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Maru and Neeb advance to GSL RO8 (Season 3)

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TL.net ESPORTS
Profile Joined July 2011
4 Posts
August 15 2018 23:23 GMT
#1
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2018 GSL Code S: Season 3

The GSL Code S RO16 began with defending champion (Wiki)Maru and Code S newcomer (Wiki)Neeb securing the first two spots in the quarterfinals. Maru advanced by defeating the two players he selected during the Group Nominations, leaning on his infamous proxy-building cheeses to defeat Neeb and (Wiki)Reynor.

Though Neeb gave up a quick 0-2 to Maru, his PvZ was up to the task of taking him to the quarterfinals and as he went 4-0 against (Wiki)Impact and Reynor to advance in second place from the group.

Code S will resume on Saturday, Aug 18 4:00am GMT (GMT+00:00) with Group B of the RO16, featuring Dark, GuMiho, Rogue, and INnoVation.





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ThunderJunk
Profile Joined December 2015
United States729 Posts
August 15 2018 23:31 GMT
#2
Reynor legit almost had Maru. He got a little panicked with his vipers and spent too much time targeting Thors with his hydras, though.
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BisuDagger
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Bisutopia19350 Posts
Last Edited: 2018-08-15 23:57:24
August 15 2018 23:56 GMT
#3
Neeb played great versus Zergs. I love that he called Maru out for not challenging him to the mid game. If they meet again I think Neeb will do much better.
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Frudgey
Profile Joined September 2012
Canada3367 Posts
August 16 2018 00:05 GMT
#4
I'm going to be honest, I didn't actually know much about Neeb until this third GSL this season. Has he been consistently this good? Or is this recent?

I guess all I'm saying is that it kind of feels like he just appeared out of nowhere, not that I'm complaining.
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StasisField
Profile Joined August 2013
United States1086 Posts
August 16 2018 00:07 GMT
#5
On August 16 2018 09:05 Frudgey wrote:
I'm going to be honest, I didn't actually know much about Neeb until this third GSL this season. Has he been consistently this good? Or is this recent?

I guess all I'm saying is that it kind of feels like he just appeared out of nowhere, not that I'm complaining.


He was the Serral of the WCS Circuit last year. He even won a tournament on Korean soil too. He hasn't lived up to his last year performance, but he's still a good foreigner and still capable of taking games off of many of the Koreans.
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Rodya
Profile Joined January 2018
546 Posts
August 16 2018 00:25 GMT
#6
To get to ro8, Neeb beat: Losira, aliVe, Impact, Reynor

To get to ro8 season 1, Scarlett beat: Innovation, Rogue, Billowy, Zest

Neeb just got very very lucky with his road to ro8. He will be very promptly dealt with by whoever his opponent is. The fact that he had the audacity to taunt Maru, the greatest player alive despite his limping into the ro8 with a lucky bracket speaks wonders about his character.

Not to mention Maru rocked him in both games without breaking a sweat.
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Shellshock
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States97276 Posts
August 16 2018 01:00 GMT
#7
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AxiomBlurr
Profile Blog Joined November 2012
786 Posts
August 16 2018 01:02 GMT
#8
On August 16 2018 09:25 Rodya wrote:
To get to ro8, Neeb beat: Losira, aliVe, Impact, Reynor

To get to ro8 season 1, Scarlett beat: Innovation, Rogue, Billowy, Zest

Neeb just got very very lucky with his road to ro8. He will be very promptly dealt with by whoever his opponent is. The fact that he had the audacity to taunt Maru, the greatest player alive despite his limping into the ro8 with a lucky bracket speaks wonders about his character.

Not to mention Maru rocked him in both games without breaking a sweat.


Time and tides. I had Maru and Impact getting through this bracket, I was wrong, I take it you were too? Neeb's banter is banter, but the constant proxy 2 rax openings by Maru deserve to be made fun of...no???
StasisField
Profile Joined August 2013
United States1086 Posts
August 16 2018 01:23 GMT
#9
On August 16 2018 09:25 Rodya wrote:
To get to ro8, Neeb beat: Losira, aliVe, Impact, Reynor

To get to ro8 season 1, Scarlett beat: Innovation, Rogue, Billowy, Zest

Neeb just got very very lucky with his road to ro8. He will be very promptly dealt with by whoever his opponent is. The fact that he had the audacity to taunt Maru, the greatest player alive despite his limping into the ro8 with a lucky bracket speaks wonders about his character.

Not to mention Maru rocked him in both games without breaking a sweat.


You're mad that Neeb decided to show some personality and have banter by calling out Maru for only playing early game-centric builds vs him? Are you for real lol

Why would we try and put down a player for doing what players in every other competition do? That just makes no sense to me
What do you mean Immortals can't shoot up?
sudete
Profile Joined December 2012
Singapore3054 Posts
August 16 2018 01:33 GMT
#10
On August 16 2018 09:25 Rodya wrote:
To get to ro8, Neeb beat: Losira, aliVe, Impact, Reynor

To get to ro8 season 1, Scarlett beat: Innovation, Rogue, Billowy, Zest

Neeb just got very very lucky with his road to ro8. He will be very promptly dealt with by whoever his opponent is. The fact that he had the audacity to taunt Maru, the greatest player alive despite his limping into the ro8 with a lucky bracket speaks wonders about his character.

