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Olli
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
Austria24417 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-02-05 14:57:03
February 05 2016 14:54 GMT
#1
Code A concluded today, leaving us with the following finalized list of Code S players. Code S starts in only two weeks, on February 17th.

CJ's (T)Bunny has been given a default spot due to the recent controversy surrounding Life and the latter's inability to attend his Code A match.

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You can find all info about the upcoming Code S season on Liquipedia!
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Penev
Profile Joined October 2012
28475 Posts
February 05 2016 14:55 GMT
#2
Good to see both Liquid boys are in as well
I Protoss winner, could it be?
Isualin
Profile Joined March 2011
Germany1903 Posts
February 05 2016 14:55 GMT
#3
TY the literal god save us from these aliens

This will be a nice season
| INnoVation | The literal god TY | ByuNjwa | LRSL when? |
Musicus
Profile Joined August 2011
Germany23576 Posts
February 05 2016 14:58 GMT
#4
If only JD had made it... but this is still absolutely amazing. Maru being out hurts too.

So I'm rooting for Rogue, TY and Stork for now .
Maru and Serral are probably top 5.
Darkdwarf
Profile Blog Joined December 2012
Sweden960 Posts
February 05 2016 14:59 GMT
#5
On February 05 2016 23:58 Musicus wrote:
If only JD had made it... but this is still absolutely amazing. Maru being out hurts too.

So I'm rooting for Rogue, TY and Stork for now .


Yeah, JD, Maru, INnoVation and sOs will be missed. :/
Teams: IM, Jin Air, Invictus || Players: Maru, GuMiho, INnoVation, Ryung, sOs, Squirtle, NaNiwa, Has, Zoun, Life, Rogue, Dark
Silvana
Profile Blog Joined September 2013
3713 Posts
February 05 2016 15:00 GMT
#6
It's been a great season so far... Nice to see SC2 still doing well after all the bad news we had in the past 2 months!!
WTCO
Profile Joined September 2013
United States646 Posts
February 05 2016 15:00 GMT
#7
Always nice to see the 11/11/10 ratio of races
Yiome
Profile Joined February 2014
China1687 Posts
February 05 2016 15:02 GMT
#8
Still no one believe in Alive...
NMxSardines
Profile Joined February 2012
77 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-02-05 15:06:40
February 05 2016 15:06 GMT
#9
11/10/11 race ratio. I am pumped. Hoping for a Terran winner.
[DVH]Huginn
Profile Joined July 2013
Netherlands32 Posts
February 05 2016 15:10 GMT
#10
Stork Hype!
Cokefreak
Profile Joined June 2011
Finland8095 Posts
February 05 2016 15:14 GMT
#11
I only care about DRG, hope he takes it all and reclaims his spot as the best in the sport!
OtherWorld
Profile Blog Joined October 2013
France17333 Posts
February 05 2016 15:15 GMT
#12
Such perfect balance, clearly the game is at an optimal state and should not be touched further.
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FueledUpAndReadyToGo
Profile Blog Joined March 2013
Netherlands30548 Posts
February 05 2016 15:24 GMT
#13
Lets hope no Ro32 HerO vs Taeja lol
Neosteel Enthusiast
Edowyth
Profile Joined October 2010
United States183 Posts
February 05 2016 15:30 GMT
#14
Stoked for Stork. I hope he advances at least a couple of rounds so that he can get that old feeling back.
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Charoisaur
Profile Joined August 2014
Germany15930 Posts
February 05 2016 15:31 GMT
#15
On February 06 2016 00:15 OtherWorld wrote:
Such perfect balance, clearly the game is at an optimal state and should not be touched further.

only 10 terrans. Z and P IMBA IMBA IMBA
Many of the coolest moments in sc2 happen due to worker harassment
blade55555
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
United States17423 Posts
February 05 2016 15:33 GMT
#16
Damn that has to be one of the most well balanced Code S race distribution ever? Has there ever been a 11/11/10 before?

Sucks Jaedong didn't make it, but at least DRG did!
When I think of something else, something will go here
Nomzter
Profile Joined March 2012
Sweden2802 Posts
February 05 2016 15:33 GMT
#17
I'm super hyped for this shit
Charoisaur
Profile Joined August 2014
Germany15930 Posts
February 05 2016 15:34 GMT
#18
DK is celebrating himself right now
Many of the coolest moments in sc2 happen due to worker harassment
Koivusto
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
Finland542 Posts
February 05 2016 15:39 GMT
#19
After Inno vs Stork I can't wait!
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Thouhastmail
Profile Joined March 2015
Korea (North)876 Posts
February 05 2016 15:39 GMT
#20
On February 06 2016 00:34 Charoisaur wrote:
DK is celebrating himself right now


Somehow that sounds weird.
"Morality is simply the attitude we adopt towards people we personally dislike"
Muffloe
Profile Joined December 2012
Sweden6061 Posts
February 05 2016 15:41 GMT
#21
nice balance + alot of cool players to cheer for like stork and drg
Vindicare605
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States16057 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-02-05 15:43:54
February 05 2016 15:43 GMT
#22
I find myself cheering for all of the old guard GoM boys.

Go, Leenock, DRG, aLive, Seed, Creator, Taeja, HerO, and Dear.

Show these KesPA boys whats up.
aka: KTVindicare the Geeky Bartender
Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55511 Posts
February 05 2016 15:45 GMT
#23
On February 06 2016 00:43 Vindicare605 wrote:
I find myself cheering for all of the old guard GoM boys.

Go, Leenock, DRG, aLive, Seed, Creator, Taeja, HerO, and Dear.

Show these KesPA boys whats up.

Dear is a KeSPA player.
Every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes.
valas991
Profile Joined September 2014
Hungary181 Posts
February 05 2016 15:50 GMT
#24
Life sacraficed himself for the 11:10:11 ratios Kappa

User was warned for this post
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dr3am_b3ing
Profile Joined May 2015
Canada188 Posts
February 05 2016 15:57 GMT
#25
CJherO not participating?
Potassium Gang
zakadar
Profile Joined December 2015
Germany409 Posts
February 05 2016 15:58 GMT
#26
leenok is now kespa player too with the trade to KT isnt he
TY my boy gogo
lichter
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
February 05 2016 15:59 GMT
#27
storkuuuuu
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Nebuchad
Profile Blog Joined December 2012
Switzerland12169 Posts
February 05 2016 16:00 GMT
#28
I have no problem with this at all but technically shouldn't there have been some sort of tiebreaker tourney between 4th place finishers of code B for Life's spot?
No will to live, no wish to die
Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55511 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-02-05 16:03:55
February 05 2016 16:01 GMT
#29
On February 06 2016 00:57 dr3am_b3ing wrote:
CJherO not participating?

He's the very first player who qualified and in the very top left of the table.

On February 06 2016 01:00 Nebuchad wrote:
I have no problem with this at all but technically shouldn't there have been some sort of tiebreaker tourney between 4th place finishers of code B for Life's spot?

