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Hypertension
Profile Joined April 2011
United States802 Posts
September 04 2011 20:33 GMT
#781
Obviously it is hard to be down 2:0 or 2:1, but I don't understand why people think it takes away from the hype. One of the most exciting things in sports is a come from behind victory. Think about Nada at this MLG, or Idra vs MC. I remember in 1996 the Yankees lost the first 2 games in New York, and had to go down to Atlanta. You didn't here Yankees fans asking that the first 2 games be forgotten to make the series more exciting. Same think in hockey in the US. A 4:0 sweep will always seem anticlimactic (see the GSL). But it is not at all uncommon to come back from 2:0 down in a Bo7, and so awesome to watch.
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marttorn
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
Norway5211 Posts
September 04 2011 20:38 GMT
#782
Like sooo many people have said, it often just straight up ruins the finals. In fact theres such a high chance that the finals will be an extended series, it's stupid. No matter how you slice it it's unfair to the previous winner.

It's almost like the opposite of the "loser picks" map rule, the previous winner has an advantage, let's give him a bigger advantage! Pile it up!

TT;;

This is why MLG finals aren't remembered as well as any other (it's not ONLY because of that of course, theres no chance to hype the finals as it takes place right there the very same night as the last day of MLG), because let's say NaDa is playing BoxeR in the finals, and NaDa is up 2-0.

Even if BoxeR equalizes it, he's been fatigued from playing those two games, and NaDa might have figured out more about his playstyle in those two games. Of course, most extended series don't even end up being equalized so >,>....

I mean, GSL finals are at least known for being awful because of all the stupid mind-gaming people do (Maybe InCa just decided to go DT's 4 times in a row on the fly??), IEM and NASL (the one that has taken place) finals are known for being really awesome, MLG finals just aren't known at all.

Stimpack ran out! /rant off
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Cartel
Profile Joined September 2010
Canada255 Posts
September 04 2011 20:54 GMT
#783
On August 30 2011 06:04 0neder wrote:
Doesn't matter if the rule is fair. It kills the hype.

How exciting would the super bowl be if one team got a two touchdown lead at the beginning of the game, because of a regular season confrontation weeks or months in the past?

I have yet to watch an MLG finals, in spite watching at least a dozen matches from each of the last few events.


Your example is of the NFL, which uses a single elim format, so its not comparable to double elim.
We wouldnt even be able to use the NCAA bbal tournament for comparison because thats single elim.

Kh0nsu
Profile Joined June 2011
United Kingdom183 Posts
September 04 2011 20:58 GMT
#784
It should be up to the players and from the general consensus, they disagree with the rule as well.

If MLG ignore the players and fans on this matter, then who are they trying to please by keeping the extended series?

Anyone know if they have polled the players about the extended series rule ?
iMPaRiTy
Profile Joined September 2011
United States2 Posts
September 04 2011 22:00 GMT
#785
MLG has been using the extended series for so long and for every game the hits the pro circuit. I have a hard time seeing them change that.
Beardedclam
Profile Joined September 2010
United States839 Posts
October 16 2011 18:55 GMT
#786
Can we please fix this retarded rule? I don't understand how it makes sense at all....

The reward for winning against someone is getting placed higher in the bracket. They shouldn't get another advantage.
"bye bye" - genius "#$@% you" - Idra------------|Genius|DRG|Keen|---------Breakfast.213
gillon
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Sweden1578 Posts
October 16 2011 19:01 GMT
#787
This rule just single-handedly ruined MLG for me. Boxer...... T_T
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MrDudeMan
Profile Joined April 2011
Canada973 Posts
October 16 2011 19:03 GMT
#788
Very glad they haven't changed this rule yet. Otherwise idra may have been eliminated by cheese.
Redmark
Profile Joined March 2010
Canada2129 Posts
October 16 2011 19:05 GMT
#789
On October 17 2011 04:03 MrDudeMan wrote:
Very glad they haven't changed this rule yet. Otherwise idra may have been eliminated by cheese.

What if Idra was down to a cheeser 2-0? Dumb post.
Fleshcut
Profile Joined April 2011
Germany592 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-16 19:06:31
October 16 2011 19:05 GMT
#790
On October 17 2011 04:03 MrDudeMan wrote:
Very glad they haven't changed this rule yet. Otherwise idra may have been eliminated by cheese.

