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[OSL] Grand Finals WCS Korea Season 2 2013 - Page 113

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edlover420
Profile Joined December 2012
349 Posts
August 10 2013 09:44 GMT
#2241
Tasteless such a baller
Vesky
Profile Joined January 2013
United States857 Posts
August 10 2013 09:44 GMT
#2242
On August 10 2013 18:42 Zealously wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 10 2013 18:41 robson1 wrote:
On August 10 2013 18:40 75 wrote:
On August 10 2013 18:38 NightOfTheDead wrote:
Maru haven't shown anything worthy of the champion as of yet.

he beat innovation 4-0.


Yeah in a series where innovations brain fucking imploded.


It's impossible that Maru was smarter, far more likely that Innovation inexplicably became bad for the duration of one series, yes?


He was probably too busy preparing for proleague.
below66
Profile Joined October 2009
United States1761 Posts
August 10 2013 09:44 GMT
#2243
I would be content if Maru just takes one more game.
Erraa93
Profile Joined December 2012
Australia891 Posts
August 10 2013 09:44 GMT
#2244
That was an easy deny
BackSideAttack
Profile Joined December 2010
1103 Posts
August 10 2013 09:44 GMT
#2245
On August 10 2013 18:42 Zealously wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 10 2013 18:41 robson1 wrote:
On August 10 2013 18:40 75 wrote:
On August 10 2013 18:38 NightOfTheDead wrote:
Maru haven't shown anything worthy of the champion as of yet.

he beat innovation 4-0.


Yeah in a series where innovations brain fucking imploded.


It's impossible that Maru was smarter, far more likely that Innovation inexplicably became bad for the duration of one series, yes?


Pretty much, Innovation just played poorly
Vindicare605
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States16124 Posts
August 10 2013 09:44 GMT
#2246
On August 10 2013 18:43 robson1 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 10 2013 18:42 Vindicare605 wrote:
On August 10 2013 18:40 NarutO wrote:
On August 10 2013 18:38 Vindicare605 wrote:
On August 10 2013 18:37 rd wrote:
On August 10 2013 18:35 Vindicare605 wrote:
On August 10 2013 18:33 NarutO wrote:
On August 10 2013 18:32 Zealously wrote:
On August 10 2013 18:30 ssxsilver wrote:
On August 10 2013 18:28 Zealously wrote:
[quote]

AKA "a player I like cheesing"

Also didn't he 11/11 Soulkey in the last finals as well? Pretty hilarious fanboyism there.


Innovation doesn't cheese, he uses exquisitely tuned timings to exploit the ebb and flow of the game and the weaknesses of his opponent in a game that rewards godlike play such as his

Which is why he got owned by Maru


He does cheese from time to time, but he has more to offer than just that and seems like Maru has not (at least not TvP)


This is such shit.

Maru did not get this far by just cheesing. He dominated the hell out of Symbol in macro games and won through his group mostly on Macro games also. His only victory through cheesing was Innovation, and let's be honest here with how greedy Innovation played that series he fucking deserved what he got.

Maru is being totally disregarded in this thread, his level of play is at the highest I've ever seen from the kid. His making it this far was no fluke and it definitely wasn't because he didn't deserve it.


Rain was and is heavily favored for a reason.


I'm not saying he isn't I know that.

But it's one thing to praise Rain's play and another to bash Maru which is what Naruto and others are doing in this thread.

I mean I get people are salty that he beat Innovation, but they can blame Innovation's greediness for that, don't blame Maru for doing what was working.


If pointing out that INnoVation is outstanding Terran and Terran vs Protoss is Maru-bashing to you, I think you need to work on understanding other people. ... :x




He does cheese from time to time, but he has more to offer than just that and seems like Maru has not (at least not TvP)


What you're doing is justifying Innovation's cheese tactics by saying he has a good standard game to fall back on with the implication being that Maru doesn't.

