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Imo Stephano is currently the most talented Sc2 player in the world (korea included) and if he takes the game seriously WILL win a several gsl's. I have been saying this ever since Homestory 3 and if yo go back and watch the games he won from there you should be able to see it, his star sense is absolutely insane.
To explain why I call him the most talented is because right now we are still seeing Stephano in his early stages of development, a 18 year old kid that plays sc2 purely on the ladder 3-4 hours a day while he works and studies as his main focus, that is the kid that just rolled IPL 3, probably the toughest none gsl tournament so far.
If Stephano goes to Korea, is able to adapt to their culture and takes up Sc2 as a full time job he is GOING to win several gsl's. I look at his play when he is being brilliant and he looks far better then Nestea or DRG in my opinion.
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On October 11 2011 17:34 Krogan wrote:
Imo Stephano is currently the most talented Sc2 player in the world (korea included) and if he takes the game seriously WILL win a several gsl's. I have been saying this ever since Homestory 3 and if yo go back and watch the games he won from there you should be able to see it, his star sense is absolutely insane.
To explain why I call him the most talented is because right now we are still seeing Stephano in his early stages of development, a 18 year old kid that plays sc2 purely on the ladder 3-4 hours a day while he works and studies as his main focus, that is the kid that just rolled IPL 3, probably the toughest none gsl tournament so far.
If Stephano goes to Korea, is able to adapt to their culture and takes up Sc2 as a full time job he is GOING to win several gsl's. I look at his play when he is being brilliant and he looks far better then Nestea or DRG in my opinion.
+ 1 to stephano being the most Talented player right now.
If you check his ladder profile he has just over 1000 wins (meaning like 1200-1400 games played) and 600 custom games.
With that, he won IPL3.
HOWEVER, and its a big however, according to him, he can't stay focused and play for more then few hours a day. Without that, no kind of talent will help him in a long run. He is young and talented. If he can become a hardworker as well....there is no telling where he could end up.
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No Stephano is not more talented than MVP, Nestea, Bomber and so on. Foreigner, you have a very strong argument, but Korea included? No, just no.
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These code S discutions are so ridiculous...
Objectivly, with a competition like GSL and these BO1 for up and down matches, how the hell can you establish a player's hierachy with that??
Since when loosing 2 BO1 in a row vs 2 different players make you a so worth player that the man you just lost against??
It's crazy dudes !
I can admit that there's a level difference between lower code A and higher code S, but between the half higher part of code A and the half lower part of code S, no difference sorry, it's a biased point of view.
Considering the match ups, the maps, the shape, the "random"/"all in" part of BO1 for up and down matches, I think that at present, being a code A or a code S player is mostly irrevelant of your level. For most of players in this tournament.
I'm not saying Stephano is a code B/A/S, neither the opposite, i just say : it dont make any sense to try to put him (or any other player) in this kind of "Box of level". It's much more complicated than that.
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Well, Stephano showed there is basis to hype. Whether he will deliver on his promise will be seen in months ahead.
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Edit: Wrong thread >.>
ZvZ finals were exciting to watch, although the pushes from Lucky were kind of off considering the situations in game three and four I feel.
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Are there any replay packs from that tournament? Could anyone tell me please?
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On October 11 2011 15:03 SilverLeagueElite wrote:Show nested quote +On October 11 2011 13:45 Hall0wed wrote:
Could someone explain to me the story behind the IPL dude risking his career for eSports? I keep hearing this but I missed the story behind it. Short version: IGN engineer, David Ting (the awards presenter at the end) goes to his boss and says,"Wouldn't it be cool if we had an e-sports division?" Boss goes,"WTF? That's crazy!" but eventually says,"OK, go ahead, but don't spend any money!" IPL1 is born. Fast forward to IPL3. David Ting is now General Manager of their e-sports division. Corrections welcomed.
That's pretty much it indeed, he spoke about it briefly @ LO3 which is worth watching back for David Ting alone already! such an end-boss. /bow
On October 11 2011 17:16 AlternativeEgo wrote:Such a sick event. I am truly impressed with the tournament/product they presented. By far the best I've seen (AND IT WAS THEIR FIRST ATTEMPT !!!!11). Can't wait to see some more IPL's.  Big congratulations to Stephano and Lucky who both had an amazing run.  Edit: lilsusie, Smix and Lani(!) were champions as well 
Fully agree on this, I cant wait for future events by IGN which will become both even better and more frequent, four more announced already for 2012 already even, good stuff !
