[Halo: Reach] Columbus Pro Teams, Seeds and Discussions

[sECUREij]

Being beatable doesnt make them top 4.
Lets say hypothetically they lose a series in championship bracket. Guess what? They get sent to losers bracket. Its not like if they lose one series its all over.
I know that but I'm just trying to get people to realise that Instinct is betable and until the prove themselves in event [10th/6th you can't forget their placing last event]
I personaly won't be fully onboard this teams band wagon until I see them in event

[HEA7]

I know that but I'm just trying to get people to realise that Instinct is betable and until the prove themselves in event [10th/6th you can't forget their placing last event]
I personaly won't be fully onboard this teams band wagon until I see them in event
Duh they are beatable, every team is beatable.

What ur missing is that your taking the better half of FB, and the better half of Instinct, and ur combining them. You cant neglect the fact that the reason they placed so poorly is largely due to their ex teammates'

[sECUREij]

Duh they are beatable, every team is beatable.

What ur missing is that your taking the better half of FB, and the better half of Instinct, and ur combining them. You cant neglect the fact that the reason they placed so poorly is largely due to their ex teammates'

Carbon 09 had everybody except Naded going nagative and still out placed teams that did statistically better then them. Instinct/FB placed poorly you can't forget that, and you judge a team because of how a certain player/players KD looked. And until they prove themselves in EVENT they'll still only be the better half of the 10th, and 6th seed. which means top 4 for me

[HEA7]

k/d means nothing. Im looking at players SKILL. While K/D is a statistic that can help determine a players slaying power, its only half of what makes a player good. Another factor in Dallas was that these two teams had piss poor teamwork. Guess what, thats changed with the new squad. And wtf is with you determining top 4 by them having 6th and 10th seed. Thats just like totally irrelevant given the massive team change. To argue that these players are only top 4 material is just plain stupid.

[sECUREij]

Not say they're not top 4 but saying their top 1 is overkill espicially with all the fresh talent, and extremely slepted on teams

[Synystars]

Instinct will no doubt place top 2 along with either Str8, BtH or Dynasty. Instinct is beatable yes....but you have to be up early and munch your weetabix to get close to beating them.

[AZUL]

Instinct does seem to be the best team right now in my opinion the question is if they will be able to beat Str8 in there pool and then there is SQ and Dynasty i think SQ or Dynasty will defiantly be able to take Instinct down we will just have to see 3 more days CBUS CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!

[HEA7]

Instinct does seem to be the best team right now in my opinion the question is if they will be able to beat Str8 in there pool and then there is SQ and Dynasty i think SQ or Dynasty will defiantly be able to take Instinct down we will just have to see 3 more days CBUS CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!
achem. 4 more days :(

[sECUREij]

Instinct does seem to be the best team right now in my opinion
YES but so did Sq 09 [Strongside, Totz, Flamesword, Ace] and to a lesser extent SQ 2010. In the way that until Nationals they looked absolutly beastly at LANs but come event struggled with teams they beat earlier at the LAN. BtH 2010 [Snipedown, Heinz, DemonD, Manniac] and look at how they turned out, I've been let down way to many times by teams that looked super strong pre tournament and go onto flop. Sooo...... when this team comes into the event and starts destroying then I will always call this team an overrated untested team.

[rasha fasha]

YES but so did Sq 09 [Strongside, Totz, Flamesword, Ace] and to a lesser extent SQ 2010. In the way that until Nationals they looked absolutly beastly at LANs but come event struggled with teams they beat earlier at the LAN. BtH 2010 [Snipedown, Heinz, DemonD, Manniac] and look at how they turned out, I've been let down way to many times by teams that looked super strong pre tournament and go onto flop. Sooo...... when this team comes into the event and starts destroying then I will always call this team an overrated untested team.

you are comparing Roy, LBX, Ogre2, and Ola to 2009 Flamesword, Totz, Ace, and SS. I think that this Instinct team has a bit more experience and talent than that team had in 2009. Instinct looks as good as they do right now because believe it or not they actually put in more practice than any other team heading into this event. They played almost EVERY night online and even though it doesn't mean much when it comes to learning how they need to move around the map it helps and then they come into the LAN and they made some of the best teams out there look like random 4's in MM at times. The BtH squad you mentioned never wrecked any teams at the LANs either I watched those LANs.

Instinct made the two top teams they will compete with look pretty silly at times and it isn't like there is a month before the event they have 4 days, Unless someone breaks every player on Instincts hands going in I think Instinct should win the heat they are in pretty easily. Lets not forget it is Ogre 2's home event and that squad has the fans of Instinct and Final Boss pretty much now this venue is going to be going crazy for this team.

Instinct 1st they drop maybe 3 games the whole event

[steelcity007]

you are comparing Roy, LBX, Ogre2, and Ola to 2009 Flamesword, Totz, Ace, and SS. I think that this Instinct team has a bit more experience and talent than that team had in 2009. Instinct looks as good as they do right now because believe it or not they actually put in more practice than any other team heading into this event. They played almost EVERY night online and even though it doesn't mean much when it comes to learning how they need to move around the map it helps and then they come into the LAN and they made some of the best teams out there look like random 4's in MM at times. The BtH squad you mentioned never wrecked any teams at the LANs either I watched those LANs.

Instinct made the two top teams they will compete with look pretty silly at times and it isn't like there is a month before the event they have 4 days, Unless someone breaks every player on Instincts hands going in I think Instinct should win the heat they are in pretty easily. Lets not forget it is Ogre 2's home event and that squad has the fans of Instinct and Final Boss pretty much now this venue is going to be going crazy for this team.

Instinct 1st they drop maybe 3 games the whole event

I agree with this whole statement, except the last line.

Str8 definitely proved that they can take games from this team. I'm really looking forward to see how they do. I also think that BTH can also be a threat. They really disappointed me at the LAN but I still feel that they have the potential to win. Those two teams just in their group are able to take games from GS. Final Boss I feel will be a bigger threat than made out to be, and we can't forget about SQ/Impact/Soul/ or even Dynasty. All of these teams can win when it counts.

Instinct 1st, but they'll drop their fair share of games.

[Synystars]

My prediction (realistically)

1st: Instinct
2nd: Str8 Rippin
3rd: BtH
4th: Dynasty
5th: Status Quo
6th: Gimme My Money
7th: Warriors
8th: Swagger Like Us

OffT: 300th! :D

[sECUREij]

you are comparing Roy, LBX, Ogre2, and Ola to 2009 Flamesword, Totz, Ace, and SS. I think that this Instinct team has a bit more experience and talent than that team had in 2009. Instinct looks as good as they do right now because believe it or not they actually put in more practice than any other team heading into this event. They played almost EVERY night online and even though it doesn't mean much when it comes to learning how they need to move around the map it helps and then they come into the LAN and they made some of the best teams out there look like random 4's in MM at times. The BtH squad you mentioned never wrecked any teams at the LANs either I watched those LANs.

Instinct made the two top teams they will compete with look pretty silly at times and it isn't like there is a month before the event they have 4 days, Unless someone breaks every player on Instincts hands going in I think Instinct should win the heat they are in pretty easily. Lets not forget it is Ogre 2's home event and that squad has the fans of Instinct and Final Boss pretty much now this venue is going to be going crazy for this team.

