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Zane
Profile Joined January 2011
Romania3916 Posts
May 14 2011 08:50 GMT
#4021
On May 14 2011 17:48 openbox1 wrote:
However, doesn't take away from the fact that his PvP is insane and is PvT while cheesy, is quite creative.

Is it the TLO kind of creativeness?
Poilon
Profile Joined December 2010
France139 Posts
May 14 2011 08:50 GMT
#4022
Guys, please, everyone knows what stress is right ? Inca is damn good, better than all of you talkin', so please stop trashing him. I was cheering for Nestea who have fully mind gamed Inca, and was a lot better in these games. I'm really happy about his win. But nobody can say that Inca is not good or didn't deserve the finale. He deserved it, he is really good, he has his style of play, he shows really great strategies against killer, and then raped Nada, with calm and mind game. The final has too much pressure and he had not enough cold blood to do this, next time he'll be better
Des rats des rats
Z3kk
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
4099 Posts
May 14 2011 08:50 GMT
#4023
Wow, poor inca :o nestea just beat him like a drum.

Why is it that gsl finals always seem to be either incredibly close or a total annihilation? >< iirc?
Failure is not falling down over and over again. Failure is refusing to get back up.
MH_Gunner
Profile Joined May 2011
200 Posts
May 14 2011 08:50 GMT
#4024
Blizzard is about to make DT stronger than ever after witnessing the epic fail of this unit
David451
Profile Joined October 2010
United States491 Posts
May 14 2011 08:51 GMT
#4025
On May 14 2011 17:39 Poopi wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 14 2011 17:37 David451 wrote:
On May 14 2011 17:25 lbmaian wrote:
If anything, this is a pretty good argument that the GSL league format is flawed. I'm not sure what would be better though.

A double elimination format is fairer toward better players, but would require more games and leads to a less fair finals (since one player has such a huge advantage).

More group stages will also ensure that more well-rounded players advance, but if it's the same amount of games, it also lessens the importance of preparation (which may also be a good thing). As a side note: I also think the GSL group stage format is ridiculous...at least copy the MSL format.

I disagree that this is proof that it's flawed. Give it more time, the bad players have consistently been dropping into Code A and out of the GSL entirely. There are still a few lucky stragglers, but in a few months all the NextLiveForevers and BitByBits and Incas (?) should be gone. Look at the incredible talent that rose through Code A this season--like pouring water into a toilet full of piss, eventually the water becomes clear.

InCa isn't as bad as you claim him to be lol.
Plus since his PvP is good it'll hard for him to drop out of code S.

I didn't say he was bad. But do you really think Inca is in the same league as Bomber, Alicia, MVP, MKP, MC, MVP_Keen, July, MMA, sCfou, Ryung, Nestea, etc.? It's only a matter of time. Being good at PvP will only get you so far.

And b4 someone says "but he beat Nada", Nada won't be in Code S much longer unless he steps it up and starts playing like a champion again. I've seen nothing but sloppy play from Nada lately.
Shae: I don't want to play. Tyrion: It's fun! Look at the fun we're having!
cheesemaster
Profile Joined February 2011
Canada1975 Posts
May 14 2011 08:51 GMT
#4026
On May 14 2011 17:38 Codeskye wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 14 2011 17:34 Rayansaki wrote:
On May 14 2011 17:32 Codeskye wrote:
On May 14 2011 17:31 Rayansaki wrote:
On May 14 2011 17:29 QTIP. wrote:
On May 14 2011 17:26 Whisps wrote:
Shit I'd take 20 G's to get 4-0'd.

Next season!


This is so true. If I was InCa, i'd have a hard time dealing with that embarrassing series, but I'd have some solace knowing that I'm still bringing home 20K.


It was kinda sad that he got to finals by cheesing his teammate, who also had a slightly better chance in the finals. When it's a guy from another team it's one thing, but a teammate is just weak.



pro players play to win to earn money.

it won't matter to them if they have to cheese to win.


I understand that and agree with that. It's just that when it comes to two teammates playing, they should have a bit more respect than that.


it won't matter. im sure those 2 respect each other but again you gotta play to win.

btw, inca didn't cheese nada in game 3--it was a macro game.

