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Code S RO4 & Finals Preview: Stats, herO, Maru, Cure

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SharkStarcraft
Profile Joined April 2011
Austria2267 Posts
April 10 2024 14:38 GMT
#3
Unpopular opinion but Maru doesn't stand a chance. He's looked like a ghost of himself since that Katowice run and will already meet his end through Cure. As much as I'd want Stats, or at least herO to win, i see this as a pretty clear Cure win tbh.

herO 2-3 Stats
Maru 1-3 Cure
Stats 2-4 Cure
Cogito, ergo Toss
argonautdice
Profile Joined January 2013
Canada2719 Posts
April 10 2024 14:52 GMT
#4
On April 10 2024 23:38 SharkStarcraft wrote:
He's looked like a ghost of himself

That's a plus for a terran.
very illegal and very uncool
Moonerz
Profile Joined March 2014
United States461 Posts
April 10 2024 14:55 GMT
#5
Cure/herO are probably the favorites imo. Really glad to see Stats back and doing well, but his run is also unfortunately indicative of the decline of gsl.

Heart is pulling for Maru or Stats to pull it off.
Kitai
Profile Joined June 2012
United States881 Posts
April 10 2024 17:50 GMT
#6
herO is my bet, and my heart is rooting for him or Stats to go all the way. Was never a protoss fan, but damn do they need some hope these days.
"You know, I don't care if soO got 100 second places in a row. Anyone who doesn't think that he's going to win blizzcon watching this series is a fool" - Artosis, Blizzcon 2014 soO vs TaeJa
ejozl
Profile Joined October 2010
Denmark3495 Posts
Last Edited: 2024-04-10 18:28:09
April 10 2024 18:26 GMT
#7
I'm sad semis and finals are on the same day. I also miss the days of 3rd place matches, though I don't think that was ever a thing in GSL.
SC2 Archon needs "Terrible, terrible damage" as one of it's quotes.
Mizenhauer
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
United States1926 Posts
April 10 2024 18:45 GMT
#8
On April 11 2024 03:26 ejozl wrote:
I'm sad semis and finals are on the same day. I also miss the days of 3rd place matches, though I don't think that was ever a thing in GSL.


What a Rollercoaster of a post.
┗|∵|┓Second Place in LB 28, Third Place in LB 29 and Destined to Be a Kong
Poopi
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
France12925 Posts
April 10 2024 18:52 GMT
#9
I guess my Stats pronostic was a bit early for Katowice, but his work paid off big times

Hoping for a herO victory personally, Maru has too many GSLs anyways so he needs to peak at Worlds
WriterMaru
zelevin
Profile Joined January 2012
United States317 Posts
April 10 2024 21:03 GMT
#10
maru diehard fanboy here
i think cure wins this one
"You're the idiot, idiot. That's why your fuckin' name is Idiot." - Artosis to CSG
c0sm0naut
Profile Joined April 2011
United States1229 Posts
April 11 2024 02:55 GMT
#11
great writeup
Harris1st
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Germany7216 Posts
April 11 2024 08:46 GMT
#12
Head:
Maru 3:1 Cure
herO 3: 2 Stats

Maru 4:2 herO

Heart:
Stats Stats Stats yeah!
Go Serral! GG EZ for Ence. Flashbang dance FTW
goldensail
Profile Joined May 2022
132 Posts
April 11 2024 12:20 GMT
#13
On April 10 2024 23:38 SharkStarcraft wrote:
Unpopular opinion but Maru doesn't stand a chance. He's looked like a ghost of himself since that Katowice run and will already meet his end through Cure. As much as I'd want Stats, or at least herO to win, i see this as a pretty clear Cure win tbh.

herO 2-3 Stats
Maru 1-3 Cure
Stats 2-4 Cure


You couldn't have been more wrong.
Vindicare605
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States16122 Posts
April 11 2024 12:45 GMT
#14
On April 10 2024 23:38 SharkStarcraft wrote:
Unpopular opinion but Maru doesn't stand a chance. He's looked like a ghost of himself since that Katowice run and will already meet his end through Cure. As much as I'd want Stats, or at least herO to win, i see this as a pretty clear Cure win tbh.

herO 2-3 Stats
Maru 1-3 Cure
Stats 2-4 Cure


Well this aged well.
aka: KTVindicare the Geeky Bartender
Harris1st
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Germany7216 Posts
April 11 2024 13:05 GMT
#15
On April 10 2024 23:38 SharkStarcraft wrote:
Unpopular opinion but Maru doesn't stand a chance. He's looked like a ghost of himself since that Katowice run and will already meet his end through Cure. As much as I'd want Stats, or at least herO to win, i see this as a pretty clear Cure win tbh.

herO 2-3 Stats
Maru 1-3 Cure
Stats 2-4 Cure


Not only unpopular but also plain wrong lol
Go Serral! GG EZ for Ence. Flashbang dance FTW
Durnuu
Profile Joined September 2013
13322 Posts
April 11 2024 13:57 GMT
#16
Only those who don't say anything can't ever be wrong
Although I wouldn't have bet against Maru either, not the first time he looks somewhat shaky in group stages and then just wins.
BUNNYYYYYYYYY https://i.imgur.com/BiCF577.png
Poopi
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
France12925 Posts
April 11 2024 14:09 GMT
#17
I think preview threads can contain spoilers, but they need to be put in + Show Spoiler +
spoilers
so people who wanted to read comments about the piece ain’t spoiled, especially as early as after tournament day

Didn’t take time to read the piece yet, but I know the standard of quality that the writer / editor brings so I am looking forward to reading it
WriterMaru
Locutos
Profile Joined January 2017
Brazil273 Posts
April 11 2024 20:46 GMT
#18
Its remarkable that, like Serral, Maru doesnt have a real adversary in his region.

Actually, Serral doesnt have a real adversary in any region...
zelevin
Profile Joined January 2012
United States317 Posts
April 12 2024 00:35 GMT
#19
On April 11 2024 06:03 zelevin wrote:
maru diehard fanboy here
i think cure wins this one

WOW WAS I WRONG
that match between maru and cure was so fucking good.
"You're the idiot, idiot. That's why your fuckin' name is Idiot." - Artosis to CSG
goldensail
Profile Joined May 2022
132 Posts
April 12 2024 01:49 GMT
#20
On April 11 2024 22:57 Durnuu wrote:
Only those who don't say anything can't ever be wrong
Although I wouldn't have bet against Maru either, not the first time he looks somewhat shaky in group stages and then just wins.


You're right, no brave forcaster can be right all the time.

I believe that particular post attracted an unusual number of ridicules because of its tone and blind conviction
Telephone
Profile Joined October 2010
United States147 Posts
April 12 2024 05:10 GMT
#21
Really fantastic games, how fun! Nice to see the GOAT adding to his trophy case. GSL might not be everything it once was, but it's still the tournament that holds the most special place in our hearts.
johnnyh123
Profile Joined February 2023
124 Posts
April 12 2024 18:10 GMT
#22
Really awesome games, a lot better than expected. New maps are interesting as well.
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