Instinct 1st they drop maybe 3 games the whole event

Believe The Hype [Snipedown, DemonD, Heinz, Maniiac raped everyone ok they were the GS of 2010 every had faith in their abilities and look at where they landed, SQ 09 [SS,Totz, FS, Ace] may have been less experience but that doesn't change the fact that pre meadowlands 09 they abosolutly wrecked. For all I know Instinct could place extremely well, but the way I see is every time the majority of the community agrees that this team or that team is the "God Squad" they come to an event and under perform, and to me Instinct until I am proven wrong by their placing is in that exact same boat

Top 16
16.TD
15.Capital Punishment
14.GMM
13.Carbon [Talent is undeniable, I know they'll make it out of the open bracket]
12.VS
11.FB
10.Ambush [Talent, and hopefully Walshy's experience can take them far]
9. BtH [Happens every year, BtH isn't satisfied, and make a team change that makes them worse]
8. SLU [Soldier will be carried but not far]
7. Impact [To immature, and I think if the get down early will struggle]
6. Str8 Rippin [Love the roster, and I think T2 will step up, but still untested hence 6th]
5. Instinct [Extremely talented but Like I said I won't have faith until event]
4. Warriors [Sq of 2011 anyone???]
3.Soul [Like the roster, and are my personal favourite sleeper team
2. FB/SQ
1.FB/SQ [Love the rosters of both teams, and I think Ninja, and Totz will step up, I think Ninja will become on of the best all around players. and if Fear, and big Vic can show him the ropes he'll be extremely dangerous. Bring on the Hate]

[rasha fasha]

Dynasty raped everyone ok they were the GS of 2010 every had faith in their abilities and look at where they landed, SQ 09 [SS,Totz, FS, Ace] may have been less experience but that doesn't change the fact that pre meadowlands 09 they abosolutly wrecked. For all I know Instinct could place extremely well, but the way I see is every time the majority of the community agrees that this team or that team is the "God Squad" they come to an event and under perform, and to me Instinct until I am proven wrong by their placing is in that exact same boat

My question is that you don't show faith in Instinct who has proven since they formed that they are a powerhouse going into the event, yet you have Final Boss who has under practiced quite a bit and showed in the LAN and has proven nothing compared to Instinct placing 2nd. I'm really not seeing what this argument is other than the fact you don't like Instinct for some reason and when was Dynasty the God Squad of 2010. Are you watching the same event as I do?

[sECUREij]

My question is that you don't show faith in Instinct who has proven since they formed that they are a powerhouse going into the event, yet you have Final Boss who has under practiced quite a bit and showed in the LAN and has proven nothing compared to Instinct placing 2nd. I'm really not seeing what this argument is other than the fact you don't like Instinct for some reason and when was Dynasty the God Squad of 2010. Are you watching the same event as I do?

I Think FB will pull a Carbon [Dallas 09] and completely shock everyone and play out of their minds. they have the talent to place well. They have have expereance [Minus Ninja]. And have the ability to shock. Like I said everyone will go into the event and be extra prepared for Instinct.
I Meant BtH [SD,DD,Maniacc, Heinz]

[rasha fasha]

I Think FB will pull a Carbon [Dallas 09] and completely shock everyone and play out of their minds. they have the talent to place well. They have have expereance [Minus Ninja]. And have the ability to shock. Like I said everyone will go into the event and be extra prepared for Instinct.
I Meant BtH [SD,DD,Maniacc, Heinz]

I'm just this logic at all. The reason why as many people think that Instinct so good is because they have made teams look completely average and at times random 4's in MM. A lot of people called it a "Godsquad" before they played a game online yes I know, but then they proceeded to dominate everybody without much difficulty all the way through last night. The Instinct going into last event I understand where this logic could come in. I think that this situation is a little bit different (alot actually) compared to your given examples. I don't think you watched them at all this weekend because if you did you would of seen why they were on another level compared to the other teams.

[sECUREij]

I'm just this logic at all. The reason why as many people think that Instinct so good is because they have made teams look completely average and at times random 4's in MM. A lot of people called it a "Godsquad" before they played a game online yes I know, but then they proceeded to dominate everybody without much difficulty all the way through last night. The Instinct going into last event I understand where this logic could come in. I think that this situation is a little bit different (alot actually) compared to your given examples. I don't think you watched them at all this weekend because if you did you would of seen why they were on another level compared to the other teams.

You could literally change If you seen [Team Name] play then you would see they play on a completely different level.
With SQ [09] BtH [10] and now Instinct,
I won't believe in this team until they prove how good they are in event [AS A TEAM] I'm so sick of hearing how Instinct is this unbeatable force of Nature, when they haven't even played a single event as a team. Haven't we seen that we can't a judge until event. I mean certain players suck at LANs, Some players are basement players, and LANs are just practises, and only show how smart a player is.

[AZUL]

When you look at SQ 2009 Ace ToTz and Flamesowrd had never placed very well at an event. BtH 2010 there first event they did good at there lan and got third then they dropped Heinz started doing worse at lans and placed worse at events Instinct has players that preform come tournament time and they completely ripped up that last lan what do you not understand ?

[HEA7]

Top 16
16.TD
15.Capital Punishment
14.GMM
13.Carbon [Talent is undeniable, I know they'll make it out of the open bracket]
12.VS
11.FB
10.Ambush [Talent, and hopefully Walshy's experience can take them far]
9. BtH [Happens every year, BtH isn't satisfied, and make a team change that makes them worse]
8. SLU [Soldier will be carried but not far]
7. Impact [To immature, and I think if the get down early will struggle]
6. Str8 Rippin [Love the roster, and I think T2 will step up, but still untested hence 6th]
5. Instinct [Extremely talented but Like I said I won't have faith until event]
4. Warriors [Sq of 2011 anyone???]
3.Soul [Like the roster, and are my personal favourite sleeper team
2. FB/SQ
1.FB/SQ [Love the rosters of both teams, and I think Ninja, and Totz will step up, I think Ninja will become on of the best all around players. and if Fear, and big Vic can show him the ropes he'll be extremely dangerous. Bring on the Hate]

Okay I bolded some of the most clueless predictions you made. First, TD top 16??? That team is going to fall way out of the Pro Bracket. They are a joke at the moment, its no surprise as to why Defy left. 2nd is your Warriors prediction. they got absolutely CRUSHED at the lan. THEY WERE EVEN 11-0'd by Instinct. To think that you put them above instinct is just absurd. Finally, to further invalidate your predictions, you put FB on the list 3 times... I get that 2 of those 3 were either 1/2 but then you put them at 11.... really?

These predictions make it painfully obvious that you dont know what your talking about.

[sECUREij]

Okay I bolded some of the most clueless predictions you made. First, TD top 16??? That team is going to fall way out of the Pro Bracket. They are a joke at the moment, its no surprise as to why Defy left. 2nd is your Warriors prediction. they got absolutely CRUSHED at the lan. THEY WERE EVEN 11-0'd by Instinct. To think that you put them above instinct is just absurd. Finally, to further invalidate your predictions, you put FB on the list 3 times... I get that 2 of those 3 were either 1/2 but then you put them at 11.... really?

These predictions make it painfully obvious that you dont know what your talking about.
Warriors where crushed at the LAN, LANS mean absolutly nothing, how many times have teams been destroyed at LANS and played super strongly at the event, How many times does the LANS Mean shit been proven correct before people actaully start believing it. I won't root for Instinct, they're way to overrated, and personally see them failing like EVERY "God Squad" Before them
As for FB I meant to place Dynasty at the eleventh place, I missed typed so sue me.

[HEA7]

alright guys, shut down the gaming house. There is NO POINT in holding lans to prepare for tournament play. Online practice will suffice JUST AS MUCH.

