I feel like everyone is so pessimistic about franchising since its so limited, but I feel like if orgs and players embrace the T2 scene, many people would actually enjoy watching it.
Just imagine the NA league with orgs like TSM, Guard, Optic, V1, XSET, Faze, Complexity etc. (G2 maybe lol). Also the rosters would actually be stacked since only 25 NA pros will be in franchising leaving several other who are currently considered t1 pros to play on these teams. And rooting for the top 2 or 3 of this league when playing against BR and LATAM in ascension for the spot in the Americas league will definitely be exciting.
Idk correct me if im wrong but who actually watched NA t2 scene before and what even was the scene beside knights weekly and nerdstreet tournaments?? The system before was so bad even the t1 scene, orgs like v1 had their season ended in May cause you had that mess of open qualifiers. Also every team that didnt play internationally really only had the two months of NA challengers where they played actual meaningful games that people watched. The league system is so much better to watch as a viewer in my opinion and much better fitting for a game like Valorant that can feel random cause you have to prove consistency to be at the top of the league in the end.
Anywayyys Im just saying shitting on franchsising just because the great Optic roster doesnt stay together or your fav pro might not be in it is so dumb. Maybe riot knows what they are doing better than you.
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