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So much hate for HuK/ Grubby,
Both of them have recent tournament results that back them up. HuK with 13-16 at IPL5, which is regarded as one of the most stacked tournaments in history, there he was beaten by GSL season 4 champion and GSL season 5 champion, but one hte way beat a curretn code s semi finalist, and Yoda (Code S terran), HuK also lives in Korea in a team house and can train like a korean if he wants to, last time he did that, he was Code S top 16. Grubby most recent results have been less good and his seed is probably less justified, but he has still demonstrated great play and has ridiculous experience. Yes, there are probably better players in Code B, but that could be said about most of the players in the Up and Downs, competition is fierce, deal with it. However, anyone who wins their group in an Up and Down 100% deserves code S, and if they don't, then they can prove face to face if they are better than those players who didn't make the Up and Downs. Give them a chance people.....
Now onto the groups themselves. Group A looks awesome!!!! Flash V.s. Jaedong will be absolutely insane!!!! Groups B and E have a lot of potential. Group C and D will be less entertaining but we get to see some favorites dominating (DRG, Hero, Bomber) So it will be fun. Overall, i'm glad i bought my ticket.
Huk Hwaaaiittting!!!
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United States75 Posts
Hope, Genius can finally come back to code S swinging now that he is on Azubu
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On December 28 2012 17:30 FakeDeath wrote:
Grubby and Huk got like 5% chance of making it out of the group.
that's what they said about MaNa last season's upndowns as well...
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Even during his prime, HuK was more of a gimmicky player who won a lot of games with BO wins (I remember watching a lot of his matches) and crazy micro. He just won against a lot of Korean because of his relatively good skill, extremely aggressive play, and the support from his team (oGs-TL for example). Now, a lot of players such as Grubby who utilized solid mechanics, creativity, and good decisions have emerged and make HuK look pretty obsolete.
But we'll see... Grubby does a slight chance while HuK has the easiest group.
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Canada16217 Posts
On December 28 2012 21:31 sciserr wrote:It's a fucking shame that out-dated players like Grubby and HuK are prioritized over the likes of badasses like GLSnute (4-0 Symbol, 2-1 Life, 4-0 Grubby, 3-2 Stephano) and Acer.Nerchio/Scarlett  Get it together GSL!
Grubby just got 2nd at IEM Singapore fairly recently I don't see how you can call him out-dated.
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I am just happy Fanta has a good chance of making it
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On December 29 2012 01:01 TheDougler wrote:
Heh, iirc HuK beat Nestea when last they met.
I remember that game too. Nestea actually threw that game away by getting extra cocky with mass banelings (without drops). So, HuK was just extremely lucky as usual.
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On December 29 2012 02:06 NovemberstOrm wrote:Show nested quote +On December 28 2012 21:31 sciserr wrote:It's a fucking shame that out-dated players like Grubby and HuK are prioritized over the likes of badasses like GLSnute (4-0 Symbol, 2-1 Life, 4-0 Grubby, 3-2 Stephano) and Acer.Nerchio/Scarlett Get it together GSL! Grubby just got 2nd at IEM Singapore fairly recently I don't see how you can call him out-dated.
It looks like a Zerg fanboy is why. All players mentioned were zergs.
I think what a lot of ppl forget when seeds are handed out is that ppl have to have the want to stay in Korea for potentially a month. Now with no Gom house paying for their own accommodation etc. it's not always, who is the best. Granted I love grubby and think he can do well if he has known and been practicing Korean ladder for a while leading up to the announcement.
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On December 29 2012 02:15 hansonslee wrote:Show nested quote +On December 29 2012 01:01 TheDougler wrote:
Heh, iirc HuK beat Nestea when last they met. I remember that game too. Nestea actually threw that game away by getting extra cocky with mass banelings (without drops). So, HuK was just extremely lucky as usual.
It doesn't mean Huk was lucky it means Nestea was lazy/underestimated him. That doesn't mean Huk was lucky that means when Nestea decided he could do whatever he wanted Huk played with his all and won.
