A great game with a great caster! I can see the extra millage of having twitch chat supporting Lowko in the longer casts, it is a nice change of pace giving him a bit of "conversation" for a chance
And Clem cementing his new position as Terran's lord and savior against Dark right afterward; he went 7-2 against the two best Zerg in the world, back-to-back, dropping only one game to each of them. And at a time when they are both looking rather strong, too (IMHO this was the strongest Serral has looked since 2018--his infamous premature tap out at IEM Katowicz this spring seems to have lit a fire under his ass). Maru has definitely been in a bit of a slump lately as well; he even lost to Protoss in this tournament! All hail LiquidClem!
I’m a casual SC2 fan who doesn’t play, so grain of salt. But I have an idea that won’t let me go. Would it be OP if ultralisks weren’t stopped by the hit box of smaller units? They seem so clunky as-is even with top-level players.
Ravens are slow, and thus vulnerable in bio ball armies. Pretty important in high level Terran play. At least live might get a shot off for two and pay for themselves.
I never understood why I'm only now seeing a zerg employ corruptors against Terran to punish medivacs! Dark had like 5-8 of them out at any given time and used them to prioritze medivacs and it's so refreshing to see!
@@Dallows65i think is a tech thing, they usually build corruptors after the lib/tank force became pretty big in late game so they can counter libs while teching into broodlords, in mid game they prefer hydras as antiair probably because they give you the possibility to go into lurkers wich are pretty good before ghosts, also if you used roach ravagers you probably already have +1 range and carapace so they already have upgrades while corruptors doesn't have them
This is pure gold, and I've only just started the video. First day of Christmas Break. I've got the Warhammer christmas goblin in front of me to build and paint. While listening to and watching this. Lowko, never stop. Lots of love!
The caduceus reactor is not new at all, at least, not in the Starcraft Universe. It was a old upgrade for the medics back in Brood War (1998), that increased their base and starting energy. It's present, as well, in HotS being a trait of Rosa Morales... but we know what you meant :D
a hour and twenty-four minute long Bo7 match with Dark and Clem?! thanks, for not spoiling the results, lol! a great way to spend part of the day when you're sick. I love you Lowko!
You get tunnel vision on your build as a Terran thinking you're making headway. We can't slow down mass production for like 2 or 3 ravens lol. They're also expensive liabiliities...but I always try to build a couple...they're game changers if you protect them. You build a bunch of them and they can actually turn the tide.
I don’t really what statecraft e Sport that much but everytime i do i think dark is fun to watch like I have no idea what’s going on but he does stuff that is entertaining (for example his proxy bases right infront of the enemy base)
I'm not saying nerf them to hell and back, but a simple slowdown (even 15%) on recharging and maybe 5 less HP would really help. It's just a bit too strong for harassment.
I am a little bummed more Terran players don't go Mech more often. I would love to see more thors and whatnot. it just always seems to be marines and marines and more marines
Game 3: Perfect example of how insanely OP T are. Clem wasn't in the game for 90% of it, Dark had the map control, the resources, the units.... yet T, completely unbreakable without INSANE losses. Neither Protoss nor Zerg can do anything like that. As Z you need at least twice, if not thrice the amount of resources, units and power to get a win against T these days.
You see for the European viewership, serral is from a dry rub state, and clem is from a wet sauce state and that sort of animosity bleeds into all aspects of the southern american lifestyle
Really glad you didn't add twitch chat to a YT video. If it was a twitch chat interaction activity it makes sense, but otherwise its really off putting as a YT viewer.
@@LowkoTV epic. One of my favorites is from the reconners. Never throw the first punch. If you have to throw the second, try to make sure they don't get up for a third.
Can just say ‘like’ rather than ‘for example’ and if you do say ‘for example’ you can then just list the players rather than enumerate each item of the list with ‘for example a’
Thank you Lowko for keeping the twitch chat off the screen! 🙏
The classic Lowko intro will never not put a smile on my face :D
56:08
By far the best and most in-depth analysis of Terran strategy so far.
For sure 😆
I came looking for this comment and was not disappointed! XD
A great game with a great caster!
I can see the extra millage of having twitch chat supporting Lowko in the longer casts, it is a nice change of pace giving him a bit of "conversation" for a chance
1:02:30 The church of Terran, after seeing the semi finals against Serral, decided they have a new prophet
And Clem cementing his new position as Terran's lord and savior against Dark right afterward; he went 7-2 against the two best Zerg in the world, back-to-back, dropping only one game to each of them. And at a time when they are both looking rather strong, too (IMHO this was the strongest Serral has looked since 2018--his infamous premature tap out at IEM Katowicz this spring seems to have lit a fire under his ass). Maru has definitely been in a bit of a slump lately as well; he even lost to Protoss in this tournament! All hail LiquidClem!
I’m a casual SC2 fan who doesn’t play, so grain of salt. But I have an idea that won’t let me go. Would it be OP if ultralisks weren’t stopped by the hit box of smaller units? They seem so clunky as-is even with top-level players.
A fellow stormlight fan i see! I shouldn't be surprised
I don't get why in TvZ Raven is quite rare to see since it's perfect for the creep removal teams 🤔
Ravens are slow, and thus vulnerable in bio ball armies.
