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On February 25 2013 03:36 Takkara wrote:Show nested quote +On February 25 2013 03:36 nafta wrote: This interview is fun and all but it would be really nice if the games just started.... It's likely they are having issues setting up the computers. They're just stalling for time.
It always baffles me how long it takes to start league games.Like how hard is it to plug in keyboard/mouse(they have played before so there should be drivers up already) and change your settings.5/10 minutes at most.
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On February 25 2013 03:34 Ecael wrote:Show nested quote +On February 25 2013 03:31 NeoIllusions wrote:On February 25 2013 03:28 Alaric wrote:On February 25 2013 03:26 NeoIllusions wrote: GIANTS are the best EU team after the big 3. I'm a believer now. And they're actually entertaining, contrary to a certain turtling team. Turtle? I saw no turtling. Samux going ham with Akali. Did you see that 1v1 with Kha'zix? What. a. boss. Jimbz has the mechanics, just need to work on his decision making. It's certainly not as bad as Double's, lol you gaiz. Exter consistently make plays across the map. He was there to cockblock Shushei at Bot lane and get Jimbz a double. When Jimbz did that incredibly stupid late blue pill and Kha'zix caught him, who was there to save the day to make sure it wasn't just a free ADC kill? One of the better TP users for sure. Exter carrying team on his big back for sure, though wish he'd be making more plays rather than bailing out dumbs and making sure their stupid deaths are getting traded evenly. As for Jimbz's decision making, won't you say the way he consistently gravitates toward farm during any situation to be kinda like Double? 
Exter doesn't establish GIANTS' momentum, he's there to ensure they don't lose it. And from this last game against DB, he does it beautifully. You're right that it'd help GIANTS a ton if they communicated better and not get out of position so frequently but it's rather unique to see a team who can even capitalize off a misplay.
I definitely see Double-like behavior in Jimbz and to me, it's a very good thing. To see how he can go Mid to stop a wave from pushing into their tower and immediately swing Bot to clear yet another way. Very good lane observation and "greed". Jimbz biggest problem is his positioning. He sees objectives but doesn't see the dangers between Point A and Point B.
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On February 25 2013 03:38 nafta wrote:Show nested quote +On February 25 2013 03:36 Takkara wrote:On February 25 2013 03:36 nafta wrote: This interview is fun and all but it would be really nice if the games just started.... It's likely they are having issues setting up the computers. They're just stalling for time. It always baffles me how long it takes to start league games.Like how hard is it to plug in keyboard/mouse(they have played before so there should be drivers up already) and change your settings.5/10 minutes at most. Having watched things get setup for IPL5 first hand, the biggest issue is when there's problems with the hardware (most typically headsets) and no sound is coming out. Players aren't the most keen on technical problems, so you need some Rioter to step in and troubleshoot. It's hardware problems that cause delays. Otherwise, I think most orgas have streamlined and informed teams how to set up with minimal time loss.
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those 1 hour breaks are really getting on my nerves.
Its week three for gods sake, ESL taking all the money but not producing quality because they used it to pay their debts -.-
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On February 25 2013 03:44 NeoIllusions wrote:Show nested quote +On February 25 2013 03:38 nafta wrote:On February 25 2013 03:36 Takkara wrote:On February 25 2013 03:36 nafta wrote: This interview is fun and all but it would be really nice if the games just started.... It's likely they are having issues setting up the computers. They're just stalling for time. It always baffles me how long it takes to start league games.Like how hard is it to plug in keyboard/mouse(they have played before so there should be drivers up already) and change your settings.5/10 minutes at most. Having watched things get setup for IPL5 first hand, the biggest issue is when there's problems with the hardware (most typically headsets) and no sound is coming out. Players aren't the most keen on technical problems, so you need some Rioter to step in and troubleshoot. It's hardware problems that cause delays. Otherwise, I think most orgas have streamlined and informed teams how to set up with minimal time loss.
i dont get it, why not have seperate user accounts for every player. Just plug in the peripherals, switch account, DONE.
Works for tenthousand people in my university.
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For all the issues with long breaks, they have done a remarkable job showing us things to fill the void. For someone that regularly watches MLG tournaments, it's great to see thing other than a crowd shot for 30 mins between games. I watched the entire Krepo interview instead of just walking away from the stream and checking back.
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aaaawww yeah. Here we go Fnatic!
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TBH I don't think Chogath is good against Diana
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On February 25 2013 03:48 Takkara wrote: For all the issues with long breaks, they have done a remarkable job showing us things to fill the void. For someone that regularly watches MLG tournaments, it's great to see thing other than a crowd shot for 30 mins between games. I watched the entire Krepo interview instead of just walking away from the stream and checking back.
ikr, I have stream on mute but from what I heard from other staff, Krepo did some great commentary about their match vs Fnatic.
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On February 25 2013 03:48 Takkara wrote: For all the issues with long breaks, they have done a remarkable job showing us things to fill the void. For someone that regularly watches MLG tournaments, it's great to see thing other than a crowd shot for 30 mins between games. I watched the entire Krepo interview instead of just walking away from the stream and checking back. Heh yeah, so true. And Krepo always a pleasure to listen to. Smart guy. Remember those shows with travis.. most of the progamers on that show did not come across as very smart, but krepo on the other hand.. =]
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vehicle of esports talk, Lol version.
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What an ugly comp by aAa. Stack CC and Tankiness, never die. Hopefully xPeke and Yellowstar can destroy them in fights - but a victory in lane is very much required.
Don't understand why sOAZ is relegated to support-y top laners these days. He did so well with the aggressive picks back in November/December. But with his tendency to be caught unaware in some of the last games, Malphite is probably a good choice.
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On February 25 2013 03:55 DragoonTT wrote: What an ugly comp by aAa. Stack CC and Tankiness, never die. Hopefully xPeke and Yellowstar can destroy them in fights - but a victory in lane is very much required.
Don't understand why sOAZ is relegated to support-y top laners these days. He did so well with the aggressive picks back in November/December. But with his tendency to be caught unaware in some of the last games, Malphite is probably a good choice.
sOAZ doesn't have to play as aggressive. The champs he's picking still make a big impact (Malph now, Shen a lot before. huehuehue @ Blitz). But now he has to take on peel duty for a farmed YellOwStaR imo. If anything, it's good to see that they're adapting to their line up, even if it's at the cost of sOAZ making flashy aggro plays.
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Krepo talking about pink ward wars. What a baws!
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Haha, Krepo throwing it back to the casters and cutting the discussion short.
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Woah, aAa misplayed that super hard mid, Cho zoning himself, using Cataclysm on a Diana who can ult to Kennen to get out, then trying to fight again outnumbered and without ults. o_o
NP they outdid themselves on the next fight, Solar Flare down? Np they'll stack under that turret for Unstoppable Force anyway.
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So guys... about YellOwStaR?
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aAa seems like a really sloppy team why did they just straight up fail to account for malph ult like that just getting into a stack there
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the hell is that kennen build...its games like this when you shoulda just stuck to basics and it would be an easy win. Kennen cant even hold a candle to MF's damage right now and is pretty much single handedly costing them the game
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On February 25 2013 04:33 NeoIllusions wrote: So guys... about YellOwStaR? He's aight.
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