October 19, 2008 (GMT+8), World Trade Center, Pasay City, Philippines

Predictions were either falling short or a real bullseye in this second day of Ragnarok Online World Championships 2008 (RWC). Many expect Thailand or Korea to shoot straight up to the top, but the spectators of the home country, Philippines, still have high hopes on their team. Having led the race against Germany and Japan, the other teams were impressed with Philippines' unorthodox and swift strategy. Thailand's aggressive maneuvers sent many spectators around the world shivering, and ultimately, the question was asked, "Who will be this year's victor?"

The first match was between Korea and USA. Team Korea proved to the world that they are still one of the undisputed in terms of gaming, gaining 2 straight quick wins against their western adversaries. Team USA was swept out in both rounds, and Korea advances into the semi-finals in a breath's moment.

The second match was also a swift battle. Team Indonesia went against Team France, in a matchup that lasted less than expected. Indonesia easily swept off their opponents from the arena , sending the French team packing. Indonesia makes it to the finals as well.

Team Philippines went against Team Thailand in the next matchup. Their first round proved to be a tough battle of stamina and agility. Flurries of Extremity Fists/Asura Strikes and Storm Gusts littered the arena. Time expired as the number of casualties rose to 3-5 in favor of Thailand. In what looked like a loss of esteem, Philippines went down for the count in the second round as Thailand swept off every opposing member. Thailand advances to the semis, while Philippines still has a chance for 3rd place.

Semi-final matchups have been determined, and Korea versus Indonesia has been slated, with the winner facing off against Thailand in the finals. The losing team would face off against Philippines fighting for third place.

Koreans dominated once again as they quickly ravaged Team Indonesia in the semi-finals. Their battle against the Indonesian team took only less than two minutes in both rounds. Korea moves on to the finals against Thailand. Indonesia fights Philippines for third place.

Battle for third place happened at 6pm (GMT +8), Indonesia went off against Philippines. The rules stayed the same except that the two teams were to face each other for only one round. Indonesia immediately took the lead as team Philippines' high priest suddenly went down for the count. Philippines tried to take the offensive but proved useless as their other members fell and time ran out. Indonesia wins third place for this year's RWC.

It was Team Thailand's turn to show Team Korea who is this year's Ragnarok Online team of gaming gods. The finals was a race-to-three matchup in a battle of five rounds. Thailand showed their strength by wiping out Korea in the first round. However, Team Korea claimed their revenge in round two, wiping out Thailand. Having tied the score, it was still no one's game. Korea decided to push on aggressively as they gained a second win in round three. Thailand repayed Korea with a wipeout in round four, having tied the score once again at 2-2. It was do or die for both teams in this final deciding round. Korea got their first kill of round five, but didn't faze the aggressive Thai team. Thailand swiftly took out Korean members one by one. In a sweep, Thailand claims the gold at 3-2.

Congratulations to Team Thailand, champions of RWC 2008!