Initially, the RP Team really felt bad when they lost to South Korea. Milton Sy, Armada Team Manager, explains in an interview in Hackenslash that their team was really in a pinch especially since most of the members in South Korea had good Vit (except for the killers). This put a stopper to their winning tactic – which was to maximize the Scream skill of the Gypsy to stun their opponents. I was able to meet up with the team in the basement of the mall as they reflected. The mood changed though when Level-up Games CEO, Jane Walker, together with Level-up International CEO, Ben Colayco, showed up to give them a morale boost. The team’s spirits were lifted and they prepared for one more match against Germany so that they could go home with a trophy. More stories and pictures after the jump!
The first match against Germany was a bit slow-paced, as both teams took their time. After a few minutes though the Philippine Team rushed in and killed their Professor, paving the way for a victory. The second round was much quicker as the Philippine Team blitzed Germany, taking out their Professor again. Though the Philippine Team didn’t bring home the gold and settled for 3rd place, I still feel that they are truly champions. I’m proud of how mature they acted, especially in the face of heavy pressure. All those long hours of practicing paid off guys – you won not just for Armada, Boza, or even Baldur. You won this game for the Philippines and for God, and that’s something that not everyone will get to experience in their lifetime.
Here’s a direct quote from the news article posted at Hackenslash:
SEOUL, South Korea—The Philippines crushed Germany, 2-0, in their best-of-three match to win third prize in Ragnarok World Championship 2007.
As the third prize winner in the international tournament that drew participants from 11 countries, the Philippine team will be going home with a trophy and 3, 000, 000 won (3,287 US dollars or 146,561 Philippine pesos).
“We had a strong performance,” Milton Sy, the manager of the Philippine team, Armada, told INQUIRER.net in an interview after the Philippines defeated Germany in the battle for third place.
“It’s just so sad that we had to immediately face South Korea. Their build [the choice of which characters will make up a party and the stats for these characters] was strong against the Philippines. Their build negated our Dancer [one of the Ragnarok character classes], so it was almost like seven versus six in our match against them,” Sy explained.
I’d also like to give a shout out to Level-up’s top management, Ms. Jane Walker, Jake San Diego, and Ben Colayco. The support you’ve given clearly shows how passionate you are about the business. Of course I also have to thank Marlou, Kevs, and Milton. All three of you are instrumental in the success of the team! I also can’t forget about Joey Allarila who has been covering the event for us. Lastly, thank you to everyone who has prayed and supported Team Philippines, especially to the guilds who helped Armada practice in the Challenge the Champ event. It was at that event that they were exposed to pressure, various line-ups, and good competition amongst their peers.
THE PHILIPPINE FLAG NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD
Official awarding ceremony for Team Philippines
Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS 75 at 2007-07-22
AWARDING CEREMONY
RP Team’s deadly duo – Champion and Professor, recieve the trophy and check in behalf of their team and guild.
Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS 75 at 2007-07-22
Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS 75 at 2007-07-22
Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS 75 at 2007-07-22
TEAM PHILIPPINES @ RWC FAREWELL PARTY
Here’s a picture we took while we were at the RWC Farewell Party. At the middle is Level-up Games Philippines CEO, Jane Walker.
Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS 75 at 2007-07-22
I’m really proud of you guys! Thank you for your dedication, determination, and passion for this game that we’ve all come to love. The final part of this three part post will be up in an hour or two. Check the first part by clicking HERE.
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AUGLab on July 22, 2007
Bakit parang ang lulungkot ng mga tao sa mga pictures..
Aaron on July 22, 2007
lol wauks..pano nalaman ng team korea about dun sa tactic nung scream??
nakapagpalit ba cla ng stat??
jiyuu on July 22, 2007
matanong ko lang po kuya wauks… ganyang rules rin ba gagawin sa RPC? kung ganyan po… 7vs7? 8vs8? 9vs9? kelan rin po regionals?
congrats team ph
snowyt on July 22, 2007
weeeee,,,, 3rd place!!! not bad!!! congratz pa rin!!!
mhuu~ on July 22, 2007
Kudos to Team PH!!! heads up guys! 3rd place is still a good standing and its better than having no place at all.
Saludo ako sa pagharap ninyo sa pressure ng international game.
