EPT[TI4] Phase 3 - Bubble Bracket 1 - Page 3
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ampson
United States2355 Posts
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WolfintheSheep
Canada14127 Posts
On July 13 2014 13:39 Kuroeeah wrote: is liquid really an underdog? from what i've seen from LGD, Liquid doesn't really seem to have anything to worry about. Liquid seems like exactly the kind of opponent you want to face with hours to prepare and a Bo3 setting to work through multiple games. They have very obvious picks that they rely on. They got utterly crushed by any early aggression/push strats. Most (read: all) of their big wins against top teams relied on the other team playing passive, defensive farming styles that couldn't answer 5-man fights or pushes. They lost almost every game where the opposing team was willing to go 5-on-5 in the mid-game. If you're a Liquid fan, you basically have to hope that LGD doesn't do their homework, or that Liquid practiced enough with alternative strats and are at least aware of their weaknesses during group stages. | ||
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Oddball28
Denmark2121 Posts
Then I saw that Gamefy has recorded and leaked videos of DK's drafting and pregame discussions and that just made me downright angry. I fucking hope that the other pro teams are disciplined enough to not look for this video. If caught they should be punished aswell. Gamefy should be lifetime banned. I dont care about their excuses. | ||
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ForTehDarkseid
8139 Posts
On July 13 2014 17:02 Oddball28 wrote: So... I woke up today, I saw that Lumi was co-casting the Grand Final... Like what the hell are you thinking Valve. It's obvious youhave a Caster like LD/Tobi + an expert. It's a disgrace to even put Lumi in that "expert" category. That made me sorta cranky. Tobi + Synd or LD + Synd has been doing so well, why is Lumi even a contender. It's just such a wack move. Then I saw that Gamefy has recorded and leaked videos of DK's drafting and pregame discussions and that just made me downright angry. I fucking hope that the other pro teams are disciplined enough to not look for this video. If caught they should be punished aswell. Gamefy should be lifetime banned. I dont care about their excuses. Synd's casting is too wonky for the grand finals, and while Lumi is known to be not careful and thoughtful in casting some games, he did well casting previous TI finals, and he complements Tobi well. Ofc, I'd prefer to see Godz, Fear or Kuro instead of either of them, but it can't be helped. How many drafts were recorded in that video? if more than three, than it could be a little of worrisome, but it still depends what kind of opponents DK were facing that time. I think everybody expect them hiding as much strats as possible, so it may be a planful distraction anyway. | ||
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Oddball28
Denmark2121 Posts
On July 13 2014 17:57 ForTehDarkseid wrote: Synd's casting is too wonky for the grand finals, and while Lumi is known to be not careful and thoughtful in casting some games, he did well casting previous TI finals, and he complements Tobi well. Ofc, I'd prefer to see Godz, Fear or Kuro instead of either of them, but it can't be helped. How much games were recorded in that video? if more than three, than it could be a little of worrisome, but it still depends what kind of opponents DK were facing that time. I think everybody expect them hiding as much strats as possible, so it may be a planful distraction anyway. I don't think hes wonky in any kind of way. I mean.. compared to Lumi? He offers better insight, clearer speech and is a former professional player. Oh well, opinions i suppose. To me it's a clear choice and a bit of a blunder from Valve. I haven't searched the forums for the video, but i've been reading everything from a lot being revealed to small tidbits. Anyways it's focus away from the game and a shameful move by Gamefy. Really not acceptable behaviour at all  | ||
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Monv18hao
Canada627 Posts
-- I'll be going to bed. LIQUID FIGHTING!!! Hopefully I'll wake up to some good news! | ||
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Pandahunterz
Netherlands213 Posts
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smr
Germany4808 Posts
On July 13 2014 19:08 Pandahunterz wrote: only first match elimination so others aren't that big of a deal. hope they will still play some good games earning yourself a second life for the main event isn't that small of a deal either. And for what it's worth winning your bubble bracket secures you another 140k aswell. | ||
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Rocket-Bear
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Deleted User 135096
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Zealously
East Gorteau22261 Posts
On July 13 2014 19:56 wo1fwood wrote: Q: why is this called a bubble bracket, is it because of the ephemeral nature of it? Because why wouldn't you call it "bubble bracket" if you can? | ||
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Deleted User 135096
3624 Posts
 Also, holy crap, the most important games of Liquid and LGD's lives are on the line today. A win today (and tomorrow) nets whomever +$450K in winnings. | ||
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vndestiny
Singapore3441 Posts
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Zealously
East Gorteau22261 Posts
On July 13 2014 20:37 wo1fwood wrote: lol Also, holy crap, the most important games of Liquid and LGD's lives are on the line today. A win today (and tomorrow) nets whomever +$450K in winnings.A win for LGD also restores their honour and grants them some well-needed redemption from their loss to Liquid last year :D | ||
KristofferAG
Norway25712 Posts
WE CAN DO IT THO | ||
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Nymzee
3929 Posts
really annoyed i bet my lina arcana + fallen princess set on DK now | ||
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Zealously
East Gorteau22261 Posts
On July 13 2014 21:07 Nymzee wrote: DK having their strats leaked might cause them some trouble really annoyed i bet my lina arcana + fallen princess set on DK now BELIEVE IN DK | ||
opterown
Australia54784 Posts
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DrakanSilva
Chile932 Posts
So bad my notebook is being repaired. I hope that a Chinese channel I watch will show lgd vs liquid live. And where do you bet sets and inmortals? | ||
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Zealously
East Gorteau22261 Posts
On July 13 2014 21:27 opterown wrote: you know i might be a bad person but i actually really want to see the translated video(s) that gamefy recorded (after TI4 is done of course). it's not often we get insight into pro thoughts like that. The first thing I did when I heard about the situation was to google it haha. Obviously it's bad for DK but I'd be super interested in hearing what goes on during drafts. | ||
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