Cedstick Profile Joined November 2009 Canada 456 Posts Last Edited: 2013-04-03 09:18:11 April 03 2013 08:56 GMT #3



Make sure to keep this thread bumped too, guys Korean teams are looking ridiculous right now. Between individual player skill, their teamwork, and the crazy fucking strats they pull-off, I'm more hyped than I have been for an eSports tournament than I have been in a long time. You're right that it's going to be a close season -- and an insane one. Can't wait to see MVP Cheese shake things up with their stupid bullshit :DMake sure to keep this thread bumped too, guys http://na.leagueoflegends.com/board/showthread.php?p=36321934#post36321934 "What does Rivington do when he's not commentating?" "Drool." ~ Categorist

locodoco Profile Joined July 2010 Korea (South) 757 Posts April 03 2013 12:29 GMT #4 whoever wrote this and placed my team 9th,is gonna eat thier words in 2 days i wish riot would give me better ping

Chexx Profile Joined May 2011 Korea (South) 5348 Posts April 03 2013 12:33 GMT #5 On April 03 2013 21:29 locodoco wrote:

whoever wrote this and placed my team 9th,is gonna eat thier words in 2 days whoever wrote this and placed my team 9th,is gonna eat thier words in 2 days



I take full responsibilty. I wanted to come to the stadium on Friday. Prove me wrong and I will get you a beer :p



GTR ranked your team on 6th. I take full responsibilty. I wanted to come to the stadium on Friday. Prove me wrong and I will get you a beer :pGTR ranked your team on 6th. Administrator Follow me @TL_Chexx

Mensol Profile Joined September 2012 Turkey 5143 Posts Last Edited: 2013-04-03 12:54:01 April 03 2013 12:53 GMT #6 who is CJ frost's new adc? i've never heard him before. If you don't know what the fuck you are doing, how are your enemies supposed to know what the fuck you are doing. - imaqtpie on NA teams at Worlds.

Mensol Profile Joined September 2012 Turkey 5143 Posts Last Edited: 2013-04-03 13:20:28 April 03 2013 13:17 GMT #8 On April 03 2013 21:57 Chexx wrote:

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On April 03 2013 21:53 Mensol wrote:

who is CJ frost's new adc? i've never heard him before.



He was on MVP Blue before joining Frost He was on MVP Blue before joining Frost

he is amazing :3 CJ Frost without woong = my favorite Korean team! he is amazing :3 CJ Frost without woong = my favorite Korean team! If you don't know what the fuck you are doing, how are your enemies supposed to know what the fuck you are doing. - imaqtpie on NA teams at Worlds.

PallasAthena Profile Joined September 2010 22 Posts April 03 2013 13:27 GMT #9 These power rankings seem like they were made by a Silver V NA player who only watches MLG and Dreamhack tournaments.



Absolutely no real research into them. I mean, MVP blue 8th? What Korean league are you watching dude?

Letmelose Profile Joined September 2006 Korea (South) 933 Posts Last Edited: 2013-04-03 14:06:45 April 03 2013 14:02 GMT #10 Even the professional players seem to have varying opinions on the issue. No one can make one of these lists without looking quite stupid when they turn out to be wrong. However, that won't stop me from trying out.



1. SK Telecom T1 2: I just picked this team because I don't want KT Rolster B to win, it seems too obvious an answer.

2. KT Rolster B: Many people's favourite to win.

3. CJ Entus Blaze: A solid team that will die at the hands of KT Rolster B.

4. MVP Blue: The darkhorse pick of many professionals, but won't win.



5. CJ Entus Frost: CJ Entus Frost will be broken by any team that knows the obvious limitations of CloudTemplar.

6. KT Rolster A: Doen't quite pack the punch to break into the top four.

7. Najin Shield: Will get knocked out at the round of eight, their mid-laner will be their downfall.

8. SK Telecom T1: Will get shut down once they are heavily researched.



9. Najin Sword: Slow start to the group, too bad their group is loaded.

10. MVP Ozone: Unlucky to be in the grouup of death. Homme will struggle against superior top-laners, and Dade will not have the mental fortitude to perservere.

