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mda
Profile Joined October 2018
12 Posts
August 17 2019 06:36 GMT
#6881
Looking a little better this game against Alliance.

On paper, Alliance is a weaker team compared to Secret and LGD though.
darthfoley
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States8004 Posts
August 17 2019 07:50 GMT
#6882
jesus liquid looks like they're just feeding alliance at this point
watch the wall collide with my fist, mostly over problems that i know i should fix
mda
Profile Joined October 2018
12 Posts
August 17 2019 08:05 GMT
#6883
Another draft where I felt it could have been run with some old players...

Imma stop posting now =/
GGman
Profile Joined July 2010
Czech Republic143 Posts
Last Edited: 2019-08-17 08:09:53
August 17 2019 08:07 GMT
#6884
Saving strats.
"Let's make it look like we practiced the "pubstack coordination level" strategy guys!"

In all seriousness, this is some rollercoaster ride... Sometimes it just clicks, few minutes later people don't know if they should be buying back, a core is farming jungle while we should be pushing.

We also love to be all-ining the tankiest heroes with aegis :D

I wonder what awaits us on the mainstage.
“Never argue with idiots. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.”
juuto
Profile Joined January 2014
809 Posts
August 17 2019 08:15 GMT
#6885
Their chances at Upper Bracket seem very, very low at the moment and very dependent on Chaos doing well which I have my doubts about! Well, I hope everyone enjoys BO1s.
Equal013
Profile Joined August 2019
2 Posts
August 17 2019 08:17 GMT
#6886
Another draft where I felt it could have been run with some old players...

Yup, matu lifestealer and miracle ta.
I still do not see the need for changing matu. In this ti, our strategy is no strategy.
NInoff
Profile Joined August 2011
Bulgaria1105 Posts
Last Edited: 2019-08-17 09:47:04
August 17 2019 09:22 GMT
#6887
Very weird miscoordination, and a lot of mistakes during all games. Liquid were making a lot of stupid thing during the years, but no team work was not one of them.
Maybe w33 is way too emotional and vocal and they are getting hyped alongside... Don't know but going upper bracket is highly unlikely. Got to win all 4 remaining games, AND some other things have to happen.

Actually now when i did the math if we manage to 4:0 the rest of our games there is a pretty good chance - we will be with 8p with TNC with 7, Keen with 5, and Alliance and Mineski have to play eachother. So Tiebreakers are pretty much guaranteed, and if Chaos manage to take a gam of Newbee, we can even directly qulify, As there will be 3 teams fighting for the 2 upper slots left.
atmankulkarni
Profile Joined October 2016
India109 Posts
August 17 2019 10:23 GMT
#6888
On August 17 2019 18:22 NInoff wrote:
Very weird miscoordination, and a lot of mistakes during all games. Liquid were making a lot of stupid thing during the years, but no team work was not one of them.
Maybe w33 is way too emotional and vocal and they are getting hyped alongside... Don't know but going upper bracket is highly unlikely. Got to win all 4 remaining games, AND some other things have to happen.

Actually now when i did the math if we manage to 4:0 the rest of our games there is a pretty good chance - we will be with 8p with TNC with 7, Keen with 5, and Alliance and Mineski have to play eachother. So Tiebreakers are pretty much guaranteed, and if Chaos manage to take a gam of Newbee, we can even directly qulify, As there will be 3 teams fighting for the 2 upper slots left.

