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Won " PartinG" Lee Sak is the star of the 33rd episode of my 'Grilled' interview series.
Some of the topics discussed:
- What life was like for PartinG in the eSTRO KeSPA team when he was a BW player.
- What happened to him in his famous GSL Code S semi-final vs. an injured  Mvp?
- Bisu's level in SC2 and whether he should switch to Terran.
- His ability to execute the WonWonWon build better than any other Protoss.
- Why his PvP got progressively better across the three WCS events.
- Whether Zergs abused imbalance in the latter period of WoL.
- Thoughts on other Protosses: Rain, Creator, MC, HerO, NaNiwa and MaNa.
Some quotes to whet viewers's appetites:
On why Bisu won't switch to Terran in SC2.
"Actually Bisu is really really good at playing Terran, but he won't switch to Terran because his TvT isn't that good. He can't keep it at the level of TvP and TvZ."
The GSL Code S semi-final that went wrong for the PvT master vs. Mvp:
"I think I was really overconfident when I faced Mvp, because when I trained with practice partners like TaeJa and MarineKing I won almost every game against them, so I was really confident.
In the matches it also went just like I'd wished, all the build orders were perfect for me, but then I chose bad timings for fights, where I didn't have to fight, so I lost eventually. I think I was really overconfident and I could have won all of the games."
Why he wishes he had faced Rain in the BWC final:
"I actually wished that Rain would make the finals, so I could prove that my PvP had improved and that I could beat my rival, and show all the fans and players that I could beat Rain."
How he feels about new team-mate and fellow Protoss Rain:
"I really admire Rain, because he is a player who can focus only on the game. When he trains he never looks at his cell phone or goes on websites or the internet, he just focuses on the game. That's what I really admire."
Thoughts on NaNiwa's playing style and personality:
"I think NaNiwa's playstyle is like HerO's style, so a lot of harassing, but I think he needs to control himself better with his anger when he loses, so that he can focus more on the game. That would be the way for him to get better."
The entire 20 minute subtitled video interview can be watched at Team Acer.
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your Country52797 Posts
Holy chocolate, watching this now.
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One of the reasons why I started playing Protoss was because of Bisu  I really hope he doesn't switch to the dark side.
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Wait what? So is there a possibility to Bisu to just switch?
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In the matches it also went just like I'd wished, all the build orders were perfect for me, but then I chose bad timings for fights, where I didn't have to fight, so I lost eventually. I think I was really overconfident and I could have won all of the games."
Overconfidence into overconfidence? ^^
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yummmm thanks for this awesomeness
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East Gorteau22261 Posts
I wonder if Parting says that Bisu is good in practice to be nice, or because it's true. Hoping it's the latter, but I'm afraid I kind of think it's (at least partly) the former.
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lol, Naniwa. I don't remember him winning anything since the days when everybody was bad at Starcraft of 2010 MLG. Not sure why they included him in there. Incontrol also got 4th place during those days.
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On March 13 2013 05:33 NoGasfOu wrote:
lol, Naniwa. I don't remember him winning anything since the days when everybody was bad at Starcraft of 2010 MLG. Not sure why they included him in there. Incontrol also got 4th place during those days.
Getting twice into Code S RO8 is bad?
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On March 13 2013 05:33 NoGasfOu wrote:
lol, Naniwa. I don't remember him winning anything since the days when everybody was bad at Starcraft of 2010 MLG. Not sure why they included him in there. Incontrol also got 4th place during those days.
Cause he made RO8 in the GSL Code S twice. Not many foreigners did that (if any).
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On March 13 2013 05:33 NoGasfOu wrote:
lol, Naniwa. I don't remember him winning anything since the days when everybody was bad at Starcraft of 2010 MLG. Not sure why they included him in there. Incontrol also got 4th place during those days.
Why does your senile memory has to play into this?
Hoping for continuation of these grilled series, they are excellent every time
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East Gorteau22261 Posts
On March 13 2013 05:33 NoGasfOu wrote:
lol, Naniwa. I don't remember him winning anything since the days when everybody was bad at Starcraft of 2010 MLG. Not sure why they included him in there. Incontrol also got 4th place during those days.
Back-to-back Code S Ro8 pretty bad, yeah. Losing to Mvp in elimination rounds also pretty shameful, I don't even know why they talk about that guy anymore
+ Show Spoiler +One thing to note: Naniwa won MLG Dallas in 2011, and placed 2nd at Providence - also in 2011. So even if everyone was bad in 2010, that doesn't really matter
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On March 13 2013 05:20 Thorin wrote:
I think NaNiwa's playstyle is like HerO's style, so a lot of harassing, but I think he needs to control himself better with his anger when he loses, so that he can focus more on the game. That would be the way for him to get better.
context?
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Whether Naniwa is good or not debate aside, PartinG's assessment of him seems pretty accurate. It's clear from the follow up question that PartinG definitely has some respect for the guy (even says he learned from him).
I'll bet if he had a sports psychologist or something he could be an even better player - his problems tend to revolve around his anger issues.
It makes me sad he still hasn't found a team yet, even though I understand his attitude issues must be a real problem since he'd be signed by someone otherwise.
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East Gorteau22261 Posts
On March 13 2013 05:47 Swords wrote:
Whether Naniwa is good or not debate aside, PartinG's assessment of him seems pretty accurate. It's clear from the follow up question that PartinG definitely has some respect for the guy (even says he learned from him).
I'll bet if he had a sports psychologist or something he could be an even better player - his problems tend to revolve around his anger issues.
It makes me sad he still hasn't found a team yet, even though I understand his attitude issues must be a real problem since he'd be signed by someone otherwise.
He likes to be kind of a "lone wolf" - he received multiple offers, both from KeSPA teams and other teams, but he declined.
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France12779 Posts
On March 13 2013 05:47 Jindo wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 05:20 Thorin wrote:
I think NaNiwa's playstyle is like HerO's style, so a lot of harassing, but I think he needs to control himself better with his anger when he loses, so that he can focus more on the game. That would be the way for him to get better.
context?
According to ToD, you can't really talk to them after an important loss in tourneys for an hour or so, because they are very angry at themself or something like that.
So basically it hinders him reaching another level.
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On March 13 2013 05:36 Luolis wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 05:33 NoGasfOu wrote:
lol, Naniwa. I don't remember him winning anything since the days when everybody was bad at Starcraft of 2010 MLG. Not sure why they included him in there. Incontrol also got 4th place during those days. Getting twice into Code S RO8 is bad?
