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Muffloe
Profile Joined December 2012
Sweden6061 Posts
December 31 2013 14:24 GMT
#121
Solid nr 1 pick
eurTsItniH
Profile Joined January 2012
887 Posts
December 31 2013 14:25 GMT
#122
Man soooo many Innovation games, that guy truly is a beast.
Paljas
Profile Joined October 2011
Germany6926 Posts
December 31 2013 14:27 GMT
#123
the only naniwa game which misses is naniwa vs life on whirliwind at iem.
that shit was nailbiting
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Ansinjunger
Profile Joined November 2010
United States2451 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-12-31 14:31:50
December 31 2013 14:30 GMT
#124
On December 31 2013 12:54 Darkhoarse wrote:
I disagree with the Scarlett vs. Bomber placing. Also why is Sjow vs. Life a thing. I think we should all just forget that happened.

Show nested quote +
On December 31 2013 12:43 lopido wrote:
the number one is a TvT.
You can't be serious.

The best game comes from the best matchup? What are the odds!



The matchup where positioning is a constant and large factor and defender's advantage matters the most--I agree it's the best MU. All of the stuff that makes the other match ups great is present too, aside from variety of two different races clashing.

I'm a little surprised that MMA Jaedong game didn't make it onto the list (disclaimer, I don't make much time at all for PL or GSL, so I missed a ton of good games), though the top two games were pretty obvious. Actually, the Scarlett game would probably not be top 10 if it wasn't a foreigner, but it still deserves a top spot because we really needed some foreigner love.

I like that Grubby Hasuobs was there; I thought it was more like top 10, but again I missed a ton of Korean leagues this year.
GumBa
Profile Blog Joined July 2012
United Kingdom31935 Posts
December 31 2013 15:25 GMT
#125
On December 31 2013 23:30 Ansinjunger wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 31 2013 12:54 Darkhoarse wrote:
I disagree with the Scarlett vs. Bomber placing. Also why is Sjow vs. Life a thing. I think we should all just forget that happened.

On December 31 2013 12:43 lopido wrote:
the number one is a TvT.
You can't be serious.

The best game comes from the best matchup? What are the odds!



The matchup where positioning is a constant and large factor and defender's advantage matters the most--I agree it's the best MU. All of the stuff that makes the other match ups great is present too, aside from variety of two different races clashing.

I'm a little surprised that MMA Jaedong game didn't make it onto the list (disclaimer, I don't make much time at all for PL or GSL, so I missed a ton of good games), though the top two games were pretty obvious. Actually, the Scarlett game would probably not be top 10 if it wasn't a foreigner, but it still deserves a top spot because we really needed some foreigner love.

I like that Grubby Hasuobs was there; I thought it was more like top 10, but again I missed a ton of Korean leagues this year.

It shouldnt be top 10 and it shouldnt be there just becuase foreigners need "love"..
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Havik_
Profile Joined November 2011
United States5585 Posts
December 31 2013 15:31 GMT
#126
There are some good games here, but 2012's list was stronger I feel like.
"An opinion is only as good as the evidence that backs it up."- William O'Malley, S.J.
Zenbrez
Profile Joined June 2012
Canada5973 Posts
December 31 2013 15:33 GMT
#127
The list of games before the top 40 I thought "..are you fucking kidding me?", then the actual list I can actually agree with. Good games - besides Sjow vs Life, that was actually just a bad game by both.
Refer to my post.
Jazzman88
Profile Joined January 2012
Canada2228 Posts
December 31 2013 15:34 GMT
#128
Without question you guys got #1 right.

That game was artistry. It had everything we love about Starcraft 2, and it featured decisions that lesser players simply aren't capable of even noticing on the fly, let alone executing themselves. Amazing, amazing game - I'm so glad I watched that live.
lichter
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
December 31 2013 15:37 GMT
#129
On January 01 2014 00:31 Havik_ wrote:
There are some good games here, but 2012's list was stronger I feel like.