I can guarantee you, if we were watching Innovation vs Rain we'd also be seeing cheese builds from Innovation. Why? Because Rain is too fucking good if you try and just play him straight up, no Terran in their right mind wants to play him the way he's most comfortable if they actually want to beat him.

Supernova didn't, Bomber didn't, Maru isn't and Innovation wouldn't either. it has nothing to do with how good Maru isn't, it has everything to do with how good Rain is.


actually innovation beat rain in macro games in PL.


He didn't in WCS.
aka: KTVindicare the Geeky Bartender
Waxangel
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
United States33660 Posts
August 10 2013 09:44 GMT
#2247
if he makes a viking for obs clearing I will love maru :o
AdministratorHey HP can you redo everything youve ever done because i have a small complaint?
VisonKai
Profile Joined May 2012
United States2203 Posts
August 10 2013 09:44 GMT
#2248
On August 10 2013 18:42 BongChambers wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 10 2013 18:40 Undead1993 wrote:
On August 10 2013 18:39 Mafab wrote:
On August 10 2013 18:37 VisonKai wrote:
Drinking game: Take a shot every time Tasteless says "piggyback".

Drinking game: Take a shot every time Maru cheeses.

7 gulps won't make you drunk though


not even 7, like <2 now depending when you started


so.. 1?
felisconcolori
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
United States6168 Posts
August 10 2013 09:44 GMT
#2249
I feel like Maru really should take into account the observers Rain keeps parking everywhere.

Oh wait, there's a raven.
Yes, I email sponsors... to thank them. Don't post drunk, kids. My king, what has become of you?
6NR
Profile Joined March 2012
United States1472 Posts
August 10 2013 09:44 GMT
#2250
curious choice
tl2212
Profile Joined April 2013
Belize731 Posts
August 10 2013 09:44 GMT
#2251
I think there are actually some intense mindgames at work by this point O_o
economy over everything
Noonius
Profile Joined April 2012
Estonia17413 Posts
August 10 2013 09:45 GMT
#2252
nexus cannon activated, I'd better gg now. Pretty much every terran in hots
Terran forever | Maru hater forever
BongChambers
Profile Joined September 2012
Canada591 Posts
August 10 2013 09:45 GMT
#2253
On August 10 2013 18:43 XaCez wrote:
All you need is a single cannon.


hey man, protoss is the only race where you can win a game simply making buildings and probes
420
SniXSniPe
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States1938 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-10 09:45:32
August 10 2013 09:45 GMT
#2254
On August 10 2013 18:43 NarutO wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 10 2013 18:41 SniXSniPe wrote:
On August 10 2013 18:38 NarutO wrote:
On August 10 2013 18:35 Vindicare605 wrote:
On August 10 2013 18:33 NarutO wrote:
On August 10 2013 18:32 Zealously wrote:
On August 10 2013 18:30 ssxsilver wrote:
On August 10 2013 18:28 Zealously wrote:
On August 10 2013 18:26 BongChambers wrote:
On August 10 2013 18:25 Vindicare605 wrote:
[quote]

No he does.

I specifically remember at least 3 games where he pulled SCVs in the midgame to win.

Artosis described it as, knowing he was just far enough ahead to go for the killing blow. Nothing cheesy about it.

Just goes to show what a little bit of good o'l caster bias does to a player's perception of a strategy.


Innovation doesn't cheese, he does strategic timing attacks


AKA "a player I like cheesing"

Also didn't he 11/11 Soulkey in the last finals as well? Pretty hilarious fanboyism there.


Innovation doesn't cheese, he uses exquisitely tuned timings to exploit the ebb and flow of the game and the weaknesses of his opponent in a game that rewards godlike play such as his

Which is why he got owned by Maru


He does cheese from time to time, but he has more to offer than just that and seems like Maru has not (at least not TvP)


This is such shit.

Maru did not get this far by just cheesing. He dominated the hell out of Symbol in macro games and won through his group mostly on Macro games also. His only victory through cheesing was Innovation, and let's be honest here with how greedy Innovation played that series he fucking deserved what he got.

