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Serimek
Profile Joined August 2011
France2274 Posts
April 18 2015 18:05 GMT
#161
MMA only 6 is disappointing.
SC2 is the best game to watch and was the best to play before I grew old and slow...
Ctesias
Profile Joined December 2012
4595 Posts
April 18 2015 18:09 GMT
#162
5. Polt
4. Taeja
3. MC
2. Life
1. Mvp

No Parting, sOs, HerO (!!) or herO in the top 5 please.
Flash | Mvp
Shellshock
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States97276 Posts
April 18 2015 18:13 GMT
#163
On April 19 2015 03:09 Ctesias wrote:
5. Polt
4. Taeja
3. MC
2. Life
1. Mvp

No Parting, sOs, HerO (!!) or herO in the top 5 please.

we know for sure sOs wont be. stuchiu said he had him at 16. no word on the others afaik
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Alucen-Will-
Profile Joined October 2014
United States4054 Posts
April 18 2015 18:15 GMT
#164
On April 19 2015 02:21 Paljas wrote:
mmmh, Rain over Parting is bullshit imo. I think you overrate Rain way to much. Defensive Protoss styles were already played in early 2011 were two/three base voidray collossus builds won every PvZ.
PvP was still a clusterfuck even with Rain, the addition of the MsC was easily the most important reason why it became a reasonable match up.
Based on achievments alone, Rain is superior to Parting, but Parting's consistency, his innovations, play style, micro and games are truley unique and show a certain sense of greatness only 4 or other maybe 5 Players could match. By excluding Parting, your list may have become more reasonable, but it lacks soul now.

Also, I think you underrate Nestea too. Not even mentioning that he didnt lose a single game in his July GSL makes me a sad panda.
e: nvm, you did mention, i just suck.
oh, and probs for choosing that Innovation pic. the chosen pictures have been top tier for the whole list

Otherwise, good Job.

Top prediction:
MC
Polt
Taeja
Life
Mvp


I have a hard time disagreeing with you on PartinG. I would say there have been no more influential players to Protoss strategy than PartinG (other than MC). Not mentioning him on the list seems like a crime to his accomplishments
gneGne
Profile Joined June 2007
Netherlands697 Posts
April 18 2015 18:19 GMT
#165
Why is Rain so high lol
Philozovic
Profile Joined August 2012
France1677 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-04-18 18:21:33
April 18 2015 18:20 GMT
#166
God I was so close to free TL+

Edit : Polt in front of MMA Oo ?! ....
INnoVation is the absolute best | I wept for i knew his words to be true
`sawyer
Profile Joined June 2014
210 Posts
April 18 2015 18:26 GMT
#167
Why is everyone complaining so much, everyone has different criterias and is entitled to their opinion

Also you have to put atleast 1 foreigner in there cause thats how lists work
swag_bro
Profile Blog Joined July 2014
Japan782 Posts
April 18 2015 18:27 GMT
#168
1. Life
2. Mvp

Life's achievements are better than Mvp's.
They hate us 'cause they ain't us.
Makro
Profile Joined March 2011
France16890 Posts
April 18 2015 18:28 GMT
#169
On April 19 2015 02:58 Alucen-Will- wrote:
+ Show Spoiler +
It's probably worth considering that this article is just Stuchio's opinion and we are not forced to agree with the criteria or the selections if we don't agree.

I disagree with the way he weights tournaments and a notable many of the selections, so its worth taking with a grain of salt

Edit:

Reading Zest's section it mentions that Zest's weakness is Micro...hm..

If you look at Zest's play in 2014 much of his strategies are a combination of Macro oriented builds with cheesy components (kind of a fusion of Rain and PartinG's style). Also to note that his weakness is micro seems just incorrect. Zest is perhaps the best (other than maybe Parting) at taking maxed out engagements and controlling his army, focus firing stalkers, Immortals, colussi correctly. One thing to note is Zest's incredible ability to get the most out of each engagement and keep colossi alive for longer than any other Protoss I've seen. Here are a few video examples:

- Here is a recent example against Hydra in Katowice

- vs Drg, note how well he controls Colossi

- here is a good example of a more creative component



i agree with you, imo zest's units control is top notch
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jeri
Profile Joined July 2012
Germany335 Posts
April 18 2015 18:34 GMT
#170
On April 19 2015 00:59 OtherWorld wrote:
List feels good, but Rain above Maru? (and even INnoVation above Maru tbh)
Also that means that TaeJa is Top5. I can't wait to see the Part3 thread explode in accusations of Liquid'Bias


cuz maru still hasnt won any titles, besides first starlegue.. 2 weeks back.
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Alucen-Will-
Profile Joined October 2014
United States4054 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-04-18 18:39:12
April 18 2015 18:35 GMT
#171
On April 19 2015 03:34 jeri wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 19 2015 00:59 OtherWorld wrote:
List feels good, but Rain above Maru? (and even INnoVation above Maru tbh)
Also that means that TaeJa is Top5. I can't wait to see the Part3 thread explode in accusations of Liquid'Bias


cuz maru still hasnt won any titles, besides first starlegue.. 2 weeks back.


