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Die4Ever
Profile Joined August 2010
United States17663 Posts
Last Edited: 2020-03-02 08:07:48
March 02 2020 08:07 GMT
#81
On March 02 2020 16:48 sneakyfox wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 02 2020 11:03 Die4Ever wrote:
just wrote some little code...
using this page as a source (Wiki)Premier Tournaments

counting finalists
2010, T=10, P=6, Z=4
percents: T=50%, P=30%, Z=20%

2011, T=31, P=22, Z=25
percents: T=40%, P=28%, Z=32%

2012, T=22, P=30, Z=34
percents: T=26%, P=35%, Z=40%

2013, T=18, P=22, Z=26
percents: T=27%, P=33%, Z=39%

2014, T=27, P=28, Z=17
percents: T=38%, P=39%, Z=24%

2015, T=7, P=17, Z=20
percents: T=16%, P=39%, Z=45%

2016, T=9, P=17, Z=16
percents: T=21%, P=40%, Z=38%

2017, T=9, P=11, Z=14
percents: T=26%, P=32%, Z=41%

2018, T=6, P=12, Z=12
percents: T=20%, P=40%, Z=40%

2019, T=6, P=7, Z=21
percents: T=18%, P=21%, Z=62%

2020, T=0, P=1, Z=1
percents: T=0%, P=50%, Z=50%

+ Show Spoiler [code] +
function count(header, c) {
var table = header.parent().nextAll('table')[0];
table = $(table);
var t = table.find('[title=Terran]').length;
var p = table.find('[title=Protoss]').length;
var z = table.find('[title=Zerg]').length;
if(!c) c={t:t,p:p,z:z};
else {
c.t+=t;
c.p+=p;
c.z+=z;
}
c.total = c.t+c.p+c.z;
return c;
}

function percent(v, total) {
return Math.round(v/total*100)+"%";
}

var out='counting finalists\n';
for(var i=2010; i<=2020; i++) {
var h=$('#'+i);
var c = count(h);
if( $('#'+i+"_2").length ) {
h=$('#'+i+"_2");
c = count(h, c);
}
out += i+", T="+c.t+", P="+c.p+", Z="+c.z;
out += "\n percents: ";
out += "T="+percent(c.t, c.total)+", P="+percent(c.p, c.total)+", Z="+percent(c.z, c.total)+"\n\n";
}
console.log(out);


2019 is the worst percentage with zerg at 62%, otherwise no race has gotten over 50% for any year, and the only 50% was back in 2010 with terran (excluding this year of course)

terran has been the lowest race since 2014 lol


Interesting. Could you do the same count for Top4? And maybe also Top8?

it wouldn't be easy unless you could find a single page that contains all that info
this guy did some other stats though https://www.reddit.com/r/starcraft/comments/fc67qz/spicy_stats_on_tournament_results_2019_2020/
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sneakyfox
Profile Joined January 2017
8216 Posts
March 02 2020 08:14 GMT
#82
On March 02 2020 17:07 Die4Ever wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 02 2020 16:48 sneakyfox wrote:
On March 02 2020 11:03 Die4Ever wrote:
just wrote some little code...
using this page as a source (Wiki)Premier Tournaments

counting finalists
2010, T=10, P=6, Z=4
percents: T=50%, P=30%, Z=20%

2011, T=31, P=22, Z=25
percents: T=40%, P=28%, Z=32%

2012, T=22, P=30, Z=34
percents: T=26%, P=35%, Z=40%

2013, T=18, P=22, Z=26
percents: T=27%, P=33%, Z=39%

2014, T=27, P=28, Z=17
percents: T=38%, P=39%, Z=24%

2015, T=7, P=17, Z=20
percents: T=16%, P=39%, Z=45%

2016, T=9, P=17, Z=16
percents: T=21%, P=40%, Z=38%

2017, T=9, P=11, Z=14
percents: T=26%, P=32%, Z=41%

2018, T=6, P=12, Z=12
percents: T=20%, P=40%, Z=40%

2019, T=6, P=7, Z=21
percents: T=18%, P=21%, Z=62%

2020, T=0, P=1, Z=1
percents: T=0%, P=50%, Z=50%

+ Show Spoiler [code] +
function count(header, c) {
var table = header.parent().nextAll('table')[0];
table = $(table);
var t = table.find('[title=Terran]').length;
var p = table.find('[title=Protoss]').length;
var z = table.find('[title=Zerg]').length;
if(!c) c={t:t,p:p,z:z};
else {
c.t+=t;
c.p+=p;
c.z+=z;
}
c.total = c.t+c.p+c.z;
return c;
}

