Just a bug

Just regeneration of the players; seemingly people sometimes forget RIDDLE is essentially Zeta Academy v1. Caedye, yatsuka, and aace are from the same class as yuran and hiroronn (even if hiroronn has more playing time in the main stage before them.)

In their current state, I'd say just below ZETA and DFM, but more equal to ZETA (since I attribute DFM's veterancy within the JP scene)

NOBODY BEATS CRAZY RACCOON AGAIN!

Except ZETA because they've beaten them 8-4 now in all time record.

BUT THIS TIME IT'S CR'S TIME AGAIN

alex is my goat

different

Actually this is much better than their first match in the Promo/Relegation match, you can see the history below- they're competitive.

The only thing that could beat a streamer org, is another streamer org (aka Murash)

Either they have to compensate and wait for TENNN to be fully comfortable or they just look completely disjointed

Both things can be correct, you know. Fennel looked weaker, but Murash developed quite well considering last Split and last year.

Aace is god

Absolutely, and like I said, thankfully it looks like SCARZ are using the import/residence quota to the limit. And like I also said, there are a lot of untapped talent hidden in the mid-T2 scene of Japan, both domestic and import. Once the regeneration comes and more players are being swapped out, I think it'll stabilize themselves.

Although I don't know if there'll be a day that Japan will rely 100% on domestic talent considering their proximity to the KR scene.

Words and their tones can be hard to discern when written, my bad.

Also I was taking those two as cherry picking, but considering the players are just signed right before Advance Stage, with all their performances, there are possibilities that they're still straightening some things out.

It's just SCARZ that takes this route; if you see the rest of Japan's T2, there are legitimately great and legit domestic and imported talents that are playing.

Also at the same time, I won't stand for tixx and Yoshi erasure; don't blame the players for taking the opportunity, blame the orgs for letting it happen.

Trust me, Sunset never happened.

Totally not updating the scores on my phone and forgot to refresh.

Of course, Maru Gaming!

It's always has been a rule/understanding since the start of the current Challengers era (2023), if you spent a full Challengers Split in that region regardless, you'll be counted as a resident afterwards. Of course, there are minor details regarding it but that's the gist. Like I said, I don't know if Yotaa has dual citizenship or not, but if he does, the Residency rules is moot; but if he's counted as an import, that explains why they still have Lumo in.

(Update: Apparently Residency is only for EMEA(?) so under that notion, Yotaa, Tenzou, and Yoshii are non-imports)

Lumo should be counted as a resident now, alongside Yoshii. Tenzou is obviously native. Technically tixx and Yotaa are their imports, but I don't know if Yotaa has dual nationality.

It's clear how young they are in terms of experience; even with JoxJo and Seoldam being the veteran presence. But having the calmness to bounce back from that disastrous Breeze and not choke (unlike their previous matchup with Murash) shows that they can go only up from here and they've cleared their floor.

Also Aace is god

wallahi

Will most likely add it in post, but without proper ACS etc.

Damn it do be like that

I BELIEVED

It'll update automatically, dw

Right on. TYLOO making good progress though.

Possibly another potential DDoS attack?

bc only lower final + final is LAN, the rest is online

Okay slight issue with the API that I think isn't even our fault to begin with, standby.

Edit: Fixed!

You gain a map, I will find a jar of Marmite and eat a spoonful #DISORDERWIN

We just got the stats now, it's not delayed.

Unless someone is co-streaming it, I'll have to search it.

These dark days are deliberate from the TO guys, and not because we forgot to add them. You can check @aftvesports on Twitter to see which match is broadcasted or not!

LFG is FearX, Portal is SBXG's brand

Come on FearX

Most likely because it's sharing resources (aka venue) with the OWCS KR, since both of the TOs are the same (WDG)

Probably missed where BLG somehow self imploded in EVO Series and try experimenting with subs and new positions

I believed.

Nongshim RedForce might actually benefit the most by winning the Yoman race.

JDG looked unstable and scared to go out and fight, which was pretty much what they were supposed to be looking at EVO + Ascension.

Check TEC's tweet, Rb is sentinel, Abo is duelist

And Challengers? HELLO? PEOPLE FORGOT?

Had a bit of a backlog, my bad. Updated.

It's been a hot minute since we see dplus "totally not a coinflip" version of esperanza

I think he's still in, maybe visa? Looks like he's not even in China unlike the other imports like vo0 (who was already there to begin with), Rb, pl1xx, and deLb

Just look at the KAST differential alone and you can see why

No, Dplus

I helped myself remember by thinking: oh yeah, Abo.

10, just because I'm not too well versed in TEC's past achievements

I mean, every decision is within our boundaries but it's not like we change it on a whim, lemao.

Beats me.

Originally when the old MY/SG core was in place, I defaulted to SG since it's where the org is based. Now I'm still indecisive either to keep the flag or change it to Indonesia fully (I know, counterargument aside.)

Last time they competed in the most recent split of VCL East, they had a Greek majority roster. Guess during the offseason, I haven't changed it to Polish.