In a car driving 20 hours to dallas but excited to update that SK T1 Rain will be playing in the open bracket last minute. @mlg @MLGSundance
Reigning OSL champion and SKT T1's ace Rain will be entering the open bracket at MLG Dallas (Fall). He will be trying to get into the group stages that feature reigning GSL champion Life, most recent Arena champion Taeja, and God himself in Flash.
Also entering the open bracket will be two former GSL champions! Polt who yesterday advanced to the Ro16 of Code S with wins over Taeja and finale will be traveling to Dallas and then to Lone Star Clash. MC, falling in the Up/Down matches, will try to get back on track with another foreign tournament win.
On October 30 2012 07:26 opterown wrote: Some Notable Players:
Not sure he is used to play 5 hours a day in a tournament in front of lots of people, it must be tiring at the end, I don't think open bracket was the best, group seed would be better, that's what deserves the new OSL champion !
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Huh?
SK t1 contacted us, Rain wants to win Dallas and asked to attend.
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Huh?
SK t1 contacted us, Rain wants to win Dallas and asked to attend.
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Huh?
SK t1 contacted us, Rain wants to win Dallas and asked to attend.
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Huh?
SK t1 contacted us, Rain wants to win Dallas and asked to attend.
lmao what a boss
I'm gonna laugh if something silly happens in open bracket and Rain gets knocked out early or ends up with a bad seed in champ bracket.
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Huh?
SK t1 contacted us, Rain wants to win Dallas and asked to attend.
Okay, if you say so I believe you. Still, I don't agree with doing this a few day before the event. I really don't think the guy will be able to play up to his standards.
He perhaps will understand it after getting tired as hell by doing this.
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Only thing that could make it better would be if my TL shirt and Hoodie arrive in time for Barcraft. It's a long shot, but I've got all my appendages crossed hoping for it anyway.
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Huh?
SK t1 contacted us, Rain wants to win Dallas and asked to attend.
Okay, if you say so I believe you. Still, I don't agree with doing this a few day before the event. I really don't think the guy will be able to play up to his standards.
He perhaps will understand it after getting tired as hell by doing this.
Well its his call and he requested to play to its w/e. However i think he is under estimating how hard making an open bracket run will be. It takes a tremendous amount of stamia/endurance to do this, let alone skill. It's much different than just playing ladder for 8 hours straight. You don't even get to play the whole time so staying warmed up can be a problem. But Rain is fucking good as fuck so I guess give him 50% making it to pool play/champ bracket or w/e it is this event. Yes that is just a random number I pulled out haha.
lol @ people saying he will be tired as hell doing this
yea the jetlag may be new to him but playing a game all day isn't, these kespa players aren't scared of an open bracket because of 'stamina' from what ive seen, ive only seen one kespa player talk about stamina being a possible issue, and i dont think rain is the type to 'run out of energy', although he may feel shitty from jet lag
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Huh?
SK t1 contacted us, Rain wants to win Dallas and asked to attend.
Rain doesn't give a fuck about jet lag.
He wants ALL the titles.
Obviously a Bonjwa is immune to fatigue.
Though, more seriously, if Rain wins MLG, GSL and WCG this year, surely there will be a case for him being the best WoL player once that chapter wraps up.
On October 30 2012 07:15 a9arnn wrote: OMG I really hope since soo and Rain are going now, that Boxer or Oov come so I can get a picture with them... this will be SO SICK :D!!!
hmm hmm...I wonder if Boxer as SKT1 head coach will be in attendance too.
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Huh?
SK t1 contacted us, Rain wants to win Dallas and asked to attend.
Rain doesn't give a fuck about jet lag.
He wants ALL the titles.
Obviously a Bonjwa is immune to fatigue.
Though, more seriously, if Rain wins MLG, GSL and WCG this year, surely there will be a case for him being the best WoL player once that chapter wraps up.
If Rain wins MLG Dallas, WCS World Championship and GSL S5, then there might be a word that would describe that.
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Huh?
SK t1 contacted us, Rain wants to win Dallas and asked to attend.
Rain doesn't give a fuck about jet lag.
He wants ALL the titles.
Obviously a Bonjwa is immune to fatigue.
Though, more seriously, if Rain wins MLG, GSL and WCG this year, surely there will be a case for him being the best WoL player once that chapter wraps up.
If Rain wins MLG Dallas, WCS World Championship and GSL S5, then there might be a word that would describe that.
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Huh?
SK t1 contacted us, Rain wants to win Dallas and asked to attend.
Rain doesn't give a fuck about jet lag.
He wants ALL the titles.
Obviously a Bonjwa is immune to fatigue.
Though, more seriously, if Rain wins MLG, GSL and WCG this year, surely there will be a case for him being the best WoL player once that chapter wraps up.
If Rain wins MLG Dallas, WCS World Championship and GSL S5, then there might be a word that would describe that.
But that's a long ways away.
I believe that other word is "filthy rich"
Current earnings: $65,240 MLG Dallas: $25,000 GSL 2012 Season 5: $42,633 WCS World Champ: $100,000
Net: $232,873 USD in about 3 months since his debut in WCS Korea.
I have an Auditing test on Monday.. will do my best to prepare so I can consume as much MLG as possible! Cost accounting test this wednesday, so I can't prepare THAT much
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Huh?
