[Part 3] The Best Games of Shinhan Proleague

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thedeadhaji

39489 Posts

September 02 2007 06:01 GMT

The Best Games of Shinhan Proleague
Part Three: Weeks 11-14 & Playoffs
by thedeadhaji
TeamLiquid: Final Edits

Link to Part 1: Weeks 1-5
Link to Part 2: Weeks 6-10

As teams figured out the intricacies (read: imbalances) of each map, we saw a dramatic increase in the number of mirror matches being played. But even among the slew of mirrors and rather dull games, there were a handful of true gems to be found.

Here is the third and final installment: the "best" games of Shinhan Proleague - weeks 11 through 14 & Playoffs.

Moments to Remember
Winds of Change

1. The Birth of ZvT on Monty Hall
ZvT on Monty was a nightmare for all zerg players, from Savior all the way down to Child. However, one man's genius would begin to turn the tides, becoming the spark need to grasp a 4th OSL title for the Zerg race. And the guy who invented the strategy was... What! Silver?

2007 - 06 - 26 OGN vs Pantech Game 4 -
It's pretty rare to see a mistake like this
completely turn a game around

Shine vs Silver on Monty Hall
The birth of ZvT on Monty Hall.
TLPD VOD LINK

2007 - 07 - 08 Ace vs Pantech Ace Match -
Boxer vs Silver on Monty Hall
Silver's ZvT build gets past the one player
we would expect to overcome it.
TLPD VOD LINK

2. 2007 - 07 - 22 Playoffs Round 1
MBC vs STX Game 1 -
Bisu vs Calm on Shin Peaks
Calm shows us that he will be a force to be
reckoned with in the coming seasons -
sooner rather than later.
TLPD VOD LINK

3. 2007 - 07 - 10 eStro vs Hanbit Ace Match - Magma vs Free on Shin Peaks
Free's critical mistake costs him a game that was otherwise in the bag.
TLPD VOD LINK

4. 2007 - 07 - 03 Ace vs CJ Game 1 - Foru vs Darkelf on Python
Hero dts save the day for Papa Bear.
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Execution
Perfection... Sometimes

1. 2007 - 07 - 28 Playoffs Round 2 Lecaf vs MBC Game 4 - Jaedong vs Light on Tau Cross
With his team down 2-1, Jaedong plays an absolutely perfect game to pull the match to square - A rematch of last season's playoffs.
TLPD VOD LINK

2. 2007 - 07 - 01 KTF vs Lecaf Game 1 -
Meowwwww...

Anytime vs Chojja on Nemesis
The art of Protoss control.
TLPD VOD LINK

3. 2007 - 07 - 02 OGN vs SKT1 Game 4 -
Chalrenge vs iloveoov on Nemesis
One probe, one mine.
One probe at the 9 expo allows
Chalrenge to defend superbly.
One mine says "no you don't."
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4. 2007 - 07 - 07 Hanbit vs SKT1 Game 1 -
Free vs Gorush on Python
Free's highly improbable defense against
Gorush's endless hydra lurker drops.
Superb control from both sides.
TLPD VOD LINK

5. 2007 - 06 - 27 Lecaf vs SKT1 Game 4 - Jaedong vs iloveoov on Shin Peaks
The most lethal zergling user since Julyzerg himself.
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Strategy
At times, Unorthodox Play can be the Right Play

1. 2007 - 06 - 24 SKT1 vs STX Game 2 - Kingdom vs Sheis on Monty Hall
An surprising wraith build gives Sheis enough of an advantage to overcome Kingdom's impressive push breaks.
TLPD VOD LINK

2. 2007 - 06 - 24 SKT1 vs STX Game 1 -
Let the show begin!

Kal vs July on Python
Control and execution enhance strategies
to the n'th degree.
TLPD VOD LINK

3. 2007 - 07 - 11 Ace vs Lecaf Game 2 -
Boxer vs Jaedong on Python
Bunker rush to 3 port wraith.
TLPD VOD LINK

4. 2007 - 07 - 04 KTF vs STX Game 1 -
Yellow vs Kal on Python
Kal harasses Yellow relentlessly
in response to his sunk spore lurk.
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5. 2007 - 07 - 16 eStro vs SKT1 Game 4 - UpMagic vs Best on Tau Cross
Some players identify with one arbiter spell over the other.
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Gameplay
As Cool as the Other Side of the Pillow

1. 2007 - 07 - 02 OGN vs SKT1 Game 2 - Luxury vs Rainbow on Tau Cross
Does Rainbow have an official nickname? If not, Fantasista would be befitting. A microintensive and highly entertaining game from start to finish.
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2. 2007 - 07 - 16 KTF vs Hanbit Game 2 -
Yes, this is Rainbow's entire army...

Hery vs Mensol on Python
While the gameplay may not be the most refined,
this is one of the most entertaining games
I have seen all year.
TLPD VOD LINK

3. 2007 - 06 - 24 eStro vs Lecaf Game 4 -
Eliza vs Anytime on Python
A very dynamic game.
Hardly a dull moment throughout.
TLPD VOD LINK

4. 2007 - 07 - 01 Hanbit vs STX Game 1 -
Free vs Sheis on Shin Peaks
Free makes a surprising decision in choosing
arbiters over carriers on Peaks.
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5. 2007 - 07 - 07 eStro vs KTF Game 1 - Tester vs Haran on Python
If I were to choose one word to describe this game, it would be "BIG".
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Honorable Mention
More? You Sure are Tough...