I think because there was a (theoretical) chance Life might get cleared to play they couldn't fit that into their schedule. Since Bunny would need to get at least a week to prepare for a totally different opponent.
Every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes.
Nebuchad
Profile Blog Joined December 2012
Switzerland12169 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-02-05 16:05:24
February 05 2016 16:02 GMT
#30
On February 06 2016 00:24 FueledUpAndReadyToGo wrote:
Lets hope no Ro32 HerO vs Taeja lol


Why not though? It's very unlikely that they both advance from their groups and it would be a nice callback to have them play each other again

Good point Elentos, you're probably right
No will to live, no wish to die
Woosixion
Profile Joined February 2012
119 Posts
February 05 2016 16:05 GMT
#31
And so PartinG's 14-15 consecutive code S streak comes to and end. A new record, but not quite the parting award worthy.
the only way out is through...
Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55511 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-02-05 16:19:31
February 05 2016 16:07 GMT
#32
On February 06 2016 01:05 Woosixion wrote:
And so PartinG's 14-15 consecutive code S streak comes to and end. A new record, but not quite the parting award worthy.

He already got the PartinG award for 10 consecutive Ro16s tho.
Every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes.
OrangeGarage
Profile Joined October 2015
Korea (South)319 Posts
February 05 2016 16:18 GMT
#33
S T O R K
I am drone! My dream is Hatchery!
gingerfluffmuff
Profile Joined January 2011
Austria4570 Posts
February 05 2016 16:20 GMT
#34
On February 06 2016 01:18 RCCar wrote:
S T O R K

well said indeed.
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afreecaTV.Char
Profile Joined December 2014
United States337 Posts
February 05 2016 16:21 GMT
#35
I think I have to be a little biased on who to cheer for, but...

+ Show Spoiler +
Storku~
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FeyFey
Profile Joined September 2010
Germany10114 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-02-05 16:22:12
February 05 2016 16:21 GMT
#36
On February 06 2016 00:31 Charoisaur wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 06 2016 00:15 OtherWorld wrote:
Such perfect balance, clearly the game is at an optimal state and should not be touched further.

only 10 terrans. Z and P IMBA IMBA IMBA


its the korean region with almost every terran returning home. Anything below 20 Terrans is bad game balance .

Also go Journey and alive !
hawkeye59
Profile Joined January 2012
United States27 Posts
February 05 2016 16:28 GMT
#37
This is the most balanced Race distribution I think I've ever seen for a GSL Code S. This is going to be super exciting to watch!
imre
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
France9263 Posts
February 05 2016 16:35 GMT
#38
Interesting that code A got more views than DH finals. But I guess this content had to be cut by 1/3 because it doesn't interest people right.
Zest fanboy.
Darkhorse
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States23455 Posts
February 05 2016 16:37 GMT
#39
Wait if the races are balanced in GSL what is ToD gonna tweet about?!

This Code S lineup is awesome. Might make me forget my sadness for a few days of play until aLive has been knocked out
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RHoudini
Profile Joined October 2009
Belgium3627 Posts
February 05 2016 16:41 GMT
#40
Sick line-up, this could be an awesome tournament.
Lee Jae Dong fighting!
Cluster__
Profile Joined September 2013
United States328 Posts
February 05 2016 16:45 GMT
#41
Not a bad ratio
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KreationHidden
Profile Joined December 2014
United States3 Posts
February 05 2016 16:48 GMT
#42
Race ratios make a poor measure of balance, if only because the more of a given race there is in the initial field the higher the likelihood of knocking out there own race. For example if the round of 128 starts with a lot of terran players, more terran players will be eliminated due to mirror matches. Add to this the fact that in a small number of games upsets can happen regardless of racial advantage and that the best players may have mechanics which make up for any racial disadvantage and it's even more likely that the ratio of remaining players will move toward the center.
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jasonbourne907
Profile Joined May 2015
17 Posts
February 05 2016 16:52 GMT
#43
Today stork vs Inno match is really really good ..
SC2Toastie
Profile Blog Joined October 2013
Netherlands5725 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-02-05 16:57:14
February 05 2016 16:55 GMT
#44
On February 06 2016 01:48 KreationHidden wrote:
Race ratios make a poor measure of balance, if only because the more of a given race there is in the initial field the higher the likelihood of knocking out there own race. For example if the round of 128 starts with a lot of terran players, more terran players will be eliminated due to mirror matches. Add to this the fact that in a small number of games upsets can happen regardless of racial advantage and that the best players may have mechanics which make up for any racial disadvantage and it's even more likely that the ratio of remaining players will move toward the center.

People are just kidding lol.

We could say Terrans got there through various non-balance related ways (Dream is far better than Hyun, Bbyong is far better than DRGling, TY is considerably better than Patience), 4 got in through TvT and 1 got in through a Bye.

TERRAN SO UP ONLY 2 IN 5 OUT IN LEGIT GAMES QQ WHINEWHINE.





No.
Lets just enjoy it the way it is, we will see how Code S shapes up. It's just sad that the qualifiers and most of Code A were plagued by a balance issue which may or may not be perfectly resolved. Nothing we can do about it now. At least Ro32 will be superdiverse (hopefully, don't fuck us over bracket!!!)


EDIT:
Whilst making up random stupid stats to complain about, I noticed the racial balance went from (T/Z/P) 20/22/18 to 10/11/11. T and Z divided perfectly by 2, Protoss lost roughly a third. Protoss OP. Tournament fake. Blizpls


EDIT2:
I challenge you all to make up more idiotic balance complaints!!
http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/2016_Global_StarCraft_II_League_Season_1/Code_A
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Wrath
Profile Blog Joined July 2014
3174 Posts
February 05 2016 17:01 GMT
#45
I just checked and saw 4 games going all of them 3-2, how long did it take them? Did they go over midnight in Korea?
Ragnarork
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
France9034 Posts
February 05 2016 17:03 GMT
#46
Whoa, that race balance near 33% of each. :o
LiquipediaWanderer
Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55511 Posts
February 05 2016 17:04 GMT
#47
On February 06 2016 02:01 WrathSCII wrote:
I just checked and saw 4 games going all of them 3-2, how long did it take them? Did they go over midnight in Korea?

It took a bit over 5 hours in total, they did finish before midnight.
Every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes.
Sapphire.lux
Profile Joined July 2010
Romania2620 Posts
February 05 2016 17:24 GMT
#48
This looks very good i have to say. Code A today had 26k viewers, looking foreword to the awesomeness of code S.
Head Coach Park: "They should buff tanks!"
phodacbiet
Profile Joined August 2010
United States1740 Posts
February 05 2016 17:29 GMT
#49
This race distribution makes me think that the game at the very top is balanced. I hope this will make Blizzard hold off on their patching for awhile!
OrangeGarage
Profile Joined October 2015
Korea (South)319 Posts
February 05 2016 17:31 GMT
#50
On February 06 2016 01:37 Darkhorse wrote:
Wait if the races are balanced in GSL what is ToD gonna tweet about?!

