On August 21 2012 21:54 ZaaaaaM wrote: When will the OSL start?
Next Tuesday I think.
Don't know why it's Tuesday. Tuesday would clash with regular GSL broadcasts I think. Monday is usually the day where there's a GSL break. Maybe when WCS ends and GSLS4/2012 starts they'll switch it back to Monday.
Probably because some players will be at MLG?
I wonder how the new scheduling will work out with GSL and OSL running concurrently. Hope it won't be a big issue.
Since they are both in Korea so I am sure they can move groups around pretty easily.
I'm sure they'll work out schedules which fit individual player, but the issue is that both broadcasts will very likely be running concurrently meaning viewers have to pick between OSL or GSL. That's not really good for viewers, GOM and OGN alike IMO.
On August 21 2012 21:59 ne4aJIb wrote: My superbiased predictions
Group A: JangBi By.Rain
Group B: Fantasy Last
Group C: BaBy Flying
Group D: BeSt Flash
This is the most laughable thing in the thread I've read.
I'd say it sounds reasonable...
I think it's much more likely that the exact opposite would happen. But I'm not a biased SC2 fanboy, so I think it will be more like 60 to 75% non-Kespa players, and the rest Kespa players.
On August 21 2012 21:59 Aeceus wrote: Can't believe it will be BO1 again... such a fail
why?
In a way i agree with him. SC2 imo seems a lot more volatile than BW and a worse player can easily get a win in a bo1 but never in a bo7 for example. Obviously bo5 group stages will never happen in a televised league but 'd prefer bo3 on the otherhand bo1 makes it a lot more intense to watch.
On August 21 2012 22:04 figq wrote: Bo1 is pretty normal for round robin format. Each player gets to play 3 games. That's about the same if not better than Bo3 vs one opponent.
It's round robin? Not the GSL/Dual Tournament format?
25 WCS NA Day 1 MLG Summer Champs Day 1 WCS KR LR8/Finals 26 WCS NA Day 2 MLG Summer Champs Day 2 ----- 27 WCS NA Day 3 MLG Summer Champs Day 3 Up & Downs Group A 28 Up & Downs Group B OSL RO16 Day 1 29 Up & Downs Group C OSL RO16 Day 2 30 WCG KR RO16 Day 1 - Mvp vs. BaBy/Trap vs. Keen Up & Downs Group D 31 Up & Downs Group E
On August 21 2012 22:06 opterown wrote: dayum next week is packed! (this is aest)
25 WCS NA Day 1 MLG Summer Champs Day 1 WCS KR LR8/Finals 26 WCS NA Day 2 MLG Summer Champs Day 2 ----- 27 WCS NA Day 3 MLG Summer Champs Day 3 Up & Downs Group A 28 Up & Downs Group B OSL RO16 Day 1 29 Up & Downs Group C OSL RO16 Day 2 30 WCG KR RO16 Day 1 - Mvp vs. BaBy/Trap vs. Keen Up & Downs Group D 31 Up & Downs Group E
On August 21 2012 22:04 figq wrote: Bo1 is pretty normal for round robin format. Each player gets to play 3 games. That's about the same if not better than Bo3 vs one opponent.
It's round robin? Not the GSL/Dual Tournament format?
Yes, OSL has always been round robin. So there is chance of tiebreakers as well.
On August 21 2012 22:04 figq wrote: Bo1 is pretty normal for round robin format. Each player gets to play 3 games. That's about the same if not better than Bo3 vs one opponent.
It's round robin? Not the GSL/Dual Tournament format?
Format
Round-robin, Best-of-one. Top 2 advance to next round.
On August 21 2012 22:06 opterown wrote: dayum next week is packed! (this is aest)
25 WCS NA Day 1 MLG Summer Champs Day 1 WCS KR LR8/Finals 26 WCS NA Day 2 MLG Summer Champs Day 2 ----- 27 WCS NA Day 3 MLG Summer Champs Day 3 Up & Downs Group A 28 Up & Downs Group B OSL RO16 Day 1 29 Up & Downs Group C OSL RO16 Day 2 30 WCG KR RO16 Day 1 - Mvp vs. BaBy/Trap vs. Keen Up & Downs Group D 31 Up & Downs Group E
Whatever I didn't plan on moving from my computer for a whole week anyway.
On August 21 2012 22:04 figq wrote: Bo1 is pretty normal for round robin format. Each player gets to play 3 games. That's about the same if not better than Bo3 vs one opponent.
It's round robin? Not the GSL/Dual Tournament format?
Yes, OSL has always been round robin. So there is chance of tiebreakers as well.
Oh, the groups suddenly get a lot more interesting in this case.
Flash, Fantasy, and Jangbi are the only Kespa players I think stand a chance, and Jangbi's chance is pretty low. Despite DRG not playing spectacularly lately, he is still kind of a beast, and SC2 experience will be on his side. I don't think Jangbi stands a chance against Marineking.
On August 21 2012 22:04 figq wrote: Bo1 is pretty normal for round robin format. Each player gets to play 3 games. That's about the same if not better than Bo3 vs one opponent.
It's round robin? Not the GSL/Dual Tournament format?
Yes, OSL has always been round robin. So there is chance of tiebreakers as well.
I demand a repeat of Air OSL tiebreakers this season.
On August 21 2012 22:06 opterown wrote: dayum next week is packed! (this is aest)
25 WCS NA Day 1 MLG Summer Champs Day 1 WCS KR LR8/Finals 26 WCS NA Day 2 MLG Summer Champs Day 2 ----- 27 WCS NA Day 3 MLG Summer Champs Day 3 Up & Downs Group A 28 Up & Downs Group B OSL RO16 Day 1 29 Up & Downs Group C OSL RO16 Day 2 30 WCG KR RO16 Day 1 - Mvp vs. BaBy/Trap vs. Keen Up & Downs Group D 31 Up & Downs Group E
Whatever I didn't plan on moving from my computer for a whole week anyway.
On August 21 2012 22:04 figq wrote: Bo1 is pretty normal for round robin format. Each player gets to play 3 games. That's about the same if not better than Bo3 vs one opponent.
It's round robin? Not the GSL/Dual Tournament format?
Yes, OSL has always been round robin. So there is chance of tiebreakers as well.
I demand a repeat of Air OSL tiebreakers this season.
Trying to remember the players in that one. I just remember it going on forever!
EPT
