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NASL Announces Casterbash!![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/t1VrMNx.png)
This Saturday, February 9th, the North American Star League introduces the Caster Bash, featuring Ret of Team Liquid. In the Caster Bash, Ret will face the NASL casters MrBitter, RotterdaM, Gretorp, and Frodan in four Bo1 showmatches in Heart of the Swarm.
So that the casters have no excuses if they lose, they will get to choose the map for each game. For each match Ret wins, he will receive $25. However, if he loses, he will be punished.
If Ret loses one game, he will then have to cast that game with the caster who defeated him. If he loses two or more games, his fate is uncertain.
+ Show Spoiler [old] +In the premier episode of Casterbash(Saturday Feb. 9th, 2013), our first guest is: LiquidRet![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/players/980.jpg) Help the NASL casters decide how to punish Ret if he loses more than 1 game:
Rules
- 1 Pro Player vs 4 Casters
- 4 BO1 1v1s on HotS Tournament Maps (Caster pick)
- Pro gets $25/win
- Losing Consequences:
+ Show Spoiler [Old Broadcast] +
Stream Details
- When: Saturday, Feb 23 7:00pm GMT (GMT+00:00)
- Where: NASLTV on TwitchTV
- Pro Player: White-Ra
Archive
- Episode #1 (Ret): [b]Saturday, Feb 09 7:00pm GMT (GMT+00:00)
- Episode #2 (White-Ra): Saturday, Feb 23 7:00pm GMT (GMT+00:00)
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If he loses to 2 or more casters, he has to create an account with that caster's ID and achieve a high rank in the grandmaster league
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Uh if he loses 3 games he has to make an account that has EG.raidcall in it
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On February 09 2013 00:38 HeeroFX wrote:
Uh if he loses 10 games he has to make an account that has EG.raidcall in it
They're only playing 4 games...
Gogo Gretorp. The hope lies with you!
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So this kinda comes to how well can Ret prepare for them cheeses 
Sounds like a fun evening of stream.
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Rotterdam and Gretorp probably have the best chances, and maybe MrBitter. I'm not sure what level Frodan is though, heck, I don't even know what race he mains.
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Odds (for people wanting to bet in chat):
Gretorp: 3.7-1
Frodan: 10-1
Ben: 10-1
Kevin: 3.7-1
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Should be a lot of fun guys, I wanna state that this show is really just run by us, it's not an official NASL Show, it's just something extra that us casters wanted to do since we are just doing the pulse atm, hope you guys will enjoy the show and its definitely something we wanna do for a little while ^_^
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Looks to be a fun little event. Surprised that so few people are posting here and tuning in. Ret will probably 4-0, but wouldn't be surprised to see a 3-1 score.
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On February 10 2013 04:16 rasnj wrote:
Looks to be a fun little event. Surprised that so few people are posting here and tuning in. Ret will probably 4-0, but wouldn't be surprised to see a 3-1 score.
Have faith, Rotti will cheese him out
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I hope they cheese the shit out of him :D!
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This is awesome, frodan is gonna do it
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Reapers still quite underwhelming :c
Nice opening from Frodan though, no doubt. xD
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Frodan playing pretty well. I'm impressed
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the korean zerg coming on the show in 2 weeks must be drg!
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Suddenly banelings. o_O
Ret under 50 drones past 11 minutes, that's not something you see every day. O_o
Oh wow the carnage... gg
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Pretty good try by Frodan. Didn't know he was this good.
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Result was expected, but Frodan played extremely well. Call me impressed
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Frodan needed more Widow mines, a lot more 
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Enjoying this a lot. Good stuff!
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The old grudge match is on, go Rotti :D.
WP Frodan, really enjoyed the game!
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Austria24417 Posts
Ret is right, they're op as hell once you get a stable army around them. I called this the second I first saw them.
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Rotterdam, leader of the double robo bay metagame.
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I just tuned in an Ret is up 50 supply and a base... I can't see rotti winning
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Man that was such a slaughter >_<
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There are free units murdering 300/200 colossi. Well.
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Poor Rotti, phoenix harass wasn't too effective, he didn't play perfectly and Ret rolled him with pure macro.
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Been a long while since I heard that swarmhost is OP.
