Classic overcame his long-time nemesis Dark in a seven game series to clinch the first spot in the Code S grand finals. Classic had previously deployed an arsenal of tricky build-orders to defeat another elite Zerg in Rogue during the quarterfinals, and he once again demonstrated the power of preparation by bringing seven different strategies for seven maps.
Though hidden buildings and two-base timings helped Classic to victory, a single macro-game win in game four was crucial in sealing the deal. Dark looked to be in good position after damaging Classic with Mutalisks, but his transition into Neural Parasite-upgraded Infestors proved to be a disastrous move against Classic's masses of Archons and Immortals.
After the match, an emotional Classic stressed the importance of this tournament as his potential last chance to win another championship before having to fulfill his mandatory military service, and thanked soO and SortOf for their help in practicing. The victory saw the momentum of the Dark-Classic rivalry shift solidly in Classic's favor, who has now won two consecutive playoff matches after losing several in the past.
The second semifinal match between Maru and Trap will take place on Saturday, Apr 06 4:00am GMT (GMT+00:00)
Congratulation Classic. I am impressed by your strategies even though you might lost terribly to Rogue and Dark. As you claimed before that you were weak against Zerg players, yesterday you just proved that careful planning and hard works have paid you well.
Well played Classic! Such an entertaining Protoss player!
Did he really bring seven different stratergies to the series whou? The proxy Twillight glaive build was used twice? Or was it a variation of the build the second time?
On April 04 2019 15:12 Sweetfrost wrote: Well played Classic! Such an entertaining Protoss player!
Did he really bring seven different stratergies to the series whou? The proxy Twillight glaive build was used twice? Or was it a variation of the build the second time?
The second time it was without glaive and much faster I believe.
On April 04 2019 15:12 Sweetfrost wrote: Well played Classic! Such an entertaining Protoss player!
Did he really bring seven different stratergies to the series whou? The proxy Twillight glaive build was used twice? Or was it a variation of the build the second time?
On April 04 2019 15:12 Sweetfrost wrote: Well played Classic! Such an entertaining Protoss player!
Did he really bring seven different stratergies to the series whou? The proxy Twillight glaive build was used twice? Or was it a variation of the build the second time?
On April 04 2019 15:12 Sweetfrost wrote: Well played Classic! Such an entertaining Protoss player!
Did he really bring seven different stratergies to the series whou? The proxy Twillight glaive build was used twice? Or was it a variation of the build the second time?
One thing is for sure - Classic is not underrated anymore. Even at the end of his career. Better late than never. My view on the balance now is that it's like a "rock paper scissors" game at least in high pro- level. Zerg beat Protoss, Protoss beat Terrans (except Maru and TY may be rather he hates TvP), Terrans beat zergs. So in this matrix Classic had no other choice but to change the rules entirely. This is just how the patch works today. The best PvZ and ZvP balanced matches we watched back in HotS days where also Classic was a part of the tosses pandemonium along with Zest (the best PvZ master), Dear, Rain, all of who practically invented this long classical PvZ matchup in HotS era. From the other side stood the macro monsters soO, Soulkey, Life and Byul (not a Byul's fan, but he was top class for a few months indeed).
So if you compare how does a long ZvP-PvZ matchup looks today, what Classic has done is incredible. No, I don't think that technically he is better in this match than the last year, but tosses suffer a lot after the 15 minute of the game against top 5 Zergs.
On April 04 2019 15:12 Sweetfrost wrote: Well played Classic! Such an entertaining Protoss player!
Did he really bring seven different stratergies to the series whou? The proxy Twillight glaive build was used twice? Or was it a variation of the build the second time?
Congratulations Classic! Still shocked he beat both Rogue and Dark to get here. Can't believe he's finally made it back to the finals of Code S. Really hoping he wins and is allowed to attend Blizzcon.
EPT
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