Silynn wrote:

It's something I personally would rather deal with when it happens, also, a lot of the US players have been on the edge of whether they will play or not. Along with that, there are a few players who have risen in ranking recently that I need to talk to and assess before deciding whether they get a spot on the team or not.

Basically, it's better to do these things "in the moment" rather than in advance, when people can't fully commit and I don't have all the information I need to form the best team. There's a reason we're given 3 weeks, I would like to think.

Also, some people are kind of immature.. so deciding the team beforehand will cause drama when they get left out (which I don't want to deal with. And yes, this happens.)

Bauxe wrote:

you could get a base team down, then submit modifications later on in the month.

Ivan wrote:

lol indian gonna win

fabriciorby wrote:

oh boy

- [ U z z I ] - wrote:

Ivan wrote:

lol indian gonna win

One and only.



yay go Canada! \o/

Silynn wrote:

Bauxe wrote:

you could get a base team down, then submit modifications later on in the month.

You totally missed what I said.

I just heard that Loctav only accepts finalized rosters.

I'm not saying I can't submit a provisional one now.

Bauxe wrote:

Oh misread. But I figured this means you can change the team:

For team sign ups, fill out this form. Then, verify your registration by sending a PM to Loctav titled “OWC Registration”Captains may change their setup
by notifying the management.

edit: and this...

If you have any changes you wish to make during the registration phase, request it via a PM.

Riince wrote:

if big k and hvick didnt make their roster scary enough, Rucker and his stupid high consistency is probably going to be the biggest factor especially on getting to the finals. unless dungeon comes out of left field with the combos i dont even think korea will make it to the finals...

Melt3dCheeze wrote:

Riince wrote:

if big k and hvick didnt make their roster scary enough, Rucker and his stupid high consistency is probably going to be the biggest factor especially on getting to the finals. unless dungeon comes out of left field with the combos i dont even think korea will make it to the finals...

Dungeon mia 2 years

Riince wrote:

well shit if dungeon isnt going to play at all i dont think korea will even make it to semis...

Riince wrote:

if big k and hvick didnt make their roster scary enough, Rucker and his stupid high consistency is probably going to be the biggest factor especially on getting to the finals. unless dungeon comes out of left field with the combos i dont even think korea will make it to the finals...

im really excited to see Rucker play again, he was my favorite player last owc with how hard he almost carried his team to 1st, and now that his team doesnt even really NEED to be carried he's just going to be extra horsepower on an engine that was already fixed on victory.

-Soba- wrote:

Go 'murika!!!!!

My Accuracy Sucks wrote:

-Soba- wrote:

Go 'murika!!!!!

Go commies :^)

AmaiHachimitsu wrote:

There isn't a single decent player doing the commentary, it will probably suck unless they do some research.

Can't you at least find one "expert" like it happens everywhere? D:

AmaiHachimitsu wrote:

There isn't a single decent player doing the commentary, it will probably suck unless they do some research.

Can't you at least find one "expert" like it happens everywhere? D:

silmarilen wrote:

if anybody was the consistent one it was snowwhite, he broke combo only like once before the finals

buny wrote:

win % is a higher priority though, since the team that has more wins than losses difference is going to be prioritised

Omgforz wrote:

I don't know of any people who can commentate and play well. I hope there's somebody out there.

Omgforz wrote:

I don't know of any people who can commentate and play well. I hope there's somebody out there.

silmarilen wrote:

requesting kriers

Angusman wrote:

buny wrote:

win % is a higher priority though, since the team that has more wins than losses difference is going to be prioritised

But if the matches won and subsequently wins, losses difference is the same, only then is that third rule used. In that case the team with the lower win percentage will be higher ranked.

Also, coming from you, that hurts. Considering that you were the first to respond last year, and you approved of it since you actually read it that time. p/2660641

fartownik wrote:

Or you can always invite some native British or American speakers that are skilled, but not participating in the tournament.

AmaiHachimitsu wrote:

There isn't a single decent player doing the commentary, it will probably suck unless they do some research.

Can't you at least find one "expert" like it happens everywhere? D:

B1rd wrote:

silmarilen wrote:

requesting kriers

+1

mayank0 wrote:

why not just increase the limit XD

NaCulus wrote:

thanks Loctav for doing this

mayank0 wrote:

why would it be? u guys can always have more groups with the top 32 getting seeded and the rest placed with the top 32 in groups such that the groups arnt unbalanced as a whole... there could be many countries who would want to participate but might not be able to because of the limit... especially bcoz their country's pp is low, or bcoz there might be not be as many players playing the game..