This Code S lineup is awesome. Might make me forget my sadness for a few days of play until aLive has been knocked out

The "cool map"s
I am drone! My dream is Hatchery!
alukarD
Profile Joined July 2012
Mexico396 Posts
February 05 2016 17:33 GMT
#51
HerO & Taeja!

Bring the Liquid bias right now!
Die Trying
Darrkhan
Profile Joined February 2012
Finland1236 Posts
February 05 2016 17:46 GMT
#52
High hopes for Seed, Creator, TY, TaeJa, Losira and Soulkey :D

I'm somehow feeling aLive to do extremely well no one really believed in him when he once was champion maybe he feels nostalgic and does it again:D
Smitus
Profile Joined November 2014
United States11 Posts
February 05 2016 17:59 GMT
#53
Taeja, Dream, Classic fighting!
As sad as it is for INno to fall seeing Stork in code S is so refreshing
Mike L
Profile Joined June 2014
Germany162 Posts
February 05 2016 18:02 GMT
#54
wow DRG and Stork make it...old school is cool!
Incognoto
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
France10239 Posts
February 05 2016 18:25 GMT
#55
T_T maruuuuu
maru lover forever
ZerOCoolSC2
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
8982 Posts
February 05 2016 18:28 GMT
#56
TaeJa will quietly and slowly make his way to the Ro4 and play a close game against CJherO, pulling off a miracle hold to advance to the finals. TaeJa vs HerO finals. *wakes up*

I'm pulling for TaeJa to make a deep run. He's been practicing in secret.
therabit
Profile Joined August 2011
795 Posts
February 05 2016 18:29 GMT
#57
damn so sad innovation miss out on code S but on the other hand Stork!!!
Lexender
Profile Joined September 2013
Mexico2628 Posts
February 05 2016 18:42 GMT
#58
I really hope the tank buff goes through soon, then maybe Bbyong will bring some upsets with some crazy mech play!!
dr3am_b3ing
Profile Joined May 2015
Canada188 Posts
February 05 2016 18:47 GMT
#59
On February 06 2016 00:50 valas991 wrote:
Life sacraficed himself for the 11:10:11 ratios Kappa

User was warned for this post


Let me guess it was Seeker who warned you for this post lol.
Potassium Gang
Sapphire.lux
Profile Joined July 2010
Romania2620 Posts
February 05 2016 18:49 GMT
#60
On February 06 2016 03:29 therabit wrote:
damn so sad innovation miss out on code S but on the other hand Stork!!!

TBF though, he did make tanks in 3 games in a TvP. He is not ready
Head Coach Park: "They should buff tanks!"
neptunusfisk
Profile Blog Joined July 2012
2286 Posts
February 05 2016 18:50 GMT
#61
On February 06 2016 00:33 blade55555 wrote:
Damn that has to be one of the most well balanced Code S race distribution ever? Has there ever been a 11/11/10 before?

Sucks Jaedong didn't make it, but at least DRG did!



according to my homemade statistics sheet, no

[image loading]
maru G5L pls
KeksX
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Germany3634 Posts
February 05 2016 18:56 GMT
#62
Don't really get why people are so obsessed with even player and winning numbers. In the end they don't mean that much other than fewer mirror matchups.

I'm just glad the games were so epic in Code A, makes me hyped for Code S.
Grovbolle
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Denmark3805 Posts
February 05 2016 19:04 GMT
#63
Having 0 time to follow SC2 I am pleased that some of the old boys are back. Go go king of code A Curious
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neptunusfisk
Profile Blog Joined July 2012
2286 Posts
February 05 2016 19:10 GMT
#64
On February 06 2016 03:56 KeksX wrote:
Don't really get why people are so obsessed with even player and winning numbers. In the end they don't mean that much other than fewer mirror matchups.

I'm just glad the games were so epic in Code A, makes me hyped for Code S.


numbers and statistics never mean anything in themselves

just like starcraft matches have no inherent epicness

hell, nothing means that much in the end, why bother posting about anythin?
maru G5L pls
mothergoose729
Profile Joined December 2010
United States666 Posts
February 05 2016 19:15 GMT
#65
Such good racial balance. Really promising to see that. I doubt it will be maintained as the meta fluctuates, but it seems that blizzard succeeded in raising the skill gap with all races, so that talent is more of a factor in winning games than luck or race.

At least that is what I would like to read from it
Charoisaur
Profile Joined August 2014
Germany15930 Posts
February 05 2016 19:18 GMT
#66
On February 06 2016 03:50 neptunusfisk wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 06 2016 00:33 blade55555 wrote:
Damn that has to be one of the most well balanced Code S race distribution ever? Has there ever been a 11/11/10 before?

Sucks Jaedong didn't make it, but at least DRG did!



according to my homemade statistics sheet, no

[image loading]

funny to see how terran went from the most represented race of all time to the least represented race of all time in ro32^^
Many of the coolest moments in sc2 happen due to worker harassment
HooHooH
Profile Joined January 2015
165 Posts
February 05 2016 19:21 GMT
#67
Cool, this looks a really strong season. Strange with neither Maru nor Innovation though
WonnaPlay
Profile Joined September 2010
Netherlands912 Posts
February 05 2016 19:44 GMT
#68
On February 06 2016 00:02 Yiome wrote:
Still no one believe in Alive...


I first picked aLive with my FPL
He always gets underestimated during the first 6-12 months of a new release. I remember in 2010-11 I always thought he would fall out of code S, but somehow he always came back. Iirc he was also very strong in early HotS. I expect great things from him in LotV, since the game suits his style so much more.

(T)aLive will win a GSL or SSL this year. You've heard it here first.
The_Red_Viper
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
19533 Posts
February 05 2016 19:50 GMT
#69
On February 06 2016 04:44 WonnaPlay wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 06 2016 00:02 Yiome wrote:
Still no one believe in Alive...


I first picked aLive with my FPL
He always gets underestimated during the first 6-12 months of a new release. I remember in 2010-11 I always thought he would fall out of code S, but somehow he always came back. Iirc he was also very strong in early HotS. I expect great things from him in LotV, since the game suits his style so much more.

(T)aLive will win a GSL or SSL this year. You've heard it here first.

Nah he won't. That's not me underestimating him, that's just the truth
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Poopi
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
France12803 Posts
February 05 2016 19:56 GMT
#70
On February 06 2016 04:44 WonnaPlay wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 06 2016 00:02 Yiome wrote:
Still no one believe in Alive...


I first picked aLive with my FPL
He always gets underestimated during the first 6-12 months of a new release. I remember in 2010-11 I always thought he would fall out of code S, but somehow he always came back. Iirc he was also very strong in early HotS. I expect great things from him in LotV, since the game suits his style so much more.

(T)aLive will win a GSL or SSL this year. You've heard it here first.

He won't ever win one, you heard it here first .
WriterMaru
Darkhorse
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States23455 Posts
February 05 2016 20:03 GMT
#71
Bruh I'm the biggest aLive fanboy to ever fanboy but even I don't believe he'll win a Korean championship ever haha.

