We could be no. 1 in VLR rankings by the end of the Challengers 2 playoffs if things go well!

Would be so satisfying to see, as we have never been higher than 4th.

Is that an intuition-based thought or based on the past?

Bad circumstances have greatly affected many of our previous losses.

However, I do believe Fnatic Vs. Sentinels at M1 2021 and Kru at Champions, are two games I felt we lost despite being winnable or closer fought. Again though these were very high-tier opponents. So random choking isn't something we have a history of in matches.

I think your take is a little unfair. Open to other opinions though.

Boaster's IGLing is something I trust in.

Here are some real fair concerns I believe we need to work on:

• Mistic adjusting fully to the new role
• Alfajer getting comfortable at his first LAN event!
• Building on the team synergy and communication with the new additions.

However, Enzo and Alfajer are duoing ranked a lot and are building fantastic synergy. Not to mention Mistic is a very flexible and talented player with great coaching and support to help him.

So regardless, I am very excited about our upcoming performance!

You really don't think they will do better than last Masters, the team has levelled up.

You clearly think they are good enough to get to Copenhagen at least so mind elaborating?

It's his birthday today! GO wish him if you haven't already: https://twitter.com/Alfajervl/status/1535003810208309248?s=20&t=ovV6aEWhRdQFQnSpvcqV5w

Stabbed his bf in the back at Champions tho XD

Better or Worse than the iconic Sentinels Reykjavik 2021 run?

Gonna REPRESENT ᕦ(ò_óˇ)

Hmm hope not, but if don't change the roster for Champions we break the cycle right?

El Classico Rivalry, hopefully we get to see it again soon. Stage 2 Challengers was peak EMEA Valorant in terms or content for me

Woah u been to the future? Mind letting me know some good lotto numbers? :]

Safe bet for copenhagen?

I would say maybe, we definitely haven't peaked yet, a lot more to clean up according to Coach Mini

Talk about anything Fnatic...

'//,

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this is challengers 1 XD

Do you know any Turkish chants I can use to support Alfajer?

Hmm I think Avova & Nukkye have a better records vs Fnatic, they beat SUMN FC at First Strike

UH OH

NEW DOWNVOTE RECORD?

yeah 100%, I am very nervous, plus it is Alfajer's first LAN...

I did say Yay was more consistent we pre much fully agree

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

First off, I think Marved and Crashies ARE better than Mistic and Fearoth, Marved is so good.

I can understand the FNS pick, but we simply do not know who is better if we are being honest. IGL value is hard to quantify. Mechanically they're both not the best.

The rest is statistically and objectively incorrect. Yay lacks the versality of Derke and peak levels of play, although he is more consistent. Victor is worse, straight up. Don't get me wrong though Yay is a monster don't get me wrong, but Derke killed it being top 3 at every masters he has been to statistically.

Either way Envy and Fnatic have been my favourite teams in both regions since day 1, will be rooting for them both in Challengers.

Very harsh, I don't think Group A in NA is very good compared to B tbh, Group B looks extremely competitive at an international level, outside of Faze.

Idk, Brazil is at a disadvantage due to a lack of regional competition, but loud is a powerhouse team, they will need to show a better look then they did at Masters 1. I think I see it going Fnatics way in a Bo5, but Bo3 are map vito toss ups when it comes to the really good teams.

He was on the original Faze roster in the early OW pro scene

No you're misunderstanding what I am saying, everyone is talking about replacements from t1, but there is a lot of incredible unknown talent, Fnatic have proved you don't need search for players from challengers. VRL and other leagues have some fantastic players. Fnatic have done a great job scouting with Derke, Magnum, BraveAF and Alfajer, so I think M3C should look into players from smaller teams as there are many good choices.

you still sure about that?

the chamber role can be like that sometimes and I'd rather have duelist mains on the role so you have more comp diversity

I think if scouted correctly it is possible to find one, Fnatic has a great track record for finding star payers outside of mainstream teams

Right but Victor isn't on the duelist role alone... they have Yay on Jett/Chamber, the rest of the team is so flexible he isn't needed for his role

What if they replace Deffo and move Sheydos onto the duelist, Deffo hasn't top fragged for his team since the Groups Stage at Champions (before that it was July lol) and Sheydos has the skill and flexibility to fill his shoes. I do still like Deffo as a player, I just don't think he is comfortably in the conversation for top 10 duelists in the world and they need firepower on that level on the duelist to compete with the likes of Fnatic, FPX, LOUD and Optic.

which os and drivers performed better?

I heard a while ago that they were using the masters system in 2023

franchising isn't likely to happen until 2024

only one team in each group will remain undefeated after next week 0_0...

meta shifts

Brazil will most likely not win anything this year like last year and nothing indicates to that changing, LOUD is just Vikings but with a confidence boost and worse opponents

This is a Valorant website, you are talking about the wrong game...

Only team that would benefit would be like Fnatic who have the saving starts theme going on

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That is a scary possibility, we saw what playing separately did to optic gaming (envy) when one player had to isolate during the tourney.

https://www.government.is/news/article/2022/02/27/Further-solidarity-measures-for-Ukraine/

This might help clear this up

Agreed, but I was just evaluating the difficult situation they're in.

I'm not sure, but plat chat thinks it's unlikely but others have told me the restriction is not for everyone...

So I was told this about Visas, "The Government of Iceland has also decided to suspend visa facilitation for Russian officials, business people, parliamentarians, diplomats and others such parties A bilateral visa facilitation agreement from 2008 between Iceland and Russia allowed for the simplified procedure. The decision to suspend the agreement is in line with EU‘s decision on 25 February to partially suspend its visa facilitation agreement with Russia. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs notified the decision to the Russian Ambassador who was called to the Ministry."

So from what I understand, Russian Visas to Iceland have been cancelled, as of now due to the political climate. (If this is incorrect someone please let me know). As a result, unfortunately, that may lead to Fnatic BraveAF will not be able to join Fnatic in Iceland.

This for me highlights the question, why did they not get some experience for Otom in the guild vs fanatic game. The consequences aren't massive and if we have to play him leading into Iceland wouldn't that be very very important.

My initial idea was that Fnatic is very much like the dark horse secret and cheesy tactical gameplay. This brought them much success in Champions.

Furthermore, they could also be wanting to get that first win to guarantee qualification to Masters and use as much prep time as possible.

Would love to hear your guys' thoughts.
Also if Boaster or Yinsu see this I'm a big fan!!!

yeah no thats weird why not braveaf?