SK t1 contacted us, Rain wants to win Dallas and asked to attend.
Rain doesn't give a fuck about jet lag.
He wants ALL the titles.
Read that as something else, probably also accurate.
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Huh?
SK t1 contacted us, Rain wants to win Dallas and asked to attend.
On October 30 2012 07:26 forsooth wrote: Should be interesting. I'm curious to see how he handles the marathon LAN style.
He already has kind of proved himself in this format ranking high in WCS Korea and more recently winning WCS Asia, both of which do a weekend gauntlet style.
On October 30 2012 07:26 forsooth wrote: Should be interesting. I'm curious to see how he handles the marathon LAN style.
He already has kind of proved himself in this format ranking high in WCS Korea and more recently winning WCS Asia, both of which do a weekend gauntlet style.
WCG Korea wasn't a gauntlet style tournament, most series anyone had to play on a given day was 3, and apart from the final day nobody played more than a series a day.
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Huh?
SK t1 contacted us, Rain wants to win Dallas and asked to attend.
Rain doesn't give a fuck about jet lag.
He wants ALL the titles.
Obviously a Bonjwa is immune to fatigue.
Though, more seriously, if Rain wins MLG, GSL and WCG this year, surely there will be a case for him being the best WoL player once that chapter wraps up.
No. Not enough. Mvp can´t be beaten anymore, assuming HotS gets released at least two seasons of GSL into 2013.
On October 30 2012 07:38 Fenrax wrote: I wonder why not more Kespa players attend the open bracket. It is not like there are many Kespa tournaments going on right now.
I obviously don't know for sure, but my best guess would be the teams couldn't justify the travel expenses? We all know Kespa teams have more money then ESF teams but still, flying from Korea to us and getting hotels and food etc. isn't exactly cheap.
I wish they would though! I'd kill to see Bisu, Jangbi and Stork and of course Jaedong in the open bracket T.T
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Huh?
SK t1 contacted us, Rain wants to win Dallas and asked to attend.
you should have told him no just consider all the other players who were thinking they could win!
On October 30 2012 07:38 Fenrax wrote: I wonder why not more Kespa players attend the open bracket. It is not like there are many Kespa tournaments going on right now.
probably practing really hard for the next proleague.
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Huh?
SK t1 contacted us, Rain wants to win Dallas and asked to attend.
Rain doesn't give a fuck about jet lag.
He wants ALL the titles.
Obviously a Bonjwa is immune to fatigue.
Though, more seriously, if Rain wins MLG, GSL and WCG this year, surely there will be a case for him being the best WoL player once that chapter wraps up.
lol, no. Mvp is too far ahead to be not the best player of WoL.
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Huh?
SK t1 contacted us, Rain wants to win Dallas and asked to attend.
Rain doesn't give a fuck about jet lag.
He wants ALL the titles.
Obviously a Bonjwa is immune to fatigue.
Though, more seriously, if Rain wins MLG, GSL and WCG this year, surely there will be a case for him being the best WoL player once that chapter wraps up.
No. Not enough. Mvp can´t be beaten anymore, assuming HotS gets released at least two seasons of GSL into 2013.
Well Rain has OSL, WCS Asia, if he wins the overall WCS this MLG and then the two(Or more who really knows when HotS will be released..) GSL's back to back I think it would be close. but I don't really think thats going to happen. Merely pointing out that it is possible for MVP to be beaten for that title still. The possibility is slim as hell, but it's still there!
This is like that time DRG came to MLG when he was on a roll and winning everything, except worse. I wonder who is going to have the honor of getting rolled by him in the finals, and who the unlucky bastards on his half of the bracket are going to be.
Should be an easy road to the championship bracket for Rain, Polt and MC through the open bracket. No real threats in the open bracket from foreigners, and I doubt there will be an upset by no-names.
On October 30 2012 07:26 forsooth wrote: Should be interesting. I'm curious to see how he handles the marathon LAN style.
He already has kind of proved himself in this format ranking high in WCS Korea and more recently winning WCS Asia, both of which do a weekend gauntlet style.
WCG Korea wasn't a gauntlet style tournament, most series anyone had to play on a given day was 3, and apart from the final day nobody played more than a series a day.
Ahh indeed you are right. My memory is getting rusty with age. Well regardless, going 12-1 in Asia finals, beating the likes of Liquid Hero, CJ Hero and Parting is still a great feat.
With Taeja's TvP gone down the gutter, the big one to look out for here Life vs Rain...or for the foreigner fanboys, Scarlett vs Rain!
On October 30 2012 07:25 Pudge_172 wrote: Doesn't he play in Korea 11/1 and then have to be in Dallas on 11/2?
Does that even work logistically?
There's an itinerary you can book on Delta's website that departs from Incheon at 10:05 AM KST on 11/2 and arrives at DFW at 1:54 PM CDT on 11/2 (nearly an 18 hour trip, but Dallas is 14 hours behind Seoul). Check-in at MLG ends at 5 PM.
On October 30 2012 07:25 Pudge_172 wrote: Doesn't he play in Korea 11/1 and then have to be in Dallas on 11/2?
Does that even work logistically?
