Tournament NDBD I - Finals [Won by DB Fanclub Dragonites]

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:darkrai:Darkrai Lane Demo Tapes (4) vs (6) DB Fanclub Dragonites:Dragonite:
SV Ubers: entrocefalo vs MirrorSaMa
SV OU: Mada vs hidin
SV OU: Typical_bastard vs Foolycl
SV OU: Skyiew vs AM
SV OU: Aso vs Frixel
SV UU: Saurav the great vs HoodedZack
SV RU: seth vs Fluore
SV DOU: xqiht vs eragon
SV Monotype: twinkay vs crash
BO3 (OU, UU, RU): skimmythegod vs Micaiah

Darkrai Lane Demo Tapes (0) vs (0) DB Fanclub Dragonites
SV Ubers: Entrocefalo vs MirrorSaMa
SV OU: Mada vs hidin
SV OU: Typical_bastard vs foolycl
SV OU: Skyiew vs AM
SV OU: Aso vs Frixel
SV UU: Saurav The Great vs HoodedZack
SV RU: Seth vs Fluore
SV DOU: xqiht vs eragon
SV Monotype: Twinkay vs crash
BO3 (OU, UU, RU): skimmythegod vs micaiah

The deadline for this round is Sunday, March 9th, 2025 at 11:59 PM-7.​
 
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Darkrai Lane Demo Tapes (4) vs (6) DB Fanclub Dragonites
SV Ubers: Entrocefalo vs MirrorSaMa-Both robbed their games last week, but are both titans of the tier. Trust Mirror more though
SV OU: Mada vs hidin-Hidin will absolutely be working his ass off for both his team and himself but Mada just skill gaps him here
SV OU: Typical_bastard vs foolycl-The bastard is looking pretty unstoppable atm
SV OU: Skyiew vs AM-Skyiew has been a good clicker so far but AM has been leading this miraculous turnaround for the team, exciting mu to see
SV OU: Aso vs Frixel-If he shows up he’s winning
SV UU: Saurav The Great vs HoodedZack-Zack has been bringing good unique teams while Saurav has been doo doo for most of the tour
SV RU: Seth vs Fluore-Turns out Seth does have the RU knowledge, should be a good match to see
SV DOU: xqiht vs eragon-Highlight MU, this is absolute peak for a DOU match. I trust Eragon will bring something shiest and win
SV Monotype: Twinkay vs crash-mono but I think Crash’s better playoff expereince will lead to him being the victor
BO3 (OU, UU, RU): skimmythegod vs micaiah-Micaiah has been looking like one of the most dominant players this year, I can’t see him losing
 
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Darkrai Lane Demo Tapes (0) vs (0) DB Fanclub Dragonites
SV Ubers: Entrocefalo vs MirrorSaMa
SV OU: Mada vs hidin
SV OU: Typical_bastard vs foolycl
SV OU: Skyiew vs AM
SV OU: Aso vs Frixel
SV UU: Saurav The Great vs HoodedZack
SV RU: Seth vs Fluore
SV DOU: xqiht vs eragon
SV Monotype: Twinkay vs crash
BO3 (OU, UU, RU): skimmythegod vs micaiah
 
a sad way to end a tour in the way we did, just wanted to say i had a really really enjoyable time under seth and had a super fun time w the friends i made this ndbd, couldn't have been happier to play for our managers and alongside my teammates, good or bad plays we all had a blast and enjoyed and cherished all of this together.
on that note, one last shoutout to seth, all my wins were thx to him, all my teams were him, most of our teams were him tbh, and he even gave time for tests every single week and worked hard on every slot, i cannot tell u how much effort this guy has put in and makes me all the more disappointed we played the way we did and didn't hand him the trophy he rightfully deserved
albeit, it is what was written for us, ndbd may have ended, but we'll come back for redemption
until then, ggs hidin and party, deserved
 
disappointing ending for us but it is what it is ggs to db fanclub well deserved hidin especially, last min thrown into managing w assman selfbuying 15k to not do anything into winning tour is a crazy storyline.

On that note Wesleyy and Stories should be banned from managing anything in the future and the fact they received no punishment for what occurred NDBD Draft Day is absurd.
 
