NaNiwa got an awful group for him.

Most other groups it's pretty easy to predict two to advance, either that or at least one stand out candidate to advance.

No idea why anyone thinks Group A is group of death, you have two GSL champs in there and two people they will beat. Polt/Parting/Fin/Oz obvious group of death.

ReturnStroke

United States801 Posts

March 19 2012 13:03 GMT

#204

I really don't know what group would be considered the group of death. I feel sorry for Naniwa, though. T_T

Acrofales

Spain18473 Posts

March 19 2012 13:03 GMT

#205

On March 19 2012 21:37 warcralft wrote:
Only Hero group imo is 'easy'. Code S looking scary when 7 out of 8 groups are groups of death. But most deadly i'll proly give to A or H. Can't decide.

How is Hero's group easy? In fact, I voted it as group of death. 4 players who are, insofar as I can tell, extremely near each other in skill level. Far more group-of-death-esque than DRG's group, that to be fair, DRG should have no problems at all getting out of (the other three is a toss up imho).

Hero's group has Gumiho, who is probably slightly better than the rest in his group, but has to prepare for all 3 matchups (as does Maru), Maru, who is a completely loose cannon with great mechanics and Curious and Hero, two proven Code A warriors, but never really made it in Code S and are eager to prove themselves.

Mario1209

United States1077 Posts

March 19 2012 13:05 GMT

#206

hmm, balanced groups overall. no group i'd really consider a "group of death"

FSUmaru

Canada61 Posts

March 19 2012 13:07 GMT

#207

It seems like almost all players in Code S deserve to be there now. Gom really is making it the best of the best\
Edit: Spelling -_-

SeriouR

Spain622 Posts

March 19 2012 13:09 GMT

#208

Dual sight still in?

pPingu

Switzerland2892 Posts

March 19 2012 13:10 GMT

#209

The groups look really interesting

I think mkp will perform really well this season

OrD_SC2

United States247 Posts

March 19 2012 13:12 GMT

#210

Seems that pp are underestimating Group C.

MKP and aLive are currently two of the best Terran in the world and should make it through, but every single Liquid player has been having a great year and July is a perennial figure in esports - he knows how to prepare specifically for a player.

Any two could emerge as the victors of this group and it wouldn't be surprising - thus - "Group of Death."

That being said, there are a lot of interesting groups and GomTV may just get me to finally buy that membership.

MVTaylor

United Kingdom2893 Posts

March 19 2012 13:17 GMT

#211

On March 19 2012 22:12 OrD_SC2 wrote:
Seems that pp are underestimating Group C.

MKP and aLive are currently two of the best Terran in the world and should make it through, but every single Liquid player has been having a great year and July is a perennial figure in esports - he knows how to prepare specifically for a player.

Any two could emerge as the victors of this group and it wouldn't be surprising - thus - "Group of Death."

That being said, there are a lot of interesting groups and GomTV may just get me to finally buy that membership.

No. MKP and aLive will crush face.

Kznn

Brazil9072 Posts

March 19 2012 13:17 GMT

#212

HerO got this.

Kevan

Sweden2303 Posts

March 19 2012 13:24 GMT

#213

How awesome would it be if Naniwa wins his group and picks Nestea for the Ro16.

borny

China481 Posts

March 19 2012 13:27 GMT

#214

judging my recent results and current form, i think aLive/July/Zenio/MKP looks tough as fuck

Pocky52

United States463 Posts

March 19 2012 13:29 GMT

#215

Also, the new maps should be good... I'm assuming the new Ohana will be the ladder version, and I think that Atlantis Spaceship has pretty unique gameplay!

Swiv

Germany3674 Posts

March 19 2012 13:29 GMT

#216

I think Nani can actually advance.

dragonborn

4781 Posts

March 19 2012 13:31 GMT

#217

its naniwa's group to win!

COME ON NANI, YOU CAN DO IT!

purecarnagge

719 Posts

March 19 2012 13:33 GMT

#218

Initial reactions.

DRG 1 race to practice matchup. Very good for him yet is a hard group.

Inca- as much as i want him to win, and enjoy his play since open seasons... He's screwed

Genius- Easy group he better go carriers 1x LOL
Group F is Tough as hell.
Alive- Had great mech play last season, but what about this season vs Zerg? Shall be interesting.
MKP - Can he out marine/tank Alive? its been awhile since I've seen alot of MKP vs Z games...so I'm excited. Hopefully we can get some MKP vs Losira type of matches going

Naniway - He's got a great shot if he can take ryung down I think he can get through. I don't see MVP trying to cheese him.
Group D is Tough as hell as well.
Fin/Oz- really like there chances to get through there group.

Elison

111 Posts

March 19 2012 13:40 GMT

#219

I thought the last season had a great player pool, but this one is even better. Code S is so stacked these days that all the groups look amazing. That said, some look tougher than the others. The hardest ones would probably be A and H. I am especially looking forward to group H, all four players could win the whole thing.

Bold choice by DRG to pick TheStC. TheStC will have plenty of time to come up with strategies and is overall an awesome player. While DRG is still my pick for the favourite of the group it wouldn't surprise me if that came back to haunt him.

Some really great rematches scheduled too. Polt vs fOrGG, NesTea vs Inca and MKP vs aLive should all be awesome. All in all, the only thing this GSL needs to be the best one yet is a good run by MKP.