GSL S4 Groups Announced! - Page 14

Group A: Seed, Leenock
Ok, Line is a free win for anyone in this group and I'll eat a hat if someone even cheesier than Bit-by-Bit makes it into next round (can't believe he made it here in the first place). Seed is rock solid in general, so I'll put him in first place. While I love Parting and he got a lot better vs Z, his strength is still vT and the momentum is currently with Leenock, so I'd say Leenock comes out second though I wouldn't be surprised at all if Parting comes out ahead.

Group B: Hero, Yoda
Hardest group to predict. I believe that Hero is overall the best player in this group and he has overcome his nerve issues. The hype train around Symbol has died off a bit, but I still believe him to be one of the best Zergs and that he could take a championship. Ryung is solid but unremarkable, I doubt he will make a deep run. Yoda has something around him, MVP said he is the best player on IM after all and I want to see a Royal Road candidate make it deep, so I'll say he makes it, but it could be Hero + anyone else to make it out of this group, really.

Group C: MC, Curious
BossToss will find a way to roll this group and Curious is the master of underratedness, so I'll give it to those two. MKP is in a slump recently, especially against Z, so this is a tough group for him and JD is not good enough to snatch more than a victory in this group yet.

Group D: Byun, Rain
Hm, this group seems easier than the previous ones. Rain impressed me in WCS and I want a Kespa player to advance. PuppyTerran made a deep run last time and I think he can repeat that performance. Happy and Genius, while both decent, seem to be more of Code A caliber in the long run imo.

Group E: Taeja, MVP
I want to believe in Mana, his PvT is good, MVP and MMA might be beaten by him under optimal circumstances, but I think his nerves will get to him, he was shaken in Up&D already according to his interview, and the real Code S stage gotta be even more frightening. So, Taeja being Taeja and MVP just knows how to win even one-handed, they are the two clear favorites here. MMA has too much drama surrounding him and never developed past the brilliant multitasker yet mechanically challenged player he was back when he made his big splash in the scene.

Group F: Squirtle, Sniper
Easiest group imo. Squirtle is a level above his competition, would be a surprise if he didn't make it. Heart is still so one-dimensional, I want him to get eliminated as soon as possible to be honest, I just don't enjoy his playstyle. So the question remains if Nani can repeat his performances or if Sniper, who has shown some up and coming qualities lately will make it. I make the save, Korean, choice but will be cheering for Naniwa.

Group G: Life, Supernova
I want to see Life advance, not only because he is one of the online superstars of Zerg, but also because of his nailbiting match vs Ryung in the U&D, was fun to watch and this guy plays his own style. Love to watch him. Nestea hasn't been impressive for a while, he might make it out if we see a flicker of his old brilliance shine through, but I doubt it. Jyp will EG it up.

Group H: DRG, Gumibear
I believe this will be the tournament DRG will recover his old form. Someone that good can't be shaken up by a few losses on his home turf that bad, can he? I'd like Bomber to advance, but alas I learned to never rely on Bomber, so I think the TowelTerran edges out ahead of Polt and Bomber. Ah scratch that, Polt is so dedicated and concentrates on Korea right now, so I think it will be him and DRG.