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(Jul 8-21) The International 2014 DOTA 2 Championships: $10.5 million prize pool
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Shorty11857
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It's crazy how important the group stages are this year, all teams who finish top 6 are guaranteed $500k (8th place), top 2 are guaranteed $630k.
The first games of phase 3 are going to be amazing matches, winner gets at least $500k loser gets $50k. It's the match that's worth the most outside the grand final
The first games of phase 3 are going to be amazing matches, winner gets at least $500k loser gets $50k. It's the match that's worth the most outside the grand final
spindoctor
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I'd add mouz to the list of possible last 8 spots. They didn't do well last year but they are looking good this time around.
neurosisxeno
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That is probably the absolute worst combination of people they could pick. Honestly, I was hoping for Purge + Sheever on the noob stream. Purge is very good at explaining the game and can draw in people who watch his tutorial videos to spectate live games. Sheever similarily isn't the most knowledgable caster but has gotten a lot better over the years and is a lot easier to listen to. Pyrion and Shane just sit there and crack jokes while neither of them are exceptionally good casters.
No one wants the two most dry people know to man casting. They want to engage people and draw them in not bore them to fucking tears.
Purge and Blitz are also on the noob stream, AFAIK.
Shorty11857
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Sunsfan + Purge is the other caster duo for the noob stream
Yeah, I'm not sure if Pyrion was the right choice for that particular stream. Or any stream, actually. I like him everywhere but behind the commentary desk.
Whilst they do crack jokes, Pyrion usually asks questions that a noob would ask, so they end up being helpful. Also, considering they are specifically on the noob stream rather than downstairs in the EU hub, they should be more focused on actually explaining shit. Pyrion knows man, no worries.
They also want people to know what the fuck is happening though.
neurosisxeno
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Okay that I like. I will gladly tune in to hear Sunsfan and Purge, but honestly, on the EU Hub I had to ignore every match they put Pyrion near a microphone. It was insufferable, and the commentary was terrible.
Yea but Pyrion always does it sarcastically in an inside joke kinda way. Which is counterintuitive for someone who doesn't know the game.
That's a huge part of it. Sunsfan is a good match for Purge because he's quite a bit more light hearted, and both of them are good at analyzing the situation. Pyrion is fun in doses, but he might be my least favorite commentator in the DotA 2 scene (Ayesee when he's with anyone but Fear is also really insufferable).
this guy are sick
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I was so hype I forgot to put my playoff+top six predictions in, oops.
Not always, back at DreamLeague qualifiers asking honest newbie questions was his role. I don't see it working out too well with Shane instead of dad, though.
SteveWinwood
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They actually just put that in the client now it's just a checkbox.
Imp the Dimp
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Go EG!
Also, EternalEnvy is my single most favourite player just due to how many haters he got.
Also, EternalEnvy is my single most favourite player just due to how many haters he got.
Sweet, thanks!
No one is going to know the game inside and out after one event. As I said I'd rather be entertained and a little enlightened. People who don't know what is going on aren't going to be analyzing every bad cast made by Flax.
There is rooting for the underdog. Then there is rooting for the lame outcast sitting in a kennel on his own pouting.
EternalEnvy is an enigma. One of the most entertaining players/personalities to watch. He believes he lives in the world of an anime and if he puts his mind to it he can do anything, which can make for some interesting outcomes.
Dreams-Visions
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No pictures, please. I'm here.
Get your bets in, boys. Ez rates, ez life.
Get your bets in, boys. Ez rates, ez life.
sixteen-bit
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10.5 million? that's a lot of scrilla
Gonna be a bit harder to find you in the crowd this time.
SteveWinwood
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i bet shira just fell asleep at the keyboard
How much Dota you watched recently?
If you've linked your twitch and steam account, they do
Nah.
Omotesando
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In my compendium I am betting Liquid to go to through, please do not emberass yourselves (even more).
Omotesando
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Rat will get them far, but the top teams learnt to counter since november 2013.
lightning2k3
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ty for thread. SO HYPED.
Omotesando
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I am lookign forward to C9 doing well, I hope they refrain from doing the clown stuff. This is TI, I would be hugely dissapointed.
Na'vi won't get 2nd place, don't worry.
The American hope is EG. And considering they are one of the favorites, you'll be seeing a lot of them too, probably.
Edit: They also are blue themed so there's the Everton connection.
Omotesando
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EG is an American team, comprised of 3 American players.
Druz
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The chinese teams are the most consistant. DK, VG, IG and especially Newbie who i think have a chance to win the whole thing look scary as hell.
I think the only people who have a chance to win that aren't asian are EG and Alliance. The odds are so low.
Thanks man! So they wont play until tomorrow? As today is the "play-in" games, ala NCAA First Four? (stupid name)
I also support the Minnesota Vikings sowhereisthatpurpleandyellow but I laughed hard about the Everton connection
Imp the Dimp
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I was at ESL One and him being devastated by the 2nd loss was heartbreaking to see. His dedication is fascinating and the reason I have an easy time identifying myself with him regardless of all the issues he got.
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