Also, received 6 GSL bailout seeds.
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glad bisu isnt switching to terran,
would just feel so wrong, it would be like if
flash switches to zerg asdfjodif
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I would like for Bisu to switch to Terran if he would start to show some results. Maybe that's because I wasn't around during brood war.
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East Gorteau22261 Posts
On March 13 2013 05:50 NoGasfOu wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 05:36 Luolis wrote:On March 13 2013 05:33 NoGasfOu wrote:
lol, Naniwa. I don't remember him winning anything since the days when everybody was bad at Starcraft of 2010 MLG. Not sure why they included him in there. Incontrol also got 4th place during those days. Getting twice into Code S RO8 is bad? Also, received 6 GSL bailout seeds.
So I take it getting to Round of 8, twice, is bad? It doesn't matter what seeds you got, once you're in Code S you're on your own, and Naniwa proved himself good enough to stick around.
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On March 13 2013 05:36 Luolis wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 05:33 NoGasfOu wrote:
lol, Naniwa. I don't remember him winning anything since the days when everybody was bad at Starcraft of 2010 MLG. Not sure why they included him in there. Incontrol also got 4th place during those days. Getting twice into Code S RO8 is bad?
Sometimes anti-foreigner bias is just as bad as foreigner bias.
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"I think NaNiwa's playstyle is like HerO's style, so a lot of harassing"
Hero is a late game multitasking beast. All Naniwa does is using 1,2, or 3 base collosus of Squirtle. I don't see any similarity.
"but I think he needs to control himself better with his anger when he loses, so that he can focus more on the game"
Just a way of saying a player is bad and unprofessional when you're forced to talk about him.
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On March 13 2013 05:20 Thorin wrote:
I think NaNiwa's playstyle is like HerO's style, so a lot of harassing, but I think he needs to control himself better with his anger when he loses, so that he can focus more on the game. That would be the way for him to get better.
Progamer EGTL-Idra: If you don't get angry over your losses, you probably don't care enough
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9070 Posts
just switch to terran already, Bisu !
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On March 13 2013 05:54 Zealously wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 05:50 NoGasfOu wrote:On March 13 2013 05:36 Luolis wrote:On March 13 2013 05:33 NoGasfOu wrote:
lol, Naniwa. I don't remember him winning anything since the days when everybody was bad at Starcraft of 2010 MLG. Not sure why they included him in there. Incontrol also got 4th place during those days. Getting twice into Code S RO8 is bad? Also, received 6 GSL bailout seeds. So I take it getting to Round of 8, twice, is bad? It doesn't matter what seeds you got, once you're in Code S you're on your own, and Naniwa proved himself good enough to stick around.
If you give a random Code B Korean 6 bailout seeds, I'm sure he would get to the final at least once.
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On March 13 2013 05:56 Crownlol wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 05:36 Luolis wrote:On March 13 2013 05:33 NoGasfOu wrote:
lol, Naniwa. I don't remember him winning anything since the days when everybody was bad at Starcraft of 2010 MLG. Not sure why they included him in there. Incontrol also got 4th place during those days. Getting twice into Code S RO8 is bad? Sometimes anti-foreigner bias is just as bad as foreigner bias.
actually, very very rarely, but in this case yes.
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On March 13 2013 05:49 Zealously wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 05:47 Swords wrote:
Whether Naniwa is good or not debate aside, PartinG's assessment of him seems pretty accurate. It's clear from the follow up question that PartinG definitely has some respect for the guy (even says he learned from him).
I'll bet if he had a sports psychologist or something he could be an even better player - his problems tend to revolve around his anger issues.
It makes me sad he still hasn't found a team yet, even though I understand his attitude issues must be a real problem since he'd be signed by someone otherwise. He likes to be kind of a "lone wolf" - he received multiple offers, both from KeSPA teams and other teams, but he declined.
Considering the whole Nestea nonsense and his general attitude i really doubt he got an offer from KeSPA considering how strict they are.
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Hmm I don't think Bisu is that good at Terran like PartinG makes him out to be if his TvT is THAT bad that it would hinder him from a switch. He has freaking BoxeR as coach and Fantasy is a beast already, I'm sure they could get Bisu's TvT up to standard if it was worth the effort.
Which makes me sad because I have wanted Bisu to play Terran for a long time. ^^
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opterown
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On March 13 2013 05:49 Zealously wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 05:47 Swords wrote:
Whether Naniwa is good or not debate aside, PartinG's assessment of him seems pretty accurate. It's clear from the follow up question that PartinG definitely has some respect for the guy (even says he learned from him).
I'll bet if he had a sports psychologist or something he could be an even better player - his problems tend to revolve around his anger issues.
It makes me sad he still hasn't found a team yet, even though I understand his attitude issues must be a real problem since he'd be signed by someone otherwise. He likes to be kind of a "lone wolf" - he received multiple offers, both from KeSPA teams and other teams, but he declined.
LOL, a player that's known for being unprofessional, whinny inside/outside of game, whinny on twitter after every loss, does whatever he could to discredit a player that just beat him, has no respect for his opponent or the game, hated by many Korean players and teams after the Nestea thing.
Yeah, good luck getting offer from a Kespa team. You probably don't know much about Kespa.
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opterown
Australia54784 Posts
On March 13 2013 06:04 NoGasfOu wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 05:49 Zealously wrote:On March 13 2013 05:47 Swords wrote:
Whether Naniwa is good or not debate aside, PartinG's assessment of him seems pretty accurate. It's clear from the follow up question that PartinG definitely has some respect for the guy (even says he learned from him).
I'll bet if he had a sports psychologist or something he could be an even better player - his problems tend to revolve around his anger issues.
It makes me sad he still hasn't found a team yet, even though I understand his attitude issues must be a real problem since he'd be signed by someone otherwise. He likes to be kind of a "lone wolf" - he received multiple offers, both from KeSPA teams and other teams, but he declined. LOL, a player that's known for being unprofessional, whinny inside/outside of game, whinny on twitter after every loss, does whatever he could to discredit a player that just beat him, has no respect for his opponent or the game, hated by many Korean players and teams after the Nestea thing. Yeah, good luck getting offer from a Kespa team. You probably don't know much about Kespa.
idra got an offer in cj
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Racepick, bisu, racepick!
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On March 13 2013 06:06 opterown wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 06:04 NoGasfOu wrote:On March 13 2013 05:49 Zealously wrote:On March 13 2013 05:47 Swords wrote:
Whether Naniwa is good or not debate aside, PartinG's assessment of him seems pretty accurate. It's clear from the follow up question that PartinG definitely has some respect for the guy (even says he learned from him).
