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ROOT Gaming Success Pays Invitational ($1200) - Page 16

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fabulously
Profile Joined November 2010
Norway724 Posts
February 17 2011 03:47 GMT
#301
ROOT, why so good <3
Welcome back ROOT-gaming - you were never forgotten <3
garbanzo
Profile Joined October 2009
United States4046 Posts
February 17 2011 03:50 GMT
#302
Crazy, crazy move by Kiwikaki. That was pretty awesome. Never seen sentries do so much damage before.
Even during difficult times, when I sat down to play the game, there were times where it felt like god has descended down and played [for me].
DarkPlasmaBall
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States45253 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-17 03:54:45
February 17 2011 03:52 GMT
#303
On February 17 2011 12:24 smurf_NYC wrote:
Yes youre right, I am implying that the Root players are the best in the tourney. Which is a funny thing being that this is an invitational. Which further supports my opinion that this torny is far from legit.


In most sports brackets, the best players are seeded in such a way that they won't play against each other until the very end of the tournament (in the semi-finals or finals). Tennis tournaments like Wimbledon are a great example of this. So for you to say that this Root tournament isn't legit because:
1. Root players are all spread out
AND
2. Root players are all the best
is to directly contradict common bracket preparation for many sports.

However:

1. No one said that the brackets had to be randomized.
2, Team kills were clearly aimed to be prevented for all clans.
3. No one is even claiming that Root is the best, although the entire semi-finals consists of Root gamers.

So yes, you are entitled to your opinion. But we are more than welcome to attempt to explain to you why we don't respect it. And the fact that your tone was a bit harsh didn't help.
"There is nothing more satisfying than looking at a crowd of people and helping them get what I love." ~Day[9] Daily #100
Sumwar
Profile Joined October 2010
Canada199 Posts
February 17 2011 03:56 GMT
#304
I'm staying up late to finish watching this. I love ZVP's I hope slush wins.
DarkPlasmaBall
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States45253 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-17 04:01:00
February 17 2011 04:00 GMT
#305
On February 17 2011 12:56 Sumwar wrote:
I'm staying up late to finish watching this. I love ZVP's I hope slush wins.


I love PvZs and I hope Slush gets Archon Toileted
"There is nothing more satisfying than looking at a crowd of people and helping them get what I love." ~Day[9] Daily #100
ziggurat
Profile Joined October 2010
Canada847 Posts
February 17 2011 04:09 GMT
#306
As a spectator this has been one of the best organized tournaments I've watched. Casting was really good, and there was very little sitting around between games. Many tournaments I've seen will have the casters sitting around and chatting for 15-30 minutes between games. The fact that this tournament kept moving fast made it much more enjoyable to watch. Very nice job!

And I think the sponsors will be happy, as you've got more viewers than day9 at the moment. Please do another one soon!
DarkPlasmaBall
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States45253 Posts
February 17 2011 04:20 GMT
#307
On February 17 2011 13:09 ziggurat wrote:
As a spectator this has been one of the best organized tournaments I've watched. Casting was really good, and there was very little sitting around between games. Many tournaments I've seen will have the casters sitting around and chatting for 15-30 minutes between games. The fact that this tournament kept moving fast made it much more enjoyable to watch. Very nice job!

And I think the sponsors will be happy, as you've got more viewers than day9 at the moment. Please do another one soon!


I agree. Very well organized and I'm definitely gonna keep watching Root-run tournaments! The casters are good too
"There is nothing more satisfying than looking at a crowd of people and helping them get what I love." ~Day[9] Daily #100
garbanzo
Profile Joined October 2009
United States4046 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-17 04:26:50
February 17 2011 04:25 GMT
#308
On February 17 2011 13:20 DarkPlasmaBall wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 17 2011 13:09 ziggurat wrote:
As a spectator this has been one of the best organized tournaments I've watched. Casting was really good, and there was very little sitting around between games. Many tournaments I've seen will have the casters sitting around and chatting for 15-30 minutes between games. The fact that this tournament kept moving fast made it much more enjoyable to watch. Very nice job!

And I think the sponsors will be happy, as you've got more viewers than day9 at the moment. Please do another one soon!


I agree. Very well organized and I'm definitely gonna keep watching Root-run tournaments! The casters are good too

Yeah, I agree. Raelcun is great and IceD got much better as soon as he stopped using "metagame" as a verb.

If I had to say one thing, I think their tendency to talk for long periods of time without input from the other caster is a stylistic choice I disagree with. I think it'd be nice if they could recognize that the other person might want to comment on something. Or has something that they felt was worth interrupting the person talking.

