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Aotearoa39261 Posts
It’s hard to believe that there’s only two weeks left in the Razer TSL. After this round of semifinals we are straight into the finals next week with one of the following four players walking home $5000 richer. At this stage the minimum they will be leaving with is $500 – but each one is capable of adding that extra zero, and they are all working hard to get there. This brings us to an interesting point in the tournament – where boys become men, the rich get richer, those if you cannot stand the heat get kicked out of the kitchen and where your biggest enemy is yourself. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the end game.
So what’s in store in this news post. Well we’ve got some relatively tame predictions, a general outline of what’s going down this weekend, and an extensive interview with everybody’s favorite Russian – BRAT_OK thanks to Rus_Brain. But before we move on, let me remind everyone that there is more on the line here than just money – there is national pride to uphold, there is clan pride to maintain, there is a point to prove to all the naysayers, and most importantly – three valuable seeds for the next TSL up for grabs. Also don't forget to check out Last Romantic's great MSL recap and Daigomi's excellent proleauge update. So without any more interruptions, lets get into it;
- Saturday, May 24 - 16:30 EST / 22:30 CET
Nony and Draco were the two heavy weight protoss bearing down on the TSL Ro16 and have mercilessly crushed all opponents in getting here. The Villainous Draco is out to steal the TSL cash away from our valiant American and is going to do so by not practicing. Indeed this is a clash between good and evil; and sadly in most cases of Starcraft history – the villain tends to win. The question is, will the TSL have its storybook ending with our heroic protagonist, Nony, sounding the triumphant horn of victory after defeating the scourge of Poland?
Let’s break it down into maps. Nony has a significant advantage in terms of maps purely because he is training on them extensively, and has trained throughout this tournament to stay in peak condition. Draco on the hand is still ‘learning’ the maps. Nony should be able to come away with a decent strategical advantage from this point alone. However, Draco showed that he, like most super-villains, has nerves of steel. In slaying the beast from the east he was always one game behind; only taking the lead in the 5th and final set. He can handle pressure well and that plays to his advantage. Nony hasn’t been tested as thoroughly thus far, but I have a feeling he will cope just fine – but the edge still goes to Count Draco.
In terms of mechanics and play style I’m going to have to give Nony the edge. Draco has stated that he does not know who Nony is – which is understandable seeing as he only rose to prominence after Draco retired. Nony will have studied Draco’s games extensively, what with 5 PvPs played just last week. He will be able to prepare many times better than Draco, even if he was to prepare at all. Thus in conclusion – I’m going to have to go with Nony taking this probably 3-1, possibly 3-2. And thus, our Hero advances.
- Sunday, May 25 - 16:30 EST / 22:30 CET
While noticed by TL and the wider community, both of these players were underdogs compared to the likes of Mondragon, Draco and Nony. All of that has changed. BRAT has been caught in a whirlwind of momentum after defeating Nony in the qualifiers and recently Dreiven in the Ro8 – he is showing the true power of Russian Terran. While IefNaij has been showing us a different side to Protoss. His unique style has been refreshing amongst a relatively similar Protoss lineup. His focus on harass and strong mechanics have propelled him into the SemiFinals and looks to take down the rising BRAT.
Of course, one has to ask who will end up winning at the end of the day – after last weeks performances, I’m really liking BRAT to take it. Firstly, if we look at who each of these players have been playing – things really look good for BRAT. IefNaij has primarily been playing non-Terran opponents, what with the plethora of Protoss and Zerg in the tournament. While BRAT has been working on his PvT quite substantially lately – with wins against Nony and Dreiven to name a few. And those wins were damned impressive too – 3-0’ing one of the best Polish Protoss is an impressive feat – and on strong Protoss maps the feat is amplified. While I don’t doubt that JF will come prepared, I just think that in terms of length of preparation for this match – BRAT has a significant advantage.
Let’s look at it map by map. First up we have Wuthering Heights. While the majority of TL disagree with me, I don’t think Wuthering is that bad of a map for Terran against Protoss. The map still leaves a lot to be decided by skill, and I think this map suits BRAT quite well. While I don’t doubt that JF will bring his A game, I think this map is better suited for BRAT. Blue Storm is the map for game 2 and another map which should be good for BRAT. Non-Koreans haven’t quite grasp how to play PvT on bluestorm yet –which makes this a difficult game to call. I honestly feel that BRAT will win here – but I wouldn’t be surprised if JF took it if he techs Carrier. Thirdly we have Othello; where the longer the game goes, the better it is for JF. This map is great for JFs style but because it’s a midgame/lategame style BRAT would be wise to end the game quickly. That being said, I think JF will be able to win here. Zodiac is a map which is just so suited to JF’s style that he should waltz all over BRAT. Unless BRAT does an all in, I don’t see JF dropping Zodiac. Lastly we have Wuthering again, and for the same reasoning I feel Brat will take it, and hence the series 3-2.
