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[SPL] Round 3 Week 1 - Turn of the Tide

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[SPL] Round 3 Week 1 - Turn of the Tide

Text byKiante
Graphics byHawaiianPig
February 17th, 2012 13:58 GMT
Photo: dailyesports.com

Another week slips by and we drift toward the inexorable end of the season, bringing about even more exciting Brood War for us fans to enjoy and new creepy mascots to molest fans during the games. The real highlight of the week should be immediately apparent, KT has finally been deposed, knocked from its number one spot on the ladder by a hungry Khan. While Flash still managed to be the unassailable titan we’ve come to expect, the rest of his team was bested by the unassuming Khan line-up in impressive fashion.

With around five weeks of competition remaining before we reach the playoffs, almost all of the teams (sorry Ace) seem to be poised to swoop in and win a prized place in the playoffs. This round will help determine which teams deserve to fight for the championship in the first season of the SK Planet proleague and which teams can’t take the pressure. I know I can’t wait to see how it turns out.

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You’ll probably notice that we’ve made some pretty drastic changes to the way the SPL news post works this week. Specifically, the implementation of a page-style layout as opposed to the usual pages-long scroll-fest we provide. Here at the SPL team we try our best to make our write-up look the best it possibly can, usually with cool graphics, pictures and clean layouts. We’re hoping that this could be the next step in making the coverage we work hard to bring you easier to read. That being said, we do this for you, the readers, and as such it is your opinion that counts; I’d like to ask you to please leave as much feedback as possible for us about the style change.

Do you like the new tabbed layout? Do you hate it? Let us know!

Finally let’s take a look at the content that’s featured in this week’s update. As usual, we’ve got recaps of last week’s games to catch you up on just what happened this week, along with a selection of the top five games you should watch. We have a battle report by the talented live-reporter Hyde, giving you the heads up on the Turn vs Stats game. Carnivorous Sheep has once again provided another episode in his Team Spotlight series, this time featuring KT Rolster. Kiett got creative with some of the funny games of this week with two amazing masterpieces. Finally with Mustaju out sick we’ve had Hyde and myself fill in in an effort to try and improve the woeful prediction score with previews of next week’s games.

So don't wait around, click the contents or the navigation bar below to get started enjoying this feast of Brood War content!

--Kiante


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Recaps: R2 W6
and R3 W1


Top 5 Games

Turn vs Stats: Sniper Ridge

Team Spotlight

SPL Gallery

Previews:
R3 W2


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Recaps, Round 2 Week 6 and Round 3 Week 1

By: Kiante

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Round 2 Rankings Table

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Samsung KHAN 3 - 2 KT Rolster
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(P)Brave « Chain Reaction » (Z)HoeJJa
(P)JangBi « Jade » (Z)Action
(Z)RorO « Outlier » (P)Stats
(P)Stork « Ground Zero » (T)FlaSh
(T)Reality « Sniper Ridge » (T)Mind

In the last day of round two, we saw KT finally take its second loss after being on a five game winning streak. More importantly, this series put Khan within spitting distance of seizing the first place position from KT, which has been on top for so long. Khan started the series strong, taking a two-game lead thanks to stout play from Brave and Jangbi. Brave bested Hoejja, defending against his drop play with ease and rolling over his Zerg opponent with a two-base timing attack. Similarly Jangbi also won a PvZ against Action, who has been in similarly poor form lately. Action attempted to contain jangbi with lurkers and sunken colonies, but Jangbi was having none of it, making four reavers and slowly pushing his way out of the contain to take the victory.

KT struck back with their star players Flash and Stats taking victories of their own. Stats easily dealt with Roro, busting him with zealots, archons and corsairs while Roro had only ineffectual mutalisks with which to mount a defense. Flash took a win over Stork in an exciting game, involving cliff drops, reavers, scouts, carriers and Flash’s unnerving ability to win games whenever he pleases. Unfortunately for KT, the comeback was not to be, with Reality coming out to seal the victory for his team by taking down Mind. Reality utilised the power of a single tank to counter Mind’s pure vulture play to put himself at a huge advantage and take the game quickly thereafter.


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Team 8 3 - 1 STX SouL
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(P)Jaehoon « Chain Reaction » (Z)Calm
(P)Tyson « Jade » (Z)hyvaa
(Z)Jaedong « Outlier » (Z)Modesty
(T)BaBy « Ground Zero » (T)Last
« Sniper Ridge »


Team 8 continued its gradual rise from the bottom of the rankings with a victory over a once again disappointing STX Soul, which continues its round two slump. Jaehoon came out first and took down Calm quite easily on Chain Reaction, which has seen good times for Protoss against Zerg. Calm attempted to use hydralisks to secure a fourth base but Jaehoon was more than capable of busting him down and taking the win. STX quickly levelled the scores with their resident five pooler taking an easy win against Tyson, in what could only be described as a monumental failure. Jaedong continued his own resurgence (perhaps in reaction to being bumped off the Power Rank) with an exciting win over Modesty, despite being left at something of a disadvantage by his opening build order. Finally Baby sealed the series for his team taking down Last in the sort of dominant showing we all know Baby is capable of, despite his not showing it much this season.


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Woongjin Stars 3 - 0 Airforce Ace
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(P)sHy « Sniper Ridge » (T)Iris
(T)Light « Electric Circuit » (Z)great
(T)sin « Jade » (T)Canata
« Outlier »
« Chain Reaction »



On paper this series looks like a simple three nil white wash of Ace, but the games themselves tell a different story. Each game was hard fought and, while Ace eventually lost, its players definitely deserve respect for their performances. Iris was the first to fall for Ace, playing an extremely long TvP against Shy. In a see-sawing game, Iris almost managed to break down Shy’s fifth base, but with good arbiter usage Shy was able to pull the game back, recalling incessantly and claiming the win. Great was sent out next by Ace and was unfortunate enough to run into Light’s TvZ. Great fought valiantly but Light’s mech army in the late game proved too much for Great to handle, forcing him to concede. Finally Canata was taken out by Hon_sin. While the game lasted a long time, in typical Canata fashion, he was never able to wrest any real map control from the young Terran from Woongjin and eventually was forced to tap out, granting Stars a fantastic start to the round.



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SK Telecom T1 3 - 1 CJ Entus
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(T)Fantasy « Ground Zero » (T)Leta
(Z)soO « Neo Chain Reaction » (P)Movie
(P)BeSt « Neo Electric Circuit » (Z)EffOrt
(P)Sun « Sniper Ridge » (P)Horang2
« Neo Outlier »


CJ continued its poor form from round two into round three with a quick defeat at the hands of SKT. They started out well, with Leta bamboozling Fantasy with a quirky two factory build and an expansion into wraith follow-up that Fantasy was unable to handle. Soo then turned the tables on CJ, busting down Movie’s defenses with hydras after sniping one of Movie's shuttles with a reaver inside. Best exercised his considerable PvZ skills to take down Effort in an exciting game, with Effort seeming unwilling to progress to hive-tech and despite winning a few battles and breaking down Best’s back expansion, was unable to hold up against the constant streams of Protoss units.