That's what I felt before I started writing this. But after rewatching pretty much every highly recommended game of 2013, I actually think it stacks up pretty well.
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Spektorius
Profile Joined December 2013
Albania4 Posts
December 31 2013 15:45 GMT
#130
cant believe JD vs Dear isnt here... Or jd vs maru both at blizzcon
Jaedong
Koesader
Profile Joined April 2012
Netherlands424 Posts
December 31 2013 15:47 GMT
#131
Best game, best matchup, best player
Liquid'TaeJa - Grubby - MVPMarineKing - Liquid'Ret - AxCranK - RedBull.Bomber ~~~ Are You Ready For Bombing?
Swisslink
Profile Joined March 2011
2952 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-12-31 16:12:40
December 31 2013 16:06 GMT
#132
On December 31 2013 19:33 Ej_ wrote:
Scarlett vs Bomber at Battle Grounds was honestly a mediocre series but, as usually, it got overhyped.


On December 31 2013 20:16 GumBa wrote:
Inno produces such amazing games and people thinking Scarlett vs Bomber should be nr1 LOL its good but shouldnt even be top 5 imo.
Taeja vs INnoVation was just amazing easily best game 2013 and I was there to watch it live



Well, what does it need to be "the best game"?
The most entertaining one? Scarlett - Bomber was as entertaining as ZvT gets.
The most clutch series? Well, once again: Scarlett vs Bomber delivered as (almost?) no other game 2013
The most skillful? There might have been better matches in this regard, agreed. But still, it was a VERY high level play on both sides on a map they both didn't really know. And that's skill as well :-P
There are just other factors than pure skill which determine which serie's "the best". Skill is important, but it'd be completely wrong to say the Scarlett and Bomber didn't deliver skillwise in this match, imo.

Andthere were simply no matches where I was excited watching them as Scarlett vs Bomer and therefore... completely agree with the #2 spot. As I never really liked TvT... Scarlett - Bomber could have been #1 as well for my liking, but yeah, there are people who actually enjoy mirror matches, so that's fine :-P
imre
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
France9263 Posts
December 31 2013 16:11 GMT
#133
On January 01 2014 01:06 Swisslink wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 31 2013 19:33 Ej_ wrote:
Scarlett vs Bomber at Battle Grounds was honestly a mediocre series but, as usually, it got overhyped.


Show nested quote +
On December 31 2013 20:16 GumBa wrote:
Inno produces such amazing games and people thinking Scarlett vs Bomber should be nr1 LOL its good but shouldnt even be top 5 imo.
Taeja vs INnoVation was just amazing easily best game 2013 and I was there to watch it live



Well, what does it need to be "the best game"?
The most entertaining one? Scarlett - Bomber was as entertaining as ZvT gets.
The most clutch series? Well, once again: Scarlett vs Bomber delivered as (almost?) no other game 2013
The most skillful? There might have been better matches in this regard, agreed. But still, it was a VERY high level play on both sides on a map they both didn't really know. And that's skill as well :-P


There were simply no matches where I was excited watching them as Scarlett vs Bomer and therefore... completely agree with the #2 spot. As I never really liked TvT... Scarlett - Bomber could have been #1 as well for my liking, but yeah, there are people who actually enjoy mirror matches, so that's fine :-P


So for you the best game it's just the most overhyped ? Coz Scarlett/dream on red city had the same tension in it and was waaaaaaaaaaay better skill wise lol.
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Zenbrez
Profile Joined June 2012
Canada5973 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-12-31 16:16:08
December 31 2013 16:15 GMT
#134
It's complete nonsense that people dislike the Inno/Taeja game "because it's a mirror matchup". Did you not watch the game? It was more action-packed and back and forth than a good game of zvt. It's like people see "mirror" and instantly turn their brain off, or go hardcore bias-mode and forget what they watch.

