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Grixx
Profile Joined March 2013
Belgium26 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-02-17 07:52:58
February 17 2014 07:52 GMT
#41
On February 17 2014 15:43 Kosak wrote:
dont hate my ass, but Im not happy about hero winning this, someone should tell the kid to calm down or seek help, it was a pain to watch these camera shots where he was about to cry after a game he won = wtf

These guys played for over 10 hours of intense matches dude they have constant mindset switches and have to deal with a lot of mindgames and pressure in general. You would be on your knees after 5 hours probably...
The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
Fus
Profile Joined August 2010
Sweden1112 Posts
February 17 2014 07:52 GMT
#42
On February 17 2014 13:46 Divinesia wrote:
At some point it seemed p-p finals for sure. Glad not this time. JD vs Polt finals would`ve made this tournament perfect.


Yes and i became so disappointed in JD when he threw the last game by engaging of creep outside of spines
NaNiwa | Innovation | Flash | DeMuslim ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
AxionSteel
Profile Joined January 2011
United States7754 Posts
February 17 2014 07:54 GMT
#43
Good to see HerO back on top of the podium
NovemberstOrm
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
Canada16217 Posts
February 17 2014 07:55 GMT
#44
On February 17 2014 15:43 Kosak wrote:
dont hate my ass, but Im not happy about hero winning this, someone should tell the kid to calm down or seek help, it was a pain to watch these camera shots where he was about to cry after a game he won = wtf

What's wrong with showing emotion?
Moderatorlickypiddy
litlnoobs
Profile Joined January 2013
United States8 Posts
February 17 2014 07:56 GMT
#45
No mention of the 1hr+ delay thanks to Blizzard's decision to not include LAN? We really letting them off the hook that easy?

BigFan
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
TLADT24920 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-02-17 08:01:46
February 17 2014 08:01 GMT
#46
On February 17 2014 16:56 litlnoobs wrote:
No mention of the 1hr+ delay thanks to Blizzard's decision to not include LAN? We really letting them off the hook that easy?


Blizzard will probably implement LAN by 2025 by the time SCIII comes out On a more serious note, yes, that delay was pretty bad(wasn't 1+ hr though) but that was due to some technical issue(server maintenance or something) which could have been avoided so I wouldn't necessarily blame lack of LAN for it(not that LAN wouldn't have helped).

On February 17 2014 15:43 Kosak wrote:
dont hate my ass, but Im not happy about hero winning this, someone should tell the kid to calm down or seek help, it was a pain to watch these camera shots where he was about to cry after a game he won = wtf

cmon, he's still pretty young and as mentioned, he hasn't won anything in a while. Infact, I've completed written HerO off at this point but then he took down hard opponents and reminded me that he still exists and will continue to be a contender for a championship yet again.
Former BW EiC"Watch Bakemonogatari or I will kill you." -Toad, April 18th, 2017
BoYoB
Profile Joined March 2011
France83 Posts
February 17 2014 08:08 GMT
#47
Legendary players, huge games, (almost) balanced races, drama, tears, nails bitten. Everything was gathered for a great tournament and we had it. Too bad these technical issues made the viewers count drop by 33%.
Ragnarork
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
France9034 Posts
February 17 2014 08:11 GMT
#48
Gratz HerO !

A bit sad for Polt though, seeing him winning against Rain gave me so much confidence in him winning the tournament...

Oh and what was that drama I missed ? (Wait, I'll get my pitchfork).
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LightTemplar
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Ireland481 Posts
February 17 2014 08:12 GMT
#49
Really great games and a really great tournament, good job IEM. Huge congrats to HerO
"Thoughts are always there, the mind can't stop" - Grubby
KaiserJohan
Profile Joined May 2010
Sweden1808 Posts
February 17 2014 08:19 GMT
#50
Amazing tournament, really good RO8 and forwards
England will fight to the last American
Holloworb
Profile Joined November 2011
Norway345 Posts
February 17 2014 08:23 GMT
#51
So happy for HerO
Sapphire.lux
Profile Joined July 2010
Romania2620 Posts
February 17 2014 08:29 GMT
#52
Great tournament and well deserved winner.
Head Coach Park: "They should buff tanks!"
BigFan
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
TLADT24920 Posts
February 17 2014 08:31 GMT
#53
On February 17 2014 17:11 Ragnarork wrote:
Gratz HerO !

A bit sad for Polt though, seeing him winning against Rain gave me so much confidence in him winning the tournament...

Oh and what was that drama I missed ? (Wait, I'll get my pitchfork).

Jaedong losing game 5 to HerO after beating his all in and being up in army/worker supply? It was quite disappointing to say the least but Jaedong shouldn't have throw away his lead by losing 15-20 roaches on 2 gateways and an immortal.
Former BW EiC"Watch Bakemonogatari or I will kill you." -Toad, April 18th, 2017
Qwerty85
Profile Joined June 2012
Croatia5536 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-02-17 08:40:10
February 17 2014 08:39 GMT
#54
The whole tournament was really high level play. I actually enjoyed this tournament way more than any GSL group so far or Proleague playoffs. But this would be so much better if Polt managed to eliminate the last standing protoss as well.

I guess you can't have everything.

Starcraft is so not dead and that makes me happy.
Ragnarork
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
France9034 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-02-17 08:41:10
February 17 2014 08:40 GMT
#55
On February 17 2014 17:31 BigFan wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 17 2014 17:11 Ragnarork wrote:
Gratz HerO !

A bit sad for Polt though, seeing him winning against Rain gave me so much confidence in him winning the tournament...

Oh and what was that drama I missed ? (Wait, I'll get my pitchfork).

Jaedong losing game 5 to HerO after beating his all in and being up in army/worker supply? It was quite disappointing to say the least but Jaedong shouldn't have throw away his lead by losing 15-20 roaches on 2 gateways and an immortal.


Oh okay. I missed quite a few games of the semis (I'll check the VODs then).
Thanks

EDIT: Ooooh I knew about it in fact, thanks to R1CH hahaha !

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alphaproxy
Profile Joined October 2012
68 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-02-17 09:12:57
February 17 2014 09:06 GMT
#56
On February 17 2014 15:43 Kosak wrote:
dont hate my ass, but Im not happy about hero winning this, someone should tell the kid to calm down or seek help, it was a pain to watch these camera shots where he was about to cry after a game he won = wtf


How do you know hes not seeking for help? He has stated many times that he has. Some health issues havent been solved by medicine you know. You will grow up and feel this first hand, although I wish you wont have to. Especially after 35yo you'll see.

On a second note, the tournament had very good games, but I DO NOT UNDERSTAND in ANY WAY why they dont START the tournaments EARLIER FFS. They lost 30k viewers because of the time, maybe more. The delay played little part. Start the damn tournament earlier Im at work having 4 hours of sleep and its not the first time.
Naphal
Profile Joined December 2010
Germany2099 Posts
February 17 2014 09:23 GMT
#57
this IEM delivered beyond my imagination, i would have personally loved Polt to win, but he really showed a brilliant TvP style.
Congratulations to Hero!
gamebouille
Profile Joined October 2010
France14 Posts
February 17 2014 09:24 GMT
#58
Congratulation HerO ! It was really fun and intense.
You are so good, and I love your style, keep it up !
Florebo quocumque ferar
Faust852
Profile Joined February 2012
Luxembourg4004 Posts
February 17 2014 09:28 GMT
#59
Polt sold me some dreams here.
algue
Profile Joined July 2011
France1436 Posts
February 17 2014 09:31 GMT
#60
I'm still thinking piece of glass doesn't look like a trophee.
rly ?
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