First I'd like to say that it's been an awesome year for Singapore, there's been so many rising players along with the existing pros that I honestly found it difficult to exclude anybody for that matter. With that aside, let's get on with my list!
1: Emilia
It was really difficult to choose between the #1 and #2 spots and honestly I find that both players have their own strengths that cannot be objectively judged. However, I chose Emilia as #1 because I find that in terms of sheer skill, Emilia would top the category. His plays are wonderful to watch thanks to his ridiculous aim and phenomenal speed. Although he's more inactive due to the service that shall not be named, I think he can still hold up as the best player in the country. (Also he sold me a figurine with his signature, no bias btw)
2: M4-K1
The worst name change I've ever seen. Jokes aside, it actually is a pretty cool gun-like name. M4-K1, also known as LanJay, is an incredible all-rounder. He never fails to impress me with his plays, all ranging from old maps to streams to pure speedy DT. He's been lacking in terms of tourney performance though, losing to me twice B). Seriously though, beating GSBlank in SST 3 was a spectacle to watch and I was surprised at how much he's improved in the past year. Overtaking PEG in rank has also been insane and just goes to show how much potential he holds.
3: GSBlank
Old sage of the SG osu! community, also likes to hunt his food for 3 hours every night. He's still going strong despite the number of rising players there were this year. He's still a god in tournaments especially and I'd honestly like to see even more from him. I hope you keep playing in the future and I hope that I can get to know you better! <3
4: koreru
My one and only true love (I LOVE YOU KORERU <3) koreru is legitimately insane. He/she/it made me reminisce of 2016 JejuneDeity, only difference is that koreru isn't hacking LUL (inb4 they get banned for cheating). Anyways, koreru is an insane aim player, reminding me a lot of Elegant Loli back in his prime. However, aim is not the only trick up their sleeve as they have shown some pretty good plays on more gimmicky maps (pls reveal gender so I can stop calling you they/it). All in all, deserving of #4 in SG and deserving of the love I give to them (please accept it).
5: [-Lockon-]
Seriously, he's one of the most underrated players in the country. I honestly think that he deserves way more praise than what he gets. Anyways, his skill in consistency, speed and aim is something that I look up to. I believe he still has a lot more to show as well, so hope to see you carry for OWC'18!
6: Loslite
INSANE FKIN SANDBAGGER HOLY. He's actually a god in consistency and can play really difficult maps (although his rank doesn't show it). He's beaten me in tournaments before and I think he can beat me in tournaments even now. Hope you don't lose interest in the game dude, you seriously have insane potential.
7: JejuneDeity
First, no, this is not a troll vote. Second, yes, I think that provided he's not hacking, he deserves to be the 7th best player in SG. Sure, he got restricted but that was for multi-accounting and not cheating. If he is proven to be a hacker in the near future, make fun of me all you want, I'd probably deserve it. With that aside, this guy has some seriously insane aim. Yume Chizu FC LOOOOL. Anyways, his sheer aim and speed are akin to koreru and possibly even better. Just that he doesn't know how to stream for shit and has about the same consistency as SingTel Wi-FI. And I repeat, THIS IS NOT A TROLL VOTE.
8: Rtyzen
Decided to put him higher 'cus imo he's owc fucking CARRY. Absolutely monstrous in every tournament I've seen him in and can set some pretty darn unique scores. Good luck in NS broski
9: SupremeChaoss
He was only active for the first part of the year but GODDAMN is he a speedy boi. His ability to not only aim at 300 BPM but singletap and stream is beyond my comprehension. I truly feel like he's an underrated player in terms of raw skill and his plays deserve more merit. All the best for O levels too, life > game LUL
10: Nakano-
Definitely a staple choice for SG top 10. Despite all the years he's been playing, he's still able to set some pretty cool AR11 scores. Not only that but his HR and tournament consistency are still quite noteworthy. He's been top 10 for a few years now and I think he'll probably stay for the years to come.
Honorable mentions:
Elegant Loli: This guy. This guy is the best rival I could have ever dreamed to have and he's definitely up there as one of the best players in SG. I really respect him a lot and view him as my idol but it's sad that he's chosen to sit out for the top 10 voting. Honestly don't push yourself so much, even if you can no longer improve you'll still be way up there for me. Hope you don't feel too disheartened with your current situation and I really hope you feel comfort with where you're at in the future!
Demonical: Honestly an insane DT and aim player, sadly there were too many players this year that I wanted to include. Keep improving till next year, I really think you can do it!
Jolene: Same as above, I really respect your HR and AR11 skills. One of my inspirations to take up HR, you're seriously a great player so please don't be too discouraged by my opinions. Hope you can enjoy making more meme-y YouTube videos!
[Jet]: HDHR god 4Head. Seriously insane accuracy though, I always enjoy seeing more acc players in SG :^)
Raindrop: Honestly feel so bad for excluding the previous best mouse player in SG. Playing owc with him made me realise how he's so good that he's still able to play at a high level despite NS. All in all amazing player with monstrous finger control and sexy mouse aim
SeeL: WTF?!?! THIS GUY IS INSANE, WHY DIDN'T I PUT HIM IN MY TOP 10- oh wait I can't vote myself
sinn: if you cnat hang osu bros yuh.. Actually best deranker in SG, also Yousei Teikoku god
Perando: Last but not least, this guy has seriously amazed me. He's shown himself to be an insane stream player and he actually has good consistency as shown in OWC trials. Really has the potential to be up there someday, all the best!
