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Balance whine equals ban; good posting equals happy community and moderator
Asha
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United Kingdom38257 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-09-07 09:41:09
September 07 2011 09:40 GMT
#521
On September 07 2011 18:39 s3rp wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 07 2011 18:34 darkness wrote:
Since balance whining is forbidden, I wanna ask you one question:
Is there even ONE protoss in GSL that does well *consistently*?


The answer is Hongun , he never played in the Up/Downs if i remember correctly.


He did since up & downs used to be bottom 2 of a group regardless of whether you went 1-2 or 0-2.

but 2 r4's 2 r8's r16's etc can't be denied, and he's arguably posted the best results of any toss lately.
Corwintt
Profile Joined June 2010
Bulgaria85 Posts
September 07 2011 09:40 GMT
#522
hongun may have consistent results, but have never been even to finals. Also his play entire play depends on gambles, so his luck will end sooner or later.
The sad truth is that MC is all Toss have, and when he is in a slump the race goes down.
Impossible is nothing
cablesc
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States1540 Posts
September 07 2011 09:40 GMT
#523
Did anyone hear an announcement about ESV? There's supposed to be an announcement during the up/down matches. Maybe some kind of Gom/ESV collaboration?
Slayers Forever! Rip. :( - Not the eSports organizer, that's CableStarcraft.
CoMMoDuS
Profile Joined February 2010
Germany507 Posts
September 07 2011 09:41 GMT
#524
Oh mc... did he ever plan to go beyond 2 bases? Huge game to shape up the group.
There is no unemployment amongst overlords-Artosis
Heavenly
Profile Joined January 2011
2172 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-09-07 09:42:29
September 07 2011 09:41 GMT
#525
On September 07 2011 18:40 densha wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 07 2011 18:36 Heavenly wrote:
On September 07 2011 18:35 densha wrote:
Anyone have a reason why Protosses don't just turtle to 200/200 against Zerg? Zergs have the standard two-base Protoss builds figured out to the point that an early third hatch is now standard. You're just not going to hurt a Zerg with any two base attack when he's on three bases.


Please explain how MC would have ever secured a third base and been able to defend on that map. Or was he supposed to turtle to 200/200 on two base while Losira takes the map and goes broodlord/corruptor?


Well, I'm not a Protoss player, I'm a Zerg, so I'm just thinking out loud and trying to see how a Protoss player may think of this situation.

One thing is clear: two base Protoss timings are obsolete against Zerg now. I'm just wondering if there's maybe a really safe (cannon heavy?) style that can secure a third and max out reasonably quickly.


You act like the deathball is actually hard to beat for people besides IdrA. Getting three base is not an instant win especially if you invest a ton into cannons.
"thx for all my fans i'm many lost but cheer for me .. i lost but so happy my power is fans i will good play this is promise my fans" - oGsMC
Montana[TK]
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
1624 Posts
September 07 2011 09:41 GMT
#526
10 pool for kyrix, 14 gas/pool for check

looking good for pouty zerg
Plexa: "It's not [caster] bashing when its the truth."
SagaSan
Profile Joined December 2010
France64 Posts
September 07 2011 09:41 GMT
#527
On September 07 2011 18:39 BobMcJohnson wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 07 2011 18:34 darkness wrote:
Since balance whining is forbidden, I wanna ask you one question:
Is there even ONE protoss in GSL that does well *consistently*?


Quit complaining. SC2 is so volatile, Terrans and Zergs are not able to be consistent either. Nestea fell to up and downs, MVP fell to code A as well, remember?


Bo1 format is the main reason, and constant metagame change in this early stage of this game.
Probe1
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States17920 Posts
September 07 2011 09:41 GMT
#528
On September 07 2011 18:33 Probe1 wrote:
(Z)Kyrix
vs
(Z)Check
on
Dual Sight

2:00
10 pool on the way for Kyrix, Check with the safe 14 pool.
우정호 KT_VIOLET 1988 - 2012 While we are postponing, life speeds by
Rarak
Profile Joined May 2010
Australia631 Posts
September 07 2011 09:41 GMT
#529
On September 07 2011 18:40 densha wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 07 2011 18:36 Heavenly wrote:
On September 07 2011 18:35 densha wrote:
Anyone have a reason why Protosses don't just turtle to 200/200 against Zerg? Zergs have the standard two-base Protoss builds figured out to the point that an early third hatch is now standard. You're just not going to hurt a Zerg with any two base attack when he's on three bases.


Please explain how MC would have ever secured a third base and been able to defend on that map. Or was he supposed to turtle to 200/200 on two base while Losira takes the map and goes broodlord/corruptor?


Well, I'm not a Protoss player, I'm a Zerg, so I'm just thinking out loud and trying to see how a Protoss player may think of this situation.

One thing is clear: two base Protoss timings are obsolete against Zerg now. I'm just wondering if there's maybe a really safe (cannon heavy?) style that can secure a third and max out reasonably quickly.