It took me two years to get a ring in my main tier, but it finally happened. Truthfully, I didn't even think that we would've made it to finals based on how the tour begun. Whether it was because of being rushed into a draft due to one team not showing up (albeit by my own volition), the way that the tournament started with me being on vacation and other life issues, to my record being low at the start along with players that I supported; we even had a manager that wasn't active at all! Even with all of these setbacks, we managed to get up to fourth place, had a rough fight against the Iron Hands in semifinals, and then won with all of the effort we could've put in for finals. Before I get into individual shoutouts, I want to give a general thank you to everyone that was in the Discord that helped and contributed to our games and the environment. The chemistry of the team built up so fast and I'm glad that we all had some funny moments or some shared grievances, no matter what it was I was glad to foster and be apart of it. From being known for the guy to be at dead last in team tours and negative to winning one and (barely) making it out positive truly is something to be happy about, however the spotlight shouldn't just be on me.
Managers / Support
Axzel from a logistic standpoint, a shoutout for you wouldn't be deserved at all since you got carried as a player and a manager. But you're the guy who stepped up to manage with me last minute and even with you quitting the game mid-tour, that'll do for me. Thanks for signing up with me friend, and please do good on Overwatch if that's what you're gonna dedicate your free time to. I speak for everyone when I say we want to see you in OW World Cup...
dca You denied my request to manage with me and I completely understand if we look back at December when we were in VC and I was just being desperate. Regardless, you still helped out with the team and gave good advice for me as a manager, along with helping Frixel out for the entire tour. You were my shadow manager pretty much so thanks for helping out, with what you've done I'd hope the ring can be put under your name on the HoF.
Runo SapoDaG30 Thanks for you two swooping into the lower tiers that we struggled in and helping them both out, especially RU since that was pretty disastrous in the regular season. You both collaborated and formed some great conversation and ideas during prep and I was happy to have you both save our slot. Runo, I know you don't feel too confident in managing anymore but please don't beat yourself up for it. You're a great guy in general and with just a little more advice you can become successful when it comes to being a manager. Don't give up stall king.
emoxu9 What a guy, you and Mirror got to work in Ubers and even though I didn't see most of your collaboration you two had great chemistry and produced great success in the slot. Thank you for helping him out, you're definitely one of the top three players of the tier right now, and I don't see that changing anytime soon. Also for someone short spoken you're very funny LOL seeing you and Mirror banter was something that actually made me laugh.
EatFoods You came into the Discord and immediately became a positive and supportive presence towards everyone. Whether it be prepping, jokes, or genera conversation, you did it all and very well at that. I've heard a lot of good things about you and seeing you in action exceeded my already high expectations, glad to have had you around and good job going insane this tournament; looking forward to seeing you around more in the section!
omarsgarciav Coinflip support slot, you were pretty good for prep while you were around in semis and it was sad to see you go come finals. You're pretty cracked at the game and someone I respect a lot in this tier, unfortunate I couldn't come to Latam for WC but I'm still rooting for y'all! Just not against South.
Scarfire Smogcord mainer that's pretty dang chill, thanks for sticking around and popping in the Monotype slot time to time. When it comes to OU though, we definitely don't see eye to eye on how the tier should be but you're a pretty smart guy in general and I'd hope to see you come back and try OU again in future tournaments. You've got the brains for it!
style.css My fellow southerner, for someone who does pilgrimages in Monotype time to time you're one of the guys I see as the best around. Very detailed and intelligent, seeing you can crashy collaborate is great and come WC I know you two are gonna cook like there's no tomorrow. Thanks for helping.
sealoo Being close to both seth and myself made you have to play it neutral and didn't really help too much with our slots, but I understand. I've known you for as long as I've been around and not only that, you motivated me to suck up my losses and turn my teams record around and even helped me with providing teams; without you I don't know who'd be the main push to making my team win. Me and you have really been through it all this generation man; one second you're room banned and the next you're leading the tier. Glad to have a successful and motivating long-time friend, even when I act really stupid sometimes you don't hold it against me and I'm glad we've be close for so long.
AM The sleeper pick of the century, you starting with quite a busy life and going 4-0 is truly something to be proud of. I'm glad that we had you when Axzel decided to not interact anymore and you sure didn't disappoint. I look forward to seeing you in more tournaments in the section and going crazy in them as well, I really can't thank you enough for your skill and presence.
