Dark vs Maru is the best StarCraft 2 finals I've ever seen.

SC2 Global StarCraft 2 League 2023 S2 Grand Finals - Maru lines up against Dark in an exhausting, EPIC Terran vs Zerg series.
StarCraft 2 Legacy of the Void - Global StarCraft League Code S S2 2023 Grand Finals - Maru (Terran) vs Dark (Zerg) - Best of 7
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[@WinterStarcraft]

Not sure how Dark vs Maru GSL Finals exceeded expectations but here we are!! Proud of this cast as well, put extra effort into following the action (in the mid/late game) and think it went well. Thanks for watching

[@christopherpumphrey7023]

Winter, I am a recent viewer / fan. Have you ever gotten the chance to cast an event? In my opinion, you would be one of the best.

[@sharpie11112]

This series was very well done, definitely some of your better work. I have noticed occasionally you will click off a big fight to watch a smaller runby longer than I would like, not this video however.

[@DeviantFox]

winter casts. I watch. we don't need to get into the nitty gritty

[@konstantinalpatov1221]

I'm only on game one, but it's already a masterpiece. Both from players and you. Thanks for casting! Just amazing how Maru doesn't panic seeing Ultras and just goes with drops while smoothly transitioning to ghosts, libs. Mm, so well played. GGs.

[@SelfSain]

Such an Proud announcement, you may get my like sir.

[@ralekIX]

Winter: It's like they have 3 arms. And they stab each other with a 4th that grew mid fight out of necessity.

[@milodon316]

That has to be the greatest commentary ever, I almost spit my tea when I heard that.

[@gabrielguzman2990]

Indeed

[@Roninkungfupanda]

Parasyte

[@ismayonez6865]

The nuke dramatically launching only to land 3 meters next to the silo is peak terran

[@thomasblanc3457]

Maru having massive Krieg energy

[@MrGeorgeFlorcus]

It would be funny if nukes had an ability, almost never used, to just detonate within the silo, deserving the ghost academy and having a nuke effect in the area

[@MrChongkahtze]

@@thomasblanc3457 the emperor protects

[@aclock2]

@@MrGeorgeFlorcus Then the Silo can be used as defensive structure. A short range Zerg/Protoss army will struggle to break Terran defense

[@MrGeorgeFlorcus]

@@aclock2 There's a ton of reasons why it doesn't work, I was mostly foolin'

[@nykaragua_]

1:00:00 Maru channeling his inner Mengsk as he yells at his ghosts, "FIRE THE DAMN WARHEAD!" and has pretty much about as much success with it.

[@brendondevilliers1350]

Watching this match live I remember thinking "I hope Winter casts this one."

[@rzrzrzrzrzrzrzrzrzrzrz]

I think the same thing when reviewing my replays (I’m in bronze)

[@SBG420]

He only casts if you like, and he will probably do it anyway.

[@mrherrada797]

pretty easy to remember when it happens with every match

[@jeroendhondt5748]

Thank you Winter! Your commentary makes these matches even more epic!

[@pinky6758]

0:30 Maru's units gain "+1 Amor" ... They have the power of love!!!

[@MrGeorgeFlorcus]

Maru nuking his own main better be in someone's highlight reel by the end of this year, dammit

[@lachazaroony]

Best Winter quotes: "Zero is a very low number." "Ultras dont fly very well." Lol

[@MrGeorgeFlorcus]

I must admit to a little bit of ignorance on my part, for the fact that I don't know the significance of the word "Maru" in the Korean language. I do, however, know that in Japanese, the word "Maru" means "circle", and is a common suffix for names. Which I think is perfect, for 2 reasons: 1. Maru, much like the circle, is a "well rounded" player; he has great micro, great macro, he can play bio, he can play mech, he can be aggressive with the best, and he can turtle all day long. 2. "maru" often appears at the end of names, where as Maru often appears at the end of major and premier tournaments. So, for those of you at home, just remember; in Japan, "Maru" ends names; but in Korea, "Maru" ends games.

[@Tazdingo01]

Nice info!

[@totalprocall6894]

Maru managing to micro his attack whilst also micro'ing his defense....awe inspiring to watch. What a player.

[@mattspurrell6572]

Anyone else notice that StarCraft 2 is the goat method of falling asleep? It works every single time. Not saying it’s boring in anyway but it’s amazing how fast it helps me sleep at night. I can’t be the only one.

[@blazofski1983]

+1

[@matthewkalamane6607]

My favorite quote so far... "Maru's Flying Command Center, which he nuked, by the way, is being repaired by a mule...."

[@Neon_White]

You can be prepared for mass swarmhosts, but A SINGLE swarmhost has LITERALLY NO COUNTER

[@alexlarson3244]

I think I've been watching you since you started. Some of us are just quiet. Cheers m8, you have always had a knack for announcing games.

