If they get #2 in Champs or win the whole thing then there would probably an argument for top 3 of all time

meowzera pls

'fraid tenz is the best in the world, nothing we could do but watch him with another trophy at the expense of our favorite teams, sadge

If this wasn't bait you would know that Trace are likely to win champs

Kyrie is the definition of a washed goat

APAC: GenG is the best right now but they're going to be antistratted heavily, everyone knows they're a threat. DRX could go on a run. I'm doubting PRX from now on.
EMEA: Bit of a washed region right now but TH and NAVI seem likely to go quite far.
CN: EDG is washed. FPX could go on a run. I could see a Chinese team pulling another Champs upset but that's about it.
AMER: Anyone apart from the bottom feeder teams could have a run like OP said.

DRX winning champs, let's make it happen

Jett/Raze/Neon for duelist
Sova/Breach/Gekko could all work for initiator, I can't see Skye being optimal due to the map being too big and her utility not getting a ton of value (similar to Breeze)
Astra and Omen are going to be the most picked controllers I think, it might be the best Omen map, Viper/Harbor should both be strong
I think this is a map where many teams won't run a sentinel, a double controller comp feels essential for all the long sight lines and potential lurks

Mindfreak is definitely not the problem. Yeah he's underperformed in the past two internationals as opposed to his performance regionally but we're at the point where the PRX playstyle needs to change in order for them to win a tournament. GenG play some of the most disciplined val out of any team out there and they can play any map. PRX can't do that.

DFM's roster is like the weakest roster in APAC

probably j0nggg

who?

He was insane against SEN and NRG but in the first 3 matches EG had in Split 1 he was averaging like 8 kills a map. EG had a pretty rough start.

Somehow I could see this happening

I think Demon1 would be that extra bit of firepower that G2 needs

What is the future for Demon1?

W kekyet
RRQ 13-0

I think Heretics are just too inexperienced overall to win an international right now. Their mental just isn't good for a best of 5.

Omega group has the freelo teams (FURIA and MIBR) and I'm sure Potter will put a lot of thought into the 100T match, so I wouldn't put it past EG to find a way into Champs. Jawg's been grinding in ranked so maybe he'll turn it up this Split.

Probably one of the most deserving wins ever tbh. GenG have played their asses off all year and went through a ton of physical and emotional exhaustion. The amount of maps they've had to play is crazy and they beat every team they faced regionally and internationally.

hfmi is pretty cracked but Flex1n was their best player and word is he's moving to BLG

EDG and FPX are a lock. They each might lose a match this Split but they're the regional powerhouse and have a ton of points already.
Trace and DRG are likely but it's possible they won't make it. You never know with China. Both teams have a record for being inconsistent and choking.
BLG, Wolves and JDG could surprise. JDG now comm in English, BLG is making big roster changes and Wolves have a new IGL.

AMER: Melser (THATS THE SPIKE)
EMEA: Ange1
PAC: Governor
CN: Berlin

TH have had the biggest choke/throw moments this year I guess. TH threw against PRX in Madrid, got reversed swept by FNC, nearly threw Icebox to FPX and made history throwing against G2 on Ascent (the Split map in their first match against G2 could also be considered a throw). They're cracked aimers but their mental has been poor and they lose focus very easily.

SEN and PRX are up there I guess. SEN in Split 1 threw a number of rounds and maps. PRX vs 100T on Icebox was a complete throw.

Flex1n is lowkey kind of insane regionally so that should be a big upgrade for BLG, praying for the Champs comeback

trust that JDG make champs, stew cant go without a trophy forever

nah hes cooked

'fraid yosemite was a bit better

I'm thinking Tenz sweeps him in a calm 2-0 victory

Midrid LOUD beat a washed EDG and an FPX that only had two players firing. I'd place 100T above them.

if they told wo0t that geng were chinese he wouldve dropped 101 fr

This but only for FNC. I honestly believe they're finished internationally. TH will carry the EMEA banner going forward.

GenG have to be considered a top team for Champs and they're the best team itw right now but I'm worried that burnout is going to get to them. Other teams have had time off and plenty of time to cook stuff up. I think winning Shanghai might end up being a debuff for GenG going forward.

FPX and PRX will do some crazy shit on Abyss

I got faith that Wolves and BLG will do better with their roster changes and that JDG will cook now that they're comming in English
https://www.vlr.gg/pickem/6a925ab1

Tbf Lakia is one of the best initiators in the world and Munchkin's calling is top notch and a pretty clutch player overall

Undefeated in MSI and undefeated in VCT Shanghai. Pretty crazy honestly.

GenG have beaten every team regionally and have beaten every single team they've faced internationally. They are 100% the deserving winner and the best team in the world with the best map pool. But yeah the GenG/TH match was pretty mid aside from a fun Ascent and Icebox. GenG stomped them otherwise.

Bro thinks this looks like an actual bracket and not a clubhouse
https://www.vlr.gg/event/1921/champions-tour-2024-masters-madrid

Is it possible?

GenG
DRX
TH
SEN
NRG

Making an early prediction that PRX doesn't go far in Champs, just have a feeling but hope they win the whole thing

They casted G2/TH for some reason instead. Honestly a strange choice considering Doug and Babybay are NA casters. You would think they would've switched which casted which. Achillios calling the GF would've made up for the lack of crowd response.

Glad GenG won an actual tournament and not a Clubhouse like Madrid. These guys deserved it for all the work they put in this year and the plethora of incredible performances. Could easily see GenG taking another trophy in the near future if they stay together.

edit: nvm s00ul > sh0ngh0i > m0dr0d

If GenG lose this bo5 which in every way should be theirs (insane map pool, experience & map bans) will they forever be known as g0ng?

I'm shocked no one picked him up after his first run with TH. This run he's looked even better, honestly one of the best players in Shanghai. I think Vitality picking him up would be the right move for that team.

Who are these people kek

What, you think Boostio is fodder?

APAC might disband afterward tbh

We really need any added maps from now on to be visually/aesthetically interesting, Abyss seems to be good with that.