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Code S RO4 Preview: Hurricane vs Dark

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Code S RO4 Preview: Hurricane vs Dark

Text byWaxangel
June 14th, 2019 05:46 GMT

Code S Semifinals Preview: Hurricane vs Dark

by Wax

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2019 Global StarCraft II League Season 2: Code S


The entire match-up of Protoss vs. Zerg will be on trial on June 15th as the best Zerg player in Korea faces a Protoss player whose previous best Code S result was a round-of-sixteen finish. We don't need to drum up any hype or write fanciful narratives for you to tune in. We already know you'll be watching Hurricane vs. Dark with a lurid fascination—after all, who doesn't want to be around when the StarCraft II community could go up in flames?

After sweeping herO to reach the semis, Dark said he had believed in Hurricane's potential to become a top Protoss player, joking that he told people to invest in "Gi-Woong-Coin" in the past. But Dark also insinuated that the RO4 would be the end of the line for Hurricane, saying he was restraining himself from commenting further due to fear of becoming overconfident. Going by their head-to-head record, you can see why Dark might feel that way: he's 8-2 against Hurricane in series with a 18-7 map score throughout. There's also the ridiculous disparity in resumes: Dark's career is littered with playoff runs and medal-stand finishes, while Hurricane is a player who has frequently struggled to even qualify for Code S at all. Dark is 18-4 in ZvP series over the course of the WCS 2019 season, with only Trap, Stats, Classic, and Dear(?!) giving him a loss.

No wonder TL.net users predictions are giving Dark over a 7-to-1 advantage. Yet, you can also detect traces of doubt in those numbers—that's the same ratio of predictions that Classic got over Trap. Somehow, TL.net users are giving Hurricane a similar chance as Trap, when Trap had a far better GSL resume, the teamhouse practice aura, AND the coin-flip factor of PvP on his side.

Why might you make a case for Hurricane? First off, he did manage to beat Rogue—arguably the SECOND best Zerg in Korea (I won't argue if you favor soO as #2)—in May's Super Tournament, winning in a surprisingly one-sided 3-1 bout. Second of all, you have to admit that Hurricane really is quite a clever and unpredictable player. +1 armor all-ins, fake Immortal pushes into late-DT drops, throwback Blink-Stalker all-ins—going over his VODs for the past few months, it's hard to name anyone other than Classic who's shown us such a wide variety of builds in recent PvZ's. Third, his PvZ record has been excellent during his recent hot streak. Since the latest balance patch (March 25th), he's 7-2 in BO3+ series (including wins over Ragnarok and Solar x2 in his current Code S run), with a 20-9 overall map score for a nearly 70% win-rate. Fourth, maybe there's really something wrong about PvZ. Even if it's not numerically 'imbalanced,' it does at least seem that this meta allows Protoss underdogs to use risky strategies to create an unusual amount of variance, improving their range of favorable outcomes. Or more simply put: everyone's inner-Has has been unlocked.

Alas, I'm not one of those TL.net users who are taking the underdog odds, believing that Hurricane can pull off a Trap. Dark already crushed Patience and herO this season—and while I'm not saying all Protoss players play the same (that would be racist)—they're also players in the cheesy/creative mold. Dark did this by taking the approach I implored him to take against Classic last season: mixing defensive macro play with the aggressive strategies that are his forte. As Serral Mike Tyson said, "everybody has plans until they get hit." I get the feeling that Dark is going to hit Hurricane a lot.

Prediction: Dark 4 - 1 Hurricane



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Writer: Wax
Images: AfreecaTV
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ZigguratOfUr
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Iraq16955 Posts
June 14 2019 06:01 GMT
#2
The only thing going for Hurricane is that Dark is really good at losing in the Ro4.
AttackZerg
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
United States7454 Posts
June 14 2019 06:19 GMT
#3
I am learning to never count out a protoss in a match.

With time to plan - we see protoss players able to make better use of map naunce or at least more consistently map specifc plays. I imagine we will see very large pushes with dt or adept expo denial. Every attempt go cause Dark to mistime drones must be abused or this match will be brutal.

Early allins will get brutalized. Phoenix play might be required but ...Dark is so aggressive that can lead to roach rolls.

Go Dark!

Dark should win unless we see a brand new approach to the midgame.
rtomic
Profile Joined September 2015
40 Posts
June 14 2019 06:56 GMT
#4
Time for a GSL win for Dark!

