2019 WCS Global Finals Playoff Bracket Predictions
Sixteen players entered the group stages in Seoul, South Korea, but only eight have survived to continue their WCS Global Finals journey at BlizzCon. Now, there will be no more second chances as we enter the single elimination phase of the tournament.
The entire competitive year has boiled down to this. Who will emerge victorious on November 1st and claim StarCraft II's grandest prize? TL.net's writers offered their predictions. Let us know what you think in the comments!
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
by TheOneAboveU
Man, this bracket is redder than the eastern front in 1945, and just like back then, it looks very much like the red flood will continue its surge until unconditional surrender is given. Let's be honest, the chances of a Zerg—one Zerg in particular—winning this tournament are incredibly high. And while it's going to be a deserved victory, it's going to be a bit of a tainted one, in my opinion. Whoever wins this BlizzCon won't exactly be Sniper, but they may perhaps be a RorO: not someone carried by imbalance alone, but a genuinely great player using the full strength of their race.
Having mused a bit on that, let's take a look at my bracket, which is partly realistic, partly stuff of my dreams.
An all-Zerg top four seems like a real possibility here, although the Ro8 are hardly locks for the buggy boys. Looking at how much Trap struggled in his narrow win against Elazer in the Ro16, I don't like his chances. I think Classic vs. Rogue might actually be the closer match, even if Rogue looked dominant in his Ro16 ZvP matches. We'll be looking to Dark vs. Maru to deliver ZvT greatness, and it's going to be incredibly interesting which styles Dark brings to the table. It feels like he's tried to use literally every single Zerg comp in his recent GSL runs—only one of the thousand reasons I love him so much. But yeah, Dark at his core is a smasher of dreams, and I really want him to smash the particularly stupid dream of a Serral vs. Maru match. Because while it might have been good in 2018, I really don't see the appeal anymore: Serral would roll over Maru in his current form. So yeah, it would be great if we could get over that finally.
Now, in the ensuing ZvZ extravaganza, which may have a lot of people tuning out (which would be pretty sad but inevitable), I think Serral easily dispatches of Reynor. While the Italian was able to compete with the Finnish Phenom from time to time this year, their last few clashes were rather one-sided.
So, here's kind of where I want to depart from reality, and go into the land of my dreams: Dark takes revenge on Rogue and goes to the final, where he will stun every European Zerg/Lambo and his extended family/expert/fan with a completely new brand of Korean ZvZ he's developed and kept in reserve for this very moment....
Serral is clearly the favourite in every ZvZ, but I want Dark to take the title, so there you have it. Obviously, him being the smasher of dreams could also mean that he'll just smash my dream of him winning. That would be a weird bit of prioritization from Dark, but it seems to happen quite often; it's kind of an abusive relationship, honestly.
100% Accurate Prediction Guaranteed
by Olli
I find this bracket very hard to predict. But after my profound prognostic performances last year and during this year's group stage (admittedly much easier), I am confident in my crystal ball abilities. Now that I've got my gloating out of the way, on to predictions!
Right from the start, though, I find myself doubting my own picks. Make no mistake, Serral is a much better player than soO. Easy, right? But there's a case to make for soO here. Playing BO5+ ZvZ series with some preparation time is the one thing soO has always been excellent at, no matter his form. Up until a couple of years ago soO was regarded as the clear, undisputed best ZvZer of all time, and that class came through when he defeated Serral at IEM Katowice. But as much as I hate conformity I can't in good conscience predict a soO victory. Serral is the new master of ZvZ and should prove to be too good for soO in a longer series. This was, however, the hardest and most important series for me to predict — if Serral wins it I see him taking BlizzCon again.
Reynor and Trap make for another close pairing, but after seeing Trap's play against Rogue and Elazer, I believe Reynor will edge him out. Trap's weakness, if I had to pick one, is a slight lack of killer instinct and some degree of predictability. In some ways he has taken on the mantle of previous Protoss players like Rain and HotS-Zest. Beautifully crisp transitions and excellent decision-making make Trap one of the most elegant players in the world. But much like Rain and Zest did, he still has to add a certain cutting edge to his game to go from contender to champion. A cutthroat approach to PvZ is absolutely necessary in this current metagame, especially against Reynor who is even better at getting to the later stages of the match-up than Elazer. Unfortunately, I can't see Trap finding enough ways to end Reynor before he hits critical mass, which is why I see the Italian winning the series.
Perhaps the biggest upset I see happening is Classic defeating Rogue. While not exactly convincing in the group stage, Classic is one of the best preparation format players we have left. The meticulous analysis of opponents and planning of series has become a bit of a lost art, but Classic still has that ability. That should help him tremendously against a player like Rogue who, while himself is often volatile, is an excellent late-game player. Classic already showed keen killer instinct to defeat Rogue 3-2 during their Code S duel earlier this year. I expect we'll see a frantic series with both players trying to trick each other—a game that Classic should be happy to play as it keeps Rogue away from Brood Lord-Infestor.
And finally, I've got Dark beating Maru. Both are excellent players, but Maru is a notorious slouch in weekend tournaments, which he proved last BlizzCon and yet again with a surprising loss to TIME last weekend. The current state of balance also does him no favors, while Dark has proven very capable of playing a variety of styles. He's especially competent in weird, early-game scenarios, which means that even cheeses and timing-attacks can only help Maru so much. Ironically I see Maru as the better lategame player, but that in itself shows that this series might be a bit of a mismatch.
The bracket I see as rather straight forward from there. Serral and Reynor regularly do battle in WCS, with the Finn holding the better record recently—I don't expect that to change. Classic will give his absolute all against Dark before the military assimilates him and turns him into just another brick in the wall, but this too is a mismatch in Dark's favor, for much the same reasons as Dark's previous series. Classic will dig up the Protoss bulls*** bible and pull out even the dustiest builds if necessary, but Dark is more solid than Rogue is. He won't fall for that sort of game (at least not three times), and will see himself through to the finals.
Finally, I see the tournament ending in another mismatch, with Dark on the receiving end this time. Serral is the much better ZvZer between the two in my opinion, and ultimately the best player in the world by some distance. I can see Dark taking a map or two off him, but not an entire best-of-seven. And thus Serral wins back-to-back BlizzCon titles.
Hope + Reality = ???
by Orlok
Funnily enough, while Serral should and probably will dominate soO in the first match of the day, a tiny voice in my mind keeps screaming about the potential for an upset. soO fans will know by now his one continuing saving grace through all the good years and bad was the Zerg mirror. No matter where he stood in terms of form or meta-adaptability, ZvZ has been the rock upon which his legacy was built. While reality screams that Serral will pummel soO, I wouldn't be totally surprised if soO repeats his Katowice miracle.
Reynor vs Trap should be close, if only because Reynor has been rather iffy against Korean opposition all year. While Trap himself said he hasn't found an answer for the rampant powers of Zerg, he's still a tenacious and strong enough all-around player to make this even. If I have one quibble with Trap, it's his inability to close out. I don't doubt he could get past the first round, but if he does beat Reynor I don't see him making much headway against Serral.
If you asked me just one GSL season ago, I would have said this one was a toss-up. Classic had shown his ability to destabilize his opponents with carefully crafted builds, and had even taken out Rogue and Dark in Code S. However, Rogue has waxed while Classic has waned. While I don't want to keep harping about Zerg being a tad stronger than normal, I can't see Classic, within the confines of a best of five, actually manage to cheese his way through against Rogue. At the peak of his powers, Rogue can just about play or counter any style, so I see him winning easily.
