From 0e245f36d1b51a879fee4113d77ccf4d59c6875c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: 0x84f <24534022+0x84f@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2024 15:54:51 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 01/19] create file and add structure --- ...nia-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md | 62 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 62 insertions(+) create mode 100644 news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md diff --git a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..a22b9318715c --- /dev/null +++ b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md @@ -0,0 +1,62 @@ +--- +layout: post +title: "osu!mania 7K World Cup 2024: Round of 16 Recap" +date: 2024-02-02 12:00:00 +0000 +--- + +teaser text + +![](/wiki/Tournaments/MWC/2024_7K/img/mwc7k2024-banner.jpg) + +intro + +## Mappool showcase + +[**Download the pool here! (50 MB)**](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmaps/packs/P234) + +
+ +
+ +Maybe something to be said about the pool? + +## Match highlights + +### ::{ flag=AU }:: Australia vs. ::{ flag=BR }:: Brazil + +
+ +
+ +Something something someone won yay!!! + +### ::{ flag=PL }:: Poland vs. ::{ flag=JP }:: Japan + +
+ +
+ +Japan is a rice team. With this year's incorporation of the BMS legend ::{ flag=JP }:: [butanic](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/1433586) (current global #6 and someone that has been a BMS top player [since before osu!mania existed](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRugloVbRV8)), him and ::{ flag=JP }:: [rainlily](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/485007) form a practically unbeatable duo in rice charts. In qualifiers, they were 1st overall in 2/4 rice-focused charts, and 2nd in the other two. They are capable of extraordinary accuracy up to an astounding physical level. However... this isn't BMS. This is mania. Here, there are Long Notes. And Poland *knew that*. + +So, coming into the match, the strategy was clear. The eternal "rice vs. noodles" clash, which has happened and will surely happen again many times in this very tournament. The tone was set immediately with butanic's 997.8k SS on [Memory at Angels Landing](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123235#mania/4461947), the chordstream pick. But Poland responded, with the veteran player ::{ flag=PL }:: [DaDarkDragon](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/8902097) leading the way to take the next point with [POODLE](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123243#mania/4461965), the LN density pick. + +And just after that, one of the most extraordinary exhibits of consistency we've seen so far, Japan's BMS duo getting a double 999k on the Jack pick [Wavetapper](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123274#mania/4462022), with the players getting 24 and 30 perfects respectively. + +More blows were traded afterwards, with Poland picking up a second point on the Hard Hybrid [Fana](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123269#mania/4462015), before finally ending the match 5-2 in favour of Japan. Don't forget about Poland though, as they are sure to be a fierce competitor in the lower bracket. + +### Individual score highlights + +Let's try this out with bullet points, I just copied what noname wrote but needs to be cleaned up: + +- Kura's very low scroll speed against Vietnam on HB1 last pick of the match +- butanic 996K on RC4 +- Japanese team score vs. Korean team score on RC3 (53x300 vs 56x300?) +- dressurf upscoring butanic by literally 1x300 on RC3 (23 vs 24) + +--- + +outro + +plug the stream and wiki + +—0x84f, RandomeLoL, SurfChu85 From e6b4e6c0cc03f857e3308029b3bc22af1ebe8884 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: 0x84f <24534022+0x84f@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2024 22:23:52 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 02/19] add ro16 results header and table --- ...sumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md | 15 +++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+) diff --git a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md index a22b9318715c..f6963a4eb0f2 100644 --- a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md +++ b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md @@ -20,6 +20,21 @@ intro Maybe something to be said about the pool? +## Round of 16 results + +Before proceeding to the highlighted matches, let's quickly remind ourselves of what the final scores were for Round of 16: + +| Team A | | | Team B | +| --: | :-: | :-: | :-- | :-- | :-- | +| **Japan** ::{ flag=JP }:: | **5** | 2 | ::{ flag=PL }:: Poland | +| **Philippines** ::{ flag=PH }:: | **5** | 0 | ::{ flag=VN }:: Vietnam | +| **Thailand** ::{ flag=TH }:: | **5** | 1 | ::{ flag=RU }:: Russian Federation | +| **Malaysia** ::{ flag=MY }:: | **5** | 0 | ::{ flag=ID }:: Indonesia | +| **Australia** ::{ flag=AU }:: | **5** | 4 | ::{ flag=BR }:: Brazil | +| **Canada** ::{ flag=CA }:: | **5** | 1 | ::{ flag=US }:: United States | +| **South Korea** ::{ flag=KR }:: | **5** | 0 | ::{ flag=TW }:: Taiwan | +| **China** ::{ flag=CN }:: | **5** | 0 | ::{ flag=DE }:: Germany | + ## Match highlights ### ::{ flag=AU }:: Australia vs. ::{ flag=BR }:: Brazil From d979af3980176d3c2e5bdabe675823d7e3acc1de Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: MChecaH Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2024 13:27:16 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 03/19] Intro + Outro + Other stuff --- ...