dota.bluething Profile Joined May 2013 United States 14 Posts Last Edited: 2015-02-06 16:40:23 #1 DAC Playoffs: Day 1



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Team Secret vs Invictus Gaming



Game 1

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Draft

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With the start of this draft it looked as if IG was picking to play towards late game, while team secret wanted to end it early game, or mid game. However team secret also had a very tanky team if they were going to go into the late game. When the game started team secret began to slowly snowball over IG. Lycan on invictus gaming seemed to have a very rough game, not much farm and seemed to always be picked off in teamfights. This did cause the lycans farm to fall behind drastically behind the farm of the enigma who already had a farming disadvantage due to a ward that blocked off two of his camps.



On the other hand on team secret the Queen of pain and Shadow Fiend carried the team to victory with amazing plays in teamfights and synchronized together fairly well. This was very essential to their later success in the game all together. However, the big plays came from Secret who completely dominated with his queen of pain gameplay, seemingly making a comeback for IG less and less possible. By the call of the “gg” by IG, team secret had pushed racks and was going for throne with no possible way for IG to defend.



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DraftWith the start of this draft it looked as if IG was picking to play towards late game, while team secret wanted to end it early game, or mid game. However team secret also had a very tanky team if they were going to go into the late game. When the game started team secret began to slowly snowball over IG. Lycan on invictus gaming seemed to have a very rough game, not much farm and seemed to always be picked off in teamfights. This did cause the lycans farm to fall behind drastically behind the farm of the enigma who already had a farming disadvantage due to a ward that blocked off two of his camps.On the other hand on team secret the Queen of pain and Shadow Fiend carried the team to victory with amazing plays in teamfights and synchronized together fairly well. This was very essential to their later success in the game all together. However, the big plays came from Secret who completely dominated with his queen of pain gameplay, seemingly making a comeback for IG less and less possible. By the call of the “gg” by IG, team secret had pushed racks and was going for throne with no possible way for IG to defend.Scoreboard



Game 2

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With the beginning of the draft for the second game of IG vs Secret it seemed as Invictus Gaming to solely plan on counter picking what team secret had picked. Overall this picking style made it rough for for Invictus Gaming to play to their potential because of the lack of the ability of the team to fight off team secret. All together though team secret used great teamwork to finish off this game quickly and decisively by winning a few teamfights , even though they were picked off ever so often they seemed to pull it together and play for the win. S4 on team secret made a big impact for the team especially when he got vanguard on bristleback, marking the turning point in the game.



By this time team IG was already so far behind, and with zai split pushing at every opportunity and with each individual rax being pushed one by one by team secret there was no way for IG to come back. At this point “gg” had been called and the Team Secret would be advancing with their next game being up against VG.



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+ Show Spoiler + DraftWith the beginning of the draft for the second game of IG vs Secret it seemed as Invictus Gaming to solely plan on counter picking what team secret had picked. Overall this picking style made it rough for for Invictus Gaming to play to their potential because of the lack of the ability of the team to fight off team secret. All together though team secret used great teamwork to finish off this game quickly and decisively by winning a few teamfights , even though they were picked off ever so often they seemed to pull it together and play for the win. S4 on team secret made a big impact for the team especially when he got vanguard on bristleback, marking the turning point in the game.By this time team IG was already so far behind, and with zai split pushing at every opportunity and with each individual rax being pushed one by one by team secret there was no way for IG to come back. At this point “gg” had been called and the Team Secret would be advancing with their next game being up against VG.Scoreboard



Game 3

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BigGod vs Cloud9



Game 1

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The series between Cloud9 and BigGod started out explosively, with Cloud9 drafting a very aggressive pushing lineup with Axe, while BigGod opted to draft a more balanced draft focusing on winning the mid-late game with Burning’s Medusa at the forefront. C9 quickly took control of the early game. Led by rotations by Misery’s Shadow Shaman and N0tail’s Chen, BigGod’s supports quickly became starved of experience as C9 took control of the Radiant’s side of the map.



By 15 minutes, C9 were ahead by 10k in net worth. Constant rotations onto the Medusa kept Burning’s farm down while Axe and Lycan got out a few big items to potentially end the game with. However, BigGod managed to pull off multiple high ground defenses, thanks to some excellent team play and some fantastic hookshots from rOtk’s Clockwerk. After picking off Lycan and Axe in some of these fights, BigGod’s cores began catching up in net worth. Burning quickly began to skyrocket back up in net worth as the game got later and later, however. C9 continued their sieging, and despite spending multiple aegises, weren’t able to take any rax until 41 minutes in. While they were doing an excellent job in getting pickoffs around the map, they seemed to lack the teamfight execution to be able to decisively take a lane of rax; BigGod were putting all their eggs into the Medusa basket, and Burning delivered in spades, managing to find 400 cs at 45 minutes, despite the fact that they lacked map control for the majority of the game. With Xiao8 being a nuisance on Bristleback and LaNm’s pinpoint earth spikes, Burning was able to sit back and shred C9’s heroes. After multiple back-and-forth team fights, BG managed to break out of their base and rushed straight towards the enemy ancient. C9 initiated a base race in response, but unfortunately the Lycan was down, and Medusa had picked up a last minute rapier. BG narrowly won the base race with a beautifully executed game one, while C9 received a devastating loss with a shoddy performance, despite their early lead.



