[Zealo]

Round 1 Review:

maps:
WCS Daybreak
WCS Entombed Valley
WCS Shakuras plateau

players still in the running for the competitors prize: 38

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AsGArmi.356
liberate.659
AsGCHoBo.473
AsGZealo.172
Head.199
mikeyjk.276
wTMrToast.477
Frisco.796
TNnomad.901
AsGNadir.767
TEAlordkabab.371
Charizard.579
Sandhippo.906
Wtchuwahmon.703
InvaderZim.417
mGGLiquid.878
Sora.287
Goosejuice.945
AsGNabi.6901
BLTdAXn.252
Apathetic.938
Khyron.678
Criven.751
Paulsgay.611
AsGThor.102
Paul.430
Gubna.319
BigTwinkie.130
Frustration.222
Why.576
Unthunder.917
Gantrithor.851
FaDeUndoNe.936
AsGSedz.549
TGTheBmGent.126
LUCARiO.531
ThrashFluffy.342
Mvp.440

- I was assuming the random seeding for round 1 would give about 4 or 5 close matches that would be fun to cast. unfortunately, as my visits to the casino confirm, random luck hates me. every match was (on paper) completely one-sided with the exception of FaDeRawfish vs wTMrToast.

- Unfortunately, FaDeRawfish was kicked out of the league as punishment for politely requesting to withdraw from the league. I hope he learned his lesson. Rawfish vs Toast turned out even more one-sided than the rest of the round with Toast securing a solid walkover.

- Liquid vs Sedz, my pick for match of the round, was indeed close every game, with Sedz managing to secure the win after dropping the first game. My prediction as match of the round was looking pretty good until the very last match to be played was submitted.

- AsGriefer decided he wants to play in this league after all, and asked to replace the slot in the bracket left by Rawfish's departure. This request was granted, with the penalty for late sign-up being that Griefer forfeits round 1.

- Match of the round: Gubna vs TNnomad. Some verry close PvPs between the GM nomad and the diamond ranked Gubna.

- Upset of the round: Nabi walked over SuperNova, but all matches that actually got played went to the clear favourites. Platinum player Paulsgay did manage to take a game off a GM with a well executed 7 pool.

All forfeits this round gave their opponent enough notice, with the exception of the double no show match, so no one had to waste any time sitting in a channel which I'm very happy with. I'm looking forward to round 2, and hoping to see the 3rd map used a bit more this time.