Not to mention Maru rocked him in both games without breaking a sweat.


Yes yes, neeb's arrogant character. The audacity of him to suggest that he would stand a chance if he survived past 6 minutes. It's not surprising - he is well-known for not having a soft-spoken personality and for giving bm interviews.
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AxiomBlurr
Profile Blog Joined November 2012
786 Posts
August 16 2018 01:40 GMT
#11
On August 16 2018 10:23 StasisField wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2018 09:25 Rodya wrote:
To get to ro8, Neeb beat: Losira, aliVe, Impact, Reynor

To get to ro8 season 1, Scarlett beat: Innovation, Rogue, Billowy, Zest

Neeb just got very very lucky with his road to ro8. He will be very promptly dealt with by whoever his opponent is. The fact that he had the audacity to taunt Maru, the greatest player alive despite his limping into the ro8 with a lucky bracket speaks wonders about his character.

Not to mention Maru rocked him in both games without breaking a sweat.


You're mad that Neeb decided to show some personality and have banter by calling out Maru for only playing early game-centric builds vs him? Are you for real lol

Why would we try and put down a player for doing what players in every other competition do? That just makes no sense to me


You misunderstand me, banter is banter, I am not putting anyone down for it, I am just saying Maru's proxy 2 rax deserves to be made fun of
Rodya
Profile Joined January 2018
546 Posts
Last Edited: 2018-08-16 01:49:54
August 16 2018 01:45 GMT
#12
On August 16 2018 10:23 StasisField wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2018 09:25 Rodya wrote:
To get to ro8, Neeb beat: Losira, aliVe, Impact, Reynor

To get to ro8 season 1, Scarlett beat: Innovation, Rogue, Billowy, Zest

Neeb just got very very lucky with his road to ro8. He will be very promptly dealt with by whoever his opponent is. The fact that he had the audacity to taunt Maru, the greatest player alive despite his limping into the ro8 with a lucky bracket speaks wonders about his character.

Not to mention Maru rocked him in both games without breaking a sweat.


You're mad that Neeb decided to show some personality and have banter by calling out Maru for only playing early game-centric builds vs him? Are you for real lol

Why would we try and put down a player for doing what players in every other competition do? That just makes no sense to me

Calling out Maru? Are you kidding me? If neeb was a player of Maru's caliber I could see where you're coming from perhaps, but Neeb is no where close to Maru's skill level. It's not banter it's delusion, thinking that his inability to survive past 3 minutes means hes not the worst player to make ro8 in years.

Personality? Neeb's "personality" is a chain of forced awkward statements. He doesn't look "cool" for what he said, he looks like an angsty child who can't accept being outclassed.

I'm sorry but it's just disrespectful to taunt the reigning champion and favorite to win the tournament, especially after getting soaked. Notice that when Dark loses, he doesn't disrespect his opponents, he's respectful and just practices to get better.
On August 16 2018 10:02 AxiomBlurr wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2018 09:25 Rodya wrote:
To get to ro8, Neeb beat: Losira, aliVe, Impact, Reynor

To get to ro8 season 1, Scarlett beat: Innovation, Rogue, Billowy, Zest

Neeb just got very very lucky with his road to ro8. He will be very promptly dealt with by whoever his opponent is. The fact that he had the audacity to taunt Maru, the greatest player alive despite his limping into the ro8 with a lucky bracket speaks wonders about his character.

Not to mention Maru rocked him in both games without breaking a sweat.


Time and tides. I had Maru and Impact getting through this bracket, I was wrong, I take it you were too? Neeb's banter is banter, but the constant proxy 2 rax openings by Maru deserve to be made fun of...no???


When you lose to someone in competition - you don't make fun of them. You should accept the loss and be respectful to the one who defeated you. That's basic tournament ettiquitte, especially when the one who defeated you is considered to be the best and tournament favorite.


edit: if a mod could delete my empty post below, that'd be appreciated, I made two consecutive posts when I should have just made one stacked post.
Banned for saying "zerg players are by far the biggest whiners in sc2 history" despite the fact that this forum is full of such posts about Terrans. Foreigner Elitists in control!
Rodya
Profile Joined January 2018
546 Posts
Last Edited: 2018-08-16 01:49:10
August 16 2018 01:48 GMT
#13
Banned for saying "zerg players are by far the biggest whiners in sc2 history" despite the fact that this forum is full of such posts about Terrans. Foreigner Elitists in control!
Fanatic-Templar
Profile Joined February 2010
Canada5819 Posts
August 16 2018 02:26 GMT
#14
Was kinda surprised to see Neeb pull through. I don't follow the foreign scene much these days, so I was lead to believe it was pretty much all Zerg, all the time. Good to see Protoss still hanging strong.

