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[Kotetsu534]

That last game was so, so close. After Team8 forced that pick attempt on Robert (with Noc/Malph) which led to Prolly coming in and chasing a couple of them down since Maple wasn't there I think they were less than five minutes from their "window" closing. Malph, Noc and Syndra are so all-in that if the game reaches a certain stage and they're behind, they're completely useless. But then, bam, Team8 get a couple of huge pick offs on Kez and Bubbudub leading into baron, towers and a 10k gold lead from an even game and they're in the LCS.

It seems like Team8 really can't play with Cali from now on? That's a shame. He threw game 4, but he was crucial, as ever, in their three wins.

 

[AcridMeat]

What's the reason for Cali not being able to be in the LCS? Age?

 

[Nekofrog]

he's leaving for school

 

[NihonTiger90]

What's the reason for Cali not being able to be in the LCS? Age?

Going to school.

 

[AcridMeat]

Ah I see, good for him. I hope they find a good replacement. I'll be honest I didn't catch where each person played beyond TheOddBro, which position is he?

Is it bad I kind of hope Curse Academy doesn't get a spot so that Keane gets on a better team?

 

[CRS]

Ah I see, good for him. I hope they find a good replacement. I'll be honest I didn't catch where each person played beyond TheOddBro, which position is he?

Is it bad I kind of hope Curse Academy doesn't get a spot so that Keane gets on a better team?

Yes because I want Bunny FuFuu in the LCS.

 

[AcridMeat]

But he has a champion pool of one.

 

[garath]

Nooooo. coL

 

[bokn]

Road to Worlds:
Ch2. The Next Level - Follows the Season 3 World Championships with Cloud 9, OMG, Royal Club and SKTT1K,

CLICK:

 

[EXGN]

I've been watching Team 8 since they formed and have watched pretty much every game since Maple and Cali joined and Slooshi switched to mid. Although Cali is really good, I feel a lot of people saying they'll be at the bottom of the table are underestimating how strong the other players are.

Slooshi in particular, his laning was pretty bad last night but I think he was playing the team fights so well and he was getting solo kills on XiaoWeiXiao within a month of playing mid, lots of room to grow I think. Calitrlolz is a big defining factor of Team 8 because of his aggressive play and weird picks, but I don't think people should underestimate the talent of everyone else. Especially considering the fact that Team 8 mainly scrims other challenger teams.

 

[AcridMeat]

Road to Worlds:
Ch2. The Next Level - Follows the Season 3 World Championships with Cloud 9, OMG, Royal Club and SKTT1K,

This series is so damn good. Can't wait to see part 3 and even more hyped for Worlds.

 

[brian!]

the scenes of omg crawling around the beach are great

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/zYE62NK.png[/IMG]

 

[Edwardo]

Do we need a worlds thread?

 

[AcridMeat]

I think it'd be great to have a worlds thread, especially for people who may be curious about it but haven't been watching the season. Have some basic intros on favorites in the tournament, or roster heroes (Froggod).

 

[Leezard]

I think it would be a good idea as well.

 

[Edwardo]

Alright. I'll do my best to put together something good before the preview show on wednesday

 

[AcridMeat]

You're such a goodie Edwardo.

 

[Ocho]

People in general are gonna wonder why the thread comes back every weekend.

 

[zkylon]

maybe have opiate close this during worlds?

 

[Edwardo]

maybe have opiate close this during worlds?

Yea definitely. I think that's protocol anyways

Actually, nvm. The last one wasn't closed.

But still a good idea.

 

[bokn]

And so it begins.

Time until Worlds Preview Show:

First Match: EDG (China#1) vs Samsung White (Korea#2) kicks off at:

vs

Full Schedule: http://na.lolesports.com/schedule/2014-09-15

 

[brian!]

prtty hype that tsm might make it out of groups

 

[bokn]

Alright. I'll do my best to put together something good before the preview show on wednesday

Gimmie 2nd post :>

 

[Edwardo]

Gimmie 2nd post :>

U aint gettin shit!

 

[brian!]

tsm is going to get their own 3 part miniseries right

 

[Edwardo]

tsm is going to get their own 3 part miniseries right

Ya and it'll come out on dvd with a 40 min featurette titled, The Dinh Dynasty.

 

[Merovin]

I'm so hyped for Worlds, I genuinely believe a lot of times have a good shot this year and it's going to be a lot closer that it has been before.

 

[Kotetsu534]

I think it'll be closer than S3, insofar as there'll be three Korean teams contesting each other rather than two! But there'll be a lot of good matchups and drama during groups and it's possible that one non-Korean team will emerge as a serious contender (I think EDG, TPA, and TSM are the most likely). Definitely should be one of the all time great international LoL tournaments, but whether it'll be as legendary as IPL5, S2WC, or IEM Katowice remains to be seen.

 

[bokn]

Part 3 of ROAD TO WORLDS is out!


For those who missed them,
Chapter 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0wEW6NAPuE
Chapter 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8AnjrGRmAQ


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Pretty good stuff.

 

[zkylon]

faker T_T

 

[Hasphat'sAnts]

Sad that SKT's not gonna be at worlds.

But players like Flame and KaKao have not made it to Worlds even once. Them's the breaks.

 

[zkylon]

i'm divided cos imp looks like a douchebag but mata's is so worthy of madlife that i can't help but root for him

 

[Hasphat'sAnts]

Will be rooting for Fnatic and Alliance I think.

The dudes on OMG are p chill too.

Man this video series make everybody so like-able

 

[KumaJG]

Fnatic such a gorgeous team

 

[Hasphat'sAnts]

Lmao this is great.

 

[zkylon]

where's maknoon -_-

 

[ShdwDrake]

Fnatic such a gorgeous team

I know what you mean.

 

[zkylon]

who's everybody rooting for?

i know who's my pick

 

[dimb]

who's everybody rooting for?

Everyone but Korea. Same as last year.

NA > China > EU > KR

 

[Hasphat'sAnts]

don't like dade, but Deft and Acorn are cool.

not a fan of Imp or DanDy either. Mata's a god tho.


Alliance > Fnatic > EDG > NJWS > C9 > OMG

Can't be arsed to care about the rest.

 

[Diprosalic]

i wouldn't mind the koreans getting pegged down a notch. that TPA guy in the road to worlds thing came off as a cool guy, i guess i'm rooting for them and the EU teams just for the EU vs. NA fun.

 

[Edwardo]

who's everybody rooting for?

NA all the way

 

[garath]

NA all the way

^^

C9/TSM > Alliance > Fnatic > maybe LMQ

 

[brian!]

im rooting for the underdog every time / tsm because they are always the underdog even when it favors them

 

[Stone Ocean]

TSM is the underdog because in order to win they need to win against their own ability to throw

1v2 gg no re

 

[Newt]

I want wildturtle to get caught and throw in one of the most important games.

 

[garath]

I want wildturtle to get caught and throw in one of the most important games.

That should be an easy wish to grant.

 

[Newt]

That should be an easy wish to grant.

^^

 

[Kotetsu534]

I'd love to see Najin Shield win. They're a team that's risen from mediocrity to world-class play without having to bench players or alter their roster during the last 10 months or so. They have, Save, arguably the only old-school carry top laner in Worlds and they have cute boy Watch who the fangirls will go crazy for if they make it to Korea.

 

[Kotetsu534]

SK Svenskeren has apparently got into trouble for using a racist username on his Taiwanese account, and then mocking a player in game. He may well be punished by Riot because they don't like that sort of behaviour, especially not from pro players.

But one thing about all this is that when SK play their group matches against Taipei Assassins (in Taiwan) the atmosphere will be especially intense.