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P_e_X
Profile Joined February 2013
Germany43 Posts
March 07 2013 16:41 GMT
#121
dat red hair stephano always gives me the giggles xD
awwwww shiiiiieeet :3
Bagration
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
United States18282 Posts
March 07 2013 16:42 GMT
#122
EG-TL hasn't officially confirmed this but there seems to be a plan to switch up the foreigners roster for round four. There is a very high chance that EG will add on to the EG-TL roster, Benjamin "DeMusliM" Baker and Greg "IdrA" Fields who has already been preparing for HotS for a long time.


I don't know about Demuslim, but Idra is not going to be of any help. His HotS play is mediocre at best, and his mentality is still subpar. Unfortunately, the arrival of HotS probably won't help EGTL too much. They need to fix up the internal issues within the team, not hope for external changes.

But not all hope is lost. They are only 7-14, and the 2nd place team is 11-10 IIRC, so while their map differential is probably beyond repair, if a miracle turnaround happens, EGTL may still make the playoffs. Imagine that.
Team Slayers, Axiom-Acer and Vile forever
rasers
Profile Joined February 2010
Sweden691 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-03-07 16:49:00
March 07 2013 16:44 GMT
#123
On March 08 2013 01:28 smogg wrote:
I didn't see anyone mention KeSpa's ridiculous map pool. Of course they're winning more, when EGTL are practicing on maps for GSL, MLG, etc. and the KeSpa players are practicing on maps like Arkanoid and CalDeum (on which maps EGTL has like a 5% winrate)
Edit: And to further prove my point - when KT Rolster started practicing GSL maps, they dropped to 6 losses in a row in Proleague, while getting 2 players into Code S.

Doubt they were practicing for GSL over PL.

and it's not like they win so many matches on non KeSPA maps.
Elroi
Profile Joined August 2009
Sweden5595 Posts
March 07 2013 16:46 GMT
#124
On March 08 2013 01:28 smogg wrote:
I didn't see anyone mention KeSpa's ridiculous map pool. Of course they're winning more, when EGTL are practicing on maps for GSL, MLG, etc. and the KeSpa players are practicing on maps like Arkanoid and CalDeum (on which maps EGTL has like a 5% winrate)
Edit: And to further prove my point - when KT Rolster started practicing GSL maps, they dropped to 6 losses in a row in Proleague, while getting 2 players into Code S.

When did KT start practicing? Do you have a source for that? - it would be interesting to know, because I have no idea how highly the kespa teams value GSL...
"To all eSports fans, I want to be remembered as a progamer who can make something out of nothing, and someone who always does his best. I think that is the right way of living, and I'm always doing my best to follow that." - Jaedong. /watch?v=jfghAzJqAp0
Mortal
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
2943 Posts
March 07 2013 16:56 GMT
#125
As a fan of the teams, I've honestly stopped watching their PL performances. They're beyond sub-par and almost look like they're just wasting the other player's time. I would love nothing more than to see a foreign collab doing well in SPL, but that's clearly not happening (note: Adding Idra and Demuslim isn't going to do anything at all, it may even make it worse if they play games instead of their korean roster).
The universe created an audience for itself.
LaLuSh
Profile Blog Joined April 2003
Sweden2358 Posts
March 07 2013 17:18 GMT
#126
Blue skies from pain...
Kuni
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Austria765 Posts
March 07 2013 17:22 GMT
#127
I can't believe many really believed that huk, puma or I don't know, Zenio, would do well. Their performance is within the boundaries of "expected".
Stephano is above 50%, which is ok. Can't expect him to win it all in a tournament format, where hardcore specific preparation is key.
Hero might feel underperforming and Taeja definitely, but injuries are a bitch.
The only real disappointment would be Thorzain, as this format fits his style and I'd have thought he will win at least 50% of his games.
This is a team league and you cannot be on par with other teams, if you only have a very select few actual match-winning players.
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mordk
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Chile8385 Posts
March 07 2013 17:25 GMT
#128
On March 08 2013 02:22 Kuni wrote:
I can't believe many really believed that huk, puma or I don't know, Zenio, would do well. Their performance is within the boundaries of "expected".
Stephano is above 50%, which is ok. Can't expect him to win it all in a tournament format, where hardcore specific preparation is key.
Hero might feel underperforming and Taeja definitely, but injuries are a bitch.
The only real disappointment would be Thorzain, as this format fits his style and I'd have thought he will win at least 50% of his games.
This is a team league and you cannot be on par with other teams, if you only have a very select few actual match-winning players.

