TheZerg has stepped to the insane challenge of this new format and has bested it in mortal combat thus far. The abominable love child of Kerrigan and the Overmind, he will ride the royal road to the championship, unless he falls asleep in a particularly long duel with the Albatoss.

Piy

Scotland3152 Posts

August 15 2008 22:21 GMT

#24

thezerg looked really good. Reminded me alot of Kwanro a few MSL's ago.

oshibori_probe

United States2936 Posts

August 16 2008 03:07 GMT

#25

After 6 groups, 5/6 of the advancing players dropped down from the previous OSL, only one person coming from prelims has made it out of groups. Sounds so new and exciting!

Am I the only one thinking this new groups system is pretty lame? Round robin instead of this system would be a big improvement imo. Right now we are looking at the upcoming OSL having no big differences besides the maps. Way to shit on people coming out of prelims OGN.

TW WiNNinG 54

United States250 Posts

August 16 2008 04:21 GMT

#26

Awesome read. My question is that does OGN prefer to have the same players in the tourney again? I like the MSL where no one gets a major head start, but this makes it less confusing, and more gratifying because beating a former OSL competitor shows u belong. Im mixed.

SilverSkyLark

Philippines8437 Posts

August 16 2008 08:16 GMT

#27

ForGG needs some tvp..

got 2-0'd by stork..

Plexa

Aotearoa39261 Posts

August 16 2008 16:19 GMT

#28

On August 16 2008 13:21 TW WiNNinG 54 wrote:
Awesome read. My question is that does OGN prefer to have the same players in the tourney again? I like the MSL where no one gets a major head start, but this makes it less confusing, and more gratifying because beating a former OSL competitor shows u belong. Im mixed.

I dont know.. of course the OSL originally invented and used the ODT format (now used exclusively by MSL ironically) and i guess there are benefits to have a relatively secure OSL group ie adding stability to an already volatile scene (something which has been lacking for awhile). On the whole, however, i believe it is detrimental to the overall scene as only players who suck really bad will drop out (ie slumpers) and lock out some of the other fan favs like boxer and savior. Once you know the ODT format its pretty simple

and with the FAQs lying about on TL understanding the format is even easier. I dont think ease of understand warrants such a dramatic change

tonytongji

67 Posts

August 16 2008 16:29 GMT

#29

great write up :D man muchs been kicking some ass right now... seriously... but flash u better do good

SerpentFlame

415 Posts

August 16 2008 20:34 GMT

#30

Excellent writeup
TheZerg! Still can't believe Hwasin lost, although Plasma probably forced him to opt for a different build dynamic other than the TvZ that he's famed for. Still, those were some amazing matches.

Plasma is shaping up to be quite an interesting map...

RamenStyle

United States1929 Posts

August 16 2008 22:36 GMT

#31

Well, looking at whats left of the groups, it looks like it will be very similar to the last OSL. I like this format because it gives some nice games pre-Starleague, but I really hope this doesn't become a "couple of new faces per OSL", cause then it is going to suck. OSC+ODT wasn't as spectacular but I think it was more balanced since it put everyone at a more fair starting point.

thunk

United States6233 Posts

August 16 2008 23:02 GMT

#32

I don't know how some of those kids liquibetted 90%. Ridiculous.