The StarCraft 2 Event at the MLG Providence National Championships is entirely sold out, and oh, what a lineup we've got for you. You know who's in the Championship Bracket; it's our Top 16, and we've been previewing that Bracket all week. (See Part 1 and Part 2, and expect Part 3 tomorrow.) But now it's time to take a look at the full lineup.
The Open Bracket has been growing in depth and talent all Season. Columbus was a killer. Anaheim was a gauntlet. Orlando was flat-out brutal. What on earth can we say about the Providence Open Bracket? The best players in the world are coming. You can't turn a corner in this bracket, figuratively speaking, without smacking up against an all-star. We'd like to say we can tell how it's going to play out, but we honestly have no idea. How do you predict a winner when every third player is a favorite?
MARINEKIIIIIING :D. I'm so happy, I hope that he wins the whole thing or at least got what he spent for coming here! The lineup is so stacked it's not even funny, MLG is awesome I hope tho that it will be watchable at a decent hour (MLG did better last time with 1 or 2am GMT+1 final, whereas it was something like 5am in the MLG Mvp won!
On November 11 2011 03:24 Poopi wrote: MARINEKIIIIIING :D. I'm so happy, I hope that he wins the whole thing or at least got what he spent for coming here! The lineup is so stacked it's not even funny, MLG is awesome I hope tho that it will be watchable at a decent hour (MLG did better last time with 1 or 2am GMT+1 final, whereas it was something like 5am in the MLG Mvp won!
It's going to be basically the same times as last event, since it's the same time zone. Tbh, Europe is probably the reason why most events are on the East Coast, because events on the west coast are about as bad for Europeans are GSL is for Americans.
Is this the seeding order? I only ask because 1-40 seems to be in seeding order and I find it odd that Nestea #73 would be higher seeded than Destiny #89 since Nestea has never been to an MLG event to gain seeding points.
On November 11 2011 03:40 Hrrrrm wrote: Is this the seeding order? I only ask because 1-40 seems to be in seeding order and I find it odd that Nestea #73 would be higher seeded than Destiny #89 since Nestea has never been to an MLG event to gain seeding points.
Anyone that has never received MLG rank points is randomized.
On November 11 2011 03:40 Hrrrrm wrote: Is this the seeding order? I only ask because 1-40 seems to be in seeding order and I find it odd that Nestea #73 would be higher seeded than Destiny #89 since Nestea has never been to an MLG event to gain seeding points.
Anyone that has never received MLG rank points is randomized.
I see. I thought Destiny and people that participated in past MLG Open events would at least get a small amount of points to differentiate them from people making their first appearances. Seems a little silly participating in several MLG's and then being randomized in the same category with someone who has never participated in one. I at least expected randomization to occur by number of events attended if you didn't receive points. Guess not.
So much awesome I cannot explain how pumped I am. Mvp + nestea : already knew about that but excited to see them anyways. So fucking excited to see losira come back, he's so damn adorable and such a monster. I'm pleased to see Ganzi back as well. MKP! ^-^ . Good to see spanishiwa is back, I wonder what he has to show this time around. Keen and Puzzle should be interesting to keep an eye on. leenocktopus vs gracken match plz . Also yay Destiny.
Hopefully the open bracket's actual bracket ends up favorable for the players I like.
The top 16 are not gonna have an easy ride to the finals but I'm sure many of them will do well ^-^.
No DemusliM is sad for me, no Stephano also a shame. However, seeing how stacked this tournament is, I don't think it matters. Excited to see MMA take another tournament :D
On November 11 2011 03:05 MLG_Adam wrote: Can a moderator please edit the title, talent and translators coming up soon.
Since when is casters considered talent? I thought the players were the talent and the casters just tell everyone what they do
Don't be like that. Good casters are talent too. Just like players wade through a field of players to become known so do the casters. For every known caster, there are 50 we've never heard of. Even though some would watch Starcraft with no commentary, most wouldn't. Lets give these guys the respect they deserve xD!
On November 11 2011 03:40 Hrrrrm wrote: Is this the seeding order? I only ask because 1-40 seems to be in seeding order and I find it odd that Nestea #73 would be higher seeded than Destiny #89 since Nestea has never been to an MLG event to gain seeding points.
Anyone that has never received MLG rank points is randomized.
I see. I thought Destiny and people that participated in past MLG Open events would at least get a small amount of points to differentiate them from people making their first appearances. Seems a little silly participating in several MLG's and then being randomized in the same category with someone who has never participated in one. I at least expected randomization to occur by number of events attended if you didn't receive points. Guess not.
You have to get in the top 52 to get ranking points, not exactly unreasonable to give credit for playing to that ranking.
Wow that's really nice list. I didn't know that players like sC, Leenock, Puzzle, LosirA, Keen and GanZi were also coming to Providence. Sick! Can't wait to see LosirA again.
amazing list, absolutely amazing. I do however miss some of the top europeans would have loved to see, Stephano, White-Ra and the other ukrainians, Socke and Elfi, but hell can't have everything :D
Code S Players: sC NesTea LosirA GanZi Leenock MVP MMA MC Bomber DRG oz Leenock MKP Puzzle HuK
14/32 Players will be attendance
Code A Players: SlayersBoxer EG-Puma Liquid_Hero Keen viOlet_
5
Noteable Other Koreans: RGNArtist Rain
Sucks that July/Taeja/Coca/NaDa/Polt arent participating...they would be just the cream in the crop and I still argue to this day the first thing MLG should do is broadcoast one of Polts matches -.-...
Code S Players: sC NesTea LosirA GanZi Leenock MVP MMA MC Bomber DRG oz Leenock MKP Puzzle HuK
14/32 Players will be attendance
Code A Players: SlayersBoxer EG-Puma Liquid_Hero Keen viOlet_
5
Noteable Other Koreans: RGNArtist Rain
Sucks that July/Taeja/Coca/NaDa/Polt arent participating...they would be just the cream in the crop and I still argue to this day the first thing MLG should do is broadcoast one of Polts matches -.-...
Code S Players: sC NesTea LosirA GanZi Leenock MVP MMA MC Bomber DRG oz Leenock MKP Puzzle HuK
14/32 Players will be attendance
Code A Players: SlayersBoxer EG-Puma Liquid_Hero Keen viOlet_
5
Noteable Other Koreans: RGNArtist Rain
Sucks that July/Taeja/Coca/NaDa/Polt arent participating...they would be just the cream in the crop and I still argue to this day the first thing MLG should do is broadcoast one of Polts matches -.-...
puma isnt in code a
oh my mistake. On the notable other korean list then
I'm pumped for the tournament, since it's going to be a genuine major (prize pool), but in all honesty competitors are still most of the NA scene with a slightly larger contingent of Koreans than usual.
