1) Most impressive character so far?

Probably Altair, since hardly any of us thought he'd do so well.

2) Your biggest deception so far?

Lucario. Worthless piece of ****.

3) Anything can stop L this year?

Based on the last match, 90% no. If he can beat Ryu yesterday, he'll have more momentum next round to beat Ryu again (this time more soundly).

4) Do you think L could actually hold his own next year in a 1on1 setting?

I think he could. I think most of the statsheads are underestimating him, and even though the fourpack format probably does help him, I don't think it's so much of a boost that he would crash and burn without it.

5) Mandatory Oracle question: Easier or tougher than last year to predict?

I've been doing much better than last year (I got 1st place yesterday!) but then again last year was my first Oracle, so it's hard to say. I think it's a little easier this year, but only because I'm more experienced. Contest-wise, I don't think it's much different.
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Bracket: 46 points || Oracle: 26th || Guru: 40th