Maru defeated Rain in OSL s2 in 2013 http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/Maru

Looking at Maru's accomplishments probably warrants a higher place on this list. If we compare them side to side they look a lot more impressive than Polt's

ejozl
Profile Joined October 2010
Denmark3520 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-04-18 18:38:05
April 18 2015 18:37 GMT
#172
On April 19 2015 02:19 stuchiu wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 19 2015 02:17 Alchemik wrote:
okay, so when did Nestea stop a void ray 4 gate with a ling, 2 queens and a spore


and also, what Stephano builds were nerfed into the ground? for some reason, I can't think of any


Bl/infestor and all variations thereof.

And even Swarmhosts now, though that is for other reasons.
SC2 Archon needs "Terrible, terrible damage" as one of it's quotes.
lichter
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
April 18 2015 18:39 GMT
#173
zest's individual unit control is good, but not among the top protoss. his force fields are accurate and can be disgusting (ly good), but they also tend to be late more than other top protoss.

what zest truly excels at is army movement and positioning. he knows where to be and where to go more than any other player. he is one of the players that gets caught out of position the least, and watching him move his units around the map (to pressure, to defend, to feint, to draw into an ambush, etc) is a joy to behold.
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stuchiu
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Fiddler's Green42661 Posts
April 18 2015 18:41 GMT
#174
On April 19 2015 03:28 Makro wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 19 2015 02:58 Alucen-Will- wrote:
+ Show Spoiler +
It's probably worth considering that this article is just Stuchio's opinion and we are not forced to agree with the criteria or the selections if we don't agree.

I disagree with the way he weights tournaments and a notable many of the selections, so its worth taking with a grain of salt

Edit:

Reading Zest's section it mentions that Zest's weakness is Micro...hm..

If you look at Zest's play in 2014 much of his strategies are a combination of Macro oriented builds with cheesy components (kind of a fusion of Rain and PartinG's style). Also to note that his weakness is micro seems just incorrect. Zest is perhaps the best (other than maybe Parting) at taking maxed out engagements and controlling his army, focus firing stalkers, Immortals, colussi correctly. One thing to note is Zest's incredible ability to get the most out of each engagement and keep colossi alive for longer than any other Protoss I've seen. Here are a few video examples:

https://youtu.be/X4ueg8BaBtY?t=1h10m44s - Here is a recent example against Hydra in Katowice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w8i-WgzxPc - vs Drg, note how well he controls Colossi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzi8Bu-JBjA - here is a good example of a more creative component



i agree with you, imo zest's units control is top notch


I've also seen him not micro at all and lose 7 probes and msc to a scouted WM. I guess it's unfair to say its weak when I mean relatively weak to the rest of his skills. He's different from players like Parting and Maru who use their micro to pummel their opponents into submission. WIth Zest, he very rarely uses his micro skills alone to kill someone (and has never needed to). It's only a weakness when we're batting in the range of the greatest players at the time.
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swag_bro
Profile Blog Joined July 2014
Japan782 Posts
April 18 2015 18:44 GMT
#175
On April 19 2015 03:28 Makro wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 19 2015 02:58 Alucen-Will- wrote:
+ Show Spoiler +
It's probably worth considering that this article is just Stuchio's opinion and we are not forced to agree with the criteria or the selections if we don't agree.

I disagree with the way he weights tournaments and a notable many of the selections, so its worth taking with a grain of salt

Edit:

Reading Zest's section it mentions that Zest's weakness is Micro...hm..

If you look at Zest's play in 2014 much of his strategies are a combination of Macro oriented builds with cheesy components (kind of a fusion of Rain and PartinG's style). Also to note that his weakness is micro seems just incorrect. Zest is perhaps the best (other than maybe Parting) at taking maxed out engagements and controlling his army, focus firing stalkers, Immortals, colussi correctly. One thing to note is Zest's incredible ability to get the most out of each engagement and keep colossi alive for longer than any other Protoss I've seen. Here are a few video examples:

https://youtu.be/X4ueg8BaBtY?t=1h10m44s - Here is a recent example against Hydra in Katowice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w8i-WgzxPc - vs Drg, note how well he controls Colossi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzi8Bu-JBjA - here is a good example of a more creative component



i agree with you, imo zest's units control is top notch


Remember Life vs Super? Life > Mvp > Zest
They hate us 'cause they ain't us.
Alucen-Will-
Profile Joined October 2014
United States4054 Posts
April 18 2015 18:44 GMT
#176
On April 19 2015 03:41 stuchiu wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 19 2015 03:28 Makro wrote:
On April 19 2015 02:58 Alucen-Will- wrote:
+ Show Spoiler +
It's probably worth considering that this article is just Stuchio's opinion and we are not forced to agree with the criteria or the selections if we don't agree.

