Tournament BLT X - Week 5

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>>Commencement Thread<<
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>>Spreadsheet<<
Courtesy of the amazing Ticken!

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Flameslingers Skeledirges (3) vs (6) Resort City Rufflets
SV OU: Trogba Trogba vs Sylveon used calm mind
SV OU: myjava vs ACR1
SV Ubers: Fogbound Lake vs Fc
SV UU: justdrew vs udongirl
SV RU: MichaelderBeste2 vs Plas
SV NU: Togkey vs Piyush25
SV PU: tlenit vs Tenebricite
SV LC: Greedy_eb vs Hacker
SV DOU: Sanjay das vs eragon11145
SV Monotype: seroo vs TDR

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Ice Path Iron Bundles (4) vs (6) Dressrosa Dracovishes
SV OU: Chaitanya vs clean
SV OU: One Last Kiss vs swordstrike
SV Ubers: Lasen vs Ainzcrad
SV UU: TMM vs Shiba
SV RU: TheFranklin vs mj
SV NU: Fluore vs Irene-2002
SV PU: Ryuji vs DugZa
SV LC: Kebab mlml vs Lokifan
SV DOU: I want Atago to sit on me vs Xrn
SV Monotype: Azick vs Jojo8868

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Anistar Articunos (5) vs (5) Primal Power Pangoros
SV OU: crying vs Herv
SV OU: avarice vs fatBatman
SV Ubers: Aberforth vs RichardMillePlain
SV UU: Terracotta vs Medeia
SV RU: shiloh vs JustFranco
SV NU: Hachimaki vs NHelioX7
SV PU: LoSconosciuto vs wesh papillon
SV LC: gorex vs Drifting
SV DOU: Feyy vs raf
SV Monotype: RoyalReloaded vs maroon

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Phantom Troupe (6) vs (4) Sunyshore Snorlaxes
SV OU: Inder vs Star
SV OU: lax vs ZoroDark
SV Ubers: Mashing vs GeniusFromHoenn
SV UU: Rasche vs Slip
SV RU: Danny vs Elfuseon
SV NU: Latias vs Xiri
SV PU: Axrtix vs Yes or no my dude
SV LC: Acehunter1 vs vinithewini
SV DOU: Akaru Kokuyo vs SMB
SV Monotype: dunoks vs Felines

The deadline for this round is Sunday, June 11th at 11:59 PM GMT -4.

Flameslingers Skeledirges (0) vs (0) Resort City Rufflets
SV OU: Trogba Trogba vs Sylveon used calm mind
SV OU: myjava vs ACR1
SV Ubers: Fogbound Lake vs Fc
SV UU: justdrew vs udongirl
SV RU: MichaelderBeste2 vs Plas
SV NU: Togkey vs Piyush25
SV PU: tlenit vs Tenebricite
SV LC: Greedy_eb vs Hacker
SV DOU: Sanjay das vs eragon11145
SV Monotype: seroo vs TDR

Ice Path Iron Bundles (0) vs (0) Dressrosa Dracovishes
SV OU: Chaitanya vs clean
SV OU: One Last Kiss vs swordstrike
SV Ubers: Lasen vs Ainzcrad
SV UU: TMM vs Shiba
SV RU: TheFranklin vs mj
SV NU: Fluore vs Irene-2002
SV PU: Ryuji vs DugZa
SV LC: Kebab mlml vs Lokifan
SV DOU: I want Atago to sit on me vs Xrn
SV Monotype: Azick vs Jojo8868

Anistar Articunos (0) vs (0) Primal Power Pangoros
SV OU: crying vs Herv
SV OU: avarice vs fatBatman
SV Ubers: Aberforth vs RichardMillePlain
SV UU: Terracotta vs Medeia
SV RU: shiloh vs JustFranco
SV NU: Hachimaki vs NHelioX7
SV PU: LoSconosciuto vs wesh papillon
SV LC: gorex vs Drifting
SV DOU: Feyy vs raf
SV Monotype: RoyalReloaded vs maroon

Phantom Troupe (0) vs (0) Sunyshore Snorlaxes
SV OU: Inder vs Star
SV OU: lax vs ZoroDark
SV Ubers: Mashing vs GeniusFromHoenn
SV UU: Rasche vs Slip
SV RU: Danny vs Elfuseon
SV NU: Latias vs Xiri
SV PU: Axrtix vs Yes or no my dude
SV LC: Acehunter1 vs vinithewini
SV DOU: Akaru Kokuyo vs SMB
SV Monotype: dunoks vs Felines
 
dou predicts lets gooo
Sanjay das vs eragon11145: tbh never seen sanjay play dou so.
I want Atago to sit on me vs Xrn:
Feyy vs raf: Both goated at dou had a hard time picking between them but ill go with feyy
Akaru Kokuyo vs SMB
 
