| SolarJto United States. February 28 2012 01:13. Posts 219 | Profile Blog # |
| Polt is really good. I think he deserves Code S |
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| The_Masked_Shrimp February 28 2012 01:13. Posts 121 | Profile # |
On February 27 2012 20:18 RPR_Tempest wrote:
What about PuMa?
Won NASL 1 and 2, won an IEM and came 2nd at DreamHack..
Oh WOW, how can you actually even consider NASL 2?
For NASL 1 it's way too far in the past to be considered for a seed at the moment and the other results are not overwhelming compared to other possible players.
I don't think Stephano will go to GSL, or if he does it would be for a single season if he still plans to focus on studies starting in september of this year. Plus I don't think he can overcome the best terrans in code S ( he seems godlike against everything but korean terrans). I think Polt is like in the bottom half of the top 10 terrans, and still he managed to beat Stephano multiple times even though he was BEHIND in the games at multiple times.
So unless he receives a good salary it would be a way too risky move for Stephano to go to GSL compared to "foreigner" tournaments. |
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| Imbu United States. February 28 2012 01:17. Posts 812 | Profile Blog # |
On February 28 2012 01:03 nimdil wrote:
Show nested quote +On February 28 2012 00:59 Vardant wrote:
On February 28 2012 00:43 Proseat wrote:
I think these direct Code S seeds should altogether be abolished. I do not mind Code A seeds, though.
Why? The current system is perfect. If you somehow can't keep with the Code S/A level players, you're gone in one season.
I agree that these should be Code A spots. Code S should be elite of the elite. Direct Wild Card just introduces a bit of "foreign folklore" and - unfortunately - easy wins for other players which make the whole Code S tournament uneven (I guess everybody would be happy to play against IdrA in the most recent Code S).
But in IdrA's case, it wasn't that he as a poor (for lack of a better word) foreign candidate for Code S, it's that he's just playing terribly at the moment. If you had someone on the level of NaNiwa, HuK, or Stephano, they would have most likely have made it through to at least the round of 16.
I mean, IdrA's performance this weekend was one of his low points, only managing to take one game off of Oz. Using him as a benchmark of how foreigners would do in Korea at the moment isn't exactly an accurate representation to the rest of the scene.
On February 28 2012 01:13 SolarXPn wrote:
Polt is really good. I think he deserves Code S
Completely agree with this. Watching Polt at Assembly made me a huge fan of the guy. He showcased his level of play so well with his decision making and control, Last edit: 2012-02-28 01:18:50 |
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| Bagration United States. February 28 2012 01:17. Posts 10813 | Profile Blog # |
| Forgot about Dimaga? Losing IEM Kiev to the best TvZ player and getting 2nd is definitely an achievement, and getting top 8 at Homestory Cup and losing to another stellar PvZ player in JYP is no shame either. |
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| Leetley Finland. February 28 2012 01:18. Posts 1784 | Profile # |
| I so want to see Stephano in the GSL. |
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| Vardant Czech Republic. February 28 2012 01:19. Posts 596 | Profile # |
On February 28 2012 01:01 agfoxGnom wrote:
I see a lot of posts about Stephano joining GSL. Well, everyone knows that Stephano playing SC2 for money not for fame and since he has zero chances to get into GSL top2 I think he will not accept invite for code S even if he will get it.
He can just leave the minute he loses. They wouldn't be happy about it, but if he's going to stop playing, then it really shouldn't bother him. |
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| figq February 28 2012 01:21. Posts 9632 | Profile Blog # |
As much as I love Stephano and I think he's one of the most deserving foreigners to try their luck in Code S - I actually think he's right for refusing it. He's not the guy to half-ass stuff. He does it if he does it, otherwise he doesn't do it. With Stephano there's no try.
But Code S takes serious time investment, and Stephano is still planning on leaving the scene relatively soon. So it's not worth it for him. If he goes, he would have to spend some months in Korea flowing between Code S and Code A, before he's even capable of reaping any serious rewards. This is better suited for Huk and Naniwa who are topmost driven by the honor they get, and only second-most driven by the rewards they get. Stephano is simply not in the same position with his life and attitude towards the scene. It's unfortunate, because one can bet he has what it takes to make it, but it just won't happen in this life.
Anyway, we are all theorizing GOM's choice here, but I'm still not entirely sure if they even allow Koreans for these 2 seeds or not; or are at least foreigners given some priority - if say some foreigner and Korean perform at about the same level. I guess we'll see with the next couple of season's picks how it works exactly. I'd love Mr. Chae to clarify a little bit though.
If it's foreigners-only, I'd definitely add Dimaga to the list of recommended invites based on recent international performances, as well as Ret.Last edit: 2012-02-28 01:32:51 |
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| Beedon United States. February 28 2012 01:25. Posts 12 | Profile # |
Cool write up.
As much as I dislike stephano at times, I think he would be great in GSL. There would be the chance that he could stick around for a few rounds and there is that omnipresent concern of whether or not he's going to do or say something offensive...which is entertaining.
