I imagine it would be quite tricky to make it all cohesive and broadcastable, but man there’s going to be some intense drama in the last weeklies for some of these races.

A fine write up as ever good sir

starvingbox1

17 Posts

January 05 2022 14:15 GMT

#22

No sources on this of course, but it makes complete sense that both Neeb and MarineLord would definitely play!

The guaranteed money even from just finishing last place is way too good to pass up. Perhaps this is even more likely if the event would be held online from the comfort of their own homes.

I bet MarineLord hasn't touched SC2 in months, but he may as well just try some half-hearted proxy rax, get the games over with quickly, and get the free money.

Elantris

39 Posts

January 05 2022 16:21 GMT

#23

On January 04 2022 19:10 deacon.frost wrote:
He can Lilbow it, can't he?

Frenchmen and acceptance of defeat xD

deacon.frost

Czech Republic11885 Posts

January 05 2022 19:55 GMT

#24

On January 06 2022 01:21 Elantris wrote:

Show nested quote +

Frenchmen and acceptance of defeat xD

I didn't even realize he's French when I was writing it :D

dbRic1203

Germany2198 Posts

January 05 2022 20:49 GMT

#25

MLord isn t sure about playing at Katowice or not

Poopi

France10723 Posts

January 05 2022 21:26 GMT

#26

I really hope he does play. He is quite a dark horse I feel like, he can prepare very smartly and upset a player or two.
He seems to be having a lot of success in AoE IV both competitively and with his stream so it might not be super worth to take time off for sc2 practice + katowice

deacon.frost

Czech Republic11885 Posts

January 05 2022 21:34 GMT

#27

There's no reason to not go, he can't do worse than Lilbow or NaNiwa. All which he has to do is to play some games, don't give any reason to hate you in the interview and collect free money. I agree it's not an honorable thing to do, so his conscience may intervene.

Kafka777

356 Posts

January 05 2022 22:14 GMT

#28

He would only get 350$ minus tax if he comes without good preparation. As far as I know during play in stage players have to pay for travel and hotel out of their own pocket unless their team covers the cost and tests may be obligatory so it may not be worth it.

Nakajin

Canada7545 Posts

January 05 2022 22:38 GMT

#29

Even if it's from home, 350$-700$ for what I imagine will be between 2 and 5 day's work depending on how they split the groups (probably like 7-8 hours total with the downtime, interview and whatnot) isn't that great of a deal. I mean I'd do it if I had the free time for sure, but it's not life changing money.

Balnazza

37 Posts

January 06 2022 04:36 GMT

#30

It probably will depend if there are any big Age IV tourneys around that time. If for example at that weekend (or even one later) a bigger tournament comes up, he probably will need the time for training. While the scene isn't settle or anything, Mlord is definetly one of those ~five people you always think can take a win in any Age IV tournament at the moment. And the prize money there is definetly bigger than ~350$ for Kattowice. And lets face it: He won't progress much further than that, with basically being retired.

Lorning

Belgica34373 Posts

January 09 2022 19:58 GMT

#31

Cmon Creator

CJherOfan

32 Posts

January 10 2022 14:09 GMT

#32

I really hope DRG can overtake Lambo/Showtime at last chance so herO can get in.

dbRic1203

Germany2198 Posts

January 10 2022 15:36 GMT

#33

On January 10 2022 23:09 CJherOfan wrote:
I really hope DRG can overtake Lambo/Showtime at last chance so herO can get in.

I would realy like to have herO at Katowice as well.
At the same time it would be great, if both of Lambo and Showtime would make it to the Ro24 right now.
So I ve no idear what to sheer for..

tigera6

924 Posts

January 10 2022 16:07 GMT

#34

So when is the deadline for players to confirm their availability for IEM, is it after Last Chance tournament? I just saw Zest qualified to GSL ST1, meaning he can still play at the end of January approximately and nobody knows when is Zest military date.
If the tournament is still offline, then I guess not just Zest, but also Rogue and Trap are on the "watch-list" for traveling outside the country as well.

M3t4PhYzX

Poland2632 Posts

January 10 2022 18:59 GMT

#35

what an absolute mess

love it

ImmortalGhost

United States47 Posts

January 10 2022 20:08 GMT

#36

Looks like ShowTime's got the spot now.

JJH777

United States3724 Posts

January 10 2022 20:41 GMT

#37

On January 11 2022 01:07 tigera6 wrote:
So when is the deadline for players to confirm their availability for IEM, is it after Last Chance tournament? I just saw Zest qualified to GSL ST1, meaning he can still play at the end of January approximately and nobody knows when is Zest military date.
If the tournament is still offline, then I guess not just Zest, but also Rogue and Trap are on the "watch-list" for traveling outside the country as well.

There's a chance Rogue doesn't go? That would be horrible and put a huge asterisk on the results here considering how he's done in the last 4 or 5 premiers.

Nakajin

Canada7545 Posts

January 10 2022 21:18 GMT

#38

Tobias really pulled through when the time came, Showtime indeed!