All the streams will be embed on http://nation-wars.ogaming.tv.
O'GamingTV with Pomf, Thud, Anoss, Makoz, FunKa and MoMaN
Sean Day[9] Plott, John "TotalBiscuit" Bain & Gregory "Idra" Fields
TaKeTV with Dennis "TaKe" Gehlen
sc2tv.ru with Yan "SubZerO" Pyatrin
EmScTV with Emil
HysteRya and Pr0gr4m3r
UniSL
Ukraine vs. France
Captains' interview:
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Dimaga, who is currently playing for Roccat, is the Ukrainian Captain whereas ToD, ESL caster and player for XMG, is the French Captain.
Thank you for accepting this crossed interview together.
NationWars is about to begin. What do you think about this tournament?
Dimaga: "Thanks for inviting me, I really like NationWars since BroodWars times and I am really proud to be the Captain of the Ukraine national team."
ToD: "I'm really happy that there finally is a tournament where Nations can face each other, in Warcraft it was a common occurence with the ENC (European Nation Cup) but in Starcraft 2 it has not been done yet so I'm really excited."
You are in the same group as Sweden and Germany. Are you happy with the draw?
Dimaga: "I am happy that we are not in the same group with Russia so draw is good for us."
ToD: I think our group is stronger than the other one, winning it would give us a lot of confidence going into the next round."
What do you think about your first match? Does your team feel confident?
Dimaga: "I think we have good chances against France but in Bo1 everything can be possible. So I hope we will play really nice games and watch good allins from AcerBly !"
ToD: "Our first match against Ukraine is a tricky one, DIMAGA is in good shape, bly has crazy allins and Kas well ... he simply is Kas. Luckily for us we have Dayshi !"
According to you, what will the most important game be?
Dimaga: "I think Dayshi can be problem for us because he has really good TvZ."
ToD: "Most important game will be Dayshi vs everyone."
What is the key to win this match? What is the detail which will make your team win?
Dimaga: "They key to win this match will be good all ins from our side (Hello Bly :D)"
ToD: "The key to win this match will be to not underestimate our opponents and play our best"
Do you have any pronostic for this group?
Dimaga: "Germany and Ukraine."
ToD: "We need to advance to the semi finals, i do not really care who else does."
Do you want to add something?
Dimaga: "I just hope for really interesting and entertaining games! Cheers!
ToD: "Goodluck to team Ukraine"
Thank you for accepting this crossed interview together.
NationWars is about to begin. What do you think about this tournament?
Dimaga: "Thanks for inviting me, I really like NationWars since BroodWars times and I am really proud to be the Captain of the Ukraine national team."
ToD: "I'm really happy that there finally is a tournament where Nations can face each other, in Warcraft it was a common occurence with the ENC (European Nation Cup) but in Starcraft 2 it has not been done yet so I'm really excited."
You are in the same group as Sweden and Germany. Are you happy with the draw?
Dimaga: "I am happy that we are not in the same group with Russia so draw is good for us."
ToD: I think our group is stronger than the other one, winning it would give us a lot of confidence going into the next round."
What do you think about your first match? Does your team feel confident?
Dimaga: "I think we have good chances against France but in Bo1 everything can be possible. So I hope we will play really nice games and watch good allins from AcerBly !"
ToD: "Our first match against Ukraine is a tricky one, DIMAGA is in good shape, bly has crazy allins and Kas well ... he simply is Kas. Luckily for us we have Dayshi !"
According to you, what will the most important game be?
Dimaga: "I think Dayshi can be problem for us because he has really good TvZ."
ToD: "Most important game will be Dayshi vs everyone."
What is the key to win this match? What is the detail which will make your team win?
Dimaga: "They key to win this match will be good all ins from our side (Hello Bly :D)"
ToD: "The key to win this match will be to not underestimate our opponents and play our best"
Do you have any pronostic for this group?
Dimaga: "Germany and Ukraine."
ToD: "We need to advance to the semi finals, i do not really care who else does."
Do you want to add something?
Dimaga: "I just hope for really interesting and entertaining games! Cheers!
