They already have their own names. The Indian Army themselves use English code names which is closer to the valorant organisation we have in-game. What's wrong with having an English code name?
Varun Batra is Harbor's real name.
Jett also has a real name in Korean.
Viper has one too.
These English names are just coded names. I don't know what to say if you cannot tell the difference. Also, Valorant is based on a futuristic world. Imagine someone having the name Panaah in modern India let alone in the future.
Varun Batra is a generic Indian name and they want to go with the theme - Valorant agents are just normal people maybe 50-100 years from now.

Irrelevant nonsense. Reread my OP then the subsequent discussion in the comments before spouting shit.

How are the names agents have before joining Valorant relevant to the discussion, majority of people don't know them, don't use them for callouts. I was talkin' about code names. Or call signs which, for instance, pilots use, and which forsho is influenced a lot by their backgrounds, their personal lives.

And for the love of fuckin' god substantiate your prescriptive arguments.

Not everything needs to be associated with historical names or names from mythology.

Is this what I prescribed, and even if I did substantiate why is it bad. Learn how human interactions work, given your parents have failed to teach you.

Like how about we start naming stuff from Greek or Norse mythology? That is the most generic idea I have ever seen.

Don't strawman. Stuff inspired from Greek/Norse mythology is "generic" cuz it's overdone, hypercommercialised now. Would you say the same for stuff that's inspired by African mythos, or that Indian game Raji?

Again, think before you write stuff.

Assumptive drivel. Come back with a real retort. Im sure you can do much better my "unironically-calling-people-soft-in-2022" "valgod". XD

Soupbrain questioning the integrality of culture, politics, and representation in todays world. Especially from a game that's made by a global giant in gaming like Riot. I think you should sit this one out "bro".

Not really. Not every Agent needs a name that's too deep.

Why not? After all, people spend a lot of time with these agents. Marinate themselves in them, "main" them, adore them. Plus, Isn't your framing uses the very existence of inherent subjectiveness in "naming" something as a shield from possible criticisms of shallowness?

I read a Twitter post the other day about their interpretation of Harbor: the first sight you see after travelling on sea. Welcoming, like how Harbor is character-wise. He's described as a 'big brother' type; confident in his actions and character.

Mind sharing the twitter post? I'd appreciate it. :)

At the end, I know all this is secondary to the core gameplay. Just wanted to have a discussion the topic.

Bruh...you dumb? I think you need to revisit your English comprehension skills lol. I asked a question based on your intiatial statement, and in response you just reiterate your aforementioned statement???

Also Sova sounds badass

Then "lingual badass-ness" should be the metric, not the number of speakers, no?

Panaah does not

Man out here spittin' subjective shit as unadulterated, objective truth lol.

I think you should stop commenting my friend and do some reading comprehension essays first.

I know some are named in accordance to their abilities, but they too are shallow af, no? Especially when you have underexplored languages/culture like Astra's.

What's your point? Not everyone speaks English too?

Plus, how does the name of an agent relate to people not knowing the native language of agent's culture? Like, the other commentator pointed out Sova means Owl in Russian. How does me not knowing Russian relevant there?

So...he's bullshitting the interviewer here: https://youtu.be/w60DutwCF_4?t=261 ?????

Anyways, my point still stands in general.

I wish Riot would name the agents according to their cultural backgrounds. I'm sure every language/culture out there has vivid words. Like I watched this interview by Rodrigo Amarante (who sang the famous Narcos theme) where he mentions a Portuguese word Saudade, which translates to longing, a relish-able longing that's more an object, than feeling.

And it was sooooo cool to learn that.

Take Harbour for instance, it's a dogshit name. I'd prefer something from Hindustani like Panaah, which can literally mean a harbour, or takin' rest, or giving respite depending on the context.

What do you guys think?

MITH aren't nonamers, tf???

The most impactful player in the world is SKRossi.

When he ops.

It’s not a coincidence they released an agent designed to counter Op reliant teams.

While it’s true he may not be viable in most of our ranked games, he’s definitely a nice tool for teams that need help countering heavy op defensive setups.

As a single controller he isn’t great, but as a supplemental support I think he’ll find some use.

Teams predominantly AWP in defense, that too after at least 2-3 rounds given the economic constrains. It makes lil sense to have an agent solely as counter to other team's AWPer, no? Maybe pair him with another controller like Viper which actually possesses "controlling" utils? Then your preposition might make sense.

Ohhh makes sense now

brooooooooo who the fuck is wukang?????

