Glicko Goblins (Nifuji) Nifuji was the problem. Unemployment + a sandbagged sign-up two seasons ago have done well for Nifuji. Has been a somewhat flexible carry, and he hasn’t even played his best hero. (Sven) Corvid Crew (pattern) Smashe was the problem. For some reason, he always looks like he plays better than his mmr …
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To play or not to play
So last night I lost my first inhouse of the recent games. It produced a mild case of that ‘discontented’ feeling. That kind that disturbs your sleep; the doubt, the questioning… the counterfactual regret…. where were the mistakes? was it my fault? will my teammates be unsatisfied with me? Now, I am a robot with …
S29 Review
There is a Sufi story… A dog lost his way in a palace. The walls and the ceiling of this palace were made of mirrors, so the dog was in a great difficulty. Wherever he looked there were dogs, dogs and only dogs. He became very puzzled; so many dogs all around! He was alone …
ways to win, but actually
First, a story. A poor half-wit was befriended by a millionaire lover of music who happened to have a private orchestra. One day the half-wit came to his benefactor and asked for a position in his orchestra. Astonished, the rich man said, “I had no idea you could play an instrument.” “I can’t,” was the …
A Brief Look at Rankings
Deities have differing degrees of divinity… in Journey to the West. It is no secret that IceFrog is a bit of a Sinophile, and I think Dota badge names were probably influenced. Immortals represent the highest level of attainment, and have great dharma-power. They may have abilities such as knowledge of the three worlds–past, present, …
Everything that rises must converge
It’s time to move on. We have as testament a poem: Into My OwnRobert Frost 1874-1963 One of my wishes is that those dark trees,So old and firm they scarcely show the breeze,Were not, as ’twere, the merest mask of gloom,But stretched away unto the edge of doom. I should not be withheld but that …
Reflections
詩酒且圖今日樂，功名休問幾時成 Poetry and wine are for today’s merriment. Don’t ask when fame and glory will arrive. 今朝有酒今朝醉，莫管門前是與非 If there is wine today, then get drunk today. Don’t worry about the troubles at the door. Jesus said: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient …
Settlers of RD2L
All in all, I would say we are having a successful season, wouldn’t you agree? After sneaking into playoffs, thanks to Nifuji assisting with a 2-0 over gronaldo, we justified our slot with an upset over 5th seed zombies. Is it a good time for a season review? Going by the objective I set for …
A Re-look at the Offlaners
If I do a comparison between players, inevitably it will appear that criticism is necessary. But please understand that my root is not criticism. I am just describing what I see (Which may be wrong. Two seasons ago I said itachi had an edge over zewqew). There are many flowers in my garden. You are …
there are many flowers in my garden
A Mariah Carey song for each team member stonks Timber Hearth ryan steil
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