I'm not trying to pull a Debbie, but i found this article really lacking.

I don't follow the pro-scene much any more, but i do read all the final edits; they give insight into what's happening in the scene, as well as showcase great writing talent.

I found most of your article to filled with superfluous praise, and devoid of any real content. From you're article i've gleaned that Leta [according to you] is really good. Really really good. Really really really good. Look at his record. He's sick. He's so good. He's really good. He beats S-Class players. He's really good, a real up-and-comer!

I don't read TLFEs so that i can be told who is good. If i watch some VODs i can figure that out for myself. The reason i read TLFEs is so that i can get some insight into what i otherwise would have missed. I read them for quality analysis of players or the scene, proofs as to why someone is really good.

All i know about Leta from your article is that his early game is 'disadvantaged'. I don't know how it is disadvantaged by the way. I don't know if it's because he rushes and fails with the rush, or if he expands 4 times before making a barracks, or if he makes absolutely no troops/defenses, etc.. Hell, if his early game sets him up for a strong mid-game, wouldn't his early game be considered an advantage? Or are you trying to say his early game lacks stability? Or maybe it lacks range of adaptation? This is something that should be explained in your article.

You mention that he has incredible wraith micro (again, no explanation. it's just simply incredible). You mention that he has perfect unit positioning (as can be seen in Games A, F, and L, in Season Z of the OSL, perhaps?). You mention that he has sick army control. You mention that he has relentless pressure. He exploits weaknesses (no kidding. most pro-players like flash, jaedong, and bisu just let their opponent's weaknesses get away scott-free.)

I want to know why Leta is so good. After the unparalleled praise in your article, there should be plenty (if not thousands) of examples illustrating the proof of your opinion. Add those to your article. With proof thrown in with your praise, your article will be a grand one. I don't feel like your writing is lacking, only your content.

Superb effort on your part - i really look forward to understanding why Leta is such a great player. Between you and the supporters in this thread, it would appear that there is something to be excited about in this player.

DoctorHelvetica

United States15034 Posts

January 13 2009 05:59 GMT

#93

On January 13 2009 13:37 Mora wrote:
I'm not trying to pull a Debbie, but i found this article really lacking.

I don't follow the pro-scene much any more, but i do read all the final edits; they give insight into what's happening in the scene, as well as showcase great writing talent.

I found most of your article to filled with superfluous praise, and devoid of any real content. From you're article i've gleaned that Leta [according to you] is really good. Really really good. Really really really good. Look at his record. He's sick. He's so good. He's really good. He beats S-Class players. He's really good, a real up-and-comer!

I don't read TLFEs so that i can be told who is good. If i watch some VODs i can figure that out for myself. The reason i read TLFEs is so that i can get some insight into what i otherwise would have missed. I read them for quality analysis of players or the scene, proofs as to why someone is really good.

All i know about Leta from your article is that his early game is 'disadvantaged'. I don't know how it is disadvantaged by the way. I don't know if it's because he rushes and fails with the rush, or if he expands 4 times before making a barracks, or if he makes absolutely no troops/defenses, etc.. Hell, if his early game sets him up for a strong mid-game, wouldn't his early game be considered an advantage? Or are you trying to say his early game lacks stability? Or maybe it lacks range of adaptation? This is something that should be explained in your article.

You mention that he has incredible wraith micro (again, no explanation. it's just simply incredible). You mention that he has perfect unit positioning (as can be seen in Games A, F, and L, in Season Z of the OSL, perhaps?). You mention that he has sick army control. You mention that he has relentless pressure. He exploits weaknesses (no kidding. most pro-players like flash, jaedong, and bisu just let their opponent's weaknesses get away scott-free.)

I want to know why Leta is so good. After the unparalleled praise in your article, there should be plenty (if not thousands) of examples illustrating the proof of your opinion. Add those to your article. With proof thrown in with your praise, your article will be a grand one. I don't feel like your writing is lacking, only your content.

Superb effort on your part - i really look forward to understanding why Leta is such a great player. Between you and the supporters in this thread, it would appear that there is something to be excited about in this player.

His early game is lacking, in that it often appears that he is going to suffer a build order loss. He doesn't quite adapt his build after scouting, and thus gets really behind in the early game. He uses great micro, keen strategy, and his flawless unit positioning to get way ahead in the mid-late game.

I included 3 VODs which clearly demonstrate those points, a game versus fOrGG which perfectly demonstrates him transitioning from early game weakness into mid/late-game dominance, and one against yarnc demonstrating his excellent wraith harass.

I think watching those VODs adds a lot to the article.

I also talked about why Leta is doubted, and what his play-style is.

I'm not exactly sure how in-depth I can go about his unit positioning, and wraith control. TvT battles often come down to the position of ones army as much as the amount of unit one has, and he excels in this sense.

For a better and less hyped up analysis of Leta's play search for the excellent write-up "Leta- Rising Star". I learned a bit about Leta's play reading that.

I've got a lot of criticism about this article not having a superb amount of substance, so I guess I'll just try harder in the next one. I feel kinda bad, like it doesn't quite deserve to be a TLFE, but w/e.

EleanorRIgby

Canada3923 Posts

January 13 2009 06:03 GMT

#94

Not just red fire, blue fire!!!!!!

DoctorHelvetica

United States15034 Posts

January 13 2009 06:04 GMT

#95

On January 13 2009 15:03 EleanorRIgby wrote:
Not just red fire, blue fire!!!!!!

Which is much hotter than red fire, it's worth saying.

Hahano

United States9 Posts

January 14 2009 23:31 GMT

#96

Whupz

GHOSTCLAW

United States17042 Posts

January 15 2009 20:42 GMT

#97

leta just got dropped to the top of the power rank as well. fakesteve believes.

5tarscream

Singapore459 Posts

January 29 2009 06:36 GMT

#98

Was impressed by his play in the WL. In one of the match TvP, the protoss nearly exterminate leta with leta expansion totally uproot and 6-7 dragon outside his main base. Leta show bright and powerful harrasing skill with Vulture at Protoss 3 or 4 base non stop.

5tarscream

Singapore459 Posts

January 29 2009 09:24 GMT

#99

Was impressed by his gameplay in one of the TvP match at WL. The protoss nearly exterminate leta with a huge upperhand during one time, by having 6-7 dragoons wrecking leta expansion and proceeding to main. But Leta show characteristic by blocking the path with something and defened with a vulture and seige tank. He show bright and powerful harrasing skill using Vulture despoil at Protoss 3 or 4 mineral base non stop, thus slowly get back into the game.