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This thread has been closed by pacov - a new thread has been created here:  http://forums.demigodthegame.com/383615

 

Why create this thread?

Simply stated, the ladder is generally not the best depiction of skill, imho.  It GENERALLY tracks who plays the game the most and/or who acts like a jerk by cheating instead of who the most talented players are.  That's not to say that everyone high up in the ladder falls into this category.  So, if I were to put together my own ladder that indicated skill, I wonder how things would shake out.  Obvious hurdles being that many highly skilled individuals don't play each other.  So, this requires either the people that don't play together to play more together (my personal choice) or I have to rely from feedback from other players.

Your part if you want to participate

Who do you guys think are the best players in demigod today?  I understand that its a team game, but individual players do tend to stand out (and I also know that one great player can't guarantee a win if he has weak teammates, etc).  I'm happy to have everyone's feedback.  I'm not looking for people to jump in and flame. Just call out who you think is great or who you'd like to see fight.  Perhaps we'll get games going.  You want to flame and talk crap, your post will probably end up deleted. 

You can nominate anyone you want.  To keep this from being a list of who likes who, several individuals that are generally considered excellent at the game will moderate the list.  If those individuals generally agree, a player can be removed or promoted in the list.

I've decided on 4 categories of players and have provided descriptions of each.  Please recommend players along with the category you feel they fit in.

Tier 1 Demigod Players:

Realistically, its my belief that there are 10-30 players in this game that are tier 1 DG players (the best). Those players shine as individuals, generally with a wide variety of characters and do not depend on a specific team or teammate to do well.  They can play exceptionally in 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, 4v4, and 5v5.  These are players that do not cheat or desync games.  These are the people that you want on your team or you want to play against because you know you will get a good game.  Any player in this list or any other should currently be an active player.  

  • abuggeredhedgie/awuffleablehedgie
  • cowbuttzex
  • kalelsmx
  • GM-Janook
  • gm-magnus333
  • GM-Mcshane
  • GM-Mithrander
  • GM-NinkiCZ
  • GM-Renz0kuken
  • GM-Zen_God
  • Nomilarac
  • Orcun
  • OMG-pacov
  • Paulie Carbone
  • RAWRRRR
  • ThatGuyYoulove/ boxxy_Koush
  • trousersnake

Tier 2 Demigod Players:

These are players that don't quite currently fit into highest level of players, but are good players all the same.  Perhaps they require a specific team or can only do well in specific types of games (1v1, 2v2).  The bottom line is that they aren't quite as polished or versatile as the highest level players. 

  • 2nana
  • Alterschism 
  • Amazing_Hero (oak)
  • Archon_SAAR (regulus!)
  • Atma44x (torch bearer)
  • captnspaulding
  • Celmare
  • Darz4 (qot)
  • DD_Karebears
  • Epiphenomenon (beast)
  • Esuzu
  • eXXcentric
  • Grahf666
  • IamKira
  • _illuminati_
  • Iokke
  • irek1988/never-fuk-wit-a-oak
  • Jaws8you
  • Jona__
  • Jongalt26
  • Ke5trel
  • Kitty007
  • Kollecktir
  • Lethstang (oak + ub)
  • lifekatana
  • LuftBR
  • Maccilia
  • Naur (oak + da + reg)
  • Obiwhan
  • Ogham
  • peterdumptruck
  • prozombie
  • Shred_demon (demon assassin)
  • Soccer-mom
  • spooky_
  • STFNG
  • Teseer (tb)
  • Thundercles
  • xXxXxAchillesTGxXxX
  • Xynth
  • yeahneil
  • Zoahr

Tier 3 Demigod Players:

A third group (or list) would be everyone else. No need to list individuals...

Demigod Players that Should Be Avoided:

These would be specific individuals that clearly (and I mean clearly) cheat.  You don't get on this list unless I (pacov) am VERY convinced that you belong here.

