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The first standalone and largest ever IEM event on American soil, San Jose is not to be missed. This qualifier will send two from the European regional server to the event.
Qualifier Cup Details You must have an active ESL Premium membership. More information here All games are played on Europe Stacraft 2 server regardless of location! Top 2 receive a spot in IEM San Jose You must be at least 16 years of age by December 6th 2014 ( the date of the LAN event) Hotel and flight cost are paid for in full by ESL. SCHEDULE Stage 1: Saturday, Oct 18 4:00pm GMT (GMT+00:00) Stage 2: Sunday, Oct 19 12:00pm GMT (GMT+00:00) STAGE 1 Top 8 players will advance to Stage #2! Signup Here: Signup Check-in Here: Check-in Bracket: Bracket + Show Spoiler [Mappool] + The map pool for the qualifiers will be the Season 3 WCS/ladder map pool: Catallena LE Deadwing LE Foxtrot Labs LE King Sejong Station LE Nimbus LE Overgrowth LE Merry Go Round LE
+ Show Spoiler [Map Selection Rules] + Best of 3 in all rounds. Once the quarter finals round is reached the matches end, and the 8 players then move to stage #2. A map veto (removal and pick) system is used. The high seeded player on the grid starts. Players take it in removing maps until only one remains in a best of 1 or until only 3 maps remain in a best of 3. Then each player picks a map. Maps are played in order they are picked. The remaining map is played last.
STAGE 2 Seeded Players: Joined by the top 8 from Stage 1. Bracket: http://www.esl.eu/eu/sc2/masters/season9_sanjose_qualifier_day2/rankings/
Will this award WCS points for the 2015 rotation?
very very unlikely that something within offseason will award wcs points for wcs2015.
On October 07 2014 23:58 IntoTheheart wrote: Will this award WCS points for the 2015 rotation?
Dont think so since IEM Singapore didn't award any last year
On October 07 2014 23:58 IntoTheheart wrote: Will this award WCS points for the 2015 rotation?
This awarding WCS points would require using the offseason map pool. Highly unlikely
On October 08 2014 01:04 OtherWorld wrote: Show nested quote + On October 07 2014 23:58 IntoTheheart wrote: Will this award WCS points for the 2015 rotation?
This awarding WCS points would require using the offseason map pool. Highly unlikely
Also having WCS points decided on Steppes of War would be pretty disgusting.
Gotta admit, I do prefer this choice of the seeds all being announced up-front.
On October 07 2014 23:58 IntoTheheart wrote: Will this award WCS points for the 2015 rotation?
Currently it doesn't have any to my knowledge. Given it's truly in the off-season, and barely a month after Blizzcon, I highly doubt it will be included, much like IEM Singapore last year.On October 08 2014 01:43 Circumstance wrote: Gotta admit, I do prefer this choice of the seeds all being announced up-front.
Usually we announce them as they confirm, this time around we've had a lot more preparation time compared to the other events so everyone had already responded.
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Looks like the Blizzcon participants (MC, Hyun, Stardust, jjakji) are already on full-time training & hiding builds.
On October 08 2014 01:54 Liquid`Snute wrote: so stacked. HYPE!
let's own this, Snute!!!
On October 08 2014 01:54 Liquid`Snute wrote: so stacked. HYPE!
Snute fighting !
On October 08 2014 06:59 djraphi23 wrote: Looks like the Blizzcon participants (MC, Hyun, Stardust, jjakji) are already on full-time training & hiding builds.
All Koreans who rejected EU qualifiers are down to play the Asian qualifiers (-Golden ). HyuN and MC are seeded into the final stage there already. I assume they are simply back in Korea for training, but they're not shying away from tournaments.
Germany 767 Posts
On October 08 2014 01:54 Liquid`Snute wrote: so stacked. HYPE!
Atta Boy
Bunny chose not to participate. MMA changed his original decision to play in Asia and will accept his original EU invite to replace him. Added some foreign language casters, still looking for more + at least one more English cast!
Any late signups message me as soon as possible here or on twitter @messioso
On October 08 2014 08:27 xtorn wrote: let's own this, Snute!!!
let us? Du you play with him?
