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[GSL 2020] Code S - Semi Finals - Day 2

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Pandemona *
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Charlie Sheens House51484 Posts
October 23 2020 20:17 GMT
#1

GSL Code S


Saturday, Oct 24 4:30am GMT (GMT+00:00)

(Wiki)Global StarCraft II League/2020/Season 3

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Format

  • Playoffs:

  • Single-elimination bracket.
  • Quarterfinals are Bo5.
  • Semifinals are Bo

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Semi Finals


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(T)Maru vs (Z)Armani

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Charlie Sheens House51484 Posts
October 23 2020 20:17 GMT
#2
Poll: Maru vs Armani

Maru Wins (28)
 
78%

Armani Wins (8)
 
22%

36 total votes

Your vote: Maru vs Armani

(Vote): Maru Wins
(Vote): Armani Wins

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WTCO
Profile Joined September 2013
United States646 Posts
October 23 2020 20:24 GMT
#3
Since Stats is out I'm all in on the Armani hype train baby
Circumstance
Profile Blog Joined March 2014
United States11403 Posts
October 24 2020 01:37 GMT
#4
Armani inherited the gift of Zoun after eliminating him. First Zerg not named Dark, Rogue, or Serral to win a GSL event since Legacy was released, baby.
The world is better when every background has a chance.
catplanetcatplanet
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
3829 Posts
October 24 2020 02:15 GMT
#5
Very tempted to stay up for this one, despite my better judgement
I think it's finally time to admit it might not be the year of Pet
WombaT
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Northern Ireland25195 Posts
October 24 2020 02:24 GMT
#6
Armani got this
'You'll always be the cuddly marsupial of my heart, despite the inherent flaws of your ancestry' - Squat
ZigguratOfUr
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Iraq16955 Posts
October 24 2020 02:53 GMT
#7
Aligulac gives Armani a 7% chance of winning this bo7 which is roughly 6% more than most people are giving him.
GuybrushThreepwood
Profile Joined May 2020
16 Posts
October 24 2020 03:28 GMT
#8
Armani takes this in 6! GHA-RHAN-THEED!!
catplanetcatplanet
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
3829 Posts
October 24 2020 04:01 GMT
#9
On October 24 2020 11:53 ZigguratOfUr wrote:
Aligulac gives Armani a 7% chance of winning this bo7 which is roughly 6% more than most people are giving him.

And 7% more than Armani gave himself after beating zest, right?
I think it's finally time to admit it might not be the year of Pet
Morbidius
Profile Joined November 2010
Brazil3449 Posts
October 24 2020 04:08 GMT
#10
Maru respects Rogue so much and is always saying good things about him, its so cute to watch.
Has foreign StarCraft hit rock bottom?
serralfan18
Profile Joined March 2020
99 Posts
Last Edited: 2020-10-24 04:14:33
October 24 2020 04:12 GMT
#11
Maru 3-0 unless Armani cheese the shit out of him.

Edit. Meant to say 4-0. Damn these sausage fingers!
[Phantom]
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
Mexico2170 Posts
October 24 2020 04:20 GMT
#12
Armani playing well
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Die4Ever
Profile Joined August 2010
United States17671 Posts
October 24 2020 04:24 GMT
#13
AI confirmed best practice partner
"Expert" mods4ever.com
[Phantom]
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
Mexico2170 Posts
October 24 2020 04:26 GMT
#14
I think those two mines lost Armani the game
WriterTeamLiquid Staff writer since 2014 @Mortal_Phantom
serendipitous
Profile Joined November 2017
Canada195 Posts
October 24 2020 04:26 GMT
#15
No amount of injuries can stop Maru
NoS-Craig
Profile Joined July 2011
Australia3095 Posts
October 24 2020 04:27 GMT
#16
Armani looked good early on but Maru still just rolled him.
Artosis loves Starcraft
Bagration
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
United States18282 Posts
October 24 2020 04:27 GMT
#17
Wow, what a methodical win by Maru
Team Slayers, Axiom-Acer and Vile forever
geokilla
Profile Joined May 2011
Canada8230 Posts
October 24 2020 04:27 GMT
#18
Armani looked surprisingly good in that game 1. Much better than I thought.
Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37023 Posts
October 24 2020 04:27 GMT
#19
lol... What was Armani's game plan? He did nothing with those mutas...
ModeratorPeople ask me, "Seeker, what are you seeking?" My answer? "Sleep, damn it! Always sleep!"
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dysenterymd
Profile Joined January 2019
1214 Posts
October 24 2020 04:27 GMT
#20
Armani was keeping up until he wasn't lol. If Armani keeps this level of play up and is a little more careful with mutas he can maybe make this a series, but I expect him to just crumble.
Serral | Inno | sOs | soO | Has | Classic
Monochromatic
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
United States997 Posts
October 24 2020 04:27 GMT
#21
Armani was solidly ahead in the early game. But he doesn't seem to have anything special to actually fight with in the later game.
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Lothcomic
Profile Joined May 2020
21 Posts
October 24 2020 04:28 GMT
#22
On October 24 2020 13:26 [Phantom] wrote:
I think those two mines lost Armani the game


Armani didn't look like a guy with no chance to beat Maru. That was really good of him until the mines created an opening.
catplanetcatplanet
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
3829 Posts
October 24 2020 04:29 GMT
#23
Feel like he built too many muta, I was surprised when they showed he lost 17 on top of the massive extant flock
I think it's finally time to admit it might not be the year of Pet
serralfan18
Profile Joined March 2020
99 Posts
October 24 2020 04:29 GMT
#24
On October 24 2020 13:28 Lothcomic wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 24 2020 13:26 [Phantom] wrote:
I think those two mines lost Armani the game


Armani didn't look like a guy with no chance to beat Maru. That was really good of him until the mines created an opening.


What do you mean? There was no point in the game where Armani had a clear advantage. Yeah, there was some good harass done and he killed a few units, but that's it.
catplanetcatplanet
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
3829 Posts
October 24 2020 04:31 GMT
#25
Maru doesn't have a reaper this game. Easy win for armani
I think it's finally time to admit it might not be the year of Pet
Monochromatic
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
United States997 Posts
October 24 2020 04:31 GMT
#26
On October 24 2020 13:29 serralfan18 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 24 2020 13:28 Lothcomic wrote:
On October 24 2020 13:26 [Phantom] wrote:
I think those two mines lost Armani the game


Armani didn't look like a guy with no chance to beat Maru. That was really good of him until the mines created an opening.


What do you mean? There was no point in the game where Armani had a clear advantage. Yeah, there was some good harass done and he killed a few units, but that's it.


He held Maru's first push beautifully. The second push didn't get much done because he held the first one so well. Killing the medivacs was a huge move.

It just seems like armani didn't have a win condition. He had no way to close out the game.
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serralfan18
Profile Joined March 2020
99 Posts
October 24 2020 04:36 GMT
#27
On October 24 2020 13:31 Monochromatic wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 24 2020 13:29 serralfan18 wrote:
On October 24 2020 13:28 Lothcomic wrote:
On October 24 2020 13:26 [Phantom] wrote:
I think those two mines lost Armani the game


Armani didn't look like a guy with no chance to beat Maru. That was really good of him until the mines created an opening.