This is the reason I paid for the Prime account already but i must say it was well worth it with the player visions and great interviews and such on the roaming cams aswell, thumbs up for those crews and special shoutout to the Beastcrew as saviors of esports, when they kept us updated & entertained when that truck killed the interwebs!
IPL3 was a great success, especially considering the messy start, which was not to blame on them whatsoever. Still they got alot of flak for it by clueless " fans" yet they kept their cool, and in the end it all turned out well still. Respect!
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On October 11 2011 17:13 Liquid`Jinro wrote:Show nested quote +On October 11 2011 14:37 jyLee wrote:On October 11 2011 14:25 ChApFoU wrote:
Funny how Stephano's victory seems like a pain in the butt to some of you. I'm not saying he's going to fly to korea tomorrow and stomp the entire code S right away but fact is that no foreigner has ever accomplished what he has accomplished. His incredibly impressive run at IPL (from the qualifiers to the final victory) is so far unmatched. Huk??? His two consecutive tournament wins is more impressive. Stephano hasnt proven anything except that hes a good foreigner. He's not close to Code S level and the fact that you think he can compete at Code S level right now shows how retarded and biased you are. User was temp banned for this post. Lol wow, "not close to code S level". WTF do you think Code S level is? He'd be high end code s, obviously wtf. At the very least somewhere in the middle. But its not even a question if he's code S level.
Jinro shuts up trolls and haters
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I'd like to thank stephano for some amazing games, and a truly hilarious winning speech ("I guess I have the skills", lololol). Was entertaining to watch!
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On October 11 2011 17:13 Liquid`Jinro wrote:Show nested quote +On October 11 2011 14:37 jyLee wrote:On October 11 2011 14:25 ChApFoU wrote:
Funny how Stephano's victory seems like a pain in the butt to some of you. I'm not saying he's going to fly to korea tomorrow and stomp the entire code S right away but fact is that no foreigner has ever accomplished what he has accomplished. His incredibly impressive run at IPL (from the qualifiers to the final victory) is so far unmatched. Huk??? His two consecutive tournament wins is more impressive. Stephano hasnt proven anything except that hes a good foreigner. He's not close to Code S level and the fact that you think he can compete at Code S level right now shows how retarded and biased you are. User was temp banned for this post. Lol wow, "not close to code S level". WTF do you think Code S level is? He'd be high end code s, obviously wtf. At the very least somewhere in the middle. But its not even a question if he's code S level.
Just gonna quote this from the man himself.
IGN you should really be proud you did such a great job, what a wonderfull event.
And gz to Stephano truly inspiring play. The great thing about this win, wasn´t that a foreigner won with all these great korean players. But how he won it. Complet domination I coulnt belive it.
Im sure you will go very fare
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On October 11 2011 17:13 Liquid`Jinro wrote:Show nested quote +On October 11 2011 14:37 jyLee wrote:On October 11 2011 14:25 ChApFoU wrote:
Funny how Stephano's victory seems like a pain in the butt to some of you. I'm not saying he's going to fly to korea tomorrow and stomp the entire code S right away but fact is that no foreigner has ever accomplished what he has accomplished. His incredibly impressive run at IPL (from the qualifiers to the final victory) is so far unmatched. Huk??? His two consecutive tournament wins is more impressive. Stephano hasnt proven anything except that hes a good foreigner. He's not close to Code S level and the fact that you think he can compete at Code S level right now shows how retarded and biased you are. User was temp banned for this post. Lol wow, "not close to code S level". WTF do you think Code S level is? He'd be high end code s, obviously wtf. At the very least somewhere in the middle. But its not even a question if he's code S level.
i agree with you that guy is an idiot
but i think the big question is would stephano's playstyle be able to hold up in the code s environment, where you have a week to prepare for your opponent
stephano's playstyle strikes me more as one where he could be a real teamleague juggernaut, yes, like DRG, but with a different playstyle than DRG. one of the weaknesses of foreign tournaments is that at best you have overnight and at worst you have like an hour to prepare for your next opponent.
