What If? NGS Playoffs

Have you ever wondered what the playoffs would be like if they were pre-determined by regular season results?

No? Why not?

In NGS this season, every team played every other team in their respective division, so every playoff match was a rematch. The Intercontinental Grand Finals are the first fresh matches we've seen in weeks! What would happen if we skipped the reruns and assumed no one would take revenge for an earlier defeat? Let's find out, starting with the spiciest division:

D East

Teamo Day 1 - Accursed

Right from the start, there's room for improvement. We head out for the mid-lane scuffle, which is fine, but we make the common mistake of overstaying before splitting off to lane in no particular order. Our goal at the start of the game should be to clear the first wave of minions, get a pick or deal damage if we can do so safely, and rotate as soon as the wave's clear.

One night with Heroes of the Storm

I fired up HotS on the freekend, Friday the 13th, looking to grind xp and nothing more. Zul'Jin hadn't been out two weeks and I could already play him. I wait five weeks for most heroes. Ragnaros went free a week early, too. If I played my cards right, I could catch up for the first time ever.

Pilots

I keep starting shows. Some I'll finish. Most I won't. Below are my thoughts on the first episodes of shows I've recently watched, ranked from worst to best.

Into the Badlands

It doesn't take much to get by in the martial arts genre. Plot, character depth, acting - none of these are necessary. A basic exhibition of physical skill is more than sufficient to entertain. Without that, you have to try as hard as anyone else.

The Monster Not the Doctor