Hope he proves me wrong
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Sharkken
Profile Joined October 2012
Jordan141 Posts
February 05 2016 20:18 GMT
#72
This game suites HerO's micro style a lot I hope he can go deep this time. GL
Liquid HerO Best Toss in the World
royalroadweed
Profile Joined April 2013
United States8301 Posts
February 05 2016 20:27 GMT
#73
On February 06 2016 04:44 WonnaPlay wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 06 2016 00:02 Yiome wrote:
Still no one believe in Alive...


I first picked aLive with my FPL
He always gets underestimated during the first 6-12 months of a new release. I remember in 2010-11 I always thought he would fall out of code S, but somehow he always came back. Iirc he was also very strong in early HotS. I expect great things from him in LotV, since the game suits his style so much more.

(T)aLive will win a GSL or SSL this year. You've heard it here first.

aLive makes a case for best terran. Only one to get in both SSL and Code S.
"Nerfing Toss can just make them stronger"
rotta
Profile Joined December 2011
5586 Posts
February 05 2016 20:57 GMT
#74
5 KT
5 SKT

Bring it on.
don't wall off against random
Musicus
Profile Joined August 2011
Germany23576 Posts
February 05 2016 20:59 GMT
#75
On February 06 2016 05:57 rotta wrote:
5 KT
5 SKT

Bring it on.


4 JAGW players and Maru and sOs not among them... fuck we could've had 6.
Maru and Serral are probably top 5.
pure.Wasted
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Canada4701 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-02-05 22:07:41
February 05 2016 22:07 GMT
#76
Sorry herO, sorry Classic, no Innovation or Maru = results of SSL s1 and GSL s1 are literally meaningless.
INna Maru-da-FanTa, Bbaby, TY Dream that I'm Flashing you
Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55511 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-02-05 22:15:23
February 05 2016 22:11 GMT
#77
On February 06 2016 07:07 pure.Wasted wrote:
Sorry herO, sorry Classic, no Innovation or Maru = results of SSL s1 and GSL s1 are literally meaningless.

I'm not sure someone who can't beat Stork would make Code S meaningful. If he can't beat Stork he can't touch the really good Protoss players anyway.
Every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes.
phodacbiet
Profile Joined August 2010
United States1740 Posts
February 05 2016 22:24 GMT
#78
On February 06 2016 07:11 Elentos wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 06 2016 07:07 pure.Wasted wrote:
Sorry herO, sorry Classic, no Innovation or Maru = results of SSL s1 and GSL s1 are literally meaningless.

I'm not sure someone who can't beat Stork would make Code S meaningful. If he can't beat Stork he can't touch the really good Protoss players anyway.


Um... Stork was one of the six Dragons and the only currently active one. Mark my word, Stork will get silver this GSL! (And if not, then DAMNIT STORK, I BELIEVED! )
[PkF] Wire
Profile Joined March 2013
France24194 Posts
February 05 2016 22:26 GMT
#79
Awesome line-up is reigniting my passion.
Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55511 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-02-05 22:29:44
February 05 2016 22:29 GMT
#80
On February 06 2016 07:24 phodacbiet wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 06 2016 07:11 Elentos wrote:
On February 06 2016 07:07 pure.Wasted wrote:
Sorry herO, sorry Classic, no Innovation or Maru = results of SSL s1 and GSL s1 are literally meaningless.

I'm not sure someone who can't beat Stork would make Code S meaningful. If he can't beat Stork he can't touch the really good Protoss players anyway.


Um... Stork was one of the six Dragons and the only currently active one. Mark my word, Stork will get silver this GSL! (And if not, then DAMNIT STORK, I BELIEVED! )

Stork is part of TaeBangLeeSsang, he'll never get past the Ro16 of GSL, just like the others.
Every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes.
20-Minute-Jackal
Profile Joined May 2015
United States336 Posts
February 05 2016 22:34 GMT
#81
I got a feeling herO will be knocked out in the first PvP he gets.
Edpayasugo
Profile Joined April 2013
United Kingdom2214 Posts
February 05 2016 22:53 GMT
#82
The terran dream is dead
FlaSh MMA INnoVation FanTaSy MKP TY Ryung | soO Dark Rogue | HuK PartinG Stork State
Xxio
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Canada5565 Posts
February 05 2016 22:53 GMT
#83
Looks to be a great season
Dream QF: Dark, Rogue, Soo, TY, Taeja, Stork, Myungsik and Zest
KTY
pure.Wasted
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Canada4701 Posts
February 05 2016 23:03 GMT
#84
On February 06 2016 07:11 Elentos wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 06 2016 07:07 pure.Wasted wrote:
Sorry herO, sorry Classic, no Innovation or Maru = results of SSL s1 and GSL s1 are literally meaningless.

I'm not sure someone who can't beat Stork would make Code S meaningful.


INnoVation is a delicate flower. To grow, he needs lots of sunshine, lots of love, and metas that aren't utter shit regardless of win rates.

If he can't beat Stork he can't touch the really good Protoss players anyway.


There's probably no player in SC2 to whom that sentiment applies less than INno. He's especially susceptible to unmanly SC, and good Protoss tend to have more pride than mediocre Protoss, leading them to try to play INno in something resembling a fair match. Instead of, you know, just pooling 3 Oracles. Case in point, INno vs sOs in PL finals.
INna Maru-da-FanTa, Bbaby, TY Dream that I'm Flashing you
Cricketer12
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States13974 Posts
February 05 2016 23:06 GMT
#85
dongraeskill!

real shame about sOs though

good overall race split at least :D
Kaina + Drones Linkcro Summon Cupsie Yummy Way
gneGne
Profile Joined June 2007
Netherlands697 Posts
February 05 2016 23:17 GMT
#86
No Maru... No reason to watch GSL...
Makro
Profile Joined March 2011
France16890 Posts
February 05 2016 23:18 GMT
#87
On February 06 2016 08:17 gneGne wrote:
No Maru... No reason to watch GSL...

but there is aLive
Matthew 5:10 "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of shitposting, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven".
TL+ Member
ProBell
Profile Joined May 2012
Thailand145 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-02-05 23:59:37
February 05 2016 23:59 GMT
#88
I cant believe the last day of Code A was so diverse, no mirror matchups, and all 2-3 3-2's. Wow! Very sad no Inno/Maru/Byun/Polt but they all should make it next season, gonna be a hard fought GSL season probably ever.
[PkF] Wire
Profile Joined March 2013
France24194 Posts
February 06 2016 00:09 GMT
#89
On February 06 2016 08:59 ProBell wrote:
I cant believe the last day of Code A was so diverse, no mirror matchups, and all 2-3 3-2's. Wow! Very sad no Inno/Maru/Byun/Polt but they all should make it next season, gonna be a hard fought GSL season probably ever.

yeah awesome day. Great games and stories.
The_Red_Viper
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
19533 Posts
February 06 2016 00:10 GMT
#90
On February 06 2016 08:03 pure.Wasted wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 06 2016 07:11 Elentos wrote:
On February 06 2016 07:07 pure.Wasted wrote:
Sorry herO, sorry Classic, no Innovation or Maru = results of SSL s1 and GSL s1 are literally meaningless.