[sECUREij]

alright guys, shut down the gaming house. There is NO POINT in holding lans to prepare for tournament play. Online practice will suffice JUST AS MUCH.
Didn't say that, What I said is people take LAN scores way to heart

[rasha fasha]

You could literally change If you seen [Team Name] play then you would see they play on a completely different level.
With SQ [09] BtH [10] and now Instinct,
I won't believe in this team until they prove how good they are in event [AS A TEAM] I'm so sick of hearing how Instinct is this unbeatable force of Nature, when they haven't even played a single event as a team. Haven't we seen that we can't a judge until event. I mean certain players suck at LANs, Some players are basement players, and LANs are just practises, and only show how smart a player is.

So your argument has been based purely on the hate of people saying Instinct is good? FB hasn't played an event together. Shit almost any team except Warriors and sQ haven't played an event together, yet I have watched Instinct win convincingly almost every match they have played. Your blinded by your hate of the community backing of a team

[slippyal2]

The logic of using SQ of '09 dominating lans and then failing at events is a b.s. example. SQ one their first lan, where they were more practiced than any other team at that moment. The proceeding lans to Meadow lands they were losing to teams at the lans. Dynasty of last year had people talking just because of the four players were consider sick individually, but they were getting destroyed at the pre lan leading to the events. G

Instinct has maintained their dominance from beginning of their practices. I don't think a team has ever gone through a weekend at gaming house/basement and not drop an 11 game series.

[steelcity007]

Warriors where crushed at the LAN, LANS mean absolutly nothing, how many times have teams been destroyed at LANS and played super strongly at the event, How many times does the LANS Mean shit been proven correct before people actaully start believing it. I won't root for Instinct, they're way to overrated, and personally see them failing like EVERY "God Squad" Before them
As for FB I meant to place Dynasty at the eleventh place, I missed typed so sue me.

More blind rage by warrior fans.

[sECUREij]

More blind rage by warrior fans.

Actaully hate warriors I don't like any of the players [Sept Side but who doesn't like Side]

[sECUREij]

So your argument has been based purely on the hate of people saying Instinct is good? FB hasn't played an event together. Shit almost any team except Warriors and sQ haven't played an event together, yet I have watched Instinct win convincingly almost every match they have played. Your blinded by your hate of the community backing of a team
No I hate them because time and time again, squads of players who are statistcal beasts, who pre-event destroy, and then come in and get worked by teams that they beat a few weeks prior. I'm sorry you Instinct D-Riders but I have been let down to many times by teams that have been tagged "God Squad". And until they break the curse that seems to be associated with teams given that tag I won't be a fan of theirs.

[sECUREij]

The logic of using SQ of '09 dominating lans and then failing at events is a b.s. example. SQ one their first lan, where they were more practiced than any other team at that moment. The proceeding lans to Meadow lands they were losing to teams at the lans. Dynasty of last year had people talking just because of the four players were consider sick individually, but they were getting destroyed at the pre lan leading to the events. G

Instinct has maintained their dominance from beginning of their practices. I don't think a team has ever gone through a weekend at gaming house/basement and not drop an 11 game series.

I meant BTH [Heinz, SnipeDown, DemonD, Maniiac] And they destroyed every one pre event, and remember they're placing.
And SQ [Totz,FlameSword,Ace,Strongside] were a Basement only team, they destroyed everyone they faced, and Pre-Meadowlands they were made out to be this beast of a squad that failed.

[rasha fasha]

No I hate them because time and time again, squads of players who are statistcal beasts, who pre-event destroy, and then come in and get worked by teams that they beat a few weeks prior. I'm sorry you Instinct D-Riders but I have been let down to many times by teams that have been tagged "God Squad". And until they break the curse that seems to be associated with teams given that tag I won't be a fan of theirs.

sQ was not labeled a God Squad in '09 and I'm pretty positive no one thought BtH was a God Squad either and if I remember they weren't destroying teams prior to the event and this Instinct squad isn't a statistical beast I'm pretty sure after I watched them they beat every team they played going into this so why would people think they are bad?

People are disagreeing with you because of the comparisons you are making of them then you turn around and think FB will come out of no where when they got 10-1'd all weekend by Instinct. What makes you think that a Final Boss squad who I found arguing quite often is going to improve THAT much in 4 days that they will be able to surpass an Instinct squad who has ran the tables since they started running games.

I would repsect your side more if you didn't use "hate" as the foundation of your argument. I was never a fan of Triggers Down in '08 and '09 when they were dominating, but I still respected the fact they were good.

[slippyal2]

I meant BTH [Heinz, SnipeDown, DemonD, Maniiac] And they destroyed every one pre event, and remember they're placing.
And SQ [Totz,FlameSword,Ace,Strongside] were a Basement only team, they destroyed everyone they faced, and Pre-Meadowlands they were made out to be this beast of a squad that failed.

Neither of those teams destroyed, SQ had a great first lan, but started to lose majority of lans after the first one. That BTH squad did not do so well in their pre lan, you data is all wrong.

[sECUREij]

Neither of those teams destroyed, SQ had a great first lan, but started to lose majority of lans after the first one. That BTH squad did not do so well in their pre lan, you data is all wrong.

Both teams destroyed man where have you been


sQ was not labeled a God Squad in '09 and I'm pretty positive no one thought BtH was a God Squad either and if I remember they weren't destroying teams prior to the event and this Instinct squad isn't a statistical beast I'm pretty sure after I watched them they beat every team they played going into this so why would people think they are bad?

People are disagreeing with you because of the comparisons you are making of them then you turn around and think FB will come out of no where when they got 10-1'd all weekend by Instinct. What makes you think that a Final Boss squad who I found arguing quite often is going to improve THAT much in 4 days that they will be able to surpass an Instinct squad who has ran the tables since they started running games.

I would repsect your side more if you didn't use "hate" as the foundation of your argument. I was never a fan of Triggers Down in '08 and '09 when they were dominating, but I still respected the fact they were good.

I know SQ09 was not Labled GS but they were the team every one was saying played a higher level then everyone
I don't know its just a wild prediction I love the FB roster on paper, and I love the Instinct roster on Paper, but like I every year theres that one team every one agrees will dominate, and they do dominate. PRE EVENT

[HEA7]

The last real "god squad" was the Final Boss from a H2 era. No other team has been given that label since.

[sECUREij]

The last real "god squad" was the Final Boss from a H2 era. No other team has been given that label since.

But teams were labled unbeatable, which is pretty much God Squad with out right saying it

[HEA7]

But teams were labled unbeatable, which is pretty much God Squad with out right saying it
No one in their right mind would say that ANY team is unbeatable, Regardless of past events OR lans. Instinct is labeled "God Squad" because not only have they proved dominance online and on Lan, but the team is filled with seasoned veterans. Each one of these players have multiple tournament wins, and each one of them is considered a top caliber player.

This isnt like 4 random people got together and started destroying online and at Lans. These are people who have proven themselves time and time again.

[rasha fasha]

Both teams destroyed man where have you been I will say this I remember a big thing about the sQ teams playing on different TV's compared to what the other teams were playing on for the first few LAN's but they ended up not performing as well once they all had the same TV's. Also while that sQ squad had a big fan base I think people knew that they were not the best team. I know I had them in the top 8 which they finished 7th, but they were no super team.

BtH also did not perform at all like you said prior to their event also. That event was before October 2010 also, I don't know if you watched the LAN or not but I did and they weren't anything what you said they were so I don't know where you have been but there is a solid chance Slippy was where I was

[PK Toolboxxx]

No I hate them because time and time again, squads of players who are statistcal beasts, who pre-event destroy, and then come in and get worked by teams that they beat a few weeks prior. I'm sorry you Instinct D-Riders but I have been let down to many times by teams that have been tagged "God Squad". And until they break the curse that seems to be associated with teams given that tag I won't be a fan of theirs.