  • AlienWarrior - This player should be avoided.  Stat exploiter confirmed by pacov.  As of 1/5/2010, this player has 34 wins and 0 losses and is ladder ranked 34.  I played a game with him in a 1v1 with him as the host.  After confirming that the player spoke English, I asked him if he would let the stats count if I beat him (there is currently a simple exploit that enables any host in a 1v1 game to make the game disappear if they don't want the stats to be kept - Also note that this player plays almost exclusively 1v1 games).  The player did not respond to my question.  As I began to tear down both sides of the player's base, he used the stat exploit and the game vanished as a result.  The player used this exploit with about 10 minutes left in the game.  Based on his stats and skill level (read: not highly skilled), this player is clearly exploiting the stat system.
  • PrizmSmurf - This player should be avoided.  Stat exploiter and poor sport confirmed by pacov on 4/1/2010.  After losing in a 2v2 matchup, PrizmSmurf said "I hope you die a long slow death of cancer.  I mean it."  Then said, "Bet you are going to enjoy watching me desync."  Then, just before the citadel went down, desynced the game. Based on his stats, he clearly does not desync games on a regular basis, but wishing cancer on someone because they beat you in a game and then committing the one offense in demigod that can get you banned (saying you are desycning then desyncing) is a bit over the top.  I suggest you avoid him. 

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on Jan 14, 2010

ThatGuyYouLove

Quoting pacov, reply 514Added iamkira to tier 2.

People I'm considering putting forward for tier 1. 


Thatguyyoulove - the 1 character I've seen him using, he's played very well.  But I've only seen him with renz0 in a premade game.  I think he would belong here, but I still need to see some replays with him using different characters.
Orcun - if he still plays the game, but I also want to see some replays.  This nomination is based on what others have said, not my personal experience


I know this again is me in my premade, but dog is the other character besides Oak I play great. I play all gods well (Expect minion builds) but this is the most recent replay I could dig out that shows off a classy dog control.

http://www.gamereplays.org/demigod/replays.php?game=51&tab=popular&show=details&id=106638

 

 

 

 

TB and Rook I think are your other great characters.  Do you have the replay of you, me and Renz vs Ninki, Horsestrangler and raerreggin (kingslet)?  That was a good game.  Don't tell Ninki I suggested posting it though lol.

on Jan 14, 2010

lol so my addition made list too long for you katana?  Ke5 added a replay though it may not be a very good example because we just ate that team since Kestrel was hacking;)

if I get a game going with good teammates on both sides ill post it.  Not emotionally attached to being on the list so if it is getting long or you are not sure, you can take me off pacov, wont be offended.

btw think imma change my name to decent:D

on Jan 14, 2010



oh and good job to clan GL.  Got to play a game against them with one version of my premade yesterday and they wiped the floor with us.  Maccilia (their team) appeared to have connection issues just before the end of the game and it desynced... to which, at least a few of them, temporarily, called us stat whores (implying that we/I cheat).  I do take offense, but I'm happy to make clear that they destroyed my poorly performing team that game.  I think we all understand the frustration with demigod crashes, etc, from time to time.  I also understand suspicion if a player drops or a desync occurs, but I personally could care loss if I get another loss and have no interest at all in perserving my stats.

Pac, I was the rook in that game that you played against (tag "TheJadeMonkey").  It was a bummer that the game dropped, but I'm pretty sure that was just a fluke, particularily since the invalide gamestate happened right when Maccilia crashed.  The stat whore stuff was kind of "heat of the moment" frustration of some of the guys I think.  No hard feelings, at least on my part...  I just thank the (demi)gods that connections are soooo much better now than at launch.  Also, a couple things I might mention about that game that might help your team...

1.  Capping the side portals early let me double farm the left side, getting a slight early game exp advantage.  I would personally leave them uncapped, at least for a little while.

2.  IMHO your team waited a bit too long to get some cit upgrades.  Of particular note were tower regen 1 and priests (which came quite a bit later than ours IIRC).  Given your assassin heavy team, earlier priests probably would have been a good buy.

3.  Both demi's on my left side (so your right) left the lane fairly early at the same time, loosing out on the lane exp and letting oak and I push that tower down very early.  Around the same time oak and I ran over and took out the front tower by the side portal too...  Easy gold for us.