I'll bet if he had a sports psychologist or something he could be an even better player - his problems tend to revolve around his anger issues.
It makes me sad he still hasn't found a team yet, even though I understand his attitude issues must be a real problem since he'd be signed by someone otherwise. He likes to be kind of a "lone wolf" - he received multiple offers, both from KeSPA teams and other teams, but he declined. LOL, a player that's known for being unprofessional, whinny inside/outside of game, whinny on twitter after every loss, does whatever he could to discredit a player that just beat him, has no respect for his opponent or the game, hated by many Korean players and teams after the Nestea thing. Yeah, good luck getting offer from a Kespa team. You probably don't know much about Kespa. idra got an offer in cj
Idra knows when to behave and when the admins ignore it tough  Doubt you will ever see him pulling a stunt in Korea.
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LOL, Parting's reaction when they ask him about Naniwa says all.
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Parting really looks up to Rain
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East Gorteau22261 Posts
On March 13 2013 06:04 NoGasfOu wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 05:49 Zealously wrote:On March 13 2013 05:47 Swords wrote:
Whether Naniwa is good or not debate aside, PartinG's assessment of him seems pretty accurate. It's clear from the follow up question that PartinG definitely has some respect for the guy (even says he learned from him).
I'll bet if he had a sports psychologist or something he could be an even better player - his problems tend to revolve around his anger issues.
It makes me sad he still hasn't found a team yet, even though I understand his attitude issues must be a real problem since he'd be signed by someone otherwise. He likes to be kind of a "lone wolf" - he received multiple offers, both from KeSPA teams and other teams, but he declined. LOL, a player that's known for being unprofessional, whinny inside/outside of game, whinny on twitter after every loss, does whatever he could to discredit a player that just beat him, has no respect for his opponent or the game, hated by many Korean players and teams after the Nestea thing. Yeah, good luck getting offer from a Kespa team. You probably don't know much about Kespa.
I know plenty about KeSPA, thank you very much - something tells me you don't know much about Naniwa, though.
This was posted in Naniwa's fan club, but I guess he could be lying - that'd make a whole lot of sense. But unless Naniwa wants to say something in this thread himself, I'll show myself out - I feel this is very off-topic.
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On March 13 2013 06:04 Gosi wrote:
Hmm I don't think Bisu is that good at Terran like PartinG makes him out to be if his TvT is THAT bad that it would hinder him from a switch. He has freaking BoxeR as coach and Fantasy is a beast already, I'm sure they could get Bisu's TvT up to standard if it was worth the effort.
Which makes me sad because I have wanted Bisu to play Terran for a long time. ^^
I think every KT fans secretly wants Bisu to change to Terran.
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On March 13 2013 05:27 darkness wrote:Show nested quote +In the matches it also went just like I'd wished, all the build orders were perfect for me, but then I chose bad timings for fights, where I didn't have to fight, so I lost eventually. I think I was really overconfident and I could have won all of the games." Overconfidence into overconfidence? ^^
Sounds like my kind of transition.
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On March 13 2013 06:15 Zealously wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 06:04 NoGasfOu wrote:On March 13 2013 05:49 Zealously wrote:On March 13 2013 05:47 Swords wrote:
Whether Naniwa is good or not debate aside, PartinG's assessment of him seems pretty accurate. It's clear from the follow up question that PartinG definitely has some respect for the guy (even says he learned from him).
I'll bet if he had a sports psychologist or something he could be an even better player - his problems tend to revolve around his anger issues.
It makes me sad he still hasn't found a team yet, even though I understand his attitude issues must be a real problem since he'd be signed by someone otherwise. He likes to be kind of a "lone wolf" - he received multiple offers, both from KeSPA teams and other teams, but he declined. LOL, a player that's known for being unprofessional, whinny inside/outside of game, whinny on twitter after every loss, does whatever he could to discredit a player that just beat him, has no respect for his opponent or the game, hated by many Korean players and teams after the Nestea thing. Yeah, good luck getting offer from a Kespa team. You probably don't know much about Kespa. I know plenty about KeSPA, thank you very much - something tells me you don't know much about Naniwa, though. This was posted in Naniwa's fan club, but I guess he could be lying - that'd make a whole lot of sense. But unless Naniwa wants to say something in this thread himself, I'll show myself out - I feel this is very off-topic.
Sounds realistic. Afterall they took major.
Aside from that, he actually called sniper skillful and put him in the same group as life and leenock O_O. Guess Sniper is truly a beast afterall,although i didnt like most of the games in his run
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On March 13 2013 05:57 forumtext wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 05:20 Thorin wrote:
I think NaNiwa's playstyle is like HerO's style, so a lot of harassing, but I think he needs to control himself better with his anger when he loses, so that he can focus more on the game. That would be the way for him to get better.
Progamer EGTL-Idra: If you don't get angry over your losses, you probably don't care enough
There's a difference between getting angry, and losing control of yourself when you get angry.
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Austria24417 Posts
"I think MC is really good at eating food"
Parting always cracks me up. I also like how he takes the time to add that HerO is very handsome.
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On March 13 2013 06:22 JinDesu wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 05:57 forumtext wrote:On March 13 2013 05:20 Thorin wrote:
I think NaNiwa's playstyle is like HerO's style, so a lot of harassing, but I think he needs to control himself better with his anger when he loses, so that he can focus more on the game. That would be the way for him to get better.
Progamer EGTL-Idra: If you don't get angry over your losses, you probably don't care enough There's a difference between getting angry, and losing control of yourself when you get angry.
Sounds like something out of a Hulk movie lol.
At this point, I'm just hoping Bisu becomes successful no matter what, even with a race switch to Terran. Then again, I'm a Terran player, so my racial bias runs deeply within my veins.
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Toss is good at ZvP in HOTS now. Maybe Bisu can finally start putting up results in proleague. But still want to see Bisu as Terran though.
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He mentioned squirtle : )
<3
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The interviewer asks good questions but his questions are waaaaay too long. It's like he is telling a story and then maybe put a short question at the end.
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LOL @ his reaction to "Naniwa?" at 16:00
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I doubt that Bisu would switch to Terran. He's probably just playing the different races to understand the game better, like MVP. MVP plays random on the ladder and he's good with every race.
