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Where did your love for TSM and Faze players start from? Who else do you support?
He works for Riot now. You know the sample vids of guns being fired in the shop - that's him shooting them.
Sen seems to be the most caring org out of all of Americas
offseason would be the best time to practice maps
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Let's use your logic:
The "bum teams" you mentioned that Babybay played in stage 2? Let's see, some of the teams are Sentinels (pretty insane team), C9 and 100T, pretty decent teams, and NRG (this was the last game of stage 2 before they went to champs and won a world championship). Those by no means are bum teams. I forgot but wasn't he 1st or 2nd in stage 2 in stats? You know a lot of those timings that he took on Chamber or plays that he made, those were decisions that he made? Do you know that G2 is actually one of the hardest systems to play in because it's so fluid and demanding? Didn't quite work out for Net, Tex and Icy to name a few (they sure didn't have the same stats).
You say G2 is a top tier team where Babybay gets the chance to play and other tier 2 players don't. You say he is taking a slot from deserving tier 2 players. That's exactly it - most tier 2 players cannot understand G2 macro or play at their level.
Let's use Alvinboy as an example since you brought him up. While Alvinboy has a lot of potential and a bright future ahead, he is in no way ready to play on G2. He might be able to play on EG where everything is scripted but he does not have a full understanding of macro, especially at the level the G2 guys play at. They play a much more fluid system with only certain things being scripted out and it requires an understanding of the game at the absolute highest level. Let's ignore the fact that Alvinboy hasn't been through the tier 1 ringer and you can see him get nervous in a lot of pressure situations. Alvinboy is not even close to there yet, just as many other tier 1 pros would not be able to understand or play in their system. A lot of other tier1 teams, play a more scripted style of play (EG, SEN, FNC) which is easier to understand and play with the IGL dictating a lot more of the game.
I'm rooting for a lot of the tier 2 players just like you are. I'm dying to see Seven play in tier 1, as well as GMD and others, but it is pretty disrespectful to say that Babybay doesn't deserver a shot over other people. I don't think you even understand the level of play of the G2 guys. The system is extremely high skilled and difficult to play in - it might be the most demanding system because of how fluid and adaptive it is.
That's what makes JonahP so good. He understands the game at the highest level and no doubt will do well wherever he goes next. If JonahP were to go, you have few options that really get it and Babybay is one of those guys. Alvinboy would have no shot of understanding and playing in the G2 system at this point in his career. In addition to G2, VIT played this style successfully during kickoff last year (before internal issues). You know how T1 won Bangkok? They took VIT's fluid style of play and it worked for them during the second half of Bangkok. I was there in Bangkok. Another team that plays quite an advanced style is NRG. Bonkar is an amazing coach.
In reality, you have it backwards. Young tier 2 talent should be going to teams like EG where they can get tier 1 experience against the best in the world while playing in a more scripted and friendly system. Teams like G2 require much more smart and experienced players due to the reasons I mentioned above. Josh and Bonkar are 2 of the best, if not the best 2 coaches in the world for a reason and have advanced systems that go with that. Team decisions are not made lightly and there are a lot of factors that go into things.
Will things work out in the end? Who knows - there are too many variables and outside factors that go into a season. One thing is for sure, the people making the decisions are smarter and much more informed than you and I.
Have you stopped to think for a second that maybe G2 trialed a bunch of other players and picked the best one?
If you watch him play, you would see that he understands macro, his role, micro, etc. While he doesn't have that young cracked aim anymore, he's still an insane aimer that has really good crosshair placement and positioning.
For example, I love Demon1. He's an amazing shooter with insane mechanics that is super fun to watch. Was at champs in LA when they won it all. Super deserved. If Demon1 had Babybay's understanding of the game (Or JonahP or anyone else on G2), he would probably be the best player to ever play. Repeat: I really like Demon1, Yay and a lot of the other players.
Seven is also a really good young player who definitely deserves to be in tier 1. Has that young cracked aim, good understanding of the game, and is super coachable and just a good person. Someone pick this kid up, he's insane.
Trying to understand why the guy is getting so much hate when at one point he and Dicey on Faze were terrorizing teams. He used to be one of the most feared players that teams game planned around to make sure he didn't drop 30 kills a map on them.
You don't like him? I get it, but no reason to spread unnecessary hate about someone you actually don't know much about. Why was the caster to player storyline even a thing? Did you know that awhile back, he almost played for the Guard but stayed loyal to Faze (because unlike a lot of people he's actually a loyal guy). Did you know he was almost on NRG, 100T and EG? Riot didn't pick Faze for franchising which definitely changed the trajectory of his career. What you don't know is that even with all of that, multiple times, he was one step away from making his debut in franchising.
I get hate culture is a thing - he's old, he was a caster, he's having fun, he's actually doing the things I wish I were doing. How about we actually celebrate when someone is getting to live out their dream. Bro has been a pro gamer since 15 or whatever and it's amazing that guys like him, Zellsis and Nismo are still doing it. Live and laugh a little, life isn't all that bad.
Babybay on Jett would feed generations
I guess the massage therapist on an NBA team gets a championship ring too
100% he will find a team. Amazing player
Being that consistent is a testament to how good Josh is. One of the best in the world.
Let's just make the assumption he's toxic without knowing him
caught them with 2 new players with very little practice together
Man is a beast on Ascent. BABYBAY IS LIVE NOW YAYY
2G has to pay at least league min which is a lot more than 2k USD
remember that they make a % of gun sales and prize money on top of salary
He was top fragging on maps in tryouts. Don't underestimate Faze Babybay
kfan, you are my favorite VLR user
Team strategy / macro, VOD reviewing, player development, mental and motivational coaching, roster building
Babybay is live on Twitch. Finally a reason to watch Valorant again!
Why do you hate him so much? Haven't been this entertained by Valorant in years.
Say what you want but this is the most fun I've had watching Valorant in a long time. Can't wait to watch Babybay vs 2G on Friday. You think he'll stream this week?
Babybay was destroying in trials. The man deserves the chance.
havent been this hyped for valorant in a long time
Most T2 players don't understand the game or macro at a very high level. G2 plays an extremely advanced and fluid style. Picking up a tier 2 talent and having to train them would take months so picking up someone experienced like Babybay is the most logical move.
it's of the starting 5 players, doesn't include the coach.
Josh is a smart guy. The numbers don't include his age and are exact.
You know what's funny? The entire forum has G2's 5th man wrong. You're in for a surprise
All job contracts in California are "at will" which means Lev is probably not paying him anymore. Emea contracts are guaranteed.
They didn't bench Sayf, he asked to step down. I'm guessing Vit would have kept him in a non-IGL role if he didn't ask for a break. Seems like Cyvoph is a good player but needs a little more experience? He is still part of Vit but is on loan to Joblife. Seems like a good move for both teams and Cyvoph.
Wasn't because of management. Management has been nothing but supportive and wanting to win
JoshRT not being on peoples' lists is criminal.
Not sure why VIT gets so much hate. They were all super nice in Bangkok
T2 orgs need more incentives and / or $. Hard without gambling sponsorships or more money from Riot.
feels like VIT deserves some love for picking up DVM and investing more into Valorant. Pretty cool move.
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