Curious as to why Illusion is the fourth player. If you wanted a big name that's at a young age, wouldn't someone like Maru, who went to Code S and beat players like Hero and MC, be a better choice?

superstann

France3 Posts

June 22 2012 20:59 GMT

#22

because he is american?

the`postman

United States1643 Posts

June 22 2012 21:02 GMT

#23

why can't I live in LA

CrazyBirdman

Germany3509 Posts

June 22 2012 21:06 GMT

#24

Hero and MMA surely are good versus Zerg but DRG ist just incredible good. That said, both players are incredible good and can beat DRG on a good day. And Illusion... he seems to be good, but not quiet on the level of the other three.
And a four player tournament with double elimination is certainly an interesting idea.

Zoku

307 Posts

June 22 2012 21:09 GMT

#25

So you're inviting an MLG/IEM/GSL champion, an MLG/IEM/GSL/Blizzard cup champion, a dreamhack champion/GSL ro4 player, and a 2nd place in a "small random tournament" player. Makes sense.

opterown

Australia54783 Posts

June 22 2012 21:09 GMT

#26

On June 23 2012 06:06 CrazyBirdman wrote:
And a four player tournament with double elimination is certainly an interesting idea.

it's just GSL groups-style, isn't it?

Skyline026

Netherlands1129 Posts

June 22 2012 21:11 GMT

#27

Illusion seems out of place, yes he is good... but MMA, HerO and DRG are all at or near the top of their repective race.

Illusion... Isnt.

Mr Showtime

United States1353 Posts

June 22 2012 21:13 GMT

#28

Pretty sick honor for Illusion to be picked to be in that company. Best of luck dood!

jmbthirteen

United States10734 Posts

June 22 2012 21:15 GMT

#29

IPL please do something in you back yard! Show Norcal some love!

Interesting setting to say the least. Will watch for sure.

Hiea

Denmark1538 Posts

June 22 2012 21:19 GMT

#30

Illusion seems so out of place.

On another note, I really hope to see DRG vs MMA, I've wanted to watch MMA's TvZ against a top top zerg since the patch.

CrazyBirdman

Germany3509 Posts

June 22 2012 21:19 GMT

#31

On June 23 2012 06:09 opterown wrote:

Show nested quote +

it's just GSL groups-style, isn't it?

Not exactly I think, but similar, lets see how Liquipedia will show the brackets and we will know exactly.

ref4

2933 Posts

June 22 2012 21:20 GMT

#32

Illusion better study every single VOD's and replay of DRG, MMA and Hero until his eyes bleed or else he won't stand a chance X_X

Zaphid

Czech Republic1860 Posts

June 22 2012 21:21 GMT

#33

Well, who else if not Illusion? Huk or Sheth ? Those are like the only 2 americans who have a chance to not get embarrassed

iNcontroL

USA29055 Posts

June 22 2012 21:22 GMT

#34

hope illusion continues to impress! gl buddy <3

ELA

Denmark4608 Posts

June 22 2012 21:25 GMT

#35

wow, Illusion is an awesome guy and really good representant of NA, but he's going to have a hard time here I feel :o

HerO gogogo!

Mystgun

Hong Kong311 Posts

June 22 2012 21:31 GMT

#36

wow this combination is so brilliant...i'm totally blown away

iAmJeffReY

United States4262 Posts

June 22 2012 21:31 GMT

#37

I think illusion will surprise at least in the TvT's and TvP. He's fucking solid. But DRG is....drg.

everyone

United States91 Posts

June 22 2012 21:33 GMT

#38

Man that event is like two of my favorite things all in one.

Talin

Montenegro10532 Posts

June 22 2012 21:37 GMT

#39

Is this before or after Code A games? Please don't mess up Hero's schedule.

Sumahi

Guam5609 Posts

June 22 2012 21:38 GMT

#40

One of the very few reasons I would want to live in Southern California is the possibility of attending badass SC2 events. Sigh...maybe I can get one of my siblings to attend and pretend I went. Despite my sadness this looks like an awesome event. I am crossing all of my fingers that somehow Illusion will win.