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I dunno, Bisu, being good at 2 out of 3 matchups is better than being good at 0 out of 3 matchups. Especially if SPL is 95% of what you'll be playing in anyway.
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Naniwa doesnt play like hero at all.
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if bisu switches to terran, but starts to do well, my heart will be torn in two. love bisu, hate terran
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SICK man. Keep 'em comin'!
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On March 13 2013 05:56 NoGasfOu wrote:
"but I think he needs to control himself better with his anger when he loses, so that he can focus more on the game"
Just a way of saying a player is bad and unprofessional when you're forced to talk about him.
vouch.
i find it interesting that bisu considers switching to terran. imho, terran would fit his multitask- and harass-heavy playstyle much better than sc2 protoss. in this light, it also doesnt surprise me that his tvp and tvz are quite good, but he has problems with tvt. because tvz and tvp can be won by micro, multitasking, harassment and generally good mechanics. tvt, on the other hand, is the most tactical matchup in sc2, and this was never bisu's strength.
as a former bisu fan, protoss player in bw and terran player in sc2, it would be a dream come true to see bisu switch to terran and return to relevance.
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On March 13 2013 05:54 herMan wrote:
I would like for Bisu to switch to Terran if he would start to show some results. Maybe that's because I wasn't around during brood war.
You think Innovation can drop and multitask?
Ah really appreciate the switch to subtitled videos rather than translated out loud. Much easier to consume.
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On March 13 2013 05:27 darkness wrote:Show nested quote +In the matches it also went just like I'd wished, all the build orders were perfect for me, but then I chose bad timings for fights, where I didn't have to fight, so I lost eventually. I think I was really overconfident and I could have won all of the games." Overconfidence into overconfidence? ^^
Haha, seems he didn't learn much.
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Subtitled interview... <3
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Can I ask why you can't full-screen the videos on the Team Acer site?
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if Bisu has to switch to Terran so be it, I just wanna see my fave player playing at his best again!
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Thanks for the interview! Your questions are always so long winded. Isn't the translator going crazy over it? 
Also, I feel the last question to PartinG was unnecessarily political.
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On March 13 2013 07:18 FreudianTrip wrote:
Can I ask why you can't full-screen the videos on the Team Acer site?
No idea, click play on the video and then click the youtube button at the bottom of the video.
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"Well, I would face all three races myself"
Classic parting :D
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On March 13 2013 05:40 Squiggles wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 05:33 NoGasfOu wrote:
lol, Naniwa. I don't remember him winning anything since the days when everybody was bad at Starcraft of 2010 MLG. Not sure why they included him in there. Incontrol also got 4th place during those days. Cause he made RO8 in the GSL Code S twice. Not many foreigners did that (if any).
Jinro made Ro4 twice 
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On March 13 2013 07:30 Thorin wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 07:18 FreudianTrip wrote:
Can I ask why you can't full-screen the videos on the Team Acer site? No idea, click play on the video and then click the youtube button at the bottom of the video.
Yeah, I got there eventually Nice interview.
P.S. You forgot the hardest working swede in the business. Sase!
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On March 13 2013 07:43 rice_devOurer wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 05:40 Squiggles wrote:On March 13 2013 05:33 NoGasfOu wrote:
lol, Naniwa. I don't remember him winning anything since the days when everybody was bad at Starcraft of 2010 MLG. Not sure why they included him in there. Incontrol also got 4th place during those days. Cause he made RO8 in the GSL Code S twice. Not many foreigners did that (if any). Jinro made Ro4 twice
true, but at a time when his race was much stronger than nani's race at the time nani made his consecutive ro8 appearance. and at a time when everybody in general was still terrible.
jinro basically learned how to play proper macro games faster than most others - this gave him a short-lived edge over the rest of the field. once this strategical advantage wore out, jinro dropped back to the subpar player he is. (even though he is an awesome person, dont get me wrong.)
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Bisu's playstyle totally works for Terran. I hope he does make the switch if that means seeing him in top form again.
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Better to die a Bisu than to live as a Terran...
I just want Bisu to be happy, but can a Protoss really be happy as Terran? And yet, I want him to be successful
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On March 13 2013 08:06 Black Gun wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 07:43 rice_devOurer wrote:On March 13 2013 05:40 Squiggles wrote:On March 13 2013 05:33 NoGasfOu wrote:
lol, Naniwa. I don't remember him winning anything since the days when everybody was bad at Starcraft of 2010 MLG. Not sure why they included him in there. Incontrol also got 4th place during those days. Cause he made RO8 in the GSL Code S twice. Not many foreigners did that (if any). Jinro made Ro4 twice true, but at a time when his race was much stronger than nani's race at the time nani made his consecutive ro8 appearance. and at a time when everybody in general was still terrible. jinro basically learned how to play proper macro games faster than most others - this gave him a short-lived edge over the rest of the field. once this strategical advantage wore out, jinro dropped back to the subpar player he is. (even though he is an awesome person, dont get me wrong.)
But doesn't that logic fail when you think about it? Naniwa's ro8 was quite a while ago so the players became way better as well yet you still people here hyping it like crazy.
You cannot use that logic for 1 example only.
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Is it better to see Bisu as Terran or not see Bisu at all? I do agree that Terran fits his style and skills much better. SC2 Protoss doesn't suit Bisu at all =\ Damn Blizzard ...
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On March 13 2013 08:29 Thrillz wrote:
Is it better to see Bisu as Terran or not see Bisu at all? I do agree that Terran fits his style and skills much better. SC2 Protoss doesn't suit Bisu at all =\ Damn Blizzard ...
If this is how conflicted we as fans feel, just imagine the inner-struggle Bisu is experiencing. My thoughts go out to him and I hope he can find the strength to make his decision.
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Really, how long are we going to wait for Bisu to either commit to going T or retire? Everyone's been betting on either of these happening!
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Northern Ireland24977 Posts
God I love Parting, another example, if more were needed to disprove the 'Koreans don't have personalities'.
Tbh I'd rather have Bisu switch to Terran and be good, than be struggling as Protoss. I still believe though, the Revolutionist will rise!
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Good to hear that Bisu impress players like Parting, means he can comes back on top any moments
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i can't believe i forgot about parting vs mvp in semifinals T_T I MUST NOT LOSE MY PASSION!
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It is really hard to say it, but I'm going to do it anyway: Bisu should retire/quit SC2 and join Sea, Hiya, Mong, Pusan and everyone else in the SSL.
If Bisu does that, I'd imagine SSL viewership will double!