-Ryosuke wrote:

Poland or Germany are definitely the only european countries that can make it through! #believe

silmarilen wrote:

mayank0 wrote:

why would it be? u guys can always have more groups with the top 32 getting seeded and the rest placed with the top 32 in groups such that the groups arnt unbalanced as a whole... there could be many countries who would want to participate but might not be able to because of the limit... especially bcoz their country's pp is low, or bcoz there might be not be as many players playing the game..

this is the owc, this isnt a tournament where anybody can join and the best go through, this is a tournament where the best can join and the best of the best go through. if your country doesnt have high pp players then you dont belong here.
it's like letting an amature club play in the world cup football.

mayank0 wrote:

atl have some qualifiers to select the unseeded ones, even the fifa wc does that... pp isnt always an accurate representation of your skill level

Loctav wrote:

If you wish to change your roster, send me a PM and resubmit your roster. Anyways, do this only in case someone in your team hops off or refuses to play (that's why you can still change it).

You don't need to save slots or whatever bullshit. There is no "first come, first serve". The most competitive teams registered will be accepted. The teams will be released after registration phase.

Leaving you in the dark is intended.

Soinou wrote:

NaCulus wrote:

thanks Loctav for doing this

Not the best thing done this year. The freemod is now really good, and the possibility to ban maps is just amazing. This year, strategy will be a must to win

Frostmourne wrote:

silmarilen wrote:

requesting kriers

+1

OWC 2013 wrote:

Selection out of mod-specific brackets is limited. Each captain may only select one map from each mod-restricted bracket during the match.

Bauxe wrote:

mayank0 wrote:

atl have some qualifiers to select the unseeded ones, even the fifa wc does that... pp isnt always an accurate representation of your skill level

Sure, PP isn't accurate. But I am pretty sure a team of 8, all in the top 500, are going to beat a team of rank 5,000+ with ease.

Plus, there are another 3(4) other world cups too, they don't have time to do qualifier tournaments, and other things like that. If you want to be in the OWC, have a team that is good enough to be somewhat competitive in some situations.

mayank0 wrote:

My point is only that let all countries have a try in atl ensuring a chance to play since this is a wc not a champions league or something.... Not always do higher ranked players get the win since osu doesn't work like that....

Omgforz wrote:

I don't know of any people who can commentate and play well. I hope there's somebody out there.

Silynn wrote:

It's something I personally would rather deal with when it happens, also, a lot of the US players have been on the edge of whether they will play or not. Along with that, there are a few players who have risen in ranking recently that I need to talk to and assess before deciding whether they get a spot on the team or not.

Basically, it's better to do these things "in the moment" rather than in advance, when people can't fully commit and I don't have all the information I need to form the best team. There's a reason we're given 3 weeks, I would like to think.

Also, some people are kind of immature.. so deciding the team beforehand will cause drama when they get left out (which I don't want to deal with. And yes, this happens.)

Azer wrote:

Omgforz wrote:

I don't know of any people who can commentate and play well. I hope there's somebody out there.

hi

Kert wrote:

OWC 2013 wrote:

Selection out of mod-specific brackets is limited. Each captain may only select one map from each mod-restricted bracket during the match.

This is no longer a rule, right? Just to clarify
It just wasn't mentioned in the announcement

Omgforz wrote:

Is it safe to assume, that if you didn't get a confirmation after a few days your team has been declined?

Marcin wrote:

Omgforz wrote:

Is it safe to assume, that if you didn't get a confirmation after a few days your team has been declined?

Until drawings.

Athrun_Yamato wrote:

We need commoners like me

GladiOol wrote:

Athrun_Yamato wrote:

We need commoners like me

we really don't

jesus1412 wrote:

Alright I guess pm's aren't the place to ask so here goes. Raiku, Azer and I have been discussing commentating the OWC this year and we'd all be happy to participate in it. People have already asked for some pro players to commentate and the three of us fit that category. We're pretty serious about it and we have a few reasons as to why it'd be good for us to do so:
1: We're all native English speakers with pretty clear voices.
2: We have all modded maps extensively, one of us is a BAT and another of us has experienced the full ranking process meaning we understand the technical aspects of maps.
3: We're fairly popular within the community so it wouldn't be bizarre to see us commentate.
4: We have experienced live streaming before and can handle the pressure very well.
5: We're GOOD PLAYERS, we know what we're talking about when we discuss how maps play and which areas are difficult.
6: We have diverse playing styles and expertise within the game and hence can (as a group) relate to neigh all of the players in some way.
7: We will most likely all be participating in the OWC and hence can convey the feelings of the players via our own experiences.
8: We've all been around for a long time and have knowledge of the games history.

So yes, we'd love a reply.

silmarilen wrote:

but what if uk has to play against canada?

jesus1412 wrote:

Alright I guess pm's aren't the place to ask so here goes. Raiku, Azer and I have been discussing commentating the OWC this year and we'd all be happy to participate in it. People have already asked for some pro players to commentate and the three of us fit that category. We're pretty serious about it and we have a few reasons as to why it'd be good for us to do so:
1: We're all native English speakers with pretty clear voices.
2: We have all modded maps extensively, one of us is a BAT and another of us has experienced the full ranking process meaning we understand the technical aspects of maps.
3: We're fairly popular within the community so it wouldn't be bizarre to see us commentate.
4: We have experienced live streaming before and can handle the pressure very well.
5: We're GOOD PLAYERS, we know what we're talking about when we discuss how maps play and which areas are difficult.
6: We have diverse playing styles and expertise within the game and hence can (as a group) relate to neigh all of the players in some way.
7: We will most likely all be participating in the OWC and hence can convey the feelings of the players via our own experiences.
8: We've all been around for a long time and have knowledge of the games history.