Wtf Incontrol deserves to be top 16 for pool play. He made 4th in a MLG. didn't he beat TLO twice for it. he got robbed. point system needs to be fixed.
On November 11 2011 04:39 TooN wrote: Wtf Incontrol deserves to be top 16 for pool play. He made 4th in a MLG. didn't he beat TLO twice for it. he got robbed. point system needs to be fixed.
Rofl. Well played. You should get a reddit account.
On November 11 2011 04:39 TooN wrote: Wtf Incontrol deserves to be top 16 for pool play. He made 4th in a MLG. didn't he beat TLO twice for it. he got robbed. point system needs to be fixed.
For some weird reason I feel this post was written by Incontrol himself...
anyone else laugh at the fact that incontrol was #17? could you imagine if one of those players didn't decide to show. The hate that poor man would get.
Why can't this be this weekend!!!! I don't know that I can wait until next weekend, this is going to be soo friggin awesome. MLG has just gotten better and better with every event this year. Really excited to see what they pull out for Providence.
Also gogo HuK and idrA! (But mostly HuK!) And sorry Sheth, but Ret is my TL zerg of choice to cheer for!
On November 11 2011 04:35 MisterFred wrote: I'm pumped for the tournament, since it's going to be a genuine major (prize pool), but in all honesty competitors are still most of the NA scene with a slightly larger contingent of Koreans than usual.
As Karl Marx once wrote, the gears of industrial progress are greased with the blood of platinum players.
oh my... this is.... well... insane. I'm curious to see how nestea will do in this fast paced scene where he won't get as much preparation or rest time. My prediction? Idra, Huk, MVP, Nestea top 4 (assuming mvp nestea don't kill eachother)
On November 11 2011 04:39 Atlas247 wrote: Other than IdrA and Huk i think most foreigners will get dominated. Also hopefully Tyler has a good run, hes been practicing a lot lately
IdrA, Huk, Ret, Naniwa, and maybe Kiwkaki and Jinro are the ones I will be watching closely to win against koreans.
Holy crap that's a lot of Koreans. I'll be interested to see which ones get taken out, and whether another foreigner will surprise us all. Either way, I'm excited.
On November 11 2011 04:39 Atlas247 wrote: Other than IdrA and Huk i think most foreigners will get dominated. Also hopefully Tyler has a good run, hes been practicing a lot lately
IdrA, Huk, Ret, Naniwa, and maybe Kiwkaki and Jinro are the ones I will be watching closely to win against koreans.
This seems pretty accurate, although I think there are a lot of Foreigner who have a decent chance, but I can't imagine coming through the open bracket with that many Code S players and whatnot, wouldn't be surprised if we don't see any foreigners besides the top 16 seeded ones.
On November 11 2011 04:54 UnholyRai wrote: Can someone please fill me in why stephano isn't attending? he's one of maybe 5 foreigners capable of taking this tourny...
On November 11 2011 04:39 Atlas247 wrote: Other than IdrA and Huk i think most foreigners will get dominated. Also hopefully Tyler has a good run, hes been practicing a lot lately
IdrA, Huk, Ret, Naniwa, and maybe Kiwkaki and Jinro are the ones I will be watching closely to win against koreans.
This seems pretty accurate, although I think there are a lot of Foreigner who have a decent chance, but I can't imagine coming through the open bracket with that many Code S players and whatnot, wouldn't be surprised if we don't see any foreigners besides the top 16 seeded ones.
Yeah I can see quite a lot of foreigners being able to win a bo3 against a Korean. The problem is one is not enough.
On November 11 2011 05:01 VPCursed wrote: why isn't stephano going :D
He answered that question, in typically unpleasant Stephano fasion, on Slasher's show. It's the same answer as White-Ra, Thorzain etc. If you look at the roster, the only people who bothered travelling from Europe are the Team Liquid players and the two Swedes who are seeded in pools.
On November 11 2011 04:54 UnholyRai wrote: Can someone please fill me in why stephano isn't attending? he's one of maybe 5 foreigners capable of taking this tourny...
So many Koreans! Puzzle, Keen, Leenock!!! :D Too bad there is so few Europeans though, I would have loved to see Demuslim, Stephano, White-Ra, Thorzain...
Well , there u go, top3 protoss in the world mc,huk,hero,oz/puzzle, top3/4 zergs in the world , nestea, losira, drg,leenock, top 3 terrans in the world, MVP, MMA,MKP This tournament is going to be simple amazing.
On November 11 2011 04:54 UnholyRai wrote: Can someone please fill me in why stephano isn't attending? he's one of maybe 5 foreigners capable of taking this tourny...
On November 11 2011 05:32 JamminNinja wrote: So many Koreans! Puzzle, Keen, Leenock!!! :D Too bad there is so few Europeans though, I would have loved to see Demuslim, Stephano, White-Ra, Thorzain...
On November 11 2011 04:54 UnholyRai wrote: Can someone please fill me in why stephano isn't attending? he's one of maybe 5 foreigners capable of taking this tourny...
That's not really the reason. He's not attending cause he doesn't like the open bracket. Going to the IPL 4 uk qualifier is just his backup plan, but not the reason he's skipping MLG.
It's not a choice b/w MLG or IPL 4 qualifier. It's a choice of I don't like the open bracket, so I'm not attending and going to IPL 4 qualifier instead.
On November 11 2011 04:54 UnholyRai wrote: Can someone please fill me in why stephano isn't attending? he's one of maybe 5 foreigners capable of taking this tourny...
That's not really the reason. He's not attending cause he doesn't like the open bracket. Going to the IPL 4 uk qualifier is just his backup plan, but not the reason he's skipping MLG.
It's not a choice b/w MLG or IPL 4 qualifier. It's a choice of I don't like the open bracket, so I'm not attending and going to IPL 4 qualifier instead.
Right. He chooses to go to IPL4 qualifier. There is a choice between MLG and IPL qualifier and he goes to the latter, possibly because of the open bracket.
Shouldn't there be 272 people instead of 270? The open bracket (minus the top 16) would make only 254. 256 breaks down easier than 254 (254/2 is 127, need one more for a full round). Who are the other two competitors?
Brought like half the code s players here. lolol. I hate mlg tournies. I tune in for 1 match and end up watching the whole weekend because it's so addicting T_T
On November 11 2011 05:38 ReachTheSky wrote: This is def the hardest tournament to date. All the top koreans just about and almost all the top foreigners. HuK ftw
Lol. I would rather (for a weekend tournament) watch all the best foreigners compete with some of the best koreans, and not all the best koreans compete with a couple of the best foreigners. If I want to see that I will watch GSL.
Sweet mother of the internets, this is one hell of a list. That open bracket will be scary...
