Do you pick first or second
If you have a bad map but your opponents map is also their perma ban you can ban of their better maps instead of your perma ban
https://www.vlr.gg/482508/team-liquid-vs-fnatic-champions-tour-2025-emea-stage-1-playoffs-ubsf
Here’s an example since Liquids perma ban was also pearl Fnatic didn’t need to ban it and took away Liquids ascent (one of their best maps at the time)
am i dumb or couldn't you just ban the "additional" map first and gamble that the other team would proceed to ban their permaban after you?
I guess it would be nice to give the skirmish winner the choice of first or second - we'll see !
You could but if they choose to float that map ur kinda fucked
It’s safer to go second because you have more control of which maps you want them to pick
why do some teams choose to receive the kickoff in the second half after winning the toss
means if you're the best team itw on a map you can see if the other team bans their perma or your best map
means you get a "free" ban if both teams have the same perma
means you get to choose decider
winning the skirmish lets you pick to be team a or b
do you really think every team that used to win the flip picked a?