I'm picking Maru to defeat Dark purely on heart. My head says Dark should take it—Maru was shaky in his groups, he's got a lot of history going against him when it comes to weekenders. Ironically, it's not Maru's fabled mid-game micro which wins him games against top opponents—it's his smothering late-game that shines through against championship contenders. Dark has smothered Maru's mid-game pushes since all the way back in Heart of the Swarm days, and the late-game seems to go to whoever the meta favors. Because I'm a biased Terran player and I can't handle an all-Zerg semis, I'm begging Maru to play at his absolute peak level and prove this prediction correct.
From there, it's actually relatively simple to predict the rest of the matches. Serral has had Reynor's number recently, recovering from the year's early losses to the Italian. Reynor could put up a tough fight, but I see the end result of Serral winning as inevitable. Rogue and Maru for me falls into the same logic as Dark and Maru. Rogue should win since he's peaking and Maru even in his prime runs was always challenged the hardest by his teammates, but for the sake of having a non-mirror final, I'm betting all my chips on Maru winning and inadvertently giving us the Serral-Maru match we all asked for last year. The end result is probably a blowout by Serral, who just has no weakness I can reasonably point to and say that his reign will win. After picking Maru with my heart in the past two rounds, this is one line I can't cross.
We've got to a point where even Zerg players themselves (or at least the sensible among them) are budging, admitting the game's balance is clearly skewed in their favor. The foreign scene has lived under the yoke of Zerg for nearly two years, with eight of the nine WCS Circuit championships in 2018 and 2019 having been snatched right from under the noses of the two remaining races of the Koprulu sector. The Land of the Morning Calm, however, has only recently come to relive the horror of Wings of Liberty-esque Broodlord-Infestor, as two Code S titles and a Super Tournament were claimed by the swarm.
Balance complaining is at a fever pitch, with progamers and fans alike taking to social media and community sites to make both legitimate complaints and sarcastic wisecracks. And, while I do share the concerns expressed by the angry mob, I've found myself able to look on the bright side. All of this HAS to be coming together for an epic BlizzCon storyline and a universally-accepted ascension to Bonjwahood. Yes, I'm talking about Maru.
There are only so many things one can achieve in competitive SC2. Some are happy just getting the chance to compete on TV. For most, winning a tournament feels like a rite of passage and a realistic end-goal to crown their career. What could someone like Maru realistically have left to cross off his bucket list? He's an OSL Royal Roader, got that at the tender age of 16. He's matched Mvp's record of four GSL Code S titles, even going a step further and making sure they were back to back titles. He's the highest earning player in terms of winnings, just $15k shy of $800k. He has a WESG title under his belt, an SSL; add to that his record-breaking Proleague statistics and the 2014 Rookie of the Year award and one could claim Maru has virtually completed multiplayer.
Well, except for that BlizzCon title.
Dream Match: Confirmed
by Destructicon
Starting at the top of the bracket we’ll have a veritable ZvZ clash of the titans. In years past I’d have undoubtedly banked on soO's legendary ZvZ to prevail. But this match-up promises to be a lot closer now. Serral has had to clash a lot with Reynor and adapt to his weird antics, which seems to only have made him stronger as an all-around ZvZ player. soO has also suffered a few more defeats lately in ZvZ, and it seems like that hunger for winning might have been sated just enough to dull his edge. However a part of me still can't shake the feeling soO still has that spark of brilliance in him and, if he could summon it once more, he could pose a serious threat to Serral.
Both Reynor and Trap have grown a lot as players this year and have posted some of the best results of their careers. Reynor split the WCS circuit with Serral, winning Winter and Summer while even downing the head honcho himself. Trap, while having not won Code S, still posted his best results in Korea with back to back Code S finals. Thus it feels only fitting that they’d clash here. And while Reynor could be argued to have overcome some of his poor vs. Korean performances in the group stage (3-1 vs herO), I still think Trap is overall the better series planner. Trap can do cheeses, mid-game timings, and macro and he has the execution to back it up, so I just don't see him losing to Reynor.
Quarterfinal #3 is the toughest one to predict for a number of reasons. While Classic only has one championship to his name this year in the first GSL Super Tournament, he has placed high in all other events. Rogue, on the other hand simply exploded back to prominence late this year after lying dormant. Both Classic and Rogue have proven that they can be deadly in BO5 series. While I’d give Classic the edge in preparation, I think Rogue does an overall better job at noticing his opponent's weaknesses and just trying to abuse that mid-series. But I don't think this will phase Classic—having just barely obtained permission to travel abroad one last time, he'll do everything in his power to not waste this shot. As usual, his best bet will be to mind-game Rogue and get him off balance, striking before Rogue can execute his gameplan.
In more recent times Dark and Maru have usually produced long, drawn out series, going blow for blow in macro with the occasional cheese mixed in. Their clash at Blizzcon has the potential to be epic. The two opponents are very closely matched, with Maru having dominated most of 2018, but the pendulum seems to have swung more towards Dark now, especially if you go by their Super Tournament result. Maru has had the unfortunate tendency to cool down towards the end of the year. However, I think Maru will bring his A-game for this series and will just edge out Dark.
Moving onto the semifinals, I think Trap may just not have enough strategies left for his match against Serral after taking on Reynor. Serral is just on another level—he's already great against 'normal' harassment and all-in's, so what could Trap hope to do without a Serral-specific gameplan? In the other match, I think if Maru can get past Dark, he'll have a good shot at making he finals. Even though he suffered a devastating defeat against Trap in the semis of the last Code S, Maru has had time to shore up his TvP. Maru has also got the better of Classic earlier this year, and that was before the EMP buff.
If we end up with a Serral vs Maru finals like I'm predicting, I think they will be very closely matched. Both players are used to early game shenanigans, both have extremely strong macro, are both used to playing the late-game and have multi-tasking to run circles around almost everyone else. The two will probably trade blows across the early and late game but I think Maru has a small lead here. I feel like Serral just doesn't face many high caliber Terrans often enough, and of the few Terrans he faces, none are really like Maru. If Maru plays like someone who's willing to pay the price of having his wrists explode, he can bring a level of multi-tasking and aggression that could grind even Serral down at the end of a seven-game series.
Going Chalk
by Wax
Who are all these kids predicting with their hearts? We all know what's gonna happen.
I believe that Maru vs Serral is the most likely to happen scenario. 1) Maru's been playing in a way more standard style this year. Yes, his results at GSL are worse, but it may result in a better performance at weekend tournaments. 2) Nobody can be prepared for a terran player this good. 3) TvZ is his best match up and it's likely that this is the only match up he will have to play
I'm with wax on this one, the Protosses will take a last stand to then fall in the semis to the best zergs of the moment, and while i like Darks playstyle more, i think Serral's ZvZ is just too strong in a Bo7.
Just wanted to say, in case it didn't really come out in the article itself: my head prediction also goes with Serral. But my heart feels the BIG DARK ENERGY.
I anticipate the following, please feel free to add it to the original post if you wish:
Serral 3-1 soO Reynor 2-3 Trap Rogue 3-1 Classic Dark 3-0 Maru
Serral 3-1 Trap Rogue 3-1 Dark
Serral 4-1 Rogue.
It really comes down to form for me, and no-one has form like Serral. Dark and Rogue have both hit some steam recently but their vZ isn't going to hold up. I actually would say soO has potentially the biggest upset potential en route for Serral.
I like Reynor but I think history indicates he is unlikely to take out Trap. Maru just hasn't looked at all convincing to me lately, and history suggests he doesn't do great in weekenders after flight. I'm expecting a second rub out in a row from him.
