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Weird
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States832 Posts
July 14 2011 21:22 GMT
#141
On July 15 2011 06:06 Golgotha wrote:
ipl is great but the players....


Yeah I'm going to tune in to a match here and there, but I'm so glad that they're opening the Korean doors soon. The production value is top notch, and the player skill needs to match it. I especially love the TLPD ratings, there are so many people who are on there just because they played a half decent guy in some $50 weekly cup, the stats are absolute garbage...
Probe1
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States17920 Posts
July 14 2011 21:22 GMT
#142
The undisputed best NA Zerg has had a short run in multiple tournaments as summer began, but coming in as the winner can have a positive effect on his mentality.


I'm not the only one that reads that and gets a bad taste in his mouth, even if it is true. I'm a fan of IdrA and he pretty much is the best American Zerg. But..
It's always been a issue of foreign vs korean to me. And I don't want foreigners to win yet, despite strongly being one of them*(I think being American qualifies). And this is why.

On July 15 2011 06:15 hmunkey wrote:
After watching all these other tournaments with Korean levels of skill, IPL just seems really lackluster. I mean, they have great production and all, but now I know with absolute certainty that pretty much any Code S/A Korean could easily win this.


I see the immense amount of effort, practice- love for the game Code S level players show and want them to win.

I hope IdrA goes all the way to the top and represents my race with pride. But my heart knows that the player who deserves to win, will, and traditionally his nemesis has earned his wins.

Sorry for being slightly off topic. Just my thoughts. I look forward to the IPL none the less.
우정호 KT_VIOLET 1988 - 2012 While we are postponing, life speeds by
Mr Showtime
Profile Joined April 2011
United States1353 Posts
July 14 2011 21:47 GMT
#143
On July 15 2011 06:15 hmunkey wrote:
After watching all these other tournaments with Korean levels of skill, IPL just seems really lackluster. I mean, they have great production and all, but now I know with absolute certainty that pretty much any Code S/A Korean could easily win this.


You're beyond kidding yourself if you think a code A player could win this with ease. Stop comparing the IPL to code S. They aren't currently a competitor with code S!!!! They aren't trying to!!!

This is a highly competitive tournament with some of the world's best players. Enjoy the competition and quit complaining. The amount of bitching going on is absurd.
Mordiford
Profile Joined April 2011
4448 Posts
July 14 2011 21:48 GMT
#144
On July 15 2011 04:57 Kira__ wrote:
IdrAs korean ELO is still above huks and far above jinros and especially sheths. Idra is #26 in korea still, none of the others are close.


Half the people he beat aren't even in the GSL anymore, comparing the quality of play in the GSL back then to now and saying, "Look at his Elo from over 6 months ago" doesn't mean shit. You're comparing his Elo from then, to their Elo from now.
cowbringer
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States14 Posts
July 14 2011 21:51 GMT
#145
Where can i watch these games????
Golgotha
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Korea (South)8418 Posts
July 14 2011 21:53 GMT
#146
On July 15 2011 06:22 Weird wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 15 2011 06:06 Golgotha wrote:
ipl is great but the players....


Yeah I'm going to tune in to a match here and there, but I'm so glad that they're opening the Korean doors soon. The production value is top notch, and the player skill needs to match it. I especially love the TLPD ratings, there are so many people who are on there just because they played a half decent guy in some $50 weekly cup, the stats are absolute garbage...


most def. once the koreans are invited then it will be glorious. plus I predict that the koreans will be very impressed with how professional the IPL is.
Serpico
Profile Joined May 2010
4285 Posts
July 14 2011 22:03 GMT
#147
More people bitching there arent enough koreans, some say they want foreigners to succeed but they barely give them the time of day in tournaments.
BaRR
Profile Joined July 2011
Australia18 Posts
July 14 2011 22:04 GMT
#148
idra looks like a weak nerd when he holds up his fists
Mules lolol
Serpico
Profile Joined May 2010
4285 Posts
July 14 2011 22:06 GMT
#149
On July 15 2011 07:04 BaRR wrote:
idra looks like a weak nerd when he holds up his fists

Ironically he's in the gym more than 99% of TL.
itkovian
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States1763 Posts
July 14 2011 22:16 GMT
#150
I'm pretty pumped to watch this and i'm excited to see some players that I've never watched before.

Since there are no koreans, it gives us an opportunity to get a feel for who the best non-koreans are, as otherwise the koreans would dominate the bracket and we wouldn't get as many foreigner vs foreigner games.
=)=
kytten
Profile Joined December 2010
United States163 Posts
July 14 2011 22:18 GMT
#151
As long as IdrA actually shows up to this tourny and plays to compete, and not to just get it over with, i can see him pulling the win again.
"A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows that faith does not prove anything." ~Friedrich Nietzsche
Snorkle
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States1648 Posts
July 14 2011 22:32 GMT
#152
Super excited for this. I don't understand the elitest i only watch tournaments with koreans in them hate but hey... to each their own. A 50k prizepool for a tournament outside of korea that is based on qualifiers instead of the majority being invites is something we desperately need to keep the scene available to up and coming talent. Those who are really passionate about their sport usually enjoy watching the college teams play because it is there that you will see new talent. That's how I see this tournament anyway. =]
Serek
Profile Joined May 2011
United Kingdom459 Posts
July 14 2011 22:55 GMT
#153
On July 15 2011 01:31 CatsPajamas wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 15 2011 01:17 VL-Orion wrote:
Wow no koreans or EU players ?