What do you mean? There was no point in the game where Armani had a clear advantage. Yeah, there was some good harass done and he killed a few units, but that's it.


He held Maru's first push beautifully. The second push didn't get much done because he held the first one so well. Killing the medivacs was a huge move.

It just seems like armani didn't have a win condition. He had no way to close out the game.


Again, holding off a few small battles does not win you the war. If he was ahead at any point, he would have kept the lead and won. There were no signs of Armani outplaying Maru. For the most part, it was Maru bullying him.
catplanetcatplanet
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
3829 Posts
October 24 2020 04:36 GMT
#28
Nice one Armani!!
I think it's finally time to admit it might not be the year of Pet
NoS-Craig
Profile Joined July 2011
Australia3095 Posts
Last Edited: 2020-10-24 04:37:16
October 24 2020 04:37 GMT
#29
Wow Armani just rolled him right back. All that harassment did nothnig for maru.
Artosis loves Starcraft
[Phantom]
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
Mexico2170 Posts
October 24 2020 04:37 GMT
#30
On October 24 2020 13:29 serralfan18 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 24 2020 13:28 Lothcomic wrote:
On October 24 2020 13:26 [Phantom] wrote:
I think those two mines lost Armani the game


Armani didn't look like a guy with no chance to beat Maru. That was really good of him until the mines created an opening.


What do you mean? There was no point in the game where Armani had a clear advantage. Yeah, there was some good harass done and he killed a few units, but that's it.



Armani definitely was winning game one before min 9.-10


And he just won this one lol.
WriterTeamLiquid Staff writer since 2014 @Mortal_Phantom
Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37023 Posts
October 24 2020 04:37 GMT
#31
Daaaammmmnnnn... That was siiiiiick...
ModeratorPeople ask me, "Seeker, what are you seeking?" My answer? "Sleep, damn it! Always sleep!"
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geokilla
Profile Joined May 2011
Canada8230 Posts
October 24 2020 04:37 GMT
#32
Okkkkkkk Armani is looking amazing
serralfan18
Profile Joined March 2020
99 Posts
October 24 2020 04:37 GMT
#33
Nice throw by Maru. A Hellbat Marine Banshee opening? That was just Maru getting cocky
serendipitous
Profile Joined November 2017
Canada195 Posts
October 24 2020 04:37 GMT
#34
Maru should just go 3 cc imo
sudete
Profile Joined December 2012
Singapore3054 Posts
October 24 2020 04:37 GMT
#35
It gets a bit boring when Armani just crushes everyone
Year of MaxPax
StasisField
Profile Joined August 2013
United States1086 Posts
October 24 2020 04:38 GMT
#36
On October 24 2020 13:37 [Phantom] wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 24 2020 13:29 serralfan18 wrote:
On October 24 2020 13:28 Lothcomic wrote:
On October 24 2020 13:26 [Phantom] wrote:
I think those two mines lost Armani the game


Armani didn't look like a guy with no chance to beat Maru. That was really good of him until the mines created an opening.


What do you mean? There was no point in the game where Armani had a clear advantage. Yeah, there was some good harass done and he killed a few units, but that's it.



Armani definitely was winning game one before min 9.-10


And he just won this one lol.

Yeah I'd say Armani had the lead in game 1 until he lost all of those mutas to those widow mines and turrets at the natural.
What do you mean Immortals can't shoot up?
OsaX Nymloth
Profile Joined March 2013
Poland3244 Posts
October 24 2020 04:38 GMT
#37
Am I the only one who kinda laughged when Armani defended that first push with nothing but 5-6 queens? He was quite ahead after that, even killed banshees with first batch of mutas.

We have a series. Still believing Maru will take it, but not with a clean score ;P
Twitter: @osaxnymloth
geokilla
Profile Joined May 2011
Canada8230 Posts
October 24 2020 04:40 GMT
#38
gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
SamirDuran
Profile Joined May 2012
Philippines894 Posts
October 24 2020 04:46 GMT
#39
does anyone have fp view of Maru? I can't seem to see it right now...
Don't practice until you can get it right, practice until you can't get it wrong.
Cricketer12
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States13974 Posts
October 24 2020 04:55 GMT
#40
you know Armani isn't doing as bad as I expected. I'm ok with this performance.
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ZigguratOfUr
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Iraq16955 Posts
October 24 2020 04:56 GMT
#41
On October 24 2020 13:55 Cricketer12 wrote:
you know Armani isn't doing as bad as I expected. I'm ok with this performance.


Yeah. Submarine's a really tough map in ZvT too so all things considered he's playing alright.
Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37023 Posts
October 24 2020 04:57 GMT
#42
Awww man... Armani did a build order gamble and the gamble didn't pay off... :/
ModeratorPeople ask me, "Seeker, what are you seeking?" My answer? "Sleep, damn it! Always sleep!"
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NoS-Craig
Profile Joined July 2011
Australia3095 Posts
October 24 2020 04:57 GMT
#43
Armani did pretty good early on hold of Maru's harass. Kinda like game 1 Maru just to strong in the end.
Artosis loves Starcraft
Monochromatic
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
United States997 Posts
October 24 2020 04:58 GMT
#44
Can zerg really expect to win off pure ling/bane? I feel like armani needed some tech unit in that army.
MC: "Guys I need your support! iam poor make me nerd baller" __________________________________________RIP Violet
catplanetcatplanet
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
3829 Posts
October 24 2020 05:02 GMT
#45
Here come the AI strats
I think it's finally time to admit it might not be the year of Pet
catplanetcatplanet
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
3829 Posts
October 24 2020 05:04 GMT
#46
Hahahahaha....
I think it's finally time to admit it might not be the year of Pet
WTCO
Profile Joined September 2013
United States646 Posts
October 24 2020 05:05 GMT
#47
This doesn't seem like a great map for nyduses
Vindicare605
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States16065 Posts
October 24 2020 05:05 GMT
#48
Welp. Armani at least is making the series interesting lol.
aka: KTVindicare the Geeky Bartender
NoS-Craig
Profile Joined July 2011
Australia3095 Posts
October 24 2020 05:05 GMT
#49
Nydus whack a mole has been whacked.
Artosis loves Starcraft
Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37023 Posts
October 24 2020 05:05 GMT
#50
Huh... That was... Bad...
ModeratorPeople ask me, "Seeker, what are you seeking?" My answer? "Sleep, damn it! Always sleep!"
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swarminfestor
Profile Joined September 2017
Malaysia2449 Posts
October 24 2020 05:06 GMT
#51
Maru must have learnt a lot from his teammate, Rogue who liked to use Nydus.
Rogue & Maru fan boy. ^^
lolfail9001
Profile Joined August 2013
Russian Federation40190 Posts
Last Edited: 2020-10-24 05:06:53
October 24 2020 05:06 GMT
#52
I see why they usually make roaches or shosts with Nydus.
DeMoN pulls off a Miracle and Flies to the Moon
slant
Profile Joined February 2020
Romania95 Posts
October 24 2020 05:07 GMT
#53
I love how one of the example posters has "Rouge"
[Phantom]
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
Mexico2170 Posts
October 24 2020 05:07 GMT
#54
I don't understand why commit though. When it's found out why can't you simply do something else?

