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Zest vs soO: Code S Season 1 Finals Preview

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Zest vs soO: Code S Season 1 Finals Preview

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April 3rd, 2014 22:02 GMT
2013 GSL Season 2

Hot 6ix GSL Season 1
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Grand Finals: KT_Zest vs SKT_soO

Countdown:

by stuchiu and Waxangel

For over a decade, telecom giants KT Rolster and SK Telecom T1 have been embroiled in a legendary rivalry. Their struggle for power seemed to reach a turning point in 2014, with the groundwork laid out for an extended era of SKT dominance. Seven of their players qualified for Code S, the most of any team. Of those seven, three were champions in StarCraft 2: Rain, PartinG, and new acquisition Soulkey. iloveoov, famed for his achievements as a player and coach, had been promoted to the head coach position to lead them forward in Proleague.

On the other hand, KT Rolster looked like a team refusing to adapt to the times. Surrounding Flash with a group of unassuming support players was a strategy that only worked when Flash was unquestionably the #1 player in StarCraft. In a world where Flash had suffered embarrassing relegation to Code B, KT Rolster seemed woefully underequipped to challenge the SKT juggernaut. Even the acquisition of TY, an undoubtedly talented player, seemed like the bare minimum they could do to stay afloat.

Three months into 2014, we're at a turning point – but not the one anyone expected. KT Rolster is on the verge of humiliating SK Telecom T1 to a degree that we've never seen before. They denied SKT the Proleague Round 1 championship, all-killing them 4-0 in the finals. They've won all three of their Proleague meetings, taking them by a landslide 10-1 map score.

One player has been at the center of it all. For years a supporting player on KT's line-up, Zest has come out of nowhere to become a monstrous player with a 46-19 record in 2014. Though he has been demolishing all sorts of opposition, he has been especially cruel to SKT. It was Zest who all-killed SKT in Proleague, and it was Zest who eliminated Soulkey and Rain from the GSL. With a 12-3 record against SKT, he has become the bane of their existence.

Not all hope is lost for SKT. They have a chance to recover some their wounded pride and begin a comeback: the GSL finals. However, Zest stands in their once more. He is now one series away from lifting the GSL trophy while sentencing SKT to a new level of shame. SKT's most famous and accomplished champions have been unable to stop Zest. Now, there is only one player who can bring SKT salvation. soO.

SKT’s last Hope, the SKT Zerg



(Z)SKT_soO

Years Pro: 5

Career ZvP: 74-64 (53.62%)

2014 ZvP: 12-8 (60.00%)

Best Achievement: 2nd place WCS Korea Season 3 (2013)

Game That Will Make You a Believer: vs. sOs, Code S Ro32
Yes, soO. Not Rain, the player who has won the most glory for SKT in StarCraft 2. Not PartinG, the charismatic Protoss who has the most StarCraft 2 experience of all SKT players. Not Soulkey, the paragon of consistency and the best Zerg of 2013. It's soO, SKT's homegrown Zerg who has received as much mockery as adoration during his time on SKT. He is the one who bears the last hopes of the SKT Empire.

It's soO, the most underrated player in the world. In Brood War alone, he made multiple Ro16 appearances in individual leagues, finished in the top four of an OSL, and carried SKT for stretches in Proleague when the aces were ailing. In StarCraft 2, he has placed in the GSL/OSL Ro16 on multiple occasions, and has now made his second GSL grand final. Yet, he still finds it hard to get any credit.

It's soO, the top Zerg player. Flash makes one Ro16 appearance and people are calling him the future of SC2. Two consecutive GSL finals by soO and people are slowly realizing that he is one of the top Zerg players in StarCraft 2. You hear names like Life, RorO, Soulkey and Jaedong come up when top Zergs are talked about. Jaedong and RorO were eliminated in the Ro32 of their respective Premier Leagues. Soulkey lost in the Ro16. Life lost to soO in the semis. Have any of them reached two GSL finals? Have any of them reached two GSL finals in a row? (They haven't, the only other player to do so was Mvp)

It's soO, the SKT Zerg. The curse of the SKT Zergs has crossed over from Brood War to StarCraft 2. Even a tried and true champion like Soulkey is being dragged down into a mire of disappointment and mediocrity. On SKT, he has become an ordinary Proleague player instead of the super ace he was for Woongjin Stars. His incredible streak of five consecutive quarterfinal appearances in OSL/GSL has been ended as well.

We can't know how much a little piece of fan-lore like the SKT Zerg lineage matters to soO. But we like to imagine each time he gives a shoutout to coach HyuK – a compatriot from the Brood War days – a part of him remembers the painful times when they were called the dead weight of SKT, and tells himself "I can end this."

It's soO, the loser of a GSL final. The last time soO had a chance to change his career, he only ended up reaffirming the SKT Zerg legacy of disappointment. Losing 2-4 to Dear in the WCS Korea Season 3 finals, soO joined a long line of easily forgotten runner-ups.

Though the loss must have been devastating at the time, perhaps soO needed to fail first before he could succeed. soO has responded to his failure by making an unnoticed yet historic run, becoming the second player to reach back-to-back Code S finals. To reach a finals once could be chalked up to luck. But by doing it twice, soO has proved that win or lose, he is a player who deserves our respect.

Zest's Bloody Royal Road


Years Pro: 4

Career ZvP: 56-35 (61.54%)

2014 PvZ: 13-4 (76.47%)

Best Achievement: Top two Code S Season 1 (2014)

Game That Will Make You a Believer: vs. Soulkey, Proleague Round 1
Unfortunately for soO, this finals could be even harder than the last. While Dear was the target of doubt and scrutiny right up until the moment he lifted the championship trophy, Zest comes in as the red hot, super-hyped player of the moment. He is recording an incredible 70%+ win-rate in 2014, and his Proleague and GSL runs so far have put him in the conversation of best player in the world. He is walking the Royal Road, reaching the finals in his very first GSL tournament. Every step of the way, former champions have fallen before him. His victims have ranged from faded champions like Leenock and Dear to present day contenders like Rain and Soulkey. All Zest lacks is a championship of his own. He may soon fix that.

