Totally agree, Larry has been playing very poorly recently ( draft + performance ). He needs to step up and get in form for the RBW 4.I treat these smaller type events similarly to showmatches in how I evaluate their importance. They're fun showcases but ultimately don't move the needle in terms of who I feel is the best.
That said, Lierey hasn't performed well in these smaller events for the last 1.5 months or so. Not even talking about the results, his gameplay just seems well off his best. Hopefully he can figure it out for RBW4.
I treat these smaller type events similarly to showmatches in how I evaluate their importance. They're fun showcases but ultimately don't move the needle in terms of who I feel is the best.
That said, Lierey hasn't performed well in these smaller events for the last 1.5 months or so. Not even talking about the results, his gameplay just seems well off his best. Hopefully he can figure it out for RBW4.
I dont think ignoring those”small tournaments” and only looking to hc,rbw, kotd is the right way to value players.
Daily shape is so important these days so that one player can 3-0 you and the next day you can 5-0 him. I expect Hera to win over Yo but Yo just owned him 3-0 last time. Also Jordan vs Daut bo21 is a good example of that. Jordan winning the first day then Daut crash him 6-1 the other day. My point is you can lose in the hidden cup because of you just dont feel that day sharp. When is the next hc? 1 year later... Its just not right to rate players according to prize pool. Actually winning those smaller tournaments in a row ( 2 in a row ) is a better indicator for me than 1 big tournament.
Viper had a rough time for some time. But last month he is playing really really sharp. Seemed like he got his mojo back.