The Fatal 8 have been Chosen: Predict Who Wins

[Desperdicio]

Does anybody know how will this work? Will it be one match per pair of players (28 matches)?

 

[Dr Jackal]

Ketchup : Really nice guy so you have my support !

 

[TotteryManx]

And Paulo is the only one who gets it. This is a exhibition. None of us (Minus MIT and Ketchup) have played MKX.

I'm under the assumption that you will get to play the game for at least 2 days prior to the exhibition. I know that isn't going to develop high level play, but it's fun to speculate. I'm curious who will find a valid strategy the quickest lol.

 

[SLy]

I want King and MIT to cause upsets. Rooting for Both.

 

[TotteryManx]

Why are people putting Ryan Hart in top 3 he doesn't even belong at this event lol, his EVO performance from back in MK9 can a test to that. Maybe they should've thought about inviting Pig, Reo, or CDJr. Anyways, it'll probably be a toss up between Perfect Legend, Sonic Fox, and Tyrant/MiT.

People are picking Hart to be in top 3 because none of the players have a clue as to what they will be doing, so it's a complete level playing field. Having strong fundamentals can go a long way when no one has a clue as to what's going on.

 

[coolwhip]

I want King and MIT to cause upsets. Rooting for Both.

There are no "upsets." None of these guys have played the game so there are no favorites or underdogs. I also don't think these guys winning would be a surprise in any way.

 

[SLy]

There are no "upsets." None of these guys have played the game so there are no favorites or underdogs. I also don't think these guys winning would be a surprise in any way.

Yea I just found out its just exhibitions.

Still want em to cause upsets in future majors. Lets Get it.

 

[JokerAceX]

People are picking Hart to be in top 3 because none of the players have a clue as to what they will be doing, so it's a complete level playing field. Having strong fundamentals can go a long way when no one has a clue as to what's going on.

Yeah not saying Ryan isn't a good player, he does his thing in SF and Tekken but based on how he plays MK I doubt he will get far. If they wanted to bring a popular SF player to advertise the game maybe Wong would've been a better choice. Even tho the game will be fresh the other players clearly have better fundamentals of how an NRS game plays then Hart.

 

[Big D]

I actually expect Tony T in GF. It will be early in the game, so combos are most important, and he is always the first one to find them.

But regardless of winner, no one will be crowned king for winning something this early.

 

[Perdition]

I do not have any idea who will win, but I want PL to win. I always like his approach.

 

[TotteryManx]

I actually expect Tony T in GF. It will be early in the game, so combos are most important, and he is always the first one to find them.

But regardless of winner, no one will be crowned king for winning something this early.

Right. No one will be crowned anything, but the winner will be walking away with a extra $5k in his pocket just for playing a exhibition for a video game lol.

 

[Skellington]

SonicGodFox will win this free

 

[Perfect Legend]

You guys totally ignoring that this isn't injustice or mortal kombat 9.

LOL

 

[SneakyTortoise]

You guys totally ignoring that this isn't injustice or mortal kombat 9.

LOL

We all know that. We know that this is a tournament where you guys will get roughly 2 days to practice the game and will then compete in a tournament. We're predicting who will pick it up the quickest. I don't know what you don't get.

 

[Killusion]

PL got this.

 

[xSMoKEx]

Absolutely love the early support that this game is getting. NRS and WB are putting in work for the community I too predict an MIT and SonicFox grand finals. With Tyrant or King placing third.

 

[LEGI0N47]

Reading through this it seems like a popularity contest more than anything.

Im rooting for the out of towners and the humble personally. But good luck to all.

 

[Perfect Legend]

We all know that. We know that this is a tournament where you guys will get roughly 2 days to practice the game and will then compete in a tournament. We're predicting who will pick it up the quickest. I don't know what you don't get.

highly doubt we will be able to play for a full two days aka 48 hours. I'm thinking maybe an hour or two per day. We don't have any of that info.

Well considering certain players on that roster took a full year to get good at certain games and none of us know set ups. I feel like people have miscalculated opinions lol

 

[SneakyTortoise]

highly doubt we will be able to play for a full two days aka 48 hours. I'm thinking maybe an hour or two per day. We don't have any of that info.

Well yeah, no shit you're not going to be able to play it for 48 hours straight. You'll definitely have more than 2 hours though. They want to show this game off at a decent level.

 

[Big D]

Right. No one will be crowned anything, but the winner will be walking away with a extra $5k in his pocket just for playing a exhibition for a video game lol.

Exactly, which is definitely a win.

However...even though I, for one, have no business being in this event, there are a lot of names I would have chosen instead of some of the few that were picked.

 

[RM Jonnitti]

all im going to say is on paper ryan hart is by far the best all around fighting game player, is the most seasoned tournament player, has experience in multiple games on a world stage and has amazing fundamentals and pressence of mind. in a new game that nobody has much experience in, this is the most important quality to have. i think he has a good shot of winning. also according to his twitter he is the first ever sponsored fighting game player and first multiple fighting game world champ. not a bad resume

 

[SCK ERR0R MACR0]

I think Ryan Hart will do well--total guess, but he has really strong fundamentals. It's sort of like how when Justin Wong dominates a game early on--he doesn't even practice, but then once game specialist learn enough it can overpower his fundamentals. Wong did this with MK9 and Killer Instinct. That's my rationale.

Grand Finals guess: Ryan Hart vs. Perfect Legend

 

[RM Jonnitti]

I think Ryan Hart will do well--total guess, but he has really strong fundamentals. It's sort of like how when Justin Wong dominates a game early on--he doesn't even practice, but then once game specialist learn enough it can overpower his fundamentals. Wong did this with MK9 and Killer Instinct. That's my rationale.

Grand Finals guess: Ryan Hart vs. Perfect Legend

well this is a day -3 tournament so game specialists wont learn enough yet

 

[HoneyBee]

People crying about Ryan Hart being in the Fatal 8 because he's not "one of us" need to think about the bigger picture here. Exposure. It's a great way to gain some interest from Capcom/Tekken/other fighting games to have a player that isn't known for MK competing in this exhibition. I think it's a smart choice by ESL/NRS/WB to have him in the Fatal 8.

 

[TotteryManx]

After learning that the players will have two days to play around with the game before the exhibition my mind is slowly changing. Kung Lao seems to be good, judging from videos. PL and Forever King may have a legit chance of taking it. They have enough time to learn some combos and things, however, my opinion does not change that MIT and Hart are the two strongest fundamentally.