I'm not sure someone who can't beat Stork would make Code S meaningful.


INnoVation is a delicate flower. To grow, he needs lots of sunshine, lots of love, and metas that aren't utter shit regardless of win rates.

Show nested quote +
If he can't beat Stork he can't touch the really good Protoss players anyway.


There's probably no player in SC2 to whom that sentiment applies less than INno. He's especially susceptible to unmanly SC, and good Protoss tend to have more pride than mediocre Protoss, leading them to try to play INno in something resembling a fair match. Instead of, you know, just pooling 3 Oracles. Case in point, INno vs sOs in PL finals.


Innovation simply 'sucks' (for his standard) right now in LOTV, he isn't code s worthy.
IU | Sohyang || There is no God and we are his prophets | For if ‘Thou mayest’—it is also true that ‘Thou mayest not.” | Ignorance is the parent of fear |
EngrishTeacher
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
Canada1109 Posts
February 06 2016 00:11 GMT
#91
TY, I believe.

You're all that I have now that Flash is gone.
Killmouse
Profile Joined August 2010
Austria5700 Posts
February 06 2016 00:11 GMT
#92
no maru (( im sad
yo
zakadar
Profile Joined December 2015
Germany409 Posts
February 06 2016 00:16 GMT
#93
Who need maru inno sos or byul the only one who matters is TY
TY my boy gogo
LemOn
Profile Blog Joined July 2005
United Kingdom8629 Posts
February 06 2016 00:17 GMT
#94
stork wow
Much is the father figure that I miss in my life. Go Daddy! DoC.LemOn, LemOn[5thF]
Psychotikah
Profile Joined January 2015
Canada101 Posts
February 06 2016 00:32 GMT
#95
On February 06 2016 08:03 pure.Wasted wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 06 2016 07:11 Elentos wrote:
On February 06 2016 07:07 pure.Wasted wrote:
Sorry herO, sorry Classic, no Innovation or Maru = results of SSL s1 and GSL s1 are literally meaningless.

I'm not sure someone who can't beat Stork would make Code S meaningful.


INnoVation is a delicate flower. To grow, he needs lots of sunshine, lots of love, and metas that aren't utter shit regardless of win rates.

Show nested quote +
If he can't beat Stork he can't touch the really good Protoss players anyway.


There's probably no player in SC2 to whom that sentiment applies less than INno. He's especially susceptible to unmanly SC, and good Protoss tend to have more pride than mediocre Protoss, leading them to try to play INno in something resembling a fair match. Instead of, you know, just pooling 3 Oracles. Case in point, INno vs sOs in PL finals.


Is it me that doesn't get the phrasing or did you just call sOs a mediocre protoss?
Bagration
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
United States18282 Posts
February 06 2016 00:32 GMT
#96
Everyone excited about race distribution...just wait for a 8Z or 8P or 8T quarterfinals :p

The God of Balance is a cruel god, one who loves teasing the mortals
Team Slayers, Axiom-Acer and Vile forever
Bagration
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
United States18282 Posts
February 06 2016 00:33 GMT
#97
On February 06 2016 09:32 Psychotikah wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 06 2016 08:03 pure.Wasted wrote:
On February 06 2016 07:11 Elentos wrote:
On February 06 2016 07:07 pure.Wasted wrote:
Sorry herO, sorry Classic, no Innovation or Maru = results of SSL s1 and GSL s1 are literally meaningless.

I'm not sure someone who can't beat Stork would make Code S meaningful.


INnoVation is a delicate flower. To grow, he needs lots of sunshine, lots of love, and metas that aren't utter shit regardless of win rates.

If he can't beat Stork he can't touch the really good Protoss players anyway.


There's probably no player in SC2 to whom that sentiment applies less than INno. He's especially susceptible to unmanly SC, and good Protoss tend to have more pride than mediocre Protoss, leading them to try to play INno in something resembling a fair match. Instead of, you know, just pooling 3 Oracles. Case in point, INno vs sOs in PL finals.


Is it me that doesn't get the phrasing or did you just call sOs a mediocre protoss?


sOs greatest Toss of HotS
Team Slayers, Axiom-Acer and Vile forever
Nebuchad
Profile Blog Joined December 2012
Switzerland12169 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-02-06 01:13:14
February 06 2016 01:09 GMT
#98
On February 06 2016 09:32 Psychotikah wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 06 2016 08:03 pure.Wasted wrote:
On February 06 2016 07:11 Elentos wrote:
On February 06 2016 07:07 pure.Wasted wrote:
Sorry herO, sorry Classic, no Innovation or Maru = results of SSL s1 and GSL s1 are literally meaningless.

I'm not sure someone who can't beat Stork would make Code S meaningful.


INnoVation is a delicate flower. To grow, he needs lots of sunshine, lots of love, and metas that aren't utter shit regardless of win rates.

If he can't beat Stork he can't touch the really good Protoss players anyway.


There's probably no player in SC2 to whom that sentiment applies less than INno. He's especially susceptible to unmanly SC, and good Protoss tend to have more pride than mediocre Protoss, leading them to try to play INno in something resembling a fair match. Instead of, you know, just pooling 3 Oracles. Case in point, INno vs sOs in PL finals.


Is it me that doesn't get the phrasing or did you just call sOs a mediocre protoss?


I'm more interested in what exactly it was Stork did today that was unmanly or that he shouldn't be proud of.
No will to live, no wish to die
starslayer
Profile Joined August 2011
United States696 Posts
February 06 2016 01:18 GMT
#99
havent watched gsl in forever, till last night and as much as i hate protoss stork is insane was sick game play by him kinda hope he wins or get really deep.
i came here to kickass and chew bubblegum and i'm all out of bubble gum
WidowMineHero
Profile Joined September 2014
New Zealand143 Posts
February 06 2016 01:19 GMT
#100
feels like the most balanced line up in years
"Time won't change anything, I will."
Highways
Profile Joined July 2005
Australia6103 Posts
February 06 2016 01:20 GMT
#101
No innovation, maru, sOs, and Life
#1 Terran hater
Poopi
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
France12803 Posts
February 06 2016 01:21 GMT
#102
On February 06 2016 10:09 Nebuchad wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 06 2016 09:32 Psychotikah wrote:
On February 06 2016 08:03 pure.Wasted wrote:
On February 06 2016 07:11 Elentos wrote:
On February 06 2016 07:07 pure.Wasted wrote:
Sorry herO, sorry Classic, no Innovation or Maru = results of SSL s1 and GSL s1 are literally meaningless.

I'm not sure someone who can't beat Stork would make Code S meaningful.


INnoVation is a delicate flower. To grow, he needs lots of sunshine, lots of love, and metas that aren't utter shit regardless of win rates.

