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Kafriel · 2012-10-05, 13:09

Afaik the strategist is usually a member of the team (Chauster for CLG NA, Krepo for CLG EU and Diamond for M5, or so say their bios in the tourney page). Damn, 14 hours sure is a pickle, I usually shut down after 3 hours tops.

Duo Maxwell · 2012-10-05, 13:12

Not straight practicing, though. Sometimes I saw them in normal matches, which I bet is going around trolling.

Last Sinner · 2012-10-05, 13:29

When exactly are day 2 matches starting?

Nvm, timer finally appeared, 24 mins to M5 v Invictus.

Kreceir · 2012-10-05, 14:28

First game of the day!
And M5 having Evelynn.
Can't wait how that plays out.

Kotohono · 2012-10-05, 15:06

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Originally Posted by Kreceir

First game of the day!
And M5 having Evelynn.
Can't wait how that plays out.

It was an intense and close match for a while, and Eve did amazing, I think eve got 2 or 3 triple kills

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Last Sinner · 2012-10-05, 15:07

Worked against M5 early but mid-game onwards, Alex Ich was rather deadly on Eve. Gosu as Zyra...that was intriguing.

Getting really confused with the Cassiopeia spam this tournament...whatever happened to Gragas and Orianna...

Kreceir · 2012-10-05, 15:12

Gragas got banned this match though.
Alex ich on gragas is deadly, but he did Very well on Eve which kinds surprised me if I have to be fair.

Kafriel · 2012-10-05, 15:13

Wow, that was pretty cool. Did you see how Gozu tripped the seeds to signal Kevin to initiate? The second Zittai looked away, Alex just snuck from behind, guns blazing...could have picked off Shen for a laser tap too. Really awesome game, kudos to IG for actually straining Kevin early on, but Diamond just saw through it all :O

Looking forward to game 2, gonna be epic!

Kotohono · 2012-10-05, 15:22

AP Zileas, well that is um pretty different, wonder how this going to for M5.

Kafriel · 2012-10-05, 15:26

AP Zilean is often underestimated, his greatest disadvantage is his mana sustain. If Alex can bait in some double bombs at the right time, it's going to be devastating.

And that's a double surrender, really strong games from M5 despite losing terribly early on. Really good play by Darien, he managed to tank well although he gave up first blood and lost his lane, once again gg to Alex on Zilean, just amazing coordination among the team.

Last Sinner · 2012-10-05, 15:57

Alex's Zilean was rather good, but Darien's Olaf was even more decisive. A fair few other Olafs appeared this tourney and all got pasted. Darien however, did it damn well.

Invictus put up good resistance. They were better in the start in both games. But M5 are just masters at teamfights.

Do bans even matter against M5 now? Their champ pools are pretty deep now. Match 1 pretty much killed off the theory banning Sona and Nunu prevents Gosu from being at his best in support. Denying Alex Ryze and Gragas didn't work. SK's theory of focusing Diamond in Cologne didn't have any effect. Banning anything on Genja would hinder the team that did this since a lot fo teams versing them have low depth at the AD position. And Darien...forget it. Maybe ban the three that threatens the synergy of your own team, maybe?

Kreceir · 2012-10-05, 15:57

First Eve and now Zilean.
M5 alex ich is a amazing AP mid player but M5 is a really top tier group.
Kudo to them 2-0 against IG Nice games by both of them.

Kotohono · 2012-10-05, 15:58

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Originally Posted by Kafriel

AP Zilean is often underestimated, his greatest disadvantage is his mana sustain. If Alex can bait in some double bombs at the right time, it's going to be devastating.

IG's vlad really underestimated Zilean during those midgame fights midlane, and I think he finished 8/1/10 or so... I guess it worked, and he managed to distract Shen away during their baron.

Kreceir · 2012-10-05, 16:01

Next match Taipei Assassin VS Najin Sword.
This match up will be a very fun match up.
I'm so excited how MaKNooN will do if I have to be Honest.
In the group stage / Play off he totally Dominated.

Kafriel · 2012-10-05, 16:02

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IG's vlad really underestimated Zilean during those midgame fights midlane, and I think he finished 8/1/10 or so... I guess it worked, and he managed to distract Shen away during their baron.

4 of those was Darien :P Which really brings me back to this

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Darien's Olaf was even more decisive. A fair few other Olafs appeared this tourney and all got pasted. Darien however, did it damn well.

Kreceir · 2012-10-05, 16:10

Who are you guys rooting for this match?
I'm sure this will be a exciting match.
I'm personally for Najin Swords.

Kafriel · 2012-10-05, 16:16

I missed yesterday's late matches (all of group B) but I think Najin Sword's going to take this. No clue as to how either team plays though.

Kreceir · 2012-10-05, 16:22

Najin swords went 3-0 in Group B totally Dominated.

Kreceir · 2012-10-05, 17:46

2-0 For Taipei Assassins WoW Those Blitzcrank hooks + Skarner ulti combo + Anivia Wall
Is so bloody deadly.
Nicely done.
Now for Azubu Frost VS Team SoloMid.