ToD: "Goodluck to team Ukraine"
Ukraine's squad : Bly, DIMAGA and Kas
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Bly
Known for his numerous and tailored cheeses, Bly is one of the strongest Zerg in Europe. Playing for team Acer, his style became very famous and it would be exciting to watch how he can deal with his reputation to surprise his opponents.
Dimaga
The adjective that would be the best to qualify Dimaga’s performance would be astonishing. The Roccat player who reached the semi-finals of 2013 WCS Season 1 Europe is also one of the most sympathetic player in Europe and that’s why he is likely to be one of the foundation of the Ukraine National Team.
Kas
The different 2013 WCS campaigns were not convincing enough to say Kas is back in shape but the Ukrainian Terran is still one of the best value in Europe and is likely to perform in NationWars thanks to his insane macro.
Known for his numerous and tailored cheeses, Bly is one of the strongest Zerg in Europe. Playing for team Acer, his style became very famous and it would be exciting to watch how he can deal with his reputation to surprise his opponents.
Dimaga
The adjective that would be the best to qualify Dimaga’s performance would be astonishing. The Roccat player who reached the semi-finals of 2013 WCS Season 1 Europe is also one of the most sympathetic player in Europe and that’s why he is likely to be one of the foundation of the Ukraine National Team.
Kas
The different 2013 WCS campaigns were not convincing enough to say Kas is back in shape but the Ukrainian Terran is still one of the best value in Europe and is likely to perform in NationWars thanks to his insane macro.
France's squad: Dayshi, Downfall and ToD
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Dayshi
Dayshi may be the best French player. Working hard in the Millenium gaming house, the solid Terran is one of the top player in Europe and has a very good experience in all kill format thanks to the several Millenium's campaigns. Every Zerg in Europe should be afraid of him : his TvZ is monstrous.
Downfall
Downfall is a very good and regular Terran. Grand Master for 10 seasons in a row, Downfall has shown a very high level and a very interesting vision of Starcraft II by winning UnderDogs and crushed Firecake to be in the French list. He is also known as TheDwf on teamliquid and leads a very good thread to teach Terran the right way of playing Starcraft II.
ToD
ToD is a Protoss player and a ESL caster who is currently playing for XMG. Known as one of the best Warcraft III player, the French player first disappointed a little on Starcraft II even if he remains one of the best Protoss in Europe. Then, his new career in casting gave him a new interest and the player never seemed as strong as now. France has to trust him to win since Stephano's departure.
Dayshi may be the best French player. Working hard in the Millenium gaming house, the solid Terran is one of the top player in Europe and has a very good experience in all kill format thanks to the several Millenium's campaigns. Every Zerg in Europe should be afraid of him : his TvZ is monstrous.
Downfall
Downfall is a very good and regular Terran. Grand Master for 10 seasons in a row, Downfall has shown a very high level and a very interesting vision of Starcraft II by winning UnderDogs and crushed Firecake to be in the French list. He is also known as TheDwf on teamliquid and leads a very good thread to teach Terran the right way of playing Starcraft II.
ToD
ToD is a Protoss player and a ESL caster who is currently playing for XMG. Known as one of the best Warcraft III player, the French player first disappointed a little on Starcraft II even if he remains one of the best Protoss in Europe. Then, his new career in casting gave him a new interest and the player never seemed as strong as now. France has to trust him to win since Stephano's departure.
Germany vs. Sweden
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TLO, who is currently playing for Team Liquid, is the German Captain whereas Wake, the manager of Mousesports, is the Swedish Captain.
Thank you for accepting this crossed interview together.
NationWars is about to begin. What do you think about this tournament?
Wake: "Great incentive where players get the chance to represent their country. It's a great honour to do just that, to play for the country's fans against the other countries. This is as close to a euro championship as we can get right now"
TLO: "It's always great to have different formats, it makes things fresh, Nationwars is nothing we do a lot in sc2 so it'll be exciting for the viewers and players alike."
You are in the same group as France and Ukraine. Are you happy with the draw?
Wake: "We didn't aim to dodge any particular team, if you want to climb to become champions you must beat the strongest teams anyways."
TLO: "I think it's the hardest group in the tournament by far, but it'll make for some great matches and I think our team overall is pretty strong and well balanced. We don't have any weak players in my opinion."