Finally, Sun took down Horang2 in what was a bizarre dragoon-on-dragoon encounter. Sun had been building off a single gateway while Horang2 went for a three gateway bust, but somehow Sun was able to beat down Horang2’s initial assault by simply having superior micro. It was a dominating performance from SKT, whose players will need to remain in tip-top shape in order to secure their spot in the playoffs.


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KT Rolster 1 - 3 Samsung KHAN
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(Z)Action « Ground Zero » (P)Stork
(P)Wooki « Neo Chain Reaction » (P)Brave
(T)Flash « Neo Electric Circuit » (T)Reality
(P)Stats « Sniper Ridge » (T)TurN
« Neo Outlier »

IIn the much-hyped rematch between the two titans at the top of the table, the number one spot would be decided. Khan showed that it deserves its place at the top of the pack, taking down KT again in the space of less than a week. Stork was the first out of the blocks for KT and this time, instead of being matched against Flash, he was gifted with a game against Action. Stork took no time in exerting his dominance, easily rolling over Action’s defences with a zealot timing attack, combined with archons and corsairs. Brave came out on his favourite map, Chain Reaction, and ran into Wooki attempting to emulate the build order that Jaehoon used against Best the week before last. Unfortunately for him, Brave had no problems busting down Wooki’s early expansion attempt with some excellent reaver/shuttle control.

Reality was the poor sod unlucky enough to be matched against Flash, and he was summarily destroyed by an early bunker push catching him off guard, losing too many SCV’s to remain realistically competitive in the game thereafter. Finally for Khan, Turn took down Stats in an exciting game, with Stats’ manner pylons shaking up the young Terran who responded with a modified deep six build to crush Stats (despite the build being scouted by an observer). It was a poor performance from the rest of KT, with comparisons to the “KT Flash” of old becoming more and more common.


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STX SouL 3 - 2 Team 8
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(T)Bogus « Ground Zero » (T)Baby
(P)mini « Neo Chain Reaction » (Z)Jaedong
(Z)Calm « Neo Electric Circuit » (Z)Killer
(P)Dear « Sniper Ridge » (T)Sea
(Z)Hyvaa « Outlier » (P)Jaehoon


Let’s be honest here, Team 8 choked. After being up two games in the series against STX, with incredibly impressive performances from Baby and Jaedong, it managed to throw the series away with a number of both unlucky and disappointing displays of Brood War. Baby was the first out for Team 8 and played an exciting TvT against Bogus. Baby won the game through superior control of the unoccupied main bases on the map and simply didn’t allow bogus to break him down despite his defences being quite widely dispersed. Jaedong was the next out and, although his double hydra den bust failed somewhat to Mini’s reaver defences, he was able to drag the game back into his favour with incredible mutalisk control, keeping Mini’s templar nice and dead so his hydras could reign supreme.

Calm brought back the series for STX with an easy win over Killer – a simple ten-hatch ling bust. Sea then looked to be poor sorts against Dear, sitting passively on three bases while Dear took the map, and pushing ineffectively to give STX another win. Finally Hyvaa showed an impressive game against Jaehoon, and despite losing what seemed like countless numbers of drones throughout the game to Jaehoon’s impressive harass, he was always able to take the victories in the on field battles, and eventually overcame the captain of Team 8 to give STX a fighting shot at a playoffs berth.


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Top 5 Games of the Week


Because awesome games deserve another watch
By Kiante

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    (T)BaBy vs (T)Bogus on Ground Zero


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    Personally, I've never been a huge fan of TvT. It's one of those matchups that takes monumental concentration just to watch and comprehend. Over the years, though, I've slowly warmed to the matchup. Particularly intriguing are the ways that the games can swing back and forth, incorporating insane tech switches at a moment's notice. This particular match features some truly great play from both sides; watch this game to help get a sense of just how much Terrans have to do to play the matchup effectively. It gives the impression of a work of art being slowly drawn together as you watch.

    I'd like to take a second to encourage you to watch the vods before you read the text below if you haven't watched the games. While I have attempted not to spoil the results, I cant promise anything. That said, if you have seen the games, go and watch them again! They're awesome.
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    (Z)Jaedong vs (Z)Modesty on Outlier


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    It is not often that a ZvZ finds its way onto a list of recommended games, so when it does you know that something really special happened. While we haven't yet seen any of the hive-tech ZvZ's that were becoming more common last season, sometimes a lair-tech game can still make itself stand out. In this case, we get to experience the art of recovery. One of the beauties of Brood War is that deficits can be overcome, allowing a superior player on the receiving end of a run of bad luck to win a game he rightfully deserves. While ZvZ’s are usually decided on the back of a simple mutalisk battle, this game shows just how amazing ling micro can easily turn what should be a build order loss into an overwhelming victory. Watch for two lings dismantling what could have been an early game lead, and to top it off repeatedly blocking a spore colony from being built to give time for mutalisks to do their part more effectively. Enjoy.
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    (P)Stork vs (T)Flash on Ground Zero


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    Often when members of TBLS are matched up against one another the result can be underwhelming. Fortunately, this was not one of those occasions. Reasons why you need to go watch this game right now include Flash moving out of his base before 200/200, Stork making a scout, incredible reaver control, and sick macro all around. While the game’s conclusion ended up being a little anticlimactic considering how exciting the rest of the match was, it doesn't detract from the overall quality of viewing experience. A worthy candidate for the number three spot this week.
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    (Z)Jaedong vs (P)mini on Chain Reaction


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    Jaedong manages to feature in a second game on this week's top five, this time playing a ZvP against the up and coming Protoss from STX, Mini. This game is exciting from beginning to end, with one player managing to secure what would normally be recognized as a complete build order counter. Somehow, the game stretches out into the mid-game and the result is extremely exciting with the game resting on a knife-edge for most of its duration, epitomizing what makes PvZ such a compelling matchup for spectators.
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    (T)TurN vs (P)Stats on Sniper Ridge


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    When recommending a list of the five games I believe to be the best of this week there are a number of factors that weigh in to the decision-making. One of the factors that makes for extremely exciting games is uncommon strategies. While Turn and Stats didn't play the longest, most correct game of the week, they played what I believe is the most exciting. Without giving too much away, let me tease you by saying in this match you'll see units and strategies that you would normally only see in other matchups. Now stop reading this and go watch!