In some ways, Zest's story is similar to soO's. He spent several years as an unassuming supporting player next to his team's big star. Like soO, StarCraft 2 has been an opportunity for Zest to spread his wings and enjoy the most individual league success of his career. The big difference is that Zest is now commanding the spotlight while soO remains on the sidelines even as he heads into his second final.

For KT Rolster, the implications of a Zest victory go beyond inflicting unspeakable misery upon SK Telecom. For the first time in five years, KT Rolster may crown a champion other than Flash. For the first time in seven years, KT Rolster may call a player other than Flash their ace. In practice, Zest is already KT's ace player. But in name, Flash is still the icon of the team, and a player Zest defers to. But if Zest can win the Code S finals and seize the championship, the unthinkable may come to pass: Flash will pass down the KT Rolster torch.

With an incredible amount of momentum behind him, Zest seems almost destined to make history by walking the royal road and making himself Flash's successor. Yet, there is one blemish on his sterling record: a loss to Billowy in the Proleague Round 2 playoffs that began KT's 0-4 loss. A week before a match that could win him the greatest personal honor, Zest let down his team. If he is the true heir to the KT Rolster kingdom, there can be no more failure. Only complete and utter domination will be accepted.

Overall Thoughts and Prediction


ZvP has contributed greatly to (Z)soO's Code S run so far, making up 4/6 of his series wins (wins vs (P)Panic, (P)sOs, (P)Trap, and (P)PartinG). But when you go back and watch those series, it can be hard to explain how he won. Without soO doing anything particularly noticeable or flashy, wins just seem to fall into his lap. In some games, he held off all-ins effectively. In others, his opponents just gifted him wins with incomprehensible attacks (hi, PartinG). And in other games still, soO busted his opponents mid-game hydra-roach attack. The most striking games soO played were the ones where he went muta-corruptor, actively seeking to abuse his mobility and outplay the opponent.

There aren't many major patterns to pick up on with soO. He appears equally inclined to play swarm hosts, roach-hydra-viper timings, or mass mutalisk transitions. However, he has shown a very strong aversion to going all-in during the early game. soO might look to take advantage of his safe/macro reputation and pull out an aggressive build or two in the finals.

Compared to soO, (P)Zest has shown us more flamboyant games. Three times he fell behind to (Z)Soulkey's swarm hosts, and three times he came back and won in style by expertly abusing Soulkey's lack of mobility. Though Zest's micro on multi-pronged attacks was not always the best in those games (sometimes he was just blindly dumping units), they always seemed to be buying time, stopping an expansion, or serving as a distraction. If you haven't seen the games already, we highly recommend that you do (VOD 1, VOD 2).

With that kind of late game ability, it's not surprising that Zest prefers to play macro games when he can. He even reminds us of SKT's Rain in that his default gameplan seems to be "open phoenixes into third base into find out a way to win later." Zest's mechanics aren't outstanding – it's not uncommon to see him floating resources or slipping a few units here and there – he sees the big picture extremely well and makes great decisions.

Though Zest has mixed in some all-in play to keep opponents honest, he is much less inclined to do so compared to a PartinG or a San. Like soO, Zest may look to cash in on his safe, macro oriented reputation in the finals.

It will be interesting to see if soO's experience counts for anything. He has been to the GSL finals before, one which was held on at a separate stage and not the Gom studio like this finals. Both and inside and outside of the game, soO knows how to prepare for the occasion. Zest is no stranger to performing under pressure, as evidenced by his all-kill of SKT in the Proleague Round 1 finals. But individual leagues and team leagues are not the same, and different players react differently to each stage. soO will be hoping that Zest is the type that loses his composure without his team behind him.

If Zest can keep himself from succumbing to nerves and play like he has for most of 2014, then he should have the advantage in this match. Both Zest and soO enjoy playing macro games, but Zest has look extraordinary while soO has looked merely 'very good.' soO beat players like Trap and Panic by playing swarm hosts into the late game, but he came horribly, horribly undone when he tried to play a top-class Protoss in sOs the same way. Watch these two games side by side and tell us you believe that soO can win late. soO's best hope might be to try and kill Zest before the games go long, aiming to hit mid-game timings as Zest is trying to secure his third base.

Only one player will be able step out from underneath his team's massive shadow, change its history, and claim the ultimate individual glory. May the best man win.

Zest 4 - 2 soO


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Poll: Who will win the GSL finals?

Zest (539)
 
63%

soO (313)
 
37%

852 total votes

Your vote: Who will win the GSL finals?

(Vote): soO
(Vote): Zest




Writers: stuchiu and Waxangel
Photos: Kevin Florenzano (ESL), Silverfire, ThisIsGame, GOM eXP.
Graphics: shiroiusagi
Editor: Waxangel
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NovaMB
Profile Joined February 2013
Germany9534 Posts
April 03 2014 22:04 GMT
#2
soOjwa got this.
The_Templar
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
your Country52797 Posts
April 03 2014 22:05 GMT
#3
Zest 4-3, rooting for soO.
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lookfirewood
Profile Joined May 2011
1212 Posts
April 03 2014 22:06 GMT
#4
Zest will take it. But with a 4-1 score!
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yeaitooted
Profile Joined May 2010
United States51 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-04-03 22:08:46
April 03 2014 22:08 GMT
#5
Picture banner error or are my eyes wrong? Anyways go ZEST!
Xinzoe
Profile Joined January 2014
Korea (South)2373 Posts
April 03 2014 22:08 GMT
#6
soo 1 year more pro than Zest, soo wins
TR
Profile Joined February 2011
2320 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-04-03 22:09:55
April 03 2014 22:08 GMT
#7
Rooting for Zest! I don't just like him more than soO but because he will also be a royal roader if he wins.
sharkie
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Austria18375 Posts
April 03 2014 22:08 GMT
#8
I don't know. soO looks to me as if he isn't afraid of playing ZvP - a trait very uncommon to zergs nowadays.
I wouldnt be surprised of a 4-1 soO
Waxangel
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
United States33299 Posts
April 03 2014 22:10 GMT
#9
On April 04 2014 07:08 yeaitooted wrote:
Picture banner error or are my eyes wrong? Anyways go ZEST!