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On March 13 2013 05:52 Csong wrote:
glad bisu isnt switching to terran,
would just feel so wrong, it would be like if
flash switches to zerg asdfjodif
like leta switching to protoss? :D
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BISU.....switch to terran NAO
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Terran Bisu would be so cool
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Bisu could just do what MKP (another BW protoss) did for TvT, just basetrade until he gets used to standard play.
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No idea why you're questioning about why Mc has never been able to return to the top of protoss. It's pretty obvious that hes the only protoss player thats been somewhat successful in the GSL in the past 12 months..... As far as I'm concerned he's still teh best performing protoss.
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Not the most photogenic guy right there.
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On March 13 2013 10:36 roronoe wrote:
Not the most photogenic guy right there.
Pft, that's only because of you being more used to the other more handsome protoss on SKT
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PartinG's skilled Zerg players: Life, Leenock, Sniper
PartinG has spoken.
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Northern Ireland24977 Posts
On March 13 2013 10:46 bokchoi wrote:
PartinG's skilled Zerg players: Life, Leenock, Sniper
PartinG has spoken.
It's hardly a secret. Most people accept he's realllly fucking good, but my god he is rather undistinguished
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On March 13 2013 05:52 Csong wrote:
glad bisu isnt switching to terran,
would just feel so wrong, it would be like if
flash switches to zerg asdfjodif
Bisu could switch to Random. If he is good as Terran as Parting says, that means he only now needs to learn Zerg to play random.
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Parting thinks that in a year Flash will be one of the top players, but not Fantasy.
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Fiddler's Green42661 Posts
On March 13 2013 10:46 bokchoi wrote:
PartinG's skilled Zerg players: Life, Leenock, Sniper
PartinG has spoken.
Fun fact, those are the only 3 players that have beaten the Soul Train.
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I think MC is really good at eating food!! AHHAHAHAHAHHA
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Makes me wonder if you can racepick in the Korean leagues? Like play TvP, TvZ, PvT - that might be pretty awesome for Bisu
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Sweet interview. Thanks Acer.
Still wanting someone to ask him why he picked "PartinG" for his ID though.
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As much as I prefer Bisu staying as Protoss, I would prefer he play Terran if and only if he can dominate. I think he totally could, though.
SC2 Protoss is just not for him. He has always been more of a mechanical player more than anything; SC2 Protoss does not provide enough actions for him to do.
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Interview was so good Tasteless!
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On March 13 2013 12:09 ZenithM wrote:
Interview was so good Tasteless!
...What?
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On March 13 2013 05:33 NoGasfOu wrote:
lol, Naniwa. I don't remember him winning anything since the days when everybody was bad at Starcraft of 2010 MLG. Not sure why they included him in there. Incontrol also got 4th place during those days.
He made it to GSL ro8 twice consecutively and has won a number of EU qualifiers in the past few months. That MLG he didn't drop a single map till the finals aswell (I'm pretty sure). But you're right, clearly one of EU's top Protosses and Players doesn't deserve any mention
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On March 13 2013 11:37 delayed reflex wrote:Makes me wonder if you can racepick in the Korean leagues? Like play TvP, TvZ, PvT - that might be pretty awesome for Bisu
Not sure about now but in the first OSL, a decent amount of players raced pick actually (along with playing Random).
Though I don't think it's possible anymore (you can play Random in SC2 at least).
I did hear someone race picking in a few SC2 tournaments before but I think they either forbid it or no one hasn't done it again for some reason.
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On March 13 2013 11:26 stuchiu wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 10:46 bokchoi wrote:
PartinG's skilled Zerg players: Life, Leenock, Sniper
PartinG has spoken. Fun fact, those are the only 3 players that have beaten the Soul Train.
Suppy? Yes, it was a blind counter but still counts.
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United States97276 Posts
On March 13 2013 13:09 Goldfish wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 11:37 delayed reflex wrote:Makes me wonder if you can racepick in the Korean leagues? Like play TvP, TvZ, PvT - that might be pretty awesome for Bisu Not sure about now but in the first OSL, a decent amount of players raced pick actually (along with playing Random). Though I don't think it's possible anymore (you can play Random in SC2 at least). I did hear someone race picking in a few SC2 tournaments before but I think they either forbid it or no one hasn't done it again for some reason.
I think it's not allowed anymore although for some reason I remember Gom saying they'd make an exception for Morrow when he went over and said they would let him play TvZ instead of ZvZ. I dont think it ever came up, though. not 100% sure. Just a memory
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On March 13 2013 13:13 vthree wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 11:26 stuchiu wrote:On March 13 2013 10:46 bokchoi wrote:
PartinG's skilled Zerg players: Life, Leenock, Sniper
PartinG has spoken. Fun fact, those are the only 3 players that have beaten the Soul Train. Suppy? Yes, it was a blind counter but still counts.
I assume he means in a BoX, not a game in a series.
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On March 13 2013 10:43 EngrishTeacher wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 10:36 roronoe wrote:
Not the most photogenic guy right there. Pft, that's only because of you being more used to the other more handsome protoss on SKT
I just can't unsee the way his eyes look : /
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im pretty sure they would allow someone to racepick if he stays with his picks throught the whole tournament. and even if they dont want to allow that in general, im pretty sure they would allow bisu to do so if this lets bisu have success again and come back on the stage. his return to form/relevance would bring in too much viewers and audience to deny that.
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Between admiring how handsome Hero is in this interview and groping his teammates, I wish parting would just come out already.
XD
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So Bisu isn't completely done ? Awesome news ! Bisu4ever
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The idea of Bisu not playing Protoss is super weird to me, I was a Protoss player in BW and he was always one of my favorites to watch, but I'd rather see him switch to Terran and perform well than not see him at all. Proleague isn't the same without Bisu owning everyone.
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I hope Bisu is really good in practice games, because PartinG can't really say anything else actually.
"Nah, Bisu is really as bad as everyone think *wink wink*, but his offrace beats the coach's wife, so I can say he's really good with Terran.'' wouldn't be good advertising.
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TLADT24920 Posts
On March 13 2013 14:33 neoghaleon55 wrote:Between admiring how handsome Hero is in this interview and groping his teammates, I wish parting would just come out already. XD
From that interview:
"PartinG keeps touching us and groping us (laughs). I'm suspicious of PartinG's nature and identity. The two of us are the only ones going to MLG and I got to say that I'm a little worried."
lol, interesting. Not sure how I missed it before.
