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tigera6
Profile Joined March 2021
3509 Posts
December 10 2021 17:45 GMT
#81
5, possibly 6, Zergs on top 8. Also NeXT was having 3 Zerg in top 4 as well. Previously KoB2 got 5 Zerg in top 8, looking like the new map pool is taking its effect.
darklycid
Profile Joined May 2014
3559 Posts
December 10 2021 17:46 GMT
#82
On December 11 2021 02:43 deacon.frost wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 11 2021 02:40 Fanatic-Templar wrote:
On December 11 2021 02:35 deacon.frost wrote:
On December 11 2021 02:32 Charoisaur wrote:
at least we now won't hear the complaints anymore that lategame ZvT is unwinnable for the Zerg

Maybe finally the Protoss elitists aknowledge the bad state of Terran But I guess they won't


What is a Protoss elitist? What is a Protoss elite? Protoss have always been the most despised race, from 1a2a3a gg ez race to cheeses to deathballs to skytoss.

in this case the TL, DR can be: Only Protoss is in bad state, Terran is fine. Zerg and Terran stronk.


I mean many complaints are feel driven and at least for Terran it feels like they have chances :D
Pandain
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States12989 Posts
Last Edited: 2021-12-10 17:46:18
December 10 2021 17:46 GMT
#83
Maru and Trap dominate 2021 but people still complain about Zerg. Go figure.
deacon.frost
Profile Joined February 2013
Czech Republic12132 Posts
December 10 2021 17:47 GMT
#84
On December 11 2021 02:42 Poopi wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 11 2021 02:39 Argonauta wrote:
the worst thing is that now TSL8 is ZvZ until rogue wins

Well ByuN is favored versus RagnaroK isn't he? And HeroMarine has a shot versus Reynor in their current shape

But then there's Rogue, Serral and Dark. Which is the issue. If it was just 1 Zerg, maybe. But this way? Nope.
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Argonauta
Profile Joined July 2016
Spain4967 Posts
December 10 2021 17:47 GMT
#85
On December 11 2021 02:46 Pandain wrote:
Maru and Trap dominate 2021 but people still complain about Zerg. Go figure.



as a poster before pointed out. It is because the disproportionally amount of zergs placing higher in tournaments compared to the other two races.
Rogue | Maru | Scarlett | Trap
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Fanatic-Templar
Profile Joined February 2010
Canada5819 Posts
December 10 2021 17:47 GMT
#86
On December 11 2021 02:43 deacon.frost wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 11 2021 02:40 Fanatic-Templar wrote:
On December 11 2021 02:35 deacon.frost wrote:
On December 11 2021 02:32 Charoisaur wrote:
at least we now won't hear the complaints anymore that lategame ZvT is unwinnable for the Zerg

Maybe finally the Protoss elitists aknowledge the bad state of Terran But I guess they won't


What is a Protoss elitist? What is a Protoss elite? Protoss have always been the most despised race, from 1a2a3a gg ez race to cheeses to deathballs to skytoss.

in this case the TL, DR can be: Only Protoss is in bad state, Terran is fine. Zerg and Terran stronk.



"Being in a bad state" is "elite" now?
I bear this sig to commemorate the loss of the team icon that commemorated Oversky's 2008-2009 Proleague Round 1 performance.
Waxangel
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
United States33665 Posts
December 10 2021 17:48 GMT
#87
Dark's recent ZvT run is actually insane; he might overtake Serral on Aligulac in the match-up with this win?
AdministratorHey HP can you redo everything youve ever done because i have a small complaint?
Charoisaur
Profile Joined August 2014
Germany16085 Posts
December 10 2021 17:49 GMT
#88
On December 11 2021 02:36 Poopi wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 11 2021 02:32 Charoisaur wrote:
at least we now won't hear the complaints anymore that lategame ZvT is unwinnable for the Zerg

Did anyone really think that? xD
Only Maru seemed to have a chance while all others terrans mostly got crushed on the new map pool, even Clem
I guess zergs figured out his style and now we have to wait and see if he has found something to win again

after king of battles some people said that xD
which was of course incredibly stupid because Maru is the only one who can even compete with the top zergs at that stage, but even he loses sometimes there
Many of the coolest moments in sc2 happen due to worker harassment
Charoisaur
Profile Joined August 2014
Germany16085 Posts
December 10 2021 17:51 GMT
#89
On December 11 2021 02:46 Pandain wrote:
Maru and Trap dominate 2021 but people still complain about Zerg. Go figure.

