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Why FXO will win the GSTL

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Witten
Profile Joined January 2011
United States2094 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-26 03:59:07
January 25 2012 22:41 GMT
#1
The New season of the GSTL is quickly approaching, and everyone seems to have their own opinion on who they think is going to win. Many believe it will be IM, some MVP, and some even SlayerS, while people like VirgilSC2 believe in TSL. Poopy is putting his eggs in the PRIME basket. Well, I'm very happy that everyone has their own opinions and teams to root for, because it would be pretty boring if everyone was rooting for the eventual champion.

But, who is going to be the champion? Well, let me enlighten you.

FXO. FXOpen ESPORTS. fOu.
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While not as flashy as IM with NesTea and MVP, and not as legendary as SlayerS with BoxeR, and not as underlooked as ZeNEX, FXO will win the GSTL. A combination of depth, superstars, and up-and coming players makes FXO a dangerous team and an obvious choice for eventual champion. Here are the reasons why.

ReasoN #1- FXOBoss

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But... He's not a player? How can he be a key cog in the gold-plated pocket watch that is team FXO? FXOBoss may not be an amazing Starcraft II player, but he's an amazing businessman. And he can buy you. And if you get on his bad side, he will. He's a ruthless badass, a sick killer, and a man so rich that you could only dream to have a room full of money half the size of his money room. FXO has a match with TSL coming up? Well, maybe FXOBoss will just decide to purchase Polt's contract. He could, and if he decides that he wants to, he will. Be afraid other teams. Be very, very afraid.
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ReasoN #2- Guminock

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GuMiho always chokes under pressure. Leenock has a weak matchup against Protoss. Are these really the two players that FXO is counting on? Well, kind of. GuMiho is still in Code S. Yes, that place that players like Polt and Bomber and BoxeR and IdrA and HuK and everyone but 15 other people AREN'T in. Regardless of what your personal opinion of GuMiho is, he's Actually quite a boss when he's not playing against Terran. And Leenock is great against Terran. INITIATE Epic ONE-TWO PUNCH.

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Leenock may not be in Code S anymore (he still has a chance to make it back Into Code S this season, Which he will because he's amazing), but he's still an elite Zerg. He has beaten such great Terran players as fOrGG and MVP in recent ZvT series. Leenock won MLG Providence, from the Open bracket. Leenock is now playing Sc2 100% full time, and since he's so young he will only continue to get better and better.

And if Leenock falls in game ONE, you know who they can put out? Leenock! Just get him and GuMiho to secretely change jerseys and BAM! You have two Leenocks or two Gumihos on your team. Guminock will prevail!

ReasoN #3- z

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FXOz. A great player despite Koreans inability to pronounce the letter z, z just continues to improve. Whenever people count him out (which is always) he bounces back and plays like a baller. He was in the Round of 4 last season of Code S. The semifinals. That place that MC didn't get to. That round that NesTea was unable to reach. Where MMA wished he was. z will never fully get the respect that he deserves as the second best Protoss in Korea, but he will show a lot of people up when he dominates the team league.

ReasoN #4- Lucky

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He almost beat MVP. I mean, he didn't, but he almost did. Lucky has shown in recent months that he's an incredible player. The player that single-handedly knocked NaNiwa out of Code A TWICE is an incredible force of unstoppable Zerg AGGRESSION. He also beat IdrA in ZvZ, which isn't too shabby. Despite a hulk-smashing at the hands of Stephano in IGN Season 3, Lucky has recently shown decent results.

ReasoN #5- Everyone else

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There are a lot of players on FXO you've probably Never heard of. Crane? Weekend? Tree? Then there are those you know, like Choya and asd. These players haven't made a tremendous impact on the GSL in recent months, but that doesn't mean they're bad players. You know Inori? Former FXO player. sC? FXO. Bumblebee.Prime? FXO. Noblesse? Formerly CutefOu. FXO has had a history of having young unknowns pop up and perform well, and then get SNIPED. Well, until those players get stolen, they belong to FXO.

ReasoN #666 (Aka the real reason that FXO is going to win).

Because they're... TheBest
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[It's not as pretty as Virgil's, but I did my best. Please let me know if I made any grammar or spelling mistakes that I may have missed.]

STCurious about why some folks believe other teams have a chance? Check out these posts for further information!
Why TSL Will Win GSTL- VirgilSC2
Prime : future GSTL champions- By Poopi
Why SlayerS Will Win GSTL- By Oreo7
Why SlayerS Will Win GSYL- By Blasterion
Why oGs will win the GSTL- By PureSC2
Why StartaleQ Will Win the GSTLEee
Why Team MvP will defend their GSTL titleby opterown
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Insomni7
Profile Joined June 2011
667 Posts
January 25 2012 22:41 GMT
#2
Can people stop making these threads.


