1st SEN
2nd 100T
3rd Kansas City
4th V1

https://www.vlr.gg/pickem/8f127296

I just wanna see a lot of upset,

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"Let's wait a bit before chimping out and calling each other delusional. What I mean when I say whether a criterion is invalid is, that the criterion cannot reliably predict the outcome, because fundamentally; that outcome is out of the hands of the person evaluating the data. Why I bring up sports betting as an objective measure is, because it is the most reliable objective measure we have for predicting whether a team is favored or not."

Did I ever state that the criterion could predict the outcome of the match? No, your premise is false. I stated that the best criterion FOR JUDGING THE 'FAVOURED' TEAM, keyword FAVOURED team TO WIN, is to look at past results. Obviously you can only tell whether a team is favoured in a match up, not whether they would actually win. That's not what this argument is about.

"There are more factors, than just match history to consider and weigh. How you measure how impressive a team's given record is requires assumptions to which there is no valid criterion. There exist objective and subjective criterion for this, but no valid criterion."

what does this even mean? Match history is obviously the only valid criterion. There are no assumptions required to assert that a team's record at Iceland like Sentinels was factually perfect, thats not an assumption, yet its measuring, objectively ,the teams record. Envy, at the playoffs, really good, consistent, got 4th. Thats a fact, there are no assumptions needing to be made about the impressiveness of their result and consistency. The valid criterion is the results in itself, its as simple as that. This is a fact, if you deny it, again, you are delusional.

"On vlr.gg gen.g was higher ranked, than andbox; on thespike.gg their ranking has andbox ranked higher, than gen.g. These are both objective criterion based on match history(and some other things), but neither of them are valid, as they do not predict future outcomes. Another objective criterion is to look at an aggregate of bettor opinions, which is what sports betting websites do. This gives a quantitative ratio between the people who think team A will win and people who think team B will win(with money bet of course). This measurement correlates better with the outcome of the game, than any ELO system, game record or other measure(if it didn't, that system would equalize the odds and it would). Therefore, objectively it is a better predictor of which team is favored over the other. This does not make it valid, but it makes it a more reliable predictor, because it outperforms any other objective measure we know of."

LMAO. what a bad example, to back up your even worse argument. Everyone with a brain knows that VLR rankings are trash, and invalid in every way. Therefore they cannot be used as any criterion, they are not objective nor valid. You cannot compare VLR rankings to match history at all lmao, because match history shows actual results in which you can factually determine the best teams in NA based on results, and not some funky invalid ELO VLR ranking. Bettor opinions again dont mean anything, they dont make a team favoured, they are not a valid criterion like match history is. Your entire premise is just so flawed, because I've never stated that there is any valid criterion for determining the outcome of a match, only for what team would be favoured. Objectively the best criterion for favoured team, is again, match results. You are delusional if you deny this.

"The measure you are using is subective(your own judgement of the teams records' & what importance it holds), rather than a quantified systemic aggregate of the opinions of many people, which is what sports betting odds are. So no, what you are proposing isn't "factually right"; it is in fact your own subjective evaluation."

No, it is not subjective because anyone with a brain would realize that a team like Sentinels would be favoured against a team like Soniqs. Once again, not because of betting, or vlr rankings, but because of match history and accomplishments. What type of retarded fucking logic are you trying to use right now? Its not my 'own judgement' of the teams records and the importance of it, its objective, if a team like soniqs wins a small NSG monthly against tier 2 teams and a team like Sentinels wins Masters 2 against the best teams in the world, obviously objectively sentinels results are much more impressive and accomplished? It is a fact, not an opinion. Your logic is completely flawed. I'm factually right, you're simply delusional, and I've explained why.

"The objective in mind is predicting which team is favored to win. The objective measure you can use to measure how good a system is at predicting which team is favored over the other is to simply take the ratio of what predictions you made and how many of them were correct.

There's a difference between calling a criterion objective and valid. To call a criterion objective means, that the criterion can quantify the objective with some sort of system. To call a criterion valid means, that the criterion must be a valid predictor of the objective. The objective being prediction of which team is favored to win. If there existed a valid criterion, then this disagreement wouldn't happen and you'd be the best sports-bettor in the world."

