Honestly markyy has to go 6 man rosters aren't just gonna work. It drags the team behind due to the lack of consistency. It is really obvious in a 5 map series

This may be difficult but Vash needs to let go of sova against paper rex. Sova is really at a disadvantage against a fast paced team like paper rex.

RRQ is better than SBE. They put up a good map 2 against the top 2 team in APAC. I'd rather have South built on oasis position but SBE failed to win their lower bracket match against them so its just unfortunate for ph.

You do understand that international tournaments has higher stakes thus higher level of competition. It creates a growing environment compared to playing among locals which you might destroy but nothing compared to the talent and execution of the best teams in other countries. You're giving OCE as an example but they fall short last stage and only won 1 match this stage and you're praising them like they defeated PRX, XIA or ONIC.

How ORDER performed is what Indians hoped their teams would be in APAC. I wonder though how big the fan base in Australia because I do not feel their presence that much tbh. Sad Ph lost but I am more hopeful for RRQ to get out of group stage than oasis anyway.

Using Covid is not an excuse. I would understand riot not being confident in organizing an event with a crowd when it was clear they have even difficult in controlling Covid around the players during champions. It is also important to note that valorant's audience is more international than CS and not a lot of fans can travel during this time. I dont mind them holding the crowd longer as long as it will become successful rather than holding it during a difficult time just because people push them to do it.

I do think they really needed the time to rest. The time from champions to stage 1 was short and it was hard for them with the roster and coaching changes together with not having a bootcamp. A lot of things were not really in their favor too since PH teams have significantly improved and undoubtedly they are the most studied team in PH. I am hopeful that things will be in their favor once things have been taken care of.