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GSL Code A Winner
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Translated From PlayXP
Winner between
 Tassadar vs. Puzzle
+ Show Spoiler +Puzzle ‘I want to take my revenge on LosirA.’![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/Js8Jf.jpg) - You just won code A. How do you feel?I was a bit worried because PvP can be so volatile, but I think I was able to win because I practiced a lot in order to stop 4 gates. - In the first game, you went 3 gates and lost to a 4 gate.I was nervous because it was the first game and got hit by some stalker shots which was the result of my poor reaction to the rush. - You started off by losing the first 2 games.I was angry. It felt like I did nothing during the first two games and just kind of lost, so I began to get angry at myself. - By set 6, you started with 4 gates so often that it felt like you didn’t do 4 gate only for 2 games or so.I don’t usually like to do 4 gate, but my opponent’s 4 gate was too strong. I could only match him when I went 4 gate as well. So I began each match with a defensive 4 gate. I think NSHoSeo protosses are definitely at a different level than most other protosses. - You became the first person to advance to code S by winning code A. Even last season, during the up and down matches, 6 out of 8 code A players advanced to code S. So getting into code S right away doesn’t seem to be that different. After I beat MMA I only had victory in my mind. I knew that I would advance to code S after I won that match. I feel great right now. - How long do you think you will retain your code S spot? I have said previously that some players in code S do not deserve it, but even with those people in there, I believe code S is an extreme challenge. However, I do not think I am that far behind any of them. As long as I practice hard, I believe the chance that I retain my spot is 100%. I believe I will keep it until I retire. - You said before you wanted to face LosirA.I have an overall losing record against him and BanBanssu. I also lost to him (LosirA) during the preliminaries when I felt like I could make it. So I want to face him even more because of that. - It was the first PvP finals at the GSL and it was full of 4 gates.I am not the only player who doesn’t like 4 gates. Many protoss players now prefer to play more standard now rather than doing that. But I guess it just is the NSHoSeo style to do this strategy. I think they just like to use strategies that are against the trend. - Your ambition going into code S?I didn’t practice as much as I should have to be perfectly sure to secure my victory in code A. So in order to win code S, I think I will need to practice like my life was on the line. - Any last comments?I want to thank Yong and cOre for helping me practice. Practicing PvP can be mindnumbing so we just crammed the practice in a short time. It hurts when you have to think so much about the matchup. + Show Spoiler +
▼ 코드A 우승을 차지한 소감은?
- 프프전이라 변수가 많아 불안했는데, 4차관 막는 연습을 많이 해서 이길 수 있었던 것 같다.
▼ 1세트에서 3차관을 하다 4차관에 패했는데?
- 초반에 추적자가 몇 대 맞고 시작해서 긴장했고, 빨리 반응을 못해 졌던 것 같다.
▼ 초반 두 세트를 내주고 시작했는데?
- 화가 났다. 아무것도 해보지 못하고 너무 어이없이 져서 내 스스로에게 화가 났다.
▼ 6세트 중 4차관으로 시작하지 않은 세트가 두 세트정도밖에 없는 것 같았는데?
- 4차관을 많이 하는 편은 아닌데, 상대의 4차관이 너무 셌다. 같은 4차관이지만 상대에 따라 강도가 다르다. 그래서 4차관으로 막고 시작하자고 생각했다. NS호서의 프로토스 선수들은 다른 프로토스들과는 뭔가 다르다.
▼ 첫 코드S 직행 선수가 됐는데?
- 전 시즌엔 승강전에서 6명 정도가 올라갔다. 그래서 코드S 직행이라고 해도 별 다른 것은 없는 것 같다. 문성원 선수 이길 때부터 우승에 대한 생각은 하고 있었다. 코드S 직행은 그 경기 이후 알게 됐다. 굉장히 좋다.
▼ 얼마나 오래 코드S에 머무를 수 있을 것 같은가?
- 코드S에 어울리지 않는 선수들이 있다고 했는데, 그런 분들이 있더라도 코드S는 엄청 어려울 것 같다. 하지만 내가 많이 부족하다고 생각하지는 않는다. 연습만 열심히 하면 코드S에서도 잔류는 100% 할 수 있을 것 같다. 은퇴할 때까지 잔류하겠다.
▼ 황강호와 붙고 싶다고 했는데?
- 상대 전적에서도 밀리고, 서명덕 선수뿐만 아니라 한창 분위기가 좋을 때 예선에서 황강호 선수에게 패했다. 그래서 더욱 붙고 싶다.
▼ 최초의 프로토스 동족전 결승이었는데, 4차관 전략이 주를 이뤘다.
