I think having Artosis as a mentor and guide will help a lot of Terran's attitude issues. I have no doubt Artosis is keeping tabs on that kind of stuff, and will pull him aside for a heart to heart before anything gets out of control.
Plus, he's in one of the best Korean pro-gamer environments he can be. Coach Lee said it himself: TSL is about fun and laughter, as much as it's about being a top pro. I think that's a good environment for Terran. Take it seriously, but not so seriously it consumes you. I think it was very telling when Coach Lee said in episode 2 he wanted Juan to get out more, he felt he was spending too much time in the house playing SC2. That's good life balance, and I think it's what Terran needs to succeed.
Playing with top Koreans all day won't hurt either.
Does anybody else like TSL much more now all this drama is over and FruitDealer/Trickster have left? Whilst I'm sceptical about their chances in the GSTL with their limited roster, I'll certainly be rooting for them now that IM is out.
On September 29 2011 02:25 unoriginalname wrote: Does anybody else like TSL much more now all this drama is over and FruitDealer/Trickster have left? Whilst I'm sceptical about their chances in the GSTL with their limited roster, I'll certainly be rooting for them now that IM is out.
Eh, they have Polt now, I wouldn't call their roster limited. It's not chalk full of big names, but that's not always bad in the GSTL. Especially since they are focusing so hard on the GSTL, as Coach Lee said, some have even sacrificed some individual tournaments to train harder for the GSTL. I think they have as good a shot as anyone else.
TSL is my favorite "dedication" Team, even though Nestea is my favorite player to watch / learn from... They are so nice and they see their team as their family!
On September 29 2011 02:25 unoriginalname wrote: Does anybody else like TSL much more now all this drama is over and FruitDealer/Trickster have left? Whilst I'm sceptical about their chances in the GSTL with their limited roster, I'll certainly be rooting for them now that IM is out.
Eh, they have Polt now, I wouldn't call their roster limited. It's not chalk full of big names, but that's not always bad in the GSTL. Especially since they are focusing so hard on the GSTL, as Coach Lee said, some have even sacrificed some individual tournaments to train harder for the GSTL. I think they have as good a shot as anyone else.
On September 29 2011 02:25 unoriginalname wrote: Does anybody else like TSL much more now all this drama is over and FruitDealer/Trickster have left? Whilst I'm sceptical about their chances in the GSTL with their limited roster, I'll certainly be rooting for them now that IM is out.
I think they have a great chance at GSTL, keeping in mind FD and Trickster were never a vital part of their roster. TSL doesn't have any gods like Nestea or MVP, but they have one thing a lot of other teams lack in competitions - they are kings of preparing who to send out, and preparing players all around.
That's in part what GSTL is all about, sending out the right players at the right time, especially when it's an epic Bo9 slugfest. IM hasn't been doing as well as people would expect because they can't just send out MVP and Nestea and hope for the best, it's a bit more complicated than that. Of course it doesn't help that they way underestimated some teams too and wanted their lower tier players to get "TV experience" >,<
Anyway, TSL is of course a completely sick team atm in GSTL, and it's not because they have the best individual lineup in the world, it's because they make the best decisions.
On September 29 2011 02:25 unoriginalname wrote: Does anybody else like TSL much more now all this drama is over and FruitDealer/Trickster have left? Whilst I'm sceptical about their chances in the GSTL with their limited roster, I'll certainly be rooting for them now that IM is out.
Eh, they have Polt now, I wouldn't call their roster limited. It's not chalk full of big names, but that's not always bad in the GSTL. Especially since they are focusing so hard on the GSTL, as Coach Lee said, some have even sacrificed some individual tournaments to train harder for the GSTL. I think they have as good a shot as anyone else.
Polt can't play for TSL this season.
Oh, why not? I don't remember ever hearing that (not saying you're wrong, just commenting that I had never heard it).
On September 29 2011 02:25 unoriginalname wrote: Does anybody else like TSL much more now all this drama is over and FruitDealer/Trickster have left? Whilst I'm sceptical about their chances in the GSTL with their limited roster, I'll certainly be rooting for them now that IM is out.
Eh, they have Polt now, I wouldn't call their roster limited. It's not chalk full of big names, but that's not always bad in the GSTL. Especially since they are focusing so hard on the GSTL, as Coach Lee said, some have even sacrificed some individual tournaments to train harder for the GSTL. I think they have as good a shot as anyone else.
Polt can't play for TSL this season.
Oh, why not? I don't remember ever hearing that (not saying you're wrong, just commenting that I had never heard it).
Because he already played for Prime. If you switch teams mid season you can't play for the new team until next season. SC can't play for MVP either.
I really looking forward to see aLive in action in the GSTL, he managed to qualify for NASL by finishing top 2 in that huge, stacked qualifier, and now he qualified for the IPL. He is either incredibly lucky, or ridiculously skilled and underappreciated.
On September 29 2011 02:21 Brainling wrote: I think having Artosis as a mentor and guide will help a lot of Terran's attitude issues. I have no doubt Artosis is keeping tabs on that kind of stuff, and will pull him aside for a heart to heart before anything gets out of control.
Well Artosis is been mentoring him since SC:BW times and he haven't changed a bit.