New Game Plan Remains a Mystery (22 May 2015)
Though Team Mystery Island finished at 11th place last year, they are still miles away from their hard-won second place in Altador Cup VII. It is progress nonetheless, for the Islanders have the potential to win the Cup. The team learnt the ineffectiveness of a few strategies to carry them through several tourneys after their sharp fall in AC VIII. Captain Volgoth said, "Complacency killed our game and we will not forget it anytime soon. We have continued to improvise our tactics though I don't want to discuss them in detail. But no... major changes are not on the cards."
Uprooting Old Strategies (22 May 2015)
Team captain Lilo Blumario said, "No, I am not blaming last year's game on bugs. After our earlier experience, we have taken the necessary precautions to keep bugs at bay. With no bugs to flick off, the team was able to focus on the game and we identified some moves that are no longer relevant. With that out of the way, players can explore other tactics that are better suited to their current strengths."
Shenkuu: 13 Till I Die? (22 May 2015)
Shenkuu defender Timu has turned out to be one of the pivotal players in the team though she has played only two tournaments with the team. After taking the 13th place for two consecutive years, it may be time for Shenkuu to move on before they get too comfortable. Timu says, "It was not what we had hoped for but the team has proven itself time and again, and while it is fair to say this is not the best that we can play, it has not diminished our strength. The team still has what it takes to take on the tourney in a big way and vault up to the top."
The Terror is Real (22 May 2015)
After playing it cool for the last few years, Terror Mountain is now feeling stifled after finishing at 13th place in the previous year's tournament. It could just be from sharing the spot with Shenkuu and Roo Island, or it could be from falling back into the old habit of warming the low tier slots. This came as a blow to the team especially after they pulled up ahead to seventh place in Altador Cup VIII. Will this year's Altador Cup prove to be a game changer for Terror Mountain?
Virtupets is going for Gold! (22 May 2015)
Virtupets' stellar performance last year hushed their harshest critics as they climbed to second place. Altador Cup VIII saw them at a dismal 17th place. The team's left defender Sela Pretore says, "Did we prove our detractors wrong or did we? The changes we made to our approach last year made a huge difference. The scores don't lie and climbing to second place after our previous tourneys was a cause for celebration. The team morale is still at an all-time high. It is not completely out of the realm of possibility that we may take home the big prize this year."
Over the Moon (2 Jun 2015)
An elated Team Kreludor has risen to the top, casting a shadow on the teams trailing behind them in the Alabriss Bracket. They saw some tough opponents in the Krawks and Moltara, but they were more than ready to meet the challenge. These are still early days, however. Fonnet and her squad can't pause to catch their breath as yet. They have to fend off some strong teams in the weeks ahead; Team Kiko Lake and Team Meridell are giving teams a run for their points too!
Time for the Staff Tourney! (4 Jun 2015)
Round 1 of the Altador Cup Staff Tournament will take off on June 5th, 2015 at 12:00 AM NST. Check out the schedule and rules page for more details. Choose your dream team from veteran and new players. May the best team win!