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Stephano most probably going to Code S - Page 4

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Asterion
Profile Joined December 2012
Germany193 Posts
December 28 2012 11:42 GMT
#61
I have a bad feeling about this for Stephano, it does come down to the groups though. If he gets a few mid-tier Terrans he could make it to round of 8, after that it will be very tough.
Glubschauge
Profile Joined April 2012
Austria1216 Posts
December 28 2012 11:42 GMT
#62
nice i hope he'll do well
figq
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
12519 Posts
December 28 2012 11:43 GMT
#63
Huhuh, people act as though Stephano's strength is in short series vs random opponents on the fly.

On the contrary, Stephano got famous for his LWW.. series (much like Jaedong himself), as he was able to adapt intelligently in longer series to the style he faces. If anything, he should thrive in a league like the GSL, where he can prepare carefully for his opponents. That's exactly what he's great at - deconstructing the style of the enemy.
If you stand next to my head, you can hear the ocean. - Day[9]
Ragnarork
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
France9034 Posts
December 28 2012 11:43 GMT
#64
And why is there so much wishes for foreigners to fail ? I don't understand (oh, well, something in the signatures of these post might be a hint...)
LiquipediaWanderer
Incomplet
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
United Kingdom1419 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-12-28 13:01:51
December 28 2012 11:44 GMT
#65
So Code S 2013 will be....

Guaranteed
(P)Creator
(Z)HyuN
(T)Bogus
(Z)SoulKey
(T)MarineKing
(T)Ryung
(Z)Leenock
(Z)Sniper
(Z)Curious
(T)Noblesse
(Z)RorO
(T)Hack
[Z] Bboong
(T)GuMiho
(T)Polt
(P)PartinG
(T)Mvp
(Z)Life
(T)BaBy
(T)KeeN

Up and Down predictions
(T)Flash & (P)Vampire
(T)TaeJa & (P)Trap
(Z)DongRaeGu & (Z)Symbol
(P)HerO & [P] sOs
(T)Fantasy & (P)Flying

Seed Predictions
(Z)Stephano
(Z)Snute

Statistics:
Terran: 13
Protoss: 7
Zerg: 12

Koreans (ESF): 22
Koreans (KeSPA): 8
Foreigners: 2
Bow down to the sons of Aiur...SKT1_Rain, CreatorPrime, ST_Parting, Liquid_Hero.
FeyFey
Profile Joined September 2010
Germany10114 Posts
December 28 2012 11:44 GMT
#66
awww that sucks, I prefer him running through all the other tournaments. Also can't imagine Stephano preparing for opponents.
Rescawen
Profile Joined April 2010
Finland1028 Posts
December 28 2012 11:45 GMT
#67
where did you pull snute from?
Cokefreak
Profile Joined June 2011
Finland8095 Posts
December 28 2012 11:46 GMT
#68
On December 28 2012 20:45 Rescawen wrote:
where did you pull snute from?

Wondering this as well, the other seed will be a KeSPA pro without a doubt.
ETisME
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
12680 Posts
December 28 2012 11:48 GMT
#69
depends how his brackets will be, he can do very well, I can see him getting to ro8 if not too many ZvZs
其疾如风,其徐如林,侵掠如火,不动如山,难知如阴,动如雷震。
Mawwrice
Profile Joined September 2011
Switzerland23 Posts
December 28 2012 11:49 GMT
#70
Probably one year too late for Stephano. In 2011/early 2012 he had a chance, but now he will probably be raped. Sad.
Terranist
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
United States2496 Posts
December 28 2012 11:50 GMT
#71
On December 28 2012 20:43 figq wrote:
Huhuh, people act as though Stephano's strength is in short series vs random opponents on the fly.

On the contrary, Stephano got famous for his LWW.. series (much like Jaedong himself), as he was able to adapt intelligently in longer series to the style he faces. If anything, he should thrive in a league like the GSL, where he can prepare carefully for his opponents. That's exactly what he's great at - deconstructing the style of the enemy.


it's the complete opposite really. stephano plays the same vs every opponent and waits for them to make stupid mistakes. he will be dismantled by koreans in their own league system. his style of play shows barely any preparation for opponents.
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ibraishome
Profile Blog Joined August 2012
Germany337 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-12-28 11:51:02
December 28 2012 11:50 GMT
#72
-Nevermind-
ColtraneL
Profile Joined December 2011
France248 Posts
December 28 2012 11:50 GMT
#73
On December 28 2012 20:44 FeyFey wrote:
awww that sucks, I prefer him running through all the other tournaments. Also can't imagine Stephano preparing for opponents.


Him playing in Proleague basically mean two matches a week against good koreans, so it is fine for me.
As for his performance in GSL, I trust he will use the new motivation to play well but it still depends a lot on the group he is in. For example, if his RO8 player is Ryung or MKP, he can beat them, if it is Creator it must be about even (he still wins half of his PvZ's against the best players) but there are 5 good zerg who could crush him (I know Steph can pull out great performance in ZvZ though sometimes).
Overall with the number of terrans and protoss in first round code S, I think he has a decent shot depending on the consequences of the next patch.
NEEDZMOAR
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
Sweden1277 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-12-28 11:58:14
December 28 2012 11:51 GMT
#74
edit:dumb original post is dumb...

Good luck with GSL Stephano!

What Im looking forward to the most is watching how the insane amount of practice available to GSL-players might affect him.
WetSocks
Profile Joined June 2012
United States953 Posts
December 28 2012 11:52 GMT
#75
any foreigner in GSL will make the league much more interesting. and boy, it's Stephano!
Striding Strider
Profile Joined February 2011
United Kingdom787 Posts
December 28 2012 11:53 GMT
#76
Mr Chae so awesome. :D
I have a beard. I'm unprofessional.
JazVM
Profile Joined October 2012
Germany1196 Posts
December 28 2012 11:53 GMT
#77
I hope he doesnt get to play against too many zergs cause this could turn out ugly
mind mind mind mind mind mind
Greenhit
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States200 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-12-28 11:58:27
December 28 2012 11:57 GMT
#78
On December 28 2012 20:50 Terranist wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 28 2012 20:43 figq wrote:


it's the complete opposite really. stephano plays the same vs every opponent and waits for them to make stupid mistakes. he will be dismantled by koreans in their own league system. his style of play shows barely any preparation for opponents.



This. Even he had acknowledged in the "grilled" interview that he wouldnt foresee himself doing well because of the amount of player specific preparation. He (Imo) gave the impression that his style of practice is more or less just grinding games, I believe he might of even said he doesn't watch vods study replays etc. Im sure some of that is Stephanos whole "I dont practice"shtick but yeah Terranist is right on the money. I dont think hed drop out right away, but at the same time it wouldnt surprise me if that makes sense. Am I wrong in thinking his performance in Proleague will to an extent be a reflection of what GSL might be like for him?
"And where do you live Simon?" "In the weak and the wounded, Doc."
Goibon
Profile Joined May 2010
New Zealand8185 Posts
December 28 2012 11:57 GMT
#79
I hope he lives up to the hype.

We shall see :D
Leenock =^_^= Ryung =^_^= Parting =^_^= herO =^_^= Guilty
Bartuk
Profile Joined January 2011
Austria13 Posts
December 28 2012 11:58 GMT
#80
I think snute will do better because his playstyle is not that known all over the world. Like everybody knows how Stephano plays his ZvP or ZvT cause he is no switching it up that much.
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