Uhhh yeah kinda, I just think that Paper Rex lost to themselves in both finals, they weren't nearly playing their best. You could argue the teams were better, but I think the peak was way higher for PRX in both cases.
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Uhhh yeah kinda, I just think that Paper Rex lost to themselves in both finals, they weren't nearly playing their best. You could argue the teams were better, but I think the peak was way higher for PRX in both cases.
They choked 2023 champs 100% and I'd argue they choked Copenhagen too. Fpx was patient enough to wait them out.
They have like a 62% winrate since 2024? The only recent loss they had was against G2 in RBHG with Sayonara and Kaajak just recently signed
I think you've got enough examples that f0rsakeN/d4v41 don't really need to be mentioned, as I don't think they're really IGL (Also not sure how much I'd count Munchkin and Stax under fragging igl's like the rest). Then again, you're very much right that being an IGL should not have an impact on your performance like that - especially since Boo had a pretty damn good year in 2024 individually - but maybe he has to reel the other players in more or something? Something definitely not working for TH at least.
Apart from the fact that he doesn't want to play duelist, Woot would be an insane duelist for TH, no? I might be missing something here though, feel stupid lol
As much as I have a soft spot for Stax, it is true. Glad to be of help to translate hahaha
When stax plays at his worst, it's better than when Munchkin plays at his worst. (individually speaking) When Munchkin plays at his best, that's better than when Stax plays at his best.
Stax specifically was the main initiator player for T1, but he played flash initiator whenever possible. I think the fact he played a lot of recon was moreso a product of the comps they played (lots of double duelist, or at least little double ini), and the fact that he strongly prefers the initiator role. Any double initiator comps they ran, he was the flash initiator (breach on fracture or kayo on bind, for example.) and gave up the recon to Izu. Nobody definitely played the recon mostly though, with S1mon being full flash initiator.
If they all happen in a similar way to Bangkok then that would be absolute cinema. Crazy script writing.
Ehh Sen vs the Chinese teams was also pretty close. But in a weird way honestly, the chinese teams kinda lost to themselves. Team Heretics and Mibr didn't really put up a fight, BLG TL was very scrappy. TL PRX has a chance to be close, but I'm hoping PRX just close it out. Will be another enjoyable game, hopefully.
Kamo is really not that good honestly. He seems to kind of only perform on the Jett, and he had some good performances on the Waylay stage 1. Might be nerves, might be something else that I'm missing, but he's not super flexible, and overall is not playing well - at least on the duelist. Keiko outshines him every time they play the double duelist.
they sadly just played better that game. If PRX had gotten a pistol on Ascent, PRX would've won, and GenG had some really really good anti-stratting on Icebox - But holy I think Ascent was the most entertaining map to watch in this tourney until now, wouldn't be surprised if it's still the best when the event is finished. Definitely think a map deep into the playoffs is one of the only ones to top it at least, both of the teams were shooting
I can see why you say that, but I don't think I quite agree yet. Current form they're very very close, and if you value flexibility in any form then Juicy wins, playing quite a few more duelists rn. But I just can't ignore how incredible Jingg's Raze still is - I mean the mid-air dodge from the stun against Woot on pearl is still....
This year they've all been inconsistent. Last year Woot had the highest peak, and Benjy and especially Riens were incredibly consistent.
Fnatic will probably still have a pretty deep run, I mean they have the advantage of not showing any maps
Dude this Jersey is so cool wth how come I never saw it before
and what about Masters Shanghai?
Seems like they rate a bit higher than R2.0? so less harshly below 1.0 rating and more rewarding if you do particularly well. At least, that's what I seem to get from a first glance.
Balla 30 rule, a match is always AT LEAST 30% winnable
At least you admit it's cope hahaha - drawing Fnatic was definitely rough, and they most likely would've made it deeper with a different opponent first round
how's the rating 3.0 work? Anyone know per chance?
I feel like 2023 champs was quite a bit more top-heavy than 2022 champs. With maybe only 2023 group stage having the strongest group by far, with Group D.
Lock//in SEN is not even in a similar position to Lock//in Fnatic, Loud, NaVi, DRX or NRG. Talon and 100 Thieves, maybe even Leviatan were leagues above at that event.
