TWLD (Predicts)

[Vys]

Dice: delectable/vys/skepsis/raspi/creature probably our best 5, hopefully I'll axe creat soon and I'll add paska to that 5

Probably the best thing I've heard you say! Maybe I might pay attention to you mega if you make this true.

[Dabram]

thunder might lose if their wbs who've played and won together forever are not hungry enough to win it once again.. then an exceptional performance by one of the many professional squadhopping wbs on those individual teams might win it for their squad.


Probably not though, probably not.

[Black Mage]

BlackMage's preseason TWLD predictions (I'm on the record now)

In rough order of finish:

Thunder
Ease, Burnt, Reaver, B4sERmaN94_X, Vitja
Subs- Chuckle, CrimsonX, Yakuza, Misled, KillerGT1, High Templar, Humid
The addition of Reaver and Vitja coming back takes this team from very good to great, since it pushes everyone else on the depth chart two down; taking what was once mediocre depth and making it good. Watch out from long-range, Thunder has some of the most accurate players in the league. They also have pretty active players, so getting a good 5 should not be hard. Playoffs should be a shoe-in, and the semi-finals likely as well.

Mad
Apok, Blood (if active), Deez Nuts (same thing), Weaver, Scoop
Subs- Tohn, Stylez, Royce, Unabled, death row (active?), Ro and Peru (inactive)
Hard to pick between Tohn, Stylez, Scoop, Unabled and Royce for the last starting spot. But that means they should have good depths for their subs. Whoever is on the bench will most likely play in place of Blood and Deez Nuts in a few weeks, considering their spotty attendance. Fortunately Apok is dedicated to this game still, so he can help carry when they don’t have a top line on. Should be at least a semi-finals team, if they can get their players to show up. A lot of really good players, but a lot of inactivity too.

Dice
Vys, Raspi, Skepsis, Caos, Creature
Subs- Megaman89, Jamal, Quartz, Shayde, Paska
A pretty interesting line, and a potent one. This is assuming that delectable is banned. Heck of a few good spiders on their bench (for what its worth). Possibly switch someone with Creature if he’s still lagging from China or with Skepsis if he doesn’t become active. Definitely playoff bound, and probably a favorite for the finals, but the other squads have improved after qualifying and they have not.

Quicksand
Racka, Izor, Geio, Valholy, Exalt
Subs- Kthx, Keith, Kid Kaos, Kyou, Revolve, Coyote, PWND, No <3
Wasn’t sure if Quicksand was going to become active again but they have. I’d put Kthx in starting (since he says he will be), but let’s be honest, Quicksand needs his pro-coording. Keith and Valholy were good pickups to strengthen the depth (and already play the rushing play-style). As always, their style (and skill) usually overwhelm lesser opponents, so there’s almost no chance they will miss the playoffs. Much farther than that, though, is in question.

Fatal
Jones, Riverside, Mega Newbie, Lockdown, Terian
Subs- Godsbane, Regen, Foreign, Spaceship, decK, Epinephrine
This is a pretty good lineup. I think Riverside is due for a breakout TWL campaign after his TWEL title. How far this squad can go will be determined by how well they can team. If they team well, they will be able to hang with the big dogs and challenge for a spot in the semi-finals. Otherwise, they will have to battle to make the playoffs. Their depth should be the difference and push them over the playoffs edge.

Epidemic
Deluge, Pascone, bike, War, Sirius
Subs- Colonel, Elite, Squadless, Skittl, Sunny D, Ison, Money
Not sure if they will dissolve or not. My guess is that they will play, but will have trouble showing lines because of attendance (who knows what will happen mid-season). They have good players, and should make the playoffs easily if they try and make it through the season. The motivation does not seem to be there, and the status of Mythril is hanging over the squad like a dark cloud.

Rapid
Aerin, Sphinktor, Baron Munchausen (if his lag permits), saetep, Vain
Subs- Props, herbalist yangyun, tanzu, Poseidon, duclover, violence, hulk, pawn
Still annoyed that Aerin left us for Rapid. Curse you, Aerin! They have some decent players and OK depth. Their depth is consistent, but no out of this world players. If Baron can play, he’ll be able to carry some games for them alone, and will be a big boost to them. This is a borderline playoff team, probably finishing in the 5-8 range.

