nono, it's because each group is
Match 1: A vs B
Match 2: C vs D
Match 3: Winner of 1 vs Winner of 2 ---> Match 3 Winner advances
Match 4: Loser of 1 vs Loser of 2
Match 5: Match 3 Loser vs Match 4 Winner ---> Match 5 Winner advances

this format is known as 'dual tournament' haha

lichter

1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts

July 10 2012 14:39 GMT

#44

On July 10 2012 23:36 opterown wrote:

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Basically GOM format but Bo1 =/

Serinox

Germany5224 Posts

July 10 2012 14:40 GMT

#45

On July 10 2012 23:39 lichter wrote:

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Basically GOM format but Bo1 =/

GOM used this format for an entire year, but it originated from OGN.

I think Bo1 is fine in BW, because it's not as random as SC2 can be. Bo1 is not that great for SC2 as it was for BW.

JeffGoldblum

Cook Islands191 Posts

July 10 2012 14:48 GMT

#46

EDIT: cba

haitike

Spain2736 Posts

July 10 2012 15:05 GMT

#47

On July 10 2012 23:39 lichter wrote:

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Basically GOM format but Bo1 =/

Dual Tournament format is used in OSL and MSL long time ago before GOM used it, lol.

And maybe I exagerated with 50% luck, but Bo1 Groups is much Luck-based in SC2 that in BW.

Hall0wed

United States8486 Posts

July 10 2012 15:12 GMT

#48

On July 10 2012 19:32 Liquid`Jinro wrote:
... Yeah because the fact that OGN has been running this format for a decade means nothing.

lol

People complaining about Bo1s were always wrong anyway.

Running this format in a complete different game.

There is a good reason why GOM moved away from BO1s entirely.

FuRong

New Zealand3089 Posts

July 10 2012 15:14 GMT

#49

I can understand tradition, but it's a pity that they stuck with bo1s imo. OSL may be the better tournament overall and with a ton more history, but the current GSL Code S format is the grand prix of giving everyone a chance and ensuring that the best player on the day advances. Unfortunately, this is not.

I predict players getting cheesed out and lots of whining/bans to follow.

Holgerius

Sweden16951 Posts

July 10 2012 15:15 GMT

#50

It's gonna be cool to watch these players in an OGN production.

L_Master

United States8017 Posts

July 10 2012 15:16 GMT

#51

On July 10 2012 23:06 DrakeFZX3 wrote:

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Yeah I don't agree with the 50% Luck but Bo1s have no place in SC2.

How many of those GSLs have Bo1s? Not many. Which is the point of this conversation.

Bo1s in SC2 is absolutely horrible.

Yes, looked at versus any one player it is a Bo1..but in the overall context every player is essentially playing a Bo3, albeit possibly against varying players from their group.

KiNGxXx

7928 Posts

July 10 2012 15:16 GMT

#52

Yeah, bo1 is bad. Everyone knows how easy it is to lose one game in SC2. Not even due to big mistakes.

Does anyone know why ESportsTV is blocked in Germany? Never been able to watch the livestream. I know there will be restreams or something but still...

opterown

Australia54784 Posts

July 10 2012 15:17 GMT

#53

I could see the players having a lot of respect for the tournament so much that barely any of them end up cheesing, maybe.
Would be a shame to see 2rax all day every day (although only three terrans).

Sumahi

Guam5609 Posts

July 10 2012 15:18 GMT

#54

I haven't seen San play in ages. He's had a real roller coaster of a career in SC2. In honor of the old days, when GSL was first starting I hope that San crushes both DRG and Symbol to rise to the top of his group.

opterown

Australia54784 Posts

July 10 2012 15:21 GMT

#55

when do the awesome intro/hype videos come out? RO32 ODT or RO16 only? haha

Arceus

Vietnam8333 Posts

July 10 2012 15:27 GMT

#56

On July 10 2012 23:12 smOOthMayDie wrote:
Can someone explain to me why it's called "Dual Tournament" ?
I don't understand it :c

ever heard of double elimination?

aristarchus

United States652 Posts

July 10 2012 16:08 GMT

#57

I'm really sad that this is that close and yet there's still no sign of English commentary.

NoGasfOu

United States1117 Posts

July 10 2012 16:18 GMT

#58

What, I thought it won't start until September or October.

NoGasfOu

United States1117 Posts

July 10 2012 16:29 GMT

#59

Korean tournaments usually go for quality, not quantity of games. If they show this on TV, then it's a stupid idea to have bo3. It would take up all the broadcasting hours of other games. Realize that their TV channel is not just for Starcraft. They have other games to broadcast, too. If you have a bazillion games played, then they would go down in history as just a bunch of games, which is hard to remember whether one is epic or not. With fewer number of games, epic games will be remembered forever.

haitike

Spain2736 Posts

July 10 2012 16:52 GMT

#60

On July 11 2012 01:08 aristarchus wrote:
I'm really sad that this is that close and yet there's still no sign of English commentary.

Their main audience is Korea. A TV channel get more viewers that a internet stream. But I guess they will get english casters soon (I personally dont care, If casters are not Artosis/Tastelees I prefer korean casters to the other ones).