TWLB-X In Review

[Jeenyuss]

Well'p, that was fun, I guess. 11 weeks of regular season, 2 weeks of pre-season, and a fuckload of weeks of anticipation and now we're on the threshold of the playoffs. Personally I found the level of mediocrity this season to be somewhat shocking, maybe that's why the standings were pretty close. However, just looking at a quick glance of people's preds of the standings there are a couple suprises. I'm just going to quickly go over a few of my TWLB-X memories, please share your thoughts on the season too. Oh right, and playoff preds too, those would be nice. I don't see any threads open for that yet and I was hesitant to post this thread because I don't want to be the first one to post but hey, whatever.

4) BasingCrew- They were disqualified? What the fuck? I mean, I've never been a big fan of Sumpson or the 'Crew but I never thought they'd be disqualified. Their small roster has seemed to do them fine for the past couple seasons but I guess it was their demise. Some people saw their poor performance coming but some people also ranked them highly before the season began. Personally, I thought they'd be in the middle, pushing for the 6th playoff spot. But hey, look at where they turned out: disqualified. Eehh, no big loss. They made way for Brainwave's undefeated season.

3) Mambo- I really have no idea. I mean, looking at the predictions thread for the regular season everyone had you guys making the playoffs. Some even had you ranked as high as 3rd. I just don't know what happened with you guys so maybe you can offer some information. I know having your starting terr lagout pretty much every match wouldn't help but maybe there were other things.

2) Anti-Scrub- Good run, guys. By far the best squad out there and I'm glad the legacy continues with Endings.

1) Eelam- lol

I kind of lost inspiration to write a lengthy post so maybe our good friend PaulOakenfold can take over where I stopped short. As for the playoffs (assuming they're re-seeded after the first round):

Quarters:

Right now you are looking at 3 squads who had a very strong finish (Thunder, Penetrate, and Spastic) and 1 squad that stopped trying around Week 7. Actually, fuck it, -F- hasn't been trying this entire season and yet they still come out with a playoff spot. Bastards. Either way Spastic's got the shark mojo working for them and some solid spiders at that which is why I think they'll beat out Penetrate. As for -F- and Thunder, if -F- shows a lineup then there'll be no question about the score. However, there certainly is a chance that they might not in which case Thunder could take the win with 'em.

Spastic (4) vs Penetrate (5)

Thunder (3) vs -FINAL- (6)

Semis:

Pandora (1) vs Spastic (4)

Dice (2) vs -FINAL- (6)

Finals:
Pandora (1) vs -FINAL- (6)

[Ward]

You didn't mention how Diso should've made playoffs.. we were probably the best team with all starters playing.

[Pure_Luck]

its not going to be reseeded..

its 1 plays winner of 4 vs 5
2 plays winner of 3 vs 6

[Jeenyuss]

its not going to be reseeded..

its 1 plays winner of 4 vs 5
2 plays winner of 3 vs 6

falk is a lying bastard then.

[Pure_Luck]

i would say he is.

[D1st0rt]

i would say he is.

you also said there was no way Penetrate was making it into the playoffs

OH SNAP SUCKA WHAT NOW!!1!!!eleven!!!

[Adeon]

its not going to be reseeded..

its 1 plays winner of 4 vs 5
2 plays winner of 3 vs 6

That's pretty retarded, if 6 happens to beat 3.

[Fit of Rage]

Fuck you Jeen, it's in the bag. In the motherfucking bag.

[PH]

Starting from the top:

PLAYOFF SQUADS

1) Pandora - Pretty bad when a squad can put up a 10-1 season and nobody really takes notice. What's even worse is if they do somehow manage to win this whole shebang most people still won't care. I wish them luck in real life even though half of them don't ever go outside.

2) Dice - They've put up better seasons in the past, but they're still a force as long as they can protect Chief Slapdick from the lines of bullets that he sits in front of. For them to win it all, though, I think they'll need Cape.

3) Thunder - Solid TWLB season from a squad that's more concerned with TWLJ. Nice mix of spider styles plus a good pair of sharks. -F- is a very tough draw for a 3 seed, and I expect a really good game there.

4) Spastic - We lost some matches that we should have won, but overall we'll take 7-4. Threats have been sent to our starters warning them of the consequences for not showing up to these crucial games. I've recorded their names and addresses, and if we don't win TWLB I'm going to their houses one by one and stabbing them with garden shears.