4.  Your rook should have spread out his tower farms a bit.  A few times he had 4-5 towers all stacked, boxing us in close to the towers by our valor flag.  Since they were grouped so tight however, I could run up and slam twice to get rid of them while only taking relativly minor damage. 

5.  Didn't see, but I think you might have gotten good use out of a speed wand, because I vaguely remember you getting eaten a few times by our reg.

6.  I remember one skirmish over by the debilitating flag where I was getting whacked by both your UB and rook, oak might have been there too... Anyways, I was able to get off a 3sec pot cast w/o getting inturrupted, which ended up in your rook eating it.  Should have probably been +1 kill for you.

 

on Jan 14, 2010

1. Capping the side portals early let me double farm the left side, getting a slight early game exp advantage. I would personally leave them uncapped, at least for a little while. 2. IMHO your team waited a bit too long to get some cit upgrades. Of particular note were tower regen 1 and priests (which came quite a bit later than ours IIRC). Given your assassin heavy team, earlier priests probably would have been a good buy. 3. Both demi's on my left side (so your right) left the lane fairly early at the same time, loosing out on the lane exp and letting oak and I push that tower down very early. Around the same time oak and I ran over and took out the front tower by the side portal too... Easy gold for us. 4. Your rook should have spread out his tower farms a bit. A few times he had 4-5 towers all stacked, boxing us in close to the towers by our valor flag. Since they were grouped so tight however, I could run up and slam twice to get rid of them while only taking relativly minor damage. 5. Didn't see, but I think you might have gotten good use out of a speed wand, because I vaguely remember you getting eaten a few times by our reg. 6. I remember one skirmish over by the debilitating flag where I was getting whacked by both your UB and rook, oak might have been there too... Anyways, I was able to get off a 3sec pot cast w/o getting inturrupted, which ended up in your rook eating it. Should have probably been +1 kill for you.

I appreciate the feedback.   My premade has always been a bit of a shapeshifter... there's no core 2 or 3 man premade there.  We fluctuate anywhere from 4-8 people and as a result, don't get the benefit that comes from playing with the exact same characters.  And I'm, unfortunately for my team, I'm going through a phase where I don't give a real rip about winning.  Which means I'm choosing tier 2 demigods on a more regular basis.  I could tell you before that game began that we would lose.  We get different strengths and weaknesses based on who is playing in our little premade at the time.  Some combos of players are more complimentary than others.

on Jan 14, 2010

He's like ogham and ktachuk in terms of postitive attitude as well.

glad to hear some reps for people with good attitudes. 

on Jan 14, 2010

Pacov,


I nominated iokke a while back, silly.

on Jan 14, 2010

hard to keep up with 500+ posts:)  pacov did you ever get to read the expanded post on the tourney system?  wanna know what ya think, its kinda long tho=/

on Jan 14, 2010

Maccilia (their team) appeared to have connection issues just before the end of the game and it desynced...

Stupid nvidia drivers...

on Jan 14, 2010

hard to keep up with 500+ posts

lolz... true enough. 

Stupid nvidia drivers...

no kidding, mac.  I was actually mostly pissed at you because I knew the result would be people thinking me on someone on my team was pulling a fast one.  hehe.  Happens though. 

pacov did you ever get to read the expanded post on the tourney system? wanna know what ya think, its kinda long tho=/

I'll look it up and respond regarding that asap.

on Jan 15, 2010

Cowbuttzex



Quoting pacov,
reply 509

Is anyone ever going to make it to Teir 1? This list seems to be failing rather


Yes.  In good time.



PICK ME PICK ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WEWT!!!!!!!

MOOOOOO.....

on Jan 15, 2010

Am I tier one yet?

Oh and Epiphenomenonononononononon, I tried messaging you a lot yersterday for that premade vs premade you asked for but no response, maybe next time.