Omg that 2x DmC completely derping and no GGing. Good he doesn't advance the e-Sport world doesn't need that unsporty behavior. Of course I understand the rage, or the pressure, but that is what is required to be a progamer, not just good games.
Streloks playing? Warship pls.
Omg what is this stupid pre-schoo-niveau trash talking out of marineLorD?
Woah, no eu koreans? Oh nvm they're in stage 2
On October 19 2014 02:01 Dodgin wrote: Woah, no eu koreans?
They are in Korea, training for Blizzcon !
Somehow I missed him in the bracket =)
Slivko with a lot of move commands and 1A..
11 Europeans vs 5 Koreans Who Will Win!!!! These are probably the 11 best Europeans that Europe has to offer besides the loss of Bly and Bunny :D!!!!
Watching EUROPE qualifiers with Koreans is always exciting
On October 19 2014 21:09 Nerchio wrote: Watching EUROPE qualifiers with Koreans is always exciting
Yeah i completly agree, it adds more depth and exciting games, and a foreigner vs kor storyline !
So, VortiX lost 40+ workers in the early game vs Happy and still won the game #Bonjuan
I d like to see forgg;s and mma's game streamed
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On October 19 2014 21:09 Nerchio wrote: Watching EUROPE qualifiers with Koreans is always exciting
they train in Europe, just like you do (if you train, that is)
Sacsri 2 - 0 ForGG Snute 0 - 2 Vortix
Any idea what channel MMA is on please?
ForGG vs Harstem (again) Wonder who Harstem is cheering for ....
On October 19 2014 22:35 Edpayasugo wrote: Any idea what channel MMA is on please?
The one who streamed it couldn't go on because of his Internet. TT
nope they are not gonna show any mma or forgg games tonight..
On October 19 2014 22:41 lastride wrote: nope they are not gonna show any mma or forgg games tonight..
man, that sucks...
On October 19 2014 22:48 Boucot wrote: VortiX is on fire !
That HotS practice ... !
TLO up 1 0 Roaches winning left and right
What just happened in TLO game 2 o_o?
Games are not live right ? Do you know when the final is going to be played ? thanks
On October 19 2014 22:55 Dr.Sin wrote: What just happened in TLO game 2 o_o?
Lings against probes
vortixxxxxxxxxx definitely the best AGGRESSIVE foreign zerg out there :D love trying to emulate his heavy pre-lair attack style on ladder especially against P and Z
On October 19 2014 22:57 VHbb wrote: Games are not live right ?
Do you know when the final is going to be played ?
thanks
Games are live (with a few minutes of delay on streams i guess)
Amazing games from VortiX, stronger than he has ever been in the last few months.
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that's the qualifier for Toronto, not San Jose
IEM Toronto qualifier... Yeah, wrong link in the first post.
On October 19 2014 23:01 Yhamm wrote: that's the qualifier for Toronto, not San Jose
Ahah I'm very smart :D sorry guys
You're basically the soO of TL posters, Boucot.
I don't speak polish but i'm pretty sure mana lost against Kas. Pretty sure carmac is talking about koreans restaurants !
he's not even talking about his game vs Kas in this tweet
First started with 6 Protoss now there's only 1.
On October 19 2014 23:15 Alchemik wrote: he's not even talking about his game vs Kas in this tweet
Yeah but yesterday Carmac tweeted at Mana saying that he'll pay him a korean restaurant in San José. So what i understand from this tweet is that Mana is not going to San jose, so mana lost to kas i guess ?
Come on Happy!
meanwhile, Snute's being Snute vs Kas
pretty reasonable result.. from the best european
WTF ?? Can't believe snute defended 15 hellbat + 3 thors with 1 spine and like 10 queens lol
Yoda at least will have stim.
On October 19 2014 23:25 Faefae wrote: WTF ?? Can't believe snute defended 15 hellbat + 3 thors with 1 spine and like 10 queens lol
is he as impressive as king artur or #blyonfire though? i don't think so 3rd best zerg maybe...
Snute's dead but gosu at the same time
It looks like even mech is good vs zerg these days. Zergs just lose vs everything from terrans.