11. LG IM: Even at their strongest, they had poor co-ordination, and their solo-que style of play shall be their demise.

12. ahq Korea: I don't forsee a bright future for this team.

sung_moon Profile Joined September 2008 United States 1920 Posts April 03 2013 14:27 GMT #11 Wait Woong is gone from CJ? Wow, thought he was the captain, and if he did get replaced, he'd just get benched.



Not that I'm complaining, just surprised he left the team all together. Forever Young

Chexx Profile Joined May 2011 Korea (South) 5348 Posts April 03 2013 14:27 GMT #12 On April 03 2013 22:27 PallasAthena wrote:

These power rankings seem like they were made by a Silver V NA player who only watches MLG and Dreamhack tournaments.



Absolutely no real research into them. I mean, MVP blue 8th? What Korean league are you watching dude?



I think you have no idea what are you posting?!



If you had read what I wrote about MVP Blue then you would know that I value them high but you need to take a look at their results. And Its not overwhelming. I have high hopes for MVP Blue.

Next time please read what I wrote before you write something which is clearly wrong I think you have no idea what are you posting?!If you had read what I wrote about MVP Blue then you would know that I value them high but you need to take a look at their results. And Its not overwhelming. I have high hopes for MVP Blue.Next time please read what I wrote before you write something which is clearly wrong Administrator Follow me @TL_Chexx

sylverfyre Profile Joined May 2010 United States 3289 Posts Last Edited: 2013-04-03 14:47:35 April 03 2013 14:41 GMT #13 On April 03 2013 22:27 PallasAthena wrote:

These power rankings seem like they were made by a Silver V NA player who only watches MLG and Dreamhack tournaments.



Absolutely no real research into them. I mean, MVP blue 8th? What Korean league are you watching dude?

The thing is, this isn't the NA scene, where being less than 4th in a power rank means you're a pretty weak team. With so many teams with incredible results and proven strength, it's hard to justify ranking relatively unproven team higher than what they got. (I might put them above LG-IM, though, especially with a vacancy in their team. But that's such a minor change I can't exactly tear down the whole power ranking over it.)



8th on a power rank also doesn't mean a prediction they will get 8th place in the tournament either. That's what a dark horse is - we are predicting them to rise above this rank. The thing is, this isn't the NA scene, where being less than 4th in a power rank means you're a pretty weak team. With so many teams with incredible results and proven strength, it's hard to justify ranking relatively unproven team higher than what they got. (I might put them above LG-IM, though, especially with a vacancy in their team. But that's such a minor change I can't exactly tear down the whole power ranking over it.)8th on a power rank also doesn't mean a prediction they will get 8th place in the tournament either. That's what a dark horse is - we are predicting them to rise above this rank.

Letmelose Profile Joined September 2006 Korea (South) 933 Posts April 03 2013 15:16 GMT #14 On April 03 2013 23:41 sylverfyre wrote:

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On April 03 2013 22:27 PallasAthena wrote:

These power rankings seem like they were made by a Silver V NA player who only watches MLG and Dreamhack tournaments.



Absolutely no real research into them. I mean, MVP blue 8th? What Korean league are you watching dude?

The thing is, this isn't the NA scene, where being less than 4th in a power rank means you're a pretty weak team. With so many teams with incredible results and proven strength, it's hard to justify ranking relatively unproven team higher than what they got. (I might put them above LG-IM, though, especially with a vacancy in their team. But that's such a minor change I can't exactly tear down the whole power ranking over it.)



8th on a power rank also doesn't mean a prediction they will get 8th place in the tournament either. That's what a dark horse is - we are predicting them to rise above this rank. The thing is, this isn't the NA scene, where being less than 4th in a power rank means you're a pretty weak team. With so many teams with incredible results and proven strength, it's hard to justify ranking relatively unproven team higher than what they got. (I might put them above LG-IM, though, especially with a vacancy in their team. But that's such a minor change I can't exactly tear down the whole power ranking over it.)8th on a power rank also doesn't mean a prediction they will get 8th place in the tournament either. That's what a dark horse is - we are predicting them to rise above this rank.