Other than that, it's great casting!
Even during difficult times, when I sat down to play the game, there were times where it felt like god has descended down and played [for me].
Chicane
Profile Joined November 2010
United States7875 Posts
February 17 2011 04:27 GMT
#309
On February 17 2011 12:52 DarkPlasmaBall wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 17 2011 12:24 smurf_NYC wrote:
Yes youre right, I am implying that the Root players are the best in the tourney. Which is a funny thing being that this is an invitational. Which further supports my opinion that this torny is far from legit.


In most sports brackets, the best players are seeded in such a way that they won't play against each other until the very end of the tournament (in the semi-finals or finals). Tennis tournaments like Wimbledon are a great example of this. So for you to say that this Root tournament isn't legit because:
1. Root players are all spread out
AND
2. Root players are all the best
is to directly contradict common bracket preparation for many sports.

However:

1. No one said that the brackets had to be randomized.
2, Team kills were clearly aimed to be prevented for all clans.
3. No one is even claiming that Root is the best, although the entire semi-finals consists of Root gamers.

So yes, you are entitled to your opinion. But we are more than welcome to attempt to explain to you why we don't respect it. And the fact that your tone was a bit harsh didn't help.


Just give up. Clearly they still need to.. I don't know.. BEAT GOOD PLAYERS TO GET FAR?! People will complain no matter what, especially if they aren't fans of root.
garbanzo
Profile Joined October 2009
United States4046 Posts
February 17 2011 04:32 GMT
#310
Anyone else having issues with the stream? Sound is fine, video are just mini-clips that pause every few seconds.
Even during difficult times, when I sat down to play the game, there were times where it felt like god has descended down and played [for me].
Gescom
Profile Joined February 2010
Canada3508 Posts
February 17 2011 04:33 GMT
#311
Yup. ;{
Jaedong Hyuk || Bisu Jangbi || Fantasy Flash
Sumwar
Profile Joined October 2010
Canada199 Posts
February 17 2011 04:37 GMT
#312
well PVP finals, I'm gonna head off to bed. Thanks for running this tournament I enjoyed watching it.
DarkPlasmaBall
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States45253 Posts
February 17 2011 04:38 GMT
#313
On February 17 2011 13:32 garbanzo wrote:
Anyone else having issues with the stream? Sound is fine, video are just mini-clips that pause every few seconds.


The default quality is Best. I lowered it to 480p and it works very well. Not much lag at all. Try lowering the quality of the stream.

PvP final!
"There is nothing more satisfying than looking at a crowd of people and helping them get what I love." ~Day[9] Daily #100
laharl23
Profile Joined February 2011
United States582 Posts
February 17 2011 04:38 GMT
#314
Really great tournament. Both these casters are great and under-rated. Iced is really great and hes not in any super big events. Glad to see him in this.
-Strider-
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Mexico1605 Posts
February 17 2011 04:39 GMT
#315
Oh PvP finals...
What is up? IM NESTEAAAA!
garbanzo
Profile Joined October 2009
United States4046 Posts
February 17 2011 04:39 GMT
#316
On February 17 2011 13:38 DarkPlasmaBall wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 17 2011 13:32 garbanzo wrote:
Anyone else having issues with the stream? Sound is fine, video are just mini-clips that pause every few seconds.


The default quality is Best. I lowered it to 480p and it works very well. Not much lag at all. Try lowering the quality of the stream.

PvP final!

It's doing much better after I refreshed the stream.
Even during difficult times, when I sat down to play the game, there were times where it felt like god has descended down and played [for me].
Antoine
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States7481 Posts
February 17 2011 04:40 GMT
#317
I CAN'T BELIEVE I WON
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garbanzo
Profile Joined October 2009
United States4046 Posts
February 17 2011 04:41 GMT
#318
On February 17 2011 13:40 Antoine wrote:
I CAN'T BELIEVE I WON

Congratulations dude!
Even during difficult times, when I sat down to play the game, there were times where it felt like god has descended down and played [for me].
SunDevil
Profile Joined March 2010
United States353 Posts
February 17 2011 04:59 GMT
#319
On February 17 2011 13:40 Antoine wrote:
I CAN'T BELIEVE I WON


Hey grats man, thanks for participating in the signup. PM me or email me at walamor@gmail.com to arrange delivery!
Former IGN eSports StarCraft 2 Division Manager (Alex.IGN TL Account)
DarkPlasmaBall
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States45253 Posts
February 17 2011 05:10 GMT
#320
Even though people stereotypically don't like PvP, the first two games have been pretty damn exciting IMO ^^
"There is nothing more satisfying than looking at a crowd of people and helping them get what I love." ~Day[9] Daily #100
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