On September 17 2011 07:04 AnonymousSC wrote:
Group D is going to be absolutely amazing to watch. Go HuK!!!

Why do people always feel bad for incontrol? I like him, but he always goes 0-5 in his group why does he receive an invite?

He isn't invited, under the current points system he's done well enough historically to qualify for pools.

The system does need to change to better reflect recent trends though but I think MLG have to wait till next season for that.

Siphyo

Netherlands121 Posts

September 16 2011 22:30 GMT

#148

On September 17 2011 06:54 k!llua wrote:
Poor socke?

More like poor iNcontroL. He's going to get romped, again.

Don't worry he will be seeded till the end of the season!

Angelbelow

United States3728 Posts

September 16 2011 22:30 GMT

#149

On September 17 2011 07:28 RealQ wrote:
Wow, Machine is is in the Group stage AGAIN, this is getting stupid.

Funny you single out machine when there are players that have done worse. Example: Incontrol. Also, I think TLO and Haypro are on par with machine interms of how deserving they are to be in group play.

Itsmedudeman

United States19229 Posts

September 16 2011 22:30 GMT

#150

Man, the skill gap in MLG is just too much...

Amui

Canada10567 Posts

September 16 2011 22:30 GMT

#151

Pool D is without question the group of death. Whoever wins that one has a great shot at winning the whole thing. Gotta feel sorry for Socke though, he's a good protoss, but severely the underdog going into that whole thing.

CsTBBQ

France12 Posts

September 16 2011 22:30 GMT

#152

Again and again players who didn't show anything but be a part of the first MLG are in the pools. Yes, i mean incontrol. So many top players missing to see him getting roflstomped by anyone.

Svenz00r

Sweden43 Posts

September 16 2011 22:30 GMT

#153

So when incontrol doesnt win a single game (again) will he finally be gone now or what? Or will will he have a spot for like 78 tournaments more

Alver

United States177 Posts

September 16 2011 22:30 GMT

#154

i thought B was gonna be a tough group untill i saw D. easily the hardest group from any mlg ever before.

tuho12345

4482 Posts

September 16 2011 22:31 GMT

#155

Holy shit MC and HongUn are coming!!!!

Sleight

2471 Posts

September 16 2011 22:31 GMT

#156

Wow. Group D. Just WOW. Both Huk and Socke have HUUUGGGEEE hills to climb. Socke could be the best foreigner PvZ (seriously, it's absurd, he rolls Stephano even, somehow), but is a tier lower than HuK or MC in PvP. And DRG has great ZvZ and ZvP.

My predictions for Group D:

Socke takes down July, but loses unsurprisingly to the other 3.
July beats HuK, but loses to Socke, MC, and DRG.
HuK beats Socke but loses to MC, July, and DRG.
MC beats everyone except DRG.
DRG goes undefeated.

Group A has IdrA and Boxer written all over it. Group B is perfect for Puma and Bomber. Group C fits HongUn and Rain nicely.

motumbo

United States130 Posts

September 16 2011 22:31 GMT

#157

Wtf, group D is rediculous. That group is going to fuck up the rankings so much since there is bound to be at least 2 of them out of the top 12 which most of them should be able to get into.

johnnywup

United States3858 Posts

September 16 2011 22:31 GMT

#158

didn't realize MC was going to this MLG!

Netsky

Australia1155 Posts

September 16 2011 22:31 GMT

#159

Pool A - This group is actually unfair because of how easy it is in comparison to group B and D. IdrA and Boxer for top 2. IdrA must have the biggest grin ever - the other players in the group are mediocre at best.

Pool B - Very tough group. Bomber and Puma for top 2. InControL is unlucky and draws the short straw...will probably go yet another MLG without winning a game.

Pool C - Mid-tier pool. Rain and Ret for top 2. In similar fashion to pool A, the other players are average.

Pool D - Toughest group, hard to call the top 2. If you put a gun to my head, I'd probably say DRG and MC..I feel bad for Socke who will come all the way from Germany only to get raped T_T.

Note: the above does not consider the open bracket.

Malinor

Germany4728 Posts

September 16 2011 22:31 GMT

#160

Holy mother of god @Pool D