There's a few more players I'd like to give credit to but sadly this list would be too long if I did that. Huge thanks to everyone for inspiring me to keep playing this game, wouldn't be here without y'all <3
1: Emilia
It was really difficult to choose between the #1 and #2 spots and honestly I find that both players have their own strengths that cannot be objectively judged. However, I chose Emilia as #1 because I find that in terms of sheer skill, Emilia would top the category. His plays are wonderful to watch thanks to his ridiculous aim and phenomenal speed. Although he's more inactive due to the service that shall not be named, I think he can still hold up as the best player in the country. (Also he sold me a figurine with his signature, no bias btw)
2: M4-K1
The worst name change I've ever seen. Jokes aside, it actually is a pretty cool gun-like name. M4-K1, also known as LanJay, is an incredible all-rounder. He never fails to impress me with his plays, all ranging from old maps to streams to pure speedy DT. He's been lacking in terms of tourney performance though, losing to me twice B). Seriously though, beating GSBlank in SST 3 was a spectacle to watch and I was surprised at how much he's improved in the past year. Overtaking PEG in rank has also been insane and just goes to show how much potential he holds.
3: GSBlank
Old sage of the SG osu! community, also likes to hunt his food for 3 hours every night. He's still going strong despite the number of rising players there were this year. He's still a god in tournaments especially and I'd honestly like to see even more from him. I hope you keep playing in the future and I hope that I can get to know you better! <3
4: koreru
5: [-Lockon-]
Seriously, he's one of the most underrated players in the country. I honestly think that he deserves way more praise than what he gets. Anyways, his skill in consistency, speed and aim is something that I look up to. I believe he still has a lot more to show as well, so hope to see you carry for OWC'18!
6: Loslite
INSANE FKIN SANDBAGGER HOLY. He's actually a god in consistency and can play really difficult maps (although his rank doesn't show it). He's beaten me in tournaments before and I think he can beat me in tournaments even now. Hope you don't lose interest in the game dude, you seriously have insane potential.
7: JejuneDeity
First, no, this is not a troll vote. Second, yes, I think that provided he's not hacking, he deserves to be the 7th best player in SG. Sure, he got restricted but that was for multi-accounting and not cheating. If he is proven to be a hacker in the near future, make fun of me all you want, I'd probably deserve it. With that aside, this guy has some seriously insane aim. Yume Chizu FC LOOOOL. Anyways, his sheer aim and speed are akin to koreru and possibly even better. Just that he doesn't know how to stream for shit and has about the same consistency as SingTel Wi-FI. And I repeat, THIS IS NOT A TROLL VOTE.
8: Rtyzen
Decided to put him higher 'cus imo he's owc fucking CARRY. Absolutely monstrous in every tournament I've seen him in and can set some pretty darn unique scores. Good luck in NS broski
9: SupremeChaoss
He was only active for the first part of the year but GODDAMN is he a speedy boi. His ability to not only aim at 300 BPM but singletap and stream is beyond my comprehension. I truly feel like he's an underrated player in terms of raw skill and his plays deserve more merit. All the best for O levels too, life > game LUL
10: Nakano-
Definitely a staple choice for SG top 10. Despite all the years he's been playing, he's still able to set some pretty cool AR11 scores. Not only that but his HR and tournament consistency are still quite noteworthy. He's been top 10 for a few years now and I think he'll probably stay for the years to come.
Honorable mentions:
Elegant Loli: This guy. This guy is the best rival I could have ever dreamed to have and he's definitely up there as one of the best players in SG. I really respect him a lot and view him as my idol but it's sad that he's chosen to sit out for the top 10 voting. Honestly don't push yourself so much, even if you can no longer improve you'll still be way up there for me. Hope you don't feel too disheartened with your current situation and I really hope you feel comfort with where you're at in the future!
Demonical: Honestly an insane DT and aim player, sadly there were too many players this year that I wanted to include. Keep improving till next year, I really think you can do it!
Jolene: Same as above, I really respect your HR and AR11 skills. One of my inspirations to take up HR, you're seriously a great player so please don't be too discouraged by my opinions. Hope you can enjoy making more meme-y YouTube videos!
[Jet]: HDHR god 4Head. Seriously insane accuracy though, I always enjoy seeing more acc players in SG :^)
Raindrop: Honestly feel so bad for excluding the previous best mouse player in SG. Playing owc with him made me realise how he's so good that he's still able to play at a high level despite NS. All in all amazing player with monstrous finger control and sexy mouse aim
SeeL: WTF?!?! THIS GUY IS INSANE, WHY DIDN'T I PUT HIM IN MY TOP 10- oh wait I can't vote myself
sinn: if you cnat hang osu bros yuh.. Actually best deranker in SG, also Yousei Teikoku god
Perando: Last but not least, this guy has seriously amazed me. He's shown himself to be an insane stream player and he actually has good consistency as shown in OWC trials. Really has the potential to be up there someday, all the best!
There's a few more players I'd like to give credit to but sadly this list would be too long if I did that. Huge thanks to everyone for inspiring me to keep playing this game, wouldn't be here without y'all <3