ZEDLAC on July 22, 2007
ITS A BLAST DUDE~~! 3rd IS AWESOME~~!
biter on July 22, 2007
Congrats sa Armada/BBF!!!Noong 2004, walang panalo, ngaun bronze, next time gold na yan.
Aaron on July 22, 2007
@biter
kaya lang naman walang medal nung 2004 e
bago pa lang RO sa bansa natn yun…kaya wag mong husgahan ung lumaban nung 2004…
mhusic~* on July 22, 2007
ang lungkot ng mga reaction nila.
natural naman siguro yan.
well, its natural talaga.
congrats pa din team phil.
XD
Wauks on July 22, 2007
Part 3 is now up!
shalashaska on July 22, 2007
galing ng phil team… they really nailed it.. pagaling ng pagaling mga ro players ^_^
joel on July 22, 2007
oonga haha ang lungkot ng muka nila
TaYAsao~San on July 22, 2007
BONZILAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! CONGRATULATION! THANK YOU UNITED CHAOS SALAMAT PO! 3rd BRONZE! hahahaha!!
Armada/BonzanianBeastFighter
Thanks Farewell…
SonnY on July 22, 2007
Kaya sila nag vit type chars dahil sa change sa mechanics na nagpahina sa Acid Bomb ng Creators.. so feel nila na bihira kukuha ng Creator so Vit Type would be the best thing to do.. Kaya lang naman hindi nag vit type yung iba dahil durog agad dati sa AB nung walang limit ang Bottles ng Creator.. :no1:
Euclid on July 22, 2007
mas masarap feeling ng 3rd place kesa sa 2nd place.congratz team PH. job well done /no1
joel on July 22, 2007
^ here’s the thing.. hindi lng nadadaan sa vit un.. may kinalaman din ung luk.. saka tma ka xiempre lahat nagvit.. kaya cguro hindi xla kumuwa ng gypsy o kaya dahil alam nila puro LP style kaya nagSD xla.. kc bwal pnuema + LP.. di nyo b nkta sa video nagSW xla pra hindi makapnuema ung team phil nung deadz n ung prof? im wondering bat hindi nagarrow vulcan ung gypsy @_@ int vit?
mg: pwede nmn sp pots a?
aLex on July 22, 2007
waw balata naman sa 146,561 Philippine pesos na prize money hahahahah!! joke! peace!! /congrats
aLex on July 22, 2007
oops edit “balato”
Tasty on July 22, 2007
ngiti naman sa pic para naman kayo nalugi XD
kulugo on July 23, 2007
is this the strongest finish ever in an international tourney on any PC game???
JVC on July 23, 2007
You are the first Philippine team to make a podium finish. Galing niyo!!!
reikoku on July 23, 2007
well dapat alam na nila na di masyado effective ang gypsy since di effective ang creator (5 acid and fire bottles omg!) dapat nagisip na sila ng paraan na maging usefull ang gypsy other than stun. di excuse yung sinasabi na natalo sila kasi di nila nagamit masyado yung stun.
ryhlee on July 23, 2007
may tanong lng me bat hindi nag pneuma ung High Priest? edi hindi sya namatay sa SD, or baka nataranta sya ^^ .. pero ok lng un 3rd parin kesa nmn walang medal^^.. nice game .
chinna21 on July 24, 2007
si kuya kevs na picturan din sa wakas.. mailap sa litrato pero sa korea nadali din /heh
Niru on July 24, 2007
Nice…
Hmm..
Kht 3rd lng…
Ok! lng yun…
sulit nmn sa Korea eh!
hehh
Mel…
Yng Jacket mo ha!
O yng t-shirt mo ha1
heheh
alm na…
/e2
ha!
Akin nlng ha!
danda kc eh!
/e2
/e11 nga pla…
shanoy on August 12, 2007
weeeeeeee!! thats ol ryt!! hmm bakit Ang lungkot nila ??? malungkot o kulang lang sa tulog??hehehe oki lang yan…
[AMB] on October 19, 2008
nxt year.. ang AMB squad nmn ang mgging level up champs!! lol
H i g h on October 20, 2008
nice galeng ng pinoy . . .
dami nyo rin pinataob na bansa
wahahaha 2 tumbs up team PH
sana sa regionals makapasok kami hehhe