[2022 GSL S3] Ro.20 Group B Match4 Reynor vs DRG

[ENG] 2022 GSL S3 Code S RO.20 Group B
Group B: Bunny, Reynor, Dream, DRG

[@shohokuslamdunk]

Serral and Reynor accel at weekend tournaments like blizzcon and iem where you go from round of 16/8 to championship in 2 days. GSL is a different kind of beast. In each round you get to study your opponents for weeks before you face them. so it's your best against his best. You can't be considered the GOAT until you win at least 1 GSL

[@ktsteve1289]

It shows how this tourney is a very different skill set. Amazing to see DRGs journey back. Each season he gets better and this is a huge feather in his cap.

[@tomislavturcic2329]

Following the same logic one also cannot be considered a GOAT until they win at least one big weekend tournament. Koreans mostly play GSL so they excel at preparation. Foreigners mostly play weekend tournaments so they excel at that. Also, it's a lot easier to attend a weekend tournament then spend weeks in Korea to play at GSL.

[@shohokuslamdunk]

@@tomislavturcic2329 yea i would agree with that too. tournament format makes a huge difference. If Serral had won 1 gsl or even a second place I would say he is the GOAT because he would have been the most consistent player in the past few years. but I think the fact someone like Reynor couldn't advance beyond rd of 16 in two GSL attempts also speaks volume about how hard GSL is. I would say Serral and Reynor are the two best playing on the fly without much prep whereas Maru and Rogue are the two best if given enough time to prep and study the opposition. If I had to choose a GOAT right now I might have to pick Rogue who has won multiple GSL and International tournaments, but it's a reluctant pick since I believe the meta has been zerg favored for quite some time now. LOL

[@teeee8534]

@@tomislavturcic2329 lmfao dark rogue and byun already won all the major tournament, so are they good enough become goat? you're just trying to bias here XD

[@Coskunn]

Just two seasons ago he was considered to have no chance in ZvZ vs the very best zergs. He 2-0'd Rogue last season and sent Reynor home here. DRG is a force.

[@kaloryfer1218]

Great insight!

[@jacobsvensson8193]

DRG is suverely underrated as a korean Zerg. Now that Rogue is gone; There's Dark at the top at #4 all time ranking, Solar #14, Ragnarok #18 and DRG #21. ZvZ still DRG's worst matchup even though he had some recent upsets (ranked #33 vZ.) He already got better aliculac rankings in ZvP than Solar+Ragnarok, better ZvT than Ragnarok and not far from Solar either. Out of all races Solar got #6 vT while DRG is ranked at #8.... If he could improve just slightly vs Zerg he could advance ahead of Ragnarok and Solar in all time rankings and claim the spot as the 2nd best Korean Zerg. 2023 the year of a 31 year old GSL champion, (if GSL is still on that is). So now I guess I gotta come up with some other excuses besides 'being old' for not being able to take that seamingly massive leap from D1 to Masters.....

[@zenartvonduke380]

As soon as he settles in. He's gonna learn a lot from it. Respect for going to SC Mecca. Many have tried. Few survived. Still sweeter taste of glory.

[@ToeMass123]

Exactly. I hope and think he will stay (don't think he will return home with his tail between his legs). An even better story when he wins.

[@abouttime2569]

Hope he tries at least one more time

[@Tomoyo0827]

I cant respect anyone outside Korea thinking they can simply go over there and get a GSL trophy

[@ohmysalmon9533]

Ngl drg is kind of a zvz menace, last gsl rogue and now reynor. damn

[@tigera6]

He also beat Serral in Last Chance, before the IEM tournament

[@estebancantero4751]

DRG was so respectful! Honestly, I think Reynor didn't play at his 100%, but he probably was way too cocky thinking this would be a piece of cake!.. GG WP! Korea still on top!

[@ToeMass123]

I think in harstems recent interview Reynor said he was worried about DRG

[@Qladstone]

As much as I love the KR players, I love GSL more and the KR player pool is dwindling. I hope Reynor does not give up on GSL and come back next season, perhaps even GSL ST later this year. Thank you Reynor for participating in my favourite SC2 tournament and I wish you good luck!

[@haoxus9413]

DRG, more like Dr. GG Although very sad about my boi Reynor, hope he stays for the next season

[@dbattleaxe]

Yeah, it was really hard to know who to root for. I've been a big fan of DRG ever since the Blizcon finals where he nearly came back in a reverse sweep against MMA and DRG is also recently returned. But it's also so good to see foreigners in the GSL. I want both to come back!

[@ir0x539]

DRG class act. Pay your respects to the final boss!

[@chitahitsu4743]

GSL is just very different. Players have Weeks to prepare for their opponents. EU top players have top notch mechanics and game sense but are not used to the meticulous preparation game where you have to analyze your upcoming opponent thoroughly.

[@byun1119]

Lmao Koreans are so happy right now, basically told EU "NOT IN MY HOUSE B....."

