A third of the voters believe that the BW legends will win the whole thing. I call it now that Nada/July/Boxer if indeed participate won't make it to the semifinals. Let's see who's right. My other bet is foreigner in Ro16 this time. I don't agree that the chances of foreigners are now lower than in GSL1. Yes, better Koreans will participate, but more foreigners will participate too, and they will also be better adapted this time (with accommodation, the Korean server styles of play, rules etc). I still think that most certainly a Korean player will be the champ, but not necessarily one of the biggest favorites.

whiteguycash

United States476 Posts

October 04 2010 21:02 GMT

#23

boxer's dropship play against IdrA on the ladder was nothing short of amazing. I would love for him to claim a GSL, however, in all probability, either the GSL1 koreans, or "someone new" will win. However, I would be absolutely ecstatic if a foreigner won.

Special Endrey

Germany1929 Posts

October 04 2010 21:08 GMT

#24

i voted with heart not with head

metalsonic

Netherlands95 Posts

October 04 2010 21:14 GMT

#25

I would love to see IdrA win , I like him.

tough I think that people like Boxer and Nada haves the most chances to win

Akillys

Canada7 Posts

October 04 2010 21:17 GMT

#26

Nalra has been looking very strong, im rooting for him!

MorroW

Sweden3522 Posts

October 04 2010 21:29 GMT

#27

so much fanboyism in this poll :D
i really hope a sc1 progamer wins but i voted for a sc2 guy

Motiva

United States1774 Posts

October 04 2010 21:31 GMT

#28

If Cool hopes to win he'll have to do something completely new again so I don't think he can do it. I want Boxer to win it just because of the noise that would make... we shall see :D

Biff The Understudy

France8082 Posts

October 04 2010 21:32 GMT

#29

There are still 14% people believing that foreigners can do something.

Thing is, situation may seem desperate for foreigners right now, but people should stop worrying because it will get much worse.

Zozo

Brazil2579 Posts

October 04 2010 21:33 GMT

#30

Ensnare has this one!

drlame

Sweden574 Posts

October 04 2010 21:35 GMT

#31

On October 05 2010 04:29 Ikonn wrote:

Show nested quote +

Cool and Rainbow are old SC1 players

Yeah I know, read my post, understand it, come back, read your post, and stop spewing crap.

calvinL

Canada416 Posts

October 04 2010 21:35 GMT

#32

I think the few A-teamers who converted like (P)

IrOn and

MVP will be very promising in GSL2. I'm especially looking at MVP since he seems to be the best bw player who has converted to sc2 so far.

knyttym

United States5797 Posts

October 04 2010 21:37 GMT

#33

Right now an sc1 pro is going to take it down. Game is still too new for a whole bunch of new players to outmatch pro mechanics with better understanding of the game. Maybe GSL 4 or 5 a new guy will take it.

Trozz

Canada3456 Posts

October 04 2010 22:34 GMT

#34

I vote for new blood.
A new hero will win it.
...minority vote?!

WaZuP

Germany487 Posts

October 04 2010 22:40 GMT

#35

Voted for some one new since the game is so young really ANYTHING can happen.
thats what makes it quite interesting not like flash rolling everyone ...

MaxField

United States2386 Posts

October 04 2010 22:49 GMT

#36

IdrA fan Boy Is a fan Boy for IdrA!

LuciD`

United States81 Posts

October 04 2010 22:57 GMT

#37

The only BW player recently switching who I think has a shot is NaDa, From what I've seen from BoxeR and July they aren't quite where they need to be yet in SC2. NaDa was very impressive in the TLO showmatch with very very little practice relative to how long TLO had been playing for. I haven't seen MVP play but he's only at about a 56% win percentage on the ladder. I won't completely rule any of them out though as a lot of time has passed and they're putting in the practice time, but I think we may be surprised who can go to toe to toe with them.

My picks for GSL S1 players are Fruitdealer, Tester, Inca or Ensnare.

My outsider Pick is oGsTheStC. This guy is damn good from what I've seen. I'm pretty sure he lost to a teammate in qualifiers in Season 1. Don't quote me on that though.

Of course my fanboyism tells me to pick TeamLiquid Crew, IdrA and Artosis but it's going to be even tougher this time through. Hopefully the practice in the oGs-TL house really pays off for them. Really want to see some foreigners go deep in Season 2.

JWD

United States12607 Posts

October 04 2010 23:00 GMT

#38

Wow, I'm shocked so many think that the old Korean pros are going to do well. I mean...BoxeR, NaDa, and July ~~couldn't compete~~ weren't significantly better than the likes of Tester at BW towards the end of their careers, and Tester has a huge leg up on them at SC2.

BW skill does translate, but we have to remember that these guys aren't exactly elite of the elite BW players anymore. If they were, I doubt they'd be picking up SC2

Valikyr

Sweden2653 Posts

October 04 2010 23:09 GMT

#39

On October 05 2010 08:00 JWD wrote:
Wow, I'm shocked so many think that the old Korean pros are going to do well. I mean...BoxeR, NaDa, and July couldn't compete with the likes of Tester at BW towards the end of their careers, and Tester has a huge leg up on them at SC2.

BW skill does translate, but we have to remember that these guys aren't exactly elite of the elite BW players anymore. If they were, I doubt they'd be picking up SC2

I think many are voting for ones they want to win rather than the ones they think will win.

How wouldn't be happy if Boxer, NaDa or July won?

Rinrun

Canada3509 Posts

October 04 2010 23:11 GMT

#40

Nada. His body. Game, set and match.