Thanks for the interview, will watch once I get the chance but those little snippets are amazing and are making me excited lol
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It's odd when both your team mates (parting and rain) represent the pinnacle of Korean Protoss, yet Bisu is a lot better at Terran. Boxer's will must have been passed on to him and he should re-roll Terran.
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On March 13 2013 15:48 Novacute wrote:
It's odd when both your team mates (parting and rain) represent the pinnacle of Korean Protoss, yet Bisu is a lot better at Terran. Boxer's will must have been passed on to him and he should re-roll Terran.
Well, let's not get ahead of ourselves there, PartinG didn't say "better at Terran", he just said his offrace was good I think haha :D
Like, MarineKing's Protoss is KR GM level, but he's not really a Protoss player, if you know what I mean.
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I dont think there is any rule regarding players race. You can choose whatever race you want even between games in the best of series.
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1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
On March 13 2013 15:54 Mongolbonjwa wrote:
I dont think there is any rule regarding players race. You can choose whatever race you want even between games in the best of series.
There are tournaments that don't allow race picking. You have to register as a certain race, or register all your matchups (was it Morrow who played TvZ, ZvP and ZvT?). This makes sense because it is unfair for your opponent not to know your race while you know his. It gives you better time to prepare and a psychological advantage. Playing random is fine because you also don't know what you're getting. Allowing race switching during a tournament is stupid imo
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On March 13 2013 13:21 SoleSteeler wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 13:13 vthree wrote:On March 13 2013 11:26 stuchiu wrote:On March 13 2013 10:46 bokchoi wrote:
PartinG's skilled Zerg players: Life, Leenock, Sniper
PartinG has spoken. Fun fact, those are the only 3 players that have beaten the Soul Train. Suppy? Yes, it was a blind counter but still counts. I assume he means in a BoX, not a game in a series.
The Soul Train usually refers to the immortal/sentry so it is likely to refer to games instead of a series. That is why Curious is not included because PartinG didn't use wonwonwon in that series.
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On March 13 2013 16:03 lichter wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 15:54 Mongolbonjwa wrote:
I dont think there is any rule regarding players race. You can choose whatever race you want even between games in the best of series. There are tournaments that don't allow race picking. You have to register as a certain race, or register all your matchups (was it Morrow who played TvZ, ZvP and ZvT?). This makes sense because it is unfair for your opponent not to know your race while you know his. It gives you better time to prepare and a psychological advantage. Playing random is fine because you also don't know what you're getting. Allowing race switching during a tournament is stupid imo
Why would it be an unfair advantage if anyone could do it? The only reason that it doesn't is becaue sc2 is a game where race/character switching is hard. If look at any other videogame, character switching/counterpicks happen all the time as long as there are fair rules governing it.
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On March 13 2013 05:58 disciple wrote:
just switch to terran already, Bisu !
I hate you for that, glad that he already said that he won't switch ! :D
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Love these interviews, thanks for putting these up!
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These interviews are the best, seriously great work.
And of course people only talk about Bisu whenever he´s mentioned. :D
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Who do you think will be a top ex-bw player in a year, "Flash, Bisu, Jaedong and Rain". My god, order would be restored.
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1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
On March 13 2013 16:12 Thrillz wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 16:03 lichter wrote:On March 13 2013 15:54 Mongolbonjwa wrote:
I dont think there is any rule regarding players race. You can choose whatever race you want even between games in the best of series. There are tournaments that don't allow race picking. You have to register as a certain race, or register all your matchups (was it Morrow who played TvZ, ZvP and ZvT?). This makes sense because it is unfair for your opponent not to know your race while you know his. It gives you better time to prepare and a psychological advantage. Playing random is fine because you also don't know what you're getting. Allowing race switching during a tournament is stupid imo Why would it be an unfair advantage if anyone could do it? The only reason that it doesn't is becaue sc2 is a game where race/character switching is hard. If look at any other videogame, character switching/counterpicks happen all the time as long as there are fair rules governing it.
Don't compare fighting games with RTS. They are not similar in this regard. Fighting games reward mechanics and reaction time (as well as improvisation and quick thinking) the most, while strategy games reward STRATEGY. It is almost impossible to prepare strategy for an opponent when you don't know what race he will be playing. A tournament is not like ladder. RTS tournaments should reward preparedness and strategic thinking, not only mechanics and ability to grind games. The only way race picking is allowed is if it is registered at the beginning of tournaments.
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When will you grill bisu ? I want a real statement about his futur !
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On March 13 2013 05:40 Squiggles wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 05:33 NoGasfOu wrote:
lol, Naniwa. I don't remember him winning anything since the days when everybody was bad at Starcraft of 2010 MLG. Not sure why they included him in there. Incontrol also got 4th place during those days. Cause he made RO8 in the GSL Code S twice. Not many foreigners did that (if any).
Jinro made Code S RO4 back to back.
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United Kingdom14103 Posts
Hmm but if Bisu has good TvP and TvZ he would be better than when he's playing toss no?
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On March 13 2013 17:01 lichter wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 16:12 Thrillz wrote:On March 13 2013 16:03 lichter wrote:On March 13 2013 15:54 Mongolbonjwa wrote:
I dont think there is any rule regarding players race. You can choose whatever race you want even between games in the best of series. There are tournaments that don't allow race picking. You have to register as a certain race, or register all your matchups (was it Morrow who played TvZ, ZvP and ZvT?). This makes sense because it is unfair for your opponent not to know your race while you know his. It gives you better time to prepare and a psychological advantage. Playing random is fine because you also don't know what you're getting. Allowing race switching during a tournament is stupid imo Why would it be an unfair advantage if anyone could do it? The only reason that it doesn't is becaue sc2 is a game where race/character switching is hard. If look at any other videogame, character switching/counterpicks happen all the time as long as there are fair rules governing it. Don't compare fighting games with RTS. They are not similar in this regard. Fighting games reward mechanics and reaction time (as well as improvisation and quick thinking) the most, while strategy games reward STRATEGY. It is almost impossible to prepare strategy for an opponent when you don't know what race he will be playing. A tournament is not like ladder. RTS tournaments should reward preparedness and strategic thinking, not only mechanics and ability to grind games. The only way race picking is allowed is if it is registered at the beginning of tournaments.
