You can't expect teams from T2 that haven't had the same level of exposure, higher stipends and the constant level of competition being better to suddenly just close the gap and defeat them. It's a systemic issue and what you're asking for is a cinderella story with the odds stacked heavily against them.

Man, his insufferable know it all attitude is infuriating . I'd assume it's a shtick at this point.

Yeah I get that's why they have this event so that there is atleast some Valorant to fill the void between seasons but I still don't think it's the best for the premier teams or just the scene in general.

That's it? Seems like an absolute waste but hey what do I know. The premier teams can get a spot for next year but no real incentive to somehow upset established orgs and make it to ascension this year which makes it quite farcical considering a year in Valorant is a long time.

Can anyone really explain what Split 3 is for? Split 2 from South Asia was concluded with Revenant heading to Ascension. What is at stake for teams participating in Split 3 considering Ascension is off the table?