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[OSL] RoEight Update

Text byJWD
July 29th, 2009 08:08 GMT
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Thanks SilverskY!


Last Thursday was Day 1 of the Bacchus OSL 2009 quarterfinals — meaning the first set of each of its four matches is complete, and four players will take a (commanding, in a Bo3) 1-0 lead into their series' conclusions this Thursday. This article breaks down the Ro8's action thus far, including a sweet recap video for your viewing pleasure!

If the insane conclusion to CJ vs. KHAN wiped previous weeks' OSL action from your memory, refresh it with a peek at the Bacchus OSL 2009's bracket:

+ Show Spoiler [Ro8 bracket] +
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Ro8 Day 1 Video Recap

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pIbYBUPgpQ





Quarterfinal A 1set Recap

(Z)YellOw[ArnC] vs. (T)go.go on Holy World SE

+ Show Spoiler [VOD] +

This game was exactly the sort of debacle we've come to expect from intra-team Starleague series. Go.go, painfully aware of the strength of Yarnc's ZvT after years of practice against him, decided he might sneak a win just like Canata did from Jaedong in MSL play the night before: proxy 8-rax.

Unfortunately for Go.go, Yarnc (wisely) suspected cheese and scouted both the proxy barracks and an ensuing proxy factory — two moves characteristic of Fake Yellow's excellent preparation for this OSL. Essentially, Yarnc defeated Go.go using just his scouting drone, which died in the Terran mineral line with three kills (including the proxying SCV). This game was a pathetic showing from Go.go, but I can't imagine he would have fared any better in a straight-up encounter.





Quarterfinal B 1set Recap

(Z)type-b vs. (T)Leta on Outsider

+ Show Spoiler [VOD] +

This game was the night's best. If you've got 15 minutes to spare, consider watching its VOD!

Unlike Go.go, Type-b had the stones to take it to his heavily-favored teammate opponent in a standard game. Though he was no doubt helped along by Outsider's many gases and his opponent's heinously bad dropship and vessel control, Type-b turned in a solid performance that should have Leta fans feeling very uncomfortable; in my Ro8 preview I predicted Type-b could only challenge Leta with "trickery", but it now looks as though these two SPARKYZ are fairly evenly matched.

How much longer will we underestimate Type-b? Considering he has no significant accomplishments prior to this OSL and was conspicuously absent from even Hite's most recent regular season PL lineups, it's hard to see him as a legitimate contender for Starleague gold. But incredibly smart play in this game and his Ro16 set versus Stork suggests Type-b will not end his OSL career as "Bacchus 2009's fluke quarterfinalist".





Quarterfinal C 1set Recap

(T)Canata vs. (T)fantasy on Heartbreak Ridge

+ Show Spoiler [VOD] +

Quarterfinal C's 1set played out exactly as expected, given these two T1 Terrans' very different playstyles: Fantasy was on the offense throughout. Perhaps knowing that Canata would attempt a standard game, Fantasy used an ingeniously aggressive build — significantly delaying Canata's armory with vultures from a proxy factory, and then following up with 2-port wraith.

Fantasy's strategy prevented Canata from easing into the slow, deliberate macro game he thrives on and thus guaranteed Fantasy a comfortable victory. Assuming Iloveoov isn't handing Fantasy builds to use against his own teammate, this set is strong evidence for Fantasy as a master tactician independent of Coach Oov's influence.





Quarterfinal D 1set Recap

(Z)ZerO vs. (Z)Jaedong on Return of the King

+ Show Spoiler [VOD] +

In lieu of my written thoughts on this set, please accept these two images. They capture the game's action perfectly:

+ Show Spoiler [Jaedong] +
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+ Show Spoiler [ZerO] +
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One More Thing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzAPHVPxgzU#t=17m57s
Fantasy turns down an over-eager fan (discuss)




With PL playoffs raging, GOM S3 nearing its conclusion, and the MSL also in elimination stages, my fellow writers riptide, Tadzio, and Hot_Bid are churning out sick news articles at a feverish pace. I'll do my best to keep up! Thanks for reading!

