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OkStyX
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
Canada1199 Posts
October 10 2012 20:37 GMT
#81
On October 11 2012 02:00 rkshox wrote:
Taeja injured maybe? he wasn't performing well in MCSL and IPTL the days leading up =(

Quit hoping, maybe Taeja lost cause Life played better and not because of a physical Injury
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CYFAWS
Profile Joined October 2012
Sweden275 Posts
October 10 2012 20:39 GMT
#82
On October 11 2012 05:33 HaXXspetten wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 11 2012 05:29 CYFAWS wrote:
Is it only me feeling that Taeja did not play to his full potential? Not that he overextended or fucked up a lot, except for the depot, he just got himself into inferior positions all the time and there were several occasions in which a bunch of blings would just roll uncontested up to his third and shit.

I certainly don't underestimate Life, he's great. Saying that he dismantled Taeja sounds like Taeja was playing his best and getting shut down which I don't think is the case, though.

Life's playstyle is unrelentless, a.k.a. the kind that easily forces errors. From TaeJa's point of view he probably had a harder time playing his best compared to usual solely due to the type of play he was matched against.


Yeah i guess that's totally true but it's not like Taeja hasn't faced, and destroyed, that kind of play before. I was dissapointed in his play even though i'm not really a fanboy. If i would replace my liquibet, it would still be on Taeja.
(not so with mvp vs rain. silly brain, mvp doesn't lose)
Sithril
Profile Joined April 2011
Slovakia169 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-10-10 20:46:34
October 10 2012 20:43 GMT
#83
I think Mvp wins. Life has quite a prefered style of play that Mvp could exploit.

It's still impressive how Mvp manages to win so much, even when people call him "not as good" or when he has an injury. He does live up to his namesake: "I am, M.V.P."
A Wet Shamwow
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States1590 Posts
October 10 2012 20:45 GMT
#84
Life, you cannot predict a win against MVP; that will only end in sadness.
“Life is a gamble, at terrible odds. If it were a bet you wouldn’t take it.”
CosmicSpiral
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States15275 Posts
October 10 2012 20:46 GMT
#85
On October 11 2012 05:13 ch33psh33p wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 11 2012 04:59 CosmicSpiral wrote:
On October 11 2012 04:32 GuitarBizarre wrote:
Its amazing to me that Mvp has won so goddamned much, beaten every player ever, pretty much, and yet somehow he's managed to do it in a way which makes calling him "Bonjwa" seem silly and premature.

How the fuck do you win 5 of the biggest tournament in Starcraft 2 and not be considered dominant? It is a mystery.


They were all scattered over 2 years, and the sheer volume of tournaments (and variability of opponents) in SC2 greatly outweighs its predecessor.


http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/Premier_Tournaments_Medalists

14 Top 4 Finishes in "premier" tournaments. 8 golds.

The only one in his neighborhood is MC with 15 Top 4's, but only 4 golds.

People forget how dominate Mvp really is, because he just does it efficiently and quietly.


I explained to you why Mvp is not considered dominant by some people, not whether he really is dominant. That would require more statistical analysis that simply listing his accomplishments.

On October 11 2012 05:16 Kitaen wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 11 2012 04:59 CosmicSpiral wrote:
On October 11 2012 04:32 GuitarBizarre wrote:
Its amazing to me that Mvp has won so goddamned much, beaten every player ever, pretty much, and yet somehow he's managed to do it in a way which makes calling him "Bonjwa" seem silly and premature.

How the fuck do you win 5 of the biggest tournament in Starcraft 2 and not be considered dominant? It is a mystery.


They were all scattered over 2 years, and the sheer volume of tournaments (and variability of opponents) in SC2 greatly outweighs its predecessor.



he still won so much more than anyone else
i mean MC wins alot aswell but he attends like 3-5 times more tournaments than mvp

mvp has the perfect mix of godly macro, strong micro (i believe there are better players though), an incredible decision making paired with perfectly chosen builds almost in any longer series

and probably best of all: he is capable of playing ANY build to almost perfection - he does a slow paced mech with heavy hellion aggression, a fast paced tank marine, ultra greedy and ultra all in-ish plays like noone else can do it on this level

he never recklessly attacks into ppl unless absolutely certain he can take a fight, he doesn't drop a gazillion marines/marauder into well defended areas like MKP or MMA

thats why he is the most dominant player to play this game and truefully deserves this title before anybody else

mvp's wins aren't often as spectacular like gumiho's or MMA's but for gods sake, he wins because he plays that way and not because he wants to produce clutch games


He is the most dominant player in SC2 history but his dominance extended over two main spurts.
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Exya
Profile Joined August 2011
Canada54 Posts
October 10 2012 20:58 GMT
#86
Mvp 4-0 sorry Life! maybe next time!
Ramiz1989
Profile Joined July 2012
12124 Posts
October 10 2012 21:01 GMT
#87
To be honest, I was really disappointed with Rain's last game. Come on, he had like 4 Colossi vs. 8 Vikings? That Marine and Marauder army should be dead before it could even attack for few seconds, but Rain a-clicked like a boss, and all his Colossi were bugging themselves and were auto-attacking bunch of SCVs... He played so godly up to that point, and than that happened...

