SCV: Who To Watch For At EVO 2012

With Soulcalibur V having over 400 competitors at EVO 2012 distributed across twenty-six 16 man pools, it gets kind of crazy trying to keep track of everything, especially if you are new to the competitive side of Soulcalibur V or unfamiliar with who the players are.

I decided to compile a list of every pool for Soulcalibur V and list the players to look out for. Make sure you leave you predictions who to look out for and follow the brackets online as they are updated.


8AM Pools:
Pool A23: RTD (#1 seed for SCV), DrakeAldan, CafeId | Dongssss (Korea), RZR | Itazan (Japan)

Pool A24: Naizakinomac (#25), Kiyomatsu (Japan), Jian, Jimmypikachuchoi (#27),

Pool A25: MateoGalvan (#16), kAb (#37), Neorussell, HumanTyphoon

Pool A26: Kbo (Japan), Eita (Japan), Aris

Pool A27: Revin122, Bonchan (Japan), Animefreak (#45)

Pool A28: ShenOu (#19 Singapore), STB/MKU | Shujinkydink (#34), ViciousSuicide, Tokido (Japan)

Pool A29: Dr. Mariokart (#9), Crna Ruka (Japan)


10AM Pools
Pool B23: Woahhzz (#4), AvM | Gamerbee (Taiwan)

Pool B24: ShenYuan (#23 Singapore), Greven (Switzerland), Kiras (#30), Purpleslurp, Saru (Japan)

Pool B25: Hawkeye (#13), Esom, Crsk (Japan), Hates (#40), NoFaceKiller

Pool B26: ShenChan (#5 Singapore), Afrocole, Bibulus (#18), CafeId | countien (Korea), EG | fLoE (#29), IceColdEdge, Kamaage (Japan)

Pool B27: EG | Justin Wong (#26), Sousuhi (Japan), Byakko (#31)

Pool B28: MysticBill (#12), Jashin (Japan), Polish Mafia (#41)

Pool B29: Ryujin (#2), CafeId | Kura (Korea), KineticClash, Keev (France)


12PM Pools
Pool C23: Devilchipp (#22), Masketkt (Japan), Ssnortme imdop3

Pool C24: Deviljim (#15), Rickstah, Oosaka (Japan), Hussler (#38)

Pool C25: Nuta (Japan), Greatone1939 (#17), King Salmon, Lobster Johnson, Uber1337

Pool C26: Shining Decopon (Japan), SCPartisan (#7), Shironuko (Japan), Chickenwing, Flipinflava (#46), Qdogg

Pool C27: EMP | Black Mamba (#20), Dreamkiller, KrayzieCD, Something-Unique (#33), Aopai (Japan)

Pool C28: Ramon (#10), Kane, Goofus, Augustin (#43), Michael Jackson, Jon Hammer

Pool C29: LostProvidence (#3), Belial (Russia), Malek (France), Manta


2PM Pools
Pool D23: Signia (#24), Soakrates, A016245 (Japan), EMP KDZ (#8)

Pool D24: Kayane (#14 France), Malice (#39), Fuudo (Japan)

Pool D25: Kissa (Japan), Jaxel, EMP | LinkRKC (#6)

Pool D26: Spman, Xephukai (#21), Dusk0naka (Japan), Akazukin chacha (#32)

Pool D27: Raphire (#11 Singapore), ESA | Enkindu

If there's anyone not listed that people should look out for, please mention them in the comments. Also mention who you're rooting for, potential upsets, etc., and get hype for EVO!

Brackets

 

there are so many variables in this tournament and so many killers all over the place.

i think everyone will be very surprised when the dust settles and top 8 is figured out.

 

I gotta admit... sounds pretty cool to be on the who to watch for list :p.

My money is on Partisan for winner of Evo. Go Canada!

 

I gotta admit... sounds pretty cool to be on the who to watch for list :p.

My money is on Partisan for winner of Evo. Go Canada!

If you got seeding points, I added you to the list by default. Don't go feelin' yourself just yet. There's also some that I left off intentionally because I wanted other people to talk them up.

there are so many variables in this tournament and so many killers all over the place.

i think everyone will be very surprised when the dust settles and top 8 is figured out.

There's alot of variables to consider and killers all over the place, which is why I made this list so people can see where people are at and start hyping up their favorites.

Pools that I'm looking at:

A26: You have two Japanese players plus Aris in this pool. Really interested to see how the Japanese players do.

B23: Runback from ECT4 with Woahhzz and Gamerbee again in the same pool. There's going to be lots of salty people in that pool.

B24: I'm going to be rooting hard for whoever the fuck Purpleslurp is.

B25: Another strong pool of players. Will Hawkeye make it out in one peace or will there be an upset?

B26: First pool of death of the day with lots of strong competitors.