What do you think about your first match? Does your team feel confident?
Wake: "Germany has the lineup that could win them the entire tournament, a victory here would give us a strong confidentboost but losing won't and can't affect us. Anything can happen in allkill."
TLO: "Yea we're confident, especially Naniwa missing makes things a whole lot easier for us."
According to you, what will the most important match be?
Wake: "All games are equally important and with the allkill format we're confident with all players in good shape."
TLO: "As I said our team is really well balanced, we don't have any outliers everyone is similiar in skill, which should help us because it won't all depends on 1 player having a particular good or bad day."
Which nations should advance to the semi-finals?
Wake: "There are great players and individuals in all of the teams and anything can happen in an allkill format, but I hope to see Germany and Sweden advance."
Thank you for accepting this crossed interview together.
NationWars is about to begin. What do you think about this tournament?
Wake: "Great incentive where players get the chance to represent their country. It's a great honour to do just that, to play for the country's fans against the other countries. This is as close to a euro championship as we can get right now"
TLO: "It's always great to have different formats, it makes things fresh, Nationwars is nothing we do a lot in sc2 so it'll be exciting for the viewers and players alike."
You are in the same group as France and Ukraine. Are you happy with the draw?
Wake: "We didn't aim to dodge any particular team, if you want to climb to become champions you must beat the strongest teams anyways."
TLO: "I think it's the hardest group in the tournament by far, but it'll make for some great matches and I think our team overall is pretty strong and well balanced. We don't have any weak players in my opinion."
What do you think about your first match? Does your team feel confident?
Wake: "Germany has the lineup that could win them the entire tournament, a victory here would give us a strong confidentboost but losing won't and can't affect us. Anything can happen in allkill."
TLO: "Yea we're confident, especially Naniwa missing makes things a whole lot easier for us."
According to you, what will the most important match be?
Wake: "All games are equally important and with the allkill format we're confident with all players in good shape."
TLO: "As I said our team is really well balanced, we don't have any outliers everyone is similiar in skill, which should help us because it won't all depends on 1 player having a particular good or bad day."
Which nations should advance to the semi-finals?
Wake: "There are great players and individuals in all of the teams and anything can happen in an allkill format, but I hope to see Germany and Sweden advance."
Germany's squad: HeRoMaRinE, Socke and TLO
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HeRoMaRinE :
HeRoMaRinE is only a sixteen year old Terran and is considered as a hot prospect. This boy is able to show impressive things and has shown all his skills by winning the EPS Germany 2013 in November.
Socke :
Socke is a historical member of Germany National Team. He has an international experience which can transcend Germany and he has always been one of the major German player, winning three ESL Pro Series Germany in his career and reaching semi-finals of IEM Katowice, Cologne and 2010 MLG Raleigh.
TLO :
TLO is a Zerg player who impressed a lot at the beginning of 2013. Thanks to his very tailored and creative build orders mainly based on roaches against Terrans, he managed to reach the top 5 of WCS Europe and made the whole Europe dream.
HeRoMaRinE is only a sixteen year old Terran and is considered as a hot prospect. This boy is able to show impressive things and has shown all his skills by winning the EPS Germany 2013 in November.
Socke :
Socke is a historical member of Germany National Team. He has an international experience which can transcend Germany and he has always been one of the major German player, winning three ESL Pro Series Germany in his career and reaching semi-finals of IEM Katowice, Cologne and 2010 MLG Raleigh.
TLO :
TLO is a Zerg player who impressed a lot at the beginning of 2013. Thanks to his very tailored and creative build orders mainly based on roaches against Terrans, he managed to reach the top 5 of WCS Europe and made the whole Europe dream.
Sweden's squad : Bischu, MorroW and Zanster.
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Bischu
Since Broodwar, Bischu has always performed very well in Nations Wars. He really loves it and this tournament acts as a big motivation for him to reach his best level. He just reached the second place at Svenska E-sportcupen 2013: Göteborg Grand Finals and will be a reliable player for Sweden.
MorroW
Thorzain is not available because of his studies and Sjow just switched to Protoss. MorroW is the best Terran in Sweden at the moment and performed well in several Swedish tournaments thanks to his new mech style.