yeah I just realized the race logos are swapped, rofl
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Lorch
Profile Joined June 2011
Germany3674 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-04-03 22:13:53
April 03 2014 22:13 GMT
#10
So sad that the first SKT vs KT individual league final in star2 will be played in a studio rather than at a venue T.T

I don't care much either way, but soo winning as an SKT Zerg would be a better storyline imho so I'll be cheering him on.
shiroiusagi
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
SoCal, USA3955 Posts
April 03 2014 22:15 GMT
#11
On April 04 2014 07:10 Waxangel wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 04 2014 07:08 yeaitooted wrote:
Picture banner error or are my eyes wrong? Anyways go ZEST!


yeah I just realized the race logos are swapped, rofl


Whoopses! (fixed!)
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Taco87
Profile Joined February 2012
Norway72 Posts
April 03 2014 22:19 GMT
#12
Why is the finals not in the "upcoming events" section ? :-(
Vindicare605
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States16056 Posts
April 03 2014 22:21 GMT
#13
Head: Zest

Heart: anything but a Protoss.

Go soO! Deliver us from evil!
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Waxangel
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
United States33299 Posts
April 03 2014 22:22 GMT
#14
On April 04 2014 07:19 Taco87 wrote:
Why is the finals not in the "upcoming events" section ? :-(


prolly cuz maps aren't public
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peanuts
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States1225 Posts
April 03 2014 22:23 GMT
#15
On April 04 2014 07:13 Lorch wrote:
So sad that the first SKT vs KT individual league final in star2 will be played in a studio rather than at a venue T.T

I don't care much either way, but soo winning as an SKT Zerg would be a better storyline imho so I'll be cheering him on.


Also, only the second time the Telecoms have squared off in an individual league final.
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Urth
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
United States1248 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-04-03 22:24:24
April 03 2014 22:24 GMT
#16
For the first time in five years, KT Rolster may crown a champion other than Flash.

I found this bit interesting, and I'm having a hard time thinking of who the last KT champion besides Flash was. The last person I can think of is Chojja, but I feel like that was way to long ago.

Edit: nvm, did a search, and I totally forgot about luxury.
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Talionis
Profile Joined November 2010
Scotland4085 Posts
April 03 2014 22:25 GMT
#17
There is no way soO will win if he goes for swarm host based play, but I trust in him and SK to come up with something different to win.

Yeeaahh soOjwa
oneofthem
Profile Blog Joined November 2005
Cayman Islands24199 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-04-03 22:29:52
April 03 2014 22:29 GMT
#18
fuck kt. skt best kt forever. soo will stomp this zest guy back into p7gab
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oo_Wonderful_oo
Profile Blog Joined December 2013
The land of freedom23126 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-04-03 22:31:18
April 03 2014 22:30 GMT
#19
Story of soO's battle against Royal Roaders is sick.
And both runs to money for him are soooo same.
Hope, story won't repeat itself.

Will root my throat off for SKT Zerg, curse has to be broken.

4-2 soO #believe.
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prabhbhambra13
Profile Joined April 2011
United Kingdom424 Posts
April 03 2014 22:31 GMT
#20
soOjwa will win.

He has the better practice partners for the match. He has the experience of playing in a finals before.

soO 4-3
SECO SECO SECO
Silvana
Profile Blog Joined September 2013
3713 Posts
April 03 2014 22:35 GMT
#21
Go Zest! You are such a boss!
Dodgin
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Canada39254 Posts
April 03 2014 22:35 GMT
#22
Zest will win for sure
Undead1993
Profile Joined January 2012
Germany17651 Posts
April 03 2014 22:38 GMT
#23
reading the "royal roader" and i still can't believe squirtle threw this game.
going to root for soO! no real favorite though both are fine to me if they win
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myxoma_strain
Profile Joined December 2013
United Kingdom371 Posts
April 03 2014 22:42 GMT
#24
RorO made ro16, he didn't fall out in the ro32
prabhbhambra13
Profile Joined April 2011
United Kingdom424 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-04-03 22:45:00
April 03 2014 22:44 GMT
#25
On April 04 2014 07:23 peanutsfan1995 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 04 2014 07:13 Lorch wrote:
So sad that the first SKT vs KT individual league final in star2 will be played in a studio rather than at a venue T.T

I don't care much either way, but soo winning as an SKT Zerg would be a better storyline imho so I'll be cheering him on.


Also, only the second time the Telecoms have squared off in an individual league final.

I'm trying to think of the other one, it can't be any of the LimJinRok finals because SKT weren't SKT at that point.

I think it was the 2004 HanaFOS MSL but I'm not sure if NaDa was on KTF at that point or Toona SG. The team name changes are driving me insane
SECO SECO SECO
Skynx
Profile Blog Joined January 2013
Turkey7150 Posts
April 03 2014 22:45 GMT
#26
My liquibet says Zest. Hmm... I wonder...
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tomastaz
Profile Joined January 2013
United States976 Posts
April 03 2014 22:47 GMT
#27
SoO please! I want Flash to keep being KT's top dog
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Emerson_H
Profile Joined March 2014
United States460 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-04-03 22:49:31
April 03 2014 22:48 GMT
#28
4-2 such a 'safe' prediction IMO

Zest to 4-0. This will be more brutal than sOs vs herO, or even Nestea vs InCa. It will be a complete and utter domination from start to finish. Expect zerg tears to flow freely once Zest has had his way with this 'player'.
carson032000
Profile Joined March 2014
United States4 Posts
April 03 2014 22:49 GMT
#29
i want soo to win because I hate protoss, but i also want zest to win because I love KT. omg
Darkhorse
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States23455 Posts
April 03 2014 22:53 GMT
#30
On April 04 2014 07:48 Emerson_H wrote:
4-2 such a 'safe' prediction IMO

Zest to 4-0. This will be more brutal than sOs vs herO, or even Nestea vs InCa. It will be a complete and utter domination from start to finish. Expect zerg tears to flow freely once Zest has had his way with this 'player'.