If he can't beat Stork he can't touch the really good Protoss players anyway.


There's probably no player in SC2 to whom that sentiment applies less than INno. He's especially susceptible to unmanly SC, and good Protoss tend to have more pride than mediocre Protoss, leading them to try to play INno in something resembling a fair match. Instead of, you know, just pooling 3 Oracles. Case in point, INno vs sOs in PL finals.


Is it me that doesn't get the phrasing or did you just call sOs a mediocre protoss?


I'm more interested in what exactly it was Stork did today that was unmanly or that he shouldn't be proud of.

Playing protoss :p.
Jokes asides playing weird builds is protoss strength and it would be dumb not to abuse it in bo5, winning is manlier than losing with whatever someone will call fairer than what you used.
Plus Stork was a great protoss in BW, he isn't mediocre :x, even in sc2.
WriterMaru
dyDrawer
Profile Joined September 2012
Canada438 Posts
February 06 2016 01:27 GMT
#103
Let's go Dear!
Dear, Rain, PartinG, Trap - "Glory to the Firstborn"
-NegativeZero-
Profile Joined August 2011
United States2141 Posts
February 06 2016 01:58 GMT
#104
SONG BYUNG GU

i haven't been watching much gsl lately but i'll have to at least tune in for stork's games
vibeo gane,
negativedge
Profile Joined December 2011
4279 Posts
February 06 2016 03:11 GMT
#105
still feels weird to have no parting
Colouss
Profile Joined November 2013
United States501 Posts
February 06 2016 03:14 GMT
#106
This line up is so good, you don't even know who to cheer for

Hoping that Dear, Taeja, Stork, aLive and Curious will do well.
Chinese teams flair when
The_Masked_Shrimp
Profile Joined February 2012
425 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-02-06 03:17:00
February 06 2016 03:16 GMT
#107
Immortal drop on tanks, disruptor drops, smart usage of DT, flirting with liberator zone edges. I am not of fan of P lately because they all go for the exact same strategies, but stork made me like it again for that one set, and i was rooting for Inno.
fezvez
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
France3021 Posts
February 06 2016 03:21 GMT
#108
Please DRG, do a Nada/JangBi and become relevant again ><
Cyanocyst
Profile Joined October 2010
2222 Posts
February 06 2016 04:06 GMT
#109
Lotv looks great. Can't remember the last time i had this much #Passion. Watched all on Vods, so just going to take a moment to give short thoughts on everything.

TY does in fact look to be a literal god. And being an atheist thats kind of contradictory for me.

Fuck yeah for: Leenock, Dark, Solar, Rogue, Speed, Zest and Stork. and TY of course.

Disappointed with the play of : Creator, Super, and DRG.

Feel bad for Maru, Inno, Jaedong, Byun

Get on real teams: DRG, Soulkey, Byun, True

Lastly Lotv looks to be quite beautiful when played at the highest level, theres a back and forth. I used to think if a player i wasn't much of a fan of retires oh well at least they weren't my favorites. Though really hoping that were able to grow the pool of high caliber players.

Cheers.
|| Fruit Dealer | Leenock | Yughio | Coca | Sniper | True | Solar | Dark |
FlashVanMaster
Profile Joined January 2016
21 Posts
February 06 2016 04:12 GMT
#110
(P)Stork (P)Stork (P)Stork!
He`s been playng SC half of his life
wjat
Profile Joined August 2015
385 Posts
February 06 2016 04:18 GMT
#111
TY save us.
Zephyp
Profile Joined April 2013
238 Posts
February 06 2016 08:50 GMT
#112
Protoss and zerg list looks strong, but I wonder how many terrans will make it further. Missing some big names there.
HolydaKing
Profile Joined February 2010
21254 Posts
February 06 2016 09:13 GMT
#113
Cheering for (in order):

1. Stork, 2. herO, 3. TY, 4. DRG, 5. Solar

Gogo Stork, unbelievable he's in Code S. I'm sure that he'll practise a lot, even if he's a coach now.
Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55511 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-02-06 10:47:58
February 06 2016 10:47 GMT
#114
On February 06 2016 10:09 Nebuchad wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 06 2016 09:32 Psychotikah wrote:
On February 06 2016 08:03 pure.Wasted wrote:
On February 06 2016 07:11 Elentos wrote:
On February 06 2016 07:07 pure.Wasted wrote:
Sorry herO, sorry Classic, no Innovation or Maru = results of SSL s1 and GSL s1 are literally meaningless.

I'm not sure someone who can't beat Stork would make Code S meaningful.


INnoVation is a delicate flower. To grow, he needs lots of sunshine, lots of love, and metas that aren't utter shit regardless of win rates.

If he can't beat Stork he can't touch the really good Protoss players anyway.


There's probably no player in SC2 to whom that sentiment applies less than INno. He's especially susceptible to unmanly SC, and good Protoss tend to have more pride than mediocre Protoss, leading them to try to play INno in something resembling a fair match. Instead of, you know, just pooling 3 Oracles. Case in point, INno vs sOs in PL finals.


Is it me that doesn't get the phrasing or did you just call sOs a mediocre protoss?


I'm more interested in what exactly it was Stork did today that was unmanly or that he shouldn't be proud of.

He made Protoss units

You know who shouldn't be proud? INnoVation for losing 23 workers to a storm drop and another 17 to two AFK adepts in the deciding game.
Every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes.
Gwavajuice
Profile Joined June 2014
France1810 Posts
February 06 2016 11:32 GMT
#115
On February 06 2016 19:47 Elentos wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 06 2016 10:09 Nebuchad wrote:
On February 06 2016 09:32 Psychotikah wrote:
On February 06 2016 08:03 pure.Wasted wrote:
On February 06 2016 07:11 Elentos wrote:
On February 06 2016 07:07 pure.Wasted wrote:
Sorry herO, sorry Classic, no Innovation or Maru = results of SSL s1 and GSL s1 are literally meaningless.

I'm not sure someone who can't beat Stork would make Code S meaningful.


INnoVation is a delicate flower. To grow, he needs lots of sunshine, lots of love, and metas that aren't utter shit regardless of win rates.

If he can't beat Stork he can't touch the really good Protoss players anyway.


There's probably no player in SC2 to whom that sentiment applies less than INno. He's especially susceptible to unmanly SC, and good Protoss tend to have more pride than mediocre Protoss, leading them to try to play INno in something resembling a fair match. Instead of, you know, just pooling 3 Oracles. Case in point, INno vs sOs in PL finals.


Is it me that doesn't get the phrasing or did you just call sOs a mediocre protoss?


I'm more interested in what exactly it was Stork did today that was unmanly or that he shouldn't be proud of.

He made Protoss units

You know who shouldn't be proud? INnoVation for losing 23 workers to a storm drop and another 17 to two AFK adepts in the deciding game.


