S24 Round 3 Matches

[FML|red7z7]

 

Congratulations to our winners from round 2 with many well-played matches! - FML|junkerzam, DV-, Slythe, noexxx, AJIKAIII, Eshan, NoMercy2, ZsSuperCumulo, SteppinRazor, Tleilaxu, Jaod, b100death, Nightelf, and ObserveAndLearn. As you know, this is an elimination round. While the cutoff was originally set at 20 points and below, we have made adjustments to allow an even multiple of 4 of players to be eliminated. For many of you this means another opportunity to get back in the race. For 8 of you, this is sadly the end of the road, until next season.

The following players are eliminated:
Flame[skynet]
rebuke
Lightweight
seksi
Reinforcement-
darkermirror

While already known, we formally announce the following replacements:
ena1337 has replaced Deluded who withdrew
seksi had replaced hydro who was inactive
AJIKAIII has replaced Fatty who was inactive

Additionally the following 2 players withdraw:
Tyrant66
WorpeX

As a reminder, there will be another elimination phase after round 3, where the cutoff is 32 points and below. That means if you currently have 22 points or less, you will need to win your match or get top score in this round in order to continue. Please find your match below and post your availability and map veto in the corresponding scheduling thread. Round 3 matches must be played by Sunday, 18th of December. Good luck!

Round 3 Map Pool:

• Twilight Ruins (Standard TFT)
• Anarchy Castle
• Savage Storm (Standard TFT)
• Harvest of Sorrows
• Hurricane Isles (Standard TFT)

Round 3 Matches:
M29
ObserveAndLearn
ena1337
Junkerzam
WeAkUD

M30
Zs.SuperCumulo
Mog[skynet]
Nline
Nightelf

M31
Pinballmap
Fetta_ook
Rain
AjikaIII

M32
aarnikratti
ashalar
XoZ_Magadansky
Renaud

M33
Eshan
KENT2566
svedirko
Dinamo

M34
letshavesomefun
DV-
QQs
Redkeekee

M35
Wrecktify
NoMercy2
Gradient
qwest

M36
b100death
Tleilaxu
Persuade
Ostone

M37
Ponty
SteppinRazor
Airenikus
mrSweets

M38
GEASS
j33.
Leader
Slythe

M39
noexxx
SecondBreathe
foxfart66109
Jaody21

M40
Red7z7
zTsoso
TheTrumanShow
AlienWareOwnZ

[DV-]

i dont get it
seksi 4th place + no show = he is still here
nightelf 1th place + no show = hes out

i mean i can read "never posted" rule, but still looks weird

[Peregrine]

DV you have to learn, that in this league there are favorites. some players get special treatment, others dont.

[Slythe]

looks like many funny games

[FML|red7z7]

There was an error - admins had added 10 bonus points to seksi thinking that he had started after round 1 was already played, instead of seksi having missed his scheduled match (that was previously postponed). The correct tie-break conditions would put Nightelf above seksi. The post has been updated.

[ZsSuperCumulo]

ROUND 3 PREDICTIONS

M29
ObserveAndLearn
ena1337
Junkerzam
WeAkUD

Tough match for everyone, specially for Ena who really needs a win this round. Imo Obslearn, weakUD and junkerzam are around the same level so if it comes to a three way any one of them can get the win. I wonder if Ena will attempt to rush someone out, he needs more than 12 pts so he has to play for win, but it'll be hard to accomplish. GL to all, but I think junkerzam wins this round.

M30
Zs.SuperCumulo
Mog[skynet]
Nline
Nightelf

Tough match for all of us involved. Nline's orc is very good vs human, although he lost to noex last round, it came close at some points. Mog also has a fair shot in this game, but it won't be an easy game, specially facing Nline's orc, my human and Nightelf's ne who had a terrific game in round 2 providing us with one of the best endings this season could offer. Looking forward this game and GL HF to all.

M31
Pinballmap
Fetta_ook
Rain
AjikaIII

Very balanced game imo, it looks a bit more in favor of rain, but it could rlly go either way. Pinball may be able to sneak under the radar and maybe help one of the players in teaming, but I think the victory will go for Rain or Ajik. Let's just hope that rain doesnt suicide like he did last game vs GEASS.

M32
aarnikratti
ashalar
XoZ_Magadansky
Renaud

Very intersting game, ashalar and aarnikratti are about the same lvl while Renaud and Maga are FML champions. I wonder how Renaud will play vs the Infamous Dreadlord. I think this game looks bright for Maga, but so did the previous rounds where he lost due to teaming. Let's hope this game he plays differently and secures himself a win.

