TSM-M5 Post Game

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Deman: Where did it go wrong for you?

Rainman: We made mistakes. We lost dragon. People kept getting caught off one by one and then we never got a teamfight in. And it all went wrong.

Deman: With the second dragon, were you out of position or what happened?

Rainman: We saw them doing Dragon. And we couldn't do anything about it. So we just had to let them have it.

Deman: So you felt you were out of it?

Rainman: They just got too much of a lead. They kept pushing us.



Deman: Did you think the double AP strat worked well?

Alex: We decided to go double AP because we got some strats that we should pick Vladimir against Irelia. And Kennen works well in the combo. He can't be ganed by Udyr. He can go in. We shoot arrow and then engage. We want as many teamfight as possible. So we do early dragon, force fight. Do early Nashor. They have to stop us.

Deman: Does this give you an edge by being able to do Bruisers, double AP, and all these strats?

Alex: It gives us edge. We can do lane swaps. We can pick whatever we need to beat other team. Sometimes it works. Sometimes we lose online championships because we can't show all of the stuff we want for Hannover. We tried thing on mid-teams to not reveal Hannover strat.



Deman: What do you take away from this? You've got 2 losses, to Curse and M5. What do you do now?

Rainman: Win laning phase and take it from there. Get it right.

Deman: You have EHome and SK next. What now?

Rainman: It could go either way.

Deman: Fan shoutouts?

Rainman: Thanks guys. Love you guys.



Deman: You're 3-0 in group now. Anythings to say?

Alex: *Russian. Something about sponsors.*

EHome-TSM Pregame

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Zenon: It's not going well right now. You're 0-3. You lost to Sypher just now. What happened?

iMBA: I think we did really bad in last three games. We can't find a way to solve that. There are a lot of problem on our team like communication and other things. We're doing bad, I know.

Zenon: Well, an offline event is hard for a team not used to it. You still have a chance in this Group. Well Chaox, to put it blunt you lost to M5 again. They made you play their game. They forced their aggressiveness on you. You had damage on Koggles, but you couldn't get the dps on. How does the team feel and how are you going into this game with EHome.

Chaox: Ahh... haha. I was voted to do this interview with EHome. Our morale is shit now. It's just... yeah.

Zenon: Well you team has... it's three words but the third word is Baylife. So how's it going to work?

Chaox: Uhh... haha, yeah. Hell yeah, Baylife.

Zenon: It's part of ESports to be on a big stage. Are you coming away from this learning lessons and for the next offline event?

iMBA: We have learnt a lot of things about the three teams and I think it's a good thing.

Zenon: Well, you can both mathematically make it out. TSM the most famous team in the group. I hope both of you can show us a great game. Both of you have spoken of your fans. It's unique how you all have personalities. Should you fans give up hope, or will you guys pull through?

Chaox: We're not completely out of it yet. We need to get a bit lucky with Sypher v SK, but we can still make it. Yeah.

EHome-TSM Post Game

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Zenon: What was the experience of coming here today like for you?

Imba: We did bad today. Today's EHome is not the real EHome. We did bad. I do not know why. (Chiharu Note: Maybe because your captain has a broken wrist?)

Zenon: Hey, we can still have a round of applause for EHome right? *applause* Any final words?

Imba: Thank you.

Zenon: So Chaox, you guys must have been happy about this game right? So what are your thoughts?

Chaox: The end could have been better. We got messy at the end. Every second counts. Yeah. Could have closed it better. (Chiharu Note: He's referring to the possibility of time-base time breakers)

Zenon: This must have been good for the team mood though right?

Chaox: Yeah. It's better.

Zenon: You play SK next right?

Chaox: Yup. We've played Sypher already. Just SK left.

Zenon: Anything to say to the audience?

Chaox: ... Baylife? Baylife!

SK-M5 Pregame

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Zenon: Well, we have SK and M5. Both scary teams. Last time, at IEM Kiev M5 beat you guys very hard. What do you think about the rematch?

Nyph: We will win. Heh.

Zenon: Short. Nice. Well Alex, people knew you from your old Empire stuff. But now people know you much better, especially after your win at IEM Kiev. How do you feel?

Alex Ich: Hm. Well online is different from offline. You need to do well. Show your best games. Best plans. We will show good games and win.

Zenon: Well, we have a disagreement! I think we know how to settle this then. So Nyph, you helped me do some math. There's only one way for SK to drop out and that's by losing both games. You have two hard games next with M5 and TSM. But you guys have been back from SK Bootcamp. How is the SK now different from the old SK? Summarise it in one sentence.

Nyph: You know what you do know.

Zenon: Well, that's definitely an advantage knowing what you know. Alex you have an advantage at 4-0, right?

Alex Ich: No. We're 3-0.

Zenon: Ah, well. You still have a very good chance of making it out. And you've recently started streaming. You have a fanbase now. Do you know if there are people watching this event only for you guys M5?

Alex Ich: Can you repeat the question?

Zenon: Do you know if there are people watching this event only for you guys M5?

Alex Ich: No, I think people watch this because it is Grand Final in Hannover!

Zenon: Are you feeling any pressure right now?

Alex Ich: We had pressure in game against Curse Gaming. But that more because of our mistakes than anything else. Dar1an is always relaxed haha.

Zenon: Any words to your fans?

Nyph: Thank you for cheering for us!

Zenon: Any words from you then?

Alex Ich: Thank you everyone for watching and we will try to show our best performance in this game!

Zenon: Words of intent! I'm really looking forward to this. Back to the casters!

M5-SK Post Game

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Zenon: How did that game happen?

Nyph: Well, they played well and countered our comp.

Zenon: You went for an all AoE comp. So how did you decide to go for picks such as Galio?

Alex Ich: We were discussing how to beat their AoE comp, like split pushing and I was suggesting Twisted Fate but my team suggested Galio because he scales off MRes and can sit there and still CC and do damage. So it counters their AoE from like Vladimir and Morgana well.

Zenon: So Nyph, if you lose to TSM there's the risk of leaving the group. You guys have been scriming a lot. How's the TSM v SK matchup?

Nyph: We've been winning. They've been winning. It's kinda even.

Zenon: It's going to be a hard fought match because it matters to both of you. Does it factor in to pick/bans? Like because they're desperate, you ban a certain way?

Nyph: Hm. Well, maybe. But I think now it just comes down to playing your solid comps and doing what you do best.

Zenon: So Alex, you're guaranteed 1st place. But you have one more game against Sypher. Be honest. When you came in, were you expecting to make first?

Alex Ich: Mission successful.

Zenon: What was going on in the voice chat during the end of the game?

Alex Ich: I dunno. Was just trying random stuff haha.

Zenon: Thanks very much for the interview. Now coming down to the last match of the game. Selfishly for me I like that you lost because not the match matters and I get to cast it!

SK-TSM Pregame

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Rivington: What's up guys? Main stage here with Regi and Ocelote with the final game of the day. SK we'll start with you. How are you guys feeling off that last game?

Reginald:

Oce: Well, we're feeling good, we're confident. I mean, I like Regi. We're good friends. But this game matters. We're going to beat him.

Rivington: And what about you?

Reginald: Well, me and Oce are good friends and all that, but he's going down!

Rivington: Any tricks up the sleeve?

Oce: We'll see, hahaha.

Rivington: And as for you?

Reginald: I don't even know. I don't even know. You guys will see, haha.

Rivington: Ok then. Well, good luck to both teams. Back to D-Man and Zenon in the casting booth.

SK-TSM Post Game

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