DRG looks pretty invincible as well, but recent games have shown that if you slow down and analyze his play carefully, there are some really small cracks that can become really big cracks if you chisel at them perfectly
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On October 11 2011 20:43 Zanno wrote:Show nested quote +On October 11 2011 17:13 Liquid`Jinro wrote:On October 11 2011 14:37 jyLee wrote:On October 11 2011 14:25 ChApFoU wrote:
Funny how Stephano's victory seems like a pain in the butt to some of you. I'm not saying he's going to fly to korea tomorrow and stomp the entire code S right away but fact is that no foreigner has ever accomplished what he has accomplished. His incredibly impressive run at IPL (from the qualifiers to the final victory) is so far unmatched. Huk??? His two consecutive tournament wins is more impressive. Stephano hasnt proven anything except that hes a good foreigner. He's not close to Code S level and the fact that you think he can compete at Code S level right now shows how retarded and biased you are. User was temp banned for this post. Lol wow, "not close to code S level". WTF do you think Code S level is? He'd be high end code s, obviously wtf. At the very least somewhere in the middle. But its not even a question if he's code S level. i agree with you that guy is an idiot but i think the big question is would stephano's playstyle be able to hold up in the code s environment, where you have a week to prepare for your opponentstephano's playstyle strikes me more as one where he could be a real teamleague juggernaut, yes, like DRG, but with a different playstyle than DRG. one of the weaknesses of foreign tournaments is that at best you have overnight and at worst you have like an hour to prepare for your next opponent. DRG looks pretty invincible as well, but recent games have shown that if you slow down and analyze his play carefully, there are some really small cracks that can become really big cracks if you chisel at them perfectly
My guess : If he can be ready to play and win final just after his semi final when his opponent had 2 more hours to prepare himself, i dont see why it would be different if they have both a week to prepare...
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On October 11 2011 20:58 Agathon wrote:Show nested quote +On October 11 2011 20:43 Zanno wrote:On October 11 2011 17:13 Liquid`Jinro wrote:On October 11 2011 14:37 jyLee wrote:On October 11 2011 14:25 ChApFoU wrote:
Funny how Stephano's victory seems like a pain in the butt to some of you. I'm not saying he's going to fly to korea tomorrow and stomp the entire code S right away but fact is that no foreigner has ever accomplished what he has accomplished. His incredibly impressive run at IPL (from the qualifiers to the final victory) is so far unmatched. Huk??? His two consecutive tournament wins is more impressive. Stephano hasnt proven anything except that hes a good foreigner. He's not close to Code S level and the fact that you think he can compete at Code S level right now shows how retarded and biased you are. User was temp banned for this post. Lol wow, "not close to code S level". WTF do you think Code S level is? He'd be high end code s, obviously wtf. At the very least somewhere in the middle. But its not even a question if he's code S level. i agree with you that guy is an idiot but i think the big question is would stephano's playstyle be able to hold up in the code s environment, where you have a week to prepare for your opponentstephano's playstyle strikes me more as one where he could be a real teamleague juggernaut, yes, like DRG, but with a different playstyle than DRG. one of the weaknesses of foreign tournaments is that at best you have overnight and at worst you have like an hour to prepare for your next opponent. DRG looks pretty invincible as well, but recent games have shown that if you slow down and analyze his play carefully, there are some really small cracks that can become really big cracks if you chisel at them perfectly My guess : If he can be ready to play and win final just after his semi final when his opponent had 2 more hours to prepare himself, i dont see why it would be different if they have both a week to prepare...
It's not what he meant. He meant what if players prepare for him because they know him/that he is good?
Look at how DRG trashed code S terrans in GSTL when he was relatively "unknown"
These terrans didn't have a lot of preparation at first because they don't knew how good he was.
But then after how dominant he was in GSTL, he had to play in MLG and qualified for GSL.
His play was analyzed... and he got trashed himself.
Like about every terran beat him in those MLG : Mvp, MMA, Bomber.
He then got beaten in GSL by SuperNova who said that Mvp explained him how to beat DRG.
And he got beaten as well in AOL by MKP very badly.
Why? Because his play got analyzed.
It's not THAT hard to reach a top level where you can beat top players, the hard thing is to stay at this level when other top players are aware of your level, and want to beat you.
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On October 11 2011 16:56 LeaD wrote:Show nested quote +On October 11 2011 15:06 BlazeFury01 wrote:
Personally, I don't care what anybody says.
Stephano is Code S material like it or not. Get your heads out of your asses and accept the truth for what it is.
One-siding a code A player 4-0 that beat MMA 3-0 is saying something.
Not to mention he beat MMA 2-1 in the qualifiers and face stomped many others. If you want to say Stephano is not code S material then show some facts to prove it.
Even Koreans are saying that Stephano is ahead of Nestea (like it or not). I notice a lot of people try to make Koreans seem like Gods and that no foreigner will ever catch up to them because of their success on Brood War. Keep in mind, the Foreign SC scene started much later then the Korean scene so of course there was a huge skill gap in brood war. But, this isn't brood war; it's an entirely different game where foreigners are on the same level of the top Koreans.