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DraftThe series between Cloud9 and BigGod started out explosively, with Cloud9 drafting a very aggressive pushing lineup with Axe, while BigGod opted to draft a more balanced draft focusing on winning the mid-late game with Burning’s Medusa at the forefront. C9 quickly took control of the early game. Led by rotations by Misery’s Shadow Shaman and N0tail’s Chen, BigGod’s supports quickly became starved of experience as C9 took control of the Radiant’s side of the map.By 15 minutes, C9 were ahead by 10k in net worth. Constant rotations onto the Medusa kept Burning’s farm down while Axe and Lycan got out a few big items to potentially end the game with. However, BigGod managed to pull off multiple high ground defenses, thanks to some excellent team play and some fantastic hookshots from rOtk’s Clockwerk. After picking off Lycan and Axe in some of these fights, BigGod’s cores began catching up in net worth. Burning quickly began to skyrocket back up in net worth as the game got later and later, however. C9 continued their sieging, and despite spending multiple aegises, weren’t able to take any rax until 41 minutes in. While they were doing an excellent job in getting pickoffs around the map, they seemed to lack the teamfight execution to be able to decisively take a lane of rax; BigGod were putting all their eggs into the Medusa basket, and Burning delivered in spades, managing to find 400 cs at 45 minutes, despite the fact that they lacked map control for the majority of the game. With Xiao8 being a nuisance on Bristleback and LaNm’s pinpoint earth spikes, Burning was able to sit back and shred C9’s heroes. After multiple back-and-forth team fights, BG managed to break out of their base and rushed straight towards the enemy ancient. C9 initiated a base race in response, but unfortunately the Lycan was down, and Medusa had picked up a last minute rapier. BG narrowly won the base race with a beautifully executed game one, while C9 received a devastating loss with a shoddy performance, despite their early lead.Scoreboard



Game 2

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Game 2 started with both teams running their typical styles once more; Cloud9 picked up a pushing/ganking type aggressive lineup, while BG went for a teamfight focused lineup with Burning on a late game carry once more. Unfortunately, C9 was unable to take control of the map the way they did in game one; their Chen/Vengeful rotations didn’t prove to be as successful. In fact, they even ended up giving the first two kills to Naga Siren and Razor in a hunt for Sand King that went sour. In addition, BG’s offlane Tidehunter was left relatively unscathed when put against C9’s Vengeful spirit and Bristleback, while their own offlaner, Legion Commander, was unable to find much farm or experience. Late in the laning stage, C9 and BG were neck and neck in kills, with Bristleback and Naga leading the net worth chart. However, where C9 were able to get pickoffs, BG would make up by beating them in teamfights (even with several whiffed ravages by rOtk).



Come midgame, C9 began to take a slight lead; taking a few teamfights and towers from BG. However, BG had all they needed in Burning’s Naga, who had over 300 cs come 30 minutes. In order to end this game, C9 had to find the right pickoffs and push in for rax before the Naga Siren became unmanageable. FATA in particular was playing a very strong Zeus; In one fight he disabled the Tide’s blink for around 10 seconds. However, BG’s map awareness and quick reactions ensured that all of their engagements went at least even. And come 40 minutes, Naga Siren had a net worth of about 24k. Even with all the BKBs up for C9 and the poor Ravages, Epicenters, and Death wards, Burning was simply overwhelming on his Naga. C9 put up a good fight; however, they were both outdrafted and outlaned. With this, BG takes a 2-0 and moves up to the winner’s bracket, while C9 moves down to the loser’s bracket.



