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Contrary to popular belief Stephano is not from the States, any mindless spam asserting otherwise after this time (19:48 KST/ 5:48 AM EST/ 10:48 GMT) will meet a moderator response. We have enough confusing spam posting in LR threads these days. Lets try to keep the love for everyone's favourite French zerg reasonable.

And as always:
- No player bashing.
- No caster bashing.
- No balance whining.

Enjoy the games.
soulist
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States932 Posts
December 11 2011 17:32 GMT
#81
On December 12 2011 02:25 SarcasmMonster wrote:
Who should win based on current talent:

1. Stephano
2. MVP
3. Hero
4. DRG
5. MC


based on current talent and mvp comes in 2nd^^ little biased there arent we?
Evil Geniuses<3
AxionSteel
Profile Joined January 2011
United States7754 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-11 17:35:10
December 11 2011 17:33 GMT
#82
On December 12 2011 02:29 RPR_Tempest wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 12 2011 02:27 AxionSteel wrote:
On December 12 2011 02:23 RPR_Tempest wrote:
On December 12 2011 01:48 double620 wrote:
On December 12 2011 01:45 RPR_Tempest wrote:
1st: oGsMC
2nd: IMMvp
3rd: LiquidHerO
4th: M.Stephano
5th: MvPDongRaeGu

My predictions.



Any reason for that?
btw, it is hard to give prediction when it is Bo1 with 5 great players.

Alrighty, here's my line of thinking.


DongRaeGu doesn't have particularly amazing ZvP,.


Was still good enough to 2-0 both MC and HerO the last time they met


Yeah, but he's really inconsistent. HerO has taken DRG out before too. JYP has taken out DRG. What I love about this tournament is how hard it is to predict because they're all amazing players.


Yeah and Bo1's as well. Basically I have no idea who will advance from this group I'm slightly worried for Mvp, so soon after his WCG tourney, with a bunch of Bo1's vs Protoss and zergs.
Tarotis
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
Germany1931 Posts
December 11 2011 17:33 GMT
#83
I think thats the worst maps possible for mc ;(
The Final Boss
Profile Joined February 2011
United States1839 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-11 17:35:22
December 11 2011 17:34 GMT
#84
On December 12 2011 01:43 HappyChris wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 12 2011 01:39 Olinimm wrote:
MC got so boned on the maps...gets PvZ on crossfire and Dual sight and hero gets daybreak and shakuras. I am quite bitter about this :/.


I dont like stephanos map either playing MVP on shakuras worst zerg map ever in the l8tgame. We all saw what MVP did to Nestea on that map at blizzcon. Nonetheless gonna be so sick tomorow

NesTea was obviously not playing seriously in the game you're talking about and I don't really think that Shakuras is that bad in ZvT in the "l8tgame." I think that Dual Sight might be the worst Zerg map on that list, and frankly, not to bash on Stephano too harshly, I doubt he'll be able to beat Mvp. Stephano's peak was when nobody really understood his style, but I think that since then, as his style has seen the light more often, players are starting to figure him out more. I haven't been horribly impressed with him recently, and I doubt he'll do that well in this group.

My predictions for this group are:
  1. Mvp
  2. HerO
  3. MC
  4. DRG
  5. Stephano

Stephano might have won some tournaments, but I don't think that he's prepared to go up against the S class Korean players in this group. Only foreigner who might stand a chance in this group would be NaNiwa (maybe HuK but his PvP is too fickle, sometimes really good, sometimes god awful).

Mvp is Mvp, so who would be surprised if he won the group? HerO has been on fire recently, but perhaps I have him that high because I like him as a player so much haha. MC is good, but a bit overconfident sometimes. Who knows though, he hits dirty timings and could possibly win it. DRG has bad ZvP (though it has been improving since the first time I saw it). He has a better shot at beating Mvp, but against two of the best PvZers I'm not sure how he'll do. Stephano might have won some tournaments, but I don't think that he's prepared to go up against the S class Korean players in this group. Only foreigner who might stand a chance in this group would be NaNiwa (maybe HuK but his PvP is too fickle, sometimes really good, sometimes god awful).

