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toastymow
Profile Joined October 2011
United States254 Posts
October 04 2011 23:58 GMT
#2301
On October 05 2011 08:48 infinitestory wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 05 2011 08:46 toastymow wrote:
Still doesn't matter. If CLG didn't get caught "cheating" then its the refs fault.

i would like to point out what great esportsmanship this is


Yeah, allow me to point something out:

Hotshot: douche on stream
Saint: Biggest douche ever
Oce: Arrogant Son of a Bitch
Wickd: Cocky Bastard

These guys aren't known for their winning personalities. They're jerks who win games and make money. They're damn good LoL players, but they don't have very winning personalities.
isM
Profile Joined September 2010
United States735 Posts
October 05 2011 00:00 GMT
#2302
On October 05 2011 08:48 infinitestory wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 05 2011 08:46 toastymow wrote:
Still doesn't matter. If CLG didn't get caught "cheating" then its the refs fault.

i would like to point out what great esportsmanship this is



I don't even see how that is cheating, the VODs are pretty easily accessible after all. Also strategy changes from game to game its not like SC where someone on ladder can 6 pool every game for his entire career. Team compositions create variance in strategy and I doubt HSGG speaks Chinese to even understand their calls or strategies (assuming there is no variance ever).
Loose lips sink ships
JBright
Profile Joined September 2010
Vancouver14381 Posts
October 05 2011 00:06 GMT
#2303
On October 05 2011 09:00 isM wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 05 2011 08:48 infinitestory wrote:
On October 05 2011 08:46 toastymow wrote:
Still doesn't matter. If CLG didn't get caught "cheating" then its the refs fault.

i would like to point out what great esportsmanship this is



I don't even see how that is cheating, the VODs are pretty easily accessible after all. Also strategy changes from game to game its not like SC where someone on ladder can 6 pool every game for his entire career. Team compositions create variance in strategy and I doubt HSGG speaks Chinese to even understand their calls or strategies (assuming there is no variance ever).


I think it's the difference between watching from the stream and a first person perspective. You can gain a lot more info if you can watch a person play the game in front of you compared to watching the game where you can't control the camera. Unless Riot plans on putting out a observer mode that can allow for anyone to join and watch a game (think HLTV), then there is definitely an advantage.
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Two_DoWn
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United States13684 Posts
October 05 2011 00:09 GMT
#2304
Wow. Candypanda threw game 3 away vs clg. Well, its not like they were winning or anything, but getting caught like that- GG.
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Blitzkrieg0
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States13132 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-05 00:46:50
October 05 2011 00:20 GMT
#2305
On October 05 2011 08:58 tyCe wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 05 2011 08:30 Blitzkrieg0 wrote:
On October 05 2011 08:25 overt wrote:
On October 05 2011 08:21 toastymow wrote:
B) Zenon said that the rules about ties were clearly in the rules. Maybe they weren't at Dreamhack, maybe Xpecial didn't read the rules at Gamescom, but Zenon said they are in the rules. If you didn't read the rules then that's your problem. I'm assuming they had Chinese/English/German/French (whatever language need, basically) copies of the rules.


According to Xpecial he has never even seen the ESL rules and has no idea where he can read them. You can't fault teams for not reading the rules when the rules aren't presented. You also should expect your ESL admins to know the rules for when teams have questions. iG played better in group stage than SK and eHome, straight up. It's really a shame they got eliminated because I think they probably would've beaten WE too.


Has he ever asked the ESL admins to see a copy of the rules? The burden is on you to get the rules and if you can't find them if you don't ask it's also your fault. The admins of a tournament shouldn't babysit everybody playing and check to see if they read the rules. The referee not knowing the rules is a bit sad, but people make mistakes.

Perhaps the burden is on the teams to know the rules, but it is completely unprofessional for ESL to not make sure that the rules are known beforehand. In real life scenarios, burdens are the bare minimum of duty. Oftentimes, professional responsibility extends further than mere duty, and this is one example.

Edit: The point is, though, that iG did actually ask about the rules and they got an incorrect reply from an ESL referee. Whether or not you want to argue that iG should have asked for a rule book in hindsight does not change the fact that ESL is vicariously liable for this stupid mess. It shouldn't matter that iG didn't use every single opportunity to insure themselves against obscure rules, they had done all that was reasonably necessary in their position. ESL, as tournament organisers, should have made their rules completely available and completely known, so that the players can focus on preparation and gameplay. Is it asking too much to want any professionalism at all in this industry?


I agree that iG got screwed over. I just don't think Xpecial saying that he doesn't know the rules either means ESL is absolutely to blame. The referee made a poor call. It happens in real sports too and it'll blow over eventually. There's really nothing they can do about it at this point besides take preventative measures to make sure it doesn't happen again.