- 나만 4차관 안 쓰는 스타일이 아니라 정석적인 플레이를 선호하는 다른 선수들도 잘 쓰지 않는다. NS호서 팀의 스타일인 것 같다. 변칙적인 전략을 잘 쓰는 것 같다.
▼ 코드S에 임하는 각오는?
- 코드A 때 연습을 많이 한 게 아니라 우승할 거란 확신은 하지 못했다. 코드S에서 우승하려면 이제부터 목숨 걸고 연습을 해야 할 것 같다.
▼ 마지막으로 하고 싶은 말은?
- 연습을 도와준 홍성용, 안정민 선수에게 고맙다. 프프전은 연습하면 머리만 아프기 때문에 벼락치기로 연습했다. 생각이 많아지면 머리만 아프다.
글: 이시우(siwoo@playxp.com)
(c)PlayXP
Thanks for reading.
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i doubt we see puzzle dropping out of code s anytime soon
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On July 18 2011 23:02 emecee wrote:
thanks for translating!
That was a quick response oO
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nice interview. Also, at least Sheth lost to Code A winner. 
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Thanks 
Yeah, I imagine practicing PvP non stop for 7 days must make you go insane, because each first 5-7 minutes are just the same with a detail or two that can have an huge role. I can't explain weel but I understand his comment about PvP training (even tho I don't play P)
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All the winners of code A have been great. Top, Losira, Bomber, and now Puzzle. Code S should be much better now.
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thanks for the translation
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Thanks for the trans, puzzle seems very confident in himself and sheth lost to this guy right? cant be ashamed of that hes a beast.
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On July 18 2011 23:13 Itsmedudeman wrote:
All the winners of code A have been great. Top, Losira, Bomber, and now Puzzle. Code S should be much better now.
/sign
And nice interview, Puzzle really deserves it imo..
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Nice interview!
Practicing PvP for a week must be pretty...harsh?
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Glad to see Puzzle and Bomber both are finally in Code S after their huge Zotac hype
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Ahh, smh for the 4gate haha~ Glad puzzle won, saw it coming >:D
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did puzzle knock dong rae gu out of code b in the finals?
i love these up-and-coming players when they finally hit code a, was so great seeing Bomber own up. I remember in January people were saying "wait until you see Bomber and Puzzle, they're code s material".
who else have we got incoming (dong rae gu or sage next?)
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On July 19 2011 06:35 akaname wrote:
did puzzle knock dong rae gu out of code b in the finals?
i love these up-and-coming players when they finally hit code a, was so great seeing Bomber own up. I remember in January people were saying "wait until you see Bomber and Puzzle, they're code s material".
who else have we got incoming (dong rae gu or sage next?)
Nope. That was oGsHero who knocked him out.
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On July 19 2011 06:35 akaname wrote:
did puzzle knock dong rae gu out of code b in the finals?
i love these up-and-coming players when they finally hit code a, was so great seeing Bomber own up. I remember in January people were saying "wait until you see Bomber and Puzzle, they're code s material".
who else have we got incoming (dong rae gu or sage next?)
Let's not overhype Sage... remember when everyone said yonghwa and seed were going to be code S after that GSTL?
They are still good players and show up from time-to-time, but we haven't seem then in code A yet. Let's hold judgment on Sage for now...
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Great job to puzzle. When I saw him beat MMA I knew this guy meant business and kind of expected him to win the whole thing.
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Puzzle has always been hyped up but he was always back in the seat compare to the hype MMA and Bomber were getting. Its nice to see him in Code S as a strong Protoss. Every Code A champion and finalist has always had solid success in Code S. With players like Coca, Byun, Line and Puzzle, ZeNEX is finally starting to shape into a solid team.
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On July 19 2011 06:52 Meteora.GB wrote:
Puzzle has always been hyped up but he was always back in the seat compare to the hype MMA and Bomber were getting. Its nice to see him in Code S as a strong Protoss. Every Code A champion and finalist has always had solid success in Code S. With players like Coca, Byun, Line and Puzzle, ZeNEX is finally starting to shape into a solid team.
I think its because when he was shown in the GSTL he didn't do that great. (he ended up losing each game) Bomber and MMA gave us great games in the Team League.
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On July 18 2011 23:01 Phosgene wrote:
As long as I practice hard, I believe the chance that I retain my spot is 100%. I believe I will keep it until I retire.
Wow it's a bold statement, I hope for his sake he's right.