The play from MMA is kinda horrific... edit: change of descriptor
On October 19 2014 23:31 sudete wrote: The play from MMA is kinda shambolic...
Isn't he playing from korea? I think taking 1 map from Happy show how mutch better he is :o
On October 19 2014 23:34 Faefae wrote: Show nested quote + On October 19 2014 23:31 sudete wrote: The play from MMA is kinda shambolic...
Isn't he playing from korea? I think taking 1 map from Happy show how mutch better he is :o
He shouldn't be allowed to play from Korea theorically. You need to be either a player with EU nationality or living right now in EU.
1 Protoss 3 Zerg 4 Terran 4 Foreigners 4 Koreans TLO vs Happy winner plays Sacsri Kas vs ForGG winner plays loser of YoDa/First VortiX vs winner of YoDa/First Been a good qualifer :D!!!
the bracket link is wrong
I think VortiX just doesn't give a shit today. Loses 40 drones, wins. Gets pylon blocked and hatch down, wins.
Still no update on ForGG - Kas ? :/
On October 19 2014 23:38 Boucot wrote: Show nested quote + On October 19 2014 23:34 Faefae wrote: On October 19 2014 23:31 sudete wrote: The play from MMA is kinda shambolic...
Isn't he playing from korea? I think taking 1 map from Happy show how mutch better he is :o
He shouldn't be allowed to play from Korea theorically. You need to be either a player with EU nationality or living right now in EU.
I saw a post with pic yesterday here, he and Innovation are at airport in germany.
On October 20 2014 00:12 Dingodile wrote: Show nested quote + On October 19 2014 23:38 Boucot wrote: On October 19 2014 23:34 Faefae wrote: On October 19 2014 23:31 sudete wrote: The play from MMA is kinda shambolic...
Isn't he playing from korea? I think taking 1 map from Happy show how mutch better he is :o
He shouldn't be allowed to play from Korea theorically. You need to be either a player with EU nationality or living right now in EU.
I saw a post with pic yesterday here, he and Innovation are at airport in germany.
Why would inno be in EU? Wasn't that picture that you saw an old one ?
Here we go again. The dreaded Swarm Host play leading to a slow Protoss death animation.
I wonder if this will ever change. The SH removal doesn't seem likely anymore.
so fun to see First getting rekt so hard
Snute and MaNa get 2nd chances cause Kas can't attend IEM San Jose!!!!
why am I seeing swarmhosts?
On October 20 2014 00:34 Noonius wrote: why am I seeing swarmhosts?
Because they win games.
On October 20 2014 00:34 Noonius wrote: why am I seeing swarmhosts?
why do you see colossi/hts?
On October 20 2014 00:34 Noonius wrote: why am I seeing swarmhosts?
because there's an observer!
Vortiiiiiiiiiiiix ! His run in this qualifier was Stephanesque. Complete domination in every round, in every matchup. Very well played !VIDEO
VORTIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIX so sick
I think Vortix is definitely top3 foreigner if he can actually focus on SC2
First needed some ravens
sick performance from Vortix, wp!!!
So, looks like we were wrong all along. The solution to be better at SC2 is actually to play another game.
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On October 20 2014 00:17 Faefae wrote: Show nested quote + On October 20 2014 00:12 Dingodile wrote: On October 19 2014 23:38 Boucot wrote: On October 19 2014 23:34 Faefae wrote: On October 19 2014 23:31 sudete wrote: The play from MMA is kinda shambolic...
Isn't he playing from korea? I think taking 1 map from Happy show how mutch better he is :o
He shouldn't be allowed to play from Korea theorically. You need to be either a player with EU nationality or living right now in EU.
I saw a post with pic yesterday here, he and Innovation are at airport in germany.
Why would inno be in EU? Wasn't that picture that you saw an old one ?
Looks like a interstation in germany to usa (blizzcon) but I dont know.
On October 20 2014 00:43 Elyvilon wrote: Happy <3
damn right
On October 20 2014 00:34 SNSeigifried wrote: Snute and MaNa get 2nd chances cause Kas can't attend IEM San Jose!!!!