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DraftGame 2 started with both teams running their typical styles once more; Cloud9 picked up a pushing/ganking type aggressive lineup, while BG went for a teamfight focused lineup with Burning on a late game carry once more. Unfortunately, C9 was unable to take control of the map the way they did in game one; their Chen/Vengeful rotations didn’t prove to be as successful. In fact, they even ended up giving the first two kills to Naga Siren and Razor in a hunt for Sand King that went sour. In addition, BG’s offlane Tidehunter was left relatively unscathed when put against C9’s Vengeful spirit and Bristleback, while their own offlaner, Legion Commander, was unable to find much farm or experience. Late in the laning stage, C9 and BG were neck and neck in kills, with Bristleback and Naga leading the net worth chart. However, where C9 were able to get pickoffs, BG would make up by beating them in teamfights (even with several whiffed ravages by rOtk).Come midgame, C9 began to take a slight lead; taking a few teamfights and towers from BG. However, BG had all they needed in Burning’s Naga, who had over 300 cs come 30 minutes. In order to end this game, C9 had to find the right pickoffs and push in for rax before the Naga Siren became unmanageable. FATA in particular was playing a very strong Zeus; In one fight he disabled the Tide’s blink for around 10 seconds. However, BG’s map awareness and quick reactions ensured that all of their engagements went at least even. And come 40 minutes, Naga Siren had a net worth of about 24k. Even with all the BKBs up for C9 and the poor Ravages, Epicenters, and Death wards, Burning was simply overwhelming on his Naga. C9 put up a good fight; however, they were both outdrafted and outlaned. With this, BG takes a 2-0 and moves up to the winner’s bracket, while C9 moves down to the loser’s bracket.Scoreboard



Game 3

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Evil Geniuses vs Natus Vincere



Game 1

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In the first game of this series, we see EG running their distinctive multi-core drafting style, centered around an early Drow pick, versus Na’vi, who opted for a draft that both had some strong teamfight/ganking heroes to take fights and a variety of buffs for the core Phantom Assassin. EG quickly gained a gold advantage, as Drow’s aura and their strong lanes allowed their cores to get the farm they needed quickly. However, Na’vi would not take this lying down. Following a botched fight for EG at Roshan and a near teamwipe, EG’s lead dipped down to around 2.5k.



Come the midgame, EG would focus on getting blinks and a few other core items on their heroes while trying to stop PA from farming, while Na’vi hurried to capitalize on the PA and outfarm the Drow. With the help of Dendi’s empower, XBOCT was able to catch up in farm and Na’vi would be able to equalize the kills and catch up in team net worth. Both Drow and PA would tower over their allies in net worth. However, in the end, XBOCT’s PA proved to be too overwhelming. Within the last 10 minutes, Na’vi took an outstanding series of engagements and pickoffs that eventually led to a 30 minute gg from EG after losing two lanes of rax.



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DraftIn the first game of this series, we see EG running their distinctive multi-core drafting style, centered around an early Drow pick, versus Na’vi, who opted for a draft that both had some strong teamfight/ganking heroes to take fights and a variety of buffs for the core Phantom Assassin. EG quickly gained a gold advantage, as Drow’s aura and their strong lanes allowed their cores to get the farm they needed quickly. However, Na’vi would not take this lying down. Following a botched fight for EG at Roshan and a near teamwipe, EG’s lead dipped down to around 2.5k.Come the midgame, EG would focus on getting blinks and a few other core items on their heroes while trying to stop PA from farming, while Na’vi hurried to capitalize on the PA and outfarm the Drow. With the help of Dendi’s empower, XBOCT was able to catch up in farm and Na’vi would be able to equalize the kills and catch up in team net worth. Both Drow and PA would tower over their allies in net worth. However, in the end, XBOCT’s PA proved to be too overwhelming. Within the last 10 minutes, Na’vi took an outstanding series of engagements and pickoffs that eventually led to a 30 minute gg from EG after losing two lanes of rax.Scoreboard



Game 2

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In game 2, EG would pull out an interesting pocket strategy, utilizing Phoenix, Treant, and Tinker’s abilities together to great effect. Meanwhile, Na’vi would run a fairly typical lineup this draft, being able to pick up two of the biggest flavor picks currently: Axe and Juggernaut. EG would quickly take control of the game, easily winning every engagement once they got a few choice ultimates up. The audience would quickly be able to see the potency and synergy of their draft; Overgrowth proved to be an excellent setup for Supernova and March of the Machines, in addition to giving Troll Warlord a chance to wail on all of Na’vi. Even with Dendi on the Queen of Pain and XBOCT on the Juggernaut, Na’vi were unable to seize the momentum back and EG easily closed the game, showing their tight coordination and taking game 2 of the series.



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DraftIn game 2, EG would pull out an interesting pocket strategy, utilizing Phoenix, Treant, and Tinker’s abilities together to great effect. Meanwhile, Na’vi would run a fairly typical lineup this draft, being able to pick up two of the biggest flavor picks currently: Axe and Juggernaut. EG would quickly take control of the game, easily winning every engagement once they got a few choice ultimates up. The audience would quickly be able to see the potency and synergy of their draft; Overgrowth proved to be an excellent setup for Supernova and March of the Machines, in addition to giving Troll Warlord a chance to wail on all of Na’vi. Even with Dendi on the Queen of Pain and XBOCT on the Juggernaut, Na’vi were unable to seize the momentum back and EG easily closed the game, showing their tight coordination and taking game 2 of the series.Scoreboard



Game 3

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The final game in this series would start with Na’vi drafting the classic Tiny/Wisp combo, while EG chose to grab a very aggressive fighting team with Storm Spirit and Juggernaut as cores. EG would, again, quickly take control of the game off the back of SumaiL’s Storm, Universe’s Axe, and Fear’s Juggernaut. Unfortunately, Na’vi would be unable to do much due to the sheer pickoff of EG. With this, EG moves up the winner’s bracket to play BigGod.