But oh well, at least I was surprised by Life, he played really well. Teaja didn't stand a chance(but didn't play on his top level imo).
"I've been to hell and back, and back to hell…and back. This time, I've brought Hell back with me."
FlyingTurtle
Profile Joined February 2012
United States248 Posts
October 10 2012 21:04 GMT
#88
The GSL is a tournament that plays to Mvp's strengths. He is incredibly strong at long series with preparation against a single opponent. He isn't particularly dominant in the early rounds of Code S compared to players like Life and Taeja because of the short-match, multiple-opponent format. Similarly, Mvp was pretty lackluster in teamleagues and 2-3 day foreign tournaments; players like Taeja, capable of taking whatever is thrown at him, excel in such situations. Mvp really shines in the later rounds of Code S, where his vast repertoire, excellent preparation, and perseverance are most important. Life is good, but this is Mvp's format.

Mvp 4-1 Life
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Inzan1ty
Profile Joined September 2012
1163 Posts
October 10 2012 21:06 GMT
#89
Life talks the Talk, but King Mvp walks the Walk.

Mvp is a damn legend, Life is just another Top Tier Zerg

Mvp 4-1

5 TIMES !

5 TIMES !!

5 TIMES !!!

5 TIMES !!!!

5 TIMES !!!!!

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glzElectromaster
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
Japan2474 Posts
October 10 2012 21:10 GMT
#90
Sad Taeja lost He's been performing quite badly recently. I mean, he lost to Byul the other day 0-2. Byul, out of all people. But it's okay. I love Life just as much :D

Still, being a terran I'm still rooting for Mvp in the finals.

This is the finals we deserved for this crazy, crazy season. Mvp vs Life. Reminds me of the hype and situation of season two finals, which the games did not disappoint.
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PcH
Profile Joined December 2010
United States83 Posts
October 10 2012 21:10 GMT
#91
MVP 4-0
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Fanatic-Templar
Profile Joined February 2010
Canada5819 Posts
October 10 2012 21:12 GMT
#92
On October 11 2012 01:21 TeamLiquid ESPORTS wrote:The hype was incredible. The stakes were astronomical. And the ending? All too predictable.


On October 10 2012 07:46 TeamLiquid ESPORTS wrote:
The conclusion

[...]

Rain 3 - 1 Mvp


I'm just poking fun .

Rain isn't an elephant though. 50% record in standard leagues is pretty impressive, especially for a fairly new player, but it isn't elephant material.
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FabledIntegral
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
United States9232 Posts
October 10 2012 21:13 GMT
#93
Was definitely hoping for a Taeja vs Rain finals .
Enearde
Profile Joined February 2011
France265 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-10-10 21:18:35
October 10 2012 21:17 GMT
#94
This GSL doesn't disappoint, i was hyped at the beginning, i still am. The games are godly, the players are confident and amazing...

Prediction:
MVP plays at home, GSL's finals are exactly the way he likes, lengthy series with a lot of preparation and time to react to a peculiar stylistic way to play. I think (Z)Life has yet to experience a final and as confident as he can be, when you're a 15 y/o boy on stage with a gigantic prize pool, you have to feel nervous, he earned the respect of many but has yet to learn to give respect for the one who already has 4 gsls in his pocket. MVP is not one to be mocked. MKP and Parting are still alive to tell the tale.

MVP 4-1
Enearde
Profile Joined February 2011
France265 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-10-10 21:18:18
October 10 2012 21:17 GMT
#95
sorry...please delete
GhostLink
Profile Joined January 2011
United States450 Posts
October 10 2012 21:18 GMT
#96
After that interview, Mvp 4-0 Life. MKP said he would crush Mvp back in the first season of Code S, and look what happened.
Let a man play chess, and tell him that every pawn is his friend. Let him think both bishops holy. Let him remember happy days in the shadows of his castles. Let him love his queen. Watch him lose them all.
BaronVonOwn
Profile Joined April 2011
299 Posts
October 10 2012 21:18 GMT
#97
I was sad when I found out July retired this year but it's OK now because Life is his reincarnation. I wonder if July coached him at all seeing as they are/were both StarTale? July also got to the finals but lost...
ticklishmusic
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States15977 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-10-10 21:21:21
October 10 2012 21:21 GMT
#98
MVPlz
(╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻
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Profile Joined November 2011
Jamaica921 Posts
October 10 2012 21:24 GMT
#99
Ill give a lil respect to life for taking out taeja. 4-2 Mvp
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FDOGGG
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
28 Posts
October 10 2012 21:31 GMT
#100
Mvp all the way! Should never doubt him! Must be an exciting ending to the season! GO MVP!!!!!

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Those last few games where clinical! His gonna show Taeja how to finish the job on Zerg!

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