Pretty important in high level Terran play. At least live might get a shot off for two and pay for themselves.
Marine with medivac control group kinda clunky to control with raven in the control group, at least that what i heard
I never understood why I'm only now seeing a zerg employ corruptors against Terran to punish medivacs! Dark had like 5-8 of them out at any given time and used them to prioritze medivacs and it's so refreshing to see!
@@Dallows65 It's always been a Dark thing, I believe. He did pioneer Corruptor Ling Bane.
@@Dallows65i think is a tech thing, they usually build corruptors after the lib/tank force became pretty big in late game so they can counter libs while teching into broodlords, in mid game they prefer hydras as antiair probably because they give you the possibility to go into lurkers wich are pretty good before ghosts, also if you used roach ravagers you probably already have +1 range and carapace so they already have upgrades while corruptors doesn't have them
blizzard now needs to update your announcer pack so that it has you do the sounds for orbital command scans
Did you just quote B. Sanderson!!! So cool
I’m surprised dark didn’t lean into spellcasters more and never once went hydras or lurkers, especially when all the mines came out
I hear OG Intro, I click like. So simple.
This is pure gold, and I've only just started the video. First day of Christmas Break. I've got the Warhammer christmas goblin in front of me to build and paint. While listening to and watching this. Lowko, never stop. Lots of love!
Would love to hear your cast of the serral v. clem series from this tournament. Insane action-packed series
Thank you for all the 4k contents :) i stopped playing sc2 but still watch it on the big screen
SC2 Pros:
We can dance if we want to
We can leave your Units behind
'Cause your Units don't dance
And if they don't dance
Well, they're just get wiped
This series was amazing. Thanks Lowko for delivering only good vibes throughout the year!
The caduceus reactor is not new at all, at least, not in the Starcraft Universe. It was a old upgrade for the medics back in Brood War (1998), that increased their base and starting energy. It's present, as well, in HotS being a trait of Rosa Morales... but we know what you meant :D
Got to say, I was having a pretty bum day. But hearing that classic intro? Instant smile on my face
56:01 lowko not phew-pweh-pwewing, boop-boop-boop-boob during live twitch 🤣🤣
Lowko, I've heard you say "Journey before destination" a few times now, you are a fan of The Stormlight Archive -- no?
I cant get tired of your introductions for the games 😂 . Thanks for keeping uploading content❤ . I only play coop but i love to watch this cast games
a hour and twenty-four minute long Bo7 match with Dark and Clem?!
thanks, for not spoiling the results, lol!
a great way to spend part of the day when you're sick.
I love you Lowko!
Watched these games live but excited to see your cast, as well!
yo, what's the best way to see this games live and as the tournament develops?
No live chat, your vids are great as is.
+1
HE DID THE THING!!!
-me after hearing the first few seconds of the video
I am pretty sure that is the second time I have heard you drop a Stormlight archive quote ("Journey before destination"). Great book series.
that was the score i never expected
Journey before destination! Love that series.
Haha, I'm glad that I'm not the only one to pick up on that!
OG INTRO LETS GOOOO
You should cast serral vs Clem from that series
I think it's pretty messed up that they took away the zeros only reliable defence, the baneling
I haven't seen anyone in comments recommend Game 1 of Cure vs Dark at this event, so I will! It was... Interesting.
“Nothing to write home about” has become a common phrase I now use. Killing me lowko lol
Great to see Dark facing Clem again, that's top level StarCraft 2. On a side note, that intro never fails to make me smile.
He did it!!! the Lowko intro
You get tunnel vision on your build as a Terran thinking you're making headway. We can't slow down mass production for like 2 or 3 ravens lol. They're also expensive liabiliities...but I always try to build a couple...they're game changers if you protect them. You build a bunch of them and they can actually turn the tide.
Love your energy!
1:19:06 New Crismas Story: Jimi not home alone in the Zergbase.
Hey lowko, you really should cast the game 3 of serral vs clem, absolute banger
Agreed. I might even say it is more exciting than this one.
56:05 Lowko doing his best Doctor Monsignor Larvell Jones impression.
I don’t really what statecraft e Sport that much but everytime i do i think dark is fun to watch like I have no idea what’s going on but he does stuff that is entertaining (for example his proxy bases right infront of the enemy base)
Fwiw, I totally don't care for chat, it would just add clutter to the screen.
Thanks for the awesome work :)
I don't know why, but the revenge of lenny the ling in game two is one of the funniest things I've seen in sc2 in a while
Well-deserved win. Congratulations.
Lowko! Whenever you do the iconic introduction, once in a while, It really feels like nostalgic. Please dont ever get fully rid of it.
Lowko reading the pastas and explaining the american pro joke was hilarious
Lowko maybe you can cast serral vs clem its the one in sc2hl channel that game was really insane
I saw this live. Was cool to see the process.
1:04:27 a cloaking thor?!?!