Can't wait though, now they just have to fix the "multiple resolutions loaded in background" issue with the streaming page and we're all set for the most epic tournament in SC2 so far.
gonna be the super tourny we've all been waiting for. honestly looking at this list, i'm starting to think that winning this is a bigger testament of skill than winning GSL. (considering consecutive games tests player endurance)
On November 11 2011 05:38 ReachTheSky wrote: This is def the hardest tournament to date. All the top koreans just about and almost all the top foreigners. HuK ftw
On November 11 2011 06:02 tetrismaan wrote: Still. It needs Stephano. Without him, the player who wins this tournament can't be called the best in the world.
Sarcasm? Because no way in the world is Stephano the best player in the world. Nestea and MVP are arguably the best players in the world and they are in this tournament.
On November 11 2011 05:38 ReachTheSky wrote: This is def the hardest tournament to date. All the top koreans just about and almost all the top foreigners. HuK ftw
Hardest tournament is still GSL
LOL this has almost all the best code S players minus maybe 2, as well as almost all the best foreigners(and yes they beat koreans too). There is definitely more talent in this tournament than any gsl thus far. You'd have to be ignorant not to agree.
On November 11 2011 06:02 tetrismaan wrote: Still. It needs Stephano. Without him, the player who wins this tournament can't be called the best in the world.
Sarcasm? Because no way in the world is Stephano the best player in the world. Nestea and MVP are arguably the best players in the world and they are in this tournament.
Haha I know. Stephano was at the last MLG and didn't come close to winning it, nor make it to group play. He lost to The Stc and Boxer, not exactly the top of the class koreans. He'd get eaten alive by the koreans attending here.
Holy cow 23 Koreans? This will clearly show how far or how close foreigners to KOREANS ESWC, IPL3, MLG orlando and IEM China Make it happen and have a foreigner take MLG Providence too :D
On November 11 2011 05:38 ReachTheSky wrote: This is def the hardest tournament to date. All the top koreans just about and almost all the top foreigners. HuK ftw
Hardest tournament is still GSL
LOL this has almost all the best code S players minus maybe 2, as well as almost all the best foreigners(and yes they beat koreans too). There is definitely more talent in this tournament than any gsl thus far. You'd have to be ignorant not to agree.
No.
Although you could argue it's harder since so many games have to played with little preparation over 3 days.
Why are there so many more top koreans than europeans?? Its really lame not to see most of the top europeans show up for the biggest international tournament to date.
On November 11 2011 05:38 ReachTheSky wrote: This is def the hardest tournament to date. All the top koreans just about and almost all the top foreigners. HuK ftw
Hardest tournament is still GSL
LOL this has almost all the best code S players minus maybe 2, as well as almost all the best foreigners(and yes they beat koreans too). There is definitely more talent in this tournament than any gsl thus far. You'd have to be ignorant not to agree.
I do not agree. But I'd say MLG providence is much more exciting because of the korean-foreigner rivalry.
On November 11 2011 05:38 ReachTheSky wrote: This is def the hardest tournament to date. All the top koreans just about and almost all the top foreigners. HuK ftw
This may be the strongest tournament yet. The winner of this will get some serious props, beating the best of the Korean as well as the international players. Can't wait!
On November 11 2011 05:38 ReachTheSky wrote: This is def the hardest tournament to date. All the top koreans just about and almost all the top foreigners. HuK ftw
Hardest tournament is still GSL
LOL this has almost all the best code S players minus maybe 2, as well as almost all the best foreigners(and yes they beat koreans too). There is definitely more talent in this tournament than any gsl thus far. You'd have to be ignorant not to agree.
I do not agree. But I'd say MLG providence is much more exciting because of the korean-foreigner rivalry.
Yeah I don't agree either because it's flawed logic. He says it has almost all of the code s players. Well GSL has all of the code s players and the ones missing and still better than most of the foreigners attending MLG, so the talent pool is not larger than GSL.
The excitement factor is debatable though because it is always cool to see koreans vs foreigners. Plus with a 3 day condensed schedule, you get to see a lot more games and get to see your fav pro play more than once.
On November 11 2011 05:38 ReachTheSky wrote: This is def the hardest tournament to date. All the top koreans just about and almost all the top foreigners. HuK ftw
Hardest tournament is still GSL
I would agree for GSL in the talent pool, but MLG in endurance with the player pool would have made it the hardest if it was a straight RO256 seeded bracket. Hopefully 2012 makes some amazing changes.
I'm not on the list (idk if I should be, but I was on previous lists) but I now do have a pass~! Most likely going, even though I previously announced I would not!
On November 11 2011 06:19 Pokebunny wrote: I'm not on the list (idk if I should be, but I was on previous lists) but I now do have a pass~! Most likely going, even though I previously announced I would not!
You're #47 on the total player list.
He only put the absolute biggest names in the post with TLPD links.
On November 11 2011 06:21 Canucklehead wrote: Anyone know why Day9 isn't casting when he casted all of the previous MLG, but is skipping out on the biggest and last MLG?
On November 11 2011 06:21 Canucklehead wrote: Anyone know why Day9 isn't casting when he casted all of the previous MLG, but is skipping out on the biggest and last MLG?
Has to attend a wedding as the best man.
Ah ok, thanks. What kind of friend schedule's his wedding the same weekend as MLG Providence?!
On November 11 2011 06:19 Pokebunny wrote: I'm not on the list (idk if I should be, but I was on previous lists) but I now do have a pass~! Most likely going, even though I previously announced I would not!
I saw you on the list for sure poke, one sec I'll find it.
On November 11 2011 05:51 dsll wrote: Holy shit. Toughest tournament ever.
If you are coming from the Open Bracket yes. If you are one of the 4 top seeds only needing to win 4 matches not so much. The fact that someone has to play triple the amount of games that the top seeds need to play to win the same tournament is absolutely ridiculous. Only MVP or Nestea have a chance to win from the Open bracket and even I can't see them not dropping a single match with the amount of games they have to play. If they somehow manage to win, they should be considered Gods.
On November 11 2011 05:51 dsll wrote: Holy shit. Toughest tournament ever.
If you are coming from the Open Bracket yes. If you are one of the 4 top seeds only needing to win 4 matches not so much. The fact that someone has to play triple the amount of games that the top seeds need to play to win the same tournament is absolutely ridiculous. Only MVP or Nestea have a chance to win from the Open bracket and even I can't see them not dropping a single match with the amount of games they have to play. If they somehow manage to win, they should be considered Gods.
yea bomber, DRG, idra, mma and the rest are easy opponents.
damn. scary ass group. speaking of nestea and huk there is exclusive replay of them on channel aisctv(google it) along with hongunprime and vile spanshwa!
On November 11 2011 05:51 dsll wrote: Holy shit. Toughest tournament ever.
If you are coming from the Open Bracket yes. If you are one of the 4 top seeds only needing to win 4 matches not so much. The fact that someone has to play triple the amount of games that the top seeds need to play to win the same tournament is absolutely ridiculous. Only MVP or Nestea have a chance to win from the Open bracket and even I can't see them not dropping a single match with the amount of games they have to play. If they somehow manage to win, they should be considered Gods.
