A beacon of light for Zenex is that 4 of their players qualified for code A, second only to Prime's 6, in one of the most toughest and stressful tournaments in the world (GSL preliminaries). By that logic, Prime could do a lot better than predicted as well. Zenex probably is still one of the weaker teams in the league but I won't be surprise if they finish above say TSL for example. I'm surprise Supernova isn't mentioned as well LOL. Finale and True could be the ones to look out for for MvP and IM respectively.

Dodgin

Canada39254 Posts

January 27 2012 13:39 GMT

#43

You guys didn't mention Supernova for oGs...I would say he is their best player atm too.

Robinsa

Japan1333 Posts

January 27 2012 13:43 GMT

#44

Gogo team quantic! Its sad to see that you still have to put up with GOM but I hope you do well. Quantic fighting!!

WigglingSquid

5194 Posts

January 27 2012 14:01 GMT

#45

No mention of Supernova's and Parting's performances in the GSL make me sad!
Also, no mention of TSL_Symbol.

JonnyLaw

United States3482 Posts

January 27 2012 14:36 GMT

#46

On January 27 2012 19:30 rebuffering wrote:
does anyone else notice that on metropolis theres 2 island expansions, but theres creep there, so you cant actually use them? unless they want you to scan and kill a creep tumour or something? but seriously, whats the point of having those islands there?

Terran can load SCVs into a CC, scan and attack move the workers to clear the tumors. It's an interesting blocking idea, but island still better for terran.

Nice write up overall. Enjoyed it a lot.

PlunderGames

United States5 Posts

January 27 2012 15:41 GMT

#47

Always been a big fan of SlayerS, but I have to root for FXO due to them having Lucky and Leenock

TheTurk

United States732 Posts

January 27 2012 16:04 GMT

#48

Gogo SlayerS.
Head Coach Boxer gonna show everyone up. ^_^

Nuclease

United States1049 Posts

January 27 2012 18:30 GMT

#49

Awesome write up. I enjoyed the analysis of the maps (and yeah, Metropolis and Cloud Kingdom have some of the nicest tile sets and designs in the game. Entombed Valley from above? Not so much).

I look forward to seeing how IM can do.

Nuclease

United States1049 Posts

January 27 2012 18:32 GMT

#50

On January 27 2012 23:36 JonnyLaw wrote:

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Terran can load SCVs into a CC, scan and attack move the workers to clear the tumors. It's an interesting blocking idea, but island still better for terran.

Nice write up overall. Enjoyed it a lot.

You can't land a CC on creep, can you? I don't think that's actually possible. :D

It can be cleared with drops, though (I think). The creep functions like destructible rocks, not like a permanent blocker.

Bagration

United States18282 Posts

January 27 2012 18:52 GMT

#51

On January 27 2012 17:27 Dakkas wrote:

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Jessica does

Very good, very very good.

Burns

United States2300 Posts

January 27 2012 19:25 GMT

#52

im really excited for this team league season, idk if i want to pay for the pass or not though

also i wonder if we will have another upset or will we see one of the dominant teams take it?
good write up though

Vansetsu

United States1454 Posts

January 27 2012 19:55 GMT

#53

Nice writeup. It used to be kind of easy to see what teams were likley to succeed, but this time around I can only see a few teams that dont have as much of a chance. Most of these teams have the players they need to win this, I guess it's just going to be about who wants it most, and if MMA,MVP,DRG, ect; clutch players decide to show up. Either way, I love GSTL and I am very excited for this. Also hoping they put SaSe in a few games :D

bittman

Australia8759 Posts

January 27 2012 20:16 GMT

#54

On January 27 2012 22:39 Dodgin wrote:
You guys didn't mention Supernova for oGs...I would say he is their best player atm too.

Hehe was going to post the same thing, but worried Fionn might agree with me and tell us how good Supernova is again =P

Though in all honesty, Supernova is the only Code S oGs player so he should be worth a mention hey?

Devise

Canada1131 Posts

January 27 2012 21:12 GMT

#55

Aww why no Fantasy for this GSTL?

Xivsa

United States1009 Posts

January 27 2012 21:45 GMT

#56

Nice write-up, should be an interesting season. I like the quip that Zenex is a team kept alive by the wonders of modern e-Sports medicine.

BreakfastBurrito

United States893 Posts

January 28 2012 00:10 GMT

#57

ESV cloud kingdom seems so cool

not sure about the other two though, guess we will have to see. I don't mind entombed on ladder at any rate despite the fact that t/p can take a super easy third.

Pocky52

United States463 Posts

January 28 2012 01:15 GMT

#58

Nice Write-up, wanna see which team comes out on top... The teams aren't really the same feel as like just GSL, and I'm really excited about the foreign team leagues too ^^

Sorathez

Australia209 Posts

January 28 2012 07:32 GMT

#59

I was expecting you to say:
"Also, there's a flying shark on this map."
at the end of your description of ESV Cloud Kingdom. I was sorely disappointed.