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GreenHorizons
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States23659 Posts
February 22 2021 17:33 GMT
#281
On February 23 2021 02:29 Die4Ever wrote:
poor Solar, they're gonna be showing that nuke in highlight reels and breaks for years to come

Looking forward to the "Oh no" Tiktok
"People like to look at history and think 'If that was me back then, I would have...' We're living through history, and the truth is, whatever you are doing now is probably what you would have done then" "Scratch a Liberal..."
Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55566 Posts
February 22 2021 17:33 GMT
#282
On February 23 2021 02:31 Charoisaur wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 23 2021 02:27 Obamarauder wrote:
On February 23 2021 02:18 stilt wrote:
I don't feel sorry for a player who fails to kill one single ghost in front of his army. It's just a horrible blunder.


cool dude, its one ghost but its also one thing out of many on the screen

I'd say when you have an insanely expensive army that's your ticket to win the game you should focus most of your attention on it

You should probably just by default pull back in that situation if you don't see a dot or a ghost because Terrans always attempt hail mary defensive nukes.
Every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes.
sneakyfox
Profile Joined January 2017
8216 Posts
Last Edited: 2021-02-22 17:34:19
February 22 2021 17:33 GMT
#283
On February 23 2021 02:31 MarianoSC2 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 23 2021 02:27 Elentos wrote:
On February 23 2021 02:25 MarianoSC2 wrote:
On February 23 2021 02:22 swarminfestor wrote:
So, the likely scenario for Maru to get the third spot will be his win against Clem and Byun defeat to Solar. Otherwise, Byun can sneak in.


I believe Maru only needs to beat Showtime to be guaranteed to go through no matter how Byun plays

Maru could go 3-2, 6-5 and ByuN could go 3-2, 7-4.


Isn't H2H the first deciding factor in case of even match score?


No, first map score, then map wins
"I saw what sneakyfox wrote on TL.net and it made me furious" - PartinG
Darkhorse
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States23455 Posts
February 22 2021 17:33 GMT
#284
On February 23 2021 02:31 MarianoSC2 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 23 2021 02:27 Elentos wrote:
On February 23 2021 02:25 MarianoSC2 wrote:
On February 23 2021 02:22 swarminfestor wrote:
So, the likely scenario for Maru to get the third spot will be his win against Clem and Byun defeat to Solar. Otherwise, Byun can sneak in.


I believe Maru only needs to beat Showtime to be guaranteed to go through no matter how Byun plays

Maru could go 3-2, 6-5 and ByuN could go 3-2, 7-4.


Isn't H2H the first deciding factor in case of even match score?

It's actually not according to the rules listed on liquipedia
Ties are broken in the following order:
Overall map difference
Overall number of map wins
Match wins amassed between the tied participants ('Mini-League')
Map difference between the tied participants ('Mini-League')
Number of map wins between the tied participants ('Mini-League')
Tie breaker matches
Coin toss
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Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55566 Posts
February 22 2021 17:34 GMT
#285
On February 23 2021 02:31 MarianoSC2 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 23 2021 02:27 Elentos wrote:
On February 23 2021 02:25 MarianoSC2 wrote:
On February 23 2021 02:22 swarminfestor wrote:
So, the likely scenario for Maru to get the third spot will be his win against Clem and Byun defeat to Solar. Otherwise, Byun can sneak in.


I believe Maru only needs to beat Showtime to be guaranteed to go through no matter how Byun plays

Maru could go 3-2, 6-5 and ByuN could go 3-2, 7-4.


Isn't H2H the first deciding factor in case of even match score?

Nope, not at IEM.
Every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes.
geokilla
Profile Joined May 2011
Canada8245 Posts
February 22 2021 17:36 GMT
#286
On February 23 2021 02:33 Darkhorse wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 23 2021 02:31 MarianoSC2 wrote:
On February 23 2021 02:27 Elentos wrote:
On February 23 2021 02:25 MarianoSC2 wrote:
On February 23 2021 02:22 swarminfestor wrote:
So, the likely scenario for Maru to get the third spot will be his win against Clem and Byun defeat to Solar. Otherwise, Byun can sneak in.


I believe Maru only needs to beat Showtime to be guaranteed to go through no matter how Byun plays

Maru could go 3-2, 6-5 and ByuN could go 3-2, 7-4.


Isn't H2H the first deciding factor in case of even match score?

It's actually not according to the rules listed on liquipedia
Ties are broken in the following order:
Overall map difference
Overall number of map wins
Match wins amassed between the tied participants ('Mini-League')
Map difference between the tied participants ('Mini-League')
Number of map wins between the tied participants ('Mini-League')
Tie breaker matches
Coin toss

Coin toss is weird. If the tie breaker matches end in another tire, just play the match again?
Waxangel
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
United States33560 Posts
February 22 2021 17:36 GMT
#287
On February 23 2021 02:34 Elentos wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 23 2021 02:31 MarianoSC2 wrote:
On February 23 2021 02:27 Elentos wrote:
On February 23 2021 02:25 MarianoSC2 wrote:
On February 23 2021 02:22 swarminfestor wrote:
So, the likely scenario for Maru to get the third spot will be his win against Clem and Byun defeat to Solar. Otherwise, Byun can sneak in.


I believe Maru only needs to beat Showtime to be guaranteed to go through no matter how Byun plays

Maru could go 3-2, 6-5 and ByuN could go 3-2, 7-4.


Isn't H2H the first deciding factor in case of even match score?

Nope, not at IEM.


