EPTGSL: Who Should be in Code S? - Page 8
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SolarJto
United States260 Posts
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The_Masked_Shrimp
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On February 27 2012 20:18 RPR_Tempest wrote: What about PuMa? Won NASL 1 and 2, won an IEM and came 2nd at DreamHack.. Oh WOW, how can you actually even consider NASL 2? For NASL 1 it's way too far in the past to be considered for a seed at the moment and the other results are not overwhelming compared to other possible players. I don't think Stephano will go to GSL, or if he does it would be for a single season if he still plans to focus on studies starting in september of this year. Plus I don't think he can overcome the best terrans in code S ( he seems godlike against everything but korean terrans). I think Polt is like in the bottom half of the top 10 terrans, and still he managed to beat Stephano multiple times even though he was BEHIND in the games at multiple times. So unless he receives a good salary it would be a way too risky move for Stephano to go to GSL compared to "foreigner" tournaments. | ||
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Imbu
United States903 Posts
On February 28 2012 01:03 nimdil wrote: I agree that these should be Code A spots. Code S should be elite of the elite. Direct Wild Card just introduces a bit of "foreign folklore" and - unfortunately - easy wins for other players which make the whole Code S tournament uneven (I guess everybody would be happy to play against IdrA in the most recent Code S). But in IdrA's case, it wasn't that he as a poor (for lack of a better word) foreign candidate for Code S, it's that he's just playing terribly at the moment. If you had someone on the level of NaNiwa, HuK, or Stephano, they would have most likely have made it through to at least the round of 16. I mean, IdrA's performance this weekend was one of his low points, only managing to take one game off of Oz. Using him as a benchmark of how foreigners would do in Korea at the moment isn't exactly an accurate representation to the rest of the scene. On February 28 2012 01:13 SolarXPn wrote: Polt is really good. I think he deserves Code S Completely agree with this. Watching Polt at Assembly made me a huge fan of the guy. He showcased his level of play so well with his decision making and control, | ||
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Bagration
United States18282 Posts
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Leetley
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Vardant
Czech Republic620 Posts
On February 28 2012 01:01 agfoxGnom wrote: I see a lot of posts about Stephano joining GSL. Well, everyone knows that Stephano playing SC2 for money not for fame and since he has zero chances to get into GSL top2 I think he will not accept invite for code S even if he will get it. He can just leave the minute he loses. They wouldn't be happy about it, but if he's going to stop playing, then it really shouldn't bother him. | ||
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figq
12519 Posts
But Code S takes serious time investment, and Stephano is still planning on leaving the scene relatively soon. So it's not worth it for him. If he goes, he would have to spend some months in Korea flowing between Code S and Code A, before he's even capable of reaping any serious rewards. This is better suited for Huk and Naniwa who are topmost driven by the honor they get, and only second-most driven by the rewards they get. Stephano is simply not in the same position with his life and attitude towards the scene. It's unfortunate, because one can bet he has what it takes to make it, but it just won't happen in this life. Anyway, we are all theorizing GOM's choice here, but I'm still not entirely sure if they even allow Koreans for these 2 seeds or not; or are at least foreigners given some priority - if say some foreigner and Korean perform at about the same level. I guess we'll see with the next couple of season's picks how it works exactly. I'd love Mr. Chae to clarify a little bit though. If it's foreigners-only, I'd definitely add Dimaga to the list of recommended invites based on recent international performances, as well as Ret. | ||
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Beedon
United States12 Posts
As much as I dislike stephano at times, I think he would be great in GSL. There would be the chance that he could stick around for a few rounds and there is that omnipresent concern of whether or not he's going to do or say something offensive...which is entertaining. HuK and Polt would be the two that I would expect to get the bump, though. | ||
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aintz
Canada5624 Posts
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Santiago4ever
Sweden299 Posts
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Havik_
United States5585 Posts
And they BS'ed Naniwa out of his seed, so he should get back in there too. | ||
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lrofd
United States187 Posts
On February 27 2012 19:50 Leeoku wrote: i would love to see stephano in gsl... considering also he is limiting his sc2 career for like another year? he's been affirming clearly (and for a long time now) that he's retiring next year... however during one of his many interviews at assembly, he seemed less affirmative about it. he said he might reconsider it. just throwing you a bone out there :D | ||
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lrofd
United States187 Posts
On February 28 2012 01:33 Havik_ wrote: I want to see Stephano. Its about damn time he headed to Korea to prove how good he really is. If I had to pick two though, I'd say Polt and Stephano. note...he's been to korea. he fought in the blizz cup and went 2-2, didn't make it bc of tie breaker. | ||
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Legace
Sweden342 Posts
Not too sure if they'll seed Huk right back in to code S right after he went out. | ||
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ptrpb
Canada753 Posts
Had the GSL been more about base play through endurance heavy matches without much preparation time I would say "yeah let him go" but the sad truth is that he'll probably get torn apart by cheese  | ||
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lrofd
United States187 Posts
On February 28 2012 01:37 Legace wrote: I think Polt is a given, after that it's a dead race between Huk, Naniwa and Stephano with Stephano probably being their choice if he accepts which I think he won't. Not too sure if they'll seed Huk right back in to code S right after he went out. they did for MVP and MC, which both came back and whooped asses when they were seeded back | ||
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-Archangel-
Croatia7457 Posts
On February 27 2012 19:38 Inertia_EU wrote: "  Stephano: It's his the second he asks for it, so it's all contingent on his will to go to Korea." One can only hope he decides to, he's a fantastic player and personality. But I reckon it'll be HuK and a korean.This line is funny but so true. And personally I must admit I would like to see him in GSL more then any other foreigner. Him, Huk and Naniwa are ATM best foreigners. | ||
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The KY
United Kingdom6252 Posts
On February 28 2012 01:33 Havik_ wrote: And they BS'ed Naniwa out of his seed, so he should get back in there too. Also this. Even MLG were like 'wut' when Gom said that oh, actually the exchange program doesn't work like that, we can just give Code S seeds to whoever we want and Naniwa hasn't earned one through our system, this was all made quite clear a little while ago, the plans were on display in Gom headquarters, in the display department/cellar, you'll need a torch because the lights are out, and so are the stairs actually, but the plans are displayed there, in the bottom of a locked filing cabinet stuck in a disused lavatory with a sign on the door saying Beware of the Leopard. + Show Spoiler + Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy reference Plus NaNiwa and Nestea had their rematch, it's all cool now, the punishment was too severe in the first place imo...I think he deserves it. | ||
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dnld12
United States324 Posts
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DeaDoXFighting
Canada115 Posts
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