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Turn vs Stats: Sniper Ridge


A battle report.
By: Hyde

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The game begins normally, with both players making their barracks and gateway inside the main. Stats scouts in the correct direction after his gateway. The probe arrives inside Turn's main to find the barracks under construction. Stats' probe then heads for the mineral line and plants a manner pylon, trapping an SCV and blocking off two mineral patches. Turn starts his factory as soon as possible, sending his marine to take out the hindering pylon. Stats continues his probe harass, attacking the SCV making the factory as he gets his own core up.

Both players take their natural expansions at roughly the same time. Turn adds a bunker to his natural as he sends out his first vulture. The vulture runs by a dragoon and attempts to head into the main. Having already anticipated an early vulture attack, Stats blocks off the ramp with a probe. The vulture is dealt with by dragoons shortly after.

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That must be very annoying


Stats runs his probe into Turn's natural again, around the mineral line and into the main. Another manner pylon is placed at the mineral line, this time trapping three SCVs. Marines are called over to tear down the offending Protoss structure.

Two dragoons approach the natural and begin bombarding the bunker. SCVs are pulled to repair the damage. Before long, the first tank arrives and forces the goons to leave. Turn then does the unthinkable; he pulls SCVs off the mining line and constructs three barracks inside his main, while pumping more marines from his first. Meanwhile, Stats warps in more gateways and acquires an observatory.

An observer slowly heads into the main and over the barracks. Stats, caught off guard by this unorthodox build, immediately sends out his small goon force while he starts building his support bay and citadel.

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The moment Stats finds out Turn is crazy. Thanks to Kiett for the gif


Stats' goons occupy the ridge outside Turn's base just as the Terran force moves out. Marines stim and engage the dragoons, tanks siege up and a small skirmish takes place. Dragoons pick off a few marines but are soon forced to retreat as tanks begin raining shells on the small Protoss army.

Two goons are lost as the retreat is ordered. More goons continue to fall on the trek back to base. Marines stim again and tanks continue their rain of destruction as they enter Stats' natural. Amid the chaos, Stats sent out a probe to establish a third base at five o'clock.

Marines and tanks occupy Stats' natural. A shuttle arrives to drop a reaver, the scarab heads straight into the marine group and blows five of them away. The shuttle-reaver micro continues as Stats attempts to repel the Terran’s aggressive assault. More goons charge down the ramp, and all the while the reaver continues to deal damage to the tanks. However, with every drop, the marines and tanks manage to chip away at the Protoss support, eventually killing the reaver.

Stats pulls back his goons, and marines and medics dash up the ramp and into the main. Stats scrambles to get another reaver out, but marines rush over to the robotics, where the shuttle is about to pick up the reaver. The shuttle takes considerable damage from the marines but manages to ferry the reaver to safety. More marines are blown up as they attempt to kill the robotic slug.

Turn's onslaught is far from over, units continue to stream into Stats’ main. Three dark templar spawn from the gateways and begin tearing into the tanks. A scan goes off, revealing the deadly assassins. The tanks fire back and all but one dark templar survive by jumping into the shuttle.

The reaver desperately tries to fend off the blitz, killing more marines and damaging the tanks. Eventually though, it’s overwhelmed and succumbs to Terran fire.

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The final struggle before defeat


Probes are pulled off the line as Stats struggles to defend his main. Dragoons join the probes in fighting off what seems to be an endless flow of Terran units. Turn breaches the main once more with his marines and tank, this time attacking the mineral line. The tank is picked off, but the probes and dragoons are no match for the marines.

Stats loses his last goon along with all his probes. With nothing left inside the main to resist Turn's onslaught, Stats concedes and leaves the game.

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Team Spotlight: KT Rolster


Hard to lose with God on your side
By: Carnivorous Sheep

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Traditionally, the art of the Proleague line-up is a thing of grace and finesse. It is a game full of subtleties, mind games, and gambits. At each coach’s disposal is a dazzling arsenal of aces, snipers, and specialists, to be delicately arranged like pieces on a chessboard. Unfortunately for seven teams of the SK Planet 2011-2012 Proleague, their line-ups of bishops, knights, and rooks is forced, once every round, to face up against a queen.

This is where the strained chess metaphor falls apart, since in said queen’s eyes, every other piece might as well be a pawn.

It’s hard to offer any interesting new insight on KT Rolster. In plain view, for all to see, is Flash, God of Starcraft. As I mentioned in an earlier article, Flash is the closest thing to assured in professional Broodwar; no one in the history of the game has exhibited such dominance. I’m certain Coach Lee doesn’t go a day without thanking some higher power for gifting Flash to his team. It is not unreasonable, when making predictions, to consider every opponent of KT as starting down one game, putting pressure on them to win three of the remaining four games. With Stats also maintaining an impressive 9-4 record, it is easy to see why KT sits firmly on top of the Proleague rankings.

It was during this past week that KT suffered their worst defeat since the beginning of the season. Losing twice in a row to Samsung Khan, is KT finally showing signs of weakness?

In a word, no.

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Flash is the unstoppable force. Unfortunately, there is no unmovable object to test Flash against. Jaedong and Bisu are both shadows of their former selves, and there isn’t even another universally accepted S class player to speak of, let alone a God class level to pit against Flash. I would go as far as to say Flash is himself both the unstoppable force and the immovable object of the scene. He is simply that good, and, as long as Flash stands (with Stats’ support), KT’s banner flies high.

It is evident that the majority of us rejoiced at watching KT fall twice to Khan. It offered us a glimmer of hope – that KT is just another team, fallible and imperfect. However, it would be unwise to read too much into these defeats. As I mentioned in an earlier article, Khan is a very good team, and I have high hopes for them. Their defeat of KT is more an indication of their strength than a sign of KT’s weakness.

Moreover, Flash still won both of his games in convincing fashion. Stork gave us a very exciting game, but looking beyond the marvelous defense, involving both scouts and some of the best reaver micro we’ve seen, Flash was still firmly in control of the game, and wasn’t ever in true danger of losing. Reality was summarily dispatched, and Stats went a solid 1-1 with his loss to an extremely sharp looking Turn. KT’s one-two punch of Flash and Stats shows no signs of slowing down, and no other team will put up as much of a challenge as Khan. That is not to say I predict KT to go undefeated the rest of the season, but it is to say that KT, barring major disaster, will most likely hold on to their rank one position.

KT is not infallible, but to overcome both Flash and Stats is a tremendous task. So far, no team has shown any success. Taking out all three of the remaining KT members is, in comparison, a far easier task – but the need to go 3-0 allows no room for error. Stats is in excellent form, and still seems human in comparison to Flash. 9-4 is scary. In a best of five, it is really no surprise that KT is the top dog.

