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Verone
Gallente Veto Corp
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Posted - 2009.02.09 08:19:00 -
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So, I sit here right now in the wierd, half wooden ultra modern departure lounge at Keflavik airport (which has free wireless btw xD), and exactly what the Eve community has achieved this weekend really still hasn't sunk in.
Yesterday, every record both Eve-Online and EveTV have ever set was utterly obliterated. Yesterday we saw an unknown alliance rise through and destroy some of the best known names in New Eden, and almost take the crown of alliance tournament VI champions, losing out only by a hair's breadth. Yesterday was history in the making, for Eve, for CCP, and most of all for the community.
It's unbelieveable to even concieve how far Eve has come since release, and it's awesome to see the entire of New Eden come pretty much to a standstill, united in celebration as we watch some of the biggest, most badass alliances in the history of the cluster duke it out for the championship title.
So this is where I give thanks.
Firstly to CCP, never have I been welcomed so warmly to a country other than Iceland and although eating a sheep's face wasn't exactly something I would normally consider, damn it was good. You guys know how to throw a party, and after seeing the sheer dedication that still goes into Eve, it's continued development and the love that every member of staff shows for the game after over ten years of development I remain convinced that despite how awesome this game remains, the best is still yet to come.
To the team of experts, you guys truly have been a pleasure to work alongside. We ended up with an unbelieveably balanced team of people with a wealth of knowledge again, and it's been awesome to be a part of such a successful tournament once again.
To the community, without all of you, this tournament and Eve would be nothing. Thank you to every one of you who watched, and every one of you who came to this forum to share ideas, theories and feedback on how the tournament went down. With your words, CCP can continue to make this type of event evolve to be something even more mind blowing each time around. I've never been so proud before to be part of such an awesome collective of people.
To the participants, collectively somewhere in the region of 100 billion isk of equipment was lost at an educated estimate including ships and fittings. You guys are the flesh and blood of the tournaments and I sincerely hope every one of you has enjoyed the experience as much as I've enjoyed commentating and watching you all kill eachother in the face.
To the winners, Pandemic Legion... It's about damn time, and long overdue that you guys hold the crown. Pound for pound, you are the best and most skilled alliance in game, and are well deserving of the title of Alliance Champions after coming so close and being robbed of it in the past. I hold pride in my corporation history, as a former member of SNIGG, I always have and will continue to do so after the confirmation that after three years away running Veto Corp, you guys are still some of the most skilled pilots around.
To the runners up, R.U.R. Just... wow. You people are insane, and I've never so quickly developed so much rsspect for an entity in Eve online. You were the underdogs, discounted at the start as a small alliance with no chance. You crushed giants, and almost stole the crown from the most powerful PvP alliance in New Eden. Hold your heads high guys, and I hope to see you back next time.
So, I've been awake since 10am yesterday and I'm about to board a tin can back to the UK. Once again life returns to normality after an awesome and frankly epic three weeks of internet spaceships violencing.
I'd love to get some sleep as I hurtle across the freezing North Atlantic at just under the speed of sound, but to be honest even now I'm sat watching matches back on youtube as I type. I'm still too stoked to do anything, and glad I'm not flying or I'd be barrel rolling a Boeing 757 all the way home to heathrow.
Simply Epic.
Roll on Alliance Tournament VII!
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Viper ShizzIe
The Illuminati. Pandemic Legion
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Posted - 2009.02.09 08:49:00 -
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Originally by: Verone Pound for pound, you are the best and most skilled alliance in game
Considering who we're talking about here, that's saying quite a bit.
Thanks for your words, Verone, it was great to see us finally win this as well.
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Jack Soul
Freelancer Union Unaffiliated
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Posted - 2009.02.09 09:13:00 -
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Edited by: Jack Soul on 09/02/2009 09:15:04 Nicely put Verone.
Speaking as one of the other small alliances who did pretty well. Grats to PL and well done to RUR who though you put us out we were hoping you would go on to win and show what a small group of well trained pilots can do.
We had a blast, even if we were still setting up ships for our q-final match right up until our GM came to collect us.
Wonderful format too, so thanks to CCP Claw and Mindstar for that.
See you all next time. |
QwaarJet
Gallente hirr Morsus Mihi
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Posted - 2009.02.09 10:26:00 -
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Good post Verone, although I would say that RUR were hardly underdogs, since they already reached the final in the third tourney against BOB, just under a different name.
Apart from that agreed on what you say. |
Verone
Gallente Veto Corp
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Posted - 2009.02.09 18:32:00 -
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My god... I just got home... I feel like I've been wedged in a small sercure container all day
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Kyoko Sakoda
Caldari Veto. Veto Corp
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Posted - 2009.02.09 18:52:00 -
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Originally by: Verone My god... I just got home... I feel like I've been wedged in a small sercure container all day
Those planes are more like jet cans. |
Rawrior
Gallente Neo Spartans
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Posted - 2009.02.09 19:28:00 -
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You're hotter tbh
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Kary Savage
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Posted - 2009.02.09 19:57:00 -
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Originally by: Rawrior You're hotter tbh
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Rasta Rocketman
Sniggerdly Pandemic Legion
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Posted - 2009.02.09 23:02:00 -
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Thanks Verone. It's nice to see some gratitude for such a great game and thanks for the kind words about PL. |
Romale
Sniggerdly Pandemic Legion
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Posted - 2009.02.10 00:15:00 -
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Thanks Verone, and KIAEddz too, for your faith in us, its appreciated. Also glad you finally put the hat back on:) And hi to VETO too, love it when i see you guys in local :)
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Kil2
Club Bear
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Posted - 2009.02.11 01:24:00 -
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Rather than create my own blubbery thread i just wanted to stop in here and basically echo verone on all points.
