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[S2SL] New Year, New Format - S1 2016 - Page 2

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Cricketer12
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States13972 Posts
January 06 2016 14:06 GMT
#21
Classic beats Solar finals
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Silvana
Profile Blog Joined September 2013
3713 Posts
January 06 2016 15:22 GMT
#22
Nice preview guys :D

So little games why SSL whyyyyyyyyyyy
ShambhalaWar
Profile Joined August 2013
United States930 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-01-06 15:32:09
January 06 2016 15:29 GMT
#23
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?
mishimaBeef
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
Canada2259 Posts
January 06 2016 15:44 GMT
#24
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.
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Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55510 Posts
January 06 2016 15:48 GMT
#25
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.
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lichter
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
January 06 2016 16:20 GMT
#26
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
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munch
Profile Joined July 2014
Mute City2363 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-01-06 16:24:28
January 06 2016 16:23 GMT
#27
On January 07 2016 01:20 lichter wrote:
Show nested quote +
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


Compared to GSL S3 last year this was tame
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lichter
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
January 06 2016 16:24 GMT
#28
On January 07 2016 01:23 thecrazymunchkin wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 07 2016 01:20 lichter wrote:
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


Compared to GSL S3 last year this was tame
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we just warmin up
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Silvana
Profile Blog Joined September 2013
3713 Posts
January 06 2016 17:38 GMT
#29
On January 07 2016 01:23 thecrazymunchkin wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 07 2016 01:20 lichter wrote:
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


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!
JonnySC2
Profile Joined December 2015
Germany119 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-01-06 18:14:35
January 06 2016 17:52 GMT
#30
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.
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The_Templar
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
your Country52797 Posts
January 06 2016 17:58 GMT
#31
Classic > soO finals pls.
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munch
Profile Joined July 2014
Mute City2363 Posts
January 06 2016 18:14 GMT
#32
On January 07 2016 02:52 JonnySC2 wrote:
Show nested quote +
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.


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
Profile Joined October 2012
28472 Posts
January 06 2016 18:26 GMT
#33
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
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ZigguratOfUr
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Iraq16955 Posts
January 06 2016 18:34 GMT
#34
On January 07 2016 02:52 JonnySC2 wrote:
Show nested quote +
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.


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.
Elentos
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55510 Posts
January 06 2016 18:50 GMT
#35
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.
Every 60 seconds in Africa, a minute passes.
FFW_Rude
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
France10201 Posts
January 06 2016 18:52 GMT
#36
Come on Stats. Bring it !
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JonnySC2
Profile Joined December 2015
Germany119 Posts
January 06 2016 19:39 GMT
#37
On January 07 2016 03:34 ZigguratOfUr wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 07 2016 02:52 JonnySC2 wrote:
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.


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
Profile Joined August 2010
United States30730 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-01-06 21:52:24
January 06 2016 21:51 GMT
#38
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Cricketer12
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States13972 Posts
January 06 2016 22:29 GMT
#39
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
Profile Blog Joined February 2015
55510 Posts
January 06 2016 22:31 GMT
#40
On January 07 2016 07:29 Cricketer12 wrote:
Show nested quote +
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

But Classic never wins season 1 of anything.
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