B29: Second pool of death of the day and probably the deadliest pool in EVO for SCV with the #2 seed in Ryujin; Kura who has been one of the best players in the world using one of the worst characters in SC4, now back on the world stage with SCV using a much stronger character; KineticClash fresh off placing well at both MLG tournaments; and 2 time MLG champion and the man to beat, Keev.

C25: Greatone and King Salmon are matched up in the first round in this pool, so I can't wait to see some Mitsu on Mitsu action.

C26: Decopon who was one of the best Japanese players in SC4 facing one of the best players in SCV in Partisan in the first round.

C29: Third pool of death of the day including EVO 2009 champion Malek. Will he take EVO 2012 as well?

D24: Myself, Kayane, and Fuudo are in this pool. Only two can make it out.

D26: I know Renzo is a strong player, but I haven't seen him play a lick of SCV, so I don't know how well he will do, or if he will just body people on fundamentals. Spman, Xeph, and Dusk0naka should be some very interesting matches to watch as well.

 

There are so many killers and the brackets are madein such a way that it's hard to determine the top 8. I just hope I win.

 

Wasn't Runis going?

 

That's what's exciting because I don't know alot of these people or how they play. Some unknown can come in and take out a bunch of people.

I'm also interested in finding out who's going to get hammered on Thursday night and be hung over for the pool Friday morning at 8AM.

 

I hope someone brings a camcorder to record off-stream pool matches. Especially Keev Vs Kura if they end up fighting.

 

Is purpleslurp someone you all know, or a random?

 

Good luck to everyone involved. I hope Belial and Malek put up a good show. Also interested to see how Kura, Decopon, RTD, Kayane, Partisan and the Shens fare. Also will enjoy the progress of the actual favourite (Keev).

Wondering how long it will be before Woahhzz starts dominating the US again (and which pool he'll be in once he registers :D ). Players such as Thugish and Omega will be sorely missed.

 

Good luck to everyone involved. I hope Belial and Malek put up a good show. Also interested to see how Kura, Decopon, RTD, Kayane, Partisan and the Shens fare. Also will enjoy the progress of the actual favourite (Keev).

Wondering how long it will be before Woahhzz starts dominating the US again (and which pool he'll be in once he registers :D ). Players such as Thugish and Omega will be sorely missed.

Woahzhz is already in B23.

 

Hmm they changed my match. I had Raphire 1st now they put me against Ramon...who's in charge of this bracketing >_>. It's a conspiracy i say!

 

Anyway! My predictions!
Pool A23:
RTD pulls breaks into the semifinals in winners. Pretty hard to call anything else as I'm not familiar with the Korean or Italian player and know Drake is relatively strong.
Pool A24:
Jimmy makes it out in winner's. Once again, loser's is really hard to call for me.
Pool A25:
Mateo makes it out in winner's. Tough call between KAB and Typhoon. Not sure if KAB's fundamentals can beat Typhoon's matchup knowledge.
Pool A26:
Eita in winner's, Kbo in loser's.
Pool A27: Revin122, Bonchan (Japan), Animefreak (#45)
Hmm...will leave the names for everyone to see. Bonchan makes it out in winner's. Cointoss between Regin and Animefreak.
Pool A28: ShenOu (#19 Singapore), STB/MKU | Shujinkydink (#34), ViciousSuicide, Tokido (Japan)
Tokido makes it out in winner's; ShenOu pulls it out in loser's.
Pool A29: Dr. Mariokart (#9), Crna Ruka (Japan)
Who the fuck?
10AM Pools
Pool B23: Woahhzz (#4), AvM | Gamerbee (Taiwan)
Woahhzz in winner's, lest nerves get to him (doubtful, as Gamerbee isn't too well known in the SC circle), Gamerbee in losers.
Pool B24: ShenYuan (#23 Singapore), Greven (Switzerland), Kiras (#30), Purpleslurp, Saru (Japan)
ShenYuan makes it out in winner's easily, Greven pulls through in loser's.
Pool B25: Hawkeye (#13), Esom, Crsk (Japan), Hates (#40)
I have a feeling this bracket will be full of upsets. 3 frontrunners are Hawkeye, Crsk, and Hates.
Pool B26: ShenChan (#5 Singapore), Afrocole, Bibulus (#18), CafeId | countien (Korea), EG | fLoE (#29), IceColdEdge, Kamaage (Japan)
Damn...another stacked bracket. ShenChan in winner's though...loser's is hard to call.
Pool B27: EG | Justin Wong (#26), Sousuhi (Japan), Byakko (#31)
Sousuhi makes it out in winner's, JWong in loser's.
Pool B28: MysticBill (#12), Jashin (Japan), Polish Mafia (#41)
Mysticbill and Jashin.
Pool B29: Ryujin (#2), CafeId | Kura (Korea), KineticClash, Keev (France)
Gotta look at the bracket to see how this one would go. Have a feeling there'll be a bunch of upsets.
12PM Pools
Pool C23: Devilchipp (#22), Masketkt (Japan), Ssnortme imdop3
Hard one to call.
Pool C24: Deviljim (#15), Rickstah, Oosaka (Japan), Hussler (#38)
Rickstah makes it out in winner's.
Pool C25: Nuta (Japan), Greatone1939 (#17), King Salmon, Lobster Johnson, Uber1337
Hard one to call with King Salmon and G1 being the first fight but it's between King Salmon, G1, and Nuta.
Pool C26: Shining Decopon (Japan), SCPartisan (#7), Shironuko (Japan), Chickenwing, Flipinflava (#46), Qdogg
I know Partibot will hate me for this, but I think it's a tossup between him and Shining Decopon. There are possible upsets in loser's.
Pool C27: EMP | Black Mamba (#20), Dreamkiller, KrayzieCD, Something-Unique (#33), Aopai (Japan)
SU is unconfirmed right now because of money issues, so KCD in winner's, Black Mamba in loser's.
Pool C28: Ramon (#10), Kane, Goofus, Augustin (#43), Michael Jackson, Jon Hammer
Ramon and Augustin.
Pool C29: LostProvidence (#3), Belial (Russia), Malek (France), Manta
LP and Belial.
2PM Pools
Pool D23: Signia (#24), Soakrates, A016245 (Japan), EMP KDZ (#8)
Signia makes it out in winner's unless he has to play KDZ.
Pool D24: Kayane (#14 France), Malice (#39), Fuudo (Japan)
I think Malice can beat Kayane due to both of their styles of play (if he knows Viola, that is). Fuudo is a really smart player, but he'll lose to ignorance.
Pool D25: Kissa (Japan), Jaxel, EMP | LinkRKC (#6)
Link in winner's.
Pool D26: Spman, Xephukai (#21), Dusk0naka (Japan), Akazukin chacha (#32)
Xeph in winner's.
Pool D27: Raphire (#11 Singapore), ESA | Enkindu
Raphire in winner's.
Going to check back on this after the first day and see my accuracy.

