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On August 28 2013 05:04 onlywonderboy wrote:Show nested quote +On August 28 2013 04:57 wei2coolman wrote:On August 28 2013 04:12 Aphasie wrote:
Hmmm. After watching this seasons OGN i find that I really can't watch the LCS any more. After following professional BW since 2001/2 and a couple of years of SC2, you get so accustomed to absolute crisp execution, flawless strategy and so on. When I try to watch the EU LCS now, I just see so many sub-optimal plays (in my newb understanding of this game that is) that I really cant finish a game any more. For instance I tried to watch gamescom G1 of GMB vs. EG today. GMB had dual globals (shen + karth) and a lee sin that is an amazing gap closer, and still there was only one ult (defensive shen ult) in the first 13 minutes of the game. Watching it feels like so much potential going to waste and so few "free" advantages unused when you compare it to the 5-6 best korean teams. The strategy of pick/ban and making the team comp work for you, just seems like something they can only do properly in korea.
Clearly, it isnt as black and white as this, but I just feel the difference in understanding and level of play makes the EU/NA so unappealing.
Anyone else experiencing the same "problem"? It's like college vs pro. There's still plenty to like about college football/basketball, even when technically pros are playing at a higher level. It's about passion! ...and the throws...
Well you watch LPL for the throws, and the Sona ulti's.
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On August 28 2013 05:10 wei2coolman wrote:Show nested quote +On August 28 2013 05:04 onlywonderboy wrote:On August 28 2013 04:57 wei2coolman wrote:On August 28 2013 04:12 Aphasie wrote:
Hmmm. After watching this seasons OGN i find that I really can't watch the LCS any more. After following professional BW since 2001/2 and a couple of years of SC2, you get so accustomed to absolute crisp execution, flawless strategy and so on. When I try to watch the EU LCS now, I just see so many sub-optimal plays (in my newb understanding of this game that is) that I really cant finish a game any more. For instance I tried to watch gamescom G1 of GMB vs. EG today. GMB had dual globals (shen + karth) and a lee sin that is an amazing gap closer, and still there was only one ult (defensive shen ult) in the first 13 minutes of the game. Watching it feels like so much potential going to waste and so few "free" advantages unused when you compare it to the 5-6 best korean teams. The strategy of pick/ban and making the team comp work for you, just seems like something they can only do properly in korea.
Clearly, it isnt as black and white as this, but I just feel the difference in understanding and level of play makes the EU/NA so unappealing.
Anyone else experiencing the same "problem"? It's like college vs pro. There's still plenty to like about college football/basketball, even when technically pros are playing at a higher level. It's about passion! ...and the throws... Well you watch LPL for the throws, and the Sona ulti's.
Glorious battle cries.
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On August 28 2013 05:04 onlywonderboy wrote:Show nested quote +On August 28 2013 04:57 wei2coolman wrote:On August 28 2013 04:12 Aphasie wrote:
Hmmm. After watching this seasons OGN i find that I really can't watch the LCS any more. After following professional BW since 2001/2 and a couple of years of SC2, you get so accustomed to absolute crisp execution, flawless strategy and so on. When I try to watch the EU LCS now, I just see so many sub-optimal plays (in my newb understanding of this game that is) that I really cant finish a game any more. For instance I tried to watch gamescom G1 of GMB vs. EG today. GMB had dual globals (shen + karth) and a lee sin that is an amazing gap closer, and still there was only one ult (defensive shen ult) in the first 13 minutes of the game. Watching it feels like so much potential going to waste and so few "free" advantages unused when you compare it to the 5-6 best korean teams. The strategy of pick/ban and making the team comp work for you, just seems like something they can only do properly in korea.
Clearly, it isnt as black and white as this, but I just feel the difference in understanding and level of play makes the EU/NA so unappealing.
Anyone else experiencing the same "problem"? It's like college vs pro. There's still plenty to like about college football/basketball, even when technically pros are playing at a higher level. It's about passion! ...and the throws...