Trap hasn't dominated in a quite long time
Many of the coolest moments in sc2 happen due to worker harassment
deacon.frost
Profile Joined February 2013
Czech Republic12132 Posts
December 10 2021 17:52 GMT
#90
On December 11 2021 02:46 Pandain wrote:
Maru and Trap dominate 2021 but people still complain about Zerg. Go figure.

Premier titles of 2021 of the top players:
Trap - 5
Serral - 3
Dark - 2
Rogue - 2
Reynor -2
Maru 1 (2 with KoB)

WHAT A DOMINATION!!!! Maru is just unstoppable! How does he do it?
I imagine France should be able to take this unless Lilbow is busy practicing for Starcraft III. | KadaverBB is my fairy ban mother.
deacon.frost
Profile Joined February 2013
Czech Republic12132 Posts
December 10 2021 17:53 GMT
#91
On December 11 2021 02:47 Fanatic-Templar wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 11 2021 02:43 deacon.frost wrote:
On December 11 2021 02:40 Fanatic-Templar wrote:
On December 11 2021 02:35 deacon.frost wrote:
On December 11 2021 02:32 Charoisaur wrote:
at least we now won't hear the complaints anymore that lategame ZvT is unwinnable for the Zerg

Maybe finally the Protoss elitists aknowledge the bad state of Terran But I guess they won't


What is a Protoss elitist? What is a Protoss elite? Protoss have always been the most despised race, from 1a2a3a gg ez race to cheeses to deathballs to skytoss.

in this case the TL, DR can be: Only Protoss is in bad state, Terran is fine. Zerg and Terran stronk.



"Being in a bad state" is "elite" now?

I think you missed my post by like 8 lightyears xD Just forget it.
I imagine France should be able to take this unless Lilbow is busy practicing for Starcraft III. | KadaverBB is my fairy ban mother.
Pandain
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States12989 Posts
December 10 2021 17:54 GMT
#92
On December 11 2021 02:47 Argonauta wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 11 2021 02:46 Pandain wrote:
Maru and Trap dominate 2021 but people still complain about Zerg. Go figure.



as a poster before pointed out. It is because the disproportionally amount of zergs placing higher in tournaments compared to the other two races.


There are about nine players who collectively are 99.9% favored to win any tournament they enter. They are Serral, Rogue, Dark, Reynor, Maru, Cure, Clem, Zest, Trap.

Between these players I don't think there is ever a balance problem and they regularly trade series and games.

The problem isn't balance, it's that there are just more good Zerg players because of how military service played out (Stats gone, Innovation & TY gone). Who are the top S-tier zergs that went to military service - none really.

I don't know if this is too provocative but that's what I'll say.
Argonauta
Profile Joined July 2016
Spain4967 Posts
December 10 2021 17:55 GMT
#93
On December 11 2021 02:54 Pandain wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 11 2021 02:47 Argonauta wrote:
On December 11 2021 02:46 Pandain wrote:
Maru and Trap dominate 2021 but people still complain about Zerg. Go figure.



as a poster before pointed out. It is because the disproportionally amount of zergs placing higher in tournaments compared to the other two races.


There are about nine players who collectively are 99.9% favored to win any tournament they enter. They are Serral, Rogue, Dark, Reynor, Maru, Cure, Clem, Zest, Trap.

Between these players I don't think there is ever a balance problem and they regularly trade series and games.

The problem isn't balance, it's that there are just more good Zerg players because of how military service played out (Stats gone, Innovation & TY gone). Who are the top S-tier zergs that went to military service - none really.

I don't know if this is too provocative but that's what I'll say.



