Post by parrigan on May 25, 2018 23:03:25 GMT
Thanks for getting your games played in a timely fashion. Looks like we're still on a Friday-Friday schedule for this week. Please post to schedule your match here before Sunday, 20 May, and please play your games by 23.59GMT Friday, 1 June. The earlier we get these matches played, the sooner we can get back on a Wed-Wed schedule.
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Only 1 death in Week 2? That's weak sauce, guys! We did have a few nasty breaks, but let's do better with the killing this week.
Division 1
Quantum Quarks (DAE) v Da Big Red Machine (ORC)
Ren Hoek v bubs
Leading off this week's slate we have a pair of teams coming off amazing discoveries in week 2. The Quarks discovered winning against a physical opponent is much more difficult than taking on invisible phantoms, and the Machine discovered winning is much more likely when you actually score. Can the teams put these insights to use? "We've seen right through the problem," claims Quark blitzer X-Ray. Clearly. "Yah. We not dumb like dem elf guys," announces Machine blitzer Krutov. Indeed not. Only time will tell if past lessons are put to use in this match...
Undead Disco Party (NEC) v Eflheim Eagles (PRO)
Tencoin v Tector
What's this? The match has already been played? Well now, let's check out that replay...
Division 2
Brighton Rock (DAE) v The Simpires (VAM)
vonKotze v Nails
A perfect record and a fully healthy team? What's the B-Rock secret? Can they keep doing this? "That's a new Spicer there," says fellow blitzer Dallow. "You probably can't tell. Replacing him was so easy... just like winning these matches." The Simpires have been replacing players at an alarming rate, but they seem utterly unfazed by the expense. "So what?" asks Bart the vampire. "Thralls are food. Who isn't willing to pay for a nice meal?" Fair point.
Elemental Unity (PRO) v Swarm Vermin (SKA)
Wenteros v Parrigan Niall
The Unity are looking as good as their D2 dark elf cousins. We thought elves were fragile - looking at their roster it doesn't seem so. Instead they're just another elf team at the top of the board. "What's the surprise?" asks EU blitzer Earth. "We're that good." Their opponents recovered from a disappointing week 1 loss against elves with a week 2 win against elves. "More dirty eflies this week?" sighs Lightning Louie. "That's fine..."
The Beach Boyz III (NOR) v Khem Ragz (KHE)
Cryptic Keeper v Deano79
Wow, BBIII had a rough week 2! They were the lone contributor to the graveyard, and also had at least one player retire due to injury. The valkyries will be well pleased. "It's a good thing we're Vikings," laughs berzerker Raphael. "For us this is just a day at the park." Good attitude, but not good prospects for next week. Like the Boyz, the Ragz seek their first win. "It will come," wheezes blitz-ra Nesheb. "And when it does you will all be sorry..." Ominous.
It's a Trap! (LIZ) v Easy Moders (HIE)
ThreeofClubs v comfort_eagle
And finally a matchup of teams on opposite trajectories. The lizards of Trap are riding high following their 2nd consecutive victory, and sporting two especially slippery-looking skinks. And what's this? They've outscored their opponents 5-0 this season? "Yesss. We're very good," comfirms skink Pebble. "It'sss true." Meanwhile, EM are riding low. "This is still easy, I'm sure," remarks catcher OP. "We'll find the trick of it this week, don't worry."
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Only 1 death in Week 2? That's weak sauce, guys! We did have a few nasty breaks, but let's do better with the killing this week.
Death Counter: 8
The matchups:
Division 1
Quantum Quarks (DAE) v Da Big Red Machine (ORC)
Ren Hoek v bubs
Leading off this week's slate we have a pair of teams coming off amazing discoveries in week 2. The Quarks discovered winning against a physical opponent is much more difficult than taking on invisible phantoms, and the Machine discovered winning is much more likely when you actually score. Can the teams put these insights to use? "We've seen right through the problem," claims Quark blitzer X-Ray. Clearly. "Yah. We not dumb like dem elf guys," announces Machine blitzer Krutov. Indeed not. Only time will tell if past lessons are put to use in this match...
Baby Seal Clubbers (NOR) v Sylvania Scion's (VAM)
Ravers v King Cann
Our next matchup features a couple teams still seeking their first victory of the young season. BSC will be playing shorthanded, with ulfwerener Ahab on the shelf for the matchup with what looks to be a nasty knee injury. "Ya, he just needs some wenches and mead," explains teammate Crazy Erik. "He'll be fine. He'd be even better if we could get him to take a bath." Good luck with that, Erik. The vamps are looking a little shorthanded themselves, but seem unconcerned. "It's just a blood bag," says Konrad the vampire dismissively. "There are more blood bags. There are ALWAYS more blood bags." Ahem.
Guardian's of the GroveIP (WOE) v Glass Cannons (NOR)
Nightwind v DocOz
Clash of the titans! That is, if you buy the idea that teams can be titans after 2 matches... which we don't. In any case both these squads come in at 2-0-0. Something's gotta give here. "We'll give those guys a lesson in how to score - over and over and over," boasts GotG thrower Fyoth. Not exactly what we meant, buy hey. "Heh," grunts Cannon berzerker Halfdan. "We'll give them a punch in the mouth. Then another one. Then another one."
Tencoin v Tector
What's this? The match has already been played? Well now, let's check out that replay...
Division 2
Brighton Rock (DAE) v The Simpires (VAM)
vonKotze v Nails
A perfect record and a fully healthy team? What's the B-Rock secret? Can they keep doing this? "That's a new Spicer there," says fellow blitzer Dallow. "You probably can't tell. Replacing him was so easy... just like winning these matches." The Simpires have been replacing players at an alarming rate, but they seem utterly unfazed by the expense. "So what?" asks Bart the vampire. "Thralls are food. Who isn't willing to pay for a nice meal?" Fair point.
Elemental Unity (PRO) v Swarm Vermin (SKA)
Wenteros v Parrigan Niall
The Unity are looking as good as their D2 dark elf cousins. We thought elves were fragile - looking at their roster it doesn't seem so. Instead they're just another elf team at the top of the board. "What's the surprise?" asks EU blitzer Earth. "We're that good." Their opponents recovered from a disappointing week 1 loss against elves with a week 2 win against elves. "More dirty eflies this week?" sighs Lightning Louie. "That's fine..."
The Beach Boyz III (NOR) v Khem Ragz (KHE)
Cryptic Keeper v Deano79
Wow, BBIII had a rough week 2! They were the lone contributor to the graveyard, and also had at least one player retire due to injury. The valkyries will be well pleased. "It's a good thing we're Vikings," laughs berzerker Raphael. "For us this is just a day at the park." Good attitude, but not good prospects for next week. Like the Boyz, the Ragz seek their first win. "It will come," wheezes blitz-ra Nesheb. "And when it does you will all be sorry..." Ominous.
It's a Trap! (LIZ) v Easy Moders (HIE)
ThreeofClubs v comfort_eagle
And finally a matchup of teams on opposite trajectories. The lizards of Trap are riding high following their 2nd consecutive victory, and sporting two especially slippery-looking skinks. And what's this? They've outscored their opponents 5-0 this season? "Yesss. We're very good," comfirms skink Pebble. "It'sss true." Meanwhile, EM are riding low. "This is still easy, I'm sure," remarks catcher OP. "We'll find the trick of it this week, don't worry."
And with that week 3 is officially underway. Let's see some deaths! That graveyard is looking a little spacious...