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+ Show Spoiler + DraftThe final game in this series would start with Na’vi drafting the classic Tiny/Wisp combo, while EG chose to grab a very aggressive fighting team with Storm Spirit and Juggernaut as cores. EG would, again, quickly take control of the game off the back of SumaiL’s Storm, Universe’s Axe, and Fear’s Juggernaut. Unfortunately, Na’vi would be unable to do much due to the sheer pickoff of EG. With this, EG moves up the winner’s bracket to play BigGod.Scoreboard



Hellraisers vs Vici Gaming



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When the draft between VG and HR came to a close, it seemed right from the start that VG had the better team fight and ganking potential, while HR went for more of a pushing/fighting type of team. However, the actual game between Vici Gaming and HellRaisers started off awful for Super by being cliffed at level one without being able to get down, before being killed 2min into the game. It looked set for HellRaisers with great farm for their anti-mage and troll warlord. However, this turned around quick with the roaming ganks from Fenrir towards bottom lane, which achieved multiple kills.



The game then took a turn against HellRaisers with multiple teamfights being lost with very few kills for them. Iceiceice dominated in these teamfights with his supernova and sun rays, which dealt a massive amount of damage, turning the tides towards Vici Gaming. During these teamfights, Artes would continue to split push. When he finally decided to join up with the rest of his team, he caused very little difference; by this time, iceiceice had a hex to keep the anti-mage locked down, making him an easy to quickly target and eliminate. After a few minutes Vici Gaming slowly started pushing rax with success. After multiple rax being taken down and Super picking off some solo targets the game was finally over in favor of VG, on the back of some amazing play by iceiceice.





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DraftWhen the draft between VG and HR came to a close, it seemed right from the start that VG had the better team fight and ganking potential, while HR went for more of a pushing/fighting type of team. However, the actual game between Vici Gaming and HellRaisers started off awful for Super by being cliffed at level one without being able to get down, before being killed 2min into the game. It looked set for HellRaisers with great farm for their anti-mage and troll warlord. However, this turned around quick with the roaming ganks from Fenrir towards bottom lane, which achieved multiple kills.The game then took a turn against HellRaisers with multiple teamfights being lost with very few kills for them. Iceiceice dominated in these teamfights with his supernova and sun rays, which dealt a massive amount of damage, turning the tides towards Vici Gaming. During these teamfights, Artes would continue to split push. When he finally decided to join up with the rest of his team, he caused very little difference; by this time, iceiceice had a hex to keep the anti-mage locked down, making him an easy to quickly target and eliminate. After a few minutes Vici Gaming slowly started pushing rax with success. After multiple rax being taken down and Super picking off some solo targets the game was finally over in favor of VG, on the back of some amazing play by iceiceice.Scoreboard



Game 2

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The second game of this series opened with both teams opting for a hybrid pushing/fighting lineup. This second game of Vici Gaming vs HellRaisers started off pretty even for both teams with a first blood not even happening till after the 6 minute mark. However with VG winning their lanes and Super roaming on Ember Spirit, the game quickly turned toward VG’s favor due to HR’s near inability to kill Ember Spirit. Artes, on the Slark, was unable to carry his team due to the lack of support in his lane.



With the large amount of gold Ember Spirit was able to amass, alongside a few choice ravages, Vici quickly closed out the game. There was no way that HR could come back with such an underfarmed core. With the “gg” being called from HR, VG will be moving up the winner’s bracket to play Team Secret.



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DraftThe second game of this series opened with both teams opting for a hybrid pushing/fighting lineup. This second game of Vici Gaming vs HellRaisers started off pretty even for both teams with a first blood not even happening till after the 6 minute mark. However with VG winning their lanes and Super roaming on Ember Spirit, the game quickly turned toward VG’s favor due to HR’s near inability to kill Ember Spirit. Artes, on the Slark, was unable to carry his team due to the lack of support in his lane.With the large amount of gold Ember Spirit was able to amass, alongside a few choice ravages, Vici quickly closed out the game. There was no way that HR could come back with such an underfarmed core. With the “gg” being called from HR, VG will be moving up the winner’s bracket to play Team Secret.Scoreboard



Game 3

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EG vs Navi and C9 vs BG by Bluething

Secret vs iG and HR vs VG by ninjared117



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