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 Hot_Bid Administrator February 20 2008 01:25. | Profile Blog # |
Starcraft Playback: Week 4
by fusionsdf
TeamLiquid: Final Edits
Welcome to Week 4! Quite a few games this week, and unfortunately, around the 21st game, they all start to blend together. With the amazing games from the end of the week, the games from the first 4 days had a really hard time standing out. That said, we had some absolutely amazing games played this week. The theme seems to be micro, execution, and timing this week, with some absolutely brilliant strategies and plays pulled off by all three races.
When Jaedong plays, there tends to be many more memorable games. :D
[Group A] OSC 2008 S1
Monday, February 11, 2008
Game 4 - Loser's Match
(Z)Jy < Troy > (T)Casy
TLPD Vod
You've probably heard of this game by now.
+ Show Spoiler +Substandard play by the Zerg mars what could theoretically have turned into one of the strongest contenders for game of the year. Still a game to watch, especially since people will probably mention it for the remainder of the year and you will want to know what they are talking about. Right? Right.
[Group C] GomTV MSL S4 Ro8
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Game 3
(Z)Jaedong < Loki II > (T)Flash
TLPD Vod
This could very well turn into the Yellow-Boxer, Nal_ra-Savior dynasty building wars so many people are hyping. At the very least, we can hope to see more games between these two of this caliber.
+ Show Spoiler +This is an absolutely amazing comeback, with near perfect execution by both players. This game seriously should have been over inside 15 minutes, and I'm still shaking my head trying to figure out exactly what happened. Each player values every single unit.
Game 4
(Z)Jaedong < Zodiac > (T)Flash
TLPD Vod
Its been a long time since I've spent almost an entire game shaking my head in disbelief.
+ Show Spoiler +The commentators spent the entire last half-minute of the game referencing Ma Jae Yoon. And with good reason. Wow. And it's games like this that turn hopeful Terrans into bleary-eyed commentators.
[Group C] 2008 Bacchus OSL Ro8 Week 1
Friday, February 15, 2008
(Z)Luxury < fantasy II > (T)FrOzean
TLPD Vod
Is it a Pimpest Play candidate? I think so.
+ Show Spoiler +We've been spoiled this year with exceptional muta-play from Jaedong. But this game is something else. We've all seen that muta-only tvz replay floating around. The non-stop, who-cares-how-many-marines-you-have, mutalisk harass, switching out damaged mutas just to look immortal and demoralize your opponent play. Well you know what? This is more impressive.
If turrets are a race, this game involves genocide.
Shinhan Proleague 2007 Grand Final
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Game 1
(T)FrOzean < Un'Goro Crater > (Z)Jaedong
TLPD Vod
The second time a game involving Frozean makes the list, and the third involving JaeDong. As game 1, this game carried with it the most nervous expectations of Samsung fans and started a trend that continued for the rest of the night. Is Frozean manly enough to get away with a tag like 'cuteangel'? Does anyone else find it kind of creepy that Samsung has a 'cuteBoy' as well?
+ Show Spoiler +
Game 2
(P)JangBi < Nemesis > (T)fOrGG
TLPD Vod
Ok, so apparently JangBi is suddenly good at PvT now? He comes into this match with a 6 game terran win streak against both A and B level terrans. forGG on the other hand started 2007 with some strong and surprising play, but has seemed to be, well, less surprising lately. He is, however, no slump in PvT, walking into this with a 65% plus record. The beauty of many of the plays in this game are far greater than the name value of the players. Sort of like a less powerful version of IntoTheRainBow vs iloveOov. And you know what that means...
+ Show Spoiler +Legionnaire-esque reaver vs some very angry tanks. Does forGG even stand a chance under attack from this magician's toy?
[Group A] GomTV Star Invitational
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Game 1
(Z)Savior < Blue Storm > (T)Flash
Show GOM some love!