There's an itinerary you can book on Delta's website that departs from Incheon at 10:05 AM KST on 11/2 and arrives at DFW at 1:54 PM CDT on 11/2 (nearly an 18 hour trip, but Dallas is 14 hours behind Seoul). Check-in at MLG ends at 5 PM.
That is cutting it crazy close, although I am sure he would be able to have a slight amount of leniency.
Polt is the open Bracket monster, I fully expect him to get through the Bracket and the group stage without dropping a map. It'll be interesting to see how rain does in these scenarios... Mc as always will be a boss.
On October 30 2012 07:25 Pudge_172 wrote: Doesn't he play in Korea 11/1 and then have to be in Dallas on 11/2?
Does that even work logistically?
There's an itinerary you can book on Delta's website that departs from Incheon at 10:05 AM KST on 11/2 and arrives at DFW at 1:54 PM CDT on 11/2 (nearly an 18 hour trip, but Dallas is 14 hours behind Seoul). Check-in at MLG ends at 5 PM.
That is cutting it crazy close, although I am sure he would be able to have a slight amount of leniency.
Yeah lol, imagine MLG turning down the OSL champion from attending their tournament because he's too busy flying around the world to try to make it there in time. The fan outrage would be HORRENDOUS. I wouldn't be surprised if there were riots, lol.
On October 30 2012 07:25 Pudge_172 wrote: Doesn't he play in Korea 11/1 and then have to be in Dallas on 11/2?
Does that even work logistically?
There's an itinerary you can book on Delta's website that departs from Incheon at 10:05 AM KST on 11/2 and arrives at DFW at 1:54 PM CDT on 11/2 (nearly an 18 hour trip, but Dallas is 14 hours behind Seoul). Check-in at MLG ends at 5 PM.
That is cutting it crazy close, although I am sure he would be able to have a slight amount of leniency.
it's okay, unequal treatment for different players is pretty much standard in the industry, and traditional sports as well.
On October 30 2012 07:25 Pudge_172 wrote: Doesn't he play in Korea 11/1 and then have to be in Dallas on 11/2?
Does that even work logistically?
There's an itinerary you can book on Delta's website that departs from Incheon at 10:05 AM KST on 11/2 and arrives at DFW at 1:54 PM CDT on 11/2 (nearly an 18 hour trip, but Dallas is 14 hours behind Seoul). Check-in at MLG ends at 5 PM.
So if he doesn't have 3 hours of delays/travel time from airport to venue............
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Stephano attending or is he still suspended? Would shed tears of joy watching a PvZ between him and Rain.
Nonetheless, pretty jealous of the americans living in the right time zone. Guess it'll be a good time for me to try monster energy-drinks to stay awake, if it kills me I'll at least die happy )
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
You're like a 15 year old watching porn the first time of his life and complaining about fake boobs, no offense
On October 30 2012 08:04 PerryHooter wrote: Stephano attending or is he still suspended? Would shed tears of joy watching a PvZ between him and Rain.
Nonetheless, pretty jealous of the americans living in the right time zone. Guess it'll be a good time for me to try monster energy-drinks to stay awake, if it kills me I'll at least die happy )
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
You're like a 15 year old watching porn the first time of his life and complaining about fake boobs, no offense
I don't see a problem with this. Fake boobs suck so power to the 15 y-o who can instantly realize this fact.
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
You're like a 15 year old watching porn the first time of his life and complaining about fake boobs, no offense
Find a 15 year old male who has free internet access in these days who hasnt watched porn. Il be waiting.
On October 30 2012 08:04 PerryHooter wrote: Stephano attending or is he still suspended? Would shed tears of joy watching a PvZ between him and Rain.
Nonetheless, pretty jealous of the americans living in the right time zone. Guess it'll be a good time for me to try monster energy-drinks to stay awake, if it kills me I'll at least die happy )
Stephano doesnt want to compete with the best (GSL, MLG). He is happy just maximizing earnings.
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Huh?
SK t1 contacted us, Rain wants to win Dallas and asked to attend.
Rain doesn't give a fuck about jet lag.
He wants ALL the titles.
...and he just might get 'em. Going to be an epic MLG.
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Huh?
SK t1 contacted us, Rain wants to win Dallas and asked to attend.
Very diplomatically put, but I'm pretty sure the conversation went along the lines of:
"Hey, is it alright if we send Rain down to win Dallas?"
"Sure, I mean he can attend and compete.."
"So.. how much are you setting aside for Rain? How much will 2nd place be getting?"
F*CK YEAH. So hype. It'll be tough for Rain to come out of the open-bracket with jet lag and win (especially with this probably being his first trip to USA and experience playing a tournament in these conditions) but I'm interested in seeing how he does.
It will be very interesting to see how Rain handles MLG's format. People forget when they think about these proleague players coming over for something like MLG. They don't get a week to prepare for one opponent.
Let's go MC!
edit: Glad to see ToD also in the open bracket, that makes me quite happy. Would love for some miracle to happen and see Grubby vs ToD at some point
This event is fucking stacked. Really looking forward to watching now. Flash, Rain, MC, Taeja, Leenock, Life and some of the best foreigners. Ermahgerd. Anyone know if there will be a free stream?
Sun definitely has the stamina to play the open bracket. These Kespa players have a grueling 12 hours practice regimen everyday.