It's not as if nydus cost a lot.. Hydra den is created in two seconds so you can switch to that. Or idk whatever else instead of commiting to an all in that was scouted.
WriterTeamLiquid Staff writer since 2014 @Mortal_Phantom
lolfail9001
Profile Joined August 2013
Russian Federation40190 Posts
Last Edited: 2020-10-24 05:09:14
October 24 2020 05:08 GMT
#55
On October 24 2020 14:07 [Phantom] wrote:
I don't understand why commit though. When it's found out why can't you simply do something else?

It's not as if nydus cost a lot.. Hydra den is created in two seconds so you can switch to that. Or idk whatever else instead of commiting to an all in that was scouted.


Well, the issue is that at that point you already dumped like 20+ larva into lings you did not need instead of drones, so you are irredeemably behind against 3CC Terran.

This just was the swift death instead of a painful death animation.
DeMoN pulls off a Miracle and Flies to the Moon
ZigguratOfUr
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Iraq16955 Posts
October 24 2020 05:09 GMT
#56
On October 24 2020 14:07 [Phantom] wrote:
I don't understand why commit though. When it's found out why can't you simply do something else?

It's not as if nydus cost a lot.. Hydra den is created in two seconds so you can switch to that. Or idk whatever else instead of commiting to an all in that was scouted.


Because he's on 44 drones due to making a million lings and Maru has a third CC. There's an argument that you shouldn't commit anyhow, but you're pretty screwed either way.
Morbidius
Profile Joined November 2010
Brazil3449 Posts
October 24 2020 05:12 GMT
#57
I guess Maru can still proxy rax 3 times and get caught every time.
Has foreign StarCraft hit rock bottom?
JJH777
Profile Joined January 2011
United States4405 Posts
October 24 2020 05:12 GMT
#58
I wonder if that could have done something if he didn't lose like 20 lings to those 2 helions at Maru's 3rd and just immediately placed the nydus at the front instead of trying the main first.
Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37023 Posts
October 24 2020 05:12 GMT
#59
Honestly, if Armani was going to do a nydus all-in, he should have hid the nydus better. A nydus right in your natural is just so damn obvious... One scan can scout everything...
ModeratorPeople ask me, "Seeker, what are you seeking?" My answer? "Sleep, damn it! Always sleep!"
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OsaX Nymloth
Profile Joined March 2013
Poland3244 Posts
October 24 2020 05:13 GMT
#60
Maru not proxying even once? Wait, is that even legal?
Twitter: @osaxnymloth
lolfail9001
Profile Joined August 2013
Russian Federation40190 Posts
October 24 2020 05:13 GMT
#61
On October 24 2020 14:12 Seeker wrote:
Honestly, if Armani was going to do a nydus all-in, he should have hid the nydus better. A nydus right in your natural is just so damn obvious... One scan can scout everything...

Fairly certain Maru did not see Nydus, he just figured stuff was up because of Armani clearly overmaking lings.
DeMoN pulls off a Miracle and Flies to the Moon
Cricketer12
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States13974 Posts
October 24 2020 05:16 GMT
#62
This finals is gonna be disappointing...
Kaina + Drones Linkcro Summon Cupsie Yummy Way
Vindicare605
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States16065 Posts
October 24 2020 05:17 GMT
#63
On October 24 2020 14:16 Cricketer12 wrote:
This finals is gonna be disappointing...


TY vs Maru is guaranteed to deliver. Their matches are always epic.
aka: KTVindicare the Geeky Bartender
lolfail9001
Profile Joined August 2013
Russian Federation40190 Posts
October 24 2020 05:17 GMT
#64
On October 24 2020 14:17 Vindicare605 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 24 2020 14:16 Cricketer12 wrote:
This finals is gonna be disappointing...


TY vs Maru is guaranteed to deliver. Their matches are always epic.

And just in case we needed to be sure it will be underwhelming 4-0 stomp in either favor, here we have it.

Hehe.
DeMoN pulls off a Miracle and Flies to the Moon
Vindicare605
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States16065 Posts
October 24 2020 05:21 GMT
#65
On October 24 2020 14:17 lolfail9001 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 24 2020 14:17 Vindicare605 wrote:
On October 24 2020 14:16 Cricketer12 wrote:
This finals is gonna be disappointing...


TY vs Maru is guaranteed to deliver. Their matches are always epic.

And just in case we needed to be sure it will be underwhelming 4-0 stomp in either favor, here we have it.

Hehe.


Can you really tell me that you think one of these two will 4-0 the other? I just can't see a scenario where that happens.
aka: KTVindicare the Geeky Bartender
lolfail9001
Profile Joined August 2013
Russian Federation40190 Posts
October 24 2020 05:21 GMT
#66
On October 24 2020 14:21 Vindicare605 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 24 2020 14:17 lolfail9001 wrote:
On October 24 2020 14:17 Vindicare605 wrote:
On October 24 2020 14:16 Cricketer12 wrote:
This finals is gonna be disappointing...


TY vs Maru is guaranteed to deliver. Their matches are always epic.

And just in case we needed to be sure it will be underwhelming 4-0 stomp in either favor, here we have it.

Hehe.


Can you really tell me that you think one of these two will 4-0 the other? I just can't see a scenario where that happens.


If i will then we will get the best series of all time.

So i won't.
DeMoN pulls off a Miracle and Flies to the Moon
NoS-Craig
Profile Joined July 2011
Australia3095 Posts
October 24 2020 05:22 GMT
#67
Nice star sense by Maru.
Artosis loves Starcraft
lolfail9001
Profile Joined August 2013
Russian Federation40190 Posts
October 24 2020 05:27 GMT
#68
That was... not good.
DeMoN pulls off a Miracle and Flies to the Moon
Estraizher
Profile Joined December 2014
289 Posts
October 24 2020 05:30 GMT
#69
Lurker is just a very expensive baneling
~
slant
Profile Joined February 2020
Romania95 Posts
October 24 2020 05:31 GMT
#70
On October 24 2020 14:27 lolfail9001 wrote:
That was... not good.


