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On November 17 2019 21:01 dbRic1203 wrote:Show nested quote +On November 17 2019 17:51 DarkGamer wrote:
Great event, great line-up of players and casters. Im really looking forward this hsc! I got one question out of interest: did u invite fantasy and he declined? I m not sure, but I belive I ve read it somewhere in this thread, that he wasn t invited. The reasoning behind that was, that not necessarily the best player possible were invited, but also players with a lot of history witch HSC, like TLO or Teaja
It's hard to say how good he would perform, however he had really impressive results lately. Imo he brings the most entertaining games of all terrans atm, however that's just my opinion and it's understandable that they didn't invite him (over Taeja or Cure, tho I'd prefer him over Cure at least; then again, Cure might be one of the few koreans that get their flight sponsored so there's that).
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On November 17 2019 21:17 HolydaKing wrote:Show nested quote +On November 17 2019 21:01 dbRic1203 wrote:On November 17 2019 17:51 DarkGamer wrote:
Great event, great line-up of players and casters. Im really looking forward this hsc! I got one question out of interest: did u invite fantasy and he declined? I m not sure, but I belive I ve read it somewhere in this thread, that he wasn t invited. The reasoning behind that was, that not necessarily the best player possible were invited, but also players with a lot of history witch HSC, like TLO or Teaja It's hard to say how good he would perform, however he had really impressive results lately. Imo he brings the most entertaining games of all terrans atm, however that's just my opinion and it's understandable that they didn't invite him (over Taeja or Cure, tho I'd prefer him over Cure at least; then again, Cure might be one of the few koreans that get their flight sponsored so there's that).
I couldnt find a statement if fantasy was invited or not. i was just corious. I also think that he is showing very entertaining games, plays on a really high level and is better then taeja. But the argument with the historic aspect is understandable. but fantasy was at hsc XVII, so i thought he could be invited.
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Sick lineup, really looking forward to it. Big thanks to Take and Naruto (and the rest of the crew) for organizing yet another awesome event! With the new patch it will be interesting how things will turn out, I´m making the ballsy predicition neither Serral nor Reynor will win this, maybe, just maybe, not even a zerg.
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On November 17 2019 23:27 Rob-Zero wrote:
Sick lineup, really looking forward to it. Big thanks to Take and Naruto (and the rest of the crew) for organizing yet another awesome event! With the new patch it will be interesting how things will turn out, I´m making the ballsy predicition neither Serral nor Reynor will win this, maybe, just maybe, not even a zerg.
Serral needs this one to match TaeJa but it will most definitely be harder with the new patch!
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On November 17 2019 23:34 Xain0n wrote:Show nested quote +On November 17 2019 23:27 Rob-Zero wrote:
Sick lineup, really looking forward to it. Big thanks to Take and Naruto (and the rest of the crew) for organizing yet another awesome event! With the new patch it will be interesting how things will turn out, I´m making the ballsy predicition neither Serral nor Reynor will win this, maybe, just maybe, not even a zerg. Serral needs this one to match TaeJa but it will most definitely be harder with the new patch!
in terms of wins Zest could match Taeja too. He "only" failed the back to back to back by 1 map (first attempt, losing to Patience 3-4)
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No surprise here, but still a cool video from the guys 
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On November 17 2019 23:43 TaKeTV wrote:Show nested quote +On November 17 2019 23:34 Xain0n wrote:On November 17 2019 23:27 Rob-Zero wrote:
Sick lineup, really looking forward to it. Big thanks to Take and Naruto (and the rest of the crew) for organizing yet another awesome event! With the new patch it will be interesting how things will turn out, I´m making the ballsy predicition neither Serral nor Reynor will win this, maybe, just maybe, not even a zerg. Serral needs this one to match TaeJa but it will most definitely be harder with the new patch! in terms of wins Zest could match Taeja too. He "only" failed the back to back to back by 1 map (first attempt, losing to Patience 3-4)
That's true, but I would be surprised to see Zest win the tournament considering how he has been playing lately.
Also, Serral wouldn't only match TaeJa's overall and consecutive amount of HSC won but he would also reach him at 11 Premier Tournaments in total(won in 22 months instead of 24).
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Quality observing and admin work confirmed!
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If there are any players have to be replaced, can we please have Goblin or Skillous? They had an amazing showing at Nationwars, would love to see even more from them at HSC.
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Is Reynor eligible to drink? If not, he must have advantage over other drunk opponents.
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On November 18 2019 08:10 pzlama333 wrote:
Is Reynor eligible to drink? If not, he must have advantage over other drunk opponents.
He is 17, so in germany he can buy and consume any alcoholic beverage up to 15% without parental supervision.
FYI german regulations:
14 consume under parental supervision up to 15%
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16 consume and buy up to 15% no supervision
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18 + consume and buy any %
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On November 18 2019 08:10 pzlama333 wrote:
Is Reynor eligible to drink? If not, he must have advantage over other drunk opponents.
Players in the tournament do not drink or play drunk.
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Looks like a great tournament! I have a question on the scheduling side of things - for some players, the tournament ends rapidly on Day1 because they are eliminated quickly.
Is it difficult to schedule the 4 groups so that it all ends on the second day? This will ensure that players will retain an "interest" till end of day2.
Is something like this even desirable for the viewers?
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On November 18 2019 12:01 Azzur wrote:
Looks like a great tournament! I have a question on the scheduling side of things - for some players, the tournament ends rapidly on Day1 because they are eliminated quickly.