Savior. Flash. By now, everyone should know exactly why a match between these two players deserves a bit of hype - thats probably why the english cast has nearly 8000 views as I write this. I am glad to report that savior appears to show far less of his slumping self this game, making for a very interesting game.
+ Show Spoiler +Ever seen this kind of Eraser before? Now you have.
Game 6
(T)Flash < Loki II > (T)Mind
Show GOM some love!
Flash, hands down, has the most entertaining TvT of any progamer right now. If you ever play a game of russian-roulette that somehow links to the entertainment of a given TvT, it should become a reflex to shout out Lee Young Ho very, very quickly. Strange and impossible scenarios aside, Flash has spent the last month perfecting incredibly strong micro and reactionary play backed up by a hell of a lot of very fast expansions. Mind is no slouch either walking in with a 11-4 record in his last 15 TvTs.
+ Show Spoiler +Flash, I think I love you. You make TvT watchable.
Almost:
Game 1 (Z)Jy < Katrina > (P)free[gm]
Game 1 (T)Hwasin < Loki II > (Z)Thezerg
Game 5 - Tiebreak Match (T)Hwasin < Blue Storm > (Z)Thezerg
Lots of games to watch this week, and hopefully even more next week! I've added the stars based on some of the comments, but I'm not sure if this will be regular or not, depending on how much people want it. Some amazing games this week; there were two five star games for a reason. Happy Watching!Last edit: 2008-02-20 02:02:42 |
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| Carkling Germany. February 20 2008 01:52. Posts 169 | Profile Blog # | |
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| trollbone France. February 20 2008 02:08. Posts 1440 | Profile Blog # |
Game 6 (T)Flash < Loki II > (T)Mind Show GOM some love!Flash, hands down, has the most entertaining TvT of any progamer right now. If you ever play a game of russian-roulette that somehow links to the entertainment of a given TvT, it should become a reflex to shout out Lee Young Ho very, very quickly. Strange and impossible scenarios aside, Flash has spent the last month perfecting incredibly strong micro and reactionary play backed up by a hell of a lot of very fast expansions. Mind is no slouch either walking in with a 11-4 record in his last 15 TvTs. + Show Spoiler +Flash, I think I love you. You make TvT watchable.
baekmagoji !
Great the game Anytime vs Mind on baekmagoji was good too i was hoping it would be here !
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| Barbarne Sweden. February 20 2008 05:30. Posts 382 | Profile # |
I honestly can't understand why Jy-Free on katrina would be mentioned here since + Show Spoiler +I'd say it's another game won by Katrina.
I would recomend Nada vs SoO in OSC group B as mentioned in my recaps article, which I wouldn't miss if I were you  . Enjoy!
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| Titusmaster6 United States. February 20 2008 09:33. Posts 3354 | Profile Blog # |
I've seen all of them except Flash vs. Mind, will watch now, thanks HB!