You could say game of the year here, but Clem vs Serral was a close 2nd series
I persoanlly believe Clem vs Serral felt like the actual grand finals. The games felt slightly higher level
Clem clearly carried the momentum from that set, he just played amazingly
altho im not big on starcraft stuff i love ur comentary videos on it man, good shit and entertaining
Have you ever seen anyone line up 2 liberators the first one to snipe the droes and the second to snipe the queens that come to kill the first one?
I feel like it's been a while since we've heard "1 of the top 10 things that science cannot explain."
1:05:04 - I will be glad see you Singing 4 Clem :D
I just love dark I can't say it enough but I just love him
I'm not saying nerf them to hell and back, but a simple slowdown (even 15%) on recharging and maybe 5 less HP would really help. It's just a bit too strong for harassment.
Love the Knights of Radiance ref.
Wah! What a game! He just..! And then Clem..! But Dark..! But Clem..! Jst. Wow!
I am a little bummed more Terran players don't go Mech more often. I would love to see more thors and whatnot. it just always seems to be marines and marines and more marines
All the big, expensive units get neural parasite. It seems way too risky
He did it boys!
Here, take my like sir❤
You should do Clem vs Serral semi finals. Amazing late games.(at least game 2 and 3)
I will! Posting it on Christmas. :)
Game 3 was a genuine game of the year, oooft
And Clem vs solar. Actually every Clem series was worth casting.😊
1:02:10 - 1 hit point Reaper against Dark. - We Terrans are either Maruvians or Clementors.🤓
Game 3:
Perfect example of how insanely OP T are.
Clem wasn't in the game for 90% of it, Dark had the map control, the resources, the units.... yet T, completely unbreakable without INSANE losses.
Neither Protoss nor Zerg can do anything like that. As Z you need at least twice, if not thrice the amount of resources, units and power to get a win against T these days.
thx for not showing chat and otherwise not spoiling
56:36 can someone explain why Dark didnt target the SCVs here!?! Didnt he just win that fight? Why back off and let Clem mine from the base?
Hey! If you want, you could put the chat and then blur out the message of the imaginary spoily guy! Anyway, awesome cast
I feel like it was kind of a premature gg from dark in a couple of those games
Shadow Spectatet, 4 rockwheel thrive on reeling a what besieged relay terrain? Arc Hive Much Mr Voyage?
Lowko have you ever used your intro to Rizz up Ms. Lowko? 😂
CLASSIC INTRO BAYBEE LESSGO
Dark- Good ol Zerglings, nothing beats zerglings!
Clem- Poor predictable Dark, always sends zerglings
😂
I mean, if they are from Florida and Texas, they have a natural rivalry.
Yeah, the USA claimed Polt. We just really needed someone who won major tournaments to be from our country.
Why does the reaper not go for the 3rd base drone?
Forge while T's hot? Bark While it's Wood Deer Sunshrine? resounds like suga ontop huh gd?
Unless pretty much all of the top tier Terrans start using Ravens at the same time, nothing will change. They hate having mobile vision.
You see for the European viewership, serral is from a dry rub state, and clem is from a wet sauce state and that sort of animosity bleeds into all aspects of the southern american lifestyle
1.14.11 zerging push to main base so far !! well 1.17.19 drone was kill by ??? .
The lorem ipsum dolor sit amet placeholder hatchery 🤣🤣
Woohoo! Here we go!!
Really glad you didn't add twitch chat to a YT video. If it was a twitch chat interaction activity it makes sense, but otherwise its really off putting as a YT viewer.
"is clem better than maru?"
I think the next IEM will be telling.
Terrans don’t like Ravens I think because they can scan and Ravens take priority in any group.
That was a great one
Journey before destination.
Is someone a little bit of a Sanderson fan? :)
Absolutely!
@@LowkoTV epic. One of my favorites is from the reconners.
Never throw the first punch. If you have to throw the second, try to make sure they don't get up for a third.
Do we watch SC2 or are we here for loko's voice and commentating.
I never understand the PRO COMBO.. Terran should just make GHOST + MEDIVCL + FIRE UNIT!!!!!
I wonder what Clem put into his coffee those days :D Quarterfinals he wins againt Solar 3:2; Semis against Serral 3:1 and then this :D
some rat, ahem, zergling poison
I was there on Twitch :)
Hey Lowko, do starcraft players ever 'write home about' anything? Maybe 69 workers.
i think Clem got better macro than Maru
Sword of a Thousand Waters Jebust Whale?
>Gnaw Fishy Sharky Tank made funny resound, loco? lotion? .,. duds the locolotion bouts chew shark n tank.,.
Arc Hive, Zerg Protoss Hybrid Units, Sabbathor requires insufficent essentials for addtional flippa switch est.,.
I'll be the guy to say please do not clutter up casts with stream chat :)
HELOOO EVERYONE MY NAME IS LOOOKOOO, AND WEELCOME BACK TO A PROFESIONAL MATCH OF STARCRAFT TWOOO
This intro makes me unreasonably happy
Can just say ‘like’ rather than ‘for example’ and if you do say ‘for example’ you can then just list the players rather than enumerate each item of the list with ‘for example a’
Btw your"mmmmkkk" are nerve grinding
yes, nothing like the good ol Helloooo Everyoneee
Starters with Dark are iMba ^_^