[Dox]

Voted Bo3. Anything in Bo1 can't be taken seriously really.

[Benji]

Originally Posted by Dox

Voted Bo3. Anything in Bo1 can't be taken seriously really.

So GSL Code S Ro32 and Dreamhack group stages cannot be taken seriously?

[Xeen]

Originally Posted by Benji

So GSL Code S Ro32 and Dreamhack group stages cannot be taken seriously?

Or the entire OSL/MSLs, which have run for a good 10 years+ in BW?

[Dox]

Originally Posted by Benji

So GSL Code S Ro32 and Dreamhack group stages cannot be taken seriously?

Well yeah. How many times have we seen the superior player eliminated early in a tournament because the lesser player exploited a map advantage or used some sort of all-in close-spawn Metalopolis build? There's no arguing that a best of three is guaranteed to produce the better player. Basing everything around a single game is just too volatile.

[Benji]

Originally Posted by Dox

Well yeah. How many times have we seen the superior player eliminated early in a tournament because the lesser player exploited a map advantage or used some sort of all-in close-spawn Metalopolis build? There's no arguing that a best of three is guaranteed to produce the better player. Basing everything around a single game is just too volatile.

What about players in more eastern states that will be forced to play more games later into the night? Fatigue and such do factor in which is something that does not affect players in some of the asian countries due to the timezones. I know that after around 11pm, my ability to play the game is dimished. Jazbas for example will begin play at 10pm his time, a 4 hour tourney will push his games to 2am, at which point I guarantee the Singaporians will have a fatigue advantage over him.

Watchability is also dimished, Bo3's take ages and are less exciting than Bo1's where you get constant change of playstyles and matchups.

[Dox]

Originally Posted by Benji

What about players in more eastern states that will be forced to play more games later into the night? Fatigue and such do factor in which is something that does not affect players in some of the asian countries due to the timezones. I know that after around 11pm, my ability to play the game is dimished. Jazbas for example will begin play at 10pm his time, a 4 hour tourney will push his games to 2am, at which point I guarantee the Singaporians will have a fatigue advantage over him.

A slight tangent here, but this is one significant reason why the western world is so far behind the Korean scene. Have a nap or something before the event if this is truly a legitimate concern. People all over the world participate in global tournaments and timezones are just one small factor you need to take into consideration if you want to make it anywhere. Fatigue is just one more aspect of the game that a good player needs to manage.

Watchability is also dimished, Bo3's take ages and are less exciting than Bo1's where you get constant change of playstyles and matchups.

Come on now, there's nothing more exciting than an ace match! Bo3's are only boring when there's a noticable skill disparity between both players. Nothing ruins an event more than seeing a favourite cheesed out early when they clearly had the ability to be in the grand final.