Considering Liquid goes 4-0, any two of Alliance, Newbee, Mineski can go 3-1 & Liquid will be in lower bracket. For tiebreaker, two of these three teams must lose two maps each. Mineski plays both of them, Alliance & Newbee have second series with LGD, Chaos respectively. Still lot of scenarios could happen.
"Hakuna Matata"
NInoff
Profile Joined August 2011
Bulgaria1105 Posts
Last Edited: 2019-08-17 14:08:12
August 17 2019 14:05 GMT
#6889
So Now if we 2:0 TNC, Mineski and Alliance Can not both Get 2:0. If only Mineski gets 2:0 but alliance ties with LGD, 3 way tie with Liquid Newbie and Alliance for 1 spot. If both Teams lose 2:0, Liquid qualifies directly. If bot teams 1:1 3 way tie Alliance Mineski and Liquid.
But we MUST 2:0 TNC. If not there is a high chance we get VP in a Bo1 and thats a disaster.
So the only way that we dont go tiebreakers if we 2:0 TNC, is if Mineski AND Alliance both 2:0 and thats highly unlikely, so i'm gonna say a bold prediction if we manage to 2:0 tnc, we have a pretty good chance of adfancing. It will be hard though, as if they win 1 high chance of Tie for them, if they 2:0 us certain top bracket.
Julmust
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
Sweden4867 Posts
August 17 2019 15:25 GMT
#6890
The biggest problem for us (after the fact that we have to 2-0 TNC) is that PSG.LGD have already locked in the #1 seed, so they won't want to show anything. Alliance have a VERY good shot at taking that 2-0. In which case we're boned.
AdministratorI'm dancing in the moonlight
Zerwas
Profile Joined August 2019
3 Posts
August 17 2019 15:38 GMT
#6891
As a sc2 fan I have been supporting liquid players and the organization for 10 years. One thing I have learned in sc2 is to never underestimate koreans. While this being completely irrelevant for Dota, there is another rule. Never underestimate a liquid team!

Having a rough start into a tournament is nothing new and yes, watching some of these game literally hurts, but as a supporter I dislike the idea of immediately talking about roster changes or Kuro being too old and whatever else. It's just not fair.
Most people supporting this team are proud having a squad which stuck together for so long and an organziation that is of course driven by success but also is loyal to their players. And again a sc2 reference: Take a look at players like TLO, Mana, probably Taeja or Snute which will never win a(nother) Tournament but still remain a part of the family. For good reason!
The Dota Team tho is on completely different level. Winning mayors and getting high finishes every time is all you can ask for. In the end there is also some math and luck included. Just look at other sport franchises.

go Liquid!
Saechiis
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Netherlands4989 Posts
Last Edited: 2019-08-17 18:14:32
August 17 2019 18:04 GMT
#6892
On August 18 2019 00:38 Zerwas wrote:
As a sc2 fan I have been supporting liquid players and the organization for 10 years. One thing I have learned in sc2 is to never underestimate koreans. While this being completely irrelevant for Dota, there is another rule. Never underestimate a liquid team!

Having a rough start into a tournament is nothing new and yes, watching some of these game literally hurts, but as a supporter I dislike the idea of immediately talking about roster changes or Kuro being too old and whatever else. It's just not fair.
Most people supporting this team are proud having a squad which stuck together for so long and an organziation that is of course driven by success but also is loyal to their players. And again a sc2 reference: Take a look at players like TLO, Mana, probably Taeja or Snute which will never win a(nother) Tournament but still remain a part of the family. For good reason!
The Dota Team tho is on completely different level. Winning mayors and getting high finishes every time is all you can ask for. In the end there is also some math and luck included. Just look at other sport franchises.

go Liquid!


I imagine most people are extra critical because of the Matumbaman roster move. It's harsh but if you're going to remove your most likable player right before TI, you'd better perform well or the community is going to make fun of you. Frankly w33ha is not a better player than Matumbaman and he hasn't shown himself to be a dominant mid or a game-changer. I wouldn't be suprised if they start looking for an up and coming mid right after TI (if this core stays together at all).

Loyalty isn't as relevant in a team game where you're constantly trying to fit puzzle pieces as opposed to an individual game like SC2 where you'd only change teams for money or opportunities.
I think esports is pretty nice.
Zerwas
Profile Joined August 2019
3 Posts
Last Edited: 2019-08-17 21:55:20
August 17 2019 21:54 GMT
#6893
Zerwas
Profile Joined August 2019
3 Posts
August 17 2019 21:55 GMT
#6894
On August 18 2019 03:04 Saechiis wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2019 00:38 Zerwas wrote:
As a sc2 fan I have been supporting liquid players and the organization for 10 years. One thing I have learned in sc2 is to never underestimate koreans. While this being completely irrelevant for Dota, there is another rule. Never underestimate a liquid team!

