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"Mouz Trap!" Episode 4 - mouzThorZaIN and TvX focus!
mouz|ThorZaIN will be co-casting AND analysing during the games!
With episode 3 behind us, and mouz|biGs providing us with some amazing ZvX knowledge, it's time to move on to the last race we are yet to cover! mouz.TV is proud to announce that the man, the myth, the legend - mouz|ThorZaIN will be taking to the stage to provide our viewers with a fantastic look in to the mind of a lethal Spoon-Killer!
Taking replays from all three match-ups, mr ThorZaIN will be commentating along side mouz|Kaelaris as we walk down Terran lane, glimpsing at strategical knowledge through the magnifying glass!
We'll be going live on Monday 31th Oct - 7pm Central European Time onward.
If you want to leave questions in this thread to ask ThorZaIN about TvP, TvT and TvZ along the course of the show then please feel free! I can't guarantee i'll ask every question but good ones will certainly be sourced and used if time permits!
What is "Mouz Trap!"?
+ Show Spoiler +mouz Trap is a weekly show, which focuses on a different player each time. That player will be invited to co-cast current replays of him taken from ladder, cups or events with our caster Kaelaris. Additionally, the invitee will be analyzing his games as well as giving insights into his thoughts during those games. Three replays for each matchup will be covered and casted. Inbetween games, viewers will have the opportunity to ask questions whether live in the streamchat or in the news comments. Our guest for episode four will be no one other than our own Swedish superstar Terran player Marcus "ThorZaIN" Ekllöf. Episode 1 - MMM - Mousesports, MaNa and MorroW! Episode 2 - Observing with HasuObs!Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 (TwitchTV decided to split the VOD up, not our fault! - Apparently everything broke but part 2  ) Episode 3 - The Little Things with mouz|biGs!
Make sure to tune in when we go live! and don’t forget to press that follow button on Twitch.tv as it helps us out so much! A big thank you to our sponsors: Intel, Razer, Sansibar, GEIL and Medion for all their support and making E-Sports bigger and better than ever!
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*Making mental note* Don't forget to tune in for this.
I love it when the best players commentate.
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I'll be sure to tune in. Love me some Mouz!
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Thorzain cocasting and analysing games? Is it christmas already?
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I will definitely tune in for this one.
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I love you kael i love you so much
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Though Mouz has plenty of great players, I feel like Thorzain is the one with the biggest understanding of the game, so should definitely be interesting.
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I'd love to know what triggers Thorzain uses to know when to push, when to sit-back and when to harass. Sometimes playing the match-up itself feels ok, but it seems what differentiates good players from excellent TvZers is knowing when to push and how fast and when to not.
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Ty for all the responses so far! do remember though, the more questions the merrier! <3
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OMGOMGOMGOMGOMOGMOGOMGG THORZAIN
*gasp*
*breathe*
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OMG so handsome.
The Thorzain Naniwai Teamspeak Final...
...Changed my Life.
I'm not kidding, GO TL!
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This is awesome, will be watched for sure! :D
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This is gonna be sick, will tune in for sure.
On October 29 2011 01:05 Minarva wrote:
I'd love to know what triggers Thorzain uses to know when to push, when to sit-back and when to harass. Sometimes playing the match-up itself feels ok, but it seems what differentiates good players from excellent TvZers is knowing when to push and how fast and when to not.
This question was too similar to the one i was gonna ask, so instead of writing that one, i will simply second this one!
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On October 29 2011 05:57 Fade1 wrote:
This is awesome, will be watched for sure! :D
Glad you like fade : D
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United Kingdom14464 Posts
Very cool, I'll try to tune in!
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@thorzain, what did you pick up most from your time in Korea?
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Cool! can you ask him about bursting tanks with mmm?
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bumping for more questions :D
I highly doubt people wanna miss the opportunity 
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yes!! one of my favourite players.. woo cant wait
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Wow i just found out about the show, will tune in and watch all previous staff especially mana and hasuobs 
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Cmon guys... just around 24h left for posting some good questions 
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My head is blank for good questions, but ill tune in fore sure!