*sigh so instead of going with some of the best players in halo history as top 2 you put fb (who likes to bitch and down talk to one another in game and during a series when they are losing) as out placing them. im sry but it seems that your logic has failed you. you siad that you have been failed by teams that were labeled a god squad, but none of those teams that you mentioned comes even close to the talent, experience, and drive to win as this team. they did not drop one series at a lan. thats fucking impressive.

also im not an instinct d-rider, ive been a fan of roybox since 5k.

[slippyal2]

Both teams destroyed man where have you been



I know SQ09 was not Labled GS but they were the team every one was saying played a higher level then everyone
I don't know its just a wild prediction I love the FB roster on paper, and I love the Instinct roster on Paper, but like I every year theres that one team every one agrees will dominate, and they do dominate. PRE EVENT

I'm telling you, you are wrong. BTH last year never dominated or destroyed at a lan, and SQ only punked one team at a lan, their first lan.

[sECUREij]

I'm telling you, you are wrong. BTH last year never dominated or destroyed at a lan, and SQ only punked one team at a lan, their first lan.
Go back when Heinz Snipedown, DemonD, and and Maniiac where on the squad. Trust me you'll see all the OH BtH is just to good they dominated the LAN, I'm telling you.



also im not an instinct d-rider, ive been a fan of roybox since 5k.
All right all power to you.
I LOVE Ninja [Easily my Fav young pro], Fear, and Victory [Vic and Fear for a awhile] so sue me for wanting to see them do well, and not sleepingon them off the LAN scores. and yes they argue, but saying that, when they click they're extremely good.

[HEA7]

plz stop double posting....

Wanting someone to do well doesnt mean you should place them higher on the rankings. For example, my friends team is going to Columbus, I definitely think they will make top 32, and if they are playing out of their minds, they might be one of the undefeated teams. However, I wont put them in the top 16 because there is a VERY little chance that is going to happen.

[sECUREij]

plz stop double posting....

Wanting someone to do well doesnt mean you should place them higher on the rankings. For example, my friends team is going to Columbus, I definitely think they will make top 32, and if they are playing out of their minds, they might be one of the undefeated teams. However, I wont put them in the top 16 because there is a VERY little chance that is going to happen.
Its not like FB is a team of new young guns, they probally have some of the most potental of any team right now [Minus instinct, and Str8] so I don't feel likes it completely impossible for FB to shock

[HEA7]

DUDE! Who do u think Ninja is??? hes one of the newest players to the circuit!

[sECUREij]

DUDE! Who do u think Ninja is??? hes one of the newest players to the circuit!

Three quarters of are vetran players man I know Ninja is a young gun

[HEA7]

Three quarters of are vetran players man I know Ninja is a young gun

Yeah but Instinct is filled with more accomplished veterans...

[sECUREij]

Yeah but Instinct is filled with more accomplished veterans...
You know what I DON"T CARE, I don't like Instinct I don't like any of the players on the Squade [Sept Pistola but come who doesn't like Pistola] and like every dominant pre event team, come event time they'll struggle.

[vvseekervv]

You know what I DON"T CARE, I don't like Instinct I don't like any of the players on the Squade [Sept Pistola but come who doesn't like Pistola] and like every dominant pre event team, come event time they'll struggle.

Who doesn't like Ogre 2?...he's an active legend.

[rasha fasha]

You know what I DON"T CARE, I don't like Instinct I don't like any of the players on the Squade [Sept Pistola but come who doesn't like Pistola] and like every dominant pre event team, come event time they'll struggle.

Finally cracked under the pressure.

[sECUREij]

Finally cracked under the pressure.
Nope I'm just sick of trying to explain my points to D-Riders who can't handle somebody with a differing opinion to their own, with the way this Forum is going I'm going to have to just stick to Mr Globals channel


Who doesn't like Ogre 2?...he's an active legend.

I Don't like Ogre 2, and I don't like RoyBox either

[HEA7]

Nope I'm just sick of trying to explain my points to D-Riders who can't handle somebody with a differing opinion to their own, with the way this Forum is going I'm going to have to just stick to Mr Globals channel



I Don't like Ogre 2, and I don't like RoyBox either

I dont care what you think about Instinct on a personal level. Its when you state false statements as facts to justify your reasoning thats irritating beyond belief. Your right, If you go to MRglobalHd's channel, you can get away with posting that crap because the vast majority of viewers are probably even more ignorant than you.

You contradict yourself consistently, and you cant justify a SINGLE one of your statements. BTW, I'm not even an Instinct Fan. I am a Str8 Fan. I am just realistic about the circuit.

[Synystars]

I dont care what you think about Instinct on a personal level. Its when you state false statements as facts to justify your reasoning thats irritating beyond belief. Your right, If you go to MRglobalHd's channel, you can get away with posting that crap because the vast majority of viewers are probably even more ignorant than you.

You contradict yourself consistently, and you cant justify a SINGLE one of your statements. BTW, I'm not even an Instinct Fan. I am a Str8 Fan. I am just realistic about the circuit.

Haha me too man, and I agree completely with everything said in this post.

[GunnerDude]

I Lul'd at the last 3 pages.
Would like to see Instinct and Str8 in the finals, SQ 3rd.

[sECUREij]

I dont care what you think about Instinct on a personal level. Its when you state false statements as facts to justify your reasoning thats irritating beyond belief. Your right, If you go to MRglobalHd's channel, you can get away with posting that crap because the vast majority of viewers are probably even more ignorant than you.

You contradict yourself consistently, and you cant justify a SINGLE one of your statements. BTW, I'm not even an Instinct Fan. I am a Str8 Fan. I am just realistic about the circuit.

Ok one LANs are shit. How man times have LAN scores contradicted themselves, how many times have we seen teams wreck at LANs go onto struggle in event, because the "Weaker" teams learned their strats, learned how to counter them.

FB over Instinct. I've said it time, and time again that I personally don't hold LAN scores to highly they're to inconsistent and the way I see it is that FB right now has the most room to improve, where as we seen teams start catching up to Instinct by the end of the LAN.

Actually no but having Global be aone moderator just keeps people from attacking each other.

and how do I contradict myself tell me that, just because I'm not "OH I love Instinct they're going to win they're to good look at the LAN scores"

[HEA7]

Ok one LANs are shit. How man times have LAN scores contradicted themselves, how many times have we seen teams wreck at LANs go onto struggle in event, because the "Weaker" teams learned their strats, learned how to counter them.

FB over Instinct. I've said it time, and time again that I personally don't hold LAN scores to highly they're to inconsistent and the way I see it is that FB right now has the most room to improve, where as we seen teams start catching up to Instinct by the end of the LAN.

Actually no but having Global be aone moderator just keeps people from attacking each other.

and how do I contradict myself tell me that, just because I'm not "OH I love Instinct they're going to win they're to good look at the LAN scores"

lol.......

[rasha fasha]

This went from a debate to a flame war (how typical). I diagreed with what you said secure because what you were saying was inaccurate to what really happened. You did contradict yourself and responded often with more of a bias than rather what's actually true.

Here are reasons why many if not all the people against you think FB will not do better than Instinct at Cbus.

They went 74-14 in 4 days of Halo against teams that finished 3rd, 4th in Dallas as well as your highly regarded FB team and the 2nd best team at the LAN Str8 Rippin

They 10-1'd FB and then beat them 8-3 and finally 3-0'd them in the tournament for a total tally of 21-4.