Having a rough start into a tournament is nothing new and yes, watching some of these game literally hurts, but as a supporter I dislike the idea of immediately talking about roster changes or Kuro being too old and whatever else. It's just not fair.
Most people supporting this team are proud having a squad which stuck together for so long and an organziation that is of course driven by success but also is loyal to their players. And again a sc2 reference: Take a look at players like TLO, Mana, probably Taeja or Snute which will never win a(nother) Tournament but still remain a part of the family. For good reason!
The Dota Team tho is on completely different level. Winning mayors and getting high finishes every time is all you can ask for. In the end there is also some math and luck included. Just look at other sport franchises.

go Liquid!


I imagine most people are extra critical because of the Matumbaman roster move. It's harsh but if you're going to remove your most likable player right before TI, you'd better perform well or the community is going to make fun of you. Frankly w33ha is not a better player than Matumbaman and he hasn't shown himself to be a dominant mid or a game-changer. I wouldn't be suprised if they start looking for an up and coming mid right after TI (if this core stays together at all).

Loyalty isn't as relevant in a team game where you're constantly trying to fit puzzle pieces as opposed to an individual game like SC2 where you'd only change teams for money or opportunities.


Thanks for reading and understanding not a single piece.
juuto
Profile Joined January 2014
809 Posts
August 18 2019 00:08 GMT
#6895
Liquid seems to look a lot better when Miracle plays heroes like Earthshaker where he can possibly make space for w33 instead of w33 making space for him. After that Shaker game, it feels like such a waste having it the other way around where Miracle is just farming for far too long instead of making moves.
Julmust
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
Sweden4867 Posts
August 18 2019 00:37 GMT
#6896
Our Kuroky who art at TI, hallowed be thy name.
Thy aegis come.
Thy will be done, in the lower bracket as it is in the upper bracket.
Give us this day a series win;
and forgive us for doubting, as we forgive you for some wacky drafts;
and lead us not into an early elimination, but deliver us another aegis

amen
AdministratorI'm dancing in the moonlight
Saechiis
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Netherlands4989 Posts
August 18 2019 03:44 GMT
#6897
On August 18 2019 06:55 Zerwas wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 18 2019 03:04 Saechiis wrote:
On August 18 2019 00:38 Zerwas wrote:
As a sc2 fan I have been supporting liquid players and the organization for 10 years. One thing I have learned in sc2 is to never underestimate koreans. While this being completely irrelevant for Dota, there is another rule. Never underestimate a liquid team!

Having a rough start into a tournament is nothing new and yes, watching some of these game literally hurts, but as a supporter I dislike the idea of immediately talking about roster changes or Kuro being too old and whatever else. It's just not fair.
Most people supporting this team are proud having a squad which stuck together for so long and an organziation that is of course driven by success but also is loyal to their players. And again a sc2 reference: Take a look at players like TLO, Mana, probably Taeja or Snute which will never win a(nother) Tournament but still remain a part of the family. For good reason!
The Dota Team tho is on completely different level. Winning mayors and getting high finishes every time is all you can ask for. In the end there is also some math and luck included. Just look at other sport franchises.

go Liquid!


I imagine most people are extra critical because of the Matumbaman roster move. It's harsh but if you're going to remove your most likable player right before TI, you'd better perform well or the community is going to make fun of you. Frankly w33ha is not a better player than Matumbaman and he hasn't shown himself to be a dominant mid or a game-changer. I wouldn't be suprised if they start looking for an up and coming mid right after TI (if this core stays together at all).

Loyalty isn't as relevant in a team game where you're constantly trying to fit puzzle pieces as opposed to an individual game like SC2 where you'd only change teams for money or opportunities.


Thanks for reading and understanding not a single piece.


Ok, thanks for being passive aggressive for no reason.
I think esports is pretty nice.
juuto
Profile Joined January 2014
809 Posts
August 18 2019 03:48 GMT
#6898
Another game where Miracle is given the chance to make moves early on as a Storm Spirit with Drow + CM Aura. Hope this style works out better for them
GGman
Profile Joined July 2010
Czech Republic143 Posts
August 18 2019 04:47 GMT
#6899
Time for a record all-the-way lower bracket TI run.
“Never argue with idiots. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.”
Julmust
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
Sweden4867 Posts
August 18 2019 05:05 GMT
#6900
That was sad. I want to be able to say we were simply outplayed. I want to say we lost cause TNC were better. But I can't. Bo1 next....
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