On December 12 2011 02:25 SarcasmMonster wrote:
Who should win based on current talent:

1. Stephano
2. MVP
3. Hero
4. DRG
5. MC


Hahahahahaha. I certainly hope that you're trolling.
Loki57
Profile Joined February 2011
United States292 Posts
December 11 2011 17:35 GMT
#85
Ouch, incoming 0-4 for Stephano. Those players on that stage? I think he'll be lucky to win a game.
"Dedication without talent is a daydream. Talent without dedication is a nightmare."
RPR_Tempest
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Australia7798 Posts
December 11 2011 17:36 GMT
#86
On December 12 2011 02:35 Loki57 wrote:
Ouch, incoming 0-4 for Stephano. Those players on that stage? I think he'll be lucky to win a game.

I reckon he can take out DRG and possibly MC, who hasn't looked so hot against Zerg lately.
Soundwave, Zerg player from Canberra, Australia. @SoundwaveSC
SarcasmMonster
Profile Joined October 2011
3136 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-11 17:37:07
December 11 2011 17:36 GMT
#87
A lot of people here are saying that DRG's ZvP is bad but in this interview, he says his ZvP is better than his ZvT. The interview was quite recent too.
MMA: The true King of Wings
MIhata
Profile Joined April 2011
Bulgaria156 Posts
December 11 2011 17:37 GMT
#88
Worst possible maps for MC.
"Very important caster" - MC about himself. | MC | Boxer | Grubby | Jangbi | MMA | Polt | InCa | Symbol |
JohnMatrix
Profile Joined April 2011
France1358 Posts
December 11 2011 17:38 GMT
#89
On December 12 2011 02:35 Loki57 wrote:
Ouch, incoming 0-4 for Stephano. Those players on that stage? I think he'll be lucky to win a game.


why by luck -_- ?
Asha
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United Kingdom38257 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-11 17:41:11
December 11 2011 17:38 GMT
#90
MVP would very likely top it in a BoX, but given it's Bo1 almost anything can happen.

Don't really feel comfortable predicting results. MVP, MC, and DRG are probably the favourites to advance, but I can see Stephano and HerO pulling out a couple of wins and making it awkward.

On December 12 2011 02:37 MIhata wrote:
Worst possible maps for MC.


Poor MC, having to play PvZ on maps that encourage 2 base play, if only he had any experience with it =(
Olinimm
Profile Joined November 2011
1471 Posts
December 11 2011 17:38 GMT
#91
On December 12 2011 02:37 MIhata wrote:
Worst possible maps for MC.

Yup it's pretty fucked up just how absolutely awful the maps are for him...the problem with bo1 format like this.
power-overwhelming
Profile Joined December 2011
Canada306 Posts
December 11 2011 17:39 GMT
#92
On December 12 2011 02:21 HappyChris wrote:
No one is saying ladder dont matter. However MC and Stephano is obviously not gonna show there A game on ladder when they facing eachother on blizzard cup some days l8r


The thing is Stephano has played the same way he does in ladder as in tournaments. His recent success is mostly due to people unable to adapt to his style.

As far as MC goes, he still has the best PvT. He beat DRG in KSL few days ago, and could definitely take HerO out. HerO and MC should be well accustomed to Stephano's style by now after practicing with them. DRG may have picked up a thing or two from Leenock. I just have a feeling MVP won't advance lol. I could be wrong though.
HappyChris
Profile Joined October 2011
1534 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-11 17:41:59
December 11 2011 17:39 GMT
#93
On December 12 2011 02:34 The Final Boss wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 12 2011 01:43 HappyChris wrote:
On December 12 2011 01:39 Olinimm wrote:
MC got so boned on the maps...gets PvZ on crossfire and Dual sight and hero gets daybreak and shakuras. I am quite bitter about this :/.


I dont like stephanos map either playing MVP on shakuras worst zerg map ever in the l8tgame. We all saw what MVP did to Nestea on that map at blizzcon. Nonetheless gonna be so sick tomorow

NesTea was obviously not playing seriously in the game you're talking about and I don't really think that Shakuras is that bad in ZvT in the "l8tgame." I think that Dual Sight might be the worst Zerg map on that list, and frankly, not to bash on Stephano too harshly, I doubt he'll be able to beat Mvp. Stephano's peak was when nobody really understood his style, but I think that since then, as his style has seen the light more often, players are starting to figure him out more. I haven't been horribly impressed with him recently, and I doubt he'll do that well in this group.

My predictions for this group are:
  1. Mvp
  2. HerO
  3. MC
  4. DRG
  5. Stephano

Stephano might have won some tournaments, but I don't think that he's prepared to go up against the S class Korean players in this group. Only foreigner who might stand a chance in this group would be NaNiwa (maybe HuK but his PvP is too fickle, sometimes really good, sometimes god awful).