You miss the biggest dissapointment

Lee Jae Dong

So sad
Daswollvieh
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
5553 Posts
March 07 2013 17:32 GMT
#129
Tzain is gonna bring the funk. No worries here.

Also nice to see that Thorzain is officially twice as good as Pyuuma.
Mortal
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
2943 Posts
March 07 2013 17:33 GMT
#130
On March 08 2013 02:25 mordk wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 08 2013 02:22 Kuni wrote:
I can't believe many really believed that huk, puma or I don't know, Zenio, would do well. Their performance is within the boundaries of "expected".
Stephano is above 50%, which is ok. Can't expect him to win it all in a tournament format, where hardcore specific preparation is key.
Hero might feel underperforming and Taeja definitely, but injuries are a bitch.
The only real disappointment would be Thorzain, as this format fits his style and I'd have thought he will win at least 50% of his games.
This is a team league and you cannot be on par with other teams, if you only have a very select few actual match-winning players.

You miss the biggest dissapointment

Lee Jae Dong

So sad


Bad people to practice with = bad results? I know Puma used to be the epic training partner, but the key is USED to be.
The universe created an audience for itself.
rasers
Profile Joined February 2010
Sweden691 Posts
March 07 2013 17:35 GMT
#131
On March 08 2013 02:33 Mortal wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 08 2013 02:25 mordk wrote:
On March 08 2013 02:22 Kuni wrote:
I can't believe many really believed that huk, puma or I don't know, Zenio, would do well. Their performance is within the boundaries of "expected".
Stephano is above 50%, which is ok. Can't expect him to win it all in a tournament format, where hardcore specific preparation is key.
Hero might feel underperforming and Taeja definitely, but injuries are a bitch.
The only real disappointment would be Thorzain, as this format fits his style and I'd have thought he will win at least 50% of his games.
This is a team league and you cannot be on par with other teams, if you only have a very select few actual match-winning players.

You miss the biggest dissapointment

Lee Jae Dong

So sad


Bad people to practice with = bad results? I know Puma used to be the epic training partner, but the key is USED to be.

"epic training partner" why? cause he practiced with flash?
Abominous
Profile Joined March 2013
Croatia1625 Posts
March 07 2013 17:37 GMT
#132
As far as Kespa players go, Flash has said that KT puts a higher priority on proleague but that he has the same priority on both PL and GSL as far as he's concerned and that he practices for both.
Mortal
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
2943 Posts
March 07 2013 17:38 GMT
#133
On March 08 2013 02:35 rasers wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 08 2013 02:33 Mortal wrote:
On March 08 2013 02:25 mordk wrote:
On March 08 2013 02:22 Kuni wrote:
I can't believe many really believed that huk, puma or I don't know, Zenio, would do well. Their performance is within the boundaries of "expected".
Stephano is above 50%, which is ok. Can't expect him to win it all in a tournament format, where hardcore specific preparation is key.
Hero might feel underperforming and Taeja definitely, but injuries are a bitch.
The only real disappointment would be Thorzain, as this format fits his style and I'd have thought he will win at least 50% of his games.
This is a team league and you cannot be on par with other teams, if you only have a very select few actual match-winning players.

You miss the biggest dissapointment

Lee Jae Dong

So sad


Bad people to practice with = bad results? I know Puma used to be the epic training partner, but the key is USED to be.

"epic training partner" why? cause he practiced with flash?