The only problem is jetlag( which is quite painful) that can affected your gameplay. If he is flown to US a couple of days prior the tournament and has time to adjust to the timezone over there, then he will fine but that does not seem to be the case.
Jetlag can hit you pretty hard if you experienced it before.
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Huh?
SK t1 contacted us, Rain wants to win Dallas and asked to attend.
Rain doesn't give a fuck about jet lag.
He wants ALL the titles.
He ? More like SKT.T1 management. He may have expressed a wish to participate and with him being a star in the making, that wish was granted. I doubt Bisu would have been granted the same wish though ...
It's $25k for winning a couple of days tournament... of course Rain wants a go! I think he *should* be ok with the format because he's just always super careful and standard anyway. Jetlag may be an issue - but even a jetlagged Rain is too good for 99.99% of players.
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Huh?
SK t1 contacted us, Rain wants to win Dallas and asked to attend.
Rain doesn't give a fuck about jet lag.
He wants ALL the titles.
Prepare for Rain to start putting on some MC weight.
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Huh?
SK t1 contacted us, Rain wants to win Dallas and asked to attend.
Rain doesn't give a fuck about jet lag.
He wants ALL the titles.
He ? More like SKT.T1 management. He may have expressed a wish to participate and with him being a star in the making, that wish was granted. I doubt Bisu would have been granted the same wish though ...
I don't think Bisu would ask to go unless he thought he had a realistic chance of winning.
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Huh?
SK t1 contacted us, Rain wants to win Dallas and asked to attend.
Rain doesn't give a fuck about jet lag.
He wants ALL the titles.
He ? More like SKT.T1 management. He may have expressed a wish to participate and with him being a star in the making, that wish was granted. I doubt Bisu would have been granted the same wish though ...
Bisu didn't ask because he would get his pretty face smashed in.
This will push Rain to his limits as a player. If he can win the tournament coming through the open bracket, we know that he will not be going away for a long, long time.
On October 30 2012 09:12 iRemedy wrote: It will be very interesting to see how Rain handles MLG's format. People forget when they think about these proleague players coming over for something like MLG. They don't get a week to prepare for one opponent.
Let's go MC!
edit: Glad to see ToD also in the open bracket, that makes me quite happy. Would love for some miracle to happen and see Grubby vs ToD at some point
Considering that they have qualifiers in Korea and Rain won WCS Asia, I don't think the weekend tournament style will be a big issue for him. If anything, playing in the US (jetlag, food, rest, etc) might be a bigger factor. Since it looks like he has to play GSL on Thursday in Korea, it looks like he won't have much time to adjust.
On October 30 2012 10:50 .Wraath wrote: Polt going back to a Foreign event? interesting. I wish him the best!
^Gaulzi is a only-cannon rusher. he streams once in awhile on TL
He is also going to LoneStar2 the weekend after so it is likely he will stay in the US for the week. His GSL match is also done and won't need to play until Ro16 which is Nov 12th-15th
On October 30 2012 10:50 Golbat wrote: No combatEX on the updated notable players list? He may be a universally hated retard, but doesn't that qualify as notable in it's own right?
Now that I think about it, Polt likely announced going to MLG only after going to Ro16 because he has the downtime between Ro32 and Ro16 to play at MLG and LSC2.
On October 30 2012 11:23 Osiccor wrote: If Rain spend a couple of days in US where will he stay? I don't think SKT T1 have a team house in US or have a partnership with a foreign clan.
On October 30 2012 11:23 Osiccor wrote: If Rain spend a couple of days in US where will he stay? I don't think SKT T1 have a team house in US or have a partnership with a foreign clan.
On October 30 2012 11:23 Osiccor wrote: If Rain spend a couple of days in US where will he stay? I don't think SKT T1 have a team house in US or have a partnership with a foreign clan.
Most likely a hotel like most koreans. Even those on foreign teams/partner teams mostly stay in hotels since the team houses are usually not in the same city as the tournament.
On October 30 2012 11:23 Osiccor wrote: If Rain spend a couple of days in US where will he stay? I don't think SKT T1 have a team house in US or have a partnership with a foreign clan.
On October 30 2012 11:23 Osiccor wrote: If Rain spend a couple of days in US where will he stay? I don't think SKT T1 have a team house in US or have a partnership with a foreign clan.
In America, we have things called hotels.
Lies!!!
Pretty hard to practice SC2 at a hotel
Considering Rain will only stay at a hotel in the early morning and late night, I don't think he will be practicing much at those times.
On October 30 2012 06:58 vAtAZz wrote: Not sure he is used to play 5 hours a day in a tournament in front of lots of people, it must be tiring at the end, I don't think open bracket was the best, group seed would be better, that's what deserves the new OSL champion !
He probably practices 12h a day so I'm sure he'll be just as fine as any other korean zerging their way through the open bracket. The only reason I could see Rain losing earlier than the grand finals is if jetlag will affect his play a lot.
On October 30 2012 11:23 Osiccor wrote: If Rain spend a couple of days in US where will he stay? I don't think SKT T1 have a team house in US or have a partnership with a foreign clan.
In America, we have things called hotels.
Lies!!!