My consultation with AI

While I don't know the specific context or circumstances surrounding Azick's behavior, it's important to approach communication issues with understanding and respect. If you're finding Azick's conversation bothersome, here are a few general suggestions to address the situation:

  1. Open communication: Engage in an honest and open conversation with Azick, expressing how their talking may be affecting you. Share your thoughts and feelings, providing specific examples if necessary.
  2. Establish boundaries: Clearly communicate your boundaries and expectations regarding conversation topics, frequency, or duration. It's important to ensure mutual respect and understanding.
  3. Active listening: Encourage Azick to actively listen to your perspective as well. It's important to create a space where both parties can express their thoughts and concerns.
  4. Compromise and negotiation: Work together to find a middle ground that respects both parties' needs and preferences. Finding a balance between silence and conversation can help maintain a healthy and respectful relationship.
Remember, open and respectful communication is key in addressing interpersonal issues.
Hopefully this is helpful.
 
Home sick and bored sooo predction time , remember idc if you dont like them i aint entertaining anyone in my dms


Ice Path Iron Bundles (4) vs (6) Dressrosa Dracovishes
SV OU: Chaitanya vs clean : Dont wanna explain my ass
SV OU: One Last Kiss vs swordstrike : Im just going off of last week
SV Ubers: Lasen vs Ainzcrad : yes
SV UU: TMM vs Shiba : 3 letters
SV RU: TheFranklin vs mj : Franklin may be the favourite but i trust mj
SV NU: Fluore vs Irene-2002 : Honestly i cant remember if ive seen fluore play , but ik irene is good soo
SV PU: Ryuji vs DugZa : Favour him in this mu
SV LC: Kebab mlml vs Lokifan : Who let this mans in lc
SV DOU: I want Atago to sit on me vs Xrn : 3 letters
SV Monotype: Azick vs Jojo8868 : sadly

Anistar Articunos (7) vs (3) Primal Power Pangoros
SV OU: crying vs Herv : its crying
SV OU: avarice vs fatBatman : ava has just had a good run , wouldnt suprise me if they continue it
SV Ubers: Aberforth vs RichardMillePlain : its aber
SV UU: Terracotta vs Medeia : havent seen terra play so ill go off knowledge of the player
SV RU: shiloh vs JustFranco : Sí
SV NU: Hachimaki vs NHelioX7 : ong i cant remember who hachi is , so im going with nhelio
SV PU: LoSconosciuto vs wesh papillon : Going for the underdog
SV LC: gorex vs Drifting : yes
SV DOU: Feyy vs raf : Prefer feyy here
SV Monotype: RoyalReloaded vs maroon : Game totally hasnt happened yet , ill bet 20 bucks on RR

I have NO CLUE how i see cunos beating the top team currently but wtvr

Phantom Troupe (5) vs (5) Sunyshore Snorlaxes
SV OU: Inder vs Star : Star imo , is just a better OU player
SV OU: lax vs ZoroDark : Snorlaxes wilding
SV Ubers: Mashing vs GeniusFromHoenn : Think either can win but prefering mashing
SV UU: Rasche vs Slip : I dont remember who rasche is but the name seems familiar so yeah
SV RU: Danny vs Elfuseon : Just a feeling
SV NU: Latias vs Xiri : Sir why isnt axtrix here ?
SV PU: Axrtix vs Yes or no my dude : If he plays PU as he does NU its possible
SV LC: Acehunter1 vs vinithewini : never seen this dude play lc
SV DOU: Akaru Kokuyo vs SMB : 3 letters
SV Monotype: dunoks vs Felines : Better known player in mono
 
SV Ubers: Fogbound Lake vs Fc
Def a highlight, fog is more creative so I think the pressure Is on him to bring the fight to fc. Fc is favoured imo, after convincing beating rmp, but flake could always just outprep fc or at least catch him off guard. This meta is completly new as well, tho I expect both players to bring something more on the balanced side and not try to just use screens or something, tho I might be completly wrong here. Overall, this one is super close and will be one I watch

SV UU: justdrew vs udongirl

This one is tough for udon, drew has been very clean overall and udongirl has yet to find her footing in the tournament. Im unsure if its a prep or a meta issue but the creativity I saw with them in gen 8 just isnt as there, not to say the teams are bad but when making a skill gap In game, having unorthodox option can be a big help (see the game above). Drew will prob try to play it safe cuz this is def a mu where the dirges are favoured.

SV RU: MichaelderBeste2 vs Plas

Idt having MDB2 in ru of all tiers is a great choice but like hes still quite good. Plas has struggled for sure, im unsure if hes receiving the support he would need in order to reverse course, hes a good player but the pieces dont seem to be connecting here.