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On July 19 2011 06:43 pdd wrote:Show nested quote +On July 19 2011 06:35 akaname wrote:
did puzzle knock dong rae gu out of code b in the finals?
i love these up-and-coming players when they finally hit code a, was so great seeing Bomber own up. I remember in January people were saying "wait until you see Bomber and Puzzle, they're code s material".
who else have we got incoming (dong rae gu or sage next?) Nope. That was oGsHero who knocked him out.
thanks.
yeah, sorry QTIP i am overhyping sage there probably. just wonder who really is next up... tbf sage did all kill, i think seed just won a couple with funky strats (i loved that guy!) but 1 GSTL isn't enough to be the next big thing.
edit: the point is, those in the know were hyping bomber and puzzle, rather than fools like me seeing 4 games and making huge assumptions. i want those in the know to tell me who is up next
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On July 19 2011 06:55 skrzmark wrote:Show nested quote +On July 19 2011 06:52 Meteora.GB wrote:
Puzzle has always been hyped up but he was always back in the seat compare to the hype MMA and Bomber were getting. Its nice to see him in Code S as a strong Protoss. Every Code A champion and finalist has always had solid success in Code S. With players like Coca, Byun, Line and Puzzle, ZeNEX is finally starting to shape into a solid team. I think its because when he was shown in the GSTL he didn't do that great. (he ended up losing each game) Bomber and MMA gave us great games in the Team League.
wasnt bomber's first GSTL a win, followed by a loss to MVP after a massive supply lead?
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On July 19 2011 07:02 akaname wrote:Show nested quote +On July 19 2011 06:43 pdd wrote:On July 19 2011 06:35 akaname wrote:
did puzzle knock dong rae gu out of code b in the finals?
i love these up-and-coming players when they finally hit code a, was so great seeing Bomber own up. I remember in January people were saying "wait until you see Bomber and Puzzle, they're code s material".
who else have we got incoming (dong rae gu or sage next?) Nope. That was oGsHero who knocked him out. thanks. yeah, sorry QTIP i am overhyping sage there probably. just wonder who really is next up... tbf sage did all kill, i think seed just won a couple with funky strats (i loved that guy!) but 1 GSTL isn't enough to be the next big thing. edit: the point is, those in the know were hyping bomber and puzzle, rather than fools like me seeing 4 games and making huge assumptions. i want those in the know to tell me who is up next
You're not a fool at all man. My jaw was on the floor during Sage and Seed's games as well... they showed some fantastic play. Unfortunately the sample size is small, but that doesn't mean they won't break out in individual tournaments as well. :D
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Congrats Puzzle! Glad to see the talent pool in code S rising. I think you'll be an excellent addition. Thanks for the 5 liquibet points :D
Edit:
Also, I expect Puzzle to do really well in Code S. Has anyone noticed that every Code A champion has gone on to do reasonably well in code S? Top, Losira, Bomber... Puzzle! The first 3 have now all made the top 8 in at least 1 tournament, and I wouldnt be surprised to see losira and bomber in the top 4 this GSL. Top got top 4 in the ST. Code A winners are legit
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On July 19 2011 07:09 QTIP. wrote:Show nested quote +On July 19 2011 07:02 akaname wrote:On July 19 2011 06:43 pdd wrote:On July 19 2011 06:35 akaname wrote:
did puzzle knock dong rae gu out of code b in the finals?
i love these up-and-coming players when they finally hit code a, was so great seeing Bomber own up. I remember in January people were saying "wait until you see Bomber and Puzzle, they're code s material".
who else have we got incoming (dong rae gu or sage next?) Nope. That was oGsHero who knocked him out. thanks. yeah, sorry QTIP i am overhyping sage there probably. just wonder who really is next up... tbf sage did all kill, i think seed just won a couple with funky strats (i loved that guy!) but 1 GSTL isn't enough to be the next big thing. edit: the point is, those in the know were hyping bomber and puzzle, rather than fools like me seeing 4 games and making huge assumptions. i want those in the know to tell me who is up next You're not a fool at all man. My jaw was on the floor during Sage and Seed's games as well... they showed some fantastic play. Unfortunately the sample size is small, but that doesn't mean they won't break out in individual tournaments as well. :D
the thing that impressed me about sage was that he was a knowledge-based player, scouted so well to anticipate what was coming up. that should you'd hope translate well into consistency. Seed was perhaps more gimmicky if i recall. I still always check code b to see if he made it through though. Good luck to both of them!
being greedy for great protoss players though, i should be happy with Puzzle, Huk, MC, trickster, alicia and killer! edit: and tassadar ofc!