Pretty hard to practice SC2 at a hotel
Why? Bring a laptop and your mouse/keyboard, it's not ideal but it's not like he needs to practice 10 hours the day before Dallas with how well he has been playing.
On October 30 2012 11:23 Osiccor wrote: If Rain spend a couple of days in US where will he stay? I don't think SKT T1 have a team house in US or have a partnership with a foreign clan.
In America, we have things called hotels.
Lies!!!
Pretty hard to practice SC2 at a hotel
Why? Bring a laptop and your mouse/keyboard, it's not ideal but it's not like he needs to practice 10 hours the day before Dallas with how well he has been playing.
he will only get there a few hours before Dallas starts I think anyway
On October 30 2012 11:23 Osiccor wrote: If Rain spend a couple of days in US where will he stay? I don't think SKT T1 have a team house in US or have a partnership with a foreign clan.
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Huh?
SK t1 contacted us, Rain wants to win Dallas and asked to attend.
Rain doesn't give a fuck about jet lag.
He wants ALL the titles.
Obviously a Bonjwa is immune to fatigue.
Though, more seriously, if Rain wins MLG, GSL and WCG this year, surely there will be a case for him being the best WoL player once that chapter wraps up.
No, no way.
The only way there is going to be a better WoL player than Mvp is if someone wins more than 4 GSL's/OSL's and at least matches his 4 foreign tournament gold medals.
I think that Rain can surely dominate the last few months of WoL. But TaeJa's recent losses have shown how little the margin between "he's owning everybody" and "he's beginning to slump" really is. Rain has been very consistent until now, reaching the group stages should be no problem for him.
Mvp definitely is the player, who will always be remembered as WoL's strongest force, even Rain winning everything from now on won't change that.
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Huh?
SK t1 contacted us, Rain wants to win Dallas and asked to attend.
Rain doesn't give a fuck about jet lag.
He wants ALL the titles.
Obviously a Bonjwa is immune to fatigue.
Though, more seriously, if Rain wins MLG, GSL and WCG this year, surely there will be a case for him being the best WoL player once that chapter wraps up.
No, no way.
The only way there is going to be a better WoL player than Mvp is if someone wins more than 4 GSL's/OSL's and at least matches his 4 foreign tournament gold medals.
With the time left before HOTS It's impossible.
well, this one + blizzcup + maybe season 1 GSL next year and OSL spring = 4 more plus plenty of foreign tourneys to win
not impossible, just really really really hard haha
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Huh?
SK t1 contacted us, Rain wants to win Dallas and asked to attend.
Rain doesn't give a fuck about jet lag.
He wants ALL the titles.
Obviously a Bonjwa is immune to fatigue.
Though, more seriously, if Rain wins MLG, GSL and WCG this year, surely there will be a case for him being the best WoL player once that chapter wraps up.
No, no way.
The only way there is going to be a better WoL player than Mvp is if someone wins more than 4 GSL's/OSL's and at least matches his 4 foreign tournament gold medals.
With the time left before HOTS It's impossible.
well, this one + blizzcup + maybe season 1 GSL next year and OSL spring = 4 more plus plenty of foreign tourneys to win
not impossible, just really really really hard haha
I shouldn't say impossible, I should say It's not going to happen.
The other players anywhere close to matching his records are all slumping.
Nestea - Code B, MC - Code A, MMA - Code A
no one else is anywhere close.
really doubt there will be another WoL OSL also.
And even if someone does manage to do this, they will be missing 2 silver medals in a starleague/ 2 semi finals appearances, and their record will be over a few month/half a year instead of consistent for 2 + years.
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Huh?
SK t1 contacted us, Rain wants to win Dallas and asked to attend.
Rain doesn't give a fuck about jet lag.
He wants ALL the titles.
Obviously a Bonjwa is immune to fatigue.
Though, more seriously, if Rain wins MLG, GSL and WCG this year, surely there will be a case for him being the best WoL player once that chapter wraps up.
No, no way.
The only way there is going to be a better WoL player than Mvp is if someone wins more than 4 GSL's/OSL's and at least matches his 4 foreign tournament gold medals.
With the time left before HOTS It's impossible.
well, this one + blizzcup + maybe season 1 GSL next year and OSL spring = 4 more plus plenty of foreign tourneys to win
not impossible, just really really really hard haha
I shouldn't say impossible, I should say It's not going to happen.
The other players anywhere close to matching his records are all slumping.
Nestea - Code B, MC - Code A, MMA - Code A
no one else is anywhere close.
really doubt there will be another WoL OSL also.
And even if someone does manage to do this, they will be missing 2 silver medals in a starleague/ 2 semi finals appearances, and their record will be over a few month/half a year instead of consistent for 2 + years.
marineking could match that, if he wins the next 4 major korean starleagues or something lol. he's been decent over the whole of sc2
and DRG is about as far away as marineking, i think. 3 more titles + 2/3 foreign tourneys
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Huh?
SK t1 contacted us, Rain wants to win Dallas and asked to attend.
Rain doesn't give a fuck about jet lag.
He wants ALL the titles.
Obviously a Bonjwa is immune to fatigue.
Though, more seriously, if Rain wins MLG, GSL and WCG this year, surely there will be a case for him being the best WoL player once that chapter wraps up.
No, no way.