Don't hold back! Tell us how you really feel about soO.
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never_Nal
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Costa Rica676 Posts
April 03 2014 22:53 GMT
#31
KT ALL THE WAY BABY, Zest 4-0 easy, just like sOs
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EndlessViolence
Profile Joined January 2011
114 Posts
April 03 2014 22:56 GMT
#32
4-1 zest
Schelim
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Austria11528 Posts
April 03 2014 23:00 GMT
#33
starts at 7am my time. so i can catch the pregame hype before i go to work. lol awesome.
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TelecoM
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States10668 Posts
April 03 2014 23:03 GMT
#34
n.Die_soO wins.....who is zest heheh
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Tjej
Profile Joined January 2014
14 Posts
April 03 2014 23:04 GMT
#35
His victims have ranged from faded Code S winners like Leenock


Leenock never won a GSL Code S, only placing second to Jjakji 2-4 in GSL November, 2011.
goody153
Profile Blog Joined April 2013
44087 Posts
April 03 2014 23:09 GMT
#36
ugghh .. soo zvp ?

well this is much better than pvp so might as well watch this
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Antares_
Profile Joined October 2011
Poland269 Posts
April 03 2014 23:10 GMT
#37
soO will take this. He is more experienced and he is the underdog. He has everything to win and nothing to lose. He can play any style, which puts even more pressure on Zest. I've got a feeling that soO is going to play his own game and Zest will be trying hard to scout and adapt which puts a protoss player on a backfoot. He already has a psychological advantage and if he wins the first game, especially with some crazy shenanigans, he might just break Zest and take a clean sweep.
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ETisME
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
12351 Posts
April 03 2014 23:13 GMT
#38
Zest should take this, his games really impressed me and definitely capable to play under pressure
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oo_Wonderful_oo
Profile Blog Joined December 2013
The land of freedom23126 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-04-03 23:14:04
April 03 2014 23:13 GMT
#39
On April 04 2014 08:10 Antares_ wrote:
soO will take this. He is more experienced and he is the underdog. He has everything to win and nothing to lose. He can play any style, which puts even more pressure on Zest. I've got a feeling that soO is going to play his own game and Zest will be trying hard to scout and adapt which puts a protoss player on a backfoot. He already has a psychological advantage and if he wins the first game, especially with some crazy shenanigans, he might just break Zest and take a clean sweep.


Nothing to lose?
In Code S Finals?
In second final in a row?
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Shellshock
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States97276 Posts
April 03 2014 23:21 GMT
#40
soO 4-2
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plastic.zealot
Profile Joined January 2013
United States10 Posts
April 03 2014 23:35 GMT
#41
My heart goes out to Soo. Soo fighting! Go dispel that SKT zerg curse!
RyLai
Profile Joined May 2011
United States477 Posts
April 03 2014 23:42 GMT
#42
Zest, I know you're Protoss, but bring KT to glory!
Evil_Sheep
Profile Joined September 2010
Canada902 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-04-03 23:50:53
April 03 2014 23:45 GMT
#43
The question isn't if Zest will win (of course he will.) The question is how long before he fades away after getting hot for a moment like so many other GSL champions. Can he stay at the top for a whole year (virtually unheard of lately) or will his demotion to Code A/B be swift and immediate (a la the jjakji's, Sniper's, Seed's and Roro's)?
pure.Wasted
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Canada4701 Posts
April 03 2014 23:56 GMT
#44
Whoa, sick writeup! There are actually so many different things going on with these two players that you point out, royal roader vs. ultra-rare two-time-consecutive finalist, SKT vs. KT, SKT Zerg vs. Flash successor. Way cool, and the casters haven't talked about any of it. Thanks for making me care about this finals guys.

I haven't seen much Proleague. Are there some obvious days/matches to watch if I wanna brush up on my Zest?
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Taronar
Profile Joined December 2011
Netherlands177 Posts
April 04 2014 00:16 GMT
#45
Zest for Protoss President 2014
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bo1b
Profile Blog Joined August 2012
Australia12814 Posts
April 04 2014 00:19 GMT
#46
Should be an exciting finals, Gom couldn't have asked for more star power!
Maynarde
Profile Joined September 2010
Australia1286 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-04-04 00:33:48
April 04 2014 00:33 GMT
#47
On April 04 2014 09:16 Taronar wrote:
Zest for Protoss President 2014

CJ herO for Protoss President 2014 imo but I'm happy for Zest to take Vice President I think he'd be awesome if something happens to the smiling commander in chief.

GO ZEST!!
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Jacmert
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
Canada1709 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-04-04 01:02:34
April 04 2014 00:34 GMT
#48
My left ventricle says Protoss, but my right one says SKT.

What to do?! 어떻게?!

EDIT: Ok, the background info in the OP has swayed me. This feels a little weird, but I will be cheering hard for the Zerg to take down the Protoss! soO fighting!
Plat Support Main #believe
Vasoline73
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States7799 Posts
April 04 2014 01:31 GMT
#49
Things are gonna get Zesty tonight when SKT tears start falling...
Arceus
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
Vietnam8333 Posts
April 04 2014 01:47 GMT
#50
GSL final at 12pm ICT is pretty weird. Guess Ima have brunch watching it then
BisuDagger
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Bisutopia19223 Posts
April 04 2014 02:03 GMT
#51

Story of the Tournament

Winner: soO’s Royal Road Run
Runner Up: None


When asked to think of the best example of the underdog who overcame the odds, the hero everyone rooted for but no one thought could go the distance, there’s only one player that comes to mind for StarCraft fans around the world, and that player is soO. No player captured the hearts and minds of players quite like soO did in his inspirational Royal Road run. Given his consistently awe-inspiring play, it’s not hard to understand how he became everyone's underdog favorite. soO quickly became a hero for Zerg and SKT fans alike, two fan bases tragically deprived of top players to rally around these days. After a hard-fought and completely deserved victory over Killer in the quarterfinals in spite of every disadvantage KeSPA could throw at him, soO’s courageous fight against the odds sadly ended in just three quick games in the semi-finals. It was a day of mourning for the fans, for Bunkie, and for StarCraft. soO fought as hard as he could for the future of ESPORTS, but the cards were stacked against him from the start. I guess theres just no more room for miracles in Brood War anymore.


