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The WPC Ace League is getting closer to the playoffs as the 7th week of play has drawn to a close. Team DK is still leading the way with a record of 10-3-1, which isn't quite as impressive as their start to this league, but still really good nonetheless.



We only have a few more weeks until the playoffs, where the top 6 will battle it out for a prize pool worth around $250,000. The games are getting serious, and the nerves are starting to show. This is the point where the true contenders will be separated from the rest.



As usual, this week 6/7 recap starts off with a small summary of what happened these past two weeks. Ending with a small summary of what to expect in the upcoming weeks. And to top it all off we have a feature interview with LGD.cn from NEST the past weekend, translated by TL writer, CountChocula.







We hope you enjoy this week's games. They start in -







Week 6/7 Recap by TheEmulator





Standings after weeks 6/7



Week 6



Week 6 consisted of weird play throughout, especially since it was only the second week on patch 6.79. It seemed like most teams had not figured out how to adapt, and everything under the sun was being tested. Just like in week 5, DK seemed to be slipping a bit this week with their tie against LGD.cn, although they redeemed themselves with a 2-0 victory against the second place team, Invictus Gaming, and maintained the first place position. Nothing else of note really happened, most teams won the games which they were expected to win, with the exception of Vici losing to RisingStars.



Week 7



Week 7 was pretty bad for DK, as they ended up in a tie with Rattlesnake, who are in the second last place right now. They didn't play particularly bad, but it is still clear that 6.79 has shook them up a bit as a few weeks ago you would never dream of them losing even one game against most teams. iG continued to dominate this week, taking both their series with ease. They started off shaky in WPC, but it is starting to look like they will be a true contender to take out DK in the coming weeks. With the playoffs coming soon, the battle for the last few spots is becoming quite intense. Right now RisingStars, TongFu, and LGD.int are sitting really close to each other, and anything can change really fast.



Recommended Games



The top series of these two weeks was in my opinion DK vs LGD.cn, which ended up in a 1-1 tie. Both games showed great play from each team, as well as some interesting ideas on the new patch.





The top game that I feel is 100% necessary to recommend to you guys is DK vs iG game 1. I'm not going to say anything other than please watch it.







Today's Games

















A Word From the Champs: LGD Gaming by CountChocula



Author: SGamer|川辣苦瓜



Translator: CountChocula



Source:







Out of the Dota 2 event at the National E-Sports Tournament emerged LGD who 2-0'd iG in the finals. After the tournament, our reporter caught up with them for an interview.







In the old version, LGD's strategy was also to five-man. Back then it seemed quite disadvantageous for you guys, but you stuck with it and have finally reaped the rewards. I want to ask you whether you'll stick with this playstyle in future versions or if you'll change it up a bit.







Xiao8: I think we will try to adapt to every version. The tempo of the current version is getting faster and faster, so we are looking to hit some early-game timings and use relatively earlier lineups to counter the opposition.







The tempo of the current version is getting faster and faster. The period when top teams remain evenly matched in a game has been cut by over one half. Do you think this will have any impact in popularizing Dota 2 as a game?







Xiao8: I think if the tempo gets faster and faster, the gap between strong teams and weaker teams will become bigger. Another thing is that there isn't much difference between lineups each team picks, and teams are less likely to pick stalling lineups.







You guys did well today against iG's Bristleback pick. Is it because after seeing their game yesterday you were able to counter-pick him?







Xiao8: We watched their game, but didn't try to counter it. This is because we feel Bristleback as a hero has his advantages as well as disadvantages.







Today DD played Vengeful Spirit. Before, everyone thought LGD's picks were quite predictable, but today you guys showed everyone something new. Can you tell us a bit about your changeup?







DD: It's the new version now, which promotes fighting - I mean ganking - whereas earlier versions promoted farming, which made things a bit depressing for supports. This is why the new version has put me back where I'm comfortable. I'm free to gank anywhere and carry the tempo.









LGD.cn with razor sharp focus







Now it's version 6.79 and the popular strategies keep on changing. Which strategy do you think is most suited for this version?







Xiao8: I don't think a strategy that most suits this version exists, because every strategy has its pros and cons. If you can understand every strategy's pros and cons, you'll be able to succeed.







