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redria:
Similar to the Flotsam Dynasty Campaign and Cogs, we posted Tipping here for the Sky League Tournament.

For each match, we predicted the winner and the score. One point was be awarded for correctly guessing the winner of a match (regardless of who the loser was), plus 0.1 points for the correct score (if both winner and loser were correct).

The winner (N-Sunderland) was awarded a costume of their choice from the store.

Tipping ran on a week-by-week basis.

Ending Standings
N-Sunderland-47.9Alistair MacBain-42.3Allien'-40.9redria-37.6Sammy B. T.-37.3Mr. Ace Rimmer-35.3Thomas-34.4Captain Smollett-19.3Levi Mann-6.0Mattisamo-4.1
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History:
March 22, 2014:
Group A:
-Match 1:Zill's Merry MendefFancy TeamkillersonParitan Rumble5-4-Match 2:Serra's Sentinalsforfeit toHoly CelestiumonDuel at Dawn0-0-Match 3:Holy CelestiumdefZill's Merry MenonNorthern Fjords5-0-Match 4:Serra's Sentinalsforfeit toFancy TeamkillersonCanyon Ambush0-0-Match 5:Fancy TeamkillersdefZill's Merry MenonBattle on the Dunes5-0
Group B:
-Match 1:Sky Invading RhinosdefSacrilegeonDuel at Dawn5-2-Match 2:Crimson Sky RidersdefOverwatchonBattle on the Dunes5-4-Match 3:Crimson Sky RidersdefSky Invading RhinosonParitan Rumble5-3-Match 4:OverwatchdefSacrilegeonCanyon Ambush5-3-Match 5:OverwatchdefSky Invading RhinosonNorthern Fjords5-1

March 29, 2014:
Group C:
-Match 1:Glowwater ThrallsdefThe Art of WarfareonNorthern Fjords5-0-Match 2:The IRIS FleetdefThe ClamouronCanyon Ambush5-3-Match 3:Glowwater ThrallsdefThe IRIS FleetonDuel at Dawn5-0-Match 4:The ClamourdefThe Art of WarfareonBattle on the Dunes5-4-Match 5:The ClamourdefThe IRIS FleetonParitan Rumble5-4
Group D:
-Match 1:---def---onNorthern Fjords0-0-Match 2:The Mandarinsdef---onDuel at Dawn0-0-Match 3:The Mandarinsdef---onCanyon Ambush0-0-Match 4:---def---onBattle on the Dunes0-0-Match 5:---def---onParitan Rumble0-0
Group D (Revised):
-Match 1:MuseosaursdefMothers against ClockworkonNorthern Fjords5-0-Match 2:The MandarinsdefMuseosaursonDuel at Dawn5-0-Match 3:MuseosaursdefMothers against ClockworkonCanyon Ambush5-0
Group E:
-Match 1:Mad HattersdefThe Cupcake BanditsonCanyon Ambush5-0-Match 2:Black Flight SquadrondefVOLWeonDuel at Dawn5-1-Match 3:The GentsdefMad HattersonParitan Rumble5-2-Match 4:The GentsdefBlack Flight SquadrononNorthern Fjords/Duel at Dawn4-3-Match 5:The Cupcake BanditsdefVOLWeonBattle on the Dunes5-4-Match 6:Mad HattersdefThe Cupcake BanditsonCanyon Ambush5-0-Match 7:Mad HattersdefBlack Flight SquadrononDuel at Dawn5-4

April 05, 2014:
Match 1:
-Game 1:OverwatchdefFancy TeamkillersonNorthern Fjords5-2-Game 2:OverwatchdefFancy TeamkillersonCanyon Ambush5-1-Game 3:---def---onBattle on the Dunes0-0
Match 2:
-Game 1:The ClamourdefMuseosaursonDuel at Dawn5-1-Game 2:MuseosaursdefThe ClamouronCanyon Ambush5-2-Game 3:The ClamourdefMuseosaursonBattle on the Dunes5-2