I really dislike the tone of the writing that depicts SK Telecom T1 2 as nothing but an unproven team. It's one thing to be untested at the highest level, but to disregard the opportunity to rate one of the hottest up-and-coming teams is quite disappointing to say the least. Their qualification rounds saw them stomp the highest rated amateur team in Korea without breaking a sweat. Of course, the difference between amateur teams and professional teams are growing by the minute, but surely the heroics of GSG against established professional teams in the NLB must be fresh in the minds of many followers of the Korean LoL scene.



The team is already being mentioned as being one of the monstrous during practice, and players such as Faker, Piglet, and bengi may be unknown in the professional realm, but these guys are creme de la creme of the solo-que world, and are individually no inferior to many of the professionals already in the scene. Imp, one of the highest rated AD carries of Korea has already mentioned that SK Telecom T1 2's bottom lane may be the strongest in Korea right now. Hell, the current AD carry for CJ Entus Frost, Hermes, is one of the reject try-outs for the SK Telecom T1 2's AD carry role.



This team deserves more hype, and I feel this power ranking has failed to do so. Of course, a team this inexperienced may just crash and burn considering the strength of their group, but there's a reason why many people are expecting this team to do well this season. I really dislike the tone of the writing that depicts SK Telecom T1 2 as nothing but an unproven team. It's one thing to be untested at the highest level, but to disregard the opportunity to rate one of the hottest up-and-coming teams is quite disappointing to say the least. Their qualification rounds saw them stomp the highest rated amateur team in Korea without breaking a sweat. Of course, the difference between amateur teams and professional teams are growing by the minute, but surely the heroics of GSG against established professional teams in the NLB must be fresh in the minds of many followers of the Korean LoL scene.The team is already being mentioned as being one of the monstrous during practice, and players such as Faker, Piglet, and bengi may be unknown in the professional realm, but these guys are creme de la creme of the solo-que world, and are individually no inferior to many of the professionals already in the scene. Imp, one of the highest rated AD carries of Korea has already mentioned that SK Telecom T1 2's bottom lane may be the strongest in Korea right now. Hell, the current AD carry for CJ Entus Frost, Hermes, is one of the reject try-outs for the SK Telecom T1 2's AD carry role.This team deserves more hype, and I feel this power ranking has failed to do so. Of course, a team this inexperienced may just crash and burn considering the strength of their group, but there's a reason why many people are expecting this team to do well this season.

Chexx Profile Joined May 2011 Korea (South) 5348 Posts Last Edited: 2013-04-03 16:10:42 April 03 2013 15:57 GMT #15 On April 04 2013 00:16 Letmelose wrote:

Show nested quote +

On April 03 2013 23:41 sylverfyre wrote:

On April 03 2013 22:27 PallasAthena wrote:

These power rankings seem like they were made by a Silver V NA player who only watches MLG and Dreamhack tournaments.



Absolutely no real research into them. I mean, MVP blue 8th? What Korean league are you watching dude?

The thing is, this isn't the NA scene, where being less than 4th in a power rank means you're a pretty weak team. With so many teams with incredible results and proven strength, it's hard to justify ranking relatively unproven team higher than what they got. (I might put them above LG-IM, though, especially with a vacancy in their team. But that's such a minor change I can't exactly tear down the whole power ranking over it.)



8th on a power rank also doesn't mean a prediction they will get 8th place in the tournament either. That's what a dark horse is - we are predicting them to rise above this rank. The thing is, this isn't the NA scene, where being less than 4th in a power rank means you're a pretty weak team. With so many teams with incredible results and proven strength, it's hard to justify ranking relatively unproven team higher than what they got. (I might put them above LG-IM, though, especially with a vacancy in their team. But that's such a minor change I can't exactly tear down the whole power ranking over it.)8th on a power rank also doesn't mean a prediction they will get 8th place in the tournament either. That's what a dark horse is - we are predicting them to rise above this rank.



I really dislike the tone of the writing that depicts SK Telecom T1 2 as nothing but an unproven team. It's one thing to be untested at the highest level, but to disregard the opportunity to rate one of the hottest up-and-coming teams is quite disappointing to say the least. Their qualification rounds saw them stomp the highest rated amateur team in Korea without breaking a sweat. Of course, the difference between amateur teams and professional teams are growing by the minute, but surely the heroics of GSG against established professional teams in the NLB must be fresh in the minds of many followers of the Korean LoL scene.



