RNG vs TSM Why was there no tiebreaker?

WindAdept·Oct 9, 2016·3 votes·2,648 views

I'm glad RNG made it into quarters but I'm I may have missed this. RNG was 2-3 and TSM was 3-2. After the match both teams gained a 3-3 score. I'm too familiar with the tiebreaker rules at worlds but, was it because RNG beat TSM both weeks or was it something else?

12 Comments

Electro522Oct 9, 20164 votes

RNG went 2-0 against TSM. Thats what decided the tie breaker.

KazaLyn ShaoOct 9, 20161 votes

RNG is 2-0 vs TSM. Tie break only applies if your teams are evenly matched. TSM and RNG are not. RNG >>>>>>>>> TSM.

ObsidionOct 9, 20161 votes

While I get you're memeing, I don't actually think RNG was better than TSM. They definitely won the best of 1's. But I think very few teams would have beat TSM in best of 5's. I'm so sad right now.

ThePartyLeaderOct 9, 20161 votes

RNG had the win on head to head matchups

Zane ZephyrOct 9, 20161 votes

RNG had the 2-0 over them so there is no tiebreaker.

ValyrianBladeOct 9, 20161 votes

Yes, the first tiebreaker is head-to-head, which RNG has 2-0.

So there is not a tiebreak game.

A tiebreak game only occurs if the games are split 1-1 (or if there's a 3-way tie where each time beat one 2-0, then I'm not sure what Riot would do - was a legitimate threat for group A for a while).

WindAdeptOct 9, 20161 votes

I see, thanks for informing me guys!

Plus SaltraOct 10, 20161 votes

This legitly feels bass ackwards to me. You're effectively punishing Team (A) for losing to Team (B) in groups when there's a tie in place. This isn't me being a salty TSM fanboy, (I hardly watch competitive) but no other competitive format that I know of, e-sports or otherwise has a tiebreaker rule like this one. I understand it. But i feel its bull excrement at the same time. just wtf rito? [zombie-brand-mindblown]

PhDs NutsOct 10, 20161 votes

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This legitly feels bass ackwards to me. You're effectively punishing Team (A) for losing to Team (B) in groups when there's a tie in place. This isn't me being a salty TSM fanboy, (I hardly watch competitive) but no other competitive format that I know of, e-sports or otherwise has a tiebreaker rule like this one.

It's literally Rule #1 for NFL playoff tiebreakers lol

http://www.nfl.com/standings/tiebreakingprocedures

TO BREAK A TIE WITHIN A DIVISION

If, at the end of the regular season, two or more clubs in the same division finish with identical won-lost-tied percentages, the following steps will be taken until a champion is determined.

Two Clubs

Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied percentage in games between the clubs). Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the division. Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games. Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference. Strength of victory. Strength of schedule. Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed. Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed. Best net points in common games. Best net points in all games. Best net touchdowns in all games. Coin toss

Three or More Clubs

(Note: If two clubs remain tied after third or other clubs are eliminated during any step, tie breaker reverts to step 1 of the two-club format).

Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied percentage in games among the clubs). Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the division. Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games. Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference. Strength of victory. Strength of schedule. Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed. Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed. Best net points in common games. Best net points in all games. Best net touchdowns in all games. Coin toss

TO BREAK A TIE FOR THE WILD-CARD TEAM

If it is necessary to break ties to determine the two Wild-Card clubs from each conference, the following steps will be taken.

If the tied clubs are from the same division, apply division tie breaker. If the tied clubs are from different divisions, apply the following steps.

Two Clubs

Head-to-head, if applicable. Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference. Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games, minimum of four. Strength of victory. Strength of schedule. Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed. Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed. Best net points in conference games. Best net points in all games. Best net touchdowns in all games. Coin toss.

AncalagonMHOct 10, 20161 votes

Okay, I get the whole fact RNG 2-0 TSM, but didn't SSG also 2-0 RNG themselves. As the number one seed in the group and both their opponents being 3-3, shouldn't SSG have some say in who should move on, or if there should be a tie-breaker? I mean Hell over the next few days even the casters seem disappointed in both RNG's overall performance and the lack of a tie breaker. I've also found a sport that ends in a tie, regardless of the previous results is stupid and insults both the players and the fans. TSM didn't play great but overall neither did RNG. Plus what do people really want to see SKT against a shaky RNG, or SKT vs TSM, no matter who shows up. The hype of the match alone is enough. I say let them FIGHT have the Tiebreaker.