[LR] The International II - 2012 - Page 501

On September 01 2012 18:49 ArchDC wrote:


Orange vs LGD game 2.

DK vs Navi game 2 and 3.

iG vs EG all 3 games.

On September 01 2012 19:02 Firebolt145 wrote:

Zenith coL game 2 and 3.

On September 01 2012 17:43 superstartran wrote:



Hao being a bitch and throwing games is why Tongfu plays so bad for the most part. Still, they have come out ahead in their loser bracket match.

EHOME is a relatively new team with the least experience out of everyone.


Na'VI was and probably basically still is the only team that has a realistic chance (even if small) against the top 3 Chinese teams in the tournament. This was stated by everyone that knows anything about DotA. That being said, against IG they are heavy underdogs, because IG isn't going to make the same mistakes as DK did today which allowed Na'vi to win (IG for ex isn't going to donate a free game based on idiotic lane setups).

Pretty much all the other EU/NA teams are getting roflstomped for the most part. EG put up some really good games today, but that was EG actually playing up to their potential for once, and that team is alot more talented than people give them credit for (Maelk, Fear, Demon, Bulba all extremely talented at their positions and Universe very good support player). Not to mention, alot of people forget that EG probably has the most experience against the Chinese teams outside of Na'vi (and to be honest, they probably have more relevant experience than Na'vi) since EG was sent to compete in G-League S3 I believe, so they actually have pretty good knowledge of the Chinese metagame.

Couple that with a highly talented team when not raging, it's not that big of a surprise that EG actually put up some very competitive games. That being said, it's a "surprise" to alot of people because usually both Fear and Demon rage out in the middle of games most of the time when frustrated and just throw really hard.

On September 01 2012 19:33 Benjef wrote:
So no Tobi for the WB again -.-?

He best be casting the finals on sunday else I will be really .

He must have really hacked off Valve somehow. He is easily the biggest caster dota has maybe not the most informative but the energy and play by play commentary is unrivaled. He could so easily have syndren cast with him now too...

On September 01 2012 19:43 Ramong wrote:

I am not really sure he can get Synderen to cast with him.
Synderen got no contract with valve for casting and valve properly already got another caster lined up for toby

On September 01 2012 19:41 CursedRich wrote:
Like many TL'ers it was my first experience of Dota/Dota2 yesterday and I loved it, now a Navi fan...

Are there vods up yet?

On September 01 2012 19:48 ShiaoPi wrote:


They are not released yet in form of ordered and cut VoDs, you can find them on twitch though if you can be bothered to search through the recording of the entire day.

http://www.twitch.tv/dota2ti/b/330597868

On September 01 2012 19:33 Benjef wrote:
So no Tobi for the WB again -.-?

He best be casting the finals on sunday else I will be really .

He must have really hacked off Valve somehow. He is easily the biggest caster dota has maybe not the most informative but the energy and play by play commentary is unrivaled. He could so easily have syndren cast with him now too...

On September 01 2012 19:41 CursedRich wrote:
Like many TL'ers it was my first experience of Dota/Dota2 yesterday and I loved it, now a Navi fan...

Are there vods up yet?

On September 01 2012 19:56 BadaBing wrote:


Valve are properly a bit disappointed that he decided to not follow their schedule during the prelims and wanted to cast another game. I think its good that Valve aren't favoring Tobi and showing some love for the other casters.

I think that Tobi has handled the entire situation poorly. Both from the drama concerning the prelims and now he whines that he "only" gets to cast 4 lower bracket games (while the other caster combos get a BO3 each). He surely can't expect to get all winner bracket+finals?