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drsia
Profile Joined February 2014
Malaysia12 Posts
April 04 2014 02:05 GMT
#52
zest 4 - 2
aZealot
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
New Zealand5447 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-04-04 02:06:21
April 04 2014 02:06 GMT
#53
Great write-up Waxangel.

I think I may actually sidestep my race loyalty and go for soO! The man is one solid SC2 player.

Also, SKT deserves some good times after their recent horror run.

SoO 4 - 2.
KT best KT ~ 2014
BisuDagger
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Bisutopia19223 Posts
April 04 2014 02:07 GMT
#54
On April 04 2014 11:06 aZealot wrote:
Great write-up Waxangel.

I think I may actually sidestep my race loyalty and go for soO! The man is one solid SC2 player.

Also, SKT deserves some good times after their recent horror run.

SoO 4 - 2.

Me too! Let's do it! I'm cheering for soO big time.
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stuchiu
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Fiddler's Green42661 Posts
April 04 2014 02:14 GMT
#55
On April 04 2014 11:06 aZealot wrote:
Great write-up Waxangel.

I think I may actually sidestep my race loyalty and go for soO! The man is one solid SC2 player.

Also, SKT deserves some good times after their recent horror run.

SoO 4 - 2.


But I wrote it too D:
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Xinzoe
Profile Joined January 2014
Korea (South)2373 Posts
April 04 2014 02:16 GMT
#56
soo wins 4-1

bye bye KT Rollercoaster
gobbledydook
Profile Joined October 2012
Australia2602 Posts
April 04 2014 02:24 GMT
#57
all hail the soojwa
skt best kt
I am a dirty Protoss bullshit abuser
Oreo7
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States1647 Posts
April 04 2014 02:46 GMT
#58
Does Zest float minerals on purpose? To delaying making units as late as possible to make the best possible decision. He floats a lot with gateways on cd, although he constantly produces tiered units.
Stork HerO and Protoss everywhere - redfive on bnet
elmerpogs
Profile Joined August 2011
Philippines441 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-04-04 03:02:48
April 04 2014 02:58 GMT
#59
(Z)soO will win the GSL 4-2. He has the best Zerg advise from (Z)Soulkey and monster practice partners in (P)Rain and (P)PartinG and (P)Classic.GSL caster Wolf predicted that sOo wins and he is free from Artosis course now since Wolf predicted first.LOL.And he should remember that SKT [image loading] is still the best [image loading].
SKT [img]http://i.imgur.com/1NuGXvx.png[/img] is still the best [img]http://i.imgur.com/MsxcOXX.png[/img]
aZealot
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
New Zealand5447 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-04-04 03:03:20
April 04 2014 03:02 GMT
#60
On April 04 2014 11:14 stuchiu wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 04 2014 11:06 aZealot wrote:
Great write-up Waxangel.

I think I may actually sidestep my race loyalty and go for soO! The man is one solid SC2 player.

Also, SKT deserves some good times after their recent horror run.

SoO 4 - 2.


But I wrote it too D:


Whoops, sorry Stuchiu. I see you get the first name credit on the byline too. Good work!
KT best KT ~ 2014
ChriS-X
Profile Joined June 2011
Malaysia1374 Posts
April 04 2014 03:07 GMT
#61
about time SgayT gets a new kong

cant wait to see soo hyuk himself
Vasoline73
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States7799 Posts
April 04 2014 03:25 GMT
#62
I do think that if Soo takes game 1 he will probably win... but maybe I don't have enough faith in Zest yet. Prove yourself worthy of Flash's throne!
-niL
Profile Joined January 2012
Canada1131 Posts
April 04 2014 03:53 GMT
#63
Zest's got nothing
THELEHGOTERRAN
Profile Joined August 2011
United States1837 Posts
April 04 2014 03:53 GMT
#64
Zest EZ
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elmerpogs
Profile Joined August 2011
Philippines441 Posts
April 04 2014 03:58 GMT
#65
The vs Soulkey and Proleague Round 1 is not convincing.He won all those 2 games by using turtle style 3 base transition to voids and temps plus mothership.
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Caladbolg
Profile Joined March 2011
2855 Posts
April 04 2014 04:05 GMT
#66
SKT T1 hwaiting! Soo, you are our only hope!
"I don't like the word prodigy at all. To me prodigy sounds like a person who was 'gifted' all these things rather than a person who earned all these talents by hard training... I must train harder to reach my goal." - Flash
Vasoline73
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States7799 Posts
April 04 2014 04:18 GMT
#67
On April 04 2014 12:58 elmerpogs wrote:
The vs Soulkey and Proleague Round 1 is not convincing.He won all those 2 games by using turtle style 3 base transition to voids and temps plus mothership.

SKT fans crying already...? Games start tomorrow!
kochanfe
Profile Joined July 2011
Micronesia1338 Posts
April 04 2014 04:22 GMT
#68
I say Zest takes it 4-2, but it could most certainly go either way.
"The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long." - Lao Tzu
elmerpogs
Profile Joined August 2011
Philippines441 Posts
April 04 2014 04:23 GMT
#69
Nope im not cryin' but you have to realize that SKT [image loading] is still the best [image loading]
SKT [img]http://i.imgur.com/1NuGXvx.png[/img] is still the best [img]http://i.imgur.com/MsxcOXX.png[/img]
LightSpectra
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
United States1204 Posts
April 04 2014 04:40 GMT
#70
On April 04 2014 13:23 elmerpogs wrote:
Nope im not cryin' but you have to realize that SKT [image loading] is still the best [image loading]


I couldn't hear you over the sound of Wookie
2006 Shinhan Bank OSL Season 3 was the greatest tournament of all time
Zerg.Zilla
Profile Joined February 2012
Hungary5029 Posts
April 04 2014 04:53 GMT
#71
On April 04 2014 13:23 elmerpogs wrote:
Nope im not cryin' but you have to realize that SKT [image loading] is still the best [image loading]

