NOTE: Each series is a Bo3, however today the players will play only the first game of that series. The second (and third, if needed) games will be played on either the 29th or the 31st, depending on the results of the PL Playoffs Round of 4.
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Tonight's Billing:
Jaedong < Fighting Spirit > Kal
Stats < Polaris Rhapsody > Calm
hero < Polaris Rhapsody > fOrGG
Violet < Polaris Rhapsody > Flash
Previews/Predictions:
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Tonight's Billing:
Jaedong < Fighting Spirit > Kal
Stats < Polaris Rhapsody > Calm
hero < Polaris Rhapsody > fOrGG
Violet < Polaris Rhapsody > Flash
Previews/Predictions:
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Hope you like Polaris Rhapsody!
The Red Shuttle against The Destroyer of Worlds
There are three certainties in life; Death, Taxes, and Kal being unable to defeat top-line zergs when it matters. Kal is 3-13 against Jaedong in his career, and the fact that he's slumping dreadfully doesn't give him much hope. Both players have not played on tv in two weeks, which means that both have had a time to relax from the pressures of the regular season, but that shouldn't change much. The map is Fighting Spirit.
Live Report OP's prediction: Jaedong
flamewheel's MSL newspost prediction: Jaedong
The Mighty Mollusk against The Chintoss
Calm against Stats is one of the most interesting match-ups, and hopefully that'll translate into one of the more exciting series. Calm, like his teammate Kal, has been in a slump, but his recent interview shows him to be in a better frame of mind. Meanwhile, Stats is KT's new protoss prodigy, and he (and his chin) have been playing some strong starcraft as of late. Stats and Calm are both strong in all match-ups, but Calm's ZvP is his best, and Stat's PvZ is his worst, statistically. The map for this match is Polaris Rhapsody, which represents the golden hope of protoss this season. I'd call Stats a marginal favorite, but a rested and relaxed Calm should put up a strong fight, and I'll pick the upset.
Live Report OP's prediction: Calm
flamewheel's MSL newspost prediction: Stats
The Pretender against The Great Spamdini
I don't think that anyone was expecting hero to emerge first from a group with two strong terrans, and a former MSL runner-up (I know right, that was a long time ago). Arguably, however, he faces an even tougher task here in taking a game off of forGG. KT's second terran excels in this match-up, and his powerful timing attacks are renowned for a reason. hero's best hope here lies in is his often excellent mechanics, and the little bit of luck that Polaris Rhapsody can sometimes provide. I think forGG's got this, but it's far from inconceivable that hero could win.
Live Report OP's prediction: forGG
flamewheel's MSL newspost prediction: forGG
The Ultimate Weapon against Violet[Name] the Un-Nicknamed
Hell, I have no idea what to call Violet. He's the epitome of a player who flies under the radar. He's .500 or above in all of his match-ups, and has devastating PvP, but he's always at risk from being dropped from KT's regular PL line-up, and chokes in individual leagues as frequently as sKyHigh. But he did extremely well to get here, and it's a shame that he has to meet his teammate and (oh, haven't you heard?) the best player in the world. There's often something funny about teamkills, but something tells me that won't happen to Flash. He's too strong, he's too smart, and he's too solid mentally to be rattled here. The map is Polaris Rhapsody, which gives Violet a chance (Flash has played only one TvP on this map, beating Kal) but not a big one.
Live Report OP's prediction: Flash
flamewheel's MSL newspost prediction: Flash
Enjoy!
The Red Shuttle against The Destroyer of Worlds
There are three certainties in life; Death, Taxes, and Kal being unable to defeat top-line zergs when it matters. Kal is 3-13 against Jaedong in his career, and the fact that he's slumping dreadfully doesn't give him much hope. Both players have not played on tv in two weeks, which means that both have had a time to relax from the pressures of the regular season, but that shouldn't change much. The map is Fighting Spirit.
Live Report OP's prediction: Jaedong
flamewheel's MSL newspost prediction: Jaedong
The Mighty Mollusk against The Chintoss
Calm against Stats is one of the most interesting match-ups, and hopefully that'll translate into one of the more exciting series. Calm, like his teammate Kal, has been in a slump, but his recent interview shows him to be in a better frame of mind. Meanwhile, Stats is KT's new protoss prodigy, and he (and his chin) have been playing some strong starcraft as of late. Stats and Calm are both strong in all match-ups, but Calm's ZvP is his best, and Stat's PvZ is his worst, statistically. The map for this match is Polaris Rhapsody, which represents the golden hope of protoss this season. I'd call Stats a marginal favorite, but a rested and relaxed Calm should put up a strong fight, and I'll pick the upset.