If Stephano isn't code S material; please show me a list of players that would convincingly beat him with FACTS to prove it also don't mention MVP because I am sure that's the first and last person people will mention besides Nestea of course; who might I add was beaten by Dimaga in the super tournament when Nestea had a flawless ZvZ record. Code S is overrated and I'm sure those players could be beaten by foreigners.
I think this is the worst post I've ever read on this site. Stephano ahead of Nestea? I want what you`re smoking.
Or you want what the Korean who said it was smoking.
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=273987
And thanks for saying it was the worst post you've ever read because you clearly just made yourself look like an idiot because everything I said in it was fact and you just completely bashed it.
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On October 11 2011 21:21 BlazeFury01 wrote:Show nested quote +On October 11 2011 16:56 LeaD wrote:On October 11 2011 15:06 BlazeFury01 wrote:
Personally, I don't care what anybody says.
Stephano is Code S material like it or not. Get your heads out of your asses and accept the truth for what it is.
One-siding a code A player 4-0 that beat MMA 3-0 is saying something.
Not to mention he beat MMA 2-1 in the qualifiers and face stomped many others. If you want to say Stephano is not code S material then show some facts to prove it.
Even Koreans are saying that Stephano is ahead of Nestea (like it or not). I notice a lot of people try to make Koreans seem like Gods and that no foreigner will ever catch up to them because of their success on Brood War. Keep in mind, the Foreign SC scene started much later then the Korean scene so of course there was a huge skill gap in brood war. But, this isn't brood war; it's an entirely different game where foreigners are on the same level of the top Koreans.
If Stephano isn't code S material; please show me a list of players that would convincingly beat him with FACTS to prove it also don't mention MVP because I am sure that's the first and last person people will mention besides Nestea of course; who might I add was beaten by Dimaga in the super tournament when Nestea had a flawless ZvZ record. Code S is overrated and I'm sure those players could be beaten by foreigners.
I think this is the worst post I've ever read on this site. Stephano ahead of Nestea? I want what you`re smoking. Or you want what the Korean who said it was smoking. http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=273987And thanks for saying it was the worst post you've ever read because you clearly just made yourself look like an idiot because everything I said in it was fact and you just completely bashed it.
Just cause a korean on a website like TL said it doesn't mean it has any value. Stephano is really damn good, but ahead of Nestea is just madness.
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On October 11 2011 17:13 Liquid`Jinro wrote:Show nested quote +On October 11 2011 14:37 jyLee wrote:On October 11 2011 14:25 ChApFoU wrote:
Funny how Stephano's victory seems like a pain in the butt to some of you. I'm not saying he's going to fly to korea tomorrow and stomp the entire code S right away but fact is that no foreigner has ever accomplished what he has accomplished. His incredibly impressive run at IPL (from the qualifiers to the final victory) is so far unmatched. Huk??? His two consecutive tournament wins is more impressive. Stephano hasnt proven anything except that hes a good foreigner. He's not close to Code S level and the fact that you think he can compete at Code S level right now shows how retarded and biased you are. User was temp banned for this post. Lol wow, "not close to code S level". WTF do you think Code S level is? He'd be high end code s, obviously wtf. At the very least somewhere in the middle. But its not even a question if he's code S level.
Are taking about HuK or Stephano?
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On October 11 2011 21:29 MCDayC wrote:Show nested quote +On October 11 2011 17:13 Liquid`Jinro wrote:On October 11 2011 14:37 jyLee wrote:On October 11 2011 14:25 ChApFoU wrote:
Funny how Stephano's victory seems like a pain in the butt to some of you. I'm not saying he's going to fly to korea tomorrow and stomp the entire code S right away but fact is that no foreigner has ever accomplished what he has accomplished. His incredibly impressive run at IPL (from the qualifiers to the final victory) is so far unmatched. Huk??? His two consecutive tournament wins is more impressive. Stephano hasnt proven anything except that hes a good foreigner. He's not close to Code S level and the fact that you think he can compete at Code S level right now shows how retarded and biased you are. User was temp banned for this post. Lol wow, "not close to code S level". WTF do you think Code S level is? He'd be high end code s, obviously wtf. At the very least somewhere in the middle. But its not even a question if he's code S level. Are taking about HuK or Stephano?
Obviously stephano
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On October 11 2011 21:28 MCDayC wrote:Show nested quote +On October 11 2011 21:21 BlazeFury01 wrote:On October 11 2011 16:56 LeaD wrote:On October 11 2011 15:06 BlazeFury01 wrote:
Personally, I don't care what anybody says.
Stephano is Code S material like it or not. Get your heads out of your asses and accept the truth for what it is.