@crashy Another southerner monotype main that I respect immensely, you had a rough start yet managed to put it back with wins that mattered in a tier that's already quite match-up reliant. One of the most passionate and skillful Mono players I've seen, as I said with style you and him working will be great in WC and I can't wait to see you both. Enjoy the second boss, you deserved it.
eragon Doubles mastermind and a wizard at crafting teams, you're at the top of the general Doubles scene and having you on the team was great. Seeing you cook with either cracked structures with KokoHands or other Pokemon like Cherrim (it Pollen Puffed once) and be generally consistent was lovely. If you think you trolled I'd like for you to not worry about that, I knew what I was getting into drafting a guy like you. Nice job putting up one of the top three best records on the squad, thanks for playing!
FlamPoke Had a rough time in the tier but you aren't entirely to blame, little communication was done at the start of the tournament and you went in pretty much by yourself and some Micaiah help. You have good thought processes and generally someone that's enjoyable to have around. I apologize for you not having a good tour; things happen, but if you want to try again in this format I encourage you to. Enjoy the ring boss, you're still a Dragonite at the end of the day. Good luck in RUPL!
Fluore The savior of our RU slot, you won when it mattered and did pretty well at that. Glad you swooped in got the ball rolling in the slot even if you lost this round, I appreciate your efforts and would like to see you in more tournaments in the future! You and Mirror better win AGWL by the way...
Foolycl The YouTube goat and second Genshin enthusiast on the team, you had a pretty fine season in my eyes and performed well enough in a tier you haven't played outside of when you were getting content of it. Pretty cool guy in general and quite chill, keep on winning in OST and getting more YouTube videos up big man, appreciate you being around.
Frixel Your translation to singles was rough, I'll admit that there were times we weren't quite informative about what happens in this tier but I'm glad you put in the effort to play and get some wins in. If you want to continue I'd encourage you to get yourself more familiarized with the tier and singles as a whole, being good and knowledgeable about both formats is some crazy good looks and I hope that you'll reach that point soon FrostPixel, thanks for playing!
HoodedZack I saw you as a ladder demon in the past, only to find out you can be a demon in team tours too. You got the same sense of humor as me so I see you as someone quite funny, and your great record in UU only betters that. Occasional chiming into OU slots was also helpful too, you've been around for so long so I'm glad you got your ring and let's hope to seeing you in more tours when you can farm and be brainrotted at the same time. #TsIsBubonic
Micaiah The goat, you've saved the team many times and got things off to a good start with your wins and I can't thank you enough for that. One of the most skill multi-tier players in the section and no matter what you do I'm sure you and myself know that you'll do stellar at the least. Some people might come at you for being unorthodox but honestly that's what separates you from the rest, your unpredictability and consistency across all tiers. Hope to see you put up big numbers in WC and PL boss; thanks for putting up the best record on our team. You were the most expensive pick for a reason!
MirrorSaMa Our number one Genshin enthusiast and the Ubers prince, you had a rough time during playoffs but you were fairly busy to my knowledge and even if you put in a great amount of effort. Don't beat yourself up too much, you still went positive and I appreciate what you brought to the team with your motivation and dedication. Maybe you can be apart of the select few who wants Ubers in WC and then farm in that. Regardless though, goat Ubers player, you and emoxu9 are a devious duo and I'm glad to have you both working together.
mrfraud Sorry for having you bench sit for most of the tour but it seems that you've been grinding in your free time in the tiers that I'd put you in, you have a great career in UU ahead of you and I'll definitely be watching. Thanks for coming in and putting Kayzn on the ropes that one game, you're a solid player and pretty chill guy and your success in the future seems quite likely. Also first South African I've interacted with I think...
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It's a big relief to finally win a team tour in this tier and I'm glad that the above people have went on the journey of getting the ring the past ten weeks. From being in last place and motivation in the dumps to being in finals and having team cord activity at an all time high was truly great t see. I've put in a lot of effort personally into my players, my advice, and myself, and managing to get out a positive record and a team win at the same time means quite a lot to me. I still have a few more steps to go until I'm content with myself tournaments-wise, but this is definitely a big one. Thanks for the community getting a new team tour in motion, and the hosts that had to put up with all of the stuff throughout the tour while still doing a pretty nice job hosting it. Until next time bros