He really walked in front of 5 tanks and a bio ball with full energy ghosts and then burrowed. Threw away too many lurkers there. I'm glad he's going for the style though, don't really see him keeping up with Maru using MLB lategame. I've noticed most Koreans who incorporate lurkers forget that when Reynor uses lurkers his economy is almost never below 95 drones, so it's nice seeing Armani hover around there as well.
NoS-Craig
Profile Joined July 2011
Australia3095 Posts
October 24 2020 05:31 GMT
#71
I think Armani is gonig to win this one.
Artosis loves Starcraft
[Phantom]
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
Mexico2170 Posts
October 24 2020 05:32 GMT
#72
This game is a clown fiesta
WriterTeamLiquid Staff writer since 2014 @Mortal_Phantom
serendipitous
Profile Joined November 2017
Canada195 Posts
October 24 2020 05:33 GMT
#73
Reminds me of when Maru beat Serral on this map. Looked like Maru was losing but Serral just dried up. I think that will happen this game too.
lolfail9001
Profile Joined August 2013
Russian Federation40190 Posts
October 24 2020 05:34 GMT
#74
Yeah, looks like Maru will win war of attrition here.
DeMoN pulls off a Miracle and Flies to the Moon
Ben...
Profile Joined January 2011
Canada3485 Posts
October 24 2020 05:36 GMT
#75
Mass ghosts are so good.
"Cliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide" -Tastosis
serendipitous
Profile Joined November 2017
Canada195 Posts
October 24 2020 05:37 GMT
#76
Okay that was a horrible decision by Maru
NoS-Craig
Profile Joined July 2011
Australia3095 Posts
Last Edited: 2020-10-24 05:37:46
October 24 2020 05:37 GMT
#77
Yep this looks over. Top left lurker drop for the win.
Artosis loves Starcraft
catplanetcatplanet
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
3829 Posts
October 24 2020 05:37 GMT
#78
Armani with 1 cost efficient lurker and 24972 wasted ones
I think it's finally time to admit it might not be the year of Pet
Solar424
Profile Blog Joined June 2013
United States4001 Posts
October 24 2020 05:40 GMT
#79
I wish this overlay had income on it, would be really good in these low-income scenarios.
Estraizher
Profile Joined December 2014
289 Posts
October 24 2020 05:41 GMT
#80
AFK lurkers
~
Vindicare605
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States16065 Posts
October 24 2020 05:42 GMT
#81
HAH! He DID forget! The Scan reminded him! Rofl this game.
aka: KTVindicare the Geeky Bartender
[Phantom]
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
Mexico2170 Posts
October 24 2020 05:43 GMT
#82
Man this game is stressing me out
WriterTeamLiquid Staff writer since 2014 @Mortal_Phantom
AzAlexZ
Profile Joined September 2016
Australia3303 Posts
October 24 2020 05:46 GMT
#83
gg wp Armani, crazy game holy moly
Faker is the GOAT!
catplanetcatplanet
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
3829 Posts
Last Edited: 2020-10-24 05:46:28
October 24 2020 05:46 GMT
#84
Proxy time?
I think it's finally time to admit it might not be the year of Pet
Bagration
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
United States18282 Posts
October 24 2020 05:46 GMT
#85
Imma call that a poor man's Sauron Zerg lol
Team Slayers, Axiom-Acer and Vile forever
Noa Greenini
Profile Joined April 2015
265 Posts
October 24 2020 05:46 GMT
#86
What a game haha well done, very entertaining
Noa Greenini looks like the superior LR poster - Charoisaur 04/05/2019 (Serral vs Showtime match)
NoS-Craig
Profile Joined July 2011
Australia3095 Posts
Last Edited: 2020-10-24 05:47:01
October 24 2020 05:46 GMT
#87
That reminded me of DRG. Just having such a huge army it doesn't matter if you are cost innefficent.
Artosis loves Starcraft
serralfan18
Profile Joined March 2020
99 Posts
October 24 2020 05:46 GMT
#88
Missed game 5. How did Armani beat Maru? My guess is some cheesy Ravager all in or something.
StasisField
Profile Joined August 2013
United States1086 Posts
October 24 2020 05:46 GMT
#89
On October 24 2020 14:42 Vindicare605 wrote:
HAH! He DID forget! The Scan reminded him! Rofl this game.

I don't think he actually forgot them. Maru put his Ghosts on the high ground every fight at that base before he put those lurkers there and I think Armani was banking on Maru doing it again.
What do you mean Immortals can't shoot up?
swarminfestor
Profile Joined September 2017
Malaysia2449 Posts
October 24 2020 05:47 GMT
#90
Go go Armani.
Rogue & Maru fan boy. ^^
Lothcomic
Profile Joined May 2020
21 Posts
October 24 2020 05:47 GMT
#91
This series is amazing. Maybe not the highest "quality" gameplay, but as a series it's incredibly good.
Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37023 Posts
Last Edited: 2020-10-24 05:47:50
October 24 2020 05:47 GMT
#92
On October 24 2020 14:46 StasisField wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 24 2020 14:42 Vindicare605 wrote:
HAH! He DID forget! The Scan reminded him! Rofl this game.

I don't think he actually forgot them. Maru put his Ghosts on the high ground every fight at that base before he put those lurkers there and I think Armani was banking on Maru doing it again.

Yup. That's exactly what I was thinking as well. Sadly, Maru didn't fall for it.
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FuRong
Profile Joined April 2010
New Zealand3089 Posts
October 24 2020 05:47 GMT
#93
On the one hand, Armani took some of the worst lurker engagements possible in that game. On the other hand, he resisted the temptation to go for ultras into lose in the late game, so all of the units he built were actually useful in fights.
Don't hate the player, hate the game
NoS-Craig
Profile Joined July 2011
Australia3095 Posts
October 24 2020 05:49 GMT
#94
I wonder how that game would have gone if Maru had of stopped that 2 lurker drop on his top left.
Artosis loves Starcraft
[Phantom]
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
Mexico2170 Posts
October 24 2020 05:49 GMT
#95
On October 24 2020 14:46 serralfan18 wrote:
Missed game 5. How did Armani beat Maru? My guess is some cheesy Ravager all in or something.



It was a a 35+ minute game so...no
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Vindicare605
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States16065 Posts
October 24 2020 05:51 GMT
#96
That was an incredible read and reaction play right there.
aka: KTVindicare the Geeky Bartender
NoS-Craig
Profile Joined July 2011
Australia3095 Posts
Last Edited: 2020-10-24 05:55:10
October 24 2020 05:52 GMT
#97
GG Maru vs TY is going to be sick.
Artosis loves Starcraft
catplanetcatplanet
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
3829 Posts
October 24 2020 05:52 GMT
#98
Welp
I think it's finally time to admit it might not be the year of Pet
Russano
Profile Joined November 2010
United States425 Posts
October 24 2020 05:52 GMT
#99
Not like this =(.
Estraizher
Profile Joined December 2014
289 Posts
October 24 2020 05:52 GMT
#100
Yikes
~
Vindicare605
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States16065 Posts
October 24 2020 05:52 GMT
#101
Armani is so dead.
aka: KTVindicare the Geeky Bartender
slant
Profile Joined February 2020
Romania95 Posts
October 24 2020 05:53 GMT
#102
that was so painful
StasisField
Profile Joined August 2013
United States1086 Posts
October 24 2020 05:53 GMT
#103
That's gotta be game over
What do you mean Immortals can't shoot up?
Lothcomic
Profile Joined May 2020
21 Posts
October 24 2020 05:54 GMT
#104
On October 24 2020 14:47 Lothcomic wrote:
This series is amazing. Maybe not the highest "quality" gameplay, but as a series it's incredibly good.


