EPTFUUUUUUUUUUUU CANT DO IT
NASL Final Showdown: The Emperor v The Gracken - Page 2
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Xpace
United States2209 Posts
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Ansinjunger
United States2451 Posts
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Arisen
United States2382 Posts
On June 12 2011 23:23 RPR_Tempest wrote: You underestimate BoxeR. Nobody gave him a chance against Sen in TSL, but he beat Sen, and he did it again here in NASL. So he beat someone who gives IdrA serious competition for the title of best non-Korean Zerg, and he did it twice. With lag. No, I don't underestimate boxer. Watch the games versus Zenio, then imagine that, but with better control/decision making from the zerg...that's what the matches are going to be if they don't end early. BoxeR's great, but he just doesn't have the mechanics to stand up to IdrA in a long game. Sure, he beat sEN, but sEN's forte lies in a totally different area then IdrA's (attack sense, unit control, he's also very aggressive, compared to IdrA's much more passive style with impeccable macro/decision making). | ||
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The Final Boss
United States1839 Posts
![[image loading]](/images/flags2/ks.png)  BoxeR - ![[image loading]](/images/flags2/us.png)  IdrA (0-1)Crevasse can be a difficult map for Terran, but the spawn locations will effect who wins a lot. BoxeR, like all of SlayerS's Terrans love his dropships, and depending on where he spawns in relation to the Gracken may change the effectiveness of said dropships. If it winds up being cross spawns, I think that IdrA will take this for sure as he is a superior macro player and the map statistics favor him greatly. Otherwise the game may be closer, but I think that the Grack still has a great chance of winning on this map. Game 2: Typhon Peaks: TvZ record: 14-14 (50%) BoxeR - IdrA (1-1)Typhon Peaks is a map that will dynamically change in my opinion depending on where both players spawn. If both players spawn top or bottom, I think BoxeR will take the game because you can siege up on the high ground by your opponent's third and create a nearly unbreakable position while punishing your opponent's third base. I think that BoxeR can definitely take this map depending on the spawns and how he decides to play it. Game 3: Xel'Naga Caverns: TvZ: 33-36 (47.8%) BoxeR - IdrA Brain: (1-2); Heart: (2-1) I think that everyone can agree that as far as a final showdown map goes, this is by far the best map that could have been chosen. I feel like the most incredible games played always seem to be played on this map (either here or Metalopolis). Plus, this map has been played more than both of the other two maps put together. Xel'Naga Caverns is certainly the perfect setting for a final showdown. I think IdrA will win this match due to the fact that usually this map has standard, long, games, and unless BoxeR does something original (and probably cheesy) I doubt he has a chance at beating IdrA here. I'm rooting for BoxeR, as this fight certainly feels like a Good vs Evil match-up, and I think that sadly the man in the villainous, black, leather gracket will take this game. That being said I'll be rooting for BoxeR, as he's a true hero of the past. EDIT: Changed the map statistics so they're from May 1st to June 12th just to be a bit more accurate in representing the current metagame. | ||
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Drazerk
United Kingdom31255 Posts
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zerious
Canada3803 Posts
On June 12 2011 23:31 Arisen wrote: No, I don't underestimate boxer. Watch the games versus Zenio, then imagine that, but with better control/decision making from the zerg...that's what the matches are going to be if they don't end early. BoxeR's great, but he just doesn't have the mechanics to stand up to IdrA in a long game. Sure, he beat sEN, but sEN's forte lies in a totally different area then IdrA's (attack sense, unit control, he's also very aggressive, compared to IdrA's much more passive style with impeccable macro/decision making). Zenio is better than IdrA | ||
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Primadog
United States4411 Posts
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SuperStyle
United States976 Posts
Not that that means much but i expect Idra to 2-0 Boxer. In worst case scenario Boxer wins 2-1, no way he can 2-0 and no way Idra wins 2-1. | ||
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Bleak
Turkey3059 Posts
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ProxyKnoxy
United Kingdom2576 Posts
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Bobster
Germany3075 Posts
On June 12 2011 22:30 RJau wrote: The pressure is on Idra to win this match in a clean 2 – 0 to move up to 3rd on the leaderboard, otherwise boxer will receive another point and retain 3rd place in the division. Nope. Idra winning 2-1 will put him at 7-2 and 8 points and ahead of Boxer (who also has 7-2 and 8 points) because Idra beat him in the head to head. Idra just needs to win to get ahead of Boxer. If Sen and/or Zenio lose their games, Idra has the playoff spot. | ||
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tuho133
120 Posts
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Bobster
Germany3075 Posts
On June 13 2011 02:19 tuho133 wrote: I like Boxer but late game IdrA vs Terran is just ridiculous. When he gets BL and infestors out. It's over. Good thing Idra usually ggs before that happens. | ||
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amazingoopah
United States1925 Posts
 hoping for Boxer but Idra will probably take it now that TvZ is Boxer's worst matchup... still gotta root for the Emperor!!! | ||
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godemperor
Belgium2043 Posts
On June 13 2011 02:20 Bobster wrote: Good thing Idra usually ggs before that happens. Zing! Well played. | ||
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SamsonKnight
United States26 Posts
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Chaosvuistje
Netherlands2581 Posts
I predict idrA to win, maybe even 2-0 | ||
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rysecake
United States2632 Posts
On June 13 2011 02:20 Bobster wrote: Good thing Idra usually ggs before that happens. This | ||
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Polygamy
Austria1114 Posts
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Disquiet
Australia628 Posts
Actually does anyone know if the playoffs are online/offline? I'm just assuming they are online here as it seems the more likely arrangement. So boxer winning really seems like the best outcome for me, as a fan of both players. | ||
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