While we are on the subject of BRAT check out this exclusive interview conducted by Kirill Patyrykin, better known as Rus_Brain around TL.
Let's start with Pavel's nickname "BRAT_OK". It's a bit hard for a non-Russian to understand meaning... something like "Ill-mannered child _ OK"... This is totally not the case.
In Russian grammar there are same meaning suffixes OK and IK (which sound short. I mean not like "ouk" or "okay", but just very short "ok"/"eek"). Added to word they make the word mean ''little''. It depends on a word, which suffix should be used. I can't explain when you should use IK or OK... It's just a language, you know. Anyway, the right word (grammatically right) is BratIK - which means little/younger brother.
But...
Let's look through Russian criminal history of the 90’s.
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After USSR was dismissed, it was very easy to find guns and stuff. Combine this with lack of education and you get an optimum environment for gangsters. All the gangsters were part of a their groups, and called themselves "bratva" (word is close to "brotherhood", but it's grammatically wrong). And a member of that brotherhood was a brother - "bratok". So we used this wrong grammar of "OK" instead "IK", and get a new word with a new meaning. This word means not "little brother", but a gangster.
The situation is more comic, as Brat's name is Pavel. It can be also be called as "Pakhan" (some deformed way, as previous words), which means the Godfather of Mafia.
Thus his nickname is some kind of pun in Russian.
Here's some transcription of Pakhan and Bratok words:
Ok, now you know what his name means. Next is the interview.
Some of questions were already asked (and Brat answered, though his English is not that good), some of the questions were asked additionally via PM, and some questions were asked by fans here. I apologize for any unanswered questions and “deformed” question, but it's better than nothing  .
Congratulations! Many people are cheering for you since you are the only non-Protoss left.
BRAT_OK: Many thanks to all who waited for my victory.
Which maps did you feel confident on?
BRAT_OK: Every map seemed difficult for me.
What did you think of Dreiven's play?
BRAT_OK: I really think he was very nervous. He could play twice better.
Were you worried during that huge attack during Game 1?
BRAT_OK: I really did.
How much did you practice for this series? Who did you practice with?
BRAT_OK: I have played about 20 games with Localhost
Game 2 was a relatively easy game on Blue Storm. Did you expect it to be so easy?
BRAT_OK: Nope. I just chose a risky way, And it succeeded
Where did you get your dropship strategy for Game 3?
BRAT_OK: My invention.
You are relatively unknown, but your play was better than A2, Ex, and other more known Russian players. Why are you so good now?
BRAT_OK: I'm lucky.
Are you enjoying the TSL so far? What do you think of the tournament?
BRAT_OK: I do! The best online tournament so far.
You are a relatively quiet person, just coming at the match times and playing with very few words. Is this because of your time in the army? Can you tell us how your time there changed you as a person and as a Starcraft player?
BRAT_OK: I don't think the Russian Army changed something. But being in Armed Forces I wanted to play so much!
Were you nervous at all during the matches?
BRAT_OK: Yes. I was very nervous.
Your next opponent will be Excello.IefNaij. Are you confident? What do you think of him?
BRAT_OK: Very difficult match. For both of us.
Many threads were started about you on TL.net Many people are cheering for you now. There was even one thread asking you to change your name to BRAT_PRO.
BRAT_OK: Hahahaha! I read this thread on TL.net, but unfortunately I am far from PRO. I'd like to thank all my fans for cheering!
What can you say about tournament coverage?
BRAT_OK: That's very close to Korean Pro scene. Great Job!
Did you watch VODs your own?
BRAT_OK: Yup. Every VOD with a terran playing.
If you would make it to finals, whom you prefer to play with?
BRAT_OK: Both Draco and NonY are monsters! But I prefer NonY, as I already defeated him.
What are your best games in TSL?
BRAT_OK: They would be played. Not "were".
Tell us, what's so special in TSL, many players liked it?
BRAT_OK: It's just very good in common. Good system, you know...
