Sorry for the long wait. I had a reply worked out in my head the moment I first read this a week ago, but I've been such a busy bot that I haven't felt comfortable taking the time to respond until I had more of a breather, so here ya go.
You kinda just restated your point, I understood what you were saying. But you're kind of making my standpoint look like *** rather than thinking about it. I realize that OCEAN beat him,
Lol, I'm aware that you know who won.
but the fact that I am not the only one saying, that obviously means something isn't just about it.
That's like saying that because people supported the Holocaust, it means something. Sure it does, but what does it mean exactly?
If you really want to go that route how about I just leave one of the most liked posts on that video:
Obviously means something, right? Ehh, maybe. I really don't think so.
I am not discrediting the set, I am simply saying, it would have seemed more legit to others, and myself if M2K didn't play like a complete jack***.
The funny thing, and something I'm unsure that you've realized, is I feel the same way. M2K wasn't playing like a star. But what players consistently do? It's hardly ever a breeze for anyone to snag first place anymore. I know he could of played 10x better. But what about OCEAN? Who's to say he was playing his best? All that really matters is what happened right then right there. Two players sat down, one that has a very high level background and another with a vision and a drive to stop at nothing to do the best he can. That alone is enough for me to say that whoever won, the other got outplayed. If M2K doesn't know the MU, then that's his fault. Any high caliber player should know ANY MU. No johns.
Don't you find it a little weird that OCEAN got easily timed out on Delfino, yet M2K refused to use the same play style on BF and SV. Especially on SV where he seems to do it all the time.
Well, isn't it a little weird to time someone out when they never ONCE had the % lead (game 1)? And you're telling me I'm not thinking about your standpoint? What about your own standpoint lol.
Game 2, it was fairly close, and probably uncomfortable for m2k to play around the OPEN space of DP.
Game 3, most of the time M2K even got a decent % lead, like 25% at 14:48, it's a bit difficult to process, oh snap, I'm 25% ahead, instead of, hey I'm MK, I should instead try punishing his landing. Besides, what's 25% on a ledge? A gyro and a laser? In 7.5 minutes do you rly think he couldn't land a gyro and a laser?
Well how about at 16:50, there's a good 34%, yeah, for a moment. MK has ROB off the stage, he prob wants to stay around and pressure him like any MK would. But before he knows it a gyro and a laser puts it back to 19% where another gyro could easily even the match out.
At around 17min, he has ROB right where he wants him, is he going to run away there then too? If he did against me, I would just think he was scared lol.
Right around 19:02, M2K realizes "3 min are left, I'm probably should zone him out with a 46% lead" But he just miszones him and get upward angled sniped. He isn't perfect. Just because we call him a robot doesn't make him that lol. And this is a very common camping strat for MKs on BF. You have to keep in mind that Delfino gives M2K a lot more room to work with. On top of that, OCEAN's flub on getting grabbed KO'd his 2nd stock really put him behind. THEN was a smart time to play safe and play for the time out.
Also, to point out at this time frame is how OCEAN handles the camping. He doesn't approach like most of us would. Especially since he's only a handful of projectiles from bringing it back. And 3 min is still plenty of time to work with.
After this, M2K baits a plank, OCEAN baits a bite and reacted properly. From there, they just gruel it out.
I can break down each and every hit if you want me to. Anything to convince you that I'm considering your standpoint and the scenario at hand.
M2K used to be a very smart player, but he stopped caring, and I feel he didn't beat M2K, he just beat some random MK.
Last time I checked, random MKs don't typically get the opportunity to be playing for auto 9th place if they win ( I believe that's right) at an international tourney.
He beat M2K, yes I completely comprehend that.
very nice
But I am discussing my opinion of the set. -_-
As am I.
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I'm not trying to hype you up over this match. You can be as little hyped as you prefer. But don't say words that discredit this guy's loss.
If I sound like a d**k, I'm not meaning to. I'm just finding a lot of holes in what you're arguing with me against.
The entire match all boils down to two words for me:
No johns.
