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On July 16 2012 10:38 Benjamin99 wrote:Show nested quote +On July 16 2012 10:36 Havik_ wrote:
Stephano's success/failure in GSL would be totally dependent on the other players figuring out a counter to his playstyle. He's not going to change his style up as that would be foolish. This tournament showed a completly new ZvP style for him. He was very ling focused and even mixed in Mutas. Thats the thing with Stephano he is an innavator look at the ZVT match up all players now play his style! Stephano is a natural talent he can kill you with everything and if it doesnt work he will come up with something that can
plus it's not only about style but about execution and control. I was extremely impressed by Stephano's play.
I don't think Ret has ever made the effort to surround stalkers with his lings and fight the sentries/lots with his roaches. It's just a big A-move for him and 95% of Zergs.
His map awareness is also a hugely impressive. As well as his decision making or his ability to play from behind and draw his opponents in unfavorable battles.
imo only DRG is at his level.
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An awards ceremony like that makes me wish I was a pro. I want to be part of that community.
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On July 16 2012 10:41 FFGenerations wrote:
what was that last cowboy slow song just played?
The doors - The End
"cowbow slow song" haha, you made me smile even though I was really depressed about this final ! thanks !
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Lol at Stephano taking a shot of some clear liquid right before coming on stage 
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On July 16 2012 10:42 dignitas.merz wrote:Show nested quote +On July 16 2012 10:37 Aocowns wrote:On July 16 2012 10:35 Alryk wrote:On July 16 2012 10:27 Aocowns wrote:On July 16 2012 10:23 WArped wrote:
The guy hardly practices and he's winning tournaments with his pure talent rather than working his ass off like some of these Korean guys, what a boss. I think that's just shit tbh. He can't barely practice and still perform so well. Nerf Stephano? Force him to play with one hand? The kid is just born for RTS. No question he's good at SC2, but how does that take away from the fact that it is complete utter bullshit when people say he barely practice? What says its complete utter bullshit? Ask anyone in the pro scene and they would probably agree with the fact that Stephano doesn't practice much at all. People are so offended by the "I don't practice" thing, it's getting ridiculous. Yes I know it stings that someone who didn't put in the effort you believe is needed is stomping people, at times it pisses me off too, but then I realize it's just envy and let it go  EDIT: Gz Stephano!
Actually I think it was Incontrol in a recent show that said that that's kind of crap and that he practices far more than he says he does.
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On July 16 2012 10:23 bokchoi wrote:Show nested quote +On July 16 2012 10:19 setzer wrote:
Would have loved to see how Stephano, with his level of talent, could do against the Koreans in BW. Alas ... He would've done poorly. Stephanos more of a strategic player and for a top-class player he has relatively poor mechanics. In BW mechanics was damn near everything and that's why no one could compete with Koreans.
Wrong.
BW was not just mechanics, it was strategy and tactics as much as it was mechanics.
I don't understand where you people get this. BW is more in depth than sc2 is right now, so where do you get this " it was just mostly mechanics"
sc/bw been out much longer so yea it'll be more developed, but to imply it was mostly purely mechanical is bs.
those top guys like flash / JD / Savior were insane with their strategy and understanding of the game. Savior is a great example as mechanically he was sort of lower on the spectrum vs other koreans.
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MillStephano @MillStephano
i am so attracted to the new nasl host lauren i cant control myself i cant even focus on the game
Sum1s banging a playboy model tonight
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On July 16 2012 10:39 rhs408 wrote:Show nested quote +On July 16 2012 10:32 Antithesis wrote:On July 16 2012 10:29 Zeon0 wrote:
why are they dacing? i dont mind, but i just dont understand it? and then everyone is hugging everyone, never saw something like that in any other sport before^^ This is cracking me up because it's exactly how I felt. I enjoyed watching the ceremony, but it was kinda odd. I can't really believe they planned it like "Well, and when the final match is over, EVERYBODY ENTERS THE STAGE AND DANCES". I don't say it was bad, though. I have sort of mixed feelings on this "closing ceremony"... first of all, this was definitely an American type of victory celebration - this is what you see in baseball when the world series or even when playoff games are won, the team celebrates after the game in the locker room by spraying champagne on each other, some players may even start dancing around with each other, etc. All perfectly normal in that scenario. But here, it was just one guy who won, and basically the casters all come out, spray champagne on the winner, and then start dancing with him? Imagine if say, this happened when a major Tennis match is won? Do the Tennis TV annoucers come down, spray champagne on the champion, and then start dancing with him? I think it was all a good idea, we all got a good laugh out of it, but was a bit too "raw". Any feeling of "professional production" that was left went out the window. The winner certainly enjoyed the celebration though, I guess that's an important part of it all (even Alicia would have had a good time I think!), but I think this was more than a bit over the top.