 

I call...bad accuracy

 

Whatever! Let's see your list!

 

I like those predictions

except if I have to play KDZ I'll win

 

AMERICA!

 

pool c27 is pretty scary, but i am actually more excited by c29. i have never seen belial play and i am already setting my alarms and clearing the calendar to watch.

 

I finally found my bracket for EVO here.. Didn't know I had Kissa in it. . ._.;

 

These brackets are crazy. I really want to see Keev vs Kura

I don't care who wins, i just want to see good matches.

 

Going to follow LP's lead; My predictions-

POOL A23:
Winner's: RTD
Loser's: DrakeAldan

Pool A24:
Not enough knowledge on player's to predict.

Pool A25:
Winner's: Mateo
Loser's: KilikABeast

Pool A26:
Winner's: Don't know much about the Japan players, but I'll be rooting for Aris. Aris can pull the win if he doesn't fuck it up. Solid player.
Loser's: Toss up

Pool A27:
Winner's: AnimeFreak
Loser's: If Revin doesn't fuck it up, I'm sure he can pull through loser's.

Pool: A28:
Winner's: ShenOu
Loser's: Tokido

Pool A29:
Not enough knowledge on player's to predict.

Pool B23:
Winner's: Woahhzz
Loser's: Gamerbee

Pool B24:
Winner's: ShenYuan
Not enough knowledge on player's to predict.

Pool B25:
Winner's: Hawkeye
Loser's: Hates

Pool B26:
Winner's: IceColdEdge
Loser's: ShenChan

Pool B27:
Not enough knowledge on player's to predict.

Pool B28:
Not enough knowledge on player's to predict.

Pool B29:
Winner's: Kura
Loser's: Keev


Pool C23:
Winner's: Snort
Loser's: DevilChipp

Pool C24:
Not enough knowledge on player's to predict.

Pool C25:
Winner's: King Salmon
Loser's: Toss up- Greatone1939, Uber1337

Pool C26:
Winner's: Partisan
Loser's: Decopon


Pool C27:
Winner's: KrayzieCD
Loser's: Black Mamba
If SU makes the trip---
Winner's: KrayzieCD
Loser's: Something-Unique

Pool C28
Winner's: Ramon
Loser's: Jon Hammer (Egg)

Pool C29:
Winner's: LostProvidence
Loser's: Another toss up between Malek and Belial. I do think Manta can cause an upset, though. I'm more inclined to say---
Malek


Pool D23:
Winner's: Signia
Loser's: EMP KDZ

Pool D24:
Winner's: Kayane
Loser's: Malice

Pool D25:
Winner's: LinkRKC
Loser's: toss up

Pool D26:
Winner's: Xephukai
Loser's: Spman

Pool D27:
Winner's: Enkindu
Loser's: I don't know Raphire, however, a name unnoticed "Rayakin" is present in this bracket. I think If Rayakin has been preppin' he may pull through.