Untrue although it was a macro game inca tried to cheese nada and it was spotted and the stargate got taken out, that is why he was more than 40 supply behind the entire game, but nada derped it and got over confident to take out that nexus and lost to much, and didnt have ghosts. Obviously in a best of 3 with games like that though i have no doubt nada would have come out the victor.

Weather it was succesful or not, inca tried to cheese his teammate in all three games.
Slayers_MMA The terran who beats terrans
Lhar
Profile Joined May 2011
67 Posts
May 14 2011 08:51 GMT
#4027
On May 14 2011 17:33 Seide wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 14 2011 17:17 QTIP. wrote:
I really hope no one makes that silly Idra argument..

If zerg's win - it's because we're 50 times better than you.

If we lose - it's because of imbalance.


Logically if zerg was in fact imba, then when zerg won it would be because the player was much more skilled, and when they lost imbalance would of played a major role.

It is actually a sound basis for an argument.


The problem is that it's an easy and meaningless argument.

The opposite argument is equally easy and meaningless to make.

MC crushes July -> MC is far superior player
Nestea crushes Inca -> Z is OP

The whole point is acknowledging which people were simply the better players (MC and Nestea) without dragging balance whines into it, which doesn't always happen (especially when Protoss is involved it seems).
jazzbassmatt
Profile Joined August 2010
United States566 Posts
May 14 2011 08:52 GMT
#4028
On May 14 2011 17:42 CellTech wrote:
Well, I work night shifts now so I can't say I stayed up for this or anything, but damn that was the weakest series I've ever seen, let alone grand final..

Oh look! nestea scouted inca's opener... Roach/ling ... For 4 games.

At least no matter what happens in the TSL it should blow this out of the water.

Thorzaine fighting.


haha I also work nights. I'm a security guard (which basically means I just sit and do nothing and get to watch GSL)
xbankx
Profile Joined July 2010
703 Posts
May 14 2011 08:52 GMT
#4029
The current metagame is just stupid for PvZ:

Basically it is a completely guessing game after your first scouting probe die to lings.

Go 3 gate sentry expo: get owned by 8 roach+28 ling timing. You basically need perfect ff and sometimes that isn't even enough

Go DT expand: as we saw today, a evo+spore just owns this

Go void ray or pheonix? expand: same spore+queen just owns this

4 gate all in

As long as Zerg isn't greedy, evo+spore counters basically 2 of the 3 non-all in openings. And Roach+ling get the last. I just hope toss players doesn't just start 4 gating every game.

vectorix108
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States4633 Posts
May 14 2011 08:52 GMT
#4030
wow, nestea was dominating
Aka XephyR/Shaneyesss
Seide
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States831 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-05-14 08:55:51
May 14 2011 08:52 GMT
#4031
On May 14 2011 17:51 Lhar wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 14 2011 17:33 Seide wrote:
On May 14 2011 17:17 QTIP. wrote:
I really hope no one makes that silly Idra argument..

If zerg's win - it's because we're 50 times better than you.

If we lose - it's because of imbalance.


Logically if zerg was in fact imba, then when zerg won it would be because the player was much more skilled, and when they lost imbalance would of played a major role.

It is actually a sound basis for an argument.


The problem is that it's an easy and meaningless argument.

The opposite argument is equally easy and meaningless to make.

MC crushes July -> MC is far superior player
Nestea crushes Inca -> Z is OP

The whole point is acknowledging which people were simply the better players (MC and Nestea) without dragging balance whines into it, which doesn't always happen (especially when Protoss is involved it seems).

I agree Its actually quite a circular argument if you ask me personally, as you can never really objectively prove otherwise.