I had a few matches with Ragarth and Kestrel yersterday, I can tell that when Ragarth warms up more he is gonna be a real challenge.

on Jan 15, 2010

LuftBR
Put me on tier 4 pls

I might create a tier 4 called the Luft tier and put you there

aviper9 plays a mean minion oak - he makes it work somehow. IMO he absolutely should be on this list. He's like ogham and ktachuk in terms of postitive attitude as well.

I'd like to see a replay of one of his games if possible.

I had another rediculous thought:  tiers based on character.  I doubt I'll do this unless I really feel like nerding it up, but I think a list that indicates tier 1 regs, etc, would be great.  Then this list wouldn't just be bragging rights and peer approval, but it might serve as a better way for forming teams... and we could put the number 1 and 2 assassin erb up against each other and see who tears things up the most.  We'd also be able to form some very interesting matches by mixing putting number 1 erb + number 1 rook + number 1 ub vs number 2 team.  That would generate some bragging rights and some good competition, imo. 

Am I tier one yet?

nope.  I'd still like to see a replay with you using other dgs well.  You left enough of an impression with me to get a nomination, but, as the silly definition stands above...

Those players shine as individuals, generally with a wide variety of characters and do not depend on a specific team or teammate to do well.  They can play exceptionally in 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, 4v4, and 5v5.  These are players that do not cheat or desync games.  These are the people that you want on your team or you want to play against because you know you will get a good game.  Any player in this list or any other should currently be an active player

on Jan 15, 2010

How many players will want to participate in it seriously?  if around 50 people we can pull it off fairly easily.  But by seriously i mean if they say I will play from 3-7pm central american they will play from 3-7pm.

A variation would be making groups based on people's playing timeslots.

Think group A group B etc in soccer.

Can make small groups or large groups, small groups will be easier to deal with. Ex: groups of 4 => 3 team variations for each player in both 3v3 and 2v2.  at 3 games a day you can finish the group in 2 days the easy way.  (more games are needed if you want each team to play vs each over team, than you will have a pretty accurate list of top players in the end).

if you have more people can still do groups of 4 - have players post when they can play and go 1234 - group a 5 6 7 8 - group b etc.  Or make larger groups, where you always play with new teammates...  how does that team randomizer program work is the forums?  it may help.  There maybe decide that each player has to do set number of 3v3 and 2v2 games.  From each group top players advance to next one.  Repeat the process, you will eventually have to mix time slots but you would in any other tourney.

Someone will get tougher schedule but thats true in all sports.  now if you end up with 4 of best players in 1 group thats a problem.  You can have a losers bracket to deal with that.

if you belong in top 10 players you'll still come out on top in the end. 

top players (top 2 if you want to get a more accurate list) from all groups than form own group and player their matches.  process continues untill you get your top players.

if there is a tie for any slot well go go 1v1 since tier 1 should be well rounded:) 

Volunteer admins on each group would help.  If ppl play their games it wont take you very long to finish this.  the end will show you list of people who won most games with random teammates, they will be your top guys.

Hope this made sense i've not been getting sleep all week.  Top 2 proceed, bottom 2 move down to losers bracket and do same there.  the process repeats.  People that get eliminated from their winners group and loosers bracket group get eliminated completely. 

p.s.

2 ways to deal with loosers bracket btw:  after win pump them back up into winners or do like people usually do sports - have em play out ill they get top4 players and than spread them into the remaining winners group

p.p.s.

people really need to want to do this though, if they find time to play we can pull it off with a fairily close accuracy.
 

Just bringing this forward to review later so it doesn't get lost in the pages...

on Jan 15, 2010

Well, got a chance to go through to post. Thank you for the good comments. As mentioned earlier, i am on vacation,visiting my hometown. I'll be back within couple weeks. Looking forward to play with you guys.

on Jan 15, 2010

Nice to see you still kicking Orcun. Orcun is tier 1 in any book, to doubt that makes you a noob.

Also, it is pretty annoying to beat pretty much every premade there is with almost all characters, but because you guys want replays I get stuck in the mud. I only save my 2 v 2 replays, and I only use Rook, tb, QoT in 3 v 3.

I might do some 3 v 3's tonight and get some replays with QoT and TB. Just to please the crowd.

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