Final Boss also finished the LAN 35-53 a difference of 39 games and 16 if those wins which is almost half of their wins came against the worst team at the LAN which was Warriors showing they also struggled against the other good teams and not just Instinct.

Lets also go to the LAN they had the week before, but lets not count the tD squad and Impulse teams records since this event we know both teams will not factor heavily. Where they went 29-26.

But we know you don't like stats a whole lot so let me throw in a few things not on the stat sheet.

Can we take into account that while Instinct was on every day for the most part preparing themselves that Final Boss was often seen not on together as a team less than half the amount Instinct was?

What about the more negative emotionally Final Boss team at the LAN which was filled with arguing, while we saw a more upbeat and confident Instinct squad.

While you may be able to make out the rare occasions of teams who may not perform as well at LANs (Classic in Orlando '09 Orlando '10, Impact '11) or some teams that may of performed well and didn't perform at the event (Str8 on a couple occasions) most of the time the team that practices the most and looks the best heading into an event has came out and finished pretty well.

So with what I just said I conclude with the belief that Instinct is going to come out in Columbus and win, while Final Boss CAN come out and perform, but they won't be near the level that Instinct is at therefore won't finish as high as Instinct will.

[IRI0TMAKER]

how about whoever wins, wins?

tournament gameplay is vastly different than regular joe LANs... there's a prize so people, like me, play better in tournaments when the stress is higher than at a LAN.. so yeah thats my opinion on it all.

soo is there gonna be a TLN meet up or something?

[Imp3nded]

Instinct easily top 1. That was an on-fire Str8 Rippin playing in the last series of the LAN. They were playing at their full potential imo. Instinct was clearly not playing on the level they had been throughout the rest of the LAN. Their teamwork and communication was lacking severely. I'm not sure if it was because they hadn't played for a good 4 hours, or if it was simply because they just were having a rough few games.

However, a poorly-playing Instinct beat an on-fire Str8 Rippin. I think Instinct proved that when they're even playing above average, they stomp every team that opposes them. And yes, I think it would be the same story with Dynasty and Status Quo.

[SaLoT]

Instinct easily top 1. That was an on-fire Str8 Rippin playing in the last series of the LAN. They were playing at their full potential imo. Instinct was clearly not playing on the level they had been throughout the rest of the LAN. Their teamwork and communication was lacking severely. I'm not sure if it was because they hadn't played for a good 4 hours, or if it was simply because they just were having a rough few games.

However, a poorly-playing Instinct beat an on-fire Str8 Rippin. I think Instinct proved that when they're even playing above average, they stomp every team that opposes them. And yes, I think it would be the same story with Dynasty and Status Quo.

I am just going to be sitting here after cbus to laugh at you when Instinct place out of the top 3

[HEA7]

I am just going to be sitting here after cbus to congratulate you when Instinct places Top 1

I fixed your post. No need to thank me

[sECUREij]

lol.......

Finish reading the line and you'll get my point



While you may be able to make out the rare occasions of teams who may not perform as well at LANs (Classic in Orlando '09 Orlando '10, Impact '11) or some teams that may of performed well and didn't perform at the event (Str8 on a couple occasions) most of the time the team that practices the most and looks the best heading into an event has came out and finished pretty well.

So with what I just said I conclude with the belief that Instinct is going to come out in Columbus and win, while Final Boss CAN come out and perform, but they won't be near the level that Instinct is at therefore won't finish as high as Instinct will.
I'll agree with you on that most times, but still there are plenty of times team look super strong/weak pre event, and go onto play opposite of at the LAN thats why I don't hold much respect for pre event LANs, yes they allow people to make more accurate predictions but they also fill forum goers with a false sense. and then you add players who play their best at the event, and players who can read an entire teams strats after playing them [Walshy Elamite anyone] and come in and counters teams.

[HEA7]

Finish reading the line and you'll get my point


I'll agree with you on that most times, but still there are plenty of times team look super strong/weak pre event, and go onto play opposite of at the LAN thats why I don't hold much respect for pre event LANs, yes they allow people to make more accurate predictions but they also fill forum goers with a false sense. and then you add players who play their best at the event, and players who can read an entire teams strats after playing them [Walshy Elamite anyone] and come in and counters teams.

But sir, lans mean shit... How can lans mean shit but also serve as a tool to allow people to "make more accurate predictions"???
Also, by saying other teams were catching up is just stupid. the only team to show improvement again instinct was Str8. FB didnt get any better against them.

One more thing. You keep on talking about Instinct like they are not getting increasingly better. DONT YOU THINK that they MIGHT have improved just a little from the Lan??? Its not like they are staying at the same skill level...

[Synystars]

Why all this petty arguing? Cant we all just agree that Instinct, Str8 and an AM team will dominate!? :P

[HEA7]

Why all this petty arguing? Cant we all just agree that Instinct, Str8 and an AM team will dominate!? :P
The reason there IS an argument is because he cant accept the fact that Instinct WILL dominate.

[sECUREij]

The reason there IS an argument is because he cant accept the fact that Instinct WILL dominate.

Yes because your seer and seen the outcome of Mlg C-Bus

[Synystars]

Why can I see this dumbing down to memes soon??

[HEA7]

Why can I see this dumbing down to memes soon??

On a side note, did anyone else realize that GMM changed their name to "FnaticMSI"

Im making my final top 16 prediction now :D

1. Instinct
2. Dynasty
3. Status Quo
4. Str8 Rippin
5. Soul
6. Believe the Hype
7. Final Boss
8. Victorious Secret
9. Swagger Like Us
10. Impact
11. Warriors
12. FnaticMSI
13. Capital Punishment
14. Ambush
15. Severance
16. Cyber Bullies

[HavkinKnight]

yeah im really at the point where i was with the Heat they are Stacked they are amazing lets just watch and see now. its as simple as that if GodSquad wins cbus then everyone can shut up about it but TBH im still pulling for Str8!!!!!!!!!

[Synystars]

yeah im really at the point where i was with the Heat they are Stacked they are amazing lets just watch and see now. its as simple as that if GodSquad wins cbus then everyone can shut up about it but TBH im still pulling for Str8!!!!!!!!!

Implied high-5 for not jumping on the godsquad bandwagon!! :D

[Sinstar94]

1. Status Quo
2. Instinct
3. Warriors
4. Str8 Rippin
5. Soul
6. Impact
7. Dynasty
8. Swagger Like Us
9. Gimme My Money
10. Final Boss
11. Open1
12. Believe the Hype
(13-16)
Open4
Victorious Secret
Severance
Triggers Down

[errxr]

teams to suck:

soul, warriors, fb, bth, td

[steelcity007]

I did predictions with a friend on FaceBook earlier, so I figured I'd copy my final top 8 prediction from there, for all of you to read lol.

1. Instinct - Best slay power, best teamwork, best coaching, best team. As my friend said "it's their tournament to lose"

2. Impact - Very underrated, even though they finished 2nd last tourney. No one is talking about them. 4 young slayers will be tough to stop. APG to have MVP caliber tournament

3. SQ - Too good to finish out of top 3, but not enough slaying power to get past Instinct/Impact

4. Dynasty - I could put them top 2, but I really don't like Tizoxic and I think he holds them back.

5. Str8 Rippin - unfortunately they're stuck in a shitty pool with Instinct and BTH, but this team will play great. Potential to be top 4 easily, but I love Dynasty's squad lately.

