Not exactly comparable but I'm pretty sure Valyn mentioned that both TGRD and m80 were regularly frying VCT teams in scrims in 2023. At the same time, Trent was their best player in both 2022 and 2023, and his stats reflect it. You could argue that he farmed other T2 players in 2023, but you'd totally be missing that a good 3rd of them are currently Franchised this year and include names like: N4rrate, Verno, Yay, Oxy, Zander, Rossy, Supamen, etc. Plus he was a breakout initiator in 2022 among the rest of the known T1 names.

• 2022 Stage 1: 2nd at 1.22 with 548 Rounds — between Cryo and Yay in Chamber Meta
• 2022 LCQ: 2nd at 1.22 with 224 Rounds
• 2023 Challengers Compiled: 5th at 1.15 with 1029 Rounds
• 2023 Ascension: 1st at 1.29 with 277 Rounds

2024 was his absolute worst year in his career, and G2 still made top 3 at Shanghai and Champs playoffs.

• Kickoff: 1.05
• Stage 1: 1.08
• Shanghai: Worst Performance (no rating cuz China stats)
• Stage 2: 1.01
• Champs: 0.96

2025 is just a return to form for him. He's not a Tejo merchant but the best player on Tejo.

• Kickoff: 2nd at 1.26 with 221 Rounds
• Bangkok: 3rd at 1.21 with 360 Rounds
• Stage 1: 1st at 1.24 with 663 Rounds

I'm looking forward to seeing him prove that his current form doesn't rely on a specific agent. His Sova is already comparable to his Tejo and he just needs to prove it on Fade and other initiators so you new-gen viewers finally shut your mouths.

I’d rather not take in any more bandwagons. Choose a player or team you like and support them whether they win or lose.

I’ve supported my core since they beat Optic before bombing out of Reykjavik, through their LCQ loss, their Ascension grind and near-failed promotion, and every second place finish up until now. And whether or not they choke Toronto, I’m still going to support them because they play my favorite Valorant.

They’d have to skip group stages by getting first seed to have a decent chance. EMEA has a prep deficit because they’re behind schedule by two weeks and the other regions will have acclimated to the new patch by then with fresher ideas.

Also, Individual form from the group stages of a Split aren’t a good indicator for performance in a high pressure, fast paced international (7 weeks vs 2 weeks). TH have never closed out a trophy either and there’s likely a mental block to work through.

No, a hot take is like saying that G2 will go 0-2 in playoffs. They’re objectively a favorite for Toronto.

TH are peaking fs but they have less time to make changes going into Toronto compared to the other regions — even if they secure first seed.

I’m praying for a G2 vs TH grand final because the last time we had this region matchup was Tokyo and the second place curse will have to be broken. The new patch will weaken G2 from their current dominance and make the game a lot closer hopefully.

G2 has played nearly triple the rounds so their stats are deflated but this is how I’d rate the H2H given recent form.

Jawg =< Miniboo
Trent = Riens
JonahP < Wo0t
Valyn > Boo
Leaf > Benjyfishy

Maybe I’m delulu but G2 feels comparable to 2023 FNC despite playing in a far more competitive region/year. It would be absolutely tragic if they don’t secure at least one trophy this year when they’ve been the favorites for these first two internationals.

One of Mako, Leaf, and Trent

Insane take. G2 is one of the most flexible rosters at the top of the scene and makes some of the quickest round to round adaptations.

Told you :p

Please give me a 5 map Final that rivals Bangkok — I don’t care who wins as long as every round is a banger.

Not sure when they started calling it “rage baiting” when it’s just you being an asshole haha

There’s a ton of world class Duelists, Initiators, Controllers, and Sentinels. There aren’t many world class IGLs.

Even if you’re hate watching them, you’ve gotta admit G2 games are insanely entertaining to watch.

Their stinger rounds must be a nightmare to play against. You can never be quite sure when they’re gonna force and they will absolutely disrespect you with those laser beams jfc

It’s crazy how much y’all are doubting G2. They lost to SEN by the slimmest margin possible — 2 round differential on the last two maps and mostly because of extremely good Anti-stratting on Ascent. I wouldn’t be surprised if they still take first seed.

They’re gonna have a full month to cook and come into Toronto fresh. By contrast, the EMEA teams will only have 2 weeks so I’m not sure why y’all are hyping TH so heavily on their current form. Don’t forget that they also have to fly over early and acclimate through Jet lag while the Americas teams will have home field advantage. JonahP is likely the only Canadian to attend (though I’m cheering for NAVI) and G2 will be crowd favorites.