And as for Terrans...
...
...

Well, at least you'll always have Jinro.

On August 16 2018 10:45 Rodya wrote:Calling out Maru? Are you kidding me? If neeb was a player of Maru's caliber I could see where you're coming from perhaps, but Neeb is no where close to Maru's skill level. It's not banter it's delusion, thinking that his inability to survive past 3 minutes means hes not the worst player to make ro8 in years.


I feel like the opinions of teamliquid.net's posters has changed dramatically on this issue since Sos > Jaedong.
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Zzoram
Profile Joined February 2008
Canada7115 Posts
August 16 2018 03:03 GMT
#15
I want Maru to win this season but his play looked really shaky, especially versus Reynor, and his most likely next opponent will be Zerg.
Psychonian
Profile Joined March 2012
United States2322 Posts
August 16 2018 03:14 GMT
#16
Watched until the end of the winners match, was shocked to see that Reynor lost to Neeb. I really wanted to see him go further in this tournament
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Haikus
Profile Joined April 2018
15 Posts
August 16 2018 03:20 GMT
#17
Oof I feel bad for reynor. So close yet so far.
Deleted User 3420
Profile Blog Joined May 2003
24492 Posts
August 16 2018 03:57 GMT
#18
On August 16 2018 10:45 Rodya wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2018 10:23 StasisField wrote:
On August 16 2018 09:25 Rodya wrote:
To get to ro8, Neeb beat: Losira, aliVe, Impact, Reynor

To get to ro8 season 1, Scarlett beat: Innovation, Rogue, Billowy, Zest

Neeb just got very very lucky with his road to ro8. He will be very promptly dealt with by whoever his opponent is. The fact that he had the audacity to taunt Maru, the greatest player alive despite his limping into the ro8 with a lucky bracket speaks wonders about his character.

Not to mention Maru rocked him in both games without breaking a sweat.


You're mad that Neeb decided to show some personality and have banter by calling out Maru for only playing early game-centric builds vs him? Are you for real lol

Why would we try and put down a player for doing what players in every other competition do? That just makes no sense to me

Calling out Maru? Are you kidding me? If neeb was a player of Maru's caliber I could see where you're coming from perhaps, but Neeb is no where close to Maru's skill level. It's not banter it's delusion, thinking that his inability to survive past 3 minutes means hes not the worst player to make ro8 in years.

Personality? Neeb's "personality" is a chain of forced awkward statements. He doesn't look "cool" for what he said, he looks like an angsty child who can't accept being outclassed.

I'm sorry but it's just disrespectful to taunt the reigning champion and favorite to win the tournament, especially after getting soaked. Notice that when Dark loses, he doesn't disrespect his opponents, he's respectful and just practices to get better.
Show nested quote +
On August 16 2018 10:02 AxiomBlurr wrote:
On August 16 2018 09:25 Rodya wrote:
To get to ro8, Neeb beat: Losira, aliVe, Impact, Reynor

To get to ro8 season 1, Scarlett beat: Innovation, Rogue, Billowy, Zest

Neeb just got very very lucky with his road to ro8. He will be very promptly dealt with by whoever his opponent is. The fact that he had the audacity to taunt Maru, the greatest player alive despite his limping into the ro8 with a lucky bracket speaks wonders about his character.

Not to mention Maru rocked him in both games without breaking a sweat.


Time and tides. I had Maru and Impact getting through this bracket, I was wrong, I take it you were too? Neeb's banter is banter, but the constant proxy 2 rax openings by Maru deserve to be made fun of...no???


When you lose to someone in competition - you don't make fun of them. You should accept the loss and be respectful to the one who defeated you. That's basic tournament ettiquitte, especially when the one who defeated you is considered to be the best and tournament favorite.


edit: if a mod could delete my empty post below, that'd be appreciated, I made two consecutive posts when I should have just made one stacked post.


I think you're taking everything a little too seriously
Parrek
Profile Joined May 2016
United States893 Posts
August 16 2018 05:04 GMT
#19
On August 16 2018 12:03 Zzoram wrote:
I want Maru to win this season but his play looked really shaky, especially versus Reynor, and his most likely next opponent will be Zerg.

Nah, he'll be fine. Korean zergs just die to 2-1-1, especially with a tank push
Argonauta
Profile Joined July 2016
Spain4967 Posts
Last Edited: 2018-08-16 05:13:15
August 16 2018 05:10 GMT
#20
I love Maru, He is just a baller. He does the same figured out 2-1-1 into tank push fucking build vs opponents he thinks he will win ez. When he does not, he just proxy 2rax and make it work no matter what to live up the meme.

Sincerely, the second game vs Raynor is one of the most skilled displays of a defense vs a quick Blord push. I think no other terran holds it



I bet Maru doesnt makes again that build in the ro8 forward. He will do it again in that asian tournament tho.
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