Sjow isn't a great example of that, though.

I never understood that about him anyway, because I do agree that protoss would fit his playstyle better.

And a few months down the line? When he's practiced protoss constantly and has already experienced another race at the highest level for a few years? I think he'll have lost a lot of bias by then.

Chairman Ray

United States11903 Posts

November 29 2013 23:19 GMT

#64

I can't wait to see his PvT

KingofGods

Canada1218 Posts

November 29 2013 23:24 GMT

#65

For those wanting to see how foreign terrans fare when they switch to protoss, you can watch Avilo who often off races as protoss. And FYI, his win rate is probably about the same with protoss as terran, keeping in mind that when he is protoss his MMR is the same as his terran because he plays protoss on his terran account.

dirtydurb82

United States178 Posts

November 29 2013 23:26 GMT

#66

Shocked! But ok, ok...

RampancyTW

United States577 Posts

November 29 2013 23:39 GMT

#67

On November 30 2013 08:24 KingofGods wrote:
For those wanting to see how foreign terrans fare when they switch to protoss, you can watch Avilo who often off races as protoss. And FYI, his win rate is probably about the same with protoss as terran, keeping in mind that when he is protoss his MMR is the same as his terran because he plays protoss on his terran account.

As of a couple weeks ago his P play was beyond awful so I highly doubt this

KingofGods

Canada1218 Posts

November 29 2013 23:43 GMT

#68

You can't beat GMs, which is what he is doing, with beyond awful play.

Garnet

Vietnam9036 Posts

November 29 2013 23:44 GMT

#69

Everyone should switch races once in a while. The game suddenly becomes more fun.

Plansix

United States60190 Posts

November 29 2013 23:47 GMT

#70

On November 30 2013 08:39 RampancyTW wrote:

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As of a couple weeks ago his P play was beyond awful so I highly doubt this

Yeah, well everyone dreams that switching to another race will make everything so much easier. But then they find out there are all these things about that race they never thought of that are hard. The grass is always greener.

RampancyTW

United States577 Posts

November 29 2013 23:50 GMT

#71

On November 30 2013 08:43 KingofGods wrote:
You can't beat GMs, which is what he is doing, with beyond awful play.

I distinctly recall him switching to P to cheese vs. T because it was oh so hard to deal with and getting his shit pushed in 5 times in a row

I don't doubt that he's won a few games but there's no way in hell he's been doing as well with P as with T

sns3rsam

United States138 Posts

November 30 2013 00:07 GMT

#72

Good luck to Sjow! This should be a good experience either way! I kinda wish more pros would try switching races whenever they feel they are not doing as good. It will help them refocus and maybe learn more about other races even if they ultimately don't go through with the race change.

Scarecrow

Korea (South)9172 Posts

November 30 2013 01:09 GMT

#73

At the very least it'll improve his TvP

ffadicted

United States3545 Posts

November 30 2013 01:15 GMT

#74

Good for him, putting his money where his mouth is (although idk if he actually complains bout protoss like every other terran, just making assumptions).

We'll see how he fares!

captainb

United States2 Posts

November 30 2013 01:33 GMT

#75

I'ma cry :'( I know it's probably a good choice on a business standpoint, but I have always loved and respected Sjow for trying and achieving a lot through sticking with terran. He was kind of an inspiration to me because of his slow play style and still being able to do pretty well, and even on his streams he says that Terran is the "manly race". Oh well, I would rather see him win than for him to stay Terran, although ideally I would want both. Best of luck, friend.