Any cannon heavy style wouldnt work on that map (if any map..) It just means you can't apply pressure and Zerg is free to expand even more.
Montana[TK]
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
1624 Posts
September 07 2011 09:41 GMT
#530
hehe bane cheese woohoo
Plexa: "It's not [caster] bashing when its the truth."
Ruscour
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
5233 Posts
September 07 2011 09:41 GMT
#531
On September 07 2011 18:40 densha wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 07 2011 18:36 Heavenly wrote:
On September 07 2011 18:35 densha wrote:
Anyone have a reason why Protosses don't just turtle to 200/200 against Zerg? Zergs have the standard two-base Protoss builds figured out to the point that an early third hatch is now standard. You're just not going to hurt a Zerg with any two base attack when he's on three bases.


Please explain how MC would have ever secured a third base and been able to defend on that map. Or was he supposed to turtle to 200/200 on two base while Losira takes the map and goes broodlord/corruptor?


Well, I'm not a Protoss player, I'm a Zerg, so I'm just thinking out loud and trying to see how a Protoss player may think of this situation.

One thing is clear: two base Protoss timings are obsolete against Zerg now. I'm just wondering if there's maybe a really safe (cannon heavy?) style that can secure a third and max out reasonably quickly.

If you put pressure on a Zerg and they handle it, you're behind and can't put on more pressure so you lose to their superior economy 10 minutes later.

If you don't put pressure on a Zerg and let them make dem drones, the same happens. That's why Protoss are finding the matchup so difficult now, especially with Infestor play Protoss is finding it very difficult to move out and apply pressure without the risk of just straight up dying.
crappen
Profile Joined April 2010
Norway1546 Posts
September 07 2011 09:41 GMT
#532
On September 07 2011 18:37 Ruscour wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 07 2011 18:35 MenSol[ZerO] wrote:
On September 07 2011 18:34 darkness wrote:
Since balance whining is forbidden, I wanna ask you one question:
Is there even ONE protoss in GSL that does well *consistently*?


2 gsl championships is pretty consistent, but the last month is the opposite lol

Puzzle has been consistently good in the past few months, dunno where he was before that. Huk and Genius are also consistently average.


GSL Code S, making it too ro8 ++ is not really average. Not sure what you are trying to say? Do SC2 has such a tiny player pool that Huk can be considered average?
Probe1
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States17920 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-09-07 09:42:32
September 07 2011 09:42 GMT
#533
On September 07 2011 18:41 Probe1 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 07 2011 18:33 Probe1 wrote:
(Z)Kyrix
vs
(Z)Check
on
Dual Sight

2:00
10 pool on the way for Kyrix, Check with the safe 14 pool.

3:50
Baneling nest completes for Kyrix while Check expands then cancels it.
Edit: 4:30 banes on teh way.)
우정호 KT_VIOLET 1988 - 2012 While we are postponing, life speeds by
Fionn
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United States23455 Posts
September 07 2011 09:42 GMT
#534
On September 07 2011 18:39 Montana[TK] wrote:
Fionn you're a bad troll. Mvp and MKP both went to Code A so Rain is 2nd in line to the Terran throne?


It was a joke.

But quite honestly, HongUn has been much better than MC the last couple of months. There really isn't a "Protoss President" or "Protoss King" at the second.
Writerhttps://twitter.com/FionnOnFire
Sc2Null
Profile Joined April 2011
United States3754 Posts
September 07 2011 09:42 GMT
#535
epic fail from kyrix?
The great Spaghetti vs Screwdriver debacle of June '12" - Porcelina
butchji
Profile Joined September 2009
Germany1531 Posts
September 07 2011 09:42 GMT
#536
On September 07 2011 18:37 Ventor wrote:
Why do 90% of people who post in this thread think that they know more about the game than code S players? Stop trying to correct a pro's strategy.


It's always the same. It's just like that in any bar when people are watching football (soccer) and facepalm on every decision by top players and shout out what they should've done.
Immersion_
Profile Joined May 2010
United Kingdom794 Posts
September 07 2011 09:42 GMT
#537
That was pretty godlike by Check
http://www.twitch.tv/sybar1te Sybarite#2581 - add me for Heroes games. .Play Hots and Overwatch currently. Feel free to add.
Ventor
Profile Joined February 2011
United States336 Posts
September 07 2011 09:43 GMT
#538
On September 07 2011 18:40 Probe1 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 07 2011 18:37 Fionn wrote:
MC's ass is near off the protoss throne. Only two losses to go.

Then I guess it would go to the next most accomplished protoss

+ Show Spoiler +
HongUn

MCs "ass" has been off the throne since he lost to Alicia (05-27 Super Tournament).
I've gotten flamed relentlessly for saying that and i'm glad to see it being more undeniable now


lol. No other protoss is close to MC's level. MC has the most success by FAR of any other protoss. Don't start this bullshit.
oGsMc - EGHuK - White-Ra - SlayerSBoxeR - STBomber Fighting!~
Hall0wed
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States8486 Posts
September 07 2011 09:43 GMT
#539
Kyrix always has the cool ZvZ builds but he can never execute them. =/
♦ My Life for BESTie ♦ 류세라 = 배 ♦
Sc2Null
Profile Joined April 2011
United States3754 Posts
September 07 2011 09:43 GMT
#540
Hopefully everyone will see that zerg can't aimlessly a-move banelings
The great Spaghetti vs Screwdriver debacle of June '12" - Porcelina
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