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Bisu
(P) (stats) |
0 |
1 |
Bisu is still the man—not in the same sense as Reach, but more in the sense of “he’s kicking everyone’s asses.” It’s unholy to actually look at: he’s 19-6 since he started his MSL tear by beating Light. Five of those losses were in PvT, but they’re been, except for Casy on Arcadia, against tough opponents on tough maps. Is PvT really Bisu’s Achilles’ heel, or is the evidence circumstantial? |
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Nada
(T) (stats) |
+1 |
2 |
Nada has played only three games since the Superfight, and he went 2-1, losing only to Stork. But the reason Nada has played so few games is that he’s already in both Starleagues. |
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sAviOr
(Z) (stats) |
-1 |
1 |
As with Nada, Savior has played very few games lately—two, to be exact. He lost both of them, but they consisted of a ZvZ and a cannon rush from Nal_Ra. Ordinarily I’d overlook both of those losses, but Savior’s response to Ra’s cannon rush was sub-par. It took him too long to recognize and react to Ra’s initial pylon placement; he didn’t look like himself. He looked, dare I say, mortal. But again as with Nada, already being in both Starleagues earns you a lot of leniency in PR placement. Savior’s string of losses—which is being over-exaggerated by many, many people, by the way—would ordinarily bump a person down to Iris’ current spot, but it’s Savior; I’m going to give him the respect he deserves—but only this month. |
| 4. |
Stork[gm]
(P) (stats) |
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1 |
It looks as if Boxer’s prophecy could finally come true: Stork is in both Starleagues and is an amazing 12-2 since March, beating, for the most part, top-tier competition in the form of Nada, Iris, GoodFriend, Reach, Yellow[Name], Anytime, and Jaedong. Beyond that, the maps this season look as if they might have some tiny degree of balance. All this bodes well for the big bird. |
| 5. |
Iloveoov
(T) (stats) |
- |
5 |
You’ve probably noticed: oov is on a tear. He went 7-2 in April, cruising into both Starleagues, and his 2v2 against MBC was impressive, to say the least. When someone is looking as strong as oov and getting results, my job suddenly becomes a very easy one. |
| 6. |
Light[aLive]
(T) (stats) |
+2 |
2 |
Light has once again made both Starleagues, advancing to the OSL by way of the ODT and the MSL in light of—ha!—his performance last season. Although he is a Terran, I find his odd combination of TvZ and TvP skill intoxicating. Light is 9-4 since his loss to Hwasin in what will go down as the ugliest Bo3 to ever grace a Starleague, but there might be hope yet for his TvT; he beat oov and ForGG to advance to this OSL, and he’s 5-1 in his last six TvTs, all of which took place in April. |
| 7. |
Nal_rA
(P) (stats) |
0 |
5 |
I don’t like keeping Ra on the list, well, in general, but it’s especially irritating when he hasn’t shown me any results. He only played three televised games in April, and while he won them all, two of those games were against Bifrost and Frozean[Name]—not exactly the cream of the crop. Then there’s his cannon rush against Savior, which doesn’t exactly show whether or not he’s still in top form. Beyond the above ambiguity, he’s not in the OSL. But like I’ve done for other players in the past, I’m giving Ra the benefit of the doubt and assuming that he will continue to disappoint me. |
| 8. |
Hwasin
(T) (stats) |
- |
2 |
My feelings on Hwasin are well-documented, but I won’t fight with results for too long. He keeps winning, and as much as I might spout off about how Hwasin is a one-matchup wonder who keeps advancing sheerly because of advantageous maps, he is still advancing. He’s 7-1 since his 2-3 loss to Savior, losing only to Bisu. |
| 9. |
Much[gm]
(P) (stats) |
-3 |
4 |
Much not making it out of the ODT group of death was disappointing, to be sure, but when you’re a Protoss faced with the task of beating one of the best TvP trios in the world (Light, oov, and ForGG) on Arkanoid and/or Hitchhiker, chances are you’re going to come away disappointed. Much will, however, be present in the upcoming MSL. Similar to his teammate, Savior, I’m keeping a very close eye on Much. If he suffers any more losses, I’m not going to be so forgiving, especially not with the extensive list of worthy contenders outlined in the “close, but no cigar” section. |
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Iris[gm]
(T) (stats) |
-6 |
2 |
Since his 1-3 loss to Nada, Iris is 2-5, losing three TvTs—his ace matchup—in the process. And he’s not in the MSL. I try to avoid jumping on performance bandwagons whenever possible, but if Iris keeps this up, he’s going to be out of the Power Rank as quickly as he cruised into it. |
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Close, but no cigar (in no particular order)…
Jangbi – I gave you the nod last month, and I’m not going to do it again without proper evidence. While I am aware that PvP is mostly luck, losing 0-2 to Anytime and then dropping games against Jaedong, Chojja, and Mumyung is not the best way to repay my faith in you.
Jaedong – I should have listened to my gut and gone with oov, but damn it, Jaedong, I wanted to believe in someone other than a Terran. You’re not even close at this point, and I will never share a cigar and scotch with you.
By.Flash – I’m done, as you can see above, giving unproven, promising players the benefit of the doubt. You’re looking great right now, but I’m waiting to see how you hold up under pressure and on maps that don’t give you a gross advantage.
Bifrost – I still don’t think much of your play, but you’re in both Starleagues. That’s something, I guess. Prove me wrong if you want to make the PR.