In the end though, we are still in the world of Brood War. The weight of probable victory doesn’t preclude the possibility of a loss; coach Lee may plan for Flash to go undefeated and help bring home another Proleague title, but you know what they say about the best laid plans of mice and men…

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SPL Gallery


Immortalizing Moments in Brood War
By: Kiett

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Vultures vs. The Reali-tank

"Hey nice bike, bro. Too bad I'm in a tank."

from Reality vs. Mind


The Reaver Master

"I'll take your sunken contain and raise you a double robo."

from Jangbi vs. Action


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Previews, Round 3 Week 2

By: Hyde and Kiante

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Current Proleague Prediction Challenge Progress:



MatchesPredictedActualGain/Loss
Current-1
KT Rolster vs Samsung KHAN3 - 12 - 3-2
STX SouL vs Team 81 - 31 - 3+3
Air Force ACE vs Woongjin Stars2 - 30 - 30
CJ Entus vs SK Telecom T10 - 31 - 3+1
KT Rolster vs Samsung Khan3 - 21 - 3-2
STX Soul vs Team 83 - 23 - 2+3
Final2

If I predict the winner and the result correctly, 3 points
If I predict the winner correctly, and the result is off by 1, 1 point
If I predict the winner correctly and the result is off by 2, 0 points
If I predict the winner wrong, and the result is off by 1, -1 points
If I predict the winner wrong and the result is off by more than one, -2 points.


Saturday, February 18th

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On writing this, I feel these two teams are still rather unpredictable; both the Stars and STX have taken out stronger teams, yet there are still days where they fall flat on their faces and fail miserably. For instance, STX recently beat Team 8, but just a week ago lost to the exact same team in a terrible fashion.

I can never tell which side they'll show until the moment comes. The outcome will be determined by the match-ups, and I know that's a cop out of a prediction, but at this point I can't really say one team is more likely to win than the other. My gut feeling says that STX will pull out a win this time around, simply because I feel STX players have been a little more consistent recently.

My prediction: STX Soul 3-2 Woongjin Stars

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CJ Entus vs Samsung KHAN
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After CJ's capitulation to SKT last week it is hard to see them taking down the top-of-the-table Khan. That said, CJ's line-up has so much potential that it would be silly to count it out simply because it’s going through a bad patch. The key players for CJ when playing against Khan are Hydra and Horang2. Both players have been going through a patch of poor form that seems to be coinciding with CJ's own losses, and historically both have excelled in the vsP matchup. With Khan relying so much on their extensive Protoss line-up, if Horang2 and Hydra can do their part they could easily take a win over the top ranked team.

Of course, Khan's Terran line-up has been equally vital in bringing Khan to their current rank, and the vsT specialist on CJ, Skyhigh, has been going through an extreme slump of late. Once again, if he can manage to get out of his funk and do his job, CJ could be in with a good shot. The final factor in this match-up is the coaching staff; CJ will need to rely not only on their slumping players rebounding, but also on hitting the right match-ups to facilitate a rebound. While I'd like to believe CJ could do it, I'd be silly to make a prediction against Khan right now.

My Prediction: CJ Entus 1 - 3 Samsung Khan


Sunday, February 19th

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SK Telecom T1 vs KT Rolster
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Seeing this match-up always brings painful memories from the last Grand Final (and the one before that). I'd be lying if I said I've gotten over it, the scars still burn to this day. KT is not the pushover everyone thought it would be at the beginning, it’s been blazing through a lot of teams and a playoff spot is almost guaranteed. Having said that, SKT has defeated KT at every turn this season. KT being its arch nemesis, I feel that SKT tries extra hard and prepares rather well against its rival.

Despite KT's one-two punch, I think this match will be no different from the others this season. SKT will prevail as long as its coach gets the right match-ups, avoiding Flash like the plague and winning the other sets. Maybe I'm a little biased or over confident, KT may step up its efforts to tarnish the perfect record against them this season, but this is regular PL, not the finals.

My prediction: SK Telecom T1 3 - 1 KT Rolster

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Airforce ACE vs Team 8
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While Ace of late has been on the receiving end of a number of losses, counting the boys in blue out could be a mistake. Realistically, Ace won’t be featuring in the playoffs, but that doesn't mean it’s about to give up without a fight. Ace’s result against Woongjin was poor, but its players put up fight and you can bet they'll be coming out to try and regain some pride by the end of the season. Team 8, on the other hand, is barely staying afloat, and will need to win almost all of its games if it’s to have any hope of getting into the top four come playoffs time, so expect them to come out firing. The key to this series will be where Team 8 finds its third win.

Jaedong and Baby have shown that they're in amazing form lately, and I would expect them to take their own games quite easily. The third win is more of a problem; Sea and Killer have been letting their team down with extremely disappointing performances this season, so it would be preferable if they simply don't get sent out in favor of the strong Protoss line-up that Team 8 sports. Team 8 getting a win from Tyson or Jaehoon will most likely be the lynchpin of this series, and if both are given a shot I’d be shocked if neither were able to take a win against any of the current Ace team. The wildcard for Ace is FireBatHero. He hasn't seen much action of late but we all know what a devastating and inspiring force he can be. If he were to take a win, his enthusiasm could perhaps lift Ace to another level, one from which it could potentially upset the star studded Team 8.

My Prediction: Air Force Ace 1 - 3 Team 8


Tuesday, February 21st

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Khan seems to have everything going for it at the moment, sitting at the top after defeating a fierce KT Rolster. There’s a lot of momentum behind the team and I feel like it’s got itself together. STX has also been enjoying a great run; its rookies are really stepping up and are carrying the team rather nicely. Its last match was rather close and, to be honest, could have easily gone the other way. This is one of those matches that are hard to call once again, as both teams are still vulnerable to stumbling. I think this day will belong to Khan, the momentum it’s accumulated may just give it the edge it needs to defeat STX.

My prediction: Samsung Khan 3-2 STX Soul


Wednesday, February 22nd

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SK Telecom T1 vs Woongjin Stars
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SKT managed to have an undeniably mediocre second round. Fortunately, it was able to start round three in a positive fashion with a win over CJ, but given CJ's own failings this can hardly be taken as representative of SKT's form. Woongjin is in a similar position to SKT in terms of ranking and current performance, so the stakes are high.

Winning will put the victorious team in a fantastic spot in terms of the playoffs, while the loser will be left to struggle to hold its spot in the top four. Woongjin has long relied on their Zerg players, along with Light's vsZ, play to bring it victories and this should play right into SKT's playbook. With Best's PvZ currently almost unbeatable, and Bisu himself being no slouch in the match-up, Woongjin is going to need to rely on its coach managing to get favorable match-ups if it is to have any hope of winning the series. The more I think about this series, the more difficulty I have envisioning a world in which SKT loses it. Bisu, Best and Fantasy would be favored to win over almost any player on the Woongjin line-up, regardless of potential match-up snipes.