Shinobi
Beam, Demonic, Hercules, Fantus, Cap
Subs- Azazel (not positive who this is), Dynasty, SwimKid, Refer, Austin, Vue, Sefarius, Nikolai
Some decent players. I was never quite sure why they weren’t higher on the dd leader to be honest (they always killed Warpath). They must have been concentrating on javelin. But since this is TWL, I expect them to finish slightly higher than 11th or whatever it was they finished on the ladder. I would put them around them around the 7-10 area, just missing the playoffs.

Wolf
Paky Dude, Rasaq, golden duck, Rekall, Eternal_Dragonx
Subs- Ariana, Excaliburx20, Cres, Chaox, Selode, Flew
Wolf seems like a squad that will finish anywhere in the lower half of the league (from 7th to 12th), led in spirit and ability by their two captains: Paky Dude and Rasaq. They will probably just miss the cutoff for the playoffs. Paky Dude was a man on a mission getting them to qualify (though turns out he didn’t need to be). Let’s just hope Wolf doesn’t turn into another Syne, but I don’t think they will this year.

Serenity
Burg, Guero, Jaa, Elowind, Deliver
Subs- Oops, Nextar, Drastwing, Destron (starting if active), die hard, 1969 Camaro RS/SS, lord wam
Burg has a pretty solidly in-place top 3 (assuming that Guero does not hop). After that, the subs are pretty interchangeable. If they can get some of their top players to show, they will have a chance of winning a few games. Not too many though, I expect them to be in the bottom 4.

Sage
Kawrae, Zizu, Aquino, Spikey, Raha
Subs- Vergilius, Major Crisis, Kuukunen, I, Robot, NL>Trigger, Revered
Sage doesn’t have much room for error. If they don’t have their top WBs show up, they won’t be able to compete very well. If their top line shows, they could win up to 5 games, because they have decent teaming (basing/jav background will do that for you). I don’t see them making the playoffs, however.

Warpath
Now that would be telling.
Subs- BlackMage (mediocre coorder) But I do think we will finish better than 12th.

[megaman89]

Lol why would dele be banned

[Rasaq]

thank god skullspace put his prediction in. wheres rasaq when u need him.

I'll let his typing slide this time...atleast he tried.

[Black Mage]

Lol why would dele be banned

I dunno. Skullspace said it, and I was skeptical, then dele said:

Yes, I am in fact banned from TWL.

I will edit my picks if he's not. *hint* Dice will move up.

[PH]

he's not banned as long as he doesn't use the goofy ass connection that he used to twd with for the last month or so

[kthx]

this is sending a pretty shitty message to TW.

[Epinephrine]

Actually Dele getting banned and unbanned is a time honoured tradition in TWL for many years.

[Dameon Angell]

The Top 3 when its all over

1.) Thunder
2.) Mad
3.) Quicksand

The squad that can fuck up everyone's predictions this season: Fatal

[Underground]

Actually Dele getting banned and unbanned is a time honoured tradition in TWL for many years.

Amen.

TW starting to look ridiculous with this ban / unban thing.
Cheaters like delectable, vys and mythril, although they add up skill to this game, shouldn't be allowed to play.

[PjOtTeR]

Amen.

TW starting to look ridiculous with this ban / unban thing.
Cheaters like delectable, vys and mythril, although they add up skill to this game, shouldn't be allowed to play.

Especially since some of them still cheat and staff just acts like their nose bleeds...

[Lock]

I agree with Pjotter. Being on vys's squad for a while i've seen him play a lot. He seems to be able to rush far distances and shoot instantly which is obviously not possible. I've tested how far u can thrust and then stop and shoot, and I've seen him go doubly as far. It's really kind of fishy.

[Delectable]

Amen.

TW starting to look ridiculous with this ban / unban thing.
Cheaters like delectable, vys and mythril, although they add up skill to this game, shouldn't be allowed to play.

Agreed, well said.

[Nimrook]

humid > me in wb? =(