Zanster
Zanster showed recently an amazing level in online tournaments. The Fnatic player is one of the hot prospect in Europe and performed a lot in online cups in the late 2013 like in several Swedish tournaments. Being the best Swedish Zerg should not be enough for this 16 year old player and he obviously wants to show to Europe how sick he can be.
Since Broodwar, Bischu has always performed very well in Nations Wars. He really loves it and this tournament acts as a big motivation for him to reach his best level. He just reached the second place at Svenska E-sportcupen 2013: Göteborg Grand Finals and will be a reliable player for Sweden.
MorroW
Thorzain is not available because of his studies and Sjow just switched to Protoss. MorroW is the best Terran in Sweden at the moment and performed well in several Swedish tournaments thanks to his new mech style.
Zanster
Zanster showed recently an amazing level in online tournaments. The Fnatic player is one of the hot prospect in Europe and performed a lot in online cups in the late 2013 like in several Swedish tournaments. Being the best Swedish Zerg should not be enough for this 16 year old player and he obviously wants to show to Europe how sick he can be.
According to players, Group B features mainly Premier League players such as TLO, Dayshi and DIMAGA. Known as the strongest group in NationWars, Group B presents legendary players for each nation and expectations are high.
Among the players who were not in 2013 WCS, we especially expect the two hot prospects Zanster and HeRoMaRinE to be determining for their nations.
Ukraine is probably one of the scariest nation in Europe. Their squad is really balanced and displays three very big European players with different styles. The Captain DIMAGA has shown he is able to beat everybody. Then, the cheesy Bly should appreciate a lot the format in Best-of-1 and presents a very different style from the macromonster Terran: Kas. But, Kas and DIMAGA recently showed a bad shape and we all can wonder if they will be able to reach their top level to make their nation win.
Even if Group B is the toughest group, draw is quite good for France. More than the extraordinary ability of France to surprise and beat the favoured nation in every sport, Dayshi should be very happy to found a Protoss on his way for the first match. His astonishing TvZ could be the silver bullet of the French squad and he recently showed he is able to win against any European Zerg. Then, the experienced ToD and the UnderDogs winner Downfall are in shape and are likely to grab some very determining points.
Germany is one of the strongest nation. The charismatic squad based on the Captain TLO, the experienced Socke and the very skilled HeRoMaRinE can be threatened by the whole Europe and is able to offer the public a very dynamic gameplay. As they have the three races, they can choose the worst match-ups of their opponent and this detail could become very important.
Sweden's community suffered from Naniwa's drama. Without their ace, Sweden still has a very good line-up and is able to show how much this country loves Starcraft II. MorroW, Bischu and Zanster. recently managed to get their qualifications for 2014 WCS. The Fnatic Zerg skyrocketted during this winter and has shown an amazing level in all the match-ups. He will be likey to be the new ace of the Swedish squad. Then, Bischu has created new and powerful build orders able to surprise his opponents and we really can hope very dynamic and creative gameplay from him.
Predictions:
France > Ukraine
Germany > Sweden
France < Germany
Ukraine > Sweden
France > Ukraine
Germany and France to advance.
Poll: France vs. Ukraine?
France (15)
38%
Ukraine (24)
62%
39 total votes
Ukraine (24)
39 total votes
Your vote: France vs. Ukraine?
Poll: Germany vs. Sweden?
Germany (24)
77%
Sweden (7)
23%
31 total votes
Sweden (7)
31 total votes
Your vote: Germany vs. Sweden?
Poll: Which country will join the semi-finals?
Ukraine & Germany (23)
48%
France & Germany (12)
25%
France & Ukraine (8)
17%
Ukraine & Sweden (2)
4%
Germany & Sweden (2)
4%
France & Sweden (1)
2%
48 total votes
France & Germany (12)
France & Ukraine (8)
Ukraine & Sweden (2)
Germany & Sweden (2)
France & Sweden (1)
48 total votes
Your vote: Which country will join the semi-finals?
(Vote): France & Ukraine
(Vote): France & Germany
(Vote): France & Sweden
(Vote): Ukraine & Germany
(Vote): Ukraine & Sweden
(Vote): Germany & Sweden
Germany and Ukraine advance.