6. Final Boss - After watching their LAN, i feel a lot better about this team. Still not back to where they should be. When you have the best player in the game, you're bound to place well. (Ninja)

7. Soul - Young team that had some upsets in the first tourney, wont happen as much this time around.

8. Believe the Hype - Like I said, they're stuck in an awful pool, so they'll have to fight out of the Loser's Bracket to even make it this far, but with the talent they have, I think they will, but eventually they'll get caught. Lack of teamwork will hurt them a lot.

After looking back on this, I almost can't believe I left Warriors out of top 8, but with the talent of teams in this tournament, I wouldn't be surprised to see this happen. Elamite really needs to step it up and play well if they want to win. Robbie B needs to do more than snipe, and Snake Bite needs another tournament like Dallas.

[Absolution]

1.Instinct - god squad nuff said
2.Str8 - agressive and amazing all around almost took instinct to game 11 in the lan
3.Dynasty - Dominated the lan and online they will barely beat Sq for 3rd
4.Sq - Solid squad
5.Bth - Good pickup of neighbor but i see him getting dropped after columbus
6.Impact - Good team but i dont see them getting past top 6
7.Soul - Dont seem like they have good team chemistry, really individually talented team
8.Warriors - They lost both Lans and didnt do that well for online practice but will manage to squeeze in top 8, hopefully they step it up at tournament and get top 6

[GunnerDude]

On a side note, did anyone else realize that GMM changed their name to "FnaticMSI"

Old News :) but then again I lurk both this thread and the pro thread over on MLG. Also if you haven't heard TD was picked up by Complexity Gaming. I hope that this business move works out for them as they lost their Counter-Strike team recently due to roster shake ups (which I expect to happen to TD post Columbus)

[Synystars]

Columbus tonight baby WOOOO! Its on, oh its on now OMFGAWDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!! vgibdbvwcnbefevbwuebfiwebviwbviw9v :D <3 LFG Str8!!!!

[Niko]

Hoping Triggers Down pulls through and places decent, still think it's unfair that Defy quit midway through to Columbus.

[StormRay]

My predictions: 1. Dynasty
2. Final Boss
3. Str8 Rippin
4. Instinct
5. Warriors
6. Believe the Hype
7. Status Quo
8. Impact
9. Capital Punishment
10. Swagger Like Us
11. Victorious Secret
12. Soul
(13-16)
Active Rush
Gimme My Money
Severance
Triggers Down

(This is all out of favoritism, but all the same.)

[HEA7]

My predictions: 1. Dynasty
2. Final Boss
3. Str8 Rippin
4. Instinct
5. Warriors
6. Believe the Hype
7. Status Quo
8. Impact
9. Capital Punishment
10. Swagger Like Us
11. Victorious Secret
12. Soul
(13-16)
Active Rush
Gimme My Money
Severance
Triggers Down

(This is all out of favoritism, but all the same.)
hey, at least you admit it :)

[PlasTlC]

If tD gets top 16, I'm gonna count that as a 1st place finish. LFG tD!

[sECUREij]

Who said FB would come in strong
This Guy

[HEA7]

That was a nail biter... but impact isnt really considered to be a top 4 team by very many people. Also, you have to remember that that series was INCREDIBLY close. How will it go against better teams than Impact?

[HavkinKnight]

there is so much lag on the stream... and we dont get to see Str8 Rippin play at all day one...

[rasha fasha]

but we do get to see instinct that's all that matters

[HavkinKnight]

Str8 3-1 BtH

[sECUREij]

SNIPEDOWN
That was the most clutch play I seen in Halo Reach

[MichaelMongrel]

Dynasty just pulled a Dallas Mavericks in that Sanc TS game. Incredible.

[sECUREij]

Either I eat my words in this next match or I called it correctly
Anybody think it looks funny seeing Og2 in green??????????????

[rasha fasha]

Either I eat my words in this next match or I called it correctly
Anybody think it looks funny seeing Og2 in green??????????????

2 minutes in did you eat your words yet?

[sECUREij]

2 minutes in did you eat your words yet?

Yept they look dominant
Oh well they break the curse thats seems to be placed on Fan Faves.
Still worried up when they meet up with Str8[Who seems to have their number] and if Ambush gets out of the open bracket.

[HEA7]

Either I eat my words in this next match or I called it correctly
Anybody think it looks funny seeing Og2 in green??????????????
hmm 2 caps in 1 min? 5-0 in 5 min? Your right, they are overrated.

feel free to say "Gosh Hea7, you ARE a seer!"

[sECUREij]

hmm 2 caps in 1 min? 5-0 in 5 min? Your right, they are overrated.
And your immature I told you I would wait till the event to judge them, first time in a long a time a fresh off a team change Fan fav actaully showed up to the event and played how they did at the LAN.
I'll be the first to admit I underrated them coming into C-Bus and their not disappointing

[rasha fasha]

And your immature I told you I would wait till the event to judge them, first time in a long a time a fresh off a team change Fan fav actaully showed up to the event and played how they did at the LAN.
I'll be the first to admit I underrated them coming into C-Bus and their not disappointing

The flack is coming from the fact that you just ignored what was being said. It was clear instinct had a step up on everyone going into the event. What is 4 days after that going to do? Just because most of the people see they are the strongest team doesn't mean they are going to flop.

[HEA7]

And your immature I told you I would wait till the event to judge them, first time in a long a time a fresh off a team change Fan fav actaully showed up to the event and played how they did at the LAN.
I'll be the first to admit I underrated them coming into C-Bus and their not disappointing
Lol you judged them before the event by saying they are overrated. I can go back and quote at least 4 different posts that support my statement, but im too lazy. So either you dont know what judge means OR your just contradicting yourself yet again. Im leaning towards the latter

The flack is coming from the fact that you just ignored what was being said. It was clear instinct had a step up on everyone going into the event. What is 4 days after that going to do? Just because most of the people see they are the strongest team doesn't mean they are going to flop.
This pretty much sums it up

[sECUREij]

The flack is coming from the fact that you just ignored what was being said. It was clear instinct had a step up on everyone going into the event. What is 4 days after that going to do? Just because most of the people see they are the strongest team doesn't mean they are going to flop.
I wasn't ignoring it, its just every time I had faith in a fan fave team they play exceptional in LAN, and online but come in and suck.
Got to say Instinct is extremely well tuned, and pretty much ruined BtH's chances of taking the pool.
Still worried about Str8, and if Ambush comes out of the open bracket.


Lol you judged them before the event by saying they are overrated. I can go back and quote at least 4 different posts that support my statement, but im too lazy. So either you dont know what judge means OR your just contradicting yourself yet again. Im leaning towards the latter
First to call myself out so you lose Hea7

[HEA7]

First to call myself out so you lose Hea7
Yes, you pointed out that you made an idiotic prediction before me. You win bro

[sECUREij]

Yes, you pointed out that you made an idiotic prediction before me. You win bro
I don't care I didn't have faith in a team, and it still yet to be seen if they're going to win their pool, theres still Str8 Rippin, and like I said if Ambush comes out of the open bracket [they may not win, but might push str8 into the best W/L record]

[HEA7]

I don't care I didn't have faith in a team, and it still yet to be seen if they're going to win their pool, theres still Str8 Rippin, and like I said if Ambush comes out of the open bracket [they may not win, but might push str8 into the best W/L record]

hmmm Instinct just swept GMM and BTH 3-0... sooooo not very likely

[RagingChickens]

Vegas '07 repeat?

[HEA7]

Vegas '07 repeat?

If Instinct beats Str8 3-0 i say its TOTALLY possible

[Synystars]

Str8 sweeping GMM, its all good! :D Str8 vs Instinct next!!!

