Review [Issue 18] "Lucky 7" - Season 2 Review

[Vikingsrallentando 3,058]

The second season of the Lucky 7 clan tournament has just come to a close. Our English clans fought hard for the divine prize of the “Lucky 7” paint and pots of crystals. Now we dissect the tournament, as a few changes were made. Instead of being a round robin, first to seven wins tournament it was split into group stages and a play off. It was increased to 7 vs. 7 matches with the ability to have as many substitutes signed up as possible.

Group Stages

A total of 21 clans entered this season creating 4 groups, one of which had a total of 6 clans, all the rest had 5. There were many interesting matches that occurred though none of which were streamed as our commentators were instructed to start in the play-off stage. Only two clans from each group are allowed to go to the finals. So let’s go group by group and see how they did, based on scores.

Group 1: VEN (Vengeance)was able to go undefeated giving them a spot in the playoff, their first match being the toughest against KOA (Kings of Arabs); final score of that match was 3 to 2. That was the only loss before dropping out of the tournament. They were only able to pull off one win against RD (Radiation Domination) on a TL (technical loss). Another TL was the only loss TBA (The Brothers Avengers) received in their match against VEN, though was able to grab a spot in the playoff with their three wins. Unfortunately PC (Parkour Crazies) split their matches, two wins to two losses and RAD (Radiation Domination) did not play any of their matches.

Group 2: LA (Legendary Assassins) got two wins (both TLs) and two losses against DIA (Diamond Saw) and OLG (Olympus Gods). DIA was able to clinch a spot in the playoffs with an undefeated 4 and 0 record. OLG also got a spot with one loss against DIA with a score of 0-3. DR (Dutch Revolution) and Behemoth (BEE) suffered 3 and 4 losses, respectively, DR would eventually close afterward.

Group 3: One of the first matches in this group was a good one; NA (Noob Army) vs. DD (Dare Devils). The fairly new clan, NA, was able to pull off the win with a score of 2 to 1 against Dare Devils, though both clans were able to go on to the playoffs. RC (Reaper Crew) was able to pull off two wins, one against IC (Iron Clads) and the other a TL, against TS (Thunder Strikers). Unfortunately, IC suffered 3 losses and TS had 4.

Group 4: This group had 6 players instead of 5, due to how many clans entered; none the clans in this group had a “bye.” Again, the early match between TTB (The Tank Breakers) vs. CD (Cobras Dangerous) was an interesting one. TTB won 5 to 1 against CD, though both clans would go on the playoffs. DS (Dragon Slayer) was able to pull of three wins against LOT (League of Tanks), TG (Top Gun), and GCC (Georgian Clan Crusaders) who eventually closed. But they were able to get two wins against TG (with a score of 8 to 1) and a TL against LOT. TG and LOT suffered 4 and 5 losses, respectively.
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Playoffs

Most of these matches were streamed on our Cybersport Channel so I will link you to the battles, give a short description, and the final score of the match.

The quarterfinal matches were played in Barda

First Quarter Final match: The Tank Breakers vs. Vengeance
(Streamed by brambo6 and vilmos98)

The Tank Breakers (TTB) was on the blue side of the map in the first round and was able to capture one flag against Vengeance (VEN). Then in the second round, clans changed sides, giving VEN the blue side and the advantage; they were able to capture 2 flags against TTB! Was a nice comeback for VEN.

Final Score: 2-1 in favor of Vengeance.

Second Quarter Final match: Diamond Saw vs. The Brothers Avengers - Unfortunately was not streamed.
Score was 6-0 in favor of Diamond Saw.

Third Quarter Final match: Noob Army vs. Olympus Gods
(Streamed by GeneralVeers and MusicJam19)

This time, Noob Army (NA) was able to get the advantage with the blue side of the map and was able to establish a solid 7 to 0 lead in the first round. The tables were turned in the second round, NA was still able to capture two flags against Olympus Gods, even with the harder to defend red base. But in the final minutes, OLG was able to capture one flag. Was primarily dominant match for NA.

Final Score: 9-1 in favor of Noob Army.

Fourth Quarter Final match: Cobras Dangerous vs. Dare Devils
(Streamed by brambo6 and Vikingsrall)

This was a close one; Dare Devils (DD) got the blue side of the map and captured 2 flag in the first round. Then Cobras Dangerous (CD) got the advantage of the blue side and also captured 2 flags, causing a tie and a change of map and format. We then went to the map Tribute and with medium format. CD got the blue side of the map, which again has the advantage, and was able to capture 2 flags against DD. Then the tables were turned in the fourth round giving DD the advantage and were able to capture only one flag on CD and even though CD was ahead they were able to capture two flags consecutively on DD! It was an exciting match from beginning to end (as I was co-hosting it with brambo6). Could it have been the upset match of the finals; who knows?

Final Score: 6-3 in favor of Cobras Dangerous.