Bruh. Singaporeans, what's the rank of these X10 players? Looks like Fancy fancy some violence tonight lol

SA MOMENT FROM LF: https://www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxWAS3ZIvSjVRnqVHuriDq0CHX4koieG6q

I like to shit on GE no less than any next guy, but to clarify: their opponents aren't some rookies. Barring, Hoax and KnightRider (both can be T1-SA on their good days though), all the rest are some of the best talent SA has to offer.

if I catch PSYNATH👽and my girl👧😍 both sleeping together 😱 👋 I'd tuck them in. 😤

As someone who has been following Global Esports for a while, I can confirm that SkRossi is better than S1mple.

ez L of GE.

your "lmao" at the beginning shows how "serious" you are about rape lol. going good my dude. hope you mum's proud of ya!

Wait a min. Is there a timeframe after which you get absolved of the shitty stuff you've done in the past? Ye ka chuttad logic hai be? You a rape apologist?

"Great" guys don't dish out rape threats when passionate angry.

Meant to write 'spout'.

And Sleepy wasn't/isn't a T1 coach. I know you a fan. But don't be a weasel now. It never was about investment or money, the guy's got banks, and has spent banks. It's about lack of respect for Indian opposition (resulting in their shambolic losses), and over confidence/ego.

psynath amar rahe

The guy's a dummy though. Has Everest-esque ego. Talks about stuff he's ignorant of. I remember him shouting some shit like "We don't need coach/analyst from Indonesia for Indian teams" earlier this year. So yea...prolly deserved.

Then go outside, ask a random receptionist, security guard (someone involved in public dealings) how his day was, get some ice-cream, go to a park, then touch some grass.

Calculate how many calories your body burns idly, or with an exercise regimen--then eat less than that calorie limit.

Why the fuck not?

You don't see these "recurring" "mistakes" from other top-shelf chambers. Fuck chamber, fuck top shelf, you think players from teams that were miles better than GE, that got overlooked for the franchising (Boom, Bleed, XIA), would do shit like this? Answer me honestly.

I'd rather have a disciplined Indian player that's consistent with average limit (LF) over a highly egotistical, inconsistent player that has a greater upper limit (Rossi).

Typical braindead-ness from Rossi. Man ego peeks like a crazy. I've seen him even recognize it in his streams, justify it or just keep doing it.

Again. And. Again.

But I think we should cut LF some slack, he was prolly just following Rossi to trade him when he eventually dies.

you weren't jokin', damn he thicc boi!

Ayrin, sure. The man's qualified then played...what..twice(?) on LAN. But Baazi and Monyet wouldn't be tier 1 in the new league, no? They've potential to be up there but definitely waaaay too inconsistent to be considered top-shelf yet.

With regards to the GE situation, I know you people are young and prolly wanna be contrarian for contrarian's sake, but stop and think before spouting shit. Nobody is askin' for 5 Indians. Everyone, including us, knows we aren't good enough.

In reality, most fans want at least two Indians, in a supposedly "Indian" org, which is backed by "Indians", which arguably even got the spot cuz of it's gigantic fan base. If it was player quality that mattered, there were much better orgs/teams that got looked over (Bleed, Boom, etc).

Now, why do fans want that?

Given the fact that CS is dead here, fans care for the scene growth in India as a whole. Cuz players and fans grow the scene, not the orgs. If that were the case, DOTA should've been flooded by Indians right now cuz of Entity.

nah he's an indian pubgm pro/streamer with the same name.

ok my karela is ready let march come

i'll record myself eatin raw bitter gourd, and upload it here if kappa is in the GE playin squad come March.

W Organizers.

C9 GOPIIIIIIIIIII

Nodwin's NHK shit was better. At least we got to see some good animation.

btw, the main event gonna be entirely on LAN or just from semifinals onwards?

paaji tussi itthe? ye kis line mein aa gye aap? XD

Yep. At minimum, matches should be BO2--where, as you rightly recommended, each team should get to play a match on a server of their choice. Sorta like two-legged knockout ties in football.

soupbrain + do some reading, eh: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straw_man

Copypaste of my previous comment: Unless the majority of the playing five consists Indians/SA-ians, I don't think it should be considered as an Indian/SA-ian team. I care for the scene in SA. Others can support a foreign team masquerading as an Indian representative, sure, that's entirely there prerogative. But I for one, can't give a shit about some Indian millionaire dickin' around in Korea with five foreigners.

Unless the majority of the playing five consists Indians/SA-ians, I won't consider it as an Indian/SA-ian team. I care for the scene in SA. Others can support a foreign team masquerading as an Indian representative, sure, that's entirely there prerogative. But I for one, can't give a shit about some Indian millionaire dickin' around in Korea with five foreigners.

Monopolization of power/capital, removing any shred of fairness/competition, fixing the status quo--that's capitalism for ya.

i mean that's just cope. people try more (mentally/strategically) in fukin' unrated than what GE showed here. Like, why not just surr if you wanna just dick around?

Surr then--instead of this embarrassing shit.

non-indians coping 'bout ping? what a glorious day to be alive!

https://twitter.com/natzVAL_/status/1577656442533777409?cxt=HHwWgsCorZ-L--QrAAAA