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LOL huk is going to get pwnd, hopefully
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AWWWW YEAH
But as much as I like Huk, he hasn't been performing too well lately... And I kinda expect him to be crushed in his group T.T
But Grubby might have a chance, he's been really improving the last little while.
Foreigner hope!~~ glgl
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Northern Ireland174 Posts
So many good games to come :D More recognisable names in Group A but Group C has two GSL champion Zergs in it and Symbol along with a First rate protoss and a great terran. All i can say is Grubby Fighting! because he has a tough road into code S.
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On December 29 2012 02:02 isaachukfan wrote:
So much hate for HuK/ Grubby,
Both of them have recent tournament results that back them up. HuK with 13-16 at IPL5, which is regarded as one of the most stacked tournaments in history, there he was beaten by GSL season 4 champion and GSL season 5 champion, but one hte way beat a curretn code s semi finalist, and Yoda (Code S terran), HuK also lives in Korea in a team house and can train like a korean if he wants to, last time he did that, he was Code S top 16. Grubby most recent results have been less good and his seed is probably less justified, but he has still demonstrated great play and has ridiculous experience. Yes, there are probably better players in Code B, but that could be said about most of the players in the Up and Downs, competition is fierce, deal with it. However, anyone who wins their group in an Up and Down 100% deserves code S, and if they don't, then they can prove face to face if they are better than those players who didn't make the Up and Downs. Give them a chance people.....
Now onto the groups themselves. Group A looks awesome!!!! Flash V.s. Jaedong will be absolutely insane!!!! Groups B and E have a lot of potential. Group C and D will be less entertaining but we get to see some favorites dominating (DRG, Hero, Bomber) So it will be fun. Overall, i'm glad i bought my ticket.
Huk Hwaaaiittting!!!
ROFL, Grubby finished SECOND at IEM Singapore, top 8th at HomeStory Cup (he lost to winner) ... how the f*** is Grubby's seed less justified?
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So many people butthurt about the Naniwa/Huk drama. Huk did quite well at IPL only losing to Life and Sniper, 2 of the best zergs on the planet. Pretty sure he's good enough to make a stand in GSL if only he prepares well enough.
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Grubby? GRUBBY?! GRUBBY!!!!!!!!! WIN WIN GO GO!
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What's with the upset. It's positive discrimination, doesn't it happen like.. everywhere?
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Out of all the foreigners and Code B koreans they could have picked, IDK why they went with Huk. Grubby is a fan favorite although he has had even worse results than Huk recently. Gom can give seeds to whoever they please and they know people will watch Grubby. Huk though, WHY? Out of all foreigners(other than Stephano) I think Scarlett should be the top pick for a seed, Vortix has had good results in tournaments in 2012 as well, give him a chance. Huk had his IPL5 run, that's it. Its unfortunate because neither of them really has a shot of making it out
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On December 29 2012 03:04 Havik_ wrote:
Out of all the foreigners and Code B koreans they could have picked, IDK why they went with Huk. Grubby is a fan favorite although he has had even worse results than Huk recently. Gom can give seeds to whoever they please and they know people will watch Grubby. Huk though, WHY? Out of all foreigners(other than Stephano) I think Scarlett should be the top pick for a seed, Vortix has had good results in tournaments in 2012 as well, give him a chance. Huk had his IPL5 run, that's it. Its unfortunate because neither of them really has a shot of making it out
you have to keep in mind they don't want to just randomly hand out seeds to players who have to travel to korea and may or may not want to stay there for awhile. HuK has already been in korea for however long and plans to stay there for awhile apparently. It makes sense to give him a seed over scarlett or vortix because who knows if scarlett/vortix even want to stay in korea. GSL is a league where you really need to be in korea for awhile to do well because of how difficult it is to prepare for opponents. Players who try to just fly in and compete, korean or not, rarely tend to do well
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Jaedong & Flash, mwahahaha! I think Grubby will do alright, maybe not make it but get close to. HuK, I want to believe, but I haven't seen much from him recently, hopefully that changes though.
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