Strongest GST Teams:
Not really predictions, just team strengths. It's different (?)
Mixed Only, I might to iDev later.
1.) Holy - Most people forget about Holy because they're not really active (which is the main issue they have currently, and the reason why I'm struggling to justify them as being placed so highly). However, they're a team that's been together for a long time, has chemistry, and individually are pretty strong. I think Holy has a good chance at being in the semifinals or finals.
People to look out for: Aguzo, (haven't seen anyone GS in that team besides Aguzo)
2.) Deity - Garnering the most hype from the forums (deservedly so), I believe Deity and Holy are almost interchangeable in terms of strength. I decided to place Holy higher because I felt Deity is more consistent, but Holy has higher potential (one of the reasons why this isn't a predictions post but rather strength analysis). I think Deity is finals bound.
People to look out for: Thallen, Skull
3.) Sith - While I do think Sith gets more flack than it deserves, they've slowly trickled downward in my strength list. The performances have been a mixed bag for Sith, often not being able to compete with the stronger Deity. GST is different. I think if they use the best available members they have, they might be able to compete with the teams above. I think Sith is a quarterfinal or semifinal placement, with relatively low finals chance.
People to look out for: Exalt, Demrow
4.) Zezak - What initially started as a "fun" GST, turned out to be a strong GST. Zezak is kind of different from the teams above, because it wasn't supposed to be a dangerous team. We have iDevice players in the team, and the guild is filled with friends (Albanian friends
). Nonetheless, I think Zezak overall is balanced with potential to either go to finals, or not pass the quarterfinals. Strong team with high ceiling, and a low floor.
People to look out for: David, Nell
5.) Creator - A smaller team that has racked up some bigger names. I see Creator going far with not much expectations from others, making some upsets happen. They're very balanced and I think some of their players have improved from previous GST. I can see them in quarterfinals or semifinals.
People to look out for: iHercules, Rainmaker