If he wins this GSL, it will just be the perfect ending to WoL, with MVP getting his G5L trophy. Nobody will be able to even try to argue that there's a more successful player. Tbh, even now I think it's hard to really make an argument for anyone else to be SC2's most valuable player for WoL, but I hope he makes it, like you said it's just the perfect storyline.

Kraidio

China133 Posts

December 15 2012 00:11 GMT

#4965

This is MVP's time to shine. If he wins this season, he goes down in history as a legend. Not that he isn't already there (at least for me), but this would make it pretty much indisputable.

mRpolite

189 Posts

December 15 2012 00:55 GMT

#4966

if he wins this, mvp is the undisputed champion of wings of liberty

Entirety

1423 Posts

December 15 2012 04:17 GMT

#4967

Mvp's GSL Tour Grand Finals 2012 Group Stage matches are coming up in 3 days on Monday, December 17, 2012!

Mvp

TvP Overall: 58.11%
TvP 2012: 53.66%
TvP Last 10: 60.00%

TvZ Overall: 61.96%
TvZ 2012: 55.81%
TvZ Last 10: 40.00%

DongRaeGu

ZvT Overall: 60.00%
ZvT 2012: 57.78%
ZvT Last 10: 50.00%

Entombed Valley - TvZ: 46.0%

Head to Head Record: 3-6 (33.33%)

PartinG

PvT Overall: 59.09%
PvT 2012: 60.38%
PvT Last 10: 60.00%

Antiga Shipyard - TvP: 50.4%

Head to Head Record: 3-3 (50.00%)

HerO

PvT Overall: 55.32%
PvT 2012: 68.75%
PvT Last 10: 90.00%

Abyssal City - TvP: 60.0%

Head to Head Record: 6-3 (66.67%)

Leenock

ZvT Overall: 61.54%
ZvT 2012: 63.93%
ZvT Last 10: 70.00%

Bel'Shir Vestige - TvZ: 63.6%

Head to Head Record: 6-6 (50.00%)

Comments:

Last year, Mvp vs. DongRaeGu would have been an epic match to see with both players hyped up as best TvZ (other than MMA) and the best ZvT respectively. Now, the match looks very different. Mvp has always looked vulnerable in 2012, yet no one would dare count him out. DongRaeGu is an amazing player but he has been in a huge slump for months now - a slump that looks almost insurmountable. Meanwhile, Mvp went 3-4 against GSL/MLG champion Life. Mvp looks like he has a clear advantage in his first match of the night.

Next, we have Mvp vs. PartinG. While PartinG has pretty good PvT, displaying good form in his WCG/WCS back to back championships, PartinG has looked stronger against Zerg with his famed Immortal/Sentry Soul push. His PvT is still fearsome, but Mvp's TvP has looked downright scary this year. Recently, he went 3-2 against Rain, 2-0 against Flying, 2-1 against sOs. Earlier in the year, Mvp went 4-3 against Squirtle and, notably, 3-1 against PartinG. Mvp will be looking to repeat that result at the end of the year.

Now, Mvp vs. HerO. People talk about the PvT of Rain and PartinG, but by God look at HerO's PvT! Somehow, HerO has gotten to be some sort of PvT genius this year, reaching almost 70% overall and winning 9 of his last 10 games in Korea and 10 of his last 10 games internationally! That's an unbelievable hot streak, and his victories include victories over Heart (2-0), Polt (2-0), Ryung (2-1), TaeJa (4-0), ThorZaIN (2-0), ForGG (2-0), Apocalypse (2-0), TaeJa (3-0), and Polt (4-2). That streak is unbelievably crazy and I think HerO might be the toughest opponent for Mvp in this group.

Finally, Mvp vs. Leenock. Leenock has looked pretty crazy himself with his IPL victory and MLG 2nd place, displaying strong strong ZvT. In fact, a lot of people would pin Leenock as the #1 player in the world at the moment, and they wouldn't be too far off. I would favor Leenock against just about every Terran including Polt, Bomber, Innovation, Ryung, etc. However, Mvp is different from all other Terrans, he has this mysterious ability to win win win. This match will be absolutely crucial for Mvp, and I'll be expecting to see some magic out of him once more.