Just ask Rain...
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stuchiu
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Fiddler's Green42661 Posts
April 04 2014 04:53 GMT
#72
On April 04 2014 13:40 LightSpectra wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 04 2014 13:23 elmerpogs wrote:
Nope im not cryin' but you have to realize that SKT [image loading] is still the best [image loading]


I couldn't hear you over the sound of Wookie


That 11-3 vs SKT
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Vasoline73
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States7799 Posts
April 04 2014 04:57 GMT
#73
Release
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States4397 Posts
April 04 2014 05:06 GMT
#74
+ Show Spoiler +
Three times he fell behind to (Z)Soulkey's swarm hosts, and three teams he came back and won in style by expertly abusing Soulkey's lack of mobility.
aww no


It is SOO ez to choose the winner: like the skin of a lemon or a price mistake on amazon, OOS.
☺
elmerpogs
Profile Joined August 2011
Philippines441 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-04-04 05:28:21
April 04 2014 05:26 GMT
#75
On April 04 2014 13:53 Zerg.Zilla wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 04 2014 13:23 elmerpogs wrote:
Nope im not cryin' but you have to realize that SKT [image loading] is still the best [image loading]

Just ask Rain...

Zest win over Rain is a FLUKE.Why would I ask Rain when this is PvZ in sOo's favor.You are agreeing with me that SKT[image loading] is still the best [image loading]
SKT [img]http://i.imgur.com/1NuGXvx.png[/img] is still the best [img]http://i.imgur.com/MsxcOXX.png[/img]
lichter
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
April 04 2014 05:33 GMT
#76
Poll: more obnoxious?

SKT fans (28)
 
70%

KT fans (12)
 
30%

40 total votes

Your vote: more obnoxious?

(Vote): SKT fans
(Vote): KT fans

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Dodgin
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Canada39254 Posts
April 04 2014 05:34 GMT
#77
On April 04 2014 14:33 lichter wrote:
Poll: more obnoxious?

SKT fans (28)
 
70%

KT fans (12)
 
30%

40 total votes

Your vote: more obnoxious?

(Vote): SKT fans
(Vote): KT fans



is this a competition?
lichter
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
April 04 2014 05:36 GMT
#78
I just want this thread to get worse
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geokilla
Profile Joined May 2011
Canada8229 Posts
April 04 2014 06:13 GMT
#79
Zest easy. He got "The Great Book of Protoss Bullshit" behind him.
gostunv
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Japan1178 Posts
April 04 2014 06:19 GMT
#80
On April 04 2014 14:34 Dodgin wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 04 2014 14:33 lichter wrote:
Poll: more obnoxious?

SKT fans (28)
 
70%

KT fans (12)
 
30%

40 total votes

Your vote: more obnoxious?

(Vote): SKT fans
(Vote): KT fans



is this a competition?


I think BisuDagger is worth 10 on SKT's side
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DarKFoRcE
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Germany1215 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-04-04 06:22:26
April 04 2014 06:20 GMT
#81
I would say Zest has about a 61% chance to win :D
Actually wondering, is he currently the best player in the world?
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jekku
Profile Joined December 2011
Canada1640 Posts
April 04 2014 06:22 GMT
#82
SKT fan but I think zest has this one easy.
In the rear with the gear!
Edpayasugo
Profile Joined April 2013
United Kingdom2213 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-04-04 07:40:33
April 04 2014 07:37 GMT
#83
soO does have the better practice partners but I think Zest 4-2
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Grovbolle
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Denmark3805 Posts
April 04 2014 07:59 GMT
#84
Zest should win this, but this is GSL Code S and anything can happen.
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GumBa
Profile Blog Joined July 2012
United Kingdom31935 Posts
April 04 2014 08:07 GMT
#85
Dont care who wins just pleeeeeease be a good final
To all the haters: you deserve to witness many, many more Serral victories, worthy of the godlike player he is.
jarod
Profile Joined September 2010
Romania766 Posts
April 04 2014 08:13 GMT
#86
Zest will take this ezpz
Maru | Life | herO
lichter
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
April 04 2014 08:15 GMT
#87
On April 04 2014 14:33 lichter wrote:
Poll: more obnoxious?

SKT fans (28)
 
70%

KT fans (12)
 
30%

40 total votes

Your vote: more obnoxious?

(Vote): SKT fans
(Vote): KT fans



you should vote
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Shellshock
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States97276 Posts
April 04 2014 08:21 GMT
#88
On April 04 2014 15:20 DarKFoRcE wrote:
I would say Zest has about a 61% chance to win :D
Actually wondering, is he currently the best player in the world?

Too many close to the top atm to definitely name a best in the world imo. It's not like he went undefeated through the GSL season or something
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SpunXtain20
Profile Joined January 2014
Australia554 Posts
April 04 2014 08:25 GMT
#89
Players Zest beat to the finals:
Innovation
Stork
Trap
Leenock
Dear
Soulkey
sOs
Rain

Got to be one of the best runs ever.
*Hugs all* | I came here to drink milk and kick asses, and I've just finished my milk.
Shellshock
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States97276 Posts
April 04 2014 08:31 GMT
#90
soO's is pretty impressive too and he didn't drop a series
Panic
sOs
Trap
Bbyong
PartinG
Life
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Squat
Profile Joined September 2013
Sweden7978 Posts
April 04 2014 08:32 GMT
#91
On April 04 2014 17:15 lichter wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 04 2014 14:33 lichter wrote:
Poll: more obnoxious?

SKT fans (28)
 
70%

KT fans (12)
 
30%

40 total votes

Your vote: more obnoxious?

(Vote): SKT fans
(Vote): KT fans



you should vote

Make an option for Both and I would.
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elmerpogs
Profile Joined August 2011
Philippines441 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-04-04 08:39:30
April 04 2014 08:35 GMT
#92
Edit
"The Great Book of Protoss Bullshit" is what makes (P)Zest a beast atm but not the best.He is just abusing all of protoss bullshit.See the teamliquid SC2 ELO top 5, it's all Protoss and they are all reading "The Great Book of Protoss Bullshit" .
SKT [img]http://i.imgur.com/1NuGXvx.png[/img] is still the best [img]http://i.imgur.com/MsxcOXX.png[/img]
Zealously
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
East Gorteau22261 Posts
April 04 2014 08:36 GMT
#93
On April 04 2014 17:35 elmerpogs wrote:
"The Great Book of Protoss Bullshit" is what makes (P)Zest a beast atm but not the best.He is just abusing all of protoss bullshit.

