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Keep enjoying the games. In advance, if you OP whine, see you in a while. If you post well, hopefully see a lot more of you :D <3
madrod
Profile Joined January 2011
Australia66 Posts
October 04 2011 01:08 GMT
#281
thanks so much!!
Alvalanker
Profile Joined July 2011
United States253 Posts
October 04 2011 01:09 GMT
#282
I'll be happy to see Idra take 1 game from Puma
The fragile art of existence is kept alive by sheer persistence.
monitor
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United States2408 Posts
October 04 2011 01:11 GMT
#283
On October 04 2011 10:07 Trazati wrote:
I think if Idra can play a reactive style of zerg instead of forcing his normal way he could do some damage to puma. Im not talking about changing up his 15 pool 15 hatch or anything but maybe try 2 base all in if he can get an early advantage or something. He needs to surprise Puma IMO. Im just a gold scrub but thats my opinion after watching greg stream.


I really hope IdrA can win something, and keep in mind they are teammates so they have probably practiced together. I doubt he'll be able to suprise Puma, but he might just be able to beat him.
https://liquipedia.net/starcraft2/Monitor
StarVe
Profile Joined June 2011
Germany13591 Posts
October 04 2011 01:12 GMT
#284
On October 04 2011 09:59 mordk wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 04 2011 09:56 StarVe wrote:
On October 04 2011 09:51 imPERSONater wrote:
Seriously hoping IdrA can get this signature international win; I know he has been practicing harder and I want for him to see it pay off. I shudder to think what a motivated IdrA would be like and getting positive reinforcement like taking this massive invite might do the trick!


I really hope I'm wrong, but beating Puma seems like a nearly impossible thing to do at this event (when he already lost to Jinro), an even if he managed that, the final boss would still definitely be a Protoss and, to be honest, IdrA's ZvP decision making has been largely uninspiring this event.

But I must admit, I thought he'd lose to Revival, so what do I know!


It's impossible, if he kills PuMa he has to play vP in the finals. We all know how that goes.


Yeah, I can't see how he would even beat Puma. He feels so far above everyone left in the tournament. I don't think the games will be even close.

I kind of want Elfittaja to win because it'd be a bit of a cinderella story, but I think he'll only end up in second place.
nathangentzen
Profile Joined March 2011
United States41 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-04 01:15:07
October 04 2011 01:13 GMT
#285
IdrA has the macro advantage. Did you guys SEE PuMa's supply blocks in the previous round? He makes 2 depots when he needs three to four. ONE game he was supply blocked... 8ish times?

Of course, PuMa's strategy relies around not getting to the macro part of the game. And it's not through harassment, it's through killing you. It's not gimmicky, it's strong. IdrA is great at holding off harassment/

So they are made to break each other, and PuMa's punch strikes first.

PREDICTIONS:
+ Show Spoiler +

3-1 PuMa.

IdrA emotion meter: I GOT THIS

Game 1: PuMa shows IdrA that he can bring the Pain early. 2 Rax pooling units, not bunker Rush. IdrA iS caught between bunker Rush and tank Push timing at 6:30. Attempted counter aTtacK fails, crushed.

IdrA emotion meter: ...Terran

Game 2: IdrA breathes a little and pulls out his Trap card, his strat he didn't WanT to use this early. He says, ""I Live in your house and I've been setting your custom games to slower! That's why you suck at macro!" It holds off PuMa like a BoSs. Enter the macro. Swarm FTW.

IdrA emotion meter: WhO's the Ace now, BITCH!?

Game 3: PuMa says, "Yea but I'M Korean." With a mix of turtling like a BoSs and slow Push mech PuMa takes a macro game eZpZ.

IdrA emotion meter: goddamn marines / Protoss OP

Game 4: PuMa's strategy will be for a quick win to save energy for the finals. IdrA knows HasuObs iS a beast and plays the game like it's ladder, g.g.'s without dragging it out so his teammate can rest.