I’m looking forward to the G2 vs. TH rematch in the GF where one of them finally break the 2nd Place curse.

Yeah, they played their hearts out at Bangkok. Even though G2 look shaky rn, it’s incredible how they make every round look dangerous even when they’re behind or have worse guns.

It’s an open field. Just watch every match and figured it out alongside the rest of us

Yeah he had a rough year in 2024 but he was lauded as one of the hottest upcoming talents in 2022 and was the best Ascension Player in 2023. A single bad year doesn’t all of a sudden make him a bot.

If that was the case, then T3xture would have been dumped into T2 after his stint in GE.

You guys are filthy good. I’ll be cheering you on Split 2!

He’s 40/144 for clutches this year so far or a 28% success rate. Actually disgusting

That’s a more a symptom of how much the team structure struggled with an inconsistent entry. Trent has already proven he frags better when the team plays at a faster tempo. If you just look at his Sova stats from this year, he was the best at KickOff and Bangkok and those stats are pretty 1:1 with his Tejo.

Hard to give advice when I don’t know what your main issues are. My general advice would be to VOD review and identify decisions you make that cost you advantages. Try to adopt a mindset that you could have done something different to change the outcome of the round — if you find yourself blaming teammates, you don’t deserve to climb.

Leo and Alfa have only truly been internationally relevant for a single year. Leo is still unmatched in his role but Alfa has been less impactful compared to someone like Mako.

1. Aspas
2. Chronicle
3. Sacy
4. Derke
5. Tenz
6. Meteor
7. Leo
8. Less
9. Jawgemo
10. Mako

HM: KK, Alfajer, Yay, Demon1, Nats

Not in any particular order and you can for sure swap some

Aspas
Trent
Miniboo
Zekken
Jemkin
Rarga
Keiko
Verno
T3xture
Wo0t

Jawg seems the most proven right now. There are other players with better ratings but with fewer rounds and less important matches. My guy ran it on every map of the Bangkok GF sheesh

My guys at G2 because nobody deserves the TH treatment. Ideally they beat T1 for redemption and a new Optic/LOUD rivalry.

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I don’t know man. We still gotta get past EG. I’m not underestimating anyone any more God damn

JonahP is in bad form rn but watch those Shanghai VODs and you’d think he’s better than Chronicle. Plus he tends to be an assist leader among flex players. Cut him some slack

Lukewarm at best.

Split 1 has only proven that the gap is negligible between the top 3 teams now. It’s very plausible G2 are the best but it’s not by much.

Seeding isn’t done. G2 could still be 1st seed by the end of playoffs.

TGRD fan here! I’d argue that SEN has far more bandwagoners given you're all mostly casual viewers

G2 are going to abuse you guys so hard to vent their frustration from this game. o7

To be fair, TH fans were no different last year. It’s not team specific, just fans that are coping.

Dude have some class. Every team loses eventually

He’s saying that 100T and EG have no chance

No team “deserves” anything. SEN were better today, it’s that simple. You can cry that maybe G2 are better the majority of day, but certainly not today.

Kudos to the SEN players. Happy y’all look competitive.
God you fans are insufferable though — that comeback had you pissing your collective pants

He had to use the restroom. That’s why he was whiffing

After this showing from Jawg? no.

this is such a good anti strat from SEN

Best in class. Puts pressure on teams to not go for Fpx buys (3 rifles and 2 pistols) because they can get run over.

He cooked so hard with the reposition and fumbled. Made up for it with the stinger force though

That’s a good take. I think having the better movement is stronger when your role requires you to explosively take space though. It’s why Jawg makes every agent he play look like a duelist.

I think G2 would still be fine after Tejo nerfs cuz Harbor buffs would be coming soon after.

Trent is a certified Odin abuser and will be fine on Sova/Fade/Gekko.

I appreciate your level headed takes dude but I’m biased for my boys at G2 for a good reason. They’re just better

I wanna see the return of Trent Raze man.

Leaf and nats take the most calculated duels out of all active players rn.

Jawgemo
Leo
Chronicle
Valyn
Chichoo

Chose Jawg cuz I can use him like a dog and have the rest of the team clean up while Aspas would never agree to ruin his stats like that.

The record in VCT against G2 is 0-4 for Sen. Soon to be 0-5 and possibly even 0-6 if you guys reach the GF.