THE BORE

General => Video Game Bored => Topic started by: Huff on August 15, 2018, 01:04:38 PM

Title: Dota 2 International 2018
Post by: Huff on August 15, 2018, 01:04:38 PM: it's my yearly thread about a game I don't play but EsPorts tournament of the year

I'm sure there are some story lines. First repeat winner in liquid? Even year so China got it for sure. Will ppds salt carry him and his band of misfits

Already fnatic had a easy win, now behind in racks, now trying to come back. First games cray

Who you cheering for?
Title: Re: Dota 2 International 2018
Post by: Kara on August 15, 2018, 05:43:29 PM: EE-sama :bow2
Title: Re: Dota 2 International 2018
Post by: bluemax on August 16, 2018, 01:52:14 AM: I was talking to a girl in a bar a couple weeks ago about TI. I told her my odds on favorite is Liquid (although VP is a good choice as well). She was personally on board the ppd Salt train.

After day 1, it looks like China is a bit behind on strategies and it will be interesting to if they can catch up before it is too late.

Also, it'll be fun to watch the inevitable EG cratering and see how Eternal Envy fucks up, because he always does.
Title: Re: Dota 2 International 2018
Post by: Kara on August 16, 2018, 02:05:36 AM: That's why he's great; he's the only Dota pro you can relate to from the trench. :cancry
Title: Re: Dota 2 International 2018
Post by: Huff on August 16, 2018, 11:47:51 AM: Also no more wraith king. So boring to watch
Title: Re: Dota 2 International 2018
Post by: Huff on August 16, 2018, 11:49:10 AM: And ppds squad got like the worst day one matchups. VP and wait.

Secret looking meh

America looking top of the board in both groups. USA USA
Title: Re: Dota 2 International 2018
Post by: eleuin on August 16, 2018, 12:11:16 PM: huff have you never played at all or have you just stopped like any sane person would
Title: Re: Dota 2 International 2018
Post by: Huff on August 16, 2018, 12:42:06 PM: It was something like hear brad talk about it on gb podcast —> watch international 2013/2014? —> try to pick up mid grad school (lol okay) —> give up and just enjoy the professional games from time to time
Title: Re: Dota 2 International 2018
Post by: eleuin on August 16, 2018, 02:23:35 PM: Quote from: Dufus on August 16, 2018, 12:16:57 PM
spectating this game is fucking depressing once you realize how frustrating the game is even for top players

no one really enjoys dota, but they keep playing thinking it'll be fun once they 'get better'
tell me one competitive scene where the pros aren't frustrated for any minuscule reason?

and nah, haven't played in a while but I have ~1000 hours logged and I had fun
Title: Re: Dota 2 International 2018
Post by: Huff on August 16, 2018, 03:23:02 PM: EE games just don't disappoint. Every game, 100% winnable or lose-able, turns into a 60 min "i dunno" fest
Title: Re: Dota 2 International 2018
Post by: Huff on August 20, 2018, 03:03:49 PM: Day 1 main event

Liquid > Optic. 2:0
VP > LGD 2:1

Fnatic > serenity
TNC > Miniski
Newbie > Winstrike
China > China
Title: Re: Dota 2 International 2018
Post by: demi on August 20, 2018, 03:17:30 PM: TI has been worth it for Gaben FUPA

https://clips.twitch.tv/PeacefulProductiveKangarooSSSsss
Title: Re: Dota 2 International 2018
Post by: Huff on August 20, 2018, 06:38:26 PM: VP imploding at TI again

shame shame
Title: Re: Dota 2 International 2018
Post by: bluemax on August 23, 2018, 03:26:10 AM: That EG vs OG series was hawt fire.
Title: Re: Dota 2 International 2018
Post by: eleuin on August 23, 2018, 10:48:48 AM: https://streamable.com/5617v

:whew
Title: Re: Dota 2 International 2018
Post by: bluemax on August 23, 2018, 11:58:17 PM: We need a rematch in the finals, that will be hype.
Title: Re: Dota 2 International 2019
Post by: bluemax on August 23, 2019, 12:46:48 AM: I'm probably too stoned to find a more relevant thread, but games 1 and 2 of Secret vs Mineski in the Loser's Bracket last night was some of the most dramatic competitive video game action I've ever seen.
Title: Re: Dota 2 International 2018
Post by: nachobro on August 23, 2019, 10:14:44 AM: Quote from: bluemax on August 23, 2018, 03:26:10 AM
That EG vs OG series was hawt fire.
still holds true on year later for this ti :lol

pulling for an OG win but I feel like Secret has a great chance of sneaking in and winning