 motbob  United States. June 10 2012 15:06. Posts 11455 | Profile Blog # |
I can't remember the last time I was this happy.
In 2008, the greatest thing about watching professional Brood War was the feeling that you got when pro players seemed to make something happen in the game via sheer force of will. Players like Flash, Jaedong, and Bisu seemed to go beyond what was possible with their respective races, making things happen that simply shouldn't have happened.
That feeling got lost in SC2, somewhat. When players play really well, it feels as if they've reached the absolute limit of what each race can do. When Stephano plays his style to perfection, it feels really refined and it's enjoyable to watch, but that visceral feeling of awe just isn't there for me, or at least hasn't been since the beta.
But tonight that changed. I saw the players introduce themselves on stage and my heart started pumping. I saw Flash impose his will on Stork with the SCV rush in game 1. I saw Jaedong will himself to victory vs Leta in game 3, playing Zerg the way it was meant to be played: constant attacks, some of them failing, most of them crushing.
That old familiar feeling came back as if it had never left.
Maybe this'll be short-lived. Maybe there's just a huge skill difference between Jaedong and Leta, or maybe the SCV rush Flash did just isn't viable against a competently defending player. But right now, I'm on top of the world.Last edit: 2012-06-10 15:20:14
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| Whiplash Korea (South). June 10 2012 15:23. Posts 2583 | Profile Blog # |
| The games are very exiting. |
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| ClysmiC United States. June 10 2012 15:36. Posts 1947 | Profile Blog # |
+ Show Spoiler +Speaking of Flash forcing his will... how bout that game 2 of Flash v Soulkey? Last edit: 2012-06-10 15:36:58 |
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| mizU United States. June 10 2012 15:42. Posts 9976 | Profile Blog # | |
| | if happy ever afters did exist <3 @watamizu_ |
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 sam!zdat United States. June 10 2012 15:45. Posts 4170 | Profile Blog # |
| Yeah just wait until they are REALLY good :D :D :D:D |
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| bK- United States. June 10 2012 15:52. Posts 274 | Profile # |
With their limited amount of first hand expierence with the game they have came so far. Given that they are eventually doing a full on complete transition to sc2 get ready for the changes that they will bring! New life/Energy is about to enter the SC2 scene for sure.  |
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| Cyclone999 Canada. June 10 2012 16:02. Posts 327 | Profile Blog # |
| The spectator cam is always moving due to the action; kinda back like Brood War, I think. Jaedong's creep spread is already FREAKIN AMAZING though. The games have been the best I've seen in a long time. Last edit: 2012-06-10 16:02:26 |
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| sutoraiku Canada. June 10 2012 16:16. Posts 56 | Profile # |
| I've followed sc1 more during the boxer era and a bit during oov's era, so i didn't get to know jd, bisu or flash's playstyle a lot. I've mainly followed sc2 for the past year, but I've never been this hyped after seeing bw players playing sc2. Can't believe that they are this good after only a few months of practice. These games are just amazing! |
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| Probe1 United States. June 10 2012 16:20. Posts 16445 | Profile Blog # | |
| | 우정호 KT_VIOLET 1988 - 2012 While we are postponing, life speeds by | |
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| ClysmiC United States. June 10 2012 16:41. Posts 1947 | Profile Blog # |
| Ok, I'm convinced that Flash is a complete step above the rest of these guys. It looks like he could probably jump right into this MLG and at least have a shot of getting top 8 or something. |
| | "The LORD is close to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit." -Psalm 34:18 |
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| GoShox United States. June 10 2012 17:12. Posts 1056 | Profile Blog # |
| Yes this did remind me of old times. |
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| rift United States. June 10 2012 17:12. Posts 1506 | Profile Blog # |
Seriously, only Flash impressed me. I'll be happy when (if) they're close to his level and show it off in Proleague and Starleague.
But keeping his resources below 200 and controlling multiple separate bio groups and perfect siege timing, I enjoyed. Making as many medivacs as medics is also fun.Last edit: 2012-06-10 17:21:47 |
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| riotjune United States. June 10 2012 17:26. Posts 534 | Profile # | |
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| ShadeR Australia. June 10 2012 17:27. Posts 6603 | Profile Blog # |
Stork should have 2 gated
Or gas steal into quad damage T.TLast edit: 2012-06-10 17:27:34 |
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 BLinD-RawR India. June 10 2012 17:43. Posts 24596 | Profile Blog # |
yeah I've never been entertained with SC2 as I have been today, which is quite refreshing seeing as how I thought it would be impossible.
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| Hibzy United Kingdom. June 10 2012 17:48. Posts 363 | Profile # |
| I have only watched one game of BW and those games got me so hyped it was TSL3 finals all over again |
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| 1ntrigue Australia. June 10 2012 17:50. Posts 367 | Profile # |
| Yeah, watching SC2 being played by the KeSPA pros is far more exciting than I ever thought watching SC2 could be. I had lost 99.99% interest in SC2 a couple months ago but the new SPL season has reinvigorated SC2 for me. |
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| Iplaythings Denmark. June 10 2012 18:03. Posts 7053 | Profile Blog # |
I have succesfully brainwashed myself to be able to enjoy SC2, side effect: you might loose some flare for BW.
Whats the recipe you ask?
Start playing SC2 instead of BW, find sc2 streams and follow them and in a month or two you will succesfuilly have brainwashed urself |
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| Recognizable Netherlands. June 10 2012 18:41. Posts 1344 | Profile Blog # |
| Can anyone link me to the VOD's if possible? |
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