April 12, 2014:
Match 1:
-Game 1:The GentsdefOverwatchonDuel at Dawn5-4-Game 2:OverwatchdefThe GentsonNorthern Fjords5-4-Game 3:OverwatchdefThe GentsonCanyon Ambush3-2
Match 2:
-Game 1:The MandarinsdefGlowwater ThrallsonParitan Rumble5-0-Game 2:The MandarinsdefGlowwater ThrallsonBattle on the Dunes5-4-Game 3:---def---onNorthern Fjords0-0
Match 3:
-Game 1:Crimson Sky RidersdefHoly CelestiumonParitan Rumble5-1-Game 2:Crimson Sky RidersdefHoly CelestiumonCanyon Ambush5-0-Game 3:---def---onDuel at Dawn0-0
Match 4:
-Game 1:Mad HattersdefThe ClamouronDuel at Dawn5-4-Game 2:Mad HattersdefThe ClamouronNorthern Fjords5-0-Game 3:---def---onParitan Rumble0-0

April 19, 2014:
Match 1:
-Game 1:The MandarinsdefOverwatchonNorthern Fjords5-0-Game 2:OverwatchdefThe MandarinsonDuel at Dawn5-4-Game 3:The MandarinsdefOverwatchonParitan Rumble5-2
Match 2:
-Game 1:Crimson Sky RidersdefMad HattersonNorthern Fjords5-4-Game 2:Crimson Sky RidersdefMad HattersonCanyon Ambush5-1-Game 3:---def---onParitan Rumble0-0

April 26, 2014:
Finals:
-Game 1:The MandarinsdefCrimson Sky RidersonNorthern Fjords5-0-Game 2:The MandarinsdefCrimson Sky RidersonParitan Rumble5-2-Game 3:The MandarinsdefCrimson Sky RidersonCanyon ambush5-2-Game 4:---def---on---0-0-Game 5:---def---on---0-0[/quote]

redria:
Assuming no one minds me posting mine first...

A1: Merry Men def. Fancy Teamkillers 5-2
A2: Holy Celestium def. Serra's Sentinals 5-4
A3: Merry Men def. Holy Celestium 5-1
A4: Fancy Teamkillers def. Serra's Sentinals 5-1
A5: Fancy Teamkillers def. Holy Celestium 5-2

B1: Sky Invading Rhinos def. Sacrilege 3-2
B2: Overwatch def. Crimson Sky Riders 5-4
B3: Overwatch def. Sky Invading Rhinos 5-2
B4: Crimson Sky Riders def. Sacrilege 5-1
B5: Crimson Sky Riders def. Sky Invading Rhinos 5-1

Sammy B. T.:
Yes, I love me some baseless speculating! Let me get to it!



The maps are here btw
http://pastebin.com/v4cm4NAr

The 3 match is the 1 seed for the bracket and the 5 match is the 2 seed.

A1 Paritan Rumble
A2 Duel at Dawn
A3 Northern Fjords
A4 Canyon Ambush
A5 Battle on the Dunes

A1 ZMM beats FTK 5-3
A2 Holy beats SSnt 5-2
A3 ZMM beats Holy 5-2
A4 FTK beats SSnt 5-0
A5 FTK beats Holy 5-4

You have to give props to the Merry Men, they are one of the oldest teams in this scene and have conistently made a name for themselves as skilled players. Also as I've never seen the Sentinel bros and see they appear low level I have them beaten out quite handily but that is quite speculative. Both Holy and FTK are a bit of an unknown for me but I know their leaders are experienced players and I am sure their teams reflect that.

Onto bracket B

B1 Duel at Dawn
B2 Battle on the Dunes
B3 Paritan Rumble
B4 Canyon Ambush
B5 Northern Fjords

B1 SAC beats SIR 5-4
B2 CSR beats OVW 5-3
B3 CSR beats SAC 5-3
B4 OVW beats SIR 5-3
B5 OVW beats SAC 5-3

This is probably the most balanced of the brackets and therefore could really go anyway. While SIR is a very skilled clan I've just not seen them as a full clan terribly often recently in the competitive scene. However they boast very skilled players and of late they've been doing due dilegence of practicing. However Tropo has really been buckling down on SAC and getting them extremely competitive and with their match being on Duel at Dawn, it will be scrappy and messy, something that probably favors SAC.

