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Josh_gae223
Profile Joined March 2022
7 Posts
May 06 2022 08:34 GMT
#21
On May 06 2022 06:31 Nakajin wrote:

4. Tastless lost his passion: Those of us old enough to remember the glory days of GOMTV Brood War coverage remember the soothing growl of his voice. But as his passion for SC2 disappeared, he just didn't seemed to have the dedication to stay committed to his unhealthy living habit. Apparently, he now only chain smoke a whole pack of cigarette on the days when he cast BW and you can really heard the difference.




100% yes, same goes for Artosis
Charoisaur
Profile Joined August 2014
Germany16087 Posts
May 06 2022 10:01 GMT
#22
On May 06 2022 17:14 Drahkn wrote:
His whole post is just a troll you dummies xD

And you're the only one who didn't realize it's so obvious that it doesn't need to be pointed out
Many of the coolest moments in sc2 happen due to worker harassment
Poopi
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
France13018 Posts
May 06 2022 10:11 GMT
#23
Reading the title and the poster, I kinda expected something like this (whereas one of the usual sad zealot user might have been serious), funny read!
Getting up early in the morning to watch MarineKing get slaughtered by Mvp at sunset are fond memories, but I don’t miss the GomTV player and awful stream qualities
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outscar
Profile Joined September 2014
2832 Posts
May 06 2022 10:35 GMT
#24
I don't follow SC2 but I saw format of GSL changed. What you guys think, is it better than before or they better bring old format back?
sunbeams are never made like me...
Durnuu
Profile Joined September 2013
13325 Posts
May 06 2022 11:21 GMT
#25
On May 06 2022 19:35 outscar wrote:
I don't follow SC2 but I saw format of GSL changed. What you guys think, is it better than before or they better bring old format back?

The only real gripe I have with it is making semifinals bo5
BUNNYYYYYYYYY https://i.imgur.com/BiCF577.png
WombaT
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Northern Ireland27339 Posts
May 06 2022 11:33 GMT
#26
On May 06 2022 19:35 outscar wrote:
I don't follow SC2 but I saw format of GSL changed. What you guys think, is it better than before or they better bring old format back?

I believe the new format is only as good as how the matches go. One thing I do like about the format itself is that all the matches are known in advance, so players can prepare 100% for what’s in front of them, whereas the old format players are preparing for matches that might not happen.

For the first time we had crazy jeopardy, with both the likes of Maru underperforming, and guys like Creator and Rag pulling out big results. This specific time round I found it more exciting than the usual groups.

If, on the other hand the top players all show up, I could see it being quite a boring processional stage, lacking too many stakes.

Although there’s fewer matches in the GSL one, the WCS EU groups are extremely boring not because of the format itself, but because the top tier are levels above and it’s very, very predictable.

I don’t like Bo5 for Ro4. That’s the only actual issue I have with the format itself
'You'll always be the cuddly marsupial of my heart, despite the inherent flaws of your ancestry' - Squat
Fanatic-Templar
Profile Joined February 2010
Canada5819 Posts
May 06 2022 13:22 GMT
#27
On May 06 2022 06:31 Nakajin wrote:
5. Serral ain't even in it: lol can you imagine watching Starcraft 2 without the god king Serral? What's next, BW without Flash!?


This is not a response that will make me popular. This is not a post that will start negative but end with eloquent, poignant hope. But we have been skirting around this topic ever since 2018 now, so I’ll just f**king say it:

The competition in Korea at this point is a farce.

I bear this sig to commemorate the loss of the team icon that commemorated Oversky's 2008-2009 Proleague Round 1 performance.
AmericanUmlaut
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Germany2597 Posts
May 06 2022 13:39 GMT
#28
On May 06 2022 22:22 Fanatic-Templar wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 06 2022 06:31 Nakajin wrote:
5. Serral ain't even in it: lol can you imagine watching Starcraft 2 without the god king Serral? What's next, BW without Flash!?