Peace,
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fanatacist
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
10319 Posts
July 29 2009 08:41 GMT
#2
Thanks for the update n_n <3
Peace~
Marine50
Profile Joined September 2007
Australia1764 Posts
July 29 2009 08:44 GMT
#3
Why does Zero have purple glasses -_- Your asking JD to kick your ass
IRIS FIGHTING!!!
JWD
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
United States12607 Posts
July 29 2009 08:50 GMT
#4
On July 29 2009 17:41 fanatacist wrote:
Thanks for the update n_n <3

You're welcome fana...all's well for our master plan to have T1 sweep the OSL, MSL, and PL this season!
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fanatacist
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
10319 Posts
July 29 2009 08:58 GMT
#5
On July 29 2009 17:50 JWD wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 29 2009 17:41 fanatacist wrote:
Thanks for the update n_n <3

You're welcome fana...all's well for our master plan to have T1 sweep the OSL, MSL, and PL this season!

Yea it almost seems too easy now.
Peace~
Lenwe
Profile Joined March 2008
Netherlands757 Posts
July 29 2009 09:24 GMT
#6
Thanks for the video recap, I don't have a lot of time to keep up with all the games during the summer and this is a good replacement for watching all the VOD's.
Klive5ive
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
United Kingdom6056 Posts
July 29 2009 09:47 GMT
#7
Wow, that video recap was awesome.
Leta vs type-b was such an awesome game, near flawless Zerg play.
Don't hate the player - Hate the game
jhNz
Profile Blog Joined September 2006
Germany2762 Posts
July 29 2009 09:53 GMT
#8
nice writeup, thanks JWD
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osmanic
Profile Joined June 2009
Germany200 Posts
July 29 2009 09:58 GMT
#9
leta vs jaedong would be a nice final
twitch.tv/manicx90 <- my master toss stream
saritenite
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Singapore1680 Posts
July 29 2009 10:00 GMT
#10
Rofl Zero's having an orgasm.

As much as I'd like to see Fantasy v Jaedong Finals, I also want to see Type-B royal road this OSL. This young fellow sounded so charismatic in his interview (Hite Sparky's combined one). But Fantasy is my favourite.

@ Fantasy denying that fan.
On July 28 2009 01:44 Itachii wrote:
Fantasy with perfect counter as always.

SynC[gm]
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
United States3127 Posts
July 29 2009 10:05 GMT
#11
Aww... I really hope Leta doesn't turn into another Sea[Shield]...
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7mk
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Germany10157 Posts
July 29 2009 10:17 GMT
#12
On July 29 2009 19:00 sArite_nite wrote:
Rofl Zero's having an orgasm.

As much as I'd like to see Fantasy v Jaedong Finals, I also want to see Type-B royal road this OSL. This young fellow sounded so charismatic in his interview (Hite Sparky's combined one). But Fantasy is my favourite.

@ Fantasy denying that fan.
Show nested quote +
On July 28 2009 01:44 Itachii wrote:
Fantasy with perfect counter as always.



Fantasy v Jaedong finals isn't possible, they'd meet in the semis
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The Raurosaur
Profile Joined April 2009
198 Posts
July 29 2009 10:42 GMT
#13
Nice writeup, especially Jaedong vs ZerO
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danl9rm
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States3111 Posts
July 29 2009 11:04 GMT
#14
i could hardly believe that was type-b. leta made some mistakes, but i think they were mostly due to the pressure. wow.
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Profile Blog Joined February 2009
Singapore66161 Posts
July 29 2009 12:01 GMT
#15
On July 29 2009 17:58 fanatacist wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 29 2009 17:50 JWD wrote:
On July 29 2009 17:41 fanatacist wrote:
Thanks for the update n_n <3

You're welcome fana...all's well for our master plan to have T1 sweep the OSL, MSL, and PL this season!

Yea it almost seems too easy now.

So true
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Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Bearded Elder29903 Posts
July 29 2009 12:09 GMT
#16
Go Canata !
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minggx
Profile Joined July 2009
Singapore14 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-07-29 12:31:55
July 29 2009 12:31 GMT
#17
Fantasy is really dominant. Anyway Canata choosed a normal startup comparing to his MSL over Jaedong.
Stork;smile to the life
minggx
Profile Joined July 2009
Singapore14 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-07-29 12:36:23
July 29 2009 12:35 GMT
#18
On July 29 2009 18:58 osmanic wrote:
leta vs jaedong would be a nice final


Everything is possible. Why not Fantasy?
Stork;smile to the life
miseiler
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
United States1389 Posts
July 29 2009 12:35 GMT
#19
I used to love type-b for his innovative vP, but then he completely disappeared.

I have hope for the sparky underdog.

ZerO, on the other hand...sigh. Poor ZerO.
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skronch
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
United States2717 Posts
July 29 2009 12:39 GMT
#20
nice writeup, so true on type-b. he has consistently surprised me this season
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