Unless you compare win/loss ratios based on match ups and ELOs, i guess, but its incredibly too early for that to even be a remote possibility
One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish.
needmoreMicro
Profile Joined March 2011
36 Posts
May 14 2011 08:53 GMT
#4032
wow inca got rolled. Nestea layin the smackdown
Z3kk
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
4099 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-05-14 08:56:20
May 14 2011 08:53 GMT
#4033
On May 14 2011 17:50 Poilon wrote:
Guys, please, everyone knows what stress is right ? Inca is damn good, better than all of you talkin', so please stop trashing him. I was cheering for Nestea who have fully mind gamed Inca, and was a lot better in these games. I'm really happy about his win. But nobody can say that Inca is not good or didn't deserve the finale. He deserved it, he is really good, he has his style of play, he shows really great strategies against killer, and then raped Nada, with calm and mind game. The final has too much pressure and he had not enough cold blood to do this, next time he'll be better


To be fair, that's what people said of MKP, and look where he ended up...

Though mkp is irrefutably a very strong player, of course. At that point, 3 silvers is definitely pretty beastly lol
Failure is not falling down over and over again. Failure is refusing to get back up.
Cubu
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
1171 Posts
May 14 2011 08:53 GMT
#4034
now he is sooo goddamn rich.
KimJongChill
Profile Joined January 2011
United States6429 Posts
May 14 2011 08:54 GMT
#4035
On May 14 2011 17:50 Z3kk wrote:
Wow, poor inca :o nestea just beat him like a drum.

Why is it that gsl finals always seem to be either incredibly close or a total annihilation? >< iirc?


welp, looks like dts are gonna be able to fly in return for a mana based 200/200 research cost for cloak ala NASL and incontrol
MMA: U realise MMA: Most of my army EgIdra: fuck off MMA: Killed my orbital MMA: LOL MMA: just saying MMA: u werent loss
520
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States2822 Posts
May 14 2011 08:55 GMT
#4036
D: Poor InCa.

http://twitter.com/#!/oGsInCa/status/69324511706746880
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shizna
Profile Joined April 2011
United Kingdom803 Posts
May 14 2011 08:55 GMT
#4037
terrible final and it's the GSL structure that's at fault.

the gap between qualified players and champion material is massive, but in code S you play a stupid group that doesn't make sense and then a Ro16.

inca beat huk and rain in a best of 1, then qualified for the Ro16.

the same format was responsible for jinro getting to the Ro4 (?), even though he's way out of his depth (great player, but not top GSL quality).

it doesn't work - the format means that you'll often get huge disparity in skill in the latter stages of the tournament which leads to terrible matches.

the group stage needs to be best of 3 at LEAST, and you should play everyone else in your group at least once. (like NASL *cough*)

not to mention the fact that half of the best players in korea have been sucked into code A... it wasn't going to be a classic tournament.


don't blame the loser, blame the dumb tournament structure.
Seide
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States831 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-05-14 08:58:15
May 14 2011 08:57 GMT
#4038
On May 14 2011 17:55 shizna wrote:
terrible final and it's the GSL structure that's at fault.

the gap between qualified players and champion material is massive, but in code S you play a stupid group that doesn't make sense and then a Ro16.

inca beat huk and rain in a best of 1, then qualified for the Ro16.

the same format was responsible for jinro getting to the Ro4 (?), even though he's way out of his depth (great player, but not top GSL quality).

it doesn't work - the format means that you'll often get huge disparity in skill in the latter stages of the tournament which leads to terrible matches.

the group stage needs to be best of 3 at LEAST, and you should play everyone else in your group at least once. (like NASL *cough*)

not to mention the fact that half of the best players in korea have been sucked into code A... it wasn't going to be a classic tournament.


don't blame the loser, blame the dumb tournament structure.

I can't help but to agree here(on the group stage aspect), as most group stages in high class tourneys that I have seen, have each person playing the other one atleast twice.
One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish.
sOvrn
Profile Joined April 2010
United States678 Posts
May 14 2011 08:58 GMT
#4039
Inca should've let NaDa win if that was his performance for a GSL finals. It looks like no amount of training could have helped him win that. He was clearly an inferior player to Nestea and I personally wish to never see him in another finals >.<
My favorites: Terran - Maru // Protoss - SoS // Zerg - soO ~~~ fighting!
Poopi
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
France13023 Posts
May 14 2011 08:58 GMT
#4040
I wonder who is the best at PvP between InCa and MC.
Too bad they never met
WriterMaru
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