Dorigon
Alpha and Omega
Well, the shaman poll is a hard act to follow up. Going forward, I've developed a system of three criteria that I will try to go by when choosing candidates. They are as follows: 1) active 2) skillful 3) having name recognition. It is ideal for a candidate to fit all three criteria, but if they are extremely qualified in the other two or I make a mistake in choosing them, maybe they won't fit all three. Looking back, the shaman candidates were all very qualified, more so than some of the monks. Priest has some big names, but many of them lack the famousness of some shamans within our community. Nevertheless, I spent a really long time poring over the available priests and think we have put together a deserving list of candidates that should make for a competitive poll.
Bakked
Most twinks have some controversy attached to their names. Look hard enough, and you'll find someone who has beef with them. Bakked is special in this regard because he's probably the most laid back dude in the bracket and can get along with all sorts of people so easily. Of course, he also plays a good priest. Playing in <Skill Ratio> on horde and I have no idea what guild on alliance, he is a steadying presence that can help others put the PvP in perspective.
Beathis
This guy is the one who I know nothing about in this poll. I looked hard for a 10th priest, and people kept on saying to include Beathis, so I finally relented. Beathis is the guild leader of <Illustrious>, and rumor has it that he's also their A-Team priest. Few priests within the bracket can boast this combination of characteristics, which are enough to get Beathis in the poll. If anyone has more info, I can add an edit!
Blakegriffin
One of the more notorious beneficiaries of the GG Nineteen Project, Blakegriffin decided it was time to PvP in a real bracket and has quickly gained some reputation as a skillful priest. Formerly known as Sudowoodo in the 70s bracket, he has gathered forces around him in his <jesus christ marie> guild and now works tirelessly to bring home the gold. We will soon see if his very successful play in the 70s bracket will transfer seamlessly to 19s.
Cipe
After slumming around on a night elf hunter in <Lethal Synergy> and <underground> for a couple of years, Cipe found his calling as a disc priest. With a friendly personality and a determination to get better, he eventually found his way into <Skill Ratio>, where he has resided ever since. Cipe often impresses others with his consistent play and vast knowledge of how the priest class works.
Dontdodrugs
Contrary to the name, Dontdodrugs is pretty similar to Bakked in a lot of ways. He is a chill dude who really just wants to have a good time. He is also a longtime presence within the bracket as the leader of <Laughing Skull FTW>, offering a home to many other laid back twinks. Now returned from a long hiatus, Drugs has renewed his priest play within the gulch and taken on a major leadership role within the GG Nineteen Project.
Flashhealz
A year or two ago, Flashhealz really built his reputation up as a top priest. His play in the 2014 Twink Cup was legendary, wowing many stream viewers and opponents with his lightning fast reaction time. Since then, he has taken a bit of a back seat in the bracket, focusing on other things while letting other priests establish themselves as top healers. A win or even a strong showing within this poll can help Flash regain some of that past glory.
Kancerx
Few twinks in WoW can arouse such mixed emotions as Kancer. After being mostly known as a holy paladin in Cata and MoP, Kancer rerolled as a priest in WoD with the paladin class's demise. Playing a mix of WSG and arena, he quickly showed himself to be a top priest, with more and more people respecting both his gameplay and his demeanor. Recently, he has re-graced <Skill Ratio> with his presence, capping this achievement with a promotion to "Officer" within the guild.
Livingforce
Boasting possibly the most impressive physique within the bracket, Livingforce has chosen to belie that in his WoW play, focusing on a class that uses mind rather than muscles. He has a long history as a priest in this and many other brackets, and has a solid reputation within arenas, pug gulches, and premades. Often teaming up with his fellow coal-mining brother Tapout, he now looks to make a strong showing in this year's Twink Cup.
Muskie
Every class poll really needs an "old school" entry. This doesn't apply to monk, but Purj fit perfectly for shamans. Muskie is carrying on that tradition in the priest poll. Many moons ago, Arthas was like the Bleeding Hollow of '06, and some say Muskie was like the Mocha of those days. Coming straight out of the Land Before Time, Muskie now seeks to prove that old school is the good school while serving in <Illustrious> as its Co-GM.
