Well, I'm sorry to say that the blog's inactivity is likely to continue for a while. Unfortunately, both Hellraider and I are a bit too busy to put in the time and effort required to make more regular entries. I'm thinking about changing the format of the blog in the near future to make it a bit more manageable, but we'll still try to update periodically until then. For now, I just wanted to point out some current games you might want to keep an eye on.
October Cup Final - fdkanns vs. The Weakest Xiaoniao
Eagle vs. Hawke matchup on el rio acelguate loco!, currently on day 8. The game's dragging along a bit thanks to vacations and general stalling, but should evolve into a pretty good game over the next couple weeks.
December Cup Semifinal - felix45 vs. shompiador_kalabaza
Hawke mirror on Blood Valley, currently on day 18. The game is entering the late stages, and felix certainly has the upperhand. Shompiador is still fighting back, but unless felix gives him an opening, it could be hard to turn this around. The winner will face Walker in the final.
January Cup Final - walkerboh01 vs. sarastro
Andy vs. Max on Land of Ruin, currently on day 4. Could be another interesting game as it gets going, and I'm especially curious whether the map is open enough for Max to win an advantage day to day over Andy.
GT2 Group Stage - black_wave vs ichbinsehselber
Interesting Jake vs. Drake matchup on Beyond Eternity. The winner will likely take 1st place in Group M.
GT2 Group Stage - excrimophalus vs. TotalFire
A great Andy vs. Rachel game on Fulfilled Dreams, currently on day 15. TotalFire has made an ambitious attack, which excrimo is now trying to fight back. Could be very intriguing as it gets to the late game.
GT2 Group Stage - ymouba vs. Cereal Killer
Another Max vs. Andy match, this time on Poetic Justice. Interesting to note that Max has an artillery (a mis-click, according to CK), so we'll see how that affects him. Winner will likely finish 1st or 2nd in Group B.
GT2 Group Stage - fdkanns vs. Lalann
A third Max vs. Andy (seems to be a popular matchup!), on yet another map, Elstar. Fdkanns has taken an early funding advantage, though Lalann is pressing hard in the south to win back the city. Quite likely will decide Group C.
GT2 Group Stage - benbever vs. Black Mont-Blanc
The last time these two played (in the original GT), the game lasted 6 months and took over 30 days in-game, resulting in a BMB victory by default. Hopefully it goes a little quicker this time, but either way the Adder vs. Drake matchup on Fulfilled Dreams will definitely be one worth watching.
Colosseum Season 6 - felix45 vs. fdkanns
Max vs. Andy again! Hm... this has to be a conspiracy or something. Anyways, Max (felix) is holding the upper hand at the moment in this game on Stormiest Glen, after an early push. Far from over, but should be a fun one to watch.
Colosseum Season 6 - Hellraider vs. Ultra Storm
This is the first match we've had between the players widely regarded as the top two on the site (though dorian5 might have something to say about that!). It comes in the form of a high funds match on Morning Glory, and Ultra is off to an aggressive start, having just launched a day 8 attack.
Until next time,
Walker