His drop defense was terrible during the whole serie imho it's clearly the sign of someone not confident enough in is game, focusing too much on what he's doing, and not enough on what his opponent if going to do, or as people call it, tunel vision.
Dear INno and all the former STX boys.
Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55511 Posts
February 06 2016 11:40 GMT
#116
On February 06 2016 20:32 Gwavajuice wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 06 2016 19:47 Elentos wrote:
On February 06 2016 10:09 Nebuchad wrote:
On February 06 2016 09:32 Psychotikah wrote:
On February 06 2016 08:03 pure.Wasted wrote:
On February 06 2016 07:11 Elentos wrote:
On February 06 2016 07:07 pure.Wasted wrote:
Sorry herO, sorry Classic, no Innovation or Maru = results of SSL s1 and GSL s1 are literally meaningless.

I'm not sure someone who can't beat Stork would make Code S meaningful.


INnoVation is a delicate flower. To grow, he needs lots of sunshine, lots of love, and metas that aren't utter shit regardless of win rates.

If he can't beat Stork he can't touch the really good Protoss players anyway.


There's probably no player in SC2 to whom that sentiment applies less than INno. He's especially susceptible to unmanly SC, and good Protoss tend to have more pride than mediocre Protoss, leading them to try to play INno in something resembling a fair match. Instead of, you know, just pooling 3 Oracles. Case in point, INno vs sOs in PL finals.


Is it me that doesn't get the phrasing or did you just call sOs a mediocre protoss?


I'm more interested in what exactly it was Stork did today that was unmanly or that he shouldn't be proud of.

He made Protoss units

You know who shouldn't be proud? INnoVation for losing 23 workers to a storm drop and another 17 to two AFK adepts in the deciding game.


His drop defense was terrible during the whole serie imho it's clearly the sign of someone not confident enough in is game, focusing too much on what he's doing, and not enough on what his opponent if going to do, or as people call it, tunel vision.

It's in rather stark contrast to how he was playing at the end of HotS, that's for sure. Like that Proleague game vs sOs where he instantly noticed everything everywhere on the map, including DTs walking by his army.
Every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes.
MrMischelito
Profile Joined February 2014
347 Posts
February 06 2016 11:56 GMT
#117
On February 06 2016 00:39 Thouhastmail wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 06 2016 00:34 Charoisaur wrote:
DK is celebrating himself right now


Somehow that sounds weird.

I agree
Gwavajuice
Profile Joined June 2014
France1810 Posts
February 06 2016 11:58 GMT
#118
On February 06 2016 20:40 Elentos wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 06 2016 20:32 Gwavajuice wrote:
On February 06 2016 19:47 Elentos wrote:
On February 06 2016 10:09 Nebuchad wrote:
On February 06 2016 09:32 Psychotikah wrote:
On February 06 2016 08:03 pure.Wasted wrote:
On February 06 2016 07:11 Elentos wrote:
On February 06 2016 07:07 pure.Wasted wrote:
Sorry herO, sorry Classic, no Innovation or Maru = results of SSL s1 and GSL s1 are literally meaningless.

I'm not sure someone who can't beat Stork would make Code S meaningful.


INnoVation is a delicate flower. To grow, he needs lots of sunshine, lots of love, and metas that aren't utter shit regardless of win rates.

If he can't beat Stork he can't touch the really good Protoss players anyway.


There's probably no player in SC2 to whom that sentiment applies less than INno. He's especially susceptible to unmanly SC, and good Protoss tend to have more pride than mediocre Protoss, leading them to try to play INno in something resembling a fair match. Instead of, you know, just pooling 3 Oracles. Case in point, INno vs sOs in PL finals.


Is it me that doesn't get the phrasing or did you just call sOs a mediocre protoss?


I'm more interested in what exactly it was Stork did today that was unmanly or that he shouldn't be proud of.

He made Protoss units

You know who shouldn't be proud? INnoVation for losing 23 workers to a storm drop and another 17 to two AFK adepts in the deciding game.


His drop defense was terrible during the whole serie imho it's clearly the sign of someone not confident enough in is game, focusing too much on what he's doing, and not enough on what his opponent if going to do, or as people call it, tunel vision.

It's in rather stark contrast to how he was playing at the end of HotS, that's for sure. Like that Proleague game vs sOs where he instantly noticed everything everywhere on the map, including DTs walking by his army.


People call him the robot, but he's the total opposite imho, he's very emotional and can fall apart very quickly. In team leagues though, he seems less fragile and shows his true value, is it the group effect that erase his doubts?

He's still m favorite though, I hope he still has a chance to go to blizzcon....
Dear INno and all the former STX boys.
esdf
Profile Joined December 2012
Croatia736 Posts
February 06 2016 20:38 GMT
#119
On February 06 2016 02:24 Sapphire.lux wrote:
This looks very good i have to say. Code A today had 26k viewers, looking foreword to the awesomeness of code S.

more like stork had 26k viewers :D
why do you not believe it? the legend has alived!
Ctesias
Profile Joined December 2012
4595 Posts
February 06 2016 20:43 GMT
#120
This is an awesome lineup. It's going to be a great season.

I'll be cheering for the KT players (that five of them made it is fantastic!) and Stork. His series against Innovation was so good. I hope he goes far this season.
Flash | Mvp
Shinespark
Profile Joined June 2011
Chile843 Posts
February 06 2016 20:48 GMT
#121
Liquid Hero? Taeja? Creator? Stork? Seed? Curious?
WHAT YEAR IS IT?
"I, for one, welcome our new Korean overlords."
Anlo
Profile Joined December 2013
Sweden485 Posts
February 07 2016 17:15 GMT
#122
Man so excited, can't wait! Cheering for Stork once again felt awesome!
Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55511 Posts
February 07 2016 17:23 GMT
#123
On February 07 2016 05:48 Shinespark wrote:
Liquid Hero? Taeja? Creator? Stork? Seed? Curious?
WHAT YEAR IS IT?

All of them were Code S at some point last year, so it stands to reason it's 2016.
Every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes.
OrangeGarage
Profile Joined October 2015
Korea (South)319 Posts
February 07 2016 17:29 GMT
#124
If Stork went for cheesy builds like mass adept immo and WPadept all in followed by DT oracle, I could understand the flames.
But stork went up straight up macro all 5 games, didn't even go tempests (which are straight up Liberator counters), and went for collossi(which was straight up nerfed), and still won. Not to mention the WP HT drops killing the mineral line xD. Stork played like a God those games.
P.S. In interviews, Stork said he used colossi because he thought he couldn't micro with tempests that well, and it was Hurricane's idea to go colossus if he was having trouble with Tempest control. Kudos to Hurricane, he would be a great coach.
I am drone! My dream is Hatchery!
beefITek
Profile Joined June 2011
France54 Posts
February 07 2016 22:16 GMT
#125
The Stork-Innovation and more Maru-Zest show up still a crazy balance issue ..
Liberators are quite useless at some point (good stalker micro), Terran have nothing more than in Wol when Liberators are gone: marine marauder medivack (since 6 years now).. And toss, that don't need zone damage units anymore, WTF ??? (Zest just walked through maru with adepts, blink stalkers and imo against a stim MMM Oo), and if for the fun they want to add some to their compo, they have choice between sick Colossus, Storms, or disuptors, well).

