Picture credit to Fabiano.
FINALS!
Crimson Starleague Invitational Season 1 Finals!
TIME: Sunday, Dec 15 2:00am GMT (GMT+00:00)
COUNTDOWN
http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft/Crimson_Starleague_Invitational
FINALS
jacklinks vs MVP
RESULTS
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THIRD-PLACE
castle[eMg] vs EleGant[AoV]
jacklinks Road to the Finals:
MVP Road to the Finals:
MAP ORDER
Best-of-7
<Neo Aztec>
<Eye of the Storm>
<Match Point>
<Andromeda>
<Neo Ground Zero>
<Fighting Spirit>
<Neo Aztec>
INTERVIEWS
jacklinks Interview
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MVP Interview
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STREAM
LIVE-CAST
http://twitch.tv/redaxis_
TIME: Sunday, Dec 15 2:00am GMT (GMT+00:00)
COUNTDOWN
http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft/Crimson_Starleague_Invitational
FINALS
jacklinks vs MVP
RESULTS
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jacklinks <Neo Aztec> MVP
jacklinks <Eye of the Storm> MVP
jacklinks <Match Point> MVP
jacklinks <Andromeda> MVP
jacklinks <Neo Ground Zero> MVP
jacklinks <Fighting Spirit> MVP
jacklinks <Neo Aztec> MVP
jacklinks 4 - 3 MVP
jacklinks <Eye of the Storm> MVP
jacklinks <Match Point> MVP
jacklinks <Andromeda> MVP
jacklinks <Neo Ground Zero> MVP
jacklinks <Fighting Spirit> MVP
jacklinks <Neo Aztec> MVP
jacklinks 4 - 3 MVP
THIRD-PLACE
castle[eMg] vs EleGant[AoV]
jacklinks Road to the Finals:
- Advances into the Round-of-16 by defeating pSi2]TheMarine and RulzBoooM in the Round-of-32
- Advances into the Round-of-8 by defeating LTY (2-0) in the Round-of-16
- Advances into the Round-of-4 by defeating flyingjelly (2-0) in the Round-of-8
- Advances into the Finals by defeating castle[eMg] (3-1) in the Round-of-4.
MVP Road to the Finals:
- Advances into the Round-of-16 by defeating dazed and flyingjelly in the Round-of-32
- Advances into the Round-of-8 by defeating CityShuffle (2-0) in the Round-of-16
- Advances into the Round-of-4 by defeating RulzBoooM (2-1) in the Round-of-8
- Advances into the Finals by defeating EleGant[AoV] (3-1) in the Round-of-4
Poll: Who will win the Finals?
(z) jacklinks (16)
73%
(p) MVP (6)
27%
22 total votes
(p) MVP (6)
22 total votes
Your vote: Who will win the Finals?
Poll: Who will win the Third-Place?
(p) EleGant[AoV] (13)
57%
(p) castle[eMg] (10)
43%
23 total votes
(p) castle[eMg] (10)
23 total votes
Your vote: Who will win the Third-Place?
MAP ORDER
Best-of-7
<Neo Aztec>
<Eye of the Storm>
<Match Point>
<Andromeda>
<Neo Ground Zero>
<Fighting Spirit>
<Neo Aztec>
INTERVIEWS
jacklinks Interview
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SynC: What do you think of MVP's run in the league and are you impressed by his wins?
jacklinks: hmm I've known MVP for awhile and I knew he had some skills, so I knew he was going to make it far in the tourny, but I didn't think he would make it passed [sic] Elegant, I was a tad surprised
SynC: Do you see yourself as the favorite versus MVP? As many people are voting you to win...
jacklinks: I dont see myself as a favorite, hes playing protoss after all, storm, goons and zealots all he needs to win
SynC: Haha, that's all Protoss always needs to win... ;D What do you see as the strengths and weaknesses of MVP's Protoss game? Do you think he's prone to tilting after losing consecutive games, evidenced by his games with Sero?
jacklinks: ahh honestly I haven't watched any of his recent games, I know he talks mad shit about everyone, I think thats his way of coping with losses
SynC: He's told me on multiple occasions that he KNOWS he can beat you, slowly picking you apart in games and after a couple of losses, that you'll give up and lose the series. What are your comments on his predictions?
