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Actually the US are automatically through with two points no matter what Costa Rica does in their next game. The only problem is having to play in Costa Rica, very tough place to go and play.

Crescent-Moon posted...

So basically the only way the US misses the world cup is a 2018 tier implosion?

Honestly for both them and Mexico it would be a disaster to have to go to the last chance play-off at this point from their position. They can do everyone else a huge favor by NOT losing to Panama. I honestly think a point would be great depending on what Costa Rica do.

If they lose to Panama though, all hell will have truly broken loose, especially because Canada could have feasibly secured their place in the finals by then and not have a reason to field as strong of a team against them on the last day.

MrSmartGuy posted...

It's 3 and 1. And Canada has qualified already, assuming they don't blow an 11 goal differential lead over Costa Rica in 2 games.

Yeah that's why I said only 2. Canada realistically has one locked up.

That said, Canada only needs one point from its remaining two games (v. Jamaica and @ Panama) to punch their ticket to Qatar.

If the USA beats Panama, they ensure that they (And Mexico) are at least making the last chance play-off.

However, if they lose to Panama and Costa Rica beats El Salvador, things would start to look EXTREMELY uncomfortable for them going into the last day. USA and Costa Rica would both be on 22 points with Panama behind them at 21. There are a ton of ways for it to go WAY south for the US.

Mexico has by far the easiest run in over the last two. They can guarantee at least the play-off with a win over lowly Honduras in their next match but even a point from a draw would set them up only needing a win at home against El Salvador to lock up automatic qualification. 4 points for Mexico (and for the USA) gets them automatic qualification.

Costa Rica and Panama can make things interesting but they both are realistically looking at the last chance play-off. Panama have to be feeling heartbroken over their missed opportunity today. They should've beaten Honduras.

Canada drops their first chance to stamp their automatic ticket. A draw tonight would've done it. Mexico and the USA both inched closer with a bore-draw. But the biggest thing was Panama blowing a MASSIVE opportunity. They were against bottom feeders Honduras and with the above draw mentioned they had a big chance to put some pressure on USA/Mexico. Instead, all they could do was get a draw, which meant Costa Rica's victory over Canada let them LEAP FROG Panama into 4th to get into the spot for the last chance play-off (and also sets them 3 points back of Mexico/USA).

2 automatic spots and one play-off spot left with four teams fighting over them. It's all up for grabs over the last two matches.

Sorozone posted...

So with the unofficial scans coming out now, I think I'm happy with this result.

It does make the WG look like complete idiots though, because if they knew it so dangerous Luffy should have been sought after as soon as that information was known, but I'll let that slide just because it's an absurd powerup.

It now makes sense that Shanks and his crew were in some remote far off part of East Blue after stealing the thing. The only way it makes sense from a World Government perspective is that if they didn't know Shanks and Luffy came into contact, they probably believe Luffy had the legit Gomu Gomu no Mi. Though I think they should've probably been curious after Enies Lobby when he was fully on their radar. Still, it's a tremendous oversight for them to not consider Luffy was rocking this fruit until THIS FAR into the story.

Crescent-Moon posted...

The game that put them into this predicament to begin with was a scoreless tie against... Northern Ireland.

It was more than just that. Twice against Switzerland they had penalties that could've given them the three points on the night. Twice they missed, and ended up drawing. A lot of things had to go wrong for Italy to miss the World Cup, and almost all of them did.

Luv 2 see it.

Bale's brilliance has the Welsh one home win away from the World Cup finals. Incredible.

They're staying in Rome

"This lag is unplayable"

my brother in christ, you refuse to get a wired adapter and it's 2022

The only thing that is gonna need some serious explaining is the Enel fight.

Also guys I love the rest of the cast too but Luffy always been the main character.

Oda is the greatest of all time.

I legitimately believe I cannot beat Samus or Snake with Sephiroth but yes, Ultimate has fantastic balance.