One-siding a code A player 4-0 that beat MMA 3-0 is saying something.
Not to mention he beat MMA 2-1 in the qualifiers and face stomped many others. If you want to say Stephano is not code S material then show some facts to prove it.
Even Koreans are saying that Stephano is ahead of Nestea (like it or not). I notice a lot of people try to make Koreans seem like Gods and that no foreigner will ever catch up to them because of their success on Brood War. Keep in mind, the Foreign SC scene started much later then the Korean scene so of course there was a huge skill gap in brood war. But, this isn't brood war; it's an entirely different game where foreigners are on the same level of the top Koreans.
If Stephano isn't code S material; please show me a list of players that would convincingly beat him with FACTS to prove it also don't mention MVP because I am sure that's the first and last person people will mention besides Nestea of course; who might I add was beaten by Dimaga in the super tournament when Nestea had a flawless ZvZ record. Code S is overrated and I'm sure those players could be beaten by foreigners.
I think this is the worst post I've ever read on this site. Stephano ahead of Nestea? I want what you`re smoking. Or you want what the Korean who said it was smoking. http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=273987And thanks for saying it was the worst post you've ever read because you clearly just made yourself look like an idiot because everything I said in it was fact and you just completely bashed it. Just cause a korean on a website like TL said it doesn't mean it has any value. Stephano is really damn good, but ahead of Nestea is just madness.
Name one tournament Nestea has won outside the GSL
I will give you a cookie if you can.
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On October 11 2011 04:08 Executor1 wrote:Show nested quote +On October 11 2011 01:46 Elem wrote:On October 11 2011 01:44 jyLee wrote:On October 11 2011 01:35 Von wrote:
I watched Stephano play live over the past 4 days from 4 rows back. Also hung out during the impromptu panel they did onstage before the Ro4 with Incontrol, MC, Select and this kid ...
Stephano has the "It" factor. There is some switch in his brain that switches on razor sharp split second decision making and an almost supernatural calm and focus when he is playing.
You can see it on the screen during the game. And you can see it when you look at him playing in the booth.
As the pressure went up? And the matches were more high stakes?
He just dialed it in harder. The decisions were more split second, more on point, more devastating.
And he was totally unshakable by the situation, the crowd, the lights, the hype ... nothing shook that focus when it counted.
I am telling you this kid is the real deal man.
He's got the genetic skills to go through Code S like a hot knife thru buttah.
I'm going to rofl when he gets stomped trying to get through Code A. Poor, poor American. He will win MLG Orlando and get free Code S spot. lol okay there buddy, this isnt even as impressive as when huk won 2 majors in a row in the summer and has huk won an MLG yet? Honestly stephano didnt even beat any code s calibre players to win IPL. His win was certainly impressive, but im also pretty sure that the pressure really got to lucky. Lucky's ZVZ's against ret (whos no slouch) were far more impressive. Stephano beat a code a player in the finals and a Code b player in the semi's. Its obviously impressive but dont go around saying hes going to pull a naniwa at MLG with top koreans there. Just not going to happen. I could easily see him not making it out of the open bracket as MLG has stated that MLG orlando will have more koreans coming than any previous MLG. Stephano is an awesome player, and he totally deserved the win at IPL but i dont think hes going to be pulling off results like this at many other majors , at least not consistently. The korean roster for IPL3 was strong but it wasnt as strong as any of the MLG's. The koreans stephano beat consisted of 1 code a 3 code b's and 1 code s player who he lost to. When stephano faced a code S terran earlier in the tournament (alive) he got 2-0'd remember that.
That's crazy how much blind people can be... Why are you angry ? Sometimes i don't understand. This event was just the MOST STACKED foreign event ever made. With koreans everywhere, and this has been allowed by open qualifiers and online qualifications where skill > fame. And a foreigner won the all thing, over a million of koreans ! Look at the MLG pools and then come say me MLG > IPL.
Stephano will not win the next 10 events and 4 GSL, but he has confirmed what many knew, he is among the very top foreigners and can compete with the bests. For the ones who "know" about the game, play zerg and follow him since a verry long time like i did (over 3-4 months), this is just so so obvious.
I guess that the guys who dismish his performance know anything about the game, never watched him play before ipl, were laughing when everybody said "look at this guy he's awsome he will do great things" and now he did THE MOST AMAZING performance a foreigner ever made in a tourney they stay trolling around and hate... This is sad.
Now i don't think he will win MLG since he has to go throught the open bracket and if he can go to the final bracket it's already quite good. You can't expect him to be a foreign cyborg made to beat koreans in order to save the world...
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