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Northern Ireland27258 Posts
On August 04 2025 23:26 ejozl wrote:
I'm glad classic got 2 games at least, it could've been another rogue vs classic 4-0.
I wonder had he played as amazingly as he did vs. solar just before if that could change the outcome, I think one of the problems as you get older is the ability to focus for a long time. If it were up to me the finals day would only have the 3rd place match and gf both bo9's, I can't see solar cure having the same outcome hadn't solar just lost his ticket to the gf 30min earlier..
Solar isn’t Serral, that’s Classic’s main problem even if he’s got an absolutely optimal schedule.
Solar is a phenomenal player, Serral is just simply better at every facet of ZvP. His early game defence is better, his midgame reads are better, and his lategame is better.
Serral is marginally better than other elite Zergs in the former, but considerably better in the latter. It’s not even a stylistic thing. It’s not like there’s some Zerg who’s notably stronger in the midgame but worse at lategame versus Serral who’s got an advantage over how Classic plays.
Serral’s just better at ZvP across the board
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On August 05 2025 00:03 WombaT wrote:Show nested quote +On August 04 2025 23:26 ejozl wrote:
I'm glad classic got 2 games at least, it could've been another rogue vs classic 4-0.
I wonder had he played as amazingly as he did vs. solar just before if that could change the outcome, I think one of the problems as you get older is the ability to focus for a long time. If it were up to me the finals day would only have the 3rd place match and gf both bo9's, I can't see solar cure having the same outcome hadn't solar just lost his ticket to the gf 30min earlier.. Solar isn’t Serral, that’s Classic’s main problem even if he’s got an absolutely optimal schedule. Solar is a phenomenal player, Serral is just simply better at every facet of ZvP. His early game defence is better, his midgame reads are better, and his lategame is better. Serral is marginally better than other elite Zergs in the former, but considerably better in the latter. It’s not even a stylistic thing. It’s not like there’s some Zerg who’s notably stronger in the midgame but worse at lategame versus Serral who’s got an advantage over how Classic plays. Serral’s just better at ZvP across the board
Agree with that. Serral late game in all matchup is just a league above the rest of the Zergs
Other too Zergs looks completely lost in the late game. Their use of spell casters are awkward and not sure how to engage the opponent death ball correctly.
When other Zergs try to copy what Serral’s does they fail miserably and get stomped. in the words of lambo “baited by joona again”.
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While we mortals are debating and making complex calculations and blah blah blah about who the real GOAT is, professional players are very clear about it and don't hesitate to say one name: Serral.
They know how difficult/almost impossible it is to maintain Serral's consistency for seven years, surviving multiple nerfs and finding ways to win tournaments. That means he didn't win because of a patch favoring Zerg.
All that remains to be said is... GG WP Serral. Congratulations on your 3rd world championship (or 4th, depending on how you look at it).
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Apparenlty (according to Liquipedia) they already announced a huge chunk(?) of the games for 2026 and even 2027.
Which on one hand is great, they learned from this years fiasko. On the other hand...no SC2.
As I said, I assume it isn't the full-roster yet, but atleast we now we are already behind the curve while EWC '25 isn't even over...yay...
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lol saudis dump literal millions into sc2 and people wanna boycott cuz of some bs virtue signaling
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serral should have lost lategame vs classic but classic really didn't do a great job there.. if he'd just been confident in his lategame it woulda been all over baby...
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Northern Ireland27258 Posts
On August 11 2025 21:21 Kyle8 wrote:
serral should have lost lategame vs classic but classic really didn't do a great job there.. if he'd just been confident in his lategame it woulda been all over baby...
Classic himself said he mixed it up because he didn’t think he could win a Bo9 relying on his late game exclusively.
Classic did a great job, it’s just Serral doing Serral things.
I think it looks very different it’s Classic versus another Zerg,
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On August 12 2025 07:47 WombaT wrote:Show nested quote +On August 11 2025 21:21 Kyle8 wrote:
serral should have lost lategame vs classic but classic really didn't do a great job there.. if he'd just been confident in his lategame it woulda been all over baby... Classic himself said he mixed it up because he didn’t think he could win a Bo9 relying on his late game exclusively. Classic did a great job, it’s just Serral doing Serral things. I think it looks very different it’s Classic versus another Zerg,
We already saw that in the semi when classic played against solar. Solar literally had no answer to classic
Literally like you said, just Serral doing Serral stuff. The other Zergs just don’t have the mechanics / patience / or understanding to engage a late game toss death ball
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On August 11 2025 07:45 Balnazza wrote:
Apparenlty (according to Liquipedia) they already announced a huge chunk(?) of the games for 2026 and even 2027.
Which on one hand is great, they learned from this years fiasko. On the other hand...no SC2.
As I said, I assume it isn't the full-roster yet, but atleast we now we are already behind the curve while EWC '25 isn't even over...yay...
Yeah, history can't predict the future, but for EWC:
- 2025: 21 different games played
- 2026: 17 different games confirmed
There are most likely a few more additions, especially if new games gain traction over the next few months.
Fingers crossed for announcing SC2 soon!
Without EWC 2026, I believe most of full-time progamers will quit. EWC is literally the only thing keeping the pro scene alive and kicking, without it, it will just be alive, but no kicks.
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