Sorry guys I jinxed it
Estraizher
Profile Joined December 2014
289 Posts
October 24 2020 05:55 GMT
#105
GG nice try Armani
~
Noa Greenini
Profile Joined April 2015
265 Posts
October 24 2020 05:55 GMT
#106
GG nice series
Noa Greenini looks like the superior LR poster - Charoisaur 04/05/2019 (Serral vs Showtime match)
Monochromatic
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
United States997 Posts
October 24 2020 05:55 GMT
#107
Thank God Armani lost.

Let's go G5L!
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catplanetcatplanet
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
3829 Posts
October 24 2020 05:55 GMT
#108
Bum note to end on. Still a hearty performance from armani, don't think he'll be permastuck in ro32 next year.
I think it's finally time to admit it might not be the year of Pet
Vindicare605
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States16065 Posts
October 24 2020 05:55 GMT
#109
Respect to Armani, he played his heart out but this was a mismatch from the start.
aka: KTVindicare the Geeky Bartender
Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37023 Posts
October 24 2020 05:55 GMT
#110
lol... I totally saw this coming. Armani spent every last bit of energy he had in him for that Game 5. I knew that Maru was going to roflstomp him for Game 6...
ModeratorPeople ask me, "Seeker, what are you seeking?" My answer? "Sleep, damn it! Always sleep!"
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Bagration
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
United States18282 Posts
October 24 2020 05:55 GMT
#111
Man, if Maru gets that G5L trophy....
Team Slayers, Axiom-Acer and Vile forever
Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37023 Posts
October 24 2020 05:56 GMT
#112
IDK why Armani didn't just move into Maru's main base with his lings... Hitting the natural with all those SCVs around the marines was such a dumb move...
ModeratorPeople ask me, "Seeker, what are you seeking?" My answer? "Sleep, damn it! Always sleep!"
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[Phantom]
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
Mexico2170 Posts
October 24 2020 05:56 GMT
#113
Well. Who would have thought this would have been the semifinal that was close.

Props to Armani. He played very well.
WriterTeamLiquid Staff writer since 2014 @Mortal_Phantom
Vindicare605
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States16065 Posts
October 24 2020 05:56 GMT
#114
On October 24 2020 14:55 Seeker wrote:
lol... I totally saw this coming. Armani spent every last bit of energy he had in him for that Game 5. I knew that Maru was going to roflstomp him for Game 6...


Reminds me a lot of the series with Parting.
aka: KTVindicare the Geeky Bartender
starkiller123
Profile Joined January 2016
United States4030 Posts
October 24 2020 05:57 GMT
#115
honestly better than I expected, time for Maru to get that G5L
Cricketer12
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States13974 Posts
October 24 2020 05:57 GMT
#116
On October 24 2020 14:17 Vindicare605 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 24 2020 14:16 Cricketer12 wrote:
This finals is gonna be disappointing...


TY vs Maru is guaranteed to deliver. Their matches are always epic.

TvT with those two is guaranteed to make me sleep
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sudete
Profile Joined December 2012
Singapore3054 Posts
October 24 2020 05:57 GMT
#117
That's a shame. A real shame.

tvt final here we go, just like the old days
Year of MaxPax
catplanetcatplanet
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
3829 Posts
October 24 2020 05:58 GMT
#118
TY is the crusher of dreams. No G5L for maru or for us
I think it's finally time to admit it might not be the year of Pet
JJH777
Profile Joined January 2011
United States4405 Posts
October 24 2020 05:58 GMT
#119
I would love it if Maru gets his G5L then takes a few months easy and really focuses on his injury and crushes Katowice.
serendipitous
Profile Joined November 2017
Canada195 Posts
October 24 2020 06:01 GMT
#120
If we go by the original qualifications Maru already has his G5L Really hope he wins these finals and takes it for real though. The most fun player to watch, and fighting through bad injuries too. Great story.
pichoo
Profile Joined May 2014
Australia123 Posts
October 24 2020 06:08 GMT
#121
Good thing for Maru is TvT is slower and more about strategic and positioning, considering his shoulder issue.
Blargh
Profile Joined September 2010
United States2102 Posts
October 24 2020 06:32 GMT
#122
Poor Armani, it was so cool seeing him get to Ro4. I'd say he looked way better in Ro8, but it was cool seeing him at least take a couple games off Maru. Even though he doesn't really use lurkers well. It honestly felt like he just didn't know how to play some pretty normal styles??

Stoked for Maru vs TY though. Let's go TY!
GuybrushThreepwood
Profile Joined May 2020
16 Posts
October 24 2020 06:40 GMT
#123
On current form, I don't see why TY can't rip Maru right up. While Maru has been doing well in TvT, TY looks ruthless.
Azzur
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Australia6259 Posts
October 24 2020 06:49 GMT
#124
What a dream result! TvT finals!!
Vindicare605
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States16065 Posts
October 24 2020 07:02 GMT
#125
On October 24 2020 15:40 GuybrushThreepwood wrote:
On current form, I don't see why TY can't rip Maru right up. While Maru has been doing well in TvT, TY looks ruthless.


TY did just lose to Cure in King of Battles that Maru won, but then again that was online and the stakes are much higher here.

Head to head TY and Maru have a perfectly even record as far as matches go against one another. It should make for a very even match up.
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Mverdo
Profile Joined November 2019
24 Posts
October 24 2020 07:20 GMT
#126
Never thought maru vs armani was going to be the closer series.
tennisl
Profile Joined March 2018
United Kingdom44 Posts
Last Edited: 2020-10-24 08:18:07
October 24 2020 08:17 GMT
#127
Maru will win G5L, I am expected score will be 4-2 for Maru (TY will take couple of maps with cheese and proxy)
Poopi
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
France12821 Posts
October 24 2020 08:22 GMT
#128
How did Maru lose 2 games? still Health issues?
At least he qualified but as expected it was difficult
WriterMaru
Swisslink
Profile Joined March 2011
2953 Posts
October 24 2020 08:45 GMT
#129
On October 24 2020 17:22 Poopi wrote:
How did Maru lose 2 games? still Health issues?
At least he qualified but as expected it was difficult


Armani actually looked really good. Some wonky stuff, but overall I was kind of impressed. It‘s not just that he won 2 games, game 1 was really damn close and in game 4 the nydus was scanned just seconds before it was supposed to hit. I did not expect to go out of this series thinking Armani actually could have won this with how the games went.
Fango
Profile Joined July 2016
United Kingdom8987 Posts
Last Edited: 2020-10-24 09:16:27
October 24 2020 09:16 GMT
#130
On October 24 2020 17:22 Poopi wrote:
How did Maru lose 2 games? still Health issues?
At least he qualified but as expected it was difficult

I don't wanna be that guy and say 'he didn't practice' but to be honest he didn't look like he did any preperation at all. Just standard 3CC marine tank ladder builds. Usually you expect himt to bring something special or turn it up a notch in GSL playoffs, or at least play the defensive lategames he's been going for lately.