Top Bracket: Everyone played it safe with a Serral finals prediction. I'm surprised no one was brave enough to predict someone else.
Bottom Bracket: Most played it wild and predicted Maru. While Maru is an exciting choice, it's also a pretty boring choice since everyone picked it lol. Also, it is quite a diss towards Rogue that he wasn't even picked once.
I think the most dramatic finish would be a Trap vs Rogue rematch. Can you imagine Trap taking on Zerg after Zerg against all odds only to get crushed in the finals by Rogue?
On October 30 2019 21:03 BisuDagger wrote: Top Bracket: Everyone played it safe with a Serral finals prediction. I'm surprised no one was brave enough to predict someone else.
Bottom Bracket: Most played it wild and predicted Maru. While Maru is an exciting choice, it's also a pretty boring choice since everyone picked it lol. Also, it is quite a diss towards Rogue that he wasn't even picked once.
I think the most dramatic finish would be a Trap vs Rogue rematch. Can you imagine Trap taking on Zerg after Zerg against all odds only to get crushed in the finals by Rogue?
"Everyone played it safe with a Serral finals prediction. I'm surprised no one was brave enough to predict someone else."
Uhm, yeah - we don't want to get lynched by Serral's fanboys next time we're at some event. Also not everyone picked Maru.
Smart for them to have Maru at the bottom, so a lot of people will watch till something like midnight before not watching if it ends up an all zerg semi.
I hope Maru will play at a decent time, and a soO upset would be fun Trap upsetting Reynor would be nice as well
On October 30 2019 21:08 midhigh wrote: I think Dark can't ZvZ his way to championship, IF he meets with Rogue and Serral. But i think this championship is Serral's to loose
Serral certainly has the bracket to do a repeat, I think he ace his way to the final tbh. Maybe Rogue can upset him there. Or Maru I guess but that ain't happening.
Also I think Reynor gets bop by Trap. He was looking nervous as shit in his group, I think he will just crumble on stage.
Much as I love Classic I think Serral-Rogue's very likely. An interesting storyline in its symmetry, the battle of the repeat winners, and the most stable Zerg against the sneakiest.
I think the only one who can match Serral in ZvZ is Reynor so I hope this final won't be a ZvZ because if it's the case it will be a "free win" for Serral. Even if Rogue said he is better in late game I just remember what happened in blizzcon last years so I don't believe in his chance against the finish men.
On October 30 2019 21:54 MyLovelyLurker wrote: Much as I love Classic I think Serral-Rogue's very likely. An interesting storyline in its symmetry, the battle of the repeat winners, and the most stable Zerg against the sneakiest.
It would be funny if Rogue win that. We would have:
Rogue: Blizzcon-IEM-Nothing-Blizzcon
And Serral: Nothing-Blizzcon-Blizzcon final
Same as sOs-Life
I'm guessing Serral get busted for organizing dog fight next.
On October 30 2019 21:54 MyLovelyLurker wrote: Much as I love Classic I think Serral-Rogue's very likely. An interesting storyline in its symmetry, the battle of the repeat winners, and the most stable Zerg against the sneakiest.
It would be funny if Rogue win that. We would have:
Rogue: Blizzcon-IEM-Nothing-Blizzcon
And Serral: Nothing-Blizzcon-Blizzcon final
Same as sOs-Life
I'm guessing Serral get busted for organizing dog fight next.
On October 30 2019 21:03 BisuDagger wrote: Top Bracket: Everyone played it safe with a Serral finals prediction. I'm surprised no one was brave enough to predict someone else.
Bottom Bracket: Most played it wild and predicted Maru. While Maru is an exciting choice, it's also a pretty boring choice since everyone picked it lol. Also, it is quite a diss towards Rogue that he wasn't even picked once.
I think the most dramatic finish would be a Trap vs Rogue rematch. Can you imagine Trap taking on Zerg after Zerg against all odds only to get crushed in the finals by Rogue?
"Everyone played it safe with a Serral finals prediction. I'm surprised no one was brave enough to predict someone else."
Uhm, yeah - we don't want to get lynched by Serral's fanboys next time we're at some event. Also not everyone picked Maru.
On October 30 2019 21:54 MyLovelyLurker wrote: Much as I love Classic I think Serral-Rogue's very likely. An interesting storyline in its symmetry, the battle of the repeat winners, and the most stable Zerg against the sneakiest.
It would be funny if Rogue win that. We would have:
Rogue: Blizzcon-IEM-Nothing-Blizzcon
And Serral: Nothing-Blizzcon-Blizzcon final
Same as sOs-Life
I'm guessing Serral get busted for organizing dog fight next.
Yeah the real upset : Serral cruises to ZvZ finals, then goes on to lose it.
Ditches golf for weight-lifting competitions and fight club next.
On October 30 2019 20:28 DrunkenSCV wrote: I believe that Maru vs Serral is the most likely to happen scenario. 1) Maru's been playing in a way more standard style this year. Yes, his results at GSL are worse, but it may result in a better performance at weekend tournaments. 2) Nobody can be prepared for a terran player this good. 3) TvZ is his best match up and it's likely that this is the only match up he will have to play
I would put my money on Maru in any TvZ.. expect for Dark. Darks ZvT just seems so damn solid.
What has Serral done to make him the favorite versus Maru? Like he beat TY whose TvZ is nowhere near the level of Maru and Maru only recently lost to Dark whose ZvT is also godlike (Maru actually beat Dark in the latest online match).
On October 30 2019 22:58 parksonsc wrote: What has Serral done to make him the favorite versus Maru? Like he beat TY whose TvZ is nowhere near the level of Maru and Maru only recently lost to Dark whose ZvT is also godlike (Maru actually beat Dark in the latest online match).
you seem to forget their glorious best of one in the showmtach last year
On October 30 2019 22:58 parksonsc wrote: What has Serral done to make him the favorite versus Maru? Like he beat TY whose TvZ is nowhere near the level of Maru and Maru only recently lost to Dark whose ZvT is also godlike (Maru actually beat Dark in the latest online match).
Playing the most flawless Starcraft 2 there is right now would be my answer.
Really hoping for a close Serral vs Maru final going the full length. Don't even care that much who wins in the end
On October 30 2019 22:58 parksonsc wrote: What has Serral done to make him the favorite versus Maru? Like he beat TY whose TvZ is nowhere near the level of Maru and Maru only recently lost to Dark whose ZvT is also godlike (Maru actually beat Dark in the latest online match).
I don't think he's a clear favorite, especially since he lacks practice against the best terrans. I think he has a 52%-ish chance of winning a Bo7. It could easily be 60% if he had spent even 2 months in Korea training, due to his overwhelming mechanics. Alas, he's too comfortable being at home. He showed some innovative nydus usage vs TIME, and I'm thinking he has more up his sleeves.
i was thinking that upper bracket placement inherits a bit of advantage in the weekenders right?
As the upper semifinals while be played first and the winner will have like 1h or 1h 30 min more of rest compared to the winner of the semifinals of the lower bracket.
Haahaha Holyshit! You guys are drunk! 3/6 predicted Maru-Serral finals? Guys, haven't you learned already? They managed to dodge each other while they were in the same group! It's not happening!!
Pretty unfortunate, that Trap and Reynor have to eliminate each other that early. Both of them had absolutly great years so far. While it s not expected from either of them to win the whole tournament a Top 4 would be a reasonable goal for both.
On October 31 2019 00:54 digmouse wrote: How the hell would anyone predict Dark winning against Serral in a ZvZ when Serral has been having his number for like what, two years?