Something to improve in next TSL?
BRAT_OK: Everything is perfect.
Do you have some playing nickname fans gave? What's that?
BRAT_OK: I did not hear. And I cant think something out by myself. It's not fair to fans.
What do you think of fame?
BRAT_OK: Nice feeling. But I don't deserve it.
What is the difference between Russian and "foreign" SC community?
BRAT_OK: There are tons of unknowns but very good players.
Who is you SC idol?
BRAT_OK: Boxer. He can do some David Blaine's street magic in StarCraft.
Do you plan to win WCG after TSL?
BRAT_OK: I will take part in it. Though it's extremely hard to pass Russian qualification.
Seems like no one heard about you before TSL. Where have you been?
BRAT_OK: Russian Armed Forces.
Would you like to take part in TL:Attack?
BRAT_OK: Sure I do.
Who is you favorite StarCraft player?
BRAT_OK: Was asked. Boxer for sure. He thinks more than clicks.
How much you practice?
BRAT_OK: About 3 hours a day. But I have no system.
What are you doung except playing tons of games? Watching your replays? Your opponent replays? Some VODs?
BRAT_OK: If it's a new map, first I'm making a singleplayer game with Protoss (checking my TvP for example), I'm using cheats to make 200/200 limit, and then I'm making some experiments, kinda where should I place my Gateways, where should I build pylons and other tactical things. Next I'm playing on iCCup with a Terran, then I'm checking a replay very carefully.
What's your best point? Micro? Macro? Multitasking?
BRAT_OK: I think I have no special point expect I'm being unexpected.
Your best MU?
BRAT_OK: I think it's TvT
Favorite alcohol?
BRAT_OK: H2O
Describe you feeling after you smashed Dreiven? Especially when most of fans told you have to lose, coz Dreiven outplayed Mondragon?
BRAT_OK: I have very happy... What can I say?
What do you think of your TSL handmade picture?
BRAT_OK: It's rather cool
Your victories: Luck of Skill?
BRAT_OK: Definitely luck.
Why do have so strange HotKeys? Ctrl-1 is a factory, 2-7 are your troops, and 8-0 Scans. I mean you use ctrl-1-1 instead of ctrl-f2 for example?
BRAT_OK: It's my sign. Means I have played, and no one else J/K. It's just suits me better,
Most annoying thing from a T, P and Z?
BRAT_OK: P's and Z's extreme mobility, and fast-BC from a Terran.
What's you way to deal with some all-in strategies? 5pool, fast Dark, proxy robo, etc.
BRAT_OK: Well... Everything could be countered. If I expect some cheese from protoss, I'd play safe with a well-defended FE. And 5pool... Well it's not so hard to outmicro these lings with your 1-2 Rines and couple of workers.
Why do you have such a low APM?
BRAT_OK: I hate fake clicks. Means up to 90% of my clicks are needed to be done.
Are you Darth Vader's scion?
BRAT_OK: :DDD YES!
Do you like BBQ?
BRAT_OK: My favourite meal!
Do you have some special start before a game? Like shaking hands, or I dont know... Praying?
BRAT_OK: Everything I should do is not to think about victory. It's what I can't do right now.
Do you play with Ex, A2, Androide? What's the score?
BRAT_OK: Sorry, I do not count. And we could not play with Droide yet.
Why are Russian Terrans so good outside Korea?
BRAT_OK: Androide, EX, A2, Escape, yAn[S2]... They are just 31337. Nothing to add
What should you do with $5k if you won?
BRAT_OK: I would buy two bikes: for me and my friend.
Your favourite color (in game)?
BRAT_OK: I don't like green and red. Others are ok for me.
What's the answer of life?
BRAT_OK: Being eighty you can say your life is important.
Your chances to win TSL?
BRAT_OK: Above zero.
Once again thanks to Kirill Patyrykin aka RoX.Rus_Brain (team RoX manager) for this interview and insight into one of the TSL giants. And I'm sure many people are supporting BRAT this weekend!
So once again we have a great line up in store for you – so don’t miss out on history in the making; the first ever Semi-Finals for the TSL. There’s bound to be cool moves, cheese, drama and excitement throughout these series so join the TSL commentators and these great players on the weekend for what will be an epic occasion.
- TSL Staff
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Aotearoa39261 Posts
incase anyone cares, and alternate for Nony vs Draco
+ Show Spoiler +
HUGEEEEEEEE thanks to Rus_Brain who conducted the interview with BRAT - without him that interview would never have happened!
