EPTOn December 28 2014 09:25 AsnSensation wrote:
Have the KOR/CN teams played any official matches yet? I saw on esportscalender that EDG is playing Team King tomorrow and I don't know anything about Team King but EDG should still be favourites right?
Have the KOR/CN teams played any official matches yet? I saw on esportscalender that EDG is playing Team King tomorrow and I don't know anything about Team King but EDG should still be favourites right?
Korea had a preseason, but I wouldn't put too much stock into it because of musical chairing subs. I think I heard there was a small tournament in China that happened, but nothing as far as meaning anything for worlds qualifications.
On December 28 2014 03:37 nobodywonder wrote:
Lol is a strategy game. There are a lot of little intangibles or intricacies that can help you be a better player.
- Guys, I'm constantly losing my lane for some reason, any help?
Like for this quote, there's probably not just some reason, but many reasons such as warding, trading, cs'ing, watching the map, etc. It's up to the player to recognize these mistakes and try to get better than some of them.
Coming from Starcraft II, I do have to note that it's much harder to improve in LoL, because the absence of a good replay system, less high level commentary/analysis (ex. Day9 holy shit he will talk about one little nuance for 10+ mins that distinguishes a great player from a good player), and the crazy numbers of champions and matchups to master.
Lol is a strategy game. There are a lot of little intangibles or intricacies that can help you be a better player.
- Guys, I'm constantly losing my lane for some reason, any help?
Like for this quote, there's probably not just some reason, but many reasons such as warding, trading, cs'ing, watching the map, etc. It's up to the player to recognize these mistakes and try to get better than some of them.
Coming from Starcraft II, I do have to note that it's much harder to improve in LoL, because the absence of a good replay system, less high level commentary/analysis (ex. Day9 holy shit he will talk about one little nuance for 10+ mins that distinguishes a great player from a good player), and the crazy numbers of champions and matchups to master.
Replay is really a non-excuse anymore with op.gg. Like, yeah, League should have it's own replay system built in, especially since it's been on the PBE for almost 2 years now, but it not being built in doesn't STOP you.
On December 28 2014 03:43 Nemireck wrote:
Thorin's mechanics video is kind of a disappointment. He sits there and talks about how Genja and Sneaky have good mechanics but low skill (but the skill is made up with good mechanics because they don't try to play outside of their skill level?). But all that means is that they don't have great mechanics and they make up for it by playing more cerebral, positioning well, and avoiding the dangerous areas that players with better mechanics can succeed in. If they actually had better mechanics, they would be able to do the same things he talks about when discussing, for instance, Uzi.
His overarching point about separating mechanics and cerebral play is ok, but his examples don't match the message he's trying to get across. He talks about these players playing within their mechanical limitations, and then says they have good mechanics. But the reality is that they have weaker mechanics, recognize the fact, and so don't try to overstep their actual abilities (ie. strong cerebral play, like he says about Lemonation). I don't think he understands what mechanics actually are, which I believe is a touch ironic considering the point he's trying to get across.
Thorin's mechanics video is kind of a disappointment. He sits there and talks about how Genja and Sneaky have good mechanics but low skill (but the skill is made up with good mechanics because they don't try to play outside of their skill level?). But all that means is that they don't have great mechanics and they make up for it by playing more cerebral, positioning well, and avoiding the dangerous areas that players with better mechanics can succeed in. If they actually had better mechanics, they would be able to do the same things he talks about when discussing, for instance, Uzi.
His overarching point about separating mechanics and cerebral play is ok, but his examples don't match the message he's trying to get across. He talks about these players playing within their mechanical limitations, and then says they have good mechanics. But the reality is that they have weaker mechanics, recognize the fact, and so don't try to overstep their actual abilities (ie. strong cerebral play, like he says about Lemonation). I don't think he understands what mechanics actually are, which I believe is a touch ironic considering the point he's trying to get across.
My favorite definition of mechanics when it pertains to League is your ability to make your champion do what you want it to. It's a player's ability to understand their talents and limitations and work that into their play style so they're the most effective that they can be that defines who has good mechanics and who doesn't.
On December 28 2014 02:15 JonnyLaw wrote:
Eli Manning has been the worst starting qb statistically for three or four years. He's built well and had an amazing defense with a botched call at the end of a Super Bowl which means he cannot be fired.
I agree coaching and upbringing are important traits but Eli isn't your best example in US sports. If there was only one Manning son it's great example but Peyton has a brother in the NFL.
Eli Manning has been the worst starting qb statistically for three or four years. He's built well and had an amazing defense with a botched call at the end of a Super Bowl which means he cannot be fired.
I agree coaching and upbringing are important traits but Eli isn't your best example in US sports. If there was only one Manning son it's great example but Peyton has a brother in the NFL.
Matthews family. They've had around a handful of good to hall of fame level players and the worst one is a decent backup(doesn't help that he's also a little undersized for his position).