jacklinks: lol, he used to beat me with better macro and I don't think that will help him this time. and last games I played vs him was ZVT on stream and won 2-1, he told people he won 3-1 so he lives in his own world, I'm not playing as crisp as i used to so he has a chance . As for giving up after a couple of losses that wont happen, pretty sure mvp will be really sour after losing a couple games. I just hope he keeps it civil either way the series goes
SynC: Haha, your responses are so interesting... In the situation that he decides to talk trash to you during games, what can we expect from you in response?
jacklinks: ummm I'm not going to trash talk him, but I do want to beat him so any shit he does say has no meaning behind it
SynC: One more question before we close it off, who do you think will win between EleGant and castle, by what score, and why?
jacklinks: PvP could go either way, but I'll give the edge to castle not sure if their match is bo5 or bo7 but I think it will go ace match with castle taking it
jacklinks: now i know what its like for hotbids victims -.- too much pressure in interviews
SynC: Haha, it's a Bo5... Unfortunately, I don't watch Hot_Bid, but I did see that he interviewed Jaedong and he responded in English, so that's cool..
SynC: Anyways, thanks for your time, and as a closing statement, any words for those who voted for you to beat MVP in the finals?
jacklinks: Hopefully we have good games with me winning 4-0, but itll prolly be like 4-2 for me. Great tournament btw sync, i had a lot of fun and go smurfs CRTL finals woohoo
SynC: Haha, yuh, thanks, and thanks again for your time :D
jacklinks: ty
jacklinks: hmm I've known MVP for awhile and I knew he had some skills, so I knew he was going to make it far in the tourny, but I didn't think he would make it passed [sic] Elegant, I was a tad surprised
SynC: Do you see yourself as the favorite versus MVP? As many people are voting you to win...
jacklinks: I dont see myself as a favorite, hes playing protoss after all, storm, goons and zealots all he needs to win
SynC: Haha, that's all Protoss always needs to win... ;D What do you see as the strengths and weaknesses of MVP's Protoss game? Do you think he's prone to tilting after losing consecutive games, evidenced by his games with Sero?
jacklinks: ahh honestly I haven't watched any of his recent games, I know he talks mad shit about everyone, I think thats his way of coping with losses
SynC: He's told me on multiple occasions that he KNOWS he can beat you, slowly picking you apart in games and after a couple of losses, that you'll give up and lose the series. What are your comments on his predictions?
jacklinks: lol, he used to beat me with better macro and I don't think that will help him this time. and last games I played vs him was ZVT on stream and won 2-1, he told people he won 3-1 so he lives in his own world, I'm not playing as crisp as i used to so he has a chance . As for giving up after a couple of losses that wont happen, pretty sure mvp will be really sour after losing a couple games. I just hope he keeps it civil either way the series goes
SynC: Haha, your responses are so interesting... In the situation that he decides to talk trash to you during games, what can we expect from you in response?
jacklinks: ummm I'm not going to trash talk him, but I do want to beat him so any shit he does say has no meaning behind it
SynC: One more question before we close it off, who do you think will win between EleGant and castle, by what score, and why?
jacklinks: PvP could go either way, but I'll give the edge to castle not sure if their match is bo5 or bo7 but I think it will go ace match with castle taking it
jacklinks: now i know what its like for hotbids victims -.- too much pressure in interviews
SynC: Haha, it's a Bo5... Unfortunately, I don't watch Hot_Bid, but I did see that he interviewed Jaedong and he responded in English, so that's cool..
SynC: Anyways, thanks for your time, and as a closing statement, any words for those who voted for you to beat MVP in the finals?
jacklinks: Hopefully we have good games with me winning 4-0, but itll prolly be like 4-2 for me. Great tournament btw sync, i had a lot of fun and go smurfs CRTL finals woohoo
SynC: Haha, yuh, thanks, and thanks again for your time :D
jacklinks: ty
MVP Interview
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SynC: So, MVP, what do you think of jacklink's run in the league and how impressed are you about the quality of opponents he's faced and beaten?
MVP: i think he got the easy route, but i expected him to make it to the finals from the start
SynC: How do you feel about viewers picking jacklinks to be the favorite to win the Finals?
MVP: well 90% said elegant would win against me and look how that turned out, 3-1, and 1 loss because i decided i was so ahead i could try a random build that i never tried before
SynC: Ahh, so you're not phazed at all by any means? Would you say you're even more motivated to win because people see you as the underdog?