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Oooooooooooooooooooooooooo~
Brat seems like such a cool guy :D
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Go brat! I really don't like nony's arrogant/childish style, so go draco also!
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Nice interview, Brat seems a really cool guy that can keep a cold head.
Brat_OK FTW!!
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i had 3 simitainous orgasm's while reading this write up
5/5 <3 <3 <3
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Brat seems really modest, i like this attitude. Cocky attitudes piss me off, like the one of NonY, i.e. the attitude most American players have in general (e.g.: IdrA)
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Calgary25981 Posts
I don't know how Nony comes off as cocky, he just seems confident to me. A lot of StarCraft players don't really seem to understand the different.
Anyways, I'm so torn between Canada vs Brat. UGH can't they both win? 
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Aotearoa39261 Posts
On May 23 2008 23:54 Chill wrote:
I don't know how Nony comes off as cocky, he just seems confident to me. A lot of StarCraft players don't really seem to understand the different.
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He seems like a cool and modest guy, and I think he deserves to win the tournament.
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that's an interesting approach to new maps
cool insight
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I picked nony to win this event, i get a good vibe from him, i think he has the right mix of confidence and calmness (when playing i don't know the guy irl or very well from the forums).
The finals im hoping jaun fei will win being canadian (b) and (/b) protoss but i think nony will take it over jf even with his (jf's) tight reaver/shuttle micro and clean pvp mechanics.
I'm so sick of hearing draco claiming he doesn't know the maps and chit, wether or not its true, its disrespectfull to the players he has beatin to go around making statements like that. To me it comes off as very childish, the kind of thing you do to insult the guy you beat or the kind of thin u do when you know your gonna get beatin so you have an excuse when the time comes (wether to urself of your supporters) i see no other motive behind it.
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Thing is, I voted for JD since the RO32, and if he had played protosses and zergs all the way in, I think he would have crushed this tourney. Unfortunately he gets a TvP monster and I think BRAT will kick him out.
cant help but thinking how unfortuante that is for JD, with such a P-heavy playoff, to get a T in the semis. IF he beats BRAT, I think the final is all his, be it against NonY or Draco.
With that said, go go carrier play!
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brat sure seems down to earth and funny, I hope he does well even tho I'm for JF to win... so torn...
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Listening to Nony's FPVOD's doesn't make me think he's childish or arrogant. He's confident of his skills but also aware of his mistakes. And he's going to win me a mousepad! Nony fighting!
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really nice writeup, but I wouldnt necessarily consider jf to be underdog in this event, he has been dominating the foreign scene in mgz/xlo for months, maybe there is just less news about him or something.
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Brat should practise vs carriers more he could get stomped by them if not practised , he should look some of flashs replays  .
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Aotearoa39261 Posts
On May 24 2008 00:15 Aux1 wrote:
really nice writeup, but I wouldnt necessarily consider jf to be underdog in this event, he has been dominating the foreign scene in mgz/xlo for months, maybe there is just less news about him or something. I was worried about this being interpreted from my post, so allow me to justify my claims. Essentially, nobody thought JF was weak - not at all, everyone was picking him as Ro8/Semis material but i dont think anyone seriously considered him a winner for this event. So while he is fairly strong, he still is an underdog to take the event from other huge names. The poll reinforces this really;
Draco (1329) 34%
Brat (594) 15%
NonY (524) 13%
Dreiven (463) 12%
IefNaij (457) 12%
White-Ra (288) 7%
DinOt (149) 4%
GOsia (119) 3%
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On May 23 2008 23:23 Plexa wrote:
What should you do with $5k if you won?
BRAT_OK: I would buy two bikes: for me and my friend.
Brat_Ok is the greatest guy ever.
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What should you do with $5k if you won?
BRAT_OK: I would buy two bikes: for me and my friend.
lol ^^
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I loved the questions asked. Great write-up. And yea him buying himself and his friend a bike is fuckin awesome of him. I wonder what type of bikes he is considering on buying. Guess that should be the follow-up questions if he conquers.
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What's the answer of life?
BRAT_OK: Being eighty you can say your life is important.
lol?
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Where did you get your dropship strategy for Game 3?
BRAT_OK: My invention.
lol, thats not your invention :p
I already saw that bo long, long time ago...
I remember I used to do it in LT
but anyways I like that kind of terran, risky builds
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Favorite alcohol?