None except like ByuL and soO
Rogue | Maru | Scarlett | Trap
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deacon.frost
Profile Joined February 2013
Czech Republic12132 Posts
Last Edited: 2021-12-10 18:00:53
December 10 2021 17:58 GMT
#94
On December 11 2021 02:54 Pandain wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 11 2021 02:47 Argonauta wrote:
On December 11 2021 02:46 Pandain wrote:
Maru and Trap dominate 2021 but people still complain about Zerg. Go figure.



as a poster before pointed out. It is because the disproportionally amount of zergs placing higher in tournaments compared to the other two races.


There are about nine players who collectively are 99.9% favored to win any tournament they enter. They are Serral, Rogue, Dark, Reynor, Maru, Cure, Clem, Zest, Trap.

Between these players I don't think there is ever a balance problem and they regularly trade series and games.

The problem isn't balance, it's that there are just more good Zerg players because of how military service played out (Stats gone, Innovation & TY gone). Who are the top S-tier zergs that went to military service - none really.

I don't know if this is too provocative but that's what I'll say.

Did you like forget soO? oO

Edit> Also I dare to say that Cure, Zest and Clem are nowhere near to be such favorites. Especially Clem who still has to prove on the international scene IMO. Like don't get me wrong, these players are not bad, but are not as reliable as the rest. Which are 4 Z 1 T and 1 P. What a time we live in
I imagine France should be able to take this unless Lilbow is busy practicing for Starcraft III. | KadaverBB is my fairy ban mother.
Charoisaur
Profile Joined August 2014
Germany16085 Posts
December 10 2021 18:01 GMT
#95
On December 11 2021 02:54 Pandain wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 11 2021 02:47 Argonauta wrote:
On December 11 2021 02:46 Pandain wrote:
Maru and Trap dominate 2021 but people still complain about Zerg. Go figure.



as a poster before pointed out. It is because the disproportionally amount of zergs placing higher in tournaments compared to the other two races.


There are about nine players who collectively are 99.9% favored to win any tournament they enter. They are Serral, Rogue, Dark, Reynor, Maru, Cure, Clem, Zest, Trap.

Between these players I don't think there is ever a balance problem and they regularly trade series and games.

The problem isn't balance, it's that there are just more good Zerg players because of how military service played out (Stats gone, Innovation & TY gone). Who are the top S-tier zergs that went to military service - none really.

I don't know if this is too provocative but that's what I'll say.

I feel like Zest and Trap lose more vs the top Zergs than they win though. Especially in bo5+
Many of the coolest moments in sc2 happen due to worker harassment
Charoisaur
Profile Joined August 2014
Germany16085 Posts
Last Edited: 2021-12-10 18:04:21
December 10 2021 18:03 GMT
#96
On December 11 2021 02:58 deacon.frost wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 11 2021 02:54 Pandain wrote:
On December 11 2021 02:47 Argonauta wrote:
On December 11 2021 02:46 Pandain wrote:
Maru and Trap dominate 2021 but people still complain about Zerg. Go figure.



as a poster before pointed out. It is because the disproportionally amount of zergs placing higher in tournaments compared to the other two races.


There are about nine players who collectively are 99.9% favored to win any tournament they enter. They are Serral, Rogue, Dark, Reynor, Maru, Cure, Clem, Zest, Trap.

Between these players I don't think there is ever a balance problem and they regularly trade series and games.

The problem isn't balance, it's that there are just more good Zerg players because of how military service played out (Stats gone, Innovation & TY gone). Who are the top S-tier zergs that went to military service - none really.

I don't know if this is too provocative but that's what I'll say.

