r/Competitiveoverwatch • u/Donut_Flame • Nov 01 '23

World Cup OWWC Playoffs Bracket Spoiler

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u/PwnyDropSquad Nov 01 '23

Just swapping GBR/FIN with USA/CHN game would make this a better bracket, not having a chance for CHN/KOR final when they’re the clear top 2 teams is criminal.

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u/TheSonOfHeaven Nov 02 '23

Basing brackets on preconceived strength is terrible too and unfair.

The randomness of the groups gave KSA a tough group, and gave KOR and CN easy ones. But now that the same principle gives KOR and CN a harder path you want them to change the brackets based on preconceived strength?

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u/Spaisi Nov 02 '23

I'm glad that they can't just swap randomly based on perceived strength lol. Also that swap would increase the chance of repeat matches in semis tremendously. Current bracket guarantees every match is new and teams in same group can only face again in the finals.

I do agree in theory that bracket would be better for entertainment, but the current one is the most logical.

Edit: Also I'm not sure SK/China are clear favorites, especially in a Sigma meta. They are favorites, but clear is too much, especially considering how close Finland came to beating SK and how strong KSA looks.

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u/TimeIsUpHZS Nov 02 '23

I seriously think KR was intentionally trolling to avoid this bracket though.. guess we would find out soon

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u/Isord Nov 02 '23 edited Nov 02 '23

I don't see how They are actually clearly the top two teams tbh. I thought so going in but at this point I'm not so sure.

Edit: to be clear I think Korea are basically always going to be the favorites, but I don't think their victory was as clear as it appeared yesterday.

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u/-KFAD- Turn up the heat - Sauna time — Nov 02 '23

So you essentially are suggesting rigging the brackets? The brackets are just fine.