That's why it's called a fantasy bracket, as stated up there. You guys just looking at the brackets, or are you also reading the texts? :D
not sure why everyone is convinced Maru would beat Serral if he gets to the finals. It's a moot point either way, because if Maru can't beat Time to get the dream match, we might as well admit it's never happening
On October 31 2019 01:53 dysenterymd wrote: not sure why everyone is convinced Maru would beat Serral if he gets to the finals. It's a moot point either way, because if Maru can't beat Time to get the dream match, we might as well admit it's never happening
If only Serral wasn't a chicken and stop playing the minor leagues. "He doesn't wanna leave his home". BS. I am not against his decision of not joining Code S and continue playing in the junior league. However, that should mean that he can never be the best player since objectively most of the best players are still in Korea, and he has lost IEM, WESG, ROG. Best foreigner sure.
On October 31 2019 01:53 dysenterymd wrote: not sure why everyone is convinced Maru would beat Serral if he gets to the finals. It's a moot point either way, because if Maru can't beat Time to get the dream match, we might as well admit it's never happening
If only Serral wasn't a chicken and stop playing the minor leagues. "He doesn't wanna leave his home". BS. I am not against his decision of not joining Code S and continue playing in the junior league. However, that should mean that he can never be the best player since objectively most of the best players are still in Korea, and he has lost IEM, WESG, ROG. Best foreigner sure.
You mean the same touranments that Serral was waiting for Maru, but Maru was busy dodging and no where to be found?
Anyone interested in a signature bet? 3 month signature change if Serral makes it to the finals. I'm feeling an upset and had a super fun time with signature bets last year. Anyone want in?
4 zergs in the semis, so I go to sleep instead of watching it until the very end.That's the most sensible prediction, with my health being the real winner.
On October 31 2019 02:49 TheDougler wrote: Anyone interested in a signature bet? 3 month signature change if Serral makes it to the finals. I'm feeling an upset and had a super fun time with signature bets last year. Anyone want in?
Yeah guys, someone brave enough needs to take TheDougler down this year!
On October 31 2019 02:49 TheDougler wrote: Anyone interested in a signature bet? 3 month signature change if Serral makes it to the finals. I'm feeling an upset and had a super fun time with signature bets last year. Anyone want in?
I would be willing to put my signature at risk (partly because it hasnt been updated... in a while), but not for this, soo and Reynor have proven they have a legit shot at him.
However I'd wager that it's not gonna be 2 ZVZ semis (i would still watch it if it were). In fact i am convinced karma is gonna bite Rouge in the ass, and Classic knocks him out. And if not, Maru and Trap both have ~50% in my book, so overall fairly certain it's not gonna be 4 Z
On October 31 2019 02:49 TheDougler wrote: Anyone interested in a signature bet? 3 month signature change if Serral makes it to the finals. I'm feeling an upset and had a super fun time with signature bets last year. Anyone want in?
Yeah guys, someone brave enough needs to take TheDougler down this year!
On October 31 2019 02:49 TheDougler wrote: Anyone interested in a signature bet? 3 month signature change if Serral makes it to the finals. I'm feeling an upset and had a super fun time with signature bets last year. Anyone want in?
To be clear: You think Serral won't make finals? I will signature bet you.
On October 31 2019 02:49 TheDougler wrote: Anyone interested in a signature bet? 3 month signature change if Serral makes it to the finals. I'm feeling an upset and had a super fun time with signature bets last year. Anyone want in?
I would be willing to put my signature at risk (partly because it hasnt been updated... in a while), but not for this, soo and Reynor have proven they have a legit shot at him.
However I'd wager that it's not gonna be 2 ZVZ semis (i would still watch it if it were). In fact i am convinced karma is gonna bite Rouge in the ass, and Classic knocks him out. And if not, Maru and Trap both have ~50% in my book, so overall fairly certain it's not gonna be 4 Z
To clarify, I'm betting on the side of Serral NOT making it to the finals. If he makes it to the finals I lose.
On October 31 2019 02:49 TheDougler wrote: Anyone interested in a signature bet? 3 month signature change if Serral makes it to the finals. I'm feeling an upset and had a super fun time with signature bets last year. Anyone want in?
To be clear: You think Serral won't make finals? I will signature bet you.
Yes! And awesome! it's a bet .
If I win your signature shall be "TheDougler is the master of signature bets, he is the two-time Blizzcon SigBet Champ. Also, Serral let me down "
I'm excited to hear from you what my sig will be if I lose and Serral does make the finals.
On October 31 2019 02:49 TheDougler wrote: Anyone interested in a signature bet? 3 month signature change if Serral makes it to the finals. I'm feeling an upset and had a super fun time with signature bets last year. Anyone want in?
Yeah guys, someone brave enough needs to take TheDougler down this year!
I will do it.
Dang I saw Dave's post first. Hmm, would you two be willing to decide together what my signature will be? It can mention both of you. Otherwise I'll give it to you GettingIt as you commented first and have the higher post count.
Yeah guys, someone brave enough needs to take TheDougler down this year!
You were a great sport last year Opisska, keep being awesome!
On October 31 2019 02:49 TheDougler wrote: Anyone interested in a signature bet? 3 month signature change if Serral makes it to the finals. I'm feeling an upset and had a super fun time with signature bets last year. Anyone want in?
To be clear: You think Serral won't make finals? I will signature bet you.
Yes! And awesome! it's a bet .
If I win your signature shall be "TheDougler is the master of signature bets, he is the two-time Blizzcon SigBet Champ. Also, Serral let me down "
I'm excited to hear from you what my sig will be if I lose and Serral does make the finals.
On October 31 2019 02:49 TheDougler wrote: Anyone interested in a signature bet? 3 month signature change if Serral makes it to the finals. I'm feeling an upset and had a super fun time with signature bets last year. Anyone want in?
Yeah guys, someone brave enough needs to take TheDougler down this year!
I will do it.
Dang I saw Dave's post first. Hmm, would you two be willing to decide together what my signature will be? It can mention both of you. Otherwise I'll give it to you GettingIt as you commented first and have the higher post count.
On October 31 2019 01:53 dysenterymd wrote: not sure why everyone is convinced Maru would beat Serral if he gets to the finals. It's a moot point either way, because if Maru can't beat Time to get the dream match, we might as well admit it's never happening
If only Serral wasn't a chicken and stop playing the minor leagues. "He doesn't wanna leave his home". BS. I am not against his decision of not joining Code S and continue playing in the junior league. However, that should mean that he can never be the best player since objectively most of the best players are still in Korea, and he has lost IEM, WESG, ROG. Best foreigner sure.
If you need to be the one who wins everything then there are no best player and you have to see "Koreans" as one player and instead as a group of individuals. No individual Korean did better than Serral, but as a group... Yeah sure they did xD and they always will.
I think playing to have fun and win money, not to satisfy a group of demeaning critics who are becoming more and more irrelevant is smarter. So he should do what he wants :-)
On October 31 2019 02:49 TheDougler wrote: Anyone interested in a signature bet? 3 month signature change if Serral makes it to the finals. I'm feeling an upset and had a super fun time with signature bets last year. Anyone want in?
To be clear: You think Serral won't make finals? I will signature bet you.
Yes! And awesome! it's a bet .
If I win your signature shall be "TheDougler is the master of signature bets, he is the two-time Blizzcon SigBet Champ. Also, Serral let me down "
I'm excited to hear from you what my sig will be if I lose and Serral does make the finals.
Edit:
On October 31 2019 04:36 GettingIt wrote:
On October 31 2019 03:49 opisska wrote:
On October 31 2019 02:49 TheDougler wrote: Anyone interested in a signature bet? 3 month signature change if Serral makes it to the finals. I'm feeling an upset and had a super fun time with signature bets last year. Anyone want in?
