seasons in a row. I hope he can recover mentally and I will certainly try to contact him to try his best at doing what he does best.

I wonder how his reputation is in Korea.
From his ro16 interview:

I knew that I didn't have many fans left so it felt like it was 1:500 with me against Life and his Swarm. I saw that there was nothing but hate for me in the community.

Zer atai

United States691 Posts

May 04 2013 00:13 GMT

#1048

We still love you Parting. En Taro Adun!!

GL999et1000

France229 Posts

May 04 2013 00:36 GMT

#1049

I think he has been too far in his Ro32's itw... Even if I am a huge fan of him...
Without speaking about his skill, he is a player who really lives Starcraft, he shows it in his play, in his itw, and in his attitude... That's why I find his personality very endearing.
I am really happy for him... But in a paradoxical way I didnot find him at its best this round... I hope he can improve himself and avoid to be overconfident like every time in GSL playoffs... Favorit position does not suit to him... To be at its best, I feel that he needs to prove something... Less he is expected, better he seems... That's why I am a bit scared for Ro8...

neoghaleon55

United States7435 Posts

May 04 2013 02:14 GMT

#1050

impressive fan club.

LockeTazeline

2390 Posts

May 04 2013 16:14 GMT

#1051

On May 03 2013 16:17 Jmanthedragonguy wrote:
PartinG surprisingly modest after awesome performance, both his winners interview and twitter are humbling ^^

What did he tweet?

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On May 03 2013 16:19 KnowNothing wrote:
From his interview after advancing through the group of death to WCS Ro8:

"I had begun to think that I had messed with the wrong person...

Life OP!

but Bisu shook my hand to pass me his strength.

FUUU-SION HAA!!!

I felt horrible after losing to Life 2:0,
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SOUL CHARGE: 350%

but I came back to beat Flash and then Life."

"Hope you all enjoyed the show!"

Hahaha, nice. =D

On May 04 2013 04:59 Fuell wrote:

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Yeah, totally agree. He seems to be quite the polarizing character.

Klesh

Netherlands8 Posts

May 04 2013 17:57 GMT

#1052

Any chance to get a link to the VoDs for his games against Flash and Life? (Without subscribing to GomTv or w/e...)

Gl in the Ro8 =)!

Incognoto

France10239 Posts

May 04 2013 19:02 GMT

#1053

On May 05 2013 02:57 Klesh wrote:
Any chance to get a link to the VoDs for his games against Flash and Life? (Without subscribing to GomTv or w/e...)

Gl in the Ro8 =)!

Those VODs are the property of Gomtv, so if you want to watch them, you have to subscribe. That said, you can watch the 720p stream for free, when the games are played live. Up to you.

Xrero

United States120 Posts

May 05 2013 04:18 GMT

#1054

He played some damn good games. Amazing comeback vs Flash. GG

WombaT

Northern Ireland26625 Posts

May 05 2013 04:36 GMT

#1055

I think Parting has gone from being overrated to if anything under appreciated. His builds are so crisp and his coolness under pressure is amazing. He plays better Starcraft now than he did in WoL; perhaps Kespa suits him!

askmc70

United States722 Posts

May 05 2013 05:18 GMT

#1056

On May 03 2013 16:54 ottosec wrote:
It's crazy how underrated this guy is, even if he has the skill and results to back him up.

Very happy to see him advance.

In what world do you live, makes him underrated?

WombaT

Northern Ireland26625 Posts

May 05 2013 05:24 GMT

#1057

Compared to all other three members of the group of death the strength of his play is underrated, IMO anyway