Once again it's cause MLG, unlike pretty much every other tourney out there, views all its tournaments as one single season or "circuit"- meaning that previous performances in other venues should count in later tourneys as well.
On November 11 2011 05:51 dsll wrote: Holy shit. Toughest tournament ever.
If you are coming from the Open Bracket yes. If you are one of the 4 top seeds only needing to win 4 matches not so much. The fact that someone has to play triple the amount of games that the top seeds need to play to win the same tournament is absolutely ridiculous. Only MVP or Nestea have a chance to win from the Open bracket and even I can't see them not dropping a single match with the amount of games they have to play. If they somehow manage to win, they should be considered Gods.
If nestea and MVP wanted to have an easy ride thru the tournament they could have shown up to 1 or 2 more MLGs. MMA has a top seed and he only showed up to 2 of the MLGs.
With this many Koreans taking part, Gom/MLG should broadcast this in Korea. Or at least localize their website for Korean, I'd like to see this becoming a global tournament with every country in the world watching.
On November 11 2011 07:18 xajukx wrote: With this many Koreans taking part, Gom/MLG should broadcast this in Korea. Or at least localize their website for Korean, I'd like to see this becoming a global tournament with every country in the world watching.
I doubt there is a time in the day in one country that is ideal in another country (that would include all countries), so that would be pretty hard to pull off.
Oh my god.....I didn't realize how many Koreans were competing in this, and GOOD Koreans at that. This MLG is going to be such an incredible tournament. I can't wait to watch!
On November 11 2011 07:18 xajukx wrote: With this many Koreans taking part, Gom/MLG should broadcast this in Korea. Or at least localize their website for Korean, I'd like to see this becoming a global tournament with every country in the world watching.
I doubt there is a time in the day in one country that is ideal in another country (that would include all countries), so that would be pretty hard to pull off.
MLG spands for many hours though, plus us starcraft nerds no matter what part of the world we are in we WILL turn nocturnel to watch some kick ass starcraft.
On November 11 2011 06:09 DarkRise wrote: Holy cow 23 Koreans? This will clearly show how far or how close foreigners to KOREANS ESWC, IPL3, MLG orlando and IEM China Make it happen and have a foreigner take MLG Providence too :D
Gap is huge.
Only Idra and Huk have a shot of beating top koreans. The rest are going to get smoked. Alot of koreans will also knock each other out as always.
Huk and Idra do have a good shot however and it helps they are seeded so high.
wow big up to MLG for taking 2011 sc2 scene of the year. i doubt there's any other competition that's even close to as stacked as the people on your card in america. that's as close to a real CODE S GSL as you'll ever get it in america.
I think having dreamhack in the corner, didnt help to encourage top EUR players to travel to Providence. Thats why this isn't the stackiest tournament ever. But sure, lots of koreans did come, to be expected, the prizepool is so much bigger.
Edit: Plus the changed format didn't got reverted to something else (and it sucks).
On November 11 2011 07:19 Killmouse wrote: why so few european pro gamers attending ? -.-
Because paying for the flight ticket is much more expensive than basically any reasonable placement will give you in prizes, plus basically all would have to play in Open Bracket and it does not have very good reputation for being player friendly. Basically since normal MLG prize pools are so low it does not make sense for Europeans to attend non-championship MLGs, but if you do not attend them you have no points to place well in championship and therefore have no incentive to go really.
EDIT: unless of course you have extremely generous sponsors and are a masochists enough to play in open bracket without much hope for any good placement
Damn! So many good players!! If a non-korean makes it Top 4 I will lick that guys foot, because there are so many awesome koreans! MVP vs NesTea rematch!
On November 11 2011 08:02 Mrvoodoochild1 wrote: If a foreigner wins a event of this magnitude, I think slasher will have to bikini wax his entire body.
Unless there is double elim...Idra, Huk, MMA will win this. Their spots are sooo favourable. Players from open bracket have to play so much and not drop a single set.
If it weren't for the pre-seeded players only needing to win a few BO's to win everything, it would be like the GSL in terms of quality of competition.
Wow... so many Koreans. And all the best one's too: Nestea, MVP, Dongraegu, MMA, Bomber, Marineking, MC.
This has to make MLG the most competitive tournament in the world now doesn't it? The best of code S against the best foreign players in the world. I'm excited gogo MLG
Well nearly the whole EU elite is missing. Why? Well no chance for a top placement! Maybe Stephano could do it, or Ret. But everyone else is just Barbecue for the Koreans.
On November 11 2011 09:06 TeeTS wrote: Well nearly the whole EU elite is missing. Why? Well no chance for a top placement! Maybe Stephano could do it, or Ret. But everyone else is just Barbecue for the Koreans.
Lol nope. Neither Ret nor Stephano could push through that Korean lineup. And if they could, they should be doing GSL (and we've already seen Ret's efforts in GSL).
This Europe > NA thing is silly as hell when both are far below Korean level.
On November 11 2011 09:06 TeeTS wrote: Well nearly the whole EU elite is missing. Why? Well no chance for a top placement! Maybe Stephano could do it, or Ret. But everyone else is just Barbecue for the Koreans.
Lol nope. Neither Ret nor Stephano could push through that Korean lineup. And if they could, they should be doing GSL (and we've already seen Ret's efforts in GSL).
This Europe > NA thing is silly as hell when both are far below Korean level.
far is the wrong word. Idra and Huk are definately on par with the "korean level". And if you say they aren't Clide and Bomber will tell you otherwise.
So unless you think idra and huk are omg soooo much better than the rest of the foreign scene ...
Another point is that MLG is NOT the GSL. GSL is all about sniping your matches. Prep for a week for 3 possible opponents on set maps with a team to help analyse their games and help you prepare. MLG open bracket is a completely different world.
Adapt, adjust and survive is the order of the day.
sick. the ro256 (or whatever it is) in the open brackets is going to be scary and as you keep going through the bracket your palms will get clammier and sweatier. i expect at least three nervous breakdowns before the ro32. =)
But I have a question... K so MVP always beats Nestea, and MKP always gets second... so after the 3rd/4th place match and the finals will MKP and Nestea have to play to see who REALLY gets second?
On November 11 2011 03:40 Hrrrrm wrote: Is this the seeding order? I only ask because 1-40 seems to be in seeding order and I find it odd that Nestea #73 would be higher seeded than Destiny #89 since Nestea has never been to an MLG event to gain seeding points.
Anyone that has never received MLG rank points is randomized.
how is it randomized when every unseeded korean got a seed between 73-78. unless it was really that coincidental?
This is gonna be the sicked tourney ever! The only thing it need to be complete is Sen, and we'd practically have all the best players in the world competing!