The team is already being mentioned as being one of the monstrous during practice, and players such as Faker, Piglet, and bengi may be unknown in the professional realm, but these guys are creme de la creme of the solo-que world, and are individually no inferior to many of the professionals already in the scene. Imp, one of the highest rated AD carries of Korea has already mentioned that SK Telecom T1 2's bottom lane may be the strongest in Korea right now. Hell, the current AD carry for CJ Entus Frost, Hermes, is one of the reject try-outs for the SK Telecom T1 2's AD carry role.



This team deserves more hype, and I feel this power ranking has failed to do so. Of course, a team this inexperienced may just crash and burn considering the strength of their group, but there's a reason why many people are expecting this team to do well this season. I really dislike the tone of the writing that depicts SK Telecom T1 2 as nothing but an unproven team. It's one thing to be untested at the highest level, but to disregard the opportunity to rate one of the hottest up-and-coming teams is quite disappointing to say the least. Their qualification rounds saw them stomp the highest rated amateur team in Korea without breaking a sweat. Of course, the difference between amateur teams and professional teams are growing by the minute, but surely the heroics of GSG against established professional teams in the NLB must be fresh in the minds of many followers of the Korean LoL scene.The team is already being mentioned as being one of the monstrous during practice, and players such as Faker, Piglet, and bengi may be unknown in the professional realm, but these guys are creme de la creme of the solo-que world, and are individually no inferior to many of the professionals already in the scene. Imp, one of the highest rated AD carries of Korea has already mentioned that SK Telecom T1 2's bottom lane may be the strongest in Korea right now. Hell, the current AD carry for CJ Entus Frost, Hermes, is one of the reject try-outs for the SK Telecom T1 2's AD carry role.This team deserves more hype, and I feel this power ranking has failed to do so. Of course, a team this inexperienced may just crash and burn considering the strength of their group, but there's a reason why many people are expecting this team to do well this season.



Yeah maybe weakest team was a bit harsh but in terms of results proven. They are the weakest one.I know well about the potential of SKT T1 #2 but they need to show it against professional teams. I know that they have the soloQ stars.

I rated nervousness and not much team experience higher than rumors.



But we will see if they can become a second gsg. Somewhere I need to decide who is who. It just shows even more how close the Korean Scene in skill is. Yeah maybe weakest team was a bit harsh but in terms of results proven. They are the weakest one.I know well about the potential of SKT T1 #2 but they need to show it against professional teams. I know that they have the soloQ stars.I rated nervousness and not much team experience higher than rumors.But we will see if they can become a second gsg. Somewhere I need to decide who is who. It just shows even more how close the Korean Scene in skill is. Administrator Follow me @TL_Chexx

Live2Win Profile Joined July 2004 United States 181 Posts Last Edited: 2013-04-03 18:52:56 April 03 2013 18:52 GMT #16 On April 03 2013 21:29 locodoco wrote:

whoever wrote this and placed my team 9th,is gonna eat thier words in 2 days whoever wrote this and placed my team 9th,is gonna eat thier words in 2 days

I can't wait to see NaJin Shield perform!



Chexx and rest of writing staff, GJ! Always appreciate the work! I can't wait to see NaJin Shield perform!Chexx and rest of writing staff, GJ! Always appreciate the work! SAY YES TO STIM KIDS!!! XD

Zess Profile Joined July 2012 Adun Toridas! 5029 Posts April 03 2013 19:57 GMT #19 On April 04 2013 04:36 Sufficiency wrote:

BTW does anyone have links to the VODs of last night's games? I kind of want to watch Najin.

You have to subscribe to OGN's twitch channel. You have to subscribe to OGN's twitch channel. Staff @TL_Zess

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docvoc Profile Joined July 2011 United States 139 Posts April 03 2013 20:17 GMT #20 On April 03 2013 21:29 locodoco wrote:

whoever wrote this and placed my team 9th,is gonna eat thier words in 2 days whoever wrote this and placed my team 9th,is gonna eat thier words in 2 days

Thems fightin words loco Thems fightin words loco User was warned for too many mimes.

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