When I say the criterion is objective and valid, I'm using both words interchangeably. Objective as in, factually right and valid. The criterion of match results definitely predicts what team is favoured, as I've explained with the sen vs sq example. This disagreement is happening only because you're delusional and cannot accept clear facts and logic that I've explained. You disagreeing doesnt change the objective fact that I am right. And no, I wouldnt be the best sports-bettor in the world because again, theres a fundamental difference between knowing what team is favoured, and knowing what team is gonna win. You can NEVER know what team will win, that proposes knowing the future, which is impossible. But you can definitely factually know what team is favoured to win, based on match results, stats, and achievements.

"There exist many objective criterion, but no valid one. Your criterion is a subjective one based on your own observation and analysis of the match history. The vlr.gg/thespike.gg rankings are objective criterion based on ranking algorithms, which take in the teams' match histories. To evaluate which criterion is more reliable, all you need to do is calculate which criterion has the highest success-rate.

To end, I challenge you to prove, that your subjective evaluation of teams' histories will outperform the aggregate opinions of sports bettors. I'll write down the pre-match odds for each game in the European challengers qualifier playoffs and you'll make your prediction in the comments and we'll see whether your subjective assessment outperform the odds produced by sports bettors."

delusional, once again. My criterion isnt subjective, its factually objective. And I dont have to prove that my criterion is factual because I've already proved it above. We're talking about how to know what teams are favoured, not whether the favoured team would actually win or not, so the results by sports bettors compared to my 'favoured teams' results do not matter whatsoever. Regardless of results during the EMEA challengers, the factual criterion remains that certain teams are obviously favoured. Do note, though, that not ALL matchups have favoured teams obviously. Only some of them do. Like if we were to do a 100T vs Envy again, theres no clear favourite, both are extremely close, and you could argue for either one because of how close their previous match was.

https://www.vlr.gg/pickem/8f127296

I put a lot of upset, But none of that will in the way of Sentinels.

So you prefer the hate comment, the bait thread, and the troll post,
Woman is what unite all man. You should know that boy,

Ofc she hides it, that what makes you more and more want to see the weapon.

sadge,

As long as they recruit ploo from Gen.G, I'll support them.
She have the "biggest" weapon in NA female scene.

they just are better..

If you guys talk about the 100T vs Noble match,
IMO they (both of them) play like a clown. Too much Throw from both.
Too much odin while situation isn't that good. (Ascen defender okay, but ascent attacker? cmon noble)
One of my unenjoyable match this far.
Btw 100T is my 2nd best team in NA IMO. So I'm not talk shit about them, the game just shit.

SOOOON T3 TEAMS GONNA BE t2 AND t2 teams gonna be t4 HAHAHAHAh

No one can say God among man other than the exalted gtn

This is good idea,
I just remembered that some admin ever says you're more likely to be noticed if you post something in their discord.
Try to put suggestions there,

Brax is so cracked in the 1st round.
His aim and map awareness is just another level.

After so long I see you again trash talk about TenZ, the legendary baiter is back!!!
My word of advice, don't lose this account like the old one.
I don't wish to see RRRRRoadRRunneRRRRR

https://www.vlr.gg/pickem/55ac76aa

Please make NA pickem available next...

Yeah, quite agree with you. I just wanna give some unexpected results when Ascend upsetted by FPX. Would be good story.
Btw it's quite something in all 5 pickem here, all have ASCEND in the final.
I guess expectations is so high for them,

https://www.vlr.gg/pickem/55ac76aa

Bruh, you change banner to 100T already?
After so long,

I'm sorry, I'm not aware of that ranking since I rank from my observation.
Can't trust leaderboard rank since that use some data gathering, not by performance.

I thought that too,
Especially their aggressive playstyle that gives good result especially in Icebox.

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Soniqs gameplay was just nothing common in NA, it was unique. And their player too was just so good too.
IMO Soniqs could be top 5 or at least top 10 in NA if they don't meet SEN.