This is not a response that will make me popular. This is not a post that will start negative but end with eloquent, poignant hope. But we have been skirting around this topic ever since 2018 now, so I’ll just f**king say it:

The competition in Korea at this point is a farce.


Okay, this is really funny.
The frumious Bandersnatch
ejozl
Profile Joined October 2010
Denmark3544 Posts
May 06 2022 14:03 GMT
#29
Tasteless regained his passion with LotV. Since then the casts rly lvled up in enjoyment, much more lively and many more jokes.
SC2 Archon needs "Terrible, terrible damage" as one of it's quotes.
WombaT
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Northern Ireland27339 Posts
May 06 2022 14:17 GMT
#30
On May 06 2022 22:22 Fanatic-Templar wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 06 2022 06:31 Nakajin wrote:
5. Serral ain't even in it: lol can you imagine watching Starcraft 2 without the god king Serral? What's next, BW without Flash!?


This is not a response that will make me popular. This is not a post that will start negative but end with eloquent, poignant hope. But we have been skirting around this topic ever since 2018 now, so I’ll just f**king say it:

The competition in Korea at this point is a farce.


This but semi-seriously, farce really is hyperbolic ofc, but GSL is both lacking in potential champions as well as two of the outright best players in the world

That said GSL has reasonably regular Terran/Protoss presence in the finals, and the former have even won a few, so transplanting Serral and Reynor over will make GSL reflect what we’ve seen in the World Championships for a while
'You'll always be the cuddly marsupial of my heart, despite the inherent flaws of your ancestry' - Squat
Nakajin
Profile Blog Joined September 2014
Canada8990 Posts
May 06 2022 14:20 GMT
#31
On May 06 2022 22:22 Fanatic-Templar wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 06 2022 06:31 Nakajin wrote:
5. Serral ain't even in it: lol can you imagine watching Starcraft 2 without the god king Serral? What's next, BW without Flash!?


This is not a response that will make me popular. This is not a post that will start negative but end with eloquent, poignant hope. But we have been skirting around this topic ever since 2018 now, so I’ll just f**king say it:

The competition in Korea at this point is a farce.



Hahaha
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[PkF] Wire
Profile Joined March 2013
France24239 Posts
May 06 2022 14:30 GMT
#32
I'm on the same boat as some of the previous posters, my only problem with that new format is the bo5 ro4, I loved to have them bo7. Otherwise it's fine even if I personally liked the former format better.
dragoon
Profile Joined December 2010
United States695 Posts
May 06 2022 14:30 GMT
#33
almost got baited, good post

pls have twice perform next gsl
i love you
The_Red_Viper
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
19533 Posts
May 06 2022 15:11 GMT
#34
You forgot the worst part of it all, these trophies which are extremely ugly. I think that is a big reason serral doesn't play in gsl, who would play in a tournament for a month to win that?
IU | Sohyang || There is no God and we are his prophets | For if ‘Thou mayest’—it is also true that ‘Thou mayest not.” | Ignorance is the parent of fear |
HornyHerring
Profile Joined March 2011
Papua New Guinea1059 Posts
May 06 2022 16:13 GMT
#35
a perfect 6/9 post
oh, hai
dragoon
Profile Joined December 2010
United States695 Posts
May 06 2022 17:15 GMT
#36
On May 07 2022 00:11 The_Red_Viper wrote:
You forgot the worst part of it all, these trophies which are extremely ugly. I think that is a big reason serral doesn't play in gsl, who would play in a tournament for a month to win that?

honestly the original trophies were my favorite
i love you
StasisField
Profile Joined August 2013
United States1086 Posts
May 06 2022 17:30 GMT
#37
On May 07 2022 00:11 The_Red_Viper wrote:
You forgot the worst part of it all, these trophies which are extremely ugly. I think that is a big reason serral doesn't play in gsl, who would play in a tournament for a month to win that?

