tserc [#2]
I have VERY mixed feelings about this, since it only has 8 teams (could've been at least 10 or 16 like the LTA)
my take here is that it is really bad for the other sub regions that don't get a team for themselves. It's either expand the teams or force an EN-speaking LCP team to make it far into international tournaments in order to develop the talent pool from other countries. In a nutshell, the other SEA sub-regions don't get represented enough
the problem is LTA is split into 2 group. and is basically 2 sub region fight for a spot or two for intl appearances.
i just think this format is good for the bigger teams like DFM GAM PSG etc since they can, possibly, widen their knowledge and skill.
i don't think nonexistent region like indo-malay countries and even philippines, could get their chance and make a decent team. even if they could, they will probably sign mixed 1local+4korean.