Man it feels a bit surreal to think about him retiring. But then I guess the wrist problem is also a factor.

Flash v Fantasy Bo9 TvT across OSL and MSL is one of those series I remember about Flash because it showcased pretty much all the evolution of TvT tactics from tank lines, Doom Drops, Wraiths, to Science Vessels.

So many great games and series from such a great player!

danl9rm

United States3111 Posts

December 02 2015 01:09 GMT

#67

On December 02 2015 03:53 amazingxkcd wrote:
the best part about flash in BW was that he forced everyone else to improve beyond their capacity to even begin to keep up with him

If you look at the losses Flash had, it was because his opponents did the unthinkable, did things that people thought wouldn't have been possible in BW just so they can beat him. Can't wait to see him play BW once again!

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In this game, Dear specifically stated in the post interview that he studied Flash's scan timings and LOCATIONS just to be able to hide his Reaver tech from flash and even then Flash was very close to equalizing the game and coming back into it. This is the level of studying of a single player people had to do just to beat him

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Flash opens up with an aggresive proxy rax to attempt to beat m18m. the game isn't over but m18m goes for the craziest counter-play I have ever seen in my career of watching starcraft and goes for the unthinkable play: proxy 3 gateways and robotics facility to trick flash and win.

That was one of Flash's greatest contributions to the most beautiful game of Starcraft: He elevated everyone, not just him and for that, i applaud thunderously

I remember the first game but hadn't seen the 2nd. Watching it now brought back so much. You could tell at the end Flash was like, "What just happened. Did I screw up? I don't even know how he just won." lol, that was awesome

Cricketer12

United States13990 Posts

December 02 2015 01:30 GMT

#68

On December 02 2015 03:51 BisuDagger wrote:

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I await his return! It will take a massive resurgence of skill for him to relive days like this.
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It wouldn't be fun if Bisu won EVERY game would it?

myminerals

560 Posts

December 02 2015 01:36 GMT

#69

Glad to see Flash leaving, a new start for him, probably BW?
It will be great if so.
JD come home, son.

Alucen-Will-

United States4054 Posts

December 02 2015 01:38 GMT

#70

Thanks for this stuchio, I really enjoyed remembering just a little

I imagine we'll see someone at some point do a long form coverage of his entire career

bayagster

Philippines55 Posts

December 02 2015 01:39 GMT

#71

I used to hate Flash because he's so fucking good and everytime I watch a BW game, he always wrecks his opponents. I remember that time In proleague, KT vs SKT, the game between Bisu and Flash, boy I'm like a child scared that Flash will only wreck Bisu.

As the time passed, I have grown to love Flash's games. Somewhat boring but at the same time exciting.

He switched to sc2 but didn't have the same success just like in BW. I didn't stop believing that one day, Flash will be one of the the best again. It's so sad that I will never see Flash in LOTV tournaments, but I'm happy that I have watched one of the best BW progamers.

Best of luck Flash

ggrrg

Bulgaria2716 Posts

December 02 2015 01:51 GMT

#72

Never forget 2010.
6 back to back finals winning 4.
Winning PL and becoming PL mvp.
74% winrate in 2010 (78% in PL)
Not giving protoss any chance with a 82% winrate in TvP that year and a winning record against every PL protoss player (other than stardust 0-1).

BLinD-RawR

ALLEYCAT BLUES50600 Posts

December 02 2015 02:07 GMT

#73

prepare to cry zergs.

Captain Peabody

United States3126 Posts

December 02 2015 02:10 GMT

#74

The first full series of BW I ever watched (or at least the first one I actually remember) was Flash vs Stork in the GomTV finals. I came away from that series a lifelong Stork and Samsung KHAN fan...but watching Flash rise to dominate the scene in the years to come was still a profound privilege. Just having a player of that caliber around elevated the scene tremendously, and I'm proud that I got to watch perhaps one of the best RTS players of all time in his prime.

Godspeed, Flash. Now do as well at life as you did at BW.

Brutaxilos

United States2630 Posts

December 02 2015 02:33 GMT

#75

Honestly I feel like if Flash stayed in BW he probably would've started slumping at that point anyways. I don't think his underperformance in SC2 is really the fault of the game.
No one can stay in peak performance forever.

CptMarvel

France236 Posts

December 02 2015 02:45 GMT

#76

BW has been and still is the most demanding RTS platform ever. Flash is the only one to have dominated BW in such fashion, hence making him the best RTS player we've ever known.
The one game that pops to mind is a 1hour, breathtaking TvT against FBH that ends up in a seemingly unbreakable turtle situation where Flash makes one smart move after another until one last multi-pronged attack (which execution seems unreal, even by his standards) that gets him the win.
I never really expected him to succeed in SC2, which is a bit too "nervous" and relies more on gimmicks than on sheer skill. Not his best suit. He still did quite well though, especially in Proleague.
Super sad news regardless. I wish he had retired when he was on top (after Toronto maybe?), albeit it's easier said than done.
See ya mate, good luck in life.

Ero-Sennin

United States756 Posts

December 02 2015 04:02 GMT

#77

Retired but will never be forgotten. As a player of Starcraft, I have a ton of respect for what he's been able to do.

Toudeleski

United States66 Posts

December 02 2015 04:07 GMT

#78

Kinda resent the title of topic, since it closely resembles one of the greatest games that will never be remade or get a sequel. Requiescat in pace, God Hand.