Wtf Kas... :/
Wow, such a sick lower bracket, that makes Vortix' first place even more impressive.
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I MISS THE RAINS DOWN IN AFRICA
IT'S GONNA TAKE A LOT TO DRAW ME AWAY FROM YOUUUU
On October 20 2014 01:07 Boucot wrote: MILLENIUM RISING ?
ForGG's TvZ is really weak, not quite sure if he's going to win against snute (even though he's up 1 0). And winning against Sacsri will be super hard as well Edit : why is everyone speaking with capslock ? D: Blizzcon hype?
So, this just popped up in my YouTube feed. Some of ForGG's videos are just so random. :D
On October 20 2014 01:16 Boucot wrote: So,
this just popped up in my YouTube feed. Some of ForGG's videos are just so random. :D
Ahahahah :D
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On October 20 2014 00:42 Boucot wrote: So, looks like we were wrong all along. The solution to be better at SC2 is actually to play another game.
Artosis, what are you doing here? Seatstory cup is that way.
On October 20 2014 01:19 stuchiu wrote: Show nested quote + On October 20 2014 00:42 Boucot wrote: So, looks like we were wrong all along. The solution to be better at SC2 is actually to play another game.
Artosis, what are you doing here? Seatstory cup is that way.
Is SjoW the new terran bonjwa ?
Just tuned in, holy fuck Vortix! gg wp no re!
Wow forgg sure is ballsy fighting those swarm host head on.
On October 20 2014 01:26 covetousrat wrote: Wow forgg sure is ballsy fighting those swarm host head on.
It works for flash.
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This is what happens when MC doesn't threaten Yoda with castration.
Thanks for the suicide YoDa, we'll take that.
On October 20 2014 01:49 SatedSC2 wrote: Alive game? :3
Not bad, almost Flash level
Uncharacteristic blunder from ForGG here
That tank forgg lost and marines where the end of the match
Wow Vortix qualified first! Sick!!!
4 hellions could do more damage
anyone else lagging horribly?
On October 20 2014 02:09 Boucot wrote: ForGG is a wizard.
Need some special magic for the next one
On October 20 2014 02:11 TheDwf wrote: Need some special magic for the next one
Whatever, I'm already more than satisfied with how things went today.
On October 20 2014 01:18 Faefae wrote: Show nested quote + On October 20 2014 01:16 Boucot wrote: So,
this just popped up in my YouTube feed. Some of ForGG's videos are just so random. :D
Ahahahah :D
Ahah after this I can only cheer for him .. :D
Oh, we are having mech game? Nice! :D
Fiddler's Green 42661 Posts
This went much better than expected for ForGG
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The more I think about it, the more I think only hatch first 15 pool or 10 pool or 13 drone scout are the only good builds vs 11/11.
On October 20 2014 03:04 stuchiu wrote: The more I think about it, the more I think only hatch first 15 pool or 10 pool or 13 drone scout are the only good builds vs 11/11.
doesn't 15hatch/14pool crush it?
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I think it comes down to execution. And as far as I know 15/14pool doesnt make the pool faster than 15/15.
On October 20 2014 03:08 stuchiu wrote: I think it comes down to execution. And as far as I know 15/14pool doesnt make the pool faster than 15/15.
Watched Dark vs TY today and Dark held 11/11 without much trouble by doing 15/14 so IDK
Fiddler's Green 42661 Posts
I never got the impression TY was a great 11/11er.
ForGG! One more hurdle to take.
On October 20 2014 03:11 stuchiu wrote: I never got the impression TY was a great 11/11er.
Tell that to classic.
On October 20 2014 03:12 royalroadweed wrote: Show nested quote + On October 20 2014 03:11 stuchiu wrote: I never got the impression TY was a great 11/11er.
Tell that to classic.
Hahaha
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On October 20 2014 03:12 royalroadweed wrote: Show nested quote + On October 20 2014 03:11 stuchiu wrote: I never got the impression TY was a great 11/11er.
Tell that to classic.
If he couldnt win a 11/11 against a nexus first, he'd be the second worst 11/11er after Happy.