Yeah guys, someone brave enough needs to take TheDougler down this year!
I will do it.
Dang I saw Dave's post first. Hmm, would you two be willing to decide together what my signature will be? It can mention both of you. Otherwise I'll give it to you GettingIt as you commented first and have the higher post count.
Yeah guys, someone brave enough needs to take TheDougler down this year!
You were a great sport last year Opisska, keep being awesome!
I feel de-valued now.
Sorry buddy, but the other guy did beat you to it. Lets see if GettingIt replies though, if not I'll happily take you up on it instead .
On October 31 2019 01:53 dysenterymd wrote: not sure why everyone is convinced Maru would beat Serral if he gets to the finals. It's a moot point either way, because if Maru can't beat Time to get the dream match, we might as well admit it's never happening
If only Serral wasn't a chicken and stop playing the minor leagues. "He doesn't wanna leave his home". BS. I am not against his decision of not joining Code S and continue playing in the junior league. However, that should mean that he can never be the best player since objectively most of the best players are still in Korea, and he has lost IEM, WESG, ROG. Best foreigner sure.
If you need to be the one who wins everything then there are no best player and you have to see "Koreans" as one player and instead as a group of individuals. No individual Korean did better than Serral, but as a group... Yeah sure they did xD and they always will.
I think playing to have fun and win money, not to satisfy a group of demeaning critics who are becoming more and more irrelevant is smarter. So he should do what he wants :-)
Nah, you're making up words. What I said that he should join Code S and stop messing around in the Circuit. NOT play all the tournaments. Again, I am not against him having fun, winning money and messing around beating foreigners; this is just my argument against calling him the best.
> No individual Korean did better than Serral, but as a group... Yeah sure they did xD and they always will.
Exactly, and that is why Serral needs to play in Code S. It is where he can prove it. He has disproven it with his losses in the premier tournaments mentioned previously. His Blizzcon win is great, but he is not breaking any record here.
I do not however agree that he did better than any individual Korean. In 2018 he got destroyed by Maru in WESG. He then played against Has, Mana, Showtime, Raynor? Compared that to playing against Dark, TY, Stats, Rogue, and a bunch more way better than Mana.
On October 31 2019 01:53 dysenterymd wrote: not sure why everyone is convinced Maru would beat Serral if he gets to the finals. It's a moot point either way, because if Maru can't beat Time to get the dream match, we might as well admit it's never happening
If only Serral wasn't a chicken and stop playing the minor leagues. "He doesn't wanna leave his home". BS. I am not against his decision of not joining Code S and continue playing in the junior league. However, that should mean that he can never be the best player since objectively most of the best players are still in Korea, and he has lost IEM, WESG, ROG. Best foreigner sure.
If you need to be the one who wins everything then there are no best player and you have to see "Koreans" as one player and instead as a group of individuals. No individual Korean did better than Serral, but as a group... Yeah sure they did xD and they always will.
I think playing to have fun and win money, not to satisfy a group of demeaning critics who are becoming more and more irrelevant is smarter. So he should do what he wants :-)
Nah, you're making up words. What I said that he should join Code S and stop messing around in the Circuit. NOT play all the tournaments. Again, I am not against him having fun, winning money and messing around beating foreigners; this is just my argument against calling him the best.
> No individual Korean did better than Serral, but as a group... Yeah sure they did xD and they always will.
Exactly, and that is why Serral needs to play in Code S. It is where he can prove it. He has disproven it with his losses in the premier tournaments mentioned previously. His Blizzcon win is great, but he is not breaking any record here.
I do not however agree that he did better than any individual Korean. In 2018 he got destroyed by Maru in WESG. He then played against Has, Mana, Showtime, Raynor? Compared that to playing against Dark, TY, Stats, Rogue, and a bunch more way better than Mana.
Gosh, listen to yourself, and your previous comments. "Making up words". You're extremely rude and disrespectful, there is no serious discussion to be had as long as that is how you act.
Here is the difference between a respectful fan of the sport and a snarky elitist: Fan of sport: "I wish x player would play in x tournament, because I want to see x play against the best!" You: "Serral is a chicken who gets destroyed by Koreans".
Okay, you don't want to call him the best? Fine, you don't have to. I personally believe he is the best right now, but not by a huge margin (which is why he doesn't win everything). I'm not going to be demeaning to Koreans to prove my point. And to you, I have to prove nothing.
On October 31 2019 02:49 TheDougler wrote: Anyone interested in a signature bet? 3 month signature change if Serral makes it to the finals. I'm feeling an upset and had a super fun time with signature bets last year. Anyone want in?
To be clear: You think Serral won't make finals? I will signature bet you.
Yes! And awesome! it's a bet .
If I win your signature shall be "TheDougler is the master of signature bets, he is the two-time Blizzcon SigBet Champ. Also, Serral let me down "
I'm excited to hear from you what my sig will be if I lose and Serral does make the finals.
Edit:
On October 31 2019 04:36 GettingIt wrote:
On October 31 2019 03:49 opisska wrote:
On October 31 2019 02:49 TheDougler wrote: Anyone interested in a signature bet? 3 month signature change if Serral makes it to the finals. I'm feeling an upset and had a super fun time with signature bets last year. Anyone want in?
Yeah guys, someone brave enough needs to take TheDougler down this year!
I will do it.
Dang I saw Dave's post first. Hmm, would you two be willing to decide together what my signature will be? It can mention both of you. Otherwise I'll give it to you GettingIt as you commented first and have the higher post count.
Yeah guys, someone brave enough needs to take TheDougler down this year!
You were a great sport last year Opisska, keep being awesome!
I feel de-valued now.
Sorry buddy, but the other guy did beat you to it. Lets see if GettingIt replies though, if not I'll happily take you up on it instead .
Oh lovely! Sorry, but I won't be anybody's second choice. I love myself and know the respect I deserve.
On October 31 2019 02:49 TheDougler wrote: Anyone interested in a signature bet? 3 month signature change if Serral makes it to the finals. I'm feeling an upset and had a super fun time with signature bets last year. Anyone want in?
To be clear: You think Serral won't make finals? I will signature bet you.
Yes! And awesome! it's a bet .
If I win your signature shall be "TheDougler is the master of signature bets, he is the two-time Blizzcon SigBet Champ. Also, Serral let me down "
I'm excited to hear from you what my sig will be if I lose and Serral does make the finals.
Edit:
On October 31 2019 04:36 GettingIt wrote:
On October 31 2019 03:49 opisska wrote:
On October 31 2019 02:49 TheDougler wrote: Anyone interested in a signature bet? 3 month signature change if Serral makes it to the finals. I'm feeling an upset and had a super fun time with signature bets last year. Anyone want in?
Yeah guys, someone brave enough needs to take TheDougler down this year!
I will do it.
Dang I saw Dave's post first. Hmm, would you two be willing to decide together what my signature will be? It can mention both of you. Otherwise I'll give it to you GettingIt as you commented first and have the higher post count.
Yeah guys, someone brave enough needs to take TheDougler down this year!
You were a great sport last year Opisska, keep being awesome!
I feel de-valued now.
Sorry buddy, but the other guy did beat you to it. Lets see if GettingIt replies though, if not I'll happily take you up on it instead .
Oh lovely! Sorry, but I won't be anybody's second choice. I love myself and know the respect I deserve.
On October 30 2019 21:29 Poopi wrote: Smart for them to have Maru at the bottom, so a lot of people will watch till something like midnight before not watching if it ends up an all zerg semi.