User was warned for this post
Never Forget.
StarVe
Profile Joined June 2011
Germany13591 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-25 22:43:46
January 25 2012 22:43 GMT
#3
Is there a hidden meaning in your seemingly random capitalization of letters?
amazingxkcd
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
GRAND OLD AMERICA16375 Posts
January 25 2012 22:43 GMT
#4
On January 26 2012 07:41 Insomni7 wrote:
Can people stop making these threads.


It's actually quite nice to see BW habits transition to SC2 well.
The world is burning and you rather be on this terrible website discussing video games and your shallow feelings
MK4512
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Canada938 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-25 22:45:38
January 25 2012 22:44 GMT
#5
On January 26 2012 07:41 Insomni7 wrote:
Can people stop making these threads.


Yeah, because fan made content is bad.

Fuck off.

Also, interesting, though I think that IM will win the GSTL because I have faith that when it comes down to it, IM will put out their best players...
Chill: "Please let us know when you will be streaming yourself eating a hat so I can put it on the calendar. Thanks."
FrozenFruit
Profile Joined February 2011
21 Posts
January 25 2012 22:45 GMT
#6
On January 26 2012 07:41 Insomni7 wrote:
Can people stop making these threads.


Ignore this guy. Keep making these threads! They're awesome. Great OP
Russano
Profile Joined November 2010
United States434 Posts
January 25 2012 22:45 GMT
#7
On January 26 2012 07:41 Insomni7 wrote:
Can people stop making these threads.


No, can you quit posting?
RageCommodore
Profile Joined September 2011
Germany912 Posts
January 25 2012 22:46 GMT
#8
Great thread loving the GSTL hype.
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Naniwa
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Sweden477 Posts
January 25 2012 22:47 GMT
#9
Where MMA wished he was. z will Never fully get the respect that he deserves as the second best Protoss in Korea, but he will show a lot of people up when he dominates the team league.

MC over oz!? u crazy..
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Witten
Profile Joined January 2011
United States2094 Posts
January 25 2012 22:47 GMT
#10
On January 26 2012 07:43 StarVe wrote:
Is there a hidden meaning in your seemingly random capitalization of letters?


I accidentally TLPDized, so it changed some caps. I just got done fixing it.
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Special Endrey
Profile Joined June 2010
Germany1929 Posts
January 25 2012 22:49 GMT
#11
love the title

and the reasons lol
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pStar
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
996 Posts
January 25 2012 22:49 GMT
#12
On January 26 2012 07:41 Insomni7 wrote:
Can people stop making these threads.


Please just get out. hate poeple like you.

good writeup nonetheless.

Much appreciated
flowSthead
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
1065 Posts
January 25 2012 22:49 GMT
#13
On January 26 2012 07:47 Naniwa wrote:
Where MMA wished he was. z will Never fully get the respect that he deserves as the second best Protoss in Korea, but he will show a lot of people up when he dominates the team league.

MC over oz!? u crazy..


Are you number 1 Naniwa?

Also OP, you do realize he is Oz instead of z right? Am I getting trolled here?
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Xivsa
Profile Joined April 2011
United States1009 Posts
January 25 2012 22:51 GMT
#14
Nice thread, don't mind the hater. FXO is impressing me more and more and I like how they're progressing, not to mention the good group of guys they have. I wish them all the best!
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. - Bilbo
Kar98
Profile Joined January 2011
Australia924 Posts
January 25 2012 22:53 GMT
#15
I daresay they have a good chance, but look at Slayers o.O. FXO - Slayers final calling it now :D
haka
Profile Joined July 2010
United States1414 Posts
January 25 2012 22:56 GMT
#16
FXO really does look good this season. I can't get thebest's face outta my mind though...
Angelbelow
Profile Joined September 2010
United States3728 Posts
January 25 2012 22:56 GMT
#17
Nice to see these kinds of threads popping up. FXO definitely has a great shot, they have strong players at every position and a formidable ace. They will forsure be a contending for the GSTL title. I'm still going to be rooting for Slayers but unlike TSL and Prime, FXO is one of the scarier teams capable of taking out Slayers.
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DrPandaPhD
Profile Joined November 2011
5188 Posts
January 25 2012 22:56 GMT
#18
Yayyyy FXO hype <3 Oz is a beast PvP as well to make up for Leenocks weak matchup.
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Paljas
Profile Joined October 2011
Germany6926 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-25 22:57:39
January 25 2012 22:57 GMT
#19
Why IM will win GSTL

There are 3 reasons:
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#1
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#2
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#3
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StrinterN
Profile Joined April 2010
Denmark531 Posts
January 25 2012 22:58 GMT
#20
Im so freaking hyped for GSTL!
CANT WAIT!! :D
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