Really good game from Classic, I think he could have done a bit better (using DTs, taking more advantage of double recall) but he didn't need to.

Reynor did kinda throw (from an evenish position, not a huge lead), but Classic's runby defense and multi-tasking is an encouraging sign for his other MUs too.

TheLordofAwesome

Korea (South)2655 Posts

August 03 2023 15:05 GMT

#66

On August 04 2023 00:03 sudete wrote:
I've seen enough dark games to believe that this is not over

E: Ok nvm

I don't think Reynor has Dark's infestor control or Serral's control of the lategame zerg armg

geokilla

Canada8245 Posts

August 03 2023 15:06 GMT

#67

YouTube stream in 1440P60!

darklycid

3540 Posts

August 03 2023 15:08 GMT

#68

On August 04 2023 00:05 TheLordofAwesome wrote:

Show nested quote +

I don't think Reynor has Dark's infestor control or Serral's control of the lategame zerg armg

I think its mostly the tenacity/the ability to not attack and cripple your opponent until he attacks into your better position.

TheLordofAwesome

Korea (South)2655 Posts

August 03 2023 15:19 GMT

#69

Classic making Reynor look like a fool for even trying to attack there. Really rare to see any player do that, shows how well Classic is playing right now. Good to see Classic looking so good again.

t5Fab

183 Posts

August 03 2023 15:19 GMT

#70

Damn Reynor came to this tournament not prepared, it helps that Classic is not playing bad at all

Tsubbi

Germany7996 Posts

August 03 2023 15:20 GMT

#71

classic in the 2nd map bringing the kind of play that makes you think why protosses havent done this all along, so good to see him at this level so quickly again after military

buzz_bender

445 Posts

August 03 2023 15:21 GMT

#72

Classic!!!!!!!!!!! What a game by him!

Gescom

Canada3509 Posts

August 03 2023 15:21 GMT

#73

Dear Protoss -- that's how you do it. :}

Godly stasis wards there

Argonauta

Spain4967 Posts

August 03 2023 15:21 GMT

#74

This is a level of toss I haven't seen in a while

dysenterymd

1250 Posts

August 03 2023 15:22 GMT

#75

Sick play from Classic, though I think Serral or Cure/Maru is the real test to see if Classic is a real contender. (The way Serral played vs Creator he'd probably lose to Classic, but I imagine he'll pick it up)

Kreuger

Sweden845 Posts

August 03 2023 15:24 GMT

#76

No need to downplay. If you beat Reynor ofc you are a contender

JJH777

United States4415 Posts

August 03 2023 15:24 GMT

#77

Crazy how much Classic has Reynor's number despite his poor overall PvZ results in 2023. Great games though. I love how aggressive he was in game 1, and he never stopped spending, much more fun to watch than typical late game PvZ where both sides bank up 10k/10k.

TheLordofAwesome

Korea (South)2655 Posts

August 03 2023 15:25 GMT

#78

What happened in Dark vs Clem?
Elazer vs Dark, lol. That matchup has quite a funny history.

buzz_bender

445 Posts

August 03 2023 15:29 GMT

#79

What a perfect Round 2 - I'm loving this format!

Vindicare605

United States16121 Posts

August 03 2023 15:32 GMT

#80

On August 04 2023 00:25 TheLordofAwesome wrote:
What happened in Dark vs Clem?
Elazer vs Dark, lol. That matchup has quite a funny history.

Dark smashed Clem with a Roach/Ravager timing in game 1.

Game 2 Clem opened 3 rax Reaper, and Dark responded with Roaches but Clem pulled ahead and was able to starve Dark out on Gresvan in a long endgame TvZ.

Game 3, Clem hit a timing and Dark overcommitted to a bad engagement and died to the Marine/Tank/Hellion timing.