This was a fantastic experience and ive never been so excited to be part of the eve community.
Most of all i want to make sure every effort is made to communicate the amount of work and sacrifice that goes into creating this awesome event by CCP staff. Off the top of my head Mindstar, Claw, StevieSG, Soundwave, Charlie.. the entire community owes enormous thanks to each of you for going to such lengths to make sure this thing could happen.
I had a blast and i hope all the players out there did too!
Kil2 out. |
DJ FunkyBacon
Eve Radio Corporation
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Posted - 2009.02.11 03:42:00 -
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Well done Verone. PL might have oficially won the tournament, but deep down I'm sure you're aware that it's another secret victory for Raptor Jesus who will help to sell their 400 BABIES!
Helping the Babies find a new home.
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Verone
Gallente Veto Corp
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Posted - 2009.02.11 04:13:00 -
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Originally by: DJ FunkyBacon Well done Verone. PL might have oficially won the tournament, but deep down I'm sure you're aware that it's another secret victory for Raptor Jesus who will help to sell their 400 BABIES!
Helping the Babies find a new home.
oh god... make it stop
\o/ EON FICTION WRITER OF THE YEAR! \o/
>>> THE LIFE OF AN OUTLAW <<< |
Kil2
Club Bear
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Posted - 2009.02.11 04:28:00 -
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ide like to point out that PL is constantly thanking everyone BUT me for their faith in PL, even though clearly im the only one that called PL as winners from start to finish?!
wheres the justice
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Romale
Sniggerdly Pandemic Legion
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Posted - 2009.02.11 15:24:00 -
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Originally by: Kil2 ide like to point out that PL is constantly thanking everyone BUT me for their faith in PL, even though clearly im the only one that called PL as winners from start to finish?!
wheres the justice
we figured it was enough that the females in PL agreed you were the new pretty boy taking kiaeddz off his thrown, so quit your *****ing
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Verone
Gallente Veto Corp
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Posted - 2009.02.14 14:22:00 -
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Originally by: Romale
Originally by: Kil2 ide like to point out that PL is constantly thanking everyone BUT me for their faith in PL, even though clearly im the only one that called PL as winners from start to finish?!
wheres the justice
we figured it was enough that the females in PL agreed you were the new pretty boy taking kiaeddz off his thrown, so quit your *****ing
I do believe we have an "Eddz straightening his hair" video that may tip the balance again...
\o/ EON FICTION WRITER OF THE YEAR! \o/
>>> THE LIFE OF AN OUTLAW <<< |
Sadao
Minmatar Ammatar Free Corps
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Posted - 2009.02.14 16:51:00 -
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Originally by: Verone: ...at the end of the day
I was shocked when I tuned in and there was Verone's voice! Oh how I miss those dulcid Geordy tones!
ha ha. Great job Verone and CCP.
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XxAngelxX
Amarr The Illuminati. Pandemic Legion
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Posted - 2009.02.14 18:21:00 -
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Originally by: Romale
Originally by: Kil2 ide like to point out that PL is constantly thanking everyone BUT me for their faith in PL, even though clearly im the only one that called PL as winners from start to finish?!
wheres the justice
we figured it was enough that the females in PL agreed you were the new pretty boy taking kiaeddz off his thrown, so quit your *****ing
hey, stoffer #1 --------------------------------------
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Jenina Hawke
Minmatar The Collective Against ALL Authorities
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Posted - 2009.02.15 11:26:00 -
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Originally by: Romale
Originally by: Kil2 ide like to point out that PL is constantly thanking everyone BUT me for their faith in PL, even though clearly im the only one that called PL as winners from start to finish?!
wheres the justice
we figured it was enough that the females in PL agreed you were the new pretty boy taking kiaeddz off his thrown, so quit your *****ing
This would be the one time in my eve life where I agree with any PL pilots - hi, Gob! - but surely, Kil2 is way more sexy and viewable than Eddz.
More sexy male commentators, please. And... ehm... Keep the hat on, Verone. Please?
Jen
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CCP Soundwave
Minmatar C C P CCP
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Posted - 2009.02.16 08:36:00 -
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Originally by: XxAngelxX
Originally by: Romale
Originally by: Kil2 ide like to point out that PL is constantly thanking everyone BUT me for their faith in PL, even though clearly im the only one that called PL as winners from start to finish?!
wheres the justice
we figured it was enough that the females in PL agreed you were the new pretty boy taking kiaeddz off his thrown, so quit your *****ing
hey, Soundwave #1
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