So yes, we'd love a reply.

Ivan wrote:

Team India

me
synchrostar
kittehcommando
- [ u z z i ] -
- [ r a y ] -
elpedroparka
and maybe elysion

Ivan wrote:

Team India

me
synchrostar
kittehcommando
- [ u z z i ] -
- [ r a y ] -
elpedroparka
and maybe elysion

apaffy wrote:

also supporting this proposed azer/jesse/raiku commentating

Loctav wrote:

If you wish to change your roster, send me a PM and resubmit your roster. Anyways, do this only in case someone in your team hops off or refuses to play (that's why you can still change it).

You don't need to save slots or whatever bullshit. There is no "first come, first serve". The most competitive teams registered will be accepted. The teams will be released after registration phase.

Leaving you in the dark is intended.

apaffy wrote:

also supporting this proposed azer/jesse/raiku commentating

Loctav wrote:

As noticed by GladiOol, there has been a typo in the ruleset.

Actually, each bracket in the pool is only consisting of 3 maps. Just NoMod is always 6 maps. Sorry for the confusion.

Edit: whoever wants to commentate, please contact me in-game and be a bit lucky (I do not reply always). I have a few requirements on people joining this, so I can not make promises.

nya10 wrote:

Loctav wrote:

As noticed by GladiOol, there has been a typo in the ruleset.

Actually, each bracket in the pool is only consisting of 3 maps. Just NoMod is always 6 maps. Sorry for the confusion.

Edit: whoever wants to commentate, please contact me in-game and be a bit lucky (I do not reply always). I have a few requirements on people joining this, so I can not make promises.

Then, the total of the maps should be 19 per map pool, not 23.

jesus1412 wrote:

Alright I guess pm's aren't the place to ask so here goes. Raiku, Azer and I have been discussing commentating the OWC this year and we'd all be happy to participate in it. People have already asked for some pro players to commentate and the three of us fit that category. We're pretty serious about it and we have a few reasons as to why it'd be good for us to do so:
1: We're all native English speakers with pretty clear voices.
2: We have all modded maps extensively, one of us is a BAT and another of us has experienced the full ranking process meaning we understand the technical aspects of maps.
3: We're fairly popular within the community so it wouldn't be bizarre to see us commentate.
4: We have experienced live streaming before and can handle the pressure very well.
5: We're GOOD PLAYERS, we know what we're talking about when we discuss how maps play and which areas are difficult.
6: We have diverse playing styles and expertise within the game and hence can (as a group) relate to neigh all of the players in some way.
7: We will most likely all be participating in the OWC and hence can convey the feelings of the players via our own experiences.
8: We've all been around for a long time and have knowledge of the games history.

So yes, we'd love a reply.

fartownik wrote:

Ivan wrote:

Team India

me
synchrostar
kittehcommando
- [ u z z i ] -
- [ r a y ] -
elpedroparka
and maybe elysion

you forgot Chiranjeevi

sellyme wrote:

The primary thing I want to see in commentary is some kind of semblance of speed in calling - last year I regularly heard things like "[player] seems to be holding a full combo" a good 15-20 seconds after they've broken. I'm assuming it's some kind of technical issue and not just the world's worst reaction times, but it made the commentary pretty much useless, as any information they had was already redundant or false by the time the audio came through.

Beyond that I don't actually care a whole heap. Azer and jesse definitely seem like good commentator choices though.

buny wrote:

sellyme wrote:

The primary thing I want to see in commentary is some kind of semblance of speed in calling - last year I regularly heard things like "[player] seems to be holding a full combo" a good 15-20 seconds after they've broken. I'm assuming it's some kind of technical issue and not just the world's worst reaction times, but it made the commentary pretty much useless, as any information they had was already redundant or false by the time the audio came through.

Beyond that I don't actually care a whole heap. Azer and jesse definitely seem like good commentator choices though.

I'm pretty sure they have delay on their part too, since they'd have to watch the person that is streaming with the client

I hate how the commentators sometimes go quiet in the middle of the song playing; it really cools down the hype and makes it less interesting to watch. Also when they discuss something completely unrelated to osu such as pepsi and popcorn, though like other game matches that have the same problem, it usually is due to lack of ingame knowledge by the commentator that they have nothing interesting to contribute to the stream.

Hopefully this year we'll get a more professional performance from the commentators, and commentators that have a bit more knowledge on what is happening.