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RHoudini
Profile Joined October 2009
Belgium3627 Posts
March 13 2015 13:30 GMT
#661
Solar unsurprisingly picking Deadwing and Inferno.
Lee Jae Dong fighting!
Ej_
Profile Blog Joined January 2013
47656 Posts
March 13 2015 13:31 GMT
#662
On March 13 2015 22:30 RHoudini wrote:
Solar unsurprisingly picking Deadwing and Inferno.

2 out of 3 spawns on Inferno are bad for Zerg
"Technically the dictionary has zero authority on the meaning or words" - Rodya
stuchiu
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Fiddler's Green42661 Posts
March 13 2015 13:31 GMT
#663
On March 13 2015 22:29 Heinsenzerg wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 13 2015 22:27 Jazzman88 wrote:
On March 13 2015 22:27 Ej_ wrote:
On March 13 2015 22:26 Necro)Phagist( wrote:
On March 13 2015 22:24 PhoenixVoid wrote:
On March 13 2015 22:23 Necro)Phagist( wrote:
On March 13 2015 22:23 KtJ wrote:
did he just reference the dude who wanted to fight him?

Yes he did.

The great Canadian contribution to IEM.

And we're supposed to be the friendly ones. :S

Scarlett racepicked vs DRG only to 1-gas 7-gate him out.

The evilest country.


That was an incredible moment.


gorilla terran in gsl + bandana man all kill + scarlett race picking

top 3 foreign moments in sc2 history


I'd choose Stephano vs Kiwikaki. Thorzain vs Polt. Naniwa vs Soundproofing.
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RKC
Profile Joined June 2012
2848 Posts
March 13 2015 13:31 GMT
#664
On March 13 2015 22:26 Lexender wrote:
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On March 13 2015 22:26 OtherWorld wrote:
On March 13 2015 22:23 RKC wrote:
For some reason, I get really turned off whenever Geoff speaks. He's a splendid natural speaker, but I feel he tries too hard to say something cheeky and insightful. Two examples:

1. His joke yesterday about Taeja v Dark.
- "Q: When do we know Summer of Taeja is ending? A: (pauses melodramatically) When it becomes dark."
- Seriously? That's supposed to be funny?

2. Him baiting Snute
- He goes: "If Fantasy beats Rain 3-0, ergo you're better than Rain!"
- Snute replies: "Er no" (awkward sheepish look)
- It's such a poor running joke, and puts Snute in a spot.

3. HIs psychoanalysis
- Like his analysis on Patience's mind-set trying to be clever with Maru because he lacks confidence, instead of playing standard against players like soO which he beat in qualifiers - I think that's really over-speculating and unnecessary.
- It's totally different when Kevin says "Patience is like do I blink, do I don't blink" - here there is some context and evidence, and even then he doesn't go on to conclude what goes on in Patience's head.
- When he starts a sentence with a disclaimer like "I'm gonna be devil's advocate here...", chances are he's going to say something over-speculative

Judging by some responses, I know he has quite a fan following. And he has a cool attitude. But I just feel he's channelling his energy in the wrong way. Maybe in a group of serious and analytical casters, he throws in a good dynamic into the mix. He's great for entertainment value. But personally, I would rather have another commentator like Apollo take his place, or better still, a player like MC or Parting (who will provide the entertainment zing). I just don't think he adds much value into the commentary.

Sorry if I offend anyone. Just have to let it out.

I globally agree. I love him when he isn't trying too hard and just let it flows. But sometimes he tries too hard.


I liked the McDonalds story, he is better telling stories than trying to be witty all the time


If I saw him in a bar, I would so go up to him and chat (and maybe even buy a drink to hear some stories).

He just needs some control when he's at the analysis desk (okay, bad pun). It's alright to speak plainly, not throw up your hands in the air too often, and be natural.
gg no re thx
Deathstar
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
9150 Posts
March 13 2015 13:32 GMT
#665
On March 13 2015 22:31 Ej_ wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 13 2015 22:30 RHoudini wrote:
Solar unsurprisingly picking Deadwing and Inferno.

2 out of 3 spawns on Inferno are bad for Zerg


sometimes you gotta take a risk
rip passion
Olli
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
Austria24417 Posts
March 13 2015 13:32 GMT
#666
On March 13 2015 22:28 Alucen-Will- wrote:
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On March 13 2015 22:19 DarkLordOlli wrote:
On March 13 2015 22:17 Alucen-Will- wrote:
On March 13 2015 22:14 Nebuchad wrote:
On March 13 2015 22:09 Elentos wrote:
On March 13 2015 22:09 Jazzman88 wrote:
On March 13 2015 22:08 Elentos wrote:
On March 13 2015 22:05 Fuell wrote:
If herO loses versus Cure PartinG is confirmed PvT god.

He already is confirmed as that. Nobody has Maru's number like PartinG does.


Nobody has Terran's number like Parting does.

Also true. Weird that the soul train man's worst MU is PvZ nowadays <.<


It's not so weird. PartinG was always hailed as soul train guy because zergs were dominating so it was easier to see, but he had really great macro templar in WoL, he was really infuential in PvT.


I would even argue he is one of the most innovative protoss players in the history of sc2. For me (as a terran, albeit) I have admired his 4 gate stalker blink pressure, where he drops a 3rd base and gets out enough production to manage pull-the-boys builds.


Definitely. PartinG has always stood out for his ability to figure out matchups and playstyles.