[MichaelMongrel]

Anyone else watching this with headphones on and rage when the Bing commercial blasts your ears to pieces?

Also, Warriors still keepin the series exciting.

That Element TS had my hands sweating. Hopefully Warriors bounce back.

[HEA7]

I predicted VS was going to beat them sooo right now, Ive made perfect predictions :D

[HavkinKnight]

wow both Str8 and GodSquad 2-0 and play each other tomorrow... i cant wait to see who will win... i feel like Str8 has a chance but then again i love my Str8 Rippin (P.S. if the Godsquad stays together... it could be the next FB AND i hope they get that name back)

[rasha fasha]

I don't think Instinct is going to drop a game this weekend.

[MichaelMongrel]

Instinct, FB, SQ, and Str8 all playing really well. This tournament is gonna be really tight. Too bad I have to work during Saturday Night, and not a desk job either. :(

[Synystars]

Also Dynasty playing very well, Snip3down goes haaaard. :D

[RagingChickens]

Instinct's first game against BtH on Warlock CTF was soooo funny. They won in 5 minutes and BtH was literally 3 down the entire game. SO sick.

[AZUL]

I really really really want to see SQ play vs Instinct see if SQs teamwork can over come Instinct hear bleeding screaming and fire power lol

Also Warriors deserves every lose they get for only starting practicing 2 - 3 weeks before the event don't get me wrong im a huge fan of Warriors but you can't except to do good without the practice disappointed.

[HavkinKnight]

yeah when the Warriors lost to RC (dont get me wrong RC is good but with SS and Elam losting to the sudds) come on Warriors step your game up! your not tD here!

[AZUL]

Lol at whoever is running the Live Blog thing ripping on the sudds

[RagingChickens]

Instinct can seriously do it. All they have to do is 3-0 Str8 and they can pull a Vegas '07. I am so pumped!

[MrChaosTheory]

T2 at the begining of Instinct vs Str8 Rippin.

He honestly looked like a bird who forgot how to fly.

[RagingChickens]

What kind of headset is T2 using?

[MrChaosTheory]

SteelSeries 7XB...was it meant to only be T2 POV?

[RagingChickens]

SteelSeries 7XB...was it meant to only be T2 POV?

No they said the switcher was broken.

[HEA7]

hmmm Instinct 3-0's Str8... I wonder who will win the tourney?

[HavkinKnight]

hmmm Instinct 3-0's Str8... I wonder who will win the tourney?

str8 to mount a comback tomorrow

[HEA7]

str8 to mount a comback tomorrow

it really all depends on naded....

[AZUL]

It really does but remember Instinct has never played vs Dynasty on lan

[HEA7]

you mean the team that barely beat SQ? i think Instinct will be fine :)

I do hope that FB puts up a fight tho. I want to see them do well

[rasha fasha]

Instinct has made the pool of death look like randoms in playlist. Str8 had 1 loss going in against the same teams instinct played and when they matched up they made it look so easy.

[HEA7]

Instinct has made the pool of death look like randoms in playlist. Str8 had 1 loss going in against the same teams instinct played and when they matched up they made it look so easy.

except for game 3

[AZUL]

Very hard to watch Walshy lose right there even tho im not a huge fan of his knowing what he has done i just don't want to see him out side of the top 16 i think a pro team needs to take a chance on him i hope one does :[

[rasha fasha]

Very hard to watch Walshy lose right there even tho im not a huge fan of his knowing what he has done i just don't want to see him out side of the top 16 i think a pro team needs to take a chance on him i hope one does :[

tD walshy or tD ghost?

[AZUL]

Only if one of them replaces SK or i don't want either of them to join tD Lol.

Also SOUL is a great example of how if you are one of the most practiced online teams and WITHOUT a LAN you can preform come tournament time so i hope after this event if a team is crushing online no one says "Its just online" please and thank you.

Also Carbon is on a ridiculous tear through the losers bracket they have only dropped one game but they are playing Warriors next and even tho i am a Warriors fan i see Carbon beating them Warriors looks awful this event no practice no placing.

[HEA7]

Warriors is providing the lawls this tourney

[rasha fasha]

I agree with this whole statement, except the last line.

Str8 definitely proved that they can take games from this team. I'm really looking forward to see how they do. I also think that BTH can also be a threat. They really disappointed me at the LAN but I still feel that they have the potential to win. Those two teams just in their group are able to take games from GS. Final Boss I feel will be a bigger threat than made out to be, and we can't forget about SQ/Impact/Soul/ or even Dynasty. All of these teams can win when it counts.

Instinct 1st, but they'll drop their fair share of games.

Ooohhhhh called it :)

[MichaelMongrel]

Gotta love it that I can't fast forward through the rebroadcast. Had I known clicking on the timebar on the media player would restart the whole thing, I wouldn't have touched it. >:(

I don't f***in wanna watch SLU vs Cloud 10. For the love of God MLG, please let me fast forward.

[HavkinKnight]

Str8 is better than Dynasty and GodSquad beat them... 3-0

[TLN TJC]

GodSquad might not lose a game all tournament man...... Ogre 2 definitely the GOAT now, after he wins this reach tournament hahah and if instinct dosent win whichever team beats them is a HUGE fluke, or played the best games of their life AND got lucky lol. This is just a clinic being put on by Ogre 2 and crew.

[rasha fasha]

Str8 is better than Dynasty and GodSquad beat them... 3-0

IDK Dynasty looks pretty damn good this event. I think they are the 2nd best team this event and 3rd best if sQ actually practices. Heinz was a very good addition to that team and I think they put in a fair amount of practice.

If Naded plays well Sunday which so far Friday and Saturday he hasn't looked good at all especially in the Instinct series were he looked lost then Str8 can make a run for top 6.

My bold prediction on Sunday will be Status Quo not making top 8. You need to practice online and get a LAN or two in now I think Instinct showed that going into Cbus and sQ did not LAN and had very little practice.

[AZUL]

Hahaha like i have said APG > Neighbor just not the same BTH without APG.

[HEA7]

Hahaha like i have said APG > Neighbor just not the same BTH without APG.
Impact isnt even going to place top 8 lol

[AZUL]

I know APG doesn't work on Impact they all kind of just run that there opponents

[HEA7]

yep! as I exactly stated a LONG time ago
sq just 3-0 impact for top 8 LOL

[Synystars]

Str8 vs SQ next, I hate this match..Sq are known for knocking out Str8 :/

[MrChaosTheory]

I might be the only one, that doesn't either like or is neutral towards SQ. Sereiously though ever since their team Red Bull sponsor I think they take themselves a little to serious.

On camera they are polite and seem humble. When they aren't necessarily aware or remember they are really obnoxious.

I will be pissed if they make it to Losers finals and beyond, they need to realise they are not as good as they think.

[rasha fasha]

Anyone notice, but since halo 3 started in '08 I think instinct is the only team to finish top 8 every event with only 3 finishes outside the top 5. The Twins know how to perform

[HEA7]

The stream is absolutely horrible. Skips around, pauses randomly. SO FRUSTRATING

[Antidote]

The stream is absolutely horrible. Skips around, pauses randomly. SO FRUSTRATING

Mine is running perfectly and I have SC2 and Halo open on both my monitors. I blame your internet/computer.

[AZUL]

Same i have SC2 red stream Halo Reach and Black Ops open nothing wrong here.

[TLN TJC]

here is the worst part about Instinct/GodSquad.... they can get a lot better. Lol.

And to the person earlier in this forum that said "lol that you have soul placed over Warriors" suck My D, warriors blow.

