Manager's 2011 Spring Mail-In Predictions

Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 5:58 am

Primus:
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The real question or not is whether or not Guardian entered his warriors. I've seen him lurking around on the forums--did he remember to send his guys? (I'm going with probably not)
TC: Drat R-Up: Bonnie Sleeper: Bob

Contenders:
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It might be hard to predict the exact winner, but you can't against TMM's overall strength in the field in this case.
TC: TMM R-Up: TUM Sleeper: OAB

Eligibles:
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This was a really small class the last time, and with reports of many favorites being bumped up a class, we could be even smaller this time out. It could be a wide open affair with anyone winning.
TC: TMM R-Up: TUM Sleeper: Mannequin

ADM:
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Rumor has it that LOTS of people are taking advantage of most of the bare-handed Aimers being moved up and are busting out warriors. (Most of which are Lungers) So with a small window of opportunity, this could be a pretty competitive ADM tournament. I am however, going with a bare-handed AB to win.
TC: LHI R-Up: Mannequin Sleeper: OAB

Freshmen:
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Well, the big news is that they changed the Freshmen class back to be skill based. Will the TP's return to the top of the class? As I can attest to, sometimes, it only takes one shitty AB to get stuck with in final 9 with 8 other TP's remaining and then cruise it's way to the TC.
TC: Manager R-Up: Zalgor P. Sleeper: <Insert that crappy AB you entered here>

Challengers:
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TMM returns the top Challenger who didn't get sucked off, as well as debut Challenger appearance of the Bunny God. It could be a dominating performance in this class for him.
TC: TMM R-Up: Manager Sleeper: TUM

Champs:
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The Dark One has been the hottest manager over the past few tourneys, and while he may not have the best warrior in the class, I think it might be unwise to bet against him these days if he is in contention.
TC: The Dark One R-Up: LHI Sleeper: Vhagar

Adepts
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TC: The Anarchist R-Up: Khisanth Sleeper: Storm Lord

Inits
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TC: Manager R-Up: Vhagar Sleeper: Otto X

Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 6:07 am

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Inits
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TC: Manager R-Up: Vhagar Sleeper: Otto X

Wow, I've finally been mentioned in a Manager prediction post! I've finally arrived Very Happy

I hope your predictions aren't the kiss of death like Gentleben's are.

Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 6:28 am

Otto_X wrote:

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Inits
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TC: Manager R-Up: Vhagar Sleeper: Otto X

Wow, I've finally been mentioned in a Manager prediction post! I've finally arrived Very Happy

I hope your predictions aren't the kiss of death like Gentleben's are.

Congrats Otto X!

It's funny you say that being mentioned could be "the kiss of death"... while it's been an honor in the past getting mentioned in Manager's predictions, it's been a massive jinx for me!!! I'm completely relieved that I'm nowhere to be found anywhere!!

Also... big shout to Storm Lord's being included as an Adept sleeper!!!

Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 7:12 am

I am pretty sure you made my predictions before, Otto, back when you had some double 2 SL back in the day....that said, some managers are able to deliver when picked (like TMM, the Dark One, etc) While others constantly fold under the pressure. I definitely take that into consideration for future picks....

ArchMaster Poster Joined: Apr 15, 2004 Posts: 2958

I am a very accomplished sleeper.

My best class, by far, is ADM, with Shewish Whaler (two time ADM TV), Bilge Rat (a 21/20 LU bust-out), Prisoner 0381 (a WS busting his 21 WL), and Poop Deck Guy (a developmental SL who is one or two trains away from the top of the class).

Still, you never can tell. The last 21/20 LU that I busted out went 3-3. I learned at least one important lesson from that experience. Hopefully there isn't a 2nd lesson coming, like "that design stinks."

Thanks for the predictions, Manager. Good luck to everyone in the tourney!

Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 9:13 am

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I am pretty sure you made my predictions before, Otto, back when you had some double 2 SL back in the day....that said, some managers are able to deliver when picked (like TMM, the Dark One, etc) While others constantly fold under the pressure. I definitely take that into consideration for future picks....