My Prediction: SK Telecom T1 3 - 1 Woongjin Stars

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Kiante
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
Australia7069 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-17 14:03:00
February 17 2012 13:59 GMT
#2
Poll: What do you prefer?

One page scrolling layout (492)
 
71%

New tabbed layout (203)
 
29%

695 total votes

Your vote: What do you prefer?

(Vote): One page scrolling layout
(Vote): New tabbed layout



EDIT:changed the poll to remove any potential bias
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TheKefka
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Croatia11752 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-17 14:02:21
February 17 2012 13:59 GMT
#3
O wow this new tab layout is soooo good,deff better than scrolling through the pages and also makes it much more easier to find the subject your interested in.
Cackle™
DamenPulse
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States37 Posts
February 17 2012 14:00 GMT
#4
I still think team 8 can pull of some miracles. They've been doing moderately well recently
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FinnGamer
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Germany2426 Posts
February 17 2012 14:01 GMT
#5
awesome new layout!
"hopefully swing the favor in your advantage." - Day[9]
Palmar
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Iceland22632 Posts
February 17 2012 14:04 GMT
#6
I like the old one

I loved the epic feel of how long these articles were, in addition, it's easier to work with the old layout on terrible old computers.

Anyway, STX gonna come back. No one believed in STX, but we're one game away.
Computer says mafia
ShadeR
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
Australia7535 Posts
February 17 2012 14:05 GMT
#7
Voted for single page scroll but this new layout could really grow on me.
Skeggaba
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
Korea (South)1556 Posts
February 17 2012 14:06 GMT
#8
The lay out is fantastic!
Also, Mustajus predictions of the two STX v T8-games are simply amazing. Nice work!
Bisu[about JD]=I was scared (laughs). The force emanating from his facial expression was so manly that I was even a little jealous.
ramon
Profile Joined April 2011
Germany4842 Posts
February 17 2012 14:07 GMT
#9
the tabbed layout doesn't work for opera, i can't use any of the hotlinks inbetween "pages", it used to work on the old style though, now i have to scroll all the way down if i want to read something further down

i like the style and idea though
bisu
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50114 Posts
February 17 2012 14:08 GMT
#10
so confused with this layout.
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Shana
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Indonesia1814 Posts
February 17 2012 14:13 GMT
#11
Like the new format but I like the old format better
Believing in what lies ahead. | That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet.
Witten
Profile Joined January 2011
United States2094 Posts
February 17 2012 14:15 GMT
#12
Very good article as always, looking forward to seeing if Stars can find a way to keep the 4th spot and reach the playoffs. It's always nice to get a win without having to use Soulkey OR ZerO, so the win over ACE was nice. The new format is fine. I currently prefer the old format but I'm not at all against the new format seeing continued use, it may grow on me and become my favorite.
Brood War Forever / NA's premiere Shadow Shaman player / Courier Collector / Bot Game Champion / Highly amateur Mystical Ninja Goemon Speedrunner
moochu
Profile Joined August 2009
Australia374 Posts
February 17 2012 14:17 GMT
#13
Dammit team 8 can you still make it till the end of season =(? I wish you guys wouldn't leave your run till the last of the season like hwaseung did.
ShadeR
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
Australia7535 Posts
February 17 2012 14:17 GMT
#14
On February 17 2012 23:07 ramon wrote:
the tabbed layout doesn't work for opera, i can't use any of the hotlinks inbetween "pages", it used to work on the old style though, now i have to scroll all the way down if i want to read something further down

i like the style and idea though

I'm using opera and the new layout is a charm =P
alypse
Profile Joined May 2010
2771 Posts
February 17 2012 14:27 GMT
#15
New tabbed layout is better. Navigating between the sections of the article will be much more smooth and pleasant. I like it
KT Violet 1988 - 2012
Holy Check
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Romania155 Posts
February 17 2012 14:28 GMT
#16
I am also using Opera.
It's the best.
Not the layout. Opera.
Mawi
Profile Joined August 2010
Sweden4365 Posts
February 17 2012 14:30 GMT
#17
Awesome writeup :< i love this new layout
Forever Mirin Zyzz Son of Zeus Brother of Hercules Father of the Aesthetics
Mairou
Profile Joined June 2011
Finland144 Posts
February 17 2012 14:32 GMT
#18
Its good that this tournament is not allkill format. Otherwise KT Rolster would have no losses at all becouse of Flash. He just too strong.
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BachHo
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States170 Posts
February 17 2012 14:33 GMT
#19
Being a lazy reader, I prefer just being able to scroll down one page, and leaving the option of clicking a button navigating back to the top which links each section for those who prefer to read certain sections over others. Not a huge fan of this myself.
Captain Peabody
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States3099 Posts
February 17 2012 14:35 GMT
#20
This layout is much better. And the write up is, as usual, amazing.
Go KHAN!
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Shock710
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
Australia6097 Posts
February 17 2012 14:36 GMT
#21
When i saw the scroll bar was so big i thought something was wrong, and when i scrolled down the first time i'm like WHAT...thats it....then i noticed the tabs 0_o i like the old one better
dAPhREAk gives Shock a * | [23:55] <Shock710> that was out of context -_- [16:26] <@motbob> Good question, Shock!
sabas123
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Netherlands3122 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-17 14:38:04
February 17 2012 14:37 GMT
#22
that photo is blocking everything lol

nice write up btw and keep the new layout

EDIT#1 sorry was just for a moment lol
The harder it becomes, the more you should focus on the basics.
BisuDagger
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Bisutopia19229 Posts
February 17 2012 14:37 GMT
#23
On February 17 2012 23:04 Palmar wrote:
I like the old one

I loved the epic feel of how long these articles were, in addition, it's easier to work with the old layout on terrible old computers.

Anyway, STX gonna come back. No one believed in STX, but we're one game away.

That is indeed a lie. I have taken STX under my wing this season as my second team. And my FPL team has all of them because I wanted them to do well. Go STX!