[@romualdojuarez425]

An hour fiddy of wintersc at the end of the week?! have a well deserved like sir, that's why we choose u.

[@ascendingpotato9221]

"Dark is more like a battlefield surgeon. Except...He's trying to kill you." 😂

[@GotEmAll1337]

Winter, you are more reliable than my post-coffee morning dump. You're keeping all of us noobs who are tired of stressing on the ladder emotionally tied to the greatest RTS ever made... never stop.

[@p.p.wienersson]

Damn that was a good series! Dark is a fucking monster, one of the few that could really make Maru have to work for it

[@Alloran]

Y'all Maru is so goddamn good at this game I gotta at least suggest he might be a borg infiltrator. He was fighting like three engagements at one point, microing marines and tanks and medivacs and defending his bases. Dark, to his credit, lives up to his reputation as the final boss, but if anybody was going to play protagonist and bring him down it was Maru.

[@TomasRamoska]

Winter do you have any time for sleep 😂 You pushing videos faster than we can watch them. True Legend 👍

[@Nairod67]

Really got back in the starcraft game since a while now, i'm very glad that I found your channel, you're wholesome, and do a great casting performance, thanks for the good time !

[@drakethesnake4592]

When its match point but there's 50 minutes left in the video

[@beerasaurus]

That was a slugfest on the lvl of rocky vs drago

[@tyrellwreleck4226]

Dark is killing himself with these innovative playstyle

[@WolfGangDealers]

I recently bought a brand new computer and monitor, and I must say, these casts have gone up a huge amount. This is amazing.

[@Walllur]

My day always gets better after watching Dark doing Dark things

[@veranicus6696]

This is epic, thank you so for your work, brother.

[@Einstainer]

It's been a while, but always a good time to fall asleep to some SC2 casting by Winter

[@GotEmAll1337]

Ghosts are so fucking OP it's crazy how blatant it is, and blizzard does nothing to fix it

[@_Kroaken_]

And somehow they're even nastier against Protoss.

[@danthewhale9835]

Awesome series and great commentary Winter! Always love the effort you put into casting it really makes these games even more exciting

[@DonJonWon]

Wow, really enjoyed watching and listening to your commentary on this one. Long time follower, but really impressed, thanks for sharing this with us.

[@matthewkalamane6607]

You need a sound effect for when the Ultra Cavern begins.

[@dimitar3702]

[@TheNerdForAllSeasons]

What even is left to say about Maru? He's the GOAT. Best SC2 player ever.

[@arandomperson8336]

Spoiler: Game 6 I think this is the first game you've cast where Thors actually worked against Dark. Not for lack of effort though, Maru just didn't panic and cleaned up the infestors.

[@WoodliceCC]

I'm 2 minutes in, yes, I have had a very good day thank you. I'm looking forward to this finals and watching the 2nd half again in the morning after I fall asleep in an hour or so. Love you Winter! I purposely didn't watch this finals on the official GSL stream so I could watch it for the first time with your beautifully enthusiastic commentary. Mucho love and giggles.

[@WoodliceCC]

Hope you've had a good day too :)

[@shaunlan5193]

this is amazing. i have always enjoyed your work but this series was just particularly epic!

[@jervey123]

"knowing is half the battle, the other half is the actual battle... which is arguably more than half" lol!

[@Grond112358]

58:34 "The oncologist Ghost, solving the tumor problem with some *radiation therapy." FTFY

[@wanjanechtangroeger]

What a fantastic match! And stellar commentary as always!

[@ConnorOstus]

We need an epic alert for ultralisk cavern to keep in line with the Fuuuuusion Cooooore 👏👏

[@nmgaro2156]

1:09:56 for sure you did, for sure you are doing, and, mark my words, FOR SURE YOU WILL DO. keep your good work casting, commentating, enjoying and spreading good times for everyone who follows you

[@joeponthetrails]

You're the best Winter. Thanks for the coverage. Great game!

[@williamking7800]

44:53 I am that one Marine.

[@TritonTv69420]

Smashing like for ricky the accidental swarm host hahaha

[@Unh0lySpectre]

I always love when Ricky makes an appearance :)

[@blockboygames5956]

Wonderful casting Winter. Thank you as always. :)

[@feron450]

That was the best series I’ve ever watched. Fantastic commentary as always winter.

[@lorenzonuzzaci2430]

What a damm series, first game was :O

[@yugonostalgia8961]

A great finals! thanks for the commenting winter! this video is also an excellent reminder of why widow mines should never have been added to the game in the first place :(

[@wilshireanasurimbor3068]

Fun games, but I wouldnt say game of the year, or 'best finals' personally. Part of it is just Maru in general being such a stock standard known quantity. He wins when he is allowed to play his game his way... and he did. Dark failed to throw him off, and got squished. Kind of the reverse for Dark, he's so fun to watch because he does wacky stuff, and here we see more standard builds that just dont quite come together.