-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md | 10 +++++----- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md index f6963a4eb0f2..66c8c3345da1 100644 --- a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md +++ b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md @@ -4,11 +4,11 @@ title: "osu!mania 7K World Cup 2024: Round of 16 Recap" date: 2024-02-02 12:00:00 +0000 --- -teaser text +The cogs of competition keep on turning! Who's going to be able to keep that momentum running in rounds to come? ![](/wiki/Tournaments/MWC/2024_7K/img/mwc7k2024-banner.jpg) -intro +The stakes for all teams start becoming higher as more rounds go by. As the mappools grow ever so slightly more difficult and the looming peril of dropping to the loser's bracket stalks players, so did the performance of our contestants! ## Mappool showcase @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ intro -Maybe something to be said about the pool? +While the overall difficulty of the pool hasn't increased by a considerable margin, it hasn't stopped players from dropping their guard. It's precisely in earlier rounds where consistency reigns supreme and every little slip-up counts. But don't be fooled, as future rounds will not be so forgiving! ## Round of 16 results @@ -70,8 +70,8 @@ Let's try this out with bullet points, I just copied what noname wrote but needs --- -outro +We hope everyone's been enjoying the show thus far. The only thing we're certain of is that it can only go up from here! As players grit their teeth and push onwards, we wish the best of luck to all teams for giving their all insofar. Who knows what surprises await us in rounds to come. -plug the stream and wiki +As always, we strongly suggest checking out the matches [live on stream](https://www.twitch.tv/osulive) and keeping track of the [wiki](/wiki//Tournaments/MWC/2024_7K) for more information. Quarterfinals are starting soon, so keep an eye out for those! —0x84f, RandomeLoL, SurfChu85 From 61e970e5ac353fc8b5003a09f99ea5cf0cd69681 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: 0x84f <24534022+0x84f@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2024 20:02:13 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 04/19] add AU vs BR section + intro for score highlight --- ...nia-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md | 22 +++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md index 66c8c3345da1..b28e9cd9b58c 100644 --- a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md +++ b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md @@ -37,14 +37,6 @@ Before proceeding to the highlighted matches, let's quickly remind ourselves of ## Match highlights -### ::{ flag=AU }:: Australia vs. ::{ flag=BR }:: Brazil - -
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- -Something something someone won yay!!! - ### ::{ flag=PL }:: Poland vs. ::{ flag=JP }:: Japan
@@ -59,9 +51,21 @@ And just after that, one of the most extraordinary exhibits of consistency we've More blows were traded afterwards, with Poland picking up a second point on the Hard Hybrid [Fana](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123269#mania/4462015), before finally ending the match 5-2 in favour of Japan. Don't forget about Poland though, as they are sure to be a fierce competitor in the lower bracket. +### ::{ flag=AU }:: Australia vs. ::{ flag=BR }:: Brazil + +
+ +
+ +The second day of action opened with a match-up touted to be the closest of the entire weekend, and not just because of their seeds (8th and 9th). Australia barged in to the tournament after missing out on the action last year. Brazil, on the other hand, wants to maintain the momentum they built up last weekend. + +As mentioned earlier in this recap, the "rice vs noodles" strategy is once again in play here. Australia opted to open their campaign with HB1, [Juggernaut - Invoke](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123292#mania/4462083) — and grabbed their first point. Brazil replied with a point coming off RC1 [(goreshit - toromi hearts 2 (Sped Up Ver.))](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123251#mania/4461979), and a very nutty 994k Score v1 SS from ::{ flag=BR }:: [SillyFangirl](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/2288363). Both teams traded points off their favoured skill sets for the next 3 charts. Australia managed to grab the first break point of the match with RC1, [Frums - Wavetapper](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123274#mania/4462022). Shout-outs to ::{ flag=AU }:: [my angel zhla](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/6378800) for grabbing a 997k score on it. This run also secured match point for the land down under — however, their South American counterparts had other plans. Brazil scored on the next two charts coming off two phenomenal plays from SillyFangirl, forcing the tiebreaker. + +The tiebreaker, while titled "[sub/zerO](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123291#mania/4462082)", was anything but. The two teams, truly toe to toe, stayed in each other's tow, until we saw the players crack under the pressure. Australia held on the longer between the two teams and pulled away to end this thrilling match, 5-4. + ### Individual score highlights -Let's try this out with bullet points, I just copied what noname wrote but needs to be cleaned up: +During this week's round there were a couple of amazing plays that happened during matches that did not get highlighted, but still deserve a shout-out: - Kura's very low scroll speed against Vietnam on HB1 last pick of the match - butanic 996K on RC4 From 6ece0e520b92cc83d63ab169e30c099dca2cc891 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: MChecaH Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2024 23:36:43 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 05/19] Individual score highlights --- ...-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md index b28e9cd9b58c..c418cb68724d 100644 --- a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md +++ b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md @@ -67,10 +67,10 @@ The tiebreaker, while titled "[sub/zerO](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123291# During this week's round there were a couple of amazing plays that happened during matches that did not get highlighted, but still deserve a shout-out: -- Kura's very low scroll speed against Vietnam on HB1 last pick of the match -- butanic 996K on RC4 -- Japanese team score vs. Korean team score on RC3 (53x300 vs 56x300?) -- dressurf upscoring butanic by literally 1x300 on RC3 (23 vs 24) +- ::{ flag=PH }:: [- Kura -](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/11420405)'s [unique play](https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2045221187?t=00h24m54s) on [Juggernaut. - Invoke](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123292#mania/4462083) caught everyone's attention. Who knew such a score could be achieved with this low of a scroll speed! +- ::{ flag=JP }:: [butanic](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/1433586) has been around the VSRG community for a long while. While people know they're a beast, this was their tournament debut. And what a way to start things off getting [996K](https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2045221189) on [The Flashbulb - Ninedump](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123256#mania/4461987). +- The rice scores don't stop there though, as Japan and Korea managed to get a surprisingly close team score in [Frums - Wavetapper](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123274#mania/4462022), both getting 53 and 56 GREAT respectively. +- The highlights on [Frums - Wavetapper](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123274#mania/4462022) don't stop, as ::{ flag=JP }:: [dressurf](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/758406) managed to upscore ::{ flag=JP }:: [butanic](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/1433586) by a single GREAT! --- From 96ff3ffc963a94d7efd46c9813e3d2c7fe8f52d0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: MChecaH Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2024 23:42:19 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 06/19] I don't think dressurf is Japanese --- .../2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md index c418cb68724d..34a950bf297b 100644 --- a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md +++ b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md @@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ During this week's round there were a couple of amazing plays that happened duri - ::{ flag=PH }:: [- Kura -](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/11420405)'s [unique play](https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2045221187?t=00h24m54s) on [Juggernaut. - Invoke](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123292#mania/4462083) caught everyone's attention. Who knew such a score could be achieved with this low of a scroll speed! - ::{ flag=JP }:: [butanic](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/1433586) has been around the VSRG community for a long while. While people know they're a beast, this was their tournament debut. And what a way to start things off getting [996K](https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2045221189) on [The Flashbulb - Ninedump](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123256#mania/4461987). - The rice scores don't stop there though, as Japan and Korea managed to get a surprisingly close team score in [Frums - Wavetapper](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123274#mania/4462022), both getting 53 and 56 GREAT respectively. -- The highlights on [Frums - Wavetapper](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123274#mania/4462022) don't stop, as ::{ flag=JP }:: [dressurf](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/758406) managed to upscore ::{ flag=JP }:: [butanic](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/1433586) by a single GREAT! +- The highlights on [Frums - Wavetapper](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123274#mania/4462022) don't stop, as ::{ flag=KR }:: [dressurf](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/758406) managed to upscore ::{ flag=JP }:: [butanic](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/1433586) by a single GREAT! --- From 92d1f5f3657ca1122e3089ed28c578007e673113 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: MChecaH Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2024 23:45:40 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 07/19] Standardized beatmap names --- ...24-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md index 34a950bf297b..ad29238413a2 100644 --- a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md +++ b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md @@ -45,11 +45,11 @@ Before proceeding to the highlighted matches, let's quickly remind ourselves of Japan is a rice team. With this year's incorporation of the BMS legend ::{ flag=JP }:: [butanic](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/1433586) (current global #6 and someone that has been a BMS top player [since before osu!mania existed](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRugloVbRV8)), him and ::{ flag=JP }:: [rainlily](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/485007) form a practically unbeatable duo in rice charts. In qualifiers, they were 1st overall in 2/4 rice-focused charts, and 2nd in the other two. They are capable of extraordinary accuracy up to an astounding physical level. However... this isn't BMS. This is mania. Here, there are Long Notes. And Poland *knew that*. -So, coming into the match, the strategy was clear. The eternal "rice vs. noodles" clash, which has happened and will surely happen again many times in this very tournament. The tone was set immediately with butanic's 997.8k SS on [Memory at Angels Landing](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123235#mania/4461947), the chordstream pick. But Poland responded, with the veteran player ::{ flag=PL }:: [DaDarkDragon](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/8902097) leading the way to take the next point with [POODLE](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123243#mania/4461965), the LN density pick. +So, coming into the match, the strategy was clear. The eternal "rice vs. noodles" clash, which has happened and will surely happen again many times in this very tournament. The tone was set immediately with butanic's 997.8k SS on [skymuted & Evin a`k - Memory at Angels Landing](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123235#mania/4461947), the chordstream pick. But Poland responded, with the veteran player ::{ flag=PL }:: [DaDarkDragon](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/8902097) leading the way to take the next point with [Y&Co. - POODLE](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123243#mania/4461965), the LN density pick. -And just after that, one of the most extraordinary exhibits of consistency we've seen so far, Japan's BMS duo getting a double 999k on the Jack pick [Wavetapper](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123274#mania/4462022), with the players getting 24 and 30 perfects respectively. +And just after that, one of the most extraordinary exhibits of consistency we've seen so far, Japan's BMS duo getting a double 999k on the Jack pick [Frums - Wavetapper](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123274#mania/4462022), with the players getting 24 and 30 perfects respectively. -More blows were traded afterwards, with Poland picking up a