[@Qladstone]

This is why I think E-Sports is so important for a game. When you see players who do it for a living, try their very best, go through ups and downs, feel their emotions, and then end it off with a handshake and sportmanship. It just makes the game so much more than just grinding in a computer simulation.

[@Alloran]

My god, Reynor had such wild army control in that first game. Simply amazing. No shame to getting DRG'd though, the dude has been around for awhile, pretty good gamer.

[@georgvonrechenberg2217]

The defense vs the 12 pool in game 3 also was incredible.

[@MrGouldilocks]

The third game was like a slow motion car crash for Reynor. Started the game with perfect unit control. Took virtually no damage from the 12 pool, and did a great job dodging the corrosive biles. But around the mid game his roach micro got a little bit sloppy, he got hit with a few biles. Towards the end of the game his army was getting melted by the ravager biles, it didn't look like he was even trying to dodge them.

[@catsozen]

I feel bad for wanting Reynor to lose, but not at Ro20.... GSL holds no quarter.

[@ktsteve1289]

Inject this into my veins. Feels amazing and DRG to put the final nail in the coffin!!!!

[@georgvonrechenberg2217]

I think commentators' predictions were kind of onsided beforehand. DRG did show massive improvement in his ZvZ skills and making it out of GSL playoffs two times in a row is nothing to scoff at. Such a guy is no walkover, especially considering DRG's experience in GSL. Same goes for Bunny who is in top form. This wasn't an easy group by any means.

[@Riverfall_]

Yea, the guy beat Rogue last season and sent him to the military. So even if this was still Reynor's favoured, DRG had good chance to win. Similarly ever since TY left, Bunny has been top2-3 terran with Cure so it wasn't shocking to see him win either. Add to that both of them being familiar with GSL and preparing for a group and it's very justified loss.

[@amurdough]

Cant wait to see Reynor go out in the first round again

[@nifarious]

Such solid games.

[@AzazelOnmyoji]

I am so happy right now 😁

[@wananewcom3026]

Cool to see the different style in game 3. DRG going for 6 gas more ravager while reynor stayed on 4 gases more roaches

[@wingedarr0w]

Hi I'm Reynor I am going to win the GSL because it is ez.

[@toditron]

This aint the EU server

[@JAGDTIGER128]

"im here to win GSL" *gets rekt as the first player in total*

[@wotwot6868]

Gonna take the GSL championship... LOL The kid has the skill and potential, but it takes time and experience to learn not to be overconfident.

[@kevinb.3656]

lol there's no ping here, boy.

[@N0noy1989]

And this is why Reynor wanted to use Protoss. ZvZ is probably the most volatile match up. Even for Serral it's his worst matchup. That said, need to bring Serral over to Korea lol. The last time he was there was for GSL vs the World I think? Need him to join GSL itself.

[@aj2228]

adderall illegal in korea. serral and clem would never go to korea.

[@theeraphatsunthornwit6266]

Jetlag affected me a lot.... raynor never said that 😅

[@ghelaseangelo8362]

the bigger the ego and confidence someone has the harder they fall

[@Anthony-eo3ro]

True that.

[@kowalityjesus]

appreciate that the Koreans shake hands after the game as a gesture to Western custom

[@aj2228]

haha, UFC doesn't shake hands after match. they mock eachother's family and religion

[@nachoboy3503]

DRG the GOAT!

[@OscarCeballos2]

Fuck yeah DRG!!

[@SogaMaple]

I'm upset.

[@jshawney3355]

Uthermal would had a better chance, or would have been more entertaining at least.

[@TheKarantan]

So this just happened :o

[@1hehiddenone]

Don't give up, Raynor! Comeback in next season.

[@GapModel1]

He ain't coming back. With how cocky he was and not even able to make it out of the round of 20, the fall is alot greater and he probably cry for a long time. Don't think he would want to experience this again when he could just stay in EU and play against Serral and a bunch of B players. I mean the difference in difficulty is night and day. Reynor can't even make it out of round of 20 in GSL but in EU/NA but it's almost guraranteed he makes top 4.

[@MrGouldilocks]

@@GapModel1 I hope he comes back, it's fun to have foreign blood in GSL. But you're right, GSL is a different beast from Europe. I still think Reynor is on par with pretty much any player in Korea. But GSL is a grind. Anyone in the top 20 is capable of beating anyone else, The talent pool is incredibly deep. European tournaments have a few world class players, but Reynor can get to the semifinals with his eyes closed most of the time.

[@sergeykubitskiy535]

ita too stupid

[@SoundboundOfficial]

SPOILER ALERT Reynor had to do just ONE thing - NOT be greedy. It failed the first time, it failed the 2nd time (he won DESPITE of it, not because of it... just barely), and then it failed the 3rd time. I don't get it. I was soo rooting for him, but objectively, with this complete lack of ability to adapt and adjust, sadly he totally deserves to be out.