Maru is being totally disregarded in this thread, his level of play is at the highest I've ever seen from the kid. His making it this far was no fluke and it definitely wasn't because he didn't deserve it.


First of all, I didn't say he exclusively cheesed his way into the finals. I said it seems like he has nothing to offer in Terran vs Protoss compared to INnoVation - who is without argueing - the better Terran vs Protoss player. INnoVation also wasn't super greedy in the TvTs against Maru, but it seems like you would have to understand the game to know that. He made some questionable decisions that led to defeat and I never argued Maru didn't deserve it.

All I'm saying is that Maru is nowhere near INnoVations level of Terran vs Protoss and I dare to say Terran #1 is INnoVation, you can disagree, you have every right to it, but one series doesn't show it.


that CC first on a 2-player map against a Prime Terran was absolutely dumb



You can get double 11'd on any map. Its not a dumb choice to play such a thing. There are mindgames evolved etc. As I said, I feel it was a questionable decision (also cancelling the tank on belshir) but it doesnt make it a dumb decision. As said, the only thing I said is INnoVation is far better in TvP so I'm sad we didn't see that. I never bashed Maru and said he's terrible but simply below INnoVations TvP and Rains PvT


CC first is a stupid build against an opponent who isn't likely to open up gasless. MKP, ByuN, and Maru all have similar styles in TvT.
tl2212
Profile Joined April 2013
Belize731 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-10 09:46:00
August 10 2013 09:45 GMT
#2255
AWESOME micro from maru right there lol

wtf maru is taking the metagame to the next level imo.

economy over everything
6NR
Profile Joined March 2012
United States1472 Posts
August 10 2013 09:45 GMT
#2256
Tasteless
ACrow
Profile Joined October 2011
Germany6583 Posts
August 10 2013 09:45 GMT
#2257
On August 10 2013 18:44 VisonKai wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 10 2013 18:42 BongChambers wrote:
On August 10 2013 18:40 Undead1993 wrote:
On August 10 2013 18:39 Mafab wrote:
On August 10 2013 18:37 VisonKai wrote:
Drinking game: Take a shot every time Tasteless says "piggyback".

Drinking game: Take a shot every time Maru cheeses.

7 gulps won't make you drunk though


not even 7, like <2 now depending when you started


so.. 1?

or 0, or -1 (yes, negative numbers are possible with shots)
Get off my lawn, young punks
DidYuhim
Profile Joined September 2011
Ukraine1905 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-10 09:45:59
August 10 2013 09:45 GMT
#2258
On August 10 2013 18:41 jalstar wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 10 2013 18:40 Undead1993 wrote:
On August 10 2013 18:39 Mafab wrote:
On August 10 2013 18:37 VisonKai wrote:
Drinking game: Take a shot every time Tasteless says "piggyback".

Drinking game: Take a shot every time Maru cheeses.

7 gulps won't make you drunk though


7 of hard liquor, not wine or beer, is implied by "shots".

Well, you can pour your own hard liquor in any sort of glass.

+ Show Spoiler +
[image loading]


Edit: I know what a shot means.
Mafab
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
Germany458 Posts
August 10 2013 09:45 GMT
#2259
On August 10 2013 18:42 Sabu113 wrote:
We could have a LR thread drinking game! Think of the times boys!

Protoss imba - Shot of Jaeger.
Terran Imba - Shot of some godforsaken cinamon liquor.
Zerg Imba -

Bitching about MsC- Take a sip
Bomber's law - Take a sip and a slap (4 minute break between posts)


Ugh, Planetary Nexus is so imba -.- Stops all drops, making Protoss incredibly OP. I think Maru might be channelling Bomber's law because he drops into OP MSC. (have fun with the drinks)
DJHelium
Profile Joined December 2010
Sweden13480 Posts
August 10 2013 09:45 GMT
#2260
What a cute move by Maru! Using that left over widow mine to great effect
#1 player in the world atm: J-god | Follow me on twitter! @DJHelium
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