HuK and Polt would be the two that I would expect to get the bump, though. |
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| aintz Canada. February 28 2012 01:27. Posts 2893 | Profile # |
| naniwa and polt. i would say stephano instead of nani but he doesnt want to be in korea. |
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| Santiago4ever Sweden. February 28 2012 01:30. Posts 283 | Profile # |
| Haven't paid for GSL since they revoked Naniwa's code S slot (it was his now shush). If they seed him back there I'll start paying and watching again. |
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| Havik_ United States. February 28 2012 01:33. Posts 4392 | Profile # |
I want to see Stephano. Its about damn time he headed to Korea to prove how good he really is. If I had to pick two though, I'd say Polt and Stephano.
And they BS'ed Naniwa out of his seed, so he should get back in there too.Last edit: 2012-02-28 01:37:43 |
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| lrofd United States. February 28 2012 01:35. Posts 184 | Profile # |
On February 27 2012 19:50 Leeoku wrote:
i would love to see stephano in gsl... considering also he is limiting his sc2 career for like another year?
he's been affirming clearly (and for a long time now) that he's retiring next year...
however during one of his many interviews at assembly, he seemed less affirmative about it.
he said he might reconsider it.
just throwing you a bone out there :D |
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| lrofd United States. February 28 2012 01:37. Posts 184 | Profile # |
On February 28 2012 01:33 Havik_ wrote:
I want to see Stephano. Its about damn time he headed to Korea to prove how good he really is. If I had to pick two though, I'd say Polt and Stephano.
note...he's been to korea.
he fought in the blizz cup and went 2-2, didn't make it bc of tie breaker. |
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| Legace Sweden. February 28 2012 01:37. Posts 341 | Profile # |
I think Polt is a given, after that it's a dead race between Huk, Naniwa and Stephano with Stephano probably being their choice if he accepts which I think he won't.
Not too sure if they'll seed Huk right back in to code S right after he went out. |
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| ptrpb Canada. February 28 2012 01:38. Posts 718 | Profile # |
I don't think NaNiwa should get a Code S seed, and it's not to do with his performance at MLG. Being a pretty big NaNi fan and all it would hurt me too much to see him go into Code S and promptly be cheesed or all-ined a few times sending him spiralling to Code A. Code S is just too preparation heavy where Koreans would prepare the sickest all-ins against his FFE / Nexus-First builds.
Had the GSL been more about base play through endurance heavy matches without much preparation time I would say "yeah let him go" but the sad truth is that he'll probably get torn apart by cheese
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| lrofd United States. February 28 2012 01:38. Posts 184 | Profile # |
On February 28 2012 01:37 Legace wrote:
I think Polt is a given, after that it's a dead race between Huk, Naniwa and Stephano with Stephano probably being their choice if he accepts which I think he won't.
Not too sure if they'll seed Huk right back in to code S right after he went out.
they did for MVP and MC, which both came back and whooped asses when they were seeded back |
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| -Archangel- Croatia. February 28 2012 01:41. Posts 3605 | Profile # |
On February 27 2012 19:38 Inertia_EU wrote:"  Stephano: It's his the second he asks for it, so it's all contingent on his will to go to Korea." One can only hope he decides to, he's a fantastic player and personality. But I reckon it'll be HuK and a korean.
This line is funny but so true. And personally I must admit I would like to see him in GSL more then any other foreigner. Him, Huk and Naniwa are ATM best foreigners. |
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| The KY United Kingdom. February 28 2012 01:43. Posts 6235 | Profile Blog # |
I'd sort of rather Naniwa was given a Code A spot so he could fight his way up to Code S. It's pretty clear that it's within his abilities. But put him straight in Code S and he could just get cheesed out which would fuel the fires of the Naniwa Isn't Even Good Brigade.
On February 28 2012 01:33 Havik_ wrote:
And they BS'ed Naniwa out of his seed, so he should get back in there too.
Also this. Even MLG were like 'wut' when Gom said that oh, actually the exchange program doesn't work like that, we can just give Code S seeds to whoever we want and Naniwa hasn't earned one through our system, this was all made quite clear a little while ago, the plans were on display in Gom headquarters, in the display department/cellar, you'll need a torch because the lights are out, and so are the stairs actually, but the plans are displayed there, in the bottom of a locked filing cabinet stuck in a disused lavatory with a sign on the door saying Beware of the Leopard.
+ Show Spoiler +Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy reference
Plus NaNiwa and Nestea had their rematch, it's all cool now, the punishment was too severe in the first place imo...I think he deserves it.Last edit: 2012-02-28 01:52:06 |
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| dnld12 United States. February 28 2012 01:45. Posts 296 | Profile Blog # |
| Its gotta be Naniwa. I can see it no other way. He's too good. WHile huk, good, he did not go through the gauntlet of players and kick some serious butt. I still feel like Naniwa deserves his Code s shine. |
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| DeaDoXFighting Canada. February 28 2012 01:49. Posts 114 | Profile # |
| Liquid hero fighting! He deserves it gogo hero!! |
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