On July 30 2011 01:10 SgtPepper wrote:
This looks incredible, just wish the prize pool was bigger. Seems like it ought to be for such a stacked tournament.

youd think so but they do like 6 of these in the year and the final one is like 10x the prize pool

Paladia

802 Posts

July 29 2011 16:47 GMT

#204

On July 30 2011 01:26 pburns wrote:

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If it is going to be done in one amazing weekend of amazingness -- I think the current system is the only way to ensure it a)gets done on time and b)has a great final few rounds

Dreamhack had twice as many seeded players and two open tournaments in the same timeframe. So it can definitely be done without having some weirdo system.

DyEnasTy

United States3714 Posts

July 29 2011 16:50 GMT

#205

Really nice write up!

illsick

United States1770 Posts

July 29 2011 17:17 GMT

#206

good read

"Well, MVP has two GSL championships, which is a better resume than everyone who has ever competed in MLG combined."

MC won 2

KatuStarcraft

Canada161 Posts

July 29 2011 17:25 GMT

#207

Oh, right. I sort of skipped the part where I explain WHY these guys are the best two players in the entire tournament, assuming everyone knew. Well, MVP has two GSL championships, which is a better resume than everyone who has ever competed in MLG combined. As for DongRaeGu, you can look here.

Um oGsMC anyone... Still waiting on IMNestea to come to MLG though, no matter where it is, I'm going.

CeriseCherries

6170 Posts

July 29 2011 17:26 GMT

#208

-.- Well you know that when Tyler is "dark horse", then there is some serious competition. I really hope Ganzi and Alicia do well, because most of Slayers is eclipsed by MMA and Boxer. -.- And sigh DRG is so scary that I really hope he gets knocked out early enough to not do damage to my hopefuls.

Frequencyy

United States344 Posts

July 29 2011 17:38 GMT

#209

In my opinion MVP is SO overrated...I mean he's a great terran but a lot of his success was early on. If you look at his recent results he has not been impressive whatsoever, being beaten by Bomber (no shame there but still MVP is supposedly part of the Nestea, Mc trio, how can he be part of that if he can't defeat a rising star). Also being knocked out of his group in GSL July! His first Code S appearance in a longgggg time. And the icing on the cake, being dominated by QXC in the team league very recently. This MLG will be amazing but I'm not betting chips on MVP.

redFF

United States3910 Posts

July 29 2011 17:39 GMT

#210

EG didn't practice at their bootcamp they just watched man vs food...

Horse...falcon

United States1851 Posts

July 29 2011 17:42 GMT

#211

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cheesemaster

Canada1975 Posts

July 29 2011 17:44 GMT

#212

Well, MVP has two GSL championships, which is a better resume than everyone who has ever competed in MLG combined. As for DongRaeGu, you can look here.

Clearly your completely forgetting that MC was at the last MLG and has also won 2 GSL championships.

Otherwise great article.

boski055

Poland32 Posts

July 29 2011 17:47 GMT

#213

when the stream starts EST?

Horse...falcon

United States1851 Posts

July 29 2011 17:48 GMT

#214

On July 30 2011 02:38 Frequencyy wrote:
In my opinion MVP is SO overrated...I mean he's a great terran but a lot of his success was early on. If you look at his recent results he has not been impressive whatsoever, being beaten by Bomber (no shame there but still MVP is supposedly part of the Nestea, Mc trio, how can he be part of that if he can't defeat a rising star). Also being knocked out of his group in GSL July! His first Code S appearance in a longgggg time. And the icing on the cake, being dominated by QXC in the team league very recently. This MLG will be amazing but I'm not betting chips on MVP.

While I don't think he's overrated I do agree that he doesn't really seem to be on par with Nestea and MC. He is a VERY solid terran player and did win 2 GSL championships. However I think he has hit a wall and other players have caught up to him.There are so many great terrans in Korea that MVP is no longer the frontrunner that he used to be.

jax1492

United States1632 Posts

July 29 2011 17:49 GMT

#215

Looking forward to seeing Jinro, I really think he is going to come out of the open bracket. Also, im excited to see DongRaeGu I hope he lives up to the hype.

moltenlead

Canada866 Posts

July 29 2011 18:00 GMT

#216

This is such a stacked MLG. I do agree that most of the eyes will be on Group A, and most of the hearts on Group B, but I really can't make predictions for this MLG.

Wrathsc2

United States2025 Posts

July 29 2011 18:00 GMT

#217

On July 30 2011 01:40 TheAntZ wrote:

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he doesn't deserve any acknowledgement. Even if he does get through OB (unlikely)

Are you kidding me? He got 16th last MLG over Select, inControl and other great players. He played like a total boss last MLG and was talked about by the casters so much. He should have been mentioned either way.

khaosis

Canada96 Posts

July 29 2011 18:05 GMT

#218

Have a feeling that this MLG will be the best ever yet. The level of competition and the willingness for MLG to step their production value up to the next level are just some telltale signs. Absolutely can't wait to see the games and soak up the atmosphere.