The games that impressived me the most (mainly the entertainment factor) are the Luxury vs. Frozean, Savior vs. Flash, and Jangbi vs. Forgg. Awesome list. |
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| SpiritoftheTunA United States. February 20 2008 12:17. Posts 5840 | Profile Blog # |
shitsumon ga arimasu
haji-san wa kaetta node, "sutaakurafuto tibo" wo kakimasuka |
| | :3 || “So shall it be in the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the righteous, and shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth.” Matthew 13:49-50 | |
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 useLess United States. February 20 2008 12:48. Posts 4781 | Profile Blog # |
| Oh snap, the Star Invitational has started?! fuuuuuuuuuuuck |
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 Waxangel United States. February 20 2008 13:19. Posts 19118 | Profile Blog # |
On February 20 2008 12:17 SpiritoftheTuna wrote:
shitsumon ga arimasu
haji-san wa kaetta node, "sutaakurafuto tibo" wo kakimasuka
I think you mean hajisan no kawarini |
| | Hey HP can you redo everything youve ever done because i have a small complaint? |
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| SpiritoftheTunA United States. February 20 2008 13:46. Posts 5840 | Profile Blog # |
On February 20 2008 13:19 Waxangel wrote:
Show nested quote +On February 20 2008 12:17 SpiritoftheTuna wrote:
shitsumon ga arimasu
haji-san wa kaetta node, "sutaakurafuto tibo" wo kakimasuka
I think you mean hajisan no kawarini
yeah maybe. i suck at japanese |
| | :3 || “So shall it be in the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the righteous, and shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth.” Matthew 13:49-50 | |
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| Pressure February 20 2008 14:05. Posts 7323 | Profile Blog # |
gracias fusionsdf
no school this week and im not allowed to play bw (lent)
its time to watch all these vods ive wanted to |
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| Ilikestarcraft United States. February 20 2008 14:16. Posts 16580 | Profile Blog # |
| hehe thanks gonna check some games i missed |
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| fusionsdf Canada. February 20 2008 14:31. Posts 15354 | Profile Blog # |
On February 20 2008 12:17 SpiritoftheTuna wrote:
shitsumon ga arimasu
haji-san wa kaetta node, "sutaakurafuto tibo" wo kakimasuka
"I have a question
haji ...ummm returned so it should be written 'starcraft tivo'"?
or are you suggesting that haji should write it because he's returned?
Last edit: 2008-02-20 14:32:21 |
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| EAGER-beaver Canada. February 20 2008 14:40. Posts 2696 | Profile # |
rofl, who's the english commentator for the mind vs flash game? He's cracking me up!
"starcraft is the manliest game alive"
"Man, I'm glad I brought a stick of deordorant with me, cause this game is making me sweat"
Periodically screaming louder than any of the asian girls was great too, lol |
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| MoNKeYSpanKeR United States. February 20 2008 14:59. Posts 2869 | Profile Blog # |
That sAviOr flash game was painful to watch as a savior fan  |
| | <3's Mani and Seraphim, thx for the second chance. TSL Name: TSL-mSLeGenD |
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| tiffany February 20 2008 15:01. Posts 3643 | Profile # |
On February 20 2008 14:40 EAGER-beaver wrote:
rofl, who's the english commentator for the mind vs flash game? He's cracking me up!
"starcraft is the manliest game alive"
"Man, I'm glad I brought a stick of deordorant with me, cause this game is making me sweat"
Periodically screaming louder than any of the asian girls was great too, lol
tasteless? |
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| fusionsdf Canada. February 20 2008 15:24. Posts 15354 | Profile Blog # |
On February 20 2008 14:59 MoNKeYSpanKeR wrote:That sAviOr flash game was painful to watch as a savior fan
Don't I know it.
But at least he seemed to play with a little bit more confidence |
| | SKT_Best: "I actually chose Protoss because it was so hard for me to defeat Protoss as a Terran. When I first started Brood War, my main race was Terran." | |
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 Manifesto7 Osaka. February 20 2008 16:19. Posts 24965 | Profile Blog # |
| This is a great, great update. Keep up the good work! |
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| Hot_Bid Administrator February 20 2008 16:41. | Profile Blog # |
that savior game, even when he was winning i was just like thinking "flash is going to come back isn't he"
how i long for the days when savior was watchable without this sense of dreadLast edit: 2008-02-20 16:41:41 |
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| diggurd Norway. February 21 2008 01:38. Posts 266 | Profile Blog # | |
| | O~ ҉̵̞̟̠̖̗̘̙̜̝ O~ ҉̵̞̟̠̖̗̘̙̜̝ my thx to tl staff, translators and small vod boys O~ ҉̵̞̟̠̖̗̘̙̜̝ O~ ҉̵̞̟̠̖̗̘̙̜̝ ..... <3 [NC]..YellOw <3 FlaSh |
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| HamerD United Kingdom. February 21 2008 09:29. Posts 1922 | Profile Blog # |
man flash and jaedong could really come on strong  . Though ofc they need to like develop new strategies like savior boxer and nada.
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