Shoo, SKT fsn
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samurai80
Profile Joined November 2011
Japan4225 Posts
April 04 2014 08:38 GMT
#94
Hopefully Zest takes this. But soO has done really well recently.
Rhaeide
Profile Joined November 2008
Spain304 Posts
April 04 2014 08:44 GMT
#95
I didn't like soO for many years, but I want him to win the championship, to break his curse, to cry of happiness when he stands in front of the crowd.
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Muffloe
Profile Joined December 2012
Sweden6061 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-04-04 08:52:21
April 04 2014 08:51 GMT
#96
I aswell think that Zest is going to take this. Someone as sterile as soO'd just get dissected. He has good fundamentals, but his mechanics aren't as good as for example DRG's, and can't make a difference by themselves. He can therefore not brutalize his way through; if he is going to win he must anticipate Zests moves, and outplay him in decision making. And by that he can perhaps avoid being dissected and eviscerated
And I feel that the chance for soO to do that is slim
ZachFreeman
Profile Joined November 2010
Australia484 Posts
April 04 2014 08:54 GMT
#97
I feel like soO is going to 4-0 zest and make this one of the worst GSL finals in a while.
GIVE ME COMMAND
elmerpogs
Profile Joined August 2011
Philippines441 Posts
April 04 2014 08:58 GMT
#98
If (P)Zest wins tomorrow, he is confirmed reading "The Great Book of Protoss Bullshit" [image loading]99% where 99 % is what he has learnt from the book and 1% is just his skill.
SKT [img]http://i.imgur.com/1NuGXvx.png[/img] is still the best [img]http://i.imgur.com/MsxcOXX.png[/img]
Darrkhan
Profile Joined February 2012
Finland1236 Posts
April 04 2014 09:05 GMT
#99
Pretty sure Zest will take it. 4-1 for Zest. (wouldn't be surprised if it was clean sweep 4-0)
Zealously
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
East Gorteau22261 Posts
April 04 2014 09:06 GMT
#100
On April 04 2014 17:58 elmerpogs wrote:
If (P)Zest wins tomorrow, he is confirmed reading "The Great Book of Protoss Bullshit" [image loading]99% where 99 % is what he has learnt from the book and 1% is just his skill.

That makes zero sense, so he should lose?
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elmerpogs
Profile Joined August 2011
Philippines441 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-04-04 09:21:48
April 04 2014 09:15 GMT
#101
That 99% is what will make him win tomorrow.To summarize "The Great Book of Protoss Bullshit", it says PROTOSS OP and Deathball A-Move.
SKT [img]http://i.imgur.com/1NuGXvx.png[/img] is still the best [img]http://i.imgur.com/MsxcOXX.png[/img]
Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51471 Posts
April 04 2014 09:18 GMT
#102
How on earth does soO keep getting to finals, isn't this his second finals in like 4 attempts? Thats crazy considering every time i watch him i think he is a sub par zerg player. He clearly isn't! Hope he can beat the curse and take this one. Just don't make Swarm Hosts plox.
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Ej_
Profile Blog Joined January 2013
47656 Posts
April 04 2014 09:27 GMT
#103
soO 4-2

ez
"Technically the dictionary has zero authority on the meaning or words" - Rodya
Shellshock
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States97276 Posts
April 04 2014 09:35 GMT
#104
On April 04 2014 18:18 Pandemona wrote:
How on earth does soO keep getting to finals, isn't this his second finals in like 4 attempts? Thats crazy considering every time i watch him i think he is a sub par zerg player. He clearly isn't! Hope he can beat the curse and take this one. Just don't make Swarm Hosts plox.

it's his second code s final in a row
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Ragnarork
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
France9034 Posts
April 04 2014 09:37 GMT
#105
Zest to win this.

This is the most obvious call for this finals. Still, my sixth sense is telling me I'm going to wake up Saturday morning and see pictures of soO holding the trophy.... Mmmh.

Go Zest!
LiquipediaWanderer
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Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51471 Posts
April 04 2014 09:37 GMT
#106
On April 04 2014 18:35 Shellshock wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 04 2014 18:18 Pandemona wrote:
How on earth does soO keep getting to finals, isn't this his second finals in like 4 attempts? Thats crazy considering every time i watch him i think he is a sub par zerg player. He clearly isn't! Hope he can beat the curse and take this one. Just don't make Swarm Hosts plox.

it's his second code s final in a row


Indeed, but the 2 before he dropped to Code A so reason i said 2 in 4 xD
Still impressive! soOJWAAAAAAAAAA
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xM(Z
Profile Joined November 2006
Romania5281 Posts
April 04 2014 09:49 GMT
#107
Zest looks like a scared zealot in that pic and soO like a self-entitled battle forged biological killing machine.
guess who's gonna win now?
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Iplaythings
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Denmark9110 Posts
April 04 2014 10:05 GMT
#108
Saying that Zest spent his years as Soo did is vastly unfair to how he was regarded in the BW twillight days.

Soo was the "best" skt1 zerg while zest were considered as one of those vastly talented but inexperienced players, but thats how it KT fan remember it ^^
In the woods, there lurks..
boxerfred
Profile Blog Joined December 2012
Germany8360 Posts
April 04 2014 10:16 GMT
#109
Flash will pass the torch to Zest only via retirement. Anything else wouldn't be accepted by beflievers.
Sheidaka
Profile Joined July 2012
1 Post
Last Edited: 2014-04-04 10:54:21
April 04 2014 10:29 GMT
#110
"Flash with pass down the KT Rolster torch"
Shouldn't it be "will" ?
Nice article ! I like the "Game That Will Make You a Believer" part.
xM(Z
Profile Joined November 2006
Romania5281 Posts
April 04 2014 10:54 GMT
#111
On April 04 2014 19:29 Sheidaka wrote:
"Flash with pass down the KT Rolster torch"
Shouldn't it be "will" ?

first ever post, made to right a wrong!, you have a bright future here.
And my fury stands ready. I bring all your plans to nought. My bleak heart beats steady. 'Tis you whom I have sought.
jackslater
Profile Joined November 2012
Russian Federation604 Posts
April 04 2014 10:55 GMT
#112
Zest, one love, one win!
BisuDagger
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Bisutopia19223 Posts
April 04 2014 10:59 GMT
#113
On April 04 2014 15:19 gostunv wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 04 2014 14:34 Dodgin wrote:
On April 04 2014 14:33 lichter wrote:
Poll: more obnoxious?