I have only ever seen one professional tennis match in my life, and when that match was the won, the winner threw his racket in the air, screamed, and ripped off his shirt (The heat had something to do with this I imagine). He did this on the court, as soon as the match was over, eventually falling to the ground and staying there for a while, but only after he threw his shirt into the crowd. I would much rather have a dance party to celebrate a tournament where fans can get involved and everyone can have some fun than a celebration like I saw in tennis.
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On July 16 2012 10:39 mordk wrote:Show nested quote +On July 16 2012 10:34 illsick wrote:On July 16 2012 10:30 SCST wrote:
I don't think GSL really suites Stephano's style . . . he doesn't catch me as the kind of guy who studies his opponents, or wants to wait around for days and weeks to play each match. He just wants to roll through to the end and cash in. Can't say I blame him, and I'm definitely a big fan because of it. He plays his style and doesn't worry too much on other people's style. He's been analyzed and studied a lot but yet he still is a dominant player. I think he can do well, just that there's so many people at his skill level in GSL. He's definitely one of the best players in the world. He's a dominant player who only just got his first big tournament. I think he's an awesome player, but don't think he'll magically get to korea and win the GSL. The competition there is far and above anything Stephano has won so far.
i cant tell if ur kidding or not....
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Sound guy "Oh THIS ONE goes to the stream? I GOT IT NOW I GOT IT!"
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On July 16 2012 10:42 SectR wrote:Show nested quote +On July 16 2012 10:37 InMotion wrote:On July 16 2012 10:35 Dosey wrote:On July 16 2012 10:33 Irave wrote:On July 16 2012 10:31 TheSwedishFan wrote:
So all that remains now is the endless discussion.... Sporrer vs Elise? NASL busted out the playmate card. Its just up to MLG/IPL to top that now. Pfft. Playmates got nothing on Smix. lol.. don't be delusional. Smix just happens to be a pretty cute girl but without much of a body. The only reason she's drooled over is because she's a girl in esports! Are you kidding me? Not much of a body? You haven't been watching the same girl man....
We def need prove on this. :-)
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zvp zvp zvp zvp glad its over. whoever thought stephano wasnt going to win after beating mc clearly doesnt watch alot of sc2.
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On July 16 2012 10:44 Prophanity wrote:Show nested quote +On July 16 2012 10:42 dignitas.merz wrote:On July 16 2012 10:37 Aocowns wrote:On July 16 2012 10:35 Alryk wrote:On July 16 2012 10:27 Aocowns wrote:On July 16 2012 10:23 WArped wrote:
The guy hardly practices and he's winning tournaments with his pure talent rather than working his ass off like some of these Korean guys, what a boss. I think that's just shit tbh. He can't barely practice and still perform so well. Nerf Stephano? Force him to play with one hand? The kid is just born for RTS. No question he's good at SC2, but how does that take away from the fact that it is complete utter bullshit when people say he barely practice? What says its complete utter bullshit? Ask anyone in the pro scene and they would probably agree with the fact that Stephano doesn't practice much at all. People are so offended by the "I don't practice" thing, it's getting ridiculous. Yes I know it stings that someone who didn't put in the effort you believe is needed is stomping people, at times it pisses me off too, but then I realize it's just envy and let it go EDIT: Gz Stephano! Actually I think it was Incontrol in a recent show that said that that's kind of crap and that he practices far more than he says he does.