Strategy
2007 - 07 - 03 Ace vs CJ Game 4 - Clon vs Iris on Shin Peaks
While Clon's guardian build was unrefined, it certainly produced an exciting game.
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2007 - 06 - 27 eStro vs STX Game 1 - UpMagic vs Kal on Monty Hall
A full demonstration of Shuttle harassment from Kal.
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2007 - 07 - 03 Ace vs SKT1 Game 2 - Boxer vs Much on Nemesis
A fun dropship/shuttle style game reminiscent of 815.
TLPD VOD LINK

Execution
2007 - 06 - 26 OGN vs Pantech Game 1 - Yarnc vs Silent_Control on Shin Peaks
There's Muta harass, then there's Muta destruction.
TLPD VOD LINK

Solid Games
2007 - 07 - 16 KTF vs Hanbit Ace Match - Flash vs Free on Shin Peaks
I'm still not sure how Free pulled this off; I guess "Carriers = autowin", particularly against Flash.
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2007 - 07 - 16 eStro vs SKT1 Ace Match - Tester vs iloveoov on Geometry
Tester must be getting tired of doing extremely well but losing in the end on Geomtry by now...
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2007 - 06 - 30 CJ vs Pantech Game 2 - Much vs Firefist on Shin Peaks
Standard but very good game.
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2007 - 06 - 25 CJ vs KTF Game 2 - Iris vs rA on Geometry
rA almost figures out the puzzle.
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As this series comes to and end, I would like to express my gratitude to Mani (finding and uploading vods), PoP (finding and linking vods), and Zxk3 (graphics) for assisting me with the process.

After going through 500+ vods, I feel like this right now:

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Here's to the new season, new maps (ugh), and hopefully fewer mirror matches (we can hope, can't we?).

Plexa

Aotearoa39261 Posts

September 02 2007 06:15 GMT

awesome write up haji <3

SonuvBob

Aiur21550 Posts

September 02 2007 06:15 GMT

Oh shit, it's like Christmas three weeks in a row. I still haven't gotten through the last batch.

HonestTea

5007 Posts

September 02 2007 06:16 GMT

Weeee!

Who is this black assassin Kal?

ZaplinG

United States3818 Posts

September 02 2007 06:37 GMT

good stuff

useLess

United States4781 Posts

September 02 2007 08:58 GMT

omg there is a part THREE? this is too much, haji!

Aepplet

Sweden2908 Posts

September 02 2007 10:13 GMT

the best one out of the three! great work!

oh, and Fantasista is already taken by Moon (I think?)
(what is fantasista supposed to mean anyway?)

silver fighting!

Gokey

United States2722 Posts

September 02 2007 13:35 GMT

wow haji is fucking win

this is why i <3 starcraft... pure art =)

Equinox_kr

United States7395 Posts

September 02 2007 15:31 GMT

Oh my God I just saw the first picture with those three Lurkers completely pwning out of the range of the Photon Cannons and I went "-_____________-"

mikeymoo

Canada7170 Posts

September 02 2007 16:27 GMT

#10

YAY ^_^

OMG 19999 POSTS ARMAGEDDON IS COMING

Jyvblamo

Canada13788 Posts

September 02 2007 20:24 GMT

#11

Party like it's 19999.

Q(-_-Q)

United States348 Posts

September 02 2007 21:29 GMT

#12

omg the offensive hatch by silver video = amazing.

zer0das

United States8519 Posts

September 02 2007 22:03 GMT

#13

On September 02 2007 15:01 thedeadhaji wrote:
After going through 500+ vods, I feel like this right now:

You went through 500 vods? Gebus... watching them as them come up isn't that bad, but actually sitting there and watching them again? X_____x

Last Romantic

United States20665 Posts

September 03 2007 07:08 GMT

#14

On September 03 2007 07:03 zer0das wrote:

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You went through 500 vods? Gebus... watching them as them come up isn't that bad, but actually sitting there and watching them again? X_____x

he took a break from them, so I don't think he watched twice?

at least I hope he didn't.

anyways, thanks for your work on these haji ^^;

I enjoyed rainbow/lux, though I do wish the result was different TT

Nyovne

Netherlands19141 Posts

September 03 2007 23:11 GMT

#15

Where will the 20k strike WHERE!?!!

Thanks for 3 threads of amazing entertainment Haji, cheers!

ShaLLoW[baY]

Canada12499 Posts

September 04 2007 02:32 GMT

#16

On September 03 2007 05:24 Jyvblamo wrote:
Party like it's 19999.

Organ

Russian Federation987 Posts

September 04 2007 04:59 GMT

#17

Why so much Bisu hating.. Bisu is the best player in the world right now, and you haven't a single game (with his win) to mention? In 3 parts, 4 losses and 0 wins.

Ilikestarcraft

Korea (South)17743 Posts

September 04 2007 06:53 GMT

#18

Im waiting for Haji to post

Thank you haji for giving me a large list of vods to watch