If Rogue investing in ling speed very late is indeed an anti-bunker rush strategy, that would seemingly shut down an important strategy for Maru. Of course, I would imagine Maru was involved in the development of that strategy, so there is a decent chance he's at least thought of ways to counter it.

swarminfestor

Malaysia2450 Posts

May 27 2018 14:08 GMT

#203

On May 27 2018 12:28 yangluphil wrote:
ro8 will be this season's finals. Can Rogue break his GSL ro8 curse?

I give him 55% chance against Maru.

I hope he would be more sneaky, like doing a proxy hatch or anything that can surprise Maru.

Rescawen

Finland1028 Posts

May 27 2018 18:11 GMT

#204

sign me up! im a big fan now!

yangluphil

318 Posts

May 28 2018 18:20 GMT

#205

On May 27 2018 23:08 swarminfestor wrote:

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I hope he would be more sneaky, like doing a proxy hatch or anything that can surprise Maru.

I'm sure if he has secret builds, ro8 would be the time to pull them off. Doesn't really have to be sneaky. Rogue is very 2rax proof so I'm not sure how Maru will try to mix it up. These guys are very close in terms of mechanics, control and late game. I give Rogue the edge since he's no doubt the more intelligent and adaptive player. Maru did step up in this regard recently though.

SetGuitarsToKill

Canada28396 Posts

May 30 2018 05:06 GMT

#206

Rogue just crushinated Ballistix this week. 2-0 Creator, 3-0 Zest, 3-0 soO.

https://ballistix.challonge.com/S3Week7

yangluphil

318 Posts

May 30 2018 06:47 GMT

#207

On May 30 2018 14:06 SetGuitarsToKill wrote:
Rogue just crushinated Ballistix this week. 2-0 Creator, 3-0 Zest, 3-0 soO.

https://ballistix.challonge.com/S3Week7

Poor guy soO ZvT'ed his way to the finals (impressive given his ZvT record) and got crushed again.

Rolltide

United States447 Posts

May 30 2018 10:20 GMT

#208

Watching how Zest handled Solar in the decider match a week ago Rogue's 3-0 is most impressive.

Zest is in good form now.

FrostedMiniWheats

United States30730 Posts

May 30 2018 12:26 GMT

#209

On May 30 2018 14:06 SetGuitarsToKill wrote:
Rogue just crushinated Ballistix this week. 2-0 Creator, 3-0 Zest, 3-0 soO.

https://ballistix.challonge.com/S3Week7

Next Zerg bonjwa and such

Rolltide

United States447 Posts

May 30 2018 12:35 GMT

#210

Dark was horrible today losing 0-2 to Classic and 0-2 to Trap. The worst I have seen him play. Rogue is now alone as the top Zerg and alone in GSL.

Boggyb

2855 Posts

May 30 2018 13:32 GMT

#211

On May 30 2018 21:35 Rolltide wrote:
Rogue is now alone as the top Zerg and alone in GSL.

I seem to recall someone on TL saying Rogue would never get further than Dark in a GSL.

swarminfestor

Malaysia2450 Posts

May 30 2018 18:15 GMT

#212

It seem that Rogue is the lone Zerg now. Hopefully, he can beat Maru just like he did in IEM Katowice.

Boggyb

2855 Posts

May 30 2018 21:08 GMT

#213

All the Zergs in Korea have to be freaking pissed at Rogue right now. They've been colluding to make the race look underpowered despite having both ZvT and ZvP in their favor and he refuses to join them.

swarminfestor

Malaysia2450 Posts

June 06 2018 04:49 GMT

#214

Good luck

Rogue and have a fun.

yangluphil

318 Posts

June 06 2018 08:25 GMT

#215

Rogue is certainly capable of beating Maru. And I believe he's very motivated to win this GSL, which is the only big title missing from his resume. Ever since his rise last year, as long as the motivated Rogue shows up, he wins the tournament. Artosis curse is strong but Maru just won last season. Just how motivated is he going to be this season after getting winning 200k at WESG and finally getting his GSL title? Psychoanalysis aside, both players are extremely good in this matchup so it's going to be close anyway. In a bo7 I would give Rogue an even bigger advantage, but for bo5 I think it's only slightly in Rogue's favor.

yangluphil

318 Posts

June 06 2018 11:28 GMT

#216

Rogue lost. He won the late games as expected. He could have sharpened up the defense in G3 because you don't need that many queens with all the lings on one base vs 4 hellions. But the two losses vs tank push is partially bad build order and partially perfect execution by Maru. I guess there's always room for improvement. Hoping for a stronger season 3 from this guy.

swarminfestor

Malaysia2450 Posts

June 06 2018 12:17 GMT

#217

On June 06 2018 20:28 yangluphil wrote:
Rogue lost. He won the late games as expected. He could have sharpened up the defense in G3 because you don't need that many queens with all the lings on one base vs 4 hellions. But the two losses vs tank push is partially bad build order and partially perfect execution by Maru. I guess there's always room for improvement. Hoping for a stronger season 3 from this guy.

When is 3rd season starting?