SKT fans (28)
 
70%

KT fans (12)
 
30%

40 total votes

Your vote: more obnoxious?

(Vote): SKT fans
(Vote): KT fans



is this a competition?


I think BisuDagger is worth 10 on SKT's side

SKT is best at everything. We can't help it.
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Heartland
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
Sweden24580 Posts
April 04 2014 11:03 GMT
#114
wait this starts at 7 am cest?!
Heartland
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
Sweden24580 Posts
April 04 2014 11:03 GMT
#115
also fuck KT Rolster
synapse
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
China13814 Posts
April 04 2014 11:10 GMT
#116
go zest!
:)
Rainmansc
Profile Joined August 2011
Netherlands216 Posts
April 04 2014 11:52 GMT
#117
On April 04 2014 18:35 Shellshock wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 04 2014 18:18 Pandemona wrote:
How on earth does soO keep getting to finals, isn't this his second finals in like 4 attempts? Thats crazy considering every time i watch him i think he is a sub par zerg player. He clearly isn't! Hope he can beat the curse and take this one. Just don't make Swarm Hosts plox.

it's his second code s final in a row

He's ranked 1 in kor GM for a reason.
SuperEight
Profile Joined December 2011
United States333 Posts
April 04 2014 12:49 GMT
#118
I'm bankin' on soO to win it 4-2.
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LockeTazeline
Profile Blog Joined June 2012
2390 Posts
April 04 2014 13:54 GMT
#119
On April 04 2014 20:52 Rainmansc wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 04 2014 18:35 Shellshock wrote:
On April 04 2014 18:18 Pandemona wrote:
How on earth does soO keep getting to finals, isn't this his second finals in like 4 attempts? Thats crazy considering every time i watch him i think he is a sub par zerg player. He clearly isn't! Hope he can beat the curse and take this one. Just don't make Swarm Hosts plox.

it's his second code s final in a row

He's ranked 1 in kor GM for a reason.

soO is?
Haku
Profile Joined August 2013
Germany550 Posts
April 04 2014 13:55 GMT
#120
7AM in EU, don´t wanna get up so early on saturday but i have to
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Shellshock
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States97276 Posts
April 04 2014 13:55 GMT
#121
Maybe recently but it's been a Terran the last few days
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Squat
Profile Joined September 2013
Sweden7978 Posts
April 04 2014 14:00 GMT
#122
On April 04 2014 22:55 Shellshock wrote:
Maybe recently but it's been a Terran the last few days

Hardly counts though, just spam BL/Infestor and you get rank 1 KR GM.
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Zorkmid
Profile Joined November 2008
4410 Posts
April 04 2014 14:11 GMT
#123
Zest looks absolutely unstoppable right now.
NovaMB
Profile Joined February 2013
Germany9534 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-04-04 14:20:59
April 04 2014 14:13 GMT
#124
On April 04 2014 22:55 Shellshock wrote:
Maybe recently but it's been a Terran the last few days

I know Innovation is top 5, so I guess its either him or the Bbyongjwa. I think Rogue is high up there aswell.

I miss the Barcode Butcher
Heartland
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
Sweden24580 Posts
April 04 2014 15:44 GMT
#125
I think for us euros it's safe to get up at 7.30. It usually takes like an hour for the games to start.
danmanjones
Profile Joined February 2011
New Zealand19 Posts
April 04 2014 15:48 GMT
#126
LOL HyuK is the coach of SKT. It used to be hilarious when the old Youtube BW casters gave HyuK crap for being so bad. Then he got good. I miss those days
Go Go Lee Jaedong!!
Release
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States4397 Posts
April 04 2014 16:29 GMT
#127
Hyuk all-killed STX in the STX cup, beat Jaedong in the PL finals (w/ a BO win), and eliminated Flash from the OSL, but doesn't have much else to his name.
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LongShot27
Profile Joined May 2013
United States2084 Posts
April 04 2014 16:58 GMT
#128
"Faded champion Dear" its been 5 months, and he's still one of the best Protoss on the planet. Are you serious?
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Darkhorse
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States23455 Posts
April 04 2014 17:02 GMT
#129
On April 05 2014 01:58 LongShot27 wrote:
"Faded champion Dear" its been 5 months, and he's still one of the best Protoss on the planet. Are you serious?

You can't deny that his play has faded since he won his championships.
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Vasoline73
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States7799 Posts
April 04 2014 17:58 GMT
#130
On April 04 2014 14:36 lichter wrote:
I just want this thread to get worse

You mean better haha
Mistakes
Profile Joined February 2011
United States1102 Posts
April 04 2014 19:18 GMT
#131
Heart:
soO will 4-0 this fool ezpz and get noticed for being damn good.

Head:
Zest will 4-0 in another unstoppable run and not be very exciting for us non-Zest fans.
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Mr.Ch4rms
Profile Joined August 2008
Canada84 Posts
April 04 2014 22:07 GMT
#132
zest fully clean?

or

Soo right, Soo kay?
thats it stroke me clover
shadeux
Profile Joined March 2010
United States13 Posts
April 05 2014 00:52 GMT
#133
its time for Soo to take this $#%! down..

Zerg ftw
rezyn8
Profile Joined September 2010
Australia216 Posts
April 05 2014 01:45 GMT
#134
BarCraft Melbourne is going to be a lot of fun - StarCraft is the winner here, because no Terran Seriously though 4-2 to Zest.
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