Can you give an evaluation of your new teammate Rabbit?







Xiao8: If you asked me to evaluate him, I'd give him 9.5, because his play has been very good and stable.







Rabbit, how has your transfer from Rstars to LGD been?







Rabbit: I feel I've become stronger and learned many things. My teammates believe in me, so it feels great.







Emperor Yao (popular nickname for him), in 6.79 the off-lane is a lot easier to play. What are your feelings towards 3-1-1 and 2-1-2 lane set-ups?







Yao: In earlier versions, it would often be the case where the off-laner couldn't stay there anymore and had to go roam somewhere. The current version's jungling changes mean it's a lot easier for the off-laner to stick around. The laning set-up depends more on the team's lineup.









The NEST setup was pretty awesome!!!







Before, there weren't many competitions whereas now, they're increasing in number. Do you feel this has had any impact on you?







Xiao8: I don't think this had any impact, because progamers are used to playing many competitions.







This type of "using competition to replace training" model, has it strengthened your team?







Xiao8: Definitely.







As a progamer, do you prefer sound-proof booths or do you prefer sitting face-to-face so you can taunt the opposition?







Xiao8: I'd personally defer to the tournament organizer on that. With regard to the growth of e-sports, I think having sound-proof booths would be better.







Looking at the domestic situation with DK's freefall and VG's resurgence, do you think this was brought about by the new version?







Xiao8: I think every team faces a struggle to maintain their form. Maybe their team had some unresolved internal problems, which led to their form being not very good.









CREDITS

Writers: TheEmulator, CountChocula

Gfx: riptide

Editors: TheEmulator

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Writers: TheEmulator, CountChoculaGfx: riptideEditors: TheEmulatorPhotograph by Eugene Regis The WPC Ace League is getting closer to the playoffs as the 7th week of play has drawn to a close. Team DK is still leading the way with a record of 10-3-1, which isn't quite as impressive as their start to this league, but still really good nonetheless.We only have a few more weeks until the playoffs, where the top 6 will battle it out for a prize pool worth around $250,000. The games are getting serious, and the nerves are starting to show. This is the point where the true contenders will be separated from the rest.As usual, this week 6/7 recap starts off with a small summary of what happened these past two weeks. Ending with a small summary of what to expect in the upcoming weeks. And to top it all off we have a feature interview with LGD.cn from NEST the past weekend, translated by TL writer, CountChocula.We hope you enjoy this week's games. They start in -Week 6 consisted of weird play throughout, especially since it was only the second week on patch 6.79. It seemed like most teams had not figured out how to adapt, and everything under the sun was being tested. Just like in week 5, DK seemed to be slipping a bit this week with their tie against LGD.cn, although they redeemed themselves with a 2-0 victory against the second place team, Invictus Gaming, and maintained the first place position. Nothing else of note really happened, most teams won the games which they were expected to win, with the exception of Vici losing to RisingStars.Week 7 was pretty bad for DK, as they ended up in a tie with Rattlesnake, who are in the second last place right now. They didn't play particularly bad, but it is still clear that 6.79 has shook them up a bit as a few weeks ago you would never dream of them losing even one game against most teams. iG continued to dominate this week, taking both their series with ease. They started off shaky in WPC, but it is starting to look like they will be a true contender to take out DK in the coming weeks. With the playoffs coming soon, the battle for the last few spots is becoming quite intense. Right now RisingStars, TongFu, and LGD.int are sitting really close to each other, and anything can change really fast.The top series of these two weeks was in my opinion DK vs LGD.cn, which ended up in a 1-1 tie. Both games showed great play from each team, as well as some interesting ideas on the new patch.The top game that I feel is 100% necessary to recommend to you guys is DK vs iG game 1. I'm not going to say anything other than please watch it.Author: SGamer|川辣苦瓜Translator: CountChoculaSource: http://dota2.sgamer.com/news/201311/153479_2.html Out of the Dota 2 event at the National E-Sports Tournament emerged LGD who 2-0'd iG in the finals. After the tournament, our reporter caught up with them for an interview. 我会让他们连馒头都吃不到 Those championships owed me over the years, I will take them back one by one.