:sv/dragonite:​
 
hidin said:
It took me two years to get a ring in my main tier, but it finally happened. Truthfully, I didn't even think that we would've made it to finals based on how the tour begun. Whether it was because of being rushed into a draft due to one team not showing up (albeit by my own volition), the way that the tournament started with me being on vacation and other life issues, to my record being low at the start along with players that I supported; we even had a manager that wasn't active at all! Even with all of these setbacks, we managed to get up to fourth place, had a rough fight against the Iron Hands in semifinals, and then won with all of the effort we could've put in for finals. Before I get into individual shoutouts, I want to give a general thank you to everyone that was in the Discord that helped and contributed to our games and the environment. The chemistry of the team built up so fast and I'm glad that we all had some funny moments or some shared grievances, no matter what it was I was glad to foster and be apart of it. From being known for the guy to be at dead last in team tours and negative to winning one and (barely) making it out positive truly is something to be happy about, however the spotlight shouldn't just be on me.
Managers / Support
Axzel from a logistic standpoint, a shoutout for you wouldn't be deserved at all since you got carried as a player and a manager. But you're the guy who stepped up to manage with me last minute and even with you quitting the game mid-tour, that'll do for me. Thanks for signing up with me friend, and please do good on Overwatch if that's what you're gonna dedicate your free time to. I speak for everyone when I say we want to see you in OW World Cup...
dca You denied my request to manage with me and I completely understand if we look back at December when we were in VC and I was just being desperate. Regardless, you still helped out with the team and gave good advice for me as a manager, along with helping Frixel out for the entire tour. You were my shadow manager pretty much so thanks for helping out, with what you've done I'd hope the ring can be put under your name on the HoF.
Runo SapoDaG30 Thanks for you two swooping into the lower tiers that we struggled in and helping them both out, especially RU since that was pretty disastrous in the regular season. You both collaborated and formed some great conversation and ideas during prep and I was happy to have you both save our slot. Runo, I know you don't feel too confident in managing anymore but please don't beat yourself up for it. You're a great guy in general and with just a little more advice you can become successful when it comes to being a manager. Don't give up stall king.
emoxu9 What a guy, you and Mirror got to work in Ubers and even though I didn't see most of your collaboration you two had great chemistry and produced great success in the slot. Thank you for helping him out, you're definitely one of the top three players of the tier right now, and I don't see that changing anytime soon. Also for someone short spoken you're very funny LOL seeing you and Mirror banter was something that actually made me laugh.
EatFoods You came into the Discord and immediately became a positive and supportive presence towards everyone. Whether it be prepping, jokes, or genera conversation, you did it all and very well at that. I've heard a lot of good things about you and seeing you in action exceeded my already high expectations, glad to have had you around and good job going insane this tournament; looking forward to seeing you around more in the section!
omarsgarciav Coinflip support slot, you were pretty good for prep while you were around in semis and it was sad to see you go come finals. You're pretty cracked at the game and someone I respect a lot in this tier, unfortunate I couldn't come to Latam for WC but I'm still rooting for y'all! Just not against South.
Scarfire Smogcord mainer that's pretty dang chill, thanks for sticking around and popping in the Monotype slot time to time. When it comes to OU though, we definitely don't see eye to eye on how the tier should be but you're a pretty smart guy in general and I'd hope to see you come back and try OU again in future tournaments. You've got the brains for it!
style.css My fellow southerner, for someone who does pilgrimages in Monotype time to time you're one of the guys I see as the best around. Very detailed and intelligent, seeing you can crashy collaborate is great and come WC I know you two are gonna cook like there's no tomorrow. Thanks for helping.
sealoo Being close to both seth and myself made you have to play it neutral and didn't really help too much with our slots, but I understand. I've known you for as long as I've been around and not only that, you motivated me to suck up my losses and turn my teams record around and even helped me with providing teams; without you I don't know who'd be the main push to making my team win. Me and you have really been through it all this generation man; one second you're room banned and the next you're leading the tier. Glad to have a successful and motivating long-time friend, even when I act really stupid sometimes you don't hold it against me and I'm glad we've be close for so long.
AM The sleeper pick of the century, you starting with quite a busy life and going 4-0 is truly something to be proud of. I'm glad that we had you when Axzel decided to not interact anymore and you sure didn't disappoint. I look forward to seeing you in more tournaments in the section and going crazy in them as well, I really can't thank you enough for your skill and presence.