It isn't in most other sports that use a group/league afaik?
AdministratorHey HP can you redo everything youve ever done because i have a small complaint?
Darkhorse
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States23455 Posts
February 22 2021 17:37 GMT
#288
On February 23 2021 02:36 geokilla wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 23 2021 02:33 Darkhorse wrote:
On February 23 2021 02:31 MarianoSC2 wrote:
On February 23 2021 02:27 Elentos wrote:
On February 23 2021 02:25 MarianoSC2 wrote:
On February 23 2021 02:22 swarminfestor wrote:
So, the likely scenario for Maru to get the third spot will be his win against Clem and Byun defeat to Solar. Otherwise, Byun can sneak in.


I believe Maru only needs to beat Showtime to be guaranteed to go through no matter how Byun plays

Maru could go 3-2, 6-5 and ByuN could go 3-2, 7-4.


Isn't H2H the first deciding factor in case of even match score?

It's actually not according to the rules listed on liquipedia
Ties are broken in the following order:
Overall map difference
Overall number of map wins
Match wins amassed between the tied participants ('Mini-League')
Map difference between the tied participants ('Mini-League')
Number of map wins between the tied participants ('Mini-League')
Tie breaker matches
Coin toss

Coin toss is weird. If the tie breaker matches end in another tire, just play the match again?

Yeah I'm assuming that is like an ultimate fail safe for the weirdest possible scenario. Can't imagine it would ever actually be used
WriterRecently Necro'd (?)
Die4Ever
Profile Joined August 2010
United States17725 Posts
February 22 2021 17:38 GMT
#289
so is Byun gonna try to nuke Solar?
"Expert" mods4ever.com
Ciaus_Dronu
Profile Joined June 2017
South Africa1848 Posts
February 22 2021 17:38 GMT
#290
I love the 2D casting desk. It's got a strong lockdown aesthetic.
Durnuu
Profile Joined September 2013
13322 Posts
February 22 2021 17:39 GMT
#291
On February 23 2021 02:38 Die4Ever wrote:
so is Byun gonna try to nuke Solar?

No, because Byun's games aren't fun
BUNNYYYYYYYYY https://i.imgur.com/BiCF577.png
[PkF] Wire
Profile Joined March 2013
France24238 Posts
February 22 2021 17:40 GMT
#292
that was quite ugly from TY
GumBa
Profile Blog Joined July 2012
United Kingdom31935 Posts
February 22 2021 17:40 GMT
#293
On February 23 2021 02:39 Durnuu wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 23 2021 02:38 Die4Ever wrote:
so is Byun gonna try to nuke Solar?

No, because Byun's games aren't fun

Trick question since no sc2 game is fun.
To all the haters: you deserve to witness many, many more Serral victories, worthy of the godlike player he is.
DarkPlasmaBall
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States45296 Posts
February 22 2021 17:40 GMT
#294
This match should help decide who else (besides Showtime) is definitely out of this group.
"There is nothing more satisfying than looking at a crowd of people and helping them get what I love." ~Day[9] Daily #100
warnull
Profile Joined February 2016
United States280 Posts
February 22 2021 17:40 GMT
#295
An abridged history of Maru and nukes

Maru vs Scarlett, WESG 2018 (2019)

Maru launches 150 nukes in a 1h20m long game, kills creep tumors. Ended up resigning from a drawn position because he overlooked that Terran buildings can fly.

Maru vs PartinG, 2020 GSL Season 3

Maru accidently destroys his army with a single nuke

Maru vs Solar, IEM Katowice 2021

Maru kills Solar's entire army with a single nuke. Wins an otherwise completely lost game.
Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55566 Posts
February 22 2021 17:41 GMT
#296
Some NA ping level micro
Every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes.
Charoisaur
Profile Joined August 2014
Germany16044 Posts
February 22 2021 17:41 GMT
#297
today is game of throws I guess
Many of the coolest moments in sc2 happen due to worker harassment
Darkhorse
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States23455 Posts
February 22 2021 17:41 GMT
#298
TY kinda tossed this one away
WriterRecently Necro'd (?)
Nakajin
Profile Blog Joined September 2014
Canada8989 Posts
February 22 2021 17:42 GMT
#299
On February 23 2021 02:40 warnull wrote:
An abridged history of Maru and nukes

+ Show Spoiler +
Maru vs Scarlett, WESG 2018 (2019)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7D7bMPPwWQ
Maru launches 150 nukes in a 1h20m long game, kills creep tumors. Ended up resigning from a drawn position because he overlooked that Terran buildings can fly.

Maru vs PartinG, 2020 GSL Season 3
https://youtu.be/dZMEBjPIP7g?t=3716
Maru accidently destroys his army with a single nuke

Maru vs Solar, IEM Katowice 2021
https://clips.twitch.tv/ArbitraryBitterLobsterBudStar-5eJeBskDnraFGKs-
Maru kills Solar's entire army with a single nuke. Wins an otherwise completely lost game.



lol
Writerhttp://i.imgur.com/9p6ufcB.jpg
Morbidius
Profile Joined November 2010
Brazil3449 Posts
February 22 2021 17:43 GMT
#300
On February 23 2021 02:40 warnull wrote:
An abridged history of Maru and nukes

Maru vs Scarlett, WESG 2018 (2019)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7D7bMPPwWQ
Maru launches 150 nukes in a 1h20m long game, kills creep tumors. Ended up resigning from a drawn position because he overlooked that Terran buildings can fly.

Maru vs PartinG, 2020 GSL Season 3
https://youtu.be/dZMEBjPIP7g?t=3716
Maru accidently destroys his army with a single nuke

Maru vs Solar, IEM Katowice 2021
https://clips.twitch.tv/ArbitraryBitterLobsterBudStar-5eJeBskDnraFGKs-
Maru kills Solar's entire army with a single nuke. Wins an otherwise completely lost game.

Should have included the game with 9 nukes at once vs Serral.
Has foreign StarCraft hit rock bottom?
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