EDIT: oops thanks.
I'll always be your shadow and veil your eyes from states of ain soph aur.
Darkchylde
Profile Joined January 2010
United States473 Posts
October 05 2011 00:37 GMT
#2306
On October 05 2011 08:48 infinitestory wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 05 2011 08:46 toastymow wrote:
Still doesn't matter. If CLG didn't get caught "cheating" then its the refs fault.

i would like to point out what great esportsmanship this is


Isn't it possible that they didn't notice Hotshot watching their games? And it's not like the Chinese weren't trying to watch either. It is crappy that HSGG got away with it, but I'm sure it wasn't intentional on either side. We're not even sure HSGG knew about that rule and not even sure that the same ref was enforcing said rule.
overt
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United States9006 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-05 00:46:19
October 05 2011 00:43 GMT
#2307
On October 05 2011 09:20 Blitzkrieg0 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 05 2011 08:58 tyCe wrote:
On October 05 2011 08:30 Blitzkrieg0 wrote:
On October 05 2011 08:25 overt wrote:
On October 05 2011 08:21 toastymow wrote:
B) Zenon said that the rules about ties were clearly in the rules. Maybe they weren't at Dreamhack, maybe Xpecial didn't read the rules at Gamescom, but Zenon said they are in the rules. If you didn't read the rules then that's your problem. I'm assuming they had Chinese/English/German/French (whatever language need, basically) copies of the rules.


According to Xpecial he has never even seen the ESL rules and has no idea where he can read them. You can't fault teams for not reading the rules when the rules aren't presented. You also should expect your ESL admins to know the rules for when teams have questions. iG played better in group stage than SK and eHome, straight up. It's really a shame they got eliminated because I think they probably would've beaten WE too.


Has he ever asked the ESL admins to see a copy of the rules? The burden is on you to get the rules and if you can't find them if you don't ask it's also your fault. The admins of a tournament shouldn't babysit everybody playing and check to see if they read the rules. The referee not knowing the rules is a bit sad, but people make mistakes.

Perhaps the burden is on the teams to know the rules, but it is completely unprofessional for ESL to not make sure that the rules are known beforehand. In real life scenarios, burdens are the bare minimum of duty. Oftentimes, professional responsibility extends further than mere duty, and this is one example.

Edit: The point is, though, that iG did actually ask about the rules and they got an incorrect reply from an ESL referee. Whether or not you want to argue that iG should have asked for a rule book in hindsight does not change the fact that ESL is vicariously liable for this stupid mess. It shouldn't matter that iG didn't use every single opportunity to insure themselves against obscure rules, they had done all that was reasonably necessary in their position. ESL, as tournament organisers, should have made their rules completely available and completely known, so that the players can focus on preparation and gameplay. Is it asking too much to want any professionalism at all in this industry?


I agree that iG got screwed over. I just don't think Elementz saying that he doesn't know the rules either means ESL is absolutely to blame. The referee made a poor call. It happens in real sports too and it'll blow over eventually. There's really nothing they can do about it at this point besides take preventative measures to make sure it doesn't happen again.


Xpecial said that, not Elementz. Just trying to make sure everyone knows.

And yes, someone suggested it when it happened but this event proves that ESL should do double elimination like the MSL/OSL rather than this round robin thing. Would make it so ties are impossible.

edit:
Since people are lazy and didn't read the original link, here's page 2 from that thread so everyone can know what Xpecial said. thread


Not explaining the rules is NESL's fault. At Dreamhack, Riot handed out pamphlets and made sure that the rules were clear.

~

I personally can not find the rules anywhere. Also, realize that the rules at a LAN are different from those online, especially in regards to tiebreakers.
Bulldozer
Profile Joined October 2010
United States89 Posts
October 05 2011 00:46 GMT
#2308
On October 05 2011 08:14 NeoIllusions wrote:
Match 3 CLG vs SK live now. Doing picks atm.


info on pics/bans? at work and cant watch
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Blitzkrieg0
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States13132 Posts
October 05 2011 00:52 GMT
#2309
On October 05 2011 09:46 Bulldozer wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 05 2011 08:14 NeoIllusions wrote:
Match 3 CLG vs SK live now. Doing picks atm.


info on pics/bans? at work and cant watch


It's all in the OP. That's the rerun from last night and it's already over (again).
I'll always be your shadow and veil your eyes from states of ain soph aur.
infinitestory
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States4053 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-05 00:53:04
October 05 2011 00:52 GMT
#2310
On October 05 2011 09:46 Bulldozer wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 05 2011 08:14 NeoIllusions wrote:
Match 3 CLG vs SK live now. Doing picks atm.


info on pics/bans? at work and cant watch

They're showing a rerun right now; you can look through the thread around page 100 i think. nvm poster above me has a much better solution
Translator:3
toastymow
Profile Joined October 2011
United States254 Posts
October 05 2011 00:57 GMT
#2311
And yes, someone suggested it when it happened but this event proves that ESL should do double elimination like the MSL/OSL rather than this round robin thing. Would make it so ties are impossible.


Actually, that sounds like a really good idea for these events. Put everyone into the event, seed according to how they qualified and then have a loser's bracket, working your way into the finals with Semis being a Bo3.
overt
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United States9006 Posts
October 05 2011 01:00 GMT
#2312
On October 05 2011 09:57 toastymow wrote:
Show nested quote +
And yes, someone suggested it when it happened but this event proves that ESL should do double elimination like the MSL/OSL rather than this round robin thing. Would make it so ties are impossible.