BRAT_OK: H2O
LOL !!
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Gangsta Russian is awesome. Thanks for the interview.
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Awesome, Go Brat!
Draco vs Brat Finals!
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Thats a really cool pic plexa!
oh btw , GO RUSSIA! My likeness for brat has goine over 9000 after this question:
What should you do with $5k if you won?
BRAT_OK: I would buy two bikes: for me and my friend.
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Brat is the coolest guy ever, very modest and funny, and for the looks of it he really likes his friend :D
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United States20661 Posts
YEW ESS AY
YEW ESS AY
Let's have BRAT_OK win the other side~
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[B]On May 23 2008 23:23 Plexa wrote:
Your chances to win TSL?
BRAT_OK: Above zero.
hahahahaha. i like this guy.
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Calgary25981 Posts
I forgot to mention: Very, very nice write up Plexa.
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I'm following the results of this TSL somewhat since I'm rather bored at home these days and because this is a monumental event. I picked Nony to win, but hey anyone who says Boxer can do David Blaine street magic in SC is my boy! Go gangsta terran!
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Your chances to win TSL?
BRAT_OK: Above zero.
lol, best answer ever :D
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usa vs russia for the gold, THE FINAL SHOWDOWN
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On May 24 2008 01:22 MadNeSs wrote:lol, best answer ever :D
I thought so. After reading all this I like the guy even more.
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On May 24 2008 01:10 Dante08 wrote:
Favorite alcohol?
BRAT_OK: H2O
LOL !!
i am not too sure what he was saying there.
Perhaps he doesn't drink so he answered with water, but i think there also is a vodka named h2o, so he is probalby refering to that.
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I loved the BRAT_OK interview, I thought it was very funny. He has a good sense of humor.
The Nony/Draco Banner is hilarious though, Nony looks like he was pulled out of a comic book while Draco was pulled out of an episode of "Reboot."
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canada vs russia final, we (canada) needs to get revenge for the gold medal they won at this years iihf world tourney. (hockey -.-)
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On May 23 2008 23:54 Chill wrote:
I don't know how Nony comes off as cocky, he just seems confident to me. A lot of StarCraft players don't really seem to understand the different.
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Russian Federation337 Posts
On May 24 2008 01:37 DTF-ZeRo wrote:i am not too sure what he was saying there. Perhaps he doesn't drink so he answered with water, but i think there also is a vodka named h2o, so he is probalby refering to that.
yea he doesnt drink ^^
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United States12607 Posts
NonY is a manner guy...he is always talking up his opponents. He is honest about his determination and feel about the game, but that's not arrogance in the style of "I don't have to practice to win" Draco.
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Sweden33719 Posts
Brat has lost to JF once in a bo1 (I think), no further history between either pair :C
I want a nony vs brat final for sure :D
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I love the quotes from xlo players. xD
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I for one am glad that we get more honest answers from some of the players. I'd prefer Draco tell us that he doesn't practice if he really doesn't, adds drama and it's being honest. Same with Idra. If he honestly believed he was top 4 material I'd like to hear it. What's the point of having interview questions like "What do you think of your opponent?" and "What do you think your chances are?" if you expect every player to answer with variations of the same damn thing. "My opponent is really strong, I'll do my best. <insert comment about luck>" and "Too hard to make predictions, but never over 50%" being the typical answers. If they are really modest people, fine, no problem with that. It characterizes them a bit and we get a good mental picture of the kind of person they are. Like we all associate Mondi with being really modest. However, quit bashing players that actually answer the damn questions how they honestly feel.
If you want everyone to be modest, just copy paste Mondi's interviews a few times and change some names. I almost want someone to say "The rest of these guys aren't on my skill level, this is going to be easy." just for some damn variety and to make things interesting. Having a villian around makes things more interesting.
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That said, I'm rooting for Brat as the last Terran representative. All of the remaining for 4 are awesome though so I won't be disappointed no matter who wins.
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Am I missing something?
Why is he picking protoss in singleplayer when testing out new maps?
I can see gateways has the same size as factories, but pylons dont match supply depots.
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I hope in TSL #2 there will be double elemination, so the tournament takes longer overall.
Btw, I like BRAT! :D
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On May 24 2008 01:10 omgbnetsux wrote:
Gangsta Russian is awesome. Thanks for the interview.
Gangsta Russian is a cool nick for him imo.