I understand subjectivity etc etc, but objectively speaking.. that was an amazing game (taking the standard criteria use to determine a "good" game)
Refer to my post.
Swisslink
Profile Joined March 2011
2952 Posts
December 31 2013 16:18 GMT
#135
On January 01 2014 01:11 sAsImre wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 01 2014 01:06 Swisslink wrote:
On December 31 2013 19:33 Ej_ wrote:
Scarlett vs Bomber at Battle Grounds was honestly a mediocre series but, as usually, it got overhyped.


On December 31 2013 20:16 GumBa wrote:
Inno produces such amazing games and people thinking Scarlett vs Bomber should be nr1 LOL its good but shouldnt even be top 5 imo.
Taeja vs INnoVation was just amazing easily best game 2013 and I was there to watch it live



Well, what does it need to be "the best game"?
The most entertaining one? Scarlett - Bomber was as entertaining as ZvT gets.
The most clutch series? Well, once again: Scarlett vs Bomber delivered as (almost?) no other game 2013
The most skillful? There might have been better matches in this regard, agreed. But still, it was a VERY high level play on both sides on a map they both didn't really know. And that's skill as well :-P


There were simply no matches where I was excited watching them as Scarlett vs Bomber and therefore... completely agree with the #2 spot. As I never really liked TvT... Scarlett - Bomber could have been #1 as well for my liking, but yeah, there are people who actually enjoy mirror matches, so that's fine :-P


So for you the best game it's just the most overhyped ? Coz Scarlett/dream on red city had the same tension in it and was waaaaaaaaaaay better skill wise lol.


I'm not saying the most overhyped game should be considered the best game, but all the things combined just made Scarlett - Bomber really special and good. And I wouldn't really agree that Scarlett vs Dream was a higher level of play, tbh.
comadiroma
Profile Joined June 2011
United States17 Posts
December 31 2013 16:22 GMT
#136
There was a TvT involving Bomber on Whirlwind... can't remember against who, but he literally went pure Helbats drops for almost 10 minutes or something crazy. Don't think I saw it in the top 40 but I figure it belongs in the "games we remember for all the wrong reasons" section.

Great write up, will have to check out some of the ones I missed.
Doh!
Swisslink
Profile Joined March 2011
2952 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-12-31 16:29:41
December 31 2013 16:24 GMT
#137
On January 01 2014 01:22 comadiroma wrote:
There was a TvT involving Bomber on Whirlwind... can't remember against who, but he literally went pure Helbats drops for almost 10 minutes or something crazy. Don't think I saw it in the top 40 but I figure it belongs in the "games we remember for all the wrong reasons" section.

Great write up, will have to check out some of the ones I missed.


Wasn't that against Keen?
Must have been OSL... iirc.

And I disagree that it should be "remembered for the wrong reasons"... It resulted in a Hellbat nerf, what's bad about that? :-P
(edit: ok , one could argue that might be a "wrong reason to remember a game" if I think about it...)
VisonKai
Profile Joined May 2012
United States2203 Posts
December 31 2013 16:27 GMT
#138
Yay! I was sure Scarlett vs Bomber would be #1, but Taeja vs Innovation was, in my opinion, probably the best or second best game in SC2 history for me.
sparklyresidue
Profile Joined August 2011
United States5523 Posts
December 31 2013 16:28 GMT
#139
glad to see DRG vs. Innovation on Whirlwind up there. It was a great series overall!
Like Tinkerbelle, I leave behind a sparkly residue.
ETisME
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
12354 Posts
December 31 2013 16:30 GMT
#140
On December 31 2013 16:52 0mg_t1red wrote:
why this games isn't in top 5 to my mind one of the coolest games of 2013 watch this plz it really cool. though rly long

oh yea I remember this game, really nice game overall. even swarmhosts looked interesting
其疾如风,其徐如林,侵掠如火,不动如山,难知如阴,动如雷震。
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