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ok here is my questions:
can giv example of a build to practise in each matchup?
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What is your favorite terran unit, and what other unit do you hate the most! ^^
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What does a typical day look like for thorzain (how much does he practice e.g.)?
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question: What do you believe is the fundamental difference in the races and how are terran supposed to play against them?
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Question: What tournament was most enjoyable as a player and which was the worst?
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I find it funny that.. out of all the people that will probably watch.. i'm maybe the most excited!! dsfjsdjjfdjdsf!! ahh, cant contain myself. Learning some little PvX stuff from hasu was great, learning ZvX from biGs was awesomeeeeee..
learning TvX from ThorZaIN?! - HOW IS LIFE THIS GOOD?!
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United States7483 Posts
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Sounds awesome. I would love to know whether thorzain feels that his spoon style is actually the best way to play in general or just fits him? Basically ask him why he plays as he does.
Thanks kael!
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On October 31 2011 05:28 CSN_Kaelaris wrote:
I find it funny that.. out of all the people that will probably watch.. i'm maybe the most excited!! dsfjsdjjfdjdsf!! ahh, cant contain myself. Learning some little PvX stuff from hasu was great, learning ZvX from biGs was awesomeeeeee..
learning TvX from ThorZaIN?! - HOW IS LIFE THIS GOOD?!
no kidding!
I've been going through a little slump and decided to hold off on some laddering until after I get some tips from Tzain!
I'll try to think of some questions for him also..
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Sweden164 Posts
Looking forward to this! See you guys tomorrow!
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On October 31 2011 05:51 Thorzain wrote:
Looking forward to this! See you guys tomorrow!
Oh wow i've never actually seen that sick logo before your name before on TL. Awesomeo.
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On October 29 2011 01:03 Paladia wrote:
Though Mouz has plenty of great players, I feel like Thorzain is the one with the biggest understanding of the game, so should definitely be interesting.
I think that MorroW's knowledge of the TvZ/ZvT match-up surpasses anybody outside of Korea just because he plays both sides of it. Whenever I watch him playing TvZ I feel his play doesn't have crazy micro like SeleCT or Happy, but instead he hits the meanest timings or strategies that barracks are placed right outside of where a scout would spot it. Then late game his macro and decision making is incredible--especially for a person who doesn't even play Terran normally. Then in MorroW's ZvT he knows exactly how to react to early bunkers, marines, and hellions that destroy other Zergs. I'm watching him play in the EG Master's Cup right now against Happy, and the ways that he has adapted to Happy's play as well as the map situation is incredible. + Show Spoiler +Granted he's still losing so idk, maybe I'm overhyping him TT
But more on topic: THORZAIN OMGOMGOMG!!! :D
Question: I'm curious as to what ThorZaIN thinks about the TvT metagame post patch 1.4 and whether or not he has been focusing more on mech or bio since the Blue Flame nerf.
Question: Also I'd be interested in hearing as to whether or not he has done any pure mech TvZ such as Mvp vs NesTea at Blizzcon 2011 (Antiga Shipyard). Personally I really like that style but I rarely see it at the highest level. I'd be interested as to hearing what my favorite player has to say about it :D
Plus: MOUZ FIGHTING! I'm rooting for you in the EG Master's Cup Final right now!
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Question: in TvZ, does terran needs to be agressive to win? Do you think timing attacks, harassment and fake pushes are required to beat zerg? Should terran try to end the game before 4 bases, or can you be be succesful in TvZ using a passive macro style?
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Q: What are your thoughts on the HotS units?
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Q: What is your favorite bio TvP opener and how do you respond when your opponent does a nexus first or some other type of greedy FE build?
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On October 31 2011 19:25 Za7oX wrote:
Q: What are your thoughts on the HotS units?