Actually, that sounds like a really good idea for these events. Put everyone into the event, seed according to how they qualified and then have a loser's bracket, working your way into the finals with Semis being a Bo3.


No, MSL/OSL have a group stage too but it works differently.

Team A plays Team B. Winner goes to winners match loser goes to losers match.

Team C plays Team D. Winner goes to winners match loser goes to losers match.

Whoever wins the winners match advances. Whoever wins the losers match plays the loser of the winners match. Whoever wins that game advances.

Ties are impossible and it runs quicker than a traditional round robin group too.
Bulldozer
Profile Joined October 2010
United States89 Posts
October 05 2011 01:00 GMT
#2313
ty much, so pumped for finals tonight! hopefully I can hop on a computer at work at get the stream working
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overt
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United States9006 Posts
October 05 2011 01:13 GMT
#2314
On October 05 2011 10:00 Bulldozer wrote:
ty much, so pumped for finals tonight! hopefully I can hop on a computer at work at get the stream working


Finals are gonna be really late if you're in America since 3rd place match is first and I think it's at 11:15 PM EDT. The finals aren't scheduled to start until 2:10 AM assuming there aren't delays.

Looks like I won't get much sleep for the third night in a row...
TheYango
Profile Joined September 2008
United States47024 Posts
October 05 2011 01:17 GMT
#2315
On October 05 2011 10:00 overt wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 05 2011 09:57 toastymow wrote:
And yes, someone suggested it when it happened but this event proves that ESL should do double elimination like the MSL/OSL rather than this round robin thing. Would make it so ties are impossible.


Actually, that sounds like a really good idea for these events. Put everyone into the event, seed according to how they qualified and then have a loser's bracket, working your way into the finals with Semis being a Bo3.


No, MSL/OSL have a group stage too but it works differently.

Team A plays Team B. Winner goes to winners match loser goes to losers match.

Team C plays Team D. Winner goes to winners match loser goes to losers match.

Whoever wins the winners match advances. Whoever wins the losers match plays the loser of the winners match. Whoever wins that game advances.

Ties are impossible and it runs quicker than a traditional round robin group too.

For the record, this is MSL grouping. OSL does groups the same way IEM did them here. The difference is that when ties occur, they actually play out tiebreakers, which is probably the fairest way to do it.
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NeoIllusions
Profile Blog Joined December 2002
United States37500 Posts
October 05 2011 01:21 GMT
#2316
We has such a gud OP and you donks asking me where to find picks/bans.

/disappointed
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overt
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United States9006 Posts
October 05 2011 01:21 GMT
#2317
On October 05 2011 10:17 TheYango wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 05 2011 10:00 overt wrote:
On October 05 2011 09:57 toastymow wrote:
And yes, someone suggested it when it happened but this event proves that ESL should do double elimination like the MSL/OSL rather than this round robin thing. Would make it so ties are impossible.


Actually, that sounds like a really good idea for these events. Put everyone into the event, seed according to how they qualified and then have a loser's bracket, working your way into the finals with Semis being a Bo3.


No, MSL/OSL have a group stage too but it works differently.

Team A plays Team B. Winner goes to winners match loser goes to losers match.

Team C plays Team D. Winner goes to winners match loser goes to losers match.

Whoever wins the winners match advances. Whoever wins the losers match plays the loser of the winners match. Whoever wins that game advances.

Ties are impossible and it runs quicker than a traditional round robin group too.

For the record, this is MSL grouping. OSL does groups the same way IEM did them here. The difference is that when ties occur, they actually play out tiebreakers, which is probably the fairest way to do it.


I'm too much of a Bisu fanboy to watch the OSLs.

I didn't know that though, so thanks! And I think that for a game like LoL doing it how MSL does it would be better since they really don't have time for tiebreakers unless they plan that into the schedule.
DreamScaR
Profile Blog Joined October 2004
Canada2127 Posts
October 05 2011 01:29 GMT
#2318
May want to edit the OP for the 3rd place match, since it starts in 30 minutes and not an hour 30.
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crazeman
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
664 Posts
October 05 2011 01:32 GMT
#2319
On October 05 2011 09:57 toastymow wrote:
Show nested quote +
And yes, someone suggested it when it happened but this event proves that ESL should do double elimination like the MSL/OSL rather than this round robin thing. Would make it so ties are impossible.


Actually, that sounds like a really good idea for these events. Put everyone into the event, seed according to how they qualified and then have a loser's bracket, working your way into the finals with Semis being a Bo3.


Problem might be that the tourney might take too long in that case? LoL games are long enough as it is and they were literally just starting the last game of the night as the venue is closing. Making a BO3 double elimination might take too long.

And just curious, how is Saint Vicious the biggest douche ever? I watch his stream all the time and I haven't seen him do any particularly bad BM.
Irave
Profile Joined October 2010
United States9965 Posts
October 05 2011 01:37 GMT
#2320
On October 05 2011 10:29 DreamScaR wrote:
May want to edit the OP for the 3rd place match, since it starts in 30 minutes and not an hour 30.

Really? Good to know as I was about ready to head out for dinner, guess I'll stick around.
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