On October 20 2014 03:13 stuchiu wrote: Show nested quote + On October 20 2014 03:12 royalroadweed wrote: On October 20 2014 03:11 stuchiu wrote: I never got the impression TY was a great 11/11er.
Tell that to classic.
If he couldnt win a 11/11 against a nexus first, he'd be the second worst 11/11er after Happy.
And GuMiho.
On October 20 2014 03:13 stuchiu wrote: Show nested quote + On October 20 2014 03:12 royalroadweed wrote: On October 20 2014 03:11 stuchiu wrote: I never got the impression TY was a great 11/11er.
Tell that to classic.
If he couldnt win a 11/11 against a nexus first, he'd be the second worst 11/11er after Happy.
I'm pretty sure Dayshi is top 3 in the worst 11/11ers.
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top 5 then. Still horrendous. They should all watch idra vs alive showmatch.
On October 20 2014 03:15 stuchiu wrote: top 5 then. Still horrendous. They should all watch idra vs alive showmatch.
You six poll again?
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On October 20 2014 03:16 TheDwf wrote: Show nested quote + On October 20 2014 03:15 stuchiu wrote: top 5 then. Still horrendous. They should all watch idra vs alive showmatch.
You six poll again?
Even alive felt pity for idra by the end.
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Fun fact, Gretorp put a better fight against alive in their showmatch than idra did.
On October 20 2014 03:17 stuchiu wrote: Fun fact, Gretorp put a better fight against alive in their showmatch than idra did.
Vods? Gretorp was actually legit.
Fiddler's Green 42661 Posts
So the week Millenium signs two sponsors, the players are on fire in the qualifier. They should do that more often.
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On October 20 2014 03:22 Boucot wrote: So the week Millenium signs two sponsors, the players are on fire in the qualifier. They should do that more often.
If you look at bboongbboong's career, his greatest form came when he jumped 3 teams in a month and rode the wave of momentum to Code S ro16.
Don't tell me ForGG is going his gas 15 mech build.
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On October 20 2014 03:25 TheDwf wrote: Don't tell me ForGG is going his gas 15 mech build.
alright, I won't tell you
Fiddler's Green 42661 Posts
ForGG, you're in the wrong year. It's 2014, not 2011.
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Poll: Recommend First vs ForGG g1? Yes (16)
100%
No (0)
0%
16 total votes
Your vote: Recommend First vs ForGG g1?
(Vote ): Yes (Vote ): No
ForGG isn't my favorite terran for nothing!
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On October 20 2014 03:36 stuchiu wrote: Poll: Recommend First vs ForGG g1? Yes (16)
100%
No (0)
0%
16 total votes
Your vote: Recommend First vs ForGG g1?
(Vote ): Yes (Vote ): No
anymore?
ForGG's games are never boring.
On October 20 2014 03:24 stuchiu wrote: Show nested quote + On October 20 2014 03:22 Boucot wrote: So the week Millenium signs two sponsors, the players are on fire in the qualifier. They should do that more often.
If you look at bboongbboong's career, his greatest form came when he jumped 3 teams in a month and rode the wave of momentum to Code S ro16.
He also beat MMA in GSTL in a big tomato suit when Azubu was on the brink of extinction.
Just wondering where / when the replays for things like this get released? Really want to learn / see what ForGG just did vs first in the losers bracket final of the EU qualifier :x
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On October 20 2014 03:40 PepsiMaxxxx wrote: Show nested quote + On October 20 2014 03:24 stuchiu wrote: On October 20 2014 03:22 Boucot wrote: So the week Millenium signs two sponsors, the players are on fire in the qualifier. They should do that more often.
If you look at bboongbboong's career, his greatest form came when he jumped 3 teams in a month and rode the wave of momentum to Code S ro16.
He also beat MMA in GSTL in a big tomato suit when Azubu was on the brink of extinction.
On October 20 2014 03:40 Diabolical wrote: Just wondering where / when the replays for things like this get released? Really want to learn / see what ForGG just did vs first in the losers bracket final of the EU qualifier :x
VIDEO
You can learn it from here too (first game on Overgrowth). On October 20 2014 03:40 Alchemik wrote: what did ForGG do?