SV NU: Togkey vs Piyush25

Nu is def the tier that was affected the most by tier shifts (not home, just shift). Losing 2 extremely key pivoting pokemons. Tog is a better builder for sure, but in a such a fresh meta it might be harder for them to be as fool proof on the team building side. Idk as much about Piyush but ik theirs some hype behind them. Still ill go with the Mainer here

SV PU: tlenit vs Tenebricite

I played both of these guys and they are both top half of the pool for sure. Tlenit beat me and lost to Danny, while tenebricite had it vice versa. Playstyle wise I would give Tlenit the edge depending on his approach. Tenebricite has been building pretty solidly overall but he does have clear structure tendencies and hes more prone to being prone to being mu checked by some odd threat. Tlenit unorthodox style could be a strength here for sure, if he prep well I could see him getting a good mu. Playing wise, they are both very solid, no real discernable diff on that end at least. Im also kinda grasping at straws here, dont get me wrong, this one is super close, and also a personal highlight

SV LC: Greedy_eb vs Hacker
This is a fun one for me cuz im friend with both of them. Post home is gonna be a real dog fight and I think the skill of these player will be over shadowed by just how awful lc is. Hacker has been overall the cleaner player in game so far, with overall better playing abilities than greedy imo. This one feels like hacker should win but holy shit is this tier not consistent



SV Ubers: Lasen vs Ainzcrad
already happened lol

SV UU: TMM vs Shiba
These two have had similar strengths of schedule, and tmm only loss was unfortunate to say the least lol. I dont have much insight on this one Shiba was more accomplished in ss, but in sv id give both of these players a good shot.

SV RU: TheFranklin vs mj
I think thefranklin is a better player, with this tour its hard to say, I feel like MJ has beaten the player Id expect them to beat and lost to the player you would expect them to lose too, losing to crying isnt a bad loss for sure but Franklin Is undefeated for a reason lol.

SV NU: Fluore vs Irene-2002
Irene has been doing well in a lot of indivs, while I havent really seen fluore actually play much. Gotta root fr the player for whom I have more info

SV PU: Ryuji vs DugZa
Dugza is def better imo, tho the record def doesnt reflect that. Ryuji has had good wins and weird losses, with somewhat weird teams all things considered. He seems to somehow be doing better vs stronger players lol. I think pre wise ryuji has been more creative and might give a more traditional player a tough time basically.

SV LC: Kebab mlml vs Lokifan
The traditional (ex) lc main in me wants to say a non Mainer will never ever win. Tho realistically this might not be the case, I still think odds are kebab will play very well and then get randomly fucked over and will never touch lc again. Kebab is the stronger player in a vacuum but lc is just a whack beast. Tho the recency of the meta will prob work in kebabs favour. Important to note tho that Idt he has strong building support, to that I think it matters in this meta.


SV Ubers: Mashing vs GeniusFromHoenn
hoenn will bring broken ass cheese and win, thats my call here

SV UU: Rasche vs Slip
Rasche is 2-0 while slip is winless, idk much about these guys either sorry uu players

SV RU: Danny vs Elfuseon
If I speak ill be in trouble :worrywhirl: , jokes aside Idt elfu is super motivated rn+ Danny beat me so hes good in the queb mu

SV NU: Latias vs Xiri
Xiri good (and idk latias much sorry)

SV PU: Axrtix vs Yes or no my dude
Arxitix has been very impressive in NU, so I think they will win

SV LC: Acehunter1 vs vinithewini

Hes the winni
 
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PREDICTS!!
Flameslingers Skeledirges (4) vs (6) Resort City Rufflets
SV OU: Trogba Trogba vs Sylveon used calm mind
SV OU: myjava vs ACR1
SV Ubers: Fogbound Lake vs Fc
SV UU: justdrew vs udongirl
SV RU: MichaelderBeste2 vs Plas
SV NU: Togkey vs Piyush25
SV PU: tlenit vs Tenebricite
SV LC: Greedy_eb vs Hacker
SV DOU: Sanjay das vs eragon11145
SV Monotype: seroo vs TDR

Ice Path Iron Bundles (4) vs (6) Dressrosa Dracovishes
SV OU: Chaitanya vs clean
SV OU: One Last Kiss vs swordstrike
SV Ubers: Lasen vs Ainzcrad
SV UU: TMM vs Shiba
SV RU: TheFranklin vs mj
SV NU: Fluore vs Irene-2002
SV PU: Ryuji vs DugZa
SV LC: Kebab mlml vs Lokifan
SV DOU: I want Atago to sit on me vs Xrn
SV Monotype: Azick vs Jojo8868

Anistar Articunos (4) vs (6) Primal Power Pangoros
SV OU: crying vs Herv
SV OU: avarice vs fatBatman
SV Ubers: Aberforth vs RichardMillePlain
SV UU: Terracotta vs Medeia
SV RU: shiloh vs JustFranco
SV NU: Hachimaki vs NHelioX7
SV PU: LoSconosciuto vs wesh papillon
SV LC: gorex vs Drifting
SV DOU: Feyy vs raf
SV Monotype: RoyalReloaded vs maroon

These predicts are based on gut feeling but you should take these very seriously.
 
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