function percent(v, total) {
return Math.round(v/total*100)+"%";
}

var out='counting finalists\n';
for(var i=2010; i<=2020; i++) {
var h=$('#'+i);
var c = count(h);
if( $('#'+i+"_2").length ) {
h=$('#'+i+"_2");
c = count(h, c);
}
out += i+", T="+c.t+", P="+c.p+", Z="+c.z;
out += "\n percents: ";
out += "T="+percent(c.t, c.total)+", P="+percent(c.p, c.total)+", Z="+percent(c.z, c.total)+"\n\n";
}
console.log(out);


2019 is the worst percentage with zerg at 62%, otherwise no race has gotten over 50% for any year, and the only 50% was back in 2010 with terran (excluding this year of course)

terran has been the lowest race since 2014 lol


Interesting. Could you do the same count for Top4? And maybe also Top8?

it wouldn't be easy unless you could find a single page that contains all that info
this guy did some other stats though https://www.reddit.com/r/starcraft/comments/fc67qz/spicy_stats_on_tournament_results_2019_2020/
[image loading]


Thanks. I'm pretty sure a liquipedia template could be made for that. I'll try to ask someone from the mafia if they would create it.
"I saw what sneakyfox wrote on TL.net and it made me furious" - PartinG
MarianoSC2
Profile Joined June 2015
Slovakia1855 Posts
March 02 2020 09:14 GMT
#83
Rogue now has to be included in a GOAT discussion right? Has to be in the top 10 / top 8 at this point.
Top 11: Rogue, Maru, Inno, Zest, Life, sOs, Stats, Dark, soO, Mvp, Classic/Trap/MC/Rain
Harris1st
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Germany6860 Posts
March 02 2020 09:23 GMT
#84
On March 02 2020 18:14 MarianoSC2 wrote:
Rogue now has to be included in a GOAT discussion right? Has to be in the top 10 / top 8 at this point.


I guess all the more "recent" Zergs like Dark, Rogue and Serral have gained a few places
Go Serral! GG EZ for Ence. Flashbang dance FTW
Shuffleblade
Profile Joined February 2012
Sweden1903 Posts
Last Edited: 2020-03-02 10:05:44
March 02 2020 10:04 GMT
#85
On March 02 2020 18:23 Harris1st wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 02 2020 18:14 MarianoSC2 wrote:
Rogue now has to be included in a GOAT discussion right? Has to be in the top 10 / top 8 at this point.


I guess all the more "recent" Zergs like Dark, Rogue and Serral have gained a few places

"Gained a few places", the casters openly talk about how the two GOATs got knocked out in to RO4.... Such brazen BS, Serral and Maru regarded as equal GOATs while no mention of Inno…. I don't even like Inno and it makes me fume

Edit: On the topic, yes Rogue has to be in the top 10 now, as weird as that sounds. I'm a Rogue fan but it still feels so wrong to have a player win the Championship go yeah I was planning to take it easy and not play so much since I don't really feel the passion for the game anymore but heh well, guess I won huh
Maru, Bomber, TY, Dear, Classic, DeParture and Rogue!
DSK
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
England1110 Posts
Last Edited: 2020-03-02 10:11:05
March 02 2020 10:10 GMT
#86
Congrats to Rogue. Well deserved, but I have no regrets on missing the final.
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deacon.frost
Profile Joined February 2013
Czech Republic12129 Posts
March 02 2020 10:13 GMT
#87
On March 02 2020 19:04 Shuffleblade wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 02 2020 18:23 Harris1st wrote:
On March 02 2020 18:14 MarianoSC2 wrote:
Rogue now has to be included in a GOAT discussion right? Has to be in the top 10 / top 8 at this point.