I'm fairly sure they wouldn't pick some scrub to practice with Flash. He was clearly chosen for that role for a reason. Sometimes, best player =/= best training partner.
The universe created an audience for itself.
Tachion
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Canada8573 Posts
March 07 2013 17:39 GMT
#134
On March 08 2013 02:33 Mortal wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 08 2013 02:25 mordk wrote:
On March 08 2013 02:22 Kuni wrote:
I can't believe many really believed that huk, puma or I don't know, Zenio, would do well. Their performance is within the boundaries of "expected".
Stephano is above 50%, which is ok. Can't expect him to win it all in a tournament format, where hardcore specific preparation is key.
Hero might feel underperforming and Taeja definitely, but injuries are a bitch.
The only real disappointment would be Thorzain, as this format fits his style and I'd have thought he will win at least 50% of his games.
This is a team league and you cannot be on par with other teams, if you only have a very select few actual match-winning players.

You miss the biggest dissapointment

Lee Jae Dong

So sad


Bad people to practice with = bad results? I know Puma used to be the epic training partner, but the key is USED to be.

Didn't seem to hinder him much back during his BW days on Hwaseung.
i was driving down the road this november eve and spotted a hitchhiker walking down the street. i pulled over and saw that it was only a tree. i uprooted it and put it in my trunk. do trees like marshmallow peeps? cause that's all i have and will have.
Bagration
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
United States18282 Posts
March 07 2013 17:39 GMT
#135
On March 08 2013 02:35 rasers wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 08 2013 02:33 Mortal wrote:
On March 08 2013 02:25 mordk wrote:
On March 08 2013 02:22 Kuni wrote:
I can't believe many really believed that huk, puma or I don't know, Zenio, would do well. Their performance is within the boundaries of "expected".
Stephano is above 50%, which is ok. Can't expect him to win it all in a tournament format, where hardcore specific preparation is key.
Hero might feel underperforming and Taeja definitely, but injuries are a bitch.
The only real disappointment would be Thorzain, as this format fits his style and I'd have thought he will win at least 50% of his games.
This is a team league and you cannot be on par with other teams, if you only have a very select few actual match-winning players.

You miss the biggest dissapointment

Lee Jae Dong

So sad


Bad people to practice with = bad results? I know Puma used to be the epic training partner, but the key is USED to be.

"epic training partner" why? cause he practiced with flash?


I think Artosis mentioned that Puma was Flash's requested practice partner. Flash apparently wanted to train with him. But while he was good in practice, when the pressure came on during broadcasted matches, tournaments, etc. his abilities never seemed to shine due to nerves. But this was years ago, in a different game.
Team Slayers, Axiom-Acer and Vile forever
rasers
Profile Joined February 2010
Sweden691 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-03-07 17:41:30
March 07 2013 17:41 GMT
#136
On March 08 2013 02:39 Bagration wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 08 2013 02:35 rasers wrote:
On March 08 2013 02:33 Mortal wrote:
On March 08 2013 02:25 mordk wrote:
On March 08 2013 02:22 Kuni wrote:
I can't believe many really believed that huk, puma or I don't know, Zenio, would do well. Their performance is within the boundaries of "expected".
Stephano is above 50%, which is ok. Can't expect him to win it all in a tournament format, where hardcore specific preparation is key.
Hero might feel underperforming and Taeja definitely, but injuries are a bitch.
The only real disappointment would be Thorzain, as this format fits his style and I'd have thought he will win at least 50% of his games.
This is a team league and you cannot be on par with other teams, if you only have a very select few actual match-winning players.

You miss the biggest dissapointment

Lee Jae Dong

So sad


Bad people to practice with = bad results? I know Puma used to be the epic training partner, but the key is USED to be.

"epic training partner" why? cause he practiced with flash?