On November 11 2011 10:32 n0btozz wrote: Oh my god, this tourney will actually be stronger then the current code S...that´s too sick.
Lol MLG is just ridiculous. It's amazing for the fans but wayyy too ruthless and harsh for the majority of the players. When you have some of the best players in the world in the open bracket, great players like Tyler, Incontrol, Deezer, etc don't have any chance man.
I mean, I enjoyed going to MLG Raleigh and all... But man, I wish I was going to this one! This is such an amazing line up. I'm going to have to make sure nothing is going on that weekend, I gotta watch as many games as I can!
On November 11 2011 03:08 Canucklehead wrote: Oh yeah MKP is on the list!!!
Since op is just a link. Here's the list of players from it.
Number 2 had got to be a mistake. Huk is in EG, not gosu
He registered in the original MLG (Raleigh 2010) as Gosuhuk even though he was on Millenium back then. It's always been the case that every MLG someone will ask about that. Having said that, it's quite strange how MLG has changed a lot of the other registered names (Kiwikaki is now on Reign, etc) but didn't change Huk.
On November 11 2011 10:32 n0btozz wrote: Oh my god, this tourney will actually be stronger then the current code S...that´s too sick.
Lol okay lets not get ahead of ourselves....current or recent code S is stronger.
Well, we have 10 out of 16 code S players remaining, and the best foreigners, plus a bunch of very good koreans. This will be so amazing :D
If you put it that way sure, but code S is made up of 32 players to start each season. Comparing to the ro16 is just arguing sheer numbers of players at MLG. Anyway I agree Providence will be sick.
I am so eager to meet them at the event! Question for TL, Would I get in trouble for wearing a TeamLiquid team shirt at the event? since I am not TL and all
On November 11 2011 11:24 Blasterion wrote: I am so eager to meet them at the event! Question for TL, Would I get in trouble for wearing a TeamLiquid team shirt at the event? since I am not TL and all
On November 11 2011 11:20 Oreo7 wrote: Hero, MC, oZ and Puzzle...probably 4 of the top 5 protoss in the world. Wow.
What about Huk? is he the fifth?
Huk top 3 control yo! I will show up as a player get my ass handed to me then walk around with a player pass the rest of the day Blogging on TL, that's my plan!
On November 11 2011 11:36 CactusSC2 wrote: Is there anyway to predict first round matchups based on the list of players in that order... Like say, who would number #219 face?
We already knew Nestea was coming, but all together I think I like all the first time MLG attendees. And Violet =P
I'm actually really really really really curious to see whether foreigners can even make a top 16 this time. Let's just say if a foreigner cracks top 8 I'll be ecstatic, if higher =O
Mainly because I don't expect it. I mean, so many good players it's actually just impossible to figure out what a top 8 would look like? I guess on stamina alone a lot of the winners bracket has an advantage, so it's probably not totally unbelievable to imagine HuK, Idra, Naniwa or Ret breaking top 8. I'll still be impressed though =P
Poll: Who would you be craziest about, or the most ecstatic for, if they won
Liquid'Tyler (15)
18%
MVP (11)
13%
Idra (10)
12%
Catz (9)
11%
Nestea (8)
10%
Hero (7)
9%
Random Foreigner (7)
9%
As long as MKP cries (5)
6%
MC (4)
5%
Random Korean (4)
5%
Losira (1)
1%
Incontromination (1)
1%
82 total votes
Your vote: Who would you be craziest about, or the most ecstatic for, if they won
(Vote): Liquid'Tyler (Vote): Catz (Vote): Hero (Vote): MC (Vote): Idra (Vote): MVP (Vote): Nestea (Vote): Losira (Vote): Incontromination (Vote): As long as MKP cries (Vote): Random Korean (Vote): Random Foreigner
On November 11 2011 11:57 Pandain wrote: hype hype
Poll: Who would you be craziest about, or the most ecstatic for, if they won
Liquid'Tyler (15)
18%
MVP (11)
13%
Idra (10)
12%
Catz (9)
11%
Nestea (8)
10%
Hero (7)
9%
Random Foreigner (7)
9%
As long as MKP cries (5)
6%
MC (4)
5%
Random Korean (4)
5%
Losira (1)
1%
Incontromination (1)
1%
82 total votes
Your vote: Who would you be craziest about, or the most ecstatic for, if they won
(Vote): Liquid'Tyler (Vote): Catz (Vote): Hero (Vote): MC (Vote): Idra (Vote): MVP (Vote): Nestea (Vote): Losira (Vote): Incontromination (Vote): As long as MKP cries (Vote): Random Korean (Vote): Random Foreigner
On November 11 2011 12:37 SniXSniPe wrote: If MVP wins... would anyone argue with him being called a bonjwa?
He might be the best player but I don't think he's at the level of domination yet, he still loses to somewhat "random" players (even if they are Code S). Maybe after a few more months since it's been barely a year.
If only there were a lot of zergs in GSL instead of terran lol, it's unfortunate that Nestea's ZvZ is so good even though there's been so few zergs, even now there aren't that many.
On November 11 2011 12:37 SniXSniPe wrote: If MVP wins... would anyone argue with him being called a bonjwa?
He might be the best player but I don't think he's at the level of domination yet, he still loses to somewhat "random" players (even if they are Code S). Maybe after a few more months since it's been barely a year.
If only there were a lot of zergs in GSL instead of terran lol, it's unfortunate that Nestea's ZvZ is so good even though there's been so few zergs, even now there aren't that many.
MVP has a 70% win ratio for International + Korean tournament games counted, with a total of 216-217 games. I think this is by far the best ratio per game numbers out of anyone (actually, Stephano's is pretty impressive, though you'd have to admit there is a difference in the players they have played against).
It's close to a year now, and if he wins MLG Providence then I will have no doubt he is the first.... Though I suppose some people will want him to dominate for longer than a year before calling him in the "b" word.
On November 11 2011 11:57 Pandain wrote: hype hype
Poll: Who would you be craziest about, or the most ecstatic for, if they won
Liquid'Tyler (15)
18%
MVP (11)
13%
Idra (10)
12%
Catz (9)
11%
Nestea (8)
10%
Hero (7)
9%
Random Foreigner (7)
9%
As long as MKP cries (5)
6%
MC (4)
5%
Random Korean (4)
5%
Losira (1)
1%
Incontromination (1)
1%
82 total votes
Your vote: Who would you be craziest about, or the most ecstatic for, if they won
(Vote): Liquid'Tyler (Vote): Catz (Vote): Hero (Vote): MC (Vote): Idra (Vote): MVP (Vote): Nestea (Vote): Losira (Vote): Incontromination (Vote): As long as MKP cries (Vote): Random Korean (Vote): Random Foreigner
I would literally piss, poop and jizz in my pants all at the same time if Tyler won.
Also hoping for Huk and Naniwa to do well. (Even though I'm a Zerg player.)
