GenG and Fnatic easily
I mean cmon... they're always kind and seem to have an absolute blast no matter what.
And then you've got Boaster and t3xture being absolutely adorable. How can you not like them

Paint and Flor 100% worth it
The others not so sure cuz I don't watch em enough

I remember players like t3xture, Buzz, Boaster, Derke etc. would often stream on Twitch.
Have they stopped due to practicing for VCT or have they simply switched platform?

SEN easily

Doesn't change the fact that beating someone who blatantly disrespected you... it feels good xD

Just saw the clip of what happened between the coaches before the match...
DRX winning that must've felt so satisfying for them after that

Obvious choices are
TH
FNC
TL
VIT

One of these 4 will make it. Normally i would keep VIT out of it but we know what they're capable off, regardless of their poor performance recently

I mean... G2 v TH grand finals would be chokers v chokers grand finals. So who knows

Fans and reputation over the year.

For real... they have the talent for it

That is actually hilariously true

Termi being an absolute chad
Hilarious how people feel the need to come up with random rumors in order to justify their L's

SEN and G2

Based.
If you lose, just take the L and keep quiet.
Come back stronger next time.

Right... The fact that there's only one team who's won two international trophies in a row is insane.

Termi all the way
Rumors v Shitty human

Relax my guy. Last 3 trophies surely don't belong to Americas or EMEA

I love the irony behind specifically using the word "rumour" and then hating on someone or something over, as you say "rumours".
May as well go back to highschool.

In what way does Americas look strong??? SEN is the #1 team
Says enough

That's a lot of crying, holy

That's a lot of crying, damn

We're talking about PRX here... Even if they do beat BOOM and DRX, you already know they'll choke and go 0-2 in Toronto

Sht talking APAC when they're finally starting to get good is insane.
Last 3 winners of an international tournament was APAC and CN

I have nothing against them but having them qualify would be a massive waste. We all get the script
Hopefully DRX or BOOM can get rid of em

Think we'll ever see a team win 3 international tournaments in a row?

A win is a win

People just like to cry.
A team wina a tournament because they were the best during that tournament. Not their fault that the team you were rooting for wasn't good enough to beat them.

A win is a win. Doesn't matter how much the fan base cry over it

Damn... Bangkok winner and 2024 champions winner (Bangkok #3) both don't qualify.
Imagine if neither do DRX (looking likely) and VIT don't manage to qualify either. That'd be crazy

Which of the remaining teams to qualify do you think would perform the best at an international event (3rd team).
Obvious picks are T1, DRX and BOOM for me.

My issues with all 3:
T1 played crazy good during kickoff but they seem quite weak currently. Even weaker than BOOM and DRX
DRX is lacking that consistency... I expected a easy 2-0 against RRQ and they take the L. Let's be real, RRQ ain't making it top 4 at Toronto.
BOOM. They seem like great candidates but... Is GenG that good now or are they doing what people expected them to do and choke at playoffs? (Which would mean they'd struggle and take the L at international).

Having them qualify is such a pain for Pacific. Pretty much a wasted slot considering that we know they'll struggle to perform at international

GenG 30% v Boom 70%
DRX 80% v RRQ 20%
My odds of the teams winning today

I would love that outcome but I'm giving 80-20 in favor of BOOM. Ofc, still yet to see BOOM perform in play offs so I guess we shall see soon. Banger match for sure though!

DRX and BOOM win imo

APAC is honestly that string this year. So much potential top tier talent.
T1, DRX, BOOM, RRQ, GenG

Right... It's insane
Korea just be chilling

Was shocked by the amount of hate GenG was getting when they lost map 1... Keyboard warrior much?
They're literally the most chill team out there, always having fun, noatter what.

BBL lmao

2024 was a weak year

Be grateful. It's korea who won both trophies that Pacific have
Believing that a team like BOOM, Talon or RRQ have the conistency to win an international i crazy

Ah, so it's your fault
Get him boys!

Over... aren't we a few minutes from reaching 25+ already?

NO FUCKING WAY!!!

Sht org ngl

Who's ready for tech pauses!!!!! OMG I'm so excited!

My brain had a seizure. Nothing happens tomorrow

EDG all depends on their first match. I'd give em 50/50 against BLG
T1 has been playing like sht. Hopefully they were testing stuff out and not playing seriously (which I doubt). Their first match against Talon will tell it all.

VIT ain't anything crazy but they are top EMEA unfortunately. Even with their loss against FNC

FUT is still xeus 1v5
My guy singlehandedly winning maps

VCT EMEA breaks a world record.
Most tech pauses in a year in the esports scene
Source: Trust me bro