After all the commotion over how WCS Fall would affect the Circuit standings, it appears that the same top eight headed into the tournament will be the same top eight headed to the Global Finals. Scarlett, PtitDrogo, Lambo, and other underdogs had their hopes dashed in day two of the tournament, being eliminated below critical placement thresholds. Only the legendary Stephano, who remains in the tournament after a shocking run to the quarterfinals, remains capable of stealing away the final Global Finals ticket from current #8 seed ShoWTimE—IF he goes on to win the entire tournament.
Table includes minimum # of points earned so far at WCS Fall
Headed into the third and final day of the tournament, several high-profile, high-hype matches seem to be on the horizon. An EU vs NA grudge match between Serral and Neeb awaits in the semifinals, while Stephano's unlikely resurgence will make any of his matches an intriguing watch. Also, another Reynor vs Serral finals match looms in the distance, which would be a fitting end to a 2019 Circuit season dominated by the pair.
Goes to show the consistency of WCS players that the 7 of the top 8 at Montreal are the top 7 WCS points earners (and the 8th spot was only not in the top 8 because Showtime got eliminated by Heromarine).
Stephano in the finals is a crazy long shot but it would be an awesome surprise, foreign scene needs something new to happen. stephano vs time or neeb would be sick xD
It would be an amazing story but I just don't see it happening. Even in the best case scenario Stephano would have to beat the winner of Reynor vs Elazer, both of whom I would put in the Top 5 ZvZ in the world atm, while Stephano barely defeated JonSnow and Denver. If Heromarine, Neeb or Time managed to upset Serral though he might have a decent shot in the finals.
On September 08 2019 11:12 Pursuit_ wrote: It would be an amazing story but I just don't see it happening. Even in the best case scenario Stephano would have to beat the winner of Reynor vs Elazer, both of whom I would put in the Top 5 ZvZ in the world atm, while Stephano barely defeated JonSnow and Denver. If Heromarine, Neeb or Time managed to upset Serral though he might have a decent shot in the finals.
If Heromarine, Neeb, or TIME get to the finals, they've almost certainly proven that their vZ is on fire and thus should stomp Stephano.
On September 08 2019 11:12 Pursuit_ wrote: It would be an amazing story but I just don't see it happening. Even in the best case scenario Stephano would have to beat the winner of Reynor vs Elazer, both of whom I would put in the Top 5 ZvZ in the world atm, while Stephano barely defeated JonSnow and Denver. If Heromarine, Neeb or Time managed to upset Serral though he might have a decent shot in the finals.
obviously anyone can see that, but for some people a big part of the fun is imagining if the 1% or 0.1% long shot actually happened. it's not a matter of understanding the odds, the odds are what make it fun to talk about. or is it more fun to have the same stupid arguments about if Serral is GOAT/a patchzerg?
On September 08 2019 10:27 BronzeKnee wrote: I'd say Serral took his title of greatest foreigner ever this year.... and he wants it back.
A few things I want to point out:
1. Serral is ONLY the greatest foreigner this year. Not ever. That title goes to Stephano if we are talking about active players. If we are talking about any foreigner, then Jinro has everyone beat.
2. Serral is only the best foreigner, not the greatest player. Until he plays in GSL main seasons, he doesn't hold a candle to any other top foreigners that play in GSL.
On September 08 2019 10:27 BronzeKnee wrote: I'd say Serral took his title of greatest foreigner ever this year.... and he wants it back.
A few things I want to point out:
1. Serral is ONLY the greatest foreigner this year. Not ever. That title goes to Stephano if we are talking about active players. If we are talking about any foreigner, then Jinro has everyone beat.
2. Serral is only the best foreigner, not the greatest player. Until he plays in GSL main seasons, he doesn't hold a candle to any other top foreigners that play in GSL.
Is this some poor bait? I'll take it.
3. "My little pony" is getting a live-action movie in 2020. Estimated budget over 300 mil.
On September 08 2019 11:12 Pursuit_ wrote: It would be an amazing story but I just don't see it happening. Even in the best case scenario Stephano would have to beat the winner of Reynor vs Elazer, both of whom I would put in the Top 5 ZvZ in the world atm, while Stephano barely defeated JonSnow and Denver. If Heromarine, Neeb or Time managed to upset Serral though he might have a decent shot in the finals.
If Heromarine, Neeb, or TIME get to the finals, they've almost certainly proven that their vZ is on fire and thus should stomp Stephano.
Well done TIME! Is this the first time a Chinese player has qualified for Blizzcon? Well done Stephano too, and with a little luck we will see Naniwa making a comeback in WCS 2020.
...and we got 8 different nationalities in the quarter finals, that bodes well for NationWars too!
EPT
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Stephano, who remains in the tournament after a shocking run to the quarterfinals, remains capable of stealing away the final Global Finals ticket from current #8 seed 