The only way there is going to be a better WoL player than Mvp is if someone wins more than 4 GSL's/OSL's and at least matches his 4 foreign tournament gold medals.
With the time left before HOTS It's impossible.
well, this one + blizzcup + maybe season 1 GSL next year and OSL spring = 4 more plus plenty of foreign tourneys to win
not impossible, just really really really hard haha
I shouldn't say impossible, I should say It's not going to happen.
The other players anywhere close to matching his records are all slumping.
Nestea - Code B, MC - Code A, MMA - Code A
no one else is anywhere close.
really doubt there will be another WoL OSL also.
And even if someone does manage to do this, they will be missing 2 silver medals in a starleague/ 2 semi finals appearances, and their record will be over a few month/half a year instead of consistent for 2 + years.
marineking could match that, if he wins the next 4 major korean starleagues or something lol. he's been decent over the whole of sc2
in theory yes, he's been around long enough. he would have to win 2 foreign tournaments and at least + 4 starleagues in like less than 6 months though, so good luck.
I haven't been particularly excited by MLGs this year, but man am I excited for this one. I've been rationing the amount of starcraft I watch lately (for the sake of school, work, family, and my own personal enjoyment) and I'm really looking forward to spending a good portion of the weekend at a barcraft or parked in front of my TV watching MLG. It's going to be awesome!
Well, right now Rain is the unofficial world champion. Imagine if he win his code S group and then lose to some nobody in the open bracket. We'll have a totally unexpected new champion )
And this tournament's excitement just skyrocketed! Not saying it wasn't exciting before - I was really pumped for this, but with Rain being there it's so much better! Grubby, Rain, Nani, pretty much all my favourite players are there, only Parting missing!
On October 30 2012 19:39 Champi wrote: The Aussies gonna turn some heads too. keep your eyes open for Nv players Rossi, deth, GLaDe, and YoonYJ, and iMmunity players tgun, Mafia, and Light
On October 30 2012 09:08 CoR wrote: rain lost 1 round before group play by his 1-4 vs hyvaa just so drg could not see his builds ^^
Lol the good ol build excuse. There was also an excuse on bw when a Korean lost to a foreigner and that excuse was: "he wasn't trying his hardest". Please stop making up fake crap
On October 30 2012 09:08 CoR wrote: rain lost 1 round before group play by his 1-4 vs hyvaa just so drg could not see his builds ^^
Lol the good ol build excuse. There was also an excuse on bw when a Korean lost to a foreigner and that excuse was: "he wasn't trying his hardest". Please stop making up fake crap
Hey, pssst, ever heard of something called 'a joke'? Maybe you should read up on it
On October 30 2012 09:08 CoR wrote: rain lost 1 round before group play by his 1-4 vs hyvaa just so drg could not see his builds ^^
Lol the good ol build excuse. There was also an excuse on bw when a Korean lost to a foreigner and that excuse was: "he wasn't trying his hardest". Please stop making up fake crap
Hey, pssst, ever heard of something called 'a joke'? Maybe you should read up on it
As if the "^^" didn't indicate that it was a joke lol btw I was joking back myself
Don't see anyone that poses a considerable threat to Rain. He looked unstoppable in his Code S run. He only lost to the best of the best and they will not be at this event. Rain will take it easy.
On October 31 2012 08:09 MildSeven wrote: way too much hype about Polt
Apparently a top five Terran who qualified for basically every LAN tournament in Nov/Dec and a real contender for all those tournaments is "hype".
I would love to see Polt and/or Rain in the same open bracket and end up in Group C, so Polt can get his revenge, or that Rain can tear up the strongest group in MLG.
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Huh?
SK t1 contacted us, Rain wants to win Dallas and asked to attend.
Rain doesn't give a fuck about jet lag.
He wants ALL the titles.
Obviously a Bonjwa is immune to fatigue.
Though, more seriously, if Rain wins MLG, GSL and WCG this year, surely there will be a case for him being the best WoL player once that chapter wraps up.
Reigning OSL champion and SKT T1's ace Rain will be entering the open bracket at MLG Dallas (Fall). He will be trying to get into the group stages that feature reigning GSL champion Life, most recent Arena champion Taeja, and God himself in Flash.
Also entering the open bracket will be two former GSL champions! Polt who yesterday advanced to the Ro16 of Code S with wins over Taeja and finale will be traveling to Dallas and then to Lone Star Clash. MC, falling in the Up/Down matches, will try to get back on track with another foreign tournament win.
Reigning OSL champion and SKT T1's ace Rain will be entering the open bracket at MLG Dallas (Fall). He will be trying to get into the group stages that feature reigning GSL champion Life, most recent Arena champion Taeja, and God himself in Flash.
Also entering the open bracket will be two former GSL champions! Polt who yesterday advanced to the Ro16 of Code S with wins over Taeja and finale will be traveling to Dallas and then to Lone Star Clash. MC, falling in the Up/Down matches, will try to get back on track with another foreign tournament win.
On October 30 2012 06:54 Noocta wrote: Meh Feel like MLG tried everything to make him come so the event feel more prestigious but in these conditions I doubt he will play his best
Huh?
SK t1 contacted us, Rain wants to win Dallas and asked to attend.
Rain doesn't give a fuck about jet lag.