I think Artosis mentioned that Puma was Flash's requested practice partner. Flash apparently wanted to train with him. But while he was good in practice, when the pressure came on during broadcasted matches, tournaments, etc. his abilities never seemed to shine due to nerves. But this was years ago, in a different game.

guess there are a million "epic" practice partners out there.

but yeah what i forgot 2 say. the stars of each team don't practice that much with each other. they practice with the so called "bad players". so that shouldnt affect jaedong.
Tobblish
Profile Joined August 2011
Sweden6404 Posts
March 07 2013 17:46 GMT
#137
Dammit would have loved this to be a more "kick them while they are down" article.
Now it's much more reasonable, not even calling it a fiasco is nice..

And the hype that surrounds around Idra and his performance in HOTS.. HAHAH!
I love you people <3
The curse is real
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
March 07 2013 17:49 GMT
#138
On March 08 2013 02:33 Mortal wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 08 2013 02:25 mordk wrote:
On March 08 2013 02:22 Kuni wrote:
I can't believe many really believed that huk, puma or I don't know, Zenio, would do well. Their performance is within the boundaries of "expected".
Stephano is above 50%, which is ok. Can't expect him to win it all in a tournament format, where hardcore specific preparation is key.
Hero might feel underperforming and Taeja definitely, but injuries are a bitch.
The only real disappointment would be Thorzain, as this format fits his style and I'd have thought he will win at least 50% of his games.
This is a team league and you cannot be on par with other teams, if you only have a very select few actual match-winning players.

You miss the biggest dissapointment

Lee Jae Dong

So sad


Bad people to practice with = bad results? I know Puma used to be the epic training partner, but the key is USED to be.


I don’t think it is practice as much as focus and grinding down games for a specific match up, on a specific map, against a specific player. From what I have seen as a first time viewer of Proleague, many of the players on the Kespa teams are solely focused on Prologue and their specific match up. That combined with the years of experience that the teams have with this format, it is no surprise to me at all that EG-TL is going to have a rough first outing. They are in the first stage of the trial and error system where they figure out how to make their Proleague run work.

And people who are surprised that players like Thorzain had a rough time shouldn’t be. There is nothing like Proleague in any other part of the world and it is designed in a format that favors overwhelming preparation and experience. Being in a new country, where you don’t speak the language already makes that process an uphill battle(ie, doing simple things, like buying a card to send to your family is a chore without help) and its going to detract from their ability to double down and focus. Having Non-Koreans do well in Korean leagues quickly and adjust to the culture shock is something no team has mastered yet. It seems minor, but being in a place no one understands you can be terrifying, or at least a ton of effort.

I am interested in see how the teams grows and what they come up with to improve their performance. Anyone who throught that EG-TL was going to come in and take 3rd or 4th place on their first outing was set up for disappointment. But I am a Red Soxs fan, so I am used to saying “We’ll get them next year”.
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Aveng3r
Profile Joined February 2012
United States2411 Posts
March 07 2013 17:58 GMT
#139
Im rapidly losing interest in the pro scene, because my favorite "foreign" teams are now dominated by koreans. That picture had exactly one person who isnt korean I used to really like EG for guys like Idra, incontrol, demuslim, etc. but now chearing for them means im really just cheering for the koreans on the squad. Im becoming a bigger and bigger supporter of ROOT as I go.
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Snusmumriken
Profile Joined April 2012
Sweden1717 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-03-07 18:02:43
March 07 2013 18:01 GMT
#140
On March 08 2013 02:58 Aveng3r wrote:
Im rapidly losing interest in the pro scene, because my favorite "foreign" teams are now dominated by koreans. That picture had exactly one person who isnt korean I used to really like EG for guys like Idra, incontrol, demuslim, etc. but now chearing for them means im really just cheering for the koreans on the squad. Im becoming a bigger and bigger supporter of ROOT as I go.


Fail xD

I've already pretty much stopped watching proleague. And it has very little to do with eg-tl doing poorly, I just can't stand the casters I'm sorry to say. Im not generally picky but... yeah. Don't know what do say without feeling mean really

I do think thorzain and demuslim would be a nice asset for their sorely lacking terran lineup. Idra? They already have 3 zergs who all are better than him. I think not.
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