I hope Maru will play at a decent time, and a soO upset would be fun Trap upsetting Reynor would be nice as well
Trap beating Reynor wouldn't be a big upset considering how the spaghetti boy did vs herO. I'll cheer for him tho !
On October 31 2019 01:53 dysenterymd wrote: not sure why everyone is convinced Maru would beat Serral if he gets to the finals. It's a moot point either way, because if Maru can't beat Time to get the dream match, we might as well admit it's never happening
If only Serral wasn't a chicken and stop playing the minor leagues. "He doesn't wanna leave his home". BS. I am not against his decision of not joining Code S and continue playing in the junior league. However, that should mean that he can never be the best player since objectively most of the best players are still in Korea, and he has lost IEM, WESG, ROG. Best foreigner sure.
If you need to be the one who wins everything then there are no best player and you have to see "Koreans" as one player and instead as a group of individuals. No individual Korean did better than Serral, but as a group... Yeah sure they did xD and they always will.
I think playing to have fun and win money, not to satisfy a group of demeaning critics who are becoming more and more irrelevant is smarter. So he should do what he wants :-)
Nah, you're making up words. What I said that he should join Code S and stop messing around in the Circuit. NOT play all the tournaments. Again, I am not against him having fun, winning money and messing around beating foreigners; this is just my argument against calling him the best.
> No individual Korean did better than Serral, but as a group... Yeah sure they did xD and they always will.
Exactly, and that is why Serral needs to play in Code S. It is where he can prove it. He has disproven it with his losses in the premier tournaments mentioned previously. His Blizzcon win is great, but he is not breaking any record here.
I do not however agree that he did better than any individual Korean. In 2018 he got destroyed by Maru in WESG. He then played against Has, Mana, Showtime, Raynor? Compared that to playing against Dark, TY, Stats, Rogue, and a bunch more way better than Mana.
Ever koreans as a whole did worse than Serral during his ascent in 2018, let alone individual ones; I'll repeat ad nauseam that Maru beat him before he completed the last step to greatness, that is being able to win premier tournaments over the best korean players.
In 2019, Serral stepped down from being the absolute dominator of Sc2, merely becoming one of the best players in the world. He was defeated by koreans and Reynor but he still retained absurd consistency in his deep runs; you would be praising Serral, no doubt, if you weren't blinded by your obtuse korean elitism.
Starting with GSL vs the World, Serral hasn't lost a single series yet and he is looking like the best in the world once again. I would like to see him play in Code S but there is no need for that to call Serral the best: results speak for themselves, the rest is just bias.
On October 31 2019 20:45 pichoo wrote: Soo beat Serral twice at the recent Nationwars. It's not going to be a walk in the park Ro8 for Serral.
It happened in April 2018, it was actually the previous Nation Wars. soO eliminated Serral at IEM Katowice but got swept at HSC, this year; soO's ZvZ hasn't looking outstanding in the current patch while Serral seems super deadly. All elements would point toward an "easy" victory for Serral, but I am convinced soO will play better than he recently did.
On October 31 2019 20:45 pichoo wrote: Soo beat Serral twice at the recent Nationwars. It's not going to be a walk in the park Ro8 for Serral.
Your definition of "recent" is rather interesting ^^
Still, I think the games will be close but in the end Serral will outplay soO in every game cause soO's play right now seems a bit sloppy at times while Serral's is crisp to the point
It's either Serral 3-0 soO or soO upset Serral, I don't see it as a close 3-2 victory for Serral (but if soO upsets Serral it would be close indeed) ; because if soO wins it's because of destiny as at IEM Katowice.
I am so hyped for the first ever back-to-back world champion.
I've never understood the blind fanboyism and obsession football (EU) enthusiasts exude - until now...
I'm a Serral fanboy and proud of it!
Edit: "Who will emerge victorious on November 1st and claim StarCraft II's grandest prize?" seems as if the finals will conclude on the 1st of November. However, semifinals and Grand Final are on November 2nd.
Im betting on Serral vs. Rogue finals. Both are in form (well, Serral is pretty much always in form), while Maru had a mixed year and Dark showed some weaknesses in the group stage. Winning narrowly 3-2 against Showtime and soO makes me think he will drop out against one of the even higher calibre players left in his path. If Serral vs. Rogue will happen, I think even Rogues stellar bo7 winrate will not safe him from losing to Serral again.
On October 31 2019 02:49 TheDougler wrote: Anyone interested in a signature bet? 3 month signature change if Serral makes it to the finals. I'm feeling an upset and had a super fun time with signature bets last year. Anyone want in?
To be clear: You think Serral won't make finals? I will signature bet you.
Yes! And awesome! it's a bet .
If I win your signature shall be "TheDougler is the master of signature bets, he is the two-time Blizzcon SigBet Champ. Also, Serral let me down "
I'm excited to hear from you what my sig will be if I lose and Serral does make the finals.
Edit:
On October 31 2019 04:36 GettingIt wrote:
On October 31 2019 03:49 opisska wrote:
On October 31 2019 02:49 TheDougler wrote: Anyone interested in a signature bet? 3 month signature change if Serral makes it to the finals. I'm feeling an upset and had a super fun time with signature bets last year. Anyone want in?
Yeah guys, someone brave enough needs to take TheDougler down this year!
I will do it.
Dang I saw Dave's post first. Hmm, would you two be willing to decide together what my signature will be? It can mention both of you. Otherwise I'll give it to you GettingIt as you commented first and have the higher post count.
Yeah guys, someone brave enough needs to take TheDougler down this year!
You were a great sport last year Opisska, keep being awesome!
I feel de-valued now.
Sorry buddy, but the other guy did beat you to it. Lets see if GettingIt replies though, if not I'll happily take you up on it instead .
Oh lovely! Sorry, but I won't be anybody's second choice. I love myself and know the respect I deserve.
So sad this is in the middle of the night. Almost impossible to stay awake and focused so late. I probably only watch the Serral and Reynor quarterfinals live.
The only upside is that if Serral/Reynor or Maru wins I can watch the games later. If some other player wins I save time by not watching it at all.
On October 31 2019 02:49 TheDougler wrote: Anyone interested in a signature bet? 3 month signature change if Serral makes it to the finals. I'm feeling an upset and had a super fun time with signature bets last year. Anyone want in?
To be clear: You think Serral won't make finals? I will signature bet you.
Yes! And awesome! it's a bet .
If I win your signature shall be "TheDougler is the master of signature bets, he is the two-time Blizzcon SigBet Champ. Also, Serral let me down "
I'm excited to hear from you what my sig will be if I lose and Serral does make the finals.
Edit:
On October 31 2019 04:36 GettingIt wrote:
On October 31 2019 03:49 opisska wrote:
On October 31 2019 02:49 TheDougler wrote: Anyone interested in a signature bet? 3 month signature change if Serral makes it to the finals. I'm feeling an upset and had a super fun time with signature bets last year. Anyone want in?
Yeah guys, someone brave enough needs to take TheDougler down this year!
I will do it.
Dang I saw Dave's post first. Hmm, would you two be willing to decide together what my signature will be? It can mention both of you. Otherwise I'll give it to you GettingIt as you commented first and have the higher post count.
Yeah guys, someone brave enough needs to take TheDougler down this year!
You were a great sport last year Opisska, keep being awesome!
I feel de-valued now.
Sorry buddy, but the other guy did beat you to it. Lets see if GettingIt replies though, if not I'll happily take you up on it instead .
Oh lovely! Sorry, but I won't be anybody's second choice. I love myself and know the respect I deserve.