I disagree with the way he weights tournaments and a notable many of the selections, so its worth taking with a grain of salt

Edit:

Reading Zest's section it mentions that Zest's weakness is Micro...hm..

If you look at Zest's play in 2014 much of his strategies are a combination of Macro oriented builds with cheesy components (kind of a fusion of Rain and PartinG's style). Also to note that his weakness is micro seems just incorrect. Zest is perhaps the best (other than maybe Parting) at taking maxed out engagements and controlling his army, focus firing stalkers, Immortals, colussi correctly. One thing to note is Zest's incredible ability to get the most out of each engagement and keep colossi alive for longer than any other Protoss I've seen. Here are a few video examples:

https://youtu.be/X4ueg8BaBtY?t=1h10m44s - Here is a recent example against Hydra in Katowice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w8i-WgzxPc - vs Drg, note how well he controls Colossi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzi8Bu-JBjA - here is a good example of a more creative component



i agree with you, imo zest's units control is top notch


I've also seen him not micro at all and lose 7 probes and msc to a scouted WM. I guess it's unfair to say its weak when I mean relatively weak to the rest of his skills. He's different from players like Parting and Maru who use their micro to pummel their opponents into submission. WIth Zest, he very rarely uses his micro skills alone to kill someone (and has never needed to). It's only a weakness when we're batting in the range of the greatest players at the time.


I'm sure you could link a whole host of mistakes from any great player, including Zest.

Having re-watched a lot of 2014 Gsl's last week I have a really hard time taking you opinion seriously on that matter.

Then again PartinG isn't on this list
Makro
Profile Joined March 2011
France16890 Posts
April 18 2015 18:51 GMT
#177
On April 19 2015 03:41 stuchiu wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 19 2015 03:28 Makro wrote:
On April 19 2015 02:58 Alucen-Will- wrote:
+ Show Spoiler +
It's probably worth considering that this article is just Stuchio's opinion and we are not forced to agree with the criteria or the selections if we don't agree.

I disagree with the way he weights tournaments and a notable many of the selections, so its worth taking with a grain of salt

Edit:

Reading Zest's section it mentions that Zest's weakness is Micro...hm..

If you look at Zest's play in 2014 much of his strategies are a combination of Macro oriented builds with cheesy components (kind of a fusion of Rain and PartinG's style). Also to note that his weakness is micro seems just incorrect. Zest is perhaps the best (other than maybe Parting) at taking maxed out engagements and controlling his army, focus firing stalkers, Immortals, colussi correctly. One thing to note is Zest's incredible ability to get the most out of each engagement and keep colossi alive for longer than any other Protoss I've seen. Here are a few video examples:

https://youtu.be/X4ueg8BaBtY?t=1h10m44s - Here is a recent example against Hydra in Katowice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w8i-WgzxPc - vs Drg, note how well he controls Colossi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzi8Bu-JBjA - here is a good example of a more creative component



i agree with you, imo zest's units control is top notch


I've also seen him not micro at all and lose 7 probes and msc to a scouted WM. I guess it's unfair to say its weak when I mean relatively weak to the rest of his skills. He's different from players like Parting and Maru who use their micro to pummel their opponents into submission. WIth Zest, he very rarely uses his micro skills alone to kill someone (and has never needed to). It's only a weakness when we're batting in the range of the greatest players at the time.


fair enough
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Dumbledore
Profile Joined April 2011
Sweden725 Posts
April 18 2015 18:53 GMT
#178
IdrA on #1 and Stephano/Naniwa on #2/#3!?!?!??!?
Have a nice day ;)
Undead1993
Profile Joined January 2012
Germany17651 Posts
April 18 2015 18:57 GMT
#179
On April 19 2015 03:53 Dumbledore wrote:
IdrA on #1 and Stephano/Naniwa on #2/#3!?!?!??!?

but what about avilo and winter?
SEKO SEKO SEKO SEKO SEKO
JJH777
Profile Joined January 2011
United States4420 Posts
April 18 2015 18:58 GMT
#180
You are missing second place in Gainward for list of Nestea results. The top 32 wasn't online and it had a $9k prize pool and it had a sick player pool for the time it took place.
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