Cryo's good and easily top 5 player in Americas but he does not clear Zekken
Yeah, but they do have 2 trophies and have been very competitive historically (DRX, PRX, GenG). I know it's not quite champs-level but it should have some weight, especially cause I think they have the strongest average right now.
I doubt it'll be just above average. Don't get me wrong, he won't be performing to the same standard he had been, especially not at the start. But there's a really good chance he'll still be a top player, with how he performed before leaving, it's kind of insane. The dude was hands down the best player in any metric you could find, and there's analytics and stuff to back that up.
if we just hope to see G2/TH/PRX in any combination for grands, then we just get a never-ending game. None of them can win a trophy.
I suppose that's fair, I just feel like you're better off with either munchkin or stax and a different player (Izu, Francis or even Zest) To fill out that other initiator role. But I do love Stax, I'd probably be rooting for this team if there was like a world cup in val hahaha
how would the roles work? BuZz duelist, Meteor senti/2nd duelist, Karon smokes I presume, and then Munchkin on Viper/ini and Stax full ini? I feel like you're missing a strong recon initiator here, honestly.
Starbound has 40+ games in the past 90 days, with a 1.55 rating... if that's not good, then what is?
YFP 2-1 AMB close game
it's not about the players. It's the approach to the game. These are definitely all still championship level players (Not entirely sure about D4v41 anymore honestly, but Something/Jingg/Forsaken/Patmen and I think even Mindfreak still are). BUT both their roles and their approach to the game were really off, especially until they got Patmen.
yeah for sure, the other dude was just unnecessarily rude, doesn't help to get your point across. And he's making comparisons that just don't make sense to me - anyways, respect for keeping somewhat civil have a nice day man!
his point about Tenz's peak being in 2024 I could see though. The dude played more roles (though is role in the team, not in-game, was pretty similar. Aggressive playmaker.) And still owned, against teams that we consider very good at this point. But it doesn't diminish his 2021 performance at all, it was insane, the best we've seen a player at a tournament yet. Though due to the difference in level, we probably won't see players as clear-cut above the rest as the early days. (like Tenz, or Nats on viper back in the day etc.)
'cause it's posted on this site.
There might be another team that's also shit on map 1, but iirc most Talon wins (almost all 2-1) they played a map down to win.
Your name does not check out in this case, sir. This would actually go pretty hard I think.
BuZz is categorically a better duelist than Hyunmin. Hyunmin is amazing, don't get me wrong, but BuZz is on another level
Seeing a Fnatic resurgence would be cool, but honestly I'm rooting for Prx. Would be sick if either prx or th get their first trophy, finally.
oh for sure, but I felt like there was a lot of clean shots and a lot of whiffs from all of the players - in the same maps is weird to me, it's not that they're constantly off or on, they're switching a ton. That kind of difference feels a little like it's outside of player's hands. I could be wrong though.
yeah but it feels shaky for all the players honestly... The replays are also super choppy. Wouldn't be surprised if the game just isn't running smooth, and that's why individuals look off. All of them had moments where I was like "Heh? That's weird..."
Stellar, Sylvan, JohnQT, Aspas, RobbieBK, Beyn & Laz probably
if you want a lowkey game, I've always enjoyed Kingdom 2 crowns so so much, super relaxing (for the most part) - even has a co-op option! Stardew Valley is also great for something chill. Both are indie games, so pretty cheap and directly supporting the devs!
what 100 factors lined up for them? They had one of the hardest roads towards a trophy you could've had in Bangkok. Really only their match against Trace wasn't as difficult as it could've been, and even then it was not an easy game. Facing the favourites for that tournament, Vitality/EDG/G2 (and 2 of those multiple times) and still winning the trophy. EG in 2023 champs never faced fnatic, who probably would've given them a much harder time. (Not delegitimising EG's win, just pointing out how they could've had a harder run)
T1 are trying different things now, they need to find a groove for single duelist, because they excelled at double duelist. Trying out things will generally make you worse, less reps, not as strong instincts etc.
Everyone has their right to an opinion, but there's a huge difference between "I don't like cauliflower" and hatefully misgendering someone, not giving them basic respect. An opinion would be "trans people don't exist, the gender dysphoria is caused by something else". It would be a misinformed opinion, but an opinion nonetheless. But putting She in quotation marks shows poor respect and little decency regarded towards Flor.
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