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Chaplain — ETF2L season 14 is already in it’s 3rd week and there has been barely a whisper regarding the most interesting (EU) TF2 game since i46, a match that has the potential to be the most breathtaking spectacle in the collective memory of the TF2 scene in a clash between arguably the most powerful and influential teams in the premier league to date. I am of course referring to Broder vs Epsilon eSports, a clash that could unequivocally decide the order in which the top teams enter the playoffs.
Inheriting the moniker of an age-old squad of legends is no small feat and the new Broder will have to be twice the team that Torden’s troop were to be just half as good, however they are well on their way to reaching that kind of level with a prolific track record versus the other ‘top 4′ European teams and 6-0 victories versus Pyro-Gen & Team Doctrinal earlier this season. Broder is pretty much unchanged from the squad that started the season and their most likely lineup is as follows:
Demoman – ryb
Soldiers – Zebbosai, tek
Scouts – Bybben, CookyeEpsilon eSports have been the leading force in European TF2 for the last 3 seasons and judging from their unblemished credentials and choice cuts for every position in Europe (+Mitsy) they have the potential to stay that way. The only alterations from last seasons perfect team is the addition of Mitsy, who will be replacing GeaR- for the foreseeable future and the removal of Wltrs, who is being replaced by BasH. The lineup tonight contains:
Epsilon eSports
Medic – KnoXxX
Demoman – Numlocked
Scouts – BasH & Schocky
Its unlikely Broder will be pulling away from their usual 2-gunboat Snakewater mids and double sniper stints, however the main crux of their play is the relationship between Tek & Zebbosai, which is hinged upon Mirelin’s soldier-centric healing patterns. Zebbosai utilises his heals aggressively and outputs them as damage, with Tek fulfilling the role of a custodial engineer, cleaning up all of the damage provided by 10k-heal-o-sai in something I like to call the ‘Janitor’. Expect to see some interesting manoeuvres from Tek, utilising the pain train that he has become infamous for. Epsilon’s strategies will be significantly more understated, and although I haven’t had the chance to watch a lot of their games you can expect the roaming-team scout-team strategies Europe is used to.
I have never actually seen a clash between the two sides before and I’m doubtful that they’ve ever played each other, however I’m really hopeful that Epsilon will be surprised by Broder’s slightly off-the-wall tactics and will go through all the motions to try and counter them, diving for ultra-passive, reactive and aggressive mids to find the antidote for the Broder poison. On the other hand I kind of want Epsilon to continue their dominance; some things just have to stay the same.
Prediction Time:
Lynchpin- ryb
Any Demo who finds themselves up against Numlocked will have their hands full and ryb’s performance under pressure will be the biggest defining factor in any success Broder can glean for themselves.
Man to Watch –Mitsy*
I’m looking forward to seeing how (if) Mitsy deals with the individual way Broder play and how he manages to keep them away from his medic.
Clash to Catch – KnoXxX vs Mirelin
I know it’s pretty standard, but I suspect that the vast majority of the rounds in this game will be decided by which medic stays up and which goes down.
Most likely to Choke –Zebbosa i
I hate that guy.
The action will begin at 21.15 CEST (approx 24 hours from time of post), featuring a yet unannounced casting combination from VanillaTV. Premium TV will also be covering this game with DJC & Iliketospin and lexs on camera.