Here we go again. You speak with alot of korean top players since you know this? starting to figured him out o.0 Or are you just sayign what Idra sayd in some interview?
But you sayd it you havent followed stephano much. Did you knew that many many Korean pro´s want to practise with Stephano since he arived in Korea? Did you know that all of play XP is talking about Stephano?
Tommylew
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Wales2717 Posts
December 11 2011 17:40 GMT
#94
these groups are rock solid!!!

Hope Stepahno and Nani do well!¬!!
Live and Let Die!
Valikyr
Profile Joined June 2010
Sweden2653 Posts
December 11 2011 17:40 GMT
#95
On December 12 2011 02:25 SarcasmMonster wrote:
Who should win based on current talent:

1. Stephano
2. MVP
3. Hero
4. DRG
5. MC

Please tell me that u're trolling. Stephano is good but he's not a favorite for this tournament lol. The only clear favorite here is MVP.
Hassybaby
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United Kingdom10823 Posts
December 11 2011 17:41 GMT
#96


Oh yeah! I am back!



Though my hands still hurt a bit

Don't worry though, you'll get you pointless stats for the games!
"These guys are mindfucking me into a sex coma" | "Mayonnaise is a must-have lubricant when performing necrophilia"
LighT.
Profile Joined December 2010
Canada4501 Posts
December 11 2011 17:41 GMT
#97
I'm guessing I'm the one who's not high on HerO going far in this tournament...He's in the up and odwn matches for Code S now but Idk....MC always seems to show up big in tournaments when he does decide to show up, when he doesnt...his showcase is just a god awful mess...DRG is just a really good bo1 as you can see with his GSTL winrates. MVP is MVP. Stephano...meh.

It looks like the consensus is MVP/DRG making it out and HerO/MC/Stephano fighting for the last two spots.
Olinimm
Profile Joined November 2011
1471 Posts
December 11 2011 17:42 GMT
#98
On December 12 2011 02:40 Valikyr wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 12 2011 02:25 SarcasmMonster wrote:
Who should win based on current talent:

1. Stephano
2. MVP
3. Hero
4. DRG
5. MC

Please tell me that u're trolling. Stephano is good but he's not a favorite for this tournament lol. The only clear favorite here is MVP.

Just look a this name and sig and it's obvious he's trolling.
Amornthep
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
Singapore2605 Posts
December 11 2011 17:42 GMT
#99
Also, here's what I think. MVP's clearly the favourite but because he just got back from WCG, I bet he's probably gonna drop a couple of sets especially in a BO1 format.

MVP <Bel'Shir Beach Winter> MC
Record-wise, the map is slightly terran favored but MC is probably gonna bust out some strong 2 base timing and kill MVP.

hero <Daybreak> Stephano
Stephano won't be able to handle HerO's PvZ style especially on this map.

MVP <Tal'Darim Altar LE> DongRaeGu
The map's pretty large and very open, I have a feeling that DRG will do some sick flanks on MVP everytime he pushes but MVP somehow has is able to crush DRG.

MC <Calm Before the Storm> hero
MC's got this, sorry HerO.

Stephano <Crossfire SE 1.1> DongRaeGu
I'll give DRG the edge in this.

hero <Antiga Shipyard 1.1> MVP
MVP is going to completely stomp HerO especially on this map if he plays straight up.

Stephano <Dual Sight 1.1> MC
MC is going to do some 2 base timing that Stephano won't be able to stop.

hero <Shakuras Plateau 2.0> DongRaeGu
I know this map is pretty much in favor of Toss over Zerg but I have a feeling DRG will take this.

Stephano <Shakuras Plateau 2.0> MVP
MVP's TvZ is terrifying, he definitely got this.

MC <Crossfire SE 1.1> DongRaeGu
This game could go either way, the way the map is structured, 2 base timings from MC can be very strong but it's also easy for DRG to counter attack.

MC : 3-1
MVP: 3-1
DRG: 3-1
HerO: 1-3
Stephano: 0-4

This will end up in a 3 way tie since MVP > DRG > MC > MVP. And from then on, I assume MVP's gonna make it for sure.
DOUDOU
Profile Joined October 2011
Wales2940 Posts
December 11 2011 17:42 GMT
#100
Mvp
Stephano
HerO
MC
DongRaeGu
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