+ Show Spoiler +
I still love you Bisu, SKT # 1!
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pred470r
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Bulgaria3265 Posts
February 17 2012 14:38 GMT
#24
Awesome write-up as usual!
I prefer the old layout better.
risk.nuke
Profile Joined May 2010
Sweden2825 Posts
February 17 2012 14:42 GMT
#25
The layout, is scary, I will get use to it but call me a romantic. I prefer reading a good old fashioned long post.
Neo.G Soulkey, Best, firebathero. // http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/index.php?show_part=31
Kralic
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Canada2628 Posts
February 17 2012 14:42 GMT
#26
Thanks for the write up. This new layout is interesting. I am old fashioned so the one page scrolling takes the cake, but I could see either of these working out just as well.
Brood War forever!
Meteora.GB
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Canada2479 Posts
February 17 2012 14:42 GMT
#27
I'm too used to scrolling down but I can get behind the idea of the new tabbed interface. With that said, I still voted for just one big scrolling page layout. =P

Great write up. TurN vs Stats was very exciting.
bgx
Profile Joined August 2010
Poland6595 Posts
February 17 2012 14:45 GMT
#28
wthell this cj mascot :D

for Turn vs Stats (spoilers):

I was amazed how crisply Turn managed manner + goon pressure from Stats, he pulled 3 scvs from main to natural 1 to continue building CC and 2 or 3 just enough to keep bunker alive. Also he started killing pylon with trapped scvs and 1 marine and second marine killing probe, everything done switfly so he could pop raxes immedietly.
Stork[gm]
TwoToneTerran
Profile Joined March 2009
United States8841 Posts
February 17 2012 14:51 GMT
#29
Flash moving out of his base before 200/200


And here I thought people were complaining about Flash killing his opponents too fast this year.
Remember Violet.
Sayle
Profile Joined October 2010
United Kingdom3685 Posts
February 17 2012 14:52 GMT
#30
The 7 dwarves: reaver version gogo!
Mobius_1
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United Kingdom2763 Posts
February 17 2012 15:04 GMT
#31
I'm just a more or a scroll person. Clicking is too hard.

But the new layout is very very pretty. Also there were some good games this week. Hope SKT brings the pain this weekend.
Starleague Forever. RIP KT Violet~
BloodDrunK
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Bangladesh2767 Posts
February 17 2012 15:08 GMT
#32
damn the new layout is sick yo...
Good job writing team. awesome as always. love you guys.....
You have the power to create your own destiny.
fabiano
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Brazil4644 Posts
February 17 2012 15:17 GMT
#33
new layout, no doubt

awesome writeup!
"When the geyser died, a probe came out" - SirJolt
Sawamura
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Malaysia7602 Posts
February 17 2012 15:26 GMT
#34
New layout please
BW/KT Forever R.I.P KT.Violet dearly missed ..
Kompicek
Profile Joined May 2008
Czech Republic245 Posts
February 17 2012 15:31 GMT
#35
I think the new layout is nice, but the scroll layoout makes it easier to read without having to click with the mouse all the time. So scrolling layout please
TheTurk
Profile Joined January 2011
United States732 Posts
February 17 2012 15:39 GMT
#36
<3 Flash.
Starcraft is a lifestyle.
jonaada
Profile Joined June 2011
Iceland49 Posts
February 17 2012 15:45 GMT
#37
love the new layout. Please give it a chance to let it grow on people, even though the votes favor the old layout..
Scarecrow
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Korea (South)9172 Posts
February 17 2012 15:54 GMT
#38
The new tabbed layout is sick, <3 you guys
Yhamm is the god of predictions
KenNage
Profile Joined May 2009
Chile885 Posts
February 17 2012 16:02 GMT
#39
the new layout is very nice, too bad im too old to let old one go <3
Maur
Profile Joined March 2010
Spain63 Posts
February 17 2012 16:04 GMT
#40
I think scroll layout is better because you can read all of it just scrolling down and also skimming over it but pages are better for getting to the section you want to read
fortheGG
Profile Joined April 2011
United Kingdom1002 Posts
February 17 2012 16:08 GMT
#41
really can't explain why i prefer to scroll :<
Warpath
Profile Joined April 2010
Canada1242 Posts
February 17 2012 16:17 GMT
#42
The pages just make more feel like less =[
Elyvilon
Profile Joined August 2008
United States13143 Posts
February 17 2012 16:23 GMT
#43
I really liked this tabbed layout; it lets me flip to the subarticle I want quickly.
Liquipedia
CosmicHippo
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States547 Posts
February 17 2012 16:26 GMT
#44
I like the new layout, its kind of hard to get use to, but its more organized, good write up!
Yeah i've got your zerg riiiight here! *gulps beer*
WArped
Profile Joined December 2010
United Kingdom4845 Posts
February 17 2012 16:28 GMT
#45
The new layout looks amazing and very professional. It gives me the feeling I am reading a magazine or something.
trexbqs
Profile Joined January 2011
Malaysia1731 Posts
February 17 2012 16:32 GMT
#46
great write up. thanks

KT fighting!!!!!!
Learn,live and love it.
corumjhaelen
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
France6884 Posts
February 17 2012 16:33 GMT
#47
I voted for the new layout, but whatever you choose, just now that you do an AMAZING job on every single one of these articles. And that's an understatement.
<3 guys (and girl^^).
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Crisium
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States1618 Posts
February 17 2012 16:44 GMT
#48
I think this is a case where you want to go against the votes. The new layout is better, it simply takes a bit to get used to.

Good write-up this week. And awesome pictures by Kiett!

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Dagon
Profile Joined August 2010
Romania264 Posts
February 17 2012 16:49 GMT
#49
My God.. Team8's coach looks so damn shady.. Korean yakuza FTW!
2Pacalypse-
Profile Joined October 2006
Croatia9497 Posts
February 17 2012 16:50 GMT
#50
There was some really awesome games last week! Nice write-up guys

Also, scrolling is fun, clicking is hard!
Moderator"We're a community of geniuses because we've found how to extract 95% of the feeling of doing something amazing without actually doing anything." - Chill
neobowman
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Canada3324 Posts
February 17 2012 16:51 GMT
#51
Maybe put recommended games before writeups in the order so we don't get spoiled beforehand.
ne4aJIb
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Russian Federation3209 Posts
February 17 2012 16:55 GMT
#52
Is it possible to hide comments and make the news stretched to whole window?
Bisu,Best,Stork,Jangbi and Flash, Fantasy, Leta, Light and Jaedong, Hydra, Zero, Soulkey assemble in ACE now!
SkelA
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Macedonia13032 Posts
February 17 2012 17:01 GMT
#53
Voted for the old one but I changed my mind. The new one seems much better.
Stork and KHAN fan till 2012 ...
Keone
Profile Joined April 2011
United States812 Posts
February 17 2012 17:08 GMT
#54
[image loading]

OH MY GOD

THE BEAUTY
BW Forever. Flash is the Ultimate Bonjwa.
Kiante
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
Australia7069 Posts
February 17 2012 17:09 GMT
#55
On February 18 2012 02:08 Keone wrote:
[image loading]

OH MY GOD

THE BEAUTY

also
[image loading]
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moopie
Profile Joined July 2009
12605 Posts
February 17 2012 17:14 GMT
#56
On February 17 2012 23:33 BachHo wrote:
Being a lazy reader, I prefer just being able to scroll down one page, and leaving the option of clicking a button navigating back to the top which links each section for those who prefer to read certain sections over others. Not a huge fan of this myself.