Also looked like his shoulder was hurting a bit, he kept holding and readjusting it during the series. I doubt he can practice 24/7 even if he wanted to.
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Poopi
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
France12821 Posts
October 24 2020 09:20 GMT
#131
Hopefully the week off allows him to heal a bit while still preparing just enough for TY. TvT is a bit more chill so it should not be that bad...
WriterMaru
Swisslink
Profile Joined March 2011
2953 Posts
October 24 2020 09:47 GMT
#132
On October 24 2020 18:16 Fango wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 24 2020 17:22 Poopi wrote:
How did Maru lose 2 games? still Health issues?
At least he qualified but as expected it was difficult

I don't wanna be that guy and say 'he didn't practice' but to be honest he didn't look like he did any preperation at all. Just standard 3CC marine tank ladder builds. Usually you expect himt to bring something special or turn it up a notch in GSL playoffs, or at least play the defensive lategames he's been going for lately.

Also looked like his shoulder was hurting a bit, he kept holding and readjusting it during the series. I doubt he can practice 24/7 even if he wanted to.


Standard 3CC Marine Tank seemed like the perfect way to play vs. Armani though. When he tried to go for something else, Armani just defended it brillantly.
Poopi
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
France12821 Posts
October 24 2020 10:10 GMT
#133
So g2 Maru lost by not doing damage with his hellbat banshee marine push then being behind, g5 by failing to beat the lurkers composition.
I guess it's alright
WriterMaru
Penev
Profile Joined October 2012
28475 Posts
October 24 2020 11:40 GMT
#134
Expected outcome but props to Armani, great tournament for and from him.
I Protoss winner, could it be?
Amumoman
Profile Joined July 2020
153 Posts
October 24 2020 12:49 GMT
#135
On October 24 2020 17:45 Swisslink wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 24 2020 17:22 Poopi wrote:
How did Maru lose 2 games? still Health issues?
At least he qualified but as expected it was difficult


Armani actually looked really good. Some wonky stuff, but overall I was kind of impressed. It‘s not just that he won 2 games, game 1 was really damn close and in game 4 the nydus was scanned just seconds before it was supposed to hit. I did not expect to go out of this series thinking Armani actually could have won this with how the games went.

Game 1 wasnt close. Maru was in a good position all game long.
Game 4 even if Maru hadnt scanned the nydus he would have won anyway.
Amumoman
Profile Joined July 2020
153 Posts
October 24 2020 12:52 GMT
#136
On October 24 2020 14:56 [Phantom] wrote:
Well. Who would have thought this would have been the semifinal that was close.

Props to Armani. He played very well.

It was only somewhat close because Maru didnt being his A-game
deacon.frost
Profile Joined February 2013
Czech Republic12129 Posts
October 24 2020 13:42 GMT
#137
On October 24 2020 21:52 Amumoman wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 24 2020 14:56 [Phantom] wrote:
Well. Who would have thought this would have been the semifinal that was close.

Props to Armani. He played very well.

It was only somewhat close because Maru didnt being his A-game

Maru is a big player and a great adversary and Armani did a great job. Maru brought up his ghost lategame and Armani won, although it appears it took every inch of his inner strength. Armani played well and while Maru didn't come up with anything special, he still tried his best and had a variety of builds. When Maru doesn't bring his a-game - that's the Parting v Maru RO8
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Vindicare605
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States16065 Posts
October 24 2020 13:53 GMT
#138
On October 24 2020 17:22 Poopi wrote:
How did Maru lose 2 games? still Health issues?
At least he qualified but as expected it was difficult


Maru kind of donated game 2 of the series with a REALLY awkward Banshee, Helbat Marine push that did nothing and put him pretty behind and then lost to a mass Baneling counter attack later.

Game 5 of the series, Armani used a Lurker style but played it really aggressively which made the game awkward for both sides. I think Maru was mostly in a decent spot but made a critical error when he counter attacked and lost most of his Ghosts for practically nothing.

Game 5 was the best game of the series overall, it wasn't very typical at all and Armani played it well for how strange of a game it was.
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Amumoman
Profile Joined July 2020
153 Posts
October 24 2020 13:55 GMT
#139
On October 24 2020 22:42 deacon.frost wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 24 2020 21:52 Amumoman wrote:
On October 24 2020 14:56 [Phantom] wrote:
Well. Who would have thought this would have been the semifinal that was close.

Props to Armani. He played very well.

It was only somewhat close because Maru didnt being his A-game

Maru is a big player and a great adversary and Armani did a great job. Maru brought up his ghost lategame and Armani won, although it appears it took every inch of his inner strength. Armani played well and while Maru didn't come up with anything special, he still tried his best and had a variety of builds. When Maru doesn't bring his a-game - that's the Parting v Maru RO8

Cmon these were not the best games maru has ever played; if he had played as well as he has shown he is capable of (his A-game) this wouldnt have been this close (not that it was all that close anyway)
WombaT
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Northern Ireland25195 Posts
October 24 2020 16:34 GMT
#140
What a run from Armani, as Artosis pointed out this isn’t merely his first Ro4, it’s come after his first Ro8 and Ro16 this very season.

I’m not sure Armani has a run this deep for some time, but he’s really not been phased by each step up, perhaps he’ll be a permanent fixture in the regular Ro16/occasional deeper run kind of tier.

A 4-2, reasonably close series with a really fun 35 minute long slugfest, about all most of us were desiring within the bounds of reason.

'You'll always be the cuddly marsupial of my heart, despite the inherent flaws of your ancestry' - Squat
Garbo1
Profile Joined July 2020
49 Posts
October 24 2020 16:45 GMT
#141
They keep talking about no player ever ha ing won 5 gsls before, but maru is also the only one who has ever won 4 gsls, isn't he?

I laughed my ass off when maru said he didn't expect to win and Artosis let out an incredulous WHAT

Also nos-craig is hurting my brain with his posts.
serendipitous
Profile Joined November 2017
Canada195 Posts
October 24 2020 17:04 GMT
#142
On October 24 2020 18:16 Fango wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 24 2020 17:22 Poopi wrote:
How did Maru lose 2 games? still Health issues?
At least he qualified but as expected it was difficult

I don't wanna be that guy and say 'he didn't practice' but to be honest he didn't look like he did any preperation at all. Just standard 3CC marine tank ladder builds. Usually you expect himt to bring something special or turn it up a notch in GSL playoffs, or at least play the defensive lategames he's been going for lately.

Also looked like his shoulder was hurting a bit, he kept holding and readjusting it during the series. I doubt he can practice 24/7 even if he wanted to.

He did say after the game that he didn't have anything in particular prepared. Maybe practicing for TY assuming he'd win? Or maybe just because of his injury, dunno
Vindicare605
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States16065 Posts
Last Edited: 2020-10-24 20:39:32
October 24 2020 20:38 GMT
#143
On October 25 2020 01:45 Garbo1 wrote:
They keep talking about no player ever ha ing won 5 gsls before, but maru is also the only one who has ever won 4 gsls, isn't he?