Unplugged
Word has it that Unplugged started the tradition of naming with "Un-" on the Stormrage server, forcing all the members of his <GSC> guild to do the same. While that's cool, it doesn't have much to do with priests. Unplugged is the only EU entry into this priest poll, but historically, the EUers have had strong showings for priest. In the first Top Twink Series, Hurrx actually won priest before eventually falling to Saxxon in the finals. Unplugged now seeks to surpass his achievements and win not only the priest class but the finals as well.
Bakked
Most twinks have some controversy attached to their names. Look hard enough, and you'll find someone who has beef with them. Bakked is special in this regard because he's probably the most laid back dude in the bracket and can get along with all sorts of people so easily. Of course, he also plays a good priest. Playing in <Skill Ratio> on horde and I have no idea what guild on alliance, he is a steadying presence that can help others put the PvP in perspective.
Beathis
This guy is the one who I know nothing about in this poll. I looked hard for a 10th priest, and people kept on saying to include Beathis, so I finally relented. Beathis is the guild leader of <Illustrious>, and rumor has it that he's also their A-Team priest. Few priests within the bracket can boast this combination of characteristics, which are enough to get Beathis in the poll. If anyone has more info, I can add an edit!
Blakegriffin
One of the more notorious beneficiaries of the GG Nineteen Project, Blakegriffin decided it was time to PvP in a real bracket and has quickly gained some reputation as a skillful priest. Formerly known as Sudowoodo in the 70s bracket, he has gathered forces around him in his <jesus christ marie> guild and now works tirelessly to bring home the gold. We will soon see if his very successful play in the 70s bracket will transfer seamlessly to 19s.
Cipe
After slumming around on a night elf hunter in <Lethal Synergy> and <underground> for a couple of years, Cipe found his calling as a disc priest. With a friendly personality and a determination to get better, he eventually found his way into <Skill Ratio>, where he has resided ever since. Cipe often impresses others with his consistent play and vast knowledge of how the priest class works.
Dontdodrugs
Contrary to the name, Dontdodrugs is pretty similar to Bakked in a lot of ways. He is a chill dude who really just wants to have a good time. He is also a longtime presence within the bracket as the leader of <Laughing Skull FTW>, offering a home to many other laid back twinks. Now returned from a long hiatus, Drugs has renewed his priest play within the gulch and taken on a major leadership role within the GG Nineteen Project.
Flashhealz
A year or two ago, Flashhealz really built his reputation up as a top priest. His play in the 2014 Twink Cup was legendary, wowing many stream viewers and opponents with his lightning fast reaction time. Since then, he has taken a bit of a back seat in the bracket, focusing on other things while letting other priests establish themselves as top healers. A win or even a strong showing within this poll can help Flash regain some of that past glory.
Kancerx
Few twinks in WoW can arouse such mixed emotions as Kancer. After being mostly known as a holy paladin in Cata and MoP, Kancer rerolled as a priest in WoD with the paladin class's demise. Playing a mix of WSG and arena, he quickly showed himself to be a top priest, with more and more people respecting both his gameplay and his demeanor. Recently, he has re-graced <Skill Ratio> with his presence, capping this achievement with a promotion to "Officer" within the guild.
Livingforce
Boasting possibly the most impressive physique within the bracket, Livingforce has chosen to belie that in his WoW play, focusing on a class that uses mind rather than muscles. He has a long history as a priest in this and many other brackets, and has a solid reputation within arenas, pug gulches, and premades. Often teaming up with his fellow coal-mining brother Tapout, he now looks to make a strong showing in this year's Twink Cup.
Muskie
Every class poll really needs an "old school" entry. This doesn't apply to monk, but Purj fit perfectly for shamans. Muskie is carrying on that tradition in the priest poll. Many moons ago, Arthas was like the Bleeding Hollow of '06, and some say Muskie was like the Mocha of those days. Coming straight out of the Land Before Time, Muskie now seeks to prove that old school is the good school while serving in <Illustrious> as its Co-GM.
Unplugged
Word has it that Unplugged started the tradition of naming with "Un-" on the Stormrage server, forcing all the members of his <GSC> guild to do the same. While that's cool, it doesn't have much to do with priests. Unplugged is the only EU entry into this priest poll, but historically, the EUers have had strong showings for priest. In the first Top Twink Series, Hurrx actually won priest before eventually falling to Saxxon in the finals. Unplugged now seeks to surpass his achievements and win not only the priest class but the finals as well.
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