EPT[S2SL] New Year, New Format - S1 2016 - Page 2
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Cricketer12
United States14003 Posts
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Silvana
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So little games  why SSL whyyyyyyyyyyy | ||
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ShambhalaWar
United States930 Posts
It reminds me of the challenger round changing from groups to the single player best of 5 format. All terrible decisions. I honestly can't remember the last time someone with power made a good decision about the sc2 scene. In group stage you get to play more people, which means you are tested better, the better player comes out on top. In a single player bracket you might get matched with a someone who's play style is just awkward for you, but then that is it. Idk, am I the only one that thinks groups stages are a better test of a player instead of this? Edit: and PS... Why would anyone play for only 30 min of games :D ? Am I right? | ||
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mishimaBeef
Canada2259 Posts
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Elentos
55594 Posts
On January 07 2016 00:44 mishimaBeef wrote: yes i love this format. always thought more emphasis should be put on the semifinalists. this even beats my idea to have the semis bo7 like the finals. The semis were BO7 last year. | ||
lichter
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
On January 07 2016 00:22 Silvana wrote: Nice preview guys :D i'm testing how far off the deep end i can go before someone calls me out | ||
munch
Mute City2363 Posts
On January 07 2016 01:20 lichter wrote: i'm testing how far off the deep end i can go before someone calls me out Compared to GSL S3 last year this was tame Never forget Top Control http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/starcraft-2/492875-code-s-ro32-grp-f-top-control-s3-2015#Newsintro | ||
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lichter
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
On January 07 2016 01:23 thecrazymunchkin wrote: Compared to GSL S3 last year this was tame Never forget Top Control http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/starcraft-2/492875-code-s-ro32-grp-f-top-control-s3-2015#Newsintro we just warmin up | ||
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Silvana
3713 Posts
On January 07 2016 01:23 thecrazymunchkin wrote: Compared to GSL S3 last year this was tame Never forget Top Control http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/starcraft-2/492875-code-s-ro32-grp-f-top-control-s3-2015#Newsintro I loved that one! The wacky races was awesome too. Keep them coming! | ||
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JonnySC2
Germany119 Posts
On January 07 2016 00:29 ShambhalaWar wrote: I wonder why people think this format is better for the scene and game? It reminds me of the challenger round changing from groups to the single player best of 5 format. All terrible decisions. I honestly can't remember the last time someone with power made a good decision about the sc2 scene. In group stage you get to play more people, which means you are tested better, the better player comes out on top. In a single player bracket you might get matched with a someone who's play style is just awkward for you, but then that is it. Idk, am I the only one that thinks groups stages are a better test of a player instead of this? Edit: and PS... Why would anyone play for only 30 min of games :D ? Am I right? Im fine with the SSL format. More difference between the GSL and SSL format now. They should just make the Ro16 Bo5 and semifinals Bo7. What I really dislike is the Code A format. It's really boring to have just one Bo5. Old Code A format with Up and Down groups was cool and much more interessting to follow. It was also better for the players as they had more opportunities and exposure. I hope we get that back some day. | ||
The_Templar
your Country52798 Posts
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munch
Mute City2363 Posts
On January 07 2016 02:52 JonnySC2 wrote: Im fine with the SSL format. More difference between the GSL and SSL format now. They should just make the Ro16 Bo5 and semifinals Bo7. What I really dislike is the Code A format. It's really boring to have just one Bo5. Old Code A format with Up and Down groups was cool and much more interessting to follow. It was also better for the players as they had more opportunities and exposure. I hope we get that back some day. I'm kind of torn, because it gives us a chance to see how players cope with series play. Especially with players who never crack the top 8, it's cool to see how they have planning ability in a Bo5 (good example is Blaze's 3-2 win over Trap in S2 last year). On the other hand, I would be a big fan of reverting Code A to tournament format. It would give us more competition for the mid tier in Korea, which is something that we desperately need. A system where losers in Code A go into a sister competition with a much reduced prize pool, and Code S seeds for the next season for the top 4, say, would be great | ||
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Penev
28536 Posts
And to just have two of them in a broadcast seems.. short | ||
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ZigguratOfUr
Iraq16955 Posts
On January 07 2016 02:52 JonnySC2 wrote: Im fine with the SSL format. More difference between the GSL and SSL format now. They should just make the Ro16 Bo5 and semifinals Bo7. What I really dislike is the Code A format. It's really boring to have just one Bo5. Old Code A format with Up and Down groups was cool and much more interessting to follow. It was also better for the players as they had more opportunities and exposure. I hope we get that back some day. Up and Down groups always felt incredibly volatile. You usually ended up with matches involving one player who is already eliminated and one who absolutely needed the win. | ||
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Elentos
55594 Posts
On January 07 2016 03:26 Penev wrote: I'm all for variety in formats but I'm not a fan of single elim BO3's And to just have two of them in a broadcast seems.. short Yeah. On a bad day that could mean their broadcast finishes after an hour. | ||
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FFW_Rude
France10201 Posts
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JonnySC2
Germany119 Posts
On January 07 2016 03:34 ZigguratOfUr wrote: Up and Down groups always felt incredibly volatile. You usually ended up with matches involving one player who is already eliminated and one who absolutely needed the win. The system could obviously be tweaked but like crazymunchkin said, a competition/tournament for lesser known or inexperienced players would be very good for the scene. They would have the opportunity to earn experience and some money while also having something to practice for instead of not having any tournaments for a few months. | ||
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FrostedMiniWheats
United States30730 Posts
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Cricketer12
United States14003 Posts
On January 07 2016 02:58 The_Templar wrote: Classic > soO finals pls. Naw fam, soO loses to inno who loses to solar who loses to classic | ||
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Elentos
55594 Posts
On January 07 2016 07:29 Cricketer12 wrote: Naw fam, soO loses to inno who loses to solar who loses to classic But Classic never wins season 1 of anything. | ||
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