With Ashvillle in the past, we now look forward to Swiftwater. With Swiftwater being a staple highlander map that requires plenty of coordination to push and defend, this should provide an early insight to the stability and chemistry of the main teams.
Week 1 Review
Luigi's REAL Italian Ice vs Neanderthal GamingPrediction: 2-4 Neanderthal Gaming
Outcome: 4-0 Luigi's REAL Italian Ice
Logs:
First Half Second Half Full MatchAs expected,
Panther did extremely well, however I did not expect him to absolutely destroy Neanderthal Gaming. Combo
Panther with
Taiga and you have a force to be reckoned with. Poor
alex on flank for Neanderthal Gaming had an impressive 30 kills, but he couldn’t compete with the space made by Luigi’s combo.
This week’s MVP:
Panther
ANTHRAX vs As Foretold by Rayman5000Prediction: GL; HF
Outcome: 4-0 As Foretold by Rayman5000
Logs:
First Half Second Half Full MatchThe flank of
j_peg and
shohh proved to be an effective flank, being uncontested and having high impact. In addition to 7 demoman picks from
WiLLmaTiC, As Foretold by Rayman5000 were able to dictate the pace of the match with ease.
MVP:
j_peg
Plan B vs The Garage BandPrediction: 2-4 Plan B
Outcome: 4-0 The Garage Band
Logs:
First Half Second Half Full MatchThe Garage Band recently acquired
CheeseCalzone and
Uber Alles which proved very effective, with
Uber Alles putting out some very good damage.
Exquizit was able to assert his dominance with 42 kills.
MVP:
Exquizit
HOLY PSYCHO vs Loud NoisesPrediction: 1-4 Loud Noises
Outcome: HOLY PSYCHO 3-2
Logs:
Full MatchThe first not 4-0 game in Main. These teams looked evenly matched, with no team winning 2 rounds in a row.
cray for Loud Noises proved effective on flank, however
Page for HOLY PSYCHO tilted the scale in their favor pulling an impressive 36 kills.
MVP:
Page
Swift Inc. vs No.3 PencilsPrediction: 3-4 No.3 Pencils (MOTW)
Outcome: 4-3 Swift Inc.
Logs:
First Half Second Half Third Half Full MatchAn extremely close game between two of the top Main teams.
Burtilian’s assault on the ground, paired with
spaghetti pressure on flank and bombs proved too much for No.3 to handle.
milk’s performance should not be understated however, top fragging in the server with 59 frags.
MVP:
Burtilian
Burnt Toast vs We 4fitPrediction: 4-2 Burnt Toast
Outcome: 4-3 Burnt Toast
Logs:
First Half Second Half Third Half Another close game, however this time it is between two of the lower Main teams.
blip appeared to be dominant on flank, beating his scout opponent
Speary 48-21.
Theoretical Spy was able to top frag in the server with 53 frags, unfortunately it was not enough for We 4fit to win the match.
MVP:
blip03.
Special Thanks to
Jazz2jz for uploading their demos to demos.tf for makeshift logs
Week 2 Predictions
Luigi's REAL Italian Ice vs As Foretold by Rayman5000Prediction: GL; HF
Both are teams coming hot off their 4-0 wins on Ashville. Now these two teams will have to change gears from a more DM focused playstyle, to that of coordination.
Players to watch:
Panther,
WiLLmaTiC
The Garage Band vs Oprah Winfrey NetworkPrediction: 2-1 The Garage Band
Coming off a Bye Week, Oprah Winfrey Network now must prove themselves. I expect both teams to revolve around their Demoman and their ability to make space. Oprah Winfrey Network should be able to take a round off The Garage Band, however I expect the rounds to be close.
Players to watch:
Uber Alles,
Joey Lemons
HOLY PYSCHO vs Swift Inc.Prediction: 0-2 Swift Inc.
A map like Swiftwater lends itself to coordinated pushes off sniper picks.
VAVLIE will be able to lead Swift Inc with coordinated and effective pushes off picks from
nucket.
page has been shown to not be a pushover and could easily turn the tide of a round if not properly dealt with.
Players to watch:
nucket,
page
Burnt Toast vs No.3 PencilsPrediction: 0-2 No.3 Pencils
Burnt Toast face’s their first true taste of main in No.3 Pencils. Unfortunately for Burnt Toast, No.3 Pencils’ superior coordination and DM will prove a difficult challenge to overcome. If No.3 Pencils gets complacent Burnt Toast may be able to take a round.
Players to watch:
milk,
Jazz2jz
We 4fit vs Loud NoisesPrediction: 1-2 Loud Noises
The third-place Open team faces the second place IM team.
SN should be able to coordinate with
Theoretical Spy for key picks and saps. On the flipside,
reigh and
Devoi will provide ample picks for their combo to push into.
Players to watch:
SN,
Devoi
ANTHRAX vs Neanderthal GamingPrediction:1-2 Neanderthal Gaming
ANTHRAX recently lost
vohh after Ashville. This is a huge hit to their fragging potential and it will be interesting to see how they adapt without him. Neanderthal Gaming on the other hand has a very effective flank in
alex and
wet, being able to apply pressure and bombing when necessary.
Players to watch:
Whip,
alex
Plan B vs 16YearOldFurriesPrediction: 2-0 Plan B
16YearOldFurries is a new team placed in Main for week 2. 16YearOldFurries are currently only fielding 7 players however, so this match may be over before it even starts. Plan B recently picked up
saturation as their match soldier, and I expect him to bring much needed insight and DM to his team.
Players to watch:
saturation, ?
Power Ranking Updates
1. As foretold by Rayman5000
2. Swift Inc.
+1 3. No.3 Pencils
-1 4. Luigi's REAL Italian Ice
+6 5. HOLY PSYCHO
-1 6. Oprah Winfrey Network
+3 7. The Garage Band
+1 8. Neanderthal Gaming
-1 9. ANTHRAX
-5 10. Loud Noises
-5 11. Burnt Toast
+2 12. We 4fit
-1 13. Plan B
-1 14. 16YearOldFurries
Edited by exa_