Good times already. Didn't watch a weekender since EWC.

Happy to see that Lambo made it through.

Edit: Also always enjoyable to watch Serral plow through protosses on end, including the double cannon rush hold against Mana. "That was nicely done by me", highest praise I ever heard him say about his play, haha.

Agh

United States1035 Posts

January 31 2026 05:50 GMT

Single Elim first match is really weird. Not a fan of that.

For 6 man groups I'd rather see the first place get a bye and let the 2nd-3rd's fight it out in the first round. Even if a round has to be played before the broadcast even goes live that's fine, but sacrificing tournament integrity for that decision is questionable.

DarkGamer

Germany328 Posts

January 31 2026 10:37 GMT

On January 31 2026 14:50 Agh wrote:
Single Elim first match is really weird. Not a fan of that.

For 6 man groups I'd rather see the first place get a bye and let the 2nd-3rd's fight it out in the first round. Even if a round has to be played before the broadcast even goes live that's fine, but sacrificing tournament integrity for that decision is questionable.

I think the same. Let 3 ppl go trough the group, or make it at least a double elimination from the start

Antithesis

Germany1226 Posts

January 31 2026 16:42 GMT

Clem's offrace protoss must be a special source of frustration for protoss mains like Harstem and Krystianer, as when they lose to HeroMarine only to watch Clem 2-0 him with protoss minutes later.

Serral and Clem both 10-0, not surprising. But I had not been aware of how in-form HeroMarine is.

Edit: Now Serral AND Lambo AND Elazer casting, prepare for wisdom being imparted upon us.

tigera6

3458 Posts

January 31 2026 17:28 GMT

#10

What the hell was that +2 Stalker all-in on 2 base that Trigger just did.

darklycid

3529 Posts

January 31 2026 18:21 GMT

#11

Trigger winning against reynor but losing against skillous is making this group already very interesting.

darklycid

3529 Posts

January 31 2026 18:22 GMT

#12

On February 01 2026 01:42 Antithesis wrote:
Clem's offrace protoss must be a special source of frustration for protoss mains like Harstem and Krystianer, as when they lose to HeroMarine only to watch Clem 2-0 him with protoss minutes later.

Serral and Clem both 10-0, not surprising. But I had not been aware of how in-form HeroMarine is.

Edit: Now Serral AND Lambo AND Elazer casting, prepare for wisdom being imparted upon us.

I dont think clems protoss in pvt is His offrace anymore, He clearly Mains it in that mu.

darklycid

3529 Posts

January 31 2026 20:02 GMT

#13

Showtime looking good so far.

Antithesis

Germany1226 Posts

January 31 2026 20:41 GMT

#14

Reynor losing 0-2 to trigger's two blink stalker all-ins and having to play catch up to get second place makes for a good storyline and an exciting group.

On February 01 2026 03:22 darklycid wrote:

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I dont think clems protoss in pvt is His offrace anymore, He clearly Mains it in that mu.

True. Still not his primary race, though.

darklycid

3529 Posts

January 31 2026 21:03 GMT

#15

On February 01 2026 05:41 Antithesis wrote:
Reynor losing 0-2 to trigger's two blink stalker all-ins and having to play catch up to get second place makes for a good storyline and an exciting group.

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True. Still not his primary race, though.

Yea i Just dont think its Frustrating to See someone Like clem getting really good at your Main Race If He practises it Like His primary Race.
Edit: also its the mu where clems TvP experience plays a big Role of clems pvz and PvP were also at the lvl of His pvt while He retains His tvx Power then i'd get it.

Antithesis

Germany1226 Posts

January 31 2026 21:34 GMT

#16

Neat. Three-way tie and more SC2 with HSC casting on this beautiful Saturday evening.