EPT[IPL] Day 1 Live Report Thread - Page 14
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Klonere
Ireland4123 Posts
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XiGua
Sweden3085 Posts
 I didn't know that you could watch from the PLAYER'S point of view... I should buy the premium... Or maybe not... FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU... | ||
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Jinsho
United Kingdom3101 Posts
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merz
Sweden2760 Posts
On October 06 2011 23:32 Eufouria wrote: But how are they deciding which seed plays which player from the open bracket? Are they seeding the open bracket, and if so, how are they going to do that? It seems like its only there to provide more content, which isn't too bad, but I doubt anyone is going to show their real builds in the group stages. ??? Unless there's some sort of silent agreement between all of the pool players to just fuck around, you'd want to get that high seed otherwise you're gonna end up playing someone like TSL_Alive or something in the first round, which to say the least, isn't something you'd want. | ||
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Zaclye
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-_-
United States7081 Posts
On October 06 2011 23:28 Xeris wrote: That doesn't make sense if that's the reason...having players play 3 meaningless group matches just for the sake of them playing more games isn't that good. I'm sure IPL staff has good reasons for their format That's certainly part of the reason. The other part is if you win your group you're likely going to get the foreigner. | ||
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aTo
Austria588 Posts
On October 06 2011 23:33 Klonere wrote: Is the stream up? http://esports.ign.com/ipl/tv/?starcraft2/live/ignproleague countdown already started  | ||
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c0ldfusion
United States8293 Posts
I think having "meaningless" group matches is a great chance for the tourney staff to make sure everything is running smoothly, etc. | ||
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Makotoo
Finland159 Posts
On October 06 2011 23:33 SolidMustard wrote: Yeah, guys stop flaming about the pool play, maybe you're just unable to understand the importance of a game if it's not single elimination, but those results actually do matter. A lot. They actually don't matter much at all. I don't see why anyone would play seriously and show their best prepared strategies and tendencies on games that have marginal importance. | ||
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Asha
United Kingdom38199 Posts
On October 06 2011 23:32 Eufouria wrote: But how are they deciding which seed plays which player from the open bracket? Are they seeding the open bracket, and if so, how are they going to do that? It seems like its only there to provide more content, which isn't too bad, but I doubt anyone is going to show their real builds in the group stages. I'd imagine it goes something like: Top 16 of the open bracket qualify. bracket plays out 1-16 are placed. #1-4 pool play draws #13-16 open bracket #5-8 pool play draws #9-12 open bracket #9-12 pool play draws #5-8 open bracket #13-16 pool play draws #1-4 open bracket. Are people seriously thinking there's 0 importance behind pool play, it may not be your life and death in the tournament, but it's probably going to be the difference between drawing an EG Puma and drawing an EG incontrol. Players might not break out their brand new builds for this part of the tournament, but you can bet no one will be straight up messing around with their games. | ||
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Arimaki
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Taf the Ghost
United States11751 Posts
On October 06 2011 23:28 Xeris wrote: That doesn't make sense if that's the reason...having players play 3 meaningless group matches just for the sake of them playing more games isn't that good. I'm sure IPL staff has good reasons for their format The Format seems straight forward. - Pool play allows for higher level games for days 1 & 2 (avoiding the 2010 MLG problem). - Seeding *does* help the Pro Players. First in Pool play should get someone that finished 4th in their "Open Bracket", so that will likely be a weaker pro (or a good amatuer on a big run). This should avoid the Ret v Puma problem from NASL S1 Finals. - We get to watch more Boxer. - Fans get a chance to interact with the Pros more (see the number of Signings going on). - Gives content for 4 days rather than 2 or 3. And avoids the MLG 2010 problem, again. - Single Elimination for Championship bracket, as they don't have time to air a Double Elimination over 2 days, without doing 4 streams at once. - Let's players get over the "Jet Lag" problem, as if they biff their Pool, they still have a full run to the Finals available to them. It makes sense for what they want to do. Especially since everyone in the Top 32 wins 1k. A 1st in Pool is practically assured 2k. | ||
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laguu
Finland278 Posts
On October 06 2011 23:31 Terminal wrote: How are they meaningless games exactly? Don't winners get a better seed? Seeds are pretty random anyway. It's not like you are guaranteed an easier opponent if you work your ass of to win the pool. They're not absolutely meaningless but I if you wanna do well, you have to be able to beat whoever comes against you in the bracket anyway. I'm sure the players don't take any pressure from the pool play matches. | ||
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Manslayer
Chile150 Posts
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howLiN
Portugal1676 Posts
On October 06 2011 23:35 Arimaki wrote: Am I going crazy or did I hear a short tasteless laugh during the countdown? Your craving for handsome manhood is affecting your hearing abilities lol. | ||
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Eufouria
United Kingdom4425 Posts
On October 06 2011 23:34 meRz wrote: ??? Unless there's some sort of silent agreement between all of the pool players to just fuck around, you'd want to get that high seed otherwise you're gonna end up playing someone like TSL_Alive or something in the first round, which to say the least, isn't something you'd want. But how are they making sure that the best open bracket players get the highest seeds? edit:Never mind its double elim, it makes sense now. | ||
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MCDayC
United Kingdom14464 Posts
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NguN
Australia1322 Posts
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Xcobidoo
Sweden1871 Posts
On October 06 2011 23:32 Choboo wrote: No it's not at all the same if you get first in your pool at MLG you get minimum top 6 while if you get last you get to ro32 or something while at IPL everyone gets ro32, doesn't matter where you place in the pool. Well facing the worst qualified player from the open bracket and then another bad opponent is pretty much a sealed ro8 spot anyway. | ||
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iNViCiOUZ
Germany364 Posts
Seems to be down for me (or is it just work which doesn't let me surf :D OMG how good is the streaming portal(http://esports.ign.com/ipl/tv/?starcraft2/live/ignproleague)?? -6 Channels - Split screen - switch channels with keyboard - free HD quality Holy ign! | ||
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