On November 11 2011 12:37 SniXSniPe wrote: If MVP wins... would anyone argue with him being called a bonjwa?
He might be the best player but I don't think he's at the level of domination yet, he still loses to somewhat "random" players (even if they are Code S). Maybe after a few more months since it's been barely a year.
If only there were a lot of zergs in GSL instead of terran lol, it's unfortunate that Nestea's ZvZ is so good even though there's been so few zergs, even now there aren't that many.
That's probably part of the reason Nestea's ZvZ looks so good. It hasn't been tested to the same extent as the other matchups.
On November 11 2011 12:37 SniXSniPe wrote: If MVP wins... would anyone argue with him being called a bonjwa?
He might be the best player but I don't think he's at the level of domination yet, he still loses to somewhat "random" players (even if they are Code S). Maybe after a few more months since it's been barely a year.
If only there were a lot of zergs in GSL instead of terran lol, it's unfortunate that Nestea's ZvZ is so good even though there's been so few zergs, even now there aren't that many.
That's probably part of the reason Nestea's ZvZ looks so good. It hasn't been tested to the same extent as the other matchups.
Oh, yeah that does make sense, since Nestea is just the best proven Zerg right now. So if he focused on ZvZ it would be even beastlier I guess, like how he did vs Losira in that GSL finals... those were such epic ZvZ strategies he showed
On November 11 2011 11:57 Pandain wrote: hype hype
Poll: Who would you be craziest about, or the most ecstatic for, if they won
Liquid'Tyler (15)
18%
MVP (11)
13%
Idra (10)
12%
Catz (9)
11%
Nestea (8)
10%
Hero (7)
9%
Random Foreigner (7)
9%
As long as MKP cries (5)
6%
MC (4)
5%
Random Korean (4)
5%
Losira (1)
1%
Incontromination (1)
1%
82 total votes
Your vote: Who would you be craziest about, or the most ecstatic for, if they won
(Vote): Liquid'Tyler (Vote): Catz (Vote): Hero (Vote): MC (Vote): Idra (Vote): MVP (Vote): Nestea (Vote): Losira (Vote): Incontromination (Vote): As long as MKP cries (Vote): Random Korean (Vote): Random Foreigner
ME
I lol'd.
I'd be very ecstatic if Incontrol won, he did get 4th place a long time ago so he is capable. It would make my day to see Incontrol destroy Koreans, he's the best foreigner protoss and my favorite one.
On November 11 2011 12:37 SniXSniPe wrote: If MVP wins... would anyone argue with him being called a bonjwa?
He might be the best player but I don't think he's at the level of domination yet, he still loses to somewhat "random" players (even if they are Code S). Maybe after a few more months since it's been barely a year.
If only there were a lot of zergs in GSL instead of terran lol, it's unfortunate that Nestea's ZvZ is so good even though there's been so few zergs, even now there aren't that many.
1. Stop responding to "bonjwa?" posts because they're fucking stupid. 2. Flash loses to randoms too. In starleagues even. So while I don't think there should be any SC2 "bonjwa" discussion, your argument sucks anyway.
On November 11 2011 12:37 SniXSniPe wrote: If MVP wins... would anyone argue with him being called a bonjwa?
He might be the best player but I don't think he's at the level of domination yet, he still loses to somewhat "random" players (even if they are Code S). Maybe after a few more months since it's been barely a year.
If only there were a lot of zergs in GSL instead of terran lol, it's unfortunate that Nestea's ZvZ is so good even though there's been so few zergs, even now there aren't that many.
MVP has a 70% win ratio for International + Korean tournament games counted, with a total of 216-217 games. I think this is by far the best ratio per game numbers out of anyone (actually, Stephano's is pretty impressive, though you'd have to admit there is a difference in the players they have played against).
It's close to a year now, and if he wins MLG Providence then I will have no doubt he is the first.... Though I suppose some people will want him to dominate for longer than a year before calling him in the "b" word.
Yeah Flash's "dominance" was kind of shabby. I mean out of the 6 major tournaments in Korea that year he only won 4 while getting 2 silvers... for a sc2 player to reach Flash's status in bw he would have to win a shitload of tournaments in a row.
Still MVP is the favorite in Providence while being the most dominant player currently. Nevertheless, he still needs to show solid performances for a while until he can be considered a bonjwa.
MLG did an amazing job courting the Koreans and getting them to participate in this. They somehow have to manage the same for the Europeans. More incentives, more rewards, something.
I glance at the top 5 non-Korean players in the TLPD sidebar and am sad that no one is there at MLG.
On November 11 2011 13:38 OhMyGawd wrote: Is it me or is this the greatest line up in sc2 history?
Most definitely. I will take vacation days from work to watch as much of this as humanly possible. This is destined to be THE MOST EPIC TOURNAMENT EVER!!
On November 11 2011 12:37 SniXSniPe wrote: If MVP wins... would anyone argue with him being called a bonjwa?
He might be the best player but I don't think he's at the level of domination yet, he still loses to somewhat "random" players (even if they are Code S). Maybe after a few more months since it's been barely a year.
If only there were a lot of zergs in GSL instead of terran lol, it's unfortunate that Nestea's ZvZ is so good even though there's been so few zergs, even now there aren't that many.
MVP has a 70% win ratio for International + Korean tournament games counted, with a total of 216-217 games. I think this is by far the best ratio per game numbers out of anyone (actually, Stephano's is pretty impressive, though you'd have to admit there is a difference in the players they have played against).
It's close to a year now, and if he wins MLG Providence then I will have no doubt he is the first.... Though I suppose some people will want him to dominate for longer than a year before calling him in the "b" word.
Yeah Flash's "dominance" was kind of shabby. I mean out of the 6 major tournaments in Korea that year he only won 4 while getting 2 silvers... for a sc2 player to reach Flash's status in bw he would have to win a shitload of tournaments in a row.
Still MVP is the favorite in Providence while being the most dominant player currently. Nevertheless, he still needs to show solid performances for a while until he can be considered a bonjwa.
Are people honestly comparing MVP to... Flash?
MVP can't even lick Oov/Nada/Boxer's shoes in terms of their true dominance, regardless of their current level in SC2. Let me give you a hint. Bonjwas are decided when everyone collectively agrees that the person is bonjwa, regardless of stats. Or else Jaedong, JulyZerg, and tons of other players would have achieved "bonjwa" status already, but they have not.
On November 11 2011 12:37 SniXSniPe wrote: If MVP wins... would anyone argue with him being called a bonjwa?
He might be the best player but I don't think he's at the level of domination yet, he still loses to somewhat "random" players (even if they are Code S). Maybe after a few more months since it's been barely a year.
If only there were a lot of zergs in GSL instead of terran lol, it's unfortunate that Nestea's ZvZ is so good even though there's been so few zergs, even now there aren't that many.