Why does that even matter? They don't really mean anything other than the general ideas that Blizzard might use. Like you could maybe say that Terran units are pointing more towards mech in TvP, but even then, we cannot really say that. The game will be so different by the time of release or even the beta's release that somebody's thoughts of the alpha of the game seem very insignificant.
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On October 31 2011 23:48 The Final Boss wrote:Show nested quote +On October 31 2011 19:25 Za7oX wrote:
Q: What are your thoughts on the HotS units? Why does that even matter? They don't really mean anything other than the general ideas that Blizzard might use. Like you could maybe say that Terran units are pointing more towards mech in TvP, but even then, we cannot really say that. The game will be so different by the time of release or even the beta's release that somebody's thoughts of the alpha of the game seem very insignificant.
I actually think this question is more interesting than any of the "normal" ones like:
"How do you except to do at tourney XXX?"
"How much are you trainin?"
Question:
"What do you think about Ghosts?"
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I haven't viewed this, and am at work, but is this available on mp3/rss/podcast (like sotg,wo3,lo3,itg,marty&borg etc)? Or does the format make audio-only pointless?
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On November 01 2011 00:01 10or10 wrote:
I haven't viewed this, and am at work, but is this available on mp3/rss/podcast (like sotg,wo3,lo3,itg,marty&borg etc)? Or does the format make audio-only pointless?
Hey there 10or10
To a certain degree it being only audio form would devalue the content I think, so right now we have no plans to release the episodes in audio form, as we constantly use the on-screen scenarios as reference for the chat topic.
Sorry about that
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On November 01 2011 00:06 CSN_Kaelaris wrote:Show nested quote +On November 01 2011 00:01 10or10 wrote:
I haven't viewed this, and am at work, but is this available on mp3/rss/podcast (like sotg,wo3,lo3,itg,marty&borg etc)? Or does the format make audio-only pointless? Hey there 10or10 To a certain degree it being only audio form would devalue the content I think, so right now we have no plans to release the episodes in audio form, as we constantly use the on-screen scenarios as reference for the chat topic. Sorry about that
to add to what kael is saying - there will (should) be VODs available so you can catch the show at later.
@thorzain; with a lot of zergs complaining that ghosts' snipe is OP, do you think that perhaps they (zergs) are simply not making use of transfuse in late game situations? Also do you think the EMP radius nerf will affect TvP much? And do you think this actually affects TvZ more because the casters (infestor and queen - if transfuse was used more) are larger?
(snipe deals 45 damage with 25 energy: 1.8d/e - transfuse heals 125hp for 50 energy: 2.5h/e)
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you took the suggestions, gotta love kaelaris and mouzsports, what about trying to get ST rainbow or IMnestea for next episode?
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On November 01 2011 01:09 Sgonzo wrote:
you took the suggestions, gotta love kaelaris and mouzsports, what about trying to get ST rainbow or IMnestea for next episode?
lol <3 tyty mon ami!
A Korean would mean a rather.. tough language barrier to when conveying their ideas/strats for an English audience I think. Not to worry though, we have plenty more players up our sleeves :D
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I will have to watch vod, I am excited though!
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On November 01 2011 02:28 CSN_Kaelaris wrote:Going live in 30 minutes for "Mouz Trap!" Episode 4 - mouz|ThorZaIN! He'll be co-casting his replays at http://www.twitch.tv/mousesports!
You should remove/move the ! after mousesports so clicking the link works.
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How would you defend a 6-gate push if you went for a gasless FE , Thorzain?
Thanks in advance!
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Question: Do you feel that the way you practise (spamming games by yourself, just practising buildorder), is something anyone can pick up? And why is it more effective for you?
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Are questions still open? In any case;
how do you prefer korean culture to swedish? In general
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Question: What does ThorZaIN do to relieve stress/take a break from sc2? I know he doesn't ladder much, but he ever feel as though the game is getting too stressful for him and he is in need of a break?