Trophies so ugly they actually weaken your claim as GOAT, some say
What do you mean Immortals can't shoot up?
dysenterymd
Profile Joined January 2019
1250 Posts
Last Edited: 2022-05-06 17:49:24
May 06 2022 17:49 GMT
#38
On May 06 2022 23:17 WombaT wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 06 2022 22:22 Fanatic-Templar wrote:
On May 06 2022 06:31 Nakajin wrote:
5. Serral ain't even in it: lol can you imagine watching Starcraft 2 without the god king Serral? What's next, BW without Flash!?


This is not a response that will make me popular. This is not a post that will start negative but end with eloquent, poignant hope. But we have been skirting around this topic ever since 2018 now, so I’ll just f**king say it:

The competition in Korea at this point is a farce.


This but semi-seriously, farce really is hyperbolic ofc, but GSL is both lacking in potential champions as well as two of the outright best players in the world

That said GSL has reasonably regular Terran/Protoss presence in the finals, and the former have even won a few, so transplanting Serral and Reynor over will make GSL reflect what we’ve seen in the World Championships for a while

Well, GSL is a lot weaker than it was before, but I would still consider it the most prestigious tournament after IEM Katowice. This is especially true in the COVID era because GSL remained offline, and I think we should take online results with a grain of salt. It's understandable why we took them more seriously during the COVID era because we had almost nothing else, but hopefully once lans become more regular we'll be skeptical of them again.

Once we have more regular lans with Serral, Reynor, Clem, and 5-6 of the top Koreans it will be debatable whether GSL is still the second most prestigious tournament though. Because I think the format of GSL tests for skill better than weekenders I'll still consider it the second most prestigious tournament, but that's a very subjective judgement on my part.
Serral | Inno | sOs | soO | Has | Classic
WombaT
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Northern Ireland27339 Posts
May 06 2022 19:54 GMT
#39
On May 07 2022 02:49 dysenterymd wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 06 2022 23:17 WombaT wrote:
On May 06 2022 22:22 Fanatic-Templar wrote:
On May 06 2022 06:31 Nakajin wrote:
5. Serral ain't even in it: lol can you imagine watching Starcraft 2 without the god king Serral? What's next, BW without Flash!?


This is not a response that will make me popular. This is not a post that will start negative but end with eloquent, poignant hope. But we have been skirting around this topic ever since 2018 now, so I’ll just f**king say it:

The competition in Korea at this point is a farce.


This but semi-seriously, farce really is hyperbolic ofc, but GSL is both lacking in potential champions as well as two of the outright best players in the world

That said GSL has reasonably regular Terran/Protoss presence in the finals, and the former have even won a few, so transplanting Serral and Reynor over will make GSL reflect what we’ve seen in the World Championships for a while

Well, GSL is a lot weaker than it was before, but I would still consider it the most prestigious tournament after IEM Katowice. This is especially true in the COVID era because GSL remained offline, and I think we should take online results with a grain of salt. It's understandable why we took them more seriously during the COVID era because we had almost nothing else, but hopefully once lans become more regular we'll be skeptical of them again.

Once we have more regular lans with Serral, Reynor, Clem, and 5-6 of the top Koreans it will be debatable whether GSL is still the second most prestigious tournament though. Because I think the format of GSL tests for skill better than weekenders I'll still consider it the second most prestigious tournament, but that's a very subjective judgement on my part.

I think you’re correct, I’m more comparing GSL’s prestige say 5 years ago vs today, and I think to even bridge that gap a little Serral/Reynor etc playing would be a bump
'You'll always be the cuddly marsupial of my heart, despite the inherent flaws of your ancestry' - Squat
Husyelt
Profile Blog Joined May 2020
United States839 Posts
May 06 2022 20:23 GMT
#40
I'd rate this as a 3/5 troll post. Decent, but its no baller
You're getting cynical and that won't do I'd throw the rose tint back on the exploded view
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