[MrChaosTheory]

How many streams can you watch at once? Starcraft Blue and Black Ops are working fine from what I've seen, both SC2 Red and Halo Reach buffer every 10 or so seconds.

[aclockworkgeorge]

I might be the only one, that doesn't either like or is neutral towards SQ. Sereiously though ever since their team Red Bull sponsor I think they take themselves a little to serious.

On camera they are polite and seem humble. When they aren't necessarily aware or remember they are really obnoxious.

I will be pissed if they make it to Losers finals and beyond, they need to realise they are not as good as they think.

1. what do you mean they take themselves too seriously? i think any team should be serious if they want to win and be confident that they can win. also watch enable stream sometime dude. they have fun and mess around all the time so i dont see where your getting this from.

2. so your mad that they act polite, but then your also mad when theyre obnoxious? which one do you want? i really see no problem with this. i think every team is polite in interviews and respectful(which they should be) and gets cocky and competitive when in games on stage(which they should).

3. you said "they need to realize they are not as good as they think." i understand they just lost to str8 and played poorly this weekend, but the last two events they won dallas and got 2nd at nationals. i guess thats not good enough? clearly their a top tier team and when they practice enough and click at an event, they can battle with the best for 1st.

i know im a big fan of SQ, but it seems you just want to hate for no reason. i hope this doesnt come off as me sounding like a dick, but i just feel your argument isnt a good one at all.

[AZUL]

CP really doing work Crimsix and Twin Savior are playing ridiculous very impressive i see them beating FB we will see tho.

And Str8 to beat SOUL Brake always 5th place lookin A** N**** lol

[MrChaosTheory]

It's cool, no need to pick apart my post.

You're not going to change my opinion, I won't change yours either.

[rasha fasha]

you can never go wrong with predicting soul in 5th place haha

[HEA7]

o...m....g.... WHO SAW THAT EPIC ROY CLUTCH!!!!!

Columbus MVP: ROY hands down

[TLN TJC]

Columbus MVP: if instinct plays like this OBVI its roy, but if Str8 somehow wins i wanna se T2 or Legit get MVP for the first time since 07

PS all you haters need to pay respect to the guy who predicted Str8 top 3 ;) suck itttttt got the top 3 all right except now i think Str8 will win :)

[MichaelMongrel]

Why does MLG still do these carry-over series scores still? Especially from Pool Play. The tourney is a whole new thing than Pool Play, we don't need to carry over scores from previous series. It makes the Finals less exciting.

Those were two separate series. It doesn't make sense splitting 6 games over 3 days and calling it one series.

[rasha fasha]

A big LOL for Secure for really believing Instinct wasn't going to perform even though we all witnessed before the tournament they were going to be the best team.

I also said Instinct would win and drop no more than 3 games which 3 was way to many even in this case.

Good job Insitnct! Don't slack off now

[Synystars]

Congrats Instinct!! A tournament well played! But Str8 Rippin...im so proud of them and my boy T2 being a beast all weekend! :D <3

[HavkinKnight]

i think that Str8 is gonna hit the sticks hardcore over the next month they taste blood i mean i love Str8 and everyone said they were gonna get out of the top 6 but they got second and i feel that the GodSquad is super amazing but if Str8 can practice hard i see the best matches are yet to come!

[mixedpizza]

I don't know about you guys, but this is the best performance I've seen at MLG. 21-1 > 12-0 In my opinion.

Very surprised by Str8, I hope they continue to do well throughout the season.

[AZUL]

Well i got my top 3 right i had Instinct winning and Dynasty/Str8 in 2nd/3rd i think if Dynasty had taken game one which was a very close game they would have taken the series but either way it will be very interesting to see what the next event brings really happy to see Naded back on top and gratz to Instinct.

[MichaelMongrel]

21-1 is greater than 12-0, no doubt about it. Best single event performance probably in MLG history. But I still wish they would have had to start at 0 again for the finals.

[MS eMeRaLd]

great tourni, good to see FB top 6 and out performing many peoples predictions, even mine.
instinct were beast though, only dropping 1 game is immense. hats off to them.
guess now we have to wait for the storm to start. i can see quite a few changes coming on many teams.

[slippyal2]

The 12-0 was by far greater, first they didn't lose a game, and it was Nationals in h2 final season and event. Teams were peaking at that time and to not drop a game is insane.

[garymcbride]

Why does MLG still do these carry-over series scores still? Especially from Pool Play. The tourney is a whole new thing than Pool Play, we don't need to carry over scores from previous series. It makes the Finals less exciting.

Those were two separate series. It doesn't make sense splitting 6 games over 3 days and calling it one series.


Even with what you say what if they meet in brackets twice? Have those to be discounted as well? Coz they are also seperate series, the tournament system works really well and is fair, i dont see why you would complain other than the fact you wanted str8 to win.

Also the tourney is not a completely different thing from pool play, it relys on pool play so that the brackets can be set.

p.s i also wanted str8 to win but no point complaining instinct were by far the strongest team there, and deserved their win

[Eamonn]

I predicted Instinct's, Final Boss', and Soul's placing exactly correct, and Str8/Dynasty's placings within 1 :).

[steelcity007]

Jeez oh man am I excited to see what this team can do during the rest of the tourney.

Props to my boy Calm and his panda hat for placing 8

[AZUL]

We are all just waiting for you to admit you were wrong : D Instinct is the best team ATM and before Cbus they were the best team.

[aclockworkgeorge]

the top 5 in columbus was completely different from the top 5 in dallas. i think thats the craziest stat right there. i know there were a lot of team changes, but SQ, impact, BTH, warriors, and soul all getting bumped out is pretty nuts.

[MidKnight]

i dont really like the god squad. im just glad str8 is back

[D Moralize]

Why does MLG still do these carry-over series scores still? Especially from Pool Play. The tourney is a whole new thing than Pool Play, we don't need to carry over scores from previous series. It makes the Finals less exciting.

Those were two separate series. It doesn't make sense splitting 6 games over 3 days and calling it one series.

I agree it seems like a much easier mental task to try and win 2 best of 5's in a row before they get one than too have a race to 6 and they are up 3 games, just more doable when you know you can win that first set and then be on even footing.

[MrChaosTheory]

The 12-0 was by far greater, first they didn't lose a game, and it was Nationals in h2 final season and event. Teams were peaking at that time and to not drop a game is insane.

Got to disagree, Instinct went on a 17-0 run, without pool play (which wasn't in play in 07) it would of been enough wins to take them through the tournament.

Also FB was together for a while and had practice as a team, this was Instincts first event together. They exceeded the previous record of wins without losses and ended up 21-1, two shy of doubling the amount of games FB played in 07.

[HEA7]

Got to disagree, Instinct went on a 17-0 run, without pool play (which wasn't in play in 07) it would of been enough wins to take them through the tournament.

Also FB was together for a while and had practice as a team, this was Instincts first event together. They exceeded the previous record of wins without losses and ended up 21-1, two shy of doubling the amount of games FB played in 07.

true,(im playing devils advocate) but they SHOULD have been 3 away of doubling the amount of games played. More games =/= better, it just means more. For example, im sure that warriors played twice the amount of games in Dallas due to them being game 5 kids.

On a personal basis, i think that it is WAY more impressive to see a 21-1 then a 12-0.

[Sinstar94]

Does anyone happen to have a link to the results from the event? The one on the mlg site doesn't work for me.

[heuer89]

Results: http://pro.majorleaguegaming.com/news/mlg-columbus-halo-reach-top-32

Not naming names, but if the crap goes on in the Anaheim thread that happened in this thread, you will not enjoy posting privileges...