@crashy Another southerner monotype main that I respect immensely, you had a rough start yet managed to put it back with wins that mattered in a tier that's already quite match-up reliant. One of the most passionate and skillful Mono players I've seen, as I said with style you and him working will be great in WC and I can't wait to see you both. Enjoy the second boss, you deserved it.
eragon Doubles mastermind and a wizard at crafting teams, you're at the top of the general Doubles scene and having you on the team was great. Seeing you cook with either cracked structures with KokoHands or other Pokemon like Cherrim (it Pollen Puffed once) and be generally consistent was lovely. If you think you trolled I'd like for you to not worry about that, I knew what I was getting into drafting a guy like you. Nice job putting up one of the top three best records on the squad, thanks for playing!
FlamPoke Had a rough time in the tier but you aren't entirely to blame, little communication was done at the start of the tournament and you went in pretty much by yourself and some Micaiah help. You have good thought processes and generally someone that's enjoyable to have around. I apologize for you not having a good tour; things happen, but if you want to try again in this format I encourage you to. Enjoy the ring boss, you're still a Dragonite at the end of the day. Good luck in RUPL!
Fluore The savior of our RU slot, you won when it mattered and did pretty well at that. Glad you swooped in got the ball rolling in the slot even if you lost this round, I appreciate your efforts and would like to see you in more tournaments in the future! You and Mirror better win AGWL by the way...
Foolycl The YouTube goat and second Genshin enthusiast on the team, you had a pretty fine season in my eyes and performed well enough in a tier you haven't played outside of when you were getting content of it. Pretty cool guy in general and quite chill, keep on winning in OST and getting more YouTube videos up big man, appreciate you being around.
Frixel Your translation to singles was rough, I'll admit that there were times we weren't quite informative about what happens in this tier but I'm glad you put in the effort to play and get some wins in. If you want to continue I'd encourage you to get yourself more familiarized with the tier and singles as a whole, being good and knowledgeable about both formats is some crazy good looks and I hope that you'll reach that point soon FrostPixel, thanks for playing!
HoodedZack I saw you as a ladder demon in the past, only to find out you can be a demon in team tours too. You got the same sense of humor as me so I see you as someone quite funny, and your great record in UU only betters that. Occasional chiming into OU slots was also helpful too, you've been around for so long so I'm glad you got your ring and let's hope to seeing you in more tours when you can farm and be brainrotted at the same time. #TsIsBubonic
Micaiah The goat, you've saved the team many times and got things off to a good start with your wins and I can't thank you enough for that. One of the most skill multi-tier players in the section and no matter what you do I'm sure you and myself know that you'll do stellar at the least. Some people might come at you for being unorthodox but honestly that's what separates you from the rest, your unpredictability and consistency across all tiers. Hope to see you put up big numbers in WC and PL boss; thanks for putting up the best record on our team. You were the most expensive pick for a reason!
MirrorSaMa Our number one Genshin enthusiast and the Ubers prince, you had a rough time during playoffs but you were fairly busy to my knowledge and even if you put in a great amount of effort. Don't beat yourself up too much, you still went positive and I appreciate what you brought to the team with your motivation and dedication. Maybe you can be apart of the select few who wants Ubers in WC and then farm in that. Regardless though, goat Ubers player, you and emoxu9 are a devious duo and I'm glad to have you both working together.
mrfraud Sorry for having you bench sit for most of the tour but it seems that you've been grinding in your free time in the tiers that I'd put you in, you have a great career in UU ahead of you and I'll definitely be watching. Thanks for coming in and putting Kayzn on the ropes that one game, you're a solid player and pretty chill guy and your success in the future seems quite likely. Also first South African I've interacted with I think...
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It's a big relief to finally win a team tour in this tier and I'm glad that the above people have went on the journey of getting the ring the past ten weeks. From being in last place and motivation in the dumps to being in finals and having team cord activity at an all time high was truly great t see. I've put in a lot of effort personally into my players, my advice, and myself, and managing to get out a positive record and a team win at the same time means quite a lot to me. I still have a few more steps to go until I'm content with myself tournaments-wise, but this is definitely a big one. Thanks for the community getting a new team tour in motion, and the hosts that had to put up with all of the stuff throughout the tour while still doing a pretty nice job hosting it. Until next time bros

:sv/dragonite:​
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good run fella
 
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