I have come to admire him heavily as a player. He isn't just innovative in creating new macro builds, but he has tons of very unique aggressive builds that he tailors specifically to his opponents. Whats more is his phenomenal control of some of the fundamental units (oracle+stalker) works well in tandem with his aggressive style. Remarkable player in my mind


I may be fanboying a bit, but to me there's three, maybe four players that stick out as the most innovative protoss players in WoL. Parting/Creator/HerO for PvT, HerO for PvZ, Rain for PvP.
PartinG probably had the biggest impact on a single matchup by introducing robo/templar macro styles to PvT.
Administrator"Declaring anything a disaster because aLive popped up out of nowhere is just downright silly."
Heinsenzerg
Profile Joined September 2011
Argentina2279 Posts
March 13 2015 13:32 GMT
#667
On March 13 2015 22:31 stuchiu wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 13 2015 22:29 Heinsenzerg wrote:
On March 13 2015 22:27 Jazzman88 wrote:
On March 13 2015 22:27 Ej_ wrote:
On March 13 2015 22:26 Necro)Phagist( wrote:
On March 13 2015 22:24 PhoenixVoid wrote:
On March 13 2015 22:23 Necro)Phagist( wrote:
On March 13 2015 22:23 KtJ wrote:
did he just reference the dude who wanted to fight him?

Yes he did.

The great Canadian contribution to IEM.

And we're supposed to be the friendly ones. :S

Scarlett racepicked vs DRG only to 1-gas 7-gate him out.

The evilest country.


That was an incredible moment.


gorilla terran in gsl + bandana man all kill + scarlett race picking

top 3 foreign moments in sc2 history


I'd choose Stephano vs Kiwikaki. Thorzain vs Polt. Naniwa vs Soundproofing.


hehe i was tempted to choose naniwa vs soundproofing as well
Noonius
Profile Joined April 2012
Estonia17413 Posts
March 13 2015 13:32 GMT
#668
Patience lost? I didn't consider that possibility... Guess who became the Dark fan for a day
Terran forever | Maru hater forever
Ej_
Profile Blog Joined January 2013
47656 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-03-13 13:33:10
March 13 2015 13:33 GMT
#669
On March 13 2015 22:31 stuchiu wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 13 2015 22:29 Heinsenzerg wrote:
On March 13 2015 22:27 Jazzman88 wrote:
On March 13 2015 22:27 Ej_ wrote:
On March 13 2015 22:26 Necro)Phagist( wrote:
On March 13 2015 22:24 PhoenixVoid wrote:
On March 13 2015 22:23 Necro)Phagist( wrote:
On March 13 2015 22:23 KtJ wrote:
did he just reference the dude who wanted to fight him?

Yes he did.

The great Canadian contribution to IEM.

And we're supposed to be the friendly ones. :S

Scarlett racepicked vs DRG only to 1-gas 7-gate him out.

The evilest country.


That was an incredible moment.


gorilla terran in gsl + bandana man all kill + scarlett race picking

top 3 foreign moments in sc2 history


I'd choose Stephano vs Kiwikaki. Thorzain vs Polt. Naniwa vs Soundproofing.

7 roaches vs ForGG, Mech vs MC, Naniwa vs The worst player on Earht
"Technically the dictionary has zero authority on the meaning or words" - Rodya
Lorning *
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Belgica34432 Posts
March 13 2015 13:33 GMT
#670
On March 13 2015 22:32 Noonius wrote:
Patience lost? I didn't consider that possibility... Guess who became the Dark fan for a day

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ThomasjServo
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
15244 Posts
March 13 2015 13:33 GMT
#671
Bbyong should have this ezpz.
Deathstar
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
9150 Posts
March 13 2015 13:33 GMT
#672
On March 13 2015 22:32 Noonius wrote:
Patience lost? I didn't consider that possibility... Guess who became the Dark fan for a day


You're in good hands. Dark is an excellent player.
rip passion
Alchemik
Profile Joined March 2014
Poland7124 Posts
March 13 2015 13:34 GMT
#673
CC first with gas before rax? is it standard?
Ej_
Profile Blog Joined January 2013
47656 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-03-13 13:34:30
March 13 2015 13:34 GMT
#674
On March 13 2015 22:34 Alchemik wrote:
CC first with gas before rax? is it standard?

fuck no, it's Bbyong
"Technically the dictionary has zero authority on the meaning or words" - Rodya
Lexender
Profile Joined September 2013
Mexico2648 Posts
March 13 2015 13:34 GMT
#675
On March 13 2015 22:34 Alchemik wrote:
CC first with gas before rax? is it standard?


It is for Bbyong
Jazzman88
Profile Joined January 2012
Canada2228 Posts
March 13 2015 13:34 GMT
#676
On March 13 2015 22:33 Deathstar wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 13 2015 22:32 Noonius wrote:
Patience lost? I didn't consider that possibility... Guess who became the Dark fan for a day


You're in good hands. Dark is an excellent player.


Infuriating, but yes, excellent. There's almost no reason to ever think that Corruptors as a replacement for Mutas should be good versus Terran, but somehow it works. I can never shake the feeling that there's a refutation hiding somewhere in the meta, but I haven't seen it yet.
Incognoto
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
France10239 Posts
March 13 2015 13:34 GMT
#677
some people, i swear


just went out to fill up my car, came back just as this match starts

life is good today, as a maru fan.
maru lover forever
Zerg.Zilla
Profile Joined February 2012
Hungary5029 Posts
March 13 2015 13:34 GMT
#678
C'mon Solar...we need another zerg in quarterfinals.
(•_•) ( •_•)>⌐■-■ (⌐■_■) ~Keep calm and inject Larva~
Video2000
Profile Joined April 2012
Denmark517 Posts
March 13 2015 13:35 GMT
#679
Lol Bbyong builds! This is great
Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55552 Posts
March 13 2015 13:35 GMT
#680
On March 13 2015 22:34 Alchemik wrote:
CC first with gas before rax? is it standard?

Bbyong's definitely going mech with that opening. Ah, who am I kidding, Bbyong goes mech with any opening <.<
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