I respectfully decline.
My signature sucks anyway. I do it
Serral will reach the finals
We have an accord!
TheDougler bets Serral does not make the finals. If TheDougler wins, Harris1sts signature becomes:
"TheDougler is the master of signature bets, he is the two-time Blizzcon SigBet Champ. Also, Serral let me down. "
Harris1st bet he will indeed be a finalist. If Harris1st wins, TheDougler's signature becomes: "I, The Dougler, bow to the reigning Blizzcon SigBet Champ Harris1st. Also Serral 4 GOAT."
May the best man win the prestigious BlizzCon SigBet championship!
_______
Oh! We should decide on how long it should be. Last year we just did until WCS Spring 2019 I think. But I'd be down with either it being a year-long thing or a signature lost in a sig-bet can only be replaced by a signature won through a sig-bet, or just doing until WCS Spring again or other ideas. Up to you .
On October 31 2019 02:49 TheDougler wrote: Anyone interested in a signature bet? 3 month signature change if Serral makes it to the finals. I'm feeling an upset and had a super fun time with signature bets last year. Anyone want in?
To be clear: You think Serral won't make finals? I will signature bet you.
Yes! And awesome! it's a bet .
If I win your signature shall be "TheDougler is the master of signature bets, he is the two-time Blizzcon SigBet Champ. Also, Serral let me down "
I'm excited to hear from you what my sig will be if I lose and Serral does make the finals.
Edit:
On October 31 2019 04:36 GettingIt wrote:
On October 31 2019 03:49 opisska wrote:
On October 31 2019 02:49 TheDougler wrote: Anyone interested in a signature bet? 3 month signature change if Serral makes it to the finals. I'm feeling an upset and had a super fun time with signature bets last year. Anyone want in?
Yeah guys, someone brave enough needs to take TheDougler down this year!
I will do it.
Dang I saw Dave's post first. Hmm, would you two be willing to decide together what my signature will be? It can mention both of you. Otherwise I'll give it to you GettingIt as you commented first and have the higher post count.
Yeah guys, someone brave enough needs to take TheDougler down this year!
You were a great sport last year Opisska, keep being awesome!
I feel de-valued now.
Sorry buddy, but the other guy did beat you to it. Lets see if GettingIt replies though, if not I'll happily take you up on it instead .
Oh lovely! Sorry, but I won't be anybody's second choice. I love myself and know the respect I deserve.
I respectfully decline.
My signature sucks anyway. I do it
Serral will reach the finals
We have an accord!
TheDougler bets Serral does not make the finals. If TheDougler wins, Harris1sts signature becomes:
"TheDougler is the master of signature bets, he is the two-time Blizzcon SigBet Champ. Also, Serral let me down. "
Harris1st bet he will indeed be a finalist. If Harris1st wins, TheDougler's signature becomes: "I, The Dougler, bow to the reigning Blizzcon SigBet Champ Harris1st. Also Serral 4 GOAT."
May the best man win the prestigious BlizzCon SigBet championship!
_______
Oh! We should decide on how long it should be. Last year we just did until WCS Spring 2019 I think. But I'd be down with either it being a year-long thing or a signature lost in a sig-bet can only be replaced by a signature won through a sig-bet, or just doing until WCS Spring again or other ideas. Up to you .
Looks like I responded too late, but I'll still change my signature to the below if Serral doesn't make finals just so that I can have more reason to root for Serral.
"TheDougler is the master of signature bets, he is the two-time Blizzcon SigBet Champ. Also, Serral let me down. "
On October 31 2019 02:49 TheDougler wrote: Anyone interested in a signature bet? 3 month signature change if Serral makes it to the finals. I'm feeling an upset and had a super fun time with signature bets last year. Anyone want in?
To be clear: You think Serral won't make finals? I will signature bet you.
Yes! And awesome! it's a bet .
If I win your signature shall be "TheDougler is the master of signature bets, he is the two-time Blizzcon SigBet Champ. Also, Serral let me down "
I'm excited to hear from you what my sig will be if I lose and Serral does make the finals.
Edit:
On October 31 2019 04:36 GettingIt wrote:
On October 31 2019 03:49 opisska wrote:
On October 31 2019 02:49 TheDougler wrote: Anyone interested in a signature bet? 3 month signature change if Serral makes it to the finals. I'm feeling an upset and had a super fun time with signature bets last year. Anyone want in?
Yeah guys, someone brave enough needs to take TheDougler down this year!
I will do it.
Dang I saw Dave's post first. Hmm, would you two be willing to decide together what my signature will be? It can mention both of you. Otherwise I'll give it to you GettingIt as you commented first and have the higher post count.
Yeah guys, someone brave enough needs to take TheDougler down this year!
You were a great sport last year Opisska, keep being awesome!
I feel de-valued now.
Sorry buddy, but the other guy did beat you to it. Lets see if GettingIt replies though, if not I'll happily take you up on it instead .
Oh lovely! Sorry, but I won't be anybody's second choice. I love myself and know the respect I deserve.
I respectfully decline.
My signature sucks anyway. I do it
Serral will reach the finals
We have an accord!
TheDougler bets Serral does not make the finals. If TheDougler wins, Harris1sts signature becomes:
"TheDougler is the master of signature bets, he is the two-time Blizzcon SigBet Champ. Also, Serral let me down. "
Harris1st bet he will indeed be a finalist. If Harris1st wins, TheDougler's signature becomes: "I, The Dougler, bow to the reigning Blizzcon SigBet Champ Harris1st. Also Serral 4 GOAT."
May the best man win the prestigious BlizzCon SigBet championship!
_______
Oh! We should decide on how long it should be. Last year we just did until WCS Spring 2019 I think. But I'd be down with either it being a year-long thing or a signature lost in a sig-bet can only be replaced by a signature won through a sig-bet, or just doing until WCS Spring again or other ideas. Up to you .
Looks like I responded too late, but I'll still change my signature to the below if Serral doesn't make finals just so that I can have more reason to root for Serral.
"TheDougler is the master of signature bets, he is the two-time Blizzcon SigBet Champ. Also, Serral let me down. "
Cheers bud!
Heh, in truth that's actually part of why I'm doing this too. Now if Serral loses I get to think "oh well at least I won my bet" and if he wins I'm still stoked for Serral winning! (unless he loses in the finals, but even then there's some cool potential storylines).
On October 31 2019 22:32 Lazzarus wrote: I am so hyped for the first ever back-to-back world champion.
I've never understood the blind fanboyism and obsession football (EU) enthusiasts exude - until now...
I'm a Serral fanboy and proud of it!
Edit: "Who will emerge victorious on November 1st and claim StarCraft II's grandest prize?" seems as if the finals will conclude on the 1st of November. However, semifinals and Grand Final are on November 2nd.
On October 31 2019 22:32 Lazzarus wrote: I am so hyped for the first ever back-to-back world champion.
I've never understood the blind fanboyism and obsession football (EU) enthusiasts exude - until now...
I'm a Serral fanboy and proud of it!
Edit: "Who will emerge victorious on November 1st and claim StarCraft II's grandest prize?" seems as if the finals will conclude on the 1st of November. However, semifinals and Grand Final are on November 2nd.
On October 31 2019 22:32 Lazzarus wrote: I am so hyped for the first ever back-to-back world champion.
I've never understood the blind fanboyism and obsession football (EU) enthusiasts exude - until now...
I'm a Serral fanboy and proud of it!
Edit: "Who will emerge victorious on November 1st and claim StarCraft II's grandest prize?" seems as if the finals will conclude on the 1st of November. However, semifinals and Grand Final are on November 2nd.