IMO FNC have better teamplay, but TL have better individual skill,
I'll choose TL 2 - 1 FNC, One of the match will have overtime.

Can't believe someone make a thread of my comment in another thread of Shahzam talking about TSM lmao. That clip is from around after they win Reykjavic, it's an old clip.
That YouTube channel should thank me, I give him some views from c9 cult 🤣🤣🤣

Ask that to shahz, don't try to bait me.
Here's sauce for you : https://youtu.be/ciLo-EfYcbc

But yeah, MU is overrated cause I hate them. Arsenal better.

This one really2 deep.
My friend been Arsenal fan since Thiery Henry era. And I know his pain is one of the real, till he can't even feel the pain being joked anymore lol.

Lmao, now you say you support EU from EG days.

But before you say "I'm not necessarily EU fanboy, I just like to support someone that got kicked when they go down(EU)"

I should stop talk with you before people think that I'm a bully lol.

I know this is probably right since he even says that C9B is the most overrated team because they still achieve nothing
But can I get the sauce please,

Yeah sure that was bait.
Because you get taken over from your emotion from just forum in game.
You get emotional even typing the master 1 place wrong.
You even talk bad about a team and don't think rationally about a team gameplay without actually know the game itself.
One words right for you, a "kid"
Grow up a little mate, and don't take it to heart when people says bad thing about EU.

So I guess future is 2051 when new game already developed.
No wonder fnatic win that time,

"reyjovic"
Baiter detected, you just wanna attention while know nothing.

Cry now, and cry more later eu fanboys,

Damn, element battle.
Should Squirtle Squad be the new God now guys?

When people put a lot of "if" in their excuse, I know that person either delusional or can't accept reality.

100 T 0-2 Call It Luck

Phantom / Vandal just use the best skin from enemies dead body.

In ascent, from B main you usually don't start a 5-5 fight b-main and ct. Entry from B main usually will have a fight with market or someone hidden near site.
If your only concern is b main to ct, there's a lot utility that can block that fight.
Ascent is more phantom than vandal. But once again there's nothing like vandal map or phantom map to begin with.
Just stick to the best skin you get from friend/foe.

Reading a lot of 2 months old story is just not enjoyable when you expect find new interesting thing.

Sir, I think you mean the ro32. Not this ro16.

Brimstone Gaming 2 - 1 Ghost Gaming
God vs Ghost. It's gonna be epic battle.

There's no stream because animal abuse is prohibited. Understandable.

All OG : Miss old days, those old bait and their shitty thing is so funny.
Vlr.gg now : Full of 1head baiters, and cringe shit, and clown hltv user.

I see now where and who these kids learn from.

I don't know about 10 man roster. But 6 man roster is allowed.
So maybe 7 is allowed too at max.

Yes, they still keep the points.
I guess they found the loophole in the rule.

These 2 teams is like the queen and concubine of King of NA (SENTINEL)
They always meet in grand final.

Seeing your name, I'm pretty sure you're the same user as this guy DELUSIONAL_NUKKYE_FAN

IF this pic isn't bait by SEN and real strat.
I guess it would be awesome.

Viper is undoubtedly the best smoker in Breeze.
With recently buff skye, sick can play like using phoenix with the flash. In big map like breeze, he can use the buffed doggo to get info. Overall good synergy with Sick playstyle.
Jett Tenz, Shahz Sova nothing to say. GOAT.
Only dapr with sage is real surprise. Can't wait to watch them play in Breeze.

1 head question.

It's because that agent is the best that's compatible with the team.
Just imagine telling TenZ to play sova, Sick to play cypher, zombs to play jett, shahzam to play sage, and dapr to play astra.
Pretty sure they can use the abilities of each agent, but they won't win master that way.

If it's still hard for you to understand.
Imagine you tell Biden to exchange job with McD employee.
Yes Biden can wash dishes, make burger, make fries but it's not as effective as the trained employee.
And the other way, McD employee can run country just not as effective as other, or maybe worse.

Babybay,
Babyjay,
Babyday,
Babygay,
Babypay,

Future faze member confirmed.

Everyone gangsta till the 5th player of TSM is gtn.