M33
Eshan
KENT2566
svedirko
Dinamo

Eshan and Dinamo meet again, lol, I'm sure Dinamo will want nothing but revenge, after all he's probably a former member of Alpha Force
Kent and Svedirko get a second chance as some other players, but it looks like this will be their last round. I expect a furious 1v1 between Eshan and Dinamo for the win and it can go either way really; nevertheless,  USA USA USA .

M34
letshavesomefun
DV-
QQs
Redkeekee

All of the players in this group have won at least one game, except for shave, which means Shave has to either get 14 pts or win; otherwise this time he'll be out for the rest of the season. Looking at the cast, it looks like he could accomplish that, specially if he beats QQs or Redkee in 1v1, but DV- no matter how much of a big rat should not be understimated. I think DV- will take the win this game, either that or Redkee beats Shave/QQs and he somehow beats DV in a base race. Hard to say who will come a head but a lot of pressure on Shave for sure.

M35
Wrecktify
NoMercy2
Gradient
qwest

This game will be intersting to say the least. Gradient is a genius in disguise, NoMercy has managed to steal two victories when we all thought he had little chance and then we have wreck and qwest who have not had the best results, but are in good position. As a matter of fact, all of these players, except for Gradient are safe for round 4. If wreck and Qwest tunnel vision like Alien and Tyrant did today then Nomercy may win, but the X-factor is Gradient who may surprise us all one last time. I will go with my AT partner Qwest because imo it's time for him to get a win once and for all.

M36
b100death
Tleilaxu
Persuade
Ostone

Very intersting game. Right now I think Persuade and Ostone are out of shape, so that gives the advantage to b100 and maybe to crylaxu. Ultimately since there are 3 orcs it may be best to get rid off the und, but a 3 way orc mirror is something no1 wishes to see, much less experience. I personally think b100 will come on top and score 22 pts once again.

M37
Ponty
SteppinRazor
Airenikus
mrSweets

After we saw SteppinRazor's outstanding performance vs the mighty dreadlord I think he has a fair shot in this round. Eventhough they all seem to be around the same lvl, I think if Steppin goes orc he may do as well as in round 2. GL to him and bring the win home buddy!

M38
GEASS
j33.
Leader
Slythe

Ah, the more I see GEASS and J33. together in one game, the more I think these two are meant to be together. Slythe and leader and wildcards so it would be intersting if it comes to a 3 way. I think GEASS will win though, but J33. will do everything in his power not to finish 4th so he may rush someone out just like he did vs Shave in round 1. Slythe is rdm player but I hope he goes und since he is very good with it. Nevertheless, the german powerhouse GEASS will earn 22 pts for himself

M39
noexxx
SecondBreathe
foxfart66109
Jaody21

Another fun game to watch, but the result is cristal clear, either noex gets 14 pts or he getsthe win 22 pts. Fox and secondbreathe are no match vs noex, but they do "ok" vs Jaod. Although styles will depend on the map, it's fair to say that Noex has a huge lead over all of these players, I see Jaod getting 2nd and maybe 2ndbreathe 3rd.

M40
Red7z7
zTsoso
TheTrumanShow
AlienWareOwnZ

Last but not least this game is also intersting. Soso and Alien will face eachother and I wonder who will come on top. I think so far Alien has had some decent rounds, specially for fair 1v1s. 1st round vs Dinamo who put a good fight, but ultimately lost; followed by me who lost because of no production buildings; then in round 2 he faced tyrant in a permanent 1v1 where Alien lost because of und imba 80 push. This round I wonder if Alen will 1v1 soso the same way he did vs Dinamo, me and Tyrant. Otherwise it may become a long 3 way or a fast game, who knows. Soso is clear favorite though, with 28 pts up to this point, it's time for him to win. Red will most likely finish 3rd or 4th, but at least he is still hanging there, so good for him :)

[ZsSuperCumulo]

There was an error - admins had added 10 bonus points to seksi thinking that he had started after round 1 was already played, instead of seksi having missed his scheduled match (that was previously postponed). The correct tie-break conditions would put Nightelf above seksi. The post has been updated.

LOL ARE U KIDDING ME ?

[ZsSuperCumulo]

There was an error - admins had added 10 bonus points to seksi thinking that he had started after round 1 was already played, instead of seksi having missed his scheduled match (that was previously postponed). The correct tie-break conditions would put Nightelf above seksi. The post has been updated.