GGPlay – You’ve clawed your way back into the OSL, just like I said you would, but going 0-2 against Ever)P(TT to miss out on the MSL is enough to keep you out of the Power Rank. It’s Ever)P(TT—mind-boggling.
Midas – You are terrible.
Sea.Up – You demolished Pusan and a few newcomers on your way to the OSL and missed the MSL by a single game—a shame, really. I’d like to see more of you.
Boxer – You made an MSL after joining the Air Force. And although saying that sentence aloud gives me a boner, I need to see you beat more than three no-name Zerg players before I put you into the PR.
Reach – Your game against Sea on Hitchhiker was essence of man. It was manliness distilled—just heroic in every sense of the word. But you were so awful just a few months ago that I’m not willing to give you the benefit of the doubt.
Sea[Shield] – You’re in the MSL, and the only reason you’re not in the OSL is, well, the power of the man.
Child – You went 4-2 in April, losing only to Bisu, but you’ve always been so bad. I’m still keeping an eye on you, though.
Free[gm] – You got so lucky in your 2-0 PvT against MBC, but I’m keeping an eye on you, just in case your PvT isn’t a huge joke anymore. You already have, in my opinion, the best PvZ in the world (yes, better than Bisu), meaning that you’ll be a force if you can figure out your PvT expansion and power timing.
DarkElf – I can’t believe I just typed your name while writing about the Power Rank, but I did. You’re in the OSL, you nearly made the MSL, and—I can’t believe I’m saying this—your play lately has actually looked good—really good. It just… it’s like my world has been turned upside down… so dizzy…
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hehe - oov - at last
and I completely agree about boxer - he did an amazing job, but this is not that list, this is PR!
good work, thanks!
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Boxer Reach. What more can I say?
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Kennigit
Canada19447 Posts
Midas – You are terrible.
what....the....fuck? He's 8:3 in his last 11 games for christ's sake. He won a critical match last night against Keke and he's "terrible"?
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[QUOTE]On April 30 2007 15:17 Kennigit wrote:
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Midas – You are terrible.
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what....the....fuck? He's 8:3 in his last 11 games for christ's sake. He won a critical match last night against Keke and he's "terrible"?[/QUOTE]
I think this is more to do with the backlash of not making the OSL - a direct result of being stupid in the previous OSL.
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Kennigit
Canada19447 Posts
[QUOTE]On April 30 2007 15:22 Jyvblamo wrote:
[QUOTE]On April 30 2007 15:17 Kennigit wrote:
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Midas – You are terrible.
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what....the....fuck? He's 8:3 in his last 11 games for christ's sake. He won a critical match last night against Keke and he's "terrible"?[/QUOTE]
I think this is more to do with the backlash of not making the OSL - a direct result of being stupid in the previous OSL.[/QUOTE]
Well then why is it called Power Rank May if we are talking about leagues from 2 months ago?
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[QUOTE]On April 30 2007 15:23 Kennigit wrote:
[QUOTE]On April 30 2007 15:22 Jyvblamo wrote:
[QUOTE]On April 30 2007 15:17 Kennigit wrote:
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Midas – You are terrible.
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what....the....fuck? He's 8:3 in his last 11 games for christ's sake. He won a critical match last night against Keke and he's "terrible"?[/QUOTE]
I think this is more to do with the backlash of not making the OSL - a direct result of being stupid in the previous OSL.[/QUOTE]
Well then why is it called Power Rank May if we are talking about leagues from 2 months ago?[/QUOTE]
Because this Power Rank is written by 1 person with opinions that will inevitably be influenced by things like that. Power Rank is not a science, and that's why its damn more entertaining to read than the KESPA ranking.
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This month I like the PR very much.
Keep the good job
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Thanks for the power ranks DJ
I read every single one of them and enjoy them very much
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This list is really good but in keeping with the same precedent with most of the names on this list, Midas should definitely still be on it, not sure who would leave though because it definitely is a good list.
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His PvT vs Sea was pretty damn good. In the essence of his masterful use in spell casting, he was able to cripple a huge army of tanks/vult/goliaths even after getting emp'd by sci vessels reducing the strength of his arbiters. His micro is incredible and flexible, despite whatever horrible timing he may have in that mu, he's shown intotherainbow-esque manipulation and harass. Simply put, he's intotherainbow in steroids, and that's a relative force to reckon with. Also stopping that m+m push by ruby was well executed. Any other player in his level would have had taken more loses and slip ups, but he kept a cool head and was able to precisely level down the forces presented outside his nat. True, he was pumping from 2 gas, but I thought the terran's push was near perfect in timing, catching him just a few seconds after the 3rd nexus's completion. Any later, free would've been pumping up a mass army. Was the M+M push reckless? Out of spite for the reaver harass? Then again, that reaver harass was extremely articulate and precise oO
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Germany / USA16648 Posts
light sucks dick
he needs to die
stork and free will rule the world soon
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thedeadhaji
39489 Posts
Free's PvT is the most perilous thing to watch...
So f'ing aggressive early game
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Boxer should be auto #1 
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Midas – You are terrible.
I'm losing faith in these Power Ranks
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i really would have dropped much off the list for someone in the close section
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Who for ffs can disagree with the midas statement ?
Midas just doesnt deserve to hang around in a ''POWER ranking'' anymore. He is just not the kind of player i call 'powerfull' at all. He has good tecnique and everything, but he's just nothing special. Simple as that. And you need to be something special to be in the top 10 PR.
I find this top 10 pretty accurate.. maybe u could have put Reach into it, too but.. no real need.. he has yet to prove if he can keep on doing good
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