He wants ALL the titles.
Obviously a Bonjwa is immune to fatigue.
Though, more seriously, if Rain wins MLG, GSL and WCG this year, surely there will be a case for him being the best WoL player once that chapter wraps up.
On October 31 2012 08:09 MildSeven wrote: way too much hype about Polt
While he doesn't have the sick micro of Maru, macro of Taeja or decision making of MVP but he is certainly a solid all rounder. While i won't put money on Polt winning Mlg, he is solid enough to get high up there.
On October 31 2012 08:09 MildSeven wrote: way too much hype about Polt
While he doesn't have the sick micro of Maru, macro of Taeja or decision making of MVP but he is certainly a solid all rounder. While i won't put money on Polt winning Mlg, he is solid enough to get high up there.
wouldn't be complimenting taeja for his macro haha, he floats thousands randomly in game. probably a better comparison would be bomber or mkp, who both have pretty sick macro
I hope Rain takes this. This is going to be very different though. 5 hours of continuous competitive gaming is no joke. He's going to have to maintain his focus and keep his fundamentals strong.
On November 01 2012 00:02 silent_owl wrote: I hope Rain takes this. This is going to be very different though. 5 hours of continuous competitive gaming is no joke. He's going to have to maintain his focus and keep his fundamentals strong.
Sure and normally I'd be like" well he is protoss so some random na guy will pvp him out" but tbh rain may be the only guy who actually understands pvp. I think he'll do fine, it's very rare for a kespa player to be able to go to their coach and get to an event like this, I think he knows what to expect and he wants to win really badly.
On November 01 2012 00:02 silent_owl wrote: I hope Rain takes this. This is going to be very different though. 5 hours of continuous competitive gaming is no joke. He's going to have to maintain his focus and keep his fundamentals strong.
5 hours is an understatement. I wish that it was only 5 hours lol... I competed in MLG raleigh and day one took almost 6 hours. and then day 2 took almost 9 till I was done( i didnt even make it through all of saturday before being elimed)... And its not easy getting food and staying focused from match to the next, especially when all my matches ran long and didnt get much of any break in the end. I say this because people underestimate the amount of strain an event like this and what players go through to make that attempt to fight it out of that open bracket. Im hoping rain prepared for something grueling like that, as I really want him to go deep in this. Same with all the other tosses like SSON and MC. Been watching SSON's stream alot and im just not sure how well he will do in an event like this, he has the potential to go far.
EDIT: and ughhh I stand out in that promo video like a sore thumb... Finals clip first vs leenock, you can tell who is a protoss player and first fan sitting in that crowd lol...
On November 01 2012 00:02 silent_owl wrote: I hope Rain takes this. This is going to be very different though. 5 hours of continuous competitive gaming is no joke. He's going to have to maintain his focus and keep his fundamentals strong.
5 hours is an understatement. I wish that it was only 5 hours lol... I competed in MLG raleigh and day one took almost 6 hours. and then day 2 took almost 9 till I was done( i didnt even make it through all of saturday before being elimed)... And its not easy getting food and staying focused from match to the next, especially when all my matches ran long and didnt get much of any break in the end. I say this because people underestimate the amount of strain an event like this and what players go through to make that attempt to fight it out of that open bracket. Im hoping rain prepared for something grueling like that, as I really want him to go deep in this. Same with all the other tosses like SSON and MC. Been watching SSON's stream alot and im just not sure how well he will do in an event like this, he has the potential to go far.
This.
MLG's Open Bracket is GRUELING. After the first 2/3 rounds (once it's all done in one heat) it becomes a literal marathon. Players barely have time to use the restroom, let alone eat. It's really really tough on even the most seasoned players. Dallas is a stacked field and EVERY match will take something out of the players.
Whoever makes it out of the Open Bracket into Pool Play has huge amounts of respect from me.
On November 01 2012 00:02 silent_owl wrote: I hope Rain takes this. This is going to be very different though. 5 hours of continuous competitive gaming is no joke. He's going to have to maintain his focus and keep his fundamentals strong.
5 hours is an understatement. I wish that it was only 5 hours lol... I competed in MLG raleigh and day one took almost 6 hours. and then day 2 took almost 9 till I was done( i didnt even make it through all of saturday before being elimed)... And its not easy getting food and staying focused from match to the next, especially when all my matches ran long and didnt get much of any break in the end. I say this because people underestimate the amount of strain an event like this and what players go through to make that attempt to fight it out of that open bracket. Im hoping rain prepared for something grueling like that, as I really want him to go deep in this. Same with all the other tosses like SSON and MC. Been watching SSON's stream alot and im just not sure how well he will do in an event like this, he has the potential to go far.
This.
MLG's Open Bracket is GRUELING. After the first 2/3 rounds (once it's all done in one heat) it becomes a literal marathon. Players barely have time to use the restroom, let alone eat. It's really really tough on even the most seasoned players. Dallas is a stacked field and EVERY match will take something out of the players.
Whoever makes it out of the Open Bracket into Pool Play has huge amounts of respect from me.
Even those first few rounds and heats, are grueling as you never know when your going to play, As MLG doesnt tell you which heat your in until your name is announced... So you still have to be around and trying to find out whats going on. And to add on top of that practice, warm up is before hand, and that makes the day even longer.