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United Kingdom12022 Posts
Never seen this before, but it's great. Thanks for putting it on! :D
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awesome show with you two guys.
is there a change to get all replays? would be aweseome
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ThorZain, what's your next goal in your career? Also, is there any foreigner you are afraid of?
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Dear mister Thorzain. What is the next event or tourney that you will be playing in?
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QUESTION: thorzain you said that you lost your first ladder game because you hadn't practiced the MVP build enough. How did you go about perfecting the build after you saw it?
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Great show tonight! Definately looking forward to future episodes
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Nice show, loved it.
The games showed could have been a bit closer tho. The first two were stomp. :s
Nice to see mouzsport doing more for the community. They're a pretty shy team most of the time but this is awsome.
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United States7483 Posts
Great event, I love ThorZaIN!
Can't wait until the next episode.
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We decided after many requests to release the replay pack of the games from this "Mouz Trap!". They're also in broadcast order so I guess people could technically watch them in order with running commentary from Tz :D
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P.S. Link might take 5mins to work since i've just uploaded at the time of this post!
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Has anybody been able to download anything from the megaupload replay link? I keep getting the "file is temporarily unavailable, try again later" message.
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getting the same "unable to dl try later" message trying to dl the replays too, can you upload it elsewhere?
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On November 03 2011 02:52 bubblegumbo wrote:
getting the same "unable to dl try later" message trying to dl the replays too, can you upload it elsewhere?
I'm not really familiar with uploading files to other places sorry : ( if you can provide me with a link to another place I certainly will
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On November 03 2011 03:29 CSN_Kaelaris wrote:I'm not really familiar with uploading files to other places sorry : ( if you can provide me with a link to another place I certainly will
You could use http://ge.tt/ if you want. Without a free account, the file stays there for 30 days and with one, it stays there for 90 days. Upload, copy the link and post. There's a small instructional video if you have any questions, but it's pretty straightforward.
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No issues downloading the rep pack. Maybe it took a few moments after it was uploaded initially for it to become available.
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OMG I've been looking for this kind of material for so long. THANK YOU!!
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On November 03 2011 11:06 Netsky wrote:
No issues downloading the rep pack. Maybe it took a few moments after it was uploaded initially for it to become available.
That's odd. I keep getting the same error still and the first time I tried several hours after he had posted it. Maybe it's something on my end then.
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I think megaupload is blocking the file from users in certain countries for some reason or mistake, it's weird because I can dl certain files from there fine and then on certain occasion some files will always have that message. Do you mind uploading it to http://drop.sc/ ? Its the least hassle free with no signup replay upload site I know? Just tested the megaupload link a day later and the same problem
It's Thorzain replays which is why I really want them so badly, Please! :p
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On November 03 2011 20:01 bubblegumbo wrote:I think megaupload is blocking the file from users in certain countries for some reason or mistake, it's weird because I can dl certain files from there fine and then on certain occasion some files will always have that message. Do you mind uploading it to http://drop.sc/ ? Its the least hassle free with no signup replay upload site I know? Just tested the megaupload link a day later and the same problem It's Thorzain replays which is why I really want them so badly, Please! :p
I uploaded but am unsure how to group sed replays in a "pack" of sorts. :S
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Very cool and thank you. This kid is pretty smart.
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I don't know about upload as a pack, maybe you have to sign up for it? Or just upload individually please, or I can PM you for the replay pack to be email to me if you don't mind.
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thanks man, you're a legend!
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Thanks man realli realli <3 you! help me thanks thorzaine too
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This helped my tvz quite a bit. I really like that super fast third with the fast double ebay. Also thanks for the replays to double check if my notes were right . Awesome show.
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Finally found time for the Episode.
It was great, learned a lot.
Thanks Kaelaris and thanks Mouz!
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This is great. I love the idea of players analyzing themselves. We all know they are great players so it is great to hear how great players critique themselves. Looking forward to checking these out.
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