MLG Spring Arena [Day 3] - Page 94

On April 23 2012 10:44 Canucklehead wrote:
Just remember guys, MKP was 5-4 over DRG this weekend. Extended series where you at?

On April 23 2012 10:17 ticklishmusic wrote:
So by ELO...

Best TvT: MMA, Taeja, MVP, aLive
Best TvP: Bomber, Puma, aLive, Supernova
Best TvZ: Jjakji, MMA, Taeja, MVP

Best ZvT: Leenock, DRG, Curious, July
Best ZvP: True, DRG, Nestea, Losira
Best ZvZ: Nestea, DRG, Leenock, Seal

Best PvT: Parting, Younghwa, Puzzle, Hongun
Best PvP: Squirtle, Finale, Oz, GuineaPig
Best PvZ: Squirtle, JYP, Crank, Brown

Squirtle best vP overall
MMA best vT overall
Squirtle best vZ overall

In case anyone was curious. Some of these players are a bit wtf.

Hilariously, MKP is 5th in every matchup. Of course, ELO is more or a "weighted average", so it reflects on his pre-2012 performances as well.

MKP
DRG
MMA
MC
Nestea
MVP

*Without recent wins, I'd even argue that the old trifecta of MVP, Nestea, and MC is losing steam*

On April 23 2012 12:15 tdt wrote:

Haha MC was 4-3 over DRG too. Where you at?

On April 23 2012 12:25 tdt wrote:
Who? Is that Alica's or Puzzles new name or just another protoss hype? MC is and will always be be protoss in world. His bank account proves it. His longevity proves it.

On April 23 2012 12:36 dsousa wrote:


Ya, this tournaments format was lame from a competitive standpoint. Normally you can't have every player play everyone else, so you have to have a structure where they widdle it down until only two remain.... but in this MLG everyone literally played everyone else within the first 2 days and it was clear MKP was the best player.

The third day was just like a separate tournament where DRG proved to be slightly better than MKP.

MKP didn't win, but he left with the most victories....It felt a lot bigger than it was. The grand finals was only a difference of $2000 in winnings.... doesn't make a dent in the SC2earnings.com

Thorzain and Polt both made out better.

On April 23 2012 12:21 lorkac wrote:


In conclusion--Squirtle is the best player in the world!

On April 23 2012 12:47 ticklishmusic wrote:


Hiv vT historically has been pretty bad (its still sub 50%), but his games vs aLive say that he's not too bad at it.

Blastoise Bonjwa inc.

On April 23 2012 12:49 SilentBonjwa wrote:


dont forget that he eliminated MKP afterall and some other good Terrans (cant remember em all)

On April 23 2012 04:47 evaunit01 wrote:
That was a beautiful statement by clutch, about sharing this passion with not only our generation but with the future ones as well.

On April 23 2012 04:15 bnanaPEEL wrote:
So at first, I wasn't too keen on spending money to watch a SC2 tourney when there are so many free ones available at the same time. But, I've watched a few minutes of the free cast and now I'm watching the free Dr. Pepper stream and I gotta say.. MLG is a solid step above everyone else, save GSL but not by much. They're really utilizing the fact that its a weekend long tournament to their advantage, with constant games and good in depth analysis by pros. In fact, I'm definitely going to buy the next "premium pass" for the next one of these just for the pro analyses. The QXC/Josh combo is actually REALLY good, even though they were probably thrown in the pit together last minute. That said, my point is that no matter who's doing it this type of analysis is always going to be awesome as long as you have one affluent pro and another guy with good charisma asking appropriate questions.

Anyways I've been rambling but I feel like this is a big moment in the SC2 tournament scene. Its like watching that new edgy TV show and thinking "this is revolutionary! This will change TV!". Getting down to the nitty griddy of ONE race (note to Day9: doing analysis from both perspectives isn't so hot for basic players) exposes how deep and complex SC2 gameplay at high levels is and will make people appreciate regular games much more. This is what I've been looking for: a cross between GSL and HomeStory Cup, and MLG has delivered.

On April 23 2012 12:21 lorkac wrote:


In conclusion--Squirtle is the best player in the world!

On April 23 2012 13:28 Hall0wed wrote:


Even though ELO means nothing, I can indeed confirm that this is true. Squirtle is too beastly at this game right now.

On April 23 2012 13:28 Hall0wed wrote:


Even though ELO means nothing, I can indeed confirm that this is true. Squirtle is too beastly at this game right now.

On April 23 2012 12:43 tdt wrote:

Yeah it was silly, Luckily MKP got 2nd though. Would have sucked being best player of day 1&2 and going out early. SC2 kinda bugs me way it goes sometimes so volitile. Like DRG worst player days 1&2 then champ.

On April 23 2012 13:37 Mtuhk wrote:


Elo rating is the only objective way to compare relative skill level between players. Well, maybe not the only, but the best we have right now. It has it's pitfalls such as the ability to "protect" ones' rating, but pro-players can't really do that and train/compete rigorously at the same time.