I laughed my ass off when maru said he didn't expect to win and Artosis let out an incredulous WHAT

Also nos-craig is hurting my brain with his posts.


IMMvp won 4 GSLs back in WoL.

The G5L trophy is a thing in the first place because GOMTV made one special for Mvp had he been able to defeat Life and win it, they had even engraved it and everything.

Unfortunately, Life was a cold blooded killer in those days and he denied the King of Wings that trophy so it has become an elusive prize that only Maru has come close to being able to capture since then.

Afreeca didn't HAVE TO carry that tradition forward, but since the GSL people keep asking about the G5L it's pretty clear that Afreeca is going to honor that legacy and award something special for Maru IF he can defeat TY and claim an unprecedented 5th Code S title.
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starkiller123
Profile Joined January 2016
United States4030 Posts
October 24 2020 20:55 GMT
#144
On October 25 2020 05:38 Vindicare605 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 25 2020 01:45 Garbo1 wrote:
They keep talking about no player ever ha ing won 5 gsls before, but maru is also the only one who has ever won 4 gsls, isn't he?

I laughed my ass off when maru said he didn't expect to win and Artosis let out an incredulous WHAT

Also nos-craig is hurting my brain with his posts.


IMMvp won 4 GSLs back in WoL.

The G5L trophy is a thing in the first place because GOMTV made one special for Mvp had he been able to defeat Life and win it, they had even engraved it and everything.

Unfortunately, Life was a cold blooded killer in those days and he denied the King of Wings that trophy so it has become an elusive prize that only Maru has come close to being able to capture since then.

Afreeca didn't HAVE TO carry that tradition forward, but since the GSL people keep asking about the G5L it's pretty clear that Afreeca is going to honor that legacy and award something special for Maru IF he can defeat TY and claim an unprecedented 5th Code S title.

finally seeing someone get the G5L trophy like what, 8 years later? would be pretty awesome
deacon.frost
Profile Joined February 2013
Czech Republic12129 Posts
October 24 2020 23:04 GMT
#145
On October 25 2020 05:55 starkiller123 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 25 2020 05:38 Vindicare605 wrote:
On October 25 2020 01:45 Garbo1 wrote:
They keep talking about no player ever ha ing won 5 gsls before, but maru is also the only one who has ever won 4 gsls, isn't he?

I laughed my ass off when maru said he didn't expect to win and Artosis let out an incredulous WHAT

Also nos-craig is hurting my brain with his posts.


IMMvp won 4 GSLs back in WoL.

The G5L trophy is a thing in the first place because GOMTV made one special for Mvp had he been able to defeat Life and win it, they had even engraved it and everything.

Unfortunately, Life was a cold blooded killer in those days and he denied the King of Wings that trophy so it has become an elusive prize that only Maru has come close to being able to capture since then.

Afreeca didn't HAVE TO carry that tradition forward, but since the GSL people keep asking about the G5L it's pretty clear that Afreeca is going to honor that legacy and award something special for Maru IF he can defeat TY and claim an unprecedented 5th Code S title.

finally seeing someone get the G5L trophy like what, 8 years later? would be pretty awesome

The trophy is cursed, the only way how anyone can get the trophy is Maru v Mvp finals(in the current state). This way TY has the victory certain.
I imagine France should be able to take this unless Lilbow is busy practicing for Starcraft III. | KadaverBB is my fairy ban mother.
[Phantom]
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
Mexico2170 Posts
October 24 2020 23:48 GMT
#146
On October 25 2020 05:38 Vindicare605 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 25 2020 01:45 Garbo1 wrote:
They keep talking about no player ever ha ing won 5 gsls before, but maru is also the only one who has ever won 4 gsls, isn't he?

I laughed my ass off when maru said he didn't expect to win and Artosis let out an incredulous WHAT

Also nos-craig is hurting my brain with his posts.


IMMvp won 4 GSLs back in WoL.

The G5L trophy is a thing in the first place because GOMTV made one special for Mvp had he been able to defeat Life and win it, they had even engraved it and everything.

Unfortunately, Life was a cold blooded killer in those days and he denied the King of Wings that trophy so it has become an elusive prize that only Maru has come close to being able to capture since then.

Afreeca didn't HAVE TO carry that tradition forward, but since the GSL people keep asking about the G5L it's pretty clear that Afreeca is going to honor that legacy and award something special for Maru IF he can defeat TY and claim an unprecedented 5th Code S title.


is there any picture of that throphy?
WriterTeamLiquid Staff writer since 2014 @Mortal_Phantom
seemsgood
Profile Joined January 2016
5527 Posts
October 24 2020 23:57 GMT
#147
On October 25 2020 08:04 deacon.frost wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 25 2020 05:55 starkiller123 wrote:
On October 25 2020 05:38 Vindicare605 wrote:
On October 25 2020 01:45 Garbo1 wrote:
They keep talking about no player ever ha ing won 5 gsls before, but maru is also the only one who has ever won 4 gsls, isn't he?

I laughed my ass off when maru said he didn't expect to win and Artosis let out an incredulous WHAT

Also nos-craig is hurting my brain with his posts.


IMMvp won 4 GSLs back in WoL.

The G5L trophy is a thing in the first place because GOMTV made one special for Mvp had he been able to defeat Life and win it, they had even engraved it and everything.

Unfortunately, Life was a cold blooded killer in those days and he denied the King of Wings that trophy so it has become an elusive prize that only Maru has come close to being able to capture since then.

Afreeca didn't HAVE TO carry that tradition forward, but since the GSL people keep asking about the G5L it's pretty clear that Afreeca is going to honor that legacy and award something special for Maru IF he can defeat TY and claim an unprecedented 5th Code S title.

finally seeing someone get the G5L trophy like what, 8 years later? would be pretty awesome

The trophy is cursed, the only way how anyone can get the trophy is Maru v Mvp finals(in the current state). This way TY has the victory certain.

hey! what about my man bogus ????? ;OOo mvp s wrists are beyond repaired so only mary and bogus can lift da curse
Vindicare605
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States16065 Posts
Last Edited: 2020-10-25 10:55:23
October 25 2020 00:59 GMT
#148
On October 25 2020 08:48 [Phantom] wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 25 2020 05:38 Vindicare605 wrote:
On October 25 2020 01:45 Garbo1 wrote:
They keep talking about no player ever ha ing won 5 gsls before, but maru is also the only one who has ever won 4 gsls, isn't he?

I laughed my ass off when maru said he didn't expect to win and Artosis let out an incredulous WHAT

Also nos-craig is hurting my brain with his posts.


IMMvp won 4 GSLs back in WoL.

The G5L trophy is a thing in the first place because GOMTV made one special for Mvp had he been able to defeat Life and win it, they had even engraved it and everything.

Unfortunately, Life was a cold blooded killer in those days and he denied the King of Wings that trophy so it has become an elusive prize that only Maru has come close to being able to capture since then.

Afreeca didn't HAVE TO carry that tradition forward, but since the GSL people keep asking about the G5L it's pretty clear that Afreeca is going to honor that legacy and award something special for Maru IF he can defeat TY and claim an unprecedented 5th Code S title.


is there any picture of that throphy?