yeah, cause Incontrol is in control of Stephanos practice schedule
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On July 16 2012 10:42 dignitas.merz wrote:Show nested quote +On July 16 2012 10:37 Aocowns wrote:On July 16 2012 10:35 Alryk wrote:On July 16 2012 10:27 Aocowns wrote:On July 16 2012 10:23 WArped wrote:
The guy hardly practices and he's winning tournaments with his pure talent rather than working his ass off like some of these Korean guys, what a boss. I think that's just shit tbh. He can't barely practice and still perform so well. Nerf Stephano? Force him to play with one hand? The kid is just born for RTS. No question he's good at SC2, but how does that take away from the fact that it is complete utter bullshit when people say he barely practice? What says its complete utter bullshit? Ask anyone in the pro scene and they would probably agree with the fact that Stephano doesn't practice much at all. People are so offended by the "I don't practice" thing, it's getting ridiculous. Yes I know it stings that someone who didn't put in the effort you believe is needed is stomping people, at times it pisses me off too, but then I realize it's just envy and let it go EDIT: Gz Stephano!
Ok, so I am doubting him when he says he barely practice because I am envious of him? Thank you for clearing up my mind, I didn't know that.
I am not saying he practices 8-10 hours a day, I am just saying it is completely wrong when people say he barely practice
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That celebration would have been very awkward if Alicia won.
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Only one way to settle this...
Poll: How would Stephano go in GSL?Code S RO8 (33) 26% Code S Champion (31) 25% Code S RO4 (26) 21% Code S 2nd or 3rd (10) 8% Code S RO32 (7) 6% Code S RO16 (7) 6% Code B (6) 5% Code A (5) 4% 125 total votes Your vote: How would Stephano go in GSL? (Vote): Code B
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(Vote): Code S RO32
(Vote): Code S RO16
(Vote): Code S RO8
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(Vote): Code S 2nd or 3rd
(Vote): Code S Champion
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On July 16 2012 10:46 DannyJ wrote:
That celebration would have been very awkward if Alicia won.
I thought the same ;p
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On July 16 2012 10:45 sam05396 wrote:Show nested quote +On July 16 2012 10:39 mordk wrote:On July 16 2012 10:34 illsick wrote:On July 16 2012 10:30 SCST wrote:
I don't think GSL really suites Stephano's style . . . he doesn't catch me as the kind of guy who studies his opponents, or wants to wait around for days and weeks to play each match. He just wants to roll through to the end and cash in. Can't say I blame him, and I'm definitely a big fan because of it. He plays his style and doesn't worry too much on other people's style. He's been analyzed and studied a lot but yet he still is a dominant player. I think he can do well, just that there's so many people at his skill level in GSL. He's definitely one of the best players in the world. He's a dominant player who only just got his first big tournament. I think he's an awesome player, but don't think he'll magically get to korea and win the GSL. The competition there is far and above anything Stephano has won so far. i cant tell if ur kidding or not....
Made a silly mistake, corrected myself later
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On July 16 2012 10:42 SectR wrote:Show nested quote +On July 16 2012 10:37 InMotion wrote:On July 16 2012 10:35 Dosey wrote:On July 16 2012 10:33 Irave wrote:On July 16 2012 10:31 TheSwedishFan wrote:
So all that remains now is the endless discussion.... Sporrer vs Elise? NASL busted out the playmate card. Its just up to MLG/IPL to top that now. Pfft. Playmates got nothing on Smix. lol.. don't be delusional. Smix just happens to be a pretty cute girl but without much of a body. The only reason she's drooled over is because she's a girl in esports! Are you kidding me? Not much of a body? You haven't been watching the same girl man....
Uhh.. I guess it depends on what type of body you're attracted to? I mean if you want a relatively skinny girl without much curves or "assets" then sure, she's got that.
But she doesn't have a body that attracts me at all.
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On July 16 2012 10:46 DannyJ wrote:
That celebration would have been very awkward if Alicia won.
i think stephano was just happy so he started dancing and everybody followed...
or better - if it was planned, it was only for the case stephano wins
else i guess there would be a after iview with alicia and some happy pics ^^
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