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On February 10 2013 05:00 pmp10 wrote:
First time in a long while I hear that swarmhost is OP O_o
With so much of the HOTS conversation focused around widow mines, hellbats, and protoss air, this is the first time I've heard anything about swarm hosts. Ret certainly made them look good there, though.
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Well infestors weren't labeled OP in the beta, it even takes pro players some time to figure out how to effectively use some units.
Edit: I guarantee Oracles being called OP not for their damage or harass ability but for their revelation ability as soon as every protoss uses them late game and has constant vision of the opponent's army!
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On February 10 2013 05:03 Musicus wrote:
Well infestors weren't labeled OP in the beta, it even takes pro players some time to figure out how to effectively use some units.
They were buffed quite a bit after beta.
It's just surprising because swarmhost should be a viable alternative to infestor but didn't seem that way till now.
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Austria24417 Posts
It's just the concept itself. Protoss detection is TERRIBLE against zerg. That and the fact that locusts are free. Free units trading with super expensive units + you have a super hard time taking out the source. It's protoss hell. Of course swarm hosts alone can be taken out but the unit composition basically does the same as BL/infestor. Except it's burrowed. The strength is exactly the same.
I guess you have to hit revelation before they burrow and kill the army while it lasts.
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On February 10 2013 05:05 DarkLordOlli wrote:
It's just the concept itself. Protoss detection is TERRIBLE against zerg. That and the fact that locusts are free. Free units trading with super expensive units + you have a super hard time taking out the source. It's protoss hell. Of course swarm hosts alone can be taken out but the unit composition basically does the same as BL/infestor. Except it's burrowed.
I guess you have to hit revelation before they burrow and kill the army while it lasts.
I agree, revelation will counter this when you hit them as they move and change locations.
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Wow, Gretorp plays pretty good!
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Wow, I've forgotten Gretorp used to be a professional player - it shows! He has excellent control of mid-late game, which is super hard. He probably won't win, but he's putting up a (long) fight!
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Austria24417 Posts
Damn, Gretorp looking gooooood! Not liking Ret's decisionmaking but still, that's some impressive shit from Gretorp.
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I feel Ret is playing a bit with him aswell though
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I think this game shows why the swarmhost is not just a "burrowed broodlord"
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On February 10 2013 05:20 Lysanias wrote:I feel Ret is playing a bit with him aswell though
On the other hand, I wouldn't count on Ret having good lategame control.
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LOL, Swarm Hosts so OP, huh?
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Ahahahah, Gretorp you hero!
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Really love this show so far!! Great job guys!
AWesome win by Gretorp!
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On February 10 2013 05:23 StarVe wrote:Show nested quote +On February 10 2013 05:20 Lysanias wrote:I feel Ret is playing a bit with him aswell though On the other hand, I wouldn't count on Ret having good lategame control.
Aye well played Gretorp !
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better than ladder
JK AWESOME! Gretorp superstar :D
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Well this is standard PvZ in hots now Rotti ^^. GG WP Gretorp! So sick!!! Really good warp prism action and base trade tactics.
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Austria24417 Posts
Gretorp's siiiiick HerO-harassment won the game!
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Yeah Gretorp. Really nice fun event. Props to whoever at NASL came up with it <3
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When gretorp finds the prismatic aliment button he will be a real powerhouse. 
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Well played Gretorp, entertaining game.
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Let's not forget here, when it comes to playing casters gretorp is pretty much in a league of his own. He definitely showed that off today :D
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omg NASL casters are sooo good. O_o can't believe he just took down ret!
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Plus gretorp plays random, I believe he's a better terran.
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On February 10 2013 05:26 Fragile51 wrote:
Let's not forget here, when it comes to playing casters gretorp is pretty much in a league of his own. He definitely showed that off today :D
Yeah, definitely, there's a gap between casters and Gretorp but between Gretorp and a full time player there should also be a pretty large gap, it's still very surprising he won.
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On February 10 2013 05:28 StarVe wrote:Show nested quote +On February 10 2013 05:26 Fragile51 wrote:
Let's not forget here, when it comes to playing casters gretorp is pretty much in a league of his own. He definitely showed that off today :D Yeah, definitely, there's a gap between casters and Gretorp but between Gretorp and a full time player there should also be a pretty large gap, it's still very surprising he won.
Rotti is on Gretorps level in sc2, but he is not in hots yet it seems.