IdrA emotion meter: meh/hungry

edit: spelling
Hailene
Profile Joined June 2011
United States80 Posts
October 04 2011 01:15 GMT
#286
Not gonna lie... Just voted the first set to make it an even 50-50
synapse
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
China13814 Posts
October 04 2011 01:26 GMT
#287
Hoping Idra can take a game! Hasuobs 3-1 elfi, PuMa 3-1 IdrA, PuMa 3-0 Hasuobs ^^
:)
disector
Profile Joined June 2011
Sweden29 Posts
October 04 2011 01:27 GMT
#288
I'm pretty sure PuMa will take down IdrA, but the other game is a far more difficult bet..

I however think that HasuObs will take it 3-2, it'll be close, but I think he can do it.
What do you guys think?
arfyron
Profile Joined July 2011
518 Posts
October 04 2011 01:30 GMT
#289
On October 04 2011 09:56 StarVe wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 04 2011 09:51 imPERSONater wrote:
Seriously hoping IdrA can get this signature international win; I know he has been practicing harder and I want for him to see it pay off. I shudder to think what a motivated IdrA would be like and getting positive reinforcement like taking this massive invite might do the trick!


I really hope I'm wrong, but beating Puma seems like a nearly impossible thing to do at this event (when he already lost to Jinro), an even if he managed that, the final boss would still definitely be a Protoss and, to be honest, IdrA's ZvP decision making has been largely uninspiring this event.

But I must admit, I thought he'd lose to Revival, so what do I know!


Jinro did say in a tl thread that he was scared to go into a long macro game against Idra so that's a pretty big compliment but then again I doubt puma is going to be pushing for a long macro game either.
RotterdaM
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Netherlands684 Posts
October 04 2011 01:31 GMT
#290
Hoping for a SC2 day we will remember for a long, long time ;D, gl hf everyone <3
Commentatorwww.instagram.com/RotterdaM08 for pictures of cute puppies.
Deleted User 26513
Profile Joined February 2007
2376 Posts
October 04 2011 01:33 GMT
#291
I just don't want Puma to win. He played HORRIBLY yesterday... If Idra can get to mid game in 3 of the games, he will win for sure. To be honest I don't expect macro games from Puma.
integrity
Profile Joined April 2011
United States1014 Posts
October 04 2011 01:45 GMT
#292
a wild graken appears!
ScaringKids
Profile Joined November 2010
Portugal819 Posts
October 04 2011 01:48 GMT
#293
Hoping Idra can take this, If not HasuObs all the way.
MC | NesTea | Jaedong | PartinG | Liquid'HerO | MvP | Flash | White-Ra | Polt | Squirtle |
MotherOfRunes
Profile Joined December 2010
Germany2862 Posts
October 04 2011 01:49 GMT
#294
good morning everybody....god im pumped for the idra puma match...and even more pumped for the puma vs elfi final, since elfi said he has no fear of 1 1 1 :D:D:D
"Your Razor sucks!" -Kuroky's Dad
Thowra
Profile Joined September 2011
Netherlands9 Posts
October 04 2011 01:51 GMT
#295
Staying up here to see the finals Rdam \o/ srry bout ur 20euro hehe
I dont date noobs
Bagi
Profile Joined August 2010
Germany6799 Posts
October 04 2011 01:58 GMT
#296
I just hope Puma doesn't win.

Yes he's a great player, but I'm just tired of seeing him sweep the competition in foreigner tournaments.
P3rytt
Profile Joined August 2011
137 Posts
October 04 2011 01:58 GMT
#297
Skipping uni tomorrow for this, who needs an education anyway
MisterFred
Profile Joined October 2010
United States2033 Posts
October 04 2011 01:59 GMT
#298
haha, in the IEM NY qualifier, Strifecro looks like he wants to watch Idra's match. Get it over with!
"The victor? Not the highest scoring, nor the best strategist, nor the best tactitian. The victor was he that was closest to the Tao of FFA." -.Praetor
MrBitter
Profile Joined January 2008
United States2940 Posts
October 04 2011 02:01 GMT
#299
First set is PvP, so Strife might be waiting a while.
laharl23
Profile Joined February 2011
United States582 Posts
October 04 2011 02:02 GMT
#300
On October 04 2011 10:58 Bagi wrote:
I just hope Puma doesn't win.

Yes he's a great player, but I'm just tired of seeing him sweep the competition in foreigner tournaments.


Im starting to become a puma anti-fan, not because i dont like the guy or anything, i just hate his playstyle and i always root for the under-dog.
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