I guess all the more "recent" Zergs like Dark, Rogue and Serral have gained a few places

"Gained a few places", the casters openly talk about how the two GOATs got knocked out in to RO4.... Such brazen BS, Serral and Maru regarded as equal GOATs while no mention of Inno…. I don't even like Inno and it makes me fume

Edit: On the topic, yes Rogue has to be in the top 10 now, as weird as that sounds. I'm a Rogue fan but it still feels so wrong to have a player win the Championship go yeah I was planning to take it easy and not play so much since I don't really feel the passion for the game anymore but heh well, guess I won huh

Well, in some cases if people do care they tend to overdo shit. Maybe not caring enough and playing fun builds you actually like delivers more than overpracticing and overthinking stuff. I believe that's what was behind the success of Parting/sOs/Maru. They play how they like, not how the meta dictates(unless, of course, they're dictating the meta )
I imagine France should be able to take this unless Lilbow is busy practicing for Starcraft III. | KadaverBB is my fairy ban mother.
Harris1st
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Germany6860 Posts
March 02 2020 10:26 GMT
#88
On March 02 2020 19:04 Shuffleblade wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 02 2020 18:23 Harris1st wrote:
On March 02 2020 18:14 MarianoSC2 wrote:
Rogue now has to be included in a GOAT discussion right? Has to be in the top 10 / top 8 at this point.


I guess all the more "recent" Zergs like Dark, Rogue and Serral have gained a few places

"Gained a few places", the casters openly talk about how the two GOATs got knocked out in to RO4.... Such brazen BS, Serral and Maru regarded as equal GOATs while no mention of Inno…. I don't even like Inno and it makes me fume

Edit: On the topic, yes Rogue has to be in the top 10 now, as weird as that sounds. I'm a Rogue fan but it still feels so wrong to have a player win the Championship go yeah I was planning to take it easy and not play so much since I don't really feel the passion for the game anymore but heh well, guess I won huh


Let the caters hype a bit. After all, that is part of why we pay them

Maru and Serral do make for some good storylines IMO. Specially because they never meet
Go Serral! GG EZ for Ence. Flashbang dance FTW
Shuffleblade
Profile Joined February 2012
Sweden1903 Posts
March 02 2020 10:39 GMT
#89
On March 02 2020 19:26 Harris1st wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 02 2020 19:04 Shuffleblade wrote:
On March 02 2020 18:23 Harris1st wrote:
On March 02 2020 18:14 MarianoSC2 wrote:
Rogue now has to be included in a GOAT discussion right? Has to be in the top 10 / top 8 at this point.


I guess all the more "recent" Zergs like Dark, Rogue and Serral have gained a few places

"Gained a few places", the casters openly talk about how the two GOATs got knocked out in to RO4.... Such brazen BS, Serral and Maru regarded as equal GOATs while no mention of Inno…. I don't even like Inno and it makes me fume

Edit: On the topic, yes Rogue has to be in the top 10 now, as weird as that sounds. I'm a Rogue fan but it still feels so wrong to have a player win the Championship go yeah I was planning to take it easy and not play so much since I don't really feel the passion for the game anymore but heh well, guess I won huh


Let the caters hype a bit. After all, that is part of why we pay them

Maru and Serral do make for some good storylines IMO. Specially because they never meet

I understand what you mean but I strongly disagree.

If the casters angle whoever advances as the strongest players ever that just makes SC2 seem cheap and fake. I would agree with you if it wasn't for the fact that it is these kinds of statements that shape the whole communities opinions. Not every SC2 fan will know the whole history of the game, not everyone will know the complete legacies of every player. The fact is the casters shape the communities perception to a big degree, if you believe majority vote/opinion decides who is the greatest and the commentators literally shape the public opinion.....

Obviously ones or twice is not a problem but believe me if the commentators decided together they would call Maru/Serral the GOAT consequently for a year+ the community at large would think he is the GOAT even if they didn't before.

I don't Think we should let the commentators shape the way we look at the players just because they themselves have an opinion and state it as a fact when it is actually very controversial.
Maru, Bomber, TY, Dear, Classic, DeParture and Rogue!
Charoisaur
Profile Joined August 2014
Germany15914 Posts
March 02 2020 12:16 GMT
#90
On March 02 2020 18:14 MarianoSC2 wrote:
Rogue now has to be included in a GOAT discussion right? Has to be in the top 10 / top 8 at this point.

I don't think I'd place him above any of Maru, Inno, Life, soO, Stats, Zest, sOs, Dark, Mvp
Maybe 10th tied with Classic.
He has a few big wins but isn't consistent (not a lot of ro4 finishes compared to other players) and had success mostly in a weaker era
Many of the coolest moments in sc2 happen due to worker harassment
ZugzwangSC
Profile Joined October 2019
87 Posts
March 02 2020 14:00 GMT
#91
Congrats to Rogue!

