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[nightside]

Go EU! I was baffled when I saw the brackets on the rocket league title screen, I was "what happened to wdg?" and then I discovered they just got into northern gaming.
Anyway already some sick plays.
The venue seems quite small, was expecting more tbh, but it's just season 1 so.. There's time.

 

[WaterAstro]

Oh, wow that's cool that people actually got payouts for the online finals. I had just assumed the prize pool was being saved for the LAN matches.

I bet in a year or two they'll copy the DOTA2 model and sell some in-game item that produces a massive prize pool for the tournament.

It only works for DotA 2 because Valve controls the store front page and can push their own product first.

They also take 75% cut of Compendium sales.

 

[Moobabe]

Let's go Flipside!

 

[Clint Beastwood]

They need to just keep it at a third person perspective.

It's not like football players in real life walk around with GoPros and occasionally we see the action from their point of view

 

[Lazulic]

exodus mock gonna be a good one

 

[nightside]

BTW, first time I saw the name "we dem girlz" in the eu qualifier I thought "an all female team? Fucking awesome!"
Anyway this game is so fun to watch, even those who don't play the game are easily invested.

 

[InfernoNR]

This is fun to watch, thanks for the heads up GAF. Anyone know if Hollywood Principle is playing tomorrow as well? I missed their performance

 

[Pedersen]

This is fun to watch, thanks for the heads up GAF. Anyone know if Hollywood Principle is playing tomorrow as well? I missed their performance

The vocalist said cya tomorrow, so yeah I guess

 

[Grudy]

Oh man Flipside vs Cosmic so early on in the series. I thought we'd see that at the finals tbh. I hope flipside makes it.

Some of these players look quite young.

 

[nicolajNN]

exodus mock gonna be a good one

Yeah, probably the best match-up of the first round.

Go Mock-It!

This is fun to watch, thanks for the heads up GAF. Anyone know if Hollywood Principle is playing tomorrow as well? I missed their performance

I'm pretty sure they'll play again tomorrow, but the broadcast is also achieved so you can watch it later

 

[Unicorn]

Gibbssssssssssssss

Also, that trophy is ridiculous.

 

[Grinchy]

It only works for DotA 2 because Valve controls the store front page and can push their own product first.

They also take 75% cut of Compendium sales.

Yeah but I feel like RL DLC does really well and it has a pretty strong community. If they put out a $2 hat or something, a lot of people would buy it IMO.

 

[Lunar FC]

Is there a bracket anywhere?

 

[bjaelke]

 

[nightside]

Is there a bracket anywhere?

On the rocket league esports site I guess

 

[Portugeezer]

shit's intense

 

[Courage]

This passing play by Exodus is insanely good.

 

[nightside]

Wow EX,what a passing game

 

[Grudy]

Too bad, that 2 second goal was on point.

 

[Deleted member 1235]

damn that was a good first game, come on Mock-it...

stream is incredible as well. what good coverage. such fun to watch.

 

[Kayant]

The clutch masters are back!

 

[InfernoNR]

The vocalist said cya tomorrow, so yeah I guess

I'm pretty sure they'll play again tomorrow, but the broadcast is also achieved so you can watch it later

Nice! Will watch later and tomorrow then. What a brilliant move getting them there live. This is really entertaining so far.

 

[Grudy]

Holy shit what an angle.

 

[Lunar FC]

So do they all have to use Octane or is that like the definitive best car for competitive play?

 

[PushTheButtonMax]

The "What a Save!" sign made me chuckle.

 

[GoaThief]

Octane is beast, nearly all the cars are viable though.

Masamune myself, Dominus prior.

 

[brawly]

This should be shown on TV. Even my mum was hyped when she watched me play yesterday lol. So good to watch.

 

[Deleted member 1235]

exodus seemingly in charge, better goals, passing is crazy and amazing saves

 

[Grudy]

So do they all have to use Octane or is that like the definitive best car for competitive play?

I believe it's the latter, based on what I've seen in the qualifiers.

Edit: Aftershock and Takumi is where it's at.

 

[Unicorn]

So do they all have to use Octane or is that like the definitive best car for competitive play?

Octane, Breakout, and Dominus are the most popular cars due to hitbox and turn radii.

I foresee Masamune entering the fray though.

 

[Lunar FC]

I'll root for the team that uses Aftershock.

 

[rafaelr]

exodus seemingly in charge, better goals, passing is crazy and amazing saves

expected mockit to win, but exodus are really playing well so far

 

[nightside]

So do they all have to use Octane or is that like the definitive best car for competitive play?

Someone in flipside tactics (sorry, can't remember the name) uses the batmobile.

 

[Nesmaster75]

These Twitch announcers talk too much. It's weird lol.

 

[Unicorn]

Someone in flipside tactics (sorry, can't remember the name) uses the batmobile.

Interesting. Why is DeLorean not as popular? I am sad licensed cars can't wear hats.

 

[Deleted member 1235]

expected mockit to win, but exodus are really playing well so far

exodus ruined em, hope they can sneak an overtime

 

[CountAntonius]

45k watching on day one. RL made it!

 

[TheExodu5]

So car choice actually affects hitbox?

 

[Grudy]

Deserved win by Exodus.

 

[valkillmore]

First match was very entertaining and commentary was good too. I'm impressed. Is first esports I have watched.

 

[nicolajNN]

Disappointing performance by Mock, both Sikii and Paschy seemed a little off, but Exodus are great, I love watching them play, their passing play and rotations are stellar

 

[CountAntonius]

Organizers did an amazing job going through the community and finding good and knowledgeable personalities to cast and at the desk. Entertaining passionate and likeable group.

 

[Deleted member 1235]

Disappointing performance by Mock, both Sikii and Paschy seemed a little off, but Exodus are great, I love watching them play, their passing play and rotations are stellar

I haven't watched any pro-level rocketleague at all except maybe 1 or 2 of the continental qualifiers, so I don't even know the team names, but the way the commentators were talking I was expecting Paschy to do some amazing stuff. He seemed to not be feeling it, or maybe exodus just shut their game down.

 

[GoaThief]

Too many loose passes from Mock It EU.

Last game was lost due to defensive/rotation issues.

 

[TheExodu5]

Where is the full schedule online? Can't find it.

edit: nevermind first reply posted it. My bad!

 

[GoaThief]

I haven't watched any pro-level rocketleague at all except maybe 1 or 2 of the continental qualifiers, so I don't even know the team names, but the way the commentators were talking I was expecting Paschy to do some amazing stuff. He seemed to not be feeling it, or maybe exodus just shut their game down.

At higher levels you don't get to do loads of fancy individual stuff most of the time as people are aggressive and will shut that down ASAP.

Its about the passing, rotation and winning contact/positioning.

 

[Lunar FC]

Should of had Hollywood Principal performing a couple tracks between matches.

 

[GoaThief]

So car choice actually affects hitbox?

Yes, and turning speed (and acceleration/aerodynamics but it's a contentious subject in some quarters) - there's pros and cons. Something like the Gizmo has high sides making side-on shots and blocks easier and more powerful but it's harder to do some of the font/rear flick shots you can do in something like the Dominus.

There's stuff in between like the aforementioned Octane which enables you to do all sorts. Handy in the air also.

 

[Lunar FC]

I've defiantly played against sadjunior before. I remember not being able to get a touch of the ball.

 

[Deleted member 1235]

jesus the flying dutchman guys seem like a proper cock.

'to all the people who didnt want to team up with me.... i was right' haha fuck off