[@zodjenkins2595]

Happy sc birthday!! Thankyou for what I already will assume will be an excellent cast

[@bigdave7648]

The "Human" cam 🤣

[@TheFabel1337]

Hey Winter! Dropping in to express my gratitude for your incredible insights in gaming commentary. Your blend of humor and wit is just top-notch - seriously, you've got the makings of a legendary dad-joker! 😄 Thanks for showcasing the finest in SC gameplay. Your passion and expertise shine through in every video, and it really elevates the whole gaming experience for all of us viewers. Keep rocking that commentary seat. I suit you well Sir.

[@Chromium555]

Incredible games - thank you Winter!

[@crystaldazz]

You'd think blizzard would have added the ability to chose which side the add-on goes on by now.

[@brockwoodburn5285]

That would ruin the importance of the map, and also be a huge buff to terran, by ruining the rng for zerg and protoss platers

[@bradleyreed8876]

Another great cast. Thanks Winter!

[@MrZiva82]

What an insane games, it is like watching a action SF flick that is non stop action

[@jakepietrzak7552]

Maru really has me just saying "I fucking hate terran" at like 3 in the morning. Only other player that get's me like this is clem :(

[@davidcarrubba7391]

Thank you for another great cast, winter

[@CantusTropus]

How could I not "for the algorithm" this one? Thanks for the commentary!

[@martinprovo2389]

"The oncologist Ghost, solving the tumor problem with nuclear fallout." 😂 "BRENDA!" 😂💀

[@Dakkar171]

AMAZING! This video has made my day better :) ty Winter

[@Kosss2001]

They are the human equivalent to dueling phallus worms. Epic!

[@vvolfbelorven7084]

Liked and subscribed bro. Funny narration

[@AZ3rgling]

Maru: you can't destroy my base I'm gonna nuke it!

[@Jackbrick101]

Epic game! Great commentary! Awesome.

[@aidanrc46]

Thanks for all you do ❤

[@thomasblanc3457]

So Dark's like a battlefield surgeon...except he's trying to kill you.... "Bois its been confirmed Dark's in TF2""

[@rhildor1]

Cure vs maru was sick too!!!

[@jondoe4624]

Amazing series. Love to watch Maru terran it up with godly marine and ghost micro.

[@cameronsalyer7442]

Great games. Thank you winter.

[@idle_Worker]

That was some good games.

[@GameFuMaster]

Great seeing Terran use blue flame hellbats in game 4.

[@zodjenkins2595]

Looks like maru came through with the game plan, sensational!

[@jmguezz3789]

At this point, we should change the name of the Marauder to Maruder in honor of how good Maru is as a terran..

[@alexc9921]

never disappointing with the tvz

[@cedricb2344]

It seems like Terran pros are now consistently beating Zerg pros.

[@cosmonauthal7651]

It’s all good next patch they buffed Terran in ZvT so balancing is working👌

[@sharpie11112]

Couldn't pick a more perfect matchup with more perfect stakes. Awesome cast and better game! Thank you for giving me so many great matches to enjoy!

[@austinlaing9012]

Game 1 was amazing

[@BeesNTrees47]

Whatever Maru does, that is the standard, haha thanks for broadcasting and thanks to the pros for so many amazing games.

[@JohnFrancisVillines]

That little dig at League and DotA at 1:31:10 LMAO

[@wroniec670]

M v Z is most entertaining matchup to watch. (As in Maru vs Zerg)

[@panpiotrs]

Fantastic games and commentary

[@broome090]

This isn't DRONELY FANS! - Best Commentary

[@jasonnguyen350]

Wow what a game

[@Jokamole]

Great war between two gods of Starcraft 2. You love to see it :)

[@ShazbotDesign]

I always laugh when Winter drinks his green star water.

[@Scynn]

This series is ridiculous. can't remember a lot of games that were as impressive as most of these. Also winter, why don't more zerg us microbal shroud from infestors? is it just a value vs fungal/parasite? would think it would be worthwhile to use when you're getting pushed hard by terrans to hold the ground.

[@Mentox2]

This is simply epic.

[@brandoncornell2782]

amazing finals

[@cavemanjack1570]

I thought I had seen it all...oh boy was I wrong. ggs!

[@Mindwave416]

:thumbs up: what a series

[@smarty-br8og]

"How many marauders?...Zero. That's a very low number"...

[@aman7196]

I cant believe for the first game, neither or them hit 200 supply.

[@florianbielawa2919]

lol I was watching last 3 games live on afreeca, so good

[@ashleyalexander7388]

Literal gods

[@mdebits]

"...it's not walled off, it's just unmotivated. You guys can empathize, i'm sure...LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!"

[@faridmk3707]

Maru put an end to the question "Which race has the best late game composition". Its terran. Ghost +lib+thor beats anything

[@gatorboy25000]

We need a patch that decreases time for nukes based on distance to make proxy nuke a legit strategy for lore reasons