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Congrats to Puzzle, after that interview I really look upon him as a really deticated player, plus I always like other protoss players who dislike 4 gate and the huge amount of coin flipping that goes into PvP. I'll definitly have to go back and watch his games against MMA and I am already excited to see his group in next months code s.
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What I get from that interview about PvP is that not 4gating is a mutual agreement to both tech to something that may or may not hard counter something else. 4gate is definitely not dead as shown in those games.
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I'm reaaally high on Puzzle right now, and I don't see him being anything less than the best protoss behind MC. He looks solid in all matchups, and there are times where you get the "holy shit" micro moments from him.
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Puzzle observer blinked his way up Tassadar's ramp, and into my heart.
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On July 19 2011 07:05 akaname wrote:Show nested quote +On July 19 2011 06:55 skrzmark wrote:On July 19 2011 06:52 Meteora.GB wrote:
Puzzle has always been hyped up but he was always back in the seat compare to the hype MMA and Bomber were getting. Its nice to see him in Code S as a strong Protoss. Every Code A champion and finalist has always had solid success in Code S. With players like Coca, Byun, Line and Puzzle, ZeNEX is finally starting to shape into a solid team. I think its because when he was shown in the GSTL he didn't do that great. (he ended up losing each game) Bomber and MMA gave us great games in the Team League. wasnt bomber's first GSTL a win, followed by a loss to MVP after a massive supply lead?
Notice how he said "great" games, which probably implies entertaining. Bomber vs. Losira was the legendary match where Losira danced his zerglings instead of finishing off the tech lab, and lost as a subsequent result. Bomber vs. MVP was also epic, where MVP came from 70 supply down to win. Two of the most entertaining games in GSTL history, imo.
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On July 19 2011 07:05 akaname wrote:Show nested quote +On July 19 2011 06:55 skrzmark wrote:On July 19 2011 06:52 Meteora.GB wrote:
Puzzle has always been hyped up but he was always back in the seat compare to the hype MMA and Bomber were getting. Its nice to see him in Code S as a strong Protoss. Every Code A champion and finalist has always had solid success in Code S. With players like Coca, Byun, Line and Puzzle, ZeNEX is finally starting to shape into a solid team. I think its because when he was shown in the GSTL he didn't do that great. (he ended up losing each game) Bomber and MMA gave us great games in the Team League. wasnt bomber's first GSTL a win, followed by a loss to MVP after a massive supply lead?
Yeah but who didn't enjoy the Bomber Losira series of dancing? And the MVP come back was ownage and when MVP was unstoppable.
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On July 19 2011 07:35 Qaatar wrote:Show nested quote +On July 19 2011 07:05 akaname wrote:On July 19 2011 06:55 skrzmark wrote:On July 19 2011 06:52 Meteora.GB wrote:
Puzzle has always been hyped up but he was always back in the seat compare to the hype MMA and Bomber were getting. Its nice to see him in Code S as a strong Protoss. Every Code A champion and finalist has always had solid success in Code S. With players like Coca, Byun, Line and Puzzle, ZeNEX is finally starting to shape into a solid team. I think its because when he was shown in the GSTL he didn't do that great. (he ended up losing each game) Bomber and MMA gave us great games in the Team League. wasnt bomber's first GSTL a win, followed by a loss to MVP after a massive supply lead? Notice how he said "great" games, which probably implies entertaining. Bomber vs. Losira was the legendary match where Losira danced his zerglings instead of finishing off the tech lab, and lost as a subsequent result. Bomber vs. MVP was also epic, where MVP came from 70 supply down to win. Two of the most entertaining games in GSTL history, imo.
ahhh la danse macabre... oh wow i forgot that was bomber Losira did that against
i think those finals overall were the most entertaining starcraft games i've ever seen. i'd still say letting MVP come back so hard, while entertaining, was not a good omen for being a top, top player. turns out i'd be wrong
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Thank Phosgene for translating the GSL interviews That looks like a LOT of work, but let it be known that I definitely enjoyed reading them.
Also Protoss fighting!
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On July 19 2011 07:34 akaname wrote:
Puzzle observer blinked his way up Tassadar's ramp, and into my heart.
Haha, yeah. He also appears to have a wicked work ethic as evidenced by his responses to the interview, so hopefully he'll have a good run at code S.
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Yeah I don't think Puzzle will get out of Code S anytime soon.
It hurts when you have to think so much about the matchup.
Indeed it does Puzzle.
I think NSHoSeo protosses are definitely at a different level than most other protosses.