[4K.Grybby]

Fucking USA, dead noobs

[Ponty]

There was an error - admins had added 10 bonus points to seksi thinking that he had started after round 1 was already played, instead of seksi having missed his scheduled match (that was previously postponed). The correct tie-break conditions would put Nightelf above seksi. The post has been updated.

[mrSweets]

admins? U can add all map what used in ffml to MAp Download section?

[Pinballmap]

admins? U can add all map what used in ffml to MAp Download section?

its all there
http://ffamasters.net/index.php?page=2

TR,SS and HI are the standard versions!

[GEASS]

My last 4 games 3x j33 in it. Its normal that u can face the same player more times in the first rounds?

[FML|WorpeX]

My last 4 games 3x j33 in it. Its normal that u can face the same player more times in the first rounds?

Matchs are randomized for this season. Clearly the RNG gods enjoy this matchup.

[Wrecktify]

Round 3 Matches:
M29
Magadansky's Smurf
ena1337
Junkerzam
WeAkUD

Probably end's up on Twilight Ruins given the cast.  I think Maga will creep up pretty high and then rush out either Ena or Junker, whoever is closer.  It will become a 2v1 after that, which he will win because thats what he does. 

M30
Zs.SuperCumulo
Mog[skynet]
Nline
Nightelf

I haven't seen any of Nightelf's games, but according to DV as long has he has two index fingers (one to click the letter "A" and one to click the left-mouse button) he can win.  Nline is OG and I love him, but theres a chance one of his spawnlings may unplug his computer just to mess with him.  Supes and Mog will battle hearty.  I also think this ends up on Twilight.  If it does I'd probably give the edge to Supes.  But I always vote Mog.

M31
Pinballmap
Fetta_ook
Rain
Ajikaji

I dont think Rain will show, and I suspect a 1v1 between PBM and Fetta will morph into a tauren chieftain stomp-off, with points awarded inversely to units hit.  Ajikaji will be like 'oy mate' and sit in a corner hoarding to NoMercy gold levels before anyone notices, and he'll win with that.


M32
arnykarny
ashalar
XoZ_Magadansky
Renaud

I feel rather bad for ArnyKarny in this game because he has 0 chance of winning.  His impact on the game will likely be 1) who he siphons off XP from by creeping their area and 2) who tomes him.  I didnt know PokeMaster was still active, and so he probably isnt.  In the battle of Maga vs. Renaud, it comes down to Maga's levels and how despicable the other players are/how willing they are to do Renaud's bidding.  In this game I dont think it will matter, and Maga will end up with trip 10 heroes.  Renaud will say 'MAGA IMBA' at least once.

M33
Eshan
KENT2566
svedirko
Dinamo

I usually think Eshan is crap, but he played his last game pretty brilliantly so I am going to say I am neutral towards his play style, which is pretty solid considering the only player whose gameplay I ever compliment is Maga.  So basically Eshan = Maga now.  And Magshan wont lose to these guys.  Though apparantly Dinamo thinks all US players team him, so he might just 2v1 Eshan out with Kent.  Then get banned Jaod styles.


M34
letshavesomefun
DV-
QQs
Khatmandu

I actually think all 4 players could win this, cause they are all equally skilled and I dont know the map.  Instead I will just root for my main cat.


M35
Wrecktify
NoMercy2
Gradient
qwest

Having cast 5 hours of No Mercy games in the past 2 weeks I am pretty clear on his playstyle at this point.  I watched Gradient play his last match.  I havent played Qwest in like a year, but Supercumulo reminded me the last time I did I suicided Laxu to give him a free win.  So Qwest if youre reading this how about returning the favor? ;)


M36
b100death
Tleilaxu
Persuade
Ostone

Will Ostone show?  Will Persuade show?  Will Persuade die horribly in a firey flaming heap like last week or be godlike superman?  Will Laxu cry 'HES KILLING ME' when no one is in his base? Will B100 build over 100 bats? (OMG Bats > 100 = death. I UNDERSTAND HIS NAME NOW.)




M37
Ponty
SteppinRazor
Airenikus
mrSweets

Ponty will be teamed because of his name, I have no doubt.


M38
GEASS
j33.
Leader
Slythe

M39
noexxx
SecondBreathe
foxfart66109
Jaody21

Petition to require Fox to change his name please.

M40
Red7z7
zTsoso
TheTrumanShow
AlienWareOwnZ

Red has been training and his no-breath of fire, unit-formation movement strategy is ready for the primetime.  I predict 5 hours of 3v1 against red resulting in 408 hero kills (all by Red) and the three remaining players all retiring from FFA for the shame they will bring on themselves.