On November 01 2012 00:02 silent_owl wrote: I hope Rain takes this. This is going to be very different though. 5 hours of continuous competitive gaming is no joke. He's going to have to maintain his focus and keep his fundamentals strong.
5 hours is an understatement. I wish that it was only 5 hours lol... I competed in MLG raleigh and day one took almost 6 hours. and then day 2 took almost 9 till I was done( i didnt even make it through all of saturday before being elimed)... And its not easy getting food and staying focused from match to the next, especially when all my matches ran long and didnt get much of any break in the end. I say this because people underestimate the amount of strain an event like this and what players go through to make that attempt to fight it out of that open bracket. Im hoping rain prepared for something grueling like that, as I really want him to go deep in this. Same with all the other tosses like SSON and MC. Been watching SSON's stream alot and im just not sure how well he will do in an event like this, he has the potential to go far.
This.
MLG's Open Bracket is GRUELING. After the first 2/3 rounds (once it's all done in one heat) it becomes a literal marathon. Players barely have time to use the restroom, let alone eat. It's really really tough on even the most seasoned players. Dallas is a stacked field and EVERY match will take something out of the players.
Whoever makes it out of the Open Bracket into Pool Play has huge amounts of respect from me.
Gotta repect leenock, did anyone else made from open bracket to champion?
On November 01 2012 00:02 silent_owl wrote: I hope Rain takes this. This is going to be very different though. 5 hours of continuous competitive gaming is no joke. He's going to have to maintain his focus and keep his fundamentals strong.
5 hours is an understatement. I wish that it was only 5 hours lol... I competed in MLG raleigh and day one took almost 6 hours. and then day 2 took almost 9 till I was done( i didnt even make it through all of saturday before being elimed)... And its not easy getting food and staying focused from match to the next, especially when all my matches ran long and didnt get much of any break in the end. I say this because people underestimate the amount of strain an event like this and what players go through to make that attempt to fight it out of that open bracket. Im hoping rain prepared for something grueling like that, as I really want him to go deep in this. Same with all the other tosses like SSON and MC. Been watching SSON's stream alot and im just not sure how well he will do in an event like this, he has the potential to go far.
This.
MLG's Open Bracket is GRUELING. After the first 2/3 rounds (once it's all done in one heat) it becomes a literal marathon. Players barely have time to use the restroom, let alone eat. It's really really tough on even the most seasoned players. Dallas is a stacked field and EVERY match will take something out of the players.
Whoever makes it out of the Open Bracket into Pool Play has huge amounts of respect from me.
Gotta repect leenock, did anyone else made from open bracket to champion?
On November 01 2012 00:02 silent_owl wrote: I hope Rain takes this. This is going to be very different though. 5 hours of continuous competitive gaming is no joke. He's going to have to maintain his focus and keep his fundamentals strong.
5 hours is an understatement. I wish that it was only 5 hours lol... I competed in MLG raleigh and day one took almost 6 hours. and then day 2 took almost 9 till I was done( i didnt even make it through all of saturday before being elimed)... And its not easy getting food and staying focused from match to the next, especially when all my matches ran long and didnt get much of any break in the end. I say this because people underestimate the amount of strain an event like this and what players go through to make that attempt to fight it out of that open bracket. Im hoping rain prepared for something grueling like that, as I really want him to go deep in this. Same with all the other tosses like SSON and MC. Been watching SSON's stream alot and im just not sure how well he will do in an event like this, he has the potential to go far.
This.
MLG's Open Bracket is GRUELING. After the first 2/3 rounds (once it's all done in one heat) it becomes a literal marathon. Players barely have time to use the restroom, let alone eat. It's really really tough on even the most seasoned players. Dallas is a stacked field and EVERY match will take something out of the players.
Whoever makes it out of the Open Bracket into Pool Play has huge amounts of respect from me.
Leenock won MLG Providence straight from the Open Bracket. He won MLG summer from group stages.
On November 01 2012 00:02 silent_owl wrote: I hope Rain takes this. This is going to be very different though. 5 hours of continuous competitive gaming is no joke. He's going to have to maintain his focus and keep his fundamentals strong.
5 hours is an understatement. I wish that it was only 5 hours lol... I competed in MLG raleigh and day one took almost 6 hours. and then day 2 took almost 9 till I was done( i didnt even make it through all of saturday before being elimed)... And its not easy getting food and staying focused from match to the next, especially when all my matches ran long and didnt get much of any break in the end. I say this because people underestimate the amount of strain an event like this and what players go through to make that attempt to fight it out of that open bracket. Im hoping rain prepared for something grueling like that, as I really want him to go deep in this. Same with all the other tosses like SSON and MC. Been watching SSON's stream alot and im just not sure how well he will do in an event like this, he has the potential to go far.
This.
MLG's Open Bracket is GRUELING. After the first 2/3 rounds (once it's all done in one heat) it becomes a literal marathon. Players barely have time to use the restroom, let alone eat. It's really really tough on even the most seasoned players. Dallas is a stacked field and EVERY match will take something out of the players.
Whoever makes it out of the Open Bracket into Pool Play has huge amounts of respect from me.
Leenock won MLG Providence straight from the Open Bracket. He won MLG summer from group stages.
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