MVP: yeah people underestimating my skill makes my blood boil. it makes me want to do anything possible to prove them wrong. i should probably lay off dexter and start practicing, just checked polls 13 to 6. cant risk losing finals
SynC: Haha, haven't watched Dexter yet, but apparently, the finale was a bit iffy... So how confident would you say you can beat jacklinks, what score, and what would you say you can capitalize on a weakness of jacklinks, if he has one?
MVP: yeah dexter goes down after season 4, main writer leaves, im pretty confident, i think it'll be a easy 4-0, i think his weakness is he captilizes on game sense but doesnt have mechanics to back them up, ill try to do tri prong attacks etc to catch him off gaurd, really agressive builds
SynC: I think we all want to know... What kind of trash talking are you going to do during the game? ;D
MVP: none, until the very end. when i win i will tell him, i will pretend im a god and ask him to do what a obsessive believer would do: bow down, and pray that i have mercy next time i meet him etc. and also tell him he's no match for the mvp. if i lose than i'll be silent give him a congrats on winning
SynC: lol... Prideful if you win, humble if you lose, lol? So one more question before we end off the interview, any words for jacklinks if you two were talking right before the game started?
MVP: prepare for the anal penetration, im going in dry! thats all i would tell him, assert the dominance is key, ruin his mentality before game and its hilarious
SynC: Haha, indeed it is.. Classy until the very end of the day...
MVP: end on a high note right?
SynC: Yup! So to end it off, any plans on participating in Season 2 of the next Crimson Starleague?
MVP: if i get invited ye, ill participate for sure
SynC: Alright, thanks for your time, and good luck in the Finals :D
MVP: thanks
MVP: i think he got the easy route, but i expected him to make it to the finals from the start
SynC: How do you feel about viewers picking jacklinks to be the favorite to win the Finals?
MVP: well 90% said elegant would win against me and look how that turned out, 3-1, and 1 loss because i decided i was so ahead i could try a random build that i never tried before
SynC: Ahh, so you're not phazed at all by any means? Would you say you're even more motivated to win because people see you as the underdog?
MVP: yeah people underestimating my skill makes my blood boil. it makes me want to do anything possible to prove them wrong. i should probably lay off dexter and start practicing, just checked polls 13 to 6. cant risk losing finals
SynC: Haha, haven't watched Dexter yet, but apparently, the finale was a bit iffy... So how confident would you say you can beat jacklinks, what score, and what would you say you can capitalize on a weakness of jacklinks, if he has one?
MVP: yeah dexter goes down after season 4, main writer leaves, im pretty confident, i think it'll be a easy 4-0, i think his weakness is he captilizes on game sense but doesnt have mechanics to back them up, ill try to do tri prong attacks etc to catch him off gaurd, really agressive builds
SynC: I think we all want to know... What kind of trash talking are you going to do during the game? ;D
MVP: none, until the very end. when i win i will tell him, i will pretend im a god and ask him to do what a obsessive believer would do: bow down, and pray that i have mercy next time i meet him etc. and also tell him he's no match for the mvp. if i lose than i'll be silent give him a congrats on winning
SynC: lol... Prideful if you win, humble if you lose, lol? So one more question before we end off the interview, any words for jacklinks if you two were talking right before the game started?
MVP: prepare for the anal penetration, im going in dry! thats all i would tell him, assert the dominance is key, ruin his mentality before game and its hilarious
SynC: Haha, indeed it is.. Classy until the very end of the day...
MVP: end on a high note right?
SynC: Yup! So to end it off, any plans on participating in Season 2 of the next Crimson Starleague?
MVP: if i get invited ye, ill participate for sure
SynC: Alright, thanks for your time, and good luck in the Finals :D
MVP: thanks
STREAM
LIVE-CAST
http://twitch.tv/redaxis_
As a footnote, I'd like to add a thank you to all those who participated in the league and for playing and submitting replays in an organized fashion. Thank you to those who also helped me cast all the group games, thank you to Fabiano for creating the awesome banner, and congratulations to all of the players to jacklinks and MVP for making it to the finals. Congratulations to castle[eMg] and EleGant[AoV] as well, for making it all the way to the Semi-Finals.
For my first time organizing a league, I'd have to say it went fairly well, with almost all of the players playing their games with very little amount of inactivity and walkovers. For the viewers, I hope you all enjoyed the games and anticipate Season 2 within the following weeks.