I voted for JF to win the tourney, but that was BEFORE the Brat vs Dreiven series. Now, I am not sure.
And this interview really makes me like Brat.
Go go Eastern countries!
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TL quality writing, what can I say. Brat_ok seems a really nice person, and a very cool and mannered gamer. I'm rooting for him to win it all
Thank you plexa, thank you Hot_Bid, thank you Team Liquid
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Brat'Ok, I love that guy.
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"The Villainous Draco is out to steal the TSL cash away from our valiant American and is going to do so by not practicing."
that was pretty funny actually. :D i think he's gonna own the kid though. and brat wins the whole thing, greatest guy ever.
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On May 24 2008 03:04 Ota Solgryn wrote:Am I missing something? Why is he picking protoss in singleplayer when testing out new maps? I can see gateways has the same size as factories, but pylons dont match supply depots.
He knows the build orders and the counters and what he needs to do as a terran, but what would a protoss do on the new map that hes going to learn? That's the kind of information he wants to know. He's probably looking at possible strategies, lengths, flanking possibilities and any other minute details.
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My liquibet is going off that evetually, BRAT_OK has to lose.
so far I lost around 4 bets to that.
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"Your chances to win TSL?
BRAT_OK: Above zero."
hahaha great interview
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Kirill Patyrykin AKA BRAT_OK
<3 !
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Wow, Brat_ok is a cool guy. I really hope he does a TL Attack. I like how he can just think up a new strategy and feel confident enough to apply it to such a critical game. That's ballsy.
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On May 24 2008 01:52 Holylight wrote:Show nested quote +On May 23 2008 23:54 Chill wrote:
I don't know how Nony comes off as cocky, he just seems confident to me. A lot of StarCraft players don't really seem to understand the different.
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What he said. I don't know how the hell some of you think NonY sounds cocky. Great interview with Brat and yeah Plexa I wish they could both win too X_X
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Wuthering H is a strong map for Terran. Terran got advantage over Zerg and balanced for Terran against Protoss.
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I'm not really sure on who I want to win. Brat_ok seems pretty modest and nice. But I just don't know.
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If you would make it to finals, whom you prefer to play with?
BRAT_OK: Both Draco and NonY are monsters! But I prefer NonY, as I already defeated him.
Alright NonY, show this guy what's up.
Edit: That is, if you show Draco what's up, which would sadden my heart, but reaffirm my brain .
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Excellent inerview, can't wait to watch the semifinals.
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On May 24 2008 01:01 CultureMisfits wrote:What's the answer of life? BRAT_OK: Being eighty you can say your life is important. lol?
He means the most important thing in life is that when you're old you can look back and say that your life was meaningful
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On May 24 2008 00:27 Plexa wrote:Show nested quote +On May 24 2008 00:15 Aux1 wrote:
really nice writeup, but I wouldnt necessarily consider jf to be underdog in this event, he has been dominating the foreign scene in mgz/xlo for months, maybe there is just less news about him or something. I was worried about this being interpreted from my post, so allow me to justify my claims. Essentially, nobody thought JF was weak - not at all, everyone was picking him as Ro8/Semis material but i dont think anyone seriously considered him a winner for this event. So while he is fairly strong, he still is an underdog to take the event from other huge names. The poll reinforces this really; Draco (1329) 34% Brat (594) 15% NonY (524) 13% Dreiven (463) 12% IefNaij (457) 12%White-Ra (288) 7% DinOt (149) 4% GOsia (119) 3%
Well if you look at the poll then the only favorite would be Draco. JF is at 12 and within 3 percentage points of second which is statistically insignificant.
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On May 23 2008 23:41 Bob123 wrote:
Go brat! I really don't like nony's arrogant/childish style, so go draco also!
Arrogant? Draco keeps saying he doesn't practice or study maps. He has "Retired" in his name and he pretty much does everything he can to show people he never plays starcraft (Eventhough I doubt it's true).
This is why he will and should lose.
Awesome interview with Brat. But keep in mind the matches are at like.. 11 PM or something russian time, possibly even later. So assuming he has either a job or school or whatever he wont be able to sleep before the match which of course pretty much sucks. But gogo!
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I just don't believe Draco when he says he doesn't train. Maybe he trained a little less than other gamers to reach this point but nobody wouldn't train when ten games can make a 4500$ difference. He's just trying to make an impression.
Go NoNy!!