5) Penetrate - After a shaky start they heated up in the second half to lock up a playoff spot. Jeenyuss and royst are one of the most solid shark duos in the league and could carry them pretty deep into the playoffs.

6) -FINAL- - Nothing to say here, really. They don't give a rat's ass about the regular season because they invariably end up in the postseason every year. The lack of Everett lately worries me, but Kawrae is a very capable terr himself, and if he can recapture last season's magic -F- has a strong shot to repeat as champs.

THE REST

7) Disoblige - You couldn't go to any amusement park and get on a rollercoaster that's anything like Diso's TWLB season was. They pushed Spastic to the limit and gave Pandora their only loss of the season (which helped them gain a lot of fans), but they also had a couple of questionable losses that eliminated them from playoff contention. Disappointing season overall.

8) virtuosus - Alright, so they didn't go 0-11. But you can't blame me for thinking that after watching them play 5s and 6s versus Brainwave and TeKs repeatedly to get into the league. Well, whatever, hats off to the Voth Train and friends for picking up a few victories.

9) Mambo - One of the biggest disappointments of the season. Unstable lag on the part of their terrier probably didn't do them any favors, but I figured the return of cremation, combined with Remu and xvr, would have brought them more than 4 wins.

10) Syndicate - What the hell happened here? I know they didn't have many pure basers like the ones that carried them to the finals last year, but 3-8 is just not up to Syndicate standards. Pretty rough season.

11) Anti-Scrub - I said Mambo was one of the biggest disappointments. Well, A-S was THE biggest one. Season 7 champs, perennial playoff contenders.. and now 2-9. Nice gesture on the part of brookus to retire the squad name in Erathia's honor. I will miss seeing the A-S tag around, but it was a really good run and I'm glad the core members will continue on with their new squad.

12) Brainwave - Saving the best for last, obviously. With the way they throttled Penetrate, there's no reason they can't win it all. But in all seriousness, they've made some really nice progress since their days as a lower-tier squad. I hope they stick together and continue to improve.

DISQUALIFIED

xx) BasingCrew - Some nice kids being held down by an idiot captain. That's all I can really say on the subject because I've already written enough about them in my articles.

PREDICTIONS

(3)Thunder vs. (6)-FINAL-: I don't think you'll be seeing Metal Headz anywhere near this match. Both squads should turn out really good lines and this will undoubtedly be the better of the quarterfinal matches. I'm looking for -F- to grind out a win, something like 15-11.

(4)Spastic vs. (5)Penetrate: This isn't the same Penetrate that we wrecked earlier in the season. They're a lot more focused now, and their sharks are amazing as of late. They've been making very few errors, which means our guys will have to step up and make something happen. I have faith in them to do just that, so I'm looking for Spastic to take this one 15-8.

[Kawrae]

Dunno about Eve, but i'm able to show up for the next match. I sure hope.. and believe that we will play a resonable line with no usless special ships. Imo that means Domi in jav or no specials at all.

Now that "real" games kick off we're surely gonna put a good fight! I hope Thunder shows their best line.

[Kawrae]

1) Pandora - Pretty bad when a squad can put up a 10-1 season and nobody really takes notice. What's even worse is if they do somehow manage to win this whole shebang most people still won't care. I wish them luck in real life even though half of them don't ever go outside.

hahahaha i'm glad that ph knows how to be honest.

[Squadless]

You didn't mention how Diso should've made playoffs.. we were probably the best team with all starters playing.

LOL ward is in DENIAL... ward you did not make TWLJ, TWLB and after first round of playoffs you will go fishing.

[Chino]

"THUNDEr'S CREW CONSIST OF A RANDOM BUNCHA ?GO BASERS. THEY SUX" FINAL FTW FOR THEIR SQUADNAME SAUS IT ALL

[Ward]

Squadless you're an unpleasant looking fat fuck with an oversized head. Something about your appearance would tell me you at least got brains, but you're already proven otherwise.

Have fun getting owned by final

[Vatican Assassin]

hahahaha i'm glad that ph knows how to be honest.

its funny cuz no one in tw plays more than ph and the little time he isn't playing is spend making fun of others who play