I think lots of misplays/bad calls occur in both LCS and OGN, but NA/EU teams aren't nearly as good as capitalizing on their opponents' mistakes. Many times they won't even recognize that they had an opportunity to take control of the game. LCS games often feature both teams making tons of mistakes until mid/late-game while Korean teams will really snowball off of a single fight/objective. This was pretty apparent in the SKT/Ozone semifinal, g1 a single bad dragon contest without ults basically cost SKT the game, and g2 a good condemn for an early ace lost it for Ozone. Neither region is playing anywhere near optimally currently, but OGN teams sure know how to seize small advantages and close out games much better.
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3rd/4th game tonight, any predictions?
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On August 28 2013 09:18 miicah wrote:
3rd/4th game tonight, any predictions?
Theres a match tonight?
Boy, that sure would've been nice to know but the OP hasn't updated.
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On August 28 2013 09:18 miicah wrote:
3rd/4th game tonight, any predictions?
Dandy/Dade/Homme take shy/cloudtemplar/rapidstar (Or GBM) behind the shed and make them cry.
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Shamelessly stolen from Reddit:
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/HUja0fW.jpg)
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On August 28 2013 10:14 Gahlo wrote:Shamelessly stolen from Reddit:
This is so clean and nice. Thanks for linking it, and thanks to whoever made it.
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scenario 4 pls ;_;
frost hwaiting~
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On August 28 2013 11:36 Kiett wrote:
scenario 4 pls ;_;
frost hwaiting~
You get out, KT B ftw
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On August 28 2013 11:38 onlywonderboy wrote:You get out, KT B ftw
ew. disgusting KT fan.
SKT is best KT k thx
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On August 28 2013 11:42 Kiett wrote:Show nested quote +On August 28 2013 11:38 onlywonderboy wrote:On August 28 2013 11:36 Kiett wrote:
scenario 4 pls ;_;
frost hwaiting~ You get out, KT B ftw ew. disgusting KT fan. SKT is best KT k thx
QFT.
Also they have Faker.
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On August 28 2013 11:42 Kiett wrote:Show nested quote +On August 28 2013 11:38 onlywonderboy wrote:On August 28 2013 11:36 Kiett wrote:
scenario 4 pls ;_;
frost hwaiting~ You get out, KT B ftw ew. disgusting KT fan. SKT is best KT k thx
In my defense my allegiance is based solely on the LoL team, I have no SC background lol.
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On August 28 2013 11:48 onlywonderboy wrote:Show nested quote +On August 28 2013 11:42 Kiett wrote:On August 28 2013 11:38 onlywonderboy wrote:On August 28 2013 11:36 Kiett wrote:
scenario 4 pls ;_;
frost hwaiting~ You get out, KT B ftw ew. disgusting KT fan. SKT is best KT k thx In my defense my allegiance is based solely on the LoL team, I have no SC background lol.
The important thing is that you aren't rooting for eSports Yankees.
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When is the finals happening?
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On August 28 2013 11:38 onlywonderboy wrote:You get out, KT B ftw
moar like KT Babo
go frost go =)
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Scenario 4 would be ideal. 3 is quite okay as-well.
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On August 28 2013 11:42 Kiett wrote:Show nested quote +On August 28 2013 11:38 onlywonderboy wrote:On August 28 2013 11:36 Kiett wrote:
scenario 4 pls ;_;
frost hwaiting~ You get out, KT B ftw ew. disgusting KT fan. SKT is best KT k thx
MY MAN! Btw I really crave for having team signatures on here
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On August 28 2013 14:57 GTPGlitch wrote:Show nested quote +On August 28 2013 11:38 onlywonderboy wrote:On August 28 2013 11:36 Kiett wrote:
scenario 4 pls ;_;
frost hwaiting~ You get out, KT B ftw moar like KT Babo go frost go =)
I've got some bad news...
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On August 28 2013 14:51 iLoveKT wrote:
When is the finals happening?
Finals are on August 31, and start one hour earlier. Which basically translates to the opening ceremony will take more than an hour, and so they will be right on track for the game starting at or around the same time.
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EPT