second point on the Hard Hybrid [Fana](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123269#mania/4462015), before finally ending the match 5-2 in favour of Japan. Don't forget about Poland though, as they are sure to be a fierce competitor in the lower bracket. +More blows were traded afterwards, with Poland picking up a second point on the Hard Hybrid [ZxNX - Fana](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123269#mania/4462015), before finally ending the match 5-2 in favour of Japan. Don't forget about Poland though, as they are sure to be a fierce competitor in the lower bracket. ### ::{ flag=AU }:: Australia vs. ::{ flag=BR }:: Brazil From 981b05af9ff059744f83e8c1f0bc489a82bbe7aa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: MChecaH Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2024 23:47:36 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 08/19] Rephrase in the intro --- .../2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md index ad29238413a2..d84982d79b9a 100644 --- a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md +++ b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ The cogs of competition keep on turning! Who's going to be able to keep that mom ![](/wiki/Tournaments/MWC/2024_7K/img/mwc7k2024-banner.jpg) -The stakes for all teams start becoming higher as more rounds go by. As the mappools grow ever so slightly more difficult and the looming peril of dropping to the loser's bracket stalks players, so did the performance of our contestants! +The stakes for all teams start becoming higher as more rounds go by. As the mappools grow ever so slightly more difficult and the looming peril of dropping to the losers' bracket stalks players, our contestants' wits are only getting stronger! ## Mappool showcase From 94f03a42393fde3d192ec81d702bbbebd2d64d65 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: MChecaH Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2024 00:02:34 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 09/19] kadoen. --- .../2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md index d84982d79b9a..54d92d6fe724 100644 --- a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md +++ b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md @@ -78,4 +78,4 @@ We hope everyone's been enjoying the show thus far. The only thing we're certain As always, we strongly suggest checking out the matches [live on stream](https://www.twitch.tv/osulive) and keeping track of the [wiki](/wiki//Tournaments/MWC/2024_7K) for more information. Quarterfinals are starting soon, so keep an eye out for those! -—0x84f, RandomeLoL, SurfChu85 +—0x84f, kadoen, RandomeLoL, SurfChu85 From 75f3ff85f1ef6d93bb6dc8a628c16c650180d721 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: MChecaH <93517213+MChecaH@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2024 00:04:04 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 10/19] Hyperlink and embed fixes Co-authored-by: Walavouchey <36758269+Walavouchey@users.noreply.github.com> --- ...-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md index 54d92d6fe724..482c3fe62ef2 100644 --- a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md +++ b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ The stakes for all teams start becoming higher as more rounds go by. As the mapp [**Download the pool here! (50 MB)**](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmaps/packs/P234)
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While the overall difficulty of the pool hasn't increased by a considerable margin, it hasn't stopped players from dropping their guard. It's precisely in earlier rounds where consistency reigns supreme and every little slip-up counts. But don't be fooled, as future rounds will not be so forgiving! @@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ Before proceeding to the highlighted matches, let's quickly remind ourselves of ### ::{ flag=PL }:: Poland vs. ::{ flag=JP }:: Japan
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Japan is a rice team. With this year's incorporation of the BMS legend ::{ flag=JP }:: [butanic](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/1433586) (current global #6 and someone that has been a BMS top player [since before osu!mania existed](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRugloVbRV8)), him and ::{ flag=JP }:: [rainlily](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/485007) form a practically unbeatable duo in rice charts. In qualifiers, they were 1st overall in 2/4 rice-focused charts, and 2nd in the other two. They are capable of extraordinary accuracy up to an astounding physical level. However... this isn't BMS. This is mania. Here, there are Long Notes. And Poland *knew that*. @@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ More blows were traded afterwards, with Poland picking up a second point on the ### ::{ flag=AU }:: Australia vs. ::{ flag=BR }:: Brazil
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The second day of action opened with a match-up touted to be the closest of the entire weekend, and not just because of their seeds (8th and 9th). Australia barged in to the tournament after missing out on the action last year. Brazil, on the other hand, wants to maintain the momentum they built up last weekend. @@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ The tiebreaker, while titled "[sub/zerO](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123291# During this week's round there were a couple of amazing plays that happened during matches that did not get highlighted, but still deserve a shout-out: -- ::{ flag=PH }:: [- Kura -](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/11420405)'s [unique play](https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2045221187?t=00h24m54s) on [Juggernaut. - Invoke](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123292#mania/4462083) caught everyone's attention. Who knew such a score could be achieved with this low of a scroll speed! +- ::{ flag=PH }:: [- Kura -](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/11420405)'s [unique play](https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2045221187?t=00h25m25s) on [Juggernaut. - Invoke](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123292#mania/4462083) caught everyone's attention. Who knew such a score could be achieved with this low of a scroll speed! - ::{ flag=JP }:: [butanic](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/1433586) has been around the VSRG community for a long while. While people know they're a beast, this was their tournament debut. And what a way to start things off getting [996K](https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2045221189) on [The Flashbulb - Ninedump](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123256#mania/4461987). - The rice scores don't stop there though, as Japan and Korea managed to get a surprisingly close team score in [Frums - Wavetapper](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123274#mania/4462022), both getting 53 and 56 GREAT respectively. - The highlights on [Frums - Wavetapper](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123274#mania/4462022) don't stop, as ::{ flag=KR }:: [dressurf](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/758406) managed to upscore ::{ flag=JP }:: [butanic](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/1433586) by a single GREAT! From 43da331eca6bd559cb81f7f69d8cb4286a879f4f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: MChecaH <93517213+MChecaH@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2024 08:39:32 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 11/19] Flipped flags Co-authored-by: Walavouchey <36758269+Walavouchey@users.noreply.github.com> --- .../2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md index 482c3fe62ef2..c287a4583efb 100644 --- a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md +++ b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md @@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ Before proceeding to the highlighted matches, let's quickly remind ourselves of ## Match highlights -### ::{ flag=PL }:: Poland vs. ::{ flag=JP }:: Japan +### ::{ flag=JP }:: Japan vs. ::{ flag=PL }:: Poland
From bd4ae98227f1c87a7f7881e15ac272efc43b40d0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Walavouchey <36758269+Walavouchey@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2024 09:39:26 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 12/19] remove wrong timestamp --- .../2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md index c287a4583efb..9d759c6a87ba 100644 --- a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md +++ b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ The stakes for all teams start becoming higher as more rounds go by. As the mapp [**Download the pool here! (50 MB)**](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmaps/packs/P234)
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While the overall difficulty of the pool hasn't increased by a considerable margin, it hasn't stopped players from dropping their guard. It's precisely in earlier rounds where consistency reigns supreme and every little slip-up counts. But don't be fooled, as future rounds will not be so forgiving! From 1a2882f466aa4a2a9279b647606e47d4474f85bb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: 0x84f <24534022+0x84f@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2024 10:25:02 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 13/19] walareviewch.... wala review ! Co-authored-by: Walavouchey <36758269+Walavouchey@users.noreply.github.com> --- ...nia-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md | 22 ++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md index 9d759c6a87ba..29e17072fbda 100644 --- a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md +++ b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md @@ -43,13 +43,13 @@ Before proceeding to the highlighted matches, let's quickly remind ourselves of
-Japan is a rice team. With this year's incorporation of the BMS legend ::{ flag=JP }:: [butanic](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/1433586) (current global #6 and someone that has been a BMS top player [since before osu!mania existed](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRugloVbRV8)), him and ::{ flag=JP }:: [rainlily](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/485007) form a practically unbeatable duo in rice charts. In qualifiers, they were 1st overall in 2/4 rice-focused charts, and 2nd in the other two. They are capable of extraordinary accuracy up to an astounding physical level. However... this isn't BMS. This is mania. Here, there are Long Notes. And Poland *knew that*. +Japan is a rice team. With this year's incorporation of the BMS legend ::{ flag=JP }:: [butanic](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/1433586) (current global #6 and someone who has been a top BMS player [since before osu!mania existed](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRugloVbRV8)), he and ::{ flag=JP }:: [rainlily](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/485007) form a practically unbeatable duo in rice charts. In Qualifiers, they were 1st overall in 2/4 rice-focused charts, and 2nd in the other two. They are capable of extraordinary accuracy up to an astounding physical level. However... this isn't BMS. This is osu!mania. Here, there are Long Notes. And Poland *knew that*. So, coming into the match, the strategy was clear. The eternal "rice vs. noodles" clash, which has happened and will surely happen again many times in this very tournament. The tone was set immediately with butanic's 997.8k SS on [skymuted & Evin a`k - Memory at Angels Landing](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123235#mania/4461947), the chordstream pick. But Poland responded, with the veteran player ::{ flag=PL }:: [DaDarkDragon](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/8902097) leading the way to take the next point with [Y&Co. - POODLE](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123243#mania/4461965), the LN density pick. -And just after that, one of the most extraordinary exhibits of consistency we've seen so far, Japan's BMS duo getting a double 999k on the Jack pick [Frums - Wavetapper](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123274#mania/4462022), with the players getting 24 and 30 perfects respectively. +And just after that, one of the most extraordinary exhibits of consistency we've seen so far, Japan's BMS duo getting a double 999k on the Jack pick [Frums - Wavetapper](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123274#mania/4462022), with the players getting 24 and 30 GREATs (300s) respectively. -More blows were traded afterwards, with Poland picking up a second point on the Hard Hybrid [ZxNX - Fana](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123269#mania/4462015), before finally ending the match 5-2 in favour of Japan. Don't forget about Poland though, as they are sure to be a fierce competitor in the lower bracket. +More blows were traded afterwards, with Poland picking up a second point on the Hard Hybrid [ZxNX - Fana](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123269#mania/4462015), before finally ending the match 5–2 in favour of Japan. Don't forget about Poland though, as they are sure to become a fierce competitor in the lower bracket. ### ::{ flag=AU }:: Australia vs. ::{ flag=BR }:: Brazil @@ -57,25 +57,27 @@ More blows were traded afterwards, with Poland picking up a second point on the