On October 31 2019 22:32 Lazzarus wrote: I am so hyped for the first ever back-to-back world champion.
I've never understood the blind fanboyism and obsession football (EU) enthusiasts exude - until now...
I'm a Serral fanboy and proud of it!
Edit: "Who will emerge victorious on November 1st and claim StarCraft II's grandest prize?" seems as if the finals will conclude on the 1st of November. However, semifinals and Grand Final are on November 2nd.
Must be because I'm EU. Opening ceremony is at 6 p.m. for me and Serral plays at 7 p.m. According to schedule last quarterfinals is done at 00:00. Semis start 12 a.m. November 2nd for me. So excellent schedule for EU.
On October 31 2019 22:32 Lazzarus wrote: I am so hyped for the first ever back-to-back world champion.
I've never understood the blind fanboyism and obsession football (EU) enthusiasts exude - until now...
I'm a Serral fanboy and proud of it!
Edit: "Who will emerge victorious on November 1st and claim StarCraft II's grandest prize?" seems as if the finals will conclude on the 1st of November. However, semifinals and Grand Final are on November 2nd.
On October 31 2019 22:32 Lazzarus wrote: I am so hyped for the first ever back-to-back world champion.
I've never understood the blind fanboyism and obsession football (EU) enthusiasts exude - until now...
I'm a Serral fanboy and proud of it!
Edit: "Who will emerge victorious on November 1st and claim StarCraft II's grandest prize?" seems as if the finals will conclude on the 1st of November. However, semifinals and Grand Final are on November 2nd.
On October 31 2019 22:32 Lazzarus wrote: I am so hyped for the first ever back-to-back world champion.
I've never understood the blind fanboyism and obsession football (EU) enthusiasts exude - until now...
I'm a Serral fanboy and proud of it!
Edit: "Who will emerge victorious on November 1st and claim StarCraft II's grandest prize?" seems as if the finals will conclude on the 1st of November. However, semifinals and Grand Final are on November 2nd.
On October 31 2019 02:49 TheDougler wrote: Anyone interested in a signature bet? 3 month signature change if Serral makes it to the finals. I'm feeling an upset and had a super fun time with signature bets last year. Anyone want in?
To be clear: You think Serral won't make finals? I will signature bet you.
Yes! And awesome! it's a bet .
If I win your signature shall be "TheDougler is the master of signature bets, he is the two-time Blizzcon SigBet Champ. Also, Serral let me down "
I'm excited to hear from you what my sig will be if I lose and Serral does make the finals.
Edit:
On October 31 2019 04:36 GettingIt wrote:
On October 31 2019 03:49 opisska wrote:
On October 31 2019 02:49 TheDougler wrote: Anyone interested in a signature bet? 3 month signature change if Serral makes it to the finals. I'm feeling an upset and had a super fun time with signature bets last year. Anyone want in?
Yeah guys, someone brave enough needs to take TheDougler down this year!
I will do it.
Dang I saw Dave's post first. Hmm, would you two be willing to decide together what my signature will be? It can mention both of you. Otherwise I'll give it to you GettingIt as you commented first and have the higher post count.
Yeah guys, someone brave enough needs to take TheDougler down this year!
You were a great sport last year Opisska, keep being awesome!
I feel de-valued now.
Sorry buddy, but the other guy did beat you to it. Lets see if GettingIt replies though, if not I'll happily take you up on it instead .
Oh lovely! Sorry, but I won't be anybody's second choice. I love myself and know the respect I deserve.
I respectfully decline.
My signature sucks anyway. I do it
Serral will reach the finals
We have an accord!
TheDougler bets Serral does not make the finals. If TheDougler wins, Harris1sts signature becomes:
"TheDougler is the master of signature bets, he is the two-time Blizzcon SigBet Champ. Also, Serral let me down. "
Harris1st bet he will indeed be a finalist. If Harris1st wins, TheDougler's signature becomes: "I, The Dougler, bow to the reigning Blizzcon SigBet Champ Harris1st. Also Serral 4 GOAT."
May the best man win the prestigious BlizzCon SigBet championship!
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Oh! We should decide on how long it should be. Last year we just did until WCS Spring 2019 I think. But I'd be down with either it being a year-long thing or a signature lost in a sig-bet can only be replaced by a signature won through a sig-bet, or just doing until WCS Spring again or other ideas. Up to you .
We can do this till next Blizzcon WCS finals no problem (which will most definitely happen fingers crossed ^_^) . I also like the idea of replacing a sigbet only with another sigbet
On October 31 2019 02:49 TheDougler wrote: Anyone interested in a signature bet? 3 month signature change if Serral makes it to the finals. I'm feeling an upset and had a super fun time with signature bets last year. Anyone want in?
To be clear: You think Serral won't make finals? I will signature bet you.
Yes! And awesome! it's a bet .
If I win your signature shall be "TheDougler is the master of signature bets, he is the two-time Blizzcon SigBet Champ. Also, Serral let me down "
I'm excited to hear from you what my sig will be if I lose and Serral does make the finals.
Edit:
On October 31 2019 04:36 GettingIt wrote:
On October 31 2019 03:49 opisska wrote:
On October 31 2019 02:49 TheDougler wrote: Anyone interested in a signature bet? 3 month signature change if Serral makes it to the finals. I'm feeling an upset and had a super fun time with signature bets last year. Anyone want in?
Yeah guys, someone brave enough needs to take TheDougler down this year!
I will do it.
Dang I saw Dave's post first. Hmm, would you two be willing to decide together what my signature will be? It can mention both of you. Otherwise I'll give it to you GettingIt as you commented first and have the higher post count.
Yeah guys, someone brave enough needs to take TheDougler down this year!
You were a great sport last year Opisska, keep being awesome!
I feel de-valued now.
Sorry buddy, but the other guy did beat you to it. Lets see if GettingIt replies though, if not I'll happily take you up on it instead .
Oh lovely! Sorry, but I won't be anybody's second choice. I love myself and know the respect I deserve.
I respectfully decline.
My signature sucks anyway. I do it
Serral will reach the finals
We have an accord!
TheDougler bets Serral does not make the finals. If TheDougler wins, Harris1sts signature becomes:
"TheDougler is the master of signature bets, he is the two-time Blizzcon SigBet Champ. Also, Serral let me down. "
Harris1st bet he will indeed be a finalist. If Harris1st wins, TheDougler's signature becomes: "I, The Dougler, bow to the reigning Blizzcon SigBet Champ Harris1st. Also Serral 4 GOAT."
May the best man win the prestigious BlizzCon SigBet championship!
_______
Oh! We should decide on how long it should be. Last year we just did until WCS Spring 2019 I think. But I'd be down with either it being a year-long thing or a signature lost in a sig-bet can only be replaced by a signature won through a sig-bet, or just doing until WCS Spring again or other ideas. Up to you .
Also, if you can think of a way we can incorporate GettingIt into this it's worth considering:
Looks like I responded too late, but I'll still change my signature to the below if Serral doesn't make finals just so that I can have more reason to root for Serral.
"TheDougler is the master of signature bets, he is the two-time Blizzcon SigBet Champ. Also, Serral let me down. "
Maybe loser of the bet between the two of us takes on GettingIt or something (but that arguably lowers the stakes so I could see why that might not be so good) or I could add a bit about GettingIt to my sig if I lose, but then that sort of cheapens your victory if you're sharing the stage with another... So maybe we should just keep it as is, and I look forward to having TWO posters declaring my greatness with every post muahaha. Good luck to us all!