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ironcell
Profile Joined January 2010
Chile1127 Posts
Last Edited: 2018-01-26 16:13:46
January 26 2018 16:11 GMT
#3321
Im impressed by 2 things against VP, the no-ban lycan and misery, its been a really long time since a support 5 has feel so impactful in EG. Pudge is fucking pudge if he gets lvls he is gonna have impact, no surprises there. But his bounty single handedly crippled VP in the game 2, How is possible that a 5 took down a full courier 2 consecutives times?
That "small" play must have been sooo annoying specially when VP wanted to press the tempo as hard as possible.

Also in the series vision has been improving a lot, EG has a lot of control over the information on the map.
Sapaio
Profile Joined October 2017
Denmark2037 Posts
January 26 2018 21:18 GMT
#3322
On January 27 2018 01:11 ironcell wrote:
Im impressed by 2 things against VP, the no-ban lycan and misery, its been a really long time since a support 5 has feel so impactful in EG. Pudge is fucking pudge if he gets lvls he is gonna have impact, no surprises there. But his bounty single handedly crippled VP in the game 2, How is possible that a 5 took down a full courier 2 consecutives times?
That "small" play must have been sooo annoying specially when VP wanted to press the tempo as hard as possible.

Also in the series vision has been improving a lot, EG has a lot of control over the information on the map.


I think the Pudge is most impressive preformance, Bounty is just one of the best heroes ATM, he win so many games, not as bad in laning stage, give vision all game and make other team invest in sentries, the track makes slowball heroes do it, and can make heroes that can't join team fight early join the fight early without losing farm, just broken hero, think he wins most pro matches i have seen lately except the Newbee vs VG where Zeus made him seem worthless combined with early game stomp.

Other than that i really enjoy seeing VP matches and the swagger they bring to Dota, so much confidence and arrogance that I equally enjoy seeing backup by stellar play or like today failure. Think they wanted to prove a point that they could win over Lycan and other EG signature heroes and failed but loved the attempt. Just make Dota better with games against teams like that, hope Optic can become good and PDD can talk shit and make games hype.
Also VP is top 3 team so nice win for EG makes me believe in them more.
GO OG
Sapaio
Profile Joined October 2017
Denmark2037 Posts
January 26 2018 21:18 GMT
#3323
On January 27 2018 06:18 Sapaio wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 27 2018 01:11 ironcell wrote:
Im impressed by 2 things against VP, the no-ban lycan and misery, its been a really long time since a support 5 has feel so impactful in EG. Pudge is fucking pudge if he gets lvls he is gonna have impact, no surprises there. But his bounty single handedly crippled VP in the game 2, How is possible that a 5 took down a full courier 2 consecutives times?
That "small" play must have been sooo annoying specially when VP wanted to press the tempo as hard as possible.

Also in the series vision has been improving a lot, EG has a lot of control over the information on the map.


I think the Pudge is most impressive preformance, Bounty is just one of the best heroes ATM, he win so many games, not as bad in laning stage as analyst say he is, give vision all game and make other team invest in sentries, the track makes slowball heroes do it, and can make heroes that can't join team fight early join the fight early without losing farm, just broken hero, think he wins most pro matches i have seen lately except the Newbee vs VG where Zeus made him seem worthless combined with early game stomp.

Other than that i really enjoy seeing VP matches and the swagger they bring to Dota, so much confidence and arrogance that I equally enjoy seeing backup by stellar play or like today failure. Think they wanted to prove a point that they could win over Lycan and other EG signature heroes and failed but loved the attempt. Just make Dota better with games against teams like that, hope Optic can become good and PDD can talk shit and make games hype.
Also VP is top 3 team so nice win for EG makes me believe in them more.

GO OG
PoulsenB
Profile Joined June 2011
Poland7728 Posts
January 26 2018 22:33 GMT
#3324
I think something went wrong with your posts dude XD
IdrA fan forever <3 || the clueless one || Marci must be protected at all costs
Sapaio
Profile Joined October 2017
Denmark2037 Posts
January 26 2018 23:07 GMT
#3325
On January 27 2018 07:33 PoulsenB wrote:
I think something went wrong with your posts dude XD


Sorry think i wanted to correct a mistake in post by edit, but did something else i don't really understand. But when you want to tell all your brilliant thoughts under the influence of wine mistakes like this happen.
GO OG
Rodya
Profile Joined January 2018
546 Posts
January 27 2018 04:38 GMT
#3326
I think the MVP of that series was Arteezy, not Misery. I think that EG needs to keep playing around Arteezy and giving Sumail playmakers and they will be fine.
Banned for saying "zerg players are by far the biggest whiners in sc2 history" despite the fact that this forum is full of such posts about Terrans. Foreigner Elitists in control!
Atoissen
Profile Joined July 2011
Norway1737 Posts
Last Edited: 2018-01-27 13:54:11
January 27 2018 13:54 GMT
#3327
A crushing loss to Liquid... But I dont think its as bad as it looked.
Liquid were playing at theier best. And EG has lotts of time to catch up to the best teams in the world. Now they get some time to actually practice together, and will come back stronger. Good games overall and some precious DPC points in the bag
“Strength lies not in defense but in attack.”
PoulsenB
Profile Joined June 2011
Poland7728 Posts
January 27 2018 14:57 GMT
#3328
Maybe Liquid is to EG as EG is to VP

Sad loss, but Im sure we'll get our revenge one day. Bleed Blue!
IdrA fan forever <3 || the clueless one || Marci must be protected at all costs
Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
January 29 2018 10:53 GMT
#3329
Ok so after that good showing overall in Genting and some more points in the bag! We are now onwards to February.