Exactly.

First time I really thought this rule is good. Cheesy terrans...
TheOGBlitzKrieg
Profile Joined June 2010
United States346 Posts
October 16 2011 19:06 GMT
#791
Idra's always been not in favor of the extended series, spoiler before my next statement regarding idra vs boxer mlg orlando.

+ Show Spoiler +
But the rule just saved his ass in his matches in MLG orlando vs Boxer, i wonder if he's in favor of them yet or only when they work in his favor...


MrDudeMan
Profile Joined April 2011
Canada973 Posts
October 16 2011 19:06 GMT
#792
On October 17 2011 04:05 Redmark wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 17 2011 04:03 MrDudeMan wrote:
Very glad they haven't changed this rule yet. Otherwise idra may have been eliminated by cheese.

What if Idra was down to a cheeser 2-0? Dumb post.


I don't agree with the rule, I'm just glad they haven't changed it yet.
Denzil
Profile Joined August 2010
United Kingdom4193 Posts
October 16 2011 19:07 GMT
#793
Extended ensures the better player wins, Boxer ran out of silly cheeses and as such lost.
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quRax
Profile Joined January 2011
Korea (South)264 Posts
October 16 2011 19:07 GMT
#794
On October 17 2011 04:05 Fleshcut wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 17 2011 04:03 MrDudeMan wrote:
Very glad they haven't changed this rule yet. Otherwise idra may have been eliminated by cheese.

Exactly.

First time I really thought this rule is good.


Well probably not. If it was a normal Bo3 with both players starting on 0, Boxer would probably play more straight up. But Boxer knows he needs 4 wins and Idra 2. So he just wanted to end some of the games early. That's my thought
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JohnMatrix
Profile Joined April 2011
France1358 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-16 19:10:21
October 16 2011 19:09 GMT
#795
Idra been cheesed 3 times. 1 or 2 time is ok but being cheesed 3 times in a row? Is Idra can adapt his play seeing his opponment is doing exclusivley cheesy move ??

It's Idra's fault in this case and boxer knew Idra cant really adapt his play... and thats why he cheesed him all the time.

Boxer really deserved the victory on this serie tbh
Lukeeze[zR]
Profile Joined February 2006
Switzerland6838 Posts
October 16 2011 19:10 GMT
#796
On October 17 2011 04:07 Denzil wrote:
Extended ensures the better player wins, Boxer ran out of silly cheeses and as such lost.


sc2 isnt a macro game, it's a strategy game.
Terran & Potato Salad.
zeru
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
8156 Posts
October 16 2011 19:10 GMT
#797
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RaiKageRyu
Profile Joined August 2009
Canada4773 Posts
October 16 2011 19:11 GMT
#798
Guys... Imagine in any other tournament with group stages, two players from the same group make it to the finals and extended play was active.

Finals would + Show Spoiler +
suck
.

e.g any korean tournament, IEM, IPL, DH,
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Fubi
Profile Joined March 2011
2228 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-16 19:13:06
October 16 2011 19:11 GMT
#799
On October 17 2011 04:07 Denzil wrote:
Extended ensures the better player wins, Boxer ran out of silly cheeses and as such lost.

Who is the worst player? The one that cheeses 3 times, or the one that can't even defend simple ladder cheeses 3 times in a row?

If you know your opponent is terrible at defending early game cheeses, anyone would do it in a big tournament like this; just like in any other sports, as long as you're not violating any rules, play to win.
Beardedclam
Profile Joined September 2010
United States839 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-16 19:13:20
October 16 2011 19:12 GMT
#800
On October 17 2011 04:07 Denzil wrote:
Extended ensures the better player wins, Boxer ran out of silly cheeses and as such lost.


So lets say Boxer won the first set 2-0 and then Idra wins the first 3 of the next set. So now the score is at 2-3. Then boxer cheeses and wins 2 more game. If you think idra is the better player he would have won without the extended series rule in this set up but he lost because of the extended series rule. You're post is pretty ignorant.
"bye bye" - genius "#$@% you" - Idra------------|Genius|DRG|Keen|---------Breakfast.213
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