-The second day of action opened with a match-up touted to be the closest of the entire weekend, and not just because of their seeds (8th and 9th). Australia barged in to the tournament after missing out on the action last year. Brazil, on the other hand, wants to maintain the momentum they built up last weekend. +The second day of action opened with a matchup touted to be the closest of the entire weekend, and not just because of their seeds (8th and 9th). Australia barged into the tournament after missing out on the action last year. Brazil, on the other hand, wants to maintain the momentum they built up last weekend. -As mentioned earlier in this recap, the "rice vs noodles" strategy is once again in play here. Australia opted to open their campaign with HB1, [Juggernaut - Invoke](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123292#mania/4462083) — and grabbed their first point. Brazil replied with a point coming off RC1 [(goreshit - toromi hearts 2 (Sped Up Ver.))](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123251#mania/4461979), and a very nutty 994k Score v1 SS from ::{ flag=BR }:: [SillyFangirl](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/2288363). Both teams traded points off their favoured skill sets for the next 3 charts. Australia managed to grab the first break point of the match with RC1, [Frums - Wavetapper](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123274#mania/4462022). Shout-outs to ::{ flag=AU }:: [my angel zhla](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/6378800) for grabbing a 997k score on it. This run also secured match point for the land down under — however, their South American counterparts had other plans. Brazil scored on the next two charts coming off two phenomenal plays from SillyFangirl, forcing the tiebreaker. +As mentioned, the "rice vs noodles" strategy is once again at play here. Australia opted to open their campaign with HB1, [Juggernaut - Invoke](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123292#mania/4462083), and grabbed their first point. Brazil replied with a point coming off RC1 [(goreshit - toromi hearts 2 (Sped Up Ver.))](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123251#mania/4461979), and a very nutty 994k ScoreV1 SS from ::{ flag=BR }:: [SillyFangirl](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/2288363). -The tiebreaker, while titled "[sub/zerO](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123291#mania/4462082)", was anything but. The two teams, truly toe to toe, stayed in each other's tow, until we saw the players crack under the pressure. Australia held on the longer between the two teams and pulled away to end this thrilling match, 5-4. +Both teams traded points on their favoured skill sets for the next 3 charts. Australia managed to grab the first break point of the match on RC1, [Frums - Wavetapper](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123274#mania/4462022), with shout-outs to ::{ flag=AU }:: [my angel zhla](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/6378800) for grabbing a 997k score on it. This run also secured match point for the land down under — however, their South American counterparts had other plans. Brazil scored on the next two charts coming off two phenomenal plays from SillyFangirl, forcing the tiebreaker. + +The tiebreaker, while titled "[sub/zerO](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123291#mania/4462082)", was anything but. The two teams, truly toe to toe, stayed in each other's tow, until we saw the players crack under the pressure. Australia held on the longer between the two teams and pulled away to end this thrilling match, 5–4. ### Individual score highlights During this week's round there were a couple of amazing plays that happened during matches that did not get highlighted, but still deserve a shout-out: - ::{ flag=PH }:: [- Kura -](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/11420405)'s [unique play](https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2045221187?t=00h25m25s) on [Juggernaut. - Invoke](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123292#mania/4462083) caught everyone's attention. Who knew such a score could be achieved with this low of a scroll speed! -- ::{ flag=JP }:: [butanic](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/1433586) has been around the VSRG community for a long while. While people know they're a beast, this was their tournament debut. And what a way to start things off getting [996K](https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2045221189) on [The Flashbulb - Ninedump](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123256#mania/4461987). -- The rice scores don't stop there though, as Japan and Korea managed to get a surprisingly close team score in [Frums - Wavetapper](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123274#mania/4462022), both getting 53 and 56 GREAT respectively. +- ::{ flag=JP }:: [butanic](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/1433586) has been around the VSRG community for a long while. While people know they're a beast, this was their tournament debut. And what a way to start things off getting [996k](https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2045221189) on [The Flashbulb - Ninedump](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123256#mania/4461987). +- The rice scores don't stop there though, as Japan and Korea managed to get a surprisingly close team score in [Frums - Wavetapper](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123274#mania/4462022), both getting 53 and 56 GREATs respectively. - The highlights on [Frums - Wavetapper](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123274#mania/4462022) don't stop, as ::{ flag=KR }:: [dressurf](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/758406) managed to upscore ::{ flag=JP }:: [butanic](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/1433586) by a single GREAT! --- -We hope everyone's been enjoying the show thus far. The only thing we're certain of is that it can only go up from here! As players grit their teeth and push onwards, we wish the best of luck to all teams for giving their all insofar. Who knows what surprises await us in rounds to come. +We hope everyone's been enjoying the show thus far. The only thing we're certain of is that it can only go up from here! As players grit their teeth and push onwards, we wish the best of luck to all teams for giving their all so far. Who knows what surprises await us in rounds to come. -As always, we strongly suggest checking out the matches [live on stream](https://www.twitch.tv/osulive) and keeping track of the [wiki](/wiki//Tournaments/MWC/2024_7K) for more information. Quarterfinals are starting soon, so keep an eye out for those! +As always, we strongly suggest checking out the matches [live on stream](https://www.twitch.tv/osulive) and keeping track of the [wiki article](/wiki//Tournaments/MWC/2024_7K) for schedules and more information. Quarterfinals are starting tomorrow, so keep an eye out for those! —0x84f, kadoen, RandomeLoL, SurfChu85 From 91c6936eea3f8be3d301d818264d13be8471d33b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: 0x84f <24534022+0x84f@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2024 11:21:14 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 14/19] wala review 2 Co-authored-by: Walavouchey <36758269+Walavouchey@users.noreply.github.com> --- ...2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md index 29e17072fbda..cd7b959b4060 100644 --- a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md +++ b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md @@ -4,11 +4,11 @@ title: "osu!mania 7K World Cup 2024: Round of 16 Recap" date: 2024-02-02 12:00:00 +0000 --- -The cogs of competition keep on turning! Who's going to be able to keep that momentum running in rounds to come? +No one has been eliminated yet, but consistency is the name of the game as teams decide who will keep fighting among the winners and who will be cast down to the losers' bracket! ![](/wiki/Tournaments/MWC/2024_7K/img/mwc7k2024-banner.jpg) -The stakes for all teams start becoming higher as more rounds go by. As the mappools grow ever so slightly more difficult and the looming peril of dropping to the losers' bracket stalks players, our contestants' wits are only getting stronger! +The stakes for all teams will only start to increase from here and everyone is keeping their wits about them as the mappools grow ever so slightly more difficult. That doesn't stop our contestants from setting some *seriously impressive* plays, however, even this early on into the tournament. ## Mappool showcase From 08949de324eb10046ac79ae4f5e0cda8bd607b99 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: 0x84f <24534022+0x84f@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2024 12:05:11 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 15/19] update notable play Co-authored-by: Walavouchey <36758269+Walavouchey@users.noreply.github.com> --- .../2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md index cd7b959b4060..468dfa448c6c 100644 --- a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md +++ b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md @@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ The tiebreaker, while titled "[sub/zerO](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123291# During this week's round there were a couple of amazing plays that happened during matches that did not get highlighted, but still deserve a shout-out: -- ::{ flag=PH }:: [- Kura -](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/11420405)'s [unique play](https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2045221187?t=00h25m25s) on [Juggernaut. - Invoke](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123292#mania/4462083) caught everyone's attention. Who knew such a score could be achieved with this low of a scroll speed! +- ::{ flag=PH }:: [- Kura -](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/11420405)'s [unique play](https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2045221187?t=00h25m25s) on [Juggernaut. - Invoke](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123292#mania/4462083) caught everyone's attention. Who knew scroll speed 1 could be viable for tournament play. Wait... ***SCROLL SPEED 1***??? - ::{ flag=JP }:: [butanic](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/1433586) has been around the VSRG community for a long while. While people know they're a beast, this was their tournament debut. And what a way to start things off getting [996k](https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2045221189) on [The Flashbulb - Ninedump](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123256#mania/4461987). - The rice scores don't stop there though, as Japan and Korea managed to get a surprisingly close team score in [Frums - Wavetapper](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123274#mania/4462022), both getting 53 and 56 GREATs respectively. - The highlights on [Frums - Wavetapper](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123274#mania/4462022) don't stop, as ::{ flag=KR }:: [dressurf](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/758406) managed to upscore ::{ flag=JP }:: [butanic](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/1433586) by a single GREAT! From 2be4d73a72a6f12fe1be27e0a606a4761d89dce7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: 0x84f <24534022+0x84f@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2024 13:56:17 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 16/19] reword map pool portion Co-authored-by: Walavouchey <36758269+Walavouchey@users.noreply.github.com> --- .../2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md index 468dfa448c6c..77c86089e858 100644 --- a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md +++ b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ The stakes for all teams will only start to increase from here and everyone is k -While the overall difficulty of the pool hasn't increased by