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Block subs in for xalox on TSU
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November 16, 2015

Team SoloUber has found itself without its normal demoman xalox, who has decided to step down from the team due to other commitments. As a result, the team will field Block as a replacement for the upcoming ESEA playoffs.

The talented up and coming demo was last seen standing in for Team SoloUber in one ESEA match against Meat Market this season and in The Fall Classic, but has otherwise not been actively playing since ESEA Season 17, where his team achieved a perfect regular season in Intermediate but finished in second after losing twice to the eventual champions. At the time he was certainly viewed as an Invite level prospect before leaving the league.

TSU’s captain showstopper commented on the situation as follows:

We knew before the season started that xalox might have issues playing in playoffs due to him having to go to police academy, so it wasn't something that snuck up on us. We looked at our realistic options, and we thought about snagging players from non-playoff teams such as Avast or Muma, and we even thought about bringing deadbolt back from the dead. Ultimately, however, we decided Block was the best player out of 4, having also used him as a stand-in during the regular season for a match.

I don’t think it will affect our team dynamic enormously. xalox does have far more invite experience than Block, but Block’s DM ability is fantastic and is better than all demomen outside the top 4 of Invite. I’ve been homies with Block for a few seasons now and he’s a cool dude so there are no chemistry issues in that sense.

Our goal for playoffs is to compete in the grand finals, but we are going to take it one step at a time starting with froyotech on Tuesday.

The roster for Team SoloUber for the upcoming ESEA Season 20 playoffs will be:

  • Scout: cyzer
  • Scout: alec
  • Roamer: grape
  • Pocket: showstopper
  • Demoman: Block (substitute)
  • Medic: ninjanick
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Alec carry.

Alec carry.
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#2
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block is FAT

block is FAT
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quequenAlec carry.

who's alec?

[quote=quequen]Alec carry.[/quote]

who's alec?
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#4
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big boy BLOCK

big boy BLOCK
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#5
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BLOCK BACK MOUNTAIN

BLOCK BACK MOUNTAIN
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#6
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BLOCK FROM TOP GLUTTONS HYPE

BLOCK FROM TOP GLUTTONS HYPE
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#7
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all in!

all in!
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#8
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block is a god.

block is a god.
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#9
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how will block perform without the strong hands of Erika guiding him?

how will block perform without the strong hands of Erika guiding him?
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#10
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ALECTF2

ALECTF2
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Police Academy is a 2 hour movie, I don't know how that stops his ability to play a game. Unless he's committing to the series.

Police Academy is a 2 hour movie, I don't know how that stops his ability to play a game. Unless he's committing to the series.
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DrPloxo STRIKES AGAIN!!

DrPloxo STRIKES AGAIN!!
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CLASSIC DRPLOXO!

CLASSIC DRPLOXO!
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DrPloxoPolice Academy is a 2 hour movie, I don't know how that stops his ability to play a game. Unless he's committing to the series.

All answered now, my b.

[quote=DrPloxo]Police Academy is a 2 hour movie, I don't know how that stops his ability to play a game. Unless he's committing to the series.[/quote]

All answered now, my b.
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RunawayDrPloxoPolice Academy is a 2 hour movie, I don't know how that stops his ability to play a game. Unless he's committing to the series.
I wasn't apart of competitive yet when Block was active, can someone give a run down of how this joke pertains to him?
We knew before the season started that xalox might have issues playing in playoffs due to him having to go to police academy, so it wasn’t something that snuck up on us.
[quote=Runaway][quote=DrPloxo]Police Academy is a 2 hour movie, I don't know how that stops his ability to play a game. Unless he's committing to the series.[/quote]

I wasn't apart of competitive yet when Block was active, can someone give a run down of how this joke pertains to him?[/quote]

[quote]We knew before the season started that xalox might have issues playing in playoffs due to him having to go to police academy, so it wasn’t something that snuck up on us.[/quote]
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WholegrainRunawayDrPloxoPolice Academy is a 2 hour movie, I don't know how that stops his ability to play a game. Unless he's committing to the series.
I wasn't apart of competitive yet when Block was active, can someone give a run down of how this joke pertains to him?
We knew before the season started that xalox might have issues playing in playoffs due to him having to go to police academy, so it wasn’t something that snuck up on us.

Ahhhh. I thought he was referring to Block and not Xalox, makes sense now.

[quote=Wholegrain][quote=Runaway][quote=DrPloxo]Police Academy is a 2 hour movie, I don't know how that stops his ability to play a game. Unless he's committing to the series.[/quote]

I wasn't apart of competitive yet when Block was active, can someone give a run down of how this joke pertains to him?[/quote]

[quote]We knew before the season started that xalox might have issues playing in playoffs due to him having to go to police academy, so it wasn’t something that snuck up on us.[/quote][/quote]

Ahhhh. I thought he was referring to Block and not Xalox, makes sense now.
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block is unironically the best demo on earth, he just hasn't been given a chance to play with a good team yet

block is unironically the best demo on earth, he just hasn't been given a chance to play with a good team yet
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imo block will do completely fine on TSU

imo block will do completely fine on TSU
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Block will likely poopoo on Invite

Block will likely poopoo on Invite
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4TH BEST DEMO IN GOLD UNLEASHES HIS PIPES ONTO INVITE

4TH BEST DEMO IN GOLD UNLEASHES HIS PIPES ONTO INVITE
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http://puu.sh/louGj/80c70c5e28.png

[img]http://puu.sh/louGj/80c70c5e28.png[/img]
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he has been the reason TSU has won all the rounds they have so far, near flawless play on his part

edit: I'm not sure if he's supposed to be the NA muselk or something but I got 4 -frags for complimenting someone when it was the first time I'd ever seen him play and he was doing the right thing where it mattered and I have no idea why

he has been the reason TSU has won all the rounds they have so far, near flawless play on his part

edit: I'm not sure if he's supposed to be the NA muselk or something but I got 4 -frags for complimenting someone when it was the first time I'd ever seen him play and he was doing the right thing where it mattered and I have no idea why
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