Actually, those 2 games were really painfull to watch. The TvP meta is really bad, and i'm really surprised when i hear casters saying "Oh this game is so balanced this extension is the greatest", really, i don't understand what they like in the TvP MU :/ It seems they are just trying to convince themselves, and do a kind of propaganda for blizzard interests ...

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NotSorry
Profile Blog Joined October 2002
United States6722 Posts
February 07 2016 22:52 GMT
#126
Gotta root for SpeeD for having such a sexy name and of course Stork for obvious reasons.
We have now sunk to a depth at which restatement of the obvious is the first duty of intelligent men. - Orwell
Veluvian
Profile Joined December 2011
Bulgaria256 Posts
February 08 2016 00:54 GMT
#127
The season for TY!
Oz; MMA; Rain; sOs; Classic, Soulkey, TY, Dark
MattLance
Profile Joined October 2013
Germany11 Posts
February 08 2016 05:59 GMT
#128
Innovation? Maru? Bomber? Terran hopes got shattered Taeja is a joke... he won't win a single game
Daylight's burnin'!
Pursuit_
Profile Blog Joined June 2012
United States1330 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-02-08 08:29:31
February 08 2016 08:27 GMT
#129
On February 08 2016 14:59 MattLance wrote:
Innovation? Maru? Bomber? Terran hopes got shattered Taeja is a joke... he won't win a single game


But we do have aLive again! Now I just need a SuNo resurgence and I'll have my two favorite underrated Terran's back.

I think I'm going to forever remember Stork as that guy who manages to defy our expectations by being mediocre. He'll make Ro16 tops. I dare you to defy me!
In Somnis Veritas
Stormhoof
Profile Joined January 2015
Serbia182 Posts
February 08 2016 08:52 GMT
#130
I think ratio is perfect only because protosses made it in before patch
heishe
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Germany2284 Posts
February 08 2016 09:46 GMT
#131
Wait a sec... HerO and herO are different people ??????
If you value your soul, never look into the eye of a horse. Your soul will forever be lost in the void of the horse.
cheekymonkey
Profile Joined January 2014
France1387 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-02-08 11:12:23
February 08 2016 11:12 GMT
#132
On February 08 2016 18:46 heishe wrote:
Wait a sec... HerO and herO are different people ??????


That's either racist or ignorant

(not serious)
SC2Toastie
Profile Blog Joined October 2013
Netherlands5725 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-02-08 13:52:02
February 08 2016 13:51 GMT
#133
The real issue with this is the missing stars that will be absent of the individual tournament scene for half a fucking year.
Mura Ma Man, Dark Da Dude, Super Shot Sos!
deacon.frost
Profile Joined February 2013
Czech Republic12129 Posts
February 08 2016 14:03 GMT
#134
On February 08 2016 22:51 SC2Toastie wrote:
The real issue with this is the missing stars that will be absent of the individual tournament scene for half a fucking year.

I feel the pain, sOs and Parting MARU

Anyway, it looks having own map pool(even though that's just 2 maps) can create a pretty balanced looking ending
I imagine France should be able to take this unless Lilbow is busy practicing for Starcraft III. | KadaverBB is my fairy ban mother.
Jj_82
Profile Joined December 2012
Swaziland419 Posts
February 08 2016 14:42 GMT
#135
People claiming this to be balanced, yet so many matches were mirrors...
Once rode a waterslide with PartinG and TaeJa ✌
deacon.frost
Profile Joined February 2013
Czech Republic12129 Posts
February 08 2016 14:50 GMT
#136
On February 08 2016 23:42 Jj_82 wrote:
People claiming this to be balanced, yet so many matches were mirrors...

Not sure how about your people, but my people claim that the result is balanced
I imagine France should be able to take this unless Lilbow is busy practicing for Starcraft III. | KadaverBB is my fairy ban mother.
SeriousLus
Profile Joined July 2012
169 Posts
February 08 2016 18:39 GMT
#137
so.. until this starts we dont get any more Starcraft casts by Tastosis? THATS ALMOST 2 WEEKS :O:O:O:O
Ve5pa
Profile Joined December 2014
United Kingdom252 Posts
February 09 2016 00:05 GMT
#138
Any tournament without Maru and Inno is clearly a 2nd rate tournament xD hehe

On a serious note tho for the sake of the GSL as a whole it's a real shame that Maru faced Zest as both are big fan favourites and it's a shame to see one knocked out so early. Innovation was a beast last year, but on the other hand it's really good to see some of the older guys getting to Code S. Even Stork didn't think he had a chance. I'm hoping DRG goes far, would be so sick.

Really looking forward to GSL even though some beast terrans aren't in Code S.

neptunusfisk
Profile Blog Joined July 2012
2286 Posts
February 09 2016 00:17 GMT
#139
On February 09 2016 09:05 Ve5pa wrote:
Any tournament without Maru and Inno is clearly a 2nd rate tournament xD hehe

On a serious note tho for the sake of the GSL as a whole it's a real shame that Maru faced Zest as both are big fan favourites and it's a shame to see one knocked out so early. Innovation was a beast last year, but on the other hand it's really good to see some of the older guys getting to Code S. Even Stork didn't think he had a chance. I'm hoping DRG goes far, would be so sick.

Really looking forward to GSL even though some beast terrans aren't in Code S.




bogus and maru were in the tournament

They just got eliminated because they lost
maru G5L pls
Nuclease
Profile Joined August 2011
United States1049 Posts
February 09 2016 03:02 GMT
#140
This lineup is the best I remember in a looooooong time. So excited to watch this.

That balance tho.
Zealots, not zee-lots. | Never forget, KTViolet, Go)Space. | You will never be as good as By.Flash, and your drops will never be as sick as MMA.
Asturas
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Finland587 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-02-09 05:14:44
February 09 2016 05:03 GMT
#141
I am so sad that Maru and Innovation didn't make it. Also Code S without Life looks unnatural.
There are no boundaries, that's the final conclusion.
caneras
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
433 Posts
February 09 2016 07:36 GMT
#142
Any update on what the groups will be or when they'll be announced?
KaiserCommander
Profile Joined April 2010
Mexico290 Posts
February 09 2016 08:11 GMT
#143
A GSL Code S without Maru feels so no-natural... I'll miss him. However, gogo Stooooooooooooooork.
Jinro, Polt, Bomber, ForGG, MajOr, Flash, Maru. Terran Fighting...
dyDrawer
Profile Joined September 2012
Canada438 Posts
February 09 2016 08:33 GMT
#144
Sigh... PartinG's epic Code S streak comes to an end
Dear, Rain, PartinG, Trap - "Glory to the Firstborn"
sc2_FeaR
Profile Joined March 2015
Canada48 Posts
February 09 2016 14:59 GMT
#145
Parting, Life, Maru.. please come back to us
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