But anyhow getting a new GSL winner is exciting.
KT FlaSh
Tegin
Profile Joined November 2010
United States840 Posts
June 14 2019 07:11 GMT
#5
Go dark!
Pain is weakness leaving the body.
Edulis
Profile Joined July 2018
United States21 Posts
June 14 2019 08:07 GMT
#6
Finally this is looking like a GSL win for Dark. I've been a Dark fan forever but the only champion I remember was one SSL...
RandomPlayer
Profile Joined April 2012
Russian Federation394 Posts
June 14 2019 08:17 GMT
#7
I'm glad Trap finally reached the finals! Hoping for a 4-2 with Dark finally wining a GSL. I'm sick of the same faces over and over again.
leublix
Profile Joined May 2017
493 Posts
June 14 2019 08:40 GMT
#8
Dark is gonna throw as usual.
Xain0n
Profile Joined November 2018
Italy3963 Posts
June 14 2019 09:18 GMT
#9
On June 14 2019 17:17 RandomPlayer wrote:
I'm glad Trap finally reached the finals! Hoping for a 4-2 with Dark finally wining a GSL. I'm sick of the same faces over and over again.


Trap, Dark and Hurricane have never reached a final in Code S before. Do not underestimate Harry Kane, he's a fine striker!
opisska
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Poland8852 Posts
June 14 2019 09:32 GMT
#10
Dark was never in GSL finals? That's actually mindblowing and makes him by far the best player to never have done so.
"Jeez, that's far from ideal." - Serral, the king of mild trashtalk
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Nakajin
Profile Blog Joined September 2014
Canada8989 Posts
June 14 2019 09:33 GMT
#11
Great preview, like it said I will be watching in anticipation and dreadfullness of the day we get to say the phrase: "Hurricane is the best Starcraft 2 player in the world".

I'm pretty sure Dark crushes him, but last time Samsung player won a GSL it was Roro, do not underestimate the power of meta.
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DBooN
Profile Joined May 2011
Germany2727 Posts
June 14 2019 09:34 GMT
#12
On June 14 2019 18:32 opisska wrote:
Dark was never in GSL finals? That's actually mindblowing and makes him by far the best player to never have done so.

He did win an SSL, to be fair, which was also a Starleague.
Argonauta
Profile Joined July 2016
Spain4949 Posts
June 14 2019 10:27 GMT
#13
Bold prediction: Hurricane is going to win. Obvious statement: Dark is overrated.
Rogue | Maru | Scarlett | Trap
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Anc13nt
Profile Blog Joined October 2017
1557 Posts
June 14 2019 10:39 GMT
#14
Hope Dark wins this one.
gTank
Profile Joined January 2011
Austria2575 Posts
June 14 2019 10:44 GMT
#15
you have cursed Dark to lose this 1:4 against Hurricane now....
One crossed wire, one wayward pinch of potassium chlorate, one errant twitch...and kablooie!
deacon.frost
Profile Joined February 2013
Czech Republic12129 Posts
June 14 2019 11:07 GMT
#16
On June 14 2019 19:44 gTank wrote:
you have cursed Dark to lose this 1:4 against Hurricane now....

You're pretending like it's a fair game when it's Hurricane + RO4 vs Dark
I imagine France should be able to take this unless Lilbow is busy practicing for Starcraft III. | KadaverBB is my fairy ban mother.
DSK
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
England1110 Posts
June 14 2019 11:20 GMT
#17
I wouldn't be surprised if Hurricane gets handily defeated but I wouldn't mind if the final was Trap vs Hurricane - even if they are filthy protosses :D.

Best of luck to Hurricane, I fear he will need it.
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Deleted User 3420
Profile Blog Joined May 2003
24492 Posts
June 14 2019 12:27 GMT
#18
Hurricane has been growing, but it still isn't time yet. I agree with the TL prediction of 4-1
renaissanceMAN
Profile Joined March 2011
United States1840 Posts
June 14 2019 12:43 GMT
#19
On June 14 2019 18:32 opisska wrote:
Dark was never in GSL finals? That's actually mindblowing and makes him by far the best player to never have done so.


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On August 15 2013 03:43 Waxangel wrote: no amount of money can replace the enjoyment of being mean to people on the internet
dysenterymd
Profile Joined January 2019
1237 Posts
June 14 2019 12:48 GMT
#20
Wouldn't be surprised if Hurricane barely ekes it out with some savage timings.
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