Bo3 Assembly Controversy - BratOK [T] v Stephano [Z] - Starcraft 2 in HD

Controversy lies between these three games.

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[ecokrazy]

Hey Cricket, Thanks for the cast. I wanna note I haven't watched yet (paused @ 1:19) but one suggestion I wanted to make was that you should discuss map mechanics. For example, with Shak-Plat, as you know, players can not spawn directly north or south of each other. I just learned this a few days ago, and I think it would be really cool to get info like that for all the maps you cast on. If everyone thinks this is a good idea please thumbs up for Cricket to see.

[CricketStarcraft]

@ecokrazy I have noted the spawning points countless times on casts of shakuras. This wasn't so much about the maps or the players, but more about the actual controversy. I think pointing it out every cast would be redundant. I do try and state important facts like that once every three times.

[lithiumdeuteride]

Any tournament structure which rewards losing is a failure. I blame the tournament organizers, not the players.

[geeraija]

I think it's pathetic from both players to throw the games. Ultimately it's the fault of the tournament organizers but they still could've agreed before the matches to play to their full potentials. With this move they basically made the statement that they will never be amongst the best of the best. You cannot be afraid of anyone if you wanna make it to the top and to win the whole thing they'll have to play Sen eventually anyways. They've cheated on the viewers and ultimately themselves.

[theintoxicant]

a professional doing what it takes to give him/herself a better edge at success. sounds about right to me.

[shaytardification]

Termeeeenus xD

[ModestMousekateer]

In certain pro sports, it is a strategy to lose certain matches in order to progress in a different direction, or else to get better draft picks for the following season. This seems to be a similar strategy. Whether it is honourable is a different story.

[nikkenwannab]

Yes it is dispicable that they are throwing matches but on the other hand I think these where the three funniest pro games I have seen in a while. Especially enjoyed the first game with the nuke rush.

[TowerSavant]

Didn't Stephano go on to upset versus Sen anyway?

[Gabberz123]

@CricketStarcraft

Totally agree with you. I'm sick of hearing about the spawn locations from every caster every time this map is played for the past 6 months :P lol

[Spacebacon0]

I say that if they can make throwing the game this funny then they should be allowed to

[neofrankyboy1988]

I liked this match !!

[jfgwapo]

If given an opportunity, I think everyone will choose the easiest way to the top. I think that is what happend here. Mybe it was the fault of the organizers, or maybe some players lack self-confidence. BratOK and Stephano gave us a very entertaining game though.