Like I said, the only reason people don't do it is because it's hard, if everyone had the ability to do so, there would be no quarrel about it. Fighting games, and other videos games have strategy as well, and certain people plan strategies just like sc2. The only real tournaments that allow for long term prepardness is tournaments in Korea anyways. Most foreign tournies are weekend grind, where outside of your first round or group stages, you have zero idea who you're playing next until a few hours before your game. Personally, it would be interesting and rewarding for those with the skills to do it as long as there is a fair system. In essence, if the tournament doesn't allow it then that's fine, but that doesn't mean all tournaments shouldn't allow it. If a tournament allows it then I see no problem with them allowing it.
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On March 13 2013 05:27 darkness wrote:Show nested quote +In the matches it also went just like I'd wished, all the build orders were perfect for me, but then I chose bad timings for fights, where I didn't have to fight, so I lost eventually. I think I was really overconfident and I could have won all of the games." Overconfidence into overconfidence? ^^
Well, no, as a competitive player you NEED to think you could have won any games, not in small part because it's true. You just can't assume you will win, you need to keep looking for how to make it happen.
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1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
On March 13 2013 17:30 Thrillz wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 17:01 lichter wrote:On March 13 2013 16:12 Thrillz wrote:On March 13 2013 16:03 lichter wrote:On March 13 2013 15:54 Mongolbonjwa wrote:
I dont think there is any rule regarding players race. You can choose whatever race you want even between games in the best of series. There are tournaments that don't allow race picking. You have to register as a certain race, or register all your matchups (was it Morrow who played TvZ, ZvP and ZvT?). This makes sense because it is unfair for your opponent not to know your race while you know his. It gives you better time to prepare and a psychological advantage. Playing random is fine because you also don't know what you're getting. Allowing race switching during a tournament is stupid imo Why would it be an unfair advantage if anyone could do it? The only reason that it doesn't is becaue sc2 is a game where race/character switching is hard. If look at any other videogame, character switching/counterpicks happen all the time as long as there are fair rules governing it. Don't compare fighting games with RTS. They are not similar in this regard. Fighting games reward mechanics and reaction time (as well as improvisation and quick thinking) the most, while strategy games reward STRATEGY. It is almost impossible to prepare strategy for an opponent when you don't know what race he will be playing. A tournament is not like ladder. RTS tournaments should reward preparedness and strategic thinking, not only mechanics and ability to grind games. The only way race picking is allowed is if it is registered at the beginning of tournaments. Like I said, the only reason people don't do it is because it's hard, if everyone had the ability to do so, there would be no quarrel about it. Fighting games, and other videos games have strategy as well, and certain people plan strategies just like sc2. The only real tournaments that allow for long term prepardness is tournaments in Korea anyways. Most foreign tournies are weekend grind, where outside of your first round or group stages, you have zero idea who you're playing next until a few hours before your game. Personally, it would be interesting and rewarding for those with the skills to do it as long as there is a fair system. In essence, if the tournament doesn't allow it then that's fine, but that doesn't mean all tournaments shouldn't allow it. If a tournament allows it then I see no problem with them allowing it.
I don't consider weekend grinds to be very good tournaments. While that is a personal bias, there's also a reason why Korean tournaments with long preparation times are considered the most prestigious. That's not caused only by preparation time, but it is certainly a factor.
While I do agree that it's not intrinsically bad to allow race switching (like I said, some tournies allow Morrow to choose his matchups), I don't agree that players should be allowed to play anything they want. They need to register it so players will be prepared, and there won't be wonky situations like the following:
Player A chooses to play TvZ, TvT, and ZvP
Player B chooses to play PvT, TvZ, and PvP
Their matchups don't coincide. How will the situation be resolved?
Anyway this is off topic. I hope Bisu just plays, even though I don't like him.
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On March 13 2013 18:06 lichter wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 17:30 Thrillz wrote:On March 13 2013 17:01 lichter wrote:On March 13 2013 16:12 Thrillz wrote:On March 13 2013 16:03 lichter wrote:On March 13 2013 15:54 Mongolbonjwa wrote:
I dont think there is any rule regarding players race. You can choose whatever race you want even between games in the best of series. There are tournaments that don't allow race picking. You have to register as a certain race, or register all your matchups (was it Morrow who played TvZ, ZvP and ZvT?). This makes sense because it is unfair for your opponent not to know your race while you know his. It gives you better time to prepare and a psychological advantage. Playing random is fine because you also don't know what you're getting. Allowing race switching during a tournament is stupid imo Why would it be an unfair advantage if anyone could do it? The only reason that it doesn't is becaue sc2 is a game where race/character switching is hard. If look at any other videogame, character switching/counterpicks happen all the time as long as there are fair rules governing it. Don't compare fighting games with RTS. They are not similar in this regard. Fighting games reward mechanics and reaction time (as well as improvisation and quick thinking) the most, while strategy games reward STRATEGY. It is almost impossible to prepare strategy for an opponent when you don't know what race he will be playing. A tournament is not like ladder. RTS tournaments should reward preparedness and strategic thinking, not only mechanics and ability to grind games. The only way race picking is allowed is if it is registered at the beginning of tournaments. Like I said, the only reason people don't do it is because it's hard, if everyone had the ability to do so, there would be no quarrel about it. Fighting games, and other videos games have strategy as well, and certain people plan strategies just like sc2. The only real tournaments that allow for long term prepardness is tournaments in Korea anyways. Most foreign tournies are weekend grind, where outside of your first round or group stages, you have zero idea who you're playing next until a few hours before your game. Personally, it would be interesting and rewarding for those with the skills to do it as long as there is a fair system. In essence, if the tournament doesn't allow it then that's fine, but that doesn't mean all tournaments shouldn't allow it. If a tournament allows it then I see no problem with them allowing it. I don't consider weekend grinds to be very good tournaments. While that is a personal bias, there's also a reason why Korean tournaments with long preparation times are considered the most prestigious. That's not caused only by preparation time, but it is certainly a factor. While I do agree that it's not intrinsically bad to allow race switching (like I said, some tournies allow Morrow to choose his matchups), I don't agree that players should be allowed to play anything they want. They need to register it so players will be prepared, and there won't be wonky situations like the following: Player A chooses to play TvZ, TvT, and ZvP Player B chooses to play PvT, TvZ, and PvP Their matchups don't coincide. How will the situation be resolved? Anyway this is off topic. I hope Bisu just plays, even though I don't like him.
Why would anyone not like Bisu !? Cuz you're Zerg and he revolutionized PvZ in Broodwar ?