Live Report OP's prediction: Calm
flamewheel's MSL newspost prediction: Stats
The Pretender against The Great Spamdini
I don't think that anyone was expecting hero to emerge first from a group with two strong terrans, and a former MSL runner-up (I know right, that was a long time ago). Arguably, however, he faces an even tougher task here in taking a game off of forGG. KT's second terran excels in this match-up, and his powerful timing attacks are renowned for a reason. hero's best hope here lies in is his often excellent mechanics, and the little bit of luck that Polaris Rhapsody can sometimes provide. I think forGG's got this, but it's far from inconceivable that hero could win.
Live Report OP's prediction: forGG
flamewheel's MSL newspost prediction: forGG
The Ultimate Weapon against Violet[Name] the Un-Nicknamed
Hell, I have no idea what to call Violet. He's the epitome of a player who flies under the radar. He's .500 or above in all of his match-ups, and has devastating PvP, but he's always at risk from being dropped from KT's regular PL line-up, and chokes in individual leagues as frequently as sKyHigh. But he did extremely well to get here, and it's a shame that he has to meet his teammate and (oh, haven't you heard?) the best player in the world. There's often something funny about teamkills, but something tells me that won't happen to Flash. He's too strong, he's too smart, and he's too solid mentally to be rattled here. The map is Polaris Rhapsody, which gives Violet a chance (Flash has played only one TvP on this map, beating Kal) but not a big one.
Live Report OP's prediction: Flash
flamewheel's MSL newspost prediction: Flash
Enjoy!
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— - Not recommended
★ - Recommended
★ ★ - Highly Recommended
★ ★ ★ - Watch Now
+ Show Spoiler [Match #1: Jaedong—Kal] +★ ★ ★
+ Show Spoiler [Match #2: Stats—Calm] +★
+ Show Spoiler [Match #3: by.hero—forGG] +★
+ Show Spoiler [Match #4: Violet—Flash] +—
— - Not recommended
★ - Recommended
★ ★ - Highly Recommended
★ ★ ★ - Watch Now
+ Show Spoiler [Match #1: Jaedong—Kal] +
Great game with some stunning play from both players. Completely unexpected turnaround.
+ Show Spoiler [Match #2: Stats—Calm] +
I liked it. Clever and interesting play and a very well-measured response.
+ Show Spoiler [Match #3: by.hero—forGG] +
Fun game. Exhibition of micro and patience, good play from both players.
+ Show Spoiler [Match #4: Violet—Flash] +
Cheese is countered so decisively it's not even funny.
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I'm bringing this back. I liked these.
On July 24 2010 17:52 Masheyoon wrote:
On July 24 2010 17:59 LetMeShine wrote:
Clam is bad, the sea is blue, and there is oxygen in the air. Completely demolished by the Chin.
Clam is bad, the sea is blue, and there is oxygen in the air. Completely demolished by the Chin.
On July 24 2010 18:33 TwoToneTerran wrote:
I can't hear you over the sound of your team going 0-3 in the MSL.
I can't hear you over the sound of your team going 0-3 in the MSL.
On July 24 2010 21:31 Private39 wrote:
I'm gonna give a BONUS tip to this lamer in PUBLICK and is simple FUCK you lamers of Tl.NET,
i toled ya you will always get the same answere from me in PUBLIC and in private.
Utill you finaly accept the fact ou are a fuking uselees.
I'm gonna give a BONUS tip to this lamer in PUBLICK and is simple FUCK you lamers of Tl.NET,
i toled ya you will always get the same answere from me in PUBLIC and in private.
Utill you finaly accept the fact ou are a fuking uselees.
From: Private39 [ 1 posts | Profile | Buddy ]
Subject: I'm gonna give a BONUS in prive and also in PUBLIC
Date: 7/24/10 21:30
and the BONUS is FUCK YOU AND DIE ASSHOLES OF Tl.Net
Subject: I'm gonna give a BONUS in prive and also in PUBLIC
Date: 7/24/10 21:30
and the BONUS is FUCK YOU AND DIE ASSHOLES OF Tl.Net
How to watch:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/mystlord - (All together now) Thank you Mystlord!
Interviews:
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=138186 - (Once more, with feeling) Thank you Smix!
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