As a fellow lazy reader, I share your sentiments.
I'm going to sleep, let me get some of that carpet.
Kira__
Profile Joined April 2011
Sweden2672 Posts
February 17 2012 17:15 GMT
#57
I really like this new layout!
The truth is, Yagami-kun, I suspect that you may in fact be Kira.
bearbuddy
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
3442 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-17 17:19:44
February 17 2012 17:17 GMT
#58
I like the scrolling better-- it's more continuous. There's a reason that Korean webcomics are essentially one long strip per chapter, whereas traditionally comics are multiple flipped pages.

Edit: unless, of course, people don't plan on reading the entire thing. Then shame on you =).
hellbound
Profile Joined April 2010
United Kingdom2242 Posts
February 17 2012 17:47 GMT
#59
On February 18 2012 02:14 moopie wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 17 2012 23:33 BachHo wrote:
Being a lazy reader, I prefer just being able to scroll down one page, and leaving the option of clicking a button navigating back to the top which links each section for those who prefer to read certain sections over others. Not a huge fan of this myself.

As a fellow lazy reader, I share your sentiments.


yay for lazy, I, uh, third this sentiment.
Count9
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
China10928 Posts
February 17 2012 17:47 GMT
#60
I love the new layout as well, it's so organized. I wonder if mustaju will break even with his prediction game this season, it's been a weird season.
babybell
Profile Joined June 2011
776 Posts
February 17 2012 17:47 GMT
#61
They should introduce a new rule that when the games run late and the program stretches off schedule, an autowin is awarded to KT when Flash comes out. ><
poisui
Profile Joined July 2011
1088 Posts
February 17 2012 18:03 GMT
#62
This result is only to be expected from Samsung. They are just too good. Their line-up is so solid: Stork, Jangbi, Brave, Turn, Reality, and Shine. I would like Shine to be used more often but I am sure January has a reason to not use him more than twice.

Go Samsung! =)
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
February 17 2012 18:08 GMT
#63
I hate the new article format.
Looks good, efficient, and clean/organized.

i like scrolling more though~
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JawHun
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States151 Posts
February 17 2012 18:14 GMT
#64
The tabbed layout is nice, but I would prefer if I either had to tab -or- scroll. Because some of the tabs still require me to scroll down, I feel like it somewhat defeats the purpose of the tabs.

Anyway, content is great as ever. <3
jumbotroN
Profile Joined April 2010
Peru229 Posts
February 17 2012 18:18 GMT
#65
I like my SPL articles long and colourful. read is great as always.
1Eris1
Profile Joined September 2010
United States5797 Posts
February 17 2012 18:22 GMT
#66
Mhmmmmmmmm, loving those predictions.

And I can't decide which format I like more >.<
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Bagration
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
United States18282 Posts
February 17 2012 18:29 GMT
#67
I like the new layout. Thanks for the hard work!
Team Slayers, Axiom-Acer and Vile forever
kuroshiroi
Profile Joined November 2010
3149 Posts
February 17 2012 18:37 GMT
#68
On February 18 2012 03:14 JawHun wrote:
The tabbed layout is nice, but I would prefer if I either had to tab -or- scroll. Because some of the tabs still require me to scroll down, I feel like it somewhat defeats the purpose of the tabs.
Pretty much this.

On the other hand, maybe I'm just used to the old layout. Maybe you should get some SC2 people to vote for us. Community poll?

Awesome writeup, as always!
Fly Jaedong, fly!
Odoakar
Profile Joined May 2010
Croatia1835 Posts
February 17 2012 19:11 GMT
#69
How can people not love the new format, it's great
HaruHaru
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
United States988 Posts
February 17 2012 19:46 GMT
#70
Nice writeup. Really cute pictures lol
Long live BroodWar!
Louuster
Profile Joined November 2010
Canada2869 Posts
February 17 2012 19:50 GMT
#71
I like those reavers in the drawing lol

Also as yet another lazy reader I must say that I preferred the old layout as well
Kim Taek Yong fighting~
a176
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Canada6688 Posts
February 17 2012 20:01 GMT
#72
the new layout is cool and all but also gonna voice that i prefer the normal scrolled layout, much more like reading an article
starleague forever
KRaver
Profile Joined February 2010
Canada1264 Posts
February 17 2012 20:23 GMT
#73
call me old fashion but I like just being able to scroll

Thanks for the write up
Duo Maxwell: If you're joking that's just cruel, but if you're being sarcastic, that's even worse.
WackaAlpaca
Profile Joined December 2010
Canada208 Posts
February 17 2012 20:24 GMT
#74
On February 17 2012 23:04 Palmar wrote:
I like the old one

I loved the epic feel of how long these articles were, in addition, it's easier to work with the old layout on terrible old computers.

Anyway, STX gonna come back. No one believed in STX, but we're one game away.


i hate change and every time TL makes any i get upset.
but the old computers part is something that really should not be overloooked >.>
this is a STARCRAFT forum, expect people to be using some old comps.
/TLlostitspassionwhenallthesc2peoplecamelongago
"
baubo
Profile Joined September 2008
China3370 Posts
February 17 2012 22:47 GMT
#75
I like the new format, and I think a lot of people who prefer the old one is more due to being use to it than feeling it's better. One thing I will say for the new format is that it keeps spoilers to a minimum. For example, people can go through the top 5 games first without having to avoid the recaps that may spoil them.

Also, shame you didn't put Jangbi vs Action in the top 5 games. I think the uniqueness of it is great, and provide a great contrast to previous such strategies where the protoss reacted differently(ala great vs Bisu/free on Neo Medusa).
Meh
Kiett
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States7639 Posts
February 17 2012 23:09 GMT
#76
On February 18 2012 07:47 baubo wrote:
I like the new format, and I think a lot of people who prefer the old one is more due to being use to it than feeling it's better. One thing I will say for the new format is that it keeps spoilers to a minimum. For example, people can go through the top 5 games first without having to avoid the recaps that may spoil them.

Also, shame you didn't put Jangbi vs Action in the top 5 games. I think the uniqueness of it is great, and provide a great contrast to previous such strategies where the protoss reacted differently(ala great vs Bisu/free on Neo Medusa).

That was to eliminate redundancy. I already drew pictures for Jangbi vs. Action and Reality vs. Mind, so other good games went on the top 5. Likewise, I didn't draw for any of those games, even though they all had awesome moments.
Writer:o
jdsarge
Profile Joined October 2010
United States308 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-17 23:22:40
February 17 2012 23:22 GMT
#77
SKT bias much?