We have a ton of EU players!

As David mentioned in his interview, we're growing gradually to make sure every step is awesome. S1 was all NA, S2 was NA and EU, and who knows what we'll add moving forward! :D


Yes, I really can't understand why people seem not able to read. This was explained since IPL 2 was announced a few months ago.
red4ce
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States7313 Posts
July 14 2011 22:57 GMT
#154
On July 15 2011 06:47 Mr Showtime wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 15 2011 06:15 hmunkey wrote:
After watching all these other tournaments with Korean levels of skill, IPL just seems really lackluster. I mean, they have great production and all, but now I know with absolute certainty that pretty much any Code S/A Korean could easily win this.


You're beyond kidding yourself if you think a code A player could win this with ease. Stop comparing the IPL to code S. They aren't currently a competitor with code S!!!! They aren't trying to!!!

This is a highly competitive tournament with some of the world's best players. Enjoy the competition and quit complaining. The amount of bitching going on is absurd.


Puzzle, Leenock, Ryung, Gumiho, MMA, Dongraegu are all code A or lower and could win IPL.
Encrypto
Profile Joined August 2010
United States442 Posts
July 14 2011 23:11 GMT
#155
WHERE THE FUCK IS PAINUSER? This is killing me
Mordiford
Profile Joined April 2011
4448 Posts
July 14 2011 23:18 GMT
#156
On July 15 2011 07:57 red4ce wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 15 2011 06:47 Mr Showtime wrote:
On July 15 2011 06:15 hmunkey wrote:
After watching all these other tournaments with Korean levels of skill, IPL just seems really lackluster. I mean, they have great production and all, but now I know with absolute certainty that pretty much any Code S/A Korean could easily win this.


You're beyond kidding yourself if you think a code A player could win this with ease. Stop comparing the IPL to code S. They aren't currently a competitor with code S!!!! They aren't trying to!!!

This is a highly competitive tournament with some of the world's best players. Enjoy the competition and quit complaining. The amount of bitching going on is absurd.


Puzzle, Leenock, Ryung, Gumiho, MMA, Dongraegu are all code A or lower and could win IPL.


What the fuck? Most of those guys have beaten Code S players so that doesn't really mean a whole lot...
zoLo
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
United States5896 Posts
July 14 2011 23:44 GMT
#157
On July 15 2011 07:06 Serpico wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 15 2011 07:04 BaRR wrote:
idra looks like a weak nerd when he holds up his fists

Ironically he's in the gym more than 99% of TL.


lol, I agree. IdrA has gotten more toned since he started working out with Machine. Joke or not, it reminds me how people say iNcontroL is fat, when he's not. Anyone that exercises/lift weights frequently know that Geoff is a powerlifter.
dishington
Profile Joined July 2011
Canada1 Post
July 14 2011 23:48 GMT
#158
sry if i have missed something obvious but were can i watch the games? are they streamed live etc? thanks in andvance.
Probe1
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States17920 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-07-14 23:54:00
July 14 2011 23:49 GMT
#159
On July 15 2011 06:47 Mr Showtime wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 15 2011 06:15 hmunkey wrote:
After watching all these other tournaments with Korean levels of skill, IPL just seems really lackluster. I mean, they have great production and all, but now I know with absolute certainty that pretty much any Code S/A Korean could easily win this.


You're beyond kidding yourself if you think a code A player could win this with ease. Stop comparing the IPL to code S. They aren't currently a competitor with code S!!!! They aren't trying to!!!

This is a highly competitive tournament with some of the world's best players. Enjoy the competition and quit complaining. The amount of bitching going on is absurd.


Think about it. We don't care that Code S is in Korea. Foreigners can get into Code S. That's why we said Code S instead of Korea. Think about Code S and what I highlighted.

Code S.

Okay done with that

We don't want some of the worlds "best" players. We want the best players. It's worth tuning in even if the regular competitors for the GSL aren't in attendance, I am not ungrateful. But watch as Code A dominates all but the very best. I am happy to be surprised but this is how I see it going. 14 minutes awaaaaay.

On July 15 2011 08:48 dishington wrote:
sry if i have missed something obvious but were can i watch the games? are they streamed live etc? thanks in andvance.


http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=243940 The live report Thread

http://www.ign.com/ipl
The link included.

Also, check out those streams ------------------->
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Probe1
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States17920 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-07-14 23:53:30
July 14 2011 23:53 GMT
#160
I said edit not post ><
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