Thank you IEM for another massive tournament. 2021 will be even better once it officially carries the gravitas of the world championship.
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Argonauta
Profile Joined July 2016
Spain4906 Posts
March 02 2020 14:44 GMT
#92
The more I think about it, the more that I believe Rogue was playing the mindset metagame. He looked so shy and humble in al lthe intervirews saying things like "I want maru vs Serrla Finals" "Dark best player" "I am taking this easy" To the point no caster was expecting rogue to perform. And I suspect no other pro players neither. And them BAM! he wins.
Rogue | Maru | Scarlett | Trap
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midhigh
Profile Joined July 2018
49 Posts
March 02 2020 14:57 GMT
#93
On March 02 2020 21:16 Charoisaur wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 02 2020 18:14 MarianoSC2 wrote:
Rogue now has to be included in a GOAT discussion right? Has to be in the top 10 / top 8 at this point.

I don't think I'd place him above any of Maru, Inno, Life, soO, Stats, Zest, sOs, Dark, Mvp
Maybe 10th tied with Classic.
He has a few big wins but isn't consistent (not a lot of ro4 finishes compared to other players) and had success mostly in a weaker era


Also I don't think you can place any of these players above Rogue without an argument. His peak was as high as the mentioned player, or even the highest ever below Serral's. I would take Rogues career any day of the week from your list, even he is not as talented as Maru or Dark.
I don't want to get into balance discussion, so just based on the facts. Rogue has never lost a final, while winning 2 IEM Katowice, 1 WCS Global final and also a GSL. These are the most competitive tourneys. He performs when the stakes are the highest. That is also a very important quality/talent. So in my eyes, Dark, Stats, soO cannot be placed above Rogue just based on their performances when it matters the most. Zest and sOs are as inconsistent as Rogue, so they definitely cannot be higher, with similar results. Inno however has never won IEM Katowice or WCS Global Finals, but he can be comparable to Rogue in terms of achievements, but his peak was never that high as Maru's or Darks. We need to appreciate and enjoy his longevity, however this quality alone does not make him the GOAT. Mvp is in between Rogue and Inno in terms of achievements, peak and longevity, but most of his results came in a much different era.
Maru is the most talented from the list i think, however he underperforms too many times to call him the GOAT. He is the Peyton Manning of the SC2, while Rogue is Tom Brady.
Who must not be named career was too short to call him the GOAT.
Boggyb
Profile Joined January 2017
2855 Posts
March 02 2020 15:04 GMT
#94
On March 02 2020 18:23 Harris1st wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 02 2020 18:14 MarianoSC2 wrote:
Rogue now has to be included in a GOAT discussion right? Has to be in the top 10 / top 8 at this point.


I guess all the more "recent" Zergs like Dark, Rogue and Serral have gained a few places

It is worth noting that both Dark and Rogue had success in HotS though obviously not as much as they have recently. That's in comparison to players who only really arrived during the, uh, most balanced period in SC2 history.
Charoisaur
Profile Joined August 2014
Germany15914 Posts
March 02 2020 15:17 GMT
#95
On March 02 2020 23:57 midhigh wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 02 2020 21:16 Charoisaur wrote:
On March 02 2020 18:14 MarianoSC2 wrote:
Rogue now has to be included in a GOAT discussion right? Has to be in the top 10 / top 8 at this point.

I don't think I'd place him above any of Maru, Inno, Life, soO, Stats, Zest, sOs, Dark, Mvp
Maybe 10th tied with Classic.
He has a few big wins but isn't consistent (not a lot of ro4 finishes compared to other players) and had success mostly in a weaker era


So in my eyes, Dark, Stats, soO cannot be placed above Rogue just based on their performances when it matters the most.

Interesting criteria. Let's agree to disagree here.
Many of the coolest moments in sc2 happen due to worker harassment
a7xEnsiferum
Profile Joined March 2020
7 Posts
March 02 2020 15:22 GMT
#96
On March 02 2020 23:57 midhigh wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 02 2020 21:16 Charoisaur wrote:
On March 02 2020 18:14 MarianoSC2 wrote:
Rogue now has to be included in a GOAT discussion right? Has to be in the top 10 / top 8 at this point.

