Hmm, interesting. I think MC's choice can backfire hard on him. Even if MVP finishes 2nd and matches with Nestea, then its not that bad, because MVP has ridiciolously good TvZ. However, if MC gets 2nd by a chance, then im not sure if he is that good against zerg.

cablesc

United States1540 Posts

August 01 2011 10:12 GMT

#768

On August 01 2011 19:09 zeru wrote:
All good players on one side of the bracket....

Yeah but the top players in each group get separated out across the bracket. For instance, if Nestea is #1 in group A, and MC (or MVP) gets #1 in group B, they won't meet until the finals.

Highwinds

Canada955 Posts

August 01 2011 10:12 GMT

#769

On August 01 2011 19:12 SilverJohnny wrote:

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hence how he became known as the suicidetoss, making decisions that will probably bite him the ass at some point lol.

I thought it was because he was very cocky and then couldn't back it up.

Shellshock

United States97276 Posts

August 01 2011 10:12 GMT

#770

On August 01 2011 19:12 Teael wrote:
Is that top and nada just sitting in there during the break chilling?

They are probably bored. They arent likely to get picked until near the end unless someone wants to set up oGs teamkills

Fionn

United States23455 Posts

August 01 2011 10:13 GMT

#771

Oh God, HongUn has a book.

Moragon

United States355 Posts

August 01 2011 10:13 GMT

#772

On August 01 2011 19:11 Shellshock1122 wrote:

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It doesn't work that way. First and second place from each group goes to opposite sides of the bracket. Each side will have a player from A-H. If Nestea comes in first and MC comes in first, you can have a Nestea vs MC finals

Thats actually awesome then, why are people complaining? The winners from groups A and B can automatically meet in the finals, whats better than that?

Taf the Ghost

United States11751 Posts

August 01 2011 10:13 GMT

#773

On August 01 2011 19:05 Phantom_Sky wrote:
what's that dec tournament ? and why's ranking matters?

It's a Ladder-Type tournament. They were going to take the Top 10 in GSL points, starting with 10 playing 9. Each place in the tournament has a value in money that's pretty good. (I can't find a link to this when the full GSL schedule was announced, but it was there). Whoever wins 9 vs 10 plays 8, all the way up to playing #1. So #1 is ensured a good chunk of money + only having to play 1 round of the Ladder.

shikheh

136 Posts

August 01 2011 10:13 GMT

#774

Every GSL nomination gets me hoping for best final scenario...may it come true for once. PLEASE.

Mr Mauve

United Kingdom386 Posts

August 01 2011 10:13 GMT

#775

Top tip for people who, like me, just got to this thread a minute ago, looked at group B, and thought "how can I find an explanation for that?"

Click on "All" to view the whole thread then type the following:

CTRL-F

"Boss"

<Enter>

Works nicely.

Shellshock

United States97276 Posts

August 01 2011 10:13 GMT

#776

On August 01 2011 19:13 Moragon wrote:

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Thats actually awesome then, why are people complaining? The winners from groups A and B can automatically meet in the finals, whats better than that?

Nothing! :D! I think a lot of people are always just confused and afraid of another GSL Finals debacle

Herry

England681 Posts

August 01 2011 10:14 GMT

#777

And as far as i am aware its not strictly A v B, C v D on one side of the bracket. they can change it up at any time before it starts so they split up the good players.

manicshock

Canada741 Posts

August 01 2011 10:14 GMT

#778

I don't like Nada's haircut. =/