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Gretorp not only won, but did it in a great fashion, showcasing some great multitasking, fighting in 4 places at a time, moving all over the map, expanding, switching tech.
I am truly impressed! And it's a great idea to launch this, NASL apparently knows how to provide some entertainment
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I wanna see Gretorp play Zerg in HotS against a Protoss or Terran pro.
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HAHAHA, Gretorp smiling at camera like if he won code S :-D Nice ... Well player, sir. Very smart counterattacks, because if you get air army like he had, you won't kill that even with 50 corruptors.
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it's rematch time
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Btw if this style becomes standard PvZ, not only is it gonna be fun as hell to play but I'm gonna love to watch it because nothing suits HerO more.
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stuff like this is why the NASL is my fav sc2 thing to follow
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So next week unknown guy is Korean and a showman ("there's no showman like him"). So... MC?
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Gretorp's multi-tasking and mobility was excellent, gave him small edges here and there, and soon, he was taking a supply lead. Pretty awesome game.
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On February 10 2013 05:33 figq wrote:
So next week unknown guy is Korean and a showman ("there's no showman like him"). So... MC?
next week is someone from EU and in 2 weeks a korean zerg (possibly)
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On February 10 2013 05:34 kju wrote:Show nested quote +On February 10 2013 05:33 figq wrote:
So next week unknown guy is Korean and a showman ("there's no showman like him"). So... MC? next week is someone from EU and in 2 weeks a korean zerg (possibly) Oh I see, thanks... hmmmm, showman from EU? Wtf... ... ... ... TLO? Dunno... maybe Dimaga.
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Just came in. Ret beat Frodan and Rotterdam and is now facing Gretorp?
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On February 10 2013 05:29 Musicus wrote:Show nested quote +On February 10 2013 05:28 StarVe wrote:On February 10 2013 05:26 Fragile51 wrote:
Let's not forget here, when it comes to playing casters gretorp is pretty much in a league of his own. He definitely showed that off today :D Yeah, definitely, there's a gap between casters and Gretorp but between Gretorp and a full time player there should also be a pretty large gap, it's still very surprising he won. Rotti is on Gretorps level in sc2, but he is not in hots yet it seems.
Yeah, Gretorp stayed home and practiced while RotterdaM casted tournaments everywhere, it's only normal.
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On February 10 2013 05:36 figq wrote:Show nested quote +On February 10 2013 05:34 kju wrote:On February 10 2013 05:33 figq wrote:
So next week unknown guy is Korean and a showman ("there's no showman like him"). So... MC? next week is someone from EU and in 2 weeks a korean zerg (possibly) Oh I see, thanks... hmmmm, showman from EU? Wtf... ... ... ... TLO? Dunno... maybe Dimaga.
XLord maybe? But than, they would have 3 zergs in a row.
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On February 10 2013 05:37 nooboon wrote:
Just came in. Ret beat Frodan and Rotterdam and is now facing Gretorp?
Ret beat Frodan and Rotti then lost to Gretorp, and now they're playing again since Bitter isn't around.
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On February 10 2013 05:39 corpuscle wrote:Show nested quote +On February 10 2013 05:37 nooboon wrote:
Just came in. Ret beat Frodan and Rotterdam and is now facing Gretorp? Ret beat Frodan and Rotti then lost to Gretorp, and now they're playing again since Bitter isn't around.
Thanks.
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I really like Gretorp's simcity. Everything is so clean looking =P.
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High Templar, Zealots and Immortals in PvZ against Hydras... interesting to see this in SC2. Although the Immortal is no Reaver, that's for sure.
Grats to Gretorp though, going 1-1 against Ret without being a professional player, and in PvZ to boot, is quite impressive. WP~ ^^
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this show is too awesome, damn i just love it lol
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Make it a BO3!
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On February 10 2013 05:45 StarVe wrote:Make it a BO3!
Wish granted!
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So good, wonder which map .
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... and Ret takes the bo3. Wp NASL!
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Not much to do after the allin failed, fun games, thanks for setting this up, NASL.
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Please make this show a permanent thing, it's absolutely fantastic, enjoyed every minute .
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nice show guys
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On February 10 2013 06:07 Musicus wrote:Please make this show a permanent thing, it's absolutely fantastic, enjoyed every minute .
