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On November 24 2013 04:50 Fusilero wrote:Show nested quote +On November 24 2013 04:33 Redox wrote:On November 24 2013 04:28 Dan HH wrote:
IEMs would be much better with just one tournament instead of this arbitrary pro/amateur separation. They're gonna do the same thing for IEM Singapore next week and I see no point to it.
For IEM Singapore it's even sillier because there's a qualifier that determines some of the teams that go to the pro tourney and amateur tourney. So for example team X can beat team Y in the qualifier then finish last at Pro, while team Y can go on and win at Amateur and earn 4 times as much as the team that's better than them. What the hell kind of system is this? It is the consequential continuation of what Riot is doing all year. And yes it sucks big time. Still this tournament is not bad. Now we had the exhibition matches against the smaller region teams and tomorrow the real tournament begins. The separation does kinda suck I'd absolutely love to see copenhagen wolves against fnatic/C9/CLG/GMB.I honestly think that they'd be up for it. They probably wouldn't win but I'm sure it'd make for a good match.
There was a time, like before worlds, when you could hear from several EU pros that they believed CW is the strongest team in EU. But this is only one of many issues I have with the current system. Dont even want to think about it too much, it is just too annoying.
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quite excited to see c9 vs gambit for the shitstorm that will ensue (on other sites).
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In all honesty, Turquality outside of an NA quality throw or two did better than I expected, and maybe, just maybe this CLG lineup will live up to their POTENTIAL.
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I thought TQL played quite well, considering they are a new team (at least I never heard of them).
Game 1 is pretty entertaining thus far.
edit: Wow that throw during Dragon rofl. Ok that w as bad/dumb by TQL.
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I thought Trick did well. He died once between the two games (I think?)
Link so kawaii playing moemoeziggs
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hilarious how CLG almost lost the first game
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On November 24 2013 13:46 zulu_nation8 wrote:
hilarious how CLG almost lost the first game
I still think they are going to beat Fnatic, not because they are better but simply because unlike Fnatic they prepared and practiced hard for this.
Gambit i can see doing the same vs C9.
Would be a fun finals.
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On November 24 2013 14:35 Lysanias wrote:Show nested quote +On November 24 2013 13:46 zulu_nation8 wrote:
hilarious how CLG almost lost the first game I still think they are going to beat Fnatic, not because they are better but simply because unlike Fnatic they prepared and practiced hard for this. Gambit i can see doing the same vs C9. Would be a fun finals.
I would be over the moon if they beat Fnatic but they are no chance to win. Fnatic are infinitely stronger in top/jungle/mid and arguably better bot.
edit - C9 vs Gambit will be close though.
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On November 24 2013 15:57 schmutttt wrote:Show nested quote +On November 24 2013 14:35 Lysanias wrote:On November 24 2013 13:46 zulu_nation8 wrote:
hilarious how CLG almost lost the first game I still think they are going to beat Fnatic, not because they are better but simply because unlike Fnatic they prepared and practiced hard for this. Gambit i can see doing the same vs C9. Would be a fun finals. I would be over the moon if they beat Fnatic but they are no chance to win. Fnatic are infinitely stronger in top/jungle/mid and arguably better bot. edit - C9 vs Gambit will be close though.
Fnatic never impressed me all that much in terms of their individual laning skills, and for me personally, they seemed to thrive more on smart skirmishing, good team communication and overall team synergy that probably depends more on thorough scheduled practice than their absolute individual gaming capacities.
I don't think it's as one sided as one might expect given the circumstances.
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I think you are under estimating CLG. I agree that Fnatic is a stronger team, but not "infinitely stronger." I think the difference in practice can be enough for CLG to pull off this win. Especially since its only a single BO3, where anything can happen.
That being said, I think Fnatic is still the favorite going in, but I'd put them at 60-40 maximum.
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On November 24 2013 13:46 zulu_nation8 wrote:
hilarious how CLG almost lost the first game
Oh come on, "almost lost" ? They were only 1.5k gold behind and DL was already fed..
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On November 23 2013 21:12 Lylat wrote:
TSM !!
MURICA
C9 over gambit, Fnatic over CLG, and then C9 takes revenge on Fnatic!!!
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On November 24 2013 16:31 Letmelose wrote:Show nested quote +On November 24 2013 15:57 schmutttt wrote:On November 24 2013 14:35 Lysanias wrote:On November 24 2013 13:46 zulu_nation8 wrote:
hilarious how CLG almost lost the first game I still think they are going to beat Fnatic, not because they are better but simply because unlike Fnatic they prepared and practiced hard for this. Gambit i can see doing the same vs C9. Would be a fun finals. I would be over the moon if they beat Fnatic but they are no chance to win. Fnatic are infinitely stronger in top/jungle/mid and arguably better bot. edit - C9 vs Gambit will be close though. Fnatic never impressed me all that much in terms of their individual laning skills, and for me personally, they seemed to thrive more on smart skirmishing, good team communication and overall team synergy that probably depends more on thorough scheduled practice than their absolute individual gaming capacities. I don't think it's as one sided as one might expect given the circumstances.
More or less.
Fnatic's lane phase isn't the lynchpin of their victories: their ability to teamfight, skirmish, and strategically pick off enemy team members in the midgame is where they shine.
Nien vs. Soaz is the only lane where I'd be concerned about CLG losing the lane (Nien makes derp laning decisions on occasion): I expect Link and...alright, Rush Hour, to either go even or win the lane.
Also, it's MURICA FK YEAH. Not that wimpy america!
On November 24 2013 19:07 Lylat wrote:Show nested quote +On November 24 2013 13:46 zulu_nation8 wrote:
hilarious how CLG almost lost the first game Oh come on, "almost lost" ? They were only 1.5k gold behind and DL was already fed..
And then ended it in 26 minutes.
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Korea (South)11232 Posts
lets see if clg can win a major tournament
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Is this a BO3? Gogo Cloud 9!
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United Kingdom50293 Posts
Meteos seems to have lost his saiyan hair. C9 confirmed to lose.
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On November 24 2013 19:10 Chexx wrote:
lets see if clg can win a major tournament
Will CLG finally fulfill their potential? pls, CLG, do it for Neo.
EDIT: Ohohohoho. They didn't ban out Balls' Rumble. let us see
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Wait wait wait, M5 became gambit or something? I have been so out of touch recently I have no idea lol
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Korea (South)11232 Posts
aww yeah cloud9 against gambit. Lets see what the kings of america can do
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