a considerable margin, it hasn't stopped players from dropping their guard. It's precisely in earlier rounds where consistency reigns supreme and every little slip-up counts. But don't be fooled, as future rounds will not be so forgiving! +While the overall difficulty of the pool hasn't increased by a considerable margin, it hasn't stopped players from dropping their guard. It's precisely in earlier rounds where consistency reigns supreme and every little slip-up counts. ## Round of 16 results From 2817ea5954f870fe8c4dd7dd647c1d9f01378113 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: 0x84f <24534022+0x84f@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2024 15:33:16 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 17/19] removed kura's play --- .../2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md | 1 - 1 file changed, 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md index 77c86089e858..f4af8e679677 100644 --- a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md +++ b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md @@ -69,7 +69,6 @@ The tiebreaker, while titled "[sub/zerO](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123291# During this week's round there were a couple of amazing plays that happened during matches that did not get highlighted, but still deserve a shout-out: -- ::{ flag=PH }:: [- Kura -](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/11420405)'s [unique play](https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2045221187?t=00h25m25s) on [Juggernaut. - Invoke](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123292#mania/4462083) caught everyone's attention. Who knew scroll speed 1 could be viable for tournament play. Wait... ***SCROLL SPEED 1***??? - ::{ flag=JP }:: [butanic](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/1433586) has been around the VSRG community for a long while. While people know they're a beast, this was their tournament debut. And what a way to start things off getting [996k](https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2045221189) on [The Flashbulb - Ninedump](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123256#mania/4461987). - The rice scores don't stop there though, as Japan and Korea managed to get a surprisingly close team score in [Frums - Wavetapper](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123274#mania/4462022), both getting 53 and 56 GREATs respectively. - The highlights on [Frums - Wavetapper](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123274#mania/4462022) don't stop, as ::{ flag=KR }:: [dressurf](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/758406) managed to upscore ::{ flag=JP }:: [butanic](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/1433586) by a single GREAT! From 2c9a20df61f34b8674413780a97dbadd7c83ecfa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: 0x84f <24534022+0x84f@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2024 16:23:09 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 18/19] wavetapper was RC3 not RC1 --- .../2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md index f4af8e679677..6ab450035dfa 100644 --- a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md +++ b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md @@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ The second day of action opened with a matchup touted to be the closest of the e As mentioned, the "rice vs noodles" strategy is once again at play here. Australia opted to open their campaign with HB1, [Juggernaut - Invoke](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123292#mania/4462083), and grabbed their first point. Brazil replied with a point coming off RC1 [(goreshit - toromi hearts 2 (Sped Up Ver.))](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123251#mania/4461979), and a very nutty 994k ScoreV1 SS from ::{ flag=BR }:: [SillyFangirl](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/2288363). -Both teams traded points on their favoured skill sets for the next 3 charts. Australia managed to grab the first break point of the match on RC1, [Frums - Wavetapper](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123274#mania/4462022), with shout-outs to ::{ flag=AU }:: [my angel zhla](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/6378800) for grabbing a 997k score on it. This run also secured match point for the land down under — however, their South American counterparts had other plans. Brazil scored on the next two charts coming off two phenomenal plays from SillyFangirl, forcing the tiebreaker. +Both teams traded points on their favoured skill sets for the next 3 charts. Australia managed to grab the first break point of the match on RC3, [Frums - Wavetapper](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123274#mania/4462022), with shout-outs to ::{ flag=AU }:: [my angel zhla](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/6378800) for grabbing a 997k score on it. This run also secured match point for the land down under — however, their South American counterparts had other plans. Brazil scored on the next two charts coming off two phenomenal plays from SillyFangirl, forcing the tiebreaker. The tiebreaker, while titled "[sub/zerO](https://osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/2123291#mania/4462082)", was anything but. The two teams, truly toe to toe, stayed in each other's tow, until we saw the players crack under the pressure. Australia held on the longer between the two teams and pulled away to end this thrilling match, 5–4. From 361fb200d8d28d40389c0bb2716259237288747b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Walavouchey <36758269+Walavouchey@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2024 17:04:09 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 19/19] retime --- .../2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md index 6ab450035dfa..b9064712a361 100644 --- a/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md +++ b/news/2024/2024-02-02-osumania-7k-world-cup-2024-round-of-16-recap.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ --- layout: post title: "osu!mania 7K World Cup 2024: Round of 16 Recap" -date: 2024-02-02 12:00:00 +0000 +date: 2024-02-02 17:00:00 +0000 --- No one has been eliminated yet, but consistency is the name of the game as teams decide who will keep fighting among the winners and who will be cast down to the losers' bracket!