Well we do have at least two more weeks confirmed, the 2nd of which allegedly with a top korean Zerg. Definitely going to be fun, will tune in next time(s) as well! ^^
WP by the casters, Gretorp especially. I was hoping he would play Terran and research the forgotten ebay upgrades though xD
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On February 10 2013 06:07 Musicus wrote:Please make this show a permanent thing, it's absolutely fantastic, enjoyed every minute .
^ Totally this. It was really awesome.
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Dammit I missed it! And my comment was "most liked" on Facebook as well. Even Lauren liked it! I felt so special. Still, well played Gretorp, showing he's still got the skills. I hope I can catch the VoDs (if one can call them that).
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I liked the episode, good ideas coming from you guys. Keep 'em coming NASL.
Feedback: I would've liked a little more conversation with Ret, but I only caught about the later half so perhaps I missed something.
Still, gg!
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On February 10 2013 06:39 stjartrov wrote:
I liked the episode, good ideas coming from you guys. Keep 'em coming NASL.
Feedback: I would've liked a little more conversation with Ret, but I only caught about the later half so perhaps I missed something.
Still, gg!
They talked quite a bit at the beginning of the show. Not thaaat much, but still.
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Great fun to watch NASL, bravo!
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Updated for next episode: We're having White-Ra on the show!
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On February 22 2013 08:05 NASL.tv wrote:Updated for next episode: We're having White-Ra on the show!
Is Gretorp prepared for special tactics?
Will Ben get to the studio on time?
Will Frodan secretly be replaced with Lauren at the last minute?
Will Rotti win a battle of oracles and phoenix, then be struck down when White-Ra performs the Rotti pose?
Is Chance really a grandmaster?
These questions and more may (or may not) be answered this week, on Casterbash!
+ Show Spoiler +
Love the show. Viva la NASL.
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I could see Rotti and Gretorp beating White-Ra. Rotti because it's PvP, Gretorp because he's awesome.
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On February 22 2013 08:59 Dexington wrote:
I could see Rotti and Gretorp beating White-Ra. Rotti because it's PvP, Gretorp because he's awesome.
I could see Rotti and Gretorp losing to White-Ra. Rotti because it's PvP, Gretorp because White-Ra is more awesome.
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Should be up soon...!
edit: we are go!
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Just came home, is this (vs Bitter) the first match?
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White-Ra with the fleet beacon!
On February 24 2013 04:19 Xoronius wrote:
Just came home, is this (vs Bitter) the first match?
Yessir
edit: Carrier at 75 supply lol
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On February 24 2013 04:23 catplanetcatplanet wrote:White-Ra with the fleet beacon! Show nested quote +On February 24 2013 04:19 Xoronius wrote:
Just came home, is this (vs Bitter) the first match? Yessir edit: Carrier at 75 supply lol
Thank you for the answer.
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Mr. Bitter looks so crushed lol.
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On February 24 2013 04:36 Seiniyta wrote:
Mr. Bitter looks so crushed lol.
 Was hoping for a Bitter win TBH.
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lol rotti plays with beats.
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Gretorp vs. Day9 would be sick I am leaning toward Gretorp winning hehe
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LOL, that's 200 gas every time that's being wasted without doing anything for those exits.
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Anyone see a potential future for this swarm host nydus stuff? I kind of like it. Feels like something Leenock would try out in a series.
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On February 24 2013 05:40 AgentW wrote:
Anyone see a potential future for this swarm host nydus stuff? I kind of like it. Feels like something Leenock would try out in a series.
It's good for getting SHs across the map quickly, and more importantly it makes it easier to bring Queens, which is actually a better anti-air option than Hydras in some ways because they have longer AA range, can spread creep for locusts to move faster, and can transfuse. I'm sure we'll see it at some point in the GSL.
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On February 24 2013 05:46 sitromit wrote:Show nested quote +On February 24 2013 05:40 AgentW wrote:
Anyone see a potential future for this swarm host nydus stuff? I kind of like it. Feels like something Leenock would try out in a series. It's good for getting SHs across the map quickly, and more importantly it makes it easier to bring Queens, which is actually a better anti-air option than Hydras in some ways because they have longer AA range, can spread creep for locusts to move faster, and can transfuse. I'm sure we'll see it at some point in the GSL.
I meant it more if the Protoss is going with the big deathball and/or pinned in with muta harass etc. I suppose that's why it kind of worked.
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Can't wait until the next one!
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EPT
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