Did you like forget soO? oO

Edit> Also I dare to say that Cure, Zest and Clem are nowhere near to be such favorites. Especially Clem who still has to prove on the international scene IMO. Like don't get me wrong, these players are not bad, but are not as reliable as the rest. Which are 4 Z 1 T and 1 P. What a time we live in

I agree but he still has a point with the military departures.

soO also was the least impressive of the Zergs at the time of his departure. the Katowice run was a complete miracle for him
Many of the coolest moments in sc2 happen due to worker harassment
deacon.frost
Profile Joined February 2013
Czech Republic12132 Posts
Last Edited: 2021-12-10 18:07:28
December 10 2021 18:06 GMT
#97
On December 11 2021 03:03 Charoisaur wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 11 2021 02:58 deacon.frost wrote:
On December 11 2021 02:54 Pandain wrote:
On December 11 2021 02:47 Argonauta wrote:
On December 11 2021 02:46 Pandain wrote:
Maru and Trap dominate 2021 but people still complain about Zerg. Go figure.



as a poster before pointed out. It is because the disproportionally amount of zergs placing higher in tournaments compared to the other two races.


There are about nine players who collectively are 99.9% favored to win any tournament they enter. They are Serral, Rogue, Dark, Reynor, Maru, Cure, Clem, Zest, Trap.

Between these players I don't think there is ever a balance problem and they regularly trade series and games.

The problem isn't balance, it's that there are just more good Zerg players because of how military service played out (Stats gone, Innovation & TY gone). Who are the top S-tier zergs that went to military service - none really.

I don't know if this is too provocative but that's what I'll say.

Did you like forget soO? oO

Edit> Also I dare to say that Cure, Zest and Clem are nowhere near to be such favorites. Especially Clem who still has to prove on the international scene IMO. Like don't get me wrong, these players are not bad, but are not as reliable as the rest. Which are 4 Z 1 T and 1 P. What a time we live in

I agree but he still has a point with the military departures.

soO also was the least impressive of the Zergs at the time of his departure. the Katowice run was a complete miracle for him

Of course he has, when Stats was departuring I was already predicted bad years. Or was it the Classic thread? One of these. It wasn't hard to predict the future will be dark.

Edit> if you count in Clem and Cure in their current form, soO has a place there!
I imagine France should be able to take this unless Lilbow is busy practicing for Starcraft III. | KadaverBB is my fairy ban mother.
tigera6
Profile Joined March 2021
3509 Posts
December 10 2021 18:07 GMT
#98
Against the top 4 Zerg in the world at the moment (more like top 3 until Reynor got his swagger back), only Maru seems to have a 55-60% chance to win against them ONE AT A TIME. Now imagine playing against 3-4 of them in a row and see what kind of percentage that Maru can come out on top.
While I dont mind seeing TvZ all day, its just a damn shame to see 3-4 Zerg ganging up on a Terran deep into the tournament. Thats why I need to see Clem getting his top TvZ back and start dropping down on Zerg again, but he seems to be in a limbo of how to deal with anything outside of lingbane opening.
As for Protoss, its aint happening against top Zergs with proper scouting and defend from them,
Gottingen
Profile Joined February 2018
United States27 Posts
December 10 2021 18:07 GMT
#99
On December 11 2021 02:52 deacon.frost wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 11 2021 02:46 Pandain wrote:
Maru and Trap dominate 2021 but people still complain about Zerg. Go figure.

Premier titles of 2021 of the top players:
Trap - 5
Serral - 3
Dark - 2
Rogue - 2
Reynor -2
Maru 1 (2 with KoB)

WHAT A DOMINATION!!!! Maru is just unstoppable! How does he do it?

dark got only 1 I think
deacon.frost
Profile Joined February 2013
Czech Republic12132 Posts
December 10 2021 18:09 GMT
#100
On December 11 2021 03:07 Gottingen wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 11 2021 02:52 deacon.frost wrote:
On December 11 2021 02:46 Pandain wrote:
Maru and Trap dominate 2021 but people still complain about Zerg. Go figure.

Premier titles of 2021 of the top players:
Trap - 5
Serral - 3
Dark - 2
Rogue - 2
Reynor -2
Maru 1 (2 with KoB)

WHAT A DOMINATION!!!! Maru is just unstoppable! How does he do it?

dark got only 1 I think

HA! Now he has to win TSL xD
I imagine France should be able to take this unless Lilbow is busy practicing for Starcraft III. | KadaverBB is my fairy ban mother.
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