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On March 13 2013 18:06 lichter wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 17:30 Thrillz wrote:On March 13 2013 17:01 lichter wrote:On March 13 2013 16:12 Thrillz wrote:On March 13 2013 16:03 lichter wrote:On March 13 2013 15:54 Mongolbonjwa wrote:
I dont think there is any rule regarding players race. You can choose whatever race you want even between games in the best of series. There are tournaments that don't allow race picking. You have to register as a certain race, or register all your matchups (was it Morrow who played TvZ, ZvP and ZvT?). This makes sense because it is unfair for your opponent not to know your race while you know his. It gives you better time to prepare and a psychological advantage. Playing random is fine because you also don't know what you're getting. Allowing race switching during a tournament is stupid imo Why would it be an unfair advantage if anyone could do it? The only reason that it doesn't is becaue sc2 is a game where race/character switching is hard. If look at any other videogame, character switching/counterpicks happen all the time as long as there are fair rules governing it. Don't compare fighting games with RTS. They are not similar in this regard. Fighting games reward mechanics and reaction time (as well as improvisation and quick thinking) the most, while strategy games reward STRATEGY. It is almost impossible to prepare strategy for an opponent when you don't know what race he will be playing. A tournament is not like ladder. RTS tournaments should reward preparedness and strategic thinking, not only mechanics and ability to grind games. The only way race picking is allowed is if it is registered at the beginning of tournaments. Like I said, the only reason people don't do it is because it's hard, if everyone had the ability to do so, there would be no quarrel about it. Fighting games, and other videos games have strategy as well, and certain people plan strategies just like sc2. The only real tournaments that allow for long term prepardness is tournaments in Korea anyways. Most foreign tournies are weekend grind, where outside of your first round or group stages, you have zero idea who you're playing next until a few hours before your game. Personally, it would be interesting and rewarding for those with the skills to do it as long as there is a fair system. In essence, if the tournament doesn't allow it then that's fine, but that doesn't mean all tournaments shouldn't allow it. If a tournament allows it then I see no problem with them allowing it. I don't consider weekend grinds to be very good tournaments. While that is a personal bias, there's also a reason why Korean tournaments with long preparation times are considered the most prestigious. That's not caused only by preparation time, but it is certainly a factor. While I do agree that it's not intrinsically bad to allow race switching (like I said, some tournies allow Morrow to choose his matchups), I don't agree that players should be allowed to play anything they want. They need to register it so players will be prepared, and there won't be wonky situations like the following: Player A chooses to play TvZ, TvT, and ZvP Player B chooses to play PvT, TvZ, and PvP Their matchups don't coincide. How will the situation be resolved? Anyway this is off topic. I hope Bisu just plays, even though I don't like him.
Players would change race on the fly
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That is nonsense. If someone is gonna play "random" and pick races at fly on the stage, then the race picker is so good at all races that its no problem for him. If someone has problems against race picker, then they are free to practise all races aswell.
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Some of the questions are quite obnoxious imo. ("How did it feel being a dishwasher?").
It was interesting that he predicted Flash, Jaedong, Bisu and Rain as the best players one year from now...
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1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
On March 13 2013 19:12 NexCa wrote:Show nested quote +On March 13 2013 18:06 lichter wrote:On March 13 2013 17:30 Thrillz wrote:On March 13 2013 17:01 lichter wrote:On March 13 2013 16:12 Thrillz wrote:On March 13 2013 16:03 lichter wrote:On March 13 2013 15:54 Mongolbonjwa wrote:
I dont think there is any rule regarding players race. You can choose whatever race you want even between games in the best of series. There are tournaments that don't allow race picking. You have to register as a certain race, or register all your matchups (was it Morrow who played TvZ, ZvP and ZvT?). This makes sense because it is unfair for your opponent not to know your race while you know his. It gives you better time to prepare and a psychological advantage. Playing random is fine because you also don't know what you're getting. Allowing race switching during a tournament is stupid imo Why would it be an unfair advantage if anyone could do it? The only reason that it doesn't is becaue sc2 is a game where race/character switching is hard. If look at any other videogame, character switching/counterpicks happen all the time as long as there are fair rules governing it. Don't compare fighting games with RTS. They are not similar in this regard. Fighting games reward mechanics and reaction time (as well as improvisation and quick thinking) the most, while strategy games reward STRATEGY. It is almost impossible to prepare strategy for an opponent when you don't know what race he will be playing. A tournament is not like ladder. RTS tournaments should reward preparedness and strategic thinking, not only mechanics and ability to grind games. The only way race picking is allowed is if it is registered at the beginning of tournaments. Like I said, the only reason people don't do it is because it's hard, if everyone had the ability to do so, there would be no quarrel about it. Fighting games, and other videos games have strategy as well, and certain people plan strategies just like sc2. The only real tournaments that allow for long term prepardness is tournaments in Korea anyways. Most foreign tournies are weekend grind, where outside of your first round or group stages, you have zero idea who you're playing next until a few hours before your game. Personally, it would be interesting and rewarding for those with the skills to do it as long as there is a fair system. In essence, if the tournament doesn't allow it then that's fine, but that doesn't mean all tournaments shouldn't allow it. If a tournament allows it then I see no problem with them allowing it. I don't consider weekend grinds to be very good tournaments. While that is a personal bias, there's also a reason why Korean tournaments with long preparation times are considered the most prestigious. That's not caused only by preparation time, but it is certainly a factor. While I do agree that it's not intrinsically bad to allow race switching (like I said, some tournies allow Morrow to choose his matchups), I don't agree that players should be allowed to play anything they want. They need to register it so players will be prepared, and there won't be wonky situations like the following: Player A chooses to play TvZ, TvT, and ZvP Player B chooses to play PvT, TvZ, and PvP Their matchups don't coincide. How will the situation be resolved? Anyway this is off topic. I hope Bisu just plays, even though I don't like him. Why would anyone not like Bisu !? Cuz you're Zerg and he revolutionized PvZ in Broodwar ?
Not an SKT fan :p
(also his handsomeness threatens me)
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Bisutopia19225 Posts
Just because a race is harder to master for someone doesn't mean he should switch races. Bisu will be a god no matter what so hush up all you impatient/terran fans he can do what he wants. Don't you guys want to see what it's like the day he unlocks the key to breaking the PvZ matchup? BvZ fighting!
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On March 13 2013 22:42 BisuDagger wrote:
Just because a race is harder to master for someone doesn't mean he should switch races. Bisu will be a god no matter what so hush up all you impatient/terran fans he can do what he wants. Don't you guys want to see what it's like the day he unlocks the key to breaking the PvZ matchup? BvZ fighting!
I couldn't have said it better myself.
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