Is it difficult to schedule the 4 groups so that it all ends on the second day? This will ensure that players will retain an "interest" till end of day2.
Is something like this even desirable for the viewers?
You mean like playing ~4 rounds of each group compared to two whole groups? There are several reasons to not do it. We have 16 computers available to play - meaning two whole groups. After 4 rounds lots of players potentially have already won or lost key-matches.
Its better to have players available to cast / shoot some videos that are not playing. If players have to play during that day we would prefer not do bother them doing stuff. I see your point and I am not saying its wrong or a bad suggestion but I believe it has more disadvantages for us compared to advantages.
Someone asked if FantaSy was invited:FantaSy was not invited. He asked me but I already had the lineup finalized. There is no reason. Its not that I don't value him or think he's bad but not every player will make it. Also keep in mind lots of people that were originally invited / planned cancelled for example
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On November 17 2019 23:34 Xain0n wrote:Show nested quote +On November 17 2019 23:27 Rob-Zero wrote:
Sick lineup, really looking forward to it. Big thanks to Take and Naruto (and the rest of the crew) for organizing yet another awesome event! With the new patch it will be interesting how things will turn out, I´m making the ballsy predicition neither Serral nor Reynor will win this, maybe, just maybe, not even a zerg. Serral needs this one to match TaeJa but it will most definitely be harder with the new patch!
Isnt the new patch coming after HSC tho?
EDIT: Nvm, it s in the OP
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On November 16 2019 08:40 TaKeTV wrote:Show nested quote +On November 16 2019 03:15 Musicus wrote:On November 15 2019 06:41 Z3nith wrote:On November 15 2019 06:06 Musicus wrote:On November 15 2019 05:49 Seeker wrote:On November 15 2019 05:36 Musicus wrote:On November 15 2019 05:25 Seeker wrote:On November 15 2019 04:28 Musicus wrote:On November 15 2019 04:24 Seeker wrote:
Did Dark decline his invite? Indeed he did, didn't feel like going to Germany I think. I think NarutO said he was worried about language issues at well. Probably just wants a well deserved break. Language issues...? What about all the other Koreans going then? Gotta ask Dark that question :D Also, did Rogue decline his invite too? Yes, I just asked, Rogue was invited but declined. Out of curiosity who was invited but declined? Don't have a full list and don't want to bother Naruto with a full list either, but the big NA players declined as well for example. Maru too. You never bother, I just don't always see every post. Neeb, Special, Scarlett, Rogue, sOs, Maru, Classic, Dark, Stephano Neeb > wants to relax / avoid travel end of year Classic > military (asked for summer, same reason winter so I didnt ask) Special > schedule conflict Rogue > doesnt want to travel Dark > language barrier Maru > doesnt want to travel sOs > doesnt want to travel Scarlett > doesnt want to attend Stephano > university class he got , cant be skipped Namshar > private reason cannot attend (cancelled) probably forgot someone but thats it so far.
I love the irony of being on the only airline team in SC2 yet don't like to travel 
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On November 18 2019 18:35 deacon.frost wrote:Show nested quote +On November 16 2019 08:40 TaKeTV wrote:On November 16 2019 03:15 Musicus wrote:On November 15 2019 06:41 Z3nith wrote:On November 15 2019 06:06 Musicus wrote:On November 15 2019 05:49 Seeker wrote:On November 15 2019 05:36 Musicus wrote:On November 15 2019 05:25 Seeker wrote:On November 15 2019 04:28 Musicus wrote:On November 15 2019 04:24 Seeker wrote:
Did Dark decline his invite? Indeed he did, didn't feel like going to Germany I think. I think NarutO said he was worried about language issues at well. Probably just wants a well deserved break. Language issues...? What about all the other Koreans going then? Gotta ask Dark that question :D Also, did Rogue decline his invite too? Yes, I just asked, Rogue was invited but declined. Out of curiosity who was invited but declined? Don't have a full list and don't want to bother Naruto with a full list either, but the big NA players declined as well for example. Maru too. You never bother, I just don't always see every post. Neeb, Special, Scarlett, Rogue, sOs, Maru, Classic, Dark, Stephano Neeb > wants to relax / avoid travel end of year Classic > military (asked for summer, same reason winter so I didnt ask) Special > schedule conflict Rogue > doesnt want to travel Dark > language barrier Maru > doesnt want to travel sOs > doesnt want to travel Scarlett > doesnt want to attend Stephano > university class he got , cant be skipped Namshar > private reason cannot attend (cancelled) probably forgot someone but thats it so far. I love the irony of being on the only airline team in SC2 yet don't like to travel
Haha yeah good point. It’s a shame it came slightly later but the Emirates airline sponsor Arsenal, whose legend Dennis Bergkamp was nicknamed ‘the non-flying Dutchman’ and who famously drove to European matches.
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I don't know how I feel about best of 2's instead of Bo3. I feel it benefits cheesier (read: non-standard) players.
Edit: other than that, I'm extremely hyped. LOVE the atmosphere at HSC.
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On November 18 2019 23:33 Lazzarus wrote:
I don't know how I feel about best of 2's instead of Bo3. I feel it benefits cheesier (read: non-standard) players.
Edit: other than that, I'm extremely hyped. LOVE the atmosphere at HSC.
OTOH there's so many games it shouldn't really matter if you lose a game or two to a cheese.
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I dunno Kev, but this HSC looks like an absolute blast!
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