If Nerchio and Stephano both make the final (which to be honest, is very likely to happen) I can see Nerchio taking this because he has better ZvZ the last I checked.

Jepsyn

Canada364 Posts

September 13 2012 18:42 GMT

#165

On September 13 2012 22:30 Fleuria wrote:
If stephano doesnt finish top 1-3, it is really the EG curse and lets say good bye to the best zerg.

If this is a widespread belief i am really starting to lose faith in the world

Paladia

802 Posts

September 13 2012 18:42 GMT

#166

I think Seiplo got the rank he deserves. However, he actually has a fair shot at reaching far into the tournament. While he isn't a great player, as he is still an amateur and goes to school, his PvP rivals the best. Which is why he has been knocking out the likes of Sase, Genius, Huk (twice) and Naniwa fairly recently.

Fortunately for him, he may actually be fed PvP games if everything goes as expected. I don't think there is another player who is so good in.

As for SortOf, I don't think he is at all overrated. I personally had him ranked as #5, he has been doing extremely well recently.

macncheezeplz

United States93 Posts

September 13 2012 18:45 GMT

#167

EmpireHappy links to IMHappy

Lokk

Canada635 Posts

September 13 2012 19:11 GMT

#168

Didnt need to scroll down to see stephanio first!!!! nice write up always enjoy them!!!

EthanML

Northern Ireland55 Posts

September 13 2012 19:14 GMT

#169

Hope Stephano loses horribly, I really do.

markrevival

United States222 Posts

September 13 2012 19:15 GMT

#170

if it weren't for being sick and on a mad losing streak at the moment, I'd say ThorZain deserves to be quite a bit higher. At the very least, he has the potential to be top 3 in Europe and I expect him to be once he regains a bit of form. Nevertheless, very impressive write up and ranking. I have no other complaints

sVnteen

Germany2238 Posts

September 13 2012 19:15 GMT

#171

awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome awesome preview / power rank

I actually have to agree with you on most of the ranking with some small exceptions maybe and I love that you explained your reasoning so very detailed

and ofc gogo hasu for this

revel8

United Kingdom3022 Posts

September 13 2012 19:15 GMT

#172

On September 14 2012 03:20 docvoc wrote:
Nani isn't in this

it can't have a nani vs stephano grudge match

They might meet in the MLG MvP tournament.

xrapture

United States1644 Posts

September 13 2012 19:22 GMT

#173

I can basically guarantee you that anyone in the top 10 would beat Thorzain if they meet in WCS-- he's been playing very poor lately.

Also, Vortix way too high. Fluke wins in one tournament while playing horribly doesn't make you the 5th best player in Europe.....

Greenei

Germany1754 Posts

September 13 2012 19:25 GMT

#174

hasuboss will smash stephano, calling it now.

red4ce

United States7313 Posts

September 13 2012 19:27 GMT

#175

Great hype article but tbh I can't see any result other than Stephano stomping his way to victory. ZvZ is the only matchup that can trip him up but with the tournament being double elimination and most of the other zergs far away from Stephano's bracket I think this tournament will just be more of the same.

MCDayC

United Kingdom14464 Posts

September 13 2012 19:31 GMT

#176

Noticing an alarming trend of peace and calm in the TeamLiquid community these days, we decided to remedy the situation by opening up a topic that no one can possibly agree on.
....
The power rank is a compromise between the opinions of several writers, ensuring that not even we are happy with the end result.

made me giggle, you guys just love the drama don't you? Admit it! xD

SkyTheUnknown

Germany2065 Posts

September 13 2012 19:31 GMT

#177

Awesome Power Rank. I always loved these rankings, especially in the golden Brood War days. Lately there were too few of them. Great to see some detailed Power Rank about the Euro scene. I also liked the details about the upcoming players a lot. Keep it up!

Thurken

961 Posts

September 13 2012 19:38 GMT

#178

On September 13 2012 23:32 NightEnD wrote:
This top is based on pure skill and resoults and not on fame / likes / and so on . Always when i read an article about me on TL u tend to overrated me and i think u should change my position from19th to 33 (that would be more fair ) . thanks :D

I think i've never seen an article on TL where you are not underrated..