Qualifiers next up for DAC 2018 which begin 6th February through to the 9th so i wonder if they are say having this week off and re joining in LA for a boot camp qualifier then for DAC.

After those qualifiers its a hectic run as there is like 5 days until Dream League qualifiers which i assume we will have to play in unless Liquid decline the invite and we get it instead of them as we finished 3rd in DS8. But probably the qualifier which is Feb 17th & 18th.

Then a quick dash after those qualifiers to ESL Katowice which is a major and starts on Feb 20th! So hectic qualifiers into that so wont be much time for scrimming EU teams

Then after ESL Katowice it is 7 days until another Major in Bucharest! on the 4th March. So many points up for grabs in 2 majors this month (as Bucharest is in March but its like 7 days after ESL finals and in Europe still so i guess we won't be going home ?) and 2 qualifiers, hopefully we can cement our place as NA no1 and cruise the 2 qualifiers, then get 2x point scoring majors to cement our place for TI as well.
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theqat
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
United States2856 Posts
January 29 2018 23:01 GMT
#3330
there can be no shame in losing to Liquid, even in blowout fashion. I think the tier S teams are truly a cut above right now. Secret, Newbee, and Liquid are just clearly way better than anyone else. VP is up there too if they put in the effort, or don't get too cocky, but last weekend they were not tier S obviously

Gaial
Profile Joined May 2014
United States313 Posts
January 29 2018 23:25 GMT
#3331
I agree with what GrandGrant said on the stream, against VGJ (Galaxy Battles II) EG had a rough series. Against Liquid, EG got out drafted in both games.

On January 29 2018 19:53 Pandemona wrote:
Ok so after that good showing overall in Genting and some more points in the bag! We are now onwards to February.

Qualifiers next up for DAC 2018 which begin 6th February through to the 9th so i wonder if they are say having this week off and re joining in LA for a boot camp qualifier then for DAC.

After those qualifiers its a hectic run as there is like 5 days until Dream League qualifiers which i assume we will have to play in unless Liquid decline the invite and we get it instead of them as we finished 3rd in DS8. But probably the qualifier which is Feb 17th & 18th.

Then a quick dash after those qualifiers to ESL Katowice which is a major and starts on Feb 20th! So hectic qualifiers into that so wont be much time for scrimming EU teams

Then after ESL Katowice it is 7 days until another Major in Bucharest! on the 4th March. So many points up for grabs in 2 majors this month (as Bucharest is in March but its like 7 days after ESL finals and in Europe still so i guess we won't be going home ?) and 2 qualifiers, hopefully we can cement our place as NA no1 and cruise the 2 qualifiers, then get 2x point scoring majors to cement our place for TI as well.


Thanks for the info. I think a rest is in order, maybe get away from the game for a few days, because it sounds about non stop beginning in about 2-3 days.
Pontual
Profile Joined October 2016
Brazil3038 Posts
January 30 2018 09:36 GMT
#3332
I mean, we all know playing games in a pro level takes a lot of sacrifice. They probably will scrim and practice a lot rn. They need lot of good strats and get the synergy going.
Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
January 30 2018 11:19 GMT
#3333
Yeah i wonder if they will play it through not sure, i mean they have played alot and stuff hmmm. I think a few days off like Gaial says until the end of this weekend then start practicing again. Maybe scrim some NA teams or just play alot of pubs and get coach bulba working his magic :D
ModeratorTeam Liquid Football Thread Guru! - Chelsea FC ♥
Gaial
Profile Joined May 2014
United States313 Posts
January 31 2018 13:27 GMT
#3334
Should EG qualify for everything, their next break will be after DAC, where they will have 2 weeks before the start of Epicenter XL.

That's early April. You've just come off 2 tournaments back to back and you're about to start 2 months worth of qualifiers and tournaments. A 2-3 day break is warranted (if I was a manager, necessary). Get your mind fresh, get your hunger to win back, grind it out.
Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
February 01 2018 09:17 GMT
#3335
Isn't the issue of small break like 2-3 days harder due to cr1t and misery are from denmark which is a 12 hour flight away. So a 2-3 day break for them is 12 hour flight included plus jet lag going into a qualifier streak. For sure they might just be grinding this through until early April for a couple of weeks off. Who knows.

Rtc stream normally only happens when he is at home though.
ModeratorTeam Liquid Football Thread Guru! - Chelsea FC ♥
Gaial
Profile Joined May 2014
United States313 Posts
Last Edited: 2018-02-01 15:15:52
February 01 2018 15:15 GMT
#3336
Well, Crit was playing with Noone and Solo earlier today, so he definitely went back home.
Perhaps they're OK with starting the qualifiers online and playing with lag.
Chewbacca.
Profile Joined January 2011
United States3634 Posts
February 07 2018 23:31 GMT
#3337
Damn. EG just forced out an 11 minute GG, and it still felt late.
Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
February 08 2018 09:35 GMT
#3338
Haha interesting series that was eh today we play COL for place in DAC i hope they wrap it up today.

Noticed how Fears heroes seem to be the ones Rtc likes as well. So he went on that great streak with Lycan recently, now that first ban worth he has moved onto Visage another hero Rtc is known for. It's like Fear was the one who taught Rtc how to play or something :D
ModeratorTeam Liquid Football Thread Guru! - Chelsea FC ♥
Chewbacca.
Profile Joined January 2011
United States3634 Posts
February 09 2018 00:44 GMT
#3339
Nice, no real hiccups all the way to qualifying.
PoulsenB
Profile Joined June 2011
Poland7728 Posts
February 09 2018 08:47 GMT
#3340
Not the strongest opponents but such a clean qualifier run is great, plus we saw some "new" heroes being played by the bois. Bleed Blue!
IdrA fan forever <3 || the clueless one || Marci must be protected at all costs
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