(Besides, there was a patch nerfing Zerg. )

Prediction
Mvp vs. DongRaeGu
Mvp vs. PartinG
Mvp vs. HerO
Mvp vs. Leenock

Mvp 3-1, advances to the Round of 6.

Mvp schedule:
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17/12 http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/2012_GSL_Tour_Grand_Finals Group Stage
18/12 http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/2013_IGN_Pro_Team_League_Season_1/Premier_Division Group Stage: Incredible Miracle vs. Team Liquid
9/1/13 http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/2013_IGN_Pro_Team_League_Season_1/Premier_Division Group Stage: Incredible Miracle vs. MVP
22/1/13 http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/2013_IGN_Pro_Team_League_Season_1/Premier_Division Group Stage: Incredible Miracle vs. Karont3 e-Sports Club

TBA Iron Squid - Chapter II Group Stage

padfoota

Taiwan1571 Posts

December 15 2012 05:22 GMT

#4968

Wow the schedule all 2013

Regeneration

6 Posts

December 15 2012 05:44 GMT

#4969

Thanks for the informative posts, Entirety! I'm personally excited for Mvp vs Leenock the most, their bo3 a few seasons ago were some of the most epic games ever, besides Mvp vs Squirtle. I wonder if we will see Mvp bust out some cheese or timings vs HerO or PartinG?

Esk23

United States447 Posts

December 15 2012 05:56 GMT

#4970

It would be a perfect Hollywood ending if MVP wins the final WoL tournament of the year. I believe the first GSL season of 2013 will be WoL too so MVP will have a chance to win the last WoL tournament ever which is even more fitting.

Alleria-

90 Posts

December 15 2012 06:55 GMT

#4971

Although I'm a huge Mvp fan, I think this group might prove to be a lot tougher for him than some might think. With him going through recovery for his wrists at the moment, the more games that he has to play, the more pain he gets from his wrists. That makes me sad because if his wrists were fine, Mvp might just crush this group no problem.

I don't know whether it's just because being a Mvp fan, but I always fear the worst when he plays and the best thing about it is that he always delivers when it matters most. Kind of the same way when supporting Manchester United. I wouldn't be surprised if Mvp goes 4-0 in the group, but I won't be surprised if he goes 0-4 as well. Even so, there's no doubt he has been the best player for WoL. Really hope he could end the year on a high. All hail the King!

InoyouS2

1005 Posts

December 15 2012 18:32 GMT

#4972

Cannot wait for the 17th, if Mvp retires I will probably stop watching SC2 altogether, he's the only player I care about now.

Luepert

United States1933 Posts

December 15 2012 18:45 GMT

#4973

On December 15 2012 14:56 Esk23 wrote:
It would be a perfect Hollywood ending if MVP wins the final WoL tournament of the year. I believe the first GSL season of 2013 will be WoL too so MVP will have a chance to win the last WoL tournament ever which is even more fitting.

What would be even more perfect is if he won both! :D AND the first HOTS tourney! Dream big!

SecondHand

United States329 Posts

December 15 2012 19:50 GMT

#4974

Back in Code S like I knew you would be

GOGO Mvppp

InoyouS2

1005 Posts

December 16 2012 20:44 GMT

#4975

Got popcorn, got red bull, and I am staying up for this shit.

Luepert

United States1933 Posts

December 16 2012 20:46 GMT

#4976

On December 17 2012 05:44 InoyouS2 wrote:
Got popcorn, got red bull, and I am staying up for this shit.

Noo! Anything but redbull! They are the drink of MVP's enemies! (Bomber back in the day, squirtle and life more recently and Parting tonight) Get some burn man!

InoyouS2

1005 Posts

December 16 2012 21:00 GMT

#4977

On December 17 2012 05:46 Luepert wrote:

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Noo! Anything but redbull! They are the drink of MVP's enemies! (Bomber back in the day, squirtle and life more recently and Parting tonight) Get some burn man!

From where?!