I don't think I'd place him above any of Maru, Inno, Life, soO, Stats, Zest, sOs, Dark, Mvp
Maybe 10th tied with Classic.
He has a few big wins but isn't consistent (not a lot of ro4 finishes compared to other players) and had success mostly in a weaker era


Also I don't think you can place any of these players above Rogue without an argument. His peak was as high as the mentioned player, or even the highest ever below Serral's. I would take Rogues career any day of the week from your list, even he is not as talented as Maru or Dark.
I don't want to get into balance discussion, so just based on the facts. Rogue has never lost a final, while winning 2 IEM Katowice, 1 WCS Global final and also a GSL. These are the most competitive tourneys. He performs when the stakes are the highest. That is also a very important quality/talent. So in my eyes, Dark, Stats, soO cannot be placed above Rogue just based on their performances when it matters the most. Zest and sOs are as inconsistent as Rogue, so they definitely cannot be higher, with similar results. Inno however has never won IEM Katowice or WCS Global Finals, but he can be comparable to Rogue in terms of achievements, but his peak was never that high as Maru's or Darks. We need to appreciate and enjoy his longevity, however this quality alone does not make him the GOAT. Mvp is in between Rogue and Inno in terms of achievements, peak and longevity, but most of his results came in a much different era.
Maru is the most talented from the list i think, however he underperforms too many times to call him the GOAT. He is the Peyton Manning of the SC2, while Rogue is Tom Brady.
Who must not be named career was too short to call him the GOAT.
Sorry for my language but that comment is bullshit. First, all Serrals WCS are not worth much in terms of achievements. Id say winning 3 WCS is less impressive than winning 1 GSL.

Second, one of the most, if not the most important aspect to dermine the GOAT is to analyze how they performed through different eras, patches and meta. In that category, Maru is the undisputed GOAT. From his time in PRIME, hes been great.
That is also why Inno cant be goat imo. He was always insane when Terrans were strong, but struggled when his race did. Serral and Rogue also only started to be great when Zerg were clearly overpowered (even Rogue said it)

Lastly, your metaphor about football shows that either you are clueless about the NFL,or you are clueless about Maru. Maru has won again and again and again at the highest level (4 gsl in a row not enough), won Proleague (one of the most prestigious competition in Korea), SSL, OSL and many more.

Peyton was a god in seasons, but only won the SuperBowl twice, and his win with Denver, even I could have won since the defense did all the job.
deacon.frost
Profile Joined February 2013
Czech Republic12129 Posts
March 02 2020 15:26 GMT
#97
On March 02 2020 23:57 midhigh wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 02 2020 21:16 Charoisaur wrote:
On March 02 2020 18:14 MarianoSC2 wrote:
Rogue now has to be included in a GOAT discussion right? Has to be in the top 10 / top 8 at this point.

I don't think I'd place him above any of Maru, Inno, Life, soO, Stats, Zest, sOs, Dark, Mvp
Maybe 10th tied with Classic.
He has a few big wins but isn't consistent (not a lot of ro4 finishes compared to other players) and had success mostly in a weaker era


Also I don't think you can place any of these players above Rogue without an argument. His peak was as high as the mentioned player, or even the highest ever below Serral's. I would take Rogues career any day of the week from your list, even he is not as talented as Maru or Dark.
I don't want to get into balance discussion, so just based on the facts. Rogue has never lost a final, while winning 2 IEM Katowice, 1 WCS Global final and also a GSL. These are the most competitive tourneys. He performs when the stakes are the highest. That is also a very important quality/talent. So in my eyes, Dark, Stats, soO cannot be placed above Rogue just based on their performances when it matters the most. Zest and sOs are as inconsistent as Rogue, so they definitely cannot be higher, with similar results. Inno however has never won IEM Katowice or WCS Global Finals, but he can be comparable to Rogue in terms of achievements, but his peak was never that high as Maru's or Darks. We need to appreciate and enjoy his longevity, however this quality alone does not make him the GOAT. Mvp is in between Rogue and Inno in terms of achievements, peak and longevity, but most of his results came in a much different era.
Maru is the most talented from the list i think, however he underperforms too many times to call him the GOAT. He is the Peyton Manning of the SC2, while Rogue is Tom Brady.
Who must not be named career was too short to call him the GOAT.

Rogue wins finals. Cool. But he struggles to get there. Check why everybody is worried about him at RO8 of Code S. Maybe then you understand.
I imagine France should be able to take this unless Lilbow is busy practicing for Starcraft III. | KadaverBB is my fairy ban mother.
Moonerz
Profile Joined March 2014
United States444 Posts
Last Edited: 2020-03-02 15:48:28
March 02 2020 15:48 GMT
#98
Also for all that talk of the gap closing, foreigners once again had a poor showing at IEM.
Shuffleblade
Profile Joined February 2012
Sweden1903 Posts
March 02 2020 15:51 GMT
#99
On March 03 2020 00:22 a7xEnsiferum wrote:
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On March 02 2020 23:57 midhigh wrote:
On March 02 2020 21:16 Charoisaur wrote:
On March 02 2020 18:14 MarianoSC2 wrote:
Rogue now has to be included in a GOAT discussion right? Has to be in the top 10 / top 8 at this point.