Both Puzzle and MC have said this and that's saying quite a lot. I wonder who else NSH has on their protoss line up because San, Tassadar and Sage have proved to be quite great players. (Vanvanth doesn't count)
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Glad I didn't stay up to watch the finals, but aside from really boring pvp Puzzle deserves to be in Code S the kid if a beast and wouldn't be surprised to see him going deep next season.
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He hates 4-gate as well
I now like him a lot
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Please, please, please let Puzzle be a strong #2 protoss behind MC. We have a litany of strong Korean terrans and a couple of very strong #2 zergs in DRG and Losira, but no protoss has taken up the mantle as a contender to MC for #1 protoss. I hope Puzzle lives up to his reputation as the protoss Bomber.
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On July 19 2011 07:02 akaname wrote:Show nested quote +On July 19 2011 06:43 pdd wrote:On July 19 2011 06:35 akaname wrote:
did puzzle knock dong rae gu out of code b in the finals?
i love these up-and-coming players when they finally hit code a, was so great seeing Bomber own up. I remember in January people were saying "wait until you see Bomber and Puzzle, they're code s material".
who else have we got incoming (dong rae gu or sage next?) Nope. That was oGsHero who knocked him out. thanks. yeah, sorry QTIP i am overhyping sage there probably. just wonder who really is next up... tbf sage did all kill, i think seed just won a couple with funky strats (i loved that guy!) but 1 GSTL isn't enough to be the next big thing. edit: the point is, those in the know were hyping bomber and puzzle, rather than fools like me seeing 4 games and making huge assumptions. i want those in the know to tell me who is up next
Here's something you didn't know.. Sage has been the highest ranked Protoss on the Korean ladder for almost 2 months now.
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On July 19 2011 11:16 FataLe wrote:Show nested quote +On July 19 2011 07:02 akaname wrote:On July 19 2011 06:43 pdd wrote:On July 19 2011 06:35 akaname wrote:
did puzzle knock dong rae gu out of code b in the finals?
i love these up-and-coming players when they finally hit code a, was so great seeing Bomber own up. I remember in January people were saying "wait until you see Bomber and Puzzle, they're code s material".
who else have we got incoming (dong rae gu or sage next?) Nope. That was oGsHero who knocked him out. thanks. yeah, sorry QTIP i am overhyping sage there probably. just wonder who really is next up... tbf sage did all kill, i think seed just won a couple with funky strats (i loved that guy!) but 1 GSTL isn't enough to be the next big thing. edit: the point is, those in the know were hyping bomber and puzzle, rather than fools like me seeing 4 games and making huge assumptions. i want those in the know to tell me who is up next Here's something you didn't know.. Sage has been the highest ranked Protoss on the Korean ladder for almost 2 months now.
no he isn't, the highest ranked protoss is tassadar and has been so for quite a while
sage isn't even anywhere near this
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man i put my life on it sage is going to be the next gsl champ
gogo SAGE!!!
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Finally got the Liquibet right! Happy for him, but sad for all the players he defeated  .
Looks like he got his snack 
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nice translation
Tassadar and Puzzle are the protoss hope imo
Maybe Sage later, but for now, Alicia, MC, Tassadar and Puzzle are the best koreans protoss
gl hf
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Thanks for translation.
The 5th match was brilliant.
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His blink stalker sandwich in Game 5 (where he took out a much superior army) was beautiful.
It really opened my eyes to the possibilities in SC2
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On July 19 2011 11:19 Itsmedudeman wrote:Show nested quote +On July 19 2011 11:16 FataLe wrote:On July 19 2011 07:02 akaname wrote:On July 19 2011 06:43 pdd wrote:On July 19 2011 06:35 akaname wrote:
did puzzle knock dong rae gu out of code b in the finals?
i love these up-and-coming players when they finally hit code a, was so great seeing Bomber own up. I remember in January people were saying "wait until you see Bomber and Puzzle, they're code s material".
who else have we got incoming (dong rae gu or sage next?) Nope. That was oGsHero who knocked him out. thanks. yeah, sorry QTIP i am overhyping sage there probably. just wonder who really is next up... tbf sage did all kill, i think seed just won a couple with funky strats (i loved that guy!) but 1 GSTL isn't enough to be the next big thing. edit: the point is, those in the know were hyping bomber and puzzle, rather than fools like me seeing 4 games and making huge assumptions. i want those in the know to tell me who is up next Here's something you didn't know.. Sage has been the highest ranked Protoss on the Korean ladder for almost 2 months now. no he isn't, the highest ranked protoss is tassadar and has been so for quite a while sage isn't even anywhere near this
Guess you're right then.
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Gratz to Puzzle! He really deserved this.
I hope we see epic games from the Up and Down matches.
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