New format is awesome though.
Flobby
Profile Joined January 2012
Hong Kong58 Posts
February 17 2012 23:26 GMT
#78
I like old format
Sum41
Profile Joined November 2011
Chile345 Posts
February 18 2012 00:32 GMT
#79
the new style is awesome!
Hydralisk so fasts and dangerous :D
SaYyId
Profile Joined August 2010
Portugal277 Posts
February 18 2012 01:07 GMT
#80
I think it discourages new fans or followers like me that have always been using the one page layout (always doesnt have to mean for a long time )
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FlaShFTW
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States10139 Posts
February 18 2012 01:59 GMT
#81
I still want to see Jaedong's drones...........

I still want WL... I wanna see FlaSh go out first and go 9001-0
Writer#1 KT and FlaSh Fanboy || Woo Jung Ho Never Forget || Teamliquid Political Decision Desk
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mustaju
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Estonia4504 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-18 03:18:46
February 18 2012 03:18 GMT
#82
EDIT: Wrong thread.
WriterBrows somewhat high. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndFysO2JunE
Acritter
Profile Joined August 2010
Syria7637 Posts
February 18 2012 05:31 GMT
#83
I really disagree with the choice of the #1 game.
+ Show Spoiler +
A Stim Marine/Tank all-in isn't incredibly innovative, just a little bit unusual. It's certainly been done before. I spent the entire replay waiting for the "interesting units" to come out, but they never did.
dont let your memes be dreams - konydora, motivational speaker | not actually living in syria
Hyde
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
Australia14568 Posts
February 18 2012 06:48 GMT
#84
On February 18 2012 10:59 FlaShFTW wrote:
I still want to see Jaedong's drones...........

I still want WL... I wanna see FlaSh go out first and go 9001-0

Jaedong already had his drones
Because when you left, Brood War was all spotlights and titans. Now, with the death of the big leagues, Brood War has moved to the basements and carparks. Now, Brood War is unlicensed brawls, lost teeth, and bloody fights for fistfulls of money - SirJolt
red4ce
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States7313 Posts
February 18 2012 06:53 GMT
#85
I’m certain Coach Lee doesn’t go a day without thanking some higher power for gifting Flash to his team.


So coach Lee thanked Flash for gifting himself to KT?
malignant
Profile Joined August 2011
United States35 Posts
February 18 2012 08:22 GMT
#86
Mad respect to the creator of this tabbed article.

However I must admit that I prefer the old layout better because I can simply use my keyboard to navigate my way around the article. Searching is also much easier in the old one.
In the new article I have to use mouse extensively which is aggravating to my slightly RSI hands.
OopsOopsBaby
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Singapore3425 Posts
February 18 2012 12:18 GMT
#87
old format better. top down less likelihood of missing any content.
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StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
February 18 2012 14:55 GMT
#88
Where's the "I don't really care" option?
2Pacalypse-
Profile Joined October 2006
Croatia9497 Posts
February 18 2012 15:30 GMT
#89
On February 18 2012 23:55 StarStruck wrote:
Where's the "I don't really care" option?

The point of the poll isn't to see if you care or not, no matter how much we value your opinion of not caring. The point is to see which setup people prefer, those who care about it that is.
Moderator"We're a community of geniuses because we've found how to extract 95% of the feeling of doing something amazing without actually doing anything." - Chill
j1nzo
Profile Joined February 2012
Germany367 Posts
February 18 2012 16:00 GMT
#90
i prefer this layout a lot more, really well arranged.
ktkt
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Greg_J
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
China4409 Posts
February 18 2012 16:10 GMT
#91
The new ones probablly better but I'm getting old and don't like change so I voted for scroll down. Muhwahh aha ahah It's not like the old days.
henzi
Profile Joined November 2010
United States200 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-18 17:23:55
February 18 2012 17:23 GMT
#92
Would it be so hard to give us both? There are those that like tabbing and being spoiler free and feeling it's easier to navigate via tabs. There are those nostalgic folks that like the old and tradition and having everything presented all together so we can skim and pick and choose.

Couldn't there be a button that expands the tabs into scrolling friendly?

I prefer having everything in front of me and scrolling all day long. Which also brings me to the "All" button, but that's for a thread altogether.
Caos2
Profile Joined November 2008
United States1728 Posts
February 18 2012 17:52 GMT
#93
Great article! Great games this week!
DKing6297
Profile Joined July 2011
United States78 Posts
February 19 2012 02:22 GMT
#94
Go ACE! you are not done yet
its time for a miracle!
I was a ACE fan. I still am.
docvoc
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States5491 Posts
February 19 2012 04:08 GMT
#95
I by accident clicked the wrong button, i enjoy the new layout, a lot. Please keep it
User was warned for too many mimes.
surfinbird1
Profile Joined September 2009
Germany999 Posts
February 19 2012 10:48 GMT
#96
To be honest, I don't care either way. The layout is fine both ways. But more to the point, this is a great write-up. Thanks to everyone for doing this. I also liked Kiett's drawings, they're really good. And Mustaju's finally in the positive again :D
life of lively to live to life of full life thx to shield battery
inn5013orecl
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States227 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-19 12:08:07
February 19 2012 12:03 GMT
#97
Like the new layout in terms of presentation value, but in terms of better read and ease of use, I like the old one better. Reading on a comp allows for the obvious finger on scroll/arrow laziness. At first I thought reading on a tablet/phone, the new layout might be nice, but after doing so on my roommate's ipad just to test it out, still feel sliding my finger across the screen to use the old layout is better than having to click the buttons to move on in content

Oh and great writeup :D

EDIT: read some of the comments. the one about korean vs traditional comics got me thinking. if using left/right arrow keys could flip the tabs (kinda like from those manga reading sites), that'd be a nice feature which would change my vote to the new feature.
i live with a korean who doesnt play sc...wtf
ZeNdAzOR
Profile Joined February 2012
South Africa4 Posts
February 19 2012 12:18 GMT
#98
epic new layout !!!!!!!! There are some great games this week!!!:p
gen.Sun
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United States539 Posts
February 19 2012 22:38 GMT
#99
The design is beautiful, really really pretty. Only problem is the tabs, go back to the long page please.
zlosynus
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Czech Republic339 Posts
February 19 2012 23:53 GMT
#100
Concerning tab/scroll design, isn't it possible to use JS to have some button which allow you to switch between them? it should not be very difficult to do and so people can choose what is best for them.
DropBear
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Australia4351 Posts
February 20 2012 16:22 GMT
#101
I haven't paid much attention for a while so they may not be new but several of the additions here are good. I like the VOD links of the best 5 games and the gallery. Personally I prefer the single page thing but this is certainly still functional and I could definitely get used to it.

Regardless of which format in which it is presented, the SPL coverage remains stellar!
Sucker for nostalgia
~ava
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Canada378 Posts
February 20 2012 21:57 GMT
#102
Just giving my thanks for the weekly update, +1
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