[NASL] S2 Semi-Open Day 2 - Page 5

Ylrahc

France496 Posts

November 18 2011 12:21 GMT

#81

On November 18 2011 10:53 GettingIt wrote:
Perhaps Stephano wasn't trying his best because hes going to be in Korea training for the Blizzard Cup when NASL happens

This. Not giving a damn is not a good way to motivate yourself :p
Stephano can play awful when tired / not motivated, it doesn't make him less good when on top of his game. That said, this huge variation in his gameplay depending on circumstances is one of his weaknesses, and may prevent him to become / stay (choose one if you're a hater, or the other if you're a fanboy) a top player in the future.

Dexington

Canada7276 Posts

November 18 2011 15:50 GMT

#82

On November 18 2011 13:08 ThisGS wrote:
Funny games from Stephano, he played as if he was completely drunk, he couldnt even spell when he wronte sth :D
He dominated all games and threw them away with completely un-stephanolike-moves^^

what happened in grubby vs attero? did grubby play then when he was in korea back then? cannot explain the result otherwise tbh, didnt see those games though.

Grubby expanded both games and had too much supply tied up in workers for Attero's one base pushes. First game was with Phoenix's I think and he caught Grubby trying to tech to DT's. Second game was, I believe, just a blink stalker push, but it was just as Grubby had got his natural up and only had one Immortal and a couple Phoenix.

Pretty much, Grubby just played really greedy.

Eternalmisfit

United States643 Posts

November 18 2011 16:31 GMT

#83

This may not be entirely relevant to the current set of games but people should keep in mind that Stephano was a 'relative' dark horse compared to a lot of other pros when he stormed into the scene. His entry, along with some really incredible and new builds, allowed him domination for a short duration. However, now that he is known and famous and his playstyle is also better known, people will start preparing specifically for him. In addition, as his builds get figured out, his win rate would marginally drop down from the extremely high levels that they were at.

The fact that he is losing a bit more is a reflection that people consider him a major contender and are preparing specific counter builds and does not necessarily reflect on skill or a lack of it. His situation is very much akin to DRG when he stormed the scene in GSTL and was nigh unbeatable in TvZ for an extended period of time. However, once figured out, DRG is still an extremely strong Z player but no longer has the invincible TvZ aura around him.

I am personally of the opinion that Stephano is a talented good player but whether he will end up as one of the greats or end up as another top foreign player can only be determined by consistent performance over a longer period of time.

Paljas

Germany6926 Posts

November 18 2011 17:10 GMT

#84

Without stephano, I dont see anybody to stop Thorzain.

chocopaw

2072 Posts

November 18 2011 17:19 GMT

#85

When will the HoN match start approximately?

AdrianHealey

Belgium480 Posts

November 18 2011 18:06 GMT

#86

I'm a fan of Stephano but he just played awful against Drewbie.

Gin-san

Croatia92 Posts

November 18 2011 18:13 GMT

#87

Stephano vs. Drewbie reminded me about NesTea vs HuK from the GSL 10th anniversary special match. One tried to entertain the crowd while the other played as if his life was depending on this game. Take it easy, bro.