On the other side we have OVW facing off against CSR. These are two powerhouses. OVW has developed an impressive aggressive disable play style that helps break coordinated teams. They're unconcvential but effective, showing that Pyras and Squid definitely still have a strong presence in competitive. They can also bring a Galleon with some effectiveness. However I have to give the edge to CSR because those guys are just crazy talented. They specialize in countering their opponents builds, out brawling or out sniping depending on the map and opponent.

I have to then give the next win to CSR over SAC. Paritan Rumble will be Lueosi's playground and while it will be an awesome game, CSR will probably come out on top

I have OVW beating SIR for the same reasons I listed for the SAC/SIR game, SIR may be out of practice which is a dang shame that this had to be bumped to single elimination.

Finally OVW vs SAC on Northern Fjords. While both are great teams, I think OVW will have an advantage with the spacious area of Northern Fjords that will remove some of the scrappyiness factor of SAC.



Regardless, the first week will be awesome!

Mr. Ace Rimmer:
Edit: Gonna have a go at explaining my speculation, like Sammy did with his bets.

A1: Merry Men def. Fancy Teamkillers 5-0
A2: Holy Celestium def. Serra's Sentinals 5-2
A3: Merry Men def. Holy Celestium 5-3
A4: Fancy Teamkillers def. Serra's Sentinals 5-4
A5: Holy Celestium def. Fancy Teamkillers 5-4

A1. Teamkillers to me are a complete unknown and as with Sammy, I rate the MerryMen as one of the best in the business. (They were excellent opponents and great sportsmen in the Flotsam Dynasty campaign.) I know on the day, things can and do happen. Hell, Overwatch surprised everyone in the Flotsam so maybe TK will here but, I'm calling this as a MM shutout.

A2. This is going to be interesting and could go either way but I'm giving this one to Celestium. The sentinels will prove tough opponents but Thomas knows the game very well and I am sure has imparted his wisdom to his team.

A3. For all I've hedged my bets on above, I['m giving this to Zill's team for the reason listed in A1. Unlike A1 though, I don't see this as being a shutout.

A4/A5. If these do turn out to be the matches, they will be very close. I flipped a coin to call who would win and who would lose. All told, this will be a good group to watch just to see how the newer clans work out.

On to group B. In soccer (football for us Euros) this would be referred to as a group of death. Any team on their day at their best could win this.

B1: Sky Invading Rhinos def. Sacrilege 3-2 (After 10 minutes overtime)
B2: Overwatch def. Crimson Sky Riders 5-4
B3: Overwatch def. Sky Invading Rhinos 5-3
B4: Crimson Sky Riders def. Sacrilege 5-3
B5: Crimson Sky Riders def. Sky Invading Rhinos 5-4

B1. I see this being a sniping match showing off some of the more interesting facets of the tactics available in this game. Although I think it will be sniping that doesn't mean I think it will be boring. SIR may not have been around much recently but it does contain some amazing players. SAC are consistent and have some of the best in the game playing for them. It's going to be tight, expect fireworks.

B2. First things first, CSR are an amazing group and have shown consistently that they know how  to fly, they know how to counter but most of all that they know how to adapt. This will be a very exciting match but I have to give it to my guys and gals but only just mind you.

B3. Should Sir beat SAC and OVW beat CSR then match three should be a classic. Both teams will know exactly what is on the line and will fight tooth and nail to get through as the number one seed. Again, this will be a close one but I think OVW will take this, especially given recent experience gained vs the Ducks. Overwatch are on the rise again and if they bring their A game they are going to be tough to beat.

B4. I've given this to CSR based on track record. SAC sure has hell wont go down without a fight but I don't think they'll be able to beat CSR for the reasons mentioned above.

B5. Tough call this one but again, CSR are an incredibly strong team. I would be highly surprised if they did not make it through this first stage to the Tournament proper.

Alistair MacBain:
A1 ZMM beats FTK 5-3
A2 Holy beats SSnt 5-1
A3 ZMM beats Holy 5-2
A4 FTK beats SSnt 5-0
A5 FTK beats Holy 5-4

B1 SIR beats SAC 5-3
B2 CSR beats OVW 5-4
B3 CSR beats SIR 5-3
B4 OVW beats SAC 5-2
B5 OVW beats SIR 5-4

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