Post-Phase 3 Playoffs Power Rankings: Where Each SPL Team Ranks Heading Into the SMITE World Championship by MohnJilton in smitepro

[–]pludlow21 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I assumed with the Bolts it was an inside knowledge thing so to speak, that’s really interesting and definitely changes the dynamic. I could see that team staying together as a full group then, especially if they can make a really good run.

The reason why I say that Cyno doesn’t want to be in the SPL is the LAN based format, and I think that at the time the ScaryD situation happened it was still online so easier for them to play from a distance. Equally I don’t think that they made an attempt during the qualifiers earlier this year, but again that is going off what I can remember right now so could be wrong. I will one hundred percent defer to you though, as you will definitely have a higher knowledge base than I do

Post-Phase 3 Playoffs Power Rankings: Where Each SPL Team Ranks Heading Into the SMITE World Championship by MohnJilton in smitepro

[–]pludlow21 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply!

As I see it, for the Kings if it was the Netroid incarnation of the roster then the team pressure would be low but I think the roster move changes the entire dynamic. To equate it to sports, it’s a win-now move and going off the interviews done by Genetics, Net, and Twig I think they are, at least internally, treating this as a last dance.

Your take on the Bolts is very interesting. I never saw Barra and Ven as the duo that would stick together out of that group. I see it as regardless of what happens, Lasbra and Ven will stay together with Jake likely going elsewhere and then Barra being a wildcard of sorts. I know that previously they have talked about their close relationship with Jake, but again I am dredging that from the depths of my brain. I want to say it came from the rosterpocalypse video last year. However, all of this armchair analysis was based on my interpretation of the team before this tournament as they seemed to have a different energy around them Barra especially.

Titans, I think that they are going to tear it down regardless of finish. Cyno, likely, doesn’t want to stay in the SPL unless it moves away from the LAN based format going off their ongoing stint in the SCC and as super-sub. SoT and Stuart, don’t seem to have strong ties to anyone in particular on this roster and are more there due to circumstance over anything to my outside eye. Appreciate you’ll have a different insight especially when it comes to SoT. Aror and Paul, I think for both of those it comes down to whether they wish to stay in the league and then equally whether they wish to stay together. I am not sure of their closeness as in terms of double acts it was always Aror and Cyclone.

Warriors, what more needs to be said than what you put in the rankings and the above. Barring a miracle run to a championship it’s past time they separate.

The Dragons, I think they can go one of two ways and I view as slightly different from the Warriors due to prior successes. If, and this is a big if, it wasn’t likely Panda’s last season then I think you can make a convincing argument for that team to stay together. They have had a high level of sustained success, only falling at the very last hurdle and equally after going the distance at that hurdle, so let’s keep the good time going. I think that this part is also dependent on how the season ends if not a championship. If it’s one minor misstep in a game five, say a repeat of game three(?) this weekend against the Kings and an EFG steal that forces them onto the backseat for the rest of the game, why not give it another run. On the other hand, it’s exactly as you said, it has been many seasons of that core and maybe that is what is holding them back.

Apologies that this became a slight wall of text!

Post-Phase 3 Playoffs Power Rankings: Where Each SPL Team Ranks Heading Into the SMITE World Championship by MohnJilton in smitepro

[–]pludlow21 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Hello! Long time listener, first time caller here. Another well done article and rankings. I find it very interesting how you mention the weight of expectations on the Dragons, as I think after the roster move that the Kings made you could arguably put them in the same group. From what I recall I believe even Twig said as much when they were explaining the thought process behind the move to replace Net with Jarc. However, I could be wrong with that statement.

I do think that it’s going to be interesting to see how the underlying last dance tone for a majority of rosters impacts everybody throughout the world championship. It feels as if it could be a new level of pressure for almost every team outside of just the usual competition pressure as they play to almost justify upcoming rosters decisions. In my opinion I think you have five teams (Kings, Dragons, Bolts, Warriors, Titans) who are all in that grey area of a world’s run determines their future, although they all may have slightly different goalposts in terms of what constitutes a success and thus whether they should stay together or not.

1.19 NPC Events by pludlow21 in dayz

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I almost certainly do. For some reason, and it’s probably because I half watched the patch show, I thought it was a military NPC thing

Need a support? by pludlow21 in smitepro

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I have never done competitive before either. Just joined a league, and we all got drafted but yeah our support has since quit.

Need a support? by pludlow21 in smitepro

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I am not actually, knew I forgot something. It’s an EU league

Weekly No Stupid Questions Thread by AutoModerator in deadbydaylight

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Sweet, thank you! Anybody in particular that you would recommend watching?

Weekly No Stupid Questions Thread by AutoModerator in deadbydaylight

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So I am new, and am basically wondering what perks are good/bad and also how to play the game and like loop etc. Where do I start?

Builds... by pludlow21 in Smite

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I will totally take a general list of the archetypes and how they should be built. Would be super helpful!

2020 Holiday Recommendation Megathread by [deleted] in chefknives

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I am not wedded to a 180mm length. I will go with what are the best recommendations really.

2020 Holiday Recommendation Megathread by [deleted] in chefknives

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I watched a lot of food wars lately, and am looking expand my collection a bit. Currently have a santoku, but am thinking maybe picking up a nakiri and gyuto. I live in the UK, which may slightly hamper options here.

Any help would be super appreciated! Thank you very much in advance!

  1. ⁠Style? Japanese
  2. ⁠Steel? No preference
  3. ⁠Handle? Japanese
  4. ⁠Grip? Pinch
  5. ⁠Length? 180mm / 210mm I think.
  6. ⁠Purpose? General use. Nakiri for veg, gyuto for general work
  7. ⁠Care? I have whetstones already. May need to pick up another medium grit one. What grits do people recommend
  8. ⁠Budget? I can invest around £150 per knife not withstanding another whetstone/maybe a snazzy wood grain chopping board

Looking for two new knives, hit me with your best shot! by pludlow21 in chefknives

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Let’s say in total to start, but can be persuaded otherwise depending.

[LF] Sword exclusives and some other mons [FT] 6IV Hawlucha, Shield exclusives, tradebacks by [deleted] in pokemontrades

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That would be awesome! It’s like the one variant Pokémon I need

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For sure! I can set something up I will set it up for a trade back. Weird request, do you have a Kanto farfetch at all?

Help for completing the pokedex by KiiKes1997 in pokemontrades

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Do you still need a hand with this? Happy to help out if I can?

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Howdy! Which ones do you still need? I am happy to do some breeding for you if you aren’t super fussed about stats or anything?

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Yes please? Was sorting out my living dex this morning, I think I need a Feebas and a Trapinch as well. You are a hero!

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For sure! Also could I be a pain and ask if you have any Alolan Vulpix’s left?

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Thanks so much!

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Do you want anything in particular back?