Now that you mention it, I think I do remember that. Must be that 21/20 slasher that I've been running in dead challengers for years. Oh well, I guess I have to wait be predicted for a TC. Confused

Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 9:17 am

Contenders:
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It might be hard to predict the exact winner, but you can't against TMM's overall strength in the field in this case.
TC: TMM R-Up: TMM Sleeper: TMM

There, I fixed it for you Very Happy

Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 10:29 am

Managerr wrote:

Freshmen:
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Well, the big news is that they changed the Freshmen class back to be skill based. Will the TP's return to the top of the class? As I can attest to, sometimes, it only takes one shitty AB to get stuck with in final 9 with 8 other TP's remaining and then cruise it's way to the TC.
TC: Manager R-Up: Zalgor P. Sleeper: <Insert that crappy AB you entered here>

I kind of like my "You only get one-shot in a tourney" Basher:

23(5)-3-16-20(3)-24(3)-6-3

Great Endurance, Devastating Damage

31-16-40-22-5-30

I can dream, right???

Mannequin

Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 11:04 am

Mannequin wrote:

Managerr wrote:

Freshmen:
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Well, the big news is that they changed the Freshmen class back to be skill based. Will the TP's return to the top of the class? As I can attest to, sometimes, it only takes one shitty AB to get stuck with in final 9 with 8 other TP's remaining and then cruise it's way to the TC.
TC: Manager R-Up: Zalgor P. Sleeper: <Insert that crappy AB you entered here>

I kind of like my "You only get one-shot in a tourney" Basher:

23(5)-3-16-20(3)-24(3)-6-3

Great Endurance, Devastating Damage

31-16-40-22-5-30

I can dream, right???

Mannequin

That Basher definitely has a legit shot at TV'ing Freshman. I had a virtually identically skilled ST go 9-3 in Freshman for last year's spring mail-in who at the time was:
25(4)-5-11-24(3)-9-6-11 Normal Endurance/Devastating Damage
29-15-40-10-15-31

Good luck with him.. and keep hope alive!

Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 3:14 pm

Mannequin wrote:

I kind of like my "You only get one-shot in a tourney" Basher:

23(5)-3-16-20(3)-24(3)-6-3

Great Endurance, Devastating Damage

31-16-40-22-5-30

I can dream, right???

Mannequin

Just like I'm dreaming about my Freshmen Waste, great endurance, takes tremendous, great damage, 30 something for ATT and Par, SC fav, High/Mod, rip tactic.

ArchMaster Poster Joined: Mar 10, 2008 Posts: 1999

Managerr wrote:

TC: Manager R-Up: Vhagar Sleeper: Otto X

O'rly?

I have some serious studdage going on in inits this time out. Decided at the last minute to put them in since I won't be going to the summer face.

Dead App TC and TV are both in there this time out and a really good LU that could suprise. We will have to see.

Also have 2 really good Adepts I added.

Those are probably the only 2 classes I think I have a shot in.

Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 7:16 pm

Manager- You forgot to predict Gentlben (I don't have a cool 3 letter handle) gets crushed is every catagory he ran in. I am sure you were either just being nice and not mentioning it or it just slipped your mind, we understand you are getting older and should have taken a nap before writing your very long list of tiring predictions. You could take a nap between ADM and basic levels to help you stay focused and all, we would never know Wink

Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 8:24 pm

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I kind of like my "You only get one-shot in a tourney" Basher:

I like it, hopefully he can decapitate a few AB's.

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I have some serious studdage going on in inits this time out. Decided at the last minute to put them in since I won't be going to the summer face.

You're a very good Inits manager, but I always favor proven warriors and the Rookies Runner-Up still looked fantastic on paper. (And the TC wasn't fighting and isn't a prototypical Inits Champion anyway) I looked for another potential star because I didn't want to pick myself for two TCs but didn't see/hear anything I liked.

Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 2:03 am

We predict some very real and interesting and unusual winners in a few places this tournament.

Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 5:24 am

The Consortium wrote:

We predict some very real and interesting and unusual winners in a few places this tournament.

I am very unusual, so I guess that means I have a chance