Saw it live, best set we got so far. We had "messier" games, and base swaps are fun too, but this was just pure fucking skill man. Amazing to see so many comebacks.
In that final game, T90 mentioned how even though Hera collected more gold, Nicov out lasted him with gold, and he mentioned a few reasons why including the loss of those trebuchets in the north, but I think more than anything was the demolition ships. The value, especially gold-wise trading one ship on average for like 10 eagles or plumed archers was just insane! Let alone the fact that the early demolitions ships prevented an early push from Hera getting out of hand.
Demos are meta and I still can't believe the vast majority of high level players don't see that. One ship that can take down 4 others? Hello, that's value.
Watched so many games from the first round onwards, to be extra fucking hype for the finals. Big love t90, AoE is a truly magnificent spectator game and you always highlight peoples skill and prowess in pure awe of the gameplay. Wonderful, really
Ive never really supported a player before, more just watching for the enjoyment, but this was amazing. Thanks t90 for covering this amazing set. Nicov, keep going, slay the titans in your path. We believe
What an amazing set, and also an amazing cast! T90 mentioned about how both brought their A-game today, but i think he did too, was really fun to watch and listen.
I don't know if it's a throw, but game one hera had no army and nicov gujara armored elephants, he pulls back at one point but that might have been his only mistake of the series as they shred buildings like nothing else (see sax nations cup)
I think maybe early on he wanted to do those eagle raids into the center and across the map, but I think maybe you're right and that it would make more sense not to. Then again, what's less discussed is that owning water on these maps allows for crazy scouting with your ships, so it's harder to hide units when you're going for a switch.
Hera can't seem to win an A-rank, my theory is that his prep is always focused on the next S-rank. Also not a nomad player, but damn Nicov is impressive
Saw it live, best set we got so far. We had "messier" games, and base swaps are fun too, but this was just pure fucking skill man. Amazing to see so many comebacks.
Wow Nicov was insane
He was a beast! Prior game also!
In that final game, T90 mentioned how even though Hera collected more gold, Nicov out lasted him with gold, and he mentioned a few reasons why including the loss of those trebuchets in the north, but I think more than anything was the demolition ships. The value, especially gold-wise trading one ship on average for like 10 eagles or plumed archers was just insane! Let alone the fact that the early demolitions ships prevented an early push from Hera getting out of hand.
those DEMOS
Demos are meta and I still can't believe the vast majority of high level players don't see that.
One ship that can take down 4 others? Hello, that's value.
Watched so many games from the first round onwards, to be extra fucking hype for the finals. Big love t90, AoE is a truly magnificent spectator game and you always highlight peoples skill and prowess in pure awe of the gameplay. Wonderful, really
also, first
Ive never really supported a player before, more just watching for the enjoyment, but this was amazing. Thanks t90 for covering this amazing set. Nicov, keep going, slay the titans in your path. We believe
T90 upload means nice sleep tonight
Seed 16, stopped the unstoppable force. Nicov is a legend.
Wow what awesome games. Felt more like a grand final than round of 16!
Good Lord that first game was amazing......
Agreed. I was thinking at that point "damn, if Hera can come back from this position, he'll steamroll him. Poor Nicov." What an amazing series!
i almost didn't watch this. i assumed there was no point. i was wrong.
Same here!
Look how well Nicov plays when he remembers eco upgrades, my dude even got crop rotation.
I wasn't even going to watch the video because I assumed 3-0 for Hera, but then I saw it was 2 and a half hours
Let's go Nicov!!! To beat hera is insane!
Thanks for streaming. I like watching it on 2160p!
thank you nicov. we will have a final where we dont know whos gonna win. now i gonna watch it live
Holy hell this is some of the best AoE2 I have ever seen played
What an amazing set dare i say one of the best ive ever watched gripping action over all matches neck and neck wow incredible
What an amazing set, and also an amazing cast! T90 mentioned about how both brought their A-game today, but i think he did too, was really fun to watch and listen.
Take a shot everytime t90 mentions demolition ships
Nicov is legend forever goated for those games
NIIIIICOOOOOVVVV!
I love that you upload in 4K. I just wished you would stream in more than 1080p. 1440p is already miles better.
Holy shit! Insane series!
I don't know if it's a throw, but game one hera had no army and nicov gujara armored elephants, he pulls back at one point but that might have been his only mistake of the series as they shred buildings like nothing else (see sax nations cup)
Insane set!! Let's go Nicov! What a beast!
@1:29:30 Imp? In this economy?
ggs and well earned
25:26 fire ships dancing
What a game, I knew the result from Heras X post but, damn what nice matches.
Go Team Go Sports!
good stuff
Omg what a set.
Best set so far! Epic game! NIIIIICOV!!!
Omg amazing stuff man
That was sick
best match(es) I've ever seen
Every time Hera losses an angel gets its' wings.
It feels like I've cheated on T90 by watching this game already at Dave's channel. Great game though 😎
Hera not a Wandering Warrior. He likes stability.
Why did hera even try to take the water? He was pushing well without it.
I think maybe early on he wanted to do those eagle raids into the center and across the map, but I think maybe you're right and that it would make more sense not to.
Then again, what's less discussed is that owning water on these maps allows for crazy scouting with your ships, so it's harder to hide units when you're going for a switch.
"Muchaaaachoooos, ahora nos volvimos a ilusionar, quiero ver ganar a Nicov, que sea campeón mundial"
Damn nicov is a fighter, just wont die no matter what. He is also the one who beat margougou?
C'mon Hardy, Load ACCM - Barles game, please
Hera can't seem to win an A-rank, my theory is that his prep is always focused on the next S-rank. Also not a nomad player, but damn Nicov is impressive
Hera hits by few demo then fall apart
Spoiler Wall
WHAAAATTTTTTTTTT!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
GZ NICOV
wow
Best game ever. T90's broadcasting, commenting is so good. I tried watching at Dave's channel, 👎👎 Nowhere near fun as T90s.
hera is not a god, can bleed!
i m pretty sure hera's wife was playin for him. this was so bad
T90 enough that Hera vibe cmon man only Hera that Hera that looks like only he's alone..... Thank god not Yo playing.... :D
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