Semifinals were played in Red Alert

First Semi-Final match: Vengeance vs. Diamond Saw – First 2 rounds – 3rd Round
(first 2 rounds streamed by joostcool, 3^rd round streamed by SuperNick95 and brambo6)

First round (Light format), Vengeance (VEN) gets the advantage of the red side and is able to capture 2 flags against Diamond Saw (DIA), who is only able to cap 1. A similar story as the players switch for the second round, red team (DIA) captures 2 flags and blue (VEN) captures 1, making it a total of 3-3 causing them to play an extra two rounds in a different map and with different format.
So we went to Red Alert with medium format and VEN took the advantage of the blue side and captured 2 flags, DIA was able to captured 1. Unfortunately the 4^th round was not streamed, though all previous rounds had a good amount of action.

Final Score: 6-4 in favor of Vengeance – Sending them to the finals

Second Semi-Final match: Noob Army vs. Cobras Dangerous
(Streamed by GeneralVeers and Vikingsrall)

First round in medium format, Noob Army (NA) was able to take advantage of the red base and captured 3 flags against Cobras Dangerous (CD). NA almost shut out CD, but they were able to capture one flag within the last 30 seconds of the round, making it 3-1 going into the second round. The tables turned giving CD the advantage. After nearly 10 minutes of play NA was able to capture one flag, minutes later CD captures a flag and NA is able to capture right after, making it 2 to 1. Then in the last two minutes of the match NA captures two more flags against CD!

Final Score 7-2 in favor of Noob Army – Sending them to the finals

Now we get into the must see matches; now the Battle for the 3^rd place prize in Kungur, Medium format.

3^rd Place match: Diamond Saw vs. Cobras Dangerous*
(Commentated by SuperNick95 and joostcool, with cameraman ClipMaker)

First round, Cobras Dangerous (CD) is on the red side, Diamond Saw (DIA) is on the blue. The match is relatively quiet until CD captures the first flag in the last 3 minutes of the match and is able to hold of DIA. Then they switch sides for the second round and after 10 minutes pass they each get a hold of each others flags. CD is able to return for a capture. Then in the last minutes of the match they take each others flags again, CD returns and caps the flag with 9 seconds to spare! Was an exciting match, especially the second round!

Final Score: 3-0 in favor of Cobras Dangerous who wins 700,000 crystals and 300 of each supply to be split amongst the clan

And now we have the final: Light format in Tribute

Lucky 7 Final: Vengeance vs. Noob Army*
(Commentated by GeneralVeers and Vikingsrall, with cameraman ClipMaker)

First round, Noob Army (NA)takes the blue side, Vengeance (VEN) takes red. NA shuts out VEN in the first round 3 to 0. We then turn the tables in the second round. NA is still able to capture two flags against VEN, even with the disadvantage! VEN is able to capture a flag in the last 30 seconds of the match. It was an exciting match to finish off the tournament!

Final Score: 5-1 in favor of Noob Army! Giving them the first place prize of 800,000 crystals and 400 of each supply (which was reduced due to behavior) and the infamous Lucky 7 paint. Vengeance also received 800,000 crystals and 400 of each supply as their second place prize.

That was by far the best Lucky 7 so far and hopefully there are more to come, regardless of the new clan system coming out this month. Some upset matches here that made it exciting and well worth following and streaming. We thank our commentators for their work in bringing us the matches, also, the matches marked with a * were streamed with the Russian commentator ClipMaker as our cameraman. He was able to record the last two matches in HD! I would definitely recommend watching them, if not all the battles that were streamed! And of course, Good job to all the clans for their hard work and effort!

However, we are saddened to hear the clans Behemoth (BEE), Dutch Revolution (DR), White Red Squad (WRS), and Georgian Clan Crusaders (GCC)  closed during L7. Good luck to their former members.

Thanks for reading and hope you enjoyed.

[BakedCake 31]

Nice article Viking.

 

Also congratulations to Noob Army on winning Lucky 7 paint, crystals and supplies.

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Edited November 30, 2013 by BakedCake

[Valletta 834]

It indeed was a superb L7 season.

Great reflection Viking :)

[Raphael2 3,263]

Great article.

I loved to watch the final :) Interesting stream

[Vikingsrallentando 3,058]

Thanks guys :)

 

So we went to Red Alert

There was an error in the description of the VEN vs. DIA semi final match, I meant Barda, not Red Alert. :3

[donut70 97]

I am the co-leader of RAD and I apologize that we had to forfeit our battles, we noticed that the time zone was bad for almost all of our members to late and the clan leaders of 2 of the clans we were supposed to fight didn't agree to change the time to something that would work for us. Again sorry for the inconvenience we caused you.

[Eragon 13,876]

now i finally fully understand lucky 7!

Good jog viking!

You are as good as arch! 

[ForEver.Noob 165]

me shaft in picture ok !!  :wub:  :wub:

[Eragon 13,876]

^i don't see a shaft :blink:  :unsure:

[SharpRaZzor 377]

^i don't see a shaft :blink:  :unsure:

look again =_= 

[Eragon 13,876]

ok i see!