[@NhatAnhPhamDr]

Doesnt see reynor switch to protoss

[@JohanEQUIXOR]

He talk about it in Harstem's interview

[@abouttime2569]

@@JohanEQUIXOR He got it wrong in that interview. That interview is very misleading when he talks about the race swap.

[@son_60han]

Match 1 @4:25 Match 2 @18:09 Match 3 @28:16

[@Aguyfrom225]

I didnt think zerg was going to win.

[@dontcaremyStats]

Didn t expect this I would like to see if serral would make a better run

[@laodrofotic7713]

he did, away from real competition because he knows he would get mopped.

[@dontcaremyStats]

@@laodrofotic7713 not so sure about that He won iem katoeice 2022 , 2-0 dark ; 3-1 maru ; 3-0 rogue ....

[@themaavpage8169]

@@dontcaremyStats everyone knows FAKE GOAT Serral is only great at offline Europe.

[@dontcaremyStats]

@@themaavpage8169 he won 2 gsl vs the world and more tournaments than anybody so..... but i would like to see him compete in gsl

[@M0ebius]

If Serral wins a GSL I think it would go a long way towards cementing his GOAT status.

[@Rudare916]

The GSL is a different ball game. I dont consider any EU player a goat until they make even a decent run in the GSL.

[@rtfdssdafasdf]

would be true if serral didnt exist... but serral easily slapped the koreans both times he went to korea for GSL vs the world - if he had been competing in GSL instead of the europen masters since 2018 he would have the record for most GSL titles by now. The majority of the korean pros also agree he is the best in the world currently.

[@Rudare916]

@@rtfdssdafasdf GSL run. Not a special tournament. I’ve yet to see a foreign qualify and make a decent run. It’s like being the best player in the Euro league but being average in the NBA

[@rtfdssdafasdf]

@@Rudare916 ok so seeing as you just like to give opinions not based on fact here are some fact for ya current sc world champion (winning katowice give title btw) = serral. Current aligulac #1 = serral, pro who has won the most premier tournaments this year = serral. Sorry if that was too many words for you, read it slowly and concentrate it may help

[@rtfdssdafasdf]

@@Rudare916 and gsl only has like 10 of the top 20 players in the world... other premier tournaments like katowice have all 20 and are far more legitimate.

[@abouttime2569]

@@rtfdssdafasdf Im not trying to downplay Serral but GSL is just a totally different tournament than any other tournaments. GSL is a 2 month long tournament and other major tournaments are fast paced. Fast paced tournaments favors contenders and zerg. GSL vs the World is a special tournament that is fast paced btw. It is gonna be harder for Serral to succeed in GSL than katowice etc.

[@jjakji2078]

Hahahahahaha. Bopped.

[@mohamedattia5857]

That's what i always thought, foreigners are miles away from Korean scene regardless of all the hype :)

[@Dontlook36]

Where is your god now, foreigners?! GGEZ

[@peterhardie4151]

Always great to see foreigners getting dumped out of the GSL.

[@MrDylanHole]

why

[@peterhardie4151]

@@MrDylanHole The Koreans love to beat us foreigners. They go hard against us, you have to respect it.

[@byun1119]

@@MrDylanHole GSL is special, it truly is the hardest SC2 tournament. Any round of 32 GSL player can make to an EU finals without breaking a sweat but the best EU players can’t even make it out of round of 32 in the GSL. It’s a reality check.

[@MrDylanHole]

​@@byun1119 Totally unrelated to my query and complete nonsense.

[@llllllllllllllIIlIllIIllIIIIll]

@@MrDylanHole I just farted in my hand and sniffed it, the smell was so intense that I got momentarily euphoric

[@edan2629]

Jetlag~ time zone differences~ and foreign atmosphere...

[@yves34pro]

Need Serral and Clem...

[@babyyphx]

I don't think clem has a realistic shot at winning gsl. Serral on the other hand has a decent chance at winning it.

[@M0ebius]

Clem would be what? 5th best Terran in GSL?

[@abouttime2569]

Clem? no... He is behind comparing to top contenders

[@asdffff9677]

they wouldn't do any better, especially not clem lol

[@alucardlord9032]

Clem's build is too obvious and repetitive, he is easy to read and never plays like maru, he always play standard and direct, thats why he will always lose even in the 1st round, when you play in gsl, you should always have tricks under your sleeve but its not clem's gameplay

[@msi112]

27:42 lmao

[@Hongsta]

Ro20 LOL hahaha joke lol and that interview is awesome imma gonna win the whole thing hahahaha first out in the ro20 first round rofl that was hilarious drama

[@jshawney3355]

Took 20 years and Koreans abandoning SC for a Serral to emerge.

[@chenjoe89]

commentators are biased haha >.< But why foreigners are always losing in GSL

[@studmuffin1217]

Even the fastest EU players look slow in GSL. Wow nice win DRG!

[@laodrofotic7713]

get recked

[@pochibro4965]

Good to see that overated Reynor go down, he is just no at gsl level.

[@JESUS-cv5nn]

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