1. Stop responding to "bonjwa?" posts because they're fucking stupid. 2. Flash loses to randoms too. In starleagues even. So while I don't think there should be any SC2 "bonjwa" discussion, your argument sucks anyway.
1. You just did o.o. I'll do what I want, thanks. 2. No, because in BW winning is much more consistent, while in SC2 winning is less consistent but those who win win a LOT more than the 60-70% ish that bonjwas have in BW.
I like how you argue, and then say that someone else's argument sucks. He lost in that Starleague after he got bonjwa status, so that doesn't count.
Of course, all these numbers don't mean much since everyone looks at them differently, for example who they play against, taking stats only from certain tournies ("important" ones), etc.
The fans at Providence need to bring down the house. This is going to be cap off to a pretty legendary MLG season. Compare MLG Dallas to MLG Orlando or how MLG Providence is shaping up. Night and day is an understatement.
I still think it will be to much to pound true the open bracket even for the top koreans. I mean guys like Huk and Idra will have such a huge advantage when they finally get to play a game that I cant see them losing this. Naniwa is harder to predict, unless he have something speciall to show he probably will be knocked out but one of the other top 3 seeds most likelly will win this.
On November 11 2011 15:06 Torpedo.Vegas wrote: The fans at Providence need to bring down the house. This is going to be cap off to a pretty legendary MLG season. Compare MLG Dallas to MLG Orlando or how MLG Providence is shaping up. Night and day is an understatement.
very true!
Hope the fans from Columbus, Anaheim, and Orlando fly out to providence. Those guys/gals cheered so loud and, Hopefully the providence crowd isn't a letdown.
On November 11 2011 11:53 bittman wrote: Loving some unexpected korean treasures:
Leenock <3 Puzzle <3 Oz <3 sC <3 Keen <3
We already knew Nestea was coming, but all together I think I like all the first time MLG attendees. And Violet =P
I'm actually really really really really curious to see whether foreigners can even make a top 16 this time. Let's just say if a foreigner cracks top 8 I'll be ecstatic, if higher =O
Mainly because I don't expect it. I mean, so many good players it's actually just impossible to figure out what a top 8 would look like? I guess on stamina alone a lot of the winners bracket has an advantage, so it's probably not totally unbelievable to imagine HuK, Idra, Naniwa or Ret breaking top 8. I'll still be impressed though =P
Uh, HuK won the last MLG and is a Code S player. How do you not expect him to make top 8?
Here's a conspiracy for ya' - Day[9] will not cast the event (official reason: busy), because... he'll be playing! (I wish) edit: And I don't mean playing Skyrim, or whatever, I mean playing SC2 at MLG Providence. Let's hope that happens some day, next year maybe?
Holy shit that's a lotta Koreans. With a player list of this caliber MLG Providence should be considered on par in prestige to a GSL code S win. The only reason there will be foreigners in the top 8 is because so many of them were seeded in.
Wow.. i knew there would be some strong Koreans... but so many? If a Forgeiner wins this, I don't think anyone can talk negativley lol, it literally looks like 50/50.
only missing: Stephano, SaSe, Grubby, MaNa, ThorZaiN & DeMsuliM, imo then this would bhe the ultimate tournament because I do think Europe isn't on full strength here yet But hey! look at who ARE there this is sick :D :D
Is it good that there are more notable players that are korean than foreigners? Isn't it then much more likely to for us to see eight finals up to the finals full of only koreans? And this wouldn't be that good for esports imo. Everyone likes to see a player from their country fighting and winning, and having one dominate everything for sure wouldn't serve that purpose.
This tournament should be called "The ultimate Korea vs America" It has been designed that way (inviting korean players for the show and seeding american players since it is an american tournament).
If Team Liquid had no european players, there would be only 2 or 3 european players in Providence. I hope next year MLG will pay more attention to european players, enabling them to seeded as well as american players. But after all it is an american tournament so it's normal that they give more space to their players.
On November 11 2011 20:23 Thurken wrote: This tournament should be called "The ultimate Korea vs America" It has been designed that way (inviting korean players for the show and seeding american players since it is an american tournament).
If Team Liquid had no european players, there would be only 2 or 3 european players in Providence. I hope next year MLG will pay more attention to european players, enabling them to seeded as well as american players. But after all it is an american tournament so it's normal that they give more space to their players.
Dont go blaming the tournament organisers that there werent enough europeans at mlg. European teams have flown players over countless times and only a few of them have been able to win an MLG or secure enough points to get a seed in the championships. Even though the korean invites had a huge advantage over open players they still had to win the tournament and THEN SOME MORE to get into champ brackets for example IMMVP. The system is just rewarding players that put in regular appearances and decent results, something europeans arent doing that well at.
On November 11 2011 20:23 Thurken wrote: This tournament should be called "The ultimate Korea vs America" It has been designed that way (inviting korean players for the show and seeding american players since it is an american tournament).
If Team Liquid had no european players, there would be only 2 or 3 european players in Providence. I hope next year MLG will pay more attention to european players, enabling them to seeded as well as american players. But after all it is an american tournament so it's normal that they give more space to their players.
Dont go blaming the tournament organisers that there werent enough europeans at mlg. European teams have flown players over countless times and only a few of them have been able to win an MLG or secure enough points to get a seed in the championships. Even though the korean invites had a huge advantage over open players they still had to win the tournament and THEN SOME MORE to get into champ brackets for example IMMVP. The system is just rewarding players that put in regular appearances and decent results, something europeans arent doing that well at.
What you say is correct without the seeding system pre-MLG. Starting in the pool play or in the open tournament makes a lot of a difference in this tournament. Espacially when you're not invited to the tournament and you have to pay a thousand dollar to attend. And i'm not blaming the tournament organisers, the MLG is an awesome tournament for sure!! I'm just trying to analyze the list of players. It was not sarcasm when i said it's normal to give more room to your players. But i also think you should not nickname this tournament "best players from all around the globe fighting" or "best of korea vs best of foreigner" like I heard. (I may be wrong since i have not a full understanding of the seeding system). Ultimate Korea vs America is pretty scary already.
This is going to be a great tournament. This is what MLG wants. The best players in the world competing for a big prize. If a foreigner were to win this one, then it would be one hell of an achievement.
On November 11 2011 19:16 michielbrands wrote: only missing: Stephano, SaSe, Grubby, MaNa, ThorZaiN & DeMsuliM, imo then this would bhe the ultimate tournament because I do think Europe isn't on full strength here yet But hey! look at who ARE there this is sick :D :D
Holy sh*t, that is one stacked tournament! There's basically are all top Koreans in MLGProvidence! It's gonna be legendary! A non-korean winning this tournament might be a major upset.