I really like all the moves the Rams have made. With AR2, we can definitely bring OBJ back and wait for him to get healthy... imagine adding him to your WR core mid to late season.

med school takes a lot out of ya

100% Ace Attorney

love the characters memes story but the gameplay is the most boring thing on the planet to me.

oh wait Wario that high? Absolutely not.

I like most of that, but put Cloud and Ness both up a level and move Sephiroth down a level.

Fucking horrible dude. Sorry to hear it.

I'd way rather play as King Bowser

Zigzagoon posted...

BTW my main is Duck Hunt, Ridley is secondary so you can't get away with that!

I was gonna say you could pick from either of the two.

Everyone who signs up should provide two picks for their mains

So I think the next tournament will be regular style, and then the following tournament we're either gonna do Reverse Mains or all random

GG's, stingers takes it a second time in a row with a close 3-0 set over Ermine.

oh snap last call for @paperwarior

https://www.twitch.tv/elpathetico

WE OUT HERE

https://challonge.com/b8smash5

ALRIGHT WE GOT A GROUP STAGE

Ermy says you're here

last call for @theawesomestevr

_stingers_ posted...

3 from each group two byes imo

Actually yeah that works.

Zigzagoon posted...

How many advance? 2 from each group?

I'm trying to figure out how to do 3, with 3rd places going into loser's.

So I think I'm gonna do two groups. But there'll be one group of 5 and one of 6.

Everyone plays everyone once, best of 3. That way people get more games.

Then the final bracket.

stingers' date flaked on him so he'll be here getting drunk

plasmabeam posted...

I'm around... 1st time doing this. What code do I need to enter?

So when you have an opponent, either you or them will make a room and fight there. I'm working out who all's going to be in and setting a bracket up currently.

Being in the Board 8 Smash discord makes thins go a lot easier but it's not totally required.

Wait Koala are you joining as well?

@ViolentAbacus
@paperwarior
@KamikazePotato
@Zigzagoon
@PrinceOfKoopas
@_stingers_
@Crescent-Moon
@theawesomestevr
@jcgamer107
@plasmabeam

Are y'all around?

Sign-ups:

1. ExThaNemesis
2. ViolentAbacus
3. paperwarior
4. KamikazePotato
5. Ermine
6. Koopas
7. stingers
8. Crescent-Moon
9. awesomest
10. jcgamer
11. plasmabeam

I wonder if stingers will be blessing us with his presence. Looks like we have enough for an actual bracket...

Or two group stages?

Hmmmm...

Alright I'm home. Lemme get us a bracket set up.

Gavs, if you'd want to, I would definitely recommend getting a USB adapter for your Switch. The wired connection can make all the difference. Also very weird that this only started happening the last two weeks.

Sign-ups:

1. ExThaNemesis
2. ViolentAbacus
3. paperwarior
4. KamikazePotato
5. Ermine
6. Koopas
7. stingers
8. Crescent-Moon?
9. awesomest
10. GavsEvans123?

It never fills up, y'all. The more the merrier.

I have a IRL buddy who's going to join two weeks from now. Warning: he mains K. Rool

I practiced some last night and LORD did I play poorly.

this is all basically for fun anyway!

Sign-ups:

1. ExThaNemesis
2. ViolentAbacus
3. paperwarior
4. KamikazePotato
5. Ermine
6. Koopas
7. stingers

PrinceOfKoopas posted...

O-Oh... So, what, only ExTha plays the game regularly?

I've not played since the last tournament. Been super busy. Will be trying to get some practice in the next couple of days though.

Elden Ring: The Gathering

Margitt for Smash Ultimate

poison ivy

boobs

I feel like I could and should camp more with Sephiroth but it just ain't in me to do

Me for most of the game: Running away from most conflict, trying to get through as much of it with stealth hit and run tactics as possible

Me after getting Hoarfrost Stomp:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPrbccEdI5o

duck hunt players are allowed to be slightly degenerate their character was designed that way so it's okay

sonic has the tools to be one of the sickest characters in the game and his pro players just... don't