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Haha, I love the quote Nony
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On May 24 2008 06:36 War_Minister wrote:
I just don't believe Draco when he says he doesn't train. Maybe he trained a little less than other gamers to reach this point but nobody wouldn't train when ten games can make a 4500$ difference. He's just trying to make an impression.
Go NoNy!!
Drop it pls. No one asked you what you think O_O
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oh man, jf vs brat. i go for jf because hes the only chinese (close enough) left and i feel azn pride. at the same time, brat is such a cool guy... but then i look at it this way, one of my favourite players will definitely get through to the final.
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brat_ok seems modest and real. i cheer for him
altough i am p player
go brat!
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nice write up plexa - thanks^^
Brat seems like a really cool guy BRAT FIGHTING~
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On May 24 2008 06:36 War_Minister wrote:
I just don't believe Draco when he says he doesn't train. Maybe he trained a little less than other gamers to reach this point but nobody wouldn't train when ten games can make a 4500$ difference. He's just trying to make an impression.
Go NoNy!!
Agreed. I can't wait to see Nony take him down 3-1. All the polish fanboys will have to cry themselves to sleep.
Great job on the interview very funny! BRAT_OK and Nony in the finals!
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Brat_Pro seems like a pretty cool guy So is NonY, though. If Nony defeats draco, my allegiance will transfer.
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the gg.net forums are insane. when those guys are talking about nony, they immediately resort to this wild anti-american nationalism. it's like they're so caught up in their own national biases that they don't even acknowledge america for the superior nation that it is.
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brat seems like a nice guy and this army suit picture is just hilarious with his face!!!
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I am with Chill.
I think NonY is really confident and knows what he can do. Sometimes a lil bit of cockiness and "confidence" helps you a lot to win big matches. I ve played Halo 3 (which I suck at xD) with NonY and he isn't childish at all. He kinda reminds me of Rock[3.33] for some reason... You could say TheRock looks cocky but now compare Rock with Chalrenge... it's a different type of cockiness ;]
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Brat knows the secret of life O.o?
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On May 23 2008 23:54 Chill wrote:Anyways, I'm so torn between Canada vs Brat. UGH can't they both win?
Yea same here. But I gotta stick with Canada. GO JF GO!
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On May 24 2008 06:48 Showtime! wrote:Show nested quote +On May 24 2008 06:36 War_Minister wrote:
I just don't believe Draco when he says he doesn't train. Maybe he trained a little less than other gamers to reach this point but nobody wouldn't train when ten games can make a 4500$ difference. He's just trying to make an impression.
Go NoNy!! Drop it pls. No one asked you what you think O_O
the hells your problem showtime?
anyways i think brats really modest shows kind of mondragonish attitude but not as much since we dont know if he owns or not yet =D
i say nony takes the cake
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Look this wasn't much of a interview but questions that were asked off the Blog section of the forums. ...Brat seems like a real cool guy and if anything he is going to buy him and his friend some bikes if he wins the money. With that type of money you can only buy two bikes either a street bike(crotch rockets) or either some dirt bikes. I wonder what he's going to buy but that was not a question to be asked in the blog forums since we didn't know that what was going to be answered. One thing for sure is I'm going to be cheering for Nony since the guy is from my home state of Texas. Here in Texas we should all know for Americans either you do it big or go home. I mean shit were the 2nd biggest state and the state full of money/oil I mean what else do you want from us? SO NONY FIGHTING!!! Brat good luck you are a good gamer and I expect some nasty games. I'm not going to hate even thou I began to HATE(EDIT) at the age of eight....TSL FOR THE WIN 18 HOURS LEFT!!!
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Wow, gg.net forums wtf... I believe when Idra was referring to "Eurotrash" that is exactly what he was talking about. I'm reading over some of the posts by n4p and they are absolutely ridiculous. He goes so far as to compare the USA to Nazis. The amount of national bias going on over there is absolutely atrocious. The Polish fanboys are really something too. I wonder if they have Draco shrines.
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woot. Great interview. Brat seems to be gaining a lot of new fans, me included.
Brat vs Draco Finals FTW!
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Wow, Loving Brat!
I pray for a Brat vs Nony final... but I would have no idea who to cheer for in that event...
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Who is you SC idol?