I don't think I'd place him above any of Maru, Inno, Life, soO, Stats, Zest, sOs, Dark, Mvp
Maybe 10th tied with Classic.
He has a few big wins but isn't consistent (not a lot of ro4 finishes compared to other players) and had success mostly in a weaker era


Also I don't think you can place any of these players above Rogue without an argument. His peak was as high as the mentioned player, or even the highest ever below Serral's. I would take Rogues career any day of the week from your list, even he is not as talented as Maru or Dark.
I don't want to get into balance discussion, so just based on the facts. Rogue has never lost a final, while winning 2 IEM Katowice, 1 WCS Global final and also a GSL. These are the most competitive tourneys. He performs when the stakes are the highest. That is also a very important quality/talent. So in my eyes, Dark, Stats, soO cannot be placed above Rogue just based on their performances when it matters the most. Zest and sOs are as inconsistent as Rogue, so they definitely cannot be higher, with similar results. Inno however has never won IEM Katowice or WCS Global Finals, but he can be comparable to Rogue in terms of achievements, but his peak was never that high as Maru's or Darks. We need to appreciate and enjoy his longevity, however this quality alone does not make him the GOAT. Mvp is in between Rogue and Inno in terms of achievements, peak and longevity, but most of his results came in a much different era.
Maru is the most talented from the list i think, however he underperforms too many times to call him the GOAT. He is the Peyton Manning of the SC2, while Rogue is Tom Brady.
Who must not be named career was too short to call him the GOAT.
Sorry for my language but that comment is bullshit. First, all Serrals WCS are not worth much in terms of achievements. Id say winning 3 WCS is less impressive than winning 1 GSL.

Second, one of the most, if not the most important aspect to dermine the GOAT is to analyze how they performed through different eras, patches and meta. In that category, Maru is the undisputed GOAT. From his time in PRIME, hes been great.
That is also why Inno cant be goat imo. He was always insane when Terrans were strong, but struggled when his race did. Serral and Rogue also only started to be great when Zerg were clearly overpowered (even Rogue said it)

Lastly, your metaphor about football shows that either you are clueless about the NFL,or you are clueless about Maru. Maru has won again and again and again at the highest level (4 gsl in a row not enough), won Proleague (one of the most prestigious competition in Korea), SSL, OSL and many more.

Peyton was a god in seasons, but only won the SuperBowl twice, and his win with Denver, even I could have won since the defense did all the job.

sOs and Zest has similar result to Rogue and therefore they cant be above Rogue, but Rogue can be above them? What that doesnt't make any sense. Also saying their results are "similar" is too broad of a statement, Zest has many more trophies than Rogue, argueably just as valuable ones. Zest should be above them both if you ask me, if you want to say they have "similar" results please explain what you mean by that.

While I agree Maru is the GOAT, he is not the undisputed GOAT, because that would mean there is no one else in the discussion, there is other players in the discussion and many posters disagree with Maru being the GOAT. You are underestimating Innovation a lot here, he is the clear number two after Maru and sure he mainly won Championships when terran was strong but he did not "struggle" when terran wasn't great, he struggled during those rare periods when terrans were noneexistent in RO8 and forward. SC2 is not filled with terran weak periods and terran strong periods, there are a lot of time when terran was just inbetween doing "okay" and Inno never delivered when the race was actually weak. Its the opposite of being only performing when the race is strong, he never delivered when the race was weak. Two very different things

Maru, Bomber, TY, Dear, Classic, DeParture and Rogue!
parksonsc
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March 02 2020 16:38 GMT
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People are starting to underestimate Innovation just because he's not smashing everyone anymore. His peak was as high as anyone else if not above. Remember his style is macro oriented and positioning which has no weakness if executes perfectly, that's what he did in his peak. He made anyone else look surprisingly bad back then.
He, among all the GOAT contenders, was dominating much longer in the Kespa era, THE MOST COMPETITIVE ERA of SC2, do not argue with me on this if you watched the game from the beginning. To me only people who dominate in such era can be considered GOAT, and they are Inno, Life and Zest. From the three obviously Inno is the best in terms of achievement. Maru was also very good back then but his Kespa success was no where near Innovaion's.
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