Competition was really intense back then. I played a lot of aoc since 2002 to 2007 probably... I was around top100.
Now I can play very moderate amounts, even after a long break and maintain top32. So I'm not really sure if today's experts are better.
You guys under-rate the old experts. I think 1 particular reason is people compare viper to old dominant players like daut and Chris who still play, and see how he plays superior to them now. They forget these players used to do 10+ games a day back then, and only play a few games a week now.
I really admire some old players like ruso, ferret, blade who had very very distinct styles that they grew into (not copied).
Anyway fun topic and reading some of the opinions.
Now I can play very moderate amounts, even after a long break and maintain top32. So I'm not really sure if today's experts are better.
You guys under-rate the old experts. I think 1 particular reason is people compare viper to old dominant players like daut and Chris who still play, and see how he plays superior to them now. They forget these players used to do 10+ games a day back then, and only play a few games a week now.
I really admire some old players like ruso, ferret, blade who had very very distinct styles that they grew into (not copied).
Anyway fun topic and reading some of the opinions.