BRAT_OK: Boxer. He can do some David Blaine's street magic in StarCraft.
loool
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On May 24 2008 00:27 Plexa wrote:Show nested quote +On May 24 2008 00:15 Aux1 wrote:
really nice writeup, but I wouldnt necessarily consider jf to be underdog in this event, he has been dominating the foreign scene in mgz/xlo for months, maybe there is just less news about him or something. I was worried about this being interpreted from my post, so allow me to justify my claims. Essentially, nobody thought JF was weak - not at all, everyone was picking him as Ro8/Semis material but i dont think anyone seriously considered him a winner for this event. So while he is fairly strong, he still is an underdog to take the event from other huge names. The poll reinforces this really; Draco (1329) 34% Brat (594) 15% NonY (524) 13% Dreiven (463) 12% IefNaij (457) 12%White-Ra (288) 7% DinOt (149) 4% GOsia (119) 3%
this is true, but i dont see how he is an underdog compared to nony who has only been putting up brilliant stats recently(not to say he hasnt been good for a long time he just has really exploded as of late). But i agree, at this point draco is expected to win just because of his previous amazing results. But if he actually "doesnt practice" i dont think that he will
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loooolllll good interview and Brat is so modest. The quotes are funny too.
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On May 24 2008 04:04 Tonkerchen wrote:
Kirill Patyrykin AKA BRAT_OK
<3 !
kirill patyrykin's aka is rus_brain...
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<3 Brat_Ok
Best interview ever, take the TSL for Terran Pride
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BRAT good luck in the TSL
i will be cheering =]
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how come dracos the villian? nony is the one being immodest and cocky @_@
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I don't see nony comming off as cocky, and i dont see draco coming off as arrogant. It really depends on your point of view and reading comprehension. And lord, if youre still biased agaisnt either of those players, read those comments at gg.net, and realize its close to what you sound like. Grab some beer, sit down and watch the games, and let the two settle the matter themselves.
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I thought no one would be able to fill the shoes of Dreiven as my favorite going into the TSL.
bbq replacement terran fighting~
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On May 24 2008 02:34 Phyre wrote:
I for one am glad that we get more honest answers from some of the players. I'd prefer Draco tell us that he doesn't practice if he really doesn't, adds drama and it's being honest. Same with Idra. If he honestly believed he was top 4 material I'd like to hear it. What's the point of having interview questions like "What do you think of your opponent?" and "What do you think your chances are?" if you expect every player to answer with variations of the same damn thing. "My opponent is really strong, I'll do my best. <insert comment about luck>" and "Too hard to make predictions, but never over 50%" being the typical answers. If they are really modest people, fine, no problem with that. It characterizes them a bit and we get a good mental picture of the kind of person they are. Like we all associate Mondi with being really modest. However, quit bashing players that actually answer the damn questions how they honestly feel.
If you want everyone to be modest, just copy paste Mondi's interviews a few times and change some names. I almost want someone to say "The rest of these guys aren't on my skill level, this is going to be easy." just for some damn variety and to make things interesting. Having a villian around makes things more interesting.
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That said, I'm rooting for Brat as the last Terran representative. All of the remaining for 4 are awesome though so I won't be disappointed no matter who wins.
amen
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On May 24 2008 09:16 Failsafe wrote:
the gg.net forums are insane. when those guys are talking about nony, they immediately resort to this wild anti-american nationalism. it's like they're so caught up in their own national biases that they don't even acknowledge america for the superior nation that it is.
yankee go home!
this was an awesome write up. this has been a great event. i hate to state the obvious but i can't say enough good things about the way this is being run. well done to everyone involved.
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I'm still taking more bets! Any bets are allowed on the NonY versus Draco fight! Make me rich :D (bragging rights works too)
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im totally rooting for this guy.
Come on BRAT_OK, show us what mother russia can do.
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go BRAT!
I love JF too, he is a protoss monster... But I'd like to see a TvP in the finals.. it would be very intense.
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That Brat interview was art, he seems like a really humble/manner but funny kinda guy.
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Next broadcast in: 04:12:53
Damn I cant wait.
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Draco badass.
And yea, Brat_ok represent Russia with style and conservative benevolence <3
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Jesus your right -.-
One comments on the first page
"in his confident he reminds me of MIStrZZZ but MIStrZZZ is so better than this guy -_- Draco have to rape him!!"
Thats why mistrzzz is still in the tsl
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Bratok will use Mammoth tanks to crush anything on his way!
"We vill berry zem!"
(redalert1, if you don't know)
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i am starting to be a fan of brat_ok actually ... never thought that would happend. Really funny .. and little like saft was back in the days .. , not promoting himself, instead promote all other gamers.
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