Kafriel · 2012-10-05, 17:46

So many hooks on poor MakNoon...last one was totally random too. Huge gold difference with a total of 150 minions advantage for TPA, NJ just lost map control after the second mid TF. Very excited to see TPA against M5 tomorrow! Gonna sleep now, missing CLG EU again =/

Azubu Frost is probably going 2-1 on TSM, back in 8h

2012-10-05, 13:09	Link #2981
Kafriel Senior Guest Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Athens (GMT+2) Age: 35	Afaik the strategist is usually a member of the team (Chauster for CLG NA, Krepo for CLG EU and Diamond for M5, or so say their bios in the tourney page). Damn, 14 hours sure is a pickle, I usually shut down after 3 hours tops. Last edited by Kafriel; 2012-10-05 at 13:26.

2012-10-05, 13:12	Link #2982
Duo Maxwell A Proud Lolicon Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: In front of my computer Age: 37	Not straight practicing, though. Sometimes I saw them in normal matches, which I bet is going around trolling. __________________

2012-10-05, 13:29	Link #2983
Last Sinner You're Hot, Cupcake Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 42	When exactly are day 2 matches starting? Nvm, timer finally appeared, 24 mins to M5 v Invictus. __________________

2012-10-05, 14:28	Link #2984
Kreceir Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Derping in League of Legends Age: 30	First game of the day! And M5 having Evelynn. Can't wait how that plays out. __________________

2012-10-05, 15:07	Link #2986
Last Sinner You're Hot, Cupcake Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 42	Worked against M5 early but mid-game onwards, Alex Ich was rather deadly on Eve. Gosu as Zyra...that was intriguing. Getting really confused with the Cassiopeia spam this tournament...whatever happened to Gragas and Orianna... __________________

2012-10-05, 15:12	Link #2987
Kreceir Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Derping in League of Legends Age: 30	Gragas got banned this match though. Alex ich on gragas is deadly, but he did Very well on Eve which kinds surprised me if I have to be fair. __________________

2012-10-05, 15:13	Link #2988
Kafriel Senior Guest Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Athens (GMT+2) Age: 35	Wow, that was pretty cool. Did you see how Gozu tripped the seeds to signal Kevin to initiate? The second Zittai looked away, Alex just snuck from behind, guns blazing...could have picked off Shen for a laser tap too. Really awesome game, kudos to IG for actually straining Kevin early on, but Diamond just saw through it all :O Looking forward to game 2, gonna be epic!

2012-10-05, 15:26	Link #2990
Kafriel Senior Guest Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Athens (GMT+2) Age: 35	AP Zilean is often underestimated, his greatest disadvantage is his mana sustain. If Alex can bait in some double bombs at the right time, it's going to be devastating. And that's a double surrender, really strong games from M5 despite losing terribly early on. Really good play by Darien, he managed to tank well although he gave up first blood and lost his lane, once again gg to Alex on Zilean, just amazing coordination among the team. Last edited by Kafriel; 2012-10-05 at 15:59.

2012-10-05, 15:57	Link #2991
Last Sinner You're Hot, Cupcake Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 42	Alex's Zilean was rather good, but Darien's Olaf was even more decisive. A fair few other Olafs appeared this tourney and all got pasted. Darien however, did it damn well. Invictus put up good resistance. They were better in the start in both games. But M5 are just masters at teamfights. Do bans even matter against M5 now? Their champ pools are pretty deep now. Match 1 pretty much killed off the theory banning Sona and Nunu prevents Gosu from being at his best in support. Denying Alex Ryze and Gragas didn't work. SK's theory of focusing Diamond in Cologne didn't have any effect. Banning anything on Genja would hinder the team that did this since a lot fo teams versing them have low depth at the AD position. And Darien...forget it. Maybe ban the three that threatens the synergy of your own team, maybe? __________________

2012-10-05, 15:57	Link #2992
Kreceir Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Derping in League of Legends Age: 30	First Eve and now Zilean. M5 alex ich is a amazing AP mid player but M5 is a really top tier group. Kudo to them 2-0 against IG Nice games by both of them. __________________

2012-10-05, 16:01	Link #2994
Kreceir Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Derping in League of Legends Age: 30	Next match Taipei Assassin VS Najin Sword. This match up will be a very fun match up. I'm so excited how MaKNooN will do if I have to be Honest. In the group stage / Play off he totally Dominated. __________________

2012-10-05, 16:10	Link #2996
Kreceir Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Derping in League of Legends Age: 30	Who are you guys rooting for this match? I'm sure this will be a exciting match. I'm personally for Najin Swords. __________________

2012-10-05, 16:16	Link #2997
Kafriel Senior Guest Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Athens (GMT+2) Age: 35	I missed yesterday's late matches (all of group B) but I think Najin Sword's going to take this. No clue as to how either team plays though.

2012-10-05, 16:22	Link #2998
Kreceir Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Derping in League of Legends Age: 30	Najin swords went 3-0 in Group B totally Dominated. __________________

2012-10-05, 17:46	Link #2999
Kreceir Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Derping in League of Legends Age: 30	2-0 For Taipei Assassins WoW Those Blitzcrank hooks + Skarner ulti combo + Anivia Wall Is so bloody deadly. Nicely done. Now for Azubu Frost VS Team SoloMid. __________________

2012-10-05, 17:46	Link #3000
Kafriel Senior Guest Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Athens (GMT+2) Age: 35	So many hooks on poor MakNoon...last one was totally random too. Huge gold difference with a total of 150 minions advantage for TPA, NJ just lost map control after the second mid TF. Very excited to see TPA against M5 tomorrow! Gonna sleep now, missing CLG EU again =/ Azubu Frost is probably going 2-1 on TSM, back in 8h