Gas 15 into Marines/Hellions attack into 3 rax Tanks Banshee push.
On October 20 2014 03:41 TheDwf wrote: Show nested quote + On October 20 2014 03:40 Diabolical wrote: Just wondering where / when the replays for things like this get released? Really want to learn / see what ForGG just did vs first in the losers bracket final of the EU qualifier :x
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSr0CmTV6ZQ You can learn it from here too (first game on Overgrowth).
Gas 15 into Marines/Hellions attack into 3 rax Tanks Banshee push.
Big love my man! Trying to get back into SC2 on the side, was just reading through your Terran help me thread earlier :D Does anything like a cookie-cutter build exist that I could use in all 3 matchups? Like 1 build that would be decent(ish) for all 3? Really having problems trying to learn multiple builds :x
On October 20 2014 03:46 Diabolical wrote: Show nested quote + On October 20 2014 03:41 TheDwf wrote: On October 20 2014 03:40 Diabolical wrote: Just wondering where / when the replays for things like this get released? Really want to learn / see what ForGG just did vs first in the losers bracket final of the EU qualifier :x
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSr0CmTV6ZQ You can learn it from here too (first game on Overgrowth).
On October 20 2014 03:40 Alchemik wrote: what did ForGG do?
Gas 15 into Marines/Hellions attack into 3 rax Tanks Banshee push.
Big love my man!
Trying to get back into SC2 on the side, was just reading through your Terran help me thread earlier :D
Does anything like a cookie-cutter build exist that I could use in all 3 matchups?
Like 1 build that would be decent(ish) for all 3?
Really having problems trying to learn multiple builds :x
You can go Reaper expand in the 3 match-ups, but it can be a bit tricky in TvT and the transition isn't the same in TvZ and TvP.
whoa. ForGG is scary good right now
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On October 20 2014 03:47 TheDwf wrote: Show nested quote + On October 20 2014 03:46 Diabolical wrote: On October 20 2014 03:41 TheDwf wrote: On October 20 2014 03:40 Diabolical wrote: Just wondering where / when the replays for things like this get released? Really want to learn / see what ForGG just did vs first in the losers bracket final of the EU qualifier :x
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSr0CmTV6ZQ You can learn it from here too (first game on Overgrowth).
On October 20 2014 03:40 Alchemik wrote: what did ForGG do?
Gas 15 into Marines/Hellions attack into 3 rax Tanks Banshee push.
Big love my man!
Trying to get back into SC2 on the side, was just reading through your Terran help me thread earlier :D
Does anything like a cookie-cutter build exist that I could use in all 3 matchups?
Like 1 build that would be decent(ish) for all 3?
Really having problems trying to learn multiple builds :x
You can go Reaper expand in the 3 match-ups, but it can be a bit tricky in TvT and the transition isn't the same in TvZ and TvP.
Woop, ty! My only problem is that replays are 100x easier for me than videos, because I can pause / rewind + write down exactly whats happening and when. Where could I get replays of that build? EDIT: Got one, two - but most vids don't link the replays - is there a depository where I can search them?
well played ForGG
Yeah!!! ForGG!!!! About time we see him in a big event!!! :D
well done forgg,fighting through the losers bracket!! so now, when will the korean qualifer take place? and does anybody know if flash gets a spot for winning the last iem or does he have to play in the qualifer?
damn i really hope mma played from korea today with some significant lags. otherwise i don't know how he will survive the first round at blizzcon
Oh wow WP ForGG! I'd like to see vods of his games against Sacsri and First.
On October 20 2014 04:03 lastride wrote: well done forgg,fighting through the losers bracket!! so now, when will the korean qualifer take place? and does anybody know if flash gets a spot for winning the last iem or does he have to play in the qualifer?
Just because Flash won the last IEM doesnt mean he gets automatically seeded into the tournament, if thats the case how come CJ herO wasnt seeded in IEM Cologne after winning IEM Sao Paulo, and how come sOs wasnt seeded into IEM ShenZhen for winning IEM WC