Is that rhetorical? Of course:

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And may I say? That's a sexy AF trophy. One that every SC pro would LOVE to have in their trophy case, but no one does.
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Paljas
Profile Joined October 2011
Germany6926 Posts
October 25 2020 01:13 GMT
#149
On October 25 2020 05:38 Vindicare605 wrote:
claim an unprecedented 5th Code S title.

worth noting that his 4th code s title is already unprecedented.
mvp has 3 code s and one gsl vs the world which, lets be real, shouldnt count the same.
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Vindicare605
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States16065 Posts
October 25 2020 01:53 GMT
#150
On October 25 2020 10:13 Paljas wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 25 2020 05:38 Vindicare605 wrote:
claim an unprecedented 5th Code S title.

worth noting that his 4th code s title is already unprecedented.
mvp has 3 code s and one gsl vs the world which, lets be real, shouldnt count the same.


GSL has already decided that G5L only counts now if it's Code S and they determined that GSL vs the World USED to count the same way.

GSL makes the rules. Sure it's not fair, Maru's Super Tournament win should already have counted, but here he is again in contention to win it anyway. It just makes the eventual win all that much better. The trophy, that much more valuable.
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lolfail9001
Profile Joined August 2013
Russian Federation40190 Posts
October 25 2020 05:59 GMT
#151
Tbh the main intrigue of finals for me is if G5L curse is strong enough. Because so far in his 7 year long run at the top Maru has not lost in premier Korean tournament final.
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deacon.frost
Profile Joined February 2013
Czech Republic12129 Posts
October 25 2020 09:01 GMT
#152
On October 25 2020 08:57 seemsgood wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 25 2020 08:04 deacon.frost wrote:
On October 25 2020 05:55 starkiller123 wrote:
On October 25 2020 05:38 Vindicare605 wrote:
On October 25 2020 01:45 Garbo1 wrote:
They keep talking about no player ever ha ing won 5 gsls before, but maru is also the only one who has ever won 4 gsls, isn't he?

I laughed my ass off when maru said he didn't expect to win and Artosis let out an incredulous WHAT

Also nos-craig is hurting my brain with his posts.


IMMvp won 4 GSLs back in WoL.

The G5L trophy is a thing in the first place because GOMTV made one special for Mvp had he been able to defeat Life and win it, they had even engraved it and everything.

Unfortunately, Life was a cold blooded killer in those days and he denied the King of Wings that trophy so it has become an elusive prize that only Maru has come close to being able to capture since then.

Afreeca didn't HAVE TO carry that tradition forward, but since the GSL people keep asking about the G5L it's pretty clear that Afreeca is going to honor that legacy and award something special for Maru IF he can defeat TY and claim an unprecedented 5th Code S title.

finally seeing someone get the G5L trophy like what, 8 years later? would be pretty awesome

The trophy is cursed, the only way how anyone can get the trophy is Maru v Mvp finals(in the current state). This way TY has the victory certain.

hey! what about my man bogus ????? ;OOo mvp s wrists are beyond repaired so only mary and bogus can lift da curse

Doesn't Inno have 3 Code S titles? THe point was that in this state of SC2 the only way how anyone can win the cursed G5L trophy is to have 2 4-time Code S champions in the finals
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Vindicare605
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States16065 Posts
October 25 2020 10:58 GMT
#153
On October 25 2020 14:59 lolfail9001 wrote:
Tbh the main intrigue of finals for me is if G5L curse is strong enough. Because so far in his 7 year long run at the top Maru has not lost in premier Korean tournament final.


That goes back to his royal road in the OSL vs Rain, which to this day might have been his most impressive title run. That's debatable though, his Super Tournament run from this year was also pretty damn impressive.
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seemsgood
Profile Joined January 2016
5527 Posts
October 26 2020 10:11 GMT
#154
On October 25 2020 18:01 deacon.frost wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 25 2020 08:57 seemsgood wrote:
On October 25 2020 08:04 deacon.frost wrote:
On October 25 2020 05:55 starkiller123 wrote:
On October 25 2020 05:38 Vindicare605 wrote:
On October 25 2020 01:45 Garbo1 wrote:
They keep talking about no player ever ha ing won 5 gsls before, but maru is also the only one who has ever won 4 gsls, isn't he?

I laughed my ass off when maru said he didn't expect to win and Artosis let out an incredulous WHAT

Also nos-craig is hurting my brain with his posts.


IMMvp won 4 GSLs back in WoL.

The G5L trophy is a thing in the first place because GOMTV made one special for Mvp had he been able to defeat Life and win it, they had even engraved it and everything.

Unfortunately, Life was a cold blooded killer in those days and he denied the King of Wings that trophy so it has become an elusive prize that only Maru has come close to being able to capture since then.

Afreeca didn't HAVE TO carry that tradition forward, but since the GSL people keep asking about the G5L it's pretty clear that Afreeca is going to honor that legacy and award something special for Maru IF he can defeat TY and claim an unprecedented 5th Code S title.

finally seeing someone get the G5L trophy like what, 8 years later? would be pretty awesome

The trophy is cursed, the only way how anyone can get the trophy is Maru v Mvp finals(in the current state). This way TY has the victory certain.

hey! what about my man bogus ????? ;OOo mvp s wrists are beyond repaired so only mary and bogus can lift da curse

Doesn't Inno have 3 Code S titles? THe point was that in this state of SC2 the only way how anyone can win the cursed G5L trophy is to have 2 4-time Code S champions in the finals

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NoS-Craig
Profile Joined July 2011
Australia3095 Posts
October 26 2020 11:07 GMT
#155
On October 25 2020 01:45 Garbo1 wrote:
They keep talking about no player ever ha ing won 5 gsls before, but maru is also the only one who has ever won 4 gsls, isn't he?

I laughed my ass off when maru said he didn't expect to win and Artosis let out an incredulous WHAT

Also nos-craig is hurting my brain with his posts.


Why are my post hurting your brain? wtf
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Cricketer12
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States13974 Posts
October 26 2020 20:56 GMT
#156
On October 25 2020 01:45 Garbo1 wrote:
They keep talking about no player ever ha ing won 5 gsls before, but maru is also the only one who has ever won 4 gsls, isn't he?

I laughed my ass off when maru said he didn't expect to win and Artosis let out an incredulous WHAT

Also nos-craig is hurting my brain with his posts.

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rogzardo_
Profile Joined October 2020
24 Posts
October 26 2020 22:12 GMT
#157
That's funny how if Maru wins the trophy it will have the picture and name of MVP instead of him.
neutralrobot
Profile Joined July 2011
Australia1025 Posts
October 27 2020 03:06 GMT
#158
On October 27 2020 07:12 rogzardo_ wrote:
That's funny how if Maru wins the trophy it will have the picture and name of MVP instead of him.


Yeah, and Maru also has to keep it in MVP's trophy room and call and ask if he can come over whenever he wants to see it.
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