On November 11 2011 22:25 phrenetiC wrote: Holy sh*t, that is one stacked tournament! There's basically are all top Koreans in MLGProvidence! It's gonna be legendary! A non-korean winning this tournament might be a major upset.
A seeded foreigner has more chance of winning the whole thing than going through the open bracket... So it would not be that much of an upset if a foreigner win since almost every top korean will be eliminated in the open bracket
Tyler already won this entire event, built a time machine, and travelled everyone back to give them a second chance, because he felt guilty for owning everyone so hard.
On November 11 2011 22:25 phrenetiC wrote: Holy sh*t, that is one stacked tournament! There's basically are all top Koreans in MLGProvidence! It's gonna be legendary! A non-korean winning this tournament might be a major upset.
A seeded foreigner has more chance of winning the whole thing than going through the open bracket... So it would not be that much of an upset if a foreigner win since almost every top korean will be eliminated in the open bracket
You mean other then MMA, MC, Bomber, DRG, or Puma.
On November 11 2011 19:16 michielbrands wrote: only missing: Stephano, SaSe, Grubby, MaNa, ThorZaiN & DeMsuliM, imo then this would bhe the ultimate tournament because I do think Europe isn't on full strength here yet But hey! look at who ARE there this is sick :D :D
+ Morrow and Kas and Dimaga and Strelok and White-Ra and BratOK and HasuObs.
Most of the top players from Europe are missing (and Sen). But eh, you can't have them all.
I hope MLG starts courting the Europeans a bit more in the future, like they've done with the Koreans.
On November 11 2011 19:16 michielbrands wrote: only missing: Stephano, SaSe, Grubby, MaNa, ThorZaiN & DeMsuliM, imo then this would bhe the ultimate tournament because I do think Europe isn't on full strength here yet But hey! look at who ARE there this is sick :D :D
On November 11 2011 23:27 conz wrote: 5K 1st prize really worth it for all those Koreans to fly over, while not being guaranteed at least that back like at some of the older MLGs?
On November 11 2011 19:16 michielbrands wrote: only missing: Stephano, SaSe, Grubby, MaNa, ThorZaiN & DeMsuliM, imo then this would bhe the ultimate tournament because I do think Europe isn't on full strength here yet But hey! look at who ARE there this is sick :D :D
I have like every single one of my favorite Terran players EVER in this tournament. The NA Terrans are slightly disappointing,but this is overshadowed by the EPIC Koreans, and the awesome foreign Zergs.
Too bad Stephano isn't going
Gonna be awesome to see SeleCT and Jinro (2 of my favorite Terran players :D) as well as all the great Korean pros. Would've loved to have seen qxc, Polt, and some other guys go out, but this list is amazing as it is, no need to complain...
So basically ALL of the best players in the world. YEEEEEESSSSSSS. It's going to be insane seeing all of the top Koreans in one tournament, in GSL they are rarely all in code S at the same time.
On November 11 2011 20:43 Thurken wrote: Espacially when you're not invited to the tournament and you have to pay a thousand dollar to attend.
I see alot more korean players paying their own way than europeans in this MLG. Euros are probably busy elsewhere like here http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=277765 If it was an issue of money, which it isnt, maybe mouz, atn, millenium, etc should just go to providence if they have no confidence in getting into pool play before the championships. Instead of sending players once, never reaching pool play and saying the event is too tiresome/not worth it.
0.0 The amount of Code S Koreans that are participating is absolutely fantastic! Since the tournament is being held in the US, it's understandable that more Americans than Europeans join. However inviting a bit less Americans and more Europeans, would make it a proper World Championship.
Hey, Drewbie's Canadian but you have him listed under the US flag. I wonder when people will be listed under the teams they represent rather than the countries. I think the national support works counter to the team spirit.
Sweet lineup though, looking forward to more MKP =)
damn, bringing out the big guns. and the amount of koreans overshadowing americans at a us/mlg event is pretty surprising to me anyway. i'd say i'm pleased though - definitely an event to look forward to.
I signed up to play so I could have a good story to tell and because the venue is 2 miles from my apartment. But even though I will probably not win a game I'm getting serious chills for just being on that list. ^^
I am looking forward to the open bracket on the main stage.
I DEMAND that MLG makes the first match of the tournament be MVP vs. random Silver leaguer who signed up because his buddies thought it would be funny.
On November 13 2011 22:51 Fionn wrote: I am looking forward to the open bracket on the main stage.
I DEMAND that MLG makes the first match of the tournament be MVP vs. random Silver leaguer who signed up because his buddies thought it would be funny.
Would random Platinum player do it for ya? I'll be there and I'd love to get my 15 minutes (if I'm lucky) of fame getting smashed by MVP. hehe
OHMYGOD wow, that is one scary line-up! I am so excited, I am going to have such trouble deciding which games to watch. But yeah, it is pretty much GSL at MLG + foreigners. Hopefully MKP will place higher this time around, but hell, I'll be surprised if any of the foreigners make it into the top 8. Although in all fairness, foreigners have been doing really well against Koreans lately so there might be some surprises. Lets hope. I have to say this one more time: I'M SO FRICKIN EXCITED!!!!
And the earth shall tremble in fear as the koreans arrive. They arrive, not in small numbers They arrive, not as b-teamers and "semi-good" They arrive, as GSL-champions They arrive, the best of the best They arrive, and heads shall part from bodies They arrive, TO STEAL OUR MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!
Hmmm, I just noticed Nestea's ladder rank has shot up to #5 on the KR ladder. I know ladder does not mean much, but I've been watching his match history here and there and I noticed that right after his losses in group play, he's been laddering for real. No more 50% win ratio and winning something like roughly 80% of his games.
I hope this means he's mad and hoping to show something amazing at MLG.
On November 17 2011 23:56 wklbishop wrote: Hmmm, I just noticed Nestea's ladder rank has shot up to #5 on the KR ladder. I know ladder does not mean much, but I've been watching his match history here and there and I noticed that right after his losses in group play, he's been laddering for real. No more 50% win ratio and winning something like roughly 80% of his games.
I hope this means he's mad and hoping to show something amazing at MLG.
This is good news. Those games @Blizzcon against MVP and now @GSL against HuK should feel unacceptable in his own heart. I hope he kicks ass @ Providence.
On November 18 2011 00:04 ppshchik wrote: Why is Incontrol not in pool play? I might not watch this MLG since Incontrol won't be having a match on stage
How he defeated Losira in Columbus was amazing, so far no foreign protosses have defeated Losira AFAIK, not even Naniwa (got 0-2'ed in Columbus)
Oh well, if Nestea or MVP are playing in open brackets we can see Incontrol crush face vs them <3
since him and Tyler got poor performance